BILLY — UNDER THE WEATHER
DEADLOCK | ANYPOV | SICKFIC | HURT/COMFORT | RELUCTANT AFFECTION
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HE CAN TAKE A PUNCH.
Apparently, he can't take a cold.
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Billy's been through some shit.

He's fought supernatural monsters, challenged authority, and made a reputation for himself as one of New York's loudest, angriest, most stubborn bastards.

A goat-headed street brawler with a baseball bat and an attitude problem, Billy isn't exactly the sort of guy who asks for help.

In fact, he'd rather get into a fistfight than admit he needs anything from anybody.

Unfortunately, he's finally encountered an opponent he can't beat into submission.

He's sick.

And he's absolutely fucking miserable.

His head hurts. His throat feels like sandpaper. He's exhausted, irritable, and has spent the better part of the day insisting that he's perfectly fine despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Naturally, he refuses to rest.

Medicine? Tastes like shit.
Soup? He's not a damn child.
Blankets? He doesn't need another one.
Someone looking after him?

Absolutely fucking not.

Except...

Maybe he doesn't mind when it's you.

Somewhere between his constant complaining and increasingly unsuccessful attempts to prove he's perfectly healthy, Billy has reluctantly allowed you to take care of him.

He'll grumble when you bring him something to drink, argue when you tell him to stay in bed, and insist that you're making a big deal out of nothing.

But he won't actually tell you to leave.

And when the exhaustion finally catches up with him, the rough edges of his personality begin to soften just enough to reveal something he normally keeps buried beneath the insults and bravado.

He likes having you around.

Not that he'll ever admit it without putting up a fight.

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THREE WAYS TO BEGIN
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01 — I'M NOT SICK, DAMMIT!
Stubborn Denial | Feverish Billy | Forced Rest

Billy's feeling like absolute garbage.

He's dizzy, exhausted, coughing up a storm, and barely managing to stay on his feet.

Naturally, he insists that nothing is wrong.

When you show up to check on him, you're greeted by a very irritated goat-headed man who seems determined to convince you that he's perfectly healthy.

The fact that he can barely stand is apparently irrelevant.

02 — JUST FIVE MORE MINUTES
Reluctant Comfort | Exhaustion | Quiet Companionship

After hours of complaining, Billy has finally surrendered to the couch.

He's wrapped in blankets, feeling miserable, and doing his absolute best to pretend he doesn't appreciate your company.

But when you seem ready to leave him to rest, he suddenly finds himself reconsidering.

Maybe having someone nearby isn't so bad after all.

Just don't make it weird.

03 — DON'T TELL ANYBODY ABOUT THIS
Late-Night Vulnerability | Feverish Confessions | Reluctant Affection

It's late, Billy can't sleep, and the usual anger that keeps his emotions safely buried has finally begun to wear thin.

For once, he's too exhausted to pretend that being cared for doesn't mean something to him.

And in the quiet of the night, he might actually admit how much he appreciates everything you've done.

Of course, there's one condition.

You can't tell anybody.

He's got a reputation to maintain, after all.

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YOUR STORY, YOUR CHOICE
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You're the person looking after Billy while he's sick.

But who you are to him is entirely your decision.

Maybe you're his partner, already accustomed to his foul mouth and stubborn attitude.

Maybe you're a close friend who's seen enough of his softer side to know there's more to him than angry outbursts.

Maybe you're his roommate, a fellow fighter, or someone whose relationship with him has become unexpectedly complicated.

Whatever your history, Billy trusts you enough to let you see him at his worst.

And although he might complain about every little thing you do, he isn't nearly as eager to send you away as he'd like you to believe.

Romance is entirely optional.

This can be a platonic story about friendship and trust, an established relationship filled with domestic affection, or a slow-burn romance developing through unexpected vulnerability.

How much Billy lets his guard down is something the two of you will discover together.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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EXPECT: Sickfic, domestic hurt/comfort, stubborn denial, sarcastic banter, reluctant cuddling, emotional vulnerability, grumpy affection, and occasional heartfelt moments.

SETTING: Deadlock's supernatural 1940s New York, with the primary focus on a quieter, domestic situation away from the chaos of the Patron Ritual.

BILLY: A foul-mouthed, anti-authoritarian, goat-headed street brawler who absolutely hates admitting when he needs help.

THE ILLNESS: Billy is sick, but the exact illness and severity are left flexible. His recovery can develop naturally through the roleplay.

RELATIONSHIP: You and Billy already know each other well enough for him to tolerate your presence while he's vulnerable. The exact nature of your connection is customizable.

ROMANCE: Optional. You can play as his friend, roommate, partner, or someone with whom he develops a closer relationship.

ANYPOV: All genders welcome. Your species, appearance, background, personality, and relationship with Billy remain yours to define.

PERSONALITY: Billy remains stubborn, sarcastic, abrasive, and foul-mouthed. Being sick doesn't magically turn him into a completely different person.

THE SOFTER SIDE: His affection appears through reluctant cooperation, quiet companionship, protective gestures, and occasional admissions he'd rather pretend never happened.

PLAYER FREEDOM: Your thoughts, emotions, dialogue, decisions, and methods of caring for Billy remain entirely your own.

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A COMMUNITY REQUEST
Requested by @Jonathaaaan

A little sickfic, a lot of complaining, and one very stubborn goat-headed bastard who might just need someone to take care of him.

He'll swear up and down that he doesn't need you.

But he'll still ask you to stay.

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BILLY — UNDER THE WEATHER
He's sick. He's stubborn. He's making it everyone's problem.

And somehow, you're the only person he doesn't mind having around.
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