<strong>Ruth</strong><br/><br/>Sometimes wishes just kinda come out, even when they don't make much sense. Ice might be a pipe dream, but hey, it was worth asking, right? Never know when something useful and rare might have been dropped off by someone particularly grateful, even if they wouldn't have been able to store it intact for long. She doesn't notice the lack of it when John drops off her other requests regardless; she never really expected it to show up even while she was asking for it.<br/><br/>"If I have to strap you to this cot I will, 'Nise. Worry about mending up. Let me handle the messy part." She briefly touches lips to the younger woman's hair, her examination finished, everything ready to quiet down. Let the pain seep away and leave her to rest.<br/><br/>After all, that was the easy part. The hard part's waiting outside somewhere. Once Anise starts getting that long-range stare that says the drugs are kicking in Ruth steps away. "John." She nods toward the occupied space. "Keep an eye on her. Don't let her try to do anything stupid, like move at all." She's already grabbing her cap as she speaks, throwing her camo jacket over her shoulder in case the wind picks up too harsh on her way. Take a deep breath and let it out. "I've gotta have words with Esther about this before it gets any worse. You two just sit tight for now. If I'm not back by morning,<em>then</em>you can worry. I don't want to find you fucked up 'cause you went off on some half-ass rescue attempt when I didn't even need rescuing."<br/><br/>What if someone in worse shape than Anise shows up while you're gone?<br/><br/>"Someone needs me, send 'em to Esther's. Chances are I'll be longer there than elsewhere figuring this shit out. If they can't make it that far, do what you can to keep 'em breathing until I get back. I trust you."<br/><br/>What else is there to say? Quick pat on the shoulder then she's out in the sun, off to Esther's at a quick walk. The sawed-off hanging from her belt takes some of the grace out of her stride. Time to talk to the lady in charge about what the fuck's going on in her hold today.