37 (Yes I've started counting. Shut up)

[lamb_of_gold]

[So Mu appears, amidst a pile of what looks like dull, metal rubbish, along with three large stone jars, the Aries Cloth and what look like a hammer and chisel in his hand. He sets the latter two objects on one of the jars, then kneels down and begins to sort through the crap, making about 6 piles into which things seem to be placed indiscriminately. When all the pieces (some no bigger than a fingernail) have been sorted, Mu sits back and sighs very heavily. He reaches towards the pile closest to him, sliding it closer and grabbing at the pair of tools. He spares a look for the Golden Ram standing next to him, smiling a small bit.]

This could take awhile.

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[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Looks down miserably] Please don't tell signore Hei, or signore Crowley, or Chris. They'll worry.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Finally spins to face her properly] Henrietta, right now I am worried. Tell me the truth.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Winces and keeps her eyes firmly on her shoes.] Really, you don't have to be. I know what I'm doing.

[lamb_of_gold]

I have heard that too many times to trust it anymore.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[djfksjf Hunches her shoulders a little, defensive.]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Puts his hands on her shoulders] Please, little one.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

I'm running out of the medicine I take.

[lamb_of_gold]

[There's no anger or annoyance in his tone. Just care and curiosity] And how do you obtain more?

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

I'd need to go back, to the Agency. I know signore Hei doesn't want me to, and Chris and Signore Crowley don't either. And after what I did to them...

[lamb_of_gold]

Sometimes you must disregard others. Your well-being is severely compromised now, Henrietta. How do you think they'll feel if you turn up seriously ill or worse?

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

But I'm really okay. It's just a fever. I can stay a little longer.

[lamb_of_gold]

Fevers can become lethal very quickly.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[She looks like she's going to cry.] I'll stay in bed. I'll do whatever you tell me to, I promise, just please don't tell them.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Sighs and pulls her into a hug] I will not tell them if you procure what you need to stay healthy.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Closes her eyes.] But I can't. Not without leaving, and then they'd find out anyway.

[lamb_of_gold]

Don't worry about them for now. You should be your first priority.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

Yes, signore. [Her demeanor and mental waves pretty much SCREAM the fact that she's not gonna do it. >> ]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Mmmm. Bullshit detector] Henrietta.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

Y...yes?

[lamb_of_gold]

What will they think if you die?

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[sdjka ._.] What?

[lamb_of_gold]

Like I said. Fevers can be lethal. Without your medication, what will happen to you?

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Nooot meeting his gaaaaze...]

[lamb_of_gold]

Henrietta, answer me.

[fireintothesky.livejournal.com]

[Ngk.] I don't know. Not really. I guess I would get sicker.