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*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 02:43 AM

*Don leaned back and closed his eyes. He chuckled a little.* Who takes care of me? Everyone. So far tonight three of you have told me to get some rest, make sure I don't burn myself out. Medically? I'm the best one for taking care of others, but we all have our own ways. I mean, you saw Raph and Leo go at it HARD the other day while sparring. But today, Leo's in trouble, and who's out the door to get him faster than anyone else can move?

We're family. We all take care of each other.

*Kameko* · 12-29-2002, 02:47 AM

*Kameko entered her bedroom, already half-asleep. Switching on the bedside lamp, she unbuckled her belt, carefully hanging it up, along with her bandana, on a hook by her dilapidated dresser.

She felt sticky and grimy from the day's ordeal, but was too tired to care. Stripping off her dogi and throwing it in a pile on the floor, she pulled on an oversized t-shirt to sleep in.

She straightened the sheets on her bed and turned them back so that she could climb in easily. Switching off the lamp, she collapsed on the bed, pulling the covers up over herself. Almost immediatly, she fell into a much-needed, and thankfully dreamless, sleep.*

(((Goodnight (or rather, good morning) guys. I gotta get some sleep, I'm going out to the parents' house tommorrow. (or would that be today...? Oh, well. :-/ Later.))))

*kyabetsu* · 12-29-2002, 02:57 AM

kya considered his words, and nodded slightly. What he'd said made sense.

kya: I guess it's just that...(she paused snd pulled her impressions together into thoughts) ... this is my second time 'round? Does that make sense? My frist family was set up on such strict rules that when it worked like clockwork, it didn't surprise me. Dad was ALWAYS the breadwinner. Mom was ALWAYS right when it came to decisions about the children. Beto was ALWAYS responsible for all us kids. And yet, I was the one that was ALWAYS the babysitter.... Everything worked, but i always thought that was because we all had our places...

THIS FAMILY... everyone changes roles so fast my head spins. Everyone but Splinter. And even though, or because? you all just mill about in a "status soup?" it still works... the whole family thing still works...

kya shook her head.
kya: i'm sorry, i babble when i'm tired.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 03:06 AM

*Don hitched himself an inch or two closer to her, and lifted an arm across her shoulders to pull her close so she was using him instead of the wall as a support.* Family doesn't depend on the roles we play. I mean, in a lot of ways we're closer than your typical family. For the longest time, it was just the FIVE of us. Four turtles and a rat. I mean, you look at us now, and we're nearly a tribe, but it started with us having NO ONE to depend on but each other. We didn't dare cast our roles in stone. Our survival depended on being flexible. The family started growing, and that philosophy kind of embraced everyone. You are whats needed in this family at any given time. No more, no less.

*kyabetsu* · 12-29-2002, 03:10 AM

kya leaned against him, probably far too comfortable, but she didn't have the heart to move. Everything he'd said made sense, but she was drowsy now and not terribley sure what to say in response. She changed the subject.

kya

low voice) hmmmm.... so have YOU seen any good movies lately?

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 03:14 AM

*Kya made a warm weight against his plastron, and he circled both arms around her* Movies? Yeah, I took this pretty girl to see one just yesterday. Didn't pay much attention to the screen, but she seemed to like it. I MIGHT just see if she wants to do it again sometime.

*kyabetsu* · 12-29-2002, 03:18 AM

kya grinned, not aware that her eyes were closing on her.
kya: i think you should. I bet she'd say "yes." I can't imagine anybody turning down an evening in your company.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 03:24 AM

*Don stifled another yawn. His eyes had been closed forhe last few minutes, and he was coming to the conclusion that perhaps sitting down with Kya to get her to sleep may not have been the brightest move he could make. In a voice thick with immanent sleep* Mm? Really? Thats good to hear. I'd hate.... to think I was... was wasting my time.

*He kissed the top of the head nestled against him. A few minutes of sleep wont hurt. I did promise I'd get some rest.*

*kyabetsu* · 12-29-2002, 03:32 AM

kya felt him press the top of her head. His words floated down to her from faraway. She felt them rumble in his chest more than heard them. She was safe here with his arms around her. Sleep rolled over her and pulled her under while Donnie's hearbeat lulled her. She surrendered to it without a struggle.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 03:34 AM

*Don gave up the fight against sleep. Kya hadn't answered him, he was WAY to comfortable to move. He'd be awake again in an hour or two to check on Leo and Vespera, but for now, sleep. He drifted off with that thought in mind.*

A FEW HOURS LATER

*Donatello blinked sleepily into the semidark of the room. It took him a few minutes to remember where he was, and why. He smiled down at Kya. She'd slid down abit, and was nestled against his side. Carefully he disengaged himself from her, and covered her with one of the blankets. He grinned. She was cuddling her carry all as if it was a stuffed animal. He quietly got to his feet, and moved to check Leo and Vespera again*

*kyabetsu* · 12-29-2002, 01:10 PM

Leo woke like a swimmer floating up from deep water. Morning called him to the surface of wakefulness. Rising slowly, he could feel himself filling his body again.
L: (internal, a sleepy inventory) toes, fingers, arms....
He tried to stretch out, feel the muscles move under his control, but something was holding him down.

His eyes flew wide open.
L: (staring at the ceiling) where AM i?!
He pulled against the restraints and struggled to sit up.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 01:15 PM

*Don was on his feet again and over beside Leo in a flash. He pressed on hand firmly to the center of his plastron* Leo... Leo,its ok, you're home. Calmly now... You're in the infirmirary. How much do you remember about what happened yesterday?

*kyabetsu* · 12-29-2002, 01:21 PM

Leo stared up at Donatello.
L: (still pulling at the restraints, but not frantically) Donnie? what the heck? yesterday? Venus showed up and took--VESPERA!! where is she, donnie? is she okay?

He could feel panic rising and he pressed it down. Venus. Vespera. Raph. He couldn't move.

L

in the tight voice of someone trying to sound calm) LET ME GET UP DONNIE.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 01:28 PM

*Don shook his head* I can't do that Leo, not yet. Not until you've talked with Splinter. BREATHE Leo. Calmly. If you quit trying to pull free from the cot, I'll go get Master Splinter, and we'll get this sorted out as quickly as possible, but I CAN'T go anywhere if you don't lie still.

*kyabetsu* · 12-29-2002, 01:30 PM

L: (through clenched teeth) I'll be still, if you tell me WHERE IS VESPERA. IS SHE OKAY?

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 01:36 PM

*Don sighed. He'd hoped he could slide past that. The answer wasn't going to make Leo happy.* She's alive, and not in any IMMEDIATE danger. She was pretty dehydrated and had started to slip into shock. She's sleeping now... I won't know more until she wakes up.

*He gestured for Leo to turn his head to the right*

*kyabetsu* · 12-29-2002, 01:45 PM

Leo's head snapped right. Vespera was curled up on the other bed, with her back towards him. He couldn't see her face and blankets draped her body, but the white of the bandage wrapped around her head made a glaring white band across her red hair.

He was SO CLOSE to her and STILL something held him back. He shook with the effort of NOT trying to rip the cuffs from the bed.

L: (eyes still locked on Vespera's slumbering form-- in a low voice) as SOON as Master Splinter gets here, YOU'RE LETTING ME OUT OF THESE THINGS DONATELLO.

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 01:55 PM

*Donatello eyed him dubiously, and turned towards the door to the infirmirary.* I'll be RIGHT back.

*He slipped out and jogged down the hall to Splinters room. He knocked on the door, but hadn't rapped more than twice when it opened under his hand, revealling Splinter fully dressed for the day.* Leo's awake Sensei.

*Splinter looked up.* Excellent. How is he feeling.

Don: Irritable. Can you tell if Venus' spell is still there? I don't want to let him up until we're sure he's not still.... *lacking better words, Don circled one finger around his temple*

*Splinter shot him a look of amusement at the gesture.* Return to the infirimirary Donatello. I'll be there in a moment to check.

*Don bowed and headed back to the infirmirary.* He's on his way Leo. It'll just be a minute. *He moved to incline the top part of the cot Leo was lying on into a sitting position.*

*kyabetsu* · 12-29-2002, 02:08 PM

Leo felt his back rise, forcing him to bend at the waist as the bed changed contour. He paid it and donatello no attention. He could see more of Vespera now: more blankets, more hair, and the beginings of the side of her face.

L: (internal) god ves, just be OKAY....

*Vespera Blaze* · 12-29-2002, 02:14 PM

*Don glanced over at Kya, but she was still more of a Kya shaped lump in the blankets on the futon. Leo was completely ignoring him now, but at least he wasn't trying to pull the restraints out anymore. Don moved over to Vespera's bedside, and decided that one more IV bag should do it If she wasn't awake by noon, he'd have to hook up another, but for now this should be it.*

*Splinter entered the infirmirary quietly, and saw that Leonardo was indeed awake, and all of his attention was focussed on the other cot where Vespera lay.* Leonardo. How do you feel my son?

*He moved over so that he was in the line of sight where Leo was staring.*

12-29-2002, 02:43 AM	#2561
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don leaned back and closed his eyes. He chuckled a little. Who takes care of me? Everyone. So far tonight three of you have told me to get some rest, make sure I don't burn myself out. Medically? I'm the best one for taking care of others, but we all have our own ways. I mean, you saw Raph and Leo go at it HARD the other day while sparring. But today, Leo's in trouble, and who's out the door to get him faster than anyone else can move? We're family. We all take care of each other. __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-29-2002, 03:06 AM	#2564
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don hitched himself an inch or two closer to her, and lifted an arm across her shoulders to pull her close so she was using him instead of the wall as a support. Family doesn't depend on the roles we play. I mean, in a lot of ways we're closer than your typical family. For the longest time, it was just the FIVE of us. Four turtles and a rat. I mean, you look at us now, and we're nearly a tribe, but it started with us having NO ONE to depend on but each other. We didn't dare cast our roles in stone. Our survival depended on being flexible. The family started growing, and that philosophy kind of embraced everyone. You are whats needed in this family at any given time. No more, no less. __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-29-2002, 03:10 AM	#2565
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya leaned against him, probably far too comfortable, but she didn't have the heart to move. Everything he'd said made sense, but she was drowsy now and not terribley sure what to say in response. She changed the subject. kyalow voice) hmmmm.... so have YOU seen any good movies lately?

12-29-2002, 03:14 AM	#2566
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Kya made a warm weight against his plastron, and he circled both arms around her Movies? Yeah, I took this pretty girl to see one just yesterday. Didn't pay much attention to the screen, but she seemed to like it. I MIGHT just see if she wants to do it again sometime. __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-29-2002, 03:24 AM	#2568
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don stifled another yawn. His eyes had been closed forhe last few minutes, and he was coming to the conclusion that perhaps sitting down with Kya to get her to sleep may not have been the brightest move he could make. In a voice thick with immanent sleep Mm? Really? Thats good to hear. I'd hate.... to think I was... was wasting my time. He kissed the top of the head nestled against him. A few minutes of sleep wont hurt. I did promise I'd get some rest.** __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-29-2002, 02:47 AM	#2562
Kameko Sister to the TMNT Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 2,756	Kameko entered her bedroom, already half-asleep. Switching on the bedside lamp, she unbuckled her belt, carefully hanging it up, along with her bandana, on a hook by her dilapidated dresser. She felt sticky and grimy from the day's ordeal, but was too tired to care. Stripping off her dogi and throwing it in a pile on the floor, she pulled on an oversized t-shirt to sleep in. She straightened the sheets on her bed and turned them back so that she could climb in easily. Switching off the lamp, she collapsed on the bed, pulling the covers up over herself. Almost immediatly, she fell into a much-needed, and thankfully dreamless, sleep. (((Goodnight (or rather, good morning) guys. I gotta get some sleep, I'm going out to the parents' house tommorrow. (or would that be today...? Oh, well. :-/ Later.))))

12-29-2002, 02:57 AM	#2563
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya considered his words, and nodded slightly. What he'd said made sense. kya: I guess it's just that...(she paused snd pulled her impressions together into thoughts) ... this is my second time 'round? Does that make sense? My frist family was set up on such strict rules that when it worked like clockwork, it didn't surprise me. Dad was ALWAYS the breadwinner. Mom was ALWAYS right when it came to decisions about the children. Beto was ALWAYS responsible for all us kids. And yet, I was the one that was ALWAYS the babysitter.... Everything worked, but i always thought that was because we all had our places... THIS FAMILY... everyone changes roles so fast my head spins. Everyone but Splinter. And even though, or because? you all just mill about in a "status soup?" it still works... the whole family thing still works... kya shook her head. kya: i'm sorry, i babble when i'm tired.

12-29-2002, 03:18 AM	#2567
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya grinned, not aware that her eyes were closing on her. kya: i think you should. I bet she'd say "yes." I can't imagine anybody turning down an evening in your company.

12-29-2002, 03:32 AM	#2569
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya felt him press the top of her head. His words floated down to her from faraway. She felt them rumble in his chest more than heard them. She was safe here with his arms around her. Sleep rolled over her and pulled her under while Donnie's hearbeat lulled her. She surrendered to it without a struggle.

12-29-2002, 03:34 AM	#2570
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don gave up the fight against sleep. Kya hadn't answered him, he was WAY to comfortable to move. He'd be awake again in an hour or two to check on Leo and Vespera, but for now, sleep. He drifted off with that thought in mind. A FEW HOURS LATER Donatello blinked sleepily into the semidark of the room. It took him a few minutes to remember where he was, and why. He smiled down at Kya. She'd slid down abit, and was nestled against his side. Carefully he disengaged himself from her, and covered her with one of the blankets. He grinned. She was cuddling her carry all as if it was a stuffed animal. He quietly got to his feet, and moved to check Leo and Vespera again __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-29-2002, 01:10 PM	#2571
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Leo woke like a swimmer floating up from deep water. Morning called him to the surface of wakefulness. Rising slowly, he could feel himself filling his body again. L: (internal, a sleepy inventory) toes, fingers, arms.... He tried to stretch out, feel the muscles move under his control, but something was holding him down. His eyes flew wide open. L: (staring at the ceiling) where AM i?! He pulled against the restraints and struggled to sit up.

12-29-2002, 01:15 PM	#2572
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don was on his feet again and over beside Leo in a flash. He pressed on hand firmly to the center of his plastron Leo... Leo,its ok, you're home. Calmly now... You're in the infirmirary. How much do you remember about what happened yesterday? __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-29-2002, 01:21 PM	#2573
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Leo stared up at Donatello. L: (still pulling at the restraints, but not frantically) Donnie? what the heck? yesterday? Venus showed up and took--VESPERA!! where is she, donnie? is she okay? He could feel panic rising and he pressed it down. Venus. Vespera. Raph. He couldn't move. Lin the tight voice of someone trying to sound calm) LET ME GET UP DONNIE.

12-29-2002, 01:28 PM	#2574
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don shook his head I can't do that Leo, not yet. Not until you've talked with Splinter. BREATHE Leo. Calmly. If you quit trying to pull free from the cot, I'll go get Master Splinter, and we'll get this sorted out as quickly as possible, but I CAN'T go anywhere if you don't lie still. __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-29-2002, 01:30 PM	#2575
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	L: (through clenched teeth) I'll be still, if you tell me WHERE IS VESPERA. IS SHE OKAY?

12-29-2002, 01:36 PM	#2576
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don sighed. He'd hoped he could slide past that. The answer wasn't going to make Leo happy. She's alive, and not in any IMMEDIATE danger. She was pretty dehydrated and had started to slip into shock. She's sleeping now... I won't know more until she wakes up. He gestured for Leo to turn his head to the right __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-29-2002, 01:45 PM	#2577
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Leo's head snapped right. Vespera was curled up on the other bed, with her back towards him. He couldn't see her face and blankets draped her body, but the white of the bandage wrapped around her head made a glaring white band across her red hair. He was SO CLOSE to her and STILL something held him back. He shook with the effort of NOT trying to rip the cuffs from the bed. L: (eyes still locked on Vespera's slumbering form-- in a low voice) as SOON as Master Splinter gets here, YOU'RE LETTING ME OUT OF THESE THINGS DONATELLO.

12-29-2002, 01:55 PM	#2578
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Donatello eyed him dubiously, and turned towards the door to the infirmirary. I'll be RIGHT back. He slipped out and jogged down the hall to Splinters room. He knocked on the door, but hadn't rapped more than twice when it opened under his hand, revealling Splinter fully dressed for the day. Leo's awake Sensei. Splinter looked up. Excellent. How is he feeling. Don: Irritable. Can you tell if Venus' spell is still there? I don't want to let him up until we're sure he's not still.... lacking better words, Don circled one finger around his temple Splinter shot him a look of amusement at the gesture. Return to the infirimirary Donatello. I'll be there in a moment to check. Don bowed and headed back to the infirmirary. He's on his way Leo. It'll just be a minute. He moved to incline the top part of the cot Leo was lying on into a sitting position. __________________ Vespera Blaze

12-29-2002, 02:08 PM	#2579
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Leo felt his back rise, forcing him to bend at the waist as the bed changed contour. He paid it and donatello no attention. He could see more of Vespera now: more blankets, more hair, and the beginings of the side of her face. L: (internal) god ves, just be OKAY....

12-29-2002, 02:14 PM	#2580
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don glanced over at Kya, but she was still more of a Kya shaped lump in the blankets on the futon. Leo was completely ignoring him now, but at least he wasn't trying to pull the restraints out anymore. Don moved over to Vespera's bedside, and decided that one more IV bag should do it If she wasn't awake by noon, he'd have to hook up another, but for now this should be it. Splinter entered the infirmirary quietly, and saw that Leonardo was indeed awake, and all of his attention was focussed on the other cot where Vespera lay. Leonardo. How do you feel my son? He moved over so that he was in the line of sight where Leo was staring. __________________ Vespera Blaze