049. Video | January 15 | Late Afternoon

[suchselfishness]

[ When the device turns on, the sound of ~victory music~ is in the background, some video game theme song on joyful repeat to declare that it's been defeated. Rhode, however, doesn't seem overly pleased; with a blanket up to her chest, a Plaguestation controller in one hand, and a small pout on her face (and a lollipop sticking out of her mouth),

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[karmafree]

[Peering over your shoulder, humming.]

They just don't make games like they used to, mm?

[suchselfishness]

[ Hugging her cat right under her chin, and not letting go. At least the cat looks okay with this situation. ]

I've had this one since Kuroro got it for me. I just didn't think it would be done so quickly, after it took so long to play the rest...

[karmafree]

Some are short on the pretense of playing it again.

[suchselfishness]

Well, I don't want to play it again right away. Any of them.

[karmafree]

Then we'll just have to get you new games.

[suchselfishness]

... Do you want to go get them? Or would you rather stay here with me? [ Big eyes. ]

[karmafree]

Whatever you'd like.

[suchselfishness]

... I'd like both.

[ Taking one hand off the kitty to reach out for his sleeve. ]

But what if I got thirsty or something while you were gone? And I don't know when I need to take another of those little pills for the pain.

[karmafree]

Then I suppose the solution to that would be to stay in until you're well, and then go out when you're better. [A beat.] Or we could bully someone into buying games for you.

[suchselfishness]

... Well, we can do both of those. [ The kitten is nipping at her hand, now- Rhode seems to be ignoring it. ] You stay here with me, and then we'll both find someone else to get games for me.

[karmafree]

Very well.

[suchselfishness]

Do you want to sit down? [ Oh, fine, Holly, she's letting you go now- But not without a kiss. ] Talk to me until someone brings me those games, and all.

[karmafree]

And what shall we talk about?

[Sliding in beside you~]

[suchselfishness]

I dunno. Anything.

[ Moving just enough to drape against him, closing her eyes with a little sigh. ]

I just like the sound of your voice.

[karmafree]

[And he's already playing with your hair. The usual gestures, the usual warmth.]

Holly is looking better, isn't she?

[suchselfishness]

[ It's very nice, having a partner who knows exactly what to do to make her feel better. ]

Mm-hm. No more sneezing or anything else. She's a little bigger, now, too.