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Chloe is done (hiding) wrote in doors,
@ 2014-03-14 07:48:00

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[A phone call comes through in the hours following this with the caller ID showing UMC. The caller informs Alexander that he was listed as Ms. Chloe Murphy's emergency contact, and they are reporting that she was admitted to the hospital that afternoon. The details of her injury are not released over the phone, though he is assured that she is, at least, in stable condition.]

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predacious
2014-03-14 07:32 pm UTC (link)

[It's more than he's gotten from the LVPD and after he hangs up, he informs them that he's leaving against any objections that they might have. They insist upon taking him in one of their cars, with his driver and a fresh set of bodyguards for the both of them (the previous ones having been fired). Once they get to the hospital, there's a brief moment when the nurse won't tell him where his sister is until the officers interject. Once assured that he is not the shooter, he's allowed up and into her room.]

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hiding
2014-03-14 07:52 pm UTC (link)

[She's propped up in bed in an unflattering hospital gown, both shoulders heavily bandaged. There's still blood on her neck and upper chest from where it hasn't been cleaned off properly, her hair a mess around her face, tangled and wind-blown. She's pale, circles beneath her eyes, and there's a slightly glazed nature to her eyes. She looks up as he enters the room, the corner of her mouth twitching upwards in a sliver of a smile.]

Brother.

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	predacious 2014-03-14 08:17 pm UTC (link)
	[Deep breath. He hadn't known what to expect, but her shoulders are bandaged, and that's all from what he can tell.] Chloe. [Slightly relieved as he shuts the door behind him, effectively blocking out the officers and the new bodyguards. It's only the two of them in the room, no one else is needed as he comes to her side and sits down on the edge of the bed.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiding 2014-03-14 08:20 pm UTC (link)
	[She seems to relax slightly at having him there. The pain is numbed, everything a little numb after what happened, Joey's words still stuck in her memory.] Did anyone else...? [She trails off, brows pinching together. She's talking slowly, thinking slowly.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	predacious 2014-03-15 01:52 am UTC (link)
	[He isn't quite sure what her question means. Did anyone else get shot? Was anyone else fired upon? He gives a little shake of his head.] You were the only one they managed to hit, but all of us were shot at. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiding 2014-03-15 01:56 am UTC (link)
	[There's a quiet sound of assent and she shifts slightly, seeking out his hand to touch her fingers against his own.] I'm sorry, brother. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	predacious 2014-03-15 01:58 am UTC (link)
	[Of course he lets her have his hand, his own fingers gripping hers tightly.] There's nothing for you to be sorry for, sister. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiding 2014-03-15 01:59 am UTC (link)
	[She lets out a laugh at that, just a bark of amusement.] Lies. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	predacious 2014-03-15 02:02 am UTC (link)
	[A grin at her laugh.] There's nothing I want you apologizing for right now. [He leans forward and gives her forehead a dry kiss.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiding 2014-03-15 02:03 am UTC (link)
	[The temptation to argue if only to spite him is there, but she's too tired to fight him right then. Her eyes close at the kiss, fingers giving his a weak squeeze.] Yes, brother. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	predacious 2014-03-15 02:20 am UTC (link)
	Rest, Chloe. I'll see about getting you cleaned up. [A twitch of his lips as he brushes her hair back from her face with his free hand.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiding 2014-03-15 02:21 am UTC (link)
	[She lets out a long sigh at that, turning her head in towards his hand, towards his touch, towards him.] They're... they're not going to find me here. Are they? And finish it? [And yes, that might be fear in her words, something that rarely shows up] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	predacious 2014-03-15 02:30 am UTC (link)
	No. No. [And then he actually smiles as he leans in closer to her and whispers into her ear.] And if they do, I'm going to rip their fucking throats out with my teeth. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiding 2014-03-15 02:32 am UTC (link)
	[Her eyes are closed as she listens, and there's no hiding the smile or the soft breath of laughter that comes after his words.] I love you, Alexander. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	predacious 2014-03-15 02:36 am UTC (link)
	[A small, brief smile and he kisses her cheek.] I love you too, Chloe. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiding 2014-03-15 02:37 am UTC (link)
	[She lets out a long breath, a murmured sound of happiness in her throat before she quiets and stills yet again, her breathing evening out as sleep overcomes her once more.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	predacious 2014-03-15 02:52 am UTC (link)
	[Only once he's sure she's asleep does he get up and crack the door open enough to ask for the nurse. It's the tech that comes and he asks for toiletries to clean her up politely. A few minutes later, when the tech returns, Alex thanks him and shuts the door again. The blinds on the window are pulled closed and he settles in to begin cleaning her up.] (Reply to this) (Parent)