[Event]aids the first line in another battle. She could already tell this was worse than she had seen before. Everywhere she stepped she could see blood and hears screams. Every time she stopped to help a-
soldier, one nearby would need help as well. She sees a soldier in bad shape and starts to make her way towards him when she hears an explosion and she's knocked to the ground. When she wakes, she tries to-
look around. She sees soldiers running past her and at first thinks a retreat has been called. When she sees a patch on one of the soldiers, she realizes that she is now in the enemies line. She starts to-
panic and looks around quickly. All she could see was enemy soldiers. There were no Laurasian patches or soldiers anywhere. Her hand reaches for her gun and she notices a small wound on her leg. That was the-
least of her worries now, though.
Søren
was
running through the forest, advancing on the Laurasian troops. He tripped after misjudgin' the hight of a tree root and ended up falling. He cursed quietly before he noticed her, ever so slightly, camoed by
some bushes. He wondered if he could crawl towards her, or if it'd be too suspicious... he didn't know exactly who it was, which made him hesitant.
frowns to herself and stays low to the ground, taking a quick glance around before removing the Laursian patch from her uniform. She needed to find a way back but she had to wait for things to calm down.
looked around, subtly removing his patch before getting up and running towards her, his rifle in his hands as he ran.
notices something moving towards and curses before pointing the gun at him. She blinks when she sees him and realizes who it is, freezing up. "Wh- what...?"
crouched down near her, panting a bit. "Why're ye still here...? The other Laurasian's fell back..."
"I could ask you the same..."
smirks a bit, holding a hand out for her. "Came back for the medic, of course."
frowns and looks around, a few enemy soldiers still passing them on the way to the front. "How...?"
shakes his head. "Don't ask, just come. We gotta get outta here."
hesitates before taking his hand and pulling herself up.
lightly put his hand around her waist as she got up, helping her away from the advancing soldiers and combat.
stumbles a little, still in shock from the explosion and fall.
kept her close to him so she could be more stable. "There's a bit of a cliff up ahead. I can jump down, then catch ye."
frowns. "Are you sure?"
smiles and nods. "Ja. It's not a huge drop, but enough to hurt ye if ye land awkwardly. It's away from the gun fire too, I think..."
didn't understand how he could be so calm now... "Okay."
Søren
was
calm because he found her, and seemingly got her out of danger. He got to the cliff and looked to her. "Can ye support yerself okay till I get down?"
nods and shifts her weight to make it easier to stand.
stepped to the edge and jumped, with his rifle. He landed quietly and leaned his rifle against the rockface. He held his arms up towards her. "Okay, jump. Ye can sit on the edge and push off if ye want..."
sits down gingerly and moves to the edge, looking down at him before jumping.
managed to catch her, though it wasn't too soft. He helped her back to a standing position before smiling. "That wasn't too hard, eh?"
winces but nods, looking around to see if there were any other soldiers around.
hadn't seen any, though he wasn't really looking. He looked to her leg, wondering how much pain she was in.
couldn't really feel that much pain, she was running on adrenaline. The wound wasn't too serious, just enough to hinder her movements a little.
helped her to a rock to sit on. "Want me to patch that up for ye?"
frowns. "We should get back to our camp..."
nods. "I'll help ye get there, but we should at least fix this so it's not open when we go through the forest.."
sighs but pulls some bandages from her med kit. "Just bandages for now, we can worry about treatment later."
nodded and crouched down to cover it, brushing a bit of dirt away from the opening. "It's a bit o a walk, but we can get to the camp before nightfall for sure."
winces a little and bites her lip. She was starting to feel the pain but she supposes she was lucky it was minor.
Søren
was
quick with the bandages and gave them back to her. "Alright. Ready?"
tucks them away before standing carefully. "Yes."
picked up his rifle and started walking alongside the edge of the cliff.
walks behind him, making sure to not get too confident with her walking.
would be there if she needed assistance. He was just a call away.
manages to keep close to him, not wanting to get separated this close to the enemy.
wouldn't stray far from her anyways. "We shouldn't be caught here, which is good..."
sighs quietly. "How did you know I was back there?"
shrugs. "I tripped and saw ye."
frowns. "But I was no where near our line..."
hums. "I heard a lot of ours didn't come back. I went to see if there was anyone who I could help."
shakes her head. "That was foolish."
smiles. "I got to ye, didn't I?"
rolls her eyes. "You could have died, you still could die..."
hums. "If it saves a medic, then it's worth it..." He got to an area where the cliff was about height level. "This should be close to camp. I can lift ye up then climb up after. Sound good?"
sighs but nods. "Alright. Just be careful. I heard a rumor that they started placing mines over here."
frowned as he placed his rifle against the rocks and helped her up carefully. "Damn. I wish I knew where..."
helps herself up and sits at the edge. "That's kind of the point of mines..."
put his rifle on the edge after before climbing up himself. "Ja, but still. If yer own soldiers don't know then it's not really a benefit. "
sighs. "We're not supposed to be over here anyways, it's too dangerous."
sat on the edge for a moment before grabbing his rifle and helping her up. "I know... we'll be back on friendly soil soon."
stands up carefully. "I hope so."
sighs as he starts leading the way. "Stay behind me... And keep an eye out for recently dug up earth."
nods and walks in his path, holding her breath as if it would help.
walked slowly, not wanting to be careless at a time like now. He didn't like the thought of mines...
didn't much care for the idea either. She stays close behind him.
stopped suddenly, walking around a small little hill of dirt. He wasn't taking any chances.
frowns and follows his move, appreciating that caution.
didn't want to put either of them in harms way. He was glad to see their troops in the distance, speeding up a bit to get there closer.
walks faster and stumbles a little, bumping into him.
blinks a bit and turned back to look at her. "Ye okay?"
nods, frowning a little. "Sorry about that."
smiles and shakes his head. "It's okay. This is rough terrain. I'm used to it..." He was glad to get out of the forest, clearly seeing Laurasian soldiers and staff working at the small camp.
finally starts to breathe normally. "We're back."
nods as he started walking to the medical tent, figuring they'd need help. "Ja. Safe at last.."
follow him, slowing down a little now that she could relax.
looked around for a spare bed for the other, wanting her to be treated properly.
frowns and sits in a chair. "I am not seriously injured, I do not need a bed. Just someone to treat the wound."
nods at that. "Want me to do it, or get someone who knows what they're doin'?"
hesitates before answering. "A nurse, please."
nodded and looked around for one, eventually finding one that wasn't too busy and brought her over to Gjertrud. He just stood back and watched.
winced a little as she was treated. The nurse tried to convince her to take a bed but Gjertrud refused.
thought as long as Gjertrud looked okay she didn't really need one... If her leg got infected though he'd insist she took one.
The nurse finishes treating her and moves on to another patient. Gjertrud slumps in her chair and takes a moment to try to relax.
stepped closer to her again. "Need any kind of medicine or painkillers?"
shakes her head. "They need to go to others."
nods a bit. "Okay. But if it gets too bad, tell me and I'll see if I can find a spare for ye."
closes her eyes, adrenaline starting to wear off. "I'll be fine."
nodded and stayed by her, before going to help someone who looked like they needed it.
watches him go, glad to see he was helping out. She waits until he has his back to her and stands up, starting to walk out of the tent slowly.
didn't realise her leave as he was busy. He would be worried for her though..
planned on returning to the medical tent... there was just something she needed in her own tent.
wondered what it was that she needed?
gets to her tent and pulls out her duffel bag, grabbing a bottle from inside. She takes a long drink of the vodka before putting it back.
wouldn't take her for the type that drank if he knew..
hid it for good reason. She starts to make her way back to the medical tent, not wanting anyone to worry about her.
had noticed she was gone and frowned a bit before continue to helping people. He still glanced to the chair though.
makes it back to the medical tent and sits back in a chair.
saw her again and smiled, finishing up with a patient before washing his hands and going to see her.
watches him with a slight frown.
"I wondered where ye ran off to..."
shrugs. "Just had to take care of something."
nodded at that. "I've been helpin' a bit... there's a few bad cases, but I helped where I could."
nods slowly. "Thanks."
sighs a little. "I'm not sure what else I can do to help ye."
shakes her head. "Nothing and don't worry about it."
sighs more. "If ye say so..." He still wanted to help out, but didn't think he could...
glances up at him. "You helped a few people who I should have been able to help. You have done more than enough."
nods a little. "Do ye want food or water?"
shakes her head. "I'm fine, thanks."
continued to stand near her, not knowing where else to go or what else to do.
"So, are you going to tell me how you really found me?" Between the vodka and fatigue, she was beginning to think he was stalking her.
blinks as he looked down to her. "... I told ye how. I was goin' back for our troops and I tripped..."
nods slowly. "Sure. I'm on to you, mister." She gives him a lopsided smile.
made a quiet sound and stepped back a bit. "W-what?"
laughs. "Don't worry, I don't mind."
blinks a little. "Really...?"
nods and looks away. "It's nice to not be alone."
smiled at that and stepped beside her again.
sighs quietly to herself. "I should probably go get some sleep."
nods at that. "Want help gettin' to yer bed?"
stands up carefully. "I should be fine, made it there the first time without trouble."
nods. "Okay. Is it okay if I still walk with ye?"
glances at him and nods, starting to walk out of the tent.
smiles and kept by her side, wanting to say with her.
walks to the nurses dormitory. "Everyone else should be on duty so I don't think anyone will mind you hanging around."
blinked at that and nodded. "Tak... I was just kinda expectin' to walk off after ye got here. But if I can stay, that's awesome."
steps inside the tent and looks around, "No one else." She frowns. "I guess it really was a rough battle."
frowns a little as he kept near her. "Ja... must have been..." He didn't like seeing places so empty.
walks to her bunk and sits down on the bed, frowning a little. "I should have been here to help."
shrugs. "Ye did what ye could in the field... ye're brave."
sighs. "It's no use if I'm just going to end up in danger. And putting you in danger, too."
shrugs. "Ye're still tryin' to save people. If anythin', ye have the most risky job..."
shakes her head. "No, if I really wanted to help, I'd be out on the lines or gathering intelligence or something like that. But women can only be nurses."
sighs as he leaned against the wall. "It's not all worth it some times. I'd almost prefer to be a medic or somethin'..."
hums under her breath. "You could be. We need more medics."
figets. "I can't... I'm only good as a soldier..."
shakes her head. "Everyone has to start somewhere. You're a natural from what I've seen."
chuckles a bit. "I'm sure I'm not. I just had a good teacher."
shrugs. "You should still consider it. The only reason I'm any good is I've been doing this since the very beginning of the war."
shrugs. "I guess I can try it more... but if I get orders, I need to ship out."
sighs quietly. "Just remember that you can always take me up on the offer if you change your mind."
nods at that. "If... If I'm not on a mission, I'll be a medic.But I might not always be near ye."
nods slowly. "I know you have other things to do."
hummed as he put his pack and rifle down, tired of carrying everything. "For now I can relax though. So that's good."
smiles at him faintly. "Thanks... for helping me."
smiled and looked to her. "No problem. I wouldn't let a medic get caught in cross fire..."
"So if I was a soldier, you would have?"
shrugs. "I'd still look out for ye, but soldiers know the cost of bein' a soldier. I wouldn't always go out of my way to help 'em back... but medics are always needed."
nods and winces a little, the vodka starting to wear off.
frowned when he saw her wince. "Want me to get some painkillers now?"
shakes her head and hesitates before sitting up and pulling out her small duffel bag.
nods a little as he kept standing, looking around out of boredom.
pulls out the bottle of vodka and takes a drink.
glanced at the bottle before focusing on it and smirking. "Ah. That's a much better painkiller."
nods and drinks some more before offering the bottle to him.
smiled faintly and shook his head. "Nej, tak. I'm sure that's a rare ration to have."
frowns but puts it away. "Not too difficult." She looks at him before patting a spot on the bunk. "You can sit if you want."
took up that offer, sitting on the edge and sighing. "Still. I have some beer in my pack, so I'm good."
yawns a little. "Always makes me sleepy, though."
shrugs. "Some times sleep is needed. I can leave ye be if ye wanna sleep now."
shakes her head. "If you want to stay, you can."
sighs. "I might just find a place for me to sleep. I'm kinda tired, and wouldn't mind to rest until another battle breaks out where I'm needed..."
raises an eyebrow. "Do you not have a bunk assigned?"
shrugs. "I'm always out and about so much that my bunk normally gets taken for the night. And I don't have the heart to kick people outta my bed..."
doesn't really think before answering. "I'm sure we have a spare bunk here."
frowns as he looked to her. "I don't want to risk takin' someone elses.."
shakes her head. "I'm sure we could figure out which ones are unassigned." This was a women only tent, though.
didn't realise it was women only... He glanced around. "How do we find out?"
stands up and looks around, swaying a little. "Should be the bunks with nothing under them."
nodded and got up, looking around for a spare bunk.
sways some more. "You could always share mine if you can't find one."
hums. "I'll just find a spare bunk and move someones stuff to it so I can sleep beside ye..."
giggles quietly. "Okay, that sounds nice too."
smiled a bit as he noticed and empty bunk and slyly moved someones belongings to it so he could take the bunk beside Gjertrud's. "Perfect. This will work nicely."
hums and moves back to her bunk, sitting down. "Ja~"
chuckles a bit as he put his pack under the bunk and started undoing his boots. "This place is pretty comfy... better than what I'm used to."
shrugs. "Just a place to sleep."
hums. "Ja, but I've been in fox holes a lot. It's nice to have an actual mattress here." He laid down on the bunk, sighing happily.
lays down on her own and watches him. "Honestly, this is the best place I've lived in."
smiles. "I can see... ye medics get quite a treat."
lays on her back and stretches out. "Can't remember the last time I had a real bed before this."
hums and nods. "This I could get used to... but I'm not a medic, so I get the terrain normally."
glances over at him. "Why don't you want to be a medic?"
sighs. "I don't know... I guess I've got too much to worry about as it is..."
nods slowly. "It's all I've got to worry about."
nods a bit. "I have... a lot..." He sighed a bit and closed his eyes.
frowns and sits up. "Wanna talk about it?"
shakes his head and smiles to her. "It's okay. I'm just a bit worried."
stands up and walks over, sitting on the edge of his bunk. "Try not to worry about things outside of your control."
nods as he looked to her, shifting a bit to give her more room. "I just worry. That's all. I have a lot on my shoulders.."
hums under her breath and rubs at his shoulder lightly. "I'm sorry to hear that."
made a quiet sound, smiling a bit. "It's fine... but ye know, that feels kinda good. What ye're doin', that is."
smiles a little and readjusts herself. "Roll onto your stomach."
smiled and did as she asked, not at all going to shy away from any kind of special treatment.
rubs his shoulders lightly. She figures he helped her so she'd help him.
closed his eyes as he started to relax, feeling how tense his muscles were as she worked. "Ye have no idea how good this feels..."
nods. "Your back is very stiff." She puts more weight into the massage.
hummed and relaxed more. "Ja... I've been carryin' that pack for ages. Don't get much time for rest when on the move constantly..."
sighs quietly. "Well you can relax now."
nodded as he did just that, relaxing enough to sink into the bed more. He was basically limp from this.
smiles faintly, glad he was enjoying it.
would love to have this everyday, but he knew that was too much of a luxury. He just enjoyed what he could, and would thank her when she was done.
starts to slow down a little, starting to fall asleep.
Søren
was
almost asleep himself from how good a job she was doing.
stops and slumps onto him, falling asleep.
made a quiet sound and blinked a bit up to her. "... Hej?"
grumbles a little in her sleep.
smiled a little, moving enough so she'd fall in beside him. He brought the blanket up then, thinking it was better than moving to her bed. He liked the warmth anyways.
curls up to him, enjoying the warmth.
smiled more and got comfortable before falling asleep with her.
smiles faintly as she sleeps. A few nurses enter the tent and whisper when they see the two but don't disturb them and don't get the supervisor.
Søren
was
thankful for that. He didn't know the risks of sleeping in the same bunk as someone, but for a soldier to be seen with a medic like this he figured was an automatic sentence to the front lines...
would probably be kicked out completely. The supervisors weren't lenient towards nurse's caught with soldiers. At least not where they could be easily found.
Søren
thinks
if there was to be another time they shoul be a bit more sneaky... though, he didn't expect this to happen in the first place. He didn't mind it, though.
would probably not be as happy when she sobered up but she was enjoying it.
knew she had been a little tipsy, but he tried to ignore it. At least this way he'd keep her safe...
really wouldn't be upset, she'd just try to hide that she liked it.
might have pulled her a bit closer as they slept...
nuzzles against him, enjoying the warmth.
hoped she'd not be mad at him when they woke up. She was about his only friend here.
wouldn't be. She'd figure she knew she was falling asleep, she should have just gone to bed.
would stay away from her for a bit if it made the other nurses stop talking about then..
*them
figured they'd talk anyways. She stirs a little, starting to wake up.
Søren
was
still asleep, though he had his arms around her and close to his chest.
freezes when she feels his arms and blinks at him, blushing faintly.
mumbled quietly and nuzzled a little into her as he was still asleep.
stays still, torn between embarrassment and happiness. She can't get a good look around but she didn't hear too many people around the tent.
yawned quietly and brought a hand up to rub his eyes. IT took a moment for him to realise he wasn't alone.
wiggles a bit away from him.
blinked a little before looking downat her. "... Oh. Hej." He smiled faintly as he pulled his arms away from her.
blushes and sits up a little. There were still one or two nurses sleeping but everyone else was at mess or on duty.
glanced around and quietly sat up before putting on his boots. He figured it was a good idea to leave..
avoids looking at him and starts to stand up, forgetting about her injury. She yelps quietly and winces, sitting back down.
frowns a bit. "Don't push yerself... I'll be out soon, so ye can rest more."
stands back up carefully and moves towards her own bunk.
frowned at that and got all his belongings together. "I'll see ye later...?"
glances at him and fidgets, looking away but nodding. "Thanks..."
smiles, walking a bit close to her after. "It was nice." He gave her a faint wave before walking out, trying to not look suspicious... He thought it'd be best for her to relax in peace.
waves and frowns a little when he leaves. She didn't want him to leave but she knew he couldn't stay around.
would be around again, if she wanted. He liked spending time with her.
would like that... She liked him, even if he was a stalker. Now that she was sober, she was starting to rethink that conclusion.
would laugh if she kept calling him that.
would never call him that...
would still laugh if she did. He'd take it as a joke of course.
still thought there was something weird going on.
might not be around her that often if she was thinking that then...
didn't think it was anything sinister or bad.
wouldn't hide then. He just wanted to stay friends with her.
wouldn't mind being friends with him.
would figure something out for when they next met then.