Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi}

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Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi} Dec 30, 2017 0:44:15 GMT -5

Post by kap on Dec 30, 2017 0:44:15 GMT -5

Ping

The flower that blooms in adversity
is the most rare and beautiful of them all.

I suppose one could say that I've always been the reckless type. Unfortunately, today, that got me into a bit of a tough situation. I had been climbing up a tree, and made my way onto one of its limbs that was much too weak to support my body weight. I didn't take this into account when I was climbing, and assumed I'd be fine. This time, I was wrong.

When I reached the branch, I sat there for a moment before it started to crack underneath me. I tried to climb off of the branch but it snapped, falling to the ground and taking me with it. I could feel pain as I hit the ground, and it was highly unpleasant. I managed to pull myself up into a sitting position, but as soon as I saw what my arm looked like from landing on it, I began to feel nauseated. I just hoped that there would be someone nearby who saw, and was willing to help me out.

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Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi} Dec 30, 2017 1:40:57 GMT -5

Post by Arrows on Dec 30, 2017 1:40:57 GMT -5

Kyoshi Miristioma

Daylight drips from between the wildly woven branches of the small tree grove. Cold winter wind wriggles through the length of my long uncut curls of brown. In my hand within the heart of a nearly broken bucket sap spins and sloshes with each slight step I take towards home. Its been only a single sunrise since cousin Kirito left for the Capitol along with his family and Ikaia. Since then its been up to myself to restock the herbal supplies he needs in his storage. Thankfully, despite the brutal blisters brimming beneath my gloves, the sap is the final supply I need to collect today.

Almost nearly the end of the small swatch of trees I hear a snap sudden scream from overhead. A thud thunders the forest floor as leaves shift and scuttle. Surprise shines across my face as I stare at the body of a girl who has just fallen out of a tree. Why exactly she was up there in the first place crosses my mind but her injury draws my attention. I set the bucket onto the sodden soil and rush to her side.

"Careful, you don't want to move a lot or you could make the break worse." I cautiously inspect the arm just as Kirito has taught me. "Okay you should be fine to walk with me back to my cousins. I can help more once we're there."

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Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi} Dec 30, 2017 1:46:13 GMT -5

Post by kap on Dec 30, 2017 1:46:13 GMT -5

Ping

The flower that blooms in adversity
is the most rare and beautiful of them all.

Tears began to well in my eyes from the pain that was searing in my arm. It most definitely was broken. I could tell by looking at it, and I'd never even had a broken bone before that instance. As I stay in place on the ground, it didn't take long for a boy to notice me. He came over to make sure I was alright, which I thoroughly appreciated.

As he inspected my arm, he told me not to move too much, and then told me that I should be okay to go with him back to his cousins. Apparently, he'd be able to better help me there, which I was truly grateful for. Any help I could get in such a situation was a positive thing.

"Thank you. I truly appreciate it," I told him as I followed in the direction I was lead.

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Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi} Dec 30, 2017 1:59:31 GMT -5

Post by Arrows on Dec 30, 2017 1:59:31 GMT -5

Kyoshi Miristioma

A slight smile centers on my face. "You're welcome. Its just this way, not too far." I say standing up and retrieving my bucket of swirling sap.

My curiosity wishes for me to ask what exactly she was doing so far upon in a tree in the first place, but my manners remind me that such a question could be considered rude. While we walk I look for another route of conversation, anything that could help keep her mind from the pain surely present in her arm. Suddenly a simple yet perfect plan of attack lifts from my lips as we grow closer and closer to Kirito's house.

"I'm Kyoshi by the way. What's your name?" The question leaves my mouth just as we finally reach the Victors Village. Quickly using my free hand I pull out the spare key to Kirito's house from my pocket. The door opens easily with a soft click and I set my bucket of sap down carefully away from any carpet. "Come on in. Kirito isn't home right now so its just us. I can use his healing room to help you though. He's been teaching me."

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Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi} Dec 30, 2017 2:07:58 GMT -5

Post by kap on Dec 30, 2017 2:07:58 GMT -5

Ping

The flower that blooms in adversity
is the most rare and beautiful of them all.

The ever-present pain in my arm wasn't going to fade any time soon. I could tell that for certain. This boy, however, was seemingly going to be quite helpful. Already, he was doing more than I would have been able to do on my own. I probably would have injured myself further just trying to make my way back home. I've always been much too reckless. I knew that I needed to start thinking things through a bit more, but for some reason, I just never really did that.

When the boy introduces himself as Kyoshi, he asks for my name. I've never been a huge fan of my own name, to be entirely honest. It quite bothers me, really. Even though that was the case, I knew I had to be honest.

"My name's Ping," I told him. The next words he said, along with where I saw that we were approaching was what surprised me. We were headed in the direction of the Victor's village, and Kirito was the name that slipped from Kyoshi's lips. Not wanting to say too much on that particular topic, I nodded.

"Thank you again. Are you sure he won't mind? I mean, I've seen him before and he seems nice- it's just- I'm a complete stranger to you both."

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Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi} Dec 30, 2017 2:55:36 GMT -5

Post by Arrows on Dec 30, 2017 2:55:36 GMT -5

Kyoshi Miristioma

A single spurt of laughter lifts from my lips as I close the door and lead her towards the medical room. Apparently not everyone knows about the things Kirito does for the people of the District. A smile stays soft on my face though as I figure I should reassure her first before actually entering the room.

"Of course, its kind of a Miristioma thing. Kirito has made his garage a hospital and trained himself as well as a Capitol doctor. He always tells us to help others whenever we can."

Calmly I open the door to the room and let her enter to sit on a chair near one of the many cabinets of medical supplies. Casually I make my way through the room collecting everything I need to create a brace. Once everything is gathered I walk back over to her and take out the one syringe.

"This will help numb the pain for a bit so I can set the sling up. Is that okay?"

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Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi} Dec 30, 2017 3:07:26 GMT -5

Post by kap on Dec 30, 2017 3:07:26 GMT -5

Ping

The flower that blooms in adversity
is the most rare and beautiful of them all.

I supposed at this point that, judging by Kyoshi's laughter, I was asking a silly question by wondering if Kirito would be okay with me coming in. It was explained to me by Kyoshi that Kirito told him to always help people whenever he possibly could. That would definitely explain why he had approached me. Both he and Kirito had kind souls, I could tell. I didn't even have to meet Kirito to know that.

When we entered the room, the boy who was helping me began to gather a few supplies, and then took out a syringe. My hair stood on end when I saw this. I certainly wasn't thrilled with the thought of it, but Kyoshi said it would numb the pain. Therefore, when he asked if he could use it to help me, I nodded.

"Okay," I told him. "Go ahead."

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Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi} Dec 30, 2017 4:36:03 GMT -5

Post by Arrows on Dec 30, 2017 4:36:03 GMT -5

Kyoshi Miristioma

I have to admit, I'm really quite surprised at how open Ping is to everything I am doing. Then again, she also is in persistent pain and is more than likely to listen to anything anyone who says they can help says. Still, I give her a smile of reassurance before I slowly slide the syringe beneath the surface of her skin. Always helps when the person helping you seems truly genuine as I've been taught by my family.

After a little lapse while waiting for the medicine to take affect I begin to slowly start setting her arm in the right position and wrapping it. As I go I finally decide my curiosity about her place in the tree aren't too rude to ask. Plus, she seems friendly enough to not take any offense in the simple question.

"So why exactly were you up in the tree in the first place? If its okay that I ask."

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Falling Petals {Ping/Kyoshi} Dec 30, 2017 7:53:27 GMT -5

Post by kap on Dec 30, 2017 7:53:27 GMT -5

Ping

The flower that blooms in adversity
is the most rare and beautiful of them all.

As the needle slips beneath my skin, I wince slightly. I'd never liked needles, but if it meant that it could numb the pain, I would let it happen. It was a small amount of pain in comparison to how much my arm hurt right then. When the medicine had started to kick in, the slight relief I got was nice. Although, it did still hurt quite a bit as Kyoshi set my arm in the brace that he was making for it.

As he wrapped my arm, he asked me a question- he was wondering why I was up in the tree to begin with. I'd always been the adventurous type, so it may have seemed like an odd response that I was about to give to him. Regardless, it was entirely truthful. I laughed a bit when I answered him.

"Would you believe me if I told you I'd never climbed a tree before?" I said to him. "I suppose I'm a bit reckless sometimes. I make stupid choices on occasion. I'm not strong enough to support my own body weight in a tree, apparently."

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