countermeasures | chroma | catchall for buzen gou

Well, I'd know now that isn't exactly true, wouldn't I?

[she examines his wound, and then sighs.]

...you've been using your arm as if it wasn't injured, haven't you.

I have.

[p. points for honesty?]

... well, I am a tsukumogami. A spirit. Consider it force of habit - having to endure long-term injuries is a bit strange to me.

You really ought to try to stop doing that. [sir.] Some I have spoken with have mentioned that they can't make use of abilities they normally can, so I imagine whatever prevents your injuries from being long-term isn't working either.

It would be a shame if you had need of your arm, but it hadn't healed well enough for you to use it because you'd kept reopening the wound...

Well, if I could just go in for repairs I'm rather sure it'd be all fixed but... I don't think anyone here would be able to work on my blade quite so well.

[he sighs and scratches his head with his free hand]

How long should I be careful with it? If it's taking an average human's time to heal...

Hmm... I'd anticipate somewhere around a week to ten days for it to be fully healed. Perhaps a little less than that, but it does seem like he bit you pretty hard. If I had my salves with me I could apply something to the wound that would help it heal more quickly...

It might itch or feel irritated while it heals, but you mustn't scratch it. That will only aggravate it further.

Hmm... [he glances back down to the bite before he goes to shrug his shirt back on] That's such a long time... I think I understand Garou a little better now.

[buzen would also just keep running around with broken ribs,]

Oh, but they did give us more supplies... I hope you're able to get something you can use!

It's frustrating to have to wait... but it is better than the alternative.

[pls rest so you can avoid permannet damage you silly boys]

I was able to summon my acupuncture needles. I was hoping for my entire kit, but I'm sure there will be ways to replace the rest. The needles would have been harder to find substitutes for anyway.

Ah... What else do you need in particular? I can keep an eye out for it.

Even though I'm not human, I'd still like to do my best to assist and learn from you. If I can help with their repairs, then I think it'd be a good skill to have.

[.... well. depending. but sometimes it could save his ass probably,]

Sterile bandages, salves... those will be harder to come by. Living plants, if you can find them; just let me know where they are and I'll go to take a look and see if they have any medicinal use.

A mortar and pestle would be ideal, as well, though I don't know where we'll find one of these here. I suppose we can make do with crude substitutes, if need be.

[nodding!!! and then a sheepish smile]

... if you could send me the list in written format, that might help too.

[he really is intelligence 8. even though he does his best, he's not really good at this type of thing that requires memory and... thinking]

Maybe you can ask our new friends we met today too.

Oh, sure! [she brightens up, then pulls out her phone, which is cutely decorated.] I can use this to do that, I believe...

[she'll text him the list! ...it takes a little bit because she's not used to typing.]

I asked a bit, and one of them told me that the verdant and amber colors would likely be best for medical supplies. I'm metallic, though, so I'll have to see if I can come to an agreement with people with those colors.

Oh!

[

well,]

Sure, I'll do whatever you'd like! Your device is also very cute.

[she looks pleased as punch]

Thank you, Buzen! ...on both counts.

[nodding]

I'd like to make sure we have enough rations for everyone so they aren't too hungry over the week - but as long as that's secured, I can help you with whatever you need, Doctor Su.

The other Verdants are agreeable people too - so I'm sure they'd also be happy to assist.

We should start stockpiling, definitely. And we may be able to use these... [she lifts her phone] ...to ask for more help with food if we need to.

The one shaped like a statue - the informational things on our phones say their name is Shale, though they didn't remember that - was quite a talented cook. I don't think they would mind helping out with food again if we asked nicely.

[nods!!]

They were very generous! I liked speaking to them. It'll be nice, to have the additional help. Though I also don't want to impose too much, since it sounds like we've caused their home to fall into some disarray...

Well, if that's our doing, then we ought to work closely with them to try and fix it, shouldn't we?

[nodding]

That's what I said... Though I'm still trying to figure out all the ways how. It seems like the world is reacting to our emotions and interactions?

So I think maybe if we get to know each other better, we might be able to do more good.

That's as strong a theory as any.

And even if it doesn't affect the world directly, getting to know each other better and working together can only help us out in general. So really, there's nothing to lose.

You're right!

[which brings buzen to ask - ]

What are your favorite flavors, Doctor Su? Your favorite food?

[she looks briefly startles, but then she smiles]

I like sweets. What are your favorites, Buzen?

I also like sweets! Especially if I've been thinking really hard, it clears the headache right up!

[this is about when he'll reach for a little bundle that he'd kept tucked away. when he opens it up, there'll be a little collection of umeboshi]

Here - have one, Doctor Su.

[she picks one and pops it into her mouth.]

Mm! Thank you. It's delicious.

[hell yea!!! they're probably pretty sweet because buzen was excited when he made them. sugar rush,]

Hah! I'm glad you like it. A comrade of mine offered me umeboshi once during a difficult time and it lifted my spirits a lot.

So I think I must've conjured these in his honor.

Oh? What is your comrade like?

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