Descendants of Arcana Base

Whip: She was eleven!
*Whip balls his fists. He realizes how unfair his conviction is, but he doesn't relent from it*
Whip: She was a little girl in a world gone to hell, and you just let her leave!

Blaze: *unleashes a fiery glare at Whip* So what are you saying about her parents who let her journey on her own at the age of ten?

Whip: I'd say they expected her to come ba-!
*Whip's words catch up in his throat, and his breath becomes ragged in realization*
Whip: ...You let her go.... so she could come back... when she was ready.....?

Blaze: *her glare diminishes into her neutral stare and she gives a brief nod to the rabbit* When one has a lot of responsibility and expectations to bear, it is easy to run away; however, seeing how strong Mana is, like her parents, I knew she would come back should she chose to accept what she needed to do.

Whip: ....But that was a big risk, damnit....
*Despite this, his fists release their grip on the air and he no longer carries an edge in his voice*
Whip: ...It's not fair to put so much responsibility on her.... She already willingly takes so much on her own....
*His last words trail off, ending the hostility in his attitude completely, and he sits back down. His mind has already begun its race*

Blaze: *turns to leave* My proposition stands. When Mana awakens, I will request both of you to report your answer after she has been given some time to think upon it. If not, my men and I will perform the excursion ourselves. *she walks to the doorway, but pauses before she exits, and looks back at her fellow Descendants* You are all to get rest today as well. Your efforts are much appreciated. *continues to make her way out*
Psyche: *sniffs and pretends to wipe away a tear* She cares so much...!
Clear: *rolls her eyes*

*Whip doesn't join in on the banter, and instead watches Mana as she sleeps*
Whip: ...
*Whip turns to Clear*
Whip: ...Is there somewhere more... comfortable for her to rest?

Clear: *turns her attention to Whip* Yes, if you are willing, there are rooms that you two could rest in. Those are more comfortable than these beds.
Vita: I could guide you to the dormitories, if you'd like.

*Whip nods his head*
Whip: Yes. Please.
*Whip stands up and turns to Mana. Very gently, he slides his arms beneath her head and legs and lifts her up in the bridal position, handling her as if she were made of glass*

Psyche: *grins hugely* You guys look like you just did get out of a wedding~ So I guess that explains why you're heading to a room for your honeymoon. *gives an unrepentant wolfish grin*
Vita and Clear: *sigh exasperatedly, too exhausted to stop Psyche's comments*

*Without so much as trembling Mana in his arms, Whip kicks his bokken skillfully into the air and, in one swift motion, he manages to kick the wooden sword at Psyche, once again, like a sawblade-gone-rogue*
Whip: ...Please lead the way.

Psyche: *the bokken hits him square in the head, causing his head to fall back on the pillow as he rubbed the point of connection* Ow ow owww... *looks at Clear with a supposed heartbroken expression, although it's hard to tell with the bandages around his eyes* Cleeeeear, he hit meeeeee. ;A;
Clear: *crosses her arms, unamused* You deserved it.
Psyche: *turns to the medic* Doc, everyone's hitting your patient and making fun of him! I don't think it's healthy!
Head Medic: *still working on concocting a potion* I assure you Centurion Psyche, it won't affect your recovery at all. However, if you're that worried about your health, perhaps you should stop instigating situations that have the threat of bringing harm to yourself?
Psyche: *pretends to be super torn up* E-Everyone's picking on me today...!

Vita: *shakes her head exasperatedly and turns to Whip* Follow me if you will. *begins to lead them outside to the dormitories*

Whip: Gladly.
*Whip nods his head and follows Vita*

*Vita leads Whip to the dormitories and eventually opens a door to an unoccupied room, consisting of two twin beds that look rather luxurious compared to cots, accompanied with thick blankets and fluffy pillows. Bare amenities also make up the room, including a dresser, a nightstand accompanied by a soft lamp, and surprisingly enough, a bookshelf.*

Vita: *points down the hall* Restrooms are straight down the hall, third door on the right. Will this be alright for you two?

*Whip has to try very hard not to seem overly grateful for the room*
Whip: Y-yes, this will be fine.
*Whip gently places Mana down on one of the beds and pulls a cover over her*
Whip: Thank you...

Vita: *gives a soft smile* It's fine. *turns to leave* If you need me, in actuality, I'm just across the hall. *waves as she walks out* Good night~

*Whip nods his head, though his "Good night", is kind of delayed. He finds a seat on his bed, but doesn't lie down*
Whip: ....As if I could sleep....
*Despite this, his eyelids become heavy, and his head slowly drifts....*

[Later]

Mana: *suddenly jolts the sleeping Whip from behind* RISE AND SHINE, SLEEPY HEAD~!

*Whip scrambles very quickly out of the bed, holding thin air as if it were a blade poised to strike. His lack of bokken, however, leaves him... less than threatening, and he slacks when he sees his waker*
Whip: Mana! You surprised me!

Mana: *takes a page out of Psyche's book and grins brightly and unrepentantly* That was what I was going for~ And what do you know? The ever vigilant Whip the Rabbit sleeping on the job. *smirks at him* Some~one's get~ting so~ft~

*Whip's arms go stiffly to his sides in embarrassed anger as his cheeks turn a light pink*
Whip: ...Glad to see you're feeling better.

Mana: *shrugs* Yeah, energy's back, wound's healing- *pulls out a familiar wooden weapon with a mischievous look on her face* Bokken to mess with. *suddenly retreats to the other side of the room, swinging the bokken from side to side* All the things a girl could need to feel better~

*Whip pats himself down quickly, and then looks back at Mana with shock*
Whip: My bokken!
*Whip hops off of the bed and moves to take it back*

Mana: *using her natural agility, twists out of the way and reveals the wall behind her*

*Whip barely has time to pull his feet up slightly higher, taking three steps up the wall and flipping around, landing in front of the evasive Mana with his arms opened wide to catch her*