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When; December 21, early afternoon
Rating; PG
Characters; Yuri Lowell [

notflynn], Flynn Scifo [

srslynotguy], Leon Magnus [

roseofseingald], Ino Yamanaka [

boobsorgtfo], Emil Castagnier [

emiltastic]
Summary; His punishment's been administered, but he's hardly atoned.
Log; [The pain had been excruciating, probably the most painful thing he'd ever experienced. The battles with Alexei and Duke had nothing on this, that stab of Sodia's had nothing on this. His back burned, bled, and it was all he could do to not pass out.

His arms are tied before him, and he just wants to fall forward. But he keeps kneeling, keeps breathing, just concentrates on something else.

Is it over, now?]

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[ Flynn pauses after the final lash is dealt with on Yuri, and for a few moments he just stands there in front of Yuri... unable to even look at the damaged skin before him and with the whip still clutched tightly in his right hand.

Finally, he sighs. ]

It's done.

[Leon's observing the scene quietly, and when the final lash is administered, he steps forward towards Yuri after a few quiet moments. Unsheathing Chal, who would probably have been frantic had he been able to speak. He leans down a bit, staring at the damage, before he cuts through the ropes binding Yuri's arms.

And then he's stepping back, resheathing his sword with a soft 'tch-'.]

...That's it, then.

[ Ino is just as quiet while watching Yuri being whipped, forcing herself to observe the entire thing with the practical eye of a medic--it's a little difficult, but she manages.

When Leon finally cuts the ropes, she moves to kneel down beside Yuri, wincing slightly in sympathy as she inspects the mess that is his back. Gently, she touches his shoulder, to get his attention. ]

Yuri? It's over.

Edited 2009-12-22 06:25 (UTC)

[ And here, Ratatosk Mode!Emil's been watching diligently... though not at all silently. He's been sneering through the whole thing, clearly unimpressed despite the violence being played out before him. When it's done, he uncrosses hands and places a hand on his hip to convey his dissatisfaction. ]

Tch. What a laugh. Kill a bunch of people and all you get is this. [ and then he smirks. ]

Trash like you deserve to be killed too.

[He groans under Ino's touch (though it's comforting, to have her with him), ignores everyone else. Now that his hands are free, he goes on all fours, hissing.

Yeah, he deserves this. With every lash he felt only a fraction of the pain his victims felt. He wanted it- and he got it.]

[ Flynn hadn't been deaf to Emil's taunting throughout the flogging at all, but he'd dealt with it in silence as he focused on delivering Yuri's punishment. That last comment, though, set him off. Finally letting himself act on the building anger he'd had throughout the ordeal, he marched towards the youth, drew his sword, and aimed it threateningly at him. ]

One more word, and I'll count myself responsible for exacting punishment for your undue misdemeanor through this all. Yuri's paid for his trespass against you. I'd like to see you do the same if the same crimes were done by your hands.

[Despite the fact that this punishment was meant to atone for the things that Yuri's done, Leon can't help but clench his fists. Can't help but feel the scar beneath his clothes pulse with some phantom pain at the reminder. He's still struggling with this, trying to forgive Yuri because it's what Stahn did for him. And yet- this punishment did nothing to help him come to terms.

So he's turning on his heel to leave without another glance back at Yuri.]

I'm going home.

[ Swallowing the irrational urge to punch Leon in the face, Ino stays crouched next to Yuri, pressing down on his shoulder, a hint for him to sit or lie down so that she can tend to his back. There's something somewhat comforting in having a role to play in this situation--she can feel resentment and frustration and sadness, all pushed to the side for now. For the angry wounds on Yuri's back. ]

How are you feeling?

[ Emil slaps the sword away, seething with anger at having been threatened. But he laughs anyway, tauntingly. ]

Just because you're friends, you're willing to cover up for him, huh? Tch. [ He begins to walk away but stops to yell a warning- ]

Listen- that weakling other me might not have wanted to get his life back from that deity trading thing... but I might just decide to claim that if I feel like it.

This kind of punishment is nothing for all that things you did to me and to whoever else you did in.

[ With one last sneer he walks away, but not after a final glare at Yuri. ]

[Does his best to lay on his front. He doesn't care what this side of Emil says, what Leon thinks. What anyone thinks. He doesn't want pity. He got his punishment, and that's all that matters to him.

Though he is appreciative of Flynn for having his back (lol), and Ino for healing him.]

Sorry, guys.

[ Flynn just... glares at Emil: the kid's other personality is truly different from the one he's used to seeing. He sighs heavily and turns his back from Emil. He sheathes his sword then and walks toward Yuri.

He kneels on the ground and turns to Ino. ]

We'll have to administer some form of first aid before we can move him, Miss Ino.

[ Quickly, she squeezes Yuri's shoulder, a small, subtle reassurance. ]

I got it.

[ Has Flynn ever seen her healing in action? If not, he's about to. She cups her hands together, holding them over the center of Yuri's back. Her chakra glows a faint blue as she pumps it into his injuries, the damaged skin grafting back together little by little, though she's sure the pain is still there. ]

[He gets her message- and he appreciates it more than anything at this point.

AND OKAY IT FEELS HELLA WEIRD HAVING THAT SKIN GRAFT TOGETHER. And it still hurts like a bitch. But. He can definitely feel the healing process, the warmth of it. And he sighs]

[ Flynn watches what he can of that miraculous healing with an unflinching expression, but he finds himself turning away afterwards anyway. Briefly.

At least, those scares won't remain. He doesn't say anything but meets Yuri's gaze once before looking downwards in an attempt to gauge how he'll carry Yuri- and he spots a scar there on Yuri's chest that he's never seen before and stares... just for a moment... That was--

But he decides not to worry about that, at least, not now. ]

Thank you, Miss Ino.

Edited 2009-12-22 07:27 (UTC)

[ It takes a moment, but she finally gets the skin to close, though his back is still raw and spattered with blood. It's a good enough job for now, enough to get him stable and home, and she halts the flow of chakra, lifting her hands and nodding at Flynn. ]

Don't thank me. [ She says it quietly, then rests a hand on Yuri's shoulder again, lightly brushing his hair back. ]

Better?

Yeah. Much better.

[Closes his eyes at her touch]

Thorough as always, Commandant. Thanks...

You're thanking me after I almost ripped the skin off your back?

[ It's dry humor, but despite this statement, Flynn doesn't feel the least bit at ease for what he'd just done to his friend. He hisses through grit teeth, angry at Yuri... or maybe himself. At something. If he had been more effective, none of this would have happened- He should have been more aware of the signs. Should have- ]

I'll carry you back to Miss Ino's apartment. That's what you want, isn't it?

[ This is getting a little too depressing. Ino looks away from the both of them, her hand still on Yuri's shoulder. All she wants is for all of this to be over with, so that they could move on. Forgive and forget, right? Though she never really intends to forget, Yuri is too important to her for her to hold a grudge against him for something he could barely control. But this... this had been something that he and Flynn needed to do, and she understood that.

With a sigh, she nods again towards Flynn, to tell him that Yuri is okay for transport, though she doesn't say anything about where. That part is up to Yuri. ]

Yeah, that'd be nice.

[He tries to get up and...wholly fails. An irritated sigh- another couple of days of being an invalid? He seriously doesn't like just sitting around and doing nothing productive.]

Some help, too.

[ Flynn turns his back on Yuri, switching into a crouching position instead of a kneeling position while doing so to better make the transition to standing up- ]

Hold onto me.

[ Immediately, Ino hooks an arm under Yuri's, helping him to his feet, then onto Flynn's back. Her tone stays uncharacteristically gentle, though there's an undercurrent of lightheartedness there. ]

When we get back, we'll see about scars, okay?

Edited 2009-12-22 09:15 (UTC)

[He can't help but chuckle to himself as he holds onto Flynn's neck]

Isn't this familiar.

I'm not too worried about scars.

[ Flynn makes a face at that statement. ]

Please, Miss Ino, I count on you to do your best with them.

[ She falls into step beside Flynn, but keeps an eye on Yuri anyway, just in case. There's a smile on her lips--a wan smile, but still a smile. ]

Don't worry. As sexy as his scars are, he really doesn't need anymore.

[Rests his head on Flynn's shoulder, closes his eyes]

I really am full of bad luck. At this point it's like I'm collecting them.

[ Ugh. Yuri. ]

Well, I'm sorry, but I want no part of your masochistic wishes this time.

[ Masochistic wishes. Ino giggles a little--a lot--to herself, lifting a hand to cover her mouth. ]

It's alright, Flynn. You'll be seeing his smooth, hairless back again soon enough.

[Laughs at that, too. Did she really have to mention the hairless part?]

Sorry about that, Flynn. I'll make it up to you.

[No, that isn't sexual nor his consent to join the knights again. He'll just...let Flynn cook. Or something.]

[ ...doesn't laugh, really. But that eases the tension in him. Oh, and Ino's comment flies over his head completely. ]

So does that mean you're coming back to the knights?

[ Oh, he knows the answer is "No". But might as well try! ]

[ This seems to be a fairly typical conversation between them, with Flynn asking Yuri to rejoin the knights and Yuri saying no. Again. She falls quiet, idly wondering if they ever get tired of this. ]

Gonna have to say no to that one.

[looks back at Ino.

...wait, why was Flynn gonna be looking at his back? Huh.]

...I'll think of something. For the both of you.

[ he just shakes his head at that. ]

Don't... at least not for me. You've got your own problems to deal with after this.

[ and off he walks gently carrying Yuri. ]

[ She very subtly starts heading in the direction of her apartment, counting on Flynn to follow her, ever the polite little soldier. ]

You can definitely do something for me. And it better be good.

Well then, something for Ino and nothing for Flynn.

[Off. Being carried. Hmph.]

It'll be good all right.

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