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Home again, home again

Who: Hiccup, Fearless, and YOU!
What: Hiccup and Fearless have been lost for two weeks and just found their way back
When: July 28th
Where: Near the Terminal Building

[Not far from the Terminal building, a figure can be seen slowly making its way into the more central part of town. With every few steps they take there's a loud, grating squeaking sound, the groaning of rusted metal. After making it so far they stumble slightly and manage to catch themselves on a nearby light post, deciding it's better to stand there and rest for a moment than to keep going.

Hiccup lets out a heavy sigh, the side of his face pressed against the coolness of the metal of the post. He lifts his head slightly when the two, small fins resting on his shoulders stir a bit, and a head pops up next to his own. It's not Fearless the Gomamon, however.
It's Fearless the Bukamon.]

...Nnn....Hiiic......can we stop now?....

No...for one we....we're lucky we finally found the town again, but two you're not even walking in the first place, Fearless..

[The Digimon lets out a groaning squeak of his own before dropping his head on Hiccup's shoulder, moaning as the viking gathers himself up and continues walking, slowly.]

I'm sooo hungry, Hic.....an' if I didn't fight off those wild Digimon you would'a been dead now anyway.....

[Hiccup just ignores that and keeps on walking, not stopping again until he reaches a bench, not far from the Terminal building. He all but collapses on it, turning to lie down lengthwise on it on his back with on arm over his eyes to shield them from the noonday sun. Fearless takes this opportunity to peel himself off Hiccup's back and drag himself onto his chest, where he flops on his belly with a dramatic, agonized groan.

They're both covered from head to toe with grime and look completely exhausted. Hiccup's tunic is somewhat torn, and his furry vest was stripped from him a long time ago to be tied around his waist. Hiccup's prosthetic leg is rusted to the point where it will barely move with him when he walks. One might be alarmed to see dried blood on the front of his tunic, but it appears to be from a gash on the palm of Hiccup's left hand, haphazardly bandaged up with a torn strip of the bottom of his tunic.

For the moment the pair just lie there on the bench, not really caring if anyone sees them or not.

[[OOC: Now in actual log format, since I'm sick and cannot brain properly.]]

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Marley was sure that she had healed enough to let herself go for a jog, a habit she picked up on since she started her training with Commander Uzuki some months ago. The first little bit hurt, but it was definitely because she hadn't been as active as she had been before the Dark Field incident. After a few minutes of being out, she didn't even feel the pain, the muscles having stretched enough to not be so stiff.

It felt nice to be out again. She wouldn't likely admit it, but she missed being able to go for jogs and runs. It cleared her mind, and with everything that had happened, she needed it. Hawkmon kept following her, making sure she didn't get hurt any more than she had been, but she mostly ignored his protests. She needed this, and she wasn't about to give up now.

She was just coming up on the Terminal building when she spotted Hiccup and the Bukamon with him. Her eyes widened and she sprinted the rest of the distance to the pair.

"Hiccup! Oh my god, are you okay?!" Never mind that her forearms were slightly scarred, and she was suddenly grateful that the other scars were hidden behind her t-shirt and jogging pants.

Gnnghh...

[Wow, lotta people wandering around the Terminal building today.

Hiccup opens his eyes a sliver to watch Marley race over to the bench, with Hawkmon not far behind. He opens his mouth to respond, but Fearless lets out a tiny little groan before he can.]

What about me, huh? I'm th'one who protected this kid! I did all the work! Oooh I'm going to dieee...

Huh, are you--Is that you Fearless?

[Marley immediately kneels down and scoops up the poor Digimon, giving a small wince herself before settling down on the ground next to the bench.]

Oh my god, what happened to you? To both of you!

[Cradling Fearless in one arm, she reaches up with her free hand to try and wipe some of the dirt from Hiccup's face.]

I'm going to go get some stuff to help get them cleaned up!

[Marley simply nods as Hawkmon takes off flying for some place that would have rags and water and things needed to help get the pair fixed up.]

[As exhausted as he is, Fearless can't help but crack a smile and go limp in Marley's arms, letting his little fins drape over the side of them.]

Aaahhh the paaaain...oooh....

...Nnngh, knock it off.

[Hiccup groans and closes his eyes for a minute, to shield them from the blazing sun.]

I don't know. I still can't figure it out. ...One minute we were on our way to the Purity District...next.....out in the middle of scenic nowhere.

[Marley can't help but giggle at Fearless' melodramatics.]

I'm sure you're fine, but we'll get you both taken care of in no time. Okay?

[Her attention turns back to Hiccup, listening carefully to the story as she continues to try and clean what she can of the dirt off his face.]

Sounds like what happened to me and Beastboy. We both got suddenly sent out to Mount Fuji. At least you had clothes when you disappeared.

[A small joke at Beastboy's expense. She'll have to remember to apologize for that later.]

...Right.

[Yikes, that doesn't sound pleasant. Still, the multiple Digimon attacks weren't all that pleasant, either.]

T-thanks though, you guys. We just....need somewhere to rest a while. Been out in the heat too long you know, ah-heh...

Yeah, Beastboy in really short shorts was something I hadn't expected to see. But, he was lucky I had been shopping when I got transported, or else he would have had to walk back without any clothes.

Marley! I got some things!

[Enter stage left, Hawkmon with a bag of things.]

Rags, water, and other things!

[Marley smiles as she takes the bag from Hawkmon and pulls a bottle of water from it. She opens it and holds it out to Hiccup.]

Here you go. This should help a little.

[Hiccup gives an appreciative nod before taking the bottle in his uninjured hand, carefully taking a few, slow sips. This isn't the first time he's gotten dehydrated, and he knows trying to guzzle the whole thing will screw him up in the worst of ways.]

How uh....how far from the....apartments, are we?

[He's only vaguely aware that they're near the Terminal building. All he really knows is they made it back to town alive.]

Not that far. I had only started my jog when I found you.

[Still cuddling Fearless, she somehow manages to open another bottle of water and wet one of the cloths that Hawkmon got hold of. That rag is handed to Hiccup and a second one was drenched in water before it was draped across Fearless' neck.]

Just rest here until you are sure you can move, okay? You're safe here, so you can relax a little bit.

Mhm. ..Thanks...

[From the looks of things, Fearless isn't going anywhere any time soon. He sighs with relief and rolls over slightly in Marley's arms, lying on his back slightly curled up.]

Oooh that feels nice...~

[Hiccup just shakes his head a little, taking the wet rag so he can clean his face off a bit.]

[Oh gosh, all the spoiling, it's going to Fearless. Everyone else had been taking care of Marley (and scolding her every chance they got when she did something they though she shouldn't have). She now had someone she could take care of, and she wasn't about to give that up.

She reached into the bag once more, still giggling at Fearless' antics, and found a granola bar. Well, Hawkmon went all out, apparently. He's picking up some of her habits. She smiles and holds it out to Hiccup.]

It's always best to start small when you haven't eaten in a while. Trust me on this one.

[Hiccup nods slightly in agreement before taking the granola bar. Gee, he's already eaten all KINDS of weird stuff here, so it's not like he can afford to stop now. Cautiously he takes a bite, raising a brow at the taste. It's sweet, so even with how dizzy he is it encourages him to eat a bit more along with the water.]

Better get something in you too, Fearless.

Mmhh..uh huh....inna'minute....

[FUNNY. He was STARVING a minute ago.]

[Still giggling, Marley reached into the bag to pull out a second granola bar. She managed to keep cuddling Fearless in her one arm, and managed to open the wrapper with her teeth. Not the healthiest way to do it, but hey, it was opened. She peeled the wrapper back and held the food out to Fearless.]

Come on now. Eat up.

[She glanced up at Hiccup and blushed with a sheepish grin.]

Sorry. Everyone's been doting on me since we got out of the Dark Field. It's nice having a chance to focus on someone else...

Well, if you'd learn to take it easy every once in a while, we wouldn't have to.

[Hawkmon huffed while Marley just rolled her eyes. She really didn't want to get into this argument...

Again.]

It's alright. I don't think he minds all that much, obviously.

[Not at all. Fearless just grinned and took a bite of the bar before cuddling up close to Marley again, nuzzling his head into her neck.]

I'm glad to see you and Hawkmon are....relatively ok, though.

[Bukamon cuddles are the best cuddles. Or close to the best cuddles.]

She still has nightmares and won't take a break like everyone tells her to.

[Nope. Totally ignoring that. Marley doesn't want another fight. She's so tired of them.]

[Hiccup didn't really want to pry, but....he couldn't help but be concerned.]

..I won't bother you since I know you said a lot of others have been, but uh....are you sure everything's alright, Marley?

[He'd been in the Dark Field before, so he knew what it was like. He paused for a moment before adding as an afterthought.]

...I had nightmares too.

...It just brought back a lot of bad memories. Ones I thought I could shake off here.

[She shook her head slowly, readjusting the rag draped over Fearless' neck.]

Reminded me how sick I actually am.

[Hiccup frowns, sitting up a bit straighter. ...Oh dear. Marley's never told him about this before..]

..Sick?

[Right...she hadn't told Hiccup about it. But there were a whole lot of people who she hadn't told because, well...who really needed to know, right?

But what if something were to happen because of her illness and she needed help?

With a sigh, and keeping her eyes down, she finally answered.]

Back home...I-I'm sick. And it's carried over here. I...[Deep breaths.] I'm bulimic. It's--I make myself throw up, or sometimes I skip meals because...because I want to lose weight...

[Her voice dropped in volume as she spoke. The shame felt like it was rolling in waves off of her as she sat on the ground holding Fearless. Sitting and waiting for the expected figurative shove away. Who would want to be friends with her if she was so sick, anyway? She wouldn't...COULDN'T blame him.

After all, it's not Hiccup's fault she got so sick in the first place?]

[Hiccup felt his own stomach drop when she detailed her illness to him. Bulimia is a term he'd never heard before, but it doesn't sound pleasant in the slightest. Instead of shoving her away, however, he actually inches a bit closer, resting his elbows on his knees as he listens. Even Fearless has perked up slightly, his eyes watching Marley silently.

All that he can think of is wanting to help her.]

...Is there....anything I can do? ....Marley?

[His voice dropped to a whisper when he spoke her name, his tone clearly laden with concern.]

...She really needs to make sure she's eating. And not over-working herself...

[Hawkmon answers for Marley, knowing full well that his partner wouldn't know HOW to answer.]

[Hiccup manages a small smile, before reaching out and gently putting a hand on Marley's shoulder. He's not one who's much for physical contact- much less out right GIVING people hugs- so this is the best he has for now.]

Well that's not really so hard....I can help you, if you'd let me.

[She doesn't pull away or even flinch at the hand on her shoulder. Marley just lifts her gaze and offers Hiccup a small smile. She's grateful, really, that people are so willing to help her.]

I'd...appreciate it. I was seeing a doctor about it. Someone who specializes in helping people with eating disorders, but...I don't have that here. So I think having a support system...it'll help.

[Hiccup nods slightly, offering her a bit of a wider smile.]

Well that's what friends are for, right? ..I know you'd do the same for me.

Yeah, I would.

[It's the truth. If anyone came to her with a problem, she would do anything in her power to help. Especially her friends...]

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