25th Link ▫ [Video]

[jivitadana]

[It's July 1. The date hadn't meant too much, other than the fact that for some reason, the Garden was on its way to taking over the Mansion. It seemed to be spreading at a rapid pace, enough to cause concern. But it was low on Minato's list of concerns at the moment. He had something else to worry about--even besides turning more plant-like--and that was trying to figure out how to stay upright on his feet without wanting to fall over, pass out, or vomit. He would very much like the room to stop spinning too.

Minato resorted then to just sitting on the floor with his back against the side of the bed. It might've been more logical to sleep in the bed. When he had the strength in him to get up there, he would.

But right now he was as comfortable as he could get from just sitting where he was with his eyes closed, and trying not to pay too much pay attention to the way his head hurt and the incessant chatter of the larkspurs in his room.]

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[last_liar]

[ D:< ]

You don't look so good. Don't leave your room.

[Yuu is on the move!]

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[jivitadana]

[No, Minato will not be leaving the room. Not quite? Maybe technically then? The room's open because the plants have forced their way inside, but it wasn't dangerous or anything. At least not at the moment.

By this time, Minato had somehow miraculously made it to the bathroom where he was sitting fully clothed inside the water-filled bathtub. His mp3 player, headphones, and Evoker were sitting on the counter. He had enough presence of mind to make sure those didn't get wet.

Don't mind some small curling tendrils climbing up from out of the water and hanging onto the edges of the tub.]

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[last_liar]

[Yuu notices the bathroom door ajar and peeks in. Then he goes to the closet and calls to Minato.]

How do you feel? Are you nauseous? Headache?

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[jivitadana]

[All of the above? That didn't exactly answer the first question though. Minato sank a little lower in the water in response.]

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[last_liar]

[Yuu can't see him from the other room. He glances back at the bathroom, then pulls a few things out of the closet.

Coming back, he sets a couple of bottles on the sink.]

Here, take this.

[He pours a couple of pills into his hand, then opens a bottle of water and turns to face Minato.]

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[jivitadana]

[Minato was relieved that Yuu had come to see him. It would be okay if Yuu were here, as ill as Minato felt. He looked over at Yuu and smiled a little, or tried to. Then he sank below the water and came back up, water beading down the leaf over his eye and the rest of the leaves in his hair.

No, he still hadn't felt any better. The thin tendrils slid off the sides and the edges of the tub and back down under the water.

Maybe he should take those pills.]

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[last_liar]

It'll help with any aches and bring down a fever if you have one.

[Yuu patiently held out the pills and water while Minato considered.]

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[jivitadana]

[Minato nodded slightly, lifting a hand out of the water for the pills and the bottle of water. He took the dosage as given to him by Yuu, then handed back the water.]

Thank you.

[His voice didn't come out all that loudly, not like it ever had, but it took some effort to talk at all. He closed his eyes, using his hand to beckon Yuu to move closer.]

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[last_liar]

[Yuu set the water to the side and moved over, bending over the tub a bit to hear Minato better.]

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[insidethechimney]

[Minato's other nurse was also en route, but she had a quick diversion to attend to first - getting dressed for the part. So when she raps at Minato's door, there's a nurses cap on her head and a cooler of what she deems to be medical supplies on her back.]

Can I come in?

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[jivitadana]

[We shall assume that she makes it before Yuu does! Minato peeked an eye open and looked at the door. He nodded, but that didn't do any good since she couldn't hear him. He resorted to sending her a text message on her comm device to say that she could come in. He didn't mind the company.

Oh, wait, but could she even open the door? Minato didn't want to be of too much trouble to her either. Deftly ignoring any of the flowers talking to him, he managed to get up on his feet to open the door for her.

Hi. He smiled slightly.]

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[insidethechimney]

Oh, you didn't need to get up! Do you want to ride on my back to get over to the bed?

[She raised a hoof to his forehead.]

Owwies, that's a pretty hot temperature you've got! You need to rest.

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[jivitadana]

[Resting's good. Minato smiled a little again and shook his head. He could get there on his own. He did invite her inside though.]

... How're you feeling?

[Better than he was, he hoped.]

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[insidethechimney]

I'm fine, but what happened to you? One of the mean plants or bugs?

[She pops on a stethoscope and listens to his heart.]

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[jivitadana]

[Minato indicated over to one of the Larkspurs.]

Don't talk to them.

[In the meantime stayed where he was, seated on the bed, letting her hear his heartbeat. He wondered how it sounded now that he was starting to turn much more plantlike. He gave himself a minute to catch his breath and focus.]

... Diagnosis?

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[insidethechimney]

[Oh, but now Pinkie wants to! It's so rude to ignore somepony - someperson - someplant? But for now, her patient needs her. She removes the buds from her ears.]

Yep, your heart is still okay. Let's take care of that temperature! What's your favourite flavour?

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[jivitadana]

[Minato would just warn her not to talk to them as he already had, but if she wanted to even after that, he wouldn't stop her. Maybe she wouldn't get sick.

He looked up at her again, the leaves behind his ears rustling very lightly.]

Flavor...?

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[klutzer]

You okay? [ He'd meant to use video since it's pretty much the only mode he can use and all, but he pushed the wrong button and ended up turning on the audio feature instead. Expect a lot of button-smashing in the name of turning on the video soon. Anyway, he sounds concerned. ]

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[jivitadana]

[Still before Yuu's thread. Minato recognized the voice right away, pulling the comm device closer to himself. He was feeling a little better, less feverish since he was doing his best to keep himself from talking to the larkspurs.]

Mn, okay. You?

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[klutzer]

You sure about that? You don't look the part to me. [ The larkspurs made him feel horrible too, but he talked to the roses and all is well in the world again. Though, he had to cut his way through some vines, when the plants gets too forceful... ]

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[jivitadana]

[And ping, there's the Video function. Minato nodded a little.]

It'll pass.

[Or so he could hope. He had ice cream before, and as much as he adored ice cream, it had only been a temporary solution. Now he was back to feeling not so great, although better than in the beginning.]

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[klutzer]

[ That's better. Bartz let out a noise of approval. ]

Well, if you say so. Don't hesitate to say the word if you do need help, okay? [ He's genuinely worried about the other party, partly because he cares about everyone's well-being, but mostly because he's a friend. That being said, he noticed something in the background. ] Is it because of those flowers?

[ Gestures at the larkspurs. ]

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[jivitadana]

[Minato nodded. He didn't exactly like to ask for help, but if he needed it, then he would.]

I think so. It didn't happen before this.

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[klutzer]

Mmm. [ His turn to nod, with a thoughtful look. ] I've spoken to them before, too, and then I felt sick. But after that I talked to the roses, and all's well again. I think you should talk to the roses, too.

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[jivitadana]

That's a good idea.

[The last time he saw the Roses was out in the garden. Maybe some migrated into the Mansion too.]

What else did you talk to?