Infirmary duty

[cooking_squire]

[Louis is standing outside the infirmary, leaning against the wall, taking a drink of water. He has bags under his eyes. He's been working in the infirmary since the earthquake, only leaving to eat, sleep, or his official duties for Lady Chris]

Almost done. Only a few people still in the infirmary. And hopefully they'll be able to go home soon.

We were very lucky that things weren't worse. No fatalities.

[Sighs] Just a lot of concussions and broken bones.

Comments

[aloof_savant]

Our little castle master will sure be glad to see Budehuc back in its dilapidated glory.

[cooking_squire]

I hope so.

Any word from Master Thomas?

[aloof_savant]

Yup, he sent us a postcard from Kanakan, "wish you were here" and all. [ Not really, but it's a better answer than "nope, no word". ]

[cooking_squire]

[Sighs, not sure if Caesar's telling the truth or not.]

Well, I hope you're right and we have everything back to normal by the time he returns.

[charming_chiketsu]

How awful. Are you holding up well, Louis?

[cooking_squire]

I am, thank you.

The water rune really helped out.

[charming_chiketsu]

That's good to hear. ... If you require any assistance or reprieve, please let me know.

[cooking_squire]

I shall, thank you Miss Jeane.

[flowingstrike_loser]

There were really this many affected..?

[cooking_squire]

It was mostly small things, the worst were concussions and broken bones.

It's really surprising how much can change in a few minutes.

[flowingstrike_loser]

Are you okay taking on a work load like this?

[cooking_squire]

I'm good at looking after people, and good with first aid. And the nurses needed help... [Shrugs] It needed to be done. Being okay with it never really occurred to me.

[latkje]

[ We'll say Nash notices Louis the afternoon before he leaves on his journey with Lorelai. He looks a hair paler than normal, but maybe that's a trick of the light. ]

Is it going well?

[ He tilts his head to the infirmary. ]

[cooking_squire]

I think so. The nurse started letting people go home yesterday. The only ones she wants to stay longer are the ones with worst breaks. Multiple fractures. She's no Mio or Tuta, but she knows what she's doing.

[latkje]

I don't have much of a bedside manner, but— [ a pause ] I do have a water rune.

[cooking_squire]

[He's not if they're passed the point of when rune magic would be helpful, but he needs a break]

Any help would be welcome. Check with the nurse, they would know on who to use the rune best.

[belfar_agent]

[ Punches him lightly in the arm, trying to liven him up a little. She's aware of how hard he worked. ]

Chin up, child, you did really well.

[cooking_squire]

Thanks.

[Leans his head against the wall, then looks at her out of the corner of his eye]

You know, you can call me Louis. Keep calling me child and I might think it's my name.

[belfar_agent]

Come now, you're not that gullible, are you?

[esteems]

[ On her way to the to the front gate where her horse is waiting for her, Chris makes time to pay Louis a quick visit by the infirmary. ]

Louis, how are you holding up?

[cooking_squire]

As well as I can, Lady Chris. With luck the few still here can go home tomorrow.

Are you ready for your trip?

[esteems]

More or less. I didn't think I would return to Alma Kinan so soon after the war.

Louis, I wanted to tell you that you did the knights proud. The reports say there have been zero fatalities.

[gladiatorfist]

[Shoon steps up to the boy standing outside the infirmary with a big smile on his face and ruffles his hair.]

You really are dedicated aren't you.

[cooking_squire]

[Shoots Shoon an annoyed look and attempts to fix his hair]

I'm a knight in training. Of course I'm dedicated.

I like taking care of people. I'm good at it.

[gladiatorfist]

You should be proud kid, Taking care and helping people is what all of us should strive for.

[He smiles a big warm smile]

I just wanted to thank you personally for helping all of my Gladiators. I didn't get to do it properly in the chaos of that first day. Without your quick work I don't know where we would have ended up.