𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧

✧[032]✧

The next morning, it began. Just as Eel had expected. Vil gave you a potion that acted as a cure, making you feel as if you were never sick to begin with. The only moments you'd feel healthy, the only moments you'd feel good we're all will him. All because of him. Yet you were blissfully unaware of what he was doing.

Epel felt himself fall victim to his own sickness, his gut twisting and turning as he watched Rook pour you a cup of tea after vocal practice. The cycle would begin quicker then he had expected. All of your friends would huddle around you in the evenings concerned for your suddenly sickness. How you fell so quickly, how you were pushed into the weaken state.

"Sweet potato, I know you must be hurting. But I promise you, I can take care of you. I'll put my skills to the test day in and day out until you are feeling better. For now... I'll give you a pain relief in the mornings for practice and Rook will provide relaxing tea at night." Vil sighed, his lips in a bit of a pout as he stared at you laying weak on what you've now figured out to be his bed that he transfers you too. For medical purposes, in the words of him.

He had long since made you switch out your mask back to the white rabbit. You'd never catch him staring at it lovingly, messing with your hair, or hands as if you were his little doll to take care of. But that wouldn't be so bad, no? He hasn't seen a toy since childhood and even then he never had the time for them. Yet, you reminded him of what he couldn't have. His little sweet potato, his little doll.

"Hold still, let me do your nails. You haven't been taking care of them... I can tell." Vil murmured as his soft yet strong hands clutched your own. Grim turning over on your lap and covering his ears from Vil's noise.

Grim always found himself seated on your lap now, not daring to part with you even for food. He'd sleep and sleep and sleep, growling at anyone who touched you without consent. The only acceptable person was when Yuuka came in murmuring words of how she wished you'd feel better soon. She felt guilty for not being there when you fell, nor for being able to provide like Vil does.

However, despite the mysterious illness. One person could sense something was wrong. Jamil knew something was off. He could tell from Epel and he could tell from you. He knew it wasn't accidental and whoever was doing it was out for you rather then Kalim. He couldn't help but have a gross itching feeling about Vil and his medical. So, he planned to invite someone who he never would've thought he'd find himself inviting. Azul Ashengrotto.

"Sunshine!~" The door slammed open making Vil's eye twitch, he was getting ready to pain your nails before the sudden intrusion, "I know you aren't feeling well! So I got Jamil to make us food tonight!"

"They'll be quite alright. I put them on a diet for good nutrition during their illness-" Jamil trailed in not to far behind, not once letting his gaze leave Vil. Kalim ran around the room before finally settling at the edge of the bed. Grim grimaced at the sight, turning around and curling up on your chest avoiding the loud nosie from Kalim.

"But Villllllllllll... Can't they indulge with me just a little bit? Please! Please, please, please!" There was a brief moment of silence as Vil looked up at Jamil, a unknown type of tension forming between them as Vil sighed, reluctantly agreeing.

"Yay!~ Sunshine, you'll love his cooking!" You were unwarned as he snatched your out of bed, lugging you over his shoulder and running out. Grim scampered after you, Vil pursing his lips at the sight of the cats dedication to be by your side. Much like his own. One night without his tea wouldn't hurt, but it didn't make him happy either.

Message received from ???

I need you for something, Azul Ashengrotto.

Message sent from Ashengrotto

Who might this be?

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essage received from ???

Jamil. Listen Azul, I usually have no need to interact with you. But just this once, I think you'd like to hear it.

Message sent from Ashengrotto

Really now? Well then. Prove it.

Message received from ???

I heard you are associated with [Name], is this correct?

Message sent from Ashengrotto

Yes, that is correct. What is the point here, Jamil. I don't have all day, I'm a very busy man.

Message received from ???  

Recently, they've come down with a sudden sickness. They fall ill in the afternoons, fainting, flushed with fever and forced into bed.

Message sent from Ashengrotto

Why didn't you just say so. If they've been sick I would've liked to know as soon as possible. I'll be sure to squeeze time in my schedule for them tomorrow. As soon as possible.

Message received from ???

Uh huh. I feel like acquaintances was a bit of an understatement. You seem to like them a lot to jump at an opportunity to see them. Nonetheless, this isn't why I messaged you.

Message sent from Ashengrotto

Then what is?

Message received from ???

I believe someone may be poisoning them.

Message sent from Ashengrotto

If that's what you truly believe... I'll look into it when I arrive. However, let's keep this between just us. Once I've assessed the situation, I promise I can handle it.

Message received from ???

So we have a deal then? You'll come over and aid with this investigation?

Message sent from Ashengrotto

Yes, we have a deal. Sadly, it's free if charge. Consider yourself lucky.

"I wish time would pass faster. I can hardly shut my eyes without thinking about you. You worry me. I hope what he says isn't true... Because if someone is truly trying to hurt you. I'd..."