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Bruises all over, a black eye and pretty tender ribs later, Katara was in the med bay, a little surly that she had to stay here and hadn't had the chance to heal herself. She was more bothered that Alex had to go through all of this though: he was still morose at losing Luna, and when one got down to it, so was she. She missed her friend, but worse off Alex had actually LIKED her in that way. It had hurt her more to see him suffering than any blow he'd given her.

And right now, besides all of this, she REALLY wanted to know that Renne was around. There was a panic in her, thinking that she might never see Renne again. She really, really hoped he was okay.

Billy? I'm in medbay. Can you hear me? Please tell me Rene's okay, or just visit, will you?

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Renne's safe. He just woke up, and we're on our way over.

He'd stayed up to watch Renne for the whole two days, confirmed that Renne was alive and whole and all with him was well, and the moment they could walk again the two of them started moving to Katara's side.

Billy had to take a bit of energy from his Power Coin to sustain himself, but that was all right. They could all rest soon enough.

As soon as they were through the door, Billy knelt next to her bed. "I'm sorry that it took us so long. What happened?"

He's right beside Billy, shuffling along. Although still recovering bits of things -- sorting out jumbled memories, regaining physical motor skills to a greater extent -- he's at least not flat on his face.

Chirping quietly, a hand/paw reaches out to find his newest Bonded. The other? Holds onto Billy, or rather his shirt, but still.

"Eeee. Hell-p Tarrr-Tarrr?"

Katara shook her head. "No, no, I should have been there waiting! It's just...there was a friend that was going through something rough, and I was trying to help him. I've got to look after him when I get the chance. Um, I'm really, really sorry I wasn't there!"

She took Renne's paw. "How are you Renne? Are you okay?"

Billy reached for a hand too, looking sadly on. "I want to go with you. Alex is a friend too, and I'm sorry that I couldn't be in both places at once."

Maybe he'll be able to do that as a ninja someday, but not yet. As it is, he just focuses on assuring Katara that it's all right. "But now we need to take care of you."

He may not have their healing skills, but he can worry and mother as well as his siblings.

"Eee. Yeu kno-w Ow-ick too?"

Curious chirp. Then a nod and a nuzzle-sniff at Katara's hand. He's putting on the best mother hen face he can manage right now and directing it at the both of them.

"Rrr-enne wahn-t hell-p Tarrr-Tarrr ahn-d Bee."

Katara put her head in her hands. "I'm really sorry that I wasn't there to see Renne come back. I wish I could have done that, its just that she was a friend of mine too, and I knew he was hurting. I just didn't know this would happen with him. He's so fragile with being here. I just....didn't want him to feel alone."

She closed her eyes. "Thank you both, for being here. I would have gone straight to you if you hadn't come. Renne..I'm so happy to see you again!"

And here she hugged him.

This was their chance to make up for Katara's forced separation from Renne earlier, so Billy remained silent for a few minutes.

He was just grateful that they were alive, and that leaked out.

But he couldn't stop himself from reacting: "I'll be okay, Renne, I just need some sleep before returning to work." He stood up shakily. "Is there anything we can do for you, Katara?"

"Eee. Rrrr-enne hell-p Bee ahn-d Tarr-Tarrr."

Trill. Of course, the embrace is returned and tagged with a nuzzle.

Katara shook her head."I'd just...really like you guys to be here with me right now. It's been a hard last few days, but thanks to you two, its been a little bit easier. Thank you, both of you."

She brought the two closer, cuddling with them for the moment.

"We can do that, but I can't promise that I won't fall asleep here."

He had to stifle a yawn, and then he was pulled into their warm embrace. That was fine with him. After what they'd done, the reunion time was needed.

"Eee."

A chirp of agreement. Although wishing he could turn 'Tara's medbay bed into a soft, plush-thing-filled nest, he's content that his two Bondeds are here.

"S-leep is goo-d fohrrr ahll."

Ignore the almost-yawn.

"Then you should sleep," Katara said, smiling. "I never said you couldn't. Back home, I slept with my brothers and sisters because we had no choice. This time I am because I do."

They were close to her, and she loved them both. Why would it be weird? She understood and cared for the both of them in a way not too many could understand.

"Tell me," she said, making room for Billy on the bed, "what happened. How he reformed and came back. I know he said he would but, its so different to actually see it, you know?"

A year ago, Billy would have considered it weird to share a bed with anyone at all. Since then, Renne and then Katara had wiggled their way into his heart. So he simply smiled and slipped in beside her, leaving room for Renne of course.

He just hoped no one came to visit Katara and got the wrong idea.

"Here, I'll try to project the memory." Billy wasn't as good at this as Renne, but he could try. As he concentrated, Katara would 'see' him kneeling at the ashes as they lit. The room warmed, the surroundings glowed, and a grand fire-beast that he guessed was Renne's life force in another form addressed him.

He recalled waiting and repeating his promises to Renne as their brother's body reconstructed itself, and the massive wave of relief he felt when Renne awakened and remembered.

He doesn't take up much space, although his burrowing with them is quite careful indeed. Both in care of Katara and to avoid Billy falling off -- well, either of them falling off. With a squeak, he smiles as billy relates the strange experience.

He too, is curious of what an outside observer might think of such a process.

"Thee wish, As-sist?"

Jamie had come in to see if they wanted to recycle the bandage he had been using to protect his hand while it healed. It was fine now, although the one finger that had been nicked did indeed look like it was going to have a small scar.

Heading towards the chairs in the waiting area, he spotted a rather familiar figure lifted a hand to wave. The smile on his face faded, however, as he caught sight of the black eye, replaced with a hint of worry.

"Katara? What happened?"

Katara took her time to see what Billy was showing her. She saw these ashes first, as they came aflame, and then the whole room started to glow. She could feel her own forehead beading with sweat, and then she saw the reconstruction of Renne. It was a process both slightly grotesque and amazing all at the same time, and she couldn't keep herself from gazing into Billy;s recollection.

Until, of course, Renne piped up with a suggestion of helping.

"Yes, please," Katara said. "I want to definitely understand what went on."

Katara craned her neck to see the person approaching, and she gave a warm smile when she saw it was Jamie. She'd missed him, and had been sad she wasn't able to stay with him when he'd been infected by the aggression virus of Stacy's. Now that he was here, she could finally have somebody to talk to.

Of course, then he noticed the injuries. She shook her head. "Just a misunderstanding. I had a friend who went a little out of his head. He has powers, and I guess they got the best of him when someone he cared about disappeared. Actually, I should go check on him soon."

She noted the nicked finger though. "Are you feeling better?"

"Affirmative," Billy agreed, sure that Renne would know far better what went on.

It was difficult to recall, but all the pain was eased by everyone being safe and sound. Thinking this, he unconsciously shifted a little closer to them.

"Eee. Rrrr-enne wahn-t hell-p Tarrr-Tarrr ahn-d Bee noh hurrr-t noh morrre."

Chirp. Giving each a nuzzle, he offers both Humans the chance to experience the Time from Renne's own perspective. The fire, the strange sleep-that-was-not-sleep, the internal fight against a madness that even then, never has left him. And the Re-Emergence, screaming out like a fire upon dry brush.

Katara closed her eyes and felt through Renne. She could feel the fire as if she were naturally within it, feeling it burn all over her body but not feeling pain. She stayed there a moment before falling back and feeling the existence of something between sleep and the real time, falling back and forward between them both. This was a little more familiar to her, as she'd done it herself.

But then she felt the internal madness, and there were images that were harsh that Katara could not shy away from. She could see the pieces that made Renne's pain, if only for a moment, and tears sprang to her eyes. This feeling subsided though, and she was left at the moment where Renne reformed.

She closed her eyes, wiping her face a moment, then looked down at her bonded friend reemerged. "I feel like...there's a lot we could learn from you Renne. Billy and I, we have one life to live, although in my world we do believe in reincarnation. Still, to go through all of that and still remember us is amazing. I really am in awe of you, Renne."

Billy was in complete agreement. He'd felt the emotional roller coaster just as strongly, and it gave him a newfound appreciation for his Bonded.

He hugged them both (though gently with Katara, as she was still injured) and released the last of the pain. All was well, except...

Renne, can we make Katara comfortable?

Of course, such an embrace is returned more than willingly. Added with a nuzzle, likely. With a chirp, the Renne offers a nod.

"Eee, Rrr-enne thin-k so. May-bee, Rrrr-enne hell-p Tarrr-Tarrr, Em-paff?"

Katara returned the hug of course. Being injured and staying stuck in med bay had been a bit of a bore, but now that they were here she was feeling a lot better. At Renne's query Katara was a bit confused.

"Help me do what now?" She'd never heard that term before.

Billy shook his head. "He's suggesting using his empathic healing ability on you. It means that he'll fuse with you and reverse your injuries, taking them on himself."

He paused for a beat, allowing that to sink in. "I know it's an uncomfortable idea, but it's not as bad for Renne as it sounds."

Okay, Renne, your turn to talk!

"Eee. Wha-t Bee say."

Trill. With a sniff-nuzzle to Billy, he then leans forward to carefully give Katara a little lick. Affectionate little bugger. By now, his ears perk forward to listen. He can't do a thing without consent unless life is in immediate danger.

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