Jun 18 13:01:57 106 PA

From Chronicles

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"I've been had!" Leonard's complaint isn't much of one, since he still travels with her to Sage's flat. He even goes so far as to knock on the door once he knows which it is. "You know, I don't think I've ever been here or seen their place..."

Humming to herself, Sage makes the finishing touches on dish she's cooking. She hears the knocking, and turns her gaze towards the source. "Just a minute!" She calls out, but figures the door will change that to an intelligable noise by the time her voice makes it through the door. Turning off the heat and moving her creation off the burner, she wipes her hands off as she moves to answer the front door. A brief pause is given to look through the peekhole before she opens the door. "Hey..." She says softly as she gazes out at the couple through the partially opened door. She gives them a mildly quizzical look as she hadn't expected them.

"Now is the time, then. Cali and Sage room up here together," Vixen notes to Leo before the door opens, And after, "Heya, Sage. We wanted to ask a favor if you had a little time," she offers, giving her a light smile. She's armored up, sans helmet and has her arms lightly wrapped around one of Leo's. leaning ever so slightly against him. "Leo's knees are a bit messed up and we were wondering if you might take a look at 'em. If you have a little time."

Leonard is leaning a bit more against Vixen, holding a large shopping bag on the arm not claimed by her. "Morning, Sage. I hope we're not interrupting." Since Vix's explanation was more concise and straightforward than he would likely have managed, he doesn't add to it.

Her gaze drifts between the two as they greet her before Sage focuses on Vixen. A curious look coming to her features as she's being asked for a favour. "Oh..." She replies with faint surprise before she steps back to hold the door open for them. "Of course, come in, please." She says softly, before her gaze gains some concern as she looks over Leonard. "What would be more comfortable for you? Sitting? Laying down? ... Hovering in the air?" She adds that last one with a hint of humour in her tone.

"I was sort of wanting to talk to you too, but that can wait a bit," Vixen notes, releasing Leo to extract the bag from him before she enters. "Leo already got some healing, but it didn't quite do the whole job. We've let him heal normal for a few days, but just want to make sure everything is good," she details, lightly setting the bag down near the door, whilst letting Leo decide on his comfy place.

"Hovering?" Leonard arches a brow at the last suggestion and chuckles as he steps inside. Vixen gets a mild smirk as she swipes the purchases, but nothing more. "That's very intriguing, but sitting sounds a little more ...stable." A long glance is given around the unfamiliar surroundings. "Where would you prefer I do that?"

Faint amusement shows in Sage's eyes as the man asks about 'hovering', but she decides not to clarify it and simply smiles at the chuckle. She glances towards Vixen with a faint nod to acknowledge the woman's words. "When the time is right then." She comments simply, before she turns her attention back to Leo. "We can use a chair from the table..." she gestures in the direction of the table near the kitchen before she gestures over towards the couch. "Or the couch." She offers as she closes the door behind the two.

Vixen decides that she prefers the couch, stepping over towards it. Though she doesn't go through the process of taking off her armor, she does re move her coat, draping it over the arm of the couch before she settles down next to it, careful with the heavy protection she wears now. "I'm not in a rush today. Tomorrow is going to be the day of work, so to speak."

Leonard was leaning that way, himself, so to speak. A few limping steps both carry him there and illustrate the concern. He makes a rather slow, controlled descent into a seated position with his arms bearing the weight. A brow now arches to Vix at her comment. "What else is happening tomorrow?"

"Okay." Sage replies easily to the other woman before she notices the choice of the two. "Let me know if you'd like a bite to eat. I just got through cooking something up." She mentions, "I'll be with you in a moment." She adds, before briefly ducking into the kitchen to finish off the drink she was having and covering up her meal to better retain its heat. Then she walks back out of the kitchen and towards the couch.

"Just have to keep on with checking out the Dregs. For the refugees. They're going to try and settle there. Takes time to figure out the power structure in that area. Going to be out for a while tomarrow, probably until later in the day doing legwork." Vixen tells Leo lightly. She then lifts her voice to Sage, "Just some water. Been out a bit, the day's pretty nice right now. Had a bite a little while ago."

"Thank you, but I'm fine." Leonard notes to Sage's offer before nodding to Vixen's explanation. "At least you're already dressed for it." There is obvious concern, but he mentions nothing further on it.

With a glass of water in tow, Sage wanders up to the two. She offers the glass over to Vixen. "Here you go." She comments softly, and will let go of the glass once it is taken from her. Then, she moves to settle herself into a sitting position before Leonard. "I presume you would be okay with me psychically diagnosing you?" She asks the man softly, waiting for the man's response before she will begin to do anything.

"Thanks, Sage." Vixen takes a sip from the glass before she notes to Leo, "Ain't too worried about trouble there. I can usually keep out of it. Usually I like not going armored, cause that means more than going there lightly garbed. Means you're expecting trouble, though I'm expecting it from a different side." She settles then, nursing the water as she observes Sage and Leo.

Leonard chuckles softly that Sage would ask the question, following their more than implied request. "Yes, Sage, I am fine with you doing whatever it is you will do." He trusts her enough to shift his attention back to Vixen as she potentially does so, even. "It's not the expected trouble I worry about, at least when it's you I'm worrying about."

A slight nod of the head acknowledges the man's consent before Sage settles into a comfortable sitting position. As she doesn't require touching the man, she decides against potentially awkward situations should the man or her arm shift unexpectedly. Her eyes slide shut as she concentrates on focusing on her psychic gift and bringing it forth to examine the man in detail.

"Don't worry, Leo.. at least, not too much. After what we've been doing as of late, I think a walk in the Dregs would be pretty easy to pass off. Besides, soon we might be doing a lot in there. And its only North Dregs. Not as bad as some other spots. I'm just glad they didn't try and drop them into the south east. That would have been bullshit." A slight frown coming to her before she sips her water again.

The damage to Leonard's knees is tissue damage: strained ligaments, sprained tendons. One is nearly healed to the point of no discomfort, but the other is another story. Other than this, he's currently in fair health. "It all could be much worse, I know. Still alot of work to do."

It takes some time for Sage to sense out the man's injuries and focus on the areas that need attention. Once the main point of concern is recognized, her mind works at formulating the options for treatment. She breathes out as she concludes her meditation, and begins to open her eyes.

Vixen sits quietly as she waits for the results to come. Watching closely, though there's not too much to see when it comes to how Sage's abilities work. Her brow furrows, lips slightly pursed. Though it relaxes away somewhat when Sage's eyes open. "I suppose the news ain't too bad, since you don't seem too upset," she comments lightly to Sage.

Leonard turns back to regard Sage as Vixen looks to her. "Will I live?" It is a jest, but the long term answer goes well beyond his current state.

At the other woman's comment, Sage glances to her to give a small smile before the man's question draws her attention away. A brief sparkle of amusement comes to her eyes before she settles to answer. "You'll live." She confirms, "But... you will need to rest that leg. I could recommend a few herbs and their application. Rest will be the best thing, though."

"I've been keeping him off his feet most of the day, but we've been out walking occasionally. A little exercise, but nothing more than walking," Vixen offers. "Giving a little rub to his knees too, occasionally. Not that I know much about it, but he seems to like it." She gives Leo a casual grin along with that last.

"I'm trying to, but she's a taskmistress..." Leonard almost makes it sound convincing before Vixen clarifies things. He relents with a shrug to Sage and a sidelong grin to Vixen. "She's taking pretty good care of me, to include the rubbing of knees that I enjoy even if it doesn't heal anything. I don't doubt she'll keep me from doing anything I shouldn't."

A soft chuckle escapes her as the man tries to bemoan his caretaker's attentions, as Sage shakes her head gently to it. She looks te Leonard, "Well, don't underestimate threputhic rubbing... there is something to be said for feeling comfort while healing." She comments, before nodding faintly and looking over to Vixen. "Its good that you're willing to help him." She says simply, unsure of how things are developing between the two of them now.

"I'll do anything to help him get better," Vixen tells Sage without reservation. "Herbs or whatever.. how long do you think it will be before he's ok? Just.. when he's not limping no more? I dunno much about healing and stuff. I wanna make sure I know when to let him start doing.. whatever, you know?" She lifts the glass for another drink then.

Leonard nods to Sage, his prior wit gone completely and his smile soft. "I don't ignore that factor, Sage, nor her part in it." An arm reaches about Vix's armored shoulder. "I'm not that stupid. Anymore." While this isn't done to clarify any questions Sage might have concerning them both, it might answer them, nonetheless.

A soft hum comes from Sage as she purses her lips, "If he doesn't suffer a setback, he could be well enough after a week... but, he should probably take it slow at first" She comments, I can prepare a herbal mix for him and have it sent to you if you'd like." She offers as she looks over to Vixen.

Vixen is smiling at Leo as he speaks, leaning over to him to press her lips briefly against his cheek. Keeping some of her lean as she looks to Sage. "Sure, just make sure to send some instructions too. What sort of herbal thing will it be.. just something for him to drink or eat?" Her head tilting a little towards Leo as she asks, though not enough to rest on his shoulder.

"If it's something I can just drop into the coffee pot," Leonard opines to Sage with only partial mirth, "that would be even better. Anything that might help would be appreciated, and thank you." His head turns to Vixen's close at hand. "I'm anxious to heal so that I can repay all the spoiling."

Having been wrapped up in her own affairs, Sage begins to think its just as well that she hadn't been there through the rollercoast these two have been through. She raises to her feet and pats the man on the shoulder furthest from Vixen. "Dump into a coffee pot it is, then." She comments, getting an amused smile on her lips. "Of course, that probably means I don't have to worry about making it taste good." She teases lightly before she looks to Vixen. "I'll include the instructions on how much." She adds.

"Don't matter what it tastes like, he'll be drinking it down," Vixen assures Sage, giving Leo a sidelong glance. She then looks back towards Sage and notes, "I've been hearing you're having some issues? The private sort, I guess. I was wondering if maybe you could use a hand. Or a voice or some other thing like that." A quick transition to the promised need to talk.

Leonard winces, and from more than just the promise of horrid tastes in his morning caffeine. Enough sugar and milk can fix that. "Have matters improved at all, Sage?" He doesn't list any specifics, but he is also aware of some issues.

A soft chuckle comes from Sage to the assurance that the man will be drinking whatever creation she comes up with. "I'll try not to make it too bad." She offers to the man with a little too much amusement in her expression and tone. She grows more reserved when the topic of her personal affairs are brought up. "That's one way to put it." She comments, unsure of how much the other woman knows about it as her gaze considers the man briefly. "I've gotten some advise since, and I think I have an idea of how to approach it." She comments, "But, I may need some support later on depending on how things turn out."

"Well, if you wanna clue me in to what's going on, maybe I can think about if I can help out," Vixen offers. "And in case you're worried, if you don't want me to, won't broadcast what's said. I got that kind respect for you, chick. Especially if it comes to whatever you're up to being discreet to throw off opposition or whatever." She lifts her glass again to sip lightly as she considers Sage quietly. "If you need anything," Leonard nods with Vixen's statement, "just let us know. I understand that you both want discretion, but you're not alone. It is good to hear that you have a solution, or a path to one, at least. That is an improvement from before, yes?"

"I appreciate it." Sage replies, not focusing on either in particular with that comment. "Help does have a way of coming from unexpected placed." She adds, before pursing her lips as she considers each of them in turn. "Although, you'll have to forgive me if I choose breakfast over going into my tale of woe for the time being." She gives a soft smile, "But, yes, seeing a different way to approach things is an improvement." She adds, "In the end, it seems I shall have to make my bed and lay in it... for better or worse." She pauses briefly, "Is there anything else I can help either of you with while you're here?"

Vixen purses her lips, then shakes her head a little. "We won't hold you up," she murmurs, getting up from the couch. "Whenever you want to talk about it, I'm open to it. Just can't make no promises on being able to help on short notice," she adds as she lifts up her coat, starting to slip it on.

Leonard presses and pushes himself up from the couch with a grunt. "If you wish it, Sage, I can enlighten her on your behalf. I doubt that I know of all the finer details, but it might be enough for her to help if or when it's needed." A smile follows. "We don't want to delay your meal, and thank you, again."

A faint nod is given to Vixen, "Okay." Sage replies, before glancing towards Leonard with a faintly raised brow. "I'm not exactly sure what you're understanding of it is... but, I suppose letting her know a flavour of it can't hurt." She comments, "Although, I'd prefer it to be kept on the quiet side for the time being." She adds softly, before smiling to her visitors. "It was nice of you both to drop by, though." She comments, as she turns to head towards the door to open it for them.

Vixen is quiet as she finishes a bit more of the water, only speaking once she's set the glass down. "Thanks, Sage. Good luck with your thing," The first half honestly given, the second with a bit of firmness before she turns to make her way to and through the open door. Only waiting long enough for Leo to join her before she heads along on her way.

Leonard nods to Sage. "I can manage that." With a parting smile to her, he limps his way out the door to rejoin Vixen. "I'll take that bag back, now. Cured or not, I can still carry it..."

"Take care." Sage says softly, "I will be in touch." She adds as she widens the opening of the doorway as they begin to depart. Once they're left and she wont run the risk of closing the door in their face, she closes the door gently. Then, left to her own devices, she goes about checking on her meal.