Catch-all: Rita

[ercnerd]

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[ercnerd]

It is for some.

But immortality isn't that big of a deal. There are ways to reverse it. If it were active now, I'd already be bearing weight on both legs.

[overlimit]

Too bad. Now you're just a loser mortal like the rest of us.

[looks like he's about ready to put the new splint on, so]

Need a hand with that?

[ercnerd]

[He turns his gloved arm around, inspecting it, before holding it out toward Rita.]

Would you?

[overlimit]

Yeah, all right. [she gets up and goes over to help.]

I don't know how much longer I can stand watching a feeble old man struggle by himself.

[ercnerd]

Just who are you describing . . . ?

[overlimit]

Who do you think, old man?

[and she'll set about folding the towel in a triangle so it can tie easily, making sure the bone hasn't shifted, and putting that splint in place.]

[ercnerd]

[His fingers twitch once, then remain still while she does that.]

You know, age doesn't matter . . .

[overlimit]

That's what all the old folks say.

[she ties it firmly!]

There. That should be secure.

[ercnerd]

. . . Thanks.

[He drops the subject of old folks like a hot potato as he lowers his newly splinted arm. It already feels much superior to the previous splint.]

So? Have you used your vouchers yet?

[overlimit]

[she'll go back to her chair.]

Not yet. Though I've gotten more information about the prices of spells.

Between the murders and what happened to you guys, I'll have to make sure I'm well-prepared by Thursday.

[ercnerd]

Does your arsenal of spells include healing magic?

[overlimit]

No. I don't really do healing or support.

[ercnerd]

Hm . . . looking at you, I believe it.

[overlimit]

What's that supposed to mean?

[ercnerd]

I'm saying that you're a real go-getter. You're not the type I'd imagine out on the sideline as support. Geniuses with potent magic also tend to hit hard.

[overlimit]

[???

she was expecting an insult and this is somehow worse]

... Right, well... yeah. Of course.

[ercnerd]

[He thought about it.]

Hm? Are you feeling okay? You're a little red in the face.

[overlimit]

[ !?

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You're really annoying, you know that?

[ercnerd]

Ah, don't be like that. It was just a joke!