askcecewells:

hanakotobawakodoku:

Eric took the teacup gladly, drawing in a deep breath of warm steam. “Ahh, tha’s better now.”

“Echinacea.” she grinned. “And here, let me just…”

She reached up, pressing the sides of his nose beneath his glasses to relieve sinus pressure.

At first, Eric was reluctant to allow it; he wasn’t much keen on letting people touch his nose. But as the relief flooded him over like a welcome, cool breeze, he sighed appreciatively and closed his eyes. “Much better. Quit yer day job an’ come work as m’ nurse. I’ll throw in a uniform f'r free.”