Cough 041 - [Accidental Video]

[haori]

[The feed flickers on and shows a familiar countertop and a familiar white-haired man, though his haori is nowhere to be seen.  Ukitake once explained how to make ochazuke with hand gestures in that same kitchen.  This time, however, there is a tea cup and steaming kettle and Ukitake slowly pours the water into the cup.  He doesn't look too happy like he usually does though, and coupled with that melancholy is something else-

A very familiar cough.

The kettle is set down loudly on the counter as his free hand covers his mouth, the coughs violently shaking his body.  They last for a few seconds, painful rasping sounds, and eventually thin lines of red stream through his fingers.  As the coughing subsides, he pulls his hand away from his face and wipes his bloody lips with the side of his already stained hand.

Leaning against the counter, he tentatively takes a deep breath, fortunate that his lungs give him that much of a respite.  Of course, everyone who knows Ukitake also knows that respite is rare and won't last long.]

Comments

[mirroredecho.livejournal.com]

Shouldn't you be in bed?

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[haori]

Tea does not make itself, Cloud-san.

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[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

Ukitake...

[No "taichou." Not right now.]

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[haori]

[You can get away without the honorific whenever you'd like, Shirou-chan.]

I'll get through this, Hitsugaya-taichou.

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[heartofalion]

Keep this up I'm coming over there.

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[haori]

I believe a certain friend of yours has the same idea. I will be fine, Arashi.

[bunny_flower]

Ara, it might be time for another check-up, Ukitake-taichou.

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[haori]

It appears it is.

[saucey]

Ukitake...

[MENTAL FREAK OUT DX]

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[haori]

[He waves Sasuke off.]

I was waiting for this to happen again.

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[flameandpassion]

[Tea buddy!]

Are you okay?

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[haori]

[Yay TB! He nods.]

I'm just having another fit. This is normal.

[hisbutler_bound]

[Attracted to the pain, Sebastian smiles brightly. Oh, a soul like that would be lovely to stand next to. Instead of asking if he's okay like everyone else, he simply asks the generic question]

Do you need assistance?

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[haori]

[You would think after being here more than a year, that Ukitake would know to stay away from you. But no. He is clueless.]

I am fine, thank you. I just need rest and time to recover.

[hits-then-heals.livejournal.com]

Ukitake-san? Do you need a healing session? That cough really doesn't sound good...you might need a little more than tea to help with it.

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[haori]

[He shakes his head.]

I think this is more stress-induced than anything. I should be fine, Sakura-chan.

[flashcat]

Jyuushirou...

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[haori]

...Yoruichi.

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[cursed_mouse]

Ukitake-san...are you..are you alright?

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[haori]

[He nods.]

I am...as all right as I can be.

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[lastdragonlord.livejournal.com]

Are you alright?

[Obviously not, Merlin.]

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[haori]

[Ukitake nods.]

This is a normal occurrence.

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[purevermillion.livejournal.com]

[Red eyes watch quietly for several moments before wincing at his coughs. Itachi knows the pains, can hear the stress in those loud and forceful exhales of breath.]

What an annoyance, isn't it?

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[haori]

[It takes Ukitake a few moments to calm himself before answering, his voice quieter than usual.]

It is, but one I am afraid I'm used to.

[books-n-battle.livejournal.com]

Old man! You alright?

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[haori]

[He waves Jr. off, trying to keep all of this concern at bay. He's fine. Honestly.]

I'm just sick.

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[ff_red_turk]

[he's definitely keeping an eye on you, Uki. What happened between you and Rinoa is still unclear (or rather, where you guys stand now) - but you've been too important to her, for Vinny to not consider you important as well.]

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[haori]

[Unaware of your presence, he's just going to finish making his tea, much more slowly now, hands shaking slightly from the pain he's enduring.]

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[nimquesse.livejournal.com]

[For a few seconds she doesn't knows what to say, but she's worried now.]

...You need to lie down and rest, Ukitake.

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[haori]

[It isn't the first time she's seen him like that, and in a way he hopes it won't be the last, but knowing that she is a part of the stress that caused this...

Ukitake smiles weakly, trying to remain strong for her. She already knows he wants her back, but he won't beg her, no matter how sick he is.]

...I will, Rinoa.