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caughtinanetwork2012-09-27 01:59 am
double_edged) wrote in caughtinanetwork2012-09-27 01:59 am
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[semi-accidental video]
[Not even a day has passed and you can already expect Azimuth to be on his feet, continuing life as normal. Except something about him still seems off, and in the process of preparing breakfast, the old Lombax could be seen stopping from time to time, murmuring to himself, or pausing to lean on the counter. His movements are stiff and hesitant, though he manages enough sense of mind to nearly complete an entire bowl of cereal.
Milk poured, an unsteady hand sets the gallon aside, opting to put it back in the fridge later. This is followed by another hesitant pause, and the Elder stares strangely down at the Lucky Charms filled to the rim.
He raises the spoon.
But his head is first to splash into the bowl, nearly knocking it over.
No, Alister, that's not how you eat.]
[ooc: aaaand wrap-up post. Alister's staying at the Villa with Rin and Yukio until he's a bit more steady on his feet. o7]
Milk poured, an unsteady hand sets the gallon aside, opting to put it back in the fridge later. This is followed by another hesitant pause, and the Elder stares strangely down at the Lucky Charms filled to the rim.
He raises the spoon.
But his head is first to splash into the bowl, nearly knocking it over.
No, Alister, that's not how you eat.]
[ooc: aaaand wrap-up post. Alister's staying at the Villa with Rin and Yukio until he's a bit more steady on his feet. o7]
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[He was a bit more commanding now, the hand on Alister's forehead coaxing Alister to look at him.]
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A gentle pressure on his head.
And the vision all at once dissipates. He's back in that room again, a dark form hovering over him and a distant voice to call out. And again, he tries raising his head to keep his sights on the Colonel, voice caught in his throat for the moment, waiting for him to say more.
He was still afraid. He remembers this kind of instability and desperation.
Last time, someone wound up dead.]
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[His hand remains, keeping Alister's eyes on him.]
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[Blinking slowly, his brow knits in thought, struggling to make sense of the word. He'd... known it, just a little while ago, but now it was gone. What did it mean? Why was he saying it?]
...no. Alister. I think.
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[Jade was growing more concerned. His condition was stuck in some kind of flux between getting better and getting worse. He leaded to his bag and pulled a cool cloth from it. He stood and left Alister, muttering a small excuse me as he went to wet it. When it was damp, he pressed it gently to Alister's forehead.]
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There was just... something about him, that made the old General feel whole. Like he didn't have to worry about being kidnapped or suffocated or torn away from what few good friends he was making. And the thought just makes him smile weakly more than anything else, his current instability making the gesture appear far more unnerving than it was meant to be.]
Co... lonel, I...
[He swallows hard, trying to find his voice again.]
...what... do you think of me...?
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At the question, Jade paused. What did he think of Alister...? Well... What did he think? He paused his dabbing and rested it against Alister's temple. Well, Alister was a comrade and a friend. He was... odd. He was interesting.]
You're a comrade and a friend. [Probably the best and simplest way to say it.]
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...do you... you think we could ever be more?
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How do you mean?
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[The Lombax lightly shakes his head under the cloth, starting to close his eyes.]
I can't... say it right.
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Then try to rest more.
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Just say it.
Just say it.]
...I think I love you.
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How was Jade supposed to react to that? Love was foreign and generally unwelcome as whole. And unexpected. Definitely unexpected from the General. He took a breath, trying to find a reaction that would be appropriate to Alister's unlevel brain.]
WE'VE BEEN IN ACTION FOR LIKE EIGHTY REPLIES
Just try to rest.
I JUST FORGOT. ...EIGHTY TIMES.
Colonel...
[He swallows hard, but eventually gives a solemn nod. Maybe... later, he could garter a proper response. Everything was far too confusing as it was, and something like that could easily be taken the wrong way.]
...did I do it wrong?
ME TOO... EIGHTY TIMES
THAT'S THE POWER OF LOVE
Maybe he should wait until things are a little more settled.
Orvus, that was stupid. Jade probably thought he was out of his damned mind.
--okay, he was, but still.]
...sorry.
THAT'S THE POWER OF LOVE
[And when Jade can think of how to reply. His head is probably only going half as fast as Alister's and he's still confused.]
...OUR CHILDREN WILL BE BOOTIFUL
I just wanted to finally have a day out. I left them there.
BOOTIFUL AND STRONG LOMMANS
[He wished to get a blood sample from Alister, but a needle might not be the thing to calm the Lombax down at present. Maybe if he eventually fell asleep.]
You have nothing to worry about save for recovery right now.
[Jade, however, isn't sure what to make of what you've said.]
can they all look like you
Zoni, when is it going to end?]
I want to... I-I need to go to the island. They're waiting.
Oh dear. Mini Jades with lombax ears
[Just to try to placate him for now.]
REPOPULATE THE LOMBAXES? ...CLOSE ENOUGH
TO THE REPOPULATION
COLONEL GRAB MY TAIL
I don't think I feel safe doing that
then no adventure for you
I want adventure D:
YOU WON'T GET ADVENTURE LIKE THIS GOOD LORD
NOPE
DON'T YOU RAN
RANNING
NO COME BACK I LOVE YOU
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