V & V - Rageous Rageon Rise

Nunya

Veneer POV:

"Oh shit..."

I wake up feeling... not that great. I sit up, my head spinning slightly. Yeah, maybe that last hoorah wasn't such a good idea.

I lay in bed for a few minutes, cuddling OJ and Quesadilla weakly. I feel bad... yet I also feel like I could be feeling a lot worse. I get up and go to the bathroom, fighting the urge to throw up. I don't, which is good, but it serves as a reminder of how badly the ring pop mixed with alcohol can be for me. 

I wash my face, get dressed, and then go to the conversation pit. I see only Gloria up with Jewels. I talk with her until I hear Rollie's door open and close. Rollie walks out, looking tired.

Ven: "Hey."

Rollie: "Hi."

He sounds tired, making me a little worried.

Ven: "Everything alright?"

He nods and grabs water from the kitchen.

Rollie: "Freddy's just not feeling good this morning, and didn't get the best sleep."

That gives me the impression he didn't get good sleep either.

Ven: "I'm sorry. Especially as a guest, I should have been more responsible."

Rollie meets my eyes and smiles sadly.

Rollie: "I appreciate that, but it's alright. I changed the combination on the safe anyways, so you don't have to worry."

That... makes me a little nervous, but I know deep down it's the right thing. I push my wants out of the way. I should focus on Fred. Kid Ritz has done such a good job of caring for others and making them a priority, I should try incorporating that into my life as well.

Ven: "If you think it would help, do you want me to try to heal him?"

Rollie thinks for a moment.

Rollie: "That... wouldn't be the worst idea. Let me go ask him."

I nod and continue to sit with Gloria until Rollie comes back.

Rollie: "He said yes if you're up for it."

I nod and follow Rollie to his room. I find Fred sitting up holding a pillow, his face pale, eyes closed. I peek in and quietly walk over to him.

Ven: "Hi, Freddy."

He opens his eyes, looking tired.

Fred: "Hi, Ven."

Ven: "You don't feel good?"

He shakes his head no.

Ven: "Want me to try healing you?"

He nods.

I take a deep breath and place my hand on his back. I can feel how much he's sweat through his shirt, and he feels cold, shaky, and clammy. I close my eyes and envision Jewels. Her happy squeaks, her excitedly bouncing around, her glittery fur sparkling wherever she goes. I imagine her on my lap from yesterday, breathing in calmly. I picture Fred calming me down, helping me to feel better.

I open my eyes as I feel Fred stop shaking. 

Fred: "Woah... dude."

He takes a deep breath and seems to feel better.

Ven: "Did that help?"

Fred: "Yes, it really did! Thank you, Ven. Poor Rollie's had to help me all night, and... I really needed to... to get a grip on things."