how i wish you could see the potential ...

[Had a sort of accident. Was out climbing trees (likes climbing trees, even more so in winter when they're bare and easier to grab hold of), playing by himself after school like usual, when one of the branches broke and he took a tumble to the ground. Luckily wasn't that high, but managed to gouge his hand pretty good on a sharp rock below. Good enough that even wrapping it in the scarf he was wearing hasn't stopped the bleeding, and had quite a long walk back to the house (ventured far into the woods), feeling kind of light-headed. Doesn't like the look of his bloody scarf, afraid to take it off and look at his hand. Tries to put on a brave face for everything, but doesn't do well with wounds.]

Okaa-san? [Calls as he gets inside, quickly kicking off his boots and wandering through the house. Remembers his mother is out today, and his father is working, of course. Starts to feel anxious.] Nii-san? [Please be home, please home. Can't remember if he has cram school today or not.]

[Checks his watch as he hits the 1/4 mile marker, stepping up the pace on the track, going from a brisk jog to a faster run, passing up most of his class, who would rather walk and gossip than do anything productive at P.E. Doesn't have anyone from his soccer team in his P.E. class, unfortunately, so it's usually solitary exercise for him during class period. Needs to keep himself in the best shape possible, though, especially since they're coming up against a hard team next week. Isn't going to let anyone beat him. Errr, his team. Isn't going to let anyone beat his team. Yeah.]