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Accidental Video

*There's a blur on the screen as it seems the SFC is moved from one pair of hands to another. When the image finally settles, it is tilted at an angle. Most of the image appears to be a boring bedside table with a jug of water on, and the frame of a boring bed, similar to what might be seen in a hospital. A smaller section of the screen shows half of someone's pale face, the eyes covered with bandages. The only thing that might identify this person are some flicks of brown hair, sitting above a shoulder in a hospital gown. The SFC is moved again, showing this unhappy figure in a bed, before the feed flickers out*

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[Aya pauses in their stride, hearing how this is truly affecting Selphie. She's a strong girl, and probably feeling less so isn't how she ever thought she would end up. He raises a hand to her cheek, lifting her face a bit.]

I'll talk to her. For now, you'll stay with me, and I'll worry about the flower shop later. I ran it by myself before, and I can do it again. Shiemi is there to help, if you're that concerned about there being help. [He pauses, stroking her cheek idly.] There's no need to feel guilty about this.

[He lifts up the arm carrying the bag the nurse gave him and places it in front of Selphie, close enough that she could know the bag is in front of her.] Hold onto this, to the front of you. [Once she does so, Aya will pick her up bridal style and carry her home.]

*The feel of Aya's hand on her face makes her cheeks flush immediately. She was happy to stop and to listen to him - again, he proves himself capable of saying exactly the right thing. Selphie just nods, quite concerned that if she was able to look at his face then that she might have just melted.

Carefully, she holds out her hands, determined to at least by useful by doing this one thing. But she hasn't expected at all to be lifted, giving a small shriek of happy surprise. Selphie clutches onto the bag all the way home, deciding not to suggest that he shouldn't carry her, and she takes advantage of it instead, resting her head against his shoulder, eventually daring herself to press a small kiss to his cheek*

I should have given more warning. Sorry. [Aya is smirking a little and not quite that sorry. By carrying her, she wouldn't have to shuffle along, which may be embarrassing for her at the moment. It would also get them home quicker. Luckily, the doors to the clinic are automatic, or at least the ones that opened for him were.]

[He didn't expect a kiss for the deed, however. Another lucky instance for him, that Selphie can't see him hue. Unsure how to really reciprocate (because saying 'thank you' is ridiculous...), Aya settles for holding her closer.]

You know, I knew a girl who was blind, but she could see so much clearer than anyone I knew. [He smiled lightly, thinking back on Taiyou.] She wanted to join a motorcycle gang, but the closest I could get for her was helping her ride a motorcycle. [Not the smartest of ideas, but he was sitting behind her if something went wrong.]

No, that's okay. *Selphie smiles against his neck, relaxing into his arms, because while she might not be so certain of everyone, she was sure that Aya wouldn't let her fall. He wasn't as clumsy as she was, so wasn't likely to trip over*

Really? But...how could she ride if she couldn't see the road? *She's never thought about riding a motorbike before, because she's more into flying airships, but she laughs lightly at his story*

She was just a natural. [The story is more entertaining by saying that. In truth, he helped Taiyou out when necessary.] But she was a really brave girl, even without her eyesight. She wasn't always brave, though. Life had little meaning to her after she lost her eyesight. She couldn't live out her dream of being in a motorcycle gang.

I was posing as a gardener for a rehabilitation center at the time, and the director asked me to cheer her up. I was pretty unsure if I could even do that, but I'm glad I agreed.

Life had little meaning to her, huh...? *Exactly just what was Selphie is scared of. And she's scared of it enough that at the moment it's just about overriding those creeping feelings of jealousy*

Well..you're good at that, cheering other people up. So..that's good..

[Aya could sense that Selphie is still feeling uncertain about her condition.] Just like her, you have a lot of potential, and you shouldn't doubt that. [They were at least halfway to their neighborhood at this point.]

*Sorry Aya, but Selphie all but nearly laughs at that, shaking her head against his shoulder* You think so? Doing what?

*It would kill her not to be able to fight again, or do most things again. But then, she does wonder if she can play her guitar just the same... She nuzzles up against his jaw slightly*

Where are we now? Not too far to go?

Anything you want. Maybe you could try riding a motorcycle. [He was joking, of course, but he still chuckles a bit.]

[At how Selphie nuzzles him, Aya hues and tries to concentrate on answering her question.] We're more than halfway there. The shops are getting fewer as we get to our area. Did you want anything before we get back?

*Selphie laughs a little at that too* I can't think of anything more dangerous to other people! But I bet I'd be a good little biker chick.

So long as you've got plenty of tea, I should be okay. *Though, of course, in her time of need, her instincts tell her she'd also like a huge slice of chocolate cake. But, since Aya doesn't really do sweet things, and since it would require some amount of feeding, she doesn't mention it*

Well, there's time to think on that later.

[He raises an eyebrow, then remembers that Selphie couldn't see that. So he makes his curiosity more obvious.] Hmm? Only tea?

*Selphie holds the bag slightly closer to herself, and nods. Besides, she doesn't want to sent Aya anywhere else to fetch her cake when he's already nearly carried her all the way home*

Yup! Just tea!

You know you can't survive off just tea, right?

[The gates to their community is just ahead, and they open automatically for them.]

Well, sure I can't! But for now, tea will be fine. Maybe I'll try get out the house later...

*Because she will be so determined to do things for herself, including somehow shopping for groceries*

[Can she feel that judging look?]

When you're feeling better, sure.

*Actually, she almost can. She gives the tiniest kick of her legs, almost like her way of giving a disapproving kind of look*

Okay. Sure. When I'm better.

[Aya smiles softly and continues toward their destination. The house is only a few feet away, and that is where Aya stops completely.]

We're not that far now. Do you want to walk to the door?

*Selphie sits up slightly in his arms and holds her bag of medical supplies carefully*

Uhm...How far? I'll make it okay without tripping, right?

*Because the last thing she wants to do is make a fool of herself for trying*

About ten feet. I won't let you trip. [He begins to set her onto her feet, making sure she could hold onto his arm or hand if needed.]

Alright...

*She can do this. She has to do this, and prove that she can still do something for herself. Selphie wobbles slightly on her feet, but rests a hand against his arm to steady herself. Then, holding tightly onto the bag, she makes a few careful steps forward, and some more, one hand outstretched, until her palm hits the door and she stops*

I did it!

[Aya walks behind her, close enough to help if she falls, but giving her enough space. It's a good accomplishment, and a small step in building up her self esteem.]

You did. [He takes out his keys and unlocks the door.] This may be a bit more challenging. [Aya links his hand with hers as he steps inside.] Do you remember where things are from before?

*Selphie turns and offers a smile to Aya, clearly pleased that he has recognised the good work she's done thus far. Any more than that was scary though, so she was glad to feel Aya's hand with hers*

Uhm... I think so?

*Only, she seems to have forgotten the small step that leads into the house, and manages to trip quite impressively*

[She sure did. Aya reacts quickly and wraps an arm around her middle, catching Selphie before she could fall to the floor.]

There's a step there... [He helps her stand upright again.] There aren't anymore, though.

*There's a moment where she takes a deep breath - Selphie's silent and she shakes, almost as though she's about to burst into tears. This first trip is likely the start of many difficulties. But instead, she exhales slowly and stands upright*

Oh..okay. Where do I go now...? Straight ahead, just a little, right?

[He couldn't coddle her. Her train of thought is right, this may be the first of many difficulties, but Aya's sure she'll get through them.]

Yes, the wall curves to the right, and there's a door coming soon.

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