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Post by Nanari on Oct 31, 2014 15:55:59 GMT
Nanari hated it when she saw suffering all around her and she couldn't do anything to help, she was stuck at home, with the disease going around, Nanari had to be extra careful. Sitting out on her balcony she listened out as a mother lost her baby, and prayed for the man who died with nobody to mourn over him. This was always the worst moments in her life, watching as she could do nothing to help them, even with her healing knowledge. "Cheer up Nanari... Frowns don't suit you." She looked over to where her beloved Tulus was munching on a fish. "I just cannot... I wish there was more I could do..." Heading back inside quickly she grabbed her notes on current medicines and medical herbs. Perhaps there was something hidden within that could help her to create a cure, or at least something to ease the pain. "This is the twelve time you've looked at that." Nanari sighed, Tulus was right, if she hasn't found anything yet... No, she wouldn't give up. "I'll find something." Taking a glance into the streets, Nanari kept an eye out for an Angel or Demon, perhaps they could give her some insight on what se could do to help. |
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Post by Kakushin on Oct 31, 2014 17:11:09 GMT
The Angel strolled down the road, wearing his darker clothes as he remained hidden amongst the people of Minato. Kaku glanced at the flowers in his hand, and then to the roses in Neko's mouth who walked next to him, climbing over boxes and stalls as they went. "Ah on't 'ow why whe 'ave to do dis faw ehry-on oo's died." Neko commented as he followed Kakushin, his voice muffled by the flowers in his mouth. Kakushin glanced to his friend, "We've always done this remember? The three of us would visit local graves, and put flowers down for those who didn't have any. It's just a nice thing to do for the lonely ones."
The cat frowned, shaking his head slightly. "Oo've chayned... OW! TORN!" The cat jumped, thorns biting his mouth as he stupidly tried to talk with roses in his mouth. Kakushin gently took the roses out of Neko's mouth, bunching them with the one's he was already holding. "I'm trying to be less indifferent, isn't that a good thing?"
Neko licked around his sore mouth, finally sighing. "It's been ages since you've done anythin' near changin', wonder what happened to you." The cat commented quietly.
The pair passed into the residential part of town, where things were quieter. Neko jumped onto Kaku's shoulder to rest, whilst the Angel noticed a woman in front of a shrine. Small monuments were everywhere around Minato, all to help the poorer people worship the Sun Goddess wherever they were. It was a nice thought, especially coming from a place like Minato. Kakushin listened to the woman tear up as she prayed. Walking quietly behind her, the Angel placed a hand gently on her shoulder. "May I?" He asked when she turned around, a caring smile on his face. The woman shuffled to the side slightly, and Kaku was able to kneel in front of the shrine, placing a flower by the marked stone. Kakushin placed a hand on his chest, mentally praying for whomever the woman mourned, before standing up. "Thank you, what you're doing is a very honorable thing." He said calmly, patting her shoulder once more before moving on. Neko sighed quietly once they'd moved on, and the pair walked in silence, glancing around at the fancier houses of Minato.
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Post by Nanari on Oct 31, 2014 17:34:40 GMT
"What about if we mix Eucalyptus with Hawthorn?" Nanari was going over possible combinations for medicine, it was difficult to decipher exactly what was wrong with those who were ill, and that made the healers job much more difficult. But she wasn't going to allow such a factor to manuver her from her path. "Wouldn't that..?" Nanari took a look toward Tulus, he seemed out of it, which was quite an uncommon occurrence. "Wouldn't that what?" When she didn't get an answer, Nanari went back to her notes, mulling over any possible combinations. "Nari... We could always get help from that nice man down there..."
Looking down she managed to see a man praying for the loss of one he didn't know.. And in Nanari's book, they are worth keeping an eye out for, even if she doesn't know them. Leaning over the side of her balcony she hoped to catch the man before he disappeared. "Excuse me, sir? Would you happen to know about healing or medicine? Im looking for a cure for the current disease going around and could sure use another's input." Nanari heard Tulus chuckle next to her... "We could have gone down and asked.." |
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Post by Kakushin on Oct 31, 2014 23:08:14 GMT
Kakushin began messing around with the flowers, mixing colors to make the bundle more muddled. They'd be giving out random flowers for every grave, so it didn't really matter who got what. But as he walked, Kaku wanted something to occupy his mind. His head was still a little messed up from a few nights ago, but the Angel was recovering. His past was being reminded to him, and it sent the Angel through a phase. Phases were a frequent recurrence with Kakushin. Tiny things could change in his life, and to compensate, the Angel would change himself entirely, personality wise. It was a pain to live with, and Neko often complained when Kakushin changed again. The Guardian could go from phases of happiness, to depression, to determination, to generosity. Depending on what had affected him, the Angel acted differently. For now, he was picking up old hobbies he'd lost for years. Visiting the lonely dead, for example, was one of them.
"Excuse me, sir? Would you happen to know about healing or medicine? I'm looking for a cure for the current disease going around and could sure use another's input." Kakushin looked up to the small woman, eyes squinting through the light of the Sun. She sounded like she needed help, although it was a little odd to be calling down to strangers in the street from a balcony. Kakushin raised a hand to block the sun. "Disease? I know some things, I guess."
"Would you be talking about the Fire Rash?" Neko asked, little head looking up to the woman. Kaku frowned to his friend, and the cat shrugged. "I listen in to a lot of city chit-chat. Plus, when I'm wanderin' I like to read up on all this stuff." Kakushin didn't know why he was surprised. Back during their adventures, the little cat was always needed to save the day when the young Angels cut themselves or got sick. The simple Neko wasn't so simple when it came to this stuff. If he wasn't so cautious and knowledgeable on health, the magic cat still wouldn't have nine lives.
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Post by Nanari on Oct 31, 2014 23:21:58 GMT
All coherent thoughts went away with the wind when Nanari got a look in at the cat... The adorable, talking, magic cat... She loved Tulus to pieces, but even she wasn't indestructible to the bundles of cuteness. "Awwh, you are one of the most adorable little things I've ever seen..." Nanari heard Tulus scoff beside her, he was use to the constant phases of 'that's so adorable' "I'll go open the door for them." She paid no mind as Tulus flew downstairs to greet her guests, and helpers. "Oh im sorry, where are my manners? Im Nanari... But I'll introduce myself better when you come inside... Would you like tea, or perhaps a cold drink?" Before even receiving an answer Nanari headed off inside the house and downstairs to the kitchenette. Despite it being one of the posher houses, it was actually quite small, with a joint living room-kitchen, and two bedrooms upstairs, one connecting to the small balcony. But it was home.
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Post by Kakushin on Oct 31, 2014 23:43:35 GMT
For a feline with the appearance of an alley cat, Neko wasn't used to being called cute. But hearing it now made the cat giggled a bit, and Kakushin could almost see the red blush through his little whiskers. It seems they were hired, for whatever this was. Kaku slowly stepped inside the surprisingly small house. "I could go for a tea, if that's alright. And Neko here would probably drink milk." Neko meowed his agreement, before they both thanked the little blue cat at the door. Kaku eyed the cat's wings. "How come you don't do that Neko?" He asked quietly. His cat huffed, "I can do that easy!" Neko jumped into the air, transforming himself into a floating, identical copy of this flying blue cat. Neko flapped his wings, proud to prove his greatness to the judgmental Kaku. Kaku raised a hand, "Alright fair enough, no quit it before we all get confused."
Neko shrugged, before returning to the floor in his own magic cat form.
Kakushin listened in wait for the woman to arrive in the room, still not sure on the help he could give on such a matter. "So, I suppose you're a healer right?" Kakushin eventually asked, looking for something to sit on. "That's a inspirational job, I'd guess you get a lot of joy from it too."
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Post by Nanari on Nov 1, 2014 0:04:00 GMT
Thank goodness for her acute hearing or else Nanari would have needed to re ask what they wanted... Quickly setting a teapot on for heating, she poured two glasses of milk, one for Tulus, and the other for the adorableness of the other cat. Next, when the water was hot enough, Nanari set everything on a tray and brought it over to the end table. "Im not sure what tea you want... I have tea leaves, lemon, vanilla and green tea for the picking, so help yourself." Waiting until the man poured his own, Nanari was soon to grab her own cup of green tea, the taste was always soothing to her. "Oh yes, being able to help people... Its such a joy, and a pleasure. Seeing the look on one face when I manage to help, makes everything worth while." She always felt a joy when talking about her job, the people she's met, the stories she has to tell... She could not find more joy anywhere even if she tried. "Please excuse Nari... She can get a little carried away... Im Tulus and of course this talkative, manner less mess is Nanari. Thank you for your help... May we know your names?"
Nanari turned beet red, she often forgot that she had only just met a person, and often got carried away, acting as if she knew them for years. Covering her face with her hands, she heard Tulus snicker, she would have to both thank him, and pay him back later. |
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Post by Kakushin on Nov 2, 2014 20:42:50 GMT
Kakushin ended up sitting on the edge of a table, not really sitting but leaning. He didn't really know where he was enough, although he felt no concern for his or Neko's well-being. The Angel smiled, nodding his thanks before looking at the arrangement of tea leaves. Kaku took the vanilla, liking the sweet taste. Angel's tended to have sweet teeth, not compared to the sugar craze of Demons, but by Human's standards it was close to any addiction. Kakushin smiled once he had his cup, waiting patiently for Nanari to pour hers. Neko wasted no time to start on the milk, lapping it up like he'd spent the past week in a desert.
It was sweet to hear the good nature of this Human, no doubt Angels everywhere had their eyes on her with excitement. Someone of this selfless generosity deserved a good life and rebirth. Even though life as a Demon could be well spent as well, it was natural to think of the Angelic path as the more gratuitous route.
Neko giggled through his drinking, and Kakushin smiled gently, suppressing a laugh. "It's no problem, I'm Kakushin, and the greedy cat there is Neko." Kakushin answered. He nodded his head, "It's nice to meet you, and I hope we can offer some sort of assistance."
Neko burped, licking his white lips from milk. "Well... I can help you, this guy is only good at the end of his sword. Kaku doesn't even know how to solve a common cold." Neko meowed, grinning to the look from Kakushin. "What was it you needed help with again?" The cat asked.
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Post by Nanari on Nov 2, 2014 20:58:50 GMT
Nanari giggled behind her hand, they seemed nice, and Neko was just too adorable. It was surprising to see him know more then Kakushin, as such a thing was uncommon, then again so was a magic cat nowadays. Taking a small sip of her tea, Nanari smiled. "Ahh yes, I've been looking into the current illness that's been spreading over Minato, and just wanted a little of assistance working out possible cures or pain relief... I've been unable to work out exactly what's been spreading though, so finding a cure is a little difficult. But I refuse to give up, those who are ill deserve it. Tulus, would you mind grabbing the notes I had earlier?" "Sure thing Nari." She took a glance towards Tulus as he flew off, and allowed a small smile across her face. Every time she looked at him all she could remember was how they met, and how she wouldn't be who she is now without him. Looking back towards Kakushin she decided that if he was kind enough to help a total stranger then he was worth having as a friend, if he so wished it too. "Thanks again for your help. It must be a little strange that some random stranger has asked for your help... But im grateful all the same. Oh and Neko, help yourself to the milk in the fridge, and Kakushin, if you wish for anything please don't hesitate to ask or look for it yourself. Its the least I can do."
Tulus flew back into the room, and Nanari was quick to find the list of current medial herbs available. Most she had here in the spare bedroom, but some of the rarer ones would need to be purchased. Scratching the head of Tulus in a silent word of thanks, she watched as he sat back down next to Neko. It was strange for him she believed, as he too had never met another talking cat, so she was sure he wanted to become friends. |
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Post by Kakushin on Nov 2, 2014 21:21:23 GMT
Neko put it a bit rude, but it was true. Kakushin might be an Angel, a race with a heightened ability in healing. Some thought Angelic blood could cure anything, it wasn't proven true or false, but honestly didn't sound completely absurd. Neko finished his milk, sitting down on the table in front of Kakushin, looking at Nanari as she explained it all out. "Hmmm, well I haven't spent long in Minato recently, but from what I've seen, it looks likes a form of Fire Rash, an illness me and Kaku observed in our long distacne travels." Kaku listened to his little friend. He'd honestly got no idea how much the cat knew. Neko had been around with Itamu before the pair had even met, so the wise little cat was probably a lot older and wiser than he made out to be. Neko's tail flicked as the cunning kitty remembered his knowledge, knowing that he was showing up Kaku with every word. "No worries, me and Neko are... used to helping people." Kakushin added, smiling.
Neko nodded, "Yeah, now back to this puzzling disease..." Neko said, nodding to his fellow cat as Tulus sat nearby, "I'll tell you about Fire Rash, and you can see if your notes connect the dots. Fire Rash is something we discovered in a forest town, small and full of fisherman using the river for fishing up money and food. The village itself didn't have much in the way of healing, so there were plenty of diseases there. This rash wasn't the ordinary kind, it affects both externally and internally." Kakushin began to remember what Neko was talking about. Funny, he'd never picked up the resemblance of diseases himself. "But like any rash, it infected and irritated the skin, causing fiery and painful itches and stings. This external rash is easy enough to treat, a mixture of honey milk, tea leaves and Hawthorn. But the internal was harder. It would infect places you could add tea leaves to, and led to the bodies defenses shutting down. From there, the victim is prone to multiple infections, such as flues or worse, without much in the way of fighting against it. We didn't stay long enough in the town for me to collect data on solving this part of the Fire Rash, although I predict it would involve a lot of intensive care and perhaps even injections of fluids straight into the bloodstream to help the body combat the infection."
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Post by Nanari on Nov 2, 2014 21:45:10 GMT
Nanari listened intensely. In her training she had only heard of Fire Rash, as an example of foreign diseases that she could possibly come across, but she had yet to do so. Thinking back now, it was possible the two were connected, as from what Neko has said the dots did add up, besides the more prone to existing infections, but that may only be due to not meeting anyone that far along. Taking a quick think she flickered to a list of herbs commonly used for internal diseases, in a hope that something would catch her eye. "We could possibly be looking at Fire Rash from what you've explained, but I do admit I have yet to see the extent of Internal damage caused. I have the ingredients around for the rash, so we could possibly test that out in a hope it works. But it seems I, or we, if you are willing, will need to look further into the other aspects. Im able to create possible test medicine, but nothing I can be sure of until I know more." Nanari was really in her element when creating medicine, more often then not her concoctions helped, or was saved for future try-outs. But she could never be sure of the outcomes, unless she one hundred per cent knew what she was dealing with. "I have a patient currently, her condition is getting worse... She's only five, and like a little sister to me. This disease is killing, and without a cure it will carry on doing so. If your willing to help, I know her parents are willing to try anything... I've helped the mother in the past, so they trust what I come up with. But you seem to know more then I do, and I would be ever so grateful if you were willing to help me tackle this."
Nanari pulled her knees to her chest and rocked with tears in her eyes, she hated it when one died, especially those close to her. She had too much pain in the past, and the though of this child loosing her life so young... Just her own sister, and brother did... Was too much to bare, and knowing that help was so close and yet so far away, didn't help either. Nanari felt Tulus come over and cuddle against the depressed girl. He was far to use to these episodes. "Please excuse Nari... She had a tough childhood, with too much death... The thought of losing another, does something to her brain." |
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Post by Kakushin on Nov 2, 2014 22:00:21 GMT
Neko was admirable in his medical mind, it was the only part of the cat that wasn't mocking and rude. Kakushin smiled at his friend continued to happily lay his cards down for Nanari to look over. "Internal damage is hard to notice, if you don't look for the correct symptoms. I myself am not sure of the extent of it all, but I can make clear assumptions on a few things." Neko admitted, glancing over the woman's notes. Kakushin looked at all the gibberish, frowning. Though Neko seemed to be forming an idea, "Like I mentioned, me and Kaku have been to a lot of far off places. There are flourishing rare and strong herbs growing in those sort of lands, suppose we could get those, you think we could pull something together?" Neko seemed to glance at Kaku for confirmation, although the man had no clue what for, so simply nodded with a frown.
Neko smiled, "Kaku can get us whatever we need very quickly, Angels have wings for a reason." Kaku realized too late, but didn't care too much. He was an Angel, and this woman wanted to cure the sick. It was hardly likely she wouldn't approve of Angels.
Kakushin stood up to place a hand on the upset Nanari's shoulder. "We'll do what we can, it's our duty after all." The Angel reassured with a smile.
Neko purred, enjoying being in his element and having a friend of the same mindset. "I have a few theories of possible cures, but I'll need your expert opinion, Nanari, and perhaps a visit to this young lady?"
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Post by Nanari on Nov 2, 2014 22:17:54 GMT
Nanari quickly wiped away the tears, in place shock took place, Kakushin was an Angel?.. She noticed Tulus give her a look, probably a mix of making sure she was alright and seeing her reaction of being in close range of such a being. "Im okay now." "Sure? I hate when your upset." She gave Tulus a reassuring smile and a nod before shifting her gaze towards Kakushin. "Your really an Angel? That's so awesome... I love learning about the history of the Angels, what they do... Its unbelievable... And thank you again, im sure with what you do there is other matters to attend to, so just.. Thank you. As for you Neko, you genius mind, thank you as well. I wouldn't have known where to even start without your help." Taking a breath she got up and tidied up what she could, in a hope to remove the horrible images from her mind, even if it did remind her that it had been a while sine she last visited Sohul looking for her brother Ru. "We can visit her whenever... Im sure she would love the company in itself, but we mustn't let the parents know we possibly may find a cure. I don't wish to give them false hope."
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Post by Kakushin on Nov 5, 2014 19:46:53 GMT
Kakushin was glad to see Nanari lighten up again, perhaps it was a good idea to tell her he was an Angel. It seemed to give her some peace of mind, which to the Guardian of Peace was considered a job well done. Kakushin giggled a bit, sitting back down. "Yeah, I'm an Angel, Guardian of Peace too." Kakushin added, much to Neko rolling his eyes. Kakushin ignored his friend, still smiling politely. "And thank you, it's tough at times, but worth the risks to keep your race safe. And don't worry about my duties. As Guardian of Peace, I'm around to keep everyone happy, stress free and living in peace, so helping you is actually part of my job. Besides, it's not like I'd refuse to help, duty or not." Neko flicked his tail at the compliment, nodding as if he knew it all about himself already. "Of course, being a cat of many lives to come, and living with an Angel that tends to lure danger wherever he goes, I feel the need to know the works of medicine." Neko hopped down from the table, moving towards the door. "We can just tell them we're still looking into it, besides..." Neko looked at Kakushin, "I may have a backup if we cannot figure out a cure from looking at the problem in this little girl."
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Post by Nanari on Nov 5, 2014 20:20:00 GMT
Nanari had so many questions to ask, but her throat began to close up every time she asked. This was the first time she had been in contact with an Angel, and one of such high status too. She felt as if she would faint. Though she finally was able to set on one. "What.. What sort of things do you do? I mean, all of you? I know you protect the light within each and every person, but what is exactly required?" No that she started... Nanari just couldn't stop. "Oh, and your Queen? What is she like? And..." "Nari, your rambling again..." Nanari blushed once more before muttering her apologies. It happened way too often sometimes, and sometimes if Tulus didn't stop her, she would faint from not breathing properly.
Taking a walk over to the door, she doubled checked that she had what she would need... Only taking her pre-packed bag, filled with a notebook and pen, a few medicines and her keys, Nanari looked back towards Kakushin as she opened the door. "Mavie is the most adorable little girl you will ever meet. Staying strong and trying to keep her parents happy even in this state. I know you are probably trying to keep the fact that your an Angel hidden, but she adores your kind, and if things do come to the worst before we can help her... Would you mind showing her your wings? It would mean the world to her." "Yea, Mavie is always smiling and laughing... She plays with me whenever Nari and her mother are talking... I even get homemade cookies... Mavie's cookies are the best" Nari just laughed, she was use to this from Tulus, he absolutely adored Mavie, almost as much as her adored her.. When everyone had left the house, she set off towards Mavie's, partially scared on the extent or her condition, its just been getting from bad to worse, and Nanari was starting to really panic. |
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