Time to Strike Back Part I

“Ugh…”

A faint groan escaped as the tall figure began to stir after being unconscious for hours, prompting everyone in the room to rush toward him in concern.

“Joke, are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”

The first voice called out, accompanied by a light touch on his arm that helped awaken his senses bit by bit.

“Take it slow, Rin. Let the captain regain his composure... Someone, bring warm water here!”

Another voice followed, this one more commanding, and the sound of hurried footsteps filled the room.

Joke slowly blinked his eyes open, the harsh light from the ceiling making him squint before he adjusted. His body, stretched flat on the bed, struggled to push itself up until someone helped support him.