Event Post 16 - Visiting Hours

[pendulum_soul]

*A day after the events, leading to the duel between Yuya and Yuma, Yuya had woke up to find himself at the Academy's infirmary.
He was covered in scrapes, bruising and some burns, but thankfully nothing that wouldn't heal on it's own fully in time. Even his left leg was thankfully not too heavily injured, just currently swollen with some minor puncture wounds. He was still in a lot of pain, and he was still exhausted, but he was going to be okay.

Laying in the infirmary bed, he just stared up at the ceiling of the room in a daze. He'd seen more than enough of the infirmary last year and he really hadn't wanted to start off the new year back in this place, but, it couldn't be helped. In the end, he was just glad that he was able to return Yuma back to normal.
Though he wondered what kind of impact all this would have on his friend when he woke up.
Right now, Yuma, who was in the bed next to his, was still unconscious and he expected him to stay like that for a while longer yet. He'd really pushed himself to, and beyond, his own limits thanks to the influence the chaotic energy had over him.
It was going to take a while for Yuma to recover from that.

On the table, beside his bed, was his duel disk. On top of it was the dragon he used in the duel with Yuma.
'Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon'.

Feel free to pay him a visit.*

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[pendulum_soul]

*He looks curiously at him.*

Something else you noticed?

[allunseeing]

First, ah... That person who came around, later in the duel. Was she... she seemed to know who the "Barian" was. Was she a Barian herself?

[pendulum_soul]

Yes. She is. Her name is Labrys.

[allunseeing]

Her aura... wasn't like the Barian who dueled Yuma. It felt like static. Fuzzy. But... not bad, not like the first Barian.

The thing is... I've sensed something like that before. I felt something a little similar to it, from the other person who showed up in the duel-- the one you told to get me away from there, if things went bad.

But... I have also sensed it before, at the parties I've been to here.

[pendulum_soul]

You felt something similar to this on Alex and here at the Academy?

*He goes silent for a moment, while he thinks on this.*

If I get the chance to talk to Alex, maybe I'll ask her about that... but I have no idea who it is you could be sensing it off here at the Academy.

That's helpful to know, though! I'll make sure to let Yuma know too.

[memoryistime]

*Shirou nods a little, at least glad he was able to tell you this, before Sadame speaks.*

Sakaki-kun. While I have received an account of what occurred from Shirou here, I feel it would be best if you can tell me what exactly happened.

While I am thankful for the information he provided, it leaves a few unanswered questions, such as the appearance of the Barian that Tsukumo-kun confronted. It may be best to know how she looked, as we may need to stay alert about her, if she appears again.

[pendulum_soul]

She looked physically around her 20s, with short greenish-black hair. She wore a red catsuit-like thing with boots and black gloves. She was also wearing glasses.
You also couldn't really tell if she was male or female just by her appearance, but her voice was definitely feminine.

[memoryistime]

I see... It is at least better to know this.

*... he bows his head*

I do apologize, though. This happened right outside the dorm, but I was not around to notice that it was occurring. I should have been there to help in some way.

[pendulum_soul]

You don't need to apologize, sensei. You can't be at the dorm 24/7.

[memoryistime]

I still should have at least been checking in. While anyone at my dorm is awake, I should try to stay aware, in any case. I am fully capable of it.

[pendulum_soul]

I guess we all kinda let our guard down a bit, huh.

[memoryistime]

... I am sorry. We should not need to worry about things like that. You should be more than allowed to let down your guard.

This is why I need to be more aware, Sakaki-kun.

[pendulum_soul]

Sometimes it feels like whenever we do dare let our guard down, something happens.

[memoryistime]

It is unnatural, that it occurs. You should not need to be dealing with events such as this.

[pendulum_soul]

You know, it's kinda crazy. We thought that after Desperado things would go back to normal, but then there was this whole Number Hunters and Barian thing.

I guess me and Yuma sort of attract trouble, huh.

[allunseeing]

*pipes up*

I think that is unfair to think that.

It is very easy to place the blame upon yourself, for things like this happening. But that means it can be very easily positioned that the blame falls upon others.

You shouldn't think that of yourself, Yuya.

[pendulum_soul]

*Yuya looks up at him for a moment, before letting out a small sigh.*

...I guess you're right. Nothing really comes out of blaming ourselves, or blaming others.

[memoryistime]

The only thing you can do is make certain you are prepared for this... even if you let your guard down. After all, I do not want you to live your life being cautious of anything that may occur. I have experienced that personally, and I do not think I need to tell you just how... damaging, that can be.

... But I do want to at least see you feel like you can take on circumstances like this, even if they are sudden.

[pendulum_soul]

*He's silent for a moment, but then gives him a nod.*

I guess that would be the best thing to do. I really don't want to feel like I have to be cautious or paranoid all the time.

[memoryistime]

*Sadame nods slightly*

... For now, however, you do need to recover. You cannot do anything while your leg is still injured, I would imagine.

[pendulum_soul]

Yeah, I can't put much weight on that leg right now.

[memoryistime]

Then for now, focus on healing that.

*.... he glances over at the unconscious Yuma*

I will be back to speak with Tsukumo-kun, when he awakens. ... I hope it is soon.

[allunseeing]

Do you know how he's doing...?

[pendulum_soul]

They say that he'll be fine with rest, but... *He looks over to him.* They don't think he'll be awake for a while yet.

[allunseeing]

... Do you mind if I come visit, when he does wake up?