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]

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.]

[pyrighteous]

... You should probably close your eyes.

[neonleon]

Oooh right, closing eyes.

Definitely a thing people do when they want to take a nap.

[Just. Snuggling up closer and holding Hunter.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter laughs a bit and setles in close. ]

Just for a few minutes.

[neonleon]

A few minutes, yeah...

[He settles in with Hunter like that, tucking his face against his neck. It's... better. Like this.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter hums a bit, soothingly. ]

Are you feeling better overall?

[neonleon]

For the most part.

[It's hard to describe how much he misses his family.]

Just still getting used to everything. Thought I'd get it faster.

[pyrighteous]

You're in a totally different world. It's gonna take a while. We were the same way when we were stranded in the Human Realm.

[neonleon]

Mm...

[One the one hand, he hopes he doesn't have to get used to this forever. He misses his family. He misses Manhattan. On the other hand, Hunter being here helps. It makes it easier. Even if the pain shooting up his arm is not the most welcome thing.

He grips at Hunter's shirt a little tighter for the duration.]

Did- Did you guys ever get used to it?