NineteenKai's rise to consciousness was slow but inevitable. As awareness returned, the pain became more acute, and soon his body was screaming with it. The scent of ozone and cedar nearby told him that Te was in the room.
“You know, decency dictates that you put me out of my misery,” he said, concentrating on not opening his eyes.
Te chuckled. “You should know by now that I'm far from decent. How are you feeling, my friend?”
Kai groaned. “Like I've been dragged along the pavement for few miles.”
His voice was weak, a true reflection of his debility. He was also simultaneously ravenous and nauseated, two things that were the hardest to reconcile. It had been a long time since he'd had sun poisoning, but the symptoms were hard to forget.
“I'd be lying if I said you didn't look it.”
Te
