caughtinanetwork | [action/video] - Returning

Lunaday, Ifrit-Decan 13, ND 2018

[There were only three things that Guy really could remember from the last few moments of his life.

Pain. Rage. Fear.

All of them, all in a sudden burst; controlling his actions, forcing his body to act on what his mind had pressed back for years and years. It was the horrifying feeling of having no control and yet being completely aware of your actions, raising his sword above his head to give a blow he thought he'd never have to see with his own eyes. The curse slot was in control, and there was absolutely nothing he could do but watch.

There was a shaking of the ground, a shout. The twang of an arrow, the ruffle of leaves... and then the world went white. He wasn't in Auldrant anymore; not surrounded by a forest of thick trees and mockingly clear skies, but instead blue-stoned buildings, humid air, the bustle of people, the roar of water... the eerily familiar glow of a massive coral out of the corner of his eye. His clothes were also sopping wet.

Too bad that sense of de-ja-vu wasn't quite what was on his mind.

The moment Guy feels his feet against the cobblestone, sword still raised above his head, there is a mental snap; a severing of control and emotions so sudden and harsh, his entire body tenses, limbs locking and vision goes black. He falters, stumbling forward a step. The katana slips from his hand, clanging to the ground as the blonde crumples beside it.

What a disaster. What a nightmare. But at least he was separated from that monster. At least for now. Thank the Score... darkness would do him some good. Here's hoping someone familiar doesn't leave him out on the pavement.

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[It isn't until early afternoon that the network is finally accessed. Guy himself doesn't seem to be having any trouble figuring out the SFC - it's coming back to him like he'd only been here yesterday. In fact, he's back in a very familiar apartment, sitting heavily on a couch he remembers sharing for far too long, the balcony of the second floor of a Yutopil apartment just visible in the background.

He looks very tired. But hey, no need to let that stop a smile.]

Hey there, Vatheon. Seems I had a vanishing act for a little while there, hah. Sorry.

I hope you guys haven't had too much trouble lately.

[He pauses, lips pressing together in thought, before bluntly speaking again--]

And hey... whoever went and "borrowed" my energy gauge? I'd really like it back sometime. Please.

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So what do you expect me to do...?

[The question is very flat in tone. No sarcasm. No resentment.

He honestly would like to know.]

Maybe just tell her and see what she does with the information, if you're worried about 'taking advantage' or whatever. Or at least just... tell her you missed her. Something.

[He just can't get out of his had how happy she was when she told him Guy was back. He's not certain he'd ever really seen her be completely happy before that at all. He owes her too much not to try and help things along. He owes Guy too, quite a lot honestly, and if they can be happy then why not?]

Right...

[The uncertainty lingering in the back of his voice doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. Yeah, he had missed her. He hadn't really realized how MUCH he had missed her until he'd seen Sheik hovering next to his bed.

But saying anything outside that, right now? When he was still shaken and Zelda could possibly be vulnerable? When he wasn't even sure if he could follow through with anything that might really be mutual attraction?

...

No. He needs to think this over. On top of everything else that's happened today, this isn't a decision he can make right now.

Sigh.]

I haven't seen her yet, but...

I don't know. I'll see what I can do, I guess.

I get that it's too much right away and I don't blame you for wanting to get your head on straight before talking to her, but don't pussy-foot around too much.

[Just try, c'mon.]

Hey, I just got back. So sorry that I want to take my time with things.

[Cut him a little bit of slack, man, it's been a really long morning.

Sigh. Anyways.]

I know you have Jade on staff right now. But are you still needing help at the club?

[Sorry bro, he just doesn't want you guys to waste any time! The bubble can be fickle with all its comings and goings. He lets the subject change go though, knowing when to leave it (at least some of the time.)]

You might have to fight him for it, but I wouldn't mind two bartenders if you're still wanting the job.

[Can't sound too eager.]

[He will do what he pleases with his time, thank you very much.]

Heh. Count me in, then. Not sure if I'm up for a fight or anything, but I'm not cruel enough just to leave you alone with the old man.

[Not if you get dragged into another coma, sleeping beauty.

Zelos laughs at that, and it's a real laugh, not one of his covering fake-but-sounds-real displays of mirth. Damn but he's glad Guy's back.]

I appreciate it! You left me in quite a bind you know. I never thought I'd have to turn to the elderly for help!

[The grin on Guy's face turns up just a little bit more. He'd never say it to Zelos' face, but there's a quality to his laugh - warm and addictive and somewhat inviting - that only appears when it's truly genuine.

Shame it doesn't happen more often... but Guy's certainly glad to hear it now. It speaks much more than any words Zelos might have been avoiding, at least.]

Desperate times call for desperate measures, you know? I hope he hasn't been scaring too many of your customers away!

[Said with the voice of someone who knows how horrifying Jade can get with his words. He's traveled with the man for a few months, after all.]

His skill with the drinks has pretty much counteracted that acerbic wit of his. Sometimes I think he has fun getting them too drunk to really understand what he's saying, not that you have to be drunk to misunderstand Jade. How Peony puts up with the guy at home I will never know.

[No really. It's a mystery.]

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[video;filtered] orz so late, sorry v.v

[video;filtered] Here have a late one in return

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