[Once awake, it would have made sense to withdraw the touch, but it's not so instantaneous as it should have been. Instead, he continues carding damp strands of hair back, until they're no longer sticking to Lavi's face. He pauses, a tired yet critical gaze lingering on his partner's face as he stands beside the seat, the slumped form looking less sleepy and more simply listless.]
Noah, read Lavi's vitals to me.
[He listens to her electronic voice rattle statistics off, numbers on an impersonal drone.
You're human, too, idiot. At this rate...
Scowl darkening further, he forces the thought back before it can complete, finally lets his hand fall from Lavi's temple as he steps back. He picks up the bowl and thrusts it towards his partner with his customary scowl.]
It's soup, so take the damn bowl. I need to go get something.
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[Once awake, it would have made sense to withdraw the touch, but it's not so instantaneous as it should have been. Instead, he continues carding damp strands of hair back, until they're no longer sticking to Lavi's face. He pauses, a tired yet critical gaze lingering on his partner's face as he stands beside the seat, the slumped form looking less sleepy and more simply listless.]
Noah, read Lavi's vitals to me.
[He listens to her electronic voice rattle statistics off, numbers on an impersonal drone.
You're human, too, idiot. At this rate...
Scowl darkening further, he forces the thought back before it can complete, finally lets his hand fall from Lavi's temple as he steps back. He picks up the bowl and thrusts it towards his partner with his customary scowl.]
It's soup, so take the damn bowl. I need to go get something.