10. [Video] | Backdated to March 30 | Late morning

[timelessummoner]

Good morning. For anyone who might be concerned, it appears Nagi has been sent home. From what I have gathered, she should be relatively safe there.

On another note... [Raidou frowns.] I would appreciate any advice on taking care of a patient. My partner is sick and while it doesn't appear to be very serious, I want to make his recovery as speedy and comfortable as possible. If anyone has any suggestions, please leave a response as soon as possible--

[His voice is cut off by Alucard's, who sounds slightly hoarse.]

You make it sound as though I have an incurable disease, detective. I am perfectly fine. I just... need... sustenance.

You need sleep, Alucard-san. I told you to stay in bed!

I slept all day yesterday!

And yet you are still ill. Which means you need more sleep. Get back to bed.

[He turns back to the camera, looking slightly irritated.]

And if I could have advice on how to settle down an unruly patient, I would be grateful. [The video cuts off just as Alucard starts to make an indignant response.]

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[draculabackwards]

*He's more coherent now to notice how...tense Raidou is.* Raidou? Are you...worried about me? I am certain I will recover.

[timelessummoner]

I know, but... [He gives a frustrated sigh.] It is nothing. Just concentrate of resting for now.

[draculabackwards]

*Alucard sits with his blankets curled around him.*

I will stay on this couch if you tell me what is bothering you. *Because there -is- something bothering him.*

[timelessummoner]

[Raidou stays quiet for a while.]

If I had not fallen to the Madness again... you would not have... [He trails off.]

[draculabackwards]

*Would not have...wandered close to a cliff and been sorely tempted to jump? True, Alucard had conquered that fear. However, Raidou sounded as though it might have scared him.*

Oh. *Alucard looked at the ground for a moment before looking up at him.* I am all right now Raidou. But...could you get me one of those Sherlock Holmes books? I think I will be quite content to be on the couch with these blankets and a book. And tea. Then I promise I will stay right here. *Maybe...maybe Raidou -wanted- to fuss over him?*

[timelessummoner]

Yes, of course. [Scrambling off to get that book. It's easier than trying to talk about feelings.]

[draculabackwards]

Thank you, Raidou. *Alucard accepted the book.*

Do you...do you want to stay here with me for a while?

[timelessummoner]

If you don't mind, yes. I should be here in case anything happens.

[draculabackwards]

*Thus bundled from chills and with a book, Alucard settled into the couch.*

Raidou? I did not mean to frighten you again with what the Madness was doing to me. This time I pushed it back because I made a decision.