Heisen's Eye

Chapter 10

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Astrid's POV
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Ahhh. How long has it been? 4, 5 hours?

God, this boy is a pain. Constantly groaning while I'm trying to concentrate. Scares the shit out of me, sounding like a damn undead.

Well, I should be done now. At least, I hope so. I can't do much from here anyway. I've ran out of mana potions and I'm a rat's breath away from {Zero}.

I'm tired. God, I'm tired.

Practically dragging my body through the door, I spot Etsusu sitting on the floor, opposite the infirmary door.

"Yo." (Etsu)

"Mm." (Astrid)

"Woah, was that really that big of a deal to you?" (Etsu)

" 'susu, you should have seen his wounds, them things could have killed a minotaur." (Astrid)

"A minotaur, huh. Hey wait! Didn't I tell you not to call me 'susu?" (Etsu)

"Ehhh? Did you? I don't remember? Ahh, I may be too tired, 'susu." (Astrid)

Etsusu sighs, giving up on any coherent exchange.

"Airi's waiting for you in the dorms. Go talk to her." (Etsu)

"Ok! I'm gonna go talk to Airiri~" (Astrid)

How long's it been? A lifetime maybe?

I wanna go talk to my Airiri~.

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Airi's POV
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I wonder how he's doing?

He hadn't stopped groaning when I was with him.

I wonder if he still is?

I wonder if he's in pain?

No, no. I can't think like this. Astrid's taking care of him, he's going to be OK.

I just need to sleep. Yes, I just need some rest.

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...

Its no good.

I can't get that scream out of my head.

It hurts to remember it, and it hurt even more to listen to it.

I want to forget it.

I don't want him to be in pain anymore.

"Hey hey! Airiri!" (Astrid)

"Astrid? Are you done with the healing? Is he OK?" (Airi)

Astrid pouts a little when I start asking her questions.

"Come on Airiri, do you have that little faith in me?" (Astrid)