Scene: Infirmary
Time: Day 4, about noon

Oldreth lay there, considering the wisdom of opening his eyes as he
explored this new world of hurt he was in. Parts of him were in pain that
he didn't even know he had parts for. 

"Gnnngh!" he grunted as he forced himself up in bed.

<Hello dear.> he thought to Wintermoon, knowing she'd be fretting over
him.

<<Oldreth! You're better.>>

<No, I'm awake...Have they found who attacked me.>

<<No, but they're looking. Are you okay my rider?>> 

<If being in pain is a requirement for being okay, then I'm better than
ever>

<<I was worried>>

<I know, so was I. Briefly.>

Oldreth gritted his teeth and grasped the rail of the bed to pull himself
up, wincing as his feet swung over the bed's edge. He took a deep breath,
steadying himself to pull up, and out of the bed. A wave of nausea washed
over him, and he stumbled, but gained his footing. Unsteadily, he made his
way to the bathroom and relieved himself, growing accustomed to standing.
He felt light headed, but felt confident he could at least make it to his
quarters.

Pulling his pants and boots on was a whole new trial, but with much
wincing and groaning, he finally dragged them on. His shirt was ruined,
not that his blood spattered pants and boots looked much better, so he
tucked in his hospital gown and wore it as a rather blousy shirt.

By the time he had finally dressed, he was sweating, and his breath was
short. The pain had changed from a starp stabbing pain, to a dull
throbbing ache that sapped his strength. He sank gratefully into a chair
to rest a moment.

<<You should stay in bed.>>

<The infirmary is for the dying, I'm not.>

<<Still...>>

<No. I'm not staying here dammit.>

With that, Oldreth dragged himself up from the chair, fighting the
lightheaded dizziness that washed over him, and stumbled for the door. He
opened the door to be greeted by a young man.

"Oldreth! You shouldn't be out of bed." he took his arm to lead him back
into the room.

Oldreth resisted, and even in his weakened condition, towed the man out
into the main infirmary, "I don't know you, I'm leaving..."

"I'm J'lile, and you should not be up..." he scolded, finally releasing
his arm.

"You're not my parent, and I'll stay in my quarters thankyouverymuch." he
huffed, then winced at the sudden breath.

"Th'rin!" he called to the room in general, then turned to him, "Why
don't you sit here and talk to the healer, he'll be right with you."

Oldreth hrmphed, again wincing and sat stiffly in a chair.

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NRPG: Ever have one of those days when you know you have to write
something, but you don't know what? That's the day I was having. To whom
it may concern, he doesn't want to be here, but he's in a lot of pain,
he's also doggedly stubborn and equates hospitals with dying.

Revised to correct the gender of J'lile. Please replace former post with
this one.
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