I woke rather slowly. Fading in as I called it now. I had learned to take it slow and just let it come to me rather than forcing myself to wake up. All that did was drain me and that wasn't ideal when I had just woken up. Even breaths. Just focus on breathing. Don't think. Let your senses come to you. In... Out… In… Out. Touch. Soft surface. Rather warm and comfortable. Cozy even. A gentle breeze caressing my face. A nice spring breeze. How relaxing. In… Out… In… Out…. In… Out… Smell. Early morning air. Crisp and fresh. Freshly cut grass. In… Out… In… Out… In… Out… Breathe… Just breathe… In… Out… Hearing. Chirping birds. Rustling leaves in the trees. My own calm, steady breathing. There was a slight shift in movement to my right, but I pushed that aside. I couldn't let my mind start thinking now. Breathe. Ignore it and breathe. There are no threats. Just a calm morning. In… Out… In… Out… Sight. The room beyond my closed eyes was brighter. Warm sunlight was shining through the window. Too bright. I needed a little more time. Breathe… In… Out… It was dimming if ever so slightly. I slowly cracked my eyes open. My vision blurred.

I turned my head away from the sunlight slowly. Too bright. Dammit. I groaned lightly. Then the light was gone with the sound of metal rings gliding along a pole and the shift of fabric. I took a moment to process it. It took far longer to connect the dots than it should have. Someone was in the room with me. Damn what happened? Must've passed out again. But when? Ok… I left the meeting... I was dizzy... The stairs were torture… Then I rested for a moment… Then… Then I got back up and headed down the hall… I was stopped by someone.

"Turkey-san?"

I looked over slowly. I blinked several times, trying to get my vision to correct itself. Japan stood by the side of the bed next to the slightly swaying drapes with an expression I was having a hard time reading especially now. Was Japan the one that stopped me? No. No he wouldn't have just up and left a meeting. Come on. Think.

"... Japan? Why… What happened?"

"Greece told me you fainted."

Oh right. Greece. That bastard wouldn't let me be.

"Really? Well that's… embarrassing."

I slowly tried to push myself up, but Japan set a hand on my shoulder. Just a simple touch, but it was enough. I looked into his face, purposely avoiding his eyes. I swore he could read minds if you looked into his eyes.

"It is best not to strain yourself right now."

"I think I know my limits. Sitting up isn't going to kill me."

He didn't speak, but didn't remove his fingertips from my shoulder. So I gave up on sitting up for the time being.

"How long have I been out for?"

"Since yesterday afternoon."

"...And what time is it now?"

"Nine twenty three am."

"So I was out for about... " I attempted to count through the fog that lingered in my head.

"Twenty one hours." Japan saved me the effort thankfully.

"Ah." I looked away.

I let my eyes close and a sigh slipped past my lips. How was I going to talk my way out of this? How was I going to talk them into leaving me alone? How irritating… Greece just had to follow me. What an annoying brat. Always acting so high and mighty.

"You are remarkably thinner than the last I saw you."

"Is that so…"

"You appeared to have a slight fever when Greece brought me to you as well."

"Where is that cat freak anyway? If he was just going to dump me on you he might as well have just left me. Damn brat. Always half assing things."

"He went to get breakfast as I requested."

"Hmnnn…"

"... He told me you were acting strangely before you left and when he found you."

"Was not. I was acting fine."

He sighed slowly before continuing. "What were you feeling before you passed out?"

"I was feeling irritated. Nothing new there."

"Other than the irritation." He pressed. Persistent.

Why was he soooo… He had such a bad habit of fussing like a worried mother when someone was ill which was good for Greece I'm sure. But me, no.

"I was dizzy." And yet I broke anyway. It had to be that pathetic look.

He hummed in thought as he reached under the blanket to take my wrist. He put a slight pressure with his pointer and middle finger. I didn't fight it. More silence. Time I used for nothing productive. I just stared at the door. Then he dropped my arm.

"Has this dizziness happened before?"

"Nope. First time." I was sure I lied smoothly, but he didn't seem to believe me.

He sighed again, but let it go. "The dizziness, I'm sure has to do with your new eating habits."

I said nothing. Just kept my gaze anywhere, but on him. Blocked window. Wall. Door. Ceiling. What a boring paintjob. Blankets. Hey there was a thread loose. Back to the wall. More boring paint.

"If you don't eat it Will cause ailments."

"Che. Really? Wouldn't have guessed."

That was when the door opened.

"Finally awake, huh?"

Greece walked in with a plate full of rather sugary looking foods which he set on the side table. Japan took a hold of my upper arm as if to help me as I pushed myself up.

"So do you want to tell me why you quit eating in the first place?" Greece looked me over and I glared back instinctively.

"What I do is none of your concern."

He snorted like I was the immature child before he caught Japan's gaze. He lifted the plate he had set down and placed it on my lap. I didn't sever my glare.

"Quit glaring at me and eat."

"Make me."

"Oh I-"

"Greece, don't. Please. No unnecessary stress right now."

At Japan's request he shut his mouth. He sat down and fixed his gaze on the boring wall I was previously staring at. They at least could have put a painting or a picture of some sort up there.

"Please eat."

There was a soft touch on my arm and I sighed. I shifted and picked up the metal fork before casually eating what was brought even though I had no clue what half of it was. It tasted fine so I guess it was ok… Wow… Great way to judge things. Hey is that mold? I dunno, but it tastes fine. I spent a moment chiding myself until there was another touch that urged me to continue eating. Poor Japan probably thought I was anorexic or some shit. Well that was better than them knowing about the kid though. As soon as the plate was cleared Japan was back to questioning me.

"When did you quit eating?"

"I never quit eating."

"Then when did your diet start thinning?"

"It isn't thinning."

"Would you just stop it and tell us what happened?" Greece put in.

"Nothing happened. Whatever you think is wrong with me is just in your heads."

"So you being weaker is in my head?"

"I'm not weak."

"No fighting. I won't allow it. Not now."

"I was just trying to get an answer." Greece protested.

"You want an answer? I gave you one. Have I stopped eating? No. Have I forgotten to sometimes? Sure, but I am not ill. I am not weak. There is nothing wrong." I practically hissed at Greece. "I'm Fine."

"And you got That thin off of occasionally not eating?" He seemed skeptical.

"I never said it didn't happen in succession before. I get stressed and I go to bed without eating. Deal with it."

Greece set his jaw and met my glare while Japan seemed generally pleased with the answers.

"We're far more durable than humans so this had to have been going on for a long time, but the symptoms have only showed up recently-"

"I don't have to explain anything to you." I growled.

Leave it to him to make things all the more difficult.

"I'm sick of the twenty questions. I don't have to deal with this."

Before Japan could protest I was pulling on my boots. Grasping my coat I fled. Japan's delayed protests died out and Greece made no move to stop me.

Yeah I am having fun with this. I like manipulating things like this. I just can't help myself.