-Heat just smiled widely, scrunching his shoulders up as he laughed.
The plants were grown in a greenhouse inside the labs, often fertilizer was experimented with and the result was plants that could move freely with feeling. They practically tended to themselves most of the time if they weren’t playing jokes on the people who came in.-
They must be! You’re so good at that! The ones at home aren’t that nice! And it is hard for them to keep still like yours do!
-Although Heat himself thought this was a normal thing, unaware that Rebecca had no clue what he was talking about. He was actually very surprised that Rebecca kept her plants so tame compared to the mess at his own home.-
I will keep you nice and warm!
-He said, reaching his arms out playfully.-
“It’s gotta be the fertilizer and mulch I use. I can give you some next time to see if that works. I’ve had years of experience to figure out what works and what doesn’t so hopefully it’ll help.”
“Yes you will, ya warm dork.”
The champion pulled Heat back into her hug, wrapping her arms around him fully this time. She wasn’t joking with the nickname, he really was like a walking space heater and it felt wonderful. In fact, if she didn’t remember that she was on the ground rather than a bed, she would have conked off right there.
“How about we go take a nice warm nap in my new futon? It’s huge and the blanket’s all cuddly.”
-Heat had already gone outside, and taken another basket in after a moment or two. His ears perked to catch her voice as he walked in a second time.-
All right!
-He said, after a small nod. Coming slowly to the table, and carefully putting it up onto the table. Keeping an eye out for any berries wanting to fall, before going out for the other basket. Remembering his orders after this task was complete.-
By the time all the baskets were inside, she was three quarters of the way through the first basket, having brought it over to the sink to make it easier instead of walking back and forth.
“I’m very proud of ya, Heat. You did a great job. Not a single broken berry this harvest, from what I can tell.”
She looked incredibly proud as well, a bright smile on her face. There were leaves and twigs in the skin from washing the berries but she’d clean those up later.
“There’s little pictures on each box in the fridge, it indicates which berry goes where.”
Yeah! I’m really happy too! I’m not all better but I’m getting there, that’s for sure.
-Heat chirped out, tilting his head so he could get comfy there.-
Thank you! Clyde helped out a lot! They get really feisty sometimes though.
They do have quite a lot of berries most of the time, but it takes a lot of skill to pick them! I’m not sure how you pick all of them like you do!
-Heat then took to giving Rebecca a big lick, right on her neck. The reason why, was just because he wanted to, tail wagging consistantly back and forth.-
“That’s the good thing, Heat. You get to feel a lot more energetic and y’can stay awake longer.”
Rebecca got herself comfortable on the ground, her bright smile never fading as she held her friend close.
“I guess they just like me a lot then, they’re very well behaved on my end.”
Of course, she had no idea what the other was talking about but she went along with it regardless. Than came the lick and she let out a startled squeak before gently smooshing Heat’s cheeks.
-Heat purred, closing his eyes. Leaning in to her touch like a kitten.-
It is a more sufficient amount than previous days. I have had what my stomach could bare for a while, and have kept it there for a while.
Yes. And Yes, they sprouted. They grew into a large mixture of trees in the plant room, and they do enjoy Clyde so it seems.
They got along with the other plants, which is pleasant to know.
I’ve already been getting a fine work out, I always jog around the labs in the mornings.
-He said, snuggling into the crevasse of her neck happily.-
“Good. I’m happy you’re getting to be so healthy.”
“I’m glad you took such good care of them, Heat! I’m so proud of you for giving them so much love and care.”
Rebecca softly laughed, Heat’s fur tickling a bit as she knelt down to hug him better.
“Once you grow berry trees, they sprout berries as long as you take care of them. And they can grow to be super huge too, which increases how many berries you can get from them.”
-He didn’t really know if he got her since he wasn’t really looking in her direction, putting his focus on the berries.
Heat was somewhat surprised when Rebecca ruffled his fur, blinking as if she had brought something not so safe for children into the conversation. He would have looked up to her, but he didn’t. He was afraid one of the berries would fall if he glanced away for too long.
Giving a short nod when she gave him the order. Holding the basket up a bit higher, and glancing briefly along where he was, and where she took the basket. Following along like a duckling, and placing the basket carefully on the table, stepping back with his hands out in case any of the berries decided they wanted to fall after he set the basket down.
Walking backwards for a moment, suspicious on whether one would fall or not. Before turning around to go get another basket outside.-
I will get the rest, if you start on washing them Rebecca!
-He said, as he did a short jog outside.-
Rebecca nodded with a bright smile, going to open the berry compartment of her fridge before turning on the water. She took several berries to the sink, gently washing them under the water while picking off any stray leaves and twigs.
“Once you get them all inside, y’can help me put ‘em all away in storage after I wash ’em. I’ll leave a few Pechas and Orans over for the smoothie though.”
“You’re doing a great job, Heat. I’m glad I have such a wonderful helper while Indigo and Kin are out.”
-Heat chirpped, hopping to follow her. Looking down to the berries he picked up, the basket was a bit too full for his likeing. But, that didn’t matter all too much. He just had to make sure none of them fell out. Perking his ears to listen to his friends words.-
Sounds like the ingredient that will get me into bed with you tonight.
-Heat stuck his tongue out, referencing something to himself. An inside joke for him, if Rebecca understood it she’d get a cookie later on. Going along with his basket, and keeping his eyes on the berries so he could tilt it in case any wanted to roll off the top.-
Rebecca choked on air before chuckling, thankful her headphones didn’t show her ears turning a nice red color. Her face, however, was free game for her bright blush.
“If you wanted a sleepover, you should have just said so, ya big dork.”
She expertly balanced the basket before gently ruffling Heat’s quills.
“I did get a new futon while you were gone. It’s much bigger and takes up a lot more room but it’s really warm and cozy.”
The champion slid open the kitchen door to carry the basket inside and put it on the table.
“Put yours on the table too, then we can get the next ones.”
-Heat said, flashing a smile, before picking one of the baskets up, not really paying attention to the contents. But he was sure to be at the very least, somewhat gentle.-
I look forward to it, after we finish up the job of course.
She grinned at Heat and gently kissed his forehead before she started walking inside with the basket of Pechas.
“I recently was able to make the smoothies sweeter without making it too sweet. Just a tiny pinch of crushed up Magost berry.”
“Magost are known to be incredibly sweet, so just a tiny pinch of the powder works.”
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