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[rebuildyourruins]

Who: Thor + various
Broadcast: no
Action: the First Breath, some other places
When: May 20th - May 27th

[After engaging in some extremely extra behaviour with a bunch of other extremely extra immortals, Thor came down with a brutal fever on the First Breath and has been holed up in Loki's room ever since. Still, there remain some things he needs to do.

If you want your character to find Thor during this time, hit me up on PM/dudemeister and I'll toss up a starter for you! Otherwise if they would just try to call or message him, feel free to use this post to do so.]

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[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki absently smooths it over. He doesn't see it that way and he never will, but he's hardly going to have this conversation with Thor while sick and Thor being half-delirious with fever. It'll pass. ]

The only concern you should deal with is your own. Once you're better, you can do whatever you like.

[rebuildyourruins]

[I can worry about more than one person, he thinks stubbornly. It doesn't reach his mouth though, as he drifts into a fitful sleep.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Relieved, Loki goes to wash up and get the next batch of medicine ready, just in case. Thankfully, his vision and motor skills seem fine. However, he too was running low on energy and finds himself curling up briefly on the bed as he leaves the medicine on the table. ]

[rebuildyourruins]

[Thor's dreams flicker through fire, as they have for months now. At the moment though it only blends into the feverish heat he's constantly sapped by, and it doesn't come as much relief to wake with flames still dancing in his eye and know it isn't real.

He exhales, wiping sweat from his forehead as he blinks up at the ceiling. Turning his head he's dimly surprised to find Loki lying next to him. It's much more obvious in sleep how poorly Loki is faring - the dark circles under his eyes are telling enough.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ The one thing sickness has done is let Loki sleep soundlessly, almost without dreams. Which is a small blessing as Loki has never been fond of either. He stirs slightly, minute twitches in his fingers before they subside. ]

[rebuildyourruins]

[It's strange indeed to witness Loki sleep at all, especially at this age. It had been far more common in their childhoods when they still shared a room.

Thor lifts an arm and lightly presses his palm to Loki's forehead. This could easily wake him, but he's not going to get another chance to check if Loki has a temperature too.

Belatedly, he realises that he might not be able to tell through his own fever. But it's too late for that now.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki starts, immediately reaching to grasp that hand and reaching for his daggers — and then he blinks, his grip going a little slack. ]

Thor. What is it? Do you need something?

[rebuildyourruins]

[The reaction doesn't phase Thor, though he lets his hand fall limp in Loki's grip.]

No. I was just checking.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki blinks. His hands feel cold as he lets go. ]

As you can see, I'm still alive.

[rebuildyourruins]

[Thor withdraws his hand.]

Well. That's good. But you ought to go back to sleep.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki squints at him briefly. ]

That seems unwise.

[rebuildyourruins]

What, sleeping?

[dothelokimotion]

Yes, sleeping. We both can't be unwell at the same time.

[rebuildyourruins]

We... are, though.

[dothelokimotion]

No longer.

[ Loki rises unsteadily, pushing his hair back. ]

I should . . . [ His brow furrows, struggling to recall what else needs to be done. He hasn't had enough rest. ]

[rebuildyourruins]

[Frowning, Thor sits up himself.]

Sit down.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki blinks, turning towards Thor with a frown. ]

I can handle this.

[rebuildyourruins]

[There's a long pause while Thor just stares at him, before he shrugs.]

All right. What will you do?

[Loki hadn't finished his sentence earlier. Calling his bluff will require him to come up with an answer.]

[dothelokimotion]

I will . . . [ Damnit. Loki struggles, swaying slightly. ] . . . Meals. And water. I should get that.

[rebuildyourruins]

[Thor's gaze slides sideways, checking something as he shifts to the edge of the bed.]

There's water on the desk.

[dothelokimotion]

[ A pause. ]

Oh.

[rebuildyourruins]

Are you that hungry?

[A little unfair to ask, since he's sure the answer is no. If Loki's feeling at all similar to Thor... which is likely, given the fevered look in his eyes.]

[dothelokimotion]

. . . No.

[ Loki picks at the edges of his sleeves. ]

[rebuildyourruins]

Then there's no reason for you to go anywhere right now.

[Thor's still watching Loki, just in case he sways a bit too hard. Otherwise, he's made no move to corral him back to bed.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Frustrated but defeated, Loki slowly moves back onto the bed, curling his arms around himself. ]

I wanted to do it right.