post-snek recoveries

[neonleon]

[You know?

That weird temple wasn't good, but it wasn't the worst. Not by far now that he's back in this dimension. He floats a bit aimlessly, body broken, shell cracked and falling apart, some bones and insides shattered. His head aches in a way that he can't think.

All he can really do is hope Prime doesn't find him immediately right now. The light off his ring catches his eye and he looks at it, not fully registering that it's lit up.

A promise.]

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[neonleon]

[He can't really hug any tighter, he's too tired. But the chirp Hunter gives him tightens something in his chest.]

Yeah. Y-yeah, it's all done. I'm here.

[pyrighteous]

You - you have to rest now. And eat, and get your strength back.

[ Hunter's voice wobbles. ]

You were ... you were so badly hurt in there. I wasn't sure if you'd make it.

[neonleon]

...Yeah, he. Uh. He didn't really pull any punches.

[He starts to relax a little, still holding Hunter with his good arm.]

...Thanks. For getting me.

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter leans as much as he dares. ]

Of course. I wasn't going to just leave you, I just -

[ Another voice wobble. ]

How long were you in there?

[neonleon]

[Leo leans back against him.]

I... don't know? I dunno, couldn't tell time in there. Felt like a long time.

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter goes quiet a moment as guilt just. Shivers through him. ]

I - took a day to get everything set up. B-because I knew you'd need a healer right away, I -

[ he looks down at Leo. ]

You're so skinny.

[neonleon]

Hey- [He can hear the guilt in that voice.] You did great. It was good you had them ready. Probably wouldn't've made it if you didn't do that.

[pyrighteous]

If I'd come sooner you might not have needed them as much!

[neonleon]

Neither of us could've known.

You did the right thing.

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter leans a little more. ]

I'm just glad you're alive. And I'm not letting you out of my sight again.

[neonleon]

[He smirks a little.]

Promise?

[pyrighteous]

P. Promise. And once you're better, I'm showing you EVERYTHING cool about the Boiling Isles.

[neonleon]

Good. 'Cause I wanna see it all.

[Just... Sort of sighs and rests against him. God he's tired.]

...'m glad you're here.

[pyrighteous]

I - I am too. It must have been awful being strapped in that prison dimension again.

[neonleon]

It wasn't great, no.

But. You got me out and. And I never have to look at it again.

[pyrighteous]

Never. There's nothing in the world that can drag you back there.

[neonleon]

Exactly.

So. ...So. Rest and hanging out with you. Sounds good?

[pyrighteous]

And eating! I brought you soup! Chicken noodle.

[ He turns back to get the tray. ]

[neonleon]

Oooh, comfort food.

[Just leaning a little and watching that, shifting to sit up on his own.]

Thanks, Hunts.

[pyrighteous]

[ It looks and smells like chicken noodle? Except the noodles are moving. ]

I-I'll bring more if you want more. And other things too. Just - uh, it might take a while to get used to Boiling Isles food. Depending on how turtle mutants handle our favorite stuff.

[neonleon]

[His smile up at Hunter softens some; the guy's trying SO hard.]

...Thanks, Hunter. I'm sure it's great.

[pyrighteous]

[ SO HARD ]

Honestly? I think you might like it a lot. Plus - um - you know, turtle demons are normal here, so once you're better, you can go wherever you want! No disguises or anything.

[neonleon]

[God. What an idea. Out without any disguise or hiding. Amazing. He picks up the spoon to start at this soup, enjoying the little wriggling bits.]

Can't wait.

[pyrighteous]

[ Oh good. he figured the wriggling bits would be fine for turtle fiancé but. ]

You're in the university now, actually. The healing wing.

[ They're currently curtained off so not much to see right this second. ]

[neonleon]

A university? Like - what, a school?

[Taking a few cautious sips of the soup itself before going to town on a more normal bite.]