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@majus @Elfie Eyes closed, Nami holds Seri to her, trying to keep her own breathing steady and even. “There’s nothing you have to be sorry for,” she whispers. “Take your time. We’re with you.”

@majus @Elfie Nami fights for words, but no words can make this all right. Gently she pulls Seri into her arms, able to do nothing for now but simply be there for her. Letting her express her pain as she needs to.

@majus @Elfie “Oh, stars— Seri…” Nami gasps as a shudder goes through her. “I’m so sorry. We had no way to know how long, I – I didn’t want to ask you…” She moves closer, reaching out to Seri, wanting to hug her and never let go. “You’re here now,” she whispers. “You’re with friends. You’re...

@majus @Elfie Nami nods vigorously, extending a hand to Seri. “If you want to stay,” she says, “I’d – we’d love to have you. We…” She trails off, noticing that something appears to have drawn Seri’s attention. “Is – is something wrong?” she asks softly.

@majus @Elfie “I know.” Nami feels a similar shudder, the events all too real in her mind. “I couldn’t believe he would…” She shakes her head, trying to dislodge the memories. “The other ship’s bigger than this one. But, uh, not made for comfort. We still have a few things to figure out...

@majus @Elfie “Please don’t worry about— oh!” Nami is caught a little by surprise, but gladly returns the hug. “I think Thassco told me there were twenty. He’s – he was the man who bought— I don’t know if you were awake to see him.” She looks at Jura and Kaelaen. “I’m not sure we ever did a...

@majus @Elfie Nami can’t help but smile at the way Seri talks about the ship, her ship. “I – I’d be lying if I said I’m not proud of her,” she says, resting her hand fondly on the wall. “I’ll have to tell you the story of how it all happened some time.” She looks away as Seri gets changed...

@majus @Elfie Nami exhales, more relaxed now, more at ease, though very glad of Seri’s arm linked through hers. She manages a smile, her black eyes shining more than usual through her tears. “Y-yes. Clothes. Absolutely. Um.” She clears her throat and gives a nod to Jura and Kaelaen as well...

A sigh escapes from Nami, as Seri’s stroking of her sensitive head-tresses sends soothing tingles through her. Gradually the flood of emotion eases to a warm flutter. Emotions that it will still take her some time to fully unpack, but it’s all so much easier to deal with just now. Able to...

Any hesitation is gone as Nami throws her arms around Seri, hugging back for all she’s worth. She still manages to somehow feel a glimmer of guilt over this, but it’s barely a drop in the ocean of the moment. Her chest, pressed tightly against Seri’s, heaves and shudders as quiet sobs start to...

“Oh, of course!” Nami turns to her. “I only – I mean, some things can be replaced, but you – you can’t.” She catches herself on the brink of trying to hug Seri, not sure if that would be going too far – aware that she herself will likely dissolve into tears again if she does it. For the moment...

@majus @lady-lux There’s a warm feeling of comfort for Nami in Seri’s touch, enough to make her lean into the contact as well. This kinship she feels with all of – of Thassco’s other victims. Is there some reason it seems perhaps especially strong in this case? Maybe it’s because, even before...

@majus @Elfie “Of course.” Nami nods. “Let’s all go through and see what – what we can find in there.” She hesitates a moment to lead the others to her quarters, wondering what kind of mess she’s left the place in, rushing from one thing to the next. She’s not used to having company on...

@majus @Elfie Nami has to make an effort not to stare as Seri goes over to inspect her new clothes. It was one thing before, seeing her unconscious, as a patient in need of treatment, but now that she’s awake – it’s impossible not to fully notice her stunning looks, on top of the sheer vibrancy...

“No, I’m sorry – I can give you something for the pain, and inflammation.” A little more on-balance, Nami leans over to get at her medicines, carefully going over the assorted boxes of patches and pills, looking for something suitable. “And, yes, I would recommend getting more rest. But I can...

“No, I mean I—” Nami flounders, fully flustered. The emotional gear-shifts of the last couple of hours have her head spinning. “I could never have done it all on my own.” She too is suddenly very aware of her hand holding Seri’s – her attempt to comfort her patient now seems to be doing just as...

“Uhm – I didn’t – well. Yes, that’s basically it.” Nami looks downward, feeling a flush of embarrassment at taking credit. “You were all on another ship, about to be…sold at an auction. I just had the chance to do something, and…we made it away with both ships.”

“Oh, no, no.” The brief warmth of Seri’s fingertips brings a smile to Nami’s face, and she offers her hand for Seri to take. “None of this is your fault. You’re not to blame. The…the people who are responsible are all far away from here.” Or dead, her conscience reminds her with a little stab.

“Of course – Seri.” Nami finds herself blinking away relieved tears, an upwelling of raw emotion that’s too much to contain. “We – I suppose we did. You’re absolutely welcome. I wish I could say I was only doing my job, but…” She shrugs. “It all got a little bit more complicated than that.”

“Serillia.” Nami nods, smiling warmly. “Thank you.” She takes a breath. “We’re on board my spaceship, on a neutral station. We’re safe, for now. I can explain more, but only when you feel ready. The important thing is that you’re among friends.”