rose: bring in backup

[fluthlu]

[Written in quick, uncharacteristically messy script sometime Wednesday afternoon, after the conclusion of this outing: ]

I need the immediate assistance of someone who would be able to lift a fourteen-year-old boy, hypothetically from the forest to the clinic. Thank you in advance.

[Filter]

I'm afraid that John's had a bit of an accident in the forest, while flying. He seems stable, but considering what gravity head injuries in Paradisa tend to hold, I felt it best to let you all know. I'll certainly make a further announcement if there are any changes.

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[wagers]

[Oh, ew. A Rose filter. Why doesn't she just--]

[wagers]

[Oh.

Wait.]

Rose

[wagers]

[And here is a knee-jerk dictation!]

What! What the hell! What did you do to--

Rose

[wagers]

[But-- wait, Serket. Let's get a hold on the situation first. Let's check our priorities here.

Watch as her voice becomes slightly less aggressive and moreso... concerned?]

Well, whatever! I'll do it!

[fluthlu]

[Vriska's knee-jerk accusation would probably have garnered only a tsk of distaste and a biting comment on a good day. But this is definitely not a good day, as Rose just watched her best friend get attacked by both a bird and a tree. So she comes back a bit more caustic.]

I put him to sleep and made him fly into a tree. What were you expecting, honestly?

[wagers]

Hell if I know! It's not like either of us care to to get to know each other's potential or least of all talk aside from topics relating to John, so-- [UGH UGH UGH UGH X2!]

Whatever. This is just one of those times, okay? I'd rather get this over with as soon as possible.

[fluthlu]

[Rose wishes this journal had a "reach through and slap" option. But this is about John, not her, and she nearly has to bite her tongue.]

One of "those times", indeed. Just try to get down here at some point during this eon.

[wagers]

[Please. If John didn't remotely think you were acceptable, you'd be-- well. Let's not think about that one now.]

I'd like to see you clean up your own mess, loser!

[And after she bickers with her, after she bickers with Nepeta, after a right at Albuquerque, she'll descend, landing right by John and Rose.]

I'll take it from here.

[fluthlu]

I asked for assistance, not a hostile takeover.

[Rose looks up, distinctly peeved.]

Are you strong enough to carry him alone?

[wagers]

[Bluh, bluh, bluh!

She'll just ignore that whole first half of whatever you're saying there, Rose, kneeling down at John's side and giving him a poke or two. She's quiet, narrowing her eyes at him, just talking rather than turning to face you.]

Yeah, I've done it before.

FILTER

[rogueofheart]

Oh no! How bad is it? He's going to be okay, right? Do you need anything? [FRET FRET FRET]

FILTER

[wagers]

[Vriska's on her way to the first! Even if Rose tells her to go fuck off, she's going to see how John is regardless! She'll have her journal in hand, open as she goes to search for the kids...

when she hears this.]

Uh, she just said she needed help moving John's body? Can't you fucking listen for once?

WOW RUDE FILTER

[rogueofheart]

[Nepeta actually flinches away from the journal when she hears Vriska snap at her in response. Well, maybe it was a dumb question, and Nepeta should have specified...]

I did listen! I meant to ask if she needed anything aside from that. But I can help move him, too!

WOW STOP BEING DUM8 FILTER

[wagers]

[YEAH, MAYBE SHE SHOULD HAVE! Also, you know, Vriska is a bit worried right now, so there you have it. I mean, come on, you should know that john is VERY SPECIAL to her right about now. Nepeta, please.]

Wow, then why aren't you out here looking for them, then? God!

PLEASE STOP FILTER

[rogueofheart]

[Maybe she is! She isn't really, but Vriska doesn't know that. Regardless, Nepeta can put two and two together to realize that Vriska's acting out because she's worried about her favorite human, so she tries to remain patient with the other girl. Even if she'd rather give a teensy bit of attitude back.

There's some shuffling sounds over the journal.]

Okay, okay! You will probably find them first but I am on my way.

PLEASE STOP SAYING PLEASE STOP FILTER

[wagers]

[Wow, Nepeta. Vriska didn't know you could do basic math! It would blow her mind if she really knew-- no, just kidding she knows you're all up on the shipping thing for real real not for play play.

BUT THAT IS NO MATTER. JOHN IS IN DANGER. Yeah.]

Of course I'll find them first! What kind of fool do you take me for?

PLEASE STOP SAYING PLEASE STOP SAYING PLEASE STOP FILTER

[rogueofheart]

[Nepeta's hurrying to get her shoes on as fast as she can. The olive coat can wait; John is more important!]

I don't take you as any kind of fool. I just figure you will find them faster because, you know. Wings!

PLEASE STOP PLEASE STOP SAYING PLEASE STOP SAYING PLEASE STOP FILTER

[wagers]

[Nepeta WHAT ARE YOU DOING GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER!]

And the whole knowing how to use them thing kind of helps, too!

NO FILTER

[rogueofheart]

[SHE WAS NOT PURRPARED FOR SUDDEN JOHN-RELATED EMERGENCIES.]

Ugh, if only I'd gotten super pretty wings, too! [But alas, this is not the time for lamenting over unattained god tier.]

When you find them first, tell me where you are, okay?

YES FILTER

[wagers]

[No one was. It truly was a sad day for all the little trolls and she supposes Rose too. Even though she'll never get what is even up with Rose-- so fucking deadpan and deadfaced with those cold dead eyes or whatever the hell creepy earth girls even exhibited.

Rose probably stared John to death like some sullen deadfaced petrifying monster or something like that. It could happen. Vriska kind of read those earth stories. She would know.]

Fine! That is if you can even keep up!

GR33N FILTER

[rogueofheart]

[At least he wasn't pushed down a flight of stairs by a close friend this time!

Nepeta's already hurrying out the door and into the hall now. This is Nepeta, the untamed huntress of the wild. Swift as an eagle! Strong as a lion! She's got this.]

Ugh, okay already! I'm on my way!

8LUE FILTER

[wagers]

[Wow. WOW. Check yourself before you wreck yourself, little kitty. John kind of asked her to do that? It's not like Vriska pushes people she likes down something really steep to hit the ground below or anything-- YEAH YOU KNOW WHAT? SHUT UP. YOU TURN ON ASPECT OF THE CHEETAH, OKAY?]

Bluh! I'm probably miles ahead of you by now!

FILTER FILTER

[rogueofheart]

I'd be surprised if you were!

[Because let's be real here, Vriska's been back-sassing like a true sass-master this whole time, and it could be slowing her down. Better focus on where she's going! She doesn't want to fly into a tree and then need someone to carry HER body back to the castle!]

WHAT EVEN FILTER

[wagers]

I'm fucking great, okay?

[It's true. I mean. Come on. Let's be real here, Nepeta. #realtalk]

WHATEVER FILTER

[rogueofheart]

Blah blah, just hurry and get to John already!

[Nepeta's off in a sprint! Watch out residents, this cat puts the brakes on for no one now!]

GET OUT FILTER

[wagers]

Ugh! I'm getting there as fast as I can!

[SHE IS SO DONE WITH YOU, NEPETA. SO DONE. On a scale from raw to tumblr user, she is TUMBLR USER DONE.]

WOW STOP MAKING ME LAUGH YOU GUYS

[fluthlu]

[Do you guys hear this facepalm? No? Well that is basically what's going on over here.]

[fluthlu]

It is not visibly serious, but I'll feel considerably better after someone in the clinic has looked at it.

[THERE IS FRETTING on both ends of the journal, only Rose is being a bit more collected about it.]

[rogueofheart]

[And now Rose can probably hear the banter between her and Vriska. She hasn't forgotten about you, Rose! She's just busy being distracted/motivated.

When she finally stops bickering with Vriska...]

Rose, Rose! [It's easy to tell that Nepeta's on the move now] I'm heading out right now.

[fluthlu]

[Rose definitely heard all of that banter and is getting more irritable by the second.]

Thank you for letting me know. We're to the east of the castle, far out past the shooting range.

[rogueofheart]

[She won't say much else until she actually gets there, but a pair of god tier wings are faster than regular troll legs, so she'll be a bit late to the party.]

filter;

[rainbowed]

[Oh, dear! Kanaya's pretty alarmed when she first reads Rose's entry, but upon her second or third re-read, she pauses at the 'head injuries' comment. Hmm!

Finally:]

Will You Be At The Clinic With Him

[fluthlu]

[Oh gods thank you, finally a level-headed reply.]

I intend to be.

[rainbowed]

Do You Mind If I Join You

[fluthlu]

Not at all. I'll notify you when we get back to the castle.

[rainbowed]

Thanks

[fluthlu]

My pleasure.

Filter forever

[cyan_maid]

[Well shoot, Jane doubts she could lift anyone, but-

Wait. John?]

Oh no! Is he alright, what happened?

[fluthlu]

He fell.

[A fumbling pause, as she leans over to look him over again.]

I'll know more once I can get him to the clinic.

[cyan_maid]

But how did he fall? [And then she mutters,] That's the third person who I've heard has gotten hurt recently...

[fluthlu]

A combination of vengeful fauna, followed by equally vengeful flora.

[cyan_maid]

Oh, geez.

So where will he be while he recovers? The clinic, right?

[fluthlu]

I suppose so. I'll let you know if anything changes in his condition.

[cyan_maid]

Thank you, please do. And good luck getting him there.

[fluthlu]

I appreciate it.

written;

[hellshaped]

[Oh.

Luckily Hellboy's in the forest right now... but it's a big forest. :T

He quickly writes back, his own handwriting a little messy, more to do with obvious left-handedness than anything else.]

Where?

[fluthlu]

[Oh finally a response that isn't from a troll. This is progress]

By the treeline, across the field from the shooting range.

written => action!

[hellshaped]

[He tries.]

OK. Hang on.

[It takes him a few minutes, but eventually he hurries up into the general area. As he makes his way across the field, Rose should probably take note that the thing coming toward her is seven feet tall and bright red ... and has a tail ...]