Azur Lane: Rebirth

Ch7: Karma's a Bxtch

That's it. No one can convince me otherwise. Life's a bitch. A two-faced, backstabbing piece of shit with a pussy wider than whatever underground crevice she crawled out of. That bitch actually came after me for burning Roon's room down! Like really! Uggghhh!!!

Roon: What are you muttering to yourself?

I turn to find Roon lazily waking up from her nap. I myself got up mere minutes prior to find my stomach bandaged up and Roon sleeping in a chair beside my bed with her head resting on my legs. I'd been too surprised to wake her up before but since she's already up, perhaps she can explain where we are because this is most certainly not my room!

Me: Roon...

Roon: Hmm?

She blinks, rubbing her eyes before staring at me. I watch as a group of very contrasting emotions flash across her face before she jumps up in surprise.

Me: What is it?

Roon: You're awake! You're actually awake this time!

Me: The hell does that even mean?

She ignores my question, strangling me in a hug before rushing out of the room and shouting for Vestal to come. I am shaken to my core to hear her call for Vestal but before I can even attempt to flee, a girl I am certain I've never seen before walks in.

????: How are you feeling? Tell me where still hurts and I'll have you fully repaired by the evening.

Me: I...er...nice to meet you two.

????: Vestal...and you're Hood. Now, where hurts?

Me: I-

My mouth quivers as pain rips across my stomach. She notices and rushes forward but stops when the delayed growl reaches everyone's ear.

Vestal: You're hungry. I'm terribly sorry...I forgot the most basic part of your treatment. Roon, you know her best. Get a meal that she'd like but that includes these foods. 

Roon takes the list she writes down and hurries off. The minute she leaves, "Vestal" comes over and begins running various tests ranging from my reflexive capabilities to my control over my gear. We must've completed 13 or so tests when Roon finally returns and with her, Bismark and Z23.

Bismark: How are you feeling?

Me: I am f-

Vestal: She's not fine, regardless of what leaves her mouth. However, with a few days of rest and limited activity, she should reach full operational capacity in two weeks. Give her a week and she'll be capable of going on light missions or play support roles where she's unlikely to get hit.

Bismark: Thank you, Vestal.

Vestal nods, collecting her things before leaving. 

Bismark: Now then, I am assigning you a-

Me: Chaperone? 

Bismark: You could call her that. Z23?

Z23: Z23, reporting for duty.

Me: I shall be in your care, Z23. Take good care of me.

Z23: I-

Roon: Grrr!

Bismark: Roon! We already talked about this!

Roon looks between Bismark and me before sighing in defeat.

Roon: Listen here and listen well!

Z23: Yes, ma'am!

Roon: You best take great care of her or I'll-

Bismark: Roon!!!