accidental video | backdate: May 22nd

[fortheempire]

[Video comes on to a hand smacking the top of the SFC several times, making the feed look distorted given that it keeps making things blur, re-focus, and blur again. Eventually the whole thing goes falling off whatever it's laying on, giving a crooked view of the side of a bed, some blankets, and some one laying on said bed. Only a fluff of blond hair under a thick comforter gives any indication as to who it is.

They move finally, sitting up, blinking very blearily, and staring around until their gaze lands on the SFC.

Ioder picks it up, stares for a long moment before letting out a tremendously exasperated sigh.]

Another coma...

[He's about to ask something to the network, but realizes--

this isn't his house. In fact it's one of the huts on the island, even though the bubble was cracked and fixed during the time he was out.]

... ah-...

Where... am I... ?

Dhaos? Duke... ?

... hello?

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Action because housemate.

[radiantwingedone]

Island yet.

[ And here is Duke sticking his head in that little room of Ioder-and-Dhaos's. ]

... Water damage.

[fortheempire]

[Ioder has already gotten up and on his feet, but his legs are weak from a month of sleeping. Duke's entrance startles him, and... well you might want to catch him.]

[radiantwingedone]

[ Silly Emperor, you don't get up so early-

Duke cheats, catching him first with a bit of magic, because he wasn't expecting to need to be in the room so soon, and then with hands. ]

Sit.

[ Not that he's giving Ioder much choice, the way he pushes him toward the bed again. ]

[fortheempire]

Ahh-- ... ?

[It feels weird to be caught like that, but weirder still to not have any strength in his legs. So he's certainly not going to protest being moved.]

... water damage?

[radiantwingedone]

The bubble broke some and water damaged several buildings. Saved books but...

[ There's a fish smell, too. ]

[fortheempire]

What... ? The bubble is broken? ... where are we then?

[radiantwingedone]

Was. Fixed now, but with water damage to several areas. Island.

[fortheempire]

How in the world did that even happen?

[Worry pulls at Ioder's tired face.]

And why are we still here if it's repaired?

[radiantwingedone]

Breaking further? Something to do with marks no longer matching coral wavelength. Fixing? Had to do with things under coral, matching mark, and preventing Thalassino from stopping.

Because house is somewhat... salty, seaweeded, and water damaged.

[fortheempire]

... oh. I see.

[On both accounts. And he's really too groggy to think any deeper on either subject.

Except--]

... my sketches! Please tell me you rescued them! And Estellise's stories!

[radiantwingedone]

Anything made of paper was.... waterproofed. I can take the formula off, later, but is likely to be in a box somewhere.

[ Because they've been thinking about living up here instead. ]

[fortheempire]

[A relieved sigh escapes the young emperor]

Thank you...

[radiantwingedone]

No need.

[ Ioder, Duke would save books before he saved his clothing. ]

Action, naturally

[fistfullofmagic]

[It only takes a moment from the time his name is called to Dhaos suddenly occupying the previously empty space next to the bed. He doesn't even bother with a verbal greeting before pulling his most precious person into a hug.]

...Good morning.

of course~

[fortheempire]

Dhaos...

[Hugs are good. Hugs keep him from trying to get up and search on wobbly legs. Also warm.]

It's good to be awake again.

[fistfullofmagic]

[It's probably easy to tell, but after the past month, Dhaos needs the feeling of security holding and speaking with Ioder provides.]

Much has passed since you were last awake. We have been occupying the island for some time now due to some rather unfortunate events, although if you wish to return, it is now safe to do so.

[fortheempire]

[It is, though Ioder is still a bit too groggy to put two and two together.]

Duke mentioned that there was a lot of water damage. But our things are all up here...

Mn... I think I'm too tired to make that decision right now. I'm just happy you're still here.

[fistfullofmagic]

There is no rush. I am simply glad you are by my side again.

[He punctuates his statement by softly pressing a kiss to Ioder's forehead.]

...I missed you.

[fortheempire]

[The show of affection doesn't earn quite the blush that it used to, which is a good sign and a step in the right direction for them. His cheeks color slightly, but with it comes a bright, if not somewhat tired smile.]

I'm sure in some way I missed you too, even if I was asleep.

[fistfullofmagic]

[Although he doesn't say it, it's seeing that little smile again that makes him happiest. He finally feels as if most things in this little corner of the universe are right again. Things had changed again certainly, but his most precious person is awake, there is little reason to worry. Everything else in this moment is secondary.]

Are you hungry? I can help you to the kitchen and make something for you.

[fortheempire]

Duke gave me something to eat, but I'm sure I could go for more. I'm always ravenous when I wake up from those silly naps.

I could use some tea as well. Or even coffee. Whichever we have.

[fistfullofmagic]

Very well. Some tea would do us both some good, I think.

[He gets up again, and offers a hand to Ioder.]

[fortheempire]

I agree completely!

[Cheerful in spite of his lingering tiredness, Ioder smiles and takes Dhaos' hand, giving it a squeeze as he rises.]

Lead the way.

[fistfullofmagic]

[The walk to the kitchen is fairly short, and filled with a comfortable silence. Dhaos doesn't let go of Ioder's hand until he's gotten the other man to the small table set up off to the side. It's only a few moments later that he has a kettle set to boil and a small selection of teas he'd saved from before the flood.]

Which would you prefer: black or green?

[fortheempire]

[Ioder uses the short walk to take in the place they've secured on the island. It's not bad. He'll probably miss his house eventually, but he wouldn't be opposed to staying on the island, either.

There were a lot of painful memories down there anyway...]

Black, please.