16 - Knight Lancer S

[radiantwingedone]

Who: Duke, Zelda's household, and Angelina
When: The 3rd
Where: Random Alley, Angelina's House, then Zelda's house.
What: Duke was a kidnap victim! Time to get found.
Status: Closed.

[ Duke wasn't sure where he was, but that really, really didn't matter that much. They were still around, somewhere, waiting. They weren't happy that he remained silent, but Duke didn't care. He refused to make noise louder than the pained notes that made it through his breathing. He won't be bait. He wouldn't let them use him to lure his friends close, he wouldn't...

Even if everything felt like nothing would work, and breathing was a bit of a chore, he wouldn't make a sound. Even if it meant the fires turned to dull, cold aches because there was nothing left to burn.


Of course, the glow leaking off of him would probably attract people, nevermind that he looked different than he normally did. ]

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[zelda_hylia]

[Planned this? Of course not. It's not like she had clothing waiting for him or anything.

Oh wait...

She runs her hands over his back with very light pressure, just barely working up a lather before rinsing it right back off.]

Tilt your head back and close your eyes a bit.

[radiantwingedone]

....? [ Duke blinks, and then lifts his head and closes his eyes.

.... Why? ]

[zelda_hylia]

[So that she can pour some water over the crown of his head and shampoo it briefly, of course! He shouldn't be raising his arms over his head just yet. It only takes a minute, she's far less picky than Zelos.]

There you are. Would you like me to leave you to soak a bit longer? Don't fall asleep again!

[radiantwingedone]

..... Would probably. [ Should he just... look toward climbing out now?

... also did Zelda find another pair of underwear for him with the Zelos-bought-clothing, because he just washed in these and that would be weird. ]

[zelda_hylia]

[Of course she did! She was planning on telling him to bathe in his underwear, and his mana isn't in order enough for him to dry them back out magically. She just tried to not think about the fact that she was touching a man's underwear while she was retrieving them.

Since it looks like Duke is going to start moving, Zelda slips out of the room and makes sure the soup is at a good temperature. She can let him change in privacy at least. Make no mistake, though - if she hears a slip and a thud she'll be back in there shortly.]

[radiantwingedone]

[ He's a bit careful about it, and a bit slow, and he didn't do much about drying his hair, but there are no slips and falls.

Just.. quietly going to sit in his seat and study the table. ]

[zelda_hylia]

[And have the soup placed in front of him. Doesn't it feel good to get up and get clean and then eat? It's like being a person again!]

I hope it's to your tastes. There is some toast as well, which you should probably eat a slice of just in case to soak up any excess stomach acid.

[As for his hair, she'll just wick the moisture away with a quick spell.]

[radiantwingedone]

..... [ Duke blinks at the food, and nudges the spoon about for a moment.

then he'll snatch a piece of toast and start munching on that.

and maybe dip a little in the broth to try that. ]

[zelda_hylia]

[Good boy, Duke. Zelda settles across from him, getting herself a bowl and some toast for herself. She starts eating quietly, keeping somewhat of an eye on him. He seems a little better this morning, able to move on himself and not attempting to hide.]

[radiantwingedone]

[ Duke will eventually want to hide again, probably after he's felt like he's eaten enough.

... where did he put his blanket...

he gets about half way done with that bowl of soup before he starts looking for the blanket. He's ready to curl back up in some corner now. ]

[zelda_hylia]

[Zelda didn't sleep well either. She stands and takes the dishes to the sink, then puts a hand on his arm.]

Would you like to go back to sleep? I am a little tired out as well.

[radiantwingedone]

... mmmnn... [ He's not too sure on the sleeping part, but yes, he'd like to curl back up somewhere, so there's a bit of a nod.

He's just not going to intend to sleep. ]

[zelda_hylia]

[Zelda will lead him right back to her room then. He may not intend to sleep, but she does. And in her bed this time! Provided her bed doesn't terrify him again like it did the night before. She still can't figure out why.

There's a nice bed with the blankets pulled back Duke, go hide under them!]

[radiantwingedone]

[ Its because it wasn't the bed, Zelda.

Duke does curl up under those blankets though, liking this hiding place. ]

[zelda_hylia]

[Zelda simply curls up next to him after drawing the curtains shut. She doesn't hold him like she did the night before, not while he seems like he's mostly all right. If he's not panicking, then it's probably inappropriate to cuddle THAT much.]

[radiantwingedone]

[ Most likely inappropriate.

Not that it will stop Duke from rolling over toward her after he slips into sleep - and likely a nightmare, by the rather unhappy sound he made as he curls against her. ]

[zelda_hylia]

[It stirs her from her sleep slightly, but it doesn't really startle her. Zelda simply rests a hand on the crown of his head and draws him closer, looking rather dark. Bianca. Lloyd. Ky. Duke. This person would pay dearly.]