Down, and kind of out - Video

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

[ As soon as Katina got Lucca and Ed to safety, her first instinct was to turn right back around and head through the gate.

That didn't last very long though - her armor was designed to deactivate itself when damaged and in a properly safe location. Not her favorite feature, but it gave her enough time to realize that she needed to take care of her own wounds. Dying isn't all that useful.

That's how she found herself laid up in the medical wing, being taken care of for strained ligaments, a dislocated shoulder, and a few cracked ribs. Nothing serious, but enough to leave her out of the fight if she took much more of a hit.

No amount of common sense made her happy about it, though, and it shows in her fairly dour expression. ]

Looks like you guys are gonna have to get by without me for a few days. Hopefully I don't miss anything important, but I'll be back in action as soon as everything's holdin' together properly.

Comments

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

I've had worse.

Still, so far all I have been able to to is weaken how badly my magic would screw up.

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

No stupid risks.

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

I know that. Still, I am going to get my magic to work, so I can punish those bastards for hurting you.

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

Hey, punish them for stuff that matters more than I do.

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

That's to be expected. Still, I'll hurt them extra now

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

...thanks.

[ She goes to put her hands behind her head and lean back, but winces. ]

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

*Rita moves closer to help her.*

It hurts still? Sorry I'm not good at healing magic.

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

Ah, no biggie. Far from the worst I've had.

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

I can imagine. Anything you need me to do?

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

Nothing I... need from you...

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

Then want to you want me to do?

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

[ She scoots over and pats a space on the bed. ]

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

*Rita walks over and sits down*

So you just want me to stay by you for now?

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

[ Her hand starts to slide up Rita's arm. ]

A good luck kiss, for when you get back to your research.

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

Not sure how a kiss will give me good luck though...

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

Doesn't have to make sense, y'know.

[ She doesn't give Rita time to argue it before pulling her down for a kiss on the lips. ]

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

*and rita was going to try to argue, but stops quickly. After a few moments, she pulls away*

Wait... what if someone walks in?

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

Exciting, isn't it?

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

I-it is?

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

I'm restless and worked up right now... so yeah.

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

But wouldn't doing this right now hurt?

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

I can take it... just gotta be gentle.

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

Well... I suppose I can try and take the pain away...

*Rita then reaches forward and lightly grabs katinas chest.*

[grandtheftmecha.livejournal.com]

H-hey...

[ She winces again. ]

Ribs are... under there...

[famed-mage.livejournal.com]

ah sorry. Then where do you want me to...?