JP - The Keep - Alex's Room -Stinky Boy

“Get ta restin’, pretty boy.” Beatrix said as she grabbed a book and started reading.

Alex nodded and soon fell asleep, he would wake up several times to vomit, the last one having some blood mixed into it. Soon enough after he would pass out as the chills started to affect him.

The entire time, Beatrix would take care of him. She wiped off sweat, cleaned up the vomit, and after he vomited the blood, she forced an old healing remedy down his throat to help with his internal issues. It would take time for his body to heal from this.

Once the chills set in, she wrapped him up and cleaned up the last of the mess, making sure to lock his door any time she had to deal with the vomit. This mage was not going to sneak around her at any point. Tucking a few blankets around him, she kept an eye on him in silence.

Alex still shook despite the blankets, he felt as if his body was submerged in a frozen lake. In between shakes he would softly mutter Beatrix’s name. The thought of her helping him to get through this.

“Yer gonna get through this, Alex.” Beatrix said in a reassuring tone as she brushed his hair back and wiped more sweat off his brow. He may have felt cold, but he was sweating out the sickness, which was good.

Alex reached out subconsciously and held onto her hand, soon his mind was plagued by his memories of the years he spent captured. He remembered the hours of torture he would suffer only to be healed by magic so they could do it again.

Beatrix sighed and sat on the bed, letting him hold her hand. “Yer gonna be fine…” She promised.

Alex brought her hand to his face and nuzzled against it.

Not quite understanding what the action was for, Beatrix merely allowed him to do it. When her brother stepped into the room he brought with him some water for them both. "Thank ya, Jacob." She said, giving her brother a side hug. "Yer turnin' into a gentleman. All the girls are gonna be all over ya before ya know it."

Jacob merely laughed it off.

Alex would wake up delirious a couple of hours later his robe soaked with sweat. Taking his robes off he would lay back down in just a pair of shorts forgetting that Beatrix was in the room. Should be able to see that his entire body was covered in scars, brands, and burn marks from his time in captivity with the witch hunters.

Narrowing her eyes, Beatrix recognized a lot of the brands and took the time with Jacob's help to use a few wash cloths to wipe away the sweat for him. "Poor soul…" She whispered. "No one should suffer like that."

Alex tensed at first but calmed down at her touch "Beatrix" he muttered with a smile " so cute."

“Hush and keep restin’.” She warned, giving one of his ears a pinch. “Yer gettin’ through it well enough, though, which is good. Yer gonna need ta take a bath once ya feel better. Got it?”

Alex flinched in his sleep, before reaching up and pulling her into the bed with him. Grumbling about the bath he pulled her into his embrace.

"Boy, yer gettin' my fur all stinky!" Beatrix used one of the cloths to smack him with. "Wake yer ass up."

Jacob laughed. Oh, Alex was in for an eye opener with his sister. She was a very dominant female and no one could ever get her to do something she didn't want to. "I think he likes you, sis." He said.

"That's perfect and all, but I don't want sweaty fur." Beatrix snorted as she pulled free and grabbed the bucket of cold water, dumping it on Alex.

Alex jolted awake in shock looking around confused. "What happened, why am I wet?"

“Because yer a stinky boy.” Beatrix teased with a grin. “Ya better go get yerself a bath.”

Jacob was still snickering from beside her.

"Oh yeah why not join me then?" Alex asked with a smirk.

"We ain't that close yet, sugar." Beatrix smacked him playfully with her tail. "I wanna clean yer sheets and blankets while ya bathe. Save time that way. I'll shower later, but can ya take Jacob with ya. He's in need of a bath."

"Am not!" The teen tried to argue.

"We'll go take a bath but first" Alex spoke pulling her into a hug and kissed her cheek "thank you for everything."

Beatrix smirked and pinched his ear. “Be a good boy an’ go get yer bath.” When he got up, her tail would smack him on the rear end.

Alex would smirk and have a flower appear in her hand.

“Oh, ya think flowers are gonna win over my heart, do ya?” Her voice was teasing, a smile on her face as she took the beautiful tulip from his hand. It was her favorite shade of purple with just a hint of pink in it. “I may swoon!”

Jacob made a gagging sound. “Ew, not in front of me, please!”

"How about wine then" Alex asked with a smirk.

“I don’t drink,” Beatrix pinched his nose. “Go bathe an’ then we can eat.”

Jacob leaned toward Alex. “Best way to my sister’s heart is through her stomach, dude. She loves food.” He said and slipped away.

Alex smirked and followed Jacob returning later freshly cleaned.

When Alex returned, he would find Beatrix adding the last of the sheets and blankets to the bed. They were fresh and clean.

Alex stood in the doorway watching as she bent over to tuck the sheet in. It was obvious that mage was enjoying the view.

She could hear and smell Alex, but made no move to stop at her task until it was finished. Let the mage gaze at her and enjoy the view for a bit before she showed him who was in charge. The woman was not one to let a man dominate or overpower her, but something about Alex intrigued Beatrix enough that she just might let him once they knew each other better.

She could not lie to herself, though. He was a handsome fellow.

Alex waited until she was done before talking "I owe my life" he spoke softly looking away "I never would have been strong or brave enough to go through quitting without you. I was wondering if you'd like to eat dinner with me?"

“Hmm, dinner does sound yummy.” Beatrix muttered as her stomach audibly growled. Laughing, she patted the clean pillow and looked at Alex. “Lead the way, handsome.”

Alex blushed and took her by the hand, leading her through the castle. "So what brought you and Jacob to this town?"

"We had ta flee South from our home " Beatrix explained as she followed him, letting him hold her hand. She liked how warm his was around her own. "Our village got destroyed."

"I'm sorry about your village" Alex replied as he led her into the dining room where everyone was eating "after my escape I fled my home country, traveled for a while before ending up here."

“Well, as sad as it is, I’m glad ya ended up here,” Beatrix said, tapping his nose playfully when Jacob ran up to them. He was grinning, cat tail swaying with joy.

“The food here is SO AWESOME!” He blurted.

Alex chuckled and grabbed himself and Beatrix a plate before joining Jacob at the table. Taking a seat next to her he kissed her on the cheek "I'm glad I ended up here too."

Beatrix gave him a smile and enjoyed the food with Alex and her brother, telling him of their adventures on their way down here.

Alex enjoyed his time spent with them. He was reminded of how he use to eat with his family.