Fifteen Bells: [ACTION/WRITTEN]

[simplestgift]

[Archie woke up yesterday.  How is this new?  Well, after getting some fairly critical stab wounds from Grell, he was put on a ventilator and kept under sedation for a few days.  The ventilator was exchanged for a less impressive-looking concentrator yesterday and he was taken off sedation.  He spent yesterday sleeping anyway, since anesthesia doesn't generally leave you bright-eyed immediately afterward.

This morning, he is talking and eating Jell-o, which is a new experience. The most important bit comes written on the journal network in wobbly handwriting courtesy of the heart monitor clipped on his finger.]

I have been informed that I may have visitors. I'd like to know everyone is all right.

Kennedy

[Anyone who comes in will find him looking predictably weak and pale but lucid and in good spirits, or possibly catnapping after a dose of painkillers.

OOC: Purely for the sake of mercy, Archie is unaffected by the event.]

Comments

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[wise_maiden]

When you're feeling better, maybe it'll make more sense. For now, it looks like you should probably get some more rest...

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[simplestgift]

...Perhaps. Thank you for coming to see me.

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[wise_maiden]

It was no trouble. Do you need anything before I go?

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[simplestgift]

[He shakes his head.] Well. A new kidney, I suppose, might make the doctor let me out sooner, but if that's beyond your means, I'll try to understand.

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[wise_maiden]

I can't get you a new one, I'm afraid. The most I can do is accelerate the healing process... though with internal injuries, it's not quite as effective without proper rest to go along with it.

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[simplestgift]

I was being...facetious, but... [He's trying to think if he wants her help.]

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[wise_maiden]

It's up to you, of course. [She had helped in the previous week already, but there was a considerable difference in the situation now.]

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[simplestgift]

[He doesn't know about that. After a moment, he shakes his head.]

He's already made up his mind.

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[wise_maiden]

He probably would be cross with me, besides. Particularly considering his current disposition. [A small smile.] It wouldn't hurt to trust his recommendation and rest a while longer.

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[simplestgift]

[A soft nod.] Well. Thank you for coming.

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[wise_maiden]

[She nods, and moves toward the door.] You're welcome. Take care of yourself now.

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[simplestgift]

I've no other choice.