Holes and Patches [OPEN FREE FOR ALL]

[leapoffayth.livejournal.com]

After the battle, the warriors' task was over. Their job, for now, was to rest and recover for the time being.

The healers' job, on the other hand, was far from over. Some exhausted from the battle, others rotating in, they took to their bay and continued the process of treating the wounded. Some patients were free to leave in a few minutes, while others would have some time (or quite some time) on the cots. Their mission: relax. Stay as still as possible.

Unfortunately, the temptation of so many familiar faces alive and about would ultimately prove to be too great. Keeping track of this group was going to be a third task all its own.

[this is a free for all for all your injured! Have them socialize, be thorns in the medics' side, try to escape, or bring the medics together for some action. Just note in your post if you'd like a medic to visit your character---if not, it's time for a chat!]

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[ronnae.livejournal.com]

She squeezed his hand reassuringly and smiled, "You did a great job out there, not only from what I heard but from what I managed to witness. Lash is a very independent gal and very strong. I can see how she took things into her own hands in order to give your team the edge in that fight. It's something that I would have done as well. Sometimes we have to take risks in order to win and prevent further damage and there's very few selfless people out there willing to do that."

"I should go and commend her later then, that level of bravery is only seen in the best of the Horde. And you, keeping a level head in order to make her distraction and tactic work and following through are the signs of a true leader. No one likes having others get hurt, but as a team it's necessary to always trust your comrades." The simple talk brought many memories surging through her thoughts, how proud she was herself when she was appointed captain of her own elite squad and her team's siege of Icecrown...

"You guys were amazin', don' be so hard on yerself kay?" She managed to lean up, wincing a bit at the strain from the bandages on her tender flesh and placed a simple, sweet kiss on his cheek, smiling at the friend she had grown fond of.

[bonnypiperlad]

He glances up at the squeeze, the corner of his mouth curling up in a ghost of a smile - one that doesn't quite reach his eyes. Even with those comforting words, it's not going to make everything better. Lash could have been killed, and he would have been the one responsible for it.

Jamie realizes that she's right about having to take risks, but he still doesn't like having to sit back while his friends are in danger, especially when he's not in a position to do anything about it. Ronnae's kiss does a lot to hearten him, though, and he gives her a squeeze of her hand in return, along with a more genuine smile.

"I'll try not to, Ronnae. Being a leader, though...it's more difficult than I'd imagined."

[ronnae.livejournal.com]

She nodded in agreement, looking down in thought with a bittersweet smile. "It is... People take the position for granted, specially when they're not in it. Usually thinking that it's just a position of power, sitting back and barking orders and taking all the credit..."

"But it's not like that at all... You're responsible for your team as much as they're responsible for themselves. We're there to lead and follow through with tactics, carry the burden of each mission on our backs as we do our best for the best possible results both for the mission, and for our team."

She sighs and looks back up at him, "It's a hard job, and only those ready for such a heavy burden can truly understand how important it is to be one. You've experienced it first hand and I have no doubts that you'll continue to be a great leader Jamie. You really are a strong person, both here," her hand moved to gently touch his head, "And here," it soon followed and rested on where his heart would be.

[bonnypiperlad]

One hand comes up to cup his his chin, and he nods slowly. The more she talks, the more sense it makes to him. "Aye, I'm beginning to see that."

He knows he's still got a lot to learn about being a leader, however. It's going to take time, and as much as he doesn't care for the idea of it, it'll mean more tough decisions will have to be made. He's touched by that confidence she's showing in him, and he's glad he's gotten the chance to get to become friends with her. And it brings to mind something else he's thought about once or twice.

"I'd say I'm not the only strong one here, though. Ye know..it's a shame we've not got more morphers. You'd make a very good Ranger, Ronnae."

[ronnae.livejournal.com]

The latter comment certainly brought a bright blush to her cheeks. It was a rather pleasant comment that really made her smile, even if it was one of her usual timid ones.

"I'd s-say I wouldn't t-think so, but if you t-think I would... T-thanks Jamie, that means a lot to me."

And it did, to hear that she would from Jamie was very endearing. Hearing it from her close friend from her world, or her mate was sort of expected, for encouragement, but hearing it from someone she had befriended on the ship was different and she couldn't couldn't deny the warmth that she was feeling all over.

[bonnypiperlad]

"I'd not say it if I didn't think ye could do it," he points out. It's the truth. As shy as she is a lot of the time, he can see an inner core of strength in her that would serve her well if she was a Ranger.

She's a good fighter as well, but that's more secondary. She's got the heart, and the spirit, and if there ever were more morphers, he'd offer one to her without hesitation.

"Even if we can't have ye as one, though, Ronnae, I'm glad that you're here with us. And I'd say Billy'd agree with me there." Although, that brings up something else - he hasn't had a chance to track his friend down, and is wondering a bit where he might have gotten off too.

If anyone would know, it would be her, so he asks, "Say, have ye actually had a chance to see him yet?"

[ronnae.livejournal.com]

The words of confidence and praise left her with a rather bright her blush on her face as she tried to play it off as 'being sick'. At the mention of Billy however, her face falters and she simply shakes her head, a bit of a pout on her lips.

"That's where I was headed before I got put in here. I wanted to check up on him... "

[bonnypiperlad]

"And they've not let ye, I'm guessing?" Given her loud protests earlier, he thinks he already knows the answer to that question, though. "Look, I could go see if I can track him down for ye, or figure out where he is, at least. That way you'll know he's all right."

It would be better if Billy came to her, so she'd have a chance to rest, but he wouldn't be surprised if Ronnae didn't get it into her head to go off and look for him given half a chance. If she's going to go and do that, it'd likely make things easier if she knew where he was.

"What do ye say?"

[ronnae.livejournal.com]

She smiled brightly at the proposition, giving him a cheery nod, "I'd r-really like that if it's not too much of a bother Jamie? I was told not to move from here until they assessed all my injuries..." Given the state she got here in, she can't say she blames them... She just wishes they'd understand her regeneration rate.

[bonnypiperlad]

In return, he gives her one of those lopsided smiles of his again. "Och, it's no bother at all, Ronnae. Ye stay here, and I'll be back as soon as I can."

Providing, of course, the doctors let him back in to see her, but he's not really thinking of that part as he gives her a wave and heads off to try and find Billy. With luck, he'll find him soon, and they'll be able to spend some time together. And, if he's really lucky, he'll find Victoria, too.