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]

[Darius is smart enough to wait until Leo's asleep to do that. But Leo squeezes his hand again. He's... afraid. Really afraid. He thought the Prison Dimension and what happened at the Temple was the worst any of them had been hurt but. This is worse. This is permanent.]

Cool. Because- I. Would really want you to stay.

[pyrighteous]

[ Leo SURE is missing an arm now. And if it were easy to replace, the healers would have done it already. ]

I-I won't leave for even a minute! I promise!

[neonleon]

[There are options but. They gotta work on it; they managed it for Eda, so it'll just take time.]

Thanks, Hunts. I-

[Don't say 'I'm sorry'.]

I love you.

[pyrighteous]

I - I love you too. So much.

[ He clings to Leo's hand. ]

So hang in there. Okay? I - I can't lose you.

[neonleon]

[That does get a little smile.]

You're not gonna lose me. I'm left here.

[Get it? Do you get it?]

[pyrighteous]

[ FINE, fine. For that? Leo gets a tearful chuckle. ]

Y-yeah. I guess you are.

[neonleon]

Amity's sister and my own healing got it sorted out pretty quick so. Don't go acting like I'm about to die. Okay?

[pyrighteous]

I - okay. I just. You DID almost die so.

[neonleon]

[Really not liking the whole discussing his mortality rate here but Hunter's worried and scared.]

I know. But you and Darius stopped it.

[pyrighteous]

[ Sorry Leo. He's a little stressed. ]

We - we did. Yeah. And my friends are going to keep an eye out for more Krang.

[neonleon]

Okay.

So everyone's on watch, and- this won't happen again. To me or anyone else. [Just gently thumbing along Hunter's knuckles watching him.]

[pyrighteous]

... I hope not. We'll make sure of it.

[ That boiling anger is still there, just quieter now. ]

[neonleon]

Yeah. We will. So for now-

[He looks down at Lucky, then back at Hunter.]

Let's just chillax for a little bit? Huh?

[pyrighteous]

Y. Yeah. I - I can do that.

... Do you want me to join you two?

[ As a palisman, he means. ]

[neonleon]

If you want? I wouldn't say no. Maybe you can tell me some of what he's saying?

[pyrighteous]

Of course. I'm pretty good at palisman, but especially when I AM one.

[ He shifts to bird form and perches on Leo's good shoulder. ]

[neonleon]

[Leo smiles at that, tilting his head to lean gently against Hunter.]

Perfect.

[pyrighteous]

[ He nuzzles up against Leo in turn. ]

Being a bird is pretty convenient.

[neonleon]

It is, not gonna lie. Harder to kiss you though.

[pyrighteous]

Yeah please don't. That's a little weird.

-- But I can still give you a peck!

[neonleon]

Yeah? You'd do that?

[Don't mind them Lucky, they're being gay about this. Leo leans a little closer to Hunter with a smile.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Meh. Lucky has heard ALL about this relationship from Hunter already. He yawns and curls up more as Hunter leans in and ... literally pecks Leo's cheek. ]

[neonleon]

[Leo lets that happen, laughs a little as it tickles more than anything. And just pets his hand over Lucky's fur again.]

Thanks, Hunts. I uh. Think some rest is probably all I'll need and I'll be good for a while.

[pyrighteous]

Then - rest, please. I'll be here.

[ He cuddles in close. ]

[neonleon]

[He settles in to the pillows, making sure Lucky is secure on his stomach and Hunter is secure in the crook of his neck.]

Can't do much else but... Glad you'll be here.