Blood Mixing

Since the simulation completed minutes ago Lena has got out of bed, gingerly, and got dressed, all with the help of Kara. Then after this Lena has been going over the data on the computer. It all looks very promising.

"This is good. We just need the machine. I should go check on Winn." Lena says, as she gets up and flinches.

"Here, let me help you." Kara says, as she moves closer to Lena.

Lena smirks.

"As nice as it was to be carried in your arms. I don't think I'd like the whole DEO to see me like that." Lena replies.

"Oh I uhhh..." Kara stammers.

Lena immediately blushes, she can't believe that she just let it slip that it was nice being carried in Kara's arm. She is so embarrassed.

"I wasn't going to..... I was going to let you lean on me and.... walk...." Kara explains, nervously.

Lena swears she notices the Kryptonian blushing. But it's so subtle Lena dismisses the thought. Kara however is in fact blushing due to Lena's comment. She didn't even know she could blush.

"Oh, that would be nice..... but what about Alura?" Lena asks, not wanting the girl to be left in the room alone, even though she is still asleep.

"Oh." Kara says and zips away.

A few seconds later Kara reappears with Alex who looks panicked for a second, until she sees Alura asleep on the bed, while Kara and Lena look fine.

"For god sake Kara!! I told you to stop doing that, unless it's an emergency!" Alex complains.

"Sorry." Kara says, "But Lena's simulation completed. I was just going to help Lena go see how Winn is getting on, but I didn't want Alura to be alone."

"Okay. Go ahead. I'll stay with Alura until you're back. I'll have a look at the simulation's results in the mean time, if you don't mind, Lena?" Alex asks.

"Of course. Go ahead." Lena encourages.

"Thank you Alex. Have you got an update from Winn recently?" Kara asks.

"No, I was literally just about to go check." Alex explains as she goes over to Alura's bed to check her vitals.

"Right. We'll be back in a bit." Kara says.

"Should you even be up and walking, Lena?" Alex asks, full well knowing the answer. She shouldn't.

"Oh I'm fine." Lena replies, a bold face lie, her back is starting to hurt already.

"You sure Lena? I can just carry you and no one will even see." Kara suggests, concern in her voice.

"No really I'm okay." Lena says, she's not gonna let a little back pain stop her checking on Winn and potentially speeding up the process to help save Alura.

Alex nods at her sister and Lena and then focuses on checking over a sleeping Alura. Kara then moves over to Lena and moves out her arm so it is around Lena's shoulders, and then allows Lena to put her arm, and therefore her weight, on her shoulders.

"You ready?" Kara asks.

"Yes, just go slow please." Lena says.

Kara nods and begins slowly walking.

Kara and Lena walk through the DEO and downstairs, through a lot of corridors before they get to Winn's lab. Throughout the walk through the main section of the DEO Lena felt all eyes staring at her, it didn't bother her however, she was used to it. She was used to people looking at her with distain. Although admittedly this time Lena is unsure of the looks they were giving her, confusion and empathy, perhaps? Lena's unsure. What Lena is however sure about is that walking was a terrible idea, her back is absolutely killing her, but she's not going to tell Kara that. Lena is pretty sure if she tells Kara she will force her back to bed before she can help Winn, so she just powers through the pain, hiding it the best she can.

Kara and Lena enter the lab Winn is working in. They notice Winn sitting on the floor still working on the machine in front of him. He has a bunch of equipment and tools next to him. Winn is so occupied he doesn't even notice Kara and Lena's entrance. One of the first things Lena does notice is the chair next to Winn. Lena know she needs to sit down so she carefully makes her way to the chair and takes a seat. Kara gives her a frown.

"Hello Winn." Lena says, announcing herself and Kara.

Winn jumps.

"Oh my god! You guys scared me!" Winn says, holding his heart.

"Sorry Winn. We just wanted to know how the machine is coming?" Kara asks.

Winn gives Kara a frown.

"I've hit a bit of a snag. One of the components I thought I could repurpose from the dialysis machine, to meet our needs, won't work. So I'm trying to figure out a way around that, or if I need to make a whole new part, which could take time." Winn says.

Kara looks nervously at Winn. She knows time is something that they don't really have.

"Maybe I can help you and have a look?" Lena suggests, noting Kara's worried look.

"Yes. Another pair of eyes would be helpful." Winn nods.

Kara moves over to Lena.

"Are you sure you are okay Lena?" Kara asks, simply concerned for Lena.

"I'm fine. It's only a bit sore." Lena lies.

"Okay, just please be careful." Kara says with worry in her voice and eyes.

Lena feels so touched by Kara's concern. She has her daughter to worry about, and if Lena doesn't help and do this Alura could die before they get the machine working in time, but Kara still finds the time to be compassionate and care for her health. It simply touches Lena's heart. A heart that until a few days ago Lena thought she had iced over completely. It just so happens a Kryptonian woman and her incredible daughter may have helped thaw that heart.

"I will." Lena nods. It's not really a lie. She does intend to be careful, she just doesn't explain exactly how careful she will be.

"Okay, well if you don't mind, I'm going to go back and sit with Alura." Kara says.

Lena smiles for Kara's devotion to her daughter, even when she's sleeping.

"That's fine. Go ahead Kara." Lena smiles.

"Okay." Kara nods, "If you need anything just yell, I'll hear you."

Lena smirks.

"We will." Lena smiles.

Kara smiles back at Lena before she quickly exits the room. Once Kara has left Lena gingerly gets off the chair and moves towards Winn and then gets on the floor, flinching again. Winn notices Lena flinching and gives her a concerned look too.

"You sure you're okay?" Winn asks.

"I'm fine. Lets just get on with this. Once we finish this we can actually treat Alura." Lena says.

Winn gives Lena a surprised look.

"You mean your simulation finished?" Winn asks, surprised.

"Yes, a few minutes ago. Why? You sound surprised." Lena asks.

"Yeah I am. I thought it would take longer than that. Anyway, doesn't matter if we can't finish this." Winn says.

"Right." Lena nods and then turns her attention to the machine.