[SIDESTORY] Morbit Oneshots

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Rabbit's Memory - 2022
Como, Masa con Papas, King's Mulligan
CW: Hospitalization, Injury, Death
Perspective: Gallows
A unlucky Styx laments a job gone wrong.

You hear a storm outside your window. Singing from a familiar snake echos through the room. (Click for Audio)

It's... not the most amazing thing to wake up to but all things considered...

You're just glad you get to wake up at all.

You had a job guarding the boss's successor and needless to say it went to shit.

You feel your body completely bound and sore.

You absolutely were operated on to some degree because you can feel the pain meds keeping you from screaming.

Any attempt to move would probably be a bad idea.

Your proxy manifests near, functioning as your extra set of eyes.

You spot the ghostly bastard watching over you. But....

You find it hard to think like this..

Styx: Eddie? Is that you?

Ah....

Styx: Saw a ear twitch. First time I've gotten any sort of response.

Styx: They bandaged you quite a bit, understandable with what just went earlier today

Styx: I’d ask you to move for me but I think it’d only make things worse for you.

Styx: Recommend you take it easy for now, consider it a self-care day.

Styx: You had quite the close on, thank god for me being around.

Styx: As always, yours truly does his best to make good on his end of the deal.

Styx: But with that said, I’d rather not repeat that if we can help it…

Styx: If I’m quick enough, I can put you back together from quite a lot but..

Styx: What happened today is very much reaching my limits.

Styx: I had to improvise unfortunately, your fallen comrades were used for spare parts in the head of the moment.

Styx: Not that you were ever all that close I don’t think. Really difficult in this business.

There was a sigh.

Styx: Between my influence and the number of times you’ve had parts replaced, I can’t help but wonder how much of your original self is left…

Styx: Not a big issue though, you and the lot were brought in to play body double. Similar enough in build that you won’t notice too much I think. Unfortunately it seemed folks were quite out for blood this time….

You're lost on what to say yourself, between the painkillers and being held together with stitches and spit you couldn't respond if you wanted to..

Styx:... Are you there?

Styx: Please don’t ignore me….

Styx:  I can see your proxy right there, if you were truly unconscious it couldn’t be watching over us…

Styx: Ah… I see what you’re doing. Yes perhaps just… that’s good, a nod.

Styx: Right… in any case I’ll do what I can to patch you up over the night. You were able to keep your client safe..

Styx: I figured it would be a rough job but…

Styx: A-Ah! Your proxy is struggling to keep form, are you hurting?

Styx: Just hang in with me there….

Styx: Okay… deep breaths.

Styx: There we go…

Styx: Anyway, I don’t think anyone could have anticipated what went down. If I’m honest I…

Styx:  I think it's time to consider new options. This gig is far from worth the pay at this point.

Styx: Can’t bail just yet, but we should look into an escape plan.

Styx: You and the rest of your family really.

Styx: Personally I have a plan myself but um…. Hmm…

Styx: I do think as of now it’s best for you to take a break. Even though you’ll maintain full functionality, you’ll be hurting for a bit…

Styx: I’m relieving you of your body for a little while, at least until your symptoms are manageable.

Styx: You um… how do I put this?

Styx: Contract poisoning. The amount I’ve had to intervene directly is causing your body to mutate. Thankfully you seem to be lucky enough that it’s taking well. Hopefully no long term damage.

Styx: Admittedly I have my own selfish reasons for taking the wheel as well..

Styx: I’m somewhat attached to your world at this point.

Styx:  There’s.. but…. Hmm…

Styx: I… should be upfront.

Styx: But… I think I may wait until you and I can have a proper talk.

Styx: I’m sorry for fighting with you prior to the job as well. I’m…

Styx. It’s nothing…

Styx: Please rest well for now. Until our contract expires, I will keep you safe…

Styx: A-Ah! You’re fading again… In that case just…

Styx: I wish you could stay with me longer but I suppose it’s too early for this.

Styx: Ed? Still tired I see...

Styx: I’ll see you later then…. don't be gone too long.

You won't...

Styx: I really do have a lot more to say.

Soon enough...