[closed] catch-all log for December

[100more]

WHO: (100more) & Various
WHAT: May vary
WHERE: Mostly at Hob's home but can vary
WHEN: Late Nov - Dec
WARNINGS: Talk of werewolf attacks, injuries, possible affection?

Comments

for Daan

[100more]

[ After speaking with Ethan and, through association, a resident doctor, Hob feels better knowing that the werewolf is no longer a threat to others for now and there is someone who is checking in on those who were attacked. Insisting that Daan see to others first is probably not going to amount to much, and Hob is just grateful for the help.

Since he's still recovering quite a bit, he isn't going out anytime soon, so he'll be home whenever the doctor decides to check in on him.

And when that time comes and Hob hears a knock at the door, he gets out of bed to answer, dressed in a simple t-shirt and some sweatpants for comfort. Although he's moving slowly due to his injury and still appears rather pale, the doctor is greeted with a smile. ]

Hello, doctor. Thank you for coming.

[limbical]

[Pale skin isn't the most ideal sign, and could mean many things. Daan is glancing over Hob before giving a polite nod of his head.]

Of course. I'm sorry we're even meeting this way, but nothing to be done about it.

Now then. Get your ass to sitting down, and tell me what injuries you sustained. How you were treated after, and your current condition. Sorry to get right to business, but I want to be sure you're healing well after everything.

[He's tired and has a line of patients, but Daan isn't going to half-ass any of it.]

[100more]

I'm sure you meet a lot of people this way, unfortunately.

[ Must come with the territory, right? But then he gets the doctors orders and is suddenly feeling more alert. ]

Uh, yes, sir.

[ Hob lets the doctor in and shuts the door behind him, then walks slowly to the couch where he can sit. His shirt is lifted enough to show the bandages around his middle. ]

I was cut here by his claws. One was pretty deep, so my friend stitched it up.

[limbical]

Sure, but I prefer if it's over a nice drink, you know.

[But Hob is a good patient who sits down as soon as he's told, showing the bandages. Daan sets down his bag full of medical supplies, and kneels down to open his bag. First, he snaps on a pair of latex gloves, fetching some additional items. Antibacterial gel, bandages, and so forth.]

I'm going to remove it and take a look for myself. After we're done, you'll have some new bandages.

That work for you?

for Loki

[100more]

Given the amount of blood he lost after the werewolf attack (much of which was your own fault, Hob), Hob has been spending a lot of time resting at home. He sleeps many hours during the day, but is able to at least contact Loki and contact some other people between bouts of fatigue that overtake him. When he wakes, he tries to eat to get his strength back. Having Dream around to watch over him is helpful, too.

However, after shouting over his device at Johanna before she (rightfully) hangs up on him, Hob finds himself tired and excessively moody. He'd go for a long walk if he could, but he can't even get out of bed to deal with his aggitation. Although he doesn't want Loki to worry, Hob eventually gives in and sends the Asgardian a text:

I need you. Please come?

Once it's sent, Hob decides he should try to rest before Loki's arrival, except he drifts off to sleep again, for a time. It's a good thing he has a roommate to answer the door.

[abit_ofboth]

Since he found out what had happened to Hob, Loki had been a busy man. All he really wants to do is see Hob, make sure he’s really okay, see how bad things were for himself, but when he sees the video from Ethan and later the message from Johanna, he decides to put that off and deal with a few other things first.

And maybe, just a little bit, he’s scared to go see Hob. All this caring about someone is new and right now, incredibly difficult. More than anything he wants to see Hob, likely hug him a bit too tightly as he worries over his wounds, but at the same time he’s scared to see how bad they actually are.

But when he gets that text he can’t get to Hob’s apartment fast enough. He sends a brief I will be there momentarily and is on his way.

When he arrives, he knocks rather gently, not wanting to startle Hob if he’s asleep.

[hypnagothic]

It takes some moments before the door is answered, opening slowly to a dark and familiar figure who looks puzzled at Loki's presence. While the door is technically open, Dream stands in the doorway, and even if it's not fully intended, he is barring the way inside.

"Hello." That's the proper greeting that mortals use, right?

[abit_ofboth]

Though he knows that Dream and Hob are roommates, he’s still somehow surprised to see him answer the door. Honestly, he’d figured it would be Hob calling for him to enter instead of his roommate answering the door. Loki immediately straightens, placing his hands behind his back as a mask of confidence and amusement falls into place.

“Lord of Dreams, how lovely to see you again. I do hope you have been keeping well. I hate to be hasty, but I received a text message from Robert requesting my presence. I assume he is here?” Loki smiles widely and every last bit of it is fake. The only reason he’s being polite at all is about 5% just having manners and 95% knowing it would upset Hob if he said something shitty to Dream. It’s hard to hold though as Dream stands fully in his way, blocking him from the only thing he cares about at the moment. Behind his back, his hands are clenched into fists.

for Dream

[100more]

[ There have been some nights in the past, here in the city, where Hob had a hard time falling asleep. He'd wonder about the state of this place, the people here, and their purpose. Big questions keep him up at night. Since he was injured by a werewolf, though? Hob has slept plenty. It's necessary to get his strength back, to heal his wounds, and to regain all the blood he lost. He can't stay in bed all the time, though, so when he wakes up feeling a bit hungry, he slowly gets out of bed, puts on some slippers, and quietly opens his bedroom door to shuffle on out, wearing a plain white t-shirt and some sweat pants.

Is Dream here or has he gone out to search for Vanessa? Hob can't help but wonder if she and Mr. Gray have been found or if any others happened to be injured during Ethan's night out. ]

[hypnagothic]

[ Dream had been out searching before, but for this moment he is here in Hob's their flat. and he is actually in the kitchen, of all places, looking at a can of soup while standing near the stove.

he looks up as Hob comes into view, giving him a small nod in greeting. ]

Are you hungry, Hob?

[100more]

[ Hob smiles at the sight of Dream, which turns a touch more amused as he sees his friend pondering the can of soup. ]

Yeah, a bit.

[ Though he won't be eating anything too rough on his stomach, so that soup looks like a good option. ]

Have you found Vanessa?

[ Hob is hopeful that Dream has, which is why he's at the flat now. ]

[hypnagothic]

You had dreamed briefly of food before waking. I thought to prepare something, but you awoke faster than I anticipated.

[ that and he doesn't exactly know how to prepare food, but. anyway.

he sets the can back onto the counter though, his expression pinching slightly with the question. ]

Not as of yet.

for Vanessa and Dream

[100more]

[ After a few days, Hob is slowly on the mend from the werewolf attack. He's managed to be awake more hours of the day and even move around a little. The visit from the doctor left him with some better medicine to care for his wounds, but he knows he shouldn't push too hard just yet.

Still, it's hard to stay in his room all the time, so he wandered into the living room/kitchen area. With no immediate sign of Dream, Hob figures his friend must have gone out to continue the search efforts for Vanessa. That's fine. Hob can make his own soup, this time. After heating up the canned meal, he sits at the kitchen counter and takes his time eating. He's going to need to do all he can to get his strength back. The sooner he's well, the sooner people stop worrying. ]

[hypnagothic]

[ it's only a few moments after Hob sits down with his soup that the door to Dream's bedroom opens, his dark head first poking out from the cracked door before stepping out. he leaves the door open behind him and starts to slowly walk towards the kitchen. ]

Hob? Should you be out of bed?

[matermali]

[ Hearing Morpheus speak causes Vanessa to hesitate on following him out, but she's already halfway out the door when Hob is mentioned. At least she's clean now, and while they may not perfectly fit her, she feels a bit more at ease now that she's in Morpheus's clothes, with Heine's sweatshirt pulled overtop to keep her warm.

With her movements still somewhat stilted and her eyes red-rimmed, she steps to Morpheus's side to peer with an uncharacteristic awkwardness towards yet another one of Ethan's victims. ]

[100more]

[ Hob has only managed a couple of spoonfuls of his meal when Dream appears from his room, of all places, which surprises Hob, since the Endless doesn't often use the space. For a second, Hob is concerned. Did Dream overdo it with his powers and require rest? ]

I got a bit hungry.

[ That's not an answer to Dream's question, but it's a reason. He's slow to respond at first, but when Vanessa steps to Dream's side, Hob gasps softly. ]

Vanessa! My God, are you alright? What--

[ No, he shouldn't assault her with so many questions. Ones he's probably not going to get an answer to. Hob slips carefully off the counter stool and moves into the kitchen area, letting the island serve as some support as he walks. ]

Do you want something to eat?

[ He'll search for another bowl. There's plenty of soup left in the pot on the stove. ]

for Daniel - backdated to October

[100more]

[After chatting with Daniel at the cafe, a couple of weeks go by before Hob finds a good time to reach out to Daniel for that drink he was promised. It won't be long before new people begin showing up to the city and the cafe gets busy again, so now is the best time to unwind, Hob thinks, and then the place will get busy again.

He finds a decent bar in the city and sends Daniel the address, asking him to meet there one evening. Hob is at the bar, seated and waiting for Daniel's arrival. ]

[miyagimagic]

[ It doesn't take too long for Daniel to show up. The guy is - if nothing else - punctual, after all. He wouldn't want to make Hob wait for him for too long, so even though he smiles the moment he enters the place and spots the other at the bar, there's something sheepishly guilty at the edges of it. ]

Hey! I-- I hope you weren't waiting for too long already.

[ It doesn't sound like it's eating him up or anything though, at least. Instead the smile just grows a little more genuine as he actually moves to sit down. ]

What are you having?

[100more]

[ When Daniel enters, Hob doesn't seem to mind any waiting at all. As far as he's concerned, this is to cheer up Daniel, so he's not about to be annoyed at the man. ]

Not at all!

[ Hob remains behind the bar as Daniel takes his seat. ]

You mean, what are we having. I recommend we start with this bottle of whiskey I found.

For Dream - xmas

[100more]

[ Hob isn't sure what plans Dream might have for the holiday, but if he's not around or out soon to visit Vanessa, Hob won't blame him. In the morning, Hob is up and making some breakfast. Enough for two, should Dream want to join him.

As for Hob, it's been a month since the werewolf incident and he's mended well. He's gotten most of his energy back, but he still shouldn't overexert himself. Hob just counts himself lucky that the injury didn't go deeper than it could have. ]

[hypnagothic]

[ of late, Dream has been trying to explore the City through the dreams of others at night while most are asleep. with the limitations placed on him, his reach isn't that far, which is just galling to him, but he's been focusing more on it the past week or so, staying in his bedroom for privacy. more for Hob's privacy than his though, should Hob have ... ahem, guests. and also so he doesn't startle Hob in the morning, finding Dream standing stock still in the middle of the living room.

so when morning comes, a number of people start to wake which further limits his reach, then he hears Hob awake and moving within the flat anyway. he ends his explorations for the night and steps out of his room. ]

Good morning, Hob.

[100more]

[ Aside from the visit from Loki at Hob's request (and perhaps to get those clothes for Vanessa?), Hob has not had his boyfriend over. Loki seems a bit wary of Dream, and Hob doesn't want to push the two to get along, but appreciates how civil they have been toward each other for his sake. Given that Vanessa stayed the night after her return, Hob has wondered if she'd spend more nights here, and he would welcome her if she did.

Looking over his shoulder from the stove, Hob smiles. ]

Good morning, Dream. Did you rest well?

[ Hob isn't sure if that has any meaning for Dream, but Dream was in his room all night. ]

For Ethan and Dream

[100more]

[ Since the attack, things have started to settle down. There was some worry for awhile with Vanessa's disappearance, but she was found and has returned home. No doubt she'll want to connect with all of her friends and let them know she's okay.

Hob still requires some rest, but he's awake more hours of the day now and is moving around the flat as much as possible to get his strength back. There's supposed to be a party in a few days, and he knows Loki must be looking forward to it. Hob wants to be well enough to attend and get in at least a dance or two.

When there's a knock at the door, he goes to answer and smiles at the sight of Ethan standing there. The man did say he wanted to visit, and Hob was wondering if he actually would. ]

Ethan, hello. Come in.

[ Hob will step aside to allow the visitor inside. ]

[lupusintus]

[ He had every intention of visiting but, now that he's here, the uncertainty of it all is creeping in. Ethan never expected to be able to look one of the wolf's victims in the eye after an attack and be able to apologize for it because they've never survived the encounter before. It's truly baffling to him, so he's surer than ever that the City played a part in it.

Hob might be smiling instantly but Ethan isn't, he's taking note of everything from his pallor to the way he moves about the second the door swings open. Eventually he manages something akin to a smile, nodding his greeting. ]

Good afternoon, Hob.

[ He only hesitates for a moment before stepping inside, removing his hat before crossing the threshold. ]

[hypnagothic]

[ as he walks in, Ethan will also see Dream in the flat, standing in what's considered to be the living room. hopefully Ethan knew that Hob and Dream were living together? if not, then he's hopefully not too surprised at his presence.

Dream offers him a small, acknowledging nod once Ethan notices him. ]