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Back where I'm from, I was personally mentored by one of the best surgeons in the Kingdom of Rondon, who was a baron no less. Eventually, I also ended up serving as a combat medic for a war that just recently ended. As a result, I can't say I've had a lot of time exploring much in the way of hobbies, but I'll be glad to explore that kind of thing with people here. It's certainly much calmer by comparison.
Difficult to say as we adjust to life in this resort, but right now I'm just interested in getting to know everyone else here and assuring we all have a pleasant time. I assure you, I'd like to see to it you have one.
I used to work as a butler, so I have experiencing in mixing some pretty decent cocktails.
As much as I would love make people here a drink, I'd also enjoy showing how good I am with my hands. And, well, everything else, for the record.
Not much for books honestly; they put me to sleep better than any sedative. But I do like jazz and swing music, mystery films, and I favor beef wellingtons.
I consider myself a flexible man, but I like someone with a quick wit.
Wine.
.02 CLOWNS OR MIMES
Mimes, because at least they don't talk.
.03 SHOWER OR BATH
Bath.
.04 PIRATES OR NINJAS
Pirates, I guess.
.05 TITS OR ASS
Both.
.06 COFFEE OR TEA
Coffee.
.07 SPICY OR SWEET
Spicy. Never really got used to sweets.
.08 SUMMER OR WINTER
Summer.
.09 LEATHER OR LACE
Lace.
10. ROUGH SEX OR GENTLE SEX
Both.
ISFJ-T
sometime in april, during tdm
he's hacking up petals. dry, throaty coughs, outright whooping wheezes that yield in -- remnants of orchids, lilies, roses, you name it, littering the floor.
he knows what this is. it's been all over the resort. but daan is preoccupied, and it wouldn't be right to badger him, so--
cloud makes an attempt to deftly toe into the clinic, unseen. he's with another doctor, only to accidentally cross paths daan in the process, staring him in the face completely absent mindedly.
a hand clasps over his own mouth. then comes a cough. ]
Listen, I-- Didn't wanna bother you, so...
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An awfully convenient thing to decide.
[Daan looks at the other doctor.] I'll take it from here. [He doesn't even let anyone argue, be it patient or temporary colleague.] Now, as for you. [He jabs a finger to Cloud's chest.] Let's get you to one of the cots so you can have a brief examination. Hm?
And I mean right now, thank you.
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so-- he approaches the cot at daan's request, slowly settling onto it. his posture is stiff -- awkwardly so, muscles taut with tension. for a moment, his head threatens to ache, and his jaw flexes in his attempt to fight it off. so many lights, so many prying hands-- ]
...Uh. [ a beat. ] Hey.
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[Daan reaches out and pinches Cloud's chin into his fingers, peering down at him. There's a bit of frustration there, but Daan does pause to consider a moment. He remembers the way Cloud had stiffened up briefly when Daan mentioned he was a doctor. How tolerable is the clinic, really?]
You're safe here. Well, maybe not from me, specifically, but no one is going to lay a hand on you. [He exhales slowly.] How long have you been sick?
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...A few days now. [ a beat. ] There was a lot going on, and I didn't think it was-- [ a wheeze. ] serious enough to warrant...coming here. Or telling you. So.
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[There's a heavy sigh from Daan, the kind that definitely lays out hey wow I'm annoyed AND disappointed.]
You know how we've had this song and dance before? Being able to rely on each other and such. Even if I absolutely hated letting you see how that stupid game about rabbits and cats and whatever affected me, I still knew you'd come for me. That you'd... make sure I was okay.
[Daan's hand slips away, and he folds his arms.] But clearly, you need a reminder in your case. Yes, I've been volunteering my services, but you will always be first in my care.
...I mean that. So. [He huffs and looks away.] Do you understand?
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Yeah. I would. Always.
[ daan says that and -- cloud rolls his head back up, staring at the ceiling. this thing they were caught in only grew more and more difficult to escape by the day.
an "i understand" would make this easier. maybe it's the flower flu, whatever the hell they called this, but cloud does not feel like being easy today. ]
...You should be putting yourself first. You know that, right? [ clearly not. ] It's always...someone else. And never you. But you can't live like that. You're gonna get yourself hurt -- even, [ wheeze. ] worse...killed.
There's no reason I should be a priority. Don't be stupid, Daan.
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[Which is ironic. He feels like it is. He doesn't want to think about why, he can't.]
I'm supposed to rely on you, but then you decide you can just fuck off and do what you want for yourself, even at your own detriment. Do you think I'd be happy with that? Because I can assure you that I am quite the opposite right now. So don't be stupid yourself, Cloud.
I am going to give you medication to help with the symptoms. When you're feeling better, we can... discuss actual treatment.
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...What do you mean every reason? We aren't--... unbalanced. You've-- [ wheeze. ] done plenty. I didn't fuck off, it was just...
[ a sigh. ]
You mean sex. It's always sex. [ cloud rubs at his forehead. ]
Hey. Lighten up. It's-- [ he hacks up a few petals. ] not a big deal.
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What? You can come to my rescue at my every inconvenience, but if I expect you to rely on me it's suddenly a problem for you. That's unbalanced and I don't care for it.
...Yes, sex. In this place, it's what it comes down to.
[Daan arches a brow and peers down at him.] If it wasn't a big deal, then what would've been the problem coming to me? You also might be more convincing if you weren't coughing up flowers.
[There's a pause as he stops one of the nurses.] Excuse me. If you could get me a syringe so I can take care of this patient who is distinctly testing my patience. Thank you.
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[ another wheeze. his head pulses; he doesn't understand what exactly he's just said. before. who was he before? ]
...You've already seen me...in states nobody was supposed to. [ a beat. ] ...I knew-- if I came here, you'd drop everything for me. That's... just who you are.
[ his eyes flicker away. ]
But I... I don't want that for you.
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...Yes, well. You've seen me in similar states. Ones I'd rather nobody else ever had.
[He looks down for a moment, then holds out his hand to Cloud.]
I'd drop everything for you because it's you, Cloud. Because... I want to. Because you're important to me. Mere words don't exactly say it well for me, but that is the truth.
[With a hint of wryness, he adds:] If we were strangers, I would still help you, but I'd certainly make you wait in line.
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he'd always wanted to be special to someone. ]
...I don't know what I did-- [ a pause. ] to deserve...whatever this is. What Zack did...Tifa and Aerith and... you.
[ another wheeze, this one strong enough to wrack the table. ]
...It scares me sometimes.
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[Gently, he squeezes Cloud's hand, anxiously waiting for the medication from one of the nurses. For now, it's just them.]
You've dropped everything to help me when I needed you to. Protect me. And I like it when we're just doing what we want with each other. Talking, drinking, or whatever. You can be kind. Supportive. ...Sweet. Don't get me wrong, you can be a fucking brat too, but even then... even then, I don't really mind it.
You make me feel... like someone worthwhile. If anything, I struggle to know what it is you could possibly see in me.
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[ he says that much firmly -- there is so little he truly knows, but he's entirely certain of this. ]
You're worth it to me.
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You're always worth it to me. You're not a burden on me. You never will be.
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[ he's always on the verge of saying something. but it crawls beneath his tongue, hiding in its underside.
cloud hacks out a few petals; a hand clasps over his mouth. ]
Never mind. [ a beat. ] Burden or not, you can't spend the whole day here...
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And maybe Daan's pushed enough.]
Well. How about after we deal with your symptoms, I'll agree to give myself a break and leave for the rest of the day.
How's that?
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You already know what the cure is. [ he says very flatly. ] Same shit, different-- [ HACK. ] ...day.
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[He says it wryly, glancing over his shoulder.
Finally, the nurse returns with a bottle and a syringe.]
You okay with a needle? [It's quietly spoken.]
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[ he's joking. obviously. before the needle's mentioned, that is. his face sours, a flash of something inexplicable in his eyes. ]
... [ a beat. he nods slowly before squeezing his eyes shut. ] Just... do it whenever.
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I'll take care of it.
[There's one last squeeze to Cloud's hand, then Daan slips his grip away to prepare. Disposable gloves are snapped on, the syringe filled, and he pauses. He'd like to distract Cloud in some way before he does anything.
So he leans in, gently pressing his lips to Cloud's just before he injects the medication into his arm.]
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cloud leans into the kiss, melting into it in spite of the tension locking up his body. the syringe pierces him, and it's as if he's underwater for a second--
before he opens his eyes to daan again, the slightest bit dizzied. ]
...I'm--
[ a beat. ]
...I'm fine.
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You sure? Don't mind my fussing, but I'd hate to see you faint right now. I don't think I'm quite strong enough to carry you.