Pay attention, I'm only going to show you this once.
[Rei will have to deal with being shown off for a moment.
But Archer puts a hand on either side of her head from behind, thumbs resting over her forehead.]
You'll need to massage here [he indicates Rei's sinus area with his thumbs], here [again with Rei's temples with his fingers], and here [this time behind her ears]. Thirty minutes total, ten minutes per section, every few hours or so. It'll give her some relief.
[Rei very nearly flinches away from Archer's touch. She doesn't like having someone she doesn't know as deeply as one of the Senshi or her grandfather anywhere near this close, but she has come to accept that Archer might be someone trustworthy. It's a stark change, though one Minako might be the only one to pick up on, for Rei to just lay there quietly.
The thought of it from Minako, though, does bring to mind some very pleasant feelings. As does repaying the debt.]
Thirty minutes? [it's not quite a whine, but Minako does look displeased for a moment. then she seems to realize how selfish that sounds, and she flexes her fingers] ...I guess I can do that. For Rei-chan.
I would hope so or you're in for a short relationship.
[Archer decides to retreat, taking temporary residence in a different place to sit. And he doesn't grab for any food because he honestly doesn't eat, despite the fact that he cooks.]
[Minako scoots in so that she can lean over Rei, putting her hands where Archer had his just moments before. the smile she gives Rei is tender, apologetic, even]
I'm not going to refuse. Just leave everything to nurse Minako! ♥
[a pleased smile crosses Minako's features as she eats. it's a nice weight against her, makes her happy]
I haven't thought about it yet! [Minako hums in consideration] I did really like going out on Valentine's Day... What about another fancy dinner, if we can afford it?
[And Rei takes comfort in being the one resting for a change. Minako's a solid warmth beneath her, and knowing that there's someone here she can count on unequivocally is a huge weight off her own shoulders.]
We can. Absolutely. As soon as things start getting back to normal...we'll go, I promise. I'll treat you like a princess.
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[Rei will have to deal with being shown off for a moment.
But Archer puts a hand on either side of her head from behind, thumbs resting over her forehead.]
You'll need to massage here [he indicates Rei's sinus area with his thumbs], here [again with Rei's temples with his fingers], and here [this time behind her ears]. Thirty minutes total, ten minutes per section, every few hours or so. It'll give her some relief.
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The thought of it from Minako, though, does bring to mind some very pleasant feelings. As does repaying the debt.]
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[Archer decides to retreat, taking temporary residence in a different place to sit. And he doesn't grab for any food because he honestly doesn't eat, despite the fact that he cooks.]
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Minako-chan, I will make it up to you, as soon as I'm myself again. Don't worry about that.
And Archer's wrong. I know it's asking a lot, and I wouldn't be upset by a refusal.
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I'm not going to refuse. Just leave everything to nurse Minako! ♥
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But if they were going ahead with that, Archer wasn't going to be a creeper so he hopped to his feet.]
If that's it, I'll take my leave. There's cake in the other container for when you're done eating.
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Thank you, Archer. Really.
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You're not gonna eat with us? [he came all this way to bring them food and help...]
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[He starts to fade away, turning into a cloud of blue sparkles. As he reverts to his more invisibly form, his voice echoes a bit.]
Whoever heard of a ghost eating?
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[That's really all she has to say on the matter. She'd figured that about him already.]
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He came all this way just for us...
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[Rei smiles up at Minako.]
Your hands are warm though. Thank you, dear. I really appreciate this.
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They're warm because I was handling warm food. Think you can eat something while it's still hot?
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[Rei chuckles weakly in Minako's grip.]
And I think so. I'm not the nauseous kind of migraine.
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Well, if you start feeling sick, just let me know. For now, let's eat! It looks so good. I wonder where he got it.
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[Rolling over, she sits up and waits for food to be put on her tray.]
Really, it means so much to me.
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Anything to help Rei-chan feel better. [a beat] Oh! Forgot the tea! [and off she goes to grab it]
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You really are the best, you know.
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Well, I think you're the best. And I'll do whatever I can to help you out. No matter what. [even if it's giving Rei a thirty minute massage every day]
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I know. That's part of why I like you so much.
[There's a silence for a moment.]
So, what do you think I can do to repay you? Because I am ever so grateful.
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I haven't thought about it yet! [Minako hums in consideration] I did really like going out on Valentine's Day... What about another fancy dinner, if we can afford it?
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We can. Absolutely. As soon as things start getting back to normal...we'll go, I promise. I'll treat you like a princess.