#<- ooc// theyre both a bit sassy towards each other and also show concern to the point other accounts started shipping them...

[hello-from-nrc-infirmary]

*Vern catches her before she hits the ground. His song fades as the plants take in the last of the blot. Tugging a crystal out of his pocket, he taps it twice to warp them to the infirmary*

(VERN'S BACK!!)

(So it was Yuna? That's interesting..)

Yes... now um... please help

*he lifts her to carry her to the bed specifically for post-overblotters. He lets the crocuses run around and set up a few monitors. Vern carefully sets the IV before getting a warm blanket to tuck Yuna in*

Pam, Anju... keep an eye on her please? I'm um... a bit tired, but there's ummm.. paperwork..

*he waits as a crocus hops up to sit by Yuna. Pam shuffles over to give him a curious look*

(Fine, but nap first.)

A notification flashes across phone screens everywhere throughout NRC. The radio podcast, NRTea has gone live once more!

"Hello, hello, dearest listeners! And welcome to another episode of NRTea, the hottest tea party on sages island! I'm your host, Chamomile-"

"and I am Earl Grey"

"And oh boy do we have a story for you today! Take it away, Earl!"

"...alright.

As of late, there have been brambles spiralling up and encasing parts of the Ramshackle dorm. The brambles themselves seem generally harmless, as do the roses that fall from them, but if you prick yourself on the thorns, it would be quite an unpleasant sensation, so I'd suggest exercising some extra caution when visiting for now."

"Yup, yup! If you've got a friend or two living in the dorm out there, go check on em and make sure they're doing okay!"

"I know I myself must check in on my dearest companions soon..."

"Well that's it for now! We've been your hosts, Chamomile-"

"And Earl Grey,"

"And this has been NRTea. Stay thirsty, dear listeners!"

The stream continues on for a bit before cutting off, though.

"Hey... James?"

"Yes?"

"Y'know how Yuna has been locking up lately and stuff? Says she's been super sick recently."

"Mhm... It's quite concerning, if I am being honest. I haven't seen her for a while..."

"...I wonder if Yuna is alright. I hope she doesn't get hurt with all those brambles."

"...Me too, Lewis. Me too."

(✨Yuna OB arc starter time!!!! Ft. Lewis and James!

-✨mod, @night-raven-miscellany)

Alden tilts his head curiously, listening closely. The brambles definitely couldn't be a natural occurrence; something was up. He frowns, thinking deeply... it probably wouldn't be smart to check it out himself, but she could always inform a teacher about his suspicions...