Accidental Video

[booyaka_boom]

*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*

Comments

[formerabyssinian]

Your goals are a bit strange, Selphie. [He chuckles, reaching forward for her hand.] The kitchen isn't too far, but the floor is cold.

[Right, he should have brought her socks...]

[booyaka_boom]

Maybe! But it keeps things interesting.

*Her hand bumps awkwardly into his before she can grapple onto it properly. She's still trying to walk with as much purpose as possible, but has to go on tiptoes across the cold floor*

Are you making something in here?

[formerabyssinian]

[Did she get taller...]

Just some tea and sandwiches. [He pulls out a stool for her, helping her to sit.]

[booyaka_boom]

*Yes, Aya! Like magic! She stumbles up onto the stool, wobbling slightly and reaching out a hand to steady herself*

Wow! Really? Aya, you're my hero, looking after me like this!

*She claps her hands together, smiling brightly*

[formerabyssinian]

[Such a term doesn't exactly sit well with him.]

I'm no hero. Far from it.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie frowns slightly at this and shakes her head, still trying to keep her voice light*

Of course you are! You rescued me and carried me the whole way here!

[formerabyssinian]

It's because I care for you. Probably more than I should. [He finished making the sandwiches, which are simply ham and cheese with spinach, cut diagonally. A plate is placed in front of her before he sits next to her with his own sandwich.]

[booyaka_boom]

*It's a good job that he hasn't handed her the plate, because otherwise she would have dropped it. Her cheeks flush red at the first part, and she bows her head slightly at the second part*

More than you should...?

*In trying so hard not to sigh, Selphie actually sighs pretty heavily and picks up one half of a sandwich*

[formerabyssinian]

[And then Aya remembers that he is fantastic at putting his foot in his mouth. He runs a hand through his hair.]

Don't...take that the wrong way. [Although he's not sure how she should take it...]

[booyaka_boom]

No. Sure. Right.

*She brings her sandwich closer, but suddenly finds that she's not hungry. Still, it's not like she can scramble away easily if she wanted to. So she takes the tiniest bite, spending a long time chewing it before she can swallow*

[formerabyssinian]

Selphie... [Now he sighs and turns to her in his seat.] I meant that...after all this time and all that I've done, I don't always feel as if I should be so fortunate.

[booyaka_boom]

*But she's still facing ahead, though she's at risk of squishing her sandwich so she puts it down on her plate*

Fortunate...? What are you even talking about, Aya?

*Selphie shakes her head, biting her lip*

I don't know what that's about... but don't talk to me about 'all that you've done'.

*Because, after all, her position wasn't so different. The things that they've done are potentially similar in some ways*

[formerabyssinian]

[Aya isn't surprised that what he said has made her angry, and isn't surprised at her reaction. He's not sure what to say to her without explaining everything that he's been through since he was sixteen, and he's already come to the conclusion that he would be just digging a deeper hole.]

[He's quiet for a moment before speaking again.]

Sorry... [He seems to have lost his appetite, too.]

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie just keeps still for a long time, finally pulling a small part of sandwich away and popping it into her mouth. She chews for while, head and shoulders sagging*

No...I get it. I know you've had a tough time. I just...

*She sighs again and leans forwards, pressing the heels of her hands into her bandage eyes. It takes her a few moments to try and get her thoughts together*

I'm just sorry that it seems like such a bad idea to you to care about me...

*What she really wants is to go away and hide, but she know she can't do that without falling. So instead she just sits there, wishing herself invisible instead of blind*

[formerabyssinian]

[Aya watches her silently, looking to the side solemnly.]

I never-- [No, it wouldn't help saying that...so he goes down the path of explaining his past, starting with his family, and how Reiji Takatori ruined everything. The tale continues for a while, or as best as he could explain without investing himself too much into the emotions of the time. Things did become better for him during his days with Krypton, and he acknowledges that he's come a long way, but he's always had this belief that he doesn't deserve happiness.]

[He's not even sure that after this that Selphie would ever understand, but it would be a step in some direction. At the end, Aya has his arms crossed, facing forward and really lost in those memories.]

It's not a matter of this being a bad idea. It's a matter of...not having much faith for myself.

[booyaka_boom]

*This is where being blind is such a nuisance to her. If she could do what she wanted, she'd be up off her stool, her arms tightly around him, wanting to make him feel so much better. But as it is, she turns slightly in her chair towards him, a hand colliding with his plate as she tries to reach for him*

Aya... I'm sorry...

*Her voice is gentle, and very apologetic - especially considering how frustrated she'd been a moment ago*

But - you must see that you've done good, too. Everyone deserves to be happy... And, well, as far as I'm concerned... You've done nothing but really good by me. I'd be a mess, and I mean, really...if it weren't for you.

[formerabyssinian]

[The plate movement breaks him out of his reverie, and as Selphie reaches over for him, he helps by placing a hand onto hers. There is a solemn smile on his face as he squeezes her hand.]

It's mostly my fault for upsetting you. I do see the good in helping others, and it's a good feeling to be able to do so when others can't do so for themselves.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie's not sure what to mention about the upsetting part - she understands him much more now, and she knows better where he was coming from. But as for his caring for her and to what extent, she's still not really sure where she stands on that, and if she's honest that's what upsets her most*

Well, good. You just haveta let yourself be happy some more. While you're here you might as well take advantage of all the time you have to concentrate on being happy, on doing what you want.

[formerabyssinian]

You're right... [He still thinks it'll be tough, because it's something he isn't used to. But if their date was any indication, then he'll deal well enough.] You'll help though, right?

[booyaka_boom]

*Carefully, Selphie reaches out her other hand too, though she has to be careful not to lean too far forward on her stool. Then she tilts her head at his question, wishing that she could see him..*

Me? Of course, I will! Whatever makes you happy, Aya, just lemme know, and I'll go find it!

*Because she's thinking of things like salted caramel cotton candy - that worked*

[formerabyssinian]

[He brushes a thumb over the back of her hand that reaches out for him.]

How about you find your sandwich? [Aya chuckles, because it would make him happy if she ate!]

[booyaka_boom]

*She manages a small smile, encouraged by the way he touched her hand. Picking up her sandwich would require letting go of his hands, which she didn't really want to do, only very slowly pulling back. But when she does, Selphie picks up half of the sandwich and takes another bite*

It's good. Thank you.

[formerabyssinian]

There's tea, too. [She was pretty intent on there being tea, so...] Just in front of you. [If she reaches for it, he'll hold it in place so she could grab the handle without knocking it over.]

[booyaka_boom]

Oh right! *Argh, it is just too weird, having to be told what is right in front of her. She reaches out carefully with her fingers, being as careful as possible. Burning herself again would not be good* Thanks..