"I'll get a new reputation, then." Remus wished he could hold his lover, that they could be teasing each other in bed at home instead of his laying there useless. But, as long as they could smile and (try not to) laugh, it was good. "Because I'd rather smile with you."
As Regulus moved to sit where Remus could see him more easily, Remus gave him a wry smirk. "You must love me. I'm sure I look like hell right now." Though he didn't like it, he knew there wasn't much else Regulus could do. And, he hated that he couldn't go to Ted himself, or any of his family or friends. "Thank you," he said quietly. "I hate to ask, but I can't go myself...
"I can't help worrying," he admitted. "I'm no use to anyone like this and my family needs me. I don't even know what day it is, how long I was out?" He tried to smile. "And don't think I didn't notice how you avoided answering just now about going home."