[ Damn, Caelus is suddenly glad that he's been working hard on learning English! It's still far from perfect, but he's significantly better compared to when he first arrived, when he knew nothing at all. He accepts the notepad and pencil gratefully, emitting a cheery grin as he attempts to thank her by making heart signs with his hands.
Then, he quickly writes something. ]
YES LOVE STARBERRI!
[ His spelling needs work, but he's doing his best⦠]
[ The little heart signs he throws her way pull a bright, unguarded laugh from Sharon. Caelus really can't help himself, he's just that ridiculously adorable. She leans in to read what he's scribbled, and the laugh comes again, softer this time but no less genuine. ]
Shut up. [ Mumbled, a flush rising to her cheeks as she turns away, suddenly very intent on preparing the tea. Even his handwriting, misspellings and all, is endearing. It's easy to see why people gravitate toward him.
It doesn't take long before she presses a steaming mug into his hands, the tea lightly sweetened. ] I hope you like it. I'm kinda hoping it'll help your throat, too.
[ She lifts her own cup, taking a small sip before glancing back at him, the warmth in her expression edged now with concern. ] What happened? You don't have to get into everything, but... [ The question lingers there, heavy with worry. If someone hurt him, she won't forgive them. ]
[ Since Caelus is here to uplift Sharon and make sure she's genuinely smiling, hearing her precious laugh is more than enough to make him happy as well. He can't vocally laugh right now, but it's still obvious he did with the way he grinned merrily.
And Sharon will temporarily have her request granted. Since Caelus gratefully accepts the hot tea, he's holding it with two hands, and therefore can't write for now. He extends further appreciation with a nod of his head this time, along with another radiant smile.
He drinks quietly, melting immediately as the gentle heat settles, the sweetness of strawberry that he's so fond of, and the comforting taste of black tea running across his sore throat. It really does help. He looks more at ease.
Eventually, he sets it down so he can resume writing. ]
DURING THE DREEM FRIENDS ACTING STRANGERY AGAIN
DID NOT WANT TO FIGHT THEM DID BEST TO TALK INSTEAD
BUT AT THE TIME, I ALREEDY HAD SORE THROAHT BE CAUSE OF TADPOLE, STRANGER FED WHILE I DIDN'T KNOW HARD TO TALK PAIN BUT DID NOT WANT TO GIVE UP
[ Sharon sips at her own tea, leaning against the countertop as she watches Caelus. When he finally starts writing, her eyes follow the movement of the pen across the page. A tadpole fucked him up—her expression darkens a little at that, fucking Sleep—but she can't say she's surprised he fought through it. Caelus strikes her as the kind of person who would give up his voice for the people he cares about without hesitating.
Hell, she's pretty sure he'd give up his life for them, too. It's part of why she likes him so much. He's all warmth and stubborn, determined sunlight. ]
Your friends are lucky to have you, Caelus. [ Her voice softens around the words. ] That couldn't have been easy.
[ When Sharon says such sweet words, Caelus blushes just a little. Not from shyness, but happiness to hear it. He doesn't write a response to that, instead choosing to beam another genuine smile. It says everything he wants to.
"Thank you so much!"
Of course, Caelus doesn't forget why he's here in the first place. He places down everything he's holding for now, then shifts so he can search the contents of his messenger bag. Eventually, he takes out what Sharon requested.
A medium-sized plastic bag, filled with various snacks, including strawberry Pocky, KitKats, potato chips, and her favorite snack cakes. The snack cakes are assorted too, from Reese's cups to Twinkies, even foreign ones like Lotte Choco Pie. He offers it right over.
[ Sharon is genuinely surprised when Caelus brings out the plastic bag. She'd expected maybe a snack cake or two at most, not an entire bag of goodies. She takes it from him with a kind of careful reverence, glancing over the note before peeking inside, then lifting those wide blue eyes back to his. ]
You didn't have to go this crazy. [ The protest is soft and half-hearted, warmth already creeping into her voice. ] But... thanks, Caelus.
[ She sets the bag carefully on the counter, quietly delighted despite herself, already making a mental note to do something thoughtful for him in return. He's helped her so much since arriving, more than she can properly put into words, and it's long past time she finds some way to pay him back.
And then something strikes her. ] Have you tried throat spray? I'm pretty sure we've got some in one of the medicine cabinets. It tastes terrible, but it's numbing. [ Not quite the best pay back, but one step toward something better. ]
Hearing about the throat spray has Caelus immediately perking up. Actually, he's been holding back on using the medicinal supplies at the hotel because he wants someone else to use them, as he thinks he can endure things well. But⦠when offered straightforwardly like this, he doesn't want to reject it, because it's the best way to respect someone's wishes for him to get better.
In this case, Caelus wants to acknowledge Sharon's sweet thoughts, and so he accepts her compassion with a warm expression. ]
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Then, he quickly writes something. ]
YES
LOVE STARBERRI!
[ His spelling needs work, but he's doing his best⦠]
YOU SAID YOU NOT GIRLY BEFOUR
I THINK YOU ARE
THISE, SO CUTE
LIKE YOU!
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Shut up. [ Mumbled, a flush rising to her cheeks as she turns away, suddenly very intent on preparing the tea. Even his handwriting, misspellings and all, is endearing. It's easy to see why people gravitate toward him.
It doesn't take long before she presses a steaming mug into his hands, the tea lightly sweetened. ] I hope you like it. I'm kinda hoping it'll help your throat, too.
[ She lifts her own cup, taking a small sip before glancing back at him, the warmth in her expression edged now with concern. ] What happened? You don't have to get into everything, but... [ The question lingers there, heavy with worry. If someone hurt him, she won't forgive them. ]
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And Sharon will temporarily have her request granted. Since Caelus gratefully accepts the hot tea, he's holding it with two hands, and therefore can't write for now. He extends further appreciation with a nod of his head this time, along with another radiant smile.
He drinks quietly, melting immediately as the gentle heat settles, the sweetness of strawberry that he's so fond of, and the comforting taste of black tea running across his sore throat. It really does help. He looks more at ease.
Eventually, he sets it down so he can resume writing. ]
DURING THE DREEM
FRIENDS ACTING STRANGERY AGAIN
DID NOT WANT TO FIGHT THEM
DID BEST TO TALK INSTEAD
BUT AT THE TIME, I ALREEDY HAD SORE THROAHT
BE CAUSE OF TADPOLE, STRANGER FED WHILE I DIDN'T KNOW
HARD TO TALK
PAIN
BUT DID NOT WANT TO GIVE UP
KEEPT TALKING UNTIL I REECHED FRIENDS
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Hell, she's pretty sure he'd give up his life for them, too. It's part of why she likes him so much. He's all warmth and stubborn, determined sunlight. ]
Your friends are lucky to have you, Caelus. [ Her voice softens around the words. ] That couldn't have been easy.
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"Thank you so much!"
Of course, Caelus doesn't forget why he's here in the first place. He places down everything he's holding for now, then shifts so he can search the contents of his messenger bag. Eventually, he takes out what Sharon requested.
A medium-sized plastic bag, filled with various snacks, including strawberry Pocky, KitKats, potato chips, and her favorite snack cakes. The snack cakes are assorted too, from Reese's cups to Twinkies, even foreign ones like Lotte Choco Pie. He offers it right over.
There's a raccoon sticky note attached to the plastic bag, written: ]
SHARON!
EAT WELL, CHEER UP!
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You didn't have to go this crazy. [ The protest is soft and half-hearted, warmth already creeping into her voice. ] But... thanks, Caelus.
[ She sets the bag carefully on the counter, quietly delighted despite herself, already making a mental note to do something thoughtful for him in return. He's helped her so much since arriving, more than she can properly put into words, and it's long past time she finds some way to pay him back.
And then something strikes her. ] Have you tried throat spray? I'm pretty sure we've got some in one of the medicine cabinets. It tastes terrible, but it's numbing. [ Not quite the best pay back, but one step toward something better. ]
Sorry for the wait!!
Hearing about the throat spray has Caelus immediately perking up. Actually, he's been holding back on using the medicinal supplies at the hotel because he wants someone else to use them, as he thinks he can endure things well. But⦠when offered straightforwardly like this, he doesn't want to reject it, because it's the best way to respect someone's wishes for him to get better.
In this case, Caelus wants to acknowledge Sharon's sweet thoughts, and so he accepts her compassion with a warm expression. ]
YOU HAVE SOME?
I'D REALLY APPREAR CIATE IT π₯°
I ACTUALLY THINK THE MINT ONES TASTE GOOD