A Cat Stuck In A Tree

[redhavoc]

*I shake my head. No, Jump is a good person. I know that. I get a thought and smile, quickly jotting down:* 'No, he's not scary, but he acts like a girl anyway'

[Arson Anthem]

*I laugh out loud when I read Red's note* Hahaha... yes, I suppose he does. He'll be happy to hear he's not scary, though. And speaking of our resident medic, would it be okay if I told him he can come in? I'll ask him to bring some food, and I'll stay here with you while he checks you over.

[redhavoc]

*I consider for a second, but Arson really has made me feel better and I'm ready to face the world a bit. I nod a 'yes'. I'm probably hungry and am pretty sure my digestive system has shut itself off by now. Food would be nice*

[Arson Anthem]

All right. I'll be back in a second. *I ruffle her hair and get up, going back down the hall and sticking my head around the doorframe. Jump's finishing up with Gear, and I call over to him* Hey Jump, Red's ready to see you when you have a moment. She could use some food too, on your way back.

[jumpstart]

*I'm sitting and eating with Gear, but immediately get up when Arson calls me. After packing up my medical bag I go over to PB and grab two more bowls from his tray and hand one to Arson. We walk to the back rooms together, but I stop Arson before we enter the room*

How is she? I mean mentally. *A doc's job is about healing the whole person, not just their body. Many forget this*

[Arson Anthem]

She's about how you'd expect. *I keep my voice low, so Red won't hear us through the door* Still pretty shaky, especially regarding men. I don't know anything for sure, but I don't think this was the first time something like this happened. It's been hard for her to stop seeing everything in black and white. I think she'll pull through, though. She's a tough kid.

[jumpstart]

*I nod, thinking about trauma cases I've seen before* Her world used to be so simple... alright, thanks. Let's go.

*I enter the room and smile at Red, who has retreated to the point farthest from the door. I unpack my medical gear on a table so she can see it all, then take a chair and sit next to the bed, smiling* Hey, Red, I need to do a medical checkup, is that ok? You'll need to come over here, but it won't take long. I just want to make sure you're allright.

*I look to Arson for backup*

[Arson Anthem]

*I set my plate on the table next to Red's and sit on the bed again, holding out my hand for her* I'll stay right here, don't worry. And there's food waiting for you when he's done. *Leaning forward, I whisper* And I'll make sure he doesn't start acting too girly, either.

[redhavoc]

*I almost grin at Arson's comment and consider for a second before nodding and scooting forward a bit. I kick off the blanket and take off my jacket, carefully setting it next to me. I almost don't flinch when Jump touches my wrist to take my pulse and it's easier from there. I'm a bit embarrassed by the new bruises, used to the BLI doctor's dissapproval. It helps that Jump smiles so much and tells me what he's doing every step of the way. Even so, I'm beyond glad that Arson decided to stay with me*

[Poison Shot]

*working from the stage, i find the black sphere again. Made of some sort of metal, not aluminum, too heavy for that, but also too light to be a bomb or anything of danger... its more likely data than anything*

*I look to sarah who's helping and figuring out what works as well*
Why don't you join arson and red? have some girl talk. You could use a little break.

*she nods to me and laughs a little bit as she walks over, knocks on the door and takes a peak...*

[jumpstart]

((Poison, Red is in another room with Arson and Jump. Also, Jump is giving her a medical checkup. Sarah would have to knock, etc...))

*I see that someone (probably Max) has already taken care of the cut on her cheek and her feet. There are some bruises on her wrists, but the one I am concerned about is on her side, where it looks like she got kicked. However, there's no evidence of internal bleeding. All in all, she's a lot better off than Gear as far as new injuries go. She's still alarmingly underweight and her mental health is suspect, but those can only be healed with time. I smile at her*

You look good, Red. Gain some weight and you'll be back to your strong self, ok?

[redhavoc]

*I agree with Jump, nodding my head, more glad that it's over than anything. I put back on my jacket and zip it up, feeling a bit better. Jump hands me a bowl and I look at it, Gear's words going through my head. At Arson and Jump's urging I begin to eat, slowly at first and then faster as my mouth starts to remember what food tastes like. The beans and rice are delicious, better than the chocolate cake back at BLI at this point*

[Arson Anthem]

*I'm not a slow eater, but Red finishes her bowl well before I finish mine. I barely think twice before taking her bowl, scraping the last of my rice and beans into hers, and handing it back. I set my bowl aside and hold up both hands, smiling* No tag backs. Eat it.

[redhavoc]

*I consider for a second and then quickly consume what Arson gave me, even though I try to go slow. I do feel better with the food, although my stomach hurts a little after being empty so long. Jump takes our empty bowl and leaves, forgetting his medical supplies on the table. I look at Arson curiously and she explains he'll be back for them when he realizes*

*My eyes get heavy and I realize my body wants me to sleep, but I don't know if I am prepared for dreams I might have. Well, more like nightmares*

[Arson Anthem]

*Red's obviously tired, but by the way she keeps blinking and sitting up straighter every few moments, I can tell she's fighting it. I pull my shoes off and drop them next to the bed, scooting back so I'm sitting against the headboard* Get some sleep, Red. I'll stay right here, and if you start to have bad dreams I'll wake you up, all right?