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[ehnnui]

[It's pretty much impossible for Kamukura to even pretend to have a single chill, between his condition and Keirean having to leave him. He does get it, though? He nods, and doesn't complain, even as the hypervigilance leaves him trembling in that cloak, shaky with tension.]

[goodknightdaddy]

[He hates having to go out of sight but it can't be helped, he just tries to make it quick, some edible plants, and a lucky find of a rabbit that couldn't escape fast enough. They'll eat well but he's anxious to get back to their makeshift camp, hurrying to return. Thet'll need to find water tomorrow though. He's tried to force Kamukura to drink as much as he can, only taking a few sips himself, but even still they aren't equipped for this situation,
they'll run out tomorrow even if he doesn't drink any more himself.

... But that's tomorrow's worry. Survival like this needs to be tackled one thing at a time. ]

Are you awake? I'm back.

[ehnnui]

[snaps his head up, even though it wasn't like he wasn't already extrenely vigilant. just... hallucinating mildly and not trusting his vision.]

My lord...?

[goodknightdaddy]

[Oh boy. He sets the food down and kneels by Kamukura, touching his forehead again. He's too hot.]

I'm here. Please rest while I prepare dinner.

[The worry is actually evident even through his calm outward demeanor.]

[ehnnui]

[he does relax, at that gentle touch. Keirean must be real.]

...I will. My apologies for worrying you.

[goodknightdaddy]

...

[He doesn't know what to say to that. He's the one who hasn't found them a proper place for Kamukura to rest. He's worried, yes. But it's not Kamukura's fault. He shakes his head, awkward, and turns to work on preparing a meal.]

[ehnnui]

[he won't question that reaction, simply closing his eyes and letting himself rest as Keirean works. Feeling much safer.]

[goodknightdaddy]

[Keirean comes back to his side in a while, to try coaxing him to eat. Holding food for him if he needs it.]

[ehnnui]

[He's shaky but determined to feed himself, thank you!! The fresh food seems to do him some good, too, no matter how haphazard the meal has to be in this situation.]

[goodknightdaddy]

[Keirean in only eats after Kamukura does.

To be honest he's quite exhausted, but he cleans things away before finally settling down next to Kamukura.]

How are you feeling?

[ehnnui]

Better.

[a pause]

Sorry.

[another pause. like he doesn't know what to say after that? this is a mess and he hates how useless he is.]

[goodknightdaddy]

Don't.

[He runs a hand trough his hair than sighs, awkwardly reaching out to tug Kamulura against his side.]

You're hurt because of me in the first place. Don't think about it and just rest.

[ehnnui]

I wanted to be able to help you, this time...

[as opposed to what time? oh well he's still going.]

It's frustrating.

[but he leans against Keirean bonelessly.]

[goodknightdaddy]

Get better and do my paperwork when we return.

[It's a joke but he keeps his arm around Kamukura, setting his sword by his side, handle under his palm, ready.]

I won't be able to stay awake tonight. Sleep against me, I'll protect you.

[It's frustrating, getting old. In his prime a few days awake... he could have managed that easily. Now it's a struggle keeping his eyelids open. At least if Kamukura is against him he can wake and defend him in the same moment.]

[ehnnui]

[he sighs softly, nearly a laugh.]

I will do however much paperwork you want.

[he snuggles a little closer, careful not to hinder Keirean's sword arm. part of him wants to offer to keep watch but he knows trying would only worsen his condition, and he can't make this situation worse than it is out of selfishness.

at least like this, he gets to have Keirean hold him.]

[goodknightdaddy]

[It's warmer this way too. Snuggled together. It might not be too comfortable under the circumstances but Kamukura does get to have Keirean fall asleep holding him close with one arm.]

[ehnnui]

[HE'LL TAKE WHAT HE CAN FUCKING GET.

he falls asleep not long after, sleeping more restfully than should really be possible in this situation.]

[goodknightdaddy]

[Some time in the night Keirean's instincts wake him, and he lashes out with his sword, arm tightening around Kamukura.

A monster snake's head landa in front of them, the body dropping. And Keirean's heart races as he drops the sword and feels over Kamukura's body for bites.]

[ehnnui]

[Normally Kamukura's instincts would have woken him as well, but his trust of Kierean is so absolute that he doesn't so much as come close to stirring until the danger is past. It's the warm hands that wake him.]

Mmn?

[he's uninjured, at least]

[goodknightdaddy]

[Shaking a little from adrenaline Keirean drops his face to Kamukura's hair, holding him tighter.]

Nothing. Go back to sleep.

[ehnnui]

[he hesitates, parsing the way kierean is trembling and the smell of fresh blood.

then he starts carefully feeling out the older man, checking HIM for injuries.]

[goodknightdaddy]

Ah... I'm alright.

[He has some hella nice muscles though.]

[ehnnui]

[oh he knows and appreciates

he pauses, then decides to trust him. lets his hands slide to Keirean's lower back and just pat him gently. attempted soothe!]

You did well.

[goodknightdaddy]

[A long beat.

Is he being.... praised??? That's....

When was the last time someone praised him like that? ...? His wife?

It's weird. A little embarrassing but kind of nice.

He doesn't know what to say to it, finally repeating from earlier, in a more gruff way ]

Go back to sleep.

[ehnnui]

Right, understood...

[he settles himself cozily against him again. cooperative patient!!]