Stepping Stones - Video

[lil_tanuki]

[The video consists of Hayate in a park today. She has a determined expression on her face as she braces herself on the railing next to herself. Slowly, very slowly she starts pulling herself out of the chair.

Careful... careful...! And carefully she pulled herself to a standing position, clutching onto the railing for dear life. She almost squeaks and falls over, but holds on, her knees shaking.

And one by one, she started taking steps. The force of the Star Rod was keeping her upright as she started to walk, very, very slowly step by step.]

Almost... got it...!

[Hayate was groaning as she tried to continue to walk and with a squeak she toppled over. A nameless guy came by and helped her back up and she nodded at him, passing a few words as she climbed to her feet again, legs shaking.]

I gotta get better... or I'll waste Rita-oneechan's gift... and Bowser-oniichan's gift too...!

[And carefully she takes another step. And another...]

Comments

[shiningwaters]

[You'll have to excuse Aqua. She's kind of a mess of tears right now.]

You're getting better.

[lil_tanuki]

Thanks to Rita and Bowser. I'm trying to carefully walk now.

[shiningwaters]

I'm glad to see you're doing better. But take it easy. You'll need time to build up your strength.

[fightbymoonlight]

[Yuri barely manages to keep her poker face on. She's smiling, slightly, but her eyes are looking just a bit teary.]

How... how are you holding up?

[lil_tanuki]

Better. Much better than before. The doctor is surprised at my recovery.

[fightbymoonlight]

It is quite the recovery. How did it happen?

[video]

[scanningutterly]

[There's a faint cgi feel to the teenage boy and his surroundings. But his small smile is real, even if there seems to be something more complicated behind it.]

That was impressive.

Re: [video]

[lil_tanuki]

Ah, thank you. I'm trying my best.

[She's noticing this and blinks.] How come there's a little clipping in your video sir?

[video]

[scanningutterly]

Huh? Oh, I'm using a sim. A simulation.

[blahblahblah]

[It's one thing to hear Bowser say his actions were successful. It's quite another to see the results, and Rita absently reaches a hand out before she realizes she's not there and pulls it back. All the same, there are happy tears in her eyes.]

It... it worked, then?

[lil_tanuki]

Yeah, my doctor took a look at my legs, and said it was going back into remission.

[blahblahblah]

So you'll... you'll be okay...! I'm so glad...

[She watches Hayate stumble a bit.] I guess it's been a while, huh?

[fleeting video - roll a spot check]

[king_bowser]

[Bowser watches for a few moments with a genuine smile. Suddenly, he realizes he's visible and logs out.]

[I.... Jerry Holkinsed. XD]

[lil_tanuki]

[Was that someone on the video? It was so fast...] Hello?

[bag_has_snapped]

...H-Hayate? You're...!

[She's not like the others - she's in full wibble mode here!]

[lil_tanuki]

I'm walking again, Tsubomi-nee! I--whoops!

[And she falls to her knees with a yelp.] Awww...

[bag_has_snapped]

Hayate! A-Are you okay?!

[video]

[alouderyay]

[Fluttershy doesn't really know Hayate's backstory, but she can tell just by looking at this that this is a very significant moment for Hayate.]

You're doing great! Just a little bit at a time; you need practice.

Re: [video]

[lil_tanuki]

Ah, thank you Fluttershy! I really appreciate it.

[She's clinging to the rail with wobbly knees but she's smiling brightly at the camera.]

[mightletyouknowme]

[Sena is watching and even if she looks sad when she posts, she's clapping.]

[lil_tanuki]

[Hayate beams at her, smiling at the girl.] Thanks!

video;

[kukuku]

[ Kobato has no idea what to say about any of the stuff with the wheelchair, so even though this post is about that.. even though she knows that it's not good and she saw the post that other person made.. She's going to just keep talking about other things. Kobato still wants to be friends with her, even though people keep saying things about her health. ]

I've got the viewing oracles if you still want to partake in their wisdoms.

Re: video;

[lil_tanuki]

Oh really? Please do. I'd love to watch.

[Hayate eases herself back into a sitting position, legs sprawled out under herself.]

[oceanicbutterfly]

Careful...

[lil_tanuki]

[Wobbly knees despite herself, she's holding on hard.] I'm good, I'm good-whoop!

[And with a giggle she sat down.] I don't got it.