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

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

[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.]

[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.]

[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.]

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

Feeling any better?

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

'M tired. [He mumbles it sleepily.]

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.]

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

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.]

[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.]

[And he's always welcome to come and stay with her again if he ever wants to. For now though, he just needs to get better.

While he sleeps she stays right there, barely moving and humming softly the entire time. Sometimes her humming turns into soft elvish words with the tune. She doesn't even sneak off to get a cool cloth for his head.]

[Kili sleeps for several hours, kept that way by the elf's soft singing and humming. There's no bad dreams, nor dreams at all, really. By the time he stirs, he feels much better indeed.]

[She's back to humming by then. A lot of elven songs are sad or bittersweet and she doesn't want to repeat what she's already sung for him.]

Sleep well?

[Kili yawns, stretching out a bit and nodding. He's sweating even more than he was before, but for now he'll ignore it.] Mmhmm.

Good. And as you'll see, I haven't left.

[Teasing softly before lightly brushing her hand over his brow.]

I should have checked what medicines the other Healers have before coming over. You still feel as though with fever.

[He gives her a sleepy sort of smile in response, clearly pleased, and yawns again. He's always taken a bit longer to wake up.]

I'm too hot. [Unsurprising, as he's nearly soaked through with sweat.]

We should find lighter clothes for you to sleep in. And you should drink some cool water.

[Brushing a hand through his hair and slowly getting up.]

No one's brought me ale like I asked. [He shifts to let her get up, but oh yes, Kili's whining.]

[Kili plz.]

Water first. And something light to eat, I think. Ale won't help your fever.

[He's a kid still, remember?

...An alcoholic kid. Whatever.]

But I like it better than water.

[Oh, she remembers. Especially compared to her, being a few thousand years old and all.]

Yes, but water is better for you when you're ill.

[Kili just looks at her balefully.] I don't want water.

[Kili. No.]

It will help.

[She smiles but, if he looks to her eyes, she has a sly look.] And if you let me help you get better, I will gladly pay for your ale when you are well again.

[Oh. Well. That's an offer he can't really refuse.]

...Fine, if you promise.

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