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[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

[Bulla is in the quad, looking visibly upset. She's not crying and she's not punching anything, but there's a frown on her face. Flopping down to sit with a huff, she wraps her arms around her knees.

Her excursion into town to make reservations for her birthday went badly. It's not the reservations that are the issue - she got those just fine. It's something that transpired right after that has her frustrated with humanity. When a woman was sick in the streets, not only did no one else offer to help her, but someone decided to use the opportunity to snatch the woman's purse and run. Although Bulla stopped the purse snatcher and got the ill woman to a doctor, she's still not feeling very good about the incident.]

What is wrong with people?! Honestly.

[There's a small sigh as she twirls some hair around one finger.]

Was it that hard for someone to go and help her?

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[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

It's just not in their best interests. I'm surprised you're even asking.

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

But she was sick, and some guy tried to run off with her purse. Even if they were worried about him being armed or something, they could have at least stopped to help her.

...I guess expecting people to act like decent human beings is too much sometimes.

[rebellingheart]

[Rinoa swoops down, settling next to Bulla easily.]

Something happened? Do you want to talk about it?

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

[Not everyone has a heart like you.]

I can assure you they were acting like human beings. Decent however, is probably subjective.

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

I stopped into town today to make reservations for my birthday party and this lady was sick...like stumbling around, disoriented...and the one person who approached her before I did only did it to grab her purse and try running away with it.

[Bulla huffs.]

There were plenty of people around and I'm the only one who did anything.

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

They just...stopped and gawked. The most help anyone else offered was giving me directions to a doctor when I asked for them. And that was probably only because they saw me feed the purse thief's front teeth to him with my fist, first.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

That's as human as it gets. If it means losing someone else and keeping themselves alive, then by all means continue ignoring the victims.

Of course they'd help you -- you'd do the same if they turned down your request for assistance.

These are civilians you're talking about. The only beliefs they hold is survival of the fittest.

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

I'd like to believe that some people are better than that, civilians or not. That poor lady was stumbling around and disoriented...she could have been having a stroke.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

I didn't realize you had the abilities to make such a judgment call about her medical state.

You should be glad she's not dead - there's worse things out there than having civilians mind their own business.

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

[Bulla shrugs.]

I didn't say she was. I just said she could have been. Only a doctor would know for sure, but I have taken first aid.

It could have been worse than someone trying to snatch her purse. I'm just glad that I was able to help her.

[lostmyhyperion.livejournal.com]

And you should just leave it at that. Civilians who walk by and ignore a plea for help aren't worth wasting your time on, trying to get them to shapen up.

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

That doesn't mean I can't be disappointed in them for choosing comfort and convenience over doing what's right.

[bunnypassingby]

[Attempted heroine senses tingling!]

Is something wrong?

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

Just a reminder that some people are the kind of jerks who would rather stand back and stare at a person who needs help instead of bothering to actually help.

[rebellingheart]

[She nods a little, understanding her frustration all too well. After all it was a similar feeling that had sparked her joining the Timber Owls after all.]

Isn't that what matters though? That somebody did something in the end?

[Rinoa offers Bulla a small smile.]

That someone saw what was going on and did something even if no one else did? Because as long as there's that one things will always work out in the world. Don't you think?

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru frowns.] That's awful! I know it can be hard to help out sometimes but you should still try...

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

Had some exposure to apathetic citizens, huh?

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Try not to dwell on it. You'll end up just hating everyone.

[fierybluebird]

You okay there kiddo?

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

[Bulla's still a bit scowly, but Rinoa has a point.]

I guess, but I'm still pretty disappointed in people for not even stopping to help the lady. I get not going after the purse thief - he could have been armed.

They were all content to just stand back and watch me deal with everything.

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

This lady was sick and disoriented and stuff...and then this one guy grabbed her purse and ran off with it. I stopped him, and got the lady to a doctor. So it worked out in the end. What I don't get is the part where none of them even stopped to ask her if she needed help.

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

[Bulla gives a little start.]

Espio! I didn't know you'd gotten out of the infirmary. Dr. Kadowaki gave you the okay?

[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

Just really disappointed in some members of the human race today.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

Pretty much! And I feel okay, that's for sure.

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[shops-a-lot.livejournal.com]

[Bulla manages to smile a little.]

I'm glad. I got pretty worried when I found you in the parking lot.

[turnip-rage.livejournal.com]

The parking lot?

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You're the one who picked me up, then?