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TW: Medical terms, trama, thearpy (physical and mental?) More to be added

This is nsfw for medical things. Ice Skating, That was Hinita Tadashi's happy place. Being on the ice, with nothing but his music, and the aches of his muscles as he worked put and practiced his performance. Everyone he has ever met has told him that they believed that was what he was born to be on the ice. So from the age of 3, he's been ice skating, day in and out he spent his time skating, Putting his emotions through his movements. He practiced hard, spending years trying to perfect his skills, that way he could make it to the Olympics. After a lot of training and camps, he made it to the Junior Olympics, Skating for Japan. He was living his life to the fullest, living his dream, proving to other kids that even just a small amount of hard work, they could achieve greatness. He was loving and enjoying life. That was, until his last performance. Hinata can't really remember all the details, he tries but the most he can remember is him being on the ground in pain, seeing his Coach's face above his, then waking up from the hospital. There is a video online of the incident, so when people ask him what happened he shows them the video to help guide him in explaining what had happened. The video would show Hinata performing, doing a beautiful performance to a very heartwarming song. He was moving flawlessly, that is until he did an extremely dangerous jump. Hinata ended up falling horribly on his left leg, tearing mutable muscles and tendons in leg and knees, shattering his kneecap. That was six years ago, and he was still suffering the consequences of his bad decision. Now at the age of 22, he has had multiple surgeries, trying to repair the damage that has been caused. But so far, nothing has been helping. He had a metal brace holding his leg in place. He has been unable to walk without crutches since. He attends physical therapy, and other types of therapy to try and help the healing process. His dad was able to distract him by getting him into an after

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school S.T.E.M program, where he fell in love with robotics. He spends his free time fixing things, like roombas, vacuums , as well as building robotic dogs. He enjoys this because he can do it while he rests his leg. But the worst of all of this, he hasn't been able to ice skate since, he felt his whole world shatter the day the doctors told him he wasn't allowed to skate, he had cried for days, not knowing what to do with his life after that. Which leads to where he is today, Hinita was in the lobby of his physical Therapy office, he had a book in his hand and his crutches laid next to him, waiting for his name to be called. He sat there alone, as he has many times in the past, but for some reason, today he was feeling very chatty. He sighed putting his book down on his lap looking around the lobby. Trying to see if someone was there he could talk to, he figured people maybe saw him as intimidating, with his black jacket on, ear piercings and rock t-shirt. He didn't want to admit it, but he was lonely, and really needed a friend. @AionsTempest please take your time !

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Mita walked, well more accurately, limped into the office with the help of her sister. Just like Hinata, she was an athlete who suffered injury doing what she loved. Her sister helped her to a chair across from Hinata before going to the front desk. Though there was no video of her accident and her sister saving her life, she had made a name for herself for how effectively she learned how to surf without professional lessons. That and most the world hoped Maki would go pro, the world instead turned to her. Mita’s injury had only happened last year, and it showed. Her movements were much more timid and pain was still expressed at the impact of her left foot hitting the ground. She watched her sister for a moment before taking a book out of her bag. Eventually her sister walked back over to her. The two exchanged quick words before Maki left. She set the book down with audible sigh, staring out the window. She missed her friends from Japan and had only recently moved to the states with her sister. Mita liked it here, but she was really her only friend truthfully. @Ken

Hinita sat there silently, watching as the two new people, settled for in their appointment. He had never seen them before which made him courious. Holding his book close, pretending to be reading, watching the sister walk away leaving them in silence. He couldn't take the silence anymore, so he carefully out the book back into his bag, looking at her wait a bored expression. "So what are you here for ?" He asked tilting his head to the side. "If I had to guess I'd day you tore something in your knee? But then again it could be in your calf muscle." He shrugged leaning back against the seat as he looked at Mita, giving her a slight smirk. "But what do I know, I'm not a doctor." Carefully adjusting the way he was sitting in the seat, he leaned forward holding a hand out to her. "Names Hinita, you must be new to Hawaii no?" He asked tilting his head slightly. "What brings you to the wonderful island ?" @AionsTempest

Hinata’s voice snapped her back to reality and she looked at him. “Oh,” she said half awkwardly. “I’m here for a couple reasons honestly, but none of which you listed.” She kept her place in her book using the dust cover before replying. “I’ve fractured my foot in multiple locations and my Achilles tendon was lacerated.” Maki had admittedly shown her the clip of his incident not too long after hers. “My name’s Mita. I just recently moved here with my sister. Maki figured there’d be better chances and opportunities to compete after I recovered from my injuries,” Mita explained. “She’s admittedly more hopeful than I am, but she’s at least keeping my spirits better.” @Ken

"Ah, darn all that would of been my second quess. " he gave a small smile as he listened to her talk. He gave sympathetic look as she talked about recovering, he understood that all too well. "Well it's better to be hopeful then not right? I mean if you weren't a tiny bit hopeful you wouldn't be here would you?" He asked letting go of her hand as he leaned back again looking up at the ceiling. "I hope your recovery goes well, maybe we will be seeing alot more of each other, I'm here every Monday, wensday and Friday. Doctors said it may help my injuries, but I'm starting to think they only have me come back here because they like my, bubbly personality." He hummed looking back to Mita. "So, where did you move from?" @AionsTempest

Mita gave an amused soft chuckle. “Sorry to take away your questions,” she replied with a wince. Mita sighed again. “It’s more my sisters idea than me,” she replied admittedly. “She’s trying to convince me to not give up after what happened, but I just can’t bring myself to try again.” Mita shook away the haunting memories and gave a crooked grin. “I hope for the best for you as well Hinata,” she said with a respectful nod. “That’s also very likely. I’m coming here the same days, but slightly earlier times.” She looked at him. “I moved here from Japan actually. We did some research about America and settled on Hawaii together.” @Ken

"Makes sense it may take a while for you to try again, but I think you will. Heck I've seen alot of people get better after a month or so, you seem like you may too." He said giving her a small smile, he had a sad look in his eyes. "Oh the best for me? Thanks hopefully this up coming surgery will be the last but hey, that's what we thought about the last one." He chuckled shaking his head head as he looked back to her, when he heard were she was from his eyes widened. "Wait, small world! I was born there." Hinita said looking shocked. "What part? I was born Kyto, lived there until I was 9. Then me and my dad moved here. " He explained, now placing his bag on the floor, giving her his full attention. "What do you like so far about Hawaii? Have yall visited any beaches ?" @AionsTempest

“It’s been over a year since my accident,” Mita said quietly. “Nothing’s changed for me.” She glared away at the ground. “Everyone has their own hopes and dreams. All I can do is give them my support even if my situation isn’t any better,” she admitted with a laugh. “I grew up in Oarai. Every morning I got to wake up and see the ocean,” she replied. “At sunset I would go outside and see the ocean looking like fire. It was great.” Likewise, Mita tucked her book back into her crossbody bag enjoying the conversation. “I’ve loved the oceans and beaches, it really reminds me of home,” she said with a smile. “I get to wake up and see the ocean every morning again. My sister and I go to a new beach almost every day. It at least has started to feel that way to me.” Mita laughed. “All the beaches here are beautiful. I love black sand beaches. It’s so different than the pure white beaches I could sometimes find.” @Ken

Hinita gave a sad smile. "Yeah i...o get it. It's been six years for me. But you seem to be walking good, so maybe these doctors can help you out." He replied with a small reassuring smile. He chuckled softly agreeing with her statement, about everyone having hopes and dreams. "Woah I hadn't been there in years! I wonder what it looks like now." He smiled looking at her couriouly as he listened to her talk about the ocean. Hinita smiled nodding. "The ocean is pretty great, but if I'm being honest the beaches are too hot for me. I like the cold like the cold." He smiled, relizing once again how much he actually missed being on the ice. Sighing softly he looked to Mita. "I'm glad you like it here. And I hope Hawaii brings you multiple new adventures. Yeah those beaches are something else when I was younger I thought they took food dye to the beach, still don't understand how they make it black." He laughed rubbing the back of his head. @AionsTempest

Mita held up her wrapped foot. “Then you’d be more optimistic than others,” she said. “My Achilles was so shredded after Maki got me out of the water. I vaguely remember hearing the doctors say it was probably better that my circulation had been cut off during my incident.” She spoke of this very bitterly, but under that was sadness. Mita sighed, and fell quiet just listening to Hinita talk before replying. “Why do you enjoy the cold so much? I mean I can understand the it’s easier to layer logic, but there anything else?” She asked with a half hearted laugh. “Well, even if Hawaii doesn’t bring new adventures. My sister will certainly drag me around on some whether I want to go or not,” Mita said, rolling her eyes. “She’s the active let’s go do something daily type. Kinda drives me crazy if I’m being honest, but I love her for it.” She chuckled. “I remember doing some reading. Admittedly, visiting a black sand beach was my idea, so I did some researched on it. The black sand has something to do with volcanic rock and they’re among the rarest beaches in the world.” Mita spoke enthusiastically about this. Her sea green eyes shone with delight and fascination at the pursuit of knowledge. “I made it really easy for my sister when we decided to come here. Go to the island where one of the at least 20 remaining black sand beaches was located.” @Ken

Hinita gave a small smile. "I hope so, six years with crutches is really starting to get annoying. My back would really be appreciative if I could walk better." He joked giving her a small smile. He paused listening to her question. Humming softly, be rubbed the back of his neck. "Oh, I was an junior Olympic figure skater. That's when my accident happened, the cold makes reminded me I was alive, with every shiver it helped ground me." He replied with a soft smile. Hinita laughed. "Sounds like my dad. Every Saturday I wake up to him telling me we are going on another adventure. Mainly it ends with us eating to much food " He smiled "I wish you luck in being dragged all over the island, some days are funner then the other." He smiled. "I've lived here since I was 8 and I never knew that, then again I'm no history buff but hey, wouldn't you know fate brought you here and you taught me something. " He said giving a golfer clap ad he smiled. "Well done, well done. You've done the impossible. Made me learn." He grinned. "Im glad you were able to find the perfect spot Mita. I just hope the beaches bring you nothing bit joy." 'Hinita, Dr David will be a few minutes late. You know where he wants you. Oh Mita welcome Hinita can lead you into the main room, Dr Lora will be with you in a moment ' a nurse called from the desk. Hinita sighed. "Great, the bike. " He shook his head carefully getting his crutches to get himself up. "Looks like I'm playing tour guide. Ticket please, can't lead you until you have it ." He winked @AionsTempest

“Well, one good thing about surfing is that it really forced me to strengthen my core and lower back to balances more effectively,” she admitted. “My balance used to be horrible before my sister taught me how to surf.” Mita looked at him intrigued. “That’s incredible, but I know the feeling,” she said with a smile. “That feeling of exhilaration and adrenaline that makes you feel like you can do anything…” she trailed off almost dreamily at the thought. “I’ll get home and be ready to pass out every night!” Mita laughed. “Even if I do have an enjoyable day around the island.” She glanced at her wrapped foot with a skeptical expression. “I’m sure as long as I have company at the beach I’ll have have a good time there,” she said with a snort of amusement. Mita took out a little pocket book and wrote something down. Mita gave a nod of understanding at the nurses comment, and looked at Hinita. She stood up and went over to him with a prominent limp. “A tour guide ticket. Hm.” Mita gave a cheeky smile and tore out what she wrote down in the pocket book and handed it to him. “Here you go, my good sir.” She replied good naturedly. @Ken

Hinita raised an eyebrow looking at the paper she gave him, he grinned. "Oh, sorry this expired a second ago, food thing for you I'm feeling kind and will give you the tour for free." He winked, carefully moving his way towards one of the main rooms, he made sure to go the pace that was easy for Mita. "Alrighty so these two rooms are the changing rooms, the thearpy center has a pool and a hot room so your able to change and shower here. And down the hall is the doctors main office. You are gonna learn to hate them, all the pain and pleasure they get from this ugh " He joked moving towards a hug room that had excersie bikes, treadmills and alot more equipment. "This is the main room, this is were everything happens. You can sit on that exam table if you want, maybe after I can show you the break room, I can get us some ice pops " He said pointing to one of the tables, carefullt getting himself up and on the table he sighed. "You'll like it here Mita, the doctors are strange but they treat you like family." He smiled @AionsTempest

“Ouch,” Mita said giving him a look as she hobbled after him. “Man, perfect timing on my part then,” she joked in return. She followed him as he led the way around the therapy center. Mita was happy to hear they had a pool. It would be easy to build up the strength in her leg again without putting an extreme amount of pressure of it. “There’s no way they’re that bad,” Mita laughed as he joked around. “It doesn’t sound bad at all,” she said, sitting across from him. “No clue how long treatment would be for everything to heal properly though,” she said with a sigh. “Everything is just so uncertain right now.” @Ken

"Trust me, they are the worse. Expecally Dr David, he's to focused on his hair to notice anything. The only person here who knows what she's doing is Mrs Martain, and she only works on wednesdays." Hinita grumbled, listening to Mita talk. He hummed carefully laying back on the table trying to get comfortable. "Well if your lucky should only be six months. No surgeries. But then again I've had 4 surgeries and none stop pain for years. I doubt my advise is anything to listen too." He admitted looking up at the ceiling. Soon two young doctors arrived at their tables. Ready to help them. Dr Lora introduced herself to Mita, preparing to explain the process of the threapry but was interrupted by Hinitas loud. "No way! I'm not doing 20 leg lifts!" The doctor smiled. "I see you met Hinita. I hope he treated you well." She smiled softly sitting on her spinny chair. @AionsTempest

“I guess that gives the patients something to look forward to at least,” Mita said, shrugging. She took out her book again. It was a habit she had, when she was anxious. “At least you don’t have pain… and I doubt I can avoid surgeries with how badly my Achilles was lacerated,” she admitted. “That plus multiple fractures around my foot.” Mita pulled her legs to her chest with a sigh keeping her right foot off the table. Mita gave a chuckle when she heard Hinita’s outburst. “Yeah, he’s been nice. He gave me a small tour of the facility. You’ll be fine Hinita. I’m sure you can do it,” Mita encouraged him. @Ken

Hinita stopped looking at Mita, he looked a bit taken aback. "Mita, I do have pain, constant. None stop means constant" He replied softly looking to the doctor as he narrowed his eyes at him. "Yeah, no as I said bloodthirsty." He huffed, carefully following Doctor David to start his therapy. Dr lona laughed softly. "I'm surprised, normally he tries to scare away every patient we have who walks through the door " She hummed softly looking up at her. "We aren't bloodthirsty, I promise. He likes to tell everyone we are vampires. But then again Mallory is 90 and is still working amazingly " She winked going over her thearpy plan. @AionsTempest

Mita looked at him sympathetically as he followed his doctor. She chuckled slightly. “Well, he’s been a sweet heart to me,” she replied. “I also don’t doubt that part. Seems like the type that would have fun making up stories just to have a bit of fun.” Mita looked around still interested in the facility. “I mean, hey, good for them. Helps a lot of people and does a lot of good for everyone. I’m sure there’s some joy from helping others that exists in everyone. We all just have different ways of helping others.” @Ken

Dr lona chuckled. "Oh yes, he definitely loves to make up stories.'She smiled carefully preparing heating and ice pads for her. "I must say his father had to sit with him on multiple occasions, just to stop hi stories." She hummed looking back to her. "Yes, there is alot of joy . Now let's focus on you Mita. Today we are going to exam your fractures and we're the most painful area's are. " She said "and then we are going to come up with a game plan sound good?" She asked softly. @AionsTempest

“They aren’t bad,” she replied, laughing. “Definitely helps to keep things interesting to say the least.” “Planning it out sounds good,” Mita said. “How long do you think it would take to fully recover?” She asked quietly. She was staring out the window. It was sunny and it brought back plenty of memories for her. @Ken

The doctor smiled kindly. “With a lot of hard work, and determination. I'd have to say maybe 4 to 5 months. The latest 7.” she replied softly looking at her charts. “Your sister mentioned you're a surfer, is that one of your goals you'd like to work towards? Being able to get your balance back?” she asked, placing the papers down, before turning back to Mita offering her a smile. “Don't worry, I believe you are going to be okay, you will be able to have you back on that board in no time.” She smiled, carefully showing Mita some of the stretches they would be doing that day, before examining the fractures. On the other side of the room, Hinita was struggling with his exercise. The doctor cheered him on as he tried to use a band to stretch his knee out, but it looked like he was in tons of pain. @AionsTempest

“Mainly building up the strength in my ankle again,” Mita replied. “Helps a lot to stay standing. I want to be able to be on the waves again, but I also know there’s only so much help I can get…” she trailed off with a sigh. Mita nodded watching Dr. Lora show her the stretches and looked over at Hinita sympathetically. “You’ve got this Hinita,” she called out to him, giving him a thumbs up. An idea formed in her head as she watched the exercises he was working on. She would propose her idea later if they finished at the same time. @Ken

“True, but a little help can also go a long way, i want you to remember that.” she said softly, smiling as she cheered Hinita on. She had a good feeling about Mita. Hinita groaned as he looked up. “Run while you can, Blood sucking, thirsty vampires everywhere.” he groaned, pushing his food against the rubber strap as he let out a painful yelp as he twisted his knee wrong causing the doctor to quickly step in. Dr Lora sighed heavily. “At this rate he will need another surgery.” she whispered, before shaking her head. “Let’s get your paperwork, yeah, I can show you some at home exercise as well that way you can strengthen your ankle.” she smiled. Once she got the okay, she spent the hour working together and on a plan. “Alright Mita, that is all for today, ill see you next appointment.” she smiled. In the waiting room, Hinita was there with his leg propped up, he looked very distraught and sad, but when he saw Mita, he gave her a cocky grin. “Welcome back to the land of the living, I see the vampire didn't get you? Pity, I was rooting for them this time.”he replied with a shrug, laying his head back so he was looking at the ceiling. @AionsTempest

Mita gave a sigh at Dr Lora’s comment, staying quiet. She gave a short laugh of amusement as Hinita went on about running away while she could. “Is there nothing that can be done to help him strengthen his knee in a less painful manner?” Mita asked quietly, before limping after Dr Lora. She gave a nod of understanding. “Thank you, I appreciate everything you’ve shown me today.” Mita smiled before heading back to the waiting room. “And here I thought you’d be glad I survived,” Mita retorted with a raised eyebrow, walking over to him. She sat down next to him. “You should try building back your lost strength in water,” Mita said. “The buoyant force will help support you without forcing you to exert too much pressure on your knee while allowing you to do your stretches.” @Ken

Dr Lora looked to Mita giving a sad smile. "I'm not allowed to tell you anything about his medical history, all I can say, is we are doing everything in our power to help strengthen his knee. But it may come to a time when he need to make a hard decision." She replied giving her the folder. "Of course, I will see you for the next appointment. Enjoy the sunshine mita !" She called out, giving her a way, before going back to work. Hinita hummed softly as he looked at her "truely is a pity, you could of been turned into a vampire. Oh well, guess I'll have to find a newbie to test the theory out." He replied, carefully sitting up as she sat next to him. He listened go her talk about going his stretched in the water, in theory it was a good idea. "I mean, yes that is a good idea. But I'm afraid I have a bit of a problem. I'm an islander who doesn't know how to swim." He admitted "the doctor doesn't go into the water with me, so I'd have to have my dad go, and i have a reputation to uphold you see." He said carefully motioning her to lean in closer. "Parents can be very embaressing you know, always worrying and dotting on you. My father is the worse.' He said dramatically. "But yeah I can do it if the water is to my hips, any deeper, might as well feed me to those vampires." He told her with a wrinkle of his nose. @AionsTempest

Mita raised an eyebrow at Hinita. “Do you wish that upon everyone who walks into here?” Mita asked with a laugh. “That’s not very nice.” She listened to him. “Well, first of all that’s rather ironic, but no reason to not learn,” Mita said with a grin. “I can teach you. Besides, you might end up enjoying the island more if you did know how to swim.” “Any deeper and you’d have to actually swim,” Mita pointed out with an amused smile. “I promise there isn’t anything you need to worry about if we go that far out.” @Ken (Sorry work has been really busy and stressful, so I haven’t much time to get around to my rps and replies. Less hours in the upcoming weeks, so hopefully I can be around more consistently again without feeling drained)

Hinita gave her a small smile. "I mean, wouldn't you want a friend that's a vampire? You could test all the none dangerous theories, like can they actually not see their reflection? Can they drink red kool-aid interest of blood? You know the fun stuff". He chuckled carefully sitting up. As Mita talked about him actually enjoy the island more if he could swim made him just shrug. "That's true, my dad's been saying that for years, it's kinda hard to swim when you can't really move your knee well." He admitted, but after a moment, he looked at Mita and gave a tiny smile. "Why not, I don't think you'd let me drown or anything so let's do it." He carefully pulled out his phone and held it out to her. "May I have your contact details, that way we can set up a time to swim?" He asked with a kind smile. (You're completely fine I promise!!!! Please don't rush!) @AionsTempest

Mita looked at the ceiling thoughtfully. “Huh. That’s actually a great point. Damn.” She crossed her arms. “Not going to lie, some of those theories would be fun to test.” She chuckled slightly when he told her his dad was saying the same. “Well, as I often heard, great minds think alike.” Mita returned the smile. “I promise you won’t.” She took his phone and typed out her contact information for him quickly sending herself a surfing emoji. “Sounds good to me. We could also just arrange next time we see each other here, but maybe a talk over breakfast would be nice.” @Ken

"Breakfast does sound nice." He admitted with a nod, "I can pick you up, sadly it won't be my normal Motorbike, but my dad can let me barrow his jeep. Just text me when your hungry and we can go." He grinned leaning back as he carefully stuffed his phone back into his pocket. "Well, I supose I'll have to trust you more if you are going to keep me from drowning. But hey, what's the fun of meeting strangers, if you can't put your lives in theit hand." He teased with a smile as he slowly sat up, wincing as he tried to move his knee. "Dang, the doctor really did a number on me today, I don't think I've hurt like this in a long while. Not since I first got injured." He sighed, carefully running a hand through his hair. "Sorry, trying not to complain. Thay said not complaining helps the healing process, but im not sure." @AionsTempest

Mita gave a smile. “There’s nothing to worry about, but a ride around the island might be fun sometime.” She chuckled. “What’s life without risking your life in the hands of a stranger you just met?” Her gaze looked amused, but it became concerned when he winced. “I’ve heard the same,” she replied with a frown. “My sister was telling me that for months on end after my accident. I did eventually stop complaining about the pain, but oh my god, I hate having to go everywhere on crutches.” @Ken

Hinita gave a small smile. “it’s really hard not to complain, I think they tell us that, because they don't know what else to say.” he admitted with a soft smile. and my dad asking the doctors what he should do on my bad pain days, as much as it infuriates me that he tells me that, i can't be mad at him, he's trying his best.``he admitted, carefully leaning back against the chair he looked to Mita with a small smile. “Your sister sounds great, how did she react after the accident, if you don't mind me asking. My dad cried alot and felt like it was his fault, but right now he's doing alot better.”he chuckled softly. “Though, he does hover a lot, I can't tell you how many times I've woken up from a nap, and he's just standing there, waiting for me to ask if I need anything.”he laughed softly. “Please tell me your sister is like that.” he grinned trying to keep the conversation light hearted. @AionsTempest

Mita gave a snort of amusement. “I certainly wasn’t the most talkative on my bad pain days,” she admitted. “My sister usually would just leave me alone.” She gave a deep sigh. “She was horrified about it, really concerned about me, since I had so much love for the ocean. It was actually her idea for me to come here and it’s helped. It really has.” She leaned back with her arms crossed. “She didn’t hover. I was really bad company after my accident, and my sister respected that.” @Ken

Hinita nodded sympathetically, he knew exactly how she felt when the accident happened, the same thing happened to him. He had been angry and remained angry for a long time. "I get it, I was the same way after my accident, I had a hard time excepting what happened." He admitted sadly. "My dad got me into a suport group, we meet up on Fridays and Sundays if you'd like to come join us, we meet up at the old school house." He offered with a smile. "It's a good way to introduce you to people our age on the island. We tend to skip the thearpy part and go out to eat, the main guy who runs it forgets were there anyways. It'd alot of fun." He smiled looking at her with a grin. "Although, if your too chicken to have fun, then I totally get it. " He shrugged leaning back against the seat. "Or if your foot hurt, then I'd totally get you not wanting to join in on the fun." "But if you do, I'll text you, me and my dad can come pick you up. Though, don't tell him we sneak out. Then dad will sit next to me and makes sure I stay again." He sighed heavily. "So embaressing ." @AionsTempest

Mita shifted in her seat. “I mean it wasn’t difficult for me to accept that that had happened. It was just scary, and ever since I haven’t been on the waves.” “Hm, I’ll definitely tell my sister,” Mita said. “She’s been trying to get me into one, but I can be very stubborn,” she admitted with a laugh. “My sister would be thrilled if I started going to one.” “But Fridays and Sundays…” she said thoughtfully. “Normally I spend Friday nights with my sister and we’ll go do something together. How long do the meetings last? I’m sure if I can give my sister some advance notice she wouldn’t mind it.” Mita gave a snort of amusement. “Yeah, I won’t snitch about you sneaking off. Besides, my sister would probably come and make sure I stay as well.” @Ken

Hinita nodded. "Hey don't sweat it, fear is perfectly normal, expecally after something like that happening. I'm sure you will be back on the waves soon, but don't put pressure on yourself, healing and going at your own pace is the best thing you can do." He said with a small smile. "You don't have to some on Fridays, Fridays is normally recap days, I do recommend Sunday tho, we hide out at the local beach, we pack a picnic, it's the only night we don't get I trouble for sneaking out." He winked with a mischievous grin. "Now if she sits next to you and holds your hand to add to rhe embaressment, I may say she and my dad are the same person." He laughed, carefully grabbing his crutched before carefully lifting himself up. Taking a moment to keep his balance he turned back to look at Mita. "Why don't we get out of here, get away from the Vampires and get a snack, my treat." He smiled gesturing towards the front door. @AionsTempest

Mita sighed, staring out the large windows of the office. She eventually looked down at her hands folded in her lap, but stayed quiet considering his words. “Maybe… but my sister told me she’s been talking to our parents, and they’re concerned I haven’t tried.” Mita gave an absent nod as he kept talking about the meetings and that Friday was recap day. “That sounds nice… hiding at a beach for a portion of the night. I bet you could see so many stars.” She stood up and gave a nod after a moments thought. “Yeah, that sounds good to me. I’ll just let my sister know, so she doesn’t start worrying about me.” @Ken

Hinita gave her a small smiled, carefuklt getting comfortable on his crutches. "Yeah parents can be like that sometimes, overly concerned when we arnt ready to try and process what happens, hut even more so when we do. But it's all in your time please don't forget that." He said in a calm and caring tone. He put his Jokes aside and looked at her with serious look. "Don't let others tell you how you need to process go your own rate." He nodded carefully moving towards the door. "Call her on the way. If we don't go now we will get stuck behind the base wife's." He smiled holding the door opened for her. With a smile. "The stars? Yeah you can see them pretty good, even better when there's no clouds." He chuckled. @AionsTempest

“They’ll want me to go back, Hinita,” Mita sighed, shaking her head. “My sister is doing everything she can to ease their worries, but they don’t think…” Mita shook her head. “It doesn’t matter. I’m not going to worry about them now. Let’s get out of here.” She walked through the door with a smile. “Thank you, and I’ve lost count of how many times I’d sit on the calm waves at night to see the stars. I was close to literally being dragged back inside.” She admitted with a chuckle. “But those nights were always worth it.” @Ken

Hinita looked like he wanted to say something but he kept his mouth shut nodding, as he followed her out of the clinic. Carefully leading her down the road to a nice Cafe he liked to eat at. Giving her a smile he nodded. "Sounds like a fun time. I don't go to close to the water you know not being able to swim and all. But I do enjoy listening to the waves, expecally while in the hammock.." He smiled. Once they arrived at the Cafe he opened the door for her allowing her to enter the calming atmosphere, the smell of freshly baked treats filled the air. "This is my favorite place. I like to come here after hard thearpy sessiosn the treats are worth the workout." @AionsTempest

“Well, I’m sure once you’ve learned to swim and are past the fear it’ll seem irrational,” Mita replied with a grin. “I promise the water is your best friend.” She gave him a nod of thanks and smelled the air. “It smells great in here. I can completely understand coming here for a treat after therapy.” She looked at some of the baked goods on display. “So what’s your favorite treat and drink pairing? Everything here looks great.” @Ken

Hinita gave a small laugh. "The water my best friend ? Well, mt first friend can't day that is too bad." He replied with a smile looking around at all the snacks and drinks. "I normally get a passion tea and some freshly baked bread. But I'm not sure what I'm going to get today." He admitted walking with her over towards the counter. "But your right everything looks good." He hummed looking at the Cafe owner with a smile. "Hello Mr Sharp." "Ah hinita welcome!" William Sharp smiled "what can I get you both?' @AionsTempest

“Yeah, it’ll always be there to pick you up,” Mita said amused. “You’ll get what I mean when you start swimming.” “Fresh bread actually sounds so good to me right now,” she admitted with a laugh. “Just looking at everything, I don’t think you can go wrong.” “It’s a charming cafe you have here, and I have a feeling I’ll be around a lot.” Mita said, walking over to order. “I’d like a loaf of bread and a medium green tea, please.” @Ken

William smiled kindly as he carefully write down their orders. "Thank you, my and my late wife bought this Cafe when we just graduated highschool, she went on to be a lawyer and I stayed here to keep it running." He replied looking up at them with a smile. "A loaf of bread and a medium green tea. Hinits will that be the same for you?" He asked softly giving the other a small smile. Hinita hummed. "Yes please, I'll pay for it like normal." He said carefully eaving for Mits to follow him so they could sit down. William chuckled. "Sunday morning 6am, don't be late hinita." He replied going to make their order. @AionsTempest

“I’m sure you’ll be seeing me around a lot more since Hinita has been showing me around a bit,” Mita said. She nodded her thanks and followed Hinita, sitting across from him. “Thanks for this,” she said. “But what’s going on with you two Sunday?” Mita asked curiously. “I don’t mean to pry either if you can’t or don’t want to tell me,” she added. @Ken

Hinita gave a small smile. "I help out on Sundays, I tenically work here. Not officially, since William isn't able to pay me much, so I spend my Sundays working here, in exchange my snacks and drinks are free." He grinned ad he leaned back. "He said next year he can officially hire me, but I wouldn't take the money, I rather volunteer you know?" As he leaned back against the chair looking around the Cafe with a soft smile. "This is my favorite place, Mr Sharp is like a second parent to everyone who comes in. I bet you'll like it here too?" @AionsTempest

“That’s kind of you,” she replied with a smile. “It’s nice to see that people are still full of kindness. It can be hard to come by some times. Volunteering can honestly be its own reward, and you definitely got that.” “He’s very welcoming,” Mita agreed. “It helps makes community feel like family, and I’m sure I’ll love it here. I’ll probably want to try everything eventually. What else is a popular order here?” She asked curiously. “I might get it next time.” @Ken

“How do you know I’m not volunteering just for the free snacks?” He asked with a teasing look before he gave a soft hum looking at her with a small grin. “Nah, I just work to get a better scenery, I can’t keep looking at the same view from my house for the rest of my life, so why not volunteer?” He admitted “Yeah he really is the best, sad he started over working himself again, wish there was something we could do but not sure what.” He admitted sadly before he looked up to Anita. “Oh the kings cake, it’s cinnamon over Hawaiian rolls and inside is this cream cheese filling. It’s amazing I definitely recommend that.” William came over with a smile, setting the teas and bread in front of them. “There you go loves, I hope you enjoy!” @AionsTempest

“Hey, like I said, volunteering offers it’s own rewards sometimes,” she said with an amused smile. “And free snacks is a great reward. Can’t argue with that one. A change of scenery? Hm.” She glanced out the cafe window. “There’s a lot of great views here, so I don’t think you can go too wrong anywhere,” she replied with a shrug. “That sounds like a great breakfast dish. I am definitely going to get that next time.” “Thank you,” Mita said with a smile, looking around inside the cafe and thinking about Hinita saying Mr Sharp saying he was overworking himself. “Hm.” @Ken

Hinita smiled “best view in town I have to say, not to busy so nothing can distract you from it.” He chuckled softly as he gently took his cup and bread. “Thank you will!” William smiled “enjoy!” He waved before going back to work, leaving them to enjoy their snacks while he worked. Hinita looked back to Anita as he leaned close. “If you want a change of scenery I’d ask Will about a volunteer spot, it would be good to help, and it would be good for him, I swear he is an actually vampire .” He whispered shaking his head as he slowly ate his kings bread and drinking his tea. @AionsTempest

Mita nodded, understanding what Hinita meant. There wasn’t anything to distract from the view, and it was a nice one. She smiled and took a sip of green tea. “Mmm, that’s nice and refreshing. I’d say well earned too after physical therapy.” “I’ve been considering looking for places to volunteer,” she admitted. “Get out a bit more since I really don’t, for anything. I don’t think it’d be a bad idea.” She shrugged. “I’m open to ask about a spot.” @Ken

Hinita gave a small smile. “Sweet, I can have my dad swing by and pick you up if you’d like, whenever will has a spot opened for you to work, which is normally Sundays before group.” He hummed looking out the window taking in the scenery. He just looked out the window, watching the birds fly in the sky and the clouds float away, he felt at peace. “Yeah I recommend volunteering here, if you need a break your able to just go and take it, he’s the best boss I’ve ever worked for, almost warms my could dark soul.” He grinned taking a sip of his tea. “Anyways so Mita I don’t think I asked you but where did you grow up?” He asked looking at her. “ like where you on the island or mainland?” @AionsTempest

“Sounds good to me. I might actually look to volunteer at a local pet shelter as well. I love being able to spend time with animals and keep them company,” she said with a smile, looking outside. “He sounds like a great person to work with and for. I’m going to look forward to the Sunday’s when I can be here.” “Oh, I grew up being able to see the ocean every day in Hokkaido. During holidays my parents would always take us to different small seaside towns,” Mita explained. “How about you? What got you into ice skating?” @Ken

“There a local shelter near the doctors office who is looking for volunteers, or there’s one near the college. But where ever you go I bet they will be lucky to have you as a volunteer.” he said softly offering a smile, as he took a drink of his tea. “Yeah he’s great, stubborn as can be, but I know he will also be thankful for your help.” Sitting up a bit straighter he looked back to Mita, listening to her talk about her life, he gave a small smile: “man, I haven’t been to Japan in a long time .” He admitted with a soft hum. “I think I was 2 last time I was there. Oh, born in Japan until I was 2, dad and mom adopted me and brought me back to Washington. Then we moved here when mom died a few years back.” He admitted looking at his bread. “What got me into skating? My mom, she was in the Olympics and watching her skate made me want to be like her, as cheesy as it sounds, skating makes feel like I’m closer to her, like yeah she’s gone but being on the ice she’s guiding me.” He admitted looking up at her with an embarrassed look, “sounds dumb huh?” @AionsTempest

She nodded. “I’ll take a look at the one near the doctors office and then I can help after physical therapy sometimes.” Mita smiled. “I’m just glad I can be around to help out.” “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Hinita,” she said softly. Mita smiled when he told the story of how he got into skating. “No, I don’t think it’s cheesy or sounds dumb, or any of that. It makes sense because it’s something special to you. Not everyone has a special something to them to feel that way. It’s a good thing.” @Ken

“Just be careful and not over work yourself, that’s the worst thing you can do while your healing.” He said looking at her with a serious look. “If you over work then you could end up pushing back your recovery time and I’m sure you wouldn’t want that.” He replied with a worried look. “Nah don’t be sorry, she’s not hurting anymore that’s the most important thing.” He replied carefully picking at his bread, getting tiny pieces so he could eat some. He gave a soft home giving her a small smile. “Thank you Mita, I really appreciate that. Not slot of people are understanding when I say that. But I’m glad you you understand.” @AionsTempest

“I’ll be fine,” she assured him. “Besides when I’ve helped at shelters in the past it’s never anything too straining and here looks like it’d have a good pace.” She returned the smile kindly. “Just always remember the motivation she gave you. Nothing will be more valuable than that.” She looked out the window with a content smile. “Man, it feels like I haven’t been outside for more than a two hours in a year.” @Ken

Hinita nodded softly, taking a drink as he carefully looked away. His face heated up slightly as he hummed. “Well that’s good, I’m glad hopefully this one has the same schedule your use too.” He replied softly He gave a small smile as he placed his mug down. “Always, she was the best teacher, always teaching me things I never expected. “ he chuckled roundly. Hinita gave her a confused look. “Really? In a year? Think you can keep up and do it again sometime ?” He asked her with a smile. “I mean unless your too tired .” He winked @AionsTempest

“I’m sure we could always ask,” she replied cheerfully. “Besides, work never feels like it when it’s something fun.” She finished her tea with a smile, admiring the view again. “In my defense it took about half a year to fully heal,” she retorted. “Then the fact I didn’t instantly go to PT after would’ve um definitely delayed my heal time. Granted that’s on me being stubborn.” “Hmm, I think I can manage,” she replied, wincing exaggerated. “But I think it’ll depend on the day, especially if I’m going to be volunteering here and a shelter.” @Ken

“I suppose that’s true. Tho work can also be very dull and boring .” He admitted letting out a heavy sigh as he held his cup. “But I suppose I’ll look at it from your prospective.” “Ah, that makes sense. Yeah I don’t think anyone wants to go to physical therapy, but what counts is that you are now here and willing to work so that’s a great thing. Means your recovery will be better .@ he admitted with a small smile. “That’s true, maybe I’ll just have to take you out when the vampires are roaming the streets.” He chuckled finishing the last of the bread as he hummed. “But if we go to the beach I will have to tell someone.” @AionsTempest

Mita mimicked a silent cheer when Hinita admitted to seeing the “work” from her perspective and she smiled. “I suppose, but I sometimes wish I hadn’t been so stubborn about it,” she laughed. “If I hadn’t I wonder if I’d be back on the waves already.” She glanced at him when he mentioned vampires. “Not this again! Going out with the vampires does not sound fun. Besides we’ve already got our fair share of them at PT.” “Hm, it’s understandable you’d have to tell someone,” Mita admitted. “But is there anyone you could tell who wouldn’t be checking in every 5 minutes?” She asked jokingly. “But I promise that nothing will hurt you when learning to swim.” @Ken

“Maybe you would of , maybe you wouldn’t, the world may never know.” He replied giving a small smile. “All that matters is you now feel ready enough to try, I think that counts for something don’t you?” He asked her “Yeah that’s the doctor vampires, I’m talking the fun ones, they are real you know Mita.” He said in a complete serious tone. “My mom said they were and who is she to lie?” He asked before winking Hinita gave a whine. “What’s so fun about swimming, all you do is sit in fish bath water like who finds that fun?” He huffed @AionsTempest

Mita chuckled. “Yeah, I suppose all that matters is when I am ready. Hm.” She smiled slightly. “Thanks for that Hinita.” “Fun vampires?” She questioned with a raised eyebrow. “Never in my life have I ever heard that term. But if your mom said so, I won’t doubt her. Spending some time with fun vampires. I’m sure Maki will love that reason when I don’t come home.” “It’s not about sitting in the water, Hinita,” she said with a laugh. “It’s about the feeling you get with it. Maybe it’s like you bond on ice, it’s mine with the sea.” @Ken

Hinita grinned. “You haven’t been around my family when it’s Halloween, every year we dress up like them and have a Halloween party, we’ll now it’s just me and dad at the parties, but if you want we can invite you, we just watch cheesy non scary horror movies.” He smiled softly He gave a small nod. “Well, I can’t argue over what people feel. But I guess that makes sense. Yeah maybe when I learn to swim it will feel less….daunting .” He replied taking the last sip of his tea as he sighed. “When would you like to go?” @AionsTempest

Mita grinned. “Sounds like they’d be terrific company. It’s actually my favorite holiday and I don’t do anything, so sounds like a blast.” Mita felt a surge of happiness even if he grudgingly agreed. She stopped herself from hugging him, but she was beaming. “We don’t have to rush you to start learning,” she said. “Whenever you feel ready to, just shoot me a text and we’ll go to a beach.” @Ken

Hinita snorted “that was so cheesy I love it.” He laughed. “Sweet, when it gets closer you should text me your favorite candy, and food.” He smiled softly “Nah your gonna have to pick the day, if it was up to me I’d pick never.” He grinned. “So you pick the day, and I’ll make sure I drag myself out of bed and go with you.” He replied before he paused. “Would it be dumb to ask if we can do our first lesson in the therapy pool? we can call it a work out since we are moving our injuries around to make them stronger. But I think me being able to see the bottom would help a lot,” he asked, his face going bright red as he asked. @AionsTempest

She gave a nod. “Sounds like a plan. Now I’ve genuinely got something to look forward to this year. I feel like it’s been ages since I last had something to do on Halloween.” Mita laughed. “At least you’re willing to admit you wouldn’t pick a day if I left it up to you. I can appreciate that. And no it wouldn’t be dumb to ask that. It’s perfectly reasonable to want to see the floor when you’re first learning. As nice as the ocean can be, it can be scary too, even for the most experienced people.” She took out her phone and looked through her calendar. “We can try it in a couple weeks. Give you some time to mentally prepare.” Mita scheduled the meetings Hinita told her about and a day to teach him how to swim. @Ken

Hinita smiled “thanks Mita I appreciate it, I’ve seen way to many tik toks about what could be in the ocean, so knowing we are able to stay at the office is very appreciative!” He said with a soft smile. Hinita wasn’t sure how he was going to like the water, he hasn’t been in the ocean in a very long time, and even then he almost drowned, so trying to prepare himself to even get in the water seemed like a daunting task, but he knew if Mita did set a date he would be more then willing to go. “Yeah just let me know, I’ll call that day off with William, and just take it as a mental health day.@ he grinned jumping when someone behind him said ‘well, I sure hope you would.’ Standing there was William, having a wide smile as he held a paper in his hands @AionsTempest

Mita gave a light laugh when he told her about the Tik Toks he had seen. "Do you believe everything you see on there?" She asked him with her head slightly to the side. "I promise it really isn't all that scary." She saw William and gave him a smile. "Oh, I was just talking with Hinita," she said. "I would love to help and volunteer here. It's a fantastic spot and as he phrased it 'change of scenery.'" @Ken

Hinita gave a pout. “Not everything, but seeing how deep that water is makes me seriously not even want to look at the water, let alone get in it.” he replied shivering as he looked up to see William. William smiled. “I’m always looking for volunteers, you can pick cash, direct deposit, or snacks from the shop to be paid .” He said carefully giving her a application. “Thank you my wife Kathleen picked it out when we first got married. Some days I like to imagine she’s out by the water trying to draw me out to have a break, but what’s the fun of having a cafe opened all ours if your on a break?” He chuckled softly. “If you’d like to volunteer get that to me by next weekend and we can talk about scheduling.” Hinita smiled “see , told you he’s great.” He whispered as William walked away to help another customer. @AionsTempest

Mita took the application and nodded. She gave a soft smile when he said his wife picked the spot. “Everyone has something unique in their past be it good or bad,” she murmured. “And that helps push them further in life.” “Breaks aren’t always a bad thing,” Mita replied with a short laugh. “It’s always great here and sounds good.” She looked back at Hinita. “I didn’t doubt it for a moment. Maybe if he does have another volunteer he’ll actually take a break.” @Ken

William chuckled. “Maybe so, but I much prefer to see others rather then sit alone on a break. And I’m afraid if I take a break the people who come to the cafe may want me to go on an actual vacation, not just a break.” He chuckled softly as he offered a smile. “Well I’ll leave you too a alone, enjoy.” He smiled before walking away. Hinita smiled “maybe, but you’d think his last hospital trip would of made him realize he does need a break.” He sighed with a small shrug as he finished his tea. @AionsTempest

Mita glanced at William and chuckled. “Hey, I’m just saying it isn’t bad thing and the customers don’t have to see you on break either,” Mita said with her hands up in surrender good naturedly. “It’s worth considering once I start working here.” She gave a kind smile in return and watched him leave. She looked back at Hinita. “Unfortunately we can’t force him to do anything, but I wouldn’t mind seeing him take a break every now and then when I’m working here.” @NovaRose (Sorry, life got busy since uni started, but most things are settled down now that I’ve adjusted in the last couple weeks, and hopefully I can get back to replying more consistently.)

Hinita gave a small hum as he smiled. “You, me and the entire island would love to see him take a break. But then again, the day he takes a break I think we will have to be a bit more worried. Because that either means his health took a turn or worse, an elderly woman scowled at him until he finally did take a break” He teased softly, carefully leaning back against the chair as he looked over to her. “Need me to walk you back to the clinic? That way your sister isn’t worried when she shows up and you're not there? But then again I’m a stranger, do you think she will freak out about you being out and about with me?” He chuckled softly, carefully getting his crutches so they were able to go. (Your fine please take your time, it’s all good !) @AionsTempest

Editing message: ```Mita laughed at the only reasons he could see William take a break. “Both are valid enough, but I swear I’ll find a way to make him take a damn break,” she grumbled under her breath. “My sister knows I went out after, and quite frankly, she’s probably glad that I did.” Mita admitted with a shrug. “Like I said, it’s been ages, but I guess it’s getting late too.” (edited)

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Hinita gave a small shrug. “It’s never too late on the island, just wasn’t sure if you had to be back by a certain time or not .” He admitted, carefully turning to look at her. “Yeah, i guess your probably itching for some socialization aren't you?” He teased with a small smile moving outside so they could enjoy the cool breeze of the coming evening. “Besides, we aren't Exactly kids, we don't have a curfew. I could go home in the morning if I wanted, I don't think my dad would care.” He said trying to act cool. “Okay, that’s a lie. I came home that late once, never again.” He replied shivering at the memory of his dad sitting there in the living room sobbing because he had thought his child had been kidnapped. “Anyways , is there anything you want to see? We could head to the beach and watch the sunset, I know the perfect place .” @AionsTempest

Mita nodded, following him and she gave a laugh. “Honestly, I swear, the more socialization I get the happier my sister will be.” She closed her eyes for a moment enjoying the breeze against her face. “I think as long as my sister knows where I am, I can be out however late,” she said, glancing at him. “It’s been ages since I’ve been down to the beach, kinda been busy settling in and finding a good place for physical therapy.” @Ken

Hinita gave a small hum, walking alongside Mita, he listened to her talk about her sister, being happier the more she socialized. He gave a small smile. “Afraid my dad won’t get that luxury.” He admitted. “Whenever I socialize it’s either with the wrong crowd or hoodlums as he calls them.” He sighed, shaking his head. “Well I hope you enjoy the office you are at now, they make sure you are okay, and you take your therapy session seriously.” He explained softly. “They push you, but never to the point it makes you uncomfortable .” He said with a small smile continuing to walk with her. He stopped as she did to close her eyes and letting the breeze blow against her skin. Hinita looked towards the beach, nodding softly as he listened to her. “It’s a nice place to live. “ he said softly watching people run across the beach for their evening jogs, trying to catch up to their friends who jogged with them.”I have to be home by 9” he explained softly. “Dad doesn’t like me out late. So I’ll make sure your back to your sister by 8.” @AionsTempest

Mita gave a soft laugh as he explained how his past social life had been. “I’m sorry about laughing, but I can promise I’m neither one of the wrong crowd or a hoodlum type.” She listened to him talk about the office. “Well, I was more just too headstrong to even attend therapy in the past. So I really don’t have too many expectations, so I’m glad you can explain it a bit.” She gave a nod of understanding. “Realistically my sister would probably be happier the sooner I was home too. But getting to see island life a bit more is nice.” She stared across the ocean. “One day…” she murmured with a sigh. “Just not yet.” She glanced at him brightly. “Come on. Let’s go down to the waves.” @Ken

“Nah, don’t apologize. I laughed the last time he told me that too, he gets pretty paranoid for no reason….well some reason.” He shrugged carefully making his way towards the beach, listening to the sound of kids laughing, waves rolling in. He couldn’t help but feel at peace, this was home. He looked at Mika with a small smile. “Happy to help. I like to tease the doctors, they have been with me since the accident so I’m glad I’m able to provide you some ease any anxieties you have about it.” He explained being as careful as he could as he moved through the sand. Making sure his crutches didn’t sink under him. “Beautiful it is tonight isn’t it?” He asked watching the sun slowly start to descend into the ocean. He stayed silent watching the calmness of the water, he just admired the tranquility of the moment.