LONELINESS IS INFINITE && return, injured.

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a low green glow came from the side of the hospital room. during the time that it had taken the professionals to bandage the panther up, jikai had secluded himself to a corner, dropping into a low energy mode. he sat with his potions and charms set out in front of him, a small ball of grass glowing like a light at his knee. he had to do something with his hands, kept in the room by rialto's presence at the door. somewhere in his rage befuddled mind he knew that he ought to be grateful.

if truth was to be told, he had tried to leave twice, both times wrapped in his anger and resentment like second clothes. rialto of course, hadn't let him leave to go do whatever he wanted.

when chat spoke, he stirred and was on his feet at his bedside immediately, coughing slightly. [color=#151B54]"Hey there kid. How are you holding on right now?"