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</div></div><br/><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><i>So warm...</i> His mind was partially awake as he lay there. Luca was aware of Aries sprawled across him and he rather enjoyed the weight of the vampire against him. <i>Perfect fit...</i> he mused lightly. The bliss was broken by the urge to cough though, and he jarred both of them on the bed with the force of the coughing. With a groan, he lay back and took a deep breath. "Damn flu..." he muttered in irritation. He had to admit, though, that he felt much better already. Luca doubted Aries would let him leave though, but he kind of liked that idea. The fact that the vampire wanted him safe and healthy. <br/>
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What a strange thing. But it warmed Luca no less. Another cough and he rolled his eyes as he slowly began to sit up and untangle himself from the vampire. Once he was free, he went to the bathroom. A look in the mirror showed a much better reflection than last time. Though the bruises that littered his torso were still present. His arm was perhaps the worst of it where they'd drawn the blood. It was sore too, but he ignored it. Having fought back as hard as he could, he wasn't surprised to know the needle had broken open a few of the veins -hence the henious brusing.<br/>
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<i>It'll heal soon,</i> he thought as he finished up in the bathroom and returned to the room. Just that short trip gave him a headache and he crawled back into the bed, sitting up against the headbaord. A knock took his attention and Luca stiffened. He glanced to the vest down on the floor and wondered if he could reach it in time. But when the door opened and a woman stepped in with a platter, he relaxed a little. <br/>
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"You're up," she said.<br/>
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"Not really," Luca answered, his tone sour.<br/>
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"Well, you look better. Here. Medicine for your wounds, hot tea for the sickness, and breakfast for both of you."<br/>
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"This isn't an inn..." Luca said though he accepted the tray anyway.<br/>
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"No, but hunter's need a little TLC too. And I don't mind giving it to them."<br/>
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"You're not a hunter? I thought you were..."<br/>
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"No, my husband was a long time ago. The group that works this city rescued me from an attack, it was my fault for being out at night, but, I was grieving. In any case, this is how I repay them."<br/>
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"Not too many people do that," Luca said after he swallowed the tonic. He took a deep drink of the tea afterward, watching her as she smiled and prepared Aries' tray of food too.<br/>
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"I suppose not. Most hunter facilities are well run on their own. But for me. It's just something I want to do, and they let me. Besides, no one here knows how to cook a decent meal anyway."<br/>
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Luca gave a soft laugh at that and turned to the food in front of him. It smelled amazing. "Thank you," he offered as she started for the door.<br/>
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"You're welcome. I'll be back later for lunch. If you need me, just send your friend. My names Marissa." She didn't wait for his reply after her introduction, and the door closed before Luca could even give his own name to her. With a sigh, he turned back to his food and drink.</span>