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[ijk_mno]

He wakes up, and it takes a moment to sort out that yes, it all really happened.

"Matt?"

He feels fuzzy, and like he might be hallucinating. And like if he moves, he'll come apart at the seams.

"Matt, where are you?"

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[gamerspy]

Matt's right at L's side: not in the bed, but on a chair next to him. Two chairs, really; he's got his feet propped up on the other, and he's covered in blankets and pillows. Thanks to Miles and Teru, all he's had to do since L got out of surgery is sit, worry, pace, try not to smoke, and occasionally doze.

Which is what he was doing, but he jerks awake immediately, reaching for L's hand.

"I'm here, I'm here. I'm here, man."

[ijk_mno]

"Matt, I feel inside out."

His hand clenches around Matt's.

[gamerspy]

"Do you need anything?"

He pulls himself out of the chair, dislodging pillows and cushions as he moves to kneel down next to the bed. The goggles are on, and he feels shaky with relief when L's hand grips his.

[ijk_mno]

"Am I allowed water?"

He smiles- he has to smile. Matt is right there, and he isn't going anywhere. No matter what just happened.