Ruh Roh (One on One)

He didn't react, his face pale.

 

His eyes fluttered open and he looked up at her dazedly, his eyes, normally so clear, were foggy.

"...Tez?"

 

His brows furrowed, and he put his hand to his head.

"I.. I don't know. Something's..." He grunted as he tried to sit up. "Something's... not right."

 

He paused before a look of genuine fear crossed his face.

"Tez, could you look behind my ear?"

 

There was a small hole right behind his ear.

 

His face grew even paler and he squeezed his eyes shut.

“Okay. Okay. I need... uh... I need to get down to the Center, then.”

 

He sat up and his movements were slower than usual, more lethargic, as if he were moving through syrup. His brows were furrowed and he stood up, swaying for a moment in confusion before he moved to get his coat.

 

His hair was disheveled and he looked down at his shoes with a look of confusion before shaking his head and stepping past them.

"Come on," he said, opening the door. "Let's go."

 

He frowned, shaking his head slowly.

"I don't know. I need to make sure it is what I think it is, first."

 

He went quiet, leading her forward, his brows furrowed in worry.