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 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?

[pyrighteous]

... Sort of? It got easier after the first month. And Camila did everything she could to take care of us.

It, uh. It was easier for me. And harder. But mostly easier. I... didn't have anyone to go back to.

[neonleon]

Oh.

I guess that would make it easier...

Camila's.. really great.

[pyrighteous]

She's amazing. Like you saw. She did SO much for us.

[neonleon]

I did see! You're right, she is amazing.

[But the pain gradually eases, and Leo loosens his grip on Hunter's shirt to simply lay with him.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter gladly snuggles in closer. ]

Gus and I stayed in the basement. Which sounds bad, I guess, but you saw how comfortable it was. My crafting corner is still there.

[neonleon]

For when you go over there, right? You guys still go pretty regularly it sounded like.

[pyrighteous]

I go every week at least, yeah. Well - except these last couple. Kinda busy. It’s why Camila was so excited to have us.

[neonleon]

Busy, right.

[Sorry Camila, his recovery kinda took front seat.]

She's good. I like her.

[pyrighteous]

She likes you too. And she REALLY likes your Spanish.

[neonleon]

Admittedly, Spanish is a fantastic reason to love me.

[pyrighteous]

You're gonna have to help me practice. I'm way behind.

[neonleon]

I will absolutely help you. Goes hand in hand with TSL.

[pyrighteous]

We can have study sessions once you get home. I'm really looking forward to meeting Mikey and Splinter.

[neonleon]

Oh my godddd they'll love you. Trust me, they will adore you. [He says all this while holding Hunter still, sort of swaying while they are still laying down.]

Mikey'll super love cooking stuff for you. He's gonna have you try so many new foods you won't be able to pick a favorite.