From Lachlan

[strips4u]

Take a picture of yourself right now.
Don't change your clothes, don't fix your hair--just take a picture.
Post that picture with NO editing.
Post these instructions with your picture.

Comments

[asinthecity]

Even off guard you look hot. That's rude.

[strips4u]

I'm always hot. And what's rude? Man, the fact I have to even ask that means I'm off my game.

[asinthecity]

It's rude that you look hot when you're off guard. I'm pretty sure I don't look hot right now.

And so that's the guy, huh? He's hot too. Man, you're just surrounded by hotness. Where's you're... Maddy, right?

[strips4u]

Oh, I dunno. With an arse like yours, you'd do well to keep up the hot.

That's him. That's pretty much mostly what he does of late, especially since he got real sick with an infection. His cock still works, though, which is a bonus. She's lying with him just now. He has clingy moments.

[asinthecity]

My arse really doesn't feel too hot right now. Stupid communal germs. But thank you for the compliment.

You didn't take a photo of her too? Is he getting any better?

[strips4u]

Ah, the joys. I know them well.

She was awake when I had the camera out. He is slowly. He has to start physio therapy soon. I don't think it's going to be pretty.

[asinthecity]

Sucks, doesn't it? Actually, it kind of brings me around to something I wanted to ask you about.

You'll be there to help him though, right?

[strips4u]

Definitely. I'm one of those that generally catches anything on the go since the leukemia. Luckily, I'm an expert sick person now. Go for it.

Absolutely. If he'll let me. He still has his pushy away moments now and again.

[asinthecity]

See, I'm not. I hate being sick. I hate having someone look after me unless it's Riley. But I'm kind of warming to Luke looking after me now... Okay, so. We have like this massive huge family/group thing happening - turns out it includes Rogue and her husband who are friends with your beau, right? And I'm friends with you, so you're in! Anyway, I know you've been looking after your boyfriend because he got hurt, but we're trying to work out a whole big trip to find some sunshine... do you think you guys would be able to come? Madison as well.

Good thing there's two of you to make him cooperate.

[strips4u]

Yeah, well, I was like you once. Then I got the flu. A week later, I was dying of cancer. Kind of makes you appreciate the stomach bugs and flu bugs of the world. Rogue's Remy's closest friend, so her doctor comes by default. That sounded dirtier than I intended it to. Wow, that's some feat to attempt. When are you looking at? Can we not make it Hawaii. Not sure I could convince our Cajun to go back there.

That's not really a tactic that works. Ice cream works, most of the time.

[asinthecity]

Actually does. Same with my brother and his HIV. I still had to whinge and throw a bit of a tantrum to start with... I'm trying to keep the bigger picture in mind. Dirty, but funny! We're sort of aiming for the end of November, beginning of December. And sure, it can not be Hawaii. Is Florida okay? I'm not really beachy, so I have no idea where's good.

Ice cream works for me too. Wow, I think I might like your Cajun.

[strips4u]

I'm kind of used to the whole puking thing, too. Happens whenever I burn out. I guess I'm getting tough in my old age. I'll run it by my other halves. Remy will be the one to convince, Maddy will roll with it, I'm cool with it. At least we have some time up our sleeves to work on him. Florida is cool. So is Miami.

Don't take that photo on face value. He's really a devious tease.

[asinthecity]

I don't like it. I feel like my entire insides are trying to escape up my throat. It scares me shitless, and I guess I don't like people seeing me scared. Guess it's time to change. Oh great! I'll let my Big Bro know and we'll work out the finer details. We just figured it was time to give everyone a breather.

I believe you. Just meant with the ice cream bribery and hating being sick - we at least have a few things in common. I really hope the physio goes well.

[strips4u]

Puking scares you? You'd never want to be on chemo then. A good puke is healthy for the body. It's its way of trying to cleanse the system. From the sounds of it, it's needed. I know the Scot of your bunch looked like he needed it and that surgeon sounds like a workaholic.

He doesn't know how to be weak. He basically grew up thinking he shouldn't be weak, no matter what. I think the physio will emphasise the weakness, but hopefully he can see it's needed to bring back the strength.

[asinthecity]

I don't know how you did it, but I'm glad you did. Lachlan's been through a lot, but I guess you'd know that since he talked to your Cajun. It's going to fun! I think... we just have to organise it. And all get over this stupid bug.

That sounds a bit extreme. It's good he's got you guys then. Everyone needs someone they can be weak with. I'm sure you'll get him through.

[strips4u]

I don't remember much of how I did it. The end half is just one big blur of misery. It's alright to be blase about it now, but at the time, death actually seemed like the easiest option. Remy's touched on it. He knows how big it was for your friend to come and talk to him. None of us here have anything. Remy's on the tail edge of his, but his was in the bullet wound.

I think he was hinting he was basically raised to be a fighter, or at least raised to be an enemy. I can't even imagine. Either way, he's a shit when he's weak.