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hotheadwarmheart ([personal profile] hotheadwarmheart) wrote in [community profile] genessia2019-12-14 01:46 am

Tis the season

Who: Lea, Dove, and People
When: Various points in December
Where: Lea and Dove's apartment (locked threads) and a park in Genessia City (open thread)
What: Various holiday event things!
Warnings: Lea being sick in one thread, various kinds of feelings and warm fuzzies throughout

Down with the sickness- (Locked to Dove)

It had begun innocuously enough. Lea had dismissed the tickle he'd felt in his throat the previous night as being due to the unusually dry air, the somewhat stiff feeling of his muscles to the unusual cold snap in the city. He'd drank a glass of water and settled in for the night, confident that he'd be fine by morning.

He was wrong. When he awoke the next day, he almost wished he hadn't. The tickle in his throat had morphed into a raw, sore feeling that reduced him to fits of coughing whenever he tried to breathe too deeply. He simultaneously felt chilled while being aware that he was likely burning with fever, something being a fire user made worse than usual. And everything ached. It was all he could bring himself to do to drag himself to his bathroom to take care of business and get a glass of water before crashing back into bed, burrowing as deeply into the blankets as he could manage and resigning himself to being a miserable lump. He doubted he'd be getting up again any time soon.

Winter Wonderland- Open

Lea couldn't help but chuckle as he watched all the little snowmen running around. They were certainly cute little buggers. And his Pokémon seemed to be having a lot of fun playing with them too, even the normally stoic Buster. He wondered if the little snowmen were a kind of Pokémon themselves? They certainly looked like they could be, after all.

Whatever they were, they seemed to be busy as well as numerous. As lea sat back on the park bench watching his Pokémon play, a number of little snowmen toddled up to him toting a gift package wrapped in bright red paper. "Hey, thanks," he said, accepting the package and setting it on the bench next to him. "Think I'll wait to open it til the big day though."

He bent down to pat the little snowmen on the head in thanks, only to be swarmed by the cluster who brought his gift as they returned his affection a bit too enthusiastically. He fell off the bench onto the snowy ground with a startled yelp as he attempted to gently fend off his adorable attackers. A little assistance would likely be greatly appreciated.

A special gift- (Christmas Morning, locked to Dove)

Lea hadn't felt this kind of slightly nervous excitement on Christmas morning for a long time. Granted, part of that was due to being a Nobody for much of that time, but it still counted. He'd finished Dove's gift a few days before, packed it carefully into a smallish box, wrapped it in metallic gold wrapping paper, and slipped it under their Christmas tree. He really hoped she'd like it.

And he couldn't help but be curious about the contents of his own gifts as well, including the one the little snowmen had given him. He'd seen and heard of other people getting stuff from home,but that didn't narrow it down a whole lot. What could it be?
phoenixstrut: (ah)

Personal angel to the rescue!

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2019-12-16 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)

Despite having been out late making yet another appearance at some designer’s holiday gathering, Dove had been up early- just early enough to catch a strange, miserable, very un-Lea like vibe coming from down the opposite end of the apartment. While she had done her best to give him his space in the now shared penthouse, she found herself padding lightly through the living room, noting the still lingering chill seeping in through the large glass walls. Clad in fluffy socks and a massively oversized sleep sweater with a steaming mug of tea between her palms, she eyed the heavy snow covering her balcony with suspicion before she disappeared around the corner and into the hall leading to his suite.

She slowed her silent steps as she felt out the room before her, hand lingering a few inches from the wood when she had stopped. After only a moment of hesitation, she knocked softly, leaning close to listen for a response. “Lea?”
phoenixstrut: (concern)

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2019-12-22 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
She winced at the sudden attack and allowed herself to crack the door just enough to peer through. "You too?" she asked, hesitating just outside the door, shoulders sagging with dawning dread. That's what that vibe had been, and why it had felt so familiar...

burnt_offering: (All for we ride together)

Winter Wonderland

[personal profile] burnt_offering 2019-12-22 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Lea isn't the only one enjoying the little snowmen. They're pretty cute little things, and this place needs a dose of cute once in a while, especially with so many people dealing with illness or recovering from it. They're a welcome addition to Genessia, in Ace's mind.

Ace watches them from a distance at first, snickering as Lea gets swarmed, and finally makes his way over when he realizes that the man could use a hand.

The snowgies might be the types that can avoid melting in the summer, but Ace's inner fire and radiating haki can stop blizzards when he's at his best. And his unnatural body heat gets quite a few of them off of Lea as Ace approaches.]
Didn't think they'd get spooked. [A few of them are already starting to surround Ace's feet, and the heat rolling off of him slowly lowers.] Guess they're not that startled.
burnt_offering: (When is a person 'old'?)

[personal profile] burnt_offering 2020-01-03 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
No problem. Us hot-headed types gotta stick together, right? Otherwise who else is gonna bring the heat?

[Ace stares, worried. They're cute little things! He doesn't think they mean any harm either, so this is tricky.] I can control what my fire burns. So I could scare 'em off without hurting 'em. But that seems mean.
phoenixstrut: (wed)

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2020-01-04 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
He wasn't wrong... but while it would be exceptional for her to catch any kind of bug, she didn't want to intrude too much when he was feeling unwell.

Then again, she also couldn't deny the instinct to help him immediately. Quietly, she slipped through the door, shutting it carefully behind her to keep out any of her more curious Pokémon. That done, she headed for him and sat carefully on the edge of his bed, blinking at the warmth coming from him.

"Didn't think anyone with that much fire in them could catch this kind of thing..." she marveled solemnly, resisting the urge to reach out and touch him. "Can I help?"
burnt_offering: (So I'm actually listening)

[personal profile] burnt_offering 2020-01-18 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, there's that too.

[Ace thinks for a moment, trying to figure out just how to go about this. It's way easier to deal with a hateful threat, where he doesn't have to worry about if he hurts them or not...] Think we can bribe 'em with something?
phoenixstrut: (concern)

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2020-01-19 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
She nodded, still looking him over. "Let's... start with some broth and work up from that, okay?" She lifted a hand again as she stood and laid the backs of her fingers to his forehead, unafraid of the heat as she assessed him. "Stay here- I'll bring you some tea for your throat, too."

As her fingers left his skin, she drew away a bit of the heat, taking it with her as she headed for the door. Nothing terribly ground breaking, but perhaps enough to soothe him a little until she came back.

Fortunately, she'd be back quickly, tray carefully balanced in her hands as she gently swept the door shut behind her again with a foot. "Think you can sit up on your own, or do you need some help?" she asked, setting the tray atop one of his bedside tables, and turning back to him.
burnt_offering: (That could mean Ace or the icon)

[personal profile] burnt_offering 2020-01-19 06:10 am (UTC)(link)
Some jerky, ghost pepper flavor. A bag of cookies. Nothing much more than that. [He isn't even sure if the little thing can eat.]
phoenixstrut: (laughter)

Christmas!

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2020-01-20 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
Though her week had been an absolute whirlwind of FAMA parties and benefit events, her agent had been true to her word and ensured Dove's Christmas eve would be quiet and comfortable.

And it had been. For the most part.

She had spent the majority of it flitting about town, dropping off last minute gifts and collecting the final pieces she had commissioned for those friends she knew she would only see after the holiday. Those could wait. Her evening, however, had been simple: pizza and sugar cookies, special pastries for the pokemon, a bottle of wine and cocoa spiked with an assortment of the house's favorite liquors... all of which led to memories she could never have dreamed up a deep and pleasant sleep shortly after.

Christmas morning, in an oversized (and rather garish) Christmas sweater, she slipped out of her room to set her own last minute collection of gifts carefully under the tree, blinking curiously at the little golden gift before rising back to her feet and looking about the room. Lea was obviously up...somewhere.

"Anyone want Christmas pancakes?" she called, laughing as she almost tripped over the eevee scampering about her feet on her way to the kitchen.
phoenixstrut: (lovey Dovey)

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2020-02-08 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
She noted the shivering, standing ready to help him if he needed it and assessing all the while. At least he had the energy to move that much, even if it was short lived.

A small encouraging smile flutter across her face, though she flinched at the coughs that racked his chest. "Well..." she sighed, fond of his unbroken spirit, despite the raspy voice. "Should make soup easier at least."

A pause, before she reached out to run a hand over his forehead again, pushing back his hair and guiding him gently. "Tilt your head back for a second..." His throat had to be killing him... but she could help that.
phoenixstrut: (curious girl)

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2020-02-09 02:16 pm (UTC)(link)
She smiled encouragingly down at him and brushed a pleased thumb across his forehead before lifting her hand. "I've done this a more than few times this week," she sighed, moving her fingertips to his throat instead. That same warmth trailed along his skin where she led her power... a gentle, sweeping caress instead of the silly shape games she had played with the children at the hospital. With any luck, her healing would soothe the rawness-not entirely, but definitely a relief. The tea could do the rest.

Once satisfied with her Light's reaction, she drew away and picked up the tea. "There. Better?"
phoenixstrut: (laughter)

Shenanegaaansss

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2020-02-11 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
They could spend the rest of the day napping on her couches; Christmas morning was well worth rising for.

"....all four?" she shrugged, sweeping open the fridge door and sifting through its contents for necessities. "I'm personally leaning toward cinnamon and honey, I think." Typical, for the angel. Nevertheless, the counter is quickly laden with...well. Way more than four types of pancake add-ins and toppings.

"Think you can get a kettle for tea started?" she asked over her shoulder, prepping herself to hop up onto the counter so she could reach the higher shelves. Because... why would she ever ask for help from her more than capable best friend. Who just so happened to be right there? And taller than her.
phoenixstrut: (curious girl)

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2020-02-11 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
Handing over the mug, she shrugged. "More or less," she agreed, sitting down at the edge of the bed again, just in case he needed help. "Just my Light playing with yours." A grin, then a sheepish look. "Technically I could try to heal all of this at once, but I don't want to risk draining you. Putting you in shock would be... really bad."

And at this point, given how weak he already was from this... She'd have to take it slow.

She wiggled her fingers, palm up. "You're really just healing yourself. I'm only speeding it up a bit," she explained cheerfully.
phoenixstrut: (Default)

[personal profile] phoenixstrut 2020-02-15 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
She took the laughter as a sign of progress, weak as it was, and kept an eye on him as he held the mug.

"Oh, just your life energy," she explained with silly nonchalance. "I'm not doing anything your body wouldn't do by itself. Just... gently asking it to do it faster and coaxing it in the right direction." Her gaze turned a little more sympathetic. "We just... have to be careful with it, since you're human and... well. Whatever bug it is that you all have is no joke." Even healing him little by little was going to be tiring... on top of the exhaustion he was already fighting.

Hot tendrils of steam wafted up from the soup under her careful eye. "When did you get sick? Any ideas where you might have caught it?"
Edited 2020-02-15 00:34 (UTC)

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