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_{[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.]}

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You're awake.. good. [She strokes his hair out of his eyes.] You're safe now.

_{[He moves to sit up-- is the world supposed to spin like that? Okay, not sitting up for now.]

... M'sorry.}

Don't. It's not your fault.

[She casts another healing spell on him]

_{-- Wasn't careful, like you told me to be. [he tries sitting up again, as she continues to heal him]}

Shh. Don't worry about that now. [She puts her hand on his forehead again]

_{[And his eyes flutter shut as she does so. Why is he so sleepy.]

... How'd you find me?}

We were out for a ride, and found you here. [She shakes her head a little]

We're going to take you home now.

_{A ride...? On what? [He's trying to stand now - not a good idea, but he'll try it anyway.]}

Genis, not so fast -- you don't have your bearings! [She quickly moves to support him]

On -- Astrid. She's the horse. You remember, don't you?

_{[He's still a bit unsteady, so he gratefully leans on Raine for the moment.]

Horse? What- [He blinks when he sees Astrid. Hasn't seen her before today, after all. Oh, and look- it's an Albert!] Oh, hi Albert.}

Now don't strain yourself. Let me help you. [She also looks towards Albert.]

Welcome back, Genis. [Albert nods slightly, glancing at Raine after he's acknowledged the returned boy.] Shall we get you home? We should get you back to the village promptly.

_{Right, okay.

[He looks away, a touch embarrassed.]

Um, thanks.}

[Raine helps to keep him steady] One step at a time. You're going to need your rest, when we return.

Indeed. Professor, you may want to ride with him so he's secure on the horse. [He guides Astrid a little closer so Genis doesn't have to walk too far.]

_{[He looks up at Astrid curiously] That's- how do I get up on it?}

Hmm... [Raine looks towards Albert] In his condition, it may be difficult for him to mount on his own...

I will help with that. You will have to mount first, Professor, so Genis doesn't fall right off the saddle. [He lifts a hand to pat Astrid's head, and the horse flicks her ears back and forth.]

_{I-I'm not gonna fall off...

[He moves aside a little bit, so Raine has room to mount Astrid.]}

Understood.

[She makes sure that Genis is steady before moving into position for Albert to boost her up. She's at least gotten a bit more accustomed to that part.]

[Albert steps aside so the two siblings can move closer, crouching down and nodding to Raine.]

_{[Genis stands back and watches as Albert helps Raine mount Astrid. Well, that didn't look too hard. He goes a bit closer to the horse and waits for Albert to give him a boost as well.]}

[After Albert gives her the boost, Raine takes hold of the bridle and swings her right leg over the horse, and steadies herself.]

Ready, Genis? [Albert patiently crouches a little further so Genis has an easier time climbing up.] Right foot in my hands, left foot in the stirrup.

_{Ah- right. [Genis does as instructed, mimicking Raine's actions from earlier. He gets it right, but is a little bit off-balance as he takes his place on the saddle. Trying not to fall off, now.]}

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