✧ werecat bites

[ignoranceisblight]

[Ratio doesn't really ask what Aventurine gets up to when he's off doing whatever it is he does.

It's late right now, and Ratio's minding his own business, as he does. Probably not going to bed terribly soon anyway.

So, you know, perfect time for interruptions to his night.]

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[takesitall]

...I probably shouldn't be near my cats until I get this under control. They might lose it.

[ignoranceisblight]

Alright.

[...]

Let Arvel know what happened, I'll set up the guest room for you.

[takesitall]

Thanks.

[And he'll just call Arvel and have that whole fussy call.

And then he's just going to slump on the floor of the bathroom because frankly? He needs to just be a lump for a minute.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[And while Aventurine's doing that, Ratio gets the guest room set up.

... With more blankets and pillows than usual. Blankets that Aventurine prefers going for when he's come over in the past, mostly, as well as one old comforter that was a favorite of Ratio's before he got a new one.

He returns to the bathroom to tell Aventurine the room's ready, then pauses.]

... Would you rather be carried to the guest room?

[It's a genuine question. All of that must have been exhausting.]

[takesitall]

If you were anyone else, doctor, I'd assume you were flirting~

[He stumbles to his feet, suddenly so very tired.]

I can probably walk.

[ignoranceisblight]

[There's a tiny part of him that wishes it could be flirting, but... even if Aventurine does feel the same way, Ratio's pretty sure he's not ready to hear it.

Instead, he just reaches out to steady Aventurine.]

Careful. Here, use me for support as needed.

[takesitall]

If you insist.

[But yeah he needs the support, so he does end up leaning on Ratio as they go.]

Think I have a fever...

[ignoranceisblight]

I'm not surprised. That's common in most newly bitten therianthropes.

[He adjusts his arm to better support Aventurine.]

Here, I've got you.

[takesitall]

[Ugh, he hates being weak...]

When should I...first transform?

[ignoranceisblight]

It'll be a couple days. If it weren't for the solutions I used to treat the bite, it'd be within the next twenty-four hours.

[They've gotten to the guest room by now. Ratio doesn't turn on the light as he helps Aventurine to the bed.]

[takesitall]

[Oh the darkness is nice. His eyes hurt.]

Well, that gives me some time to be utterly miserable and human-shaped. Yay.

[ignoranceisblight]

... My apologies. The combination of solutions I used was to ensure you wouldn't have any involuntary transformations after your body's gotten used to it.

[takesitall]

No, it's fine. I'm just complaining because if I don't I'll probably have a breakdown.

[ignoranceisblight]

[He makes a small, uncertain noise before busying himself adjusting the pillows and blankets on the bed.

He reaches down to smooth Aventurine's hair a little as he does.]

[takesitall]

[He sighs, leaning into the touch.]

Sorry, Ratio.

[ignoranceisblight]

What are you apologizing for?

[As he pulls a chair closer to the bed.]

[takesitall]

[He gestures vaguely.]

All of this.

[ignoranceisblight]

You've nothing to apologize for.

[He reaches out to comb his fingers through Aventurine's hair.]

I'm used to treating therianthrope bites, and as much as I'll complain at you in the moment, I never actually mind treating you.

[Normally, he'd never say as much so plainly, but it's something Aventurine needs to hear right now, he thinks.]

[takesitall]

Really?

[He smiles a little, tired.]

[ignoranceisblight]

Yes, really.

[...]

Now rest, Aventurine. I'll be right here.

[takesitall]

Alright.

[He sleeps for several hours. He sleeps a lot the next few days until, finally, he has his first transformation.

And now he is going through the house, meowing and looking for Ratio. Help!]

[ignoranceisblight]

[Ratio, who had stepped out to accept a package, steps back inside, blinking in surprise when he hears meowing before he realizes what must have happened.

He closes the door.]

In here, Aventurine.

[takesitall]

[LOUD FUSSY MEOW as he goes down to the entryway.

He is a blond-orangish cat. Because of course.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[Of course.

He sets the package aside, kneeling down as Aventurine approaches.]

[takesitall]

[He goes right up to Ratio and promptly scrambles up his arms to sit on his shoulder.]