Eighty-Third Launch; backdated to Friday

[infinitejustice]

[Video; Action in Vermilion City]

[If you look in the background, you might see what looks like the wall of a hospital. Athrun himself is also dressed not in his own clothes, but rather a hospital gown.]

I don't know whether or not word about what happened in the gym in Vermilion City the other day...but it came under attack. I tried to stop it, and I did manage to, but I couldn't stop it from taking some damage. I don't know what happened to the perpetrator.

I apologize if this holds up anybody else's challenge. I know mine has been held up, as...you might be able to tell. Don't worry, I'll be all right.

Comments

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[the_whitequeen]

[ An extremely worried friend appears on your screen --- and she is beyond worried. She was trying very hard not to cry or be too angry at the same time.

She is angry as much as she is upset, but at the moment she was much too relieved that he was at least alright. ]

Athrun ...

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[infinitejustice]

[And Lacus will get an apologetic smile from Athrun.]

Sorry to worry you. I'm going to be all right.

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[stellar_loussier]

Athrun?

[ Friend was hurt. Of course, she was clearly upset. For Stellar, hospitals were such scary scary places. ]

Hurt?

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[thewhite_symphony]

You know that I am glad to see that you are alright ...

[ A little forced smile. ] ... but I wish you had given me better warning.

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[infinitejustice]

...I'm afraid so. He attacked the gym in Vermilion City, so I went after him. This was the reward I got.

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[infinitejustice]

I wish I had, too. Unfortunately, it popped up so quickly that I didn't have the time.

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[thewhite_symphony]

Athrun, I am still ... not very unused to seeing you hurt.

But I still dislike seeing it. Let me help as well ... isn't there a way for me to do so?

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[stellar_loussier]

Athrun is Stellar's and Shinn's friend ...

[ Her look was almost murderous. ]

Stellar ... protect Athrun.

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[infinitejustice]

I know...and I'm sorry.

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[infinitejustice]

Whoa, wait. Wait a second. We're not even in the same region.

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[thewhite_symphony]

Please don't apologize ... I am simply worried ... that is all.

[ She looks away. But she does know he can take care of himself. ]

When can you leave the hospital?

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[stellar_loussier]

Stellar cannot help?

[ Looking confused. ]

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[infinitejustice]

The doctor estimates that I'll be out by Wednesday. So, odds are good I'll get out on Monday.

[Ah, the benefits of being a Coordinator.]

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[infinitejustice]

Not this time. But don't worry, I can take care of myself. I'm not alone, either.

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[thewhite_symphony]

I am glad. I worry about Miki Miki being have to be alone.

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[infinitejustice]

...Uh. "Miki-Miki?"

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[stellar_loussier]

Athrun has ... other friends that protect him?

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[infinitejustice]

Not specifically, but that's what friends do. Friends take care of each other.

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[the_whitequeen]

Miss Miki. She allows me to call her by that name. It is cute and I believe such a name really suits her, don't you think?

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[infinitejustice]

Er...I don't know, that's not really my field of expertise...

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[stellar_loussier]

Mnmm ... so Stellar will protect Athrun ... next time?

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[infinitejustice]

...You could say that. I'm sure we'll end up with another chance, what with Team Rocket running around still.

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[thewhite_symphony]

[ Laughs. ] ... no, I guess it isn't.

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[infinitejustice]

I have to wonder how that came about, though.

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[stellar_loussier]

Team Rocket ... bad people.