[ It's some small consolation that he doesn't put up much resistance, easily slumping right back against Maya.
Not that that totally fixes the situation. ]
If it's for a test, I can probably still do it as long as I don't have to run, I think. [ He goes quiet for a moment before drowsily moving to get off the bed. ] Should I go get it?
[ He sleepily mashes his face in Maya's shoulder for a moment, mumbling, ]
S'weird though, I've never taken this long to recover. Was this testing something again? I don't really remember -- ... [ He raises his head and then gives a slow, confused blink upon seeing her face. ] ... Maya?
I did? [ He's definitely starting to feel a little bit more like himself, though it's still a slow transition. Jion blinks sleepily, rubbing at his face. ] Why did I do that ...
[ For a moment, he looks ready to doze back off, but looks back up abruptly. ]
-- did I act like you were nice or scary? 'Cause you wouldn't be one of the scary ones, even if you were my commander.
I've had some really scary commanders. So I feel like it would've been mean to you if I thought you were one of them. Since you're really nice. And reasonable. And nice ...
I think so. I do feel like I overslept. And that, like, never happens. [ And then, as if he's just realizing it's kind of unusual for Maya to be in his room. ] ... sorry, did you come to check in on me? Was I sleeping that long?
What happened was... something like an infection. Feeling sick and tired, and then gradually getting more and more fatigued until you fall asleep and stay that way.
[ She's observed a lot, before coming down with it herself. ]
[ Jion looks a little startled by that, frowning as he scuffs a hand through his hair. ]
... you're right, I kinda remember feeling like that. Tired and stuff. Man, I've never been sick before, though. This place really is kinda scary with stuff like that, huh.
Um, I think so? I still feel kind of sleepy, but I guess it's good I'm awake ...
[ He glances down at himself, flexing his hands and prodding himself. His head definitely still feels a little hazy, but nothing feels too out of the norm. ]
Yeah, I think I'll be okay. And, um, thanks for fixing me. I guess you came here for that, huh, I owe you a big one.
[ He can't help feeling a little sheepish still, just because being on the receiving end of medical(?) help sure feels weird after all that time. ]
Still, thanks. I really appreciate it. [ A small nod to punctuate his point. ] ... um, what was the fix, by the way? I don't see any medicine or anything?
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You know what, she's just going to gently push his head back down onto her shoulder. ]
A torture device. It's dead now.
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Not that that totally fixes the situation. ]
If it's for a test, I can probably still do it as long as I don't have to run, I think. [ He goes quiet for a moment before drowsily moving to get off the bed. ] Should I go get it?
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[ Firmly. ]
Your body's probably still going to be weak for a bit. You need to take it a little slower.
[ Which is entirely true, but also she doesn't want him anywhere near that thing. ]
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[ He sleepily mashes his face in Maya's shoulder for a moment, mumbling, ]
S'weird though, I've never taken this long to recover. Was this testing something again? I don't really remember -- ... [ He raises his head and then gives a slow, confused blink upon seeing her face. ] ... Maya?
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I was wondering when you'd actually recognize me, but being someone else for like ten seconds was kind of exciting.
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[ Jion rubs at his eyes, then absently scuffs a hand through his hair, trying to flatten the flyaway strands. ]
Being someone else ... [ He parrots those words but clearly fails to connect the dots, squinting blearily at Maya for a moment. ] ... but you're you?
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But you seemed to think I was your commander.
[ He at least seems to be feeling a little more like himself. ]
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[ For a moment, he looks ready to doze back off, but looks back up abruptly. ]
-- did I act like you were nice or scary? 'Cause you wouldn't be one of the scary ones, even if you were my commander.
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[ He nods, seeming relieved. ]
I've had some really scary commanders. So I feel like it would've been mean to you if I thought you were one of them. Since you're really nice. And reasonable. And nice ...
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[ Except no, she'd hate being comatose. ]
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I think so. I do feel like I overslept. And that, like, never happens. [ And then, as if he's just realizing it's kind of unusual for Maya to be in his room. ] ... sorry, did you come to check in on me? Was I sleeping that long?
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[ Yes... let's start there. ]
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[ He looks down at his arms. Of course, those shallow bramble scratches have long since healed over. ]
The vines were starting to make it hard to get around, so I tried to get rid of some of them. And I think some of the thorns got through my jacket.
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[ She's observed a lot, before coming down with it herself. ]
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[ Jion looks a little startled by that, frowning as he scuffs a hand through his hair. ]
... you're right, I kinda remember feeling like that. Tired and stuff. Man, I've never been sick before, though. This place really is kinda scary with stuff like that, huh.
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But if you're feeling better, that's definitely progress.
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[ He glances down at himself, flexing his hands and prodding himself. His head definitely still feels a little hazy, but nothing feels too out of the norm. ]
Yeah, I think I'll be okay. And, um, thanks for fixing me. I guess you came here for that, huh, I owe you a big one.
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[ And he's okay now, which is all she could have asked for. ]
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Still, thanks. I really appreciate it. [ A small nod to punctuate his point. ] ... um, what was the fix, by the way? I don't see any medicine or anything?
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[ She's going to drop-kick that chastity belt into the harbor. ]
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[ Jion, of course, takes that entirely the wrong way. His expression hardens in an instant, and he lowers his voice in concern. ]
I won't pry for details if you don't want to talk about it, but. I'm really sorry if you had to go through something tough because of me.
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[ Well, it wasn't really her fault either, but Maya's not ready to actually explain getting dropped into a sex room. ]