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[April looks both tired and not very happy, and she seems to be suffering from sort of headache, judging by how she's rubbing her forehead with a grimace.]

Apparently portable communication devices are a thing that's impossible to make here. If you can somehow put together the materials to make something simple, making a wireless connection between them is impossible, even with use of powers. I tried and now my head hates me for it.

[A sigh as she rubs her eyes.]

So yeah, to the people who I told this about and stuff, sorry but it's not gonna happen. And on a related note, if anyone wants any sort of tech made, I'll probably be able to help out. So long as it isn't a portable communications device or something like that.

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You mean to say you aren't human?

[ Giving her a rather curious side-glance, Haldir lets out an annoyed grumble when the woman again refuses rest. ]

Your name if you will. So I can find you and put you to bed.

Yep, I'm a mutant. I look human but that's about it.

[Okay, now she looks more wary than anything and if she wasn't on guard before, she certainly is now.]

... April. A-and you don't need to do that, I'm fine. It'll wear off eventually.

A mutant? Strange, you seem so mundane looking...

[ Oh, yes. She better be on guard now. The march warden certainly means what he says and he won't be easily deterred. ]

I am Haldir of Lothlórien and I certainly don't believe your agony will wear off so quickly without proper rest.

All of mutants where I'm from look basically human. It... kinda helps us to blend in with them.

[And April is too stubborn to give up.]

... N-nice to meet you, Haldir. And like I said, I've dealt with worse pain than this.

I would've never thought that donning a "human" appearance would prove so useful.

[ He almost scoffs at her. ]

Of course you have. That's what many claim but rarely mean.

It helps keep the fighting to a minimum, so long as we don't use our powers around them.

[She almost seems to pout now.]

I do mean it.

Of course you do, child.

[ A soft chuckle escapes him. ]

Now tell me, where are you?

... I'm at a terminal.

[Nope, gonna be difficult about this. Though Haldir will be able to see shelves of books behind her, so she's most likely in the library.]

[ His reply is wordless but still admonishing at the same time. The elf simply glares at her hotly, almost as if demanding her to state the truth now or face him later when DOES find her at the library. ]

[April doesn't cave for a good few moments and just frowns back at him, before she sighs with a grumble.] ... The library...

[ Suddenly a soft smile appears upon Haldir's lips as he nods in approval. ]

Very well, I shall come fetch you.

[ And with that said, he vanishes completely off screen. ]

['Fetch'?

... DAMMIT SHE DIDN'T THINK HE WAS SERIOUS.

This is the point where she would try to leave, except standing up is enough to cause her to double over and grip her head when her head starts to throb. So he'll find her standing by a terminal in the library, looking as though she was about to leave but currently in too much pain to do more than stand.]

[ Haldir walked with haste towards the library, his approach nearly soundless as he rushed through the halls. He knew that April would try to escape before he reached there, therefore Haldir made no delay. Once he arrived at the doors of the library, the elf opened them wide as he scoured the room in search of his quarry.

It wasn't until he caught a glimpse of April's auburn hair did he approach at last. ]

You there.

[ He called to her with such demand. ]

Where do you think you're going?

[Ffffuuuuuuuu- April immediately tenses up and stands up straight to face him, which was the worst thing to do since her vision swims and blurs over, and she has to press her hand against the wall so that she didn't fall over.

But it doesn't stop her from frowning up at him... or at least the blur that she thought was him.]

T-to the workshop... I have something I need to work on.

[ While April pretends as if she's well, Haldir's attentive gaze sees otherwise. The girl is practically swaying on her feet now. Whatever illness that plagues her is certainly terrible enough to effect her health. ]

Nay, you come with me.

[ Haldir states boldly as he reaches for arm. ]

[April is quick to jerk away, and by now it's obvious that she's starting to panic as she takes a few steps away from him, hand still on the wall to keep herself standing. She's in a vulnerable state and he's a stranger, so her natural wariness and distrust is going into overdrive now.]

N-no! What- W-why're you doing this?

[ An annoyed huff escaped him as he glared at her with such agitation. ]

You are clearly sick and like every other simple-minded mortal in this tower, you refuse to take care of your health. Therefore, I shall do you this one favor and see you to bed in hopes that you stop treating your mortality so recklessly!

[ In truth, Haldir honestly means well but he's a tad...pushy. Very pushy. ]

Now, do you truly wish to argue with me any further?

[There's a long silence as April just frowns up at him. She wanted to argue, but she could tell he wasn't going to leave her alone and her head pounded too much that she couldn't think straight.

So she eventually sighs and glances down at the floor.]

... No, I won't...

[ A slight smile of triumph lingered on Haldir's lips, but soon it faded as worry marred his handsome features. ]

Now come with me, child. You're starting to become so pale.

[ Without warning, the elf leaned forward in attempt to scoop April into his arms. ]

You could be with fever.

[April squeaks with surprise when she's scooped up, and not even her pounding head will stop her from struggling and squirming a bit.]

H-hey, I-I can walk!

[ He almost dropped her once she started squirming about like a ill-gotten youngster. ]

No, you cannot! You could barely stand a moment ago, so what makes you---
[ His grip on April slips and the girl almost goes head first against the stone floor. Luckily, Haldir is fast and quickly catches her in his arms again. Grabbing her albeit roughly now, the march warden pins another unamused glare on April. ]

No more squirming.

[There's a faint wince when he grabs her more roughly, but she's still now although she's obviously very tense as she gives him another frown. He only gets a quiet sigh in reply as she glances down at the floor again, but she's complying at least.]

[ The sigh that escaped him was a mixture of frustration and worry. April seemed hellbent on making this escapade as difficult as possible. While he certainly could understand how such an act could possibly wound her pride, Haldir couldn't help but feel somewhat unappreciated for his efforts here. Attempting to carry her once more, Haldir raised her higher within his arms and walked down the halls briskly. ]

Again, where is your room located? Shall your roommates mind you having a guest?

Edited 2012-08-10 03:13 (UTC)

[April kept her eyes focused on the ground, her body still completely tense in his arms.]

... 1-15, and I doubt they would mind... [Her voice is quiet and somber, a contrast to the firmness she had before. She felt embarrassed and ashamed, and now she just wanted to hide under a rock or something.]

[ He gave April an awkward side-glance once he noticed how quiet she became. It was a tad unsettling but Haldir decided not to comment on it. Instead, he focused on getting the ill woman to bed. It didn't take him long to find "Room 1-15" down the hall and as soon as he did, Haldir made a beeline towards the nearest empty bed he could find. ]

Right here, correct?

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