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[gwenhwyfar]

[When you live in Ireland back in 406AD, going topless isn't that big of a deal. Especially when it's hot. Especially when your back is turned and you're done ripping off bandages.]



[And while Regina's attractive and very pale, the black skin that veins into her back and arms looks painful. At least for the meek and shy, she's covered her torso with long hair while shredding cloth and with a bowl of something to treat her wounds. They hurt more than usual.]

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[seventeenpills]

[It does look remarkably painful. To Hisao, at least.]

I don't know if you meant this to be video posted to the network?

[Y'know. Being her back is turned and she seems busy.]

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[sworntovalor]

[Already, he second guesses his decision to begin looking through this network he's been told about. Naked women -- not what he signed up for. But the injuries prevent him from throwing aside the bracelet in distress. Instead, he tries to speak normally despite the deep flush that covers his cheeks, an air of concern all about him.]

My lady - do you require any assistance? What happened to you?

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[gwenhwyfar]

[Naturally, she doesn't seem too phased by this, other than an annoyed sigh.]

Of course not. Unless you're prudish to something natural.

[The black skin? Definitely not, but it is to a half-demon. It's just irritating to do it alone.]

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[modestchivalry]

[while in any other circumstance he would stutter & blush with a naked on his feed, he catches eye of those injuries & his better nature kicks the sheepishness away]

Milady! Are you alright? Would you like some help?

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[gwenhwyfar]

[Good thing for him, she has long hair. But the deep color on his cheeks earns a soft laugh.]

No, I don't. I've done this many times since I was a child.

[Meaning that, they're wounds that will never go away.]

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[gwenhwyfar]

It doesn't matter if you helped or not.

[Luckily, she's in an apathetic mood today.]

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[modestchivalry]

[the way she acts actually impresses him - but he doesn't say anything]

Where are you? I could meet you rather than have you wander around like that. [with those injuries, not half naked. though he doesn't think she should do that either]

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[sworntovalor]

[The meaning is not lost on him.]

I'm sorry.

[Now that it's been established that she isn't in some peril and does not require assistance - he'll avert his eyes thank you very much.]

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[gwenhwyfar]

[That's her cue to turn around, giving him a scrutinizing look.]

Why are you apologizing?

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[gwenhwyfar]

I'm changing my bandages and I rather do it on my own. I was born like this.

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[modestchivalry]

I-... Is that so? [he frowns, gaze casting down]

I'm sorry. [again]

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[gwenhwyfar]

...

[She gives him a look.]

And why must you also apologize?

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[sworntovalor]

[What did he get himself into?]

It was more an expression of sympathy than an apology - I'm sorry that you have to handle that for so long.

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[modestchivalry]

[oh dang did someone else do the same thing?]

W-Well I didn't mean to assume anything... ah, but I am sorry you had to experience something that would give you that sort of injury. I would rather not have you bandage yourself since that looks... very difficult but if you insist otherwise, then I'll respect your wishes.

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[gwenhwyfar]

[Sympathy will always perplex her. Her eye doesn't leave his as she starts from her hands to bandage them back up. It used to be obnoxious to have these wounds, but now they hurt.]

... You shouldn't. If you have something since birth it barely becomes noticeable.

[She's lying about that. It's painful without her demonic powers.]

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[gwenhwyfar]

I am doing you a favor, regardless. The skin is sickening. Why would any one be so willing to volunteer?

[Of course it's difficult, but she'll get there. And she'll have to throw her hair back.]

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[sworntovalor]

[He sincerely doubts it but the last thing he wants to do it step on her pride. In fact, what he'd like to do is back quickly away from this network.]

That's a very brave outlook.

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[modestchivalry]

That is... well, why wouldn't anyone want to volunteer? [especially after seeing something so painful]

Even if it does look painful, that is every more reason to want to help you.

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[gwenhwyfar]

Brave.

[She says that with a scoff. If he keeps up being flustered, it'll be good fodder to tease him.]

It is not bravery, it's acceptance. Adaptation.

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[gwenhwyfar]

Ah, how naive.

[A forced smile.]

Do you not know who you offer help to? You shouldn't offer help to a stranger so quickly.

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[sworntovalor]

Is that not a form of bravery in itself? One under-appreciated, to be certain, but it does not make it any less real.

[Oh he's absurdly easy to tease.]

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[gwenhwyfar]

[Don't walk into that trap! Although he's a very good looking man, and Regina's already pulling a few strands of her hair as she works her way up her arm.]

You ought to tell that to my kind and humans in my world. They would beg to differ.

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[sworntovalor]

[He's safely looking away, yes. You can't make him look.]

Your kind?

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[gwenhwyfar]

Nephilim.

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[modestchivalry]

[he pauses at that. it's something his superiors often scold him about]

I.. I would rather take that chance. I do not want to deny anyone help should they really need it.