007 - [VOICE] - from the infirmary

[intofireforever]

[Laura's coma is over, but when she speaks, there's residual grogginess in her voice.]

Why am I in the infirmary?

[Aw shit.]

...How long have I been out?

[Aw, SHIT. Now she sounds very worried.]

Wanda? Where are you, are you okay?

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[scarlet_discord]

Oh yeah, I know it wasn't my fault, but...it's a thing, with me. Even if we weren't working together, and even if I didn't like you, there are some things nobody should go through, and nasty evil spirits are up there, you know?

[She considers the ring.] It didn't come with conditions. The Admiral, well, he pretty much gave us the impulse to wish for stuff for people, and I decided to see just how far he was willing to go with that. Because sometimes a bit of magic can be just what people need.

You know Duo? Cute as hell, long-ass braid, cheerful, definitely on my short list of guys to look up once my head's together? He's running a shelter when he's done here. I asked for a self-refilling pantry on wheels for him.

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[intofireforever]

[Laura, after studying the ring in silence for a few moments more, finally tucks the ring into her pocket. Then she wipes at her eyes. Were there tears forming there? Maybe.]

Thank you, Wanda. I'm going to save it for emergencies. You've read my file, and I hope you can understand why I'm hesitant to wear it until I know I'll need it.

[The last ring like this guaranteed her death and all. She leans over and hugs her inmate.]

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[scarlet_discord]

Yeah, I know. It's just that rings are harder to steal than necklaces or something. And also...I want to be someone you can trust when she says she wants to help.

[This time she hugs back without the awkward.]