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[neverstudied]

"Hey, this is Dr. Peter Venkman- I'm probably busy. If you're calling about something stupid done by a Dr. Egon Spengler or a Dr. Ray Stantz, I'm sorry for whatever they did. Leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can."

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After ray was dumb and broke his leg

[ghoststanning]

[Thankfully for all of them, it turned out Ray’s broken leg wasn’t anything too bad. At least nothing a few months of taking it easy and wearing a cast wouldn’t fix.

However, Ray wasn’t one who liked to take it easy, especially with these pain medications they gave him.

While Gaige and Egon are out probably blowing themselves up, Ray turns over to Venkman.]

Peeeete.

Can I please go out and do experiments with Egon?

[neverstudied]

[He doesn't even bother looking up from his Pokegear to answer.]

Oh, I dunno, Ray. Can you walk without crutches?

[Crutches which Venkman has strategically placed far, far away from Ray. Is it mean of him? Probably, but this is far from the only time he's seen Ray with a broken bone, and every goddamn time, Ray tries to run off and get himself killed again.

At least Ray's not alone- Garfield's fast asleep beside him, purring softly.]

[ghoststanning]

[Ray pouts at Venkman while “aggressively” (read: with love but angry at Venkman) petting Garfield.]

It’s not that broken, Venkie! I don’t know why you need to hold me hostage through all of this.

[neverstudied]

[Garfield purrs louder, rolling onto his side and licking at Ray's hand.]

'Cause if I don't, you're gonna break it again. Or it won't heal right. Or you'll break something else.

[He shrugs.]

Could be a whole lot worse. Broken bones heal faster in this dimension- you'll probably be back on your feet soon. But not yet.

[ghoststanning]

But I would love to run experiments on why weheal so fast in this dimension!

[Ray is practically cuddling Garfield as he looks thoughtful.]

What if I told you I won’t break another bone?

[Please?]

[neverstudied]

[Garfield is having the time of his life right now.]

Wow. That puts everything in a whole new perspective. You said you won't break a bone, which means you're now invulnerable to any harm.

No.

[ghoststanning]

[This is why Garfield is an amazing cat.]

...

I’ll kiss you if you let me go.

[neverstudied]

[He hums thoughtfully, as if thinking it over.]

Tempting offer. Still no.

I'd rather not kiss you in a body cast next time.

[ghoststanning]

But I wanna kiss you while I’m in a body cast!

[Ray pouts more and holds Garfield close before getting an idea.]

Alright.

I’ll just hold Garfield hostage until you let me go.

[Perfect plan.]

[neverstudied]

Please don't talk about being in a body cast like it's an inevitability.

[He rolls his eyes.]

Oh, no. Whatever will I do. It's not like I've got another cat and another fire type on hand that I can use until you relinquish him.

[Garfield, for his part, doesn't care so long as he's still getting pets.]

[ghoststanning]

[>:(]

You’re so mean to me and my son.

[Suddenly Ray gets an idea. The kind of idea that should worry Venkman.

He sets down Garfield (sorry Garf) and just slowly

Attempts to get up.]

[neverstudied]

I'm pretty sure that's my cat, not yours.

[:(( Garfield doesn't like that.

As soon as Ray lets go of him, he yowls- a loud, raspy noise. Venkman winces, but doesn't turn around. Yet.]

[ghoststanning]

Sorry Garfield...!

[But that’s a good sign! Ray, slowly and awkwardly gets up and starts to sneak by Venkman.]

[neverstudied]

[Wait a minute, Ray's not just letting go of him, Ray's leaving the room entirely. And Garfield is like, 50% sure that Venkman said that was a bad thing. He wasn't really paying attention. Regardless, Garfield meows again- more urgently this time.]

Are you torturing my cat?

[He starts to turn around...]

[ghoststanning]

[Ray gives Garfield a stern look.]

Garfield please-

[Oh shit Venkman’s getting up.]

Uh, it’s nothing Pete, really-!

[Suddenly Ray feels himself start to lose his balance. He tries to hold himself steady but it’s too late and he starts to topple over.

Save Ray y/n]

[neverstudied]

[Luckily, the power of Gay Rights[tm] means that Venkman glances over just in time to see Ray begin to fall, and he rushes over, tossing his Pokegear aside.]

Shit-

[He flails an arm out to catch Ray and attempt to steady him. Whether or not he succeeds...]

[ghoststanning]

[Venkman catches Ray just in time! Ray looks really sheepish as he grins innocently at Venkman.]

Hi Venkie, what’s up?

[c:]

[neverstudied]

[ >:/ ]

Are you trying to give me a heart attack? C'mon.

[He starts lovingly manhandling Ray back to the bed.]

[ghoststanning]

[Ray makes a small sound of protest but makes no real effort to resist.]

I’m sorry Pete, it’s just so boring laying in bed all day. I think I’m going to go stir crazy here before my leg heals.

[:c it’s terrible.]

[neverstudied]

You've lived through broken legs before, and they take longer to heal in our dimension. I know its boring, but a bodycast is gonna lead to a whole lot more bed rest.

[Once he's tucked Ray back into bed with an appreciative Garfield, Venkman hesitates. He goes to pick up his Pokegear and returns to Ray's side, curling up in the bed next to him.]

Maybe in a couple days, we can see about getting you out on those crutches and explore Violet City. Maybe.

[ghoststanning]

But at least at home we had a lab I could still work in while I waited to get better.

[And then get even more injuries as a result.

Ray curls up next to Venkman in turn, patting Garfield softly.]

I hope so. I need to show you Sprout Tower sometime. We can only go on the first flow right now, but I hear you can go up the tower with the gym badge here, and I think Lotus and Crackle have a good chance against it.

[neverstudied]

I know. That's why you usually get chemical burns when you're supposed to be bedridden with a cast.

[He looks thoughtful, though.]

That gym's the one that uses only flying types, right? I thought about trying it myself with my collection of birds. Birds versus birds. Could be interesting.

[ghoststanning]

What's wrong with a few minor chemical burns?

[Ray sticks his tongue out at Peter before nuzzling against him.]

Make sure you have some good rock or electric moves on your birds, I don't want to see our kids hurting too badly.

[neverstudied]

I don't think any of 'em can learn rock or electric moves, but I'll check. Either way, I'm pretty sure they'd all be up for the challenge. Bond especially.

[He kisses Ray on the forehead. Garfield is a little squished between them but it's fine.]

No more trying to run off and get yourself killed for now, alright? I don't care if we can't actually die in this dimension.

[ghoststanning]

Worst case scenario I know of a few gyms that Bond would do really well in!

[Ray grins softly.]

No promises.

... You know, as boring as this is, it’s kind of nice to be fussed like this.