592/Favorite Candy Striper

Favorite Candy Striper
Date of Scene:	18 November 2015
Location:	Mitakihara - Mitakihara General
Synopsis:	Hannah is in the hospital again. Madoka comes to take care of her.
Cast of Characters:	Madoka Kaname, Hannah Sharpe

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Hannah Sharpe has posed:
After last night, Hannah's head is a complex filter of emotions. Sadness, anger, hope. She's laid up in a hospital bed after her 'tumble down the stairs'. Surely that will explain the scratches and cuts on her face and arms that look like she's been through a very localized shrapnel blast without the shrapnel.

She's currently getting stitches on her cheek finished up by a nurse, her cheek twitching as she tries not to scratch at it.

The medical sheet would read 'abrasions, cuts, and severe exhaustion'. Hannah's eyes are tired, and she moves stiffly and weakly after the effects of the mirror world. But there's something that keeps her going.

It probably has something to do with the smug look of satisfaction glued to her face right now.

Madoka Kaname has posed:
    "Kaname-chan, your friend is here again," comes the voice of the nurse Madoka is reporting to for volunteer work today.

    "Hm?" Madoka sounds as she steps out of a small changing area after having just put on her fresh volunteer scrubs, pastel pink as always. " Sayaka-chan here visiting Kamijo-san?" she asks in a mostly rhetorical tone.

    A soft smile from the nurse, "Your other friend."

    It takes a short moment before she makes a slightly embarrassed face, "Oh! I see." A short pause and she looks up meekly, "Um, would it be too much to ask-"

    "I've already assigned you to her floor, Kaname-chan. Just remember the other patients will appreciate your help as well."

    "Hai!"

    An hour or so later and Madoka has seen the other patients in her area, having gotten a little lucky with several of them simply wanting to rest while the others had only simple requests.

    Now she approaches the door to Hannah's room and knocks before opening the door and stepping inside, "I'm Madoka Kaname, I'm a volunteer here; is there anything I can get you or do to help?" She sends Hannah a smile as she speaks, only to add, "Nurse?" as well in case there is something immediately useful she can do to assist.

    It's the usual introduction, even though she knew it was Hannah going in. Acting completely normal can be it's own form of playfulness and teasing!

Hannah Sharpe has posed:
The nurse looks up as she finishes her work, frowning at Hannah. She looks like she's about to say something to the younger patient, but finally just sighs.

The nurse offers a smile to Madoka.

"Unless you can keep this one out of trouble, I think she could use a glass of water." Then the nurse sweeps out of the room!

Hannah laughs.

"Well well, if it isn't my favorite candy striper~! Hey there Madoka, come on in!" There's a side table with an empty glass right beside her.

A tired sigh, but it's a satisfied one.

"Could use a hug, too. Last night was...something, that's for sure." She's smiling too widely for whatever happened to be tragic in whole, at least!

"How are you, huh?"

Madoka Kaname has posed:
    Madoka gives a small shake of her head. "I'm afraid she's too stubborn for me," she responds with a smile to the nurse. A moment later and she's refilling the glass with fresh ice water, refreshingly cool!

    "Hm?" She needs a hug? That's something that Madoka has in great supply! She takes a quick peek at Hannah's chart before walking over and giving the prideful patient a close, warm hug, going so far as to slip her chin over the older girl's shoulder on the side opposite her cut cheek.

    She takes such requests seriously!

    "I'm doing well, Hannah-chan. I'm glad to see whatever has you in such a good mood only scraped you up a bit," she offers in a soft tone, remaining close for as long as her friend wants. She means what she said too. Having seen her medical records Hannah showing up here with anything short of a broken bone is probably a 'minor' injury.

    She won't specifically press for information either; she imagines if Hannah wants to tell her about exactly what 'last night' was she will.

Hannah Sharpe has posed:
Hannah calls out to the nurse!

"Too stubborn for anyone! See!?" The nurse rolls her eyes.

Then she's given the best kind of medicine: Madoka hugs! She hugs right back tight, not minding at all the chin to the shoulder! There's a little shudder as she remembers some of the events of last night, but the presence of one so generally nice and warm despite any situation gives her strength. It's a hopeful thing, and hope is something that was threatened.

A small breath, and she finally pulls away.

"Thanks Madoka. Sorry." She hates feeling weak that way.

Then she takes a drink, and leans in to whisper.

"Mission: Save the Sister from Big Jerk successful. I'll let Haruna-chan tell you the rest. It's really her story to tell." A wink.

A shrug.

"But anyway, how's things going with Takashi?" Yup, already drilling for gossip here.

Madoka Kaname has posed:
    Madoka hides a giggle behind her hand when Hannah shouts after the exiting nurse.

    As her friend apologizes for wanting a hug she gives a quick shake of her head, "It's not a problem at all, Hannah-chan." She tilts her head and smiles, "You don't have to be worried about asking me for a hug. I'll give you one even if the only reason is that you want one; I like giving people hugs!" She proves it by leaning back in and giving Hannah another quick squeeze before pulling the rest of the way away herself.

    She claps her hands together and gives a bright smile, "Haruna-chan managed to save her sister? I'm so happy for her! I'm glad you were able to help her, Hannah-chan. Thank you."

    The topic switches to more personal things related to her, and the way Madoka blushes and fidgets means things must be going at least a little well. "They're... looking up! We've kind of decided... not to decide anything, just yet. We haven't gone out on any dates, but we both like being around one another."

    She gives her friend a hopeful smile, "I talked to him after chatting with you and Haruna-chan, and he was really open and honest with me." For given values of 'open and honest' anyway; there are some things he can't tell her without her being significantly more distressed talking about him than she is right now, as Hannah well knows.

    "He never really intended to do more than dance with me just one time at the ball... but I think we both just got caught up in the moment and..." she shakes her head quickly. It didn't end up ending well, but she still has fond memories from -before- everything went terribly wrong.

    "I've talked to Homura-chan about him a little too. She still doesn't like me being around him so much... but it's okay if one of my friends doesn't like him. I don't think she's going to do anything so rash as she did before." A look of relief is on her face at that.

Hannah Sharpe has posed:
Hannah chuckles as she returns that squeeze, somehow smiling all the more.

"That's just like you, Madoka! Never change that, okay?" She can't help but rub her hair gently.

The young woman then flexes her arm.

"That's right! She's safe and sound! Probably recovering, but she'll wake up eventually. Hey, I don't abandon my friends." And Gull really needed her help.

Hannah somehow manages to not laugh at Takashi being 'open and honest'.

"Really? Great! Yeah, taking it too fast isn't good. Slow and steady. And if nothing else, you might gain a lifelong friend!" ...Not likely.

Hannah then sighs in relief.

"That's good. Homura has way too much on her shoulders as it stands. One less person to be mad at...heh. Just take care of Homura, okay? I think she's the kind of person who needs a friend more than anyone else."

She sips some water.

"And hey, maybe the next dance will go better, right? I need a turn too!"

Madoka Kaname has posed:
    "I won't," the girl replies as her pink hair is rubbed, her head making the slightest of shakes. She can't help but admire the bravado of Hannah as she flexes, "You're a good friend, Hannah-chan. I'm glad you were able to be there for Haruna-chan when she needed it." All Madoka could do was offer a bit of encouragement to try and keep her spirits up. "I hope Aki-san recovers quickly. I'm sure she's going to be happy and impressed by everything that Haruna-chan has done while she's been away." That's the nicest way to put 'kidnapped and in stasis' that Madoka can think up right now.

    She's quick to nod happily then in response, "I'm glad Homura-chan interrupted us, even if it was the wrong way to do it." She looks momentarily contemplative, "It would have be a shame to ruin things by moving that fast. I'd have been so embarrassed..!"

    The topic shifts somewhat and Madoka nods softly. "She does." Her voice is a little different as she speaks, a little lower and knowing tone to it, and she raises a closed hand to her chest. "Homura-chan has been through so much, and has works very hard." She looks up to Hannah and nods, "I'm want to help her learn to enjoy herself a little more. We went out and talked and had a lot of fun the other day. I want to try and do that more often!"

    She turns more playful again after a moment, "The next time we're both at a party I'll make sure to save a dance for you, Hannah-chan!" She lifts a finger to her chin and looks upwards for a moment as she considers, "I wonder if Haruna-chan would enjoy a welcome home party for Aki-san? The last one went kind of poorly for her, but now that she has something worth celebrating..."

Hannah Sharpe has posed:
Hannah actually blushes a little.

"You're too nice to me, Madoka." Some part of her hurts. Does she really deserve praise from a girl like that?

She tries to keep her smile up.

The girl nods. "I'm sure she'll be fine! We've got the best doctors here, after all! Soon enough, we'll all have a nice get together!"

Nod nod!

"I think that's HOmura's problem a lot of the time. She needs to think about her social methods sometimes." Pot, kettle, et cetera.

Still, at least she stopped him. Darn TA-kun!

Hannah claps!

"That's a great idea! I'll bring punch!" The party is officially doomed already.

Then Hannah yawns.

"I should get some sleep though, Madoka, or the nurse is going to yell at me. Meet you at the Midori-ya when I'm released?" She'll reach over for a hug, then settle down to sleep!