Twenty-First File.

[clarities]

[ Action: Mayfield High ]

[ Having her library back was not a walk in the park. Trying to quell her headaches in a way that she was used to was not helping manners any. Unfortunately, she has to attend her classes today to avoid being droned. Needless to say, she is not happy and it shows with how grumpy she seems to be.

To add on to her already soured mood, it seems like the drones want to pick a bone with her, too. ]

Neeerd! Hey, you're a nerd!

[ Diana merely sighs, shaking her head. Just walk away, self. Just walk away.

The drone decides to place his hand on her shoulder and backs her up to the lockers. This causes her books and other supplies to fall to the ground, which includes the blank book for her library. She knows she can't let that book fall into the wrong hands, but dammit - she is tired of being pushed around by the drones. ]

I'll only ask you once: Please leave me alone.

[ The drone laughs in her face and leans in close. ] Only if you promise to go out on a date with me.

[ Logic fail much? Seeing as she's not in the mood for this, she glares and shoves the drone away from her. And so, when she does, she instantly goes to pick up her supplies and moves on. The drone doesn't look so pleased, though, so he's chasing after her while shouting names at her. When it seems that she's lost the drone, she slides down one of the walls with her head in her hands. Why won't her head stop hurting already? It's not like she's actively looking up information as freely as she was before... ]

[ Action: Grocery Store ]

[ After school, Diana's in the pharmaceutical section to search for a powerful enough pain killer. She's reading the backs of boxes to try to figure out what would work, if only for temporary relief. ]

You'd think they'd make this clearer...

[ Phone | Filtered FROM Drones. Filtered TO Close CR. ]

...If anyone heard me screaming around a week ago, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cause a scene or worry. If... I can make it up, please let me know.

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Grocery Store

[kinship]

[Cain hasn't seen Diana in what feels like forever, he had assumed she had been feeling awkward after Thanksgiving and hadn't wanted to face up to that. So he possibly would have passed by, until he heard her sighing out loud to herself.

Heading on over, he stands on tip-toes (damn the shelves being out of child reach) and looks over the boxes to see what could be confusing her.]

What's wrong?

Grocery Store

[clarities]

[ Diana finds herself snapped out of her thoughts as she waves a bit too quickly to Cain. She puts the box back on the shelves and rounds the corner to meet him face to face. ]

Oh, it's nothing. I'm just doing some research on 1950's drugs.

[ Which could translate into that she is a giant liar and that nothing is fine with her right now. ]

[Mayfield High]

[onepointtwentyonewatts]

[Emmett is standing not far away, holding some books. Just watching the social interaction between the drones badging the girl and call her something. Curious on that term and how she's doing, Emmett approaches her]

Are you alright, Miss?

[Mayfield High]

[clarities]

[ After a quick massage of her temples, Diana looks up at Emmett and nods some. ]

Yes, I should be.

High School

[sir_hellsing]

[Lost the drone? Not really. Drawn to the sound of yelling, annoyed, Sir Hellsing promptly scruffs the youth as Diana escapes around a corner, and marches him to the office without a glance back.

She returns not too much later, quite possibly more annoyed. The next drone to step out of line is running laps.]

Ethelbert. Why are you here?

High School

[clarities]

[ Well, that is quite the show, Integra. And Diana will appreciate the effort as soon as her head stops aching. ]

I wanted to avoid being droned, so I made myself come today.

[queen_of_swords]

[She spots Diana at the store and approaches her.]

Haven't seen you around lately. Have the events gotten to you?

[clarities]

Hardly.

[ She's just felt like being the recluse she usually is at home, Olivier. Surely that's normal behavior. ]

High school

[best_weapon_ever]

Tsubaki takes a moment to tell the drone to leave Diana alone before following after her.]

Don't listen to those jerks. Are you okay?

High school

[clarities]

[ Diana's trying to calm herself after what happened, since she's not visibly agitated. But, internally, she definitely is and her headache isn't getting any better. ]

I should be, yes. Thank you for the concern.

Mayfield High

[last_to_kneel]

[Having to walk in and hear this from drones really irritates him. He didn't like them anyway and he did the first thing that came to mind...interfere.

He walks up to the drone, grabs the back of the collar and yanks hard, knocking the drone off balance then tosses him to the side.]

Get lost.

[The drone recognizes him as one of the strongest soccer players and a fighter, but glares at him. Varon isn't about to back down.]

BEAT IT BEFORE I BEAT YOU!

[The drone runs off and he addresses her, not knowing her name.]

You a'right?

Mayfield High

[clarities]

[ Varon's yelling definitely gets her attention as she pauses from rubbing at her temples to try to get some form of relief, however she nods and forces herself back up to her feet. ]

Yes, sir. Thank you for telling that drone off.

Phone

[canhasfuhrer]

... we've all had a rough time of it lately. Try not to dwell on it. What matters now is that you're doing better, right?

Phone

[clarities]

Marginally, yes. However, I'll try to not dwell on it too much, Mr. Mustang.

Grocery Store

[scytheyouout]

[There's a familiar face. Remember this guy, Diana?]

Hey, you're Diana, right?

Grocery Store

[clarities]

[ Oh, of course she does! ]

That would be me.

Mayfield High

[unexculpable]

[Ed finds Diana a few minutes after the drone stopped chasing her. To say he looks concerned is a bit of an understatement.]

Di? Hey, you ok?

Mayfield High

[clarities]

[ If it had been anyone else, Diana would have put on a brave face. But, since it's Ed, she relents some while placing her hands on her knees. ]

My head's still throbbing, but I really am trying to deal with it. You know, two strong legs and everything.

Grocery store

[reflames]

[Suddenly, ninja notmom.]

Try the one in the black and red packaging. Tried it when they took my arm off, worked like a charm.

Grocery store

[clarities]

[ JESUS, MOKOU. Diana tries to calm down because people suddenly popping up behind her = not good. ]

Think it'll work for my headache, Mokou?

[ Action | Grocery Store ]

[equinamity]

[Riza sees Diana down the aisle in the grocery store, and heads over to say hi, smiling.]

Hello, Diana. I haven't seen you in a while.

[She glances to the shelf, and tilts her head slightly.]

Are you not feeling well?

[ Action | Grocery Store ]

[clarities]

I'm remarkably good at making myself scarce when need be, Miss Hawkeye.

[ Which, to her, is a good thing. ]

Ah - I've been having headaches. Don't worry so much.

[ Action | High School ]

[equal_shots]

Miss Diana?

[Kid had heard the altercation and had been about to intervene when she shook the drone students off. Seeing her on the floor, however, worried him, and he frowns, hesitating before offering a hand to help her up.]

Are you all right?

[ Action | High School ]

[clarities]

[ Diana's trying to quell her discomfort as she peers over to glance at Kid. ]

I should be fine. I've been having headaches lately - don't worry about it.

High School

[strike_you_out]

[After a moment's peace, Diana is joined by a much quieter presence than the drones. Curious, Slugger stoops down to peer at her. It's difficult for him to ignore a person clutching their head while slumped on the floor, even more so once he realizes it's Diana.]

Head hurt?

High School

[clarities]

[ Diana takes a moment to notice Slugger, giving him a nod the best she can. ]

Like you wouldn't believe.