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[Enjoying your hot day, Luceti?

Nephry isn't. Nephry isn't enjoying much of anything really. They've left her just a few feet away from the fountain this afternoon. She's barely even conscious, let alone coherent enough to try alerting someone that she's back. And really, she's not doing well in the heat.

At least, in such a well-traveled place, it probably won't be too long before someone finds her.]

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[Jade's eyes flicker towards the monitors, gauging her internal reaction and back to Nephry's face.]

There's no need to push yourself just yet. For now, I suggest you focus on making a full recovery. We'll just leave those questions for later, shall we?

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How-

[It takes a lot of effort to will herself to stop. To move to another set of thoughts, a different topic entirely. She manages, barely, her eyes dulled and almost glassy with the internal strain of it They sharpen again in focus on Jade, back to her question.]

How long until I do?

[If he knows. If anyone knows.]

[subethical.livejournal.com]

That depends on the amount of rest you receive and how long you've been kept in this condition. However, the mere fact that you are this coherent is a good sign that you'll make a quick recovery.

[A bit of confusion was normal, but the fact that she was able to hold up a conversation with him for this long was encouraging.]

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I don't know very much...about what happened. [You don't often get heat illness or dehydration in Keterburg. Come back when it's frozen over around here and ask her about seasonal dangers] Is this unusual?

['This' meaning the conversation.]

[subethical.livejournal.com]

[It was slightly unusual, yes, considering the apparent severity of her condition, but such things varied from case to case, and he had no idea how long she'd been kept that way, or what had been done to her.] It varies from case to case, but despite whether it's unusual or not, I suggest we enjoy the benefits.

That said, if you're feeling odd in any other way...

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[Nothing is ever really usual with the Malnosso involved, is it? If the 'benefits' are extended conversation with Jade, then maybe she's better off- no, never mind.]

Nothing more than tired, and thirsty, and nauseated. [Did she really say that last one out loud? Ah, well, too late now. Sigh.]

[subethical.livejournal.com]

Would you like me to call a nurse? [Now, now. Is it really so bad to talk to your brother? Consider it 'bonding' time.]

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I don't see what good it would do.

[They have done quite enough already. Can't he tell? ...And she's awake and talking and thinking like the majority of a rational person. That's enough.]

[subethical.livejournal.com]

If you insist. [Jade gives a little shrug, and goes back to interpreting her monitors. She was right, after all, there wasn't much else they could do expect be sure she eats properly and drinks plenty of fluids.]

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[There are instances where she would defer to his opinion, and this would be one of them. If he had an opinion he felt like sharing. Which, it seems, he does not, and so she closes her eyes again - not to sleep, but from a general lack of things to look at.]

[subethical.livejournal.com]

[Jade sets her drink back on the tray, and rises quietly from the bed. She didn't seem in a position for him to harass for any answers as to her kidnapping, and she still seemed tired. No, at this moment, her rest was more important. Perhaps it was best for her troublesome brother to take his leave.]

Would you like me to pass along a message to any of the others?

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[He shouldn't be harassing Nephry anyway. It's unseemly and she can get him right back most of the time.

...Troublesome, though, she would have to argue with. Especially in light of the day's events. After all, he'd stayed.]

Yes. Please tell them I'll be all right, and that I would welcome visitors. [Opens her eyes again, giving him a very specific look] I don't want Saphir coming in here and upsetting himself and the staff, so please tell him the truth.