Walking, thinking, and overhearing

[dr_macgregor]

*Rachel couldn't bring herself to go back to the labs after chatting with Carson. She wandered around, nodding absently at people that greeted her. She wasn't terribly sure what to feel. Heartache, that his love may simply be a reflection of hers? Guilt, that she could inflict such emotion on someone as to make them do odd things? Despair,

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[engineer_radek]

*Radek quickly made his way to Rae's room. As he approached, the doors opened and he was grateful for this mercy. Silently thanking Atlantis for her consideration, he made his way to the bed. He only spared the time to remove his shoes and labcoat before curling up on the bed in a fetal possition, his back to the door, hugging Rae's pillow and breathing in her scent. After a few minutes he was able to go to his calm place and relaxed

[dr_macgregor]

*The last notes of the music die off and Rachel slowly moves the fiddle from off her shoulder. After a moment, she places it back on the case and reverently draws her fingers across the rich dark wood. A pale dust gathers on her fingers near the strings, and she lightly touches the tip of one finger to her tongue. It's bitter and sharp and really not good for her, but she communes with Sally this way. Rae then releases the tension on the bow and puts it inside the case before shutting the lid. She takes a deep breath and locks the intrument away. Rachel turns towards the back of her rooms and stops. A figure in the half-light lays there, watching her. Only one person would so lay in her bed. Somehow, it's strangely easy to keep calm, to watch him as well without drowning in the river of heartache so deep below.*

//I didn't realize you were here. Forgive me for disturbing your rest.//

[engineer_radek]

*his lips twitch in a weak imitation of a smile* //It is your room. I should be asking your pardon for intruding, but I could think of no where else I would rather be.//

*Radek hesitates then makes as if to get up, something he obviously doesn't want to do* //Forgive me for intruding. I will leave you alone.//

[dr_macgregor]

*She moves forward without thinking, drawn to him.*

//No, please. You're not intruding. Don't go.//

*It briefly flashes through her mind that she shouldn't be doing this, shouldn't be encouraging him. Shouldn't be sitting beside him on her bed in the dim room and reaching out to touch his arm. But Gods be damned if she can't help herself from smiling at him and trying desperately to believe he really loves her. So shove the other things back in the box, Rachel, she tells herself. Until he is better, give him only compassion and caring and your heart... All that he already has.*

//I take it you spoke with Carson, as did I? This will just take time, that's all. I'll just have to be more aware of what I'm feeling around you for a while. I... I can't bear the thought of hurting you in any way...//

[dr_macgregor]

*The air is charged as he makes his own vow in return. Radek places a hand over her heart, and he skin tingles. It's as if some energy flows in a loop between their heart and hands, and every inch of her is warm. Strange little shivers crawl over her back, tingling and heating her skin. His kiss is sweet as he guides her onto her back

[engineer_radek]

*Radek smiles at her breathless words and carefully rolls them so that she's laying on top of him. Despite his best efforts, his softening member slips from her* //My love...// *he runs his hands over her back, basking in the feel of her* //No doubt, Rachel?//

[dr_macgregor]

*She smiles down at him.*

//Never, my love. No more doubt ever again.//

*She winces a little as he leaves her, then blushes to feel their mingled juices running down her damp curls.*

//Erg... I'm just going to get a towel then, love. Pardon me a moment?//

*Rae kisses him once more, then slides off to turn and stand next to the bed. Her progress towards the bathroom is halted by his exclamation.*

[engineer_radek]

*Radek nods, silently vowing to join her in a moment. He's already starting to feel drowsy when she gets up, but he can't help but watch her. As such, he notices the tattoo that now graces her back* //My god...//

*he is up and behind her before she can even turn around* //Rae, love...hold still, please?// *he leans closer to study the image* //Could you please raise the light level?// *when the light is sufficient, he sees what could almost be his own, except another figure stands across Rae's spine from Morena* //Rae, love, you have not gotten a tattoo in the last two days and not told me, have you?//

[engineer_radek]

*he nods, already calming just from her touch* //Yes, Rezavý, of course.// *he smiles faintly as he tucks a strand of hair behind her ear* //How did I get so lucky as to have you?//

*smiles and nods* //Yes, love, a good plan. I suppose I am still...scattered from earlier.// *Radek steps closer, hugging her to him* //Thank you.// *he glances up at the ceiling and continues silently:* "My Ladies, for this gift you have given me. I have not deserved it but...thank you."

(("These" are his thoughts. *rolls eyes* Oi.))

[dr_macgregor]

//It's fine, love. You'll have to do most of the talking to reassure him, but I'll be there with you.//

*She looks at the altered image on the case, still amazed. She could tell he was getting agitated. Rae grabs his hands and makes him look at her.*

//Love, stop. You're fine now. I'm sure John took care of things, and it will be fine. Perhaps this will help with your control. If you feel yourself getting upset, ask Dodola for help. Her rains are warm and soothing. Think of lying in bed, listening to rain on the roof, softly drowning out other noise. She'll help if you ask.//

*Rachel steps closer, looking into his eyes. She presses light kisses onto his lips.*

//Come, muj mily. Let's shower and get dressed, and we'll take this to Carson. There's still time in the day, and I owe you a relaxing dinner and a movie. We'll get the food and bring it back here, ne? Should probably get some more pillows too.//