12th Star

[sparkling_eyes]

[Well, this is embarrassing.  Despite what a certain Falenan knight told a certain tactician at homecoming - no, Lyon never had any formal training in how to dance, and it is not at all like the footwork involved in swordplay.  She did manage to get a bit of dancing in with the Prince, but took a rather unfortunate spill a few songs in and twisted her ankle.  Over the ensuing week, Lyon can be found at home and around town dealing with this in a number of ways.]

1. [Action; 747 Patridge; Sunday through Tuesday]

[Lyon knows enough about basic medicine to know two things about a sprained ankle: one, the best thing you can do is to elevate it and keep it on ice, and two, since it's really just torn ligaments out of place and not an actual wound, her Shield Rune isn't going to be much use in fixing it.  Housemates will find Lyon pouting and trying to just relax and take it easy around the house most of the time.  She's still sleeping in her bed, but is very careful on her way down the stairs and spends a good deal of the day lying on the couch with her foot propped up on a pillow.  By Tuesday, the monotony of not really being able to do much but sit around eating cereal and watching TV is really starting to get to her.]

2. [Action; around town and Mayfield High; Wednesday]

[Today would have been the third day of missed school if Lyon had elected to stay home anymore, and she isn't willing to take that risk.  She knows it would end up with her being droned, and who knows, maybe her drone wouldn't have known about the sprained ankle.  Far too risky, so she's sucking it up and trying to make it through a normal day.  And because Lyon is stubborn, she's sort of half-limping along all day in an effort to tough things out.  She's rested her ankle for a couple of days by this point, so everything should be fine, right?]

3. [Action; around town; Thursday and Friday]

[Wrong.  Turns out you really shouldn't try to push things before you're fully recovered from something like this.  So by Thursday, Lyon's making her way around school on crutches.  Her stubbornness the day before is probably going to push full recovery back a couple of days, and while she could probably get away with taking the rest of the week off school again and just going back Monday, Lyon is nothing if not diligent in her studies and doesn't want to fall behind in her meaningless Mayfield classes.  She's getting around well enough, but things like opening the bathroom door so it doesn't swing back and hit her while she makes her way through and getting her tray to a table at lunch are proving to be something of a challenge.]

Comments

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[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

[Susan is nothing if not observant. When Lyon enters the room and leans on every desk as she goes down the row for support, she'll raise an eyebrow. Class doesn't start for some few minutes yet.]

Something the matter, Lyon?

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

[And she finally manages to hobble back into her seat, sitting there and smiling.]

No! I'm fine!

[best liar]

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

...The sides of your mouth are twitching, Lyon.

2.

[waffuport]

[That limp is definitely noticeable there...]

What happened to your leg? Did you hurt it?

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Oh, Viki!

[Lyon frowns a little.]

I twisted my ankle at the dance.

[waffuport]

What, what, really? Are you okay? Does it hurt??

[Attempting to inspect it!]

3; everyone should have a 'caesar was right tag' B)

[commentboxtroll]

[If the tray is giving her trouble, then she's lucked out on Friday. Caesar has finally grown tired of seeing her drag herself around like this and just so happens to step into the lunch line right before she can pick her tray back up.

He'll take that.]

Do all knights really enjoy suffering? It seems to be a trend no matter where in the world you are.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

[Lyon smiles as Caesar takes her tray.]

Oh, thank you--

[But then she sees who it is and braces for incoming trolling.]

I didn't do this on purpose.

[commentboxtroll]

You may not have twisted your ankle on purpose, but you've dragged yourself to school these past two days by your own choice.

[He could add 'ha, I was right', but that they both already know that.]

Where are you sitting? I'm not going to stand around holding this forever, you know.

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[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

[ Don't think your injury goes unnoticed by her. She stares at her for a moment or two before clearing her throat a bit to alert her to her presence. ]

Ahem, if you don't mind, miss - may I have a look at your ankle? I know enough about sprains that I can recommend how to take care of it. And, shouldn't you have crutches with you?

[ ALL OF THE FUSSING - she has it. ]

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, it's fine. I've been resting it since Saturday.

[Yeah. Still pretty unsteady on her feet, though.]

[notalwystrthful.livejournal.com]

Still, you need to take care of it until your ankle feels better. Come on, let me take you to the infirmary.

3.

[inthenertz.livejournal.com]

[One her way home from school, she'll pass a creepy man with a bag over his head.]

Oh, hey, did you hurt yourself?

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's nothing serious. I should be fine in a few days.

[sob she actually has never met Black Mage

sort of side-eyeing that paper bag though]

[inthenertz.livejournal.com]

Yeah, probably. I mean, so long as you take care with those crutches you'll probably be fine too.

Well, good luck with that, I got some business to take care of.

[Murder some children.]

Oh, yeah, before I forget.

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[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

[Flopping down on the couch beside Lyon is her favorite knightbro! Chances are she's been playing mother hen and looking after Lyon -- or attempting to, knowing how stubborn the moe one can be.

Right now, though, she's not interested in fluffing Lyon's pillows or getting her another glass of orange juice. Miakis knows exactly how she twisted her ankle, and so... IT'S TROLLIN TIME]

Soooooooooooo~

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

[Let's pretend to be asleep! That will totally work, right?]

[sting-like-a.livejournal.com]

[NOPE.AVI

pokepokepoke~ Wake up, Lyon~~]

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[slave_of_suzumiya]

[Kyon has noticed Lyon's limp as she walks the halls of Mayfield High...]

... Uh, are you okay there?

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

Oh! Yes, I'm fine!

[slave_of_suzumiya]

... You sure? It looks like you've got a bit of ankle trouble.

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[karakoibutler.livejournal.com]

Miss, are you alright? If you need any assistance I can help.

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

It's all right, you don't have to go to any trouble over me.

3.

[strayprincess.livejournal.com]

[Sara is going to look really alarmed when she sees Lyon trying to open a door. She runs over and catches it, trying to stop it from hitting the other girl.]

Hey! Are you okay?

[float-like-a.livejournal.com]

I'm fine! Just... having a little trouble with this door.

[And stubbornly still wrestling with it, trying to brace herself against it to keep it open while she maneuvers her way through.]