childofthefullmoon | 008 [Video] Silent Return

[Some time in the late afternoon, Estelle wakes up to find herself sprawled on the snowy forest floor of Luceti. Dazed and confused, she pushes herself up and looks around. Immediately the chill hits her and she holds her arms close, shivering at a passing wind. She tries to to her feet, but dizziness quickly hits and she's on her knees once again. Its then that she sees her journal beside her.

Somewhere in her muddled thoughts she knows to open it and triggers the video feed. Those watching will see a pink haired girl with lips that are turning blue and chattering teeth. She tries to speak, but only a raspy little squeal manages to escape her throat. Green eyes widen in alarm as she tries again, but with the same results. Her hands quickly cover her mouth in shock, and in the next moment she starts waving them frantically at her journal.

Not knowing where she is or what else to do, she hopes that someone gets the message. She could really use some help right now.]

((OOC: Estelle is back from her mallynap and is temporarily mute. She's ended up in the woods not too far from the Lake House, so she's not very far from the village, but far enough to not know where she is.))

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[Ami is all too aware of the predicament; it had been her own death price, four months without speaking. It had, at least, taught her to speak up when she should.

Well, most of the time. It's a process.

Right now, Estelle is the more important concern. Ami's face in the video feed is a picture of concern.]

Is someone coming to help you? [Regardless of the answer, she's starting to pull on warm clothes - and grab a few extras for Estelle. She'll be on her way shortly. She gives occasional glances to the journal to be sure she catches Estelle's reply.]

[When Estelle sees Ami's response, help is indeed already at hand and she nods with tired but thankful smile.]

I'm relieved. Can I do anything until they arrive? [If she seems a bit overly solicitous, well... she knows how this situation feels.]

[Estelle seems to think about this for a moment, but is at a loss for words... literally. All she can think to do is shrug, not really thinking of anything, but if Ami has an ideas, well... she's all ears?]

I'll leave you in their hands as soon as they arrive, then. Later, I'd like you to come by the clinic if you can. You seem to have been out in the cold quite awhile. I'd like to make sure there weren't any negative effects from that.

[Estelle nods again. She would certainly show up at the clinic when she had the opportunity. A weary smile again indicates her appreciation.]

[Ami will spend the next while making sure she's prepared to examine Estelle if she does come by the clinic.]

Stay warm, and let me know if you need anything.

[And then the question that's been nagging at her during this silent conversation.]

Could it be the Malnosso took your voice?

[She will definitely do her best. At the question though, Estelle's smile fades and she nods an affirmative.]

I can't make a promise about it, but I'll see if anything can be done about that, too.

[Her smile returns at that and she dips her head in a bow of thanks. Hopefully something can be done about it. Not being able to speak is already proving to be... difficult.]

I'll contact you later, then. When you've had time to warm up and have something hot to drink.

[All Estelle can do is just continue to nod. And really, getting something hot to drink sounds really good right about now.]

[Later on in the day, Ami finds a moment to check back in with Estelle. Her face on the journal is smiling, but concerned.]

I wondered how you were feeling. Have you had a chance to warm up and rest?

[By this time Estelle is home, dressed in warm dry clothes, and finally feeling like herself again. Minus the voice of course. When Ami checks in, Estelle is clearly in better spirits and smiles brightly with a nod. She also has a pen! So she's able to reply in writing.]

Yes, I'm doing much better now, thank you.

I'm glad. You look more comfortable. Still, if you can, I'd like you to stop by the clinic later, too. Is that alright?

Yes, of course. I'll be there soon.

I'll be sure to be ready.

[After she closes the journal, Ami takes the time to set up the basics. It will really be little more than an everyday physical. She knows, after this long, that the Malnosso's doings aren't so easily undone. But it would be... wrong, not to at least try.]

[It doesn't take Estelle long to get there, about 15 minutes really. She walks in with a satchel over her shoulder, which carries her journal, a blank notepad, and a pen.

She wanders in, and lifts her hand to wave... but is suddenly interrupted by a sneeze!]

Bless you. [It serves as a greeting.] It sounds as though you're catching a cold.

[Estelle sniffles a little and nods. She was afraid of that. Being out there in the cold for so long couldn't have been good for her health.]

Make sure to drink a lot of fluids and stay warm for awhile. Oranges and foods with vitamin C will be especially helpful.

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