[Talk - Aoi and Vasundhara]

Vasundhara

…Oh, there’s Tim… did he talk to you too?

Aoi

…Yeah, he thought I didn’t have eyes…

Timaeus

I did not–

Before I could defend myself, Aoi caught sight of the escaped patient behind me and nearly lept out of their chair.

Aoi

Ishi! What are you doing here?! Are you trying to get yourself hurt?

Ishi

I ain’t goin' back to my room!! Don’t tell me what to do, binch!!!

Vasundhara

Ishi…!

Aoi

Why am I the binch? I’m just trying to keep you from literally tearing yourself apart!

Timaeus

She– she just came over to my room to visit, Aoi, it’s alright! I’ve tried to make sure she’s been resting as much as she can…

Aoi

I mean, ideally she shouldn’t even be getting out of bed yet…

Ishi

I ain’t stayin' cooped up in there anymore! I’m a free woman!!

Aoi sighed and tucked their arms into their sleeves in resignation. I couldn’t blame them.

Vasundhara

…Are y– are you feeling any better…?

Ishi

I’m fine! Why’s everybody gotta worry ‘bout me so much–

Aoi

You passed out from blood loss and your upper arm was nearly torn to shreds…

Ishi

Man, what a fuckin' killjoy you are.

Vasundhara

Ishi… I-I’m sorry!! I’m sorry you got hurt… If I’d been a– a little stronger…

Ishi

Wh– hey now, don’t you start cryin' on me too!

It was a little late for that now, though Vash was doing her best to wipe the budding tears away on her wristwarmers. Ishi reached over with her good arm and patted the girl’s back with an unusual gentleness.

Ishi

It’s not your fault! I was the one bein' reckless, and MONO was the one being a shithead. So, uh… I’ll be more careful, ‘kay?

Vasundhara

…O-okay…

Aoi

And that means you’re gonna go right back to your room and rest, right?

Ishi

Shut up pompom can’t you see we’re having a moment here?!

Aoi

I’m just saying!

Vasundhara

Uhuhu, I think you should listen to Aoi… They’re smart!

Ishi

Don’t you gang up on me too! At least lemme get at the food first…