[ Gamora doesn't sigh at him, rolling her eyes instead – though she also doesn't comment, because she's not exactly in a position to criticize his openness with the people responsible for their treatment. ]
Well, considering the toxin should be fully removed from your system now, it should be much easier for you to nap.
[ The nurse offers him a light smile, gently dismissing Peter's vitals before she moves to the other panel to check Gamora's – or at least whatever they last displayed before she got up to migrate to Peter's bed. ]
What was it?
[ Gamora feels most disgruntled by the lack of information, by not knowing what had hit them. The nurse glances over at her, and shakes her head apologetically. ]
I'm afraid I'm not in a position to answer that question. A representative from the Nova Corps is supposed to give you a proper briefing when you're released.
[ Peter lets out a breath, letting his arm fall across his middle. It did seem late, even if Peter has no idea what time it actually is. And it'd make sense, the team getting kicked out once guest hours were finished; they were a scary bunch, and he doubts any of the staff felt particularly comforted if any of them stalked around Peter and Gamora's room, waiting for news. ]
So— [ and he raises his head a little to peer at the nurse. ] —when can we go?
[ Because he's pretty sure that's the question they both want an answer to. ]
As long as you're cleared by our attending toxicologist and pathologist, it could be as early as tomorrow.
[ Gamora wants to hope that the lightness in the nurse's tone is because they're looking at a release of "sooner" rather than "later." ]
And if we aren't cleared?
I don't think that's something you need to be too concerned with. You would still be quarantined otherwise. They'll just need to run some final tests before you're fully able to be released.
[ Peter still would've preferred the woman's answer to be, "Oh, you know, within the next couple of hours," if it couldn't be, "Literally right now," but he supposes tomorrow is acceptable, too.
He lets his head fall back against his pillow, huffing out a sigh. ]
Okay. Cool. One more day can't hurt. No big deal.
[ —Peter may or may not be trying to reassure himself, here. ]
[ Gamora glances over towards Peter, reaching out to set a hand on his knee. She remembers the shared memories, thanks to N'Calo's influence; she doesn't need to guess why Peter might not want to stay here. ]
Is there anything I can get for you?
Water.
[ Gamora nods shortly in thanks as the nurse looks to Peter. ]
[ Peter is busy studying the ceiling that he doesn’t notice the nurse looking to him. Instead, he senses the expectant pause, and he assumes the nurse must be waiting on a response. He offers a vague wave of his hand, though he doesn’t look up. ]
[ he lets out a long breath, trying to force out some of the tension settling into his neck and back. ]
Yeah. Same here.
[ On all of those counts, really, and the fact that Gamora could get laid out just as easily as Peter had been by this weird disease or infection or whatever it was – that's worrying as hell. ]
It hit you pretty hard, though. [ A touch of concern in his voice. ] Whatever that was.
[ She can hear the concern edging into his voice, and though she isn't offended by it, it prickles against something of her own (maybe it just reminds her of how unsettling it is to find herself so... weak). ]
I want to know why Cryon had that in his warehouse.
[ She frowns at the wall instead of looking over at Peter, rather than truly acknowledge that worry. ]
[ Even if she isn’t looking at him, Peter still shrugs a shoulder. ]
I dunno. Byproduct, maybe? Some weird leftover from whatever crap he was manufacturing? People stumble on weird shit all the time by accident. Like penicillin.
[ —that is definitely an Earth-specific example, and Peter frowns for a second before pressing on. ]
We dunno what it was that hit us, is what I’m saying.
[ Unless the Nova Corps wants to insist that they were too reckless and that's why they ended up infected.
The idea makes her lip curl.
But soon, the nurse is back with a tray and a jug of water, along with two cups filled with ice. She pulls over a small table to set it on, then smiles at them both. ]
Is there anything else you need to be more comfortable?
[ Gamora shakes her head, already reaching for the water to pour some for the both of them. ]
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That may be allowable. I'll have some water brought in.
[ But she wanders over to a panel next to Peter's bed, gently expanding the holo screen to take a look at his vitals. ]
Your fever broke about twelve hours ago. How are you feeling now?
[ At this question, however, Gamora also looks pointedly over at Peter again. ]
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Peter grimaces at that bit of news, rubbing at his forehead. ]
Fine.
[ Apparently both of them are just going to be awful patients. ]
Nothing a nap won't fix.
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Well, considering the toxin should be fully removed from your system now, it should be much easier for you to nap.
[ The nurse offers him a light smile, gently dismissing Peter's vitals before she moves to the other panel to check Gamora's – or at least whatever they last displayed before she got up to migrate to Peter's bed. ]
What was it?
[ Gamora feels most disgruntled by the lack of information, by not knowing what had hit them. The nurse glances over at her, and shakes her head apologetically. ]
I'm afraid I'm not in a position to answer that question. A representative from the Nova Corps is supposed to give you a proper briefing when you're released.
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The answer, however, is hardly satisfactory, and Peter grumbles out, ]
Oh, okay. That's not foreboding at all.
[ But it won't help, getting snippy with the nurse, and he huffs out a breath. ]
But we're not, like. Contagious? Neither of us is gonna sneeze and cause some sort of epidemic?
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Not even a little. This toxin was transmitted through contact, and now that you're no longer affected by it, you can't spread it.
[ ... Well, that's a small piece of information, and that explains how she must have given it to Peter. ]
Then can we see our friends?
Of course. They can visit in the morning.
[ Gamora wants to demand "why not now?" but she also realizes that isn't the best approach. ]
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Everyone's fine, though? It was just us that got hit with whatever classified bullshit you're "not at liberty to discuss" or whatever?
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We ran many tests, and none of the others have been affected. They're completely fine.
[ Gamora relaxes with the news, though it's somewhat more incremental. ]
They haven't been kept here?
Not at all. They were allowed in after your fevers had broken, but they left once visiting hours were over.
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So— [ and he raises his head a little to peer at the nurse. ] —when can we go?
[ Because he's pretty sure that's the question they both want an answer to. ]
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[ Gamora wants to hope that the lightness in the nurse's tone is because they're looking at a release of "sooner" rather than "later." ]
And if we aren't cleared?
I don't think that's something you need to be too concerned with. You would still be quarantined otherwise. They'll just need to run some final tests before you're fully able to be released.
[ That's... somewhat better. ]
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He lets his head fall back against his pillow, huffing out a sigh. ]
Okay. Cool. One more day can't hurt. No big deal.
[ —Peter may or may not be trying to reassure himself, here. ]
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Is there anything I can get for you?
Water.
[ Gamora nods shortly in thanks as the nurse looks to Peter. ]
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I’ll have what she’s having.
[ peter jason quill this is not a bar. ]
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I'll bring that right in.
[ And she leaves them both with another brief smile.
Gamora turns properly to look at him this time, drawing her knee up onto the bed. ]
Are you bothered we'll be here for the rest of the night?
[ Leave it to Gamora not to beat around the bush or try to hedge her question with something more tentative. ]
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[ The answer is immediate, expression twisting so he can send her an incredulous look. ]
I'm not bothered. I'm annoyed that we've apparently wasted five days in this stupid place, but I'm not bothered.
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She nods, willing to carefully move beyond the question for the moment. ]
I assumed it had been no more than a day – two, at the most. I would have thought my modifications could have handled it sooner.
[ The fact that it took five days for both of them still bothers her.
Actually, the fact that the toxin was apparently so potent it acted before her mods could intervene is also disconcerting. ]
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Yeah. Same here.
[ On all of those counts, really, and the fact that Gamora could get laid out just as easily as Peter had been by this weird disease or infection or whatever it was – that's worrying as hell. ]
It hit you pretty hard, though. [ A touch of concern in his voice. ] Whatever that was.
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I want to know why Cryon had that in his warehouse.
[ She frowns at the wall instead of looking over at Peter, rather than truly acknowledge that worry. ]
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I dunno. Byproduct, maybe? Some weird leftover from whatever crap he was manufacturing? People stumble on weird shit all the time by accident. Like penicillin.
[ —that is definitely an Earth-specific example, and Peter frowns for a second before pressing on. ]
We dunno what it was that hit us, is what I’m saying.
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If it was a byproduct or something accidental, do you think the Nova Corps would consider the information restricted enough to brief us personally?
[ Which is her biggest concern. ]
Or perhaps they have as little information as we do, and they simply want to fill in the blanks.
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Alright. Fair point.
[ He shuts his eyes, rubbing at his brow again. ]
What a shitty power move, though. Playing the "it's classified" card, if all they wanna do is interrogate us.
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[ Unless the Nova Corps wants to insist that they were too reckless and that's why they ended up infected.
The idea makes her lip curl.
But soon, the nurse is back with a tray and a jug of water, along with two cups filled with ice. She pulls over a small table to set it on, then smiles at them both. ]
Is there anything else you need to be more comfortable?
[ Gamora shakes her head, already reaching for the water to pour some for the both of them. ]
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We'll be alright. Thanks.
[ He lets his eyes shut for all of a second before he quickly adds, ]
And can we leave the door unlocked, this time?
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Of course. Someone will be in to check on you in the next few hours and run some additional labs.
[ Gamora doesn't look pleased with the news, but she doesn't verbally complain as the nurse sees herself out, gently closing the door behind her.
Fortunately, it doesn't lock again. ]
Water?
[ He may not technically need it thanks to his IV, but it's also not a terrible idea to have something more to drink. ]
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But he relaxes again, glancing over at Gamora as she speaks. He gives a quick little nod and carefully maneuvers himself up to sit.
(He probably should've asked for painkillers, he realizes as his aching body protests the movement, as his head pounds.
But hindsight is 20/20.) ]
On the bright side— [ He forces himself to sound chipper. ] —at least the room service has been quick.
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I would trade the room service for returning to the ship.
[ Though the timeframe could be much worse; hours instead of days would be bearable.
Sipping again at her water, she adds,]
Tell me when you want to go back to sleep. I can move.
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