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( he doesn’t mean to stare, but he’s interested so far. go buddy go! )
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( messing with the tab on his own can, a look on his face that says ‘go on!!’ )
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( nudges a soda can in his direction. ) ⠀ relax.
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kitt.
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i’m still kicking, aren’t i? i’ll be just fine.
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you don’t sound all that enthused what’s up with that? that’s good news, buddy.
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well i mean when everything’s ready of course. speaking of getting out of here, my release is in the works for tomorrow. ⠀ ( you’re not going to be able to jump right into things like you’re used to, pal. forget about it. )
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that’s our bonnie. ⠀ ( busy yanking the straw out of his water cup & shoving it into the soda can. ) ⠀ you ready to get back out there? i know i am.
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( kitt is a lifesaver. sat UP & overlooking his options. ) ⠀ i told you to surprise me and you have delivered once again, pal. how’s bonnie and her work coming along? ⠀ ( cola.. tab popped. )
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since you’re offering, a drink sounds nice. surprise me. oh, and tell bonnie i said hello and to keep up the great work. ⠀ ( smile! the nurse is working on buttoning him back up now. he’ll be forced to lay down again. eugh. )
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alright, ease up over there. both of you as a matter of fact. ⠀ ( gaze directed elsewhere. )
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a woman with too many hands. she had seven or eighth of them i think. ⠀ ( rubs circular motions against his temple. )
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ignore the bruising. it’ll get better like everything else. ) ⠀ you’re telling me? i’m glad i can now opt out of the heaviest painkiller they offer. that stuff gives you the most off the walls dreams i tell you.
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kitt. remember to blink twice if you need help. ⠀ ( michael jokes, cracking a smile whenever kitt travels over. he sits on the edge of the bed currently, his gown peeled down below his midsection while the nurse diligently works on his side.
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devon! comfortable. he * was comfortable. ⠀ ( he looks SO disheartened. what was wrong with his clothes! providing a casual wave for kitt, winching slightly whenever the fresh gauze is pressed onto a set of stitches & taped down. )
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( DEVON. eyeballing the washroom while his dressings are being replaced. the wounds & incisions are looking good! no infections! just itchy stitches. )
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( they’re uncomfortable together at least. the bandages around his torso are itching. )
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well you’re not. i don’t expect you to be, but i know you’ll get the hang of it real soon. you pick things up quick. always have. ⠀ ( pulling at the sheet tangled over his body. )
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i’m messing with you, kitt. having you here with me physically is a pleasant surprise. believe me.
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in any other given scenario i would not be complaining, pal. ⠀ ( really, kitt is what’s keeping him rooted here. michael is known for leaving against medical advice. ) ⠀ glad you’re here anyways. makes it tolerable. somewhat. ⠀ ( smirk. )
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the same. ⠀ ( & relishing in the short moment of clarity he has before they change his iv. ) ⠀ what’re the odds they let me go home today, you think?
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( rubs at his head. the struggle is real here lately. ) ⠀ you’re not the first to borrow from my wardrobe. what do you think? better than the suite i bet.
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( early for him for sure, but that’s what happens when he’s got nothing else to do but sleep. ) ⠀ good morning. you’re still here and in my clothes.
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( staring. what is kitt wearing. )
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( he’ll still be here whenever you return, pal. count on it! )
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( perhaps an overnight bag of sorts should’ve been prepared for him. one with more literature for him to consume. sitting there in a suit all night BORED has got to be torture in some form. )
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( out cold. they don’t make it easy for him to stay awake, as much as he’d prefer to for kitt. ⠀ * 😐 )
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( moves slower.. he just— HE FEELS SO UNCOMFORTABLE! you don’t see anything. read that magazine. ⠀ * 🫵 )
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easier said than done, partner. ⠀ ( lips trilled, very minuscule stretches performed so he’s able to get more comfortable. being hooked up doesn’t help. & the beds are rather flat. currently fighting sleep. he’d rather SOCIALIZE. )
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is that not what i’m doing right now? did bonnie fix you up yet? kitt— how are you feeling? ⠀ ( he’s just so happy he’s HERE even if questioning takes it out of him, shallow sigh. )
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