Omega19x: Ryou is curled up in a blanket on the couch watching English TV.
ph33r my rod: Malik headed into the room, blinked at the TV for a second, and sat down next to where Ryou was laying. "...hey."
Omega19x: "oh, hi Malik." Ryou shivered a little.
ph33r my rod: "Still feeling cold?" Malik reached over to pet his hair a little.
ph33r my rod: (( *poke* Did that go through? ))
Omega19x: (yes... but AIM didn't poke me.)
ph33r my rod: (( Oh. *ded* ))
Omega19x: Ryou nodded. "uh huh..."
ph33r my rod: "I turned up the thermostat, so it should be a little warmer in here now..."
Omega19x: Ryou still stayed curled up. "... I don't feel real well..."
ph33r my rod: Malik eyed him for a moment and frowned. "...how exactly are you feeling, aside from just cold?"
Omega19x: "Tired... and my head hurts... and just... not good."
ph33r my rod: "... Do you think we should go see Dr. Malouf about it? Just to be on the safe side...?"
Omega19x: "... It's probably just... just from being run down and in the middle ages for a week..."
ph33r my rod: "Wouldn't I be feeling that way too? I mean... yeah, I'm kinda tired from everything, but... this is you we're talking about, Ryou. If you're feeling bad, we should catch it and find out what it is before it gets any worse."
Omega19x: "I... I'll be fine..."
Omega19x: (isn't that line in the drinking game somewhere?)
ph33r my rod: (( Probably. *drinks* ))
ph33r my rod: "Ryou..." Malik wasn't convinced. "How many times have you said that, only to have it get worse?"
Omega19x: "... every time..."
ph33r my rod: "Exactly." Malik crossed his arms, giving him a level gaze. "I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time and say that yeah, maybe you're still just run-down from the middle ages thing. But if you're still feeling bad by tomorrow, I'm taking you to the doctor, no questions asked. Okay?"
Omega19x: "... it's a deal."
ph33r my rod: "Alright. In the meantime, is there anything you need? Like... I can make you some tea or soup or something, if you want."
Omega19x: "oh some hot soup and cream puffs sounds wonderful, Malik..." Ryou offered a weak smile.
ph33r my rod: "Okay..." Malik smiled back, giving Ryou's hair another pet. "You haven't had a puff in over a week, have you?"
Omega19x: "nope."
Omega19x: (le gasp! cream puff withdrawl!)
ph33r my rod: (( Oh noes! ))
ph33r my rod: "'Kay. Soup and puffs it is." Malik leaned over to give his forehead a light peck. "You know I'll still take care of you, even if you're gonna be stubborn about things." He ruffled Ryou's hair a little, then stood up. "I'll be back in a minute."