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callme_roxy (callme_roxy) wrote in spinningcompass,
@ 2018-06-14 21:19:00

Entry tags:

!closed, ~leif ingoufson, ~roxy

Who: Roxy & Leif
When: 6.13 (Backdated) Morning
Where: Roxy's Place
What: Good morning, Baltimore!
Rating: TBD
Closed

Sleep had been very peaceful for Roxy, save for a series of weird dreams that harkened her back to her arrival here. An explosion. Pain. Panic. Yet she was collected by friends and taken care of. Everything had turned out okay--better than okay. For a while she'd been sure this was hell. Another boring life on an island with no end in sight, no career to be had, just miles of water. Miles of space. Instead of all of that Roxy had found new friends and dreamed of them in her long slumber, though it only felt as if a night had passed. Maybe a quick cat nap. Roxy dreamed of Leif the most and sometimes moved in her sleep as her mind wandered off down delightful idealizations of their relationship from another romantic dinner under the stars to a dangerous game of Bite Me.

So today she woke up as she did any other day, although today she didn't feel as good about it. She felt rather sluggish as her mind stopped dreaming and started to rouse itself. Groggy. Roxy put a hand over her face and frowned, feeling her lips as she licked them. So dry. Maybe she didn't drink enough water the day before because she immediately thought she could be dehydrated. Soreness sank in. Hunger settled into her gut.

"Uh..." Roxy swallowed dryly and reached out for water from the night stand as her eyes flicked open and she squint against the dim light in the room. "Leif..?"

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leifingoufson
2018-06-15 02:32 am UTC (link)

Leif had been trading shifts with Miguel and Eggsy but had spent a majority of the time by Roxy's side. He hadn't been feeding as often as he should, just often enough to keep the hunger at bay. He was, of course, very pale because of this and he was sitting in a chair by the bed. As soon as Roxy stirred, he was on the side of the bed, taking her hand.

"You're awake..." He smiled.

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	callme_roxy 2018-06-15 01:05 pm UTC (link)
	"Mmm, of course," Roxy said with a smile back as she blinked through her daze and held his hand rather than reaching for her bedside water. "It's morning, isn't it? People usually wake up in mornings...Unless you're Luna, or someone like that." She chuckled dryly and rubbed her eyes with her other hand. "I think I picked up a bug...I feel just awful." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-15 02:17 pm UTC (link)
	"Roxy...it's been two weeks." There was no mistaking the worry in his voice. "You've been asleep for two weeks." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-15 02:42 pm UTC (link)
	Roxy's smile fell instantly and her eyes blinked themselves to wake up faster. "What?" she asked in a fog as she started to sit up slowly, withdrawing her hand. She sighed a little at the sensation. Two weeks? "That's practically comatose..." But it would explain why she felt like she'd been hit by a truck. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-15 02:56 pm UTC (link)
	"You didn't show the signs of being in a coma. Just sleeping." He ran his fingers through his hair. "Miguel and Eggsy and I took turns sitting with you." When she let go of his hand he got up and went into the bathroom, getting her a cup of water. He didn't want to be out of sight of the bedroom just yet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

callme_roxy
2018-06-15 03:00 pm UTC (link)

"Wow..." Was all she seemed able to say as it settled on it that some weird fuckery had gone around the ship. She pressed both hands to her face as if to check she was still in one piece. Nothing seemed physically broken or damaged when she looked over herself. Just tired from being bedridden for two weeks.

"Thank you," Roxy managed after fully sitting up and leaning forward over her criss-crossed legs. "I'm sorry you all had to look after me...Was it just me?"

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	leifingoufson 2018-06-16 01:02 am UTC (link)
	"I didn't mind." He smiled. He was trying to ignore the sound of the blood rushing through her veins. He just shook his head at her question. "There are others. Some have woken up, some still sleep " (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

callme_roxy
2018-06-17 05:11 pm UTC (link)

A deeper frown settled in as she rubbed her hands along her arms. A spooky feeling chilled her. Dumb island. Dumb space. Yet as she looked Leif over her frown of thoughtfulness at the situation turned into concern. "Leif...What's wrong?" she shifted to let her legs hang over the bed at the knees, leaning forward to reach for his face.

"You haven't been taken care of yourself, have you?"

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	leifingoufson 2018-06-17 05:14 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm fine." He smiled again. He was more concerned about Roxy. "You should probably get something to eat." He took her hands in his and kissed the backs. "Perhaps some breakfast?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-17 05:16 pm UTC (link)
	She hummed at him, not convinced. "You could use something to eat, yourself," Roxy said slyly but nodded. "Just something small. I'm starving but I don't want to be sick after not eating for two weeks." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-17 06:13 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm okay, really." He nodded. Though as soon as he was sure she was okay he was going to go feed. "I can do that. Something small." He smiled and headed into the kitchen. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

callme_roxy
2018-06-17 06:29 pm UTC (link)

Roxy belatedly followed. It took a moment for the agent to gather her strength and stand. A rushing sensation washed over her but it wasn't a dizziness. Just...the acclamation of standing after laying down for so long.

She moved slowly and with caution to the bathroom where she spent a minute behind the closed door to use the toilet and then wash her hands and face. Feeling a little refreshed she shuffled in to the living area and sat at the small dining table with a sigh.

"Thank you for taking care of me. I truly appreciate it."

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	leifingoufson 2018-06-18 02:11 pm UTC (link)
	"You didn't have to get out of bed." He chuckled s oi ftly. Of course he wasn't surprised that she had. Leif walked over and gave her a quick kiss. "It's what you do when you love someone." He ran his fingers lightly over her cheek. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-19 01:02 pm UTC (link)
	Roxy folded her hands over one another quietly as she watched him, gave him a kiss in return, then closed her eyes as his fingers danced along her skin. "I thought I dreamed you up," she teased with a smile. "It wouldn't be so surprising. What if this entire place is just a dream? How else could you exist?" she grinned. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 12:10 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I am pretty dreamy." He said with a grin. Leif kissed her one more time before going back to making breakfast. "If it is a dream, I don't want to wake up." He nodded. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-20 12:14 am UTC (link)
	She laughed before coughing behind a hand, throat too dry to get a good chuckle out. So she just grinned at him and watched him go, eyes drinking him in. "Nor do I. Hopefully, it's not." Roxy agreed with another sip of her drink. "Sometimes I really don't believe it. This place is absolutely mad." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 12:30 am UTC (link)
	He looked a little concerned about the cough but since she didn't, he just let it go. He did chuckle. "I think I'm living proof of that." He continued to cook, though he did keep it small. Just some eggs and bacon with toast and perhaps some fruit on the side, he hadn't decided yet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-20 12:37 am UTC (link)
	"Mm. You're only half mad," Roxy teased. "IVF isn't necessarily uncommon on Earth. It's the sexy vampire-viking thing that throws it all out of whack." She grinned. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 12:54 am UTC (link)
	"So people having two mothers is common?" He tilted his head as he plated the breakfast and put the food in front of her. "Would you like some juice?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-20 12:57 am UTC (link)
	Roxy nodded. "I'd love juice," she said. "And there are plenty of same-sex couples in my country. Some places were not as understanding of gay rights as others. It was...a complicated time I lived in." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 01:13 am UTC (link)
	Leif nodded and got a cup of orange juice, bringing it to her. "Well, I don't feel quite so special now." He said with a grin. Of course there were the supernatural bits that made him different. "Do you need anything else?" He looked over the table. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-20 01:24 am UTC (link)
	"You are extraordinary," Roxy said with a dazzling look in her eyes. "I don't need anything, thank you." She took the juice and pressed the glass to her lips where she took a slow, easy sip and sighed upon swallowing. Cool and refreshing. The idea of vitamin c alone filled her with life. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 01:39 am UTC (link)
	Leif got himself a glass of orange juice and took a seat across from her, smiling. Normally he would be blushing at the compliment but he was a little too pale for that at the moment. "So...you were dreaming as if it was just a really long nap?" He asked before sipping his own juice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

callme_roxy
2018-06-20 01:42 am UTC (link)

She set into eating once he sat and took a few bites before speaking. Talking would let that settle in and she'd see how her stomach would fair for more food in a few minutes.

"I would say I dreamed as normal, yes. I don't remember most of what I dreamed although I do have the sensation that I had quite a few." Roxy looked down at her juice as if it might reveal memories. It didn't but she chuckled and waved a hand.

"I do remember one dream about an octopus and Care Bears. That was weird."

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	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 01:44 am UTC (link)
	Leif laughed softly and shook his head. "That had to be very strange." He chuckled and sipped his juice. "What happened?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-20 01:46 am UTC (link)
	"I think there was a fight and I was being flung around in one of the tentacles." She laughed loudly at the thought. "I can't remember more about it than that. I'm certain I dreamed about you, but I'm not sure what. Probably naughty things, if I know myself." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 01:56 am UTC (link)
	Leif laughed softly. "That sounds hilarious." He then smirked at her next statement. "Well, if they weren't naughty I think I would be a little disappointed." He ran his fingers through his hair. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-20 01:59 am UTC (link)
	"It was something else. I think I've had that dream before, too." Roxy rolled her eyes at him then. "Men and their egos. Look at you fixing your mane." She laughed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 02:04 am UTC (link)
	Leif laughed again. "I can't help it. When a woman as beautiful as you has naughty dreams about me, I get an ego." He smirked. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-20 02:07 am UTC (link)
	She shook her head but looked back at him affectionately just the same. "You're cute," Roxy said after a moment and took a small sip of her juice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 02:18 am UTC (link)
	"I do try." He grinned at her. He got up and got the pitcher of juice, refilling both their glasses. "Do you want to do anything today or just relax at home and watch movies and so forth?" He actually hadn't been to his own apartment since he found her asleep. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-20 02:28 am UTC (link)
	"I think just to relax a little and get back on my feet slowly is the best," Roxy said after a pause for consideration. "I was on my back for a long time. I should maybe take an easy walk and see how I feel. Go from there? Maybe I should visit the doctors." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-20 02:31 am UTC (link)
	"We can go to the doctor if you would like." He nodded. He didn't think that was a bad idea at all. "It'll be good to stretch your legs and see how far you can get before feeling tired." He smiled. "And if you don't feel like you can make it all the way I can carry you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-20 02:33 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you," she reached out to take his hand. "I really appreciate your caring for me. I think I can manage by myself for a while. Maybe you should go take care of yourself?" Roxy looked at him with a purposeful expression. "I don't know if it's a good idea for me to...not when I haven't eaten." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

leifingoufson
2018-06-20 02:38 am UTC (link)

Leif was about to say that he was fine. That he didn't mind going with her to the doctor. But then he found himself focusing on one of the veins in her neck. He blinked a few times and cleared his throat. "I wouldn't have asked." He downed the rest of his orange juice. "Not any time soon." He didn't want to risk hurting her. He squeezed her hand and sighed softly. "I won't be long, okay?"

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	callme_roxy 2018-06-22 12:02 pm UTC (link)
	Her keen eyes watched as he seemed to zone out for a moment. Roxy did not judge or say anything further on the matter except giving him a smile and a nod. "I'll be alright by myself," she said. "I've been through worse than this." Which was very well and true. "How are your mums? Have you seen them at all lately?" a change in topic. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-24 07:38 am UTC (link)
	"At least for a few minutes, yeah?" He smiled, thought it was brief. "Brynhild is watching over Thor while he sleeps. Isabel...I'm not quite sure. She seemed happy for a little bit but that's changed. She won't talk about it." He sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-24 04:08 pm UTC (link)
	She smiled back but it fell slowly as he spoke. "Oh," Roxy nodded in thought. "I'm really sorry to hear that." Reaching out she put her hand on his elbow. "I'm sure it will work out." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-25 06:23 am UTC (link)
	Leif put his hand over Roxy's. "She'll tell me eventually. She always does." He smiled. "The way she puts it is right now, she hasn't forgotten enough yet. When she has, that's when she talks." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-25 01:02 pm UTC (link)
	The blond woman gave a nod in agreement. "I'm sure she will, when she's ready. I imagine whatever it is must be difficult to process." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-26 07:21 am UTC (link)
	Leif nodded. "Until she's ready to talk, let's focus on us." He gave her a little smile. "Do you think you might want to go to the doctor? Just to be sure that everything really is okay." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-26 12:32 pm UTC (link)
	Roxy hummed in agreement and then nodded. "I think so, yes. There can't be any good reason a person just falls asleep for such a long period of time. I was not sick, as far as I know. Considering others of the station have fallen to the same fate, however, it could just be the same trickery as the island. It's hard to say but I'd rather visit someone than not." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-28 03:19 am UTC (link)
	Leif took out his phone and sent a quick text to Henry before putting it away and taking Roxy's hand. "When you're feeling up to it, we can go." He smiled. "Just to be safe, of course. I tried to make sure that you were in good condition." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-29 01:31 am UTC (link)
	She turned her hand over in his to squeeze his fingers. "Of course. Are you sure you're alright?" Roxy asked with a small but worrird smile. "I'm really well. I feel fine." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	leifingoufson 2018-06-30 06:40 am UTC (link)
	Leif looked at their hands for a moment before looking Roxy in the eye. "I have not been feeding as often as I should. Basically just enough to keep from going crazy." He sighed. "I need to do that." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	callme_roxy 2018-06-30 11:40 am UTC (link)
	She looked at him with worry and started to get up. "Well, go on then. You need to take care of yourself." Roxy moved around to kiss the back of his neck. "I'll take care of you later to make up for not being able to now." (Reply to this) (Parent)