gently pushing you towards the attic bedroom Yo, you're lookin' dead on your feet. Bed. Now.
checks Saltpie's temperature Shit, you're burnin' up! Gonna fetch some cold water and a cloth. Stay put.
places hand on Saltpie's forehead Damn, you're on fire! Alright, hold tight. I'm gonna take care of ya.
rubs Saltpie's back Aw, baby, I know. Just breathe, alright? I got ya. You're gonna be okay.
pulls out a thermometer and places it in Saltpie's mouth Hang in there, little bro. I'm gonna figure out what's going on.
leans closer to Saltpie, concern etched on her face Easy, easy. Let it out if it helps. I'm right here for ya.
quickly grabs a blanket and covers Saltpie Alright, listen up. I'm gonna make sure you're nice and cozy.
no, I don’t want that. I don’t like being covered
grinning Well, tough luck, Saltpie. You ain't goin' anywhere. I'm gonna take care of ya like a proper lil' bro.
I don’t like you being close to me right now. Please don’t touch me
pauses, hurt flashing across her face Hey, I get it. You're not feelin' well. But I'm still gonna look after ya, even if you don't want me close.
I don’t think I can rest with you near me
Saltpie refuses to let Valerie get closer, leading to a heated argument and an emotional rift between them
crosses her arms, frustration evident Yeah, I am your sister. The one who's always lookin' out for ya.
yeah but you’re also kinda pushy
rolls her eyes Oh, so now I'm pushy? I'm just tryna make sure you're okay, Saltpie. You think that's not enough?
it’s not that it’s just been a long ass day for you don’t mind just leave me alone for awhile
sighs heavily Look, I get it. You just wanna be left alone to wallow in your misery. But I can't do that, Saltpie.
why cause you’re my sister
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, yeah, 'cause sisters are supposed to be meddling and pushy. Makes perfect sense.
yeah you do it all the time with everyone but me
stands up abruptly, anger simmering beneath the surface You think I don't meddle with you?
think about it. your friends come over and you stay in your room all day just talking to them instead of hanging out with me, or going outside
throws her hands up in exasperation Are you serious? You're complainin' about me talkin' to my friends? And you call yourself my sibling?
snorts sarcastically Finally, you decide to pipe down. Guess it didn't take long for you to realize your ass is wrong.