caughtinanetwork | 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...

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[Axel's successfully changed out of his coat and into some sweatpants when he hears that knock on his door followed shortly by his best friend's voice.

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?

...you're going to sleep.

[In other words yes, but he shouldn't.]

[Axel shrugs.]

Nah, I can hang out here for a bit. We should have a movie night.

[And maybe fall asleep on the couch if he has to. With that he reaches behind him to shut his door so he can walk over to sit down in front of the TV with a loud thump.]

[Roxas watches him head over, quietly relieved, before following and sitting down next to him. He bumps his friend with his shoulder, partly in thanks, and partly just to confirm he's really there.]

...you're a good friend. You know that?

[Axel turns to look at Roxas towards that bump and comment. Axel can't agree with that 100%, but at least he tries to do the best he can.]

Heh. I do what I can, Roxas. Doesn't make me all that good.

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I think it does.

[And then, because maybe they should talk about it, just a little--]

I don't- wanna lose that.

[Axel smirks and then gives Roxas a light shove with his elbow.]

You won't, dumby.

...even if I do something really stupid?

[... Axel scoffs softly and straightens himself up to face Roxas a little better.]

Even if I might not like some things you do, kid, you'll always be my best friend. That won't change for anything, ok?

[Finally he smiles just a little bit. That's probably the best reassurance he can get right now. They can't change what has happened or will happen back home, and they can't control how long they stay here, but-

But at least nothing either of them can do will ever change them being friends.]

...okay.

Good. And don't you forget it.

[He looks back to the television. Ok, he's really tired, but he can sit around like this for a little while.]

So what're we gonna watch?

Um... [Roxas leans forward to grab the box off the coffee table.]

Swim Away Home, I guess.

All the movies seem to be about fish.

Never heard of it.

[Stretches a bit.]

Not surprised. We are in a giant bubble, after all.

[Roxas presses play and settles back into the couch.]

Yeah. Guess they're not very- ...imaginative.

Dare I say there's something fishy about 'em.

[Snickers and folds his arms behind his head]

[The little smile returns.]

That was just bad.

Hey, no need to burst my bubble, Roxas. Try to sea thing my way.

[Sputter]

[Um um he can totally do this.]

Sorry. I reely don't think I cod.

[Are we seriously doing this]

Don't gimme that carp. We both know you can't be that shellfish.

[Not for long, Roxas doesn't think he can keep up with Axel.]

I just- don't see the porpoise of putting up with bad humor.

A-anyway, the movie's starting.

There's nothing wrong with being gillty of bad humor.

[And after that he starts to laugh even as the movie starts up.]

Maybe not.

[Roxas snickers a little, too. It's... kind of comforting having a conversation that absurd.]

[Ok, he calms down finally and excuse him as he stretches out and rests his head on your legs there, best bud.]

You're a riot, kid.

[That's okay as long as you don't mind him playing with your hair. The spikes are pretty fascinating.]

A riot?

[He yawns and shuts his eyes for a moment.]

Yeah. Never a dull day with you.

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