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[kendama_bro]

<sub>[Somewhere in the forest, along the path that leads from the village to the lake, lies a nondescript figure in faded blue clothes. Seems like he was just dumped there, really, as his right arm looks like it's bent at a weird angle. Anyway, Genis is unconscious, but not mortally wounded, as there don't seem to be any gaping wounds on him aside from a couple of cuts and scratches. Curiously, however, he's covered with quite a number of dark bruises.

He doesn't move, save for the occasional shiver from the cold, and the unsteady rise and fall of his chest in jagged, shallow breaths.]</sub>

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[chikaidestroyer]

[As they arrive at the house, Albert glances back at the two siblings. He stops Astrid near the front door, patting her head before moving to help Raine with Genis.] He's asleep.

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[wise_maiden]

Yes...

He's completely spent. I don't like the thought of having him wake up right now...

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[chikaidestroyer]

We'll bring him back to his room, then. Help me get him down from the horse, Professor. [He shifts position so he can better take hold of Genis. He'll need a little help to get Genis down without jarring him too much, though.]

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[wise_maiden]

Yes, of course. [She gently begins to shift his position, to make it easier, and shifts herself slightly as well to help better with the hand-off.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert makes sure to lift the sleeping Genis by the torso, preparing himself for the extra weight as he steps away from Astrid and Raine. He checks to make sure Genis is still asleep, nodding to the professor.]

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[wise_maiden]

[Once he safely has Genis, Raine carefully dismounts herself, stepping over to open the door for him]

Thank you... ah. Shall I take Astrid back to the stable?

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[chikaidestroyer]

She will be fine for a few moments. I will have to come back to remove her saddle and bridle, anyway. [Albert speaks as he carries the sleeping boy, carefully sidling into the house and waiting for Raine.]

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[wise_maiden]

... All right. [She does turn and thank Astrid for her assistance before following Albert inside. She'll likely have to open the door to his room for him, anyway.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Through the foyer, through the sitting area... Albert pauses as he reaches the hallway.] Ladies first, Professor.

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[wise_maiden]

... Heh. [She nods, and goes ahead to open Genis's door for him. The room has long since been cleaned and repaired, so it's in suitable condition for the injured boy to rest in.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert walks the final few feet to set Genis on the bed. The room is fortunately clean, so he doesn't have to step over anything.]

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[wise_maiden]

[Raine moves to gather up the folded blanket at the edge, and carefully tucks it over the boy after Albert sets him down.]

There...

Thank you, again.