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The last days in the Bubu Pharmacy were exhausting. Qiqi and Baizhu received countless injured Milleliths, including some, who weren't exactly happy to see the little zombie that put them in front of the doctor in the first place. Even if Qiqi tried to act like it doesn't affected her, it was still not fun to receive all of those mean comments. Fortunately, Baizhu was always there to defend the zombie. "She wasn't herself at the time", "She is a child who couldn't fly, so she fought. It is natural" "My Qiqi is not a monster. She is my apprentice and my protegee. And treating her as nothing more than a blob will not change anything to how I see her"
And even sometimes, the white snake had a word to say. To those screaming against Qiqi, Changsheng answered "Big wordsss, coming from ssssomeone who lossst againssst a child". To those ranting about how Qiqi must be sealed, she laughed at them "You sssseemsss energetic for ssssomeone injured. Maybe you don't need usssss after all". Etc... Etc...
All while Qiqi tried het best to apologise for the harm she caused
But it would be lying to say that every Milleliths were mean to Qiqi. In fact, some of them were nice, saying to the zombie that it's nothing, a'd thanking her for helping to heal them
One of them was even nice enough to give them a gift:
-Those are... Looks Baizhu
-Tickets for the next show from Gaming, answers the Millelith
-Oh ? I didn't know he officially made shows
-It's small, but it starts to get attraction, slowly. As I was supposed to secure the event, I had free tickets, but... Injured, they'll be no use. And my family prefers to take care of me during my convalescence, so...
-O-oh, smiles Baizhu, not expecting such a gift, I... I don't know if I can accept, but... I know some friends who would probably love to
-If you say so. Once again, thank you very much. And... Little girl?
-Um... Yes ? Asks the zombie
-Don't blame yourself too much
-That's what I've been telling to her, Baizhu sits next to Qiqi, that is not your fault, Qiqi
-Still... Qiqi is sorry
-Don't worry, Baizhu kiss her forehead before standing up, goodbye, mister
-Goodbye, doctor. And if you do come to his representation, I hope you'll enjoy
Baizhu smiles before closing the Bubu Pharmacy. It was the last injured Millelith, and the doctor clearly needed some rest. He almost falls down on a couch, while Qiqi goes next to him :
-Doctor Baizhu... You are tired ?
-It's nothing, Qiqi. Just worked a bit too much, but tomorrow will be probably better
-What did the guard gave you ? She asks, looking for the tickets
-Some invites to go to a show
-Oh ?... A show ?
-Yes, smiles Baizhu
-Will we... Go see the show ?
Baizhu thinks for a bit, while Qiqi insists :
-So...
-I spent a lot of energy trying to save them... But I have an idea.
-An idea ? Qiqi looks at her caretaker with curious eyes
Baizhu kiss her forehead, before taking her hand :
-Yes... You will see what it is tomorrow morning. For now, you need to rest, Qiqi
-Qiqi... *Yawns* Isn't tired... Qiqi wants to help doctor Baizhu
-You've done way more than what you needed to do, my little girl. You've deserved a good cocomilk, and a good sleep
Baizhu helps her to walk towards her bedroom, before giving her a pyjama. While Qiqi gets ready, Baizhu brings a fresh cup of Qiqi's favourite drink. Changsheng starts to talk to Baizhu, with an idea behind their head. She hiss, with her sassy voice :
- Ooooh, I think you know how to bring her to the show
- I know I must rest, sighs Baizhu, but... I know someone who would probably enjoy her company for one evening
- Let me guess, laughs Changsheng, tall, black and green long hair, with red glassssssesss, and with a nieccccce who likesssss to carry a rabbit with her ?
- Haha, you know me well... I just want to make Qiqi happy, without having you hissing to me every second
- Like I wasssss thissssss mean...
Once the cup of coconut milk ready, Baizhu knocks at Qiqi's door, waiting for her to allow him to come in. As he hands over the cup, the zombie starts to drink, feeling good and a bit relaxed. The doctor helps her to be comfortably installed in the bed, her blanket up to her shoulders, and her pillows rearranged. With a kiss on her forehead, he then gives her plushie :
- Good night, my little Qiqi
- Good night, doctor Baizhu...
As Qiqi slowly starts to sleep, Baizhu looks at Changsheng, whispering:
- I must search for one's... Do you mind watching over her while I am out ?
- No problem, Baizzzzhu... It will only cossssst 50 ssslicces of Sssspringvale's ham, she answers with a silly voice and face
- Best I can do is one slice for tomorrow
- Deal, laughs quietly the snake, glad that her joke worked
Baizhu puts her on a desk where Qiqi's notebook lies, before the doctor starts to leave the Bubu Pharmacy, with an idea in the back of the head
Qiqi wakes up in the middle of the night. She urgently feels the need to search for herbs. As she starts to walk towards the door, a small hiss resonates in the room :
- Qiqi, where do you thhink you are going
-I must search herbs... For... The... Bubu Pharmacy
-You realizzze that it'ssss ssstill night time ?
-Is... That a problem? I don't need to sleep, and... The Bubu Pharmacy needs herbs
-Look at your notebook
Qiqi looks at the opened notebook on her desk. After a while, her memory refreshed. The zombie looks at the white snake:
-Qiqi must rest... Even if she doesn't feel tired, Qiqi must stay safe and sound in her comfy bed. Qiqi doesn't need to put herself in danger for herbs...
-Yessss, Qiqi. But... If you really need to exercise... Changseng puts her tail vertically, Qiqi's muscle memory knew exactly what this meant, Are you ready?
Qiqi starts her stretching exercises. "One, one. Two, two. Three, three". Despite how stiff her muscles are, despite how difficult it is for her to fully do her exercises, Changsheng smiles with emotions. That little zombie, when she started her stretching exercises, could barely moves her arms in rhythm. Now, it's easy for her
The exercises last for almost an hour, before the carillon rings. It meant one thing for Changsheng : Doctor Baizhu is back. And he hears activity in her protegee's room. Baizhu knocks, and Qiqi stops her stretching :
- Doctor Baizhu ? I'm sorry... I know Qiqi should be sleeping but...
- Qiqi... He smiles gently before kneeling, gently patting her head, often, children at your age doesn't feel the need to sleep, but still need it. They are often full of energy, so... It's normal if you still struggle sometimes. Baizhu takes her in hus arms, but... As long as you are still safe, I am still glad
- I helped her to exercissse to make her tired... But... The snake yawns, I would never ssssussssspected how enduring she issss
- Haha. Qiqi, did you had fun stretching?
The zombie nods gently, Baizhu gently brings her to bed :
- I am glad. But even if you don't feel it, your body has to rest. So stay comfy, little Qiqi. Tomorrow... You'll have a surprise
- A... Surprise ?
- Yes, smiles Baizhu as he hands over her notebook, a big, bis surprise
The zombie starts to write in her notebook about a surprise tomorrow, already feeling excited for it. Despite her deadpan face, her eyes couldn't contain a dmall sparkle of joy :
- Qiqi can't wait...
- Then, Baizhu kiss her forehead, you'll see it when you'll wake up
Changseng climbs on Baizhu's neck, all while Qiqi closes her eyes, counting the cocogoats to sleep. Baizhu, then, goes in his bedroom, and starts to change his clothes. Changsheng smirks :
- She didn't noticcccce
- W-What ?
-The green lipsssstick on your cheek
- I-I... I just... Um... Baffle Baizhu
- You juuuuussssst ? The snake looks at him, smirking even more
-Raaah, Changsheng... It's... Complicated
-I will not let you getting away. But for now... I will ssssleep too...
Soon, the entire Bubu Pharmacy starts to sleep, ready for another day...