Haku smiled up at the nurse as she settled him into his bed. Propped up with pillows, he hadn't felt so ridiculous in his life. He was being fussed over and coddled in a way that made him very uncomfortable and it took an effort to keep his polite smile.

She placed the plate of food, already cut up and unrecognizable on a tray and in his lap. "Are you sure you don't need help Chris?" Haku smiled and shook his head.

"No, thank you," he said. "I'm sure I'll be fine. Thank you very much." She patted his hair and left him to his food.