Calm days from Green Bay

April 24, 2025...

Nighttime, Green Bay

Pack sat down sighing, sweat dripping off him from running around the stadium.

Pack: SHARDS. Man what an event, wish the team me they were pulling a WR in the first round on me.

Tua, in guardian mode, came over and sat down next to Pack handing him some water.

Tua: I know, Green Bay was in full celebration mode and it was the first round. Speaking of which, you okay? Know you've been running all over the place for a while setting this up.

Pack: *weak smile* Yeah. Want to make sure all is well especially for the others. *takes a sip* Ya know since the 2024 season was...*looks away* Well it was-

Tua: Nightmare, Stress or both?

Pack: Combination of both those words YES. *takes a sip* Just...want it to be nice for them. Want them to relax and have fun.

Tua nodded, understanding Pack's motivation but still worried for him.

Tua: You look eshuasted though.

Pack: -chuckles- Tiny this is nothing. I mean yeah I'm sweating up a storm and thirsty like crazy but that's nothing. B-besides I-I still feel I have alot left to do I...

Pack trailed off as he looked tired.

Pack: *tired* -sighs- I want to make sure Grizzly is alright.

Tua heart broke a bit, remember that not only did his team's Rusher lost their owner..but now they lost a pivotal member of their Super Bowl run from ALS.

Tua: I know...I'm happy Mongo was able to see his induction to the hall of fame last year.

Pack: *tired;weak smile* You and me both. We all hoped he get in soon and those wishes were answer. One of the main reason I want everything to go well for the draft here is so Grizzly could just, escape. So they all can escape...

Tua: I know, glad you guys decided to take a break even during the draft a bit-*worried* Okay you are sweating like crazy.

Pack looked drenched as he finished the cup of water.

Pack: *tried* Y-Yeah still thirsty like crazy man it's only what, in the forties temp wise. *looks up* I mean yeah I've been working around the lights and those are like saunas and are we going through a power outage?

Tua: *worried* N-No. Why?

Pack turned his head forward.

Pack: *tired* So it's me, okay, got it...get Freefall please.

With that Pack slumped to the floor and further Tua's worries.

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Freefall: *looks at thermometer* Well you barely hit it, but you were really close to Heat Exhaustion there Pack. Be glad the rest of the evening was outside otherwise you would had been strucked down.

Pack nodded, laying in the bed of his office as the others sat around. He had woken up only a minute after asking for the Seahawk's help, but was tired to get up.

So, here he was in bed with ice pack on his head, but now in pajamas.

Pack: *tired* I'd think i got most of the exhaustion of that there. Blow-Torch word of advice don't stay close to the lights for a long duration.

Blow-Torch: *worried* G-Got it will make sure I do that but, are you going to be okay?

Ish: *worried* Yeah you blacked out before you passed out there. Mind telling us what they hey happened to cause that?

Pack: *tired* I-Yeah, think all the prep work and paper work finally got to me. Thankful I'm not sick but, *downhearted* sorry guys.

Swoop: *confused* Pack whatever for?

Pack: *downhearted* For, passing out like that and scaring you. Main goal was for things to be calm for you guys since-

Thor: Everything that happened this past season?

Pack nodded, shuffling in bed.

Pack: *downhearted* I-just wanted to make sure everything was okay and not on those three's radar, have a calm draft or as calm as it can get. And...

Pack trailed off, but they knew the other reason. Grizzly gave a sad smile as he went over, sitting on the bed and giving Pack a one arm hug.

Grizzly: Had a hunch, I'm glad you were thinking about all of us. As for..what happened this week with..

Grizzly sighed, a sad smile on his face.

Grizzly: I got to see him inducted, he was there when he was inducted. Much as I hate how he, left, I'm glad he fought to see that moment.

Pack*downhearted* ..But now, you lost TWO PEOPLE in the span of THREE MONTHS.

Grizzly brought him fully in a hug.

Grizzly: I-I know..but, no matter what...*Smile warms* I still got you and the others. That part of them and that history is alive and always will be.

The others nodded in agreement.

Cyclops: And it's really sweet you went all out wanting to make use comfortable this draft. Having it at Lambuea field and Titletown was a brilliant idea.

Ash: I agree, I actually saw Tom Grossi live-streaming here given he's going to announce a draft pick for you guys on the third day.

Pack: *tired* -chuckles- Ah was really happy to see him. Heard he's moving here too so will be able to see him more often.

Peck: Knew you would...also can I just say other than the stage the draft setting just feels...comfy?

Pack: *tired* MY MAIN GOAL RIGHT THERE.

Ricky: Figured, you guys really nailed on the comfy setting. Heard someone made two quilts for the occasion.

Troy: And quilts take alot of time and patients to make, really did an amazing job making them for today.

Pack: *tired* Oh yeah, partnership with Shawano County artisan group. -yawns- They looked really cozy.

Beast: And you look beat. You look like you haven't slept well.

Pack: *tired* Mostly been busy b-but...-yawns- I wanna hit the hey so I'm not tired tomorrow.

Marty: *smiles with the Guardians* We'll take it from here Pack, you just catch up on sleep so your not passing out tomorrow.

Pack: *tired;smiles* Thanks.

With that the Guardians left, not before Tua stopped in the doorway.

Tua: We'll keep you posted, but hope you have good dreams.

Pack: *tired* Thanks Tiny. See you all tomorrow.

Tua smiled behind his armor as he left, Pack sinking in the pillows.

Pack: Thanks you guys, might of overdone it work wise.

Lasso: Again, with recent events it's understandable.

Liberty: We're just glad you getting some rest. You've been working on this since February.

Pack nodded in agreement as his eyes struggled to stay open.

Pack: *tired* -yawns- Think it's time I join you guys on this break.

Stampede: *smiles* Good thinking there.

Freefall went over and turned off the lights, allowing just the small electric fireplace light and warm the room.

Pillage: Good news is your not going to be sleeping feeling you just came out of the rain storm, got pajamas on.

Pack: *tired;smiles* Yeah that would be uncomfortable. Again, sorry for sending you all into panic mode. Made you run out in PJs.

Soar: Hey not the first won't be the last. Least it's spring temperatures so not as cold.

Pack: *tired;smiles* T-True, yikes that was a night. I never seen you so mad Freedom.

Freedom: *bringing large pillows over* I have every good reason too. Still mad about that whole thing and it was back in the 2000s.

Pack chuckled as he yawns, the dim lite room and soothing warmth getting to him as the others laid down bringing blankets up.

The area was now covered in large pillows and blankets.

Bolt: -yawns- Well, we got another day tomorrow for the draft.

Chief: Yeah, then we're planning on a vacation.

Grizzly: Heh, that sound nice right Pa-

All turned seeing Pack had fallen sleep, quiet snores being heard. Grizzly smiled as he brought the covers up more, Pack smiling as he slept.

Grizzly: *quiet* Will tell you I thank the team for that tribute on Mongo tomorrow. Sleep well Pack.

Pack mumbled as the others slowly fell asleep, the second day of the draft tomorrow.

Course there would be some chaos, always some chaos that goes with the draft, but one things for sure...this calm draft was NEEDED.

And now that Pack had finally clocked out for the season, they could now spend their off season with alot more calm days.

Would there be attempts to take the Megacores, YES. But, they knew they had alot of support right by their side. For now though, it was all about the calm setting of a electric fire, the warmth of the area, and the calm stillness of a Green Bay night.

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