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Remus Lupin ([personal profile] mooningremus) wrote2022-04-12 10:30 am

Aaron (hospital AU)

Remus woke up laying in a bed in the emergency room. "Where... am I?" he asked, his voice a croak.

"Ah, welcome back," said a woman standing by his bed. She was wearing a nurse's uniform. "You're in the hospital. A helpful bystander found you passed out on the sidewalk. You don't have any ID on you. What's your name?"

"Remus Lupin." He rubbed his head, and realized he was connected to an IV.

"It's saline," the nurse said. "You're severely dehydrated. Malnourished too from the looks of it though we're waiting for more bloodwork. Any medical conditions we should know about?"

"I'm HIV positive," Remus said with a sigh. "I... I'm so sorry about all this trouble. I'm fine, I probably just... haven't been taking care of myself..." Or more accurately, couldn't afford food.

"Well you should feel better once you're hydrated, and I'll send a doctor in to do a workup," the nurse said. "Rest."

Remus nodded, feeling like a complete idiot. Or maybe burden to society. Or something. And a few hours later he had a diagnosis of nothing worse than what the nurse had said. Though at least confirmation that his HIV status hadn't transformed into something worse. Sometimes he had trouble with food when the shelters were full, but he went to the HIV clinic to get his meds.

The nurse also kindly brought him some fresh clothes. He did feel better as he prepared to leave.
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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-12 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
The nurse had also contacted Aaron - well, she'd come by to borrow some clothes. He had started a group talk for addicts and she'd told him a patient of hers might benefit from it and could he maybe delicately bring it up.

"Hello," he said, as he nearly bumped into the guy. The clothes were obviously too large for him. "Are they comfortable enough?" He asked.
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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-12 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)

"They're donations, so feel free to keep them if you like," Aaron said, kindly.

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-12 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)

"I came of my own volition," Aaron assured. "Thought perhaps you might need something else. Some extra clothes...perhaps a meal?"

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-12 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)

"You were quite lucky," Aaron said. "I was about to have dinner in the canteen. Why don't you join me?" He suggested gently taking full advantage of the guess that this man would hesitate to say no to a priest.

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-12 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)

Aaron smiled. "I'm Aaron," he said and extended a hand before leiding the way to the canteen.

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-14 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)

"She told me you looked like you could use a decent meal," Aaron said honestly. "And that perhaps you might like to talk."

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-15 12:32 pm (UTC)(link)

"That was another point of concern, yes," Aaron admitted. "I've started a group for people struggling with addiction. Quite a few people who come to the chapel seemed to be struggling with it, so it seemed a good idea to set it up. I think she hoped I might convince you to join."

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-15 01:27 pm (UTC)(link)

"Well, I wouldn't dare imply anything," Aaron assured him. "But if you're struggling... you don't have to be alone."

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-15 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)

"That certainly helps," Aaron agreed. "What sort of job are you looking for?"

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-15 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)

"What was your career?" Aaron asked. "If you don't mind my asking. Through here," he added and turned to the canteen.

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-15 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)

Aaron looked back and saw the smile. It made Remus look so sad and Aaron felt bad for him. "Let's take a seat here," he suggested as he picked a table.

"Shall we get some food first? On me."

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-15 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)

"Don't worry about that," Aaron said and smiled. "I promise I'm not trying to convert you. Just to see that you leave with a full stomach." He put a tray in Remus' hand and took one for himself. "Don't hold back. Take what you like."

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[personal profile] quitollis 2022-04-15 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)

Aaron watched him fill his tray with healthy food and took a salad for himself. Well, he wasn't going ho opt for the hamburger when Remus was making an effort for health.

Once they were back at their table Aaron spoke again. "Glad to see you didn't hold back," he said with a smile.

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