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[ JJ considers this for a second. He hasn't been all that receptive to Lukas' babying thus far, mostly because it got in the way of his teenage rebellion and attempts to LIVE HIS OWN LIFE (i.e. go shopping while violently ill, and refuse to eat or bathe himself), but he does actually enjoy being pampered.

He can probably eat just fine on his own, and he's not going to die from spilling the soup a couple of times. It's not like he's all that hungry anyway. ]

No, you can feed me if that'll make you happy.

[ How can he say no to being doted on by such a cute nurse?

He leans forward with a catty smile, mouth opening to receive the soup. ]

Ahh.

[ It's not that it's going to make him happy as much as it will satisfy him, keeping him from being concerned on the health of someone whose rebellion so far has ended with mixed results. ]

I'm glad that you're willing to cooperate.

[ He's glad that JJ's a step ahead and he doesn't have to go the full nine yards and say 'ahh', and with a warm smile of his own he lifts the spoon to the man's mouth. Careful with placing it against his tongue and allowing the contents to spill there. In a few seconds, after confirming he's not throwing it back up, he draws back. ]

How does it taste?

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[ The soup actually feels good over his sore throat, and he knows that it would have. He's been surviving solely off soup for the past couple of weeks, so much so that he's so tired of it, but can't deny that it does do his body some good. ]

It's fine.

[ It's... soup. He's tired of soup, Lukas. He doesn't complain however, keeping a smile on his face, mouth dropping open again.

But also, still talking. ]

Do you have a lot of younger siblings? You really like looking after people.

[ The question takes him by surprise, considering he's in the process of getting another spoonful of broth for the man, but it doesn't take long for him to reply: ] Younger siblings? No. [ He hums slowly. Even if he could consider Alm and the rest as siblings they were a little more than that. ]

I'm actually the youngest. I have an older brother, comfortably tucked away in stasis.

[ And he brings the spoon back up to JJ. ]

But I've been given the responsibility of numerous troops back home, despite my age, so perhaps it had just grown on me. Though if we're going to talk about family how about yourself? If your character describes anything I'd say you're... an only child.

[ JJ listens, mostly he can't talk with the spoon in his mouth, and he swallows the soup dutifully, looking surprised. ]

I wouldn't have pegged you as the youngest since you're so responsible. Is your brother a wild child?

[ That's an easier picture to paint: the quiet and reasonable Lukas, pained deeply by his older brother's daredevil lifestyle, and forced to live the rest of his life as a square as a result. ]

You're totally off. [ He chuckles, not even wincing at the slightly twinge in his throat. ] I've got nine siblings! I come from a big family, that's why it's so weird to be here. I'm not used to being alone.

[ :( ]

Between the two of us? Hm... I don't think I can answer that one. [ Though his expression remains the same, there's something about his tone of voice that features something... different. The information he shares is undoubtedly true, but it doesn't appear that Lukas holds any pride with it. ] He was going to take over the land shared by our family, [ before you know every world around the block just died ] and due to our differences in age and upbringing we weren't particularly close. When the time came where we were at war he enlisted me without a moments notice, since then we haven't communicated.

[ So he doesn't know if his brother is having wild parties at their place. He's completely out of the loop. ]

But nine siblings? That must have been a lively household.

[ Shit maybe he shouldn't use past tense.

Fuck.

How does he fix this???? ]

Well, it's a known fact that you cannot substitute a family member, but know that if you are ever feeling lonely you're free to ask for my company.

So you're not... close to your family?

[ He hears this more often than he'd expected, but it still sits uncomfortably in his stomach each time. It's hard to fathom as someone that had dedicated his life to his family's legacy, who spends nearly every moment training under the tutelage of his parents, whose best friends are his siblings, and can't go anywhere or do anything without the input of his extended family.

JJ has close friends, from university and the skating world, and he has Isabella, his beloved fiancée, but imagining a world where his family isn't everything to him, makes him feel hollow.

He is of course, going to see them all again. ]

I'm lonely too often for you to keep up. [ Smiling slightly, he reaches out to settle a hand on Lukas' knee, squeezing. ] But I'll take you up on that offer. You can call me whenever you're lonely, I'm a better brother than the one you got.

Unfortunately. But there's no changing the past, what's done is done. [ It is what it is. And he speaks casually, his chest no swelling up with any negative or positive emotions as the relationship with his family comes with great ease. It would only be a burden, really, if he thought much about their detachment. ] My brother viewed me as an obstacle at best, but I'm rather glad he made the decision of having me fight within the Deliverance.

[ He got to meet all his new friends so... coolio.

And so he blinks thrice, a little surprised by JJ's movements but ultimately his features soften. Returning to his neutral expression, lips tight until they pull into a gentle grin. ]

Thank you. Perhaps in my interactions with you I can experience what it's like to have a familial relationship whose blood runs thicker than water. [ Give him a second... what the fuck. ] Just the thought makes me... happy.

[

anyway ]

Did you want to continue eating?

[ It's still something that JJ can barely wrap his head around, but Lukas is so casual about his distance with his family and the idea that he might never see them again. His voice doesn't betray any hidden turmoil or regret, though JJ had never been particularly good at reading people or seeing under the surface.

Maybe he's just accepting the reality as it is, and they are separated from their families, loved ones or not. They have each other now, and Lukas' words do bring a smile to his face, hand slipping further up to give Lukas' thigh a gentle rub before falling away. ]

It should make you happy. When I get better, I'm going to buy a guitar and you can listen to me play. And then I'll find an ice rink, and you can watch me skate.

[ Surely that will make Lukas very happy...

He leans forward, mouth opening again despite the fact that he's obviously capable of feeding himself. Though, he can't help but speaking again. ]

Yeah, and are you going to give me a bath later too?

[ Stop touching him I'm losing my mind. ]

A concert and a show? Well I definitely am not against it. [ He's the observing type, anyway, so Lukas might actually enjoy watching with mild contentment.

He's spooning another thing of soup before holding it out to JJ once more. ]

That was the plan, yes, so you'd no longer be sitting in your own filth.

[ Lukas is too nice. JJ's been fairly grumpy around the other man as of late, mostly because he doesn't take very gracefully to being sick, but even he can take a moment to appreciate the care he's being shown. It's hard to make it as an artist in the world (apparently, if you don't already have wealth and your parents' fame to help you), and JJ knows how precious a willing audience is.

He should probably smile cutely or something, but instead he just smirks like the jackass he is as he leans forward to accept the next spoonful. Except this time, he doesn't let the spoon go, teeth closing around it so that he can pull it out of Lukas' grasp. It stays there between his lips like a large toothpick that he chews on thoughtfully. ]

It sounds really gross when you say it like that.

[ He does feel gross though, looking down thoughtfully at his palms, sticky with sweat. ]

But you're right. I want to shower. Hey— [ He shoves an arm out. ] Help me up.

[ aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

Lukas releases his grasp on the spoon relatively easily, his hand staying there for a moment before it finally drops somewhere on his lap. What he offers JJ isn't something as shiteating as his own grin, but certainly far from what he'd give someone he'd only see in passing. ]

Because it is gross.

[ He breathes out softly, something akin to a chuckle, and he reaches to place the bowl down first before he's taking the man by the arm. ] Are you certain you'll be able to stand for a whole shower?

[ He's not sure if Lukas is taking a jab at him, but he's going to assume that he is. And he doesn't take offence to it, smirk widening into an amused grin as he laughs—Lukas is kind of stuffy and poker-faced, so JJ can't say that he would mind seeing him have a little bit of fun. ]

I'll sit if I can't stand.

[ Because his stamina is arguably awful, and it's not uncommon for him to launch into a coughing fit that leaves him dizzy and disoriented. It's easy to forget that when he feels so clear-headed now however, and he's quick to give Lukas a sly smile as he stands up with the other man's help, leaning heavily on his side and dropping the spoon onto his bed as he does so. ]

Unless you're just keen to get in there with me. You know I'm engaged, eh? This meat's off the market.

[ He might be sick, but that's not going to stop him from continuing to be the worst. ]

[ He's dirtying the bed even more... fuckin' Lukas is going to have to clean that, too. Though he voices no complaints, keeping those to himself as he focuses on guiding JJ towards the bathroom. ]

I wasn't implying that in the slightest. [ Said hollowly, his eyes nearly squinting. ] You and I share similarities in the fact that neither of us are available. [ He might feel nothing towards his partner but whatever. ] And besides, I'm not interested in you.

[ They manage to get to the bathroom without any complications, hopefully, and Lukas is just going to... carefully sit JJ on the edge of the tub or something. ]

That said, feel free to undress because I'm certainly not going to bother staring.

[ Okay, well, that's unnecessarily candid. JJ's smile goes slightly tight at the comment, deciding not to mention that the comment hurt his feelings. Normally JJ wouldn't be that bothered by the opinion of one person, people have different tastes, but he has been a little sensitive, given his general state of unattractiveness.

It's doesn't happen often, but JJ's put to silence, and he pulls off his shirt without any further remarks. His stomach has grown softer throughout the month, both from lack of appetite and exercise. It's not easy to look at the state of his body, and he supposes to it should be the same for Lukas. A puffy face with smears of dried blood particularly sexy. ]

Are you dating someone?

[ Which isn't surprising, Lukas is good looking and nice, there's no reason he wouldn't be in a relationship.

His arms stay limp for a moment, tired from the effort to pulling his shirt off, and it takes a beat before he's untying his sweatpants. ]

[ I SAID WHAT I FUCKIN' SAID ON PLURK!!!!!

Of course there's little Lukas can base off in that fraction of a second where JJ's face shifts, but putting consideration into his own words he begins to realize that they may reflect negatively in another person's perspective. He doesn't aim for an apology immediately, in case he's reading into things too much (despite it being described as a positive trait of his), though his brows do curve with a puzzling look before his expression slowly relaxes. ]

I am engaged. [ He begins running the water, and like any father he ensures that the water isn't too hot for baby JJ. ] She is in stasis, as are the rest of my comrades excluding Clair, though our relationship is for family purposes, more than it is a decision we've made ourselves.

[ And he continues to make it sound depressing, great. ]

The bath is ready.

[ Okay, there's no way the bathtub would fill up that fast. It takes me like five years to get a bath ready.

But whatever.

JJ's almost excited when Lukas mentions that he's engaged, but of course the mood is swiftly killed when he continues and informs JJ that it has nothing to do with love. ]

Oh. [ Sucks, man. ] I can understand wanting to make your family happy...

[ He can. It's not like JJ doesn't know that his parents hadn't exactly approved of all of his decisions in terms of his career and past times, so he'd done his best to try and please them in other ways. But he can't imagine ever going as far as marrying someone he didn't care about because of them. ]

So you don't love her?

[ IT FILLED UP FAST THANKS TO MY THIRST!!!!!

And for once Lukas pauses. It's not unlike him to carefully calculate a response rather than speak on impulse when it comes down to information about himself, especially when answering questions he himself isn't absolutely sure of. Despite his past conversation with Python what he felt towards the woman he supposedly is meant to marry is still fogged by his attempts to connect with the emotions he's grown cold to over the years. ]

I'm unsure.

[ Is what he answers with, tone flat, but rather than continue to sit on something depressing during their conversation he decides to switch it up: ] Does your significant other share the same hobbies as you?

[ The answer is mind boggling to JJ, who couldn't stop loving Isabella if he tried. It would be easier certainly, when they're separated like this, and the ache that comes from missing feels like as much of a disease as the actual infection chipping away at his health.

He mulls it over, unable to wrap his head around the concept that Lukas might not even love the woman he's going to marry. How are they supposed to build a future together like that? How would they find happiness that way?

Drawing the string for his sweatpants, JJ slides them off without much hassle, sinking into the water shortly after. ]

Yes, we're into the same kind of music. She likes to paint to relax too.

[ idk man i'm making shit up you think she actually has a personality?????? as if!!!

It's not like JJ to be so subdued when he talks about Isabella, but the warm water has his body temperature spiking, the sudden warmth leaving him a little dizzy. The tub is also hardly big enough for someone of his height, his knees poking up out of the water, and he has to cup some water in his hands to draw over his face and hair, smoothing it back and enjoying the way the water cools over his too hot cheeks and forehead.

He can't move past the idea of marrying someone you don't love. ]

So... did you plan to have kids with your fiancée?

[ Kids with someone you don't even love?? ]

[ Okay so one I hate that JJ is naked and two I fucking hate that we both gotta make up a personality for these girls!?!?!?! ]

An artisan, explains why you caught her eye.

[ And while the other man remains boggled over the idea of not loving an individual that is traditionally the "other half" of someone else, Lukas is going to grab a nearby wash cloth and bar of soap. Lathering them together and creating a number of bubbles to form before his hand grasps JJ's arm. ]

No. [ A quick enough answer, surprisingly, as he begins to clean that nasty ass arm JJ has probably dabbed into while sneezing. ] I personally wouldn't want to, at least, and honestly I am unsure if she herself wants any children.

I think you've learned quite enough of my background. Wouldn't you rather discuss something a tad bit more cheerful?

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