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caughtinanetwork2012-10-30 08:17 pm
coolerthansora) wrote in caughtinanetwork2012-10-30 08:17 pm
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Day 213 - [Accidental Video / Open to Action]
[The video clicks on when Roxas starts awake, hitting it accidentally. He's not in his room but on the couch in the living area, the TV on and just beginning to scroll through the credits of some movie. After his exposure to film at his birthday he thought he'd try renting something to help pass the night. He must have drifted off at some point and been woken by the finale.
He turns the TV off, regretting it as the reflection in the screen shows him a face that isn't his. Yesterday, he thought it was just another nightmare, but now he knows better. It's unsettling, but he's trying not to freak out.
Turning away from the screen, he notices Axel sprawled nearby as if watching, too. Or at least, he thinks it's Axel, but the SFC shows nothing there. Roxas tries to smile.]
Couldn't sleep either?
[But the figure isn't moving. And then he notices the wisps of black coming off of his friend, dissolving into nothing.
Like when he died.
Already on edge, a panic seizes him now. Something got to Axel. Something from these nightmares hurt him and now he's... Roxas tries to reach him, but trips over the coffee table and falls. By the time he scrambles back up, Axel's nearly vanished, and then... gone.]
N-no...
He turns the TV off, regretting it as the reflection in the screen shows him a face that isn't his. Yesterday, he thought it was just another nightmare, but now he knows better. It's unsettling, but he's trying not to freak out.
Turning away from the screen, he notices Axel sprawled nearby as if watching, too. Or at least, he thinks it's Axel, but the SFC shows nothing there. Roxas tries to smile.]
Couldn't sleep either?
[But the figure isn't moving. And then he notices the wisps of black coming off of his friend, dissolving into nothing.
Like when he died.
Already on edge, a panic seizes him now. Something got to Axel. Something from these nightmares hurt him and now he's... Roxas tries to reach him, but trips over the coffee table and falls. By the time he scrambles back up, Axel's nearly vanished, and then... gone.]
N-no...
action;
In his room he's just finished up reading a book when he hears a loud thump in the other room. Immediately he straightens up and walks over to the door to investigate.]
Roxas?
[The lights are low and the TV has been shut off, so it makes seeing in the dark a little difficult to do. But he can see Roxas sprawled out on the floor and he walks over, concerned.]
Hey, what happened?
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A-axel--?
[But. You were. He looks where the phantom Axel was and then back at the real one.]
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Axel kneels down to get a better look at Roxas.]
What?
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I- I thought I saw you... [He swallows and doesn't finish.]
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I've been here the whole time, man.
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You're okay.
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What made you think I wouldn't be?
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[Sorry if he's clinging a little.]
But it wasn't you. Just some- stupid nightmare.
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Axel frowns and after a deep sigh he gives Roxas' shoulder a reassuring squeeze. Yeah, he's still here and alive, so he doesn't need to worry. He'll do everything to make sure that stays true.]
Looks like it got to you too, huh.
... It wasn't real. Just keep that in mind, ok?
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[He starts to pull back because he should be able to pull himself together. Axel's fine, so there's nothing to be upset about.]
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Do you wanna talk about it?
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You're fine. Nothing to talk about, right?
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If you think that's best.
[He waits a moment as he brings his hand down to rest on Roxas' shoulder. Talking about it could help, but if he's sure, then Axel won't push for it.]
Maybe you should go back to bed.
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[You really expect him to sleep after that? He glances in the direction of his room, looking uneasy at the thought.]
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[He's not quite sure how this will work, but they've got to try something, right?]
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[He wants to show Axel he can handle it. But at the same time he doesn't really want him going anywhere.]
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[He glances over at the TV and then back to Roxas. He realizes they're still on the floor and all, but just by looking at Roxas Axel's getting the impression that they shouldn't move just yet. After a while he does start to get up, however, and even holds out a hand for Roxas to take if he wants.]
Then I might start gettin' ready for bed.
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O-oh, okay.
...you haven't- been seeing anything?
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He doesn't know what he'll see or if he'll see anything at all, but either way he's not looking forward to it.]
Not yet, no.
[Axel shakes his head.]
... Come on. Go sit down, ok?
action;
[Well, at least that explains why he's just as composed as always.
Roxas does as instructed and plops down on the couch.]
action;
Once Roxas is seated back on the couch Axel sticks around for another minute or two to make sure he's calmed down before he turns on his heel and back into his room to change out of his coat and into something more comfortable for sleeping. Yes, he does take that coat off, dude. He's not that weird.]
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Axel can probably hear the TV switch on again a little while after he's left, and some muted sounds from it... But before long there's a soft knock on his door followed by Roxas poking his head in.]
You wanna-- [...watch it with him? But he cuts himself off because this is dumb.]
N-never mind, you're going to sleep.
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Does he want to-?
He sighs and after shaking his head goes over to open up the door, hand placed on his hip.]
You want me to stay out there with you?
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