snowblindrpg | [log] The Hills Have Eyes [closed-ish]

Characters: Watson, Charles, Davesprite, Bucky, Zell, Sora, Kunsel, Homura, and Quark
Location Building 235 (Aquarium) and Building 130 (Pharmacy)
Date: Day 162 - 164
Summary: Eyes appear all around, static and paranoia return, friends arrive with fire, hopefully no one is getting attacked. Later, Bucky, Quark, and John discover evidence of Fiona's murder.
Warnings: References to character death.

[The aquarium has the feel of a small-town tourist attraction, the sort built to give people just stopping to fuel up on petrol a reason to stay for an hour or two. There are various aquariums inside that, according to plaques beside them, once showcased various Alaskan fish; they're empty now. The whole atmosphere is kind of eerie, with the water casting rippling patterns on the walls, ceilings, and floors, but there's hot water in the sinks for anyone who wants it.

What's probably unwanted by everyone is the eyes. They're on the walls, drawn in the frost on the windows, they're on the ceilings, and the static crawls its way over walls and people. The sense of being watched, of being followed, is strong.]

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The eyes are frickin' every where. [ Giving a wave behind him as he says that. ] Kesara knows how to get their attention.

[ His face is set in a frown as he continues to study him. ]

You made it sound like it was a little accident. Little my ass. [ Zell gives in to impulse and prods Watson in chest. ]

[She certainly does. Except that's not important once Zell jabs his chest. John draws in a sharp breath as the young man finds his broken ribs by accident. It's reflex that has his hand shooting up, trying to catch or knock Zell's hand away. If he can catch Zell, the young man will find his wrist is being twisted with a rather practiced grip to inflict the maximum amount of pain.]

[ Watson's reaction is enough of a distraction that he can't avoid capture. Instinct kicks in and he grabs Watson's wrist to twist it back. Trying to yank him forward as Zell falls back on his rear.

If he's successful, he's cursing under his breath and dropping his hand. Watson is getting a panicked teen for hurting his ribs. ]

Whoa! Sorry, man! Sorry.

[John bites down on a cry of pain as he's dragged forward and stretched out his calf. He lets go of Zell when the other man twists back, and just sort of... topples over, panting on the aquarium floor. He feels like he's going to be sick for a moment, but holds that in, as well, just focusing on breathing. Zell is saying something, and John's aware that he probably looks half-dead now. He just hopes his thigh hasn't started bleeding again.

It's several seconds before he manages to speak, voice tight.]

I'm sorry. My ribs.

[ Good job, Zell. Beating up on an old, injured person. Frowning as he places a hand on Watson's shoulder. ]

Shit, I shouldn't have done that. [ Any of that. ] I brought the aspirin and the stuff GH prescribed to me. [ Digging in the messenger bag for the bottles. ]

[Middle-aged, Zell, not old. John pushes himself up from the floor and back to sitting against the wall with a grunt.]

I have aspirin. If you need those meds Dr. House prescribed, then keep them. I'll manage. [He's not managing exceptionally well just at the moment, but it'll pass.] And it's fine, Zell. You didn't know. Is your wrist all right?

[ Anyone over the age of twenty five counts as old to him. ]

I have some extras. Skipped a couple of days. [ Don't ask. Dumping out a pill and holding it out. ] Here.

[ A glance at his wrist before he offers a grin. ] It's fine. Been through worse.

[Skipping your regular dosage of pain medication is nothing to be proud of, Zell. John's brow just furrows. He doesn't take the pill, yet.]

Why did you skip a couple of days, Zell?

[Doctor dad mode engaged.]

[ He'll keep holding it out until Watson takes it. ]

Skipped it when we were seeing stuff. [ There is a pause. ] Pain helped me stay focus the last time we were hallucination, so figured it would help out again.

[ It didn't, but it did give him something to concentrate on. ]

[Granted, John is using the same tactic now. He probably should prescribe himself some pain medication. Something stronger than aspirin. Bucky has the Vicodin for himself. A second or two later, he takes the pill, but he bites it in half, slipping the other half into his pocket while he washes the first half down with water.]

Please don't skip your dosages from now on, Zell. I'll be requesting medication for myself. [At some point.]

How bad is the pain you're experiencing right now? Still what it was when we talked about it last time?

[ For a split second he'll continue on frowning and then he gives a nod. ]

I can't make any promises, but I'll do my best.

[ Looking at Watson's damaged face. ] I'll you to that. [ He's going to check in with him to make sure he is getting help for himself. ]

It's pretty much the same. [ Rubbing the back of his head. ] Beckett said I should keep you updated instead of the Grinch.

... You can keep whomever you like updated, s'long as you're getting treatment. I wouldn't mind having you as my patient, if you'd prefer, but if you're more comfortable with Dr. House, that's fine.

[Nearly inexplicable, but fine.]

Won't hurt my feelings. I promise.

[ It's weird someone wouldn't mind having him as a patient. ]

I'll keep you updated, but I'll keep him as my doctor for now. He doesn't remind me to brush my teeth. [ He gives a smile after that. ]

Need help with a leg splint?

[John offers a wry smile in return, but that falls away at the mention of a splint.]

A splint won't help here. Nothings broken. Thank you.

[Not in his leg, anyway.]

[ That nose looks like it could use some help, but he's not really the best person for the job. ]

You should let Kunsel check you out when you're done with Patient Username.

[ Please ignore the leash as he digs in his messenger bag. Pulling out the bottle. ] Want this before or after the operation?

[John's whole demeanor becomes more guarded. He doesn't respond to the suggestion that he let Kunsel examine him, just watches Zell dig while occasionally glitching out.

And then, very suddenly, there's a bottle of alcohol being held out to him.]

Uh... [He's really not sure what to say for half a moment. He wants that. He wants to drink that whole bloody bottle. Except...] Narcotics and alcohol don't mix. I won't be able to drink that for a while.

Thanks, though...

We'll just have to meet up when you can drink it then.

[ How does it feel to have a seventeen-year-old be your booze hook-up?

His own attention is on his hands to avoid looking at anything that could be glitching out, like Watson. The brandy is returned to the bag promptly. ]

Anything else you need?

[It feels awkward and he'd like to just keep that brandy for himself. It would be a bad idea to ask, though.]

No, thank you. I mean to needing anything. We can meet up again. [There's a pause.] Thanks. Just, um... maybe try to stay away from my patient while you're here. He's not the friendliest bloke.

[log] The Hills Have Eyes [closed-ish]

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I'M SO SORRY I LOST THIS NOTIF!

I'll hold you to that* Whoops. And it's cool <3 It happens

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checking out ;D

Zell, pls

whoops

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