My big brother's a soldier - he comes home injured a lot. And he's too much of a blockhead to take care of himself, so it's up to his poor little sister to do it.
[ an apologetic smile - but an understanding one. ]
Yeah... Trust me, I know he's one of the lucky ones. [ it was touch and go for a while with him, too. she's grateful every day that he's still with her. ] Sorry. I didn't mean to bring up unpleasant memories.
Of course. I would have been worried all night if I didn't make sure you were still with us. [ she sits down on a nearby crate. ] Us girls have to stick together.
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[ But Fiora is apparently really good at it?? ]
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[ putting her hands on her hips. ]
I can't argue with that, though. I've got lots of experience in fussing.
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[ Just a hunch. ]
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[ said dryly. anyone who has siblings knows... ]
My big brother's a soldier - he comes home injured a lot. And he's too much of a blockhead to take care of himself, so it's up to his poor little sister to do it.
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... This may be insensitive, but is he like you? With the... [ She gestures, vaguely. Mechanical bits? ]
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[ to say the least. ]
He's got a bum arm, though, so maybe he could use an upgrade like me.
[ this is a joke, she wouldn't inflict this on anybody... ]
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[ With a strange little smile-- almost a bitter one. ]
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Don't worry, he is. He's as good in a fight as he ever was. [ a beat. ]</small. ... Did I say something off?
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Yeah... Trust me, I know he's one of the lucky ones. [ it was touch and go for a while with him, too. she's grateful every day that he's still with her. ] Sorry. I didn't mean to bring up unpleasant memories.
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[ And she sighs. ]
But I'm glad to hear your brother is different.
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He's stubborn, mostly. But I managed to keep him resting for a whole year, so I think I deserve a little of the credit, too.
[ it wasn't easy to get her warrior poet brother to stay still and not run off to be a hero again. ]
Is this guy a family member of yours, too? Or a friend?
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[ She says it so curtly that it might actually still be a sore spot. Not that it's Fiora's fault. ]
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That... sounds like it would be tough.
[ she barely remembers her dad, but she can imagine?! she knows riki... ]
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... But. Well, that's a conversation for another day. Thank you for coming to check on me, Fiora.
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Of course. I would have been worried all night if I didn't make sure you were still with us. [ she sits down on a nearby crate. ] Us girls have to stick together.
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[ Dorothy seems smart enough to not typically drink poison. ]
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[ Also she was a little too confident in her alcohol tolerance vs her painkiller tolerance. ]
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... I guess I can't blame you. Last week was awful. Not that I feel much better about this...
[ fiora is anti-murder. ]