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Lucian frowned, worried about Luke. How would he be able to help him if he couldn't figure out who he was or what had happened to him? Shaking off the thought, he said, "Oh well. I guess it will just take time to get your memories back. In the mean time, we should probably get you cleaned up. I can run you a bath if you would like."

With a smile, Lucian got up and walked to the bathroom. Plugging the drain, he began to run a warm bath, adding a couple of bath salts and oils that he thought might help soothe the sore muscles Luke had to have. When the bath looked ready, he turned off the water and placed a large fluffy towel by the side of the tub.

Walking back into the living room, he said,"The bath is ready for you. Do you think that you can walk there or would you like help?"

Lucian sprang from the couch and ran over to Luke, carefully picking him up and walking him to the bathroom. Standing in the doorway, he looked back and forth between Luke and the tub a couple of times before saying, "Um....do you need help undressing?"

Lucian frowned, his brow furrowing as he watched Luke's attempt at undressing. The poor kid had absolutely no real strength and couldn't even take his own shirt off.

Kneeling in front of the boy, he gently grabbed the hem of his shirt and, with care and patience, pulled it over Luke's head. Looking Luke in the eyes, he asked, "Do you want to try the pants yourself?"

Lucian couldn't help but smile softly at the blush covering Luke's cheeks. The boy looked so sweet sitting there helplessly with his shirt off and his pants undone. Lucian's heart melted just a little. Using one arm to lift Luke slightly, he delicately slid his pants off, continuing until the boy was fully naked. Keeping his eyes focused on Luke's face, he winked and gave him a reassuring grin before lifting him gently from the toilet and placing him into the bath. "The water isn't too hot, is it?"

Lucian nodded, reading the mouthed words. "Of course. I'm here to help. I can give you some privacy if you'd like. I'll be right outside the door. You could knock on the wall when you want to get out...."

With a quick, reassuring smile, Lucian stood up and left the bathroom, leaning against the wall outside so that Luke could have his privacy. Sliding down the wall until he was sitting on the floor, he put his forehead against his knees and sighed. What was he going to do with this kid? How was he going to help him? Maybe once he was feeling better, they could go to the hospital and figure some stuff out? Luke seemed pretty adamant against the hospital though.

Frowning, Lucian thought about the long term. He could let Luke live here. Lucian would just have to get another job to support them both until Luke was better. Hell, he had to get another job anyways. There was always someone else he was supporting....