"Wake up. Kai." Ares patted Kaius on the shoulder and shook his body. He came with Arthur, who brought two large glasses of honey-coloured liquid.
"Ares?" Kaius groaned bitterly under his blanket. "Why is Rena so stubborn? I told her not to involve you. Go, I want to rest."
"Not the stubborn Rena. But you're such a jerk!" Ares sneered irritably. He folded his arms over his chest. "How long do you want to rest? You just can't get out of this bed. Come on, get up. It would be best if you drank this so you can get better. There are no doctors and nurses in Alverton; I sent them to Ardglass last week at your request; did you forget?"
"Yes, I remember," Kai muttered. He opened the blanket; his face was bright red from a high fever; he was reluctant to open his eyes due to the stinging pain
