hadriel_logs | Event Log: The Stampede

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Event Log: The Stampede

Who: All characters participating in the event
What: The event log for Stampede event
Where: All over the city
When: December 26th-December 28th
Warnings: None

There's a rumbling sound in the air early in the afternoon on December 26th. Whether you're new in town or you've seen it all, something like this hasn't happened before. Is it an earthquake? It feels kind of like a small one, and that might be endurable if not for the sudden snarling and gnashing of teeth!

As it turns out, these yet-unnamed apex predators are overrunning the city, ignoring their previous apprehension to barrel right through anything- or anyone- that stands in their way. Seemingly spooked by something, they are aggressive and violent and won't hesitate to tear anyone they meet to pieces... after trampling them underfoot, of course. They're so large and muscular that they may even take a few portions of buildings with them- how would you like to see one of these monsters crashing through your living room?

At least it's only these weird mammoths, though... right?

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Yeah you should've. But it worked, just breathe through it, it'll be better now.

[ Maybe he's carrying her because he can't predict what else she might do right now, if they run into something else. If he's carrying her, he can just book it. Wash sets a quick pace, keeping his senses open for another group from the stampede but also trying for the quickest path possible to the clinic.

It's only when they're nearly there that he speaks again, voice finally a little softer. ]

...you're gonna be okay.

[ Does he mean the arm? Hm. ]

[Kyna stays silent, just cradles her arm close to her chest to try to keep it from being jostled too much. She knows he's upset. He rarely gets this snippy with her, and worse, she knows she deserves it. It's only when they get closer to the clinic that she finally responds.]

I'm sorry. I know that was stupid, I just...

I get it. [ Said quickly, so she doesn't have to explain that it's tied to Harlan. Not here, not now. ] You don't have to play hero, though, okay? You're already mine.

[ He sets her down just outside the clinic so he can open the door for her, hold it and usher her inside. Hopefully they're not too busy. ]

Hey! We need some help!

[Lance is lurking in one of the back rooms, refamiliarizing himself with some of the supplies, when he hears Washington. It takes only a moment to place his voice, and so he's expecting to see him when he steps out into the main room but seeing Kyna is a surprise.]

Kyna? What happened?

[Sorry Wash, he's not meaning to ignore you, but he's totally focusing on Kyna right now as he gestures to a nearby chair.]

Here, sit down.

[Kyna is stunned into silence by Wash's comment, and then Lance comes out, and her expression shifts into that of someone who knows they're going to get yelled at. She sits, not quite meeting Lance's eyes.]

I, uh... Screwed up.

[ Wash pulls off his helmet now that he doesn't need his hands free, sitting carefully beside her and placing a hand gently between her shoulderblades. ]

She panicked and tried to protect me instead of sticking to the plan. I stopped the bleeding somehow but we need a real healer.

[ Is that Lance...? ]

[Lance will reserve any lecturing until after the problem is taken care of, kneeling to take a look at her shoulder without standing over her.]

Okay, um, bleeding being stopped is a good thing. I might be able to help with some of the rest of it with the healing spell I know, hopefully enough that you wouldn't need stitches or anything, but I can also find someone else if you want.

[Since Lance is not exactly a master healer, just someone meant to prevent anyone from dying while the better healers are unavailable.]

[Kyna doesn't look pleased by the use of the word "panicked", but all she does is wrinkle her nose.]

I don't want to deal with anyone else right now.

[ Wash catches that, but she's not pulling away from him so. His brow furrows a little between Lance's 'might' and Kyna's reluctance to deal with anyone else, because if they're all operating on the same healing spell... hmm. ]

It's not just the bite, her arm's broken. I only set it so we could run, do you think the spell could cover that too?

[Lance is quiet at those responses for a few seconds, mentally going over options and assessing the situation and Kyna's mood, trying to come up with the best way to proceed. He glances at Wash to let him know he heard and acknowledges him, even though he addresses Kyna more directly so it's clear the decision is hers.]

I can't fix broken bones. If it's set right, you should be fine to let it just heal until you want to talk to someone with better magic.

[But if it's set properly then there's no reason to have to do it immediately and stress Kyna out any further. He will totally make fun of her later for breaking a bone so soon after they were talking about the subject, though.]

Making sure you don't get an infection or something in the bite's probably the higher priority right now.

[Lance isn't scolding her like she thought he would, so she relaxes. She knows, logically, that she should find someone else to help her, but logic has never really been her strong suit in these sorts of situations.]

Let's do that. Doctor knows best, right?

[It's a lame joke, and it's clear her heart isn't really in it, but she's trying!]

[ Doctor does not know best. Maybe boyfriend doesn't either, but Wash doesn't want Kyna walking out of this clinic with a broken humerus. His lips press together in a line but he decides not to argue right now, just rubs his hand on her back a little. ]

Do we need to get her jacket off?

Yeah, you know me and my medical degree.

[He says it lightly, obviously joking in response to Kyna's own terrible joke, though he gives Wash a flat look at his question before looking back at Kyna again.]

Do you mind? I'll be able to see what I'm doing better.

Uh...

[She hates this idea. Hates it. And now Wash and Lance are giving each other Looks and she hates that, too.]

Okay.

[ Now they're both pissed at him. Great. He's never been good at this kind of thing, and it's even harder when he's upset and worried. But he can manage this much, and moves to slip Kyna's jacket off her good arm first, then grips her forearm gently and helps her straighten her arm out beneath the bites and break. ]

Deep breath, I'll just slide it off. Nothing will hurt as bad as setting it did, promise.

[Lance stays quiet for the moment, letting them work out what they're doing without interjection.]

[Kyna does her best to look stoic and unaffected, but the moment Wash straightens her arm out, that little facade falls. She grips the edge of her chair with her good hand, biting back a whimper as Wash slides the sleeve off.]

Fuck me. Ow.

That's it, you're doing great.

[ Wash leans in a little, kissing Kyna's forehead in an attempt to soothe her before pulling back with the jacket in his lap so Lance can get at her without him in the way. Then he seems to think even better of that and goes around to the other side, taking her good hand and squeezing. ]

[Lance winces in sympathy, watching the two of them carefully in case he needs to do anything, but okay. He can definitely see what he's dealing with better now.]

I'm going to see what I can do with magic, and then figure out what still needs to be done, okay?

Okay.

[Kyna laces her fingers with Wash's, then shifts awkwardly.]

Um... Thanks for helping me, you guys.

[ Wash doesn't respond in a way that Lance can see, his hand just tightens on Kyna's as he looks to the other man. Do what you gotta, Lance. Fix her. 8( ]

Yeah, of course.

[Lance says it softly and genuinely, concentrating carefully on his spell and pouring as much energy into it as he can. He's gotten quite good at it, so it's pretty strong for what it is, but there's of course still only so much that can be done.]

[Kyna watches as best as she can from her angle, and she isn't entirely surprised when the bite stitches itself closed. The pain from her arm fades just a bit, too.]

Thanks. [Her voice softens a little.] Did Harlan teach you that?

[ It seems like that was a much stronger version of what Wash just managed, so he thinks it was but will let Lance answer. He uses his free hand to tuck a stray lock of hair behind Kyna's ear quietly, looking very relieved that the bite is healed up at least. ]

[He's pretty relieved to have such a good result; it's not at all outside the realm of what he knew was possible, but he rarely practices the spell on serious injuries and so it's hard to really gauge just how much it can do. So Lance is really glad to have been able to actually help, nodding at the question.]

Yeah, Harlan taught me awhile ago, but thankfully I haven't had much need to use it.

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