83rd Devotion: First Aid at Home

[favoritetraitor]

[Accidental Video// Action for the apartment]

[The video comes to life, showing a somewhat harried Solomon walking quickly across the room. His crisp white shirt is painted a deep crimson from the collar down on one side. And his hand stays firmly pressed to the side of his neck as he disappears into another room for a moment.

When he returns, he carries a few bags of blood and a medical bag under in one arm.]

And I just bought the couch too. Of course, it will have to be replaced...

[Sighing, his body sinks down to dig through his medical bag, pulling out some sterile gauze, a roll of filament, and a curved needle with his free hand. He speaks to someone off-screen, voice assuring and calm.]

Don't worry, just a few stitches and everything will be fine~, you'll see.

[Turning to look off camera, he addresses the other person.]

I'm afraid I'll need your assistance now. Would you mind holding the compress while I prepare the sutures?

Comments

Re: Private

[valentineluke.livejournal.com]

Contrary to popular belief, the scent of blood doesn't always invoke a frenzy.

Private

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Oh, of course not, I trust you Luke. You're like family.

But I do like to be careful. I've lost too much blood for me to take a chance...

[voice]

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

I suppose it's all relative to what you've been through, as to how you handle a crisis situation. I'm hopeful that this particular curse won't prove to be unmanageable.

Re: Private

[valentineluke.livejournal.com]

I'd have to be very seriously injured or near-starving first. Even then, would try to keep some measure of self-control.

Private

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

I appreciate that, but it's nothing that I really worry about, even if you were in such a condition.

Re: Private

[valentineluke.livejournal.com]

Woe the passing stranger.

[voice]

[fledglingofkyou.livejournal.com]

The more I hear about this, the less I want to get hit by a curse. Isn't there anything to be done about this?

I hope so - for you and everyone.

[voice]

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately not. Although there's been some suggestion that those that live in the underground might not be as afflicted as those above ground. As to whether this is true or not, I can't say.

As for myself, I far prefer a skyline view of where I live than to dwell underground. Even if it means I'm at times inconvenienced...

[voice]

[fledglingofkyou.livejournal.com]

The Underground? I don't think I heard much about it, yet.

I feel much the same. Living underground sounds so strange... like some sort of youma.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

You'll be able to pick up the supplies in the Emergency room at the desk just inside. After that, come to building 8, top floor, penthouse suite #3.

[voice]

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Youma?

And I wouldn't advise going there unless you're capable of fending off the various creatures that reside down there. It isn't what I would consider very safe for most humans.

[voice]

[fledglingofkyou.livejournal.com]

They're demonic beasts, unholy creatures. They eat people and roam the kingdom when it's in a bad state.

... okay. That's good to know.

[voice]

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Oh, I see~

No, we don't seem to have any of those here, thank goodness. I think we have enough to deal with without that.

Are you new to the City?

[voice]

[fledglingofkyou.livejournal.com]

From the sounds of it, you... we do.

Somewhat. I've been here for about a month now.

[voice]

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Well, I hope that you've been able to adjust well enough to the idiosyncrasies of this place. It can be trying...

I should introduce myself properly, though. My name is Solomon Goldsmith...

[itsnoteveryday.livejournal.com]

Got that - I'll be there soon as I can, yeah.

[voice]

[fledglingofkyou.livejournal.com]

So far, it's been easy enough on me. I have not been hit by a curse yet.

Oh, right! Pleased to meet you. My name is Shushou.

[voice]

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

A pleasure, Miss Shushou. I must say that you've been quite fortunate to have gone so long without being cursed.

[voice]

[fledglingofkyou.livejournal.com]

I'm aware of that, and I certainly hope my luck will hold out a while longer.

Private

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

I would suppose so~

[voice]

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Perhaps beings from your world have a higher resistance to the curses? Hm, I should have my people survey the populace on such a possibility...

Voice Post

[disregard-death.livejournal.com]

Oi, is everything alright over there?

Voice Post

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Ah, probably. Just adjusting to a new curse it seems...

[disregard-death.livejournal.com]

... so it's a curse then? I nicked meself earlier today and I think I'm going to need yer help. I thought it was jus a papercut.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Can you make it to my apartment? I'm having some medical supplies delivered here shortly.