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[Friends. He smiles. It might be the pain pills that has him smiling in approval.]

Good taste in books, kid.

I try. I think you'd like the mysteries, they're not too complicated but enough to be distracting.

[she's actually going to make him a plate, how about that, that's a thing that's happening he looks just awful]

Mysteries?

[His eyes, not hidden by shades, go wide and he reaches. Come on, hand them over. He's stranded in casts, let him enjoy something.]

[she chuckles a little and hands him the first novel, then moves his plate closer for when he wants some.]

I had the feeling you'd like those.

[He sets the book nearby, and will get to it when he doesn't have company.]

Gonna need you to promise to look out for Reno.

What, he'd make fun? Or he'd just not let you finish it.

[she's guessing the second part]

[She wasn't understanding at all, and that was fair. His pain medication made him loopy, and perhaps harder to follow than was really fair.]

Watch his back. I can' do it for him and he gets into trouble.

[she makes a perfect 'oh' with her mouth and nods silently; no wonder...the first thing he worries about is his dear partner]

I see. Don't worry, I'll make sure he stays safe. You can count on it.

[They are a team. and he IS fond of Reno.]

Thank you, Elena. Always.]

[she beams at him, then pushes the plate she set up for him a bit closer]

When's the last time you ate anything? Maybe you should.

[Oh, food. Rude considers it briefly and then nods, pulling the plate closer.]

Been a while since my nurse was by to cook.

[Walking was sort of out of the question.]

Don't they give you a button? To summon one.

[she frowns a little...while she's sure they're checking up on him, still.]

Only helps if she's around.

[And patience was not his thing when he was sick.]

Hmph...she better hope she doesn't step in here while I'm around.

[Oh? Rude tilts his head to consider her.]

Why? Do you not like that?

Well she's supposed to make sure you're taken care of.

[hands on her hips]

[Rude tilts his head as he considers her.]

She was driving me mad.

[a pause]

Wait, so she was in here?

She was.

[And the woman had left, Rude was left alone.]

Thank you for coming by.

[a tiny, fond smile]

Of course, Rude. Any time.

[Fond, small, and there. Rude keeps working through his food. And the more he eats, the sleepier he gets.]

You're very nice, helping here.

Mmm, not really. I'm just doing my part is all. [she notices, and if he should get a little too sleepy she'll put his plate somewhere safe.]

Good part.

[He mumbles sleepily as he reaches for a book.]

You're a good kid.

[she decides to settle beside him quietly, in case he does drop off]

And you're a good man.

[Yep. Drops off. But happier and feeling safer. He appreciates that.]

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