Dialogue Bitter Medicine (IH Scarlet + Granado Michael)

Context: In the last Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) tabletop RPG session, Adhara/Bayushi Kaguya (IH Scarlet's character) was severely injured by a supernatural creature. A bog hag, if you want to know what. Her left arm may never be as mobile as it once was, but with her loyal companion's support, she should adapt to her new disadvantage just fine.

Bitter Medicine 00 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr

'It's been a while. Not much to do here.'


Bitter Medicine 01 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr

'Ugh. My arm still stings.'


Bitter Medicine 02 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr

'I wonder if I'll still be able to play the koto. The medic wasn't exactly too forward with an answer.'


Bitter Medicine 03 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr

"Hello, Adhara-chan. How are you feeling?"
"Like meat that just went through the butcher's."
"You'll be fine. Here, I brought you something."
"Oh good!"


Bitter Medicine 04 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr

"Oh, you WILL still be able to play the koto, love. The creature didn't snap off any of your fingers, thank the Fortunes. Of course, your torso and shoulders would have to compensate, but I think you'll be able to manage it."
"I was thinking out loud, wasn't I?"
"Haha, not really."


Bitter Medicine 05 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr

"UGH, this tastes VILE."
"I know, I know. But this is medicinal tea. You need it to recover."


Bitter Medicine 06 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr

"Besides, there's that dorayaki waiting for you. I managed to chase down a vendor. Don't you want it?"
"You know I do. Thank you for taking care of me, Guórén-kun."


Bitter Medicine 07 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr
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The other photoshoots in this series:
Part 1: THIS
Part 1.5: A Lion's Discipline
Part 2: Names, or Ai Ai Gasa
Part 3 (end): Scarred but Unbroken

 

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Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this round of storytelling.

 

Thank you, everyone! If you enjoyed this one, I've made a follow-up photostory here: /threads/names-or-ai-ai-gasa-ih-scarlet-granado-michael.822787/