(no subject)

[flybywash]

[After this.]

They check and re-check that Ace is comfortably settled in before returning to their own bunk. Wash scoots down the ladder first, hopping down each rung on his left foot, hands tight around the frame.

He's gotten good at it over the past six months.

Once he's reached the floor, he makes a beeline for the sink, fiddling with the latch a bit before pulling it out and switching on the faucet.

And then he just lets it run; and, after a moment, scoops up a handful of water to dash across his face.

Comments

[righthandwoman.livejournal.com]

Zoe climbs down a lot slower than she used to; careful, her grip on every rung secure before she moves her foot.



She hasn't ever slipped on this ladder. But why take unneccessary risks?



Once down, she sinks onto the end of the bed, swinging her feet up to take her boots of instead of bending down.

Eventually, she speaks.

"Think she'll be okay?"