(it's gonna rain tonight)

[idolpro]

Who: :)
Where: Game Tower
When: Day 503, evening

[ wuh woh!!! time for a game!!! ]

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[happydreamed]

Could I trouble you to cuddle up in bed with me?

[sangreine]

As if that wasn't my plan all along.

[happydreamed]

Then we're in perfect agreement.

[sangreine]

Mm. [ trying to snuggle even closer despite that not being possible, she's cold when anemic ]

I know I probably need to drink soon enough, but... please don't make me. I can't do it yet. I can't bear hurting you even more.

[happydreamed]

I could bring you blood bags, if you can't stomach taking it from anyone directly. Would that help?

[There are certain advantages to dating a doctor.]

[sangreine]

I don't know. Maybe. The thought of drifting off for a while sounds better.

[ Being in an anemic coma sounds better than dealing with All The Things ]

...Could we to an IV infusion instead of drinking it? When I'm ready.

[happydreamed]

We can do that. Whatever is easiest for you.

[sangreine]

Thank you. I just -- can't bite anyone now. I can't.

[happydreamed]

I won't ask you to do anything you can't handle. An IV is fine.

[sangreine]

[ She calms a bit, mollified for now. And just slumps against him. ]

Thank you. I hate asking even more of you after this week...

[happydreamed]

I will never hesitate to do all I can for you, my dear.

[sangreine]

[ She shivers a bit and tries to curl closer against the wind. Her skin is growing cool to the touch, when it's usually significantly warmer than most humans ]

Perhaps one day I'll get to take care of you in return. It always seems like I'm the one in need, however I try to avoid it.

[happydreamed]

[Drapes his jacket over her.]

You say that today of all days, when you were ready to take on any amount of pain for my sake?

[sangreine]

[ warm jacket good ]

And yet I didn't. Dia took most of the remedies.

[happydreamed]

She acted on her own at first, and afterward you took what it was acceptable for you to take. No one could fault you for not taking lowered inhibitions.

[sangreine]

...Yeah, because if my inhibitions go then evidently I mow down everyone I love. What wonderful things that says about me.

[ we seem to have reached the No Filter point of emotional exhaustion ]

[happydreamed]

It says that you are better than your species' instincts.

[sangreine]

It says everyone would be better off if I didn't exist.

[ Sorry Doc ]

But I can't do that if it would hurt you worse. Or Venti. I already tried to tell him that Teyvat isn't safe if I'm there, and he said it would break his heart if I wasn't. He's an idiot. You're all idiots.

[ As she curls closer, counting herself among the fools ]

[happydreamed]

I would be devastated for the rest of my life. If that makes me a fool, so be it.

[Periwinkle lands in front of the apartment building, and Doctor helps her down carefully.]

[sangreine]

[ toppling off Peri's back, totally graceless and 100% not like herself ]

-- Sorry.

[ Said without opening her eyes. She's in lousy shape here. ]

[happydreamed]

[Sighs, heishins, then scoops her up into his arms in a bridal carry. He needs the extra strength to carry her without risking dropping her, unfortunately.]

No need to apologize.

[sangreine]

[ a delicate snort as she nuzzles against his chest ]

Please. I have more reasons to apologize than anyone.

[happydreamed]

Well, I refuse to accept them, so you needn't bother with me.

[Carrying her to the elevator.]

[sangreine]

All I want to do is bother with you, even though I shouldn't.

[ SO THERE? ]

[happydreamed]

We seem to be at an impasse.

[Up to HSS.]