Aftershock - Forward Dated to after Port West

[ceasetoexist]

A. Locked to Residents of 502 Ricardo

[Oh hey, look who's back from his trip to the island? Also looks who's continuing to rummage through every medicine cabinet, and just plain cabinet in the house that he can find? Yep. Right shoulder is still broken like a motherfucker, and he's looking for where he put the painkillers.]

B. Phone

So hey. I currently have reason to be suspicious of going to the hospital, so I'm wondering if there's any healer types or some crap in town who'd be willing to have someone come to their house or go to someone's house? My stupid friggin' arm is busted. I don't know if I can fully pay for help immediately, but give me time and I'll pay it off.

[A pause. A long one, like he forgot to hang up the phone. And then.]

Hey. Stupid. You know who you are.

[Another pause. ...He's sorry.]

Nothing personal. So don't blame me for what happened.

Phone - Filtered to Mindy

Are you alright? I'm sorry I didn't get to keep checking in but....you're okay, right?

Phone - Filtered to Little Slugger

Hey.













Thanks. For helping me out a few days ago. Thank you.

Comments

[phone]

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

[There's a horrified pause. Nina is recalling something she wishes she could push out.]

Right. Then you shouldn't go. Do you--do you know anything about this murderer?

[phone]

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

No. I couldn't get a description or anything out of the person who told me.

[phone]

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

I see.

I have a friend who's a doctor, if you don't find anyone else. He's probably very busy right now, with everything that's happened, but I know he'd want to make time to help you. So just let me know, if you can't find anyone.

[phone]

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Alright. Thanks.

.....Why are you helping me? You don't even know me.

[phone]

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

Because you're hurt. [She sounds baffled that this is even a question.] Why shouldn't I help you?

[phone]

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

You don't know me.

[phone]

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

I understand if you're reluctant to trust a stranger after all that's happened, but you're still a person. I don't like seeing anyone hurt.

[phone]

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

....How much does he want?

[phone]

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

[Tenma? Want something? Ahahahaha. Nina's so surprised by the question it actually takes her a bit of time to respond.] Oh! Nothing. I'm sure he'd accept something if it would make you feel better to give it, but he'll just want to do what he can to help you, especially with you being so young.

[phone]

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

....Alright. I'll keep that in mind. Where would I meet him?

phone]

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

His name's Dr. Tenma. He lives at 451 Stone Street. You can tell him Nina sent you if you're worried, but he'll probably be happy to help anyone.

[phone]

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Okay.

Thanks.