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 Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 11:36 pm
Jericho was about to revert back to the humanoid state, but kept himself from doing that when he saw and felt Riley lean against him. Frowning at this, he gently placed a wing over her before looking to Malodore and nodding.
"You're welcome. I hope that was enjoyable for you," he said, shifting his attention back to the mindflayer, "A thousand years? That's a hell of a long time for sentry duty but I think I can manage it. I should be an elder dragon by then too... Though I'm sure there'd be more than just a shell around here."
Moving his wing so she could walk off, he went on and replaced the pin so that he would return to his smaller form. Once that was done, he shifted his wings and nodded to Mal again before heading on in after Riley.
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:10 pm
"It was, extremely," Malodore murmured in Jericho's direction before focusing on Riley; it came up beside her, gently taking hold of her left arm.
"I don't think it will be bad as all that," it told her gently. Flickers of concern radiated from it, though not intensely so; its primary worry was that she make it back to her bed comfortably!
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:17 pm
Ahhh. You kids and your long lives. I can't even get rid of you with hibernation. She chuckled, punching Jericho lightly on the shoulder as he walked past. She leaned on the hold Malodore had, but tried to keep her weight focused on herself for the most part. They reached the door in moments, and she wasted no time in walking in, heading straight for her bedroom, and dumping herself face down on the bed.
It felt so good. Her muscles ached with the strain of use after so much rest.
Mpph mm mppphhhphhh. The pillow wasn't smothering her mouth, there was no reason for her thoughts to come out as if it was. So then..?
(Sometimes, Riley thought she was funnier than she was.)
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:22 pm
Jericho stayed close by, just in case Riley stumbled on the way back. He wasn't entirely certain how steady she was right now after all. Mal did have her by the arm anyway. In any case, she seemed to make it back alright, thankfully. Heading on into the room, he grinned and sat down onto the bed, raising an eyebrow as she suddenly started making muffled noises into the pillow.
"Comfy?" He asked in amusement before looking to the Plague Doctor, "Is there anything you two need now that we're back here?"
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:29 pm
"Hmm. Luce could use an actual meal, but I can tend to that," Malodore said; the pup barked once in agreement and hopped from side to side in anticipation.
"Though... mia cara, much as you may not wish it, you need to do a few cool-down stretches," the plague doctor continued, sitting on the edge of the bed and placing one hand on the small of Riley's back. "Otherwise your legs will hurt even worse afterwards."
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:34 pm
Riley turned her head, a little disappointed that Malodore didn't find her muffle joke even a teeny bit funny. She thought too highly of her sense of humor, after all. She picked up a pillow and threw it at Jericho, before sitting up.
You're right, of course. I just assumed the walk back was enough. I'll do whatever you think is best, Malodore. Submissive, how rare. And creepy.
But then.. then we eat. Her eyes turned up to Jericho again. I didn't finish breakfast, and now I'm starving.
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:43 pm
"Nah it's fine I got it," Jericho grinned at Mal before ducking to avoid the pillow to the face. Just in time too. Raising his head again, he chuckled at Riley with a nod.
"Not a problem. I'm pretty hungry myself. I'll go ahead and grab the food while you do the cool downs."
That said, he got up from the bed and grabbed the pillow to toss back at her, then moved on towards the kitchen.
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:03 pm
"Grazie," Malodore called to Jericho; Luce, quickly realizing that the dragon was heading for the kitchen, followed Jericho out of the room, making little noises to alert him to the fact that she was Here and Starving and Didn't They Feed Cute Puppies Here, Please?
"The stretches are easy," the plague doctor reassured Riley, rubbing her back gently. "You need not even get up - here. Lift your legs up, one at a time. Try to tense and flex all the muscles, then relax. Each leg, then roll over on your back and do it once more... I will guide your legs through the first set, see?"
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:18 pm
There was something indescribably sweet about the way Malodore tried to take care of her. It knew how well she knew her own body, and things like exercise and stretches. It knew, and yet it researched all of the relevant information to help expedite her healing process, and guided her through them itself. She felt it guiding her legs in their stretches, and her face buried back into the pillow in front of her. This time, there was no muffle in her quiet voice.
Yes, I see.
She never thought it was possible for someone to care about her the way Malodore did.
When she turned around to lay on her back as it instructed, her face was flush with color. She quickly pulled the pillow with her, and smothered her face with it. But she still did the stretches, as instructed.
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:23 pm
Hearing a small set of steps by him, Jericho looked down to see Luce on his heels. It seemed the pup had taken a liking to him. Either that or she knew he would have food soon. Either or! Once in the kitchen, he noticed Gimbal doing a bit of cleaning there to kill some time. The Kobold looked towards his master curiously, then went on with his business.
Opening the fridge, the dragon grabbed two steaks and a brain. Since he was staying at Riley's place for a bit, he went on and stocked it with some non-brain meats so he didn't have to go out all the time whenever he was hungry. Once he had those, he crouched down and offered Luce one of the two steaks, figuring the pup would prefer hers raw. It was a smaller chunk of meat than the one he was planning to eat, but it was still a decent size. Hopefully it would be enough for her.
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:29 pm
Malodore smiled to itself, internally - it had a small idea of Riley's feelings, and for a moment it was awash in relief that she was still allowing herself to feel them. Thank Fear for that.
In the kitchen, Luce stared up at Jericho, her ears rising almost into points as she stared at the meaty bounty being offered to her. She opened her mouth and gingerly sank her teeth into the edge of the steak, backing up to pull it out of Jericho's grip, her tail wagging a little uncertainly, as if she couldn't quite believe the dragon was serious.
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:37 pm
Riley couldn't sense exactly what was suddenly making Malodore feel better, but she could feel the relief coming off of it in waves. She pulled the pillow off of her face, and just watched it silently as it guided her legs in their movement. Her eyes followed it's every movement, just watching. Finally, when she felt her legs were stretched enough, she arched up to a seated position, and reached out one hand to place cupped against Malodore's cheek. Still, she said nothing. She just held it's face in her hand, relishing the feel of it's presence beside her.
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:49 pm
With his free hand, Jericho grinned and patted Luce lightly. He then let go of the meat chunk to let her know that it was all hers.
"Go ahead and eat it up," he said before straightening up. With the larger steak, he quickly blew on it to char it nicely. When that was all done, he took the meat and the brain back towards the bedroom, "Come on and bring it to the room if you'd like. Or eat it out here. Either way is fine."
Once he was back to the room, he waited quietly in the doorway, watching Mal work with Riley.
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:55 pm
Luce looked dazed. The little pup dragged the meat into a corner, then sat down, tail wagging every so often as she turned her full attention towards her meal... with occasional furtive glances to make sure she wasn't being A Bad Girl.
Malodore's beak opened in a smile as Riley touched its mask - a mark of serious trust in and of itself, allowing that. "Feeling a bit better?" it asked, quietly, bringing one hand up to cover hers.
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 11:03 pm
Riley didn't answer, at first. She just sat there, holding it in her hands. It was a full minute before her eyes finally lifted in amusement, and she tilted her head to the side.
I think you know I am. She whispered quietly. She heard the shuffle of movement distantly behind her - not from Jericho, who was remarkably still - but from Luce two rooms down. It made her turn, and she looked up at Jericho and the food with a bright gaze.
Yes. Excellent. She reached over and held both hands out in a clear 'gimme' pose.
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