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He just flapped a hand at him as though to tell him it was fine. He didn't roll back over though, the movement having jarred his ribs and he felt it sharply even through the painkillers. He didn't want to risk rolling over again.

2015-10-04 08:54:38

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Dave scooted a bit closer again, and placed a kiss on his shoulder. "Can I?" It was pretty implied that he was asking if they could snuggle again or if he was upset at him.

2015-10-04 09:08:04

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He nodded, not turning over at all but Dave could spoon if he wanted cuddles. He was just tetchy over the subject in general, not really liking the obvious statement it made about his lack of social skills whenever the topic was brought up.

2015-10-04 09:14:38

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He did move to spoon him, and nuzzled his hair nearly apologetically.

Sometimes you heck up and all you can do is deal.

Hopefully Eridan falls asleep soon.

2015-10-04 09:15:33

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He ended up twining his fingers with Dave's, shifting a little until he was more comfortable before just relaxing.

He was slow to fall asleep, but made no other move to talk or do anything else while he was waiting to fall asleep.

2015-10-04 09:18:21

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Dave didn't either, just cuddling him to sleep.

However, Dave soon found himself being the one falling asleep, still holding onto Eridan like a child holds onto their favourite plushie in a thunderstorm.

2015-10-04 09:19:42

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Eridan didn't know Dave had fallen asleep. Much later, he did as well, and was very grateful for it.

He just hoped that the pain would've faded a little by the time he woke up.

2015-10-04 09:21:46

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Dave woke up with his phone vibrating in his pocket, and rose a brow to check it, though it took a bit for his eyes to adjust to the light.

Ah great, lispy asshole.

Oh he wanted a rematch. That is not so great.

Dave is no little bitch though, so it's going to happen.

2015-10-04 09:25:39

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Eridan was asleep when Dave's phone went off, but it was a fitful disturbed sleep. He twitched a little, face screwing up in pain before he relaxed again. He looked completely out of it, and probably wouldn't wake up any time soon.

2015-10-04 09:27:36

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Dave propped himself up with one arm, and looked at Eridan from above. He'd be done with the asshole before Eridan woke up, right? Right. And hopefully Sollux would be on his merry way to the hospital by then.

He carefully got up and dressed, being as quiet as humanly possible, and goes over yesterday's process of wrapping up his knuckles in tape.

Finally, he grabs his keys, and phone, and covers Eridan properly, kissing the top of his head before leaving.

2015-10-04 09:35:12

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Eridan didn't notice at all, too lost in sleep and dreams.

He didn't wake up until much later in fact, and even then it was with a gasp and sitting bolt upright.

Much like his last nightmare, he didn't know where he was at first. Everything was far too quiet with only his harsh breathing breaking it. He groped around his bed for the familiar warmth he'd grown so accustomed to, panicking when he didn't find anything. "Dave? Dave??"

2015-10-04 09:38:08

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Dave and lispy eventually agreed to meet up at a quiet place, where they could probably fight without being too bothered.

And this is Dave's personal opinion, but he thinks he looks pretty awesome without his shades right now, kinda gives him a more threatening look. In his opinion, of course, because Sollux, along with a lot of other people, had to make the troll-human hybrid comment.

However, they quickly stopped the chit chat, and got to business, because Sollux only had one of his fangs intact, and he was angry as shit.

By the end of it, Dave could say he knew what psionic burns felt like, but Sollux could also say he knows what a human kickboxer could do to a scrawny shit like him. Dave finally made his dream of dislocating his arms true, after he was passed out, just for kicks, and called Aradia to come pick him up before heading home.

When he gets there, his shirt is bloody, and he has a burn covering his right shoulder and part of his chest. Speaking about his shirt though, that was reduced to scraps, mostly, but hey, he was alive. Dave goes to check on Eridan, pretty sure he's still asleep. Right? Right.

2015-10-04 09:43:49

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Eridan had casually been flat out panicking for a few minutes by now. Dave was /gone/ and he was in so much /pain/ oh fuck where is he. Where is he?

He's curled himself up in the corner of his room, having stumbled there after his mad dash through his apartment in case Dave was there. His wounds burned with each gasping breath. He'd grabbed his security blanket, curled up under it and clutched at his own horns in an effort to calm himself down so he could fucking /think/.

His dream was still fresh in his mind. An empty home, blood on the floor. Not his blood. Red blood. And then Dave was missing when he woke up.

He heard the door open and was on his feet in a second, bolting out of room to kill/strangle/terrify whoever came back.

Who he ended up nearly bowling over though, was an injured looking Dave.

Eridan spent a few seconds just staring at him before he managed to snarl out. "I thought you were /dead/ you fucking bastard! Where did you go. Why the fuck are you burnt? I'll kill 'em." He was shaking though, from pain and relief now and just grabbed Dave for a hug.

2015-10-04 09:50:59

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Dave is pretty surprised, but mostly worried to see him up on his feet. He hisses a little when he's hugged, since he's pretty much squeezing his freshly made burns and scratches, but he hugs him back either way, not letting Eridan pull away right now. "What? Why would I be dead?" He's so confused. "I just- Sollux didn't feel like last night's fight was fair, so he wanted a rematch. I'm fine, I am. But why are you up, you should be in bed."

2015-10-04 09:54:01

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"You were gone. You weren't there and you were dead there was blood on the floor." He didn't let up, even though he registered vaguely that he was probably hurting Dave a little. He pressed his face to his neck, whining softly in distress. "I thought you were dead. I thought they killed you because of me you weren't here."

2015-10-04 09:56:39

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Well shit, that does sound worrying.

"I'm alive, no one tried to kill me. Sollux tried to break me, but those tables turned into turntables. Um. Shit, that doesn't sound very reassuring. Point is no one came for me, I'm fine. How are you feeling?" He nuzzled the side of his head, just ignoring his need to go bandage himself up for now.

2015-10-04 09:58:40

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He snarled something unintelligible against his neck, clutching him close and pressing a hand to his chest. "Why didn't you wake me. Before you left, why didn't you wake me. Or leave a note or something. I thought they took you."

He ignored his question, finally pulling back and immediately checking the burn over. He directed Dave to the couch, pushing m down to sit. "Don't move."

He headed to the bathroom to get the burn cream and some bandages, pushing his own pain aside for now.

2015-10-04 10:03:36

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Dave hisses a bit more, shaking a bit, since he pressed his hand right against the burn. Part of him thinks that Eridan is kinda aiming for the good spots right now.

"I- I thought I'd be back before you woke up, and you need sleep, I just- I didn't know you were going to have a nightmare."

Once he was pushed down on the couch, he looked at Eridan, looking worried for his well being. "Dude- no c'mon you can't. Eridan, what are you doing, go back to bed!" He called out, groaning once he came back. Dave was already getting up, and grabbed Eridan's wrist to pull him to the bedroom. "I can do this on my own, have you taken more painkillers yet?"

2015-10-04 10:06:31

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He glared at him, fins pulled back tight against his head and almost snarling. "Up until thirty seconds ago I was fearing you were fucking dead so you're going to sit down, shut up and let me do this so I can be assured it's not some fucked up dream to convince myself that what I just nightmared about wasn't real." His hands were shaking and his fins drooped. "Please Dave." He whispered, still holding tight to the bandages and stuff.

2015-10-04 10:09:49

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He doesn't have a lot to say against that, since it makes perfect sense, so he just sighs. "Go take the painkillers. Then you can do everything you want." He ends up muttering, letting go of his wrist to hold his hand instead until they got to the bedroom. He sat down obediently, and took off his shirt with a few curses and complaints, waiting.

2015-10-04 10:11:27

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He just waved that aside, not really wanting to leave the room to get water in case it really was a dream. No chances will be taken here, nuh uh. "I'll take it later. The other ones are still sorta working." Blatant lies.

He waited until his shirt was off before inspecting the burn. It was clean, and not as bad as some of the ones on himself thankfully. He was gentle and careful when he did apply the cream, making sure it was all fully covered.

2015-10-04 10:15:54

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Dave wasn't stupid, not that stupid either way, but he decided to pretend he believed it for now.

He keeps on cursing and shifting while he does it, though mostly trembling. He never had problems with burns, only with cuts and bruises, so this is very new. Once he was done, Dave was shaking, and sighed in relieve. "Well, look at it like this. At least he didn't burn my nipple. That would have been shit." Dave just knows how to deal with these situations.

2015-10-04 10:17:48

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He managed to laugh, moving to rest his forehead on his other shoulder. "Bastard. I'll kick his ass once he's healed." He wiped his hands on his pants, reaching up to grip at Dave's hair as he lifted his head to kiss him. His hands were trembling as well, and he pressed his forehead to Dave's once he broke the kiss.

2015-10-04 10:22:08

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"He'll have a grand time just getting his shoulders back in place, I don't think it's needed." He smiled softly as he laughs, and kisses him lovingly, wanting to cease his worries.

Once they broke the kiss, Dave moved Eridan so that he was sitting on his lap, and looped his arms around his waist. "I'm sorry for worrying you, I should have said something."

2015-10-04 10:24:48

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He twisted and squirmed in his arms, curling up in more of a ball until his fin was pressed to his chest and he could hear the steady beat of his heart. The tension along his shoulders seemed to ease a little and he closed his eyes. "Thought you were dead. Would've been my fault and I thought you were dead."

2015-10-04 10:26:48