[ The purr is a comfort; he tries to focus on Hank's heartbeat and the soft rumble of his voice. Fuck. Fuck. He can't fucking believe this. If this is how he goes out... but it's Chloe, so Eli knows something's wrong. Eli will figure it out, his big brother always looks out for him.
He manages to look up at Hank, his pupils blown to an unnatural and alarming amount. ]
H-Hank I... I—
[ And then he turns green and whirls around to have another vomit session. ]
[ Hank stays close to Gavin, stroking his back and staying on the phone while Chloe runs her search. Thank god androids can find shit in seconds because Chloe and Elijah have already found the ingredients for the cure and can have it delivered to the police station in an hour. ]
Gonna need it faster than that, Chloe.
[ God, Hank wishes he could just take away Gavin's pain. If he could just make it better... Well, actually, Elijah of course chooses that moment to come on the line and tell Hank to just—take his pain in the meantime.
Uh, he can do that? Whatever, Hank will try it. If he can take Gavin's pain, even if it's just for a little while, he'll take it. He doesn't care what it does to him as long as it save Gavin. He grabs his forearm and focuses, ]
[ He wretches while they're talking and he slumps back into Hank, moaning a little. The poison is slowly seeping through his veins, one can assume the black muck is his body trying to fight it off.
He's getting pale, drenched in a cold sweat. Breathing hard. But then Hank touches him, speaks to him in that soothing voice.
Gavin swallows and it's suddenly a little easier to breath. He curls up into Hank more, pressing his nose right up against his neck. ]
[ It hurts, but it's nothing Hank can't handle. It's nothing compared to what Gavin is going through, and he'll hold on as long as it takes. ]
Not on your life. I'll never leave you.
[ Hank holds on. He knows at least Elijah is taking care of the cure and has no doubt already pulled the necessary strings to get something like that delivered into the precinct. He can't believe he has to count on Kamski for this kind of thing, but hopefully once Connor realizes they haven't come back, he'll check in and see what's wrong. The more people they have on their side, the better.
Man, it's nice having a pack you can rely on. And Gavin is a very important part of that pack. ]
Your brother's gonna have the cure here in no time, alright? You know he'd move the world for you.
[ It's easier to think now, even though he isn't well by any stretch of the imagination. He's just sort of clinging to Hank, snuffling at his neck.
He's dying but he know deep in his bones he's being protected. Alpha and family. Why did he think he could make it completely alone for so long? Sorry he was being so difficult for so long after you were gone, Gran. It's better now. Hank's got him. ]
I know... [ Gavin closes his eyes. ] He looks out for me. [ His heartbeat is starting to slow. ] And you... you've always been there too.
[ Who knows how long it is before the bathroom door opens, along with a familiar voice: ] Hank? I received the package from Kamski. Chloe informed me of what was going on so I've kept everyone away from the bathroom.
[ It hurts. It keeps hurting, taking Gavin's pain, but it's fine. Hank can handle it. He will do whatever it takes to keep Gavin safe. He keeps Gavin close to him, channeling away as much pain as he can. ]
I will. I'll be here.
[ He can sense Gavin's breaths slow but he holds on tighter. Thank god Connor makes it in time. ]
Connor. Thank fuck, bring it here. E—Gavin needs that medicine right fucking now.
Yes. I was instructed on how to prepare, one moment.
[ With that, Connor heads over and puts the box on the ground in front of them. He all but rips the box open like it was a peel away food can and starts assembling the items with. A flask of water, various herbs and leaves and a packet of... something. And a lighter? He mixes the things together, then pulls out a plant and sets it alight. It turns to ash into his palm and he siphons it into the flask. He shakes it and offers it to Hank. ]
Here. Quickly, he has to drink it all.
[ ...did Connor just do some lowkey witchcraft in a Detroit police bathroom stall? No matter, Gavin's breathing is getting slower but he has enough sense left to start reaching for the flash with a pale and shaky hand. ]
Once he drinks it, he should vomit just one last time to expel the rest of the poison.
[ Androids doing witchcraft? Well, Hank has officially seen it all but he has no time for that. He takes Gavin's hand and helps guide the flask to his lips. All the while, he's still taking on his pain, still stroking his back and purring to keep him calm. ]
Just take it nice and easy. You're gonna be fine, what'd I tell you?
[ It doesn't taste good at all but when you're on death's door you don't care too much about that. He sips it, then starts to chug it down as he keeps going. Once he's finished with it, he sighs and dips his head back, taking a deep breath. He hopes...
Then, as if a switch was turned, color finally returns to his face. His skin twitches and the bones in his spine pop as things in his body suddenly right themselves. Slowly, his eyes return to normal.
A black tear falls down his cheek and he sniffs his nose. Then, suddenly, he whirls around to hurl one final time. It doesn't smell like death warmed over now, more like your average run of the mill barf.
When he's done he hits the floor again. ]
Fuck! Fuck. That tasted like absolute shit. [ He's fine. ]
[ When it's all finally over, Hank releases a long, tired sigh. He lets go of Gavin and breathes deep, the pain finally receding enough that he feels comfortable removing his hands. ]
Fuck, you scared the shit out of me.
[ Yeah, Hank doesn't care that Gavin smells like barf, he's still going to pull him into a hug. ]
[ Once Gavin appeared to be recovering, Connor slipped back out to make sure no one was going to be using this bathroom for a moment. And to tell Fowler what's going on.
Meanwhile, Gavin is still moving a little slow as Hank pulls him into a hug. What? Oh... oh. His cheeks feel warm and he hugs him back, burying his face in his neck. ]
Can't get rid of me that easily, I guess. [ He presses in close. Shit, this better be the last time he almost dies this month. ] Sorry for... all of that. I should have been more careful.
It's not your damn fault. I should've been there. I should've smelled her the second she came into town.
[ Hank keeps hugging him close, nuzzling at his hair and purring deep and loud. He's a little lightheaded from the pain thing but that doesn't matter. ]
This is on me, Gavin. I'm your alpha. I'm supposed to keep shit like this from happening.
[ Gavin keens, tilting his head so Hank can get to his bite mark. He shivers as his growl hits him right in the ribs. ]
M'not mad at you, it's fine. I'm fine now. Don't want her to hurt you...
[ He shifts a little and looks at him, smiling faintly. Gavin brings a hand up to cup his cheek, running his thumb through his freshly trimmed beard. ]
Y'look good with your hair back.
[ He's a little lightheaded too, so no filter for compliments. ]
[ Hank scents at his neck and starts to press his teeth against the mark, biting softly to feel that warm, perfect connection they share. This is definitely more than just alpha and beta stuff, but now isn't really the time to talk about it. ]
I'm supposed to protect you, idiot.
[ But man, Hank is just so happy Gavin is alive, he definitely loves him. Just the way his dumb compliment sends his heart skipping is proof enough. ]
I was trying something new. Got inspired by this hot prick I know.
[ Gavin coos at the teeth, his heart wanting to pop from the affection that overwhelms him. He's been too hesitant to name it because if he names it then it's truly real but... he loves him too. Has loved him to some degree since he was a fresh faced rookie, but it's so deep and true now. He loves Hank.
Gavin grins, cheeks flushing even more. (He definitely needs to brush his teeth.) ]
Least you didn't shave the sides of your head on an impulse. [ He brings his other hand up to fully cup Hank's face. ] And hey. You've been going at this alone for too long, let me look after you too.
[ Well, now they both know they love each other. Now they'll proceed to never admit it until Beth tries to kill them again. Great. ]
It looks good on you.
[ Hank smiles, enjoying Gavin's touch and just the fact that he's alive. He barely even feels tired when it's just the two of them like this. They probably need to leave and clean up and do a million other things, but right now, Hank is just happy Gavin is alive. ]
Thanks, man. I don't... I couldn't have saved you without your dumb brother and my stupid android. Being alone for this shit would've sucked. So thank you.
[ At least the toilet automatically flushes... Gavin just rubs the pads of his fingers across Hank's face gently, smiling a sweet smile that looks almost foreign on his face.
If you'd told him a year ago that Hank would hold him close while he faced near death, he'd laugh. But here they are. He hopes that if the time comes, Gavin can take care of him in return. He wants to make him happy. Fuck. Fuck, he's so fucked.
Gavin snickers. ]
Shouldn't I be thanking you? You've saved my ass twice now. And my ass is pretty great.
[ Look at him, already back to normal. He can't help himself and he leans in to press a little kiss to the corner of Hank's mouth. ]
[ Good to know Gavin's back to his usual self. Hank's still shaken from having almost lost his mate. The kiss is nice, it warms him and helps him calm down. Gavin is okay. He's alive. Hank would definitely kiss him if he hadn't just totally thrown up in front of him. ]
[ Yeah he definitely needs to gargle a gallon of mouthwash, hence why he didn't just go for it. He snickers, trailing a thumb across Hank's bottom lip. ]
Obviously. You think I got this far on just my smarts?
[ Have a nose nuzzle. Then he sighs and looks around. ]
[ Hank sighs. Yeah, okay, Gavin knows just how to get him back to normal. He's a lucky bastard. ]
I dunno, I heard you were pretty smart, too. The whole package.
[ Not because they're dating or anything, but because he has such a great beta. Yeah Hank begins to stand, pretty much trying to hoist Gavin off the floor. ]
Guess so. This ain't the place to take a lunch break.
[ See, that's why he's your wonderful, strong, cool alpha. (Yeah, right.) Hank is still going to loom and stay as close to Gavin as he can, even as he sets him down on his feet.
His mate nearly died, he's not letting go any time soon. ]
Maybe, but I'm not letting you out of my sight. No way Beth or anybody else is gonna pull that shit on you again.
[ Oh baby!! His feet touch the ground again but he's definitely still leaning into Hank's chest. Is he wearing a more fitted shirt today? And more undone top buttons? Ugh, Hank, you're so hot...
He's still a little rosy cheeked, but he won't turn down spending time with Hank. ]
I mean, that's probably for the best. I'm sure she's gonna try to find you next.
[ Take out the beta so the alpha is distracted? Seems like a sound strategy to Gavin. ]
[ Yep, he dressed up nice just for you, Gavin. But right now his mind is pretty far from what he was thinking when he got dressed up nice. Instead Hank wraps an arm around Gavin's waist, just holding him and smelling him and nuzzling his neck again to really nail down the fact that he's alive. ]
Yeah. Yeah... I'll give her a call. She's already in deep shit, attacking an officer. She doesn't know Fowler knows, so she probably thinks we wouldn't press charges, so we've got some leverage.
[ God though, this is Beth they're talking about... his Beth. How could she do this? ]
[ Ah... you keep spoiling him like this, Hank. He's gonna get even more insufferable at this rate. He purrs, tilting his head back with a soft smile. He's alive, very alike. His blood rushes happily in his veins. ]
Yeah... I dunno if it's worth it to try to arrest her though. It's not like we can get any evidence that I had aconite poisoning.
[ Aka wolfsbane. Now that he's not barfing his guts out, he knows things with his big dumb Kamski brain. ]
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He manages to look up at Hank, his pupils blown to an unnatural and alarming amount. ]
H-Hank I... I—
[ And then he turns green and whirls around to have another vomit session. ]
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Gonna need it faster than that, Chloe.
[ God, Hank wishes he could just take away Gavin's pain. If he could just make it better... Well, actually, Elijah of course chooses that moment to come on the line and tell Hank to just—take his pain in the meantime.
Uh, he can do that? Whatever, Hank will try it. If he can take Gavin's pain, even if it's just for a little while, he'll take it. He doesn't care what it does to him as long as it save Gavin. He grabs his forearm and focuses, ]
It's okay, Gav. It's gonna be fine.
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He's getting pale, drenched in a cold sweat. Breathing hard. But then Hank touches him, speaks to him in that soothing voice.
Gavin swallows and it's suddenly a little easier to breath. He curls up into Hank more, pressing his nose right up against his neck. ]
Don't leave me.
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Not on your life. I'll never leave you.
[ Hank holds on. He knows at least Elijah is taking care of the cure and has no doubt already pulled the necessary strings to get something like that delivered into the precinct. He can't believe he has to count on Kamski for this kind of thing, but hopefully once Connor realizes they haven't come back, he'll check in and see what's wrong. The more people they have on their side, the better.
Man, it's nice having a pack you can rely on. And Gavin is a very important part of that pack. ]
Your brother's gonna have the cure here in no time, alright? You know he'd move the world for you.
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He's dying but he know deep in his bones he's being protected. Alpha and family. Why did he think he could make it completely alone for so long? Sorry he was being so difficult for so long after you were gone, Gran. It's better now. Hank's got him. ]
I know... [ Gavin closes his eyes. ] He looks out for me. [ His heartbeat is starting to slow. ] And you... you've always been there too.
[ Who knows how long it is before the bathroom door opens, along with a familiar voice: ] Hank? I received the package from Kamski. Chloe informed me of what was going on so I've kept everyone away from the bathroom.
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I will. I'll be here.
[ He can sense Gavin's breaths slow but he holds on tighter. Thank god Connor makes it in time. ]
Connor. Thank fuck, bring it here. E—Gavin needs that medicine right fucking now.
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[ With that, Connor heads over and puts the box on the ground in front of them. He all but rips the box open like it was a peel away food can and starts assembling the items with. A flask of water, various herbs and leaves and a packet of... something. And a lighter? He mixes the things together, then pulls out a plant and sets it alight. It turns to ash into his palm and he siphons it into the flask. He shakes it and offers it to Hank. ]
Here. Quickly, he has to drink it all.
[ ...did Connor just do some lowkey witchcraft in a Detroit police bathroom stall? No matter, Gavin's breathing is getting slower but he has enough sense left to start reaching for the flash with a pale and shaky hand. ]
Once he drinks it, he should vomit just one last time to expel the rest of the poison.
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Just take it nice and easy. You're gonna be fine, what'd I tell you?
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Then, as if a switch was turned, color finally returns to his face. His skin twitches and the bones in his spine pop as things in his body suddenly right themselves. Slowly, his eyes return to normal.
A black tear falls down his cheek and he sniffs his nose. Then, suddenly, he whirls around to hurl one final time. It doesn't smell like death warmed over now, more like your average run of the mill barf.
When he's done he hits the floor again. ]
Fuck! Fuck. That tasted like absolute shit. [ He's fine. ]
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Fuck, you scared the shit out of me.
[ Yeah, Hank doesn't care that Gavin smells like barf, he's still going to pull him into a hug. ]
Fuck... I can't believe I almost lost you.
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Meanwhile, Gavin is still moving a little slow as Hank pulls him into a hug. What? Oh... oh. His cheeks feel warm and he hugs him back, burying his face in his neck. ]
Can't get rid of me that easily, I guess. [ He presses in close. Shit, this better be the last time he almost dies this month. ] Sorry for... all of that. I should have been more careful.
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[ Hank keeps hugging him close, nuzzling at his hair and purring deep and loud. He's a little lightheaded from the pain thing but that doesn't matter. ]
This is on me, Gavin. I'm your alpha. I'm supposed to keep shit like this from happening.
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M'not mad at you, it's fine. I'm fine now. Don't want her to hurt you...
[ He shifts a little and looks at him, smiling faintly. Gavin brings a hand up to cup his cheek, running his thumb through his freshly trimmed beard. ]
Y'look good with your hair back.
[ He's a little lightheaded too, so no filter for compliments. ]
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I'm supposed to protect you, idiot.
[ But man, Hank is just so happy Gavin is alive, he definitely loves him. Just the way his dumb compliment sends his heart skipping is proof enough. ]
I was trying something new. Got inspired by this hot prick I know.
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Gavin grins, cheeks flushing even more. (He definitely needs to brush his teeth.) ]
Least you didn't shave the sides of your head on an impulse. [ He brings his other hand up to fully cup Hank's face. ] And hey. You've been going at this alone for too long, let me look after you too.
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It looks good on you.
[ Hank smiles, enjoying Gavin's touch and just the fact that he's alive. He barely even feels tired when it's just the two of them like this. They probably need to leave and clean up and do a million other things, but right now, Hank is just happy Gavin is alive. ]
Thanks, man. I don't... I couldn't have saved you without your dumb brother and my stupid android. Being alone for this shit would've sucked. So thank you.
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If you'd told him a year ago that Hank would hold him close while he faced near death, he'd laugh. But here they are. He hopes that if the time comes, Gavin can take care of him in return. He wants to make him happy. Fuck. Fuck, he's so fucked.
Gavin snickers. ]
Shouldn't I be thanking you? You've saved my ass twice now. And my ass is pretty great.
[ Look at him, already back to normal. He can't help himself and he leans in to press a little kiss to the corner of Hank's mouth. ]
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Yep, you know I only do it for that ass.
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Obviously. You think I got this far on just my smarts?
[ Have a nose nuzzle. Then he sighs and looks around. ]
Uh, I guess we should get off the bathroom floor.
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I dunno, I heard you were pretty smart, too. The whole package.
[ Not because they're dating or anything, but because he has such a great beta. Yeah Hank begins to stand, pretty much trying to hoist Gavin off the floor. ]
Guess so. This ain't the place to take a lunch break.
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[ Yeah they're totally not dating haha... He squeaks when Hank hoists him up, turning a little red again. ]
I-I can walk...! I feel totally fine now.
[ But like... it's still nice. He puts his arms around Hank's neck. ]
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His mate nearly died, he's not letting go any time soon. ]
Maybe, but I'm not letting you out of my sight. No way Beth or anybody else is gonna pull that shit on you again.
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He's still a little rosy cheeked, but he won't turn down spending time with Hank. ]
I mean, that's probably for the best. I'm sure she's gonna try to find you next.
[ Take out the beta so the alpha is distracted? Seems like a sound strategy to Gavin. ]
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Yeah. Yeah... I'll give her a call. She's already in deep shit, attacking an officer. She doesn't know Fowler knows, so she probably thinks we wouldn't press charges, so we've got some leverage.
[ God though, this is Beth they're talking about... his Beth. How could she do this? ]
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Yeah... I dunno if it's worth it to try to arrest her though. It's not like we can get any evidence that I had aconite poisoning.
[ Aka wolfsbane. Now that he's not barfing his guts out, he knows things with his big dumb Kamski brain. ]
Maybe just scare her.
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