SEBASTIAN TAKES A SLOW SIP from his wine before responding . it’s dark , dark outside and dark in here , and the muted television plays something STUPID and provides the only source of light within his cozy apartment . he’s been sitting beside auggie for a few hours now , waiting for him to stir , waiting for him to FINALLY COME TO , and now that he has . . . ❝ mm , a few hours . you’re lucky i got there when i did . you fell asleep the moment i started carrying you out of there . ❞ his eyes focus and unfocus on the television for a while , but soon he turns to his companion on the couch , studying him , ENSURING HE’S OKAY . ❝ you were exhausted . i dropped a pan in the kitchen earlier and i was sure you’d wake from that , but you were OUT . ❞ one more sip of pinot noir , and sebastian rises . ❝ let me get you something to eat and drink — DO YOU HAVE ANY PREFERENCE ? ❞ when he rounds the couch , he quickly checks auggie’s forehead for a fever , large palm covering the entirety of skin beneath his hairline . ❝ seem to be doing better . you were running rather hot when i brought you here . ❞