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Um... hi. [ She feels a little awkward, not knowing how to begin -- but she softens it with a laugh. ] It's been over a week now ... I wanted to thank everyone who's been taking care of me, and everyone who's come to see me at the clinic! It made me really happy. [ A beat ] And look, I'm even outside today!

[ She turns the journal away from her and holds it up. Anyone who cares to look will see the jewel blue sky and a few tree canopies creeping into the edge of the frame, from where they overhang the path. There is a quiet laugh as she does it -- and a murmur of "you dork," both from a male voice. Xion's own quiet response is to laugh, and return gently, "I am not!"

It's been getting better, doing things with her hands. Her whole right side is still sore, but it's come a long way from the hideous, blistered mess that it was the night of the fight. It's a little easier to use her left hand ... her wrist and her shoulder are still healing too, but they're easier to handle. Thank goodness for being ambidextrous, right?

Slowly, she lowers the journal back down, taking care so she doesn't accidentally close it. As a result, the journal catches a glimpse of [Bad username or site: cakeblocked title= @ livejournal.com] standing beside her -- probably the source of that laugh and comment. But then it's just Xion again, smiling. She seems pretty content, even despite the fact that she's still recovering. ]

... it's a really nice day out, today.

[ She looks up at the sky again, pausing briefly. And then her expression clouds, and becomes a little more serious. And just in case -- if he is back, if he would hear it -- she'll filter this. ]

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Although... if anyone's seen Vanitas, if he's back ... [ Her eyes narrow. Not in anger, not in concern, but ... a quiet, vaguely troubled thoughtfulness. Yes, she knows ... what happened to him. ] ... I'd just like to know.

[ The other voice pipes up again. "Ready to go?" And the feed, for now, cuts off.

They'll be making their slow but steady way to the village plaza, where Xion, tired from the trek, will end up parked on a bench while Luke gets some food for them. Feel free to bother them at any point along this route -- he'll be supporting her and helping her walk with an arm around her waist. You could catch them on the way back to the clinic too, but, well, by then, Luke might be carrying Xion, and she might well be dozing in his arms. ]

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[ Of course, as time goes by she'll lean against him more and more. It does hurt a little to push herself like this, and her body is still tired from all the energy she's had to expend on healing. But she wants this so badly -- giving up before they got there would feel just awful. So she'll persevere.

Still, she makes a soft sound, almost a laugh, at what he says. ] Yeah. Thanks to Mia, and Ceodore, and everyone who's been helping. I feel like I owe them something, though I know they'd say no. [ Still, Mia... Mia was the person there that night. Who knows what might have happened to her if Mia hadn't responded so quickly. She'll pay the other girl back someday, somehow... ]

[As she leans more, Luke tightens his grip, though not too hard. She's still hurt, after all, and he wouldn't want to hurt her while trying to help her. He knows how much she wants this; hell, he'll even carry her if he has to. But he also knows that she wants to do this on her own. Mostly on her own, anyway... with her two feet.

He looks up at the sky in thought over what she says, then blinks and glances at her with a playful little expression.]

Maybe you could sneak them a gift when you feel better enough. You know, like stealth cookies!

[ ...

Stealth cookies.

For a second she just stares at him, blinking ... then promptly breaks down in giggles. ]

That's not a bad idea, but ... stealth cookies? How do you make cookies stealthy?

Just hide them! Make them look like something else, like... I don't know, like a jar of flowers with cookies at the bottom. That's stealthy, isn't it?

[ She keeps laughing, because that is also a totally ridiculous suggestion. What is wrong with you boyfriendo. ]

Isn't that a little strange? They'd never find the cookies unless you told them! And that kind of defeats the point... Wouldn't it just be easier to sneak them a little basket when they're not looking?

[What, he can't be silly every now and then? Even though his suggestions are legit... orz.

Her own suggestion makes him sulk a little, because come on, his idea was totally amazing. Buuut she has a point.]

I guess so... But then they wouldn't be as stealthy.

[ Oh gosh. She just loves him way too much. For a brief moment, she leans her head on his shoulder and shuts her eyes as they walk, though she's still smiling. ]

Okay, I'll make you a deal. We can do that, but if they don't figure out the cookies are there, we go with my idea. Okay?

[He looooks at her, frowning and pouting his lips just slightly, as if he's thiiiiinking about it...

Then he nods.] Deal. It'll be one of those clear colored jars, so they can still see the shape of them!

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[ Oh gosh, she can't resist anymore. He gets a peck on the cheek for his efforts. ] Okay! Maybe while we're in town we can look for one, if I'm not too tired by then.

[What Xion, he is trying to be serious about this, you are jeopardizing this srs business!

... Aah, he has to smile a little, though, and glance away with a light blush on his cheeks.]

Right. But if you get too tired, we're going right back to the clinic.

[ ... a grin overtakes her, before she can help it. She wishes she could do something else -- touch his face, maybe kiss him for real -- but the first would make her arms sore, the second -- well, jeez, they're in public!! So she settles for pillowing her head on his shoulder with a sigh and a quiet laugh. She loves him so much. ]

I know. Don't worry. [ Xion tilts her head back and just ... smiles for him, the corners of her eyes crinkling with the force and the warmth of it. ]

[... Bah, he can't resist, especially with that expression she's giving him. The blush on his face increases, and he dares to lean over and kiss

her forehead.

Because kissing in public, how scandalous!!! But after that, he gives her a smile of his own before he focuses on where they're going.

Finally, they'll reach the plaza. By this point even Luke's a little tired, so once he helps Xion get situated on the bench, he flops down beside her and lets out a long, exaggerated sigh.]

Damn, you're heavy. [Of course, he kids - Xion's probably like half his weight. But half-carrying someone for that long is still tiresome!]

[ It's nice for both of them to sit down. Her own sigh is much quieter -- and she cuts herself off when he says that.

...

Carefully, she lifts a hand to poke him in the arm. ] Are you sure that's not just you? [ Trying to keep a straight face. Failing. ]

[He makes a little face at the poke, then lifts a hand to ruffle her hair in a playful, yet careful fashion. It's a little hard for him to keep a straight face himself.] Well, I'm not getting any weaker, so it has to be you.

I guess that means I'll have to stop eating so many sweets from the bakery. [ ... which she hasn't been doing. The obvious implication being that he's just making all this up. She sticks her tongue out at him. ]

oo42 [ voice // action ] BACKDATED TO THE 20TH

[Action... able?] flippin your fins you don't get too far...

[Actionacus!] legs are required for jumping, dancing!

[Actionartacus!!] I always forget the words after that.

[Actionsaurus!!] Walking around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet!

[I can't keep coming up with silly words :|]

[What a failure :|]

[I am not they were just too silly to be fussed with :|]

[You just cannot think of any awesome words :|]

[that has nothing to do with it how very dare you]

[yes it does you're just trying to save face]

[/casually pushes out a window]

[/worth iiiiiiiiiit-]

[enjoy going splat B|]

[except not because I CAN FLY]

[HI KUKKI]