...Why yes, I am in a "whump tf outta Robin" mood.

[invisiblebonds]

*Tacticians paint the board strokes of strategy, but they can't plan for anything that can happen.

(Since when can the enemy warp?)

It's what he repeated to himself as he's in the healer's tent, his entire torso wrapped in bandages, healing staves and medicine use on his wound and body thankfully kept him alive.

He can still feel the side-effects of blood loss, however and Lissa confirmed to Chrom that he would have a permanent scar whilst sliding in and out of consciousness. He's awake and aware now, on some level, and he could seriously use some painkillers right now.*

Comments

assuming this is pre-S Support for Robin and Sumia?

[deadlyparasol]

Yes, of course, and that's the important part! But you know how she can be, and, well...she's Very fond of you.

Sure, why not.

[invisiblebonds]

...Who rescued me, then?

Re: Sure, why not.

[deadlyparasol]

Oh, she did, with some help from Lissa's Rescue Staff. Sumia stayed by your side as we patched you up, but seeing Chrom and Lissa so upset made her feel even guiltier.

[invisiblebonds]

*He'll groan, then wince in pain because the groan hurts his wound.*

[deadlyparasol]

*And Maribelle will raise her Mend staff, followed by handing him a cup of herbal syrup Stahl made for such injuries*

[invisiblebonds]

*Oh, if it's the syrup he thinks it is... He'll grimace before carefully drinking the syrup, looking rather disgusted with the taste.*

[deadlyparasol]

I know, he did warn it wasn't very appetizing, but it does work.

[invisiblebonds]

...Vulneraries tastes better than this...

*He finishes the syrup. His hands are shaking a bit.*

You did... managed to beat the enemy... right?

[deadlyparasol]

We did, yes. And while we did have a few more injuries, we didn't lose anybody.

[invisiblebonds]

Good... *he licks his lips nervously* I... I overheard... I'll scar.

[deadlyparasol]

Yes...does that bother you?

[invisiblebonds]

...I'm just... worried others will... blame themselves seeing it.

[deadlyparasol]

Well, some might. Chrom and Sumia, obviously...but it's because they care so much. I'm the same way whenever Lissa gets hurt.

[invisiblebonds]

...I'd like to talk to them... if it's possible. Even if it's just Sumia.

[deadlyparasol]

Oh, they'll want to see you. Sumia...should be calmer now that she's had time to sit down and have tea with Sully.

[invisiblebonds]

...Good. I... I need to talk to her. To... to apologize.

[flowersandfortunes]

*Maribelle nods, then goes to get Sumia. Thankfully Sumia is back to her old self, even if she does tense when Maribelle tells her Robin wants to see her.

She comes in with a bouquet of flowers she knows Robin likes, biting her lip nervously*

[invisiblebonds]

*Despite his pain and blood loss problems, he still manages to smile upon seeing her.*

Are those... for me, Sumia?

[flowersandfortunes]

Yes...I thought they might brighten the room and make you feel better. *She blushes, setting them down somewhere safe near him*

[invisiblebonds]

Thank you, Sumia...

*The scent of the flowers relaxes him.*

I... I must apologize. Of... of making you worry for me.

[flowersandfortunes]

Oh, Robin...you don't have to apologize. I... *she stops herself, Sully and the others told her feeling guilty wouldn't change anything* I just worry too much, I felt bad for not getting there fast enough, but...you survived. That's the important thing.

[invisiblebonds]

Indeed, that's the important thing...

*He carefully reaches out for her with a hand.*

[flowersandfortunes]

*Smiling, she carefully reaches back, moving a tiny bit closer*

...Do we turn this into yet another alternate S-Support? XP

[invisiblebonds]

*He takes her hand.* ...I... I love you, Sumia.

YES

[flowersandfortunes]

Ah... *Sumia's cheeks turn pink, she hadn't been expecting that* Robin, you...really? Even though I'm clumsy and silly and tried to pretend to be someone else through books?

[invisiblebonds]

*He strokes the back of her hand with a thumb.* But you're also kind, loyal, caring... You did managed to save my life, and... I never have to worry about my past... when I'm around you. You're... comfortable. Actually, I... *his laugh is small and pained, but it's a happy laugh nonetheless* I have a ring... that I wanted to give you. After this battle, I meant.

[flowersandfortunes]

Oh, Robin...

*She smiles, giggling a little, her heart fluttering*

And you always know how to make me feel special. Just hearing you say all that...it means so much. I feel bad for needing so much reassurance, but it feels nice.

And the ring can wait! Right now I'm just happy to be here with you!

[invisiblebonds]

So... you accept? My proposal, in a sense...

[flowersandfortunes]

Yes, a thousand times yes!

[invisiblebonds]

*He smiles.* Let's... wait until I feel better enough before... we announce this to everyone. I still... need some rest, after all.