Eighteenth Flare - Video - Start Operation "Snake Tracks"

[prominence_glow]

Alright, Stein still hasn't come home, and the clinic is, like, seriously understaffed.

[He breaks into more coughing suddenly, hunched over in his bed at Stein's place. Alex and Myde are by his side again, cooing reassuringly.]

Hey, Medusa, you said you're a nurse, or at least where you come from you are, right? Do you think you could come over and see what's up with me? I haven't been feelin' too hot lately.

[He "conveniently" forgets to make this private and just gives a weak grin at the camera. Really, only a... quarter of this is acting. He really is pretty sick, and it shows in his bloodshot, baggy eyes, and the flush over his face. All in all, he's pretty messed up, and has only recovered a little bit. Why hello there, caffeine overdose, it's nice to meet you too.]

And if anyone gots any weird folk remedies that'll solve feeling like crap, I'm up for trying some for once.

Comments

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

...you really do not look good.

[ N frowns at the screen. But he has nothing actually helpful to add, because Stein's the only doctor he knows, and Stein is -- ]

What do you mean Stein's not come home?

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

He's been missing for a long time now, but his name is still on the SFC. I've looked everywhere, but he's nowhere.

Well, just about everywhere.

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

...do you think something happened to him? Or is he just hiding? He might not want to be found.

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

Stein's not like that. He may not take care of himself too well sometimes, but he's not the kind of guy who wouldn't tell his work he'll take a few days off.

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

...you'd know better than I would.

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

He may be a little bit of a freak, but he IS a responsible freak!

_{[Along with some coughing, he wags his finger in the air, like a mother defending her child.]}

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

But he could have a good reason for not telling anyone, couldn't he?

[ Well... whatever Stein thought was a good reason. ]

What do you think happened?

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

I swear to Light once you're better I'm kicking your butt.

_{[Y U NO LISTEN TO BOYFRIEND--]}

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

_{[cough cough]}

Is that because I'm still sick or because I still have your coat? [cough cough] By the way, I want my scarf back.

_{[Sure, he has others, in varying colors, but still!]}

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

Close but no cigar. It's 'cause you tied me up and pulled my pants down after getting me all riled up like that. In public.

_{[He tilts the SFC to display the scarf--Lea's scarf--tied securely around his neck.]}

No way, man. Not 'til you make it up to me later.

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

Good times, good times. But I said I'd make you regret it.

But seriously, give me back my scarf. Are you honestly gonna taunt a sick boy?

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

Way to give a guy a serious case of blue... Yanno.

Once you're better you can come get it. 'Til then it's staying on me.

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

Hey, maybe next time, you'll listen when I say not to call me the girl!

C'mon, that's not fair! We don't know how long I'll be sick. Just give it already!

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[beforemoonfall.livejournal.com]

Get some rest, idiot. Or do I have to come over there and tie you to the bed?

[AKA, I am annoyed at you for thinking it's a good idea to do this or anything while you're sick.]

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[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

_{[Lea just hunches his shoulders up beneath the blankets and fidgets.]}

I've been resting! ...A little.

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[beforemoonfall.livejournal.com]

...A little?

[Stare. Stare. Stare.]

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[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

I-I've been busy and- stop trying to make me feel guilty!

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[beforemoonfall.livejournal.com]

Lea, you're sick. You shouldn't be busy.

[Sigh.]

...Want me to come over?

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[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

But Stein's still missing! And the chocobos need to be fed- well, now Demyx is taking care of them, but before him!

...Maaaaaybe.

_[Yeeeeees.]

[[video]]

[screwperseus.livejournal.com]

[Medusa responds with a small smile and a look of concern.]

Hello, Lea. You look terrible. What exactly seems to be the problem?

[[video]] Glee! This is a nice wake up. <3

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

Mn, everything, Med. Last couple of days, my throat's really started to hurt, and I've been really dizzy. I get lost easier too- and I, like, never get lost, I know this place like the back of my hand.

I was wonderin' if you could visit or somethin'? I'd come over, but everyone says I should stay in bed.

_{[The lie comes easy to him, partially because he's just so used to it with saying similar to his parents to skip out on a school day or to try and get one past the guards. It's also mostly true, because he really is this sick.]}

[[video]] Sorry it took me so long!

[screwperseus.livejournal.com]

[She seems to hesitate for a moment before answering.]

Yes, I can come to you. Where do you live, exactly?

[[video]] It's okay!

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

Stein's house. Hold on-

_{[He reaches for the SFC and types out the address to her.]}

[[video]]

[screwperseus.livejournal.com]

[Oh, sweet, sweet luck, someone's going to let her into Stein's house. She takes down the information on a scrap of paper.]

Alright. I should be there shortly. In the meantime, please don't exert yourself.

[[video]]

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, Med! I'll stay put until you come!

Oh, and watch out for the chocobo!