48. crash and burn.

[christ_onabike]

[There is a long, laboured breath

Comments

[lt_n_uhura]

It's good to see you finally awake, Paddy.

[christ_onabike]

[He sounds just a little tense] I feel like passing right back out, though.

Private

[lt_n_uhura]

Try and stay awake for a bit.

There are a lot of people who are worried about you. I'll be down there in a few minutes, alright?

Re: Private

[christ_onabike]

So...I've got to fucking stay awake for...

I'll give it a fucking try. [He sounds a bit weary]

[bob_fraser_snr]

[Bob is there with a glass of water.] Welcome back, Paddy.

[christ_onabike]

[Paddy jumps a little, still entirely out of it and a little surprised that Bob was just... there.] Uh. Yeah. This is a fucking great welcome. [He took the water, had a drink, then groaned a little in pain.]

[bob_fraser_snr]

Billy, Judas and Parker seem fine. I believe they survived.

[christ_onabike]

I'd like to... y'know, hear from them anyway, Canadian bacon. [He groans again and presses his face into the pillow.]

[notonedrop]

[A groan, then a whimper.] How long does this last?

[christ_onabike]

I... don't fucking know. I've never fucking done this before. A week? Fuck if I know.

[notonedrop]

I hope I never have to do it again.

[christ_onabike]

It's a good thing to fucking hope for.

[notmerciful]

Then what is it?

[christ_onabike]

Just because I'm fucking laid up doesn't mean you can get away with shit. [Cough]

Or that you don't have to turn up to work. Agreement still stands. Seven days work and... [there's a tired sigh] Well, y'know.

[notmerciful]

I went while you were away.

[christ_onabike]

I'll check with Iroh.

Voice/spam

[f_ckitybye]

Oi, you stupid fucking mick-

Fuck it. On my way down.

[And moments later, the infirmary is blessed with the sound of a Malcolm barging in.]

Re: Voice/spam

[christ_onabike]

[Well, that was unmistakable, and Paddy tried to keep himself awake long enough to see Malc was around,] Hey, you fucking Jock.

Spam

[f_ckitybye]

[For just a moment it looked like Malcolm was actually going to ... hug Paddy, or something. Instead he skidded to a stop next to Paddy's bed, folded his arms, and glared at him.]

Christ almighty, you look like something the cat couldn't be arsed to drag in.

[This, of course, was Malcolm-speak for "I'm so glad to see you again."]

Re: Spam

[christ_onabike]

[Paddy glanced up at him and nodded wearily,] I feel fucking worse, y'know. You... didn't get to join us on this fun adventure, then?