[His head started hurting the moment the needle pricked his skin, a throbbing ache in the shape of a man’s shoeprint on the left side of his head. It’s fine, though - it happens sometimes. Phantom pains from an old injury.]
… Mm? [Where am I? Ren shakes himself from the momentary daze and nods, quickly slipping on a friendly smile.]
Sorry, spaced off. I’m fine, but thank you.
[Focus, he reminds himself. This is not a Palace and he doesn’t have Oracle in his ear, guiding him around the worst dangers. This hospital is anything but safe.]
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… Mm? [Where am I? Ren shakes himself from the momentary daze and nods, quickly slipping on a friendly smile.]
Sorry, spaced off. I’m fine, but thank you.
[Focus, he reminds himself. This is not a Palace and he doesn’t have Oracle in his ear, guiding him around the worst dangers. This hospital is anything but safe.]
What about you?