IC: Backdated to night of mega clusterfuck fight

[thekingsgambit]

[In one of the hospital beds, a confused ex-emperor is gradually coming to, blinking amid the poor lighting and grasping his side as he tries to sit up a little too fast. The skin around one underside of his jaw appears slightly swollen and darker than usual. Other than that, the only thing that stands out is the strained look of thought on his face as he tries to sort through the afternoon's events.]



((Note, with the exception of the Black Knights, threads are not occurring at the same time.))

Comments

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

Lelouch!

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Yes people just waking up appreciate being screamed at, especially when they are still groggy. Still gaze is flinging in that direction.]

... Kamui?

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

[going over to the bedside and dropping his voice to a bit below normal and…]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you! Are you all right? What… What happened?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Tentatively bringing a hand to his head, as he stares at Kamui at his side.]

I... I do not completely remember.

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

…You're hurt…

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Catches the hidden meaning in his tone]

Minor injuries, Kamui. They should not take long to heal. For now, they are just sensitive.

... You cannot be everywhere.

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

But… There must've been something I could have done…

How did it happen…?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

No, this was my fault. I chose dangerous territory... I would not have asked you to come with me.

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

I would have gone if I had known.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Turning head to the side]

I do not enjoy people getting hurt on my behalf, Kamui.

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't have gotten hurt! I'm stronger than you think I am.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Laughs softly, almost unnoticeable]

I do not doubt that. It does not forbid me from worrying nonetheless.

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

[…]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Turning back around at the silence and wincing as he reaches out to touch Kamui's arm.]

Everything will heal in less than a week. This place always seems to interfere when it comes to such things. If I were of more decent build, it would be even sooner.

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

Aaa. …Can I…stay?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Gradually brings his hand back]

... Stay?

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

I'd…like to. Until you're better.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Squeezes at his own arm for a moment.]



I will not tell you to go.

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

[…nod]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Takes a slow breath and keeps gaze away from him.]

I actually... I thought about finding you earlier. It is a foolish thing, all this time and I am still selfish.

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

You should have! If something happens again… [swallows, hearing an echo of Yuzuriha in his own words as he speaks] Call for me. I'll come.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

No, Kamui, you misunderstand. It was not when this happened that I wanted to see you. It was before...

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

…Did…something happen?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Still not looking at.]

... Nunnally.

[emocalypse.livejournal.com]

Was she hurt? Is she all right?