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[kilimanjaro]

[It's been a while since Kili's shown his face in public, and as the feed starts, it becomes apparent as to why. The young dwarf is terribly pale, a gleam of sweat shining on his brow and dark shadows beneath bloodshot eyes. He's been ill, very much so, and it's only really now that he's become conscious enough to speak.

Some words are difficult to understand as his voice is mostly gone, and what is understandable is spoken in a rough, croaky tone.]

I will pay for someone to bring me food, and ale if possible. I have coin or I can pay you back in fresh game, once I-- [He's interrupted by a harsh cough.] Once I can hunt again.

[He's half tempted to ask for a healer. He may be getting better, but he still feels awful. His pride rebels against the idea. He's a dwarf, he's strong. He can handle this on his own. It's difficult enough to admit he's too weak to fetch himself food.]

If I could get that soon.

filtered to Celebrian

...Could...could you come visit? [His expression is sheepish but hopeful.] Thorin's out somewhere.

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili shudders slightly at that.] Strong magic.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[Her arm tightens, just slightly, around his shoulder in comfort.]

Very strong. I would keep you safe from that experience if I could.

[But Kili's a strong young dwarf and she knows by now that he's more a warrior than anything. Just like her boys.]

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[kilimanjaro]

[He slides in a little closer to her, arms going around her neck loosely. Kili rests his forehead on her shoulder, closing his eyes.]

I'm...glad you're here.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[Aww, Kili! Holding onto him, Celebrian lightly brushes a hand through his hair.]

As I am. There's is good I can do here and I've made a wonderful friend in you.

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[kilimanjaro]

[He chuckles softly at that and nods, closing his eyes. He's quiet for a bit again, before a harsh cough shakes him and he pulls away from Celebrian for a moment.]

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[ladyofrivendell]

[She gently pushes him back into the pillows, fluffing them slightly so he can sit comfortably.]

I'll make you some tea. It will help the cough and the fever.

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[kilimanjaro]

[He sinks back against them, nodding. He really does feel awful, though it's good to see Celebrian.]

Tea? [Kili pulls a face.] Oin's always tastes awful.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[There's a laugh from her and she shakes her head.]

I promise that I'll make it taste as best as I can. I've always been good with teas and cakes.

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili still looks a bit doubtful.] Well...I trust you.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[A quick fond kiss to the top of his head.]

Good, I should hope that you'd trust a Healer and friend. I'll not be long, just the tea for now.

: aRection ...not even fixing that because it's making me laugh

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili gives her a small smile and nods.] Alright.

: aRection yes good neither am i

[ladyofrivendell]

[She takes another moment to sit with him before getting up and finding his kitchen. Water is quickly boiled and she makes up a cup of tea, as sweet as she can make it without taking away from the healthy-ness of it, before she returns to Kili.]

action look i'm fixing it because that was inappropriate XD

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili's eyes drift closed when she leaves, and his mind wanders absently. He's dizzy with fever, after all, dozing for a few moments until he hears her footsteps beside him and blinks awake.]

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[ladyofrivendell]

[She sits back beside him, offering him the tea with one hand and her free arms going around his shoulders again.]

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[kilimanjaro]

[He takes it with both hands, leaning against Celebrian and yawning before taking a sip.] 'S not bad, actually.

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[ladyofrivendell]

I'm glad you think so. [She just holds onto him and keeps him upright, comfortable.]

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili's tired and feeling ill, fever making itself known once more, but with Celebrian here he's content. He's quiet for a long while, sipping at the tea.]

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[ladyofrivendell]

[At least she can do that much, the she-elf starting to hum softly. It's a simple song, one of the first learned for her flute when she was a much younger elf, but she hopes it will sooth him.]

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[kilimanjaro]

[It does help, quite a bit. Kili yawns yet again and leans into her more, finishing off the last of the tea and setting it down before closing his eyes.]

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[ladyofrivendell]

[She keeps humming in that case! And pulls the blankets to cover him.]

Feeling any better?

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[kilimanjaro]

[He nods without opening his eyes, looking more like a child than ever.]

'M tired. [He mumbles it sleepily.]

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[ladyofrivendell]

Then rest. If you like, I'll remain here with you until you wake.

[She doesn't sleep, after all. It won't bother her any.]

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[kilimanjaro]

Please. [Another yawn.] Feel safer with you here.

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[ladyofrivendell]

Then I will stay.

[She says this softly and goes back to humming, staying close to him all the while. If Thorin comes back... well, they'll handle that.]

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili sighs and shifts, getting comfortable against Celebrian. It isn't the first time he's slept at her side, after all. That first week here, he'd spent more than one night in her apartment, head in her lap as he slept.

It doesn't take long before he's asleep, skin still burning with fever as he snores softly.]