[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

Hey, is there anyone out there who could heal...someone? She's hurt pretty bad.

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[Voice]

[cowardly_hero]

She?

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

It's not Kiara, Timon.

[Voice]

[cowardly_hero]

Whew...

Then who is it?

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

I don't think you know her.

[Voice]

[cowardly_hero]

... Wha, what about you? Are you alright?

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

...I'm fine.

[Though his tone is rather...off.]

[Voice]

[cowardly_hero]

...

[He hasn't 'hung up' yet.]

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

What?

[getting kind of snappy]

[Voice]

[cowardly_hero]

You, uh, sure about that?

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

[Kovu sighs]

Could we talk about this later?

[Voice]

[cowardly_hero]

That depends on what you consider 'later'. [Is it never, Kovu? Is that what you mean?]

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

Just...later!

[Voice]

[world_of_elegance]

Kovu? I can help. Are you hurt too?

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

No. I'm...fine.

[There's something about how he says it that belies him, but he doesn't sound like he's been injured.]

[Voice]

[world_of_elegance]

[she picks up on that, but since now hardly seems the time, she'll not press] Where are you? I'll be there right away.

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

I'm not really sure. I followed the smell of blood to get here.

[He describes some of the buildings around him though.]

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

Wait, what about that earring you gave me?

[Voice]

[world_of_elegance]

What earri -- ! Oh, yeah...! That's perfect!

Stay where you are. Let your friend know I'll be there to heal her in just a moment.

[Voice]

[thescaronhisface]

Not like we can go anywhere...

( permavoice. )

[fonichymns]

Someone's hurt? ( her voice is surprised; but firm ) Has anyone assisted you, yet? I'm a healer, my name is Tear.

[Permavoice]

[thescaronhisface]

Someone I know is on the way already.

I'm Kovu.

[He doesn't sound very enthusiastic.]

[fonichymns]

( there's an exhale here, showing her relief, even if it's quiet... ) ... What happened?

[thescaronhisface]

She was attacked....by a lioness.

[fonichymns]

( a pause as she considers it -- ) One you're familiar with?

[thescaronhisface]

What's it matter to you?

[His voice falls as he talks, getting raspier and softer.]

[fonichymns]

The more details there are of a situation, the easier it is to avoid in the future.

[thescaronhisface]

[There's something of a growl, though it's not directed at her.]

It doesn't...

It doesn't have anything to do with you, all right?

[fonichymns]

Someone was hurt. ( she's trying to remind you about what's important here, kovu )

[thescaronhisface]

Why can't you get the point?!

[fonichymns]

That is the point!

[thescaronhisface]

Just back off!

[fonichymns]

For someone asking for help, you're certainly not very grateful.

[thescaronhisface]

I am grateful. I just don't want to talk about what happened, okay?

[fonichymns]

If it's something personal, then say so. But when the well-being of others are at stake, you should realize it might be something you have to deal with.

[thescaronhisface]

Isn't it a little obvious?

[fonichymns]

You can't expect others to be immediately sympathetic without knowing the details.

[thescaronhisface]

I don't want you to sympathize with me!

[fonichymns]

( yea, that's exactly why you're getting so frustrated isn't it?? ) Either way, there's no need for you to be so defensive, I was only trying to help.

[thescaronhisface]

Then quit trying.

[fonichymns]

Fine.