"i thought this would be easier somehow..."

[grandsummon]

Characters: (ou) Yuna, Eco (possibly Baralai!) & open threads welcome!
Where: Initially the hospital, then enroute to the residential district. Later house B-7 (closed thread).
When: Post Thirteen Moogles event
Summary: Finally returning to the house since the incident, Yuna has a lot to think about...
Warning: None.


         HOSPITAL STAY.
The next thing she knew, her face gently turned to hit the softness of a pillow. It was difficult at first, but eventually her eyes pried open, revealing a blurry world of light that she slowly blinked into focus.

"Where... Am I?" there was an ache in her head as Yuna tried her best to push herself up on the soft bed into a sitting position. With the motion, a sharp pain made itself known in her shoulder, causing a wince.

         OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL + ENROUTE.
It had been Yuna's first time as a patient at the hospital. Momolumi had been at her side the whole time acting, as best he could, the role of nurse to his poor fallen heroine. But having spent nearly a week in recovery, she finally managed to convince him that she was well enough to go home. Not before she checked the schedule of course, knowing that she would be back at work before long.

The large influx of patients after the incident had left her convinced that she needed to get back at it as soon as possible. Shading herself from the brightness of the sun, she took in a deep breath, stepping forward, and feeling the best she had in awhile. Momolumi followed closely behind, spirits high.

With a bright smile, she made her way to the residential district, feeling renewed and nodding towards anyone she might have met along the way. To those she made eye contact with, familiar or not, she greeted with a cheerful, "Hello."

         HOUSE B-07. (closed to eco + baralai)
"Well, here we are," Yuna nodded in her moogle's direction as she approached the door. "Thank you for the escort, Momolumi," she joked, reaching forward and gently poking him in the stomach. "It has sort of become like home here by now hasn't it?" although she smiled as she mused aloud, though there seemed to be a sadness behind it as well.

With a small sigh, she reached forward, turning the knob and poking her head inside first. "Hello! I'm home..."

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[grandsummon]

A hint of sadness crept into Yuna's expression seeing Yeul's reaction to her. Softening her features as best she could, she leaned down, genuine concern for the girl ringing in her voice as she spoke. "I'm doing much better after a good rest," she nodded, trying to be encouraging. She was sure that the young girl was likely disturbed by her experiences, as anyone in her position might have been.

"And how about you, Yeul? Are you feeling better?"

[enduringflower]

Yeul shook her head. She was unsure but she kept her gaze away from the ground and instead on Yuna. "I'm fine." She paused a moment. "I'm glad that you are okay."

She knew that most didn't make it out of the event unscathed. Her own emotions were in turmoil but she kept them in check as she searched for her words.

Hibiscus flew silently next to her with a little paw holding on to the edge of her skirt. It was a light pressure but it was how Hibi was able to show Yeul her support.

[grandsummon]

Yuna forced the frown away from her lips as she saw that Yeul seemed to make a genuine effort, but she couldn't help but feel sorry for the girl. Being brainwashed and manipulated like that -- the summoner hadn't thought these things were possible at first. But now, knowing they existed, complicated their lives in Crystallis.

She nodded, wondering how she could help to clear Yeul's conscience a little. "Would... you like to take a walk with me? It feels so good not to be confined to a bed -- I thought I would enjoy the afternoon."

[enduringflower]

"Yes." Her eyes shone with genuine curiosity. Yeul only knew some parts of the city and she had been sad that she arrived at the beginning of fall. Spring was her favorite time of year. Once all the snow melts away she could look forward to the bright happy flowers.

Yeul reached down and grabbed Hibiscus little paw getting ready to follow Yuna. "Were you headed somewhere?"

[grandsummon]

"I've been thinking about taking a trip," Yuna replied, setting off in the direction of the shops again. "So I thought maybe it was a good idea to get a few supplies together beforehand. I admit... I haven't seen very much of this world," she frowned, "But I'd like to change that."

[enduringflower]

Yeul followed behind like a lost little duckling. Her moogle clung to her skirt but didn't get in the way of her heroes movements. She just wanted to remind Yeul that she was still there and supporting her.

"Me too." Her voice was soft and she wasn't even sure if Yuna had heard her. Yeul felt so lost but she wanted the strength to find her way without always turning to Caius. Maybe traveling was a good place for her to start as well.

[grandsummon]

With the girl trailing slightly behind, Yuna tried to slow her pace a little so that they could walk side by side. Even if she was unsuccessful, she was sure to turn slightly when she spoke so that she could address her properly.

"What sort of places would you like to see, Yeul?"

[enduringflower]

Yeul was able to keep up after Yuna adjusted her pace. She wasn't a very fast walker but she also didn't want to slow Yuna down.

"I'd like to see any. I don't really know what's here." It was a hard truth for the young seeress but she wasn't about to shy away from it. She only knew how the world worked through her visions and now that she was separated from that she wanted to see it first hand.

[grandsummon]

Yuna nodded, deciding that perhaps a better way to get the young girl to open up was to peraps share some things about herself. "I come from an island that's quite warm, myself. The weather is turning colder now, so I think I might like to head somewhere where the winds are a little more forgiving," she chuckled.

"Have you ever been to the beach before?"

[enduringflower]

Yeul shook her head thinking of the gray wasteland that she called home.

"No. My home was like a desert. Everything was dying." She didn't sound sad only like it was a fact that she had lived with her whole life. She didn't miss her home but she did miss her time there. If Noel were here then she would have her whole family back again but even so, she was happy that Caius had found her here.