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As he has no recollection of time… Albedo was a bit startled when Aether barged in his camp on Dragonspine. Aether arrives with a sullen and tired look, no Paimon is floating behind him and he looks at him with a small pout.
With no words needed… Albedo steps away from his experiment to guide Aether further inside and help him warm his cold hands. Aether seems to melt when he does that and lean on his shoulder… sighing tiredly.
Aether must be too exhausted to not utter even a word.
Silently he scans Aether’s body to see any visible bruises forming and is relieved when he finds nothing except for small scratches that he can treat with an ointment later. He patted Aether’s cheek before standing… hearing a wimpy groan but he can’t do much.
Albedo put his experiment to a pause and went to get a small basin of water and a clean towel. He plans to at least wipe Aether’s body before letting him sleep… if he were to let him shower Aether might be completely frozen. It takes a bit of work but nothing strenuous… Aether is very cooperative when sleepy.
“Let’s change you into this so you’ll be comfortable to sleep.” Albedo said as he began clawing at Aether’s armor and stripping him little by little. Aether lets him do anything anyways.
Albedo knew how much Aether values his dress and armor… he had mentioned it is special and very dear to him so Albedo treated it with so much care as well.
Soon he helps Aether lay on a makeshift bed… not the best but the most they have in his camp. It’s comfortable… Instead of wooden boxes, it was made of soft thick comforters that are both warm and spacious.
“Warm?” he asks when he tucked Aether under the blanket and smiles when the other nods slowly. “Sleep… you look tired.”
Aether snuggled to his side like he was trying to absorb Albedo’s body heat. Aether closed his eyes and hummed in satisfaction… Albedo stares across the room and sees his experiment but one squeeze of hug from Aether brought his attention back to him. Albedo decided to lay down as he couldn't even remember what time his last nap was. Even if his body can function with little to no sleep he still doesn't want to start putting strain on it.
Aether hugs him fully when he lays with him under the cover and smiles as he does so.
“As it happens that I’m also due for a nap.” Albedo said and wrapped Aether in a hug and kissed his forehead.
Aether mumble something incoherent.
“Sleep well, Aether.”