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I've been believing it...little by little. [And its a little strange to admit. That he's gotten so far is, well. Its a big step.]

All you can do is try Vriska, no one can ask anything more of you. But, I promise. You're okay.

[... okay, sitting up can wait for a second; she flops back down so she can hug him, mindful of his tender spots]

I believe you love me, so that'll help, I think.

You know what else I believe?

[He hugs back, though not as tightly as he usually does for obvious reasons.]

Yeah? What else...

I'm really, really lucky. That's what else. And I love you, too.

[she weaves her fingers through his and squeezes, linking him to her]

... You think you should exercise some now?

[That gets him to smile a little more, nodding.] You're the best, you know that?

[But, exercise is probably a thing that should happen, so slowly, he sits up, nodding.] Yup. That'd be a good idea.

You're the best, too. We're the best together.

[she sits up with him, letting go of his hand and looping her arm through his instead]

Okay, now get up and give me fifty jumping jacks.

[her tone shows that she's just joking around, though]

I think fifty might be pushing it a little, but maybe a walk around the city might do?

I can trust you to protect me too.

[lets go again to move around behind him on the bed, putting her arms around his shoulders from behind]

Maybe you should piggy-back me for extra strength practice.

[still being a brat and joking around, yup]

[Hanna actually shifts to stand, grabbing her knees and lifting, but its rather obvious he wouldn't be able to walk around for long.]

Okay, am I done exercising yet?

[she immediately hops off when he starts to stand]

Hey, hey, hey! Work up to that stuff before trying it for real!

[He kind of laughs, turning to look at her and shrugs.] You're not that heavy. Don't worry.

I don't want to break your back, is all!

Its not my back that hurts, Vriska. You'll be fine.

[PEERS AT HIM]

Promise?

Promise.

Just, I don't think I could give you a piggy back for long.

Let's see how long!

[climbing up onto his back]

[While his progress is a little labored, he does at least make it out to the front door before he has to let her down, breathing a little harder.] Okay, so. Definitely needing that exercise.

You want me to give you one too to make it fair?

Uh...

[He's not so sure leaning his chest against her back would be so comfortable.]

Maybe later. I'm ready for that walk now though?

[loops her arm through his]

You got it!

[And he'll open the door and head right on out.]

Where do you want to go? You pick.

[and she expects you to keep your limits in mind, Hanna]

Just a loop or two around the lake might be nice. It'd be close if its too much for me anyways...

Good idea.

[she rests her head lightly against his shoulder as they walk]

At least you have one surgery down, right?

Two more to go.

[He smiles just a little and puts his arm around her, nodding.]

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