002 - Lip Cream
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She was aware of his eyes on her and the strange look that passed through them. She did her best to ignore it, concentrating instead on the task at hand. Gently, she dabbed her finger across his lips, smoothing a thin balm across his tender skin. Edward was not moving more than was necessary in his exhaustion, instead had let his eyes follow her as she checked his IV and arranged his blanket before finally settling at his side. Blearily, he watched her, wondering why he was enjoying the cool fingertips moving softly at his mouth. Winry pulled away from him as his lips twitched.
"...Win?" The rasping sound of his throat surprised him, but she merely looked at him expectantly. "Wha...what now?"
"Don't worry." she smiled kindly, tucking some hair behind his ear. "We won't connect anything until you feeling better. Just rest for now, okay?"
"Al?"
"He's fine. Worried, but fine." Setting her cream aside, Winry took Edward's hand in both of her own, trying to ignore the pain that flashed across her friend's face. She could see what little strength he had falling away as sleep pulled at him. "Ed...just rest." He gave a small grunt and pulled her hand closer. A few moments passed before his breathing had evened out and Winry finally let the smile fall from her face.
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Notes: This was immediately post installation of Ed's docking ports.