for Kate

[duerespectguv]

Walking halfway across the island with a throbbing shoulder's not Declan's idea of a good time but he's all right with it considering Kate's appointed herself to come with. He's always been fond of Kate, always thought she was brilliant with weapons and hand to hand and their senses of humor (sometimes) gel but it's different here on the island,

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[girlsolo]

Kate's been in and out of his hut a few times, but never to stay. She noses around to see what he's got stashed away, then tosses herself on his bed and rolls over to look up at the ceiling. She'll change for bed in a few minutes.

"Cozy," she says, a light tease in her voice. "Might almost think you'd decided to stay."

[duerespectguv]

"Don't be daft. I just like being comfortable," Declan says, attempting to unbutton his shirt one-handed and doing...marginally well, considering the circumstances. It's going to be a pain in the arse if his shoulder's still smarting in the morning.

"Where are you usually sleeping, then?"

[girlsolo]

Kate tips her head down to see what he's doing, then rocks up to her feet. "You've got me at your beck and call and you're trying to unbutton your shirt one-handed. Which one of us is daft?"

Maybe if she's been 'cheeky' he won't notice she didn't answer him about where she's sleeping. Touching him, like unbuttoning the bottom buttons of his shirt for him and then sliding his shirt off, that can't hurt the cause, either.

[duerespectguv]

"Thought I could manage. Usually known for my competence," Declan says, but it doesn't have any of the sting of being cheeky and he's just warm and grateful she's helping.

"Thanks. Think I can manage the rest on my own, then," he says but doesn't move away to finish undressing.