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Post by River on Nov 25, 2007 7:07:39 GMT -5
*Some police officers carried River into the infirmary. Parts of her face, hands and arms were covered with burns. One of the officers put her on a bed, while the other hollered for help.*
"We need a doctor in here! This girl jumped into a burning building and I don't think she's breathing!"
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Post by Simon Tam on Nov 25, 2007 9:37:11 GMT -5
((I'm assuming that she's burned enough that there's not immediate recognition.))
*Simon came running, instinct kicking in as he rushed to the girls side. He was stunned for a moment, she was just a girl. It reminded him of River. He quickly pushed the thought down and started issuing orders, getting the girl rolled in and stabilized. His hands were a little unsteady as he forced his breath into her, pushing her chest, willing her to breathe.*
Come on, breathe. I'm not going to lose you.
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Post by River on Nov 25, 2007 10:57:07 GMT -5
*River took a deep breath and screamed pushing whoever was hanging over her away from her with an unknown strength.*
"Not here! Not here! Don't lock me up."
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Post by Simon Tam on Nov 25, 2007 11:50:49 GMT -5
*Her voice. Simon was stunned for a moment, but recovered quickly, taking her by the shoulders.*
"River...River...it's Simon! Calm down, everything's going to be all right."
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Post by River on Nov 25, 2007 12:22:03 GMT -5
"Simon?"
*River turned her face to where his voice came from, her eyes still shut tightly.*
"Auw! It hurts, everything hurts. And I can't be here again! There was a fire and it consumed me and it took all of the light away."
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Post by Simon Tam on Nov 25, 2007 12:25:17 GMT -5
"I know...I know..."
*Simon's voice was as soothing as it could be. He quickly injected her with some sedatives.*
"I'll make it better, mei mei."
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Post by River on Nov 25, 2007 12:31:43 GMT -5
"I can't be here. Bad people, worse then Reavers."
*River turned her head to some wall, still not opening her eyes.*
"Said he was gone, but he put on a new face and smiled because it fits. And he'll be bad."
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Post by Simon Tam on Nov 25, 2007 12:35:44 GMT -5
"Shhh..."
*Simon stroked her hair, praying the drugs would take affect soon.*
"I won't let him hurt you. I'm here...I won't ever lose you again..."
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Post by Marijke on Nov 25, 2007 13:00:17 GMT -5
*AS RIVER*
*River smiled and slummed against her brother.*
"Was lost but now am found, was blind but now ..."
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Post by Simon Tam on Nov 25, 2007 13:02:08 GMT -5
"That's right...." *Simon whispered softly.*
"Now you see..."
*He stroked her hair gently, wheeling the gurney further in and making ready for the operation.*
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Post by River on Nov 25, 2007 13:09:03 GMT -5
*River finally opened her eyes and turned her face to Simon. Her eyes had been burned too.*
"I don't. It's all black."
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Post by Simon Tam on Nov 25, 2007 13:13:46 GMT -5
*Simon looked up to her face, having been busy. It stopped him dead in his tracks. He tried to sound calm as he spoke, stroking her cheeks.*
"There now. Don't you worry about that right now. Just try to relax so I can get you fixed up."
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Post by River on Nov 25, 2007 13:23:21 GMT -5
"Sorry. I'll be calm. I'll be calm and cool like Shadi."
*River smiled.*
"She's not always calm, but she tries to make it seem like that. Very though."
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Post by Simon Tam on Nov 25, 2007 13:25:15 GMT -5
"Shadi?"
*Simon spoke gently as he worked, hoping to keep her mind on something else. He cut open the remains of her clothing and went about cleaning the burns.*
"Who is that?"
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Post by River on Nov 25, 2007 13:37:46 GMT -5
"She's my sister. I took care of her when she was little and now she takes care of me. She had to, because you weren't here."
*River lay very still.*
"You'd like her."
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