[Christine had put off taking the cure on deck seventy-six for as long as reasonably possible. The thought of doing anything that could damage her throat alarmed her no small amount. When it became clear that passengers were not being allowed to leave quarantine without taking it, there was little option left. It was either take the cure and deal
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Do you need anything?
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Would a cup of tea be horridly much to ask for?
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No .. any so long as it is warm and with liberal amounts of honey.
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I'll be in our room soon.
[He'll definitely be taking the elevators (because screw taking 11 decks worth of stairs up while covered in clawmarks), but Christine will probably be there before him.]
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I'm on my way, love.
[And she is, dressed to the nines in her blue medical scrubs and caring not a lick. Only this time, she has her own communicator firmly in hand. She is also aware of the lack of locked doors on the entire ship at the present time and takes advantage of it, entering Raoul's room to wait inside for a change; instead of baiting people out in the hallway. She enters the room and sighs softly, closing the door behind her.
See that shower? Yeah, she's going to take full advantage of that right now before changing into some fresh clothes from the closet. Don't mind her getting all up in your shower right now, baby.]
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Until Christine gets out, he'll wait out here, occupying his time with finding something clean and not scrubby to wear and examining which cuts have healed over enough to leave uncovered.]
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She has an assortment of healing cuts and scratches on her face and arms, the worst a slice that's hidden beneath the arm of the robe. She holds him tightly, easing the hold only after several long minutes. She's alive. He's alive. Even better, she has him securely within her arms again.
She pulls back, searching his face as she cups it gently in her hands. Her voice still a bit rough and strained after taking the cure.]
You are well??
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Toaster .. I'm glad you're well. I .. perhaps some tea? I'd ask for a bit of company, but I'd not make you uncomfortable ..
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Why don't I bring you some toast, with butter and jam?
[That pouch he'd found in the luggage room has proved to be pretty useful.]
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I think toast would be lovely, Toaster.
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[A beat.]
Please.
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Hello, Zee. Deck six, room seventy three forty.
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[Does she need to come punch your fiance in the nose?]
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Assistance, no .. but I would not turn down company at the present time.
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