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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[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.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter smiles a bit as he watches Leo eat. ]

That's right. We're redoing the coven system completely. And reincorporating wild magic. When I'm not busy with palisman carving, I sometimes take classes here too.

[neonleon]

[That warms his heart even more to hear as he eats more. Swallows a particularly long wriggly bit.]

You always did like learning stuff. Perfect for you.

[pyrighteous]

R-right! Exactly! I really love the arrangement. And Dell doesn't mind if it takes me away from his lessons for a while.

[neonleon]

Carving lessons? You were already pretty good at it before.

[pyrighteous]

Well - yeah but - I have a lot to learn. Especially if I'm going to teach one day.

[neonleon]

[He blinks up at that, pausing his eating to just Watch Him.]

You wanna teach? [He sounds hopeful at that.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter goes a bit red. ]

O-of course! Dell is old and - there isn't anyone else to take it up -

[neonleon]

[He smiles a little more, reaching his good hand to touch at Hunter's arm a little.]

I think that's great. You'd be a good teacher.

[pyrighteous]

[ He shifts a bit closer. ]

You really think so?

[neonleon]

I know so. You'd be great.

[pyrighteous]

Well - I'll get there. Later. After you're better.

[neonleon]

Yeah.

Give me a few days, I'll be back up in no time.

[It's the confident thought, anyway.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter tries to look hopeful but ... his eyes drift to Leo's back. ]

I think you should take longer than that.

[neonleon]

[It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know where Hunter's looking, what he's concerned about.]

Maybe a little longer.

[pyrighteous]

As long as you need.

It ... it was really bad, Leo. I carried out pieces of your shell.

[neonleon]

You...

[Wait hold on. The damage to his shell is kind of horrific to hear about but-]

You carried them out?

[pyrighteous]

[ He nods. ]

I carried you out too. But there were - pieces missing.

[neonleon]

...I'm sorry you had to do that.

[In an ideal situation, Hunter would have never seen him that damaged.]

[pyrighteous]

I'm - I'm sorry I did too.

But better than leaving any part of you behind.