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[charmedbymemories]

[The video feed turns on, and Naminé appears, standing in front of the stark white walls of the hospital. While she appears very calm, her eyes keep glancing sideways back to where the subject of her post is undoubtedly resting.]

Hi everyone. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Naminé, Kairi's sister. I'm posting this message for a few reasons. The first is to apologize on her behalf to the people she kidnapped and temporarily imprisoned last Friday. She was under the effects of the city event, and didn't mean any harm. [A wry smile.] If anything it was a sign that she cares very deeply for you.

[The smile fades a little.] The second thing I need to tell you is that some things happened at the end of the day that caused her to fall unconscious. Normally this wouldn't be anything to worry about, and it wasn't, at first. But she lapsed into a coma over the weekend, and I'm not sure when she'll be waking up.

[A pause. She seems to wrestle with herself before she finally gives an edited version of what she really wants to say.]

Normally we don't bring up the place we were at before we came to Hinoto-Ri, but since it has to do with the coma, it's relevant, and it'll give you a better understanding of the situation she's in right now.

The place we were in before was called the Facility, and long story short, the Facility had a terrible effect on us physically, mentally, and emotionally. The coma is one of the physical side effects, a part of a sickness all Facility members contracted. Most people who fell into the coma eventually woke up, but it can take weeks, and...that's why that she won't be around for a while.

I'll let everyone know as soon as she's awake again. In the meantime, please don't worry too much. She wouldn't want you to worry. That, and everyone has visiting rights. [A rueful laugh.] She's probably already tired of me talking to her all day anyways.

...and I'll be here too, if you have questions.

[She nods to the camera and then turns away, the feed ending with a click.]

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[skyofreverie]

[Sora is solemn when he answers this. There was enough worry in someone going comatose on Alpha Omega but they had pods. Special pods that were perfect for those who were comatose.]

I'll be there too - to answer questions, Nami.

[Pause.]

Have you eaten yet?

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[charmedbymemories]

Thank you.

[She shakes her head, pushing back her bangs.]

Not yet. I didn't even realize it was past lunch time.

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[skyofreverie]

Kairi will be okay.

[A small smile as he attempts optimism.]

I'll pick something up for you. What do you want?

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[charmedbymemories]

I know. I just can't help worrying. [A weak smile.] I'm the worrywart between the two of us, after all.

[She breathes in. Now that he mentions it she is starving.]

Anything sounds good right now, to be honest. Though soup sounds especially wonderful.

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[hetried]

C-Coma?!

[Well he feels really dumb not hearing about this but then again he's had a headache since Saturday morning.

And also shit was awkward.]

Are you sure she's gonna be OK?! Th-That sounds pretty serious...

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[charmedbymemories]

She'll be fine. [She has to believe that.] Kairi has been through this before, and it's really just a deep sleep. She doesn't feel any pain, and she doesn't have any nightmares.

[In other words, it could be worse...]

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[hetried]

I-If you say so... [He didn't really look convinced at all, but-- well, there wasn't any point in making Naminé worry as much as he was. And, not point in dwelling on it either! Right?]

Uh, Naminé, right--? I'm usually down at the hospital a lot myself most of the day, so if you need anything, or if you need any help, let me know, OK? I mean, I'm not a doctor, but I'm sure there's something I can do if you need it.

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[charmedbymemories]

Yes, that's me. And you're Daichi, right? Thank you for the offer. I don't really need anything myself, but like I said, please feel free to visit. I wouldn't mind the company. And Kairi would like it too, I think.

[all_wound_up]

[Nano offers a small smile in return, nodding back at Namine's words.]

It's all right. We were probably all safer where Kairi had us locked away than we would have been outside anyway.

[But then of course, after hearing the other news she can't help but frown.]

I hope she'll be okay. Is there anything I can do to help? I know she doesn't know me all that well, but she must have remembered me enough to want to keep me safe. I'd like to return the favor if I can and let her know that her friends are still thinking about her.

[charmedbymemories]

Actually, Nano...there is one thing that you could do, if it isn't too much trouble. Kairi's manager at her flower shop wanted to send over a get-well bouquet. Could you pick it up and bring it over? Then afterwards you can visit Kairi and we can talk for a while. I'd love the company.

[all_wound_up]

Of course! I'd be happy to.

[charmedbymemories]

I'll see you soon, then.

[When Nano drops by, Naminé already has a vase ready for the flowers, sitting on the nightstand just waiting for something to help brighten up the room. She yawns and offers her friend a smile.]

Thank you for picking them up. I didn't want to leave her.

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[faustianphantom]

[Though he is still reeling over his random acts of kindness, Ciel listens to her talk about the Facility. He has heard about it before.]

Do the collars play a part in her coma?

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[charmedbymemories]

Not particularly. Why do you think it has anything to do with our collars?

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[faustianphantom]

I recall that...Joshua?...having a bad reaction when he tried to remove his collar.

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[til]

Naminé! { She stumbles a little as she responds to the post. } I think I was thinking about you... I found Kairi. She reminded me of you and now...

Will she be alright?

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[charmedbymemories]

She will be. [She has to be.] It's just going to take some time. I think the longest it took a Facility member to wake up from a coma was about a month.

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[til]

A month! But...she has to eat...and drink. She won't make it that long!

[thewunderkind]

So you guys got subjected to biological warfare?

... waitaminute, you're the girl she asked me to build a weapon for!

[charmedbymemories]

[Naminé makes a sound of affirmation before blinking.]

...huh?

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[daswunderkind]

Yeah! The super-awesome tricked-out bow with all the sweet arrows. That was you, right?

[thewunderkind]

She told you it was me, right.

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[feelingepic]

... so it still happens here...

[Somehow, in escaping that place, he'd hoped that they had escaped that, too... but it's all a part of their genetic makeup, in the end.]

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[charmedbymemories]

Yes.

[There are so many variables-- they're in a different place, no pods, no help from their Facility med team. All the odds are stacked against them.]

Most people were in comas for up to a month back at Facility...so it's going to be a long wait.

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[feelingepic]

[Exactly what he's thinking. They could deal with this better back at the station. But here, without all that help...]

... I waited a month for Shiki once. [A pause.] She'll... be okay. We'll figure something out.