Annual Checkup

It didn't take long before Romulus saw the silvery form of Lillith come trotting out into the courtyard with a brisk bounce in her step and ivory tail swaying about her hips. He grinned, flashing a wide smile as she approached. She looked so lively whenever he saw her, more energetic and happy with each passing day. And she wasn't out of breath either! Good, he had been somewhat afraid that his spook might have winded her, but she was getting stronger with each day. They still had a long way to go, but there could be no doubt that Lillith was on the upswing right now. He sat up straight and attentive while she approached, silver irises shining with mirth, happy to have his friend at his side again.

He gave a short laugh when she commented on him not being alone anymore, a wry grin on his face. "No, not alone anymore," he agreed with a happy wag of his tail against the cobblestone terrace. Lillith got right into an explanation of what she had been looking for him for, and Roman's expression brightened with understanding. She blushed, looking mortified to be asking him to be her patient—her first patient at that—and then looking to him for approval. Well of course he was going to let her play doctor with him! The corner of his lips turned up in a crooked smile, holding those garnet eyes with his.

"Hmmm, I do suppose my shoulder could use some tending to," he said while glancing to his healing wound, giving the joint a slow roll for emphasis. "And how could I ever say no to such a cute doctor?" Roman shot her another teasing grin, knowing just how much those little compliments embarrassed Lil and made her squirm. "One condition though: I want a full annual checkup. If I'm getting a free physical, I'm getting my money's worth." He chuckled and glanced around the courtyard, from the terrace they were on right now to the flowering gardens and fountains. "Where would you like to do this? Out here, back in the infirmary, or somewhere else...?"

WC: 355
Total: 1750 / 1500

"Speech"