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[guppy_sandhu]

Guppy and Hannibal spent a fair amount of time working on Sunshine yesterday, and she is currently resting in one of the beds.

She could probably do with some gentle company.

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Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[herr_bookman]

And he does, somewhere, buried deep, drowned out by the fear vibrating painfully beneath his skin. But it's not an excuse, and he knows that, too.

The penitent boy lifts the water--holy or unholy, who can tell--gingerly, and places the cup in her hand without touching her skin. He releases it as soon as he's sure she's got a good grip.

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[sunbaked_baker]

Sunshine drinks slowly, and in silence. At least until she feels up to trying to clear her throat again. It takes a couple of tries.

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[herr_bookman]

Meanwhile, Autor ruminates on every step he took and every syllable he snapped. He stares at the quickly-fading half-moon marks on his palms.

"So, uh," he starts, turning his head away to keep the silence from cutting him directly. "Er. Hm."

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[sunbaked_baker]

Sunshine watches him through the light, watching the roiling shadows on his face. Despite it doing horrid things to her Dark Sight, the light helps, and she appreciates it. He thought of that, because he worries.

He yells, also, because he worries. He's not the only one who shows their love in that way.

"So, how have you been?" she asks, patiently, completely ignoring the last few minutes. "When, you know, you're not flooding the smartassery market or looking for fruit in a milkshake?"

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[herr_bookman]

It doesn't even occur to him to say 'fine'.

"Tired," he says eventually, folding his hands and dropping them in his lap. So tired. He'd given Oswin a kitten and finally spoken with Karkat and--ah, yes, of course.

"I'm making preparations to go to Lucas' world with him. I'm glad I got to see you before I leave--but too bad you were injured."

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[sunbaked_baker]

"Yes, too bad," she echoes, quietly.

"I hope everything goes smoothly in Lucas' world. He's going to... New Pork City, right?"

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[herr_bookman]

"As far as I know, yes," Autor says, stuffing his flare-up of nerves. Her echoing makes him wonder if he'd said the wrong thing, again. Probably.

And now he's not sure what to say. "Do you know when you'll be released from the infirmary?" he asks, squinting at the sun jar he toys with.

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[sunbaked_baker]

"I don't know," she replies, reaching out a hand to the nearest jar, feeling its warmth against her palm. "But I mean to ask Dr. Lecter, next time he's in. The sunlight spells help, but I'm still not completely okay with the idea of sleeping overnight in a public space."

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[herr_bookman]

Her mention of Dr. Lecter's name gives Autor the sudden, sharp image of the man skulking in the hallway, overhearing everything.

The boy nods, watching her hand as much as he's able through the sunbeams. "I don't blame you," he murmurs. "Everyone's 'invited' into the infirmary, right?"

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[sunbaked_baker]

"It's public, yeah," she nods. "It's not like someone's room, or someone's house. Anyone can enter freely, and I'd feel much better sleeping on the far side of my wards."

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[herr_bookman]

"Maybe, if I'm around, you can use my carpet to float on up to your room without jostling you," Autor murmurs, staring at his knees. "In any case, I hope you're out of here soon."

The boy swallows, curling his shoulders. "But do you mind if I read in the corner or something until one of us has to leave?" he asks. "I won't be offended if you say no! It's kind of a strange request and you need privacy and I likely don't even have the right to ask given that I... well, that I yelled at you. Earlier."

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[sunbaked_baker]

"I hope I'm out of here, soon, too," she says, stifling a yawn because ow. "Not sure how well I can sleep with someone sitting in the room with me... and I kind of feel the need for another nap. You could bring those books we talked about? I might still be awake then."

The remark about him yelling, she rides right over.

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[herr_bookman]

"Certainly," he says, standing in an easy, fluid motion. His hunch isn't completely dissipated, but at least now he has something to do.

"Don't move," he says, with an attempt at a smile. "I'll be right back." He backs out of the room, and then books it to the library.

Re: Sunshine awake / Autor

[sunbaked_baker]

"I'll be here," she assures him, as he leaves.