[IC: post-dark!Zero]

[thekingsgambit]

[following his encounter with cornelia, one ill-fated prince who really has had better weeks is in route to the sewers to seek assistance from the only person he can really ask right now]


((OOC Notes: Because I screwed up my timing, the top and bottom threads are about a week apart. We are assuming after talk with C.C., Lelouch chilled in the sewers for a while and later ran into Suzaku while the knight was Zero-hunting. Just go with me here. o/))

Comments

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[remains cautious about suzaku's present behavior and rubs the back of his head, which is still somewhat tender from his fall with cornelia]

I've been better. It looks like the same could be said for you.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

Eh? They're only stings. . . I should be able to take the bandages off any day now.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

... That many can be dangerous. You should keep a close watch on them and make sure they're properly treated before you remove the bandages entirely.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

I'm familiar with treating this kind of injury. There's no need to worry about it.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

There is a great deal of difference between cat scratches and bee stings.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

... Allow me to help. I caused you needless worry after all.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

Eh? But you didn't intend to worry anyone. . . you don't have to do anything.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Suzaku... I want to help.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

Lelouch. . .

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

. . . I understand.

Thank you.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[relaxes somewhat for the first time during the conversation]

We should return to the cabin.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

Mm. . . is there something there that you think would help?

[glances in the direction that C.C. fled, frowning darkly, and then jerks his head in the direction of the cabin to begin walking]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[notes where suzaku's attention goes but continues talking]

Well, first we have to ensure you actually removed all the stingers. You're used to treating wounds that do not require such meticulous inspection.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't it be difficult to ignore one that had been in for this long, though?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Not necessarily. They're not much different than splinters once the venom is spent. But the stings also won't be able to completely heal as long as they remain.

Also... I doubt you would pay it much mind right now.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[touches one of his bandages gingerly]

. . . that's true.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[shakes head]

You really do need to take better care of yourself.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

I thought that I had made sure that they were all taken care of. I wanted to devote my attention to other things.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Ah. How have things been back at the cabin?

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

. . . nothing out of the ordinary. You weren't away long enough for anyone to take your bed.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

... How fortunate.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

You weren't worried about that at all?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

It had not occurred to me. I didn't think you would give me up for lost so soon, Suzaku.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

I didn't. But I know that there were a few people before who were interested in moving in if there were any free beds.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

You found people like that so quickly? We have not had a recent batch of arrivals.