2:7 – Rest

The day after, they left Selvadorada after stopping by the local museum to hand over the things they had found. The curator was so happy he almost started crying.

“You really moved it just as it was.”
Yep.
“At least it makes it easy to find stuff.”

The following days were pretty much Derek sleeping for over ninety percent of the day. Toshi wondering just how much he had been pushing himself on their jungle adventure, and if he should really let him come with him in a weeks time.

He had called John secretly and asked if there was something he could do to help get him better, but the only thing the doctors there had as their suggestion was to let him rest and sleep as much as he needed too.

Talk about a turn around from last time..”
“hmmm?”
Nothing, just sleep.

Often they simply ended up both being asleep. Toshi not sure if it was that he could feel what Derek was, or perhaps it was because watching tv series was only that much fun. Even studying those weird scars wasn’t enough to keep him awake.

“You are allowed to do other things than lie here with me.”
I know, I just feel like it.
“Aren’t you bored of it by now?”
I’m running out of tv show’s mostly.

He wasn’t sure if he knew it or not, but sometimes when Derek was sleeping he had nightmares, mumbling in language Toshi didn’t understand, but he did understand the fear in Derek’s voice.

It’s okay.

It had been a particularly rough night for sleep, as it would seem Derek was haunted by nightmare after nightmare followed by more nightmares.

I think maybe you need to go back, get checked by the doctor you left..
“mmmmm….”

It wasn’t a coherent answer, but the instant hold on his shoulder told him that he didn’t want to.

Okay then, we’ll just call and ask if they know something that can help.”

It was hard not to worry, it was even harder not to just pick up the phone and call them and ask them to come get him. But he clearly didn’t want to go, so he just made a note to call and ask their opinion.

How on earth did you manage the jungle.. that’s what I wonder.”

You awake?
“Mm, why?”
Akari asked if we wanted to come over, I told her I would ask.
“She isn’t going to murder me right?”
No, she might have harsh words though.
“I think I can handle that.”

“Stop looking at me like that! I promised Toshi I would behave.”
“You still look like you might pounce at anytime though…”

Akari chuckled. She had been quite angry with him when he went missing for so long, but Toshi had told her some of it, and the scars told her the rest.

“Nah, I promise.”

“So when are you going back?”
“In a couple of days, see if the rumors are true.”
“Are you okay with that though, Toshi mentioned you seemed tired.”

Even she noticed that he seemed tired, not only by the fact that she was winning their chess game, but in general, he seemed sluggish somehow.

“You are sure it’s okay for you both to head out, well mostly him really.”
He says so, I kinda have to trust that he is right about it.

Amane was a little bit worried for them traveling, but Toshi had promised to call Derek’s and his boss one last time and ask if they should postpone a bit or if they should go. He had updated them on how Derek seemed to be feeling, so it was about all he could do.

We’ll just make sure to rest often, and have backup plan on the side.”
“Okay then.”
Akari isn’t killing him is she?
“No.. they seem to be talking outside.”

“What are you doing?”
“Oh.. just checking if you are taller than Toshi or not.”
“Oh very funny.”

“I might just have to revoke my promise not to kill you.”
“I am not sure your brother would be too happy with you if you did.”
“I know, annoying as you are, he does love you.”
“Which is a good thing for me.”

She just chuckled, it was indeed quite hard to stay mad around Derek, she had to give him that one.

You aren’t killing him are you?
“Nah, not yet anyways.”

She smiled, patting her brother on the shoulder as she headed back innside.

So, should we go home, so you can get some rest?

“Don’t you want to spend some more time with you sisters?”
I can spend some time with them later, I want you to be ready for travel in a couple of days.”

“I’ll be ready, and if I am not, I promise I’ll tell, deal?”
Deal.

“Let’s go home then.”

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