[Cross posted to: v_bq_jude and v_bq_gerry .] When he finally felt awareness coming to him the first thing Jude could fully register was pain around his chest. It wasn't something completely foreign, but it still made him groan. Swallowing Jude shifted a bit, trying to remember for certain where he was. The place smelt familiar... but with a scent that didn't belong. After he felt the pain subside Jude opened his eyes and looked around his room, his eyes falling on the figure... read more