03/26/07 // C!Envy, T!Ed
Who: C!Envy and T!Ed
When: 3/26/07
Rating: PG
Category: Misc Happenings, Misc Pairings
Summary: Ren and Ed go on an adventurous adventure to the hospital's courtyard and hang out for awhile and Ed gets fired. And also gets a present. And Ren gets repeatedly embarrassed. :D
T!Ed: *is sitting up in his bed, bored now and feeling frustrated with the world a bit; would really like to go home and not have to deal with being in this cramped little hospital room anymore, and drums his fingers lightly on the sheets*
C!Envy: *looks up from a heap of work he's doing in the corner of the room at the sound of tapping fingers* Bored?
T!Ed: Very. *peers over at him, raising his eyebrows at the stack of work*
C!Envy: *pushes his chair back from the little makeshift desk his cot has turned into, plunking down into the chair next to Ed's bed*
How are you feeling? Besides bored, I mean.
T!Ed: Alright, I guess, all things consdering. *looks pointedly around the room and then down at where his right leg isn't, grumbling to himself*
C!Envy: *sighs, frowning* You have been in this room too long, I think.
T!Ed: I've been in this entire damn hospital too long.
C!Envy: Want to get out for a bit? I mean, it would not be much, but I am sure I could find a wheelchair around here somewhere and it is pretty warm out. We could go to the courtyard for a bit if you like.
T!Ed: Could we really? *brigtens up considerably* I would love that, if that's alright...
C!Envy: Of course! I hate seeing you just sitting here idly for so long. Shall I go and locate a wheelchair, then?
T!Ed: Please? *grins*
C!Envy: Sure. *smiles back brightly, leaning down to kiss him* How is your leg, though? The doctor said it was healing fine, but I do not want you to tear any stitches, lest I ignite the wrath of Dr.Carter.
T!Ed: *kisses back* It seems fine. Erm... *hesitates a moment* Hurts a little every once in a while, but fine, generally.
C!Envy: Alright. You seem to have finally reached a balance in your pain medication drip, unless there is something you are not telling me, so we should be fine. *gets up and heads for the door*
T!Ed: *shakes his head* It really is fine. Ahm, I'll wait here for you, I guess. *grins a little goofily*
C!Envy: *laughs* You are cute. *goes off toward the nurse's station in search of a wheelchair, returning about five minutes later victorious*
T!Ed: *blushes faintly and waits, grinning upon his return and moving to sit up straighter and scoot towards the edge of the bed*
C!Envy: *stops the chair next to his bed, fiddling with the brake doohickey to lock it* Careful, careful. You are going to have to keep hold of the IV stand while I push you. I do not now when you are supposed to have the catheter removed. *moves to help him into the chair very, very carefully*
T!Ed: ...I hope soon. *winces a little as he's moved and reaches for the IV stand once he's sat down, pulling it closer* How cold outside is it? *glances down at his hospital gown*
C!Envy: It is chilly, but not freezing. The snow is melting off of everything, and the trees are beginning to bud. *turns back to the suitcase, pulling out Ed's scarf and hat, along with the heavy blanket he brought, giving the first two items to Ed to deal with and wrapping the blanket around him* It should probably be warmer in the courtyard, though, since it is entirely enclosed.
T!Ed: It sounds pretty, at any rate... *takes the two items and throws the scarf around his neck before putting the hat on, covering the top part of his ears* How do I look~? *grins*
C!Envy: Very cute. *leans down to kiss his cheek, unlocking the brake and pushing him toward the door*
T!Ed: *blushes and ducks a little into his blanket, tugging the IV stand along with them* I was hoping for sexy, but cute will do too~
C!Envy: *maneuvers the door open, pushing him into the hall* Whoops. *grins* Well, I suppose that hospital gown does leave very little to the imagination...
T!Ed: ...It's open in the back. *grins impishly*
C!Envy: So I saw. *laughs quietly, nodding to a passing nurse* ...Not that I really need much imagination where you are concerned...
T!Ed: ...Are you sure I just can't go home now? *looks over his shoulder, giving him the puppy eyes*
C!Envy: Nope. And stop giving me that look, you know it almost never works on me. *smirks back at him* Besides, I know what you want and there will be none until your leg is fully healed.
T!Ed: *just stares at him in shocked silence before exclaiming loud enough to make a couple of nurses' and patients' heads turn* No sex until my leg is healed?!
C!Envy: *winces, really wishing he could turn into a wall or something, and trying to keep his voice as low as possible* ...I am worried about your stitches..?
T!Ed: And there's only a couple inches left of my leg so it's not really going to get into the way, anyway..?
C!Envy: *grimaces, hurrying a bit to get futher down the hall to a less populated area* But the stitches! Wouldn't it hurt?
T!Ed: I won't have to move my leg, though. *pouts, hunkering down in the wheelchair sulkily* You could just ride me or we could suck each other off or something... No leg moving on my part there.
C!Envy: *if he could be any more embarrassed right now, he'd have to try pretty hard... AGH, DON'T THINK ABOUT THAT WORD* You do realise that sex is going to be a bit awkward at first, right? I mean, just sort of figuring out... balancing. *thank gods for empty corridors* But I suppose oral sex is a possibility...
T!Ed: And that is why I said you could just ride me because then I wouldn't have to balance. *snorts* And I know that. I've lived without one arm for a period of time before, you know, and I managed just fine.
C!Envy: Do not get me wrong, I have missed you in bed with me. And I am sure we can manage, especially because I can easily support your weight if I have to. I just, as usual, do not want to end up back here having to explain to Dr.Carter why you are bleeding from stitches that were supposed to be mostly closed. You are not exactly... docile, where sex is concerned. Or anything, really.
T!Ed: ...Well if we do it here, we won't have to come back if something does happen with the stitches... *sly grin*
C!Envy: Alright, you are officially delusional.
T!Ed: I haven't had any in a while, I'm getting just a little desperate.
C!Envy: So I noticed. But you may have noticed that the doors do not lock, and if we were to do anything, it would have to be between nurse checks in the middle of the night.
T!Ed: What's your point? I can transmute the door locked and a little voyeruism never hurt anyone.
C!Envy: Nnh! *trying to figure out some way to cram all the embarrassment a discovery would create into human speech patterns* Edward... *mental facepalm* Do you remember at all how uptight I am?
T!Ed: ... *snickers a little before he can help it* Yes.
C!Envy: *swats the top of his head, albeit gently* You just do this to torment me, don't you?
T!Ed: Hey! *sticks his tongue out, grinning* I only do it because I love you~
C!Envy: Goodness, you must really love me. *grins back,
turning a corner*
T!Ed: Oh, very much so. *nods sagely* Might love you more if we could have sex, but you know...
C!Envy: Oh, shush. *comes out into the glassed-in open area with doors leading to the courtyard which looks mercifully deserted* I am surprised you have survived even this long. ...You were not cheating on me, were you? *only half serious...*
T!Ed: Cheating on you with who? *blinks, kind of surprised* Only time that happened was that thing with, erm, Alfons...
C!Envy: Just checking~ You might understand when I say that I begin to worry when I barely see you for almost two weeks, and almost begin to get used to not being propositioned at all hours of the night. *bends to nuzzle his cheek quickly before moving to pull open the sliding
glass door*
T!Ed: *smiles faintly* I was busy with... things. *bites his lip*
C!Envy: Your maze, I know. Don't worry about that now. *smiles, pushing him outside and shutting the door after them*
T!Ed: Alright... *smiles more and looks around the garden, happy to be outside, sort of*
C!Envy: Glad to be outside? *starts down the little rock path
with small, budding trees on either side*
T!Ed: *nods and grins, reaching out to touch the bark of one of the passing trees gently, squirming a bit in the wheelchair*
C!Envy: *smiles, basking in reflected happiness* Not too cold, is it? Good thing it is such a sunny day. *looks up at the blue sky, just
sort of realising how long it's been since hespent any quality time outside*
T!Ed: No, I'm warm enough. *turns to look at him before following Ren's gaze skyward* It's so pretty... I spend all that time locked underground and then get thrown into the hospital. I had almost forgotten what outside was like...
C!Envy: You were carried, thank you. *grins wryly* I did it, I would know. *pushes him over to a small outcropping of rocks, obviously landscaped there, next to a newly-thawed lilyless lily pond, sitting on the large rock next to his chair* I do not think you have looked this pale in months, but that should change easily, especially with the warming weather.
T!Ed: Carried, thrown. Close enough. *grins back teasingly* Am I really that pale? *cranes his neck over, trying to catch his reflection in the pond*
C!Envy: You tend to be pale, maybe it is just the winter catching up to you. *chuckles* ...as if I am one to talk. I never have color.
T!Ed: *leans back in his chair and moves to rest his head against Ren's arm* You could always just shapeshift into a different color if you wanted to, right? Though I think you look fine as you are.
C!Envy: Of course I could. *smiles, shifting closer for him* I guess pale just suits me. Then again, have you ever seen a tanned homunculus? I have not. Also, thank you, pretty.
T!Ed: You might look weird tanned, but I think that's just because I'm
used to you being so pale. *laughs lightly, snuggling closer* ...Though green would be even more weird... *looks at him sidelong, grinning slyly*
C!Envy: No funny ideas. *laughs, leaning back against him best as the wheelchair will allow* My double and his bizarre hair. *shakes his head* I will never understand the drive to form himself so. It is like looking into a mirror leading to Tacky World.
T!Ed: At least you have more fashion sense than he does. What the hell is up with that skirt? The Envy from my dimension was kind of the same way, but considering that he was kind of my brother, I guess, that would make him related to the dipshit, too... So I guess it's not that surprising.
C!Envy: *sighs tragically* The dimensions seem to have
bestowed me alone with all of the poise, etiquette, and social skills for my kind. ...Pity. *smirks*
T!Ed: There were a few that I knew that had some poise... kind of. *stops, thinking this over* ...Okay, maybe not.
C!Envy: ...I meant my particular brand of homunculi- the Envys. Since I suppose we are a plural, as irksome as that is. *smiles brightly* But you make a good point!
T!Ed: ...Well I'm kind of a homunculus and I have poise and all those things too~ *smiles smugly*
C!Envy: Barely, remember? *laughs quietly* And I
suppose that you do have your share of those things. Although your speech is so unrefined, and your manner of dress is not exactly what I would call appropriate for Society... *grinning teasingly*
T!Ed: Yeah, but I look hot and I never hear you complain when I talk dirty. *bats his eyelashes, smiling serenely*
C!Envy: Mm, you do have a certain... flair. *smiles back, leaning up off his rock to kiss him*
T!Ed: *kisses back, smiling happily* We should do something when I get out. Aside from the obvious.
C!Envy: I agree entirely. What would you like to do? *thinks a second* ...First I should ask, do you intend to just stay in the wheelchair, or do you actually have plans of using a crutch or something?
T!Ed: Erm, both I think, if that's okay... I do want the crutch, but it might be better if I stay in the wheelchair for a little until I get my strength back or something. *bites his lip, thinking* ...I'm not sure. There's always the castle, I suppose.
C!Envy: You do not need my permission. *laughs* You always seem to seek it, I cannot quite figure out why. I agree, though, perhaps a wheelchair will be best for awhile. I cannot imagine using a crutch exclusively would be entirely comfortable after awhile. Although, for mobility it might be better. *nods* I have been wanting to go back quite avidly of late. The poor neglected staff.
T!Ed: It... seems the thing to do sometimes..? *grins lamely* Erm, I was kind of wondering too... when do you think I'd be able to go back to work? *ducks his head* I'm sure they'll be happy to see us again, no doubt. And the tailor.
C!Envy: *laughs quietly* Well, alright then. I suppose I cannot argue with that. Should I ask your permission sometimes, as well? *frowns, slightly tense now* Work... I er- well, it would not exactly be optimal to have you doing what you did with your disability... *blinks* Tailor?
T!Ed: It... no, you don't have to. *laughs before frowning a little, noticing Ren's tenseness* What if I got an automail leg, though..? Or worked in a different division? *grins a bit* All those clothes I commission from the tailor every time we go down to the castle.
C!Envy: I thought you said you did not want automail? *tilts his head, more worried about Edward's reactions than anything* Oh right, those. *smiles a bit* Why, do you have new clothing ideas?
T!Ed: *bites his lip, fidgeting* I don't really... *whimpers* It hurts so much when they have to put the port in. Worse than when the limbs have to be reattached. *winces as his leg twinges, almost as a ha-ha* And no, but I had some commissioned the last time we were there. I wanted to see how they came out.
C!Envy: Then just hold off getting it awhile, hm? I would not think any less of you without it. You could work somewhere more low-key for awhile.*slips an arm around his shoulders at the wince* Oh, that's right. Goodness, it has been a while. They must be done by now. If you want, I could even go pick them up for you. Otherwise, just get them when we go back.
T!Ed: I guess I could... *leans into him, head on Ren's shoulder* It wouldn't make much sense to pick them up. I had them done mostly for use when we're at the castle's dimension.
C!Envy: You would not mind? Technically, and please do not freak out over this, you breached a lot of company rules recently. You are my husband, but the company is very tedious. Besides, it might be good for you to just do something normal for once, hm? *nuzzles against his ear, enjoying the closeness* Good point.
T!Ed: *winces deeply* I'm fired, aren't I?
C!Envy: ...Sort of, yes.
T!Ed: ...Oh. *slumps, watching the pond water* ...I guess maybe it's better this way. *sighs heavily* Maybe not doing what I did and taking my medicine will help make me better.
C!Envy: *rubs his shoulder, still leaning against him and trying to be comforting* I think you are right. You want so badly to get yourself straightened out, this is probably the best way. Not that you aren't phenomenal at what you do- you just need to collect yourself a bit more, I think. You are still very young, remember?
T!Ed: Yeah... I-I guess it would just be better if I settled down for a while, young or not...
C!Envy: You are really okay with this, love?
T!Ed: It's not like I really have a choice.
C!Envy: True, but I hate the idea of you harboring resentment over it. You understand why I am doing it?
T!Ed: I do... You have to do what's best for your company, I understand. *reaches for his hand*
C!Envy: It isn't just that. You come before my company no matter what. Of course, I do consider my company into the figures, especially because there would be hell to pay if employees began to think I favored you. But... it is like you said before. You need to get your head on straight, so to speak. Working for me will not help with that at all. Not to mention your injury.
C!Envy: *takes his hand, squeezing gently*
T!Ed: *squeezes back* Yeah, that too... It's alright, I'll get over it. *smiles faintly and leans up to kiss his cheek* I'll just keep taking my medicine and we'll see what happens.
C!Envy: *smiles warmly at the kiss* Thank you so much for that, love. I know it sounds harsh, but it is not meant to be- there just comes a time when you have to start taking responsibility for yourself and your actions. *shrugs*
T!Ed: I know... I'm sorry... *closes his eyes*
C!Envy: Nothing to apologize for. *turns his head to kiss him softly* I forgive you much too easily, remember? *hint of a smirk*
T!Ed: *kisses back, mirroring his smirk* I use it to my advantage, yes.
C!Envy: Yes, I know. *groans* Don't make me regret it.
T!Ed: *gives him a vaguely sultry smile* How could you regret
anything with me~?
C!Envy: Because you tend to walk all over my bias, you little prat. *laughs in spite of himself, leaning his chin on Ed's shoulder*
T!Ed: Aw, how mean, calling your dear, sweet, crippled husband names. I never. *pouts*
C!Envy: Quiet, you. Don't even begin to think that this losing a leg thing will get you favors. I am much too cold-hearted. *rubs their noses together with a bigger smirk*
T!Ed: *gives him the biggest, saddest puppy eyes that he can muster* What's the point of being all banged up if I can't get special treatment, hm?
C!Envy: *laughing* Stop doing that! You know it does not work on me. Besides, I am quite happy giving you special treatment. Alright, that much is true. *conceding smile* But try not to antagonize me, alright? I know you have your moods, but do remember that I am on your side and you need not fight me? ...Not that a little fighting once in awhile isn't nice, of course~ *suggestive quirk of his eyebrow*
T!Ed: I'll behave~ *smirks wickedly* Mostly.
C!Envy: Oh, lovely. Besides, I have something for you and it would be a pity if you took it for granted or something. *digs around in his pocket*
T!Ed: Wait, you do? *sits up a little, blinking*
C!Envy: Mmhm, I almost forgot I had it. *opens his hand to reveal a small gold hairpin with a single teardrop-cut ruby about the size of his pinky nail set onto the end of it*
T!Ed: *stops and stares, reaching out a finger tentatively to touch it* Oh, Ren. You really got this for me?
C!Envy: No, Edward. I stole it from a pixie when you weren't looking. Yes I got it for you, silly. *grinning and holding it out for him* You looked like you were in need of a bit of shine.
T!Ed: *blushes deeply and takes the hairpin, kissing his cheek quickly* Thank you so much...
C!Envy: Of course, love! I know it is small, but it seemed sort of... classy. And it matches your engagement ring. *smiles a bit shyly*
T!Ed: I can't wait to try it on. *smiles back, looking at the hairpin happily*
C!Envy: Oh good. *positively glowing* I love seeing you this happy, you know?
T!Ed: It's hard not to be happy around you. *blushes, ducking his head*
C!Envy: Oh, I don't know. You do pretty well sometimes. *laughs quietly, nuzzling against his neck*
T!Ed: *shivers, tipping his head with a purr* Love you.
C!Envy: *blinks, actually a little surprised, but happy* I love you, too. I always will. *kisses his neck softly before stopping himself, not wanting to start anything*
T!Ed: *makes a small noise in the back of his throat and opens one eye to glare at him half-heartedly* ...Tease.
C!Envy: Eheh, sorry. You are not the only one who has missed... things. *laughs quietly, self conscious* ...Are you getting cold yet?
T!Ed: ...That's why we should go do things. In a nice cleaning closet. ...I saw at least three on the way out here. *smiles pleasently* Only a little.
C!Envy: Sweetheart, you are all bandaged, hooked up to an IV, and in a wheel chair with stitches. I admit I have been entertaining the idea of between nurse-checks, but not in a closet. You lunatic. *shakes his head, trying not to laugh* Let me know when you want to go in. Or move around, for that matter.
T!Ed: So... we can do it between nurse-checks, then? *perks up a little* Maybe soon... It's probably about time I take my medication anyway, isn't it?
C!Envy: Ehm... *maybesortof regretting that* ...Oral sex? I can give it to you, at least. *nods* Alright. Five more minutes, then.
T!Ed: ...Can we do that now? *HUGE grin*
C!Envy: *bursts out laughing* No! It is- *looks at his watch* the middle of the afternoon! Dr.Carter will be coming in at least a couple of times more to check on you and there is no way she will witness such a thing.
T!Ed: ... *pouts* Well you suck. Can we go in, then? ...And then wait until she leaves? We can do each other's hair until then~ *does his best girl giggle*
C!Envy: My sucking is an issue to be discussed after hours, thank you. *gets up as if to walk off* That's it. You're officially on your own~
T!Ed: Hey! I can't get this thing back by myself!
C!Envy: Precisely~ *stands, regarding him smugly* You are at my mercy..
T!Ed: ...This would be much better suited to the home environment or a closet, thank you. *squims in his wheelchair*
C!Envy: Keep dreaming, dearest. *takes the handles of his wheelchair, heading back for the glass doors*
T!Ed: *drags the IV stand along with them* My dreams of BDSM, down the drain.
C!Envy: Oh right. This coming from someone married to me. *rolls his eyes, laughing as he shuts the door behind them*
T!Ed: So when I get home maybe..~ *smiles sweetly*
C!Envy: When you get home, you can do whatever you like to me- *shuts up when he spots a doctor wandering by with a clipboard of papers*
T!Ed: Lovely~ *sinks into his wheelchair, mimicing an evil laugh and getting a strange look from the doctor, grinning wickedly from ear to ear*
C!Envy: *smirks at the doctor over his head as they pass* ...I do not mean to bring the mood down, but I have to say- You seem to be pretty at peace with losing your leg.
T!Ed: *shrugs, tensing a little* There's not much I can do about it, you know?
C!Envy: *takes one hand off the chair handles to rub his shoulder comfortingly* Well, yes. But... I guess I was expecting a bit more... anger? Please feel free to continue to prove me wrong.
T!Ed: Do you want me to be angry about it..?
C!Envy: No, no! That is my point exactly. I am sort of... impressed. Very, actually.
T!Ed: It... Well it was all my fault, so... *shrugs*
C!Envy: I wouldn't say fault, but you did sort of instigate, as I heard it. However, that said, you have my respect for your bravery, most definitely.
T!Ed: *buries his face in his free hand* I still can't believe I picked a fight with him.
C!Envy: That certainly makes two of us. *nods amiably*
T!Ed: I'm also surprised I'm not dead.
C!Envy: There is that, too. Although in my case, I would like to add "glad" to that list.
T!Ed: *laughs a little* I'm still torn on that one sometimes.
C!Envy: Then we will go with my opinion, I think. Maybe someday we will agree fully.
T!Ed: Yeah, maybe... *looks down at the hairpin, thinking to himself*
C!Envy: *sighs quietly, continuing through the halls* What are you thinking about?
T!Ed: Just things. *looks up at him, smiling* ...Mostly on how pretty I'll look with the new hairpin.
C!Envy: *smiles back gladly* Yes, we definitely have to take you somewhere to show that off when we get out of here.
T!Ed: You could always throw a parade in my honor. *nods sagely*
C!Envy: Mmhm, right. Or alternately, we could go out for exorbitantly expensive food or something of the sort.
T!Ed: People aren't going to look at me weird, are they? Because of my leg?
C!Envy: I doubt it. You are certainly not the first person to lose a limb or more to Gluttony. Besides, your other physical attributes are far more distracting, I think.
T!Ed: You really think so? *blushes, smiling*
C!Envy: You are damned right, I think so. *grins back* Besides, anyone looks at you funny, I will simply tear their eyes out.
T!Ed: ...Oh, how thoughtful of you. *laughs, leaning back in the
wheelchair*
C!Envy: What kind of husband would I be otherwise? *leans down to give him a quick upside-down kiss, turning into the hallway to Ed's room*
T!Ed: *kisses back, blushing more and and smiling happy as he's wheeled into his room*
C!Envy: *stops the chair next to the bed, clicking on the brake again and reaching to help him semi-stand* Here, careful-
T!Ed: *moves the IV stand closer to the bed before hanging onto Ren, standing a bit on his one leg and pivoting himself over to the edge of the bed* There...
C!Envy: *sits down next to him, untangling the blanket and setting it aside* Yes, this will probably take some practice at first. Not that I mind the excuse to have you hanging all over me...
T!Ed: You like that, don't you? *laughs, taking off his cap and scarf, folding the later carefully before setting them on the nightstand*
C!Envy: Mmhm, oh yes I do. *quirks a smile, tugging blankets out of the way to help him rearrange himself* It really does not bother me, you know? I mean, I understand that it really matters how you feel about losing your leg, but it does not seem as strange as I initially thought it would.
T!Ed: *lays down, biting back a yawn* It's not that bad... I've been through worse, kind of. Except it was my automail that got blown apart, and not my actual flesh limbs eaten, but you know. Close enough. *grins lamely*
C!Envy: ...Neglecting the fact you have already lost two limbs before. You are positively a veteran.
T!Ed: Hey, all I have to do now is lose my other arm and I've lost all four, technically.
C!Envy: ...Don't get any funny ideas. *smirks*
T!Ed: Well I was hoping you wouldn't mind getting an axe for me, you see... *smirks back*
C!Envy: You think you are so funny. *scoots more onto the bed, lying next to him on his side*
T!Ed: That's because I am, dearest~ *smiles and scoots closer to him, eyes closed*
C!Envy: Mm, right. *slips an arm over his waist, running fingers idly over the hip of his wounded leg, feeling the bandage under his clothes*
T!Ed: *shivers, though also shifts a bit uncomfortably, frowning a little*
C!Envy: *stops, withdrawing his hand and resting it further up his waist* Sorry. It still hurts a lot, doesn't it?
T!Ed: Kind of... *bites his lip* It'll be fine soon, though, I'm sure.
C!Envy: Do you want me to find the doctor and have her increase the dosage of your painkiller drip?
T!Ed: No, it's okay. Dr. Carter is already seeing to that. She came in earlier and asked me about it.
C!Envy: When I was out at the car getting my paperwork? What did she say?
T!Ed: Not much. She asked how much it hurt on a scale from zero to ten. I told her and she was going to increase it later, next time she came by. *shrugs*
C!Envy: Oh, alright then. *leans his head on Ed's shoulder delicately*
T!Ed: *yawns, snuggling closer* I'll probably just be loopier for a while.
C!Envy: Anything to make you more comfortable. *smiles, stroking his hair*
T!Ed: I suppose... *smiles back, purring softly* Maybe a nap too or something. I can take my medication when I wake up.
C!Envy: Nice try, and I almost forgot. Just a moment- *sits up, leaning off the bed to retrieve the medicine and a thermos of tea he brought from his last trip home, unscrewing the cap* Aren't I wonderful?~
T!Ed: *grumbles and sits up, eyeing the thermos evily* You don't want to know my opinion~
C!Envy: But of course, sweetheart. *pours in the medicine packet, filling the cup with tea and handing it to him* Please do not tell me I am going to have to constantly badger you to take this stuff.
T!Ed: ...Maybe. Though I did remind you a minute ago. *takes the cup and downs the contents quickly, making a face and fighting hard not to just spit it back up along with breakfast*
C!Envy: *rubs his back, trying to soothe him out of gagging too horribly* Accidentally, but yes.
T!Ed: *gags a little and sits still for a while before letting out a slow breath and setting the cup back on the nightstand* I was willing to take it earlier, at least?
C!Envy: I know. I am not arguing with you. *smiles, setting the thermos aside and resuming his spot on the bed* Did it always make you gag this badly?
T!Ed: No... Well, kind of. I think it's mostly all the medicine this time. *lays back down, curling close and closing his eyes again*
C!Envy: Yes, you are on quite a bit. Although, smaller doses,
thank goodness. *wraps arms around him* Sleep now?
T!Ed: Mm, yes. I think so. *smiles and tucks his head under Ren's chin, starting to doze*
When: 3/26/07
Rating: PG
Category: Misc Happenings, Misc Pairings
Summary: Ren and Ed go on an adventurous adventure to the hospital's courtyard and hang out for awhile and Ed gets fired. And also gets a present. And Ren gets repeatedly embarrassed. :D
T!Ed: *is sitting up in his bed, bored now and feeling frustrated with the world a bit; would really like to go home and not have to deal with being in this cramped little hospital room anymore, and drums his fingers lightly on the sheets*
C!Envy: *looks up from a heap of work he's doing in the corner of the room at the sound of tapping fingers* Bored?
T!Ed: Very. *peers over at him, raising his eyebrows at the stack of work*
C!Envy: *pushes his chair back from the little makeshift desk his cot has turned into, plunking down into the chair next to Ed's bed*
How are you feeling? Besides bored, I mean.
T!Ed: Alright, I guess, all things consdering. *looks pointedly around the room and then down at where his right leg isn't, grumbling to himself*
C!Envy: *sighs, frowning* You have been in this room too long, I think.
T!Ed: I've been in this entire damn hospital too long.
C!Envy: Want to get out for a bit? I mean, it would not be much, but I am sure I could find a wheelchair around here somewhere and it is pretty warm out. We could go to the courtyard for a bit if you like.
T!Ed: Could we really? *brigtens up considerably* I would love that, if that's alright...
C!Envy: Of course! I hate seeing you just sitting here idly for so long. Shall I go and locate a wheelchair, then?
T!Ed: Please? *grins*
C!Envy: Sure. *smiles back brightly, leaning down to kiss him* How is your leg, though? The doctor said it was healing fine, but I do not want you to tear any stitches, lest I ignite the wrath of Dr.Carter.
T!Ed: *kisses back* It seems fine. Erm... *hesitates a moment* Hurts a little every once in a while, but fine, generally.
C!Envy: Alright. You seem to have finally reached a balance in your pain medication drip, unless there is something you are not telling me, so we should be fine. *gets up and heads for the door*
T!Ed: *shakes his head* It really is fine. Ahm, I'll wait here for you, I guess. *grins a little goofily*
C!Envy: *laughs* You are cute. *goes off toward the nurse's station in search of a wheelchair, returning about five minutes later victorious*
T!Ed: *blushes faintly and waits, grinning upon his return and moving to sit up straighter and scoot towards the edge of the bed*
C!Envy: *stops the chair next to his bed, fiddling with the brake doohickey to lock it* Careful, careful. You are going to have to keep hold of the IV stand while I push you. I do not now when you are supposed to have the catheter removed. *moves to help him into the chair very, very carefully*
T!Ed: ...I hope soon. *winces a little as he's moved and reaches for the IV stand once he's sat down, pulling it closer* How cold outside is it? *glances down at his hospital gown*
C!Envy: It is chilly, but not freezing. The snow is melting off of everything, and the trees are beginning to bud. *turns back to the suitcase, pulling out Ed's scarf and hat, along with the heavy blanket he brought, giving the first two items to Ed to deal with and wrapping the blanket around him* It should probably be warmer in the courtyard, though, since it is entirely enclosed.
T!Ed: It sounds pretty, at any rate... *takes the two items and throws the scarf around his neck before putting the hat on, covering the top part of his ears* How do I look~? *grins*
C!Envy: Very cute. *leans down to kiss his cheek, unlocking the brake and pushing him toward the door*
T!Ed: *blushes and ducks a little into his blanket, tugging the IV stand along with them* I was hoping for sexy, but cute will do too~
C!Envy: *maneuvers the door open, pushing him into the hall* Whoops. *grins* Well, I suppose that hospital gown does leave very little to the imagination...
T!Ed: ...It's open in the back. *grins impishly*
C!Envy: So I saw. *laughs quietly, nodding to a passing nurse* ...Not that I really need much imagination where you are concerned...
T!Ed: ...Are you sure I just can't go home now? *looks over his shoulder, giving him the puppy eyes*
C!Envy: Nope. And stop giving me that look, you know it almost never works on me. *smirks back at him* Besides, I know what you want and there will be none until your leg is fully healed.
T!Ed: *just stares at him in shocked silence before exclaiming loud enough to make a couple of nurses' and patients' heads turn* No sex until my leg is healed?!
C!Envy: *winces, really wishing he could turn into a wall or something, and trying to keep his voice as low as possible* ...I am worried about your stitches..?
T!Ed: And there's only a couple inches left of my leg so it's not really going to get into the way, anyway..?
C!Envy: *grimaces, hurrying a bit to get futher down the hall to a less populated area* But the stitches! Wouldn't it hurt?
T!Ed: I won't have to move my leg, though. *pouts, hunkering down in the wheelchair sulkily* You could just ride me or we could suck each other off or something... No leg moving on my part there.
C!Envy: *if he could be any more embarrassed right now, he'd have to try pretty hard... AGH, DON'T THINK ABOUT THAT WORD* You do realise that sex is going to be a bit awkward at first, right? I mean, just sort of figuring out... balancing. *thank gods for empty corridors* But I suppose oral sex is a possibility...
T!Ed: And that is why I said you could just ride me because then I wouldn't have to balance. *snorts* And I know that. I've lived without one arm for a period of time before, you know, and I managed just fine.
C!Envy: Do not get me wrong, I have missed you in bed with me. And I am sure we can manage, especially because I can easily support your weight if I have to. I just, as usual, do not want to end up back here having to explain to Dr.Carter why you are bleeding from stitches that were supposed to be mostly closed. You are not exactly... docile, where sex is concerned. Or anything, really.
T!Ed: ...Well if we do it here, we won't have to come back if something does happen with the stitches... *sly grin*
C!Envy: Alright, you are officially delusional.
T!Ed: I haven't had any in a while, I'm getting just a little desperate.
C!Envy: So I noticed. But you may have noticed that the doors do not lock, and if we were to do anything, it would have to be between nurse checks in the middle of the night.
T!Ed: What's your point? I can transmute the door locked and a little voyeruism never hurt anyone.
C!Envy: Nnh! *trying to figure out some way to cram all the embarrassment a discovery would create into human speech patterns* Edward... *mental facepalm* Do you remember at all how uptight I am?
T!Ed: ... *snickers a little before he can help it* Yes.
C!Envy: *swats the top of his head, albeit gently* You just do this to torment me, don't you?
T!Ed: Hey! *sticks his tongue out, grinning* I only do it because I love you~
C!Envy: Goodness, you must really love me. *grins back,
turning a corner*
T!Ed: Oh, very much so. *nods sagely* Might love you more if we could have sex, but you know...
C!Envy: Oh, shush. *comes out into the glassed-in open area with doors leading to the courtyard which looks mercifully deserted* I am surprised you have survived even this long. ...You were not cheating on me, were you? *only half serious...*
T!Ed: Cheating on you with who? *blinks, kind of surprised* Only time that happened was that thing with, erm, Alfons...
C!Envy: Just checking~ You might understand when I say that I begin to worry when I barely see you for almost two weeks, and almost begin to get used to not being propositioned at all hours of the night. *bends to nuzzle his cheek quickly before moving to pull open the sliding
glass door*
T!Ed: *smiles faintly* I was busy with... things. *bites his lip*
C!Envy: Your maze, I know. Don't worry about that now. *smiles, pushing him outside and shutting the door after them*
T!Ed: Alright... *smiles more and looks around the garden, happy to be outside, sort of*
C!Envy: Glad to be outside? *starts down the little rock path
with small, budding trees on either side*
T!Ed: *nods and grins, reaching out to touch the bark of one of the passing trees gently, squirming a bit in the wheelchair*
C!Envy: *smiles, basking in reflected happiness* Not too cold, is it? Good thing it is such a sunny day. *looks up at the blue sky, just
sort of realising how long it's been since hespent any quality time outside*
T!Ed: No, I'm warm enough. *turns to look at him before following Ren's gaze skyward* It's so pretty... I spend all that time locked underground and then get thrown into the hospital. I had almost forgotten what outside was like...
C!Envy: You were carried, thank you. *grins wryly* I did it, I would know. *pushes him over to a small outcropping of rocks, obviously landscaped there, next to a newly-thawed lilyless lily pond, sitting on the large rock next to his chair* I do not think you have looked this pale in months, but that should change easily, especially with the warming weather.
T!Ed: Carried, thrown. Close enough. *grins back teasingly* Am I really that pale? *cranes his neck over, trying to catch his reflection in the pond*
C!Envy: You tend to be pale, maybe it is just the winter catching up to you. *chuckles* ...as if I am one to talk. I never have color.
T!Ed: *leans back in his chair and moves to rest his head against Ren's arm* You could always just shapeshift into a different color if you wanted to, right? Though I think you look fine as you are.
C!Envy: Of course I could. *smiles, shifting closer for him* I guess pale just suits me. Then again, have you ever seen a tanned homunculus? I have not. Also, thank you, pretty.
T!Ed: You might look weird tanned, but I think that's just because I'm
used to you being so pale. *laughs lightly, snuggling closer* ...Though green would be even more weird... *looks at him sidelong, grinning slyly*
C!Envy: No funny ideas. *laughs, leaning back against him best as the wheelchair will allow* My double and his bizarre hair. *shakes his head* I will never understand the drive to form himself so. It is like looking into a mirror leading to Tacky World.
T!Ed: At least you have more fashion sense than he does. What the hell is up with that skirt? The Envy from my dimension was kind of the same way, but considering that he was kind of my brother, I guess, that would make him related to the dipshit, too... So I guess it's not that surprising.
C!Envy: *sighs tragically* The dimensions seem to have
bestowed me alone with all of the poise, etiquette, and social skills for my kind. ...Pity. *smirks*
T!Ed: There were a few that I knew that had some poise... kind of. *stops, thinking this over* ...Okay, maybe not.
C!Envy: ...I meant my particular brand of homunculi- the Envys. Since I suppose we are a plural, as irksome as that is. *smiles brightly* But you make a good point!
T!Ed: ...Well I'm kind of a homunculus and I have poise and all those things too~ *smiles smugly*
C!Envy: Barely, remember? *laughs quietly* And I
suppose that you do have your share of those things. Although your speech is so unrefined, and your manner of dress is not exactly what I would call appropriate for Society... *grinning teasingly*
T!Ed: Yeah, but I look hot and I never hear you complain when I talk dirty. *bats his eyelashes, smiling serenely*
C!Envy: Mm, you do have a certain... flair. *smiles back, leaning up off his rock to kiss him*
T!Ed: *kisses back, smiling happily* We should do something when I get out. Aside from the obvious.
C!Envy: I agree entirely. What would you like to do? *thinks a second* ...First I should ask, do you intend to just stay in the wheelchair, or do you actually have plans of using a crutch or something?
T!Ed: Erm, both I think, if that's okay... I do want the crutch, but it might be better if I stay in the wheelchair for a little until I get my strength back or something. *bites his lip, thinking* ...I'm not sure. There's always the castle, I suppose.
C!Envy: You do not need my permission. *laughs* You always seem to seek it, I cannot quite figure out why. I agree, though, perhaps a wheelchair will be best for awhile. I cannot imagine using a crutch exclusively would be entirely comfortable after awhile. Although, for mobility it might be better. *nods* I have been wanting to go back quite avidly of late. The poor neglected staff.
T!Ed: It... seems the thing to do sometimes..? *grins lamely* Erm, I was kind of wondering too... when do you think I'd be able to go back to work? *ducks his head* I'm sure they'll be happy to see us again, no doubt. And the tailor.
C!Envy: *laughs quietly* Well, alright then. I suppose I cannot argue with that. Should I ask your permission sometimes, as well? *frowns, slightly tense now* Work... I er- well, it would not exactly be optimal to have you doing what you did with your disability... *blinks* Tailor?
T!Ed: It... no, you don't have to. *laughs before frowning a little, noticing Ren's tenseness* What if I got an automail leg, though..? Or worked in a different division? *grins a bit* All those clothes I commission from the tailor every time we go down to the castle.
C!Envy: I thought you said you did not want automail? *tilts his head, more worried about Edward's reactions than anything* Oh right, those. *smiles a bit* Why, do you have new clothing ideas?
T!Ed: *bites his lip, fidgeting* I don't really... *whimpers* It hurts so much when they have to put the port in. Worse than when the limbs have to be reattached. *winces as his leg twinges, almost as a ha-ha* And no, but I had some commissioned the last time we were there. I wanted to see how they came out.
C!Envy: Then just hold off getting it awhile, hm? I would not think any less of you without it. You could work somewhere more low-key for awhile.*slips an arm around his shoulders at the wince* Oh, that's right. Goodness, it has been a while. They must be done by now. If you want, I could even go pick them up for you. Otherwise, just get them when we go back.
T!Ed: I guess I could... *leans into him, head on Ren's shoulder* It wouldn't make much sense to pick them up. I had them done mostly for use when we're at the castle's dimension.
C!Envy: You would not mind? Technically, and please do not freak out over this, you breached a lot of company rules recently. You are my husband, but the company is very tedious. Besides, it might be good for you to just do something normal for once, hm? *nuzzles against his ear, enjoying the closeness* Good point.
T!Ed: *winces deeply* I'm fired, aren't I?
C!Envy: ...Sort of, yes.
T!Ed: ...Oh. *slumps, watching the pond water* ...I guess maybe it's better this way. *sighs heavily* Maybe not doing what I did and taking my medicine will help make me better.
C!Envy: *rubs his shoulder, still leaning against him and trying to be comforting* I think you are right. You want so badly to get yourself straightened out, this is probably the best way. Not that you aren't phenomenal at what you do- you just need to collect yourself a bit more, I think. You are still very young, remember?
T!Ed: Yeah... I-I guess it would just be better if I settled down for a while, young or not...
C!Envy: You are really okay with this, love?
T!Ed: It's not like I really have a choice.
C!Envy: True, but I hate the idea of you harboring resentment over it. You understand why I am doing it?
T!Ed: I do... You have to do what's best for your company, I understand. *reaches for his hand*
C!Envy: It isn't just that. You come before my company no matter what. Of course, I do consider my company into the figures, especially because there would be hell to pay if employees began to think I favored you. But... it is like you said before. You need to get your head on straight, so to speak. Working for me will not help with that at all. Not to mention your injury.
C!Envy: *takes his hand, squeezing gently*
T!Ed: *squeezes back* Yeah, that too... It's alright, I'll get over it. *smiles faintly and leans up to kiss his cheek* I'll just keep taking my medicine and we'll see what happens.
C!Envy: *smiles warmly at the kiss* Thank you so much for that, love. I know it sounds harsh, but it is not meant to be- there just comes a time when you have to start taking responsibility for yourself and your actions. *shrugs*
T!Ed: I know... I'm sorry... *closes his eyes*
C!Envy: Nothing to apologize for. *turns his head to kiss him softly* I forgive you much too easily, remember? *hint of a smirk*
T!Ed: *kisses back, mirroring his smirk* I use it to my advantage, yes.
C!Envy: Yes, I know. *groans* Don't make me regret it.
T!Ed: *gives him a vaguely sultry smile* How could you regret
anything with me~?
C!Envy: Because you tend to walk all over my bias, you little prat. *laughs in spite of himself, leaning his chin on Ed's shoulder*
T!Ed: Aw, how mean, calling your dear, sweet, crippled husband names. I never. *pouts*
C!Envy: Quiet, you. Don't even begin to think that this losing a leg thing will get you favors. I am much too cold-hearted. *rubs their noses together with a bigger smirk*
T!Ed: *gives him the biggest, saddest puppy eyes that he can muster* What's the point of being all banged up if I can't get special treatment, hm?
C!Envy: *laughing* Stop doing that! You know it does not work on me. Besides, I am quite happy giving you special treatment. Alright, that much is true. *conceding smile* But try not to antagonize me, alright? I know you have your moods, but do remember that I am on your side and you need not fight me? ...Not that a little fighting once in awhile isn't nice, of course~ *suggestive quirk of his eyebrow*
T!Ed: I'll behave~ *smirks wickedly* Mostly.
C!Envy: Oh, lovely. Besides, I have something for you and it would be a pity if you took it for granted or something. *digs around in his pocket*
T!Ed: Wait, you do? *sits up a little, blinking*
C!Envy: Mmhm, I almost forgot I had it. *opens his hand to reveal a small gold hairpin with a single teardrop-cut ruby about the size of his pinky nail set onto the end of it*
T!Ed: *stops and stares, reaching out a finger tentatively to touch it* Oh, Ren. You really got this for me?
C!Envy: No, Edward. I stole it from a pixie when you weren't looking. Yes I got it for you, silly. *grinning and holding it out for him* You looked like you were in need of a bit of shine.
T!Ed: *blushes deeply and takes the hairpin, kissing his cheek quickly* Thank you so much...
C!Envy: Of course, love! I know it is small, but it seemed sort of... classy. And it matches your engagement ring. *smiles a bit shyly*
T!Ed: I can't wait to try it on. *smiles back, looking at the hairpin happily*
C!Envy: Oh good. *positively glowing* I love seeing you this happy, you know?
T!Ed: It's hard not to be happy around you. *blushes, ducking his head*
C!Envy: Oh, I don't know. You do pretty well sometimes. *laughs quietly, nuzzling against his neck*
T!Ed: *shivers, tipping his head with a purr* Love you.
C!Envy: *blinks, actually a little surprised, but happy* I love you, too. I always will. *kisses his neck softly before stopping himself, not wanting to start anything*
T!Ed: *makes a small noise in the back of his throat and opens one eye to glare at him half-heartedly* ...Tease.
C!Envy: Eheh, sorry. You are not the only one who has missed... things. *laughs quietly, self conscious* ...Are you getting cold yet?
T!Ed: ...That's why we should go do things. In a nice cleaning closet. ...I saw at least three on the way out here. *smiles pleasently* Only a little.
C!Envy: Sweetheart, you are all bandaged, hooked up to an IV, and in a wheel chair with stitches. I admit I have been entertaining the idea of between nurse-checks, but not in a closet. You lunatic. *shakes his head, trying not to laugh* Let me know when you want to go in. Or move around, for that matter.
T!Ed: So... we can do it between nurse-checks, then? *perks up a little* Maybe soon... It's probably about time I take my medication anyway, isn't it?
C!Envy: Ehm... *maybesortof regretting that* ...Oral sex? I can give it to you, at least. *nods* Alright. Five more minutes, then.
T!Ed: ...Can we do that now? *HUGE grin*
C!Envy: *bursts out laughing* No! It is- *looks at his watch* the middle of the afternoon! Dr.Carter will be coming in at least a couple of times more to check on you and there is no way she will witness such a thing.
T!Ed: ... *pouts* Well you suck. Can we go in, then? ...And then wait until she leaves? We can do each other's hair until then~ *does his best girl giggle*
C!Envy: My sucking is an issue to be discussed after hours, thank you. *gets up as if to walk off* That's it. You're officially on your own~
T!Ed: Hey! I can't get this thing back by myself!
C!Envy: Precisely~ *stands, regarding him smugly* You are at my mercy..
T!Ed: ...This would be much better suited to the home environment or a closet, thank you. *squims in his wheelchair*
C!Envy: Keep dreaming, dearest. *takes the handles of his wheelchair, heading back for the glass doors*
T!Ed: *drags the IV stand along with them* My dreams of BDSM, down the drain.
C!Envy: Oh right. This coming from someone married to me. *rolls his eyes, laughing as he shuts the door behind them*
T!Ed: So when I get home maybe..~ *smiles sweetly*
C!Envy: When you get home, you can do whatever you like to me- *shuts up when he spots a doctor wandering by with a clipboard of papers*
T!Ed: Lovely~ *sinks into his wheelchair, mimicing an evil laugh and getting a strange look from the doctor, grinning wickedly from ear to ear*
C!Envy: *smirks at the doctor over his head as they pass* ...I do not mean to bring the mood down, but I have to say- You seem to be pretty at peace with losing your leg.
T!Ed: *shrugs, tensing a little* There's not much I can do about it, you know?
C!Envy: *takes one hand off the chair handles to rub his shoulder comfortingly* Well, yes. But... I guess I was expecting a bit more... anger? Please feel free to continue to prove me wrong.
T!Ed: Do you want me to be angry about it..?
C!Envy: No, no! That is my point exactly. I am sort of... impressed. Very, actually.
T!Ed: It... Well it was all my fault, so... *shrugs*
C!Envy: I wouldn't say fault, but you did sort of instigate, as I heard it. However, that said, you have my respect for your bravery, most definitely.
T!Ed: *buries his face in his free hand* I still can't believe I picked a fight with him.
C!Envy: That certainly makes two of us. *nods amiably*
T!Ed: I'm also surprised I'm not dead.
C!Envy: There is that, too. Although in my case, I would like to add "glad" to that list.
T!Ed: *laughs a little* I'm still torn on that one sometimes.
C!Envy: Then we will go with my opinion, I think. Maybe someday we will agree fully.
T!Ed: Yeah, maybe... *looks down at the hairpin, thinking to himself*
C!Envy: *sighs quietly, continuing through the halls* What are you thinking about?
T!Ed: Just things. *looks up at him, smiling* ...Mostly on how pretty I'll look with the new hairpin.
C!Envy: *smiles back gladly* Yes, we definitely have to take you somewhere to show that off when we get out of here.
T!Ed: You could always throw a parade in my honor. *nods sagely*
C!Envy: Mmhm, right. Or alternately, we could go out for exorbitantly expensive food or something of the sort.
T!Ed: People aren't going to look at me weird, are they? Because of my leg?
C!Envy: I doubt it. You are certainly not the first person to lose a limb or more to Gluttony. Besides, your other physical attributes are far more distracting, I think.
T!Ed: You really think so? *blushes, smiling*
C!Envy: You are damned right, I think so. *grins back* Besides, anyone looks at you funny, I will simply tear their eyes out.
T!Ed: ...Oh, how thoughtful of you. *laughs, leaning back in the
wheelchair*
C!Envy: What kind of husband would I be otherwise? *leans down to give him a quick upside-down kiss, turning into the hallway to Ed's room*
T!Ed: *kisses back, blushing more and and smiling happy as he's wheeled into his room*
C!Envy: *stops the chair next to the bed, clicking on the brake again and reaching to help him semi-stand* Here, careful-
T!Ed: *moves the IV stand closer to the bed before hanging onto Ren, standing a bit on his one leg and pivoting himself over to the edge of the bed* There...
C!Envy: *sits down next to him, untangling the blanket and setting it aside* Yes, this will probably take some practice at first. Not that I mind the excuse to have you hanging all over me...
T!Ed: You like that, don't you? *laughs, taking off his cap and scarf, folding the later carefully before setting them on the nightstand*
C!Envy: Mmhm, oh yes I do. *quirks a smile, tugging blankets out of the way to help him rearrange himself* It really does not bother me, you know? I mean, I understand that it really matters how you feel about losing your leg, but it does not seem as strange as I initially thought it would.
T!Ed: *lays down, biting back a yawn* It's not that bad... I've been through worse, kind of. Except it was my automail that got blown apart, and not my actual flesh limbs eaten, but you know. Close enough. *grins lamely*
C!Envy: ...Neglecting the fact you have already lost two limbs before. You are positively a veteran.
T!Ed: Hey, all I have to do now is lose my other arm and I've lost all four, technically.
C!Envy: ...Don't get any funny ideas. *smirks*
T!Ed: Well I was hoping you wouldn't mind getting an axe for me, you see... *smirks back*
C!Envy: You think you are so funny. *scoots more onto the bed, lying next to him on his side*
T!Ed: That's because I am, dearest~ *smiles and scoots closer to him, eyes closed*
C!Envy: Mm, right. *slips an arm over his waist, running fingers idly over the hip of his wounded leg, feeling the bandage under his clothes*
T!Ed: *shivers, though also shifts a bit uncomfortably, frowning a little*
C!Envy: *stops, withdrawing his hand and resting it further up his waist* Sorry. It still hurts a lot, doesn't it?
T!Ed: Kind of... *bites his lip* It'll be fine soon, though, I'm sure.
C!Envy: Do you want me to find the doctor and have her increase the dosage of your painkiller drip?
T!Ed: No, it's okay. Dr. Carter is already seeing to that. She came in earlier and asked me about it.
C!Envy: When I was out at the car getting my paperwork? What did she say?
T!Ed: Not much. She asked how much it hurt on a scale from zero to ten. I told her and she was going to increase it later, next time she came by. *shrugs*
C!Envy: Oh, alright then. *leans his head on Ed's shoulder delicately*
T!Ed: *yawns, snuggling closer* I'll probably just be loopier for a while.
C!Envy: Anything to make you more comfortable. *smiles, stroking his hair*
T!Ed: I suppose... *smiles back, purring softly* Maybe a nap too or something. I can take my medication when I wake up.
C!Envy: Nice try, and I almost forgot. Just a moment- *sits up, leaning off the bed to retrieve the medicine and a thermos of tea he brought from his last trip home, unscrewing the cap* Aren't I wonderful?~
T!Ed: *grumbles and sits up, eyeing the thermos evily* You don't want to know my opinion~
C!Envy: But of course, sweetheart. *pours in the medicine packet, filling the cup with tea and handing it to him* Please do not tell me I am going to have to constantly badger you to take this stuff.
T!Ed: ...Maybe. Though I did remind you a minute ago. *takes the cup and downs the contents quickly, making a face and fighting hard not to just spit it back up along with breakfast*
C!Envy: *rubs his back, trying to soothe him out of gagging too horribly* Accidentally, but yes.
T!Ed: *gags a little and sits still for a while before letting out a slow breath and setting the cup back on the nightstand* I was willing to take it earlier, at least?
C!Envy: I know. I am not arguing with you. *smiles, setting the thermos aside and resuming his spot on the bed* Did it always make you gag this badly?
T!Ed: No... Well, kind of. I think it's mostly all the medicine this time. *lays back down, curling close and closing his eyes again*
C!Envy: Yes, you are on quite a bit. Although, smaller doses,
thank goodness. *wraps arms around him* Sleep now?
T!Ed: Mm, yes. I think so. *smiles and tucks his head under Ren's chin, starting to doze*