009; Baby It's Cold In Here

[teddyalt_man]

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[The first thing he knew was light

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[softenedbyme]

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Teddy! You're back!

[His words haven't sunk in yet, she's far too excited to see him again.]

[teddyalt_man]

[Teddy grins, still tired and not a little scared, but not about to show it.]

I don't remember going anywhere? You and Peter are okay, right? That weird breathing cloud, it hasn't.... done anything?

[softenedbyme]

We'll be better now. [A little. Henry is still gone....] We didn't get hurt, and the cloud is still there.

[teddyalt_man]

Thank god. I... [He grins, feeling a little stupid, and then smiles at her.] I didn't mean to worry you. I guess going out there by myself was stupid.

[notbuiltforthis]

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Teddy?

[...Paralyzed.]

I'll find a wheelchair. You're here, at the Tower.

[teddyalt_man]

[Teddy nods, grateful, but the expression in his face is guilty, and more than a little sombre]

I... I didn't listen to you, I'm sorry. I... I guess you brought me here?

[notbuiltforthis]

[Her expression nearly matches his. She couldn't have left him, not after turning him down.]

...I didn't know if I should take you anywhere else.

[teddyalt_man]

No! Thank you for taking me here. I mean, I don't really... know if I trust their hospital. Not really. [Not when people disappear and seem to get experimented on all the time] I just... point me in the direction of the lifts, when you get here?

[mischief_reborn]

TEDDY!

[What's this? One overly excited little god, happy to see his first friend in the place and he was confused when the older didn't welcome him back. Wait a few cycles before he realises why that was and what that comment implied.]

[teddyalt_man]

[Teddy laughs, although it makes his chest hurt and more clouds of condensed air escape into the cold room. He'd never expected to see the little Asgardian again, at all, ever, so this... this is great]

Loki! You okay? When did you get back?

[mischief_reborn]

[The puffs of air from the older boy's mouth cause a frown to form, not to mention he is now noticing Teddy's discomfort.]

I am fine. I arrived back just this past Tuesday... You are in pain. What happened to you...? [Teddy's comfort and health are now Loki's top priority.]

[teddyalt_man]

Oh I... I should have been around to say hi. I'm sorry. But it's so good to see you back. I mean, I'm sorry you're not home but... I missed you.

[He shakes his head then, the room is getting warmer, and his legs don't hurt. Frankly, he can't feel them.]

I'm alright. I... I did something stupid. That's all.

[likemichael]

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[Dean has a grin for Teddy, and he doesn't touch on the part about his legs not working.]

Hey, kiddo, you're alive. How you doing? [Note to self; holy water test on Teddy.]

[teddyalt_man]

Better, thanks. Being dead is sort of... cold. And stiff. It's not much fun. I'm glad to be back.

[And then he ducks his head down and rubs at the back of his neck with one hand] I might have to skip out on driving lessons for a while. I still want to do it though, I really do. I just... can't, right now. Breaking might be tricky.

[likemichael]

[He nods a little bit, though he doesn't let on that, in fact, he knows what being dead feels like because he's been dead countless times. Thousands if all those Tuesdays count.]

Hey, don't worry about it. We'll do it when you're back in full working order. [He gives him a somewhat sweet grin.] You need any help getting anywhere?

[teddyalt_man]

I... I should be okay. My friends from Doctor Magnus' place are coming over, and she's said I can stay there until I can, you know, go up stairs again.

[He glances down, fidgeting] I just don't want to get on anyone's nerves. This is my fault.

[amazing_spidey]

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Teddy! [Peter's grin is huge and bright, and he's so obviously relieved and happy to see Teddy alive.]

Are you alright? I can come and help you, if you want me to?

[teddyalt_man]

[He nods, and okay, it doesn't seem so bad at all when she says that. They can spend more time together. And this will wear off, right?]

Will you bring Peter along? I'd like to see you both.

[softenedbyme]

Improvising Action?

[Raven hadn't wasted any time searching for Peter. She started in all the usual places, and found Peter in the third spot.]

Did you he- Oh, you're talking to him. [She waves to Teddy on the screen. Sorry, boys.] Do you wanna go get him with me?

[teddyalt_man]