ataraxion | 002 ✦ Video

[Zatanna slowly blinks into the camera, looking very much not like herself. The normally perky 14-year-old's eyes are glossed over, and her skin has taken on a very unhealthy shade of palish-green. There are beads of sweat across her brow. She is partially slumped over against the bench she's partially sitting--but mostly slouching--in.]

Will s'mbody tell them to turn the heat down? S'too hot...

[A hand rises to her forehead for a moment, swiping at the strands of hair plastered to her face.]

Can barely...

[But she loses her train of thought mid-sentence]

...oh, never mind, I'll do it.

'Looc nwod'

[The spell was intended to provide her with an ice pack. Or at least a fan. Instead, it starts snowing right over her head; a personalized cloud that begins dumping crystalized flakes on top of her, and nowhere else.]

[She glares up at the offending cloud for a moment, before giving up with a shrug. Sliding down even further, she repositions herself so that she's now laying down on the bench. Her eyes close shut, and it's almost as if she's forgotten the camera was still focused on her.]

Close enough.

((ooc: Zatanna's sick, and it's affecting her powers. Rescue rights go to Superboy/Conner (

seethemoon)-- ie: He'll be the one to ultimately take her to the medical bay. But otherwise, everyone's welcome to contact and/or offer help.))

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Just now. I came to take you to the medical bay.

[And that's all the explanation he gets before he grabs her bridal style.]

[She considers protesting for a moment, but instead slumps in his strong hold. Her head leaning against his chest.]

...you make a very hard pillow, Conner.

I can't really soften myself up. Usually people say 'thank you', you know.

Oh. Right.

Thanks.

[She mutters something unintelligible after that, shifting her weight like she was trying to get comfortable but couldn't.]

Just wait for a bit. I bet the beds in the medical bay are far more comfortable than my chest.

[But he does try to gently shift her into a more comfortable position.]

You would think that, wouldn't you?

[She sighs softly as he does, actually finding it to help. A little. Her neck was no longer in an awkward position, and he was supporting her enough that there was less strain on her muscles. Less subconscious fear of falling.]

You're the one saying I don't make a comfortable one.

[He's never held somebody who was sick. People when they feel to grab them, sure- but this is different. She feels so fragile.]

How long have you been feeling sick?

Trust me, 's a reflection on the med bay, not you.

[A yawn. She was only half making sense at this point.]

Since I woke up, I guess. Been getting worse ever since.

[He rolls his eyes because if she's feeling so sick how does she find it in her to still be so snarky.]

And making water instead of telling us or going to medical was the most logical solution. Wally's right, I will never get women.

[It just comes naturally to her, okay]

I didn' mean to.

I was trying to summon an ice pack.

An ice pack.

[He lets out a little hum after repeating her words because yes, he guesses that makes a little more sense than the rain she summoned.

He kicks the door to the medical bay open, not willing to let go of her just yet. He has never seen somebody look this pale and fragile, and he's worried.]

Try not to summon anything else while you're sick. It might bother the doctors.

[She hardly flinches when he kicks the door down. Muttering a half-joking 'spoilsport' in response to his suggestion, she shrugs against him.]

I'll try.

[As they enter, she glances up at him for the first time since he picked her up. Even though her slightly hazy vision, his expression didn't go unnoticed.]

You're worried.

[He was looking around for a free bed, but when she speaks he looks at her in a very 'd'uh, yeah?' kind of expression that he probably picked from Robin at some point.]

You are sick. Why shouldn't I be worried?

I've got a fever. I'll be fine.

[As she says this, she lets out a huge yawn, betraying her exhaustion.]

[He rolls his eyes.] Heath vision, remember? I can tell you're way above your average temperature.

[He gently leaves her on the first free bed he can find.] Is this alright? I can get you more cushions or whatever you need.

That's why it's called a fever.

[When he places her down, gentle as he was, she groans and shifts her position several times before going limp.]

Just need to sleep.

[He nods]

Okay. I will leave you alone to rest then?

[She almost nods, when a thought occurs to her. Frowning, she wearily blinks her eyes back open and looks up]

Maybe you should stay.

You're not lookin' so okay yourself.

I am fine.

[No he isn't, but he can deal with it. He isn't causing storms of snow because of his powers yet, he has to help.]

I will be back to check on you later. Is that okay?

[She would protest, except she was too tired. So she nods.]

If you say so.

I'd like that, actually. See you later?

If you don't run away from here.

Why would I run?

I've got a rock-hard mattress substitute to sleep on, tasteless food to look forward to, and mechanical beeps to lull me to sleep.

If you run away I will make you sleep against my chest. At least the mattress is actually kind of soft.

[She actually laughs at his attempt at a "threat"]

Alright, alright. No running. Promise.

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