Working Real Hard (Finished)

[ruma]

Ruma had been working like a dog trying to finish her project for Merik. After she got his note she went out for a successful trip to Death Mountain for scrap metal and came back with what could only be considered a sufficient amount. However, since then she had been almost completely absorbed in her work. All of her other projects, large and small, had been on hold. The worst part was that this project wasn't even difficult, or exciting. It really just boiled down to busy work across the desert laying down a massive pipeline. It didn't tickle any of Ruma's particular fancies, it was just very tedious and annoying. Eventually it got to the point where she needed to rest.

It had been approximately three days since she last slept, and even then it wasn't particularly good sleep. She stumbled through the fortress, trying to keep her balance but it was just too much at this point. Even her Gerudo stamina and ability to suffer through the harshest of climates couldn't make up for sleep deprivation. The sweat dripping down her body, her eyelids felt like they were being weighed down by anvils. There was no way she was going to keep going, so she simply collapsed in the hallway, her breathing heavy,her eyelids struggling to help her stay awake. Suddenly doing hard work wasn't paying off. She took off her helmet and put it to the side as she sprayed herself with some of her canteen water before taking a sip of it for herself.

[Kotone]

Its been about two months since Merik went on this training and lucky no war was on the Gerudo people yet. So Zero was an idiot for talking even more it seem Night wanted them out or taken over if he said those thing in front of a guard like that. Kotone been working on her green house plan which been working good. Plants been growing and the area been kept secret for now. They just harvest a part of it which are fast growing herbs that will help them later on. Kotone was staying close to the fort and running things like normal. The only time she went outside was to train to water the garden.

Kotone came down the hall sighing t a couple of guard about their work and so on. She only stop to see her sister on the ground as she seem to over worked herself. She let out a sign as she walked over to her sister and waves her hand in front of her face. She started to sign are you ok. Good to see ya back but really? Get come sleep and rest its not good on your body. Kotone went on signing like that knowing her sister was on the way to blacking out or something.

[ruma]

Ruma was on the way to passing out when something caused her to snap back to attention. Looking up she saw what could only have been a guardian ang...oh wait it was Kotone. Still, her sister's face was a welcome sight indeed, though she did seem worried about Ruma's work ethic. Something between a cough and a laugh came out of her mouth as she smiled softly and addressed her sister.

"I thought I could finish quickly. Turns out this job is tougher than I thought. Keeping my hands overheated constantly takes lot out of ya, I guess." She tried to brace herself against the wall and pick herself up but it was of no use, she slumped back to the ground. Lifting up a hand to Kotone, she used her other to wipe some damp hair out of her face.

"I guess I could use a hand getting up."

[Kotone]

Kotone smirk as she sign to the guards to get some food and herbs for her sister. As the guards left she help her sister up as she put her arm around her shoulder so she won't fall again. She shook her head at her sister as she loved her she was one of her sisters that she can trust with her life. The other on the hand she had no seen much of them and because of that her love for them is less. Kotone was wearing her cloak inside as she does go out at night for training and routes. However Kotone been wearing it a lot. She got it at the fest and was getting good use out of it.

[ruma]

Ruma attempted to help herself get up, but truth be told Kotone was doing much of the work. It was good that some of the women in the family had real strength. Ruma was particularly weak by their standards.

"Thanks sis." As the guards came with some water and pick-me-up herbs Ruma slowly downed the water. The cool crispness was refreshing. The water she had out in the desert went warm a while back and just didn't cut it. The herb was bitter, but healthy, so she suffered through it. "Any word from Merik? He's not typically gone this long, and I didn't even get to see him at the festival." If he sent something to one of them, it would likely be Kotone.

[Kotone]

Kotone smiled as she nods as she seem to be ok which was good. However she did not let go of her as she walked her over to a bnech and set her down so she can use her hands and let Ruma rest on a bench then the floor. She started to sign away like normal. She said Merik out training and don't know when he come back. However when he does they be going on vacation as he promise that. Even more so he training a Gerudo he found in castle town. Poor girl's family was killed in a Hylain raid back when they were very little. The time the Hylian were looking to Merik to kill before he grew up.

Poor girl was taken by a human captain who still out to kill our kind. However she be ok now as Merik training her and all and they be back after that. So no I really don't know when. She sign as she stick out her tongue a bit as smiled.

[ruma]

Ruma relaxed on the bench, not completely focused on what Kotone was telling her. It was even harder to focus on the hand gestures and signals than it was on an actual voice. Clearly she was ready for bed. However, she picked up that Merik was training with what seemed to be a separated Gerudo woman. That was good of him, the tribe could always use a few more faces.

"Good. That means I still have time to finish the project." She laughed, coughing a little as she did, tired and overworked by her own hand. "Ha, listen to me. Still thinking about the job, even after all of this. Come on sis, let's get me in bed before I pass out on the ground." With a mighty heave, she pushed herself off of the bench, stumbling wildly before landing in her sister's arms, already practically asleep.

[Kotone]

Kotone laughed at her sister as she did not think she got it all as she got up from the bench she came to her sister and land in her arms. She blinks as she smiled as she went to pick her up. It was a little harder for Kotone to do so but she did it any how. She carry Ruma like a bride in her arms headed to her room as the guard was behind her. As soon they got to Ruma's room the guard open it up then left leaving Kotone and Ruma alone. As most Gerudo are scared of Ruma's room after all.

She walked in as she was going to place Ruma on her bed but saw it mess up and full of stuff. She sighed as she looked around before doing a couple of pushes with her hip and kicks with her leg to give room on the bed for Ruma. She shook her head as she goes and finds a blanket in all her mess and cover her up.

[ruma]

Ruma was pretty out of it, but not so out of it that she couldn't appreciate being carried to her room. It was certainly easier than walking right now, by a considerable degree.

She was also aware of the mess her room was in. It wasn't nearly as dangerous as it typically was since her more dangerous projects had been put aside. However, a large amount of iron was lying iron, either too mangled or impure to be of any use. She was laid in bed and she reached up for her helmet and placed it on top of the table next to her bed.

"Sorry that my room's a mess. Again. I haven't exactly been focusing on cleanliness right now. Even the bed has stuff on it." That may not have sounded like much, but Ruma liked her bed, and tried to at least keep it neat. Recently, though, she had been slipping on that a bit.

Looking up to her sister, she smiled and flashed a thumbs up. "You never realize how good a bed feels until after you've been working yourself ragged."

[Kotone]

Kotone smiled at her sister really they are cousins but they been together like sisters. It goes the same with Merik they all cousins but they grew up together like brother and sisters. So much has happen since the beginning of this year. Nightmare was really creating a nightmare and no one was seeing it but their people. He was up to something big but even Kotone does not know what she had not had a chance to really research like she normally does. No she been to busy trying to keep the Gerudo tribe going when her sister away and her... brother off training a lost Gerudo on his mission.

She love to tell her sister so many things like her and Merik finally together. Sure she knew she love Merik but she don't know if she should tell her or not. Even the secret she been keeping from Merik. She don't know anymore. So when her sister said it felt good to in a bed rather running your self ragged Kotone understood even if she was not running her self ragged body wise but mind or rather spirit. She sign to her sister to get some sleep and try to take thing slowly now as she does not want to see her like this again. She stood up and went to leave Ruma alone so she can sleep.


(exit)

[ruma]

Part of Ruma wanted to get back to the desert and keep working. But her body would have none of it. She needed to rest, regain her strength so that could operate at full capacity.

"You're right you're right. Good night Kotone." She gave a tired wave to her sister as she exited the room, leaving Ruma alone. Pushing some scrap off of the table she thought to her future projects and began to count them as one would count sheep and before long she was fast asleep.

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