Anonymous said:‘Medic down’ with obviously Henrik as the whumpee and with all the rest of them trying to help him?
“You probably caught it from someone at the hospital,” Marvin remarked, his voice softer than usual as he rubbed Schneep’s aching arms, generating some warmth. Schneep jerked a shivery nod, tired eyes glittering feverishly.
“Is j-just the flu,” he rasped. “Five days. Just a week, maybe -- ” His next words were cut off by a violently, wracking cough, forcing Marvin to grip his shoulders and steady him until he could finally wheeze out a curse in German.
“I’ve prepared an herbal tea for you, doc!” Jameson announced as he slipped into the room. “Lemon balm and black elderberry. It’s a centuries-old remedy, works like a cracker. It lowers fevers, clears the congestion...”
“And Jackie is already on his way home,” Chase added as he followed. “He’s bringing a bunch of different soups for you to choose from.”
“...Thank you.” Schneep’s flush was from a bit more than his fever. “I...I do not like that you have to take care of me like this.”
“Well, we don’t have to,” Marvin pointed out. “We want to.”