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Sejah Haversh
Sep 17th, 2003, 03:25:38 AM
Two weeks. For two weeks Sejah had been laid up in bed, unable to move his legs under his own power. Sure, he had been given the use of a walking frame, but it was so uncraceful in its motion that he hated it with a passion. He hated its design, he hated its lumbering step, its bulkiness, its inability to turn in small incriments, and the bruises he developed on himself after having to wear it for a long period of time.

But what he hated most was his dependance on it. Without it, he couldn't move about by himself, or make his way to the bathroom alone, or even get to the bath without help. Never in his life had he so absolutely needed something, and it was slowly driving him insane.

In the last week, he felt some strength returning to his upper body, and he found himself ready to begin physical rehabilitation. He never imagined the things he normally used to find mundane could be so taxing, or so painful.

The medical ward was only a small portion of a larger complex, some of it a general hospital and health center. When the Jedi Order had been rebuilt, it was somewhat attached, and the medical center occasionally asked for the Jedis help in severe cases. This time, it was a Jedi asking for help from the regular doctors.

On his frame, Sejah lumbered into the muscular rehabilitation ward, and was greeted by a a man so fitting to the place his name could have been Lars and he could have been posing for a muscle magazine. Didn't these hospitals have any shame? To have such peaks of physical fitness around whren you yourself couldn't walk seemed more insult than help. But still, he was there to help, and his name actually was Lars.

--More will come later, this is to be a progressive threat while Sejah recovers.--

Pierce Tondry
Oct 5th, 2003, 02:40:14 PM
"Lars really is good at what he does," Pierce advised his Nehantite friend between measured steps. "Hell, it's why he's so damn fit. Not to mention he's worked with me when I get put in here for being shot."

The words had to be cold comfort to Sejah, but Pierce spoke them anyway. To need rehabilitation was to admit that you were weak and couldn't fend for yourself. One of Sejah's great prides had always been his skills in swordplay and there was no doubt in Pierce's mind that reconciliation between pride and impairment would not come easily for Sejah.

The frustration rolling off Sejah in waves seemed a good confirmation of that. "You'll get back to where you were, Sej," reassured Pierce. "Just focus on what you can improve and you'll get there."

As the two of them entered the bright and colorful Rehab Center, Pierce waved to Lars and the secretary as they looked away from whatever conversation they'd been having. "Hey Lars," said Pierce with a wave. "We got a patient here for a scheduled session. Sejah Haversh."

"Meester Tondree," smiled Lars in his peculiar brand of accented Basic. "Eet's good to see you. Your are aware your fvriend weell need to feell out the forms befvore we can begeen."

Pierce took a datapad from the secretary. "Give us five minutes," he said.

Sure enough, Pierce was good to his word. Five minutes later the forms were finished and the two men were on their way.

Sejah Haversh
Oct 5th, 2003, 04:42:02 PM
Sejah was glad Pierce was there for at least one reason; he was able to speed the mongoose through filling out the forms. But, beyond that, Sejah really wished he would be alone for his rehab. It wasn't something he was proud of, and only hoped Pierce wouldn't try to be too helpful.

The rehab ward was a jungle of exercise machinery and doors leading off to other rooms. Originally, Sejah's first stop would have been in the locker room to change, but he had come prepared, already dressed in workout clothes. His walking frame found a consistent speed at which to follow the others, but he hung back slightly, as to be able to stop should he need to suddenly.

Pierce Tondry
Oct 19th, 2003, 05:26:22 PM
The three of them reached the workout room. Lars opened the door and entered, but Pierce stood aside rather than follow him. "Go on Sejah," he answered his friend's questioning look. "I don't need any rehab. I'll be back later for a one-on-one session."