and wherever rufus is, here is soo-won. but now we're going to have the pets meet, because gulfan is neatly perched on soo-won's shoulder as he wanders about
[Rufus is in the process of leaving the planetarium with Rupe at his side when their paths cross. By now, he's cleaned up and washed the scratches—freshly red still—on his face.
[to say the least - though it seems some of his usual levity has disappeared from his face. instead he looks at rufus' scratches with a quiet intensity]
but he follows rufus, specifically, reaches out to brush his fingers against his arm to get his attention i'm EDITING THIS so you can't be mean and he's not going to touch the EXPOSED RAW NERVE part of his arm]
[The touch stops him in his tracks. He gives Soo-won a long look. While his stare is steady, his breathing is a tad erratic. Blood continues to spill from his chest wound, and he presses his very bare hand harder against it.
Talking takes energy. He brushes past to continue moving in the first aid station's direction.]
[Not long after the investigation, Rufus exits the first aid station with fresh dressings all around. Hanging off of his right wrist, however, is a monkey whose head snaps toward Soo-won almost menacingly when their paths cross.
[all my locations for post-trial are so boring because honestly soo-won doesn't look well? he looks pale, a little sickly, but he's going to be in the inn lobby with some tea and empty cups anyway.
when rufus comes back in for whatever reason, soo-won will nod his head in his direction]
[It's that time of the day. Given that they arranged this the night prior, Rufus heads to the first aid station to gather the supplies for a dressing change. He looks up when Soo-won enters.]
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wow! it's bandaging time again, that's the easiest place to set this!! soo-won is just going to go ahead and gather more supplies to handle rufus' injuries]
[The greeting is dry and perfunctory as he takes his seat on the edge of the bed. It's been a few days. By now, they've gotten something of a routine down.]
[Wordlessly, he works on unwrapping the dressing around his wrist before Soo-won's arrival. It saves time this way, and is a good way to check his left hand's fine motor skill while he's at it. There's pain—there always is, because the remaining hand, while artificial, has numerous nerve attachments for refined control that are now exposed—but everything is in working order and that's what matters the most.
His expression is blank when Soo-won arrives, and he doesn't look up. They're used to the routine by now.]
[honestly i have no idea if rufus is going to be looking for soo-won? but if he is, maybe the first hint is a falcon's feather that's been left in front of the planetarium doors. if he looks up, it seems like gulfan has roosted neatly somewhere on the building.
when he wanders in, it - seems like no one's immediately there? it's dark, after all, and it's not like the leaders accept calls! so after a bit of leering, maybe he'll find soo-won tucked against the wall, wearing dark clouds to be harder to spot, his head resting against the wall of the building, eyes shut.
if he hears footsteps, he only mumbles, just barely audible:]
[Rufus makes his rounds every day. It's only a matter of time before he comes across the feather and, by extension, Soo-won inside the planetarium. He stops walking when Soo-won speaks.]
[soo-won is, uh, still pale unfortunately. but he seems to be doing at least... better in terms of his spirits. when he sees rufus, he raises a hand in greeting]
[soo-won is already in the first aid station and - it seems like there's a few items on the counter? some papers, his PHS, aaaand he's actually in the middle of trying to handle an injury of his own.
a large gash that cuts deeply into his shoulder, as if someone tried to slice him right up in two!
but he just looks a little surprised when he notices rufus, offering up a smile]
Oh - hello. Just a moment, I'll finish up my own and then help you with yours!
[Rufus' eyes flit from the shoulder wound to Soo-won's face. His own injury is located where his left arm meets his shoulder, wrapped in bandages that have soaked through overnight. He nods before moving to sit.]
soo-won doesn't know if it's necessary - so instead of waiting inside the first aid station, he'll instead just park himself right outside it, leaning against the building. if rufus approaches or is just walking by -
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week 0, saturday
and wherever rufus is, here is soo-won. but now we're going to have the pets meet, because gulfan is neatly perched on soo-won's shoulder as he wanders about
when he sees rufus, he smiles]
Oh, Rufus! Good morning. How are you today?
[what did he say about the socializing, soo-won]
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Your memory must be poor if you're asking me that.
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week 0, monday
soo-won is going to look up when he sees rufus enter the kitchen and offers up a smile]
Good morning, Rufus. Remember your love of money?
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Have you forgotten a memory?
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Week 0: Friday
He locks eyes with Soo-won.]
The Leaders are still busy.
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[to say the least - though it seems some of his usual levity has disappeared from his face. instead he looks at rufus' scratches with a quiet intensity]
Your face?
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week 0, post-trial
soo-won is going to approach now - and gulfan sits neatly on his shoulder. it would seem as though he was looking for rufus.]
Congratulations on no votes.
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Is that a cause for celebration?
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week 0, post-execution
soo-won is taking a walk for now - though his expression brightens when he sees rufus. lame.]
Rufus. How are you?
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He turns around to face Soo-won, his expression darkening faintly.]
You're still asking that . . .
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Week 1: Thursday
This is an odd place to rest.
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Is it? I suppose I just didn't want to remain in my room.
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week 1, post-trial
soo-won is... going to go find rufus then.]
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How are you?
[he was told not to ask this and yet]
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Is that question really necessary?
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week 2, monday
a smile!]
Rufus! I have business for you today.
[isn't that good news for once]
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What is it?
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week 3, monday
Oh - Rufus! Care to adventure together?
Two heads are better than one against traps, perhaps.
[or it's just another body that can go down a pit]
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. . . I can't see.
[Yet he's spotless.]
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week 3, thursday
but he follows rufus, specifically, reaches out to brush his fingers against his arm to get his attention i'm EDITING THIS so you can't be mean and he's not going to touch the EXPOSED RAW NERVE part of his arm]
Can you make it to the first aid station?
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Talking takes energy. He brushes past to continue moving in the first aid station's direction.]
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Week 3: Friday
Hello.
Rufus says nothing.]
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this is so fucking bizarre.]
Rufus, is -
Is that a monkey?
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week 3, post-trial
when rufus comes back in for whatever reason, soo-won will nod his head in his direction]
Rufus.
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However, Soo-won probably looks worse off between the two of them. The pallor is enough to make Rufus stop in his tracks as he notes the empty cups.]
Are you waiting for someone?
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Week 3: Sunday
You're here.
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[they're barely business-like arrangement]
We'll meet again in the evening, correct? Around supper, perhaps?
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week 3, tuesday
wow! it's bandaging time again, that's the easiest place to set this!! soo-won is just going to go ahead and gather more supplies to handle rufus' injuries]
Good morning, Rufus.
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[The greeting is dry and perfunctory as he takes his seat on the edge of the bed. It's been a few days. By now, they've gotten something of a routine down.]
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Week 4: Sunday
His expression is blank when Soo-won arrives, and he doesn't look up. They're used to the routine by now.]
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but it's sunday, and that means something special:]
.... did your PHS icon blink today, Rufus?
[he'll ask, even as he starts to collecting their supplies]
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week 5, post-investigation
when he wanders in, it - seems like no one's immediately there? it's dark, after all, and it's not like the leaders accept calls! so after a bit of leering, maybe he'll find soo-won tucked against the wall, wearing dark clouds to be harder to spot, his head resting against the wall of the building, eyes shut.
if he hears footsteps, he only mumbles, just barely audible:]
Mind your step.
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Week 5: Saturday
Are you still going to the first aid station in the state?
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Your hand still needs to be seen to, and we have an agreement.
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Shall we head to the first aid station?
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week 6, tuesday
a large gash that cuts deeply into his shoulder, as if someone tried to slice him right up in two!
but he just looks a little surprised when he notices rufus, offering up a smile]
Oh - hello. Just a moment, I'll finish up my own and then help you with yours!
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week 7, friday
soo-won doesn't know if it's necessary - so instead of waiting inside the first aid station, he'll instead just park himself right outside it, leaning against the building. if rufus approaches or is just walking by -
he'll be called out to.]
Rufus! It's good to see you again.
[casually, as if he wasn't fucking dead]
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You're late. I have someone else who changes the dressing in the morning now.
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