[log] Look Away, Look Away [closed]

[rubikscomplex]

Characters: Gregory House, Stephen Strange, Claire Temple, Ecks, Rhys, Angel
Location: Building 29
Date: Night 202
Summary: Traumatized by their exciting adventure in the snow, a bunch of people turn up at a shed where House made the mistake of staying put.
Warnings: Severe injury (face mutilation), blood, burns, frostbite, narcotics withdrawal, suicidal ideations, general discussion of psychological trauma

[A small shed outside the school, going inside reveals sports equipment is being stored in here. There are hurdles, various sports balls, giant mats, and the like. There's nothing that could be used as a weapon, though, unless you're going to try to hurl a basketball at someone's head. This is the only place on the campus it's possible to stay in overnight--if you try to stay anywhere else, you'll be made to leave at 7PM. The following is written on the wall in blue ink: "This is Building 46 on the composite map. Contact @CaptSteveRogers for details." Underneath is a fairly accurate map showing the shed in relation to the school. The school is labeled "School. Food available in cafeteria; DO NOT STAY HERE OVERNIGHT." The shed is labeled "Shed". Behind the shed is a small army of snowmen armed with sports equipment. There's a drawing spraypainted on the inside of the shed. It has been labeled "GEROMY". The skin color has been left blank.]

Comments

[nursetemple]

[She rubs the heel of her hand against her eyes, sighing.]

I know. Half of what we're seeing and experiencing here already feels so much like hallucinations, we can't add to it.

[She lets her eyes close, more comfortable now than she's been in a while. Which isn't saying much, but is better than the extreme tension she's been carrying between her shoulders for days.]

What do you think about to remind yourself that it's not all bad? Loved ones? Work?

[thewarningafter]

[He lets out a huff of bitter laughter, because it is all bad, there's no reminding himself different. But he gives it a moment's thought.]

I have a goal. We have a goal. This isn't going to go on forever.

[nursetemple]

No, it isn't. [Whether they live or die, she's sure it's not a permanent situation.]

But I still end up thinking a lot about home, just to keep going. I would have given up already if I didn't.

[thewarningafter]

We'll get home. You'll get home again.

[nursetemple]

[She swallows hard at that, at the conviction in his words, and she nods, squeezing his hand again. She'd kiss his cheek, in thanks, but it requires too much movement, when she's actually, finally feeling sleepy.]

So will you. [She ends the sentence with a yawn.]

[thewarningafter]

[Stephen rests his head against hers. He's not ready to go back to sleep yet, but she sounds like she might be.]

Get some rest.

[nursetemple]

Hm. You too. [She closes her eyes.

Hopefully, they'll keep each other from nightmares.]

[thewarningafter]

[Stephen fully intends to sit up through the night, but at some point he'll drift off again. If he has any more nightmares this night, they're at least mild enough not to wake him.]