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[Slowly waking up, he was still aching, his body numb. He seemed to be in a room of white... death hadn't even been his first assumption. He knew he was in someone's care. Death wasn't that easy, not for someone like him. He's not wearing clothes, he can't feel the suit on his body... but he's got a blanket over his midsection. He can feel the slight differences in temperature.]

Hhnnn...

[His dreams were inconsistent. Ranging from memories of torture from Ocelot in Shadow Moses, to making Otacon eat Sunny's shitty eggs, to lying under a truck with a sniper rifle. They were the kind of dreams that made you want to throw up with how... everywhere they were. He tries to sit up, but can't find the strength to move. Obviously being electrocuted at his physical age wasn't the best for him. He probably needed a while to recover... And that lowered his optimism even more than before.]

...Hhrrh... [He turns his head slightly, looking at the empty chair next to him. A guest chair... He half expected to see Otacon sitting in it, but there was no one. He sighs, closing his eyes. It felt like it was going to be a long recovery.]

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Solidus. Don't. [Glares.] If we fight amongst ourselves, that won't get us anywhere.

... [He lowers his head, looking distressed.] ...alright. For you. And only for you.

[Reaches his hand out to him again.]

[Noticing, he grasps his hand again.] What is it?...

[Looks distressed... though he's also really embarrassed.] I need a bath. [This is a lot worse than usual, since... well, it would hurt. A lot. But he can't do it himself.]

...do you need help? I'll help you if you do.

[Nods his head slowly.] Yeah. I trust you enough to help me with this.

[He's surprised by that, and even more by the rush of brotherly love that comes over him at the realisation that Solid isn't lying.] Just wait a minute. I can't carry you like this so I'll have to get a wheelchair. Alright? [He quickly goes off in search of one and comes back with it.]

[Nods, watching Solidus leave him. He waits, knowing that this bath is going to hurt like a mother. Hearing the squeaking of a wheelchair, he turns his head. He's already naked, except for the blanket on his midsection, so he'll need to be properly covered on the way over.] Hh. Help me...

You don't have to ask. It's alright. [He carefully helps him onto the chair, wrapping him up in blankets he brought with him. He isn't exactly a born nurse, but he's trying not to hurt him, at least.] Are you comfortable enough?

[Slowly settles into the chair, shuddering a bit. The blankets feel nice, and due to the bandages, he doesn't feel them rubbing against his scars, which is also nice. He looks up at his younger brother and nods.] Yeah, I'm good.

Good. [He takes him to the bathroom, trying not to hurt him. He's grateful that he left the exoskeleton behind or else he might have gone too fast.]

[Not used to being practically driven around, he watches the dull scenery of the hall pass as they get to the bathroom. He really feels old now, and it's more depressing than ever.]

[From the silence, Solidus can tell something's wrong. He guesses it has something to do with being helpless, since Solid's so used to being the one helping people.]

It won't be for long, brother. Before long you'll be back on your feet and bossing us all around as usual.

[Nods and smirks.] I know. But for the moment, I feel like shit.

Moments pass. Try not to dwell in them. [He's a hypocrite, but he'd rather Solid stopped moping. That smirk is a good sign, though.]

[Looks at the tub, then sighs, waiting.]

Not too hot.

[Solidus nods and carefully fills the tub, checking the temperature. When he thinks it's hot enough, he stops it, wheeling Solid closer so he can test it.]

Is that alright?

[Reaches in, touching the water. It's warm, it should be good enough... He knows he'll just be rolling in pain anyway. He looks at Solidus.]

Better take the bandages off...

[Solidus nods and sets to work on removing them, carefully. Some of them are harder to remove than others, but he manages to get them undone eventually.]

[Drops the blanket on the floor, looking positively old, burnt and miserable. He sighs, slowly attempting to stand up... but he reaches for Solidus' arm.] ...Help me in...

[Solidus takes his arm, supporting him easily, and helps him step into the bath. It hurts him to see his brother as helpless as this. He can hardly believe that this is the same man who was fighting them on the Big Shell.]

Watch your step.

[Nods and takes a step in. The burns on his feet aren't too bad, but the lowering himself into the water part is... to be put simply... agonizing.] Aaaghhnn!!

[Clenches his teeth, his eyes tightly shut. The hot water seeping into his stinging wounds, it was like liking in a bed of fire. His grip on Solidus' arm became violent, his own arm trembling. He was sitting in the tub now, though he still had to stretch out his legs. He took a moment, trying to get used to the pain. It was unfair... water hurting so much.]

[Solidus cringed, both at the scream, and the way Solid's hand clenced onto his arm. There was nothing he could do, nothing, and that made it worse somehow. He reached out with his free hand, grasping his brother's shoulder firmly.]

It'll be alright, just relax...

[Winces, his head jerking downward as his body rocked slightly. His breathing was harsh, in sharp, quick pants. After several moments, he finally stretched out his legs, sucking air in through his teeth as the warmth spilled over his wounds, causing him more pain.]

Au-ghhagh...ghnnn....! [His head jerks around some more, before he leans on the side of the tub somewhat, trying to not make it look like he's clinging to his brother, but at the same time, he can't help it. He can't lie down in this thing, and he spots a nearby bucket.]

S... Solidus... You'll have to... Nrgh... Wash me down... [He gestures weakly to the bucket, then to himself, giving a dumping imitation with his hands.] ..G... get it?

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