Curie tied off the bandage with a nod. "Zhere."
"Thanks again for this… I'm real sorry…"
"You should really be more careful." Curie sighed and reached for another roll of bandages.
Renee felt Curie's gentle touch around her back as the Synth worked at covering a gash in her side. She reached to hold Curie's face in her hands.
"Hm?" Curie blinked.
Renee kissed her, pulling her close. "I think you've spent enough time on these cuts and bruises."
"I do not want to risk infection." Curie gazed up at her. She wiggled away. "Let me finish."
As Curie went back to bandaging, Renee placed her hand on her head and stroked the chestnut locks. "You know I'll be just fine."
"Oui, but still."
Renee felt her cheeks turn pink and she giggled as Curie very suddenly pressed a kiss to her stomach. "H-hey, that tickles."
"I am well aware." Curie leaned back to inspect her work. She tugged Renee's undershirt back down. "I want you to be gentle with yourself for a few days."
"Why should I be gentle with me when you're always gentle with me?" Renee pulled her close again.
"Tch, you know what I meant." Curie tried to wiggle away again but only succeeded in turning herself around. "You 'ave ozher injuries I should tend to!"
Renee shifted where she sat on their bed. She rested her chin on Curie's shoulder, pressed a kiss to her neck. "Tend to them later."
"You are so very distracting." Yet the Synth leaned back against her with a sigh.
"I haven't seen you in a few days. I missed you, and your hugs, and your love…" Renee kissed her again and wrapped her arms about Curie's middle.
Curie snorted. "I missed you as well, but I was not expecting you to come home injured. Though in hindsight I am not sure why considering it is you…" She gave a squeal. "Renee!"
"What?" Renee nibbled her ear again, smirking as Curie squirmed.
"Stop zhat!" Curie laughed.
Renee did so and instead laid her head between Curie's shoulders. She closed her eyes with a sigh. "I really did miss you. I know it was only a few days, but you're all I could think about."
"You were zhe only thing on my mind as well. I was so worried…" The Synth relaxed. "I know you are strong and capable, but I always worry for you."
"I worry about you too." Renee sighed again. "I always worry that something will happen to you because I wasn't there to protect you. Like…" She bit her tongue. Curie already knew the stories; she didn't need reminding.
Curie shifted and her shoulders slumped forward. "My love?"
"Mm-hm?"
"Please… Do not leave me again. Take me with you next time. If something should 'appen to one of us, I would want us to be together." She turned her head just so she could see Renee from the corner of her eye.
Renee straightened. "I… We'll see."
"I will accept zhat answer. For now." Curie smiled and stood up, turning with her hand on her hip. "Now, let me finish seeing to your other wounds…"
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