4th Light - Wait-A-While [Voice/Common]

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The forest-! Ugh!

[There is a brief silence before clattering and static, as though the communicator has just been dropped from a fair height. Then a thud, some more static, and panting breath.]

I've climbed that tree every day for a month and-...

And it's never been like that!

[Her voice sounds pinched and higher in pitch than normal. Her breathing steadies, but she's unable to suppress a pained sigh. There is more shuffling, then the sound of sneakers walking along the deck.]

I think it - the forest - I think it might be affected. I thought it would be safe...

It's not. Just... Chaaah! Be careful, if you go in there. This... really stings.

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[And she's trapped. She can't lie and send Xanth to a different deck 'by mistake.' Even if she was that deceitful, he could get killed. But she really does not want to be seen right now. She looks kind of gross.]

I think it's on deck two. Don't come up though. I'm really fine, and it's not safe out.

[That begs the question; what on earth was she doing in the forest in the first place?]

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A-Al-- alright. I-If you... say so.

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Thanks.

[Why is she thanking him? Kairi chooses not to dwell on it. She's currently covered in a tapestry of deep scratches which are slowly bubbling blood, and a blotchy looking puce sunburn-rash.

This is worse than jelly and petroleum, and not just because it hurts.]

I'll see you later.