[h2][centre] [color=a2d39c] [color=f6989d]Marinalia Romus Olympus "Mali" [/color][color=6ecff6]& Victoria Darya Romus "Vika" [/color][/color][/centre][/h2] [h3][centre] [color=a2d39c]Saturday - Hephaestus Manor 3rd floor & Sol City Hospital[/color][/centre][/h3] [b]Night time Nargles [/b] [b]Victoria[/b] Victoria had a strange sensation, her legs elongated and merged into one muscular form that curled around her protectively and the warm quilt curled up with her into a warm bubble of softness. It was rather enjoyable once you accepted the strange feelings coming from her lower body. It certainly would save money on shoes. Feeling a gentle kiss she smiled and moved further into the warmth that was very comforting and rather reassuring. [i][color=6ecff6]"Nice... Warm.. Sleepy '' [/color][/i] Mumbling to self in her sleep Victoria was peacefully in a deep sleep. Too tired to fully notice, blinking awake from the rather strange dream, yep two legs, 10 toes and two small feet... Wait. Something felt different and blinked to focus noticing no pressure warmth round her shoulders. [i][color=6ecff6]"Ry... Ryan? You're warm... Ryan? You in the living room?"[/color][/i] Rolling over to the other side of the bed was empty and reaching out she felt it was cool and empty. Where was he? Rolling back over she looked to her side table for the time, was it breakfast already? It was still dark though? Not bothering to cover self as it was rather dark and you barely could see much , Victoria sat up and saw something next to her phone. Confused and turning on the lamp to see a note. Reading it, her emotions ranged widely and ended up confused. Why as his actions, the note and the kiss all seemed to be rather in conflict? What on earth was going on? Urgh... Too much... Deciding it was way too much to be dealing with at horrible Am in the morning. Dimming phone to a minimal light and sending a short response. [i][color=6ecff6]"Stay safe. Sleep well. Am i that scary without makeup or was it the scales? lol? Strange dreams. VDR X"[/color][/i] Hitting send, it was as much as she could think to send. Her desire to get answers was asleep, she could think of more complicated things when the sun was up and lied down making herself warm under the covers again closing her eyes and hoping to get some more sleep, minus strange dreams of being part snake. Hopefully Manami was alright and Paige got her, she definitely did not want to see her friend hurt or treated like whoever might be bothering her. Hopefully Marlin and Xia where, hopefully she was awake at least. [b]Mentions[/b] [@Infinite Cosmos] [hr] [b]Marinalia[/b] Marinalia was tired, emotional and running on caffeine but she had stuff together and organized however not sure how she was managing it or operating on a level of being able to deal with a crisis or disaster. Her hand remained in Xias regardless and she was not letting go, part of her was scared if she let go she might vanish or silly such thoughts running through her head. It was a source of comfort and she was drawing a strong well of strength from her girlfriend. It was rather difficult for her to see such a strong woman, so bubbly, bright and energizing laid so low and hurt. Even in the short time together she got used to her contagious energy. Ok, her list was rather order like but right now she had a large list running through her head to deal with, several of those where ASAP and she did not have ownership of the property so her ability to deal with the keys issue. Tiredness showed despite her drive to do what was needed. [color=f6989d][i]"Sorry, just I'm not living there. I can only do so much. Please help me sort this stuff out. Between us, we only people she got right now. They know where she lives and has her keys... At least get the locks done, the place is wide open right now. My favourite assholes in future English wifey inlaw then? Bit of a mouthful though. Just find the hair stuff then, il sort out the female stuff etc?. I'm sounding like my dad... Better not. If this was Maria. Nope!"[/i][/color] Laughing along with Xia's comments she offered a small gesture to try and give and take a little with a more relaxed posture and accent now that Xia was responding, awake even though she was high as a kite. Marlin had to smile at the comment, hungry that was a good sign at least, that or she had munchies... Did morphine give munchies, she barely remembered her experiences with the rather potent drug, the pain and many other things where a large blur in her mind. It all was rather fuzzy. Thinking of food... She should get something to eat to keep up her energy levels, or least sugar and caffeine high. Giving a gentle kiss and letting go of her hand, that was harder than it should seem ever possible [i][color=f6989d]"Just need a pick me up, be back soon Xia, I had promised to not get in their way to stay with you. Umm Nurse, she been awake for a little bit, Please let me know if anything I can do to help."[/color][/i] Returning later with a pasta snack pot and some drunken doughnuts, it was hardly good for her uniform but tonight was an exception. The Nurses were finishing up and Marlin a little more refreshed and now with some food ate one handedly holding her hand as Nurses worked for reassurance earning a few quiet comments and a smile from the nurse on duty desk. [i][color=f6989d]"love you too Spicy egg. Police lady I left a message, il do again in morning to make sure. I trust her to come through."[/color][/i] However high, those words made Marlin smile and squeezed her hand appreciatively. Home, her mum had basically given her carte blanche to do whatever necessary to look after her while she was unable to get there. That was both scary and also showed that she obviously had made a very good impression when they met in Jamaica. [i][color=f6989d]"Home... The Manor. Your mum called and asked me to look after you. Might be a while so it's your home too. Carlo, Security there is way tighter, guest room for her mum and someone usally there to keep a eye and help. Practical, it's nothing personal. Not sure, depends on how doc thinks you're doing. At earliest if doc signs off on everything? it's not gonna be till tomorrow... Umm today? afternoon or even a few days if they want to observe you. It's a fair while past midnight. You were out for hours... I was so scared.``[/color][/i] Remaining calm with a little of her clipped accent and steady clear tone ever so present in her job failed rather rapidly and emotions just took over revealing how much she had been scared by the whole event and waiting. Part of her wanted to make the arrangement permanent, it was nice having someone to come back to night. The phone call had surprised her, while nurses had worked Xias mum had transferred her to look after Xia legally and do whatever it took. While she had made a good impression the fact she had trusted her daughters health and wellbeing to her after some 3 months had rendered her a bit speechless for a while until verbally prodded back to reality. Regaining her composure a little to continue, and putting a little pressure on her hand just glad to feel it back. [i][color=f6989d]"you're stuck with me, I've already faced down an angry Carlo, not sure if he hates me for it or likes me for it... Your mum's making plans to come, I offered her the guest room, it was the least I could do all considered... Plus she was rather nice to me. You just get better so one day you can add another surname to my stupidly long name tag?"[/color][/i] Joking with the last one, Captain Marinalia Romus-Olympus Alexander... Yeah. That would be mouthful. Do name tags and ID come with 2-3 lines? Sure that comment might raise a few eyebrows but she already was down as"Future English wifey" as a phone contact, what was the harm in it? Plus it might get her mind off being in hospital a little, hopefully good drug induced thoughts than flashbacks maybe. [b]Mentions[/b] [@King Tai]