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.]

Comments

[neonleon]

Mm. Either way, up to him, right?

Don't mind you climbing around, just be careful with the shell for now, all right buddy?

[pyrighteous]

[ The next trill is an echo because he has IMMEDIATELY found a cozy spot in Leo's shell. ]

I think he's made himself comfy already.

[neonleon]

[He could cry.]

I think he did.

[pyrighteous]

[ Aww. Hunter smiles a bit at that. ]

It's a good feeling, huh? I felt the same when Flapjack found me.

[neonleon]

I'll make sure he doesn't get hurt while he's helping me look after you.

[pyrighteous]

They're pretty sturdy, honestly. But - yeah.

[ Hunter's expression goes a bit soft. ]

I wish Flapjack were here.

[neonleon]

...I know he'd wanna be here with you too.

[He's gonna hop up and reach for Hunter's hand in his good one.] He'd wanna see you happy after all of that.

[pyrighteous]

[ He squeezes Leo's hand. ]

I - I know. But knowing he's safe with Ori and Viktor is important too.

[neonleon]

It is. And we're gonna visit, so you can see him. He'll be happy to see you.

[pyrighteous]

Y-yeah. For sure.

Anyway um - let's go finish chores so we can practice, yeah?

[neonleon]

[He squeezes Hunter's hand back, kissing at his cheek. He's still a little worried about him, but. Can't push it.]

Good plan, perfect plan.

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter leans into that gladly. ]

Right. Uh - come on, help me clean up the hutch for the others.

[ annnd he's gonna go through his list of chores today - mostly tidying and tending the outside gardens. ]

[neonleon]

[And Leo will do his best to help with each thing Hunter asks. Back home he'd gripe about chores, but after the Temple? This is easy. This is simple. He'd rather this any day.

He's pretty tired by the time they finish but-]

What else've we got?

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter considers his fiancé gently. ]

You should get a nap. I'll finish up the rest.

[neonleon]

Wha- A nap? I'm good, I can help.

[He's pushing it really, but he wants to stay with Hunter for now.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter laughs gently. ]

You look exhausted. I'll join you in just a minute, okay?

[neonleon]

...In a minute, yeah.

[He looks like he wants to argue a little but... It's Hunter. He doesn't wanna make him worried, so he just reaches to tug at Hunter's sleeve for a second before heading upstairs.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Poor Leo ... Hunter watches him go for a moment, then considers what he has left to do. Heads inside for just a moment. ]

Hey Dell? We're going to take a nap if that's okay. We're both pretty tired.

[ And he goes to follow Leo up. ]

[neonleon]

[Leo's just getting the blankets settled by the time Hunter comes up, stopping to watch him.]

That was fast. You okay?

[pyrighteous]

Yeah, um. I just realized I'm tired too? If you don't mind some company.

[neonleon]

Uh- No. Course not.

[But now he is kind of worried and also suspicious. He moves the blankets back a bit, making room.]

C'mon.

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter snuggles in next to him. ]

There we go. Much better.

[neonleon]

[It is warmer with Hunter there. Leo moves to cuddle up with him a little more even.]

Agreed, much better. Guess a little nap before practicing wouldn't hurt, you're right.

[pyrighteous]

[ Good. Hunter settles in close. ]

Exactly. So - yeah. Let’s do that.

[neonleon]

Right.

Resting, definitely.

[He will. definitely do that. Resting is so real.]