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countermeasures) wrote2022-02-13 07:27 pm
countermeasures) wrote2022-02-13 07:27 pm
[hellooooo, percy!
i should have asked where percy will be but i didn't and now i'm here so you know what i'm just going for it. you can say where this is. wherever he happens to be going, she'll be there already, practicing with her newfound powers since she doesn't know shit about magic.
there's a flash of an almost crystalline shade over her palm, and then a moment later she brings it up to look at it. she's got a small amount of ginger root there, and she looks pleased with herself - upon hearing footsteps, she looks up with a smile.]
Oh, hello.
i should have asked where percy will be but i didn't and now i'm here so you know what i'm just going for it. you can say where this is. wherever he happens to be going, she'll be there already, practicing with her newfound powers since she doesn't know shit about magic.
there's a flash of an almost crystalline shade over her palm, and then a moment later she brings it up to look at it. she's got a small amount of ginger root there, and she looks pleased with herself - upon hearing footsteps, she looks up with a smile.]
Oh, hello.
[ percy is probably just hanging out by the tree wherever su jiuqing is practicing her new found ability. he himself is very slowly turning a small mitten in his hands, one he'd conjured up earlier. it's an amber color, and radiates a very slight calmness, so he's rather entranced in it.
calm's not something he gets much of! it's a novelty. when he hears the greeting, however, he looks up and offers a nod. ]
Dr. Su, hello there. Have you been having a bit of fun with our new gifts?
calm's not something he gets much of! it's a novelty. when he hears the greeting, however, he looks up and offers a nod. ]
Dr. Su, hello there. Have you been having a bit of fun with our new gifts?
[ assuming emet the selch has allowed jiuqing in already here.
percy is returning from a visit elsewhere, stepping into the door way and already shucking his coat as he steps in. which is when he sees jiuqing with whatever book (or books) she has begun to pour over in their study. he offers her a smile. ]
Well this is a pleasant surprise. Good to see you, Dr. Su.
percy is returning from a visit elsewhere, stepping into the door way and already shucking his coat as he steps in. which is when he sees jiuqing with whatever book (or books) she has begun to pour over in their study. he offers her a smile. ]
Well this is a pleasant surprise. Good to see you, Dr. Su.
[jiuqing, who has been let into the apartment to read some books, is sitting comfortably on the couch as if she belongs here, and is curled up and reading a reference book about idk modern medicine or something. now that i've said that the mods are gonna say that's not the type of reference book that's there.
anyway, she looks up with a smile.]
It's good to see you, as well. I hope you don't mind the intrusion?
[she looks back down at her book and doesn't get up from the couch as she turns a page.]
anyway, she looks up with a smile.]
It's good to see you, as well. I hope you don't mind the intrusion?
[she looks back down at her book and doesn't get up from the couch as she turns a page.]
[imagine if i just started every pc with jiuqing on percy's couch and no explanation of how she got there
i was just joking but actually that's funny so here she is in his apartment again, reading another book.]
Oh, welcome back.
[she says, as if she belongs here. she does not live in this apartment? hello?]
i was just joking but actually that's funny so here she is in his apartment again, reading another book.]
Oh, welcome back.
[she says, as if she belongs here. she does not live in this apartment? hello?]
[jiuqing is, once again, sitting on percy's couch reading a medical book because someone else let her in.
but this time, she looks a little frustrated. she seems to be rereading the same lines over and over again - she doesn't flip the page, and her gaze doesn't seem to be going all the way down the page, either. just a bit down, and then up, and then down again...
finally, she makes a noise of frustration.]
Why doesn't any of this make sense to me? I know I know how to do these things...
but this time, she looks a little frustrated. she seems to be rereading the same lines over and over again - she doesn't flip the page, and her gaze doesn't seem to be going all the way down the page, either. just a bit down, and then up, and then down again...
finally, she makes a noise of frustration.]
Why doesn't any of this make sense to me? I know I know how to do these things...
[ percy is actually in his room??? and there is a long heavy sigh! but the door does indeed open as he realizes he can hear jiuqing in their living room. he comes out with a stack of books in his own hands, his glasses resting at the top of his head. sure, everything's blurry, but he was really hoping it might? help? somehow?
but no. everything is absolutely... impossible to understand. ]
Dr. Su...? Are you having some difficult as well...? I couldn't help but overhear.
but no. everything is absolutely... impossible to understand. ]
Dr. Su...? Are you having some difficult as well...? I couldn't help but overhear.
@ nomercypercy
yes. is everything alright?
yes. is everything alright?
[she is
in the medbay. she had been in and out of here yesterday, and she's spent all day here today, occasionally changing out bandages for the people who can't use the pods and making sure she's on hand just in case. if someone else gets hurt...
she's in the same clothes she wore the day before, because she had been planning to stop by the metallic apartments after waking up, but the first archway she'd walked through had taken her here instead.
she looks weary - with no patients here demanding her attention just now, she's taking a moment to rest, sitting down on one of the empty medical beds with her knees drawn up to her chest and her chin resting on them. she doesn't immediately notice percy's approach.]
in the medbay. she had been in and out of here yesterday, and she's spent all day here today, occasionally changing out bandages for the people who can't use the pods and making sure she's on hand just in case. if someone else gets hurt...
she's in the same clothes she wore the day before, because she had been planning to stop by the metallic apartments after waking up, but the first archway she'd walked through had taken her here instead.
she looks weary - with no patients here demanding her attention just now, she's taking a moment to rest, sitting down on one of the empty medical beds with her knees drawn up to her chest and her chin resting on them. she doesn't immediately notice percy's approach.]
[jiuqing is... wandering around after bandaging up her hand! i don't actually know why she wandered to the art room, but that's where percy is, so that's where she is now.
when she spots him drawing, she tilts her head to one side.]
...Percy? What are you drawing?
when she spots him drawing, she tilts her head to one side.]
...Percy? What are you drawing?
[ it's fine, we live for meandering here in this weird liminal color space. ]
Just... getting this dream out of my head.
[ he pauses and looks it all over before placing his pencil down and turning to wave her over so that she can have a look: sweeping, curving, almost organic-looking lines that taper outwards into great, sweeping butterfly wingsthere are no muscular arms attached, i refuse to ruin it.
his eyes briefly glance at her hand. ]
How is the bite?
Just... getting this dream out of my head.
[ he pauses and looks it all over before placing his pencil down and turning to wave her over so that she can have a look: sweeping, curving, almost organic-looking lines that taper outwards into great, sweeping butterfly wings
his eyes briefly glance at her hand. ]
How is the bite?
[it's touch week, and jiuqing hates it!
she's not strictly opposed to physical contact - sometimes it's nice, to know that someone else is there - but while she likes the majority of people here well enough, she's not really comfortable enough with them to be okay with the level of casual touch that's going on here.
so! she's in search of a quiet place to hide out for a while. the office looks promising, and she gives a cautious, cursory glance around as she steps through the archway.
little does she know percy had the same idea...]
she's not strictly opposed to physical contact - sometimes it's nice, to know that someone else is there - but while she likes the majority of people here well enough, she's not really comfortable enough with them to be okay with the level of casual touch that's going on here.
so! she's in search of a quiet place to hide out for a while. the office looks promising, and she gives a cautious, cursory glance around as she steps through the archway.
little does she know percy had the same idea...]
[ heeeeeeere's percy, and he's just sitting in one of the wheelie office chairs folding some computer paper.
when he sees jiuqing's head peering from the arch: ]
You'll be safe here. I think.
[ a paper airplane goes sailing over the cubicles with a sharp toss. ]
when he sees jiuqing's head peering from the arch: ]
You'll be safe here. I think.
[ a paper airplane goes sailing over the cubicles with a sharp toss. ]
[ the medbay is precisely where percy knows he will find jiuqing, he moves quietly, the only sound of his arrival being the door opening and heralding his steps. he moves towards her and stops short, like he has to stop himself from careening ahead. ]
Dr. Su...
[ his voice is soft: ]
How are you holding up?
Dr. Su...
[ his voice is soft: ]
How are you holding up?
[she's putting away some bandages - never any shortage of need for those here! - and looks up when she hears him speak. she smiles, looking a little tired, which isn't surprising. they've got at least one other death on their hands, and one other missing.
what will come next?]
...I'm alright. And you? How are you doing...?
what will come next?]
...I'm alright. And you? How are you doing...?
[when jiuqing finds percy in the library among the books, she doesn't even ask first.
she just picks her way through the piles and sits down next to him, shoulder to shoulder. she doesn't reach for his hand just yet - the closeness is fine for now - but she's. you know. here.]
she just picks her way through the piles and sits down next to him, shoulder to shoulder. she doesn't reach for his hand just yet - the closeness is fine for now - but she's. you know. here.]
[ percy doesn't look up right away from his place, nestled in the couch with books surrounding him. jiuqing is here and the warmth that radiates from her proximity feels good.
he sets his book down his lap.
and he leans his head softly against the top of hers. a guide. come rest your head. ]
he sets his book down his lap.
and he leans his head softly against the top of hers. a guide. come rest your head. ]
[honestly
if teej had told me to pc at emet's apartment i was going to start this off with her just being on the crystalline apartment's couch again but. he did not.
so instead, jiuqing finds herself outside the apartment's door. she holds up a hand to knock on the door, pauses, and then goes for her phone instead, sending a text -]
by any chance, are you at your apartment right now?
if teej had told me to pc at emet's apartment i was going to start this off with her just being on the crystalline apartment's couch again but. he did not.
so instead, jiuqing finds herself outside the apartment's door. she holds up a hand to knock on the door, pauses, and then goes for her phone instead, sending a text -]
by any chance, are you at your apartment right now?
[ a few beats. ]
Yes.
[ it doesn't take long for the door to open, because percy was intending just to wait for her there before letting her in. when he sees her, he blinks a bit and then nods, his expression visibly softening. ]
Jiuqing... come in. Please.
Yes.
[ it doesn't take long for the door to open, because percy was intending just to wait for her there before letting her in. when he sees her, he blinks a bit and then nods, his expression visibly softening. ]
Jiuqing... come in. Please.
[ they're reading side by side today in the library! the sun is shining, the 3d printer is making my little ponies on skateboards without fail, and percy is just turning one page and then the next, content with his study buddy.
until they are vored by a bubble with a rather soft "pop!" as it closes in around them.
he adjusts his glasses quickly, brow furrowed, and reaches to gently tap jiuqing's book to get her attention ] Oh dear...
until they are vored by a bubble with a rather soft "pop!" as it closes in around them.
he adjusts his glasses quickly, brow furrowed, and reaches to gently tap jiuqing's book to get her attention ] Oh dear...
[well.
this is new.
jiuqing, who has not yet learned how to get out of these things, reaches into her sleeve to pull out her acupuncture kit, removes a needle, and attempts to stab the bubble to pop it. this does not work, and she makes a face, disgruntled.]
What on earth...
[well. fine, then! maybe they'd better try some color, instead? she presses her hand to the bubble, focuses, and there's a soft glow of color - and suddenly, it's not the library around them. instead, they're caught within a memory.
noble families really suck, don't they?
sometimes, family will be the death of you.
...but death isn't always the end.
when the memory ends, jiuqing is frozen, one hand brought up to her neck, her fingertips brushing against her throat.]
this is new.
jiuqing, who has not yet learned how to get out of these things, reaches into her sleeve to pull out her acupuncture kit, removes a needle, and attempts to stab the bubble to pop it. this does not work, and she makes a face, disgruntled.]
What on earth...
[well. fine, then! maybe they'd better try some color, instead? she presses her hand to the bubble, focuses, and there's a soft glow of color - and suddenly, it's not the library around them. instead, they're caught within a memory.
noble families really suck, don't they?
sometimes, family will be the death of you.
...but death isn't always the end.
when the memory ends, jiuqing is frozen, one hand brought up to her neck, her fingertips brushing against her throat.]
Edited 2022-03-07 20:37 (UTC)
[she's tucked away in a far part of the library that probably isn't so easy to find - but percy knows her well. when she looks up at him, there's a bit of recognition there - in that she recognizes him as the man she saw yesterday, who was worried, who helped her with her injuries...
but she nods. that he's found her here at all indicates that he does know her, much better than she remembers. and thinking over her time here (she's had a lot of time to think, while recovering; she's been trying not to overwork herself and reopen her wounds), there have been numerous gaps. she can remember doing things, just not who with. she remembers... she can almost remember...]
...I decided last night, when we were locked in here... I wanted to talk to you today. I just didn't think it would be like this.
but she nods. that he's found her here at all indicates that he does know her, much better than she remembers. and thinking over her time here (she's had a lot of time to think, while recovering; she's been trying not to overwork herself and reopen her wounds), there have been numerous gaps. she can remember doing things, just not who with. she remembers... she can almost remember...]
...I decided last night, when we were locked in here... I wanted to talk to you today. I just didn't think it would be like this.
[jiuqing bolts from trial pretty much immediately.
...and comes to see percy pretty quickly, too. i imagine vax will get here first, but she's not too far behind after him if he does. what does his jail realm look like, i don't know.
her expression is anguished when she enters through the archway.]
Percy...
...and comes to see percy pretty quickly, too. i imagine vax will get here first, but she's not too far behind after him if he does. what does his jail realm look like, i don't know.
her expression is anguished when she enters through the archway.]
Percy...
[today has been so much.
waves hands in time. they probably headed to the medical bay at about the same time once everyone could move, but there wasn't much time to talk - there are three of them that will be needing them and only two pods, so like, (waves hands in timelines) - but she definitely expresses that she's so, so, so glad he's alive before they sort that out.
once they're both not in any imminent danger of dying, jiuqing looks to him as she finishes wrapping real gauze and bandages around her neck. it's easy enough to manage on her own.]
...Percy.
[you're here.]
waves hands in time. they probably headed to the medical bay at about the same time once everyone could move, but there wasn't much time to talk - there are three of them that will be needing them and only two pods, so like, (waves hands in timelines) - but she definitely expresses that she's so, so, so glad he's alive before they sort that out.
once they're both not in any imminent danger of dying, jiuqing looks to him as she finishes wrapping real gauze and bandages around her neck. it's easy enough to manage on her own.]
...Percy.
[you're here.]
[ percy finds a place to stand or sit beside her, his own shoulder and chest thoroughly wrapped up for now. he'll take some time in the pods later. for now, he's more worried about the bullets he put in vax'ildan. ]
Jiuqing... don't let me interrupt...
[ he doesn't meet her eyes, he's just. gonna vibe quietly as she wraps her neck. ]
Jiuqing... don't let me interrupt...
[ he doesn't meet her eyes, he's just. gonna vibe quietly as she wraps her neck. ]
[ it's probably theeeee afternoon when there is a knock outside metallic and something left at the door. the sound of footsteps walking away and the general wave of both anxiety and delight sort of flutter around the vicinity even when percy is gone, an after image.
on the ground, wrapped in simple linen is... a hairpin. it is not sharp, but it's long and thin enough to carefully wind through long hair. at the decorative end, there are a few, carefully shaped in metal, flowers in the shape of forget-me-nots.
at the center of the largest one is a small amber stone that provides small waves of calmness (but does not produce warmth). ]
on the ground, wrapped in simple linen is... a hairpin. it is not sharp, but it's long and thin enough to carefully wind through long hair. at the decorative end, there are a few, carefully shaped in metal, flowers in the shape of forget-me-nots.
at the center of the largest one is a small amber stone that provides small waves of calmness (but does not produce warmth). ]
[imagine if roxana or malik found this and assumed it was for them lmao
but no, she's the one who finds it. if percy is still close enough to feel it, he'll pick up on traces of confusion and then delight as she sees the hairpin and recognizes the flowers - and then determination.
forget-me-nots... that works fine for her. jiuqing never wants to forget him again, and she'll wear it regularly as a reminder.]
but no, she's the one who finds it. if percy is still close enough to feel it, he'll pick up on traces of confusion and then delight as she sees the hairpin and recognizes the flowers - and then determination.
forget-me-nots... that works fine for her. jiuqing never wants to forget him again, and she'll wear it regularly as a reminder.]
[here they are at the dojo/target range! has jiuqing come here to make sure no one is being too mean to anyone else while they spar? yeah... maybe.
what's percy up to.]
what's percy up to.]
good morning, percy! i was wondering if you and sir vax'ildan might join me for breakfast? i'll be inviting miss rose as well
[after breakfast, jiuqing asks percy to hang back. vax is probably waiting outside i don't know his life.
anyway, once they're alone, she hugs him tightly.]
anyway, once they're alone, she hugs him tightly.]
[ he has no problems and follows her quite cheerily, but when she hugs him...
ohhhhhh...
he just smiles quietly and just wraps his arms around her, hugging her back just as tightly. he just very gently rubs her back. ]
Everything alright, Jiuqing...?
ohhhhhh...
he just smiles quietly and just wraps his arms around her, hugging her back just as tightly. he just very gently rubs her back. ]
Everything alright, Jiuqing...?
[the beach! peering out at the water... trying to spot a weird shark...]
[that was a lot
later on in the evening, jiuqing can be found in the gardens by the meeting hall, contemplating some of the flowers there since their greenhouse has been wrecked. she's deep in thought, and though there's a sense of muted calm in her emotions - that's probably because of the hairpin - she also feels pretty sad, too, as she stares at one of the flowers.]
later on in the evening, jiuqing can be found in the gardens by the meeting hall, contemplating some of the flowers there since their greenhouse has been wrecked. she's deep in thought, and though there's a sense of muted calm in her emotions - that's probably because of the hairpin - she also feels pretty sad, too, as she stares at one of the flowers.]
[jiuqing, who has been putting away the various medical supplies that are definitely being used today, looks over with alarm when he curses.]
Percy...
Percy...
[percy better be in the medbay or so help me god
anyway, jiuqing is looking for him after the trial, where is he]
anyway, jiuqing is looking for him after the trial, where is he]
[ HELP HOW DID I MISS THIS but yeah this bitch is in the medbay, in fact, he's just waiting his turn for a pod and sitting on one of the medical cots, his fingers laced and his good leg just kind of swinging quietly.
he gives her a small wave. ]
I'm being good, I promise.
he gives her a small wave. ]
I'm being good, I promise.
[ percy is. overwhelmed by the purikura archway, okay. he's just standing here like uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh??? he is wearing just a simple fit and just testing out his newly-grown leg as he picks up one of the wigs from the display in the room and kind of chuckles a little bit.
it's not the worst addition.
it's not a fucking volcano, for one. ]
it's not the worst addition.
it's not a fucking volcano, for one. ]
[fit check... it's this dress under the jacket he gave her. she's got the hairpin he left her in her hair, too.
when she spots him with the wig, she heads over.]
...considering growing your hair out?
when she spots him with the wig, she heads over.]
...considering growing your hair out?
[help with her bandages would be appreciated. right now, though, she's brushing out her hair, which is... pretty messed up! the front and sides look okay, but the back of her hair is cut messily and unevenly in some places, and there are a lot of tangles. she's having trouble reaching it with her injuries.]
Nngh— oh. Hello, Percy...
Nngh— oh. Hello, Percy...
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