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[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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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.]

[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.]

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

[Minato would have an easier time now that he didn't have to speak so loud if Yuu was this close and could hear him. He shifted to sit up a bit straighter, not so slouched in the tub.

He opened his mouth to talk again, but nothing came out. He tried once more but with the same result. He could try again in a little while.

Or not. One solution was to get Yuu even closer, and if Minato could resort to a whisper from here on out, then he would. Using whatever strength he had, he moved to take a hold of Yuu's sweatshirt to pull it and Yuu into the bathtub.]

[Yuu had a split second to flail before falling into the tub on top of Minato. He pushes himself up as water slops over the floor, straddling Minato, sputtering.]

W-what was that for?

[Minato sighed, sinking back down under the water save for his neck and head. Water beaded again and streamed down his hair and along his face as Yuu hovered over him.

He moved his mouth again, to whisper for Yuu to stay.]

[Yuu made a wry face.]

You think you can walk?

[Minato sighed again, and if he had it in him or if it were characteristic of him, he would've given Yuu this look that asked if Yuu was serious about moving anywhere.

But since he should get out of the tub since it wasn't doing any good, Minato started to shift, readying himself to stand up.]

[Yuu takes that as a yes and climbs out of the tub, taking Minato by his hands and hauling him out of the tub.]

[Minato was up and out of the tub, dripping wet from the neck down. He grabbed a towel and handed it to Yuu.]

... Where are we going?

[Yuu took the towel and started toweling Minato off, starting with his leaf-hair.]

Outside. Your room is crowded.

[Minato closed his eyes, holding still for Yuu as his hair or leaves were dried.]

Okay. ... You don't... have to do this.

[Minato smiled a little. He could dry off outside too.]

I want to.

[He got Minato from wet to damp, then shed his soaked sweatshirt before leading Minato out of his room.]

[In the meantime Minato had also removed his blazer, leaving on his white button-down shirt. He wrapped the tendrils coming from his arms around said arms to get them out of the way as they walked.

They were leaving the room, but the rest of the Mansion was also becoming crowded.]

... You look okay.

[Minato was glad for that. He stuck close to Yuu in case he felt like falling over.]

[Yuu kept an eye on Minato, too, just in case, walking slowly so he won't overexert himself.]

Yeah. I haven't been talking to the plants much.

Mn. That's probably for the best.

[Minato nodded slightly. Then Yuu wouldn't be sick or sad or have some other weird effect on him. He pushed the front door open for the both of them to go outside, partially ending up leaning against Yuu afterward.]

Nh, sorry...

[Yuu put an arm around Minatto's shoulders.]

Take it easy.

[He stepped outside with Minato and shaded his eyes as he peered past the overgrown garden.]

I thought we could go down to the beach, since there aren't really any plants there.

[Minato nodded. That would be a good idea.]

Let's go sit there.

Alright. Let me know if you need to stop on the way.

[They could always rest for a few minutes without incurring too much trouble, Yuu figured.]

Mn, I'm okay.

[Minato thought he could at least make it to the beach. He could rest when they arrived. He did need Yuu's help along the way, but he was slowly feeling less sick.

He sat down on the sand and had Yuu sit next to him.]

Thanks. It's better out here.

[Yuu sat and smiled.]

The air's fresher. It's less crowded, too.

[Minato nodded. The sea breeze did make it better to be outside too.]

It reminds me of when I first arrived.

[Yuu rested his elbows on his knees and nodded.]

How do you feel now?

[Minato thought about it for a moment or two. He glanced down at his arms striped with green before looking out at the ocean.]

Okay. You?

Alright.

[Yuu reached over and plucked at one of the tiny tendrils.]

This is a new look for you. What's it like?

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