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]

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.

[pyrighteous]

R-really? Even more than Camila?

[neonleon]

I fear for the culinary world if Camila and Mikey ever met and teamed up. Or tried to outdo each other.

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter laughs at that.

Yeah, we'd either get something amazing or world-destroying.

[neonleon]

Or both! Always in threes...

[He hums a bit, feeling it reverberating in his shell remembering Lucky is back there. Leo laughs a little and settles again.]

You're the best. You know that right?

[pyrighteous]

I - yeah. Sometimes I even believe it with you.

[ Hunter rests his head on Leo's shoulder. ]

[neonleon]

Only sometimes? Oh we gotta work on that. You should believe it all the time.

[pyrighteous]

Look, that's on ME. I"m making progress!

[neonleon]

You are, and I love you for that.

[Is it his first time saying that to Hunter? Probably. Don't think too much about it.]

We'll keep working on that progress.

[pyrighteous]

[ it sure is. Hunter just goes silent for a moment, eyes shining. ]

Leo...