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w1 monday

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🩸 Book 'Em: A neo-gothic-themed bookshop with physical and e-book products. One of their bestsellers is a highly advertised series entitled The Gloaming - Summaries indicate it is about the torrid love affair between a blood-drinking "bad boy" (Mandi) and a protagonist (Raevahn) who is "not like the other normies." Considered "a frantic joyride!" by intergalactic reviews who laud the seven-book saga!

[ Yuri isn't one to read for enjoyment, but maybe it's time to pick up a new hobby on this new planet. She picks up a copy of The Gloaming and looks up to see Rosamund, waving a little. ]

Did you come to see what books there are?

[rosebleed]

[Rosamund returns the wave, happy to trot a little closer now that she's been greeted properly. The last time she was anywhere near this girl was during...well. Let's just say it wasn't the best time for introductions.]

Yes! I didn't think we'd be near anywhere with a good selection so soon. I can't believe so many people know how to read! [Fascinating! Modern marvels abound! She takes a quick peek at the tome in her hand.] Did you find something interesting?

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[ She's grateful for her, since she tried to calm her down that time. She remembers! That's why she smiles a little when Rosamund comes closer. ]

Oh, I was looking to see what would be considered as a best-seller around these parts... Would you like to take a look?

[ She holds up another copy for Rosamund to take. ]

w1 sunday

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[ After all that, Yuri wonders how Rosamund is doing. Even though she said that she'd go back, she's not sure how the princess is faring, so she goes to look for her. Rosamund... Rosamund... where art thou. ]

[rosebleed]

[She is moping around, that's where she art.

Yuri strikes gold when she looks into the cargo bay, of all places. It's not her first choice of refuge, but it's a less than populated place and it holds bitter significance now.

Rosamund looks up from her perch, legs dangling off the ledge as she sits in ponderous silence. Her eyes look red and her cheeks are still tinged pink, but she's dry as a bone by now.]

Yuri?

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... Rosamund.

[ Her movements have been sluggish from the tremendous emotions that she has been feeling lately, but she walks faster over to Rosamund when she is finally found. ]

... You handled that very well, but I can understand... it must have been exhausting in many ways.

[ So she holds up a bottle of water towards her. ]

I just wanted to say... thank you.

WEEK 2: Sunday

[rosebleed]

[They are in the multiplex. Rosamund smiles when she sees Yuri, albeit quite a lot dimmer than her usual.]

Looking for a good distraction too?

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[ Yuri nods, smiling at Rosamund a little. ]

... Yes. What are you planning to watch?

[rosebleed]

I'm not sure. Almost all of these are new to me.

[She pauses.]

But, whatever you do, do not watch The Human Centipede. It wasn't about cute bugs at all.

W3 thursday

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[ After Yuri recovered some, she goes to search for Rosamund to check on her. She is wearing a comfortable t-shirt and sweatpants. No longer bloody. ]

Rosamund... are you free?

[rosebleed]

[stumbles in here oh so late]

Yuri!

[The relief is immediate. Rosamund's changed too, though she will personally live and die in skirts. She goes in for a hug at once.]

You look so much better! How are you feeling?

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I'm...

[ Hm. ]

I'm doing a lot better than I expected. It's thanks to everyone... how about you?

[ The mental affects are concerning. ]

WEEK 3: Saturday

[rosebleed]

[She'll catch up with Yuri at some point after the trial, which she was 100% there for and not in absent npc mode at all]

Yuri! Hi, do you have a moment?

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[ Yuri turns around to see Rosamund and waits for her to catch up. ]

Yes, what's the matter?

[rosebleed]

[Okay yes caught up, turning back to make sure no one has followed them as she lightly takes her sleeve.]

Well, it's Nodd. I'm worried about him.

WEEK 3: Sunday

[rosebleed]

[As she does with Nodd, Rosamund waits. The time ticks by at an agonizing pace. The clock is deeply irritating, as is the electric hums of machines. Rosamund scratches at her bandages. Unwinds them and washes the tender, healing flesh beneath.

It's at that moment she catches movement from the corner of her eye.]

Yuri?!

[She almost darts over, then remembers herself. She rips the towel loose and hurriedly scrubs her hands dry before jetting direct to the girl's pod.]

Yuri! Can you hear me?

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[ O_O

Yuri would be startled if she didn't feel as disoriented, but luckily, the pods went turbo healing this time, so she manages to wake up by nighttime. The pod opens and Yuri tries to get up, but oh she feels a little weak. ]

[rosebleed]

Careful!

[She will gently coax her back to lying down, minding any signs of pain or flinching.]

Don't get up just yet, you might still be hurt.

w4 post-trial

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[ Hey, Rosamund. Yuri will be stopping by the medbay to check on her. Unfortunately, they took away the little arrow, so no suicide assist tonight... at least by arrow. But she understands that Rosamund could very much be upset at her, so she's aware. ]

[rosebleed]

[it's fine she can get creative (no)

Rosamund is awake, in the pod. Just lying there staring at the ceiling. Her eyes roll over to meet Yuri's.

To be frank, it's more exhaustion than any lingering spite that dims her voice.]

You don't have to come watch over me.

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I know that I don't have to.

[ But will she? Stay tuned. Yuri walks closer to the pod. ]

Rosamund.

[ How many times did she say her name today, so internally emotionally charged? ]

I wanted to tell you some things. Are you willing to listen? If not, I won't say it.

w6 saturday

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[ Hi. They are at Luxurious Venus. It's time to get pampered, Rosamund. ]

I learned how to do some manicures. Would you like me to paint your nails too?

[rosebleed]

Paint them? [Okay yes she's seen such things by now but the offer still comes as a surprise. Plus there's the head-emptying euphoria of seeing everyone again. She may or may not have been clinging to Yuri's hand the whole way over.] That's...my goodness, certainly you can! But, I'd like to offer you something in exchange, it's only fair. Can I try yours? Or maybe I could braid your hair?

WEEK 7: Saturday

[rosebleed]

[THE SHIP IS IN SHAMBLES.

But they're taking a break from cleaning up all the shit that got knocked around from being belted by literal worlds?? I guess? I still maintain Neverafter was represented by Jean Jacket just chucking big ass books at the ship.

Anyway they're in a pile of rollerstakes and hot dogs, pretending like nothing bad ever happened here.]

I've fought a lot of battles before, but I don't think I've ever felt both so tired and so elated at exactly the same time.

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[ They're really over here again, huh? After all the pink haze, Yuri is almost glad to see hot dogs again. ]

I didn't think that I would feel such deep exhaustion and yet, so excited.

[ She used too kuch astropulvis. ]