Private The Pink and Delirious Deux - Sal-Soren Edition

[Lossa Aureus]

Location: Naboo, Hospital Wing
Equipment: Discreet Hearing Enhancer - Currently Out, Sling Bag in chair beside bed.
Tags: Briana Sal-Soren Brandyn Sal-Soren Blaire Sal-Soren Breha Sal-Soren (+ whoever the tagged bring/ask to join)

The radiant pain in her legs was beginning to subside. Luric having taken the chance to tend to some business elsewhere on Naboo for the moment and leaving her to simply exist and perhaps rest.

Which was easier said than done when one was enjoying a lung volume test.

She'd at least been able to enjoy sitting upright and taking a drink from the large tumbler of water on her own. The numbness in her digits easing back. The tingling pain in the tips of each finger made her hyper aware as she pulled the mouthpiece away from her test.

A quick thumbs up all the more she needed to see before the technician gathered the few items they'd brought before sharing the results with her.

A frown marring her bland expression at the reduced numbers from her usual screenings.

Eyes rolling at the thought of working back up to where she'd been. Laying back in the angled bed, she got comfortable, the intravenous line making her tense as it made itself uncomfortably known in her left hand.

Wiggling her hand enough to settle it back into place, she watched her heart rate dip back into normal range from the slight pain induced spike.

If she hadn't been looking, she'd have missed the door opening and closing. Looking up in time to see the technician slip out of the room. She wondered silently if the placement wasn't on purpose, feeling exposed without her hearing aid.

If it wasn't for the bandaging around her right hand, she might have attempted to grab for the hearing aid.

Instead she let it lay for the moment, enjoying the view outside on the right side of the room. A sigh escaping as thoughts spilled out.

"Hope this isn't how I start visiting planets..."

The view was nice, but she'd rather have been wandering the streets and taking in the sights than laid up in bed. Making herself focus to use her rather lacking telekinesis, maneuvering the water tumbler close enough without outright moving.

Settling into her nest of pillows and blankets, Lossa sat back and wondered if she couldn't ask Luric to bring her a change of cloths.

Hospital gowns weren't exactly a favorite of hers.

 

[Brandyn Sal-Soren]

Wearing: Glitterstim original attire
Equipment: Lightsaber
Location: Naboo
Tag: Lossa Aureus + others

Briana had always been the one to maintain and even build relationships with their extended family. Brandyn had always been too busy looking towards the adventures of the future to bother too much with what they already had. It was a reality that had hit him recently, and something that he had purposed to rectify. Too busy for family was no longer an excuse that he would allow himself to offer.

So. He made time. Sure, it was only a passing moment. But when news had drifted across his feed that Lossa was in hospital, Brandyn figured it was as good a time as any to put feet to his intentions. The details of Lossa's condition had been scant, so he was not really sure what he was walking into. Emotionally prepared for the worst, Brandyn stepped through the door.

"Ah..."

He was immediately relieved not to see that she was unconscious and on life support. Though given the ward that she was in, that possibility had already seemed likely off the table.

"...Lossa."

When his initial attempt to catch attention seemed to fail, Brandyn stepped forward with eyebrows raised, forced smile and an awkward wave.

He was grateful for the orange and gold candlestick flowers in his hand. It gave him something to fidget with.

"Lossa...it's me...Brandyn...how are you?"

 

[Lossa Aureus]

Location: Naboo, Hospital Wing
Equipment: Discreet Hearing Enhancer - Currently Out, Sling Bag in chair beside bed.
Tags: Brandyn Sal-Soren (for the moment)

Wondering if there was a breeze outside hadn't helped her lacking senses when Brandyn had entered. His first attempt literally falling on a partly-deaf ear as she frowned at the window.

The step forward however had enough difference from the usual doctors steps to draw her back.

His awkward wave met with a slight glance his was. Her gaze nearly back to the window when he spoke, getting a startled snap of her head in his direction.

"Oh! H-hey! Hah. Feth." She turned, adjusting herself to hear him better with an equally awkward smile.

"I'm better. Especially for, passing out at a party. Just got too stressed." She frowned, before her eyes went wide. She'd passed out at the Hapes Gala, and felt the need to clarify.

"Not because of drinking or partying. Just in general. Before, the party. Um. How have you been? Those are lovely by the way." Her explanation beginning to feel awkward and attempting to deflect the topic elsewhere for the moment.

 

[Brandyn Sal-Soren]

Wearing: Glitterstim original attire
Equipment: Lightsaber
Location: Naboo
Tag: Lossa Aureus + others

"Now why'd you go and do a thing like that, huh?" Brandyn said, faux-exasperation shown for effect.

He looked down at the flowers, and then back at Lossa. "They are for you. So I am glad you like them...seeing...me and flowers...you know."

He stepped forward, extending the flowers, but then looked about to note that there wasn't really a vase sitting about for immediate use. "Ah...I...have...been...alright..." He did a terrible job lying as he was distracted looking for a vase.

"When do you think they will let you out of this prison?" He said, mouth quirking. A little levity would hopefully redirect her from possibly asking about what was wrong. What was he supposed to say? My girlfriend lost the Force. My dad is the founder of the organization that created the treatment that did that to her. And I am afraid I am going to lose everything I love at a drop of a hat? Yeah, nah, that wasn't going to be said.

 

[Briana Sal-Soren]

Wearing: Armored Jumpsuit, Synthweave Tunic, Utility Belt, Appearance
Equipment: Lightsaber
Location: Hospital, Naboo
Tag: Brandyn Sal-Soren , Lossa Aureus

When Briana heard that Lossa was in Hospital on Naboo, well... she'd hesitated.

Not because she didn't want to check on her cousin and make sure that she was okay... No. It was the inability to face the place of her greatest trauma, the place that had first shown her how powerless she really was. Following the Netherworld Crisis, Briana had kept her distance.

Auntie Alora needed someone to look over a contract, or make decisions about the future of Ee'everwest family? Representatives were sent in on her behalf. A representative wouldn't work in this case, however. This required a more personal touch.

Using her knuckles to lightly rap on the hospital room door, Briana announced herself. "Hey you two, don't mind my interrupting," she smiled, having been listening to the conversation for a good minute already. Crossing the room, she took a seat near the bed and scooted a little closer, ironing out her shirt to keep it from wrinkling. "Did they?" she reiterated, "Give you a time frame, for how long they plan on keeping you?"

 

[Lossa Aureus]

Location: Naboo, Hospital Wing
Equipment: Discreet Hearing Enhancer - Currently Out, Sling Bag in chair beside bed.
Tags: Brandyn Sal-Soren Briana Sal-Soren

The teasing made her grin, even if she felt a little ashamed of it.

"Overdid it." Sheepishly explaining as he explained the flowers. A wicked edge taking to the grin as he did.

"Mm. They would make for an excellent addition to an outfit." She teased back, noting the seeking gaze he had. Pressing the call button, she did little more to help him search.

There was a strange joy in seeing him look about for a vessel.

His awkward response however dulled the edge of that joy. A small sigh escaping as she held a bandaged hand out.

"I'll get something for them. And seeing you here makes me think you're doing better than alright." The tiniest shrug accompanied the words. "You might be busy, but I do appreciate seeing you."

Nearly addressing the question of her time inside the facility before the door opened. More aware this time without her wandering attention as Briana stepped in.

Her cousin clearing off a wrinkle as Lossa rolled her eyes.

"I've got another week before I can get back to my routines and get evaluated for discharge." The explanation never really got easier no matter who it was.

"But when you have the medical rap sheet I have, they like to poke and prod where they can, when they can." Her inhale deep and troubled, keeping herself calm under the circumstances.

"Sorry if I scared you all. Really. I get so tired of doing these. My usual checkup wasn't even that far out." Legs drawing up slow and careful as she tried to wrap her arms around them. The process obviously uncomfortable as she silently winced and tensed when she touched her legs.

 

[Brandyn Sal-Soren]

Tag: Lossa Aureus Briana Sal-Soren

"How rude of you not to think of my feelings when it comes to when you get sick...I mean...come on," Brandyn said, becoming slowly more comfortable in the moment, and allowing one of the classic Sal-Soren smirks. He handed the flowers over, with a quick concerned glance at her hand. Was she going to be alright grabbing a hold of them?

It was then that Briana arrived. Her voice was a welcome addition to the moment, and Brandyn's shoulders relaxed completely.

"Interrupt away. This isn't my forte...so your input being all...personable...and what not...would be greatly appreciated..."

He turned, arms opening to embrace his sister. It had been a little while since they had seen each other. However, he felt like she was more present in his life than ever before. Sometimes, he even heard her voice...talking about random subjects. He wondered if it had something to do with his nightmares.

The thought of dreams brought about a yawn. He was instantly reminded that he was exhausted, having slept poorly for weeks now. "Sorry...not you Bri...not you Lossa...just...tired is all."

 

[Briana Sal-Soren]

Wearing: XoXo
Equipment: Lightsaber
Location:
Tag: Brandyn Sal-Soren , Lossa Aureus

Briana took in the scene before her, the slight tension in Lossa's body, and the concern etched onto Brandyn's face. She knew her brother well enough to realize that something was off, noting the bags beneath his eyes, the slight twitch in his jaw as he tried to suppress a yawn. "You look like you've been pulling all-nighters again," she quipped, poking his side playfully to try and add some levity to the situation and keep it from seeming like she was trying to pry. "Staying up to watching those Jedi Holofilms every night, still?"

For a moment, when his eyes met hers, she thought she saw a flash of something in his gaze. A hint of uncertainty, maybe? Fear? It was gone too quickly for her to be able to tell anything by it, though it left her feeling uneasy. She'd have to talk to him about it in depth, later. For now, her attention shifted to Lossa.

"Don't worry about it, we're just glad you're okay. Besides, what's family for?" Briana said, her voice calm and reassuring. "Here, let me." She reached for the flowers to take them from her cousin before walking over to the sink and rummaging through the cabinet. Finding a small glass, she filled it with water before placing the flowers inside it and returning it to Lossa's bedside. "There, that's better, hmm?"

Her lips pulled into a frown as Lossa pulled her legs towards her, feeling a pang of guilt that she hadn't gotten here sooner. "They've really put you through the wringer, haven't they?" Leaning forward she grasped Lossa's hand and gave it a soft squeeze. "I'll talk to them, see if there's anyway to get you released sooner, and if not - maybe we can get you some better accommodations."

 

[Lossa Aureus]

Location: Naboo, Hospital Wing
Equipment: Discreet Hearing Enhancer - Currently Out, Sling Bag in chair beside bed.
Tags: Brandyn Sal-Soren Briana Sal-Soren

The grin only grew as he further joked about the situation. Accepting the flowers with her good hand as she turned to hear Briana.

"Those are good ones though. Worth the all nighters." Her face tilted enough to be serious about the implications even if her tone was still carrying a heavy dose of humor behind it.

She didn't argue about the flowers, settling back in as she turned to Brandyn.

"The beds are formcot I think, can have one brought in for you. The IV's aren't worth a hoot but the caf food is better than usual." Trying to put him at ease before turning to hear Briana mention early release and better accommodations.

"They got the swelling down. On bed rest until everything settles. Stress finally caught up with me." Admitting to it didn't help the matter. "Honestly this is one of the better places I've been. Then again,"

A deep sigh before she continued on.

"This is Naboo. Still, I wouldn't expect supreme treatment for a hospital casual like me. I'll just be happy to get my prescriptions filled while I'm here." A small shrug on the matter, free hand pointing to the small hearing aid on the bed side stand.

"Could you hand me that please? I don't want to seem like I'm ignoring you." Her smile turned down at the corners.

 

[Brandyn Sal-Soren]

Tag: Lossa Aureus Briana Sal-Soren

"Good? Some of those vids were all time classics," Brandyn said, grabbing the moment of levity tenuously.

Brandyn didn't move, but his presence in the moment pulled back and let Briana take lead. He still nodded at the appropriate times, and showed appropriate concern, but his mind was elsewhere. It was captured by the faint echoes of the night before.

He winced.

Lossa's request snapped him back to the moment. "Yeah...sure no problem..."

He stepped forward and pulled the hearing device to his hand with a glance. It was a simple thing to do to toss it to her, insuring the Force had it rest in her hands safely. It should have been easy. But somehow he put too much effort in, and sent the device hurtling towards Lossa.

"A bed...might...be a good idea."

 

[Briana Sal-Soren]

Wearing: XoXo
Equipment: Lightsaber
Location: Hospital, Naboo
Tag: Lossa Aureus , Brandyn Sal-Soren

As Lossa described the hospital as one of the better places she had been to, Briana couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle. "Only on Naboo," she said with a shake of her head, a smile playing at the corners of her lips. She wondered what kind of places Lossa had been to before, if a hospital stay was considered a positive experience.

"Is there anything that can be done? To help keep this from happening again? Keep you from never having to be in a hospital bed?" Briana asked, her mind racing with possibilities. Their family had connections. Surely there was some specialist who could provide insight into her condition and alleviate her symptoms?

But before Lossa could give a proper answer, her attention was diverted to Brandyn, his lack of focus causing him to throw Lossa’s hearing aid with unnecessary Force. Her eyes widened as she watched the small device hurtling towards Lossa, reaching out instinctively to augment the device's trajectory, Briana gently redirected it to land gently in their cousin’s hand.

She shot Brandyn a warning glance, her brows furrowing with concern. Whatever was going on with him, he needed to get it together. "Maybe you should head home, Brandyn," Briana suggested, her tone gentle but firm. "I can stay with Lossa."

 

[Lossa Aureus]

Location: Naboo, Hospital Wing
Equipment: Discreet Hearing Enhancer - Currently Out, Sling Bag in chair beside bed.
Tags: Brandyn Sal-Soren Briana Sal-Soren

A genuine smile at his correction about the holovids.

"Fair. They only influenced a whole generation of Jedi." She further added, remembering some loosely related vids about those with firm confidence in their abilities to perform true to vid moves. Only to spectacularly flub the move.

Briana began to speak, but Lossa's own attention never flagged between the two. Especially when the emotional currents in the room seemed to shift to 2 sources rather than 3.

Small glances to Brandyn disguised as looking to the door beyond him in concern as she addressed Briana's concern. An exhausted sound came from her before she began.

"Mom's wasn't too difficult but-" Her explanation cut short as Brandyn flung the device at her. A startled hiccup and whole body tensing making her whole body sing with aches and pains.

Not even mindful she could have stopped the motion with her own connection as her open hand found the device safely plopped where it was intended. Momentary fear was replaced with heightened concerns, her eyes fixated on Brandyn now.

"G-go get some rest. I'm not going anywhere in a hurry." She offered, inspecting the hearing aid before placing it inside her left ear. "You can't take care of others and neglect yourself. Or you'll find yourself frustrated. Trust me."

 

[Brandyn Sal-Soren]

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Tag: Briana Sal-Soren Lossa Aureus


Brandyn's cheeks flushed red. He had come to check on his cousin and instead only created concern for himself. "Sorry. Sorry I can't be of better comfort to you Lossa," he said, with a small degree of shame rising in his tone.

Eye contact was clearly being avoided, as he lent against the doorframe. How had he had already gotten so close to exiting the room? He did not remember backing up this far.

"I'll be fine...don't worry about me, Bri," he said before departing the room.

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