A smile that illustrates nothing but patience, though there’s a warmth present that comes with an air of affection upon hearing the non-formal address. “… That wasn’t so bad, was it?” Jakurai chuckles. Again, he’s on his feet - opening the fridge to take an inventory of the items available for use - thankfully he had opted to go grocery shopping earlier in the week.
He would be no problem if he were to slip out for a few brief moments while Doppo napped, but the doctor preferred to remain at home - quiet in the kitchen while he slept.
What else could he do for Doppo? He wants to ensure he was as comfortable as possible - perhaps he’d sift through the cabinets and find a good herbal tea to make a pot out of…. He couldn’t help but fuss, he knew well that Doppo was a grown man who could look after himself…
However, that was precisely the issue as proven here - most of the time, he didn’t. Or rather, he didn’t partake in the level of self-care that Jakurai preferred. The life of an office-worker was difficult, he knows he can’t fault him for that.
“Doppo, is there anything else you may need? Anything that comes to mind? I’m more than glad to have a meal ready for you after your nap, but I don’t mind stepping out and running some errands if there’s something else you require.”
“ y-yeah.. “ his cheeks reddened significantly, though whether that was from his fever or the fact that he was embarrassed was yet to be determined ( though probably both ). his hands tighten just once on his cup of tea, then relax just a moment later. the man’s laughter does quell his anxiety, causing the redhead to glance back towards him. doppo notes in his head how handsome jakurai looks when he smiles like that. he feels his own lips twitch a little into a small smile, albeit one of his more goofy, awkward ones that he never really liked. he takes a sip of his tea to hide it quickly.
with such a relaxed atmosphere, and the suggestion of a nap being brought up again, doppo only just now noticed how tired he was. all the usual daily anxiety he went through distracted him from his exhaustion, moving his body along with his daily routine as if it were on autopilot. it’s a wonder he hasn’t passed out already, or even earlier in the day for that matter.
“ i-i’m fine, se-jakurai. really. “ another small, awkward smile is flashed at the doctor. honestly, he thought some sleep would be more than sufficient for him to feel at least semi-functional, but it would be rude to deny a meal considering how adamant jakurai was about making him something. it’s not like he didn’t expect this though-- it was jakurai after all.
carefully, he set his cup down on the table next to the couch so that he wouldn’t spill it. “ i think i just need a blanket is all.. “
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