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So, Atton's no longer feeling disorientated. He's starting to walk better.

New problems have arisen, though. Atton has been alternating between feeling freezing and feeling like he's burning up. It started rather abruptly, and it isn't very pleasant.

Right now, he's freezing. Thus, he's wandering around his room, shirtless and barefoot but with a thick blanket draped over his shoulders, shivering.

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"He was a bit rough, certainly. But at least my mother isn't in any danger."

"He's in the former category, then."

"Yeah, but like I said, it could be worse. The raid he's investigating sounds like it could be serious trouble if it isn't stopped."

Atton just snorts.

Oh well. It was a relief to me at least

Guppy fidgets.

Atton wraps the blanket a little tighter around his shoulders.

"Sorry I haven't been good company." Guppy says quietly.

"Don't worry about it. I'm just in a bad mood."

"Wish I could help you feel better." Guppy says quietly.

"Yeah, well. 'S not your responsibility."

"Who said anything about responsibility? I want to help because I like you, not because I have to."

"Mmhmm."

"What's that mean?"

"Very little."

Guppy looks at Atton worriedly, trying to work out what he's done wrong.

Atton gives him a reassuring smile, reaching over to tweak his nose.

Guppy grins and lightly pokes Atton where he's sure there's no bruises.

This takes good aim.

"Haven't been sleeping." Atton admits, sheepishly, after a moment. "Not well, at least."

"Nightmares?" Guppy asks gently, taking his good hand.

"Something like that." Quickly. "It doesn't matter. Never mind."

"It does matter. But I'm not going to force you to talk about it if you don't want to. Equally, I'm here to listen if you do. I might not be able to kick ass on your behalf, but I'll help in any other way I can." Gentle squeeze of the hand. "Love you bro."

"Love you, too."

Big gentle hug.

"Have others been up to see you?"

"Kira. Shalla. Wes. Will and his girlfriend came up yesterday, and Will came up again today. Bastila."

"Who's Bastila?" Guppy asks, recognising the other names.