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Waking Up

Oct 22, 2011 00:36

[At first there's just the rustle of bedding, following by a distinct thud as a journal is knocked off the nightstand and lands open-ended on the floor. Then there's a quiet hum -- that warm, wakeful sound that always seems to come out of a body after a good bit of sleep. It elongates as Fred does the same, stretching out and then curling to one ( Read more... )

winifred burkle

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breakmychest October 22 2011, 04:41:32 UTC

Fred?

_fredless October 22 2011, 05:33:53 UTC

[She hears the question there]

I'm fine, Spike. Promise.

breakmychest October 22 2011, 19:03:51 UTC

I'm coming over.

_fredless October 22 2011, 20:18:58 UTC

Really, it's all...

[Arguing isn't going to get her anywhere]

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[Action! + Dictated] demonologist October 22 2011, 05:17:49 UTC

[Wes' been checking in on her frequently, keeping a mostly silent vigil. At the sounds of her stirring, he closes his book and stands up, moving towards the bed.]

Fred...you're awake. Finally!

[There's intense relief in his voice and he goes to hug her.]

You had us all worried.

[Action! + Dictated] _fredless October 22 2011, 05:32:50 UTC

[She hears the words, but they don't quite connect. When did Wesley come to her room?]

Finally?

[Had she done something or other to warrant a hug? Fred does her best to sort it out]

Wesley, what's going on? When did you get here? What... am I wearing?

[If he doesn't stop her soon the questions will just keep piling up]

[Action! + Dictated] demonologist October 22 2011, 06:00:41 UTC

Actually, you were asleep for a very long time, ten days, in fact.

[He pulls back to look her over. To make sure that she's fine. Which is ridiculous because she obviously seems fine and none the wiser as to what's happened.]

But first things first, how are you feeling?

[Action! + Dictated] _fredless October 22 2011, 06:18:05 UTC

Ten days...

[Fred blinks, then frowns. As much as she wants to argue with the statement, she also knows Wesley's wouldn't be saying so otherwise. The downward tilt to mouth triggers a thought]

Like I need a toothbrush. [Looking around her room Fred notices her journal open on the floor. She reaches down to close it] And a shower.

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Fred likethetragedy October 22 2011, 12:43:30 UTC

Good morning.

_fredless October 22 2011, 20:20:30 UTC

It sounds like I have a lot of mornings to account for.

likethetragedy October 22 2011, 21:44:09 UTC

Did Wesley tell you everything or did you know?

_fredless October 22 2011, 21:47:23 UTC

I didn't remember anything about being asleep, no. [She almost apologizes for missing lass, which seems silly] Wesley said you came by?

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justcharles October 22 2011, 20:11:27 UTC

I trust you slept well? It seems the castle decided you needed some rest, if the rumors I heard are true.

_fredless October 22 2011, 20:21:35 UTC

Well, I slept? I'm not really sure how to quantify it past that.

[A pause]

There were rumors?

justcharles October 22 2011, 20:29:01 UTC

Well, you don't sound any worse for the rest, so I'll take that as you sleeping well.

Not exactly. I hear things, you know. Things I'm not always exactly paying attention to. I'd heard you fell asleep under some sort of mysterious circumstances. Miss Harmony, for her part, was rather worried about you.

_fredless October 22 2011, 21:48:50 UTC

[Miss Harmony. Fred makes a note to tell her friend about that]

I'd say I was really tired, but we all know it's more than just that.

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wield October 23 2011, 21:37:10 UTC

Well, aren't you a regular Sleeping Beauty.

_fredless October 24 2011, 01:34:15 UTC

[That actually earns a brief smile. There had been a tower involved]

How about we just leave it at I slept?