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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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Hey, that's not fair! I'm still not all better, you know. [ she's teasing, though, and not fussed. ]

Perfectly fair, actually. Neither am I.

[He's concerned, but not terribly fussed and not actually trying to upset her.]

Hehe. [ Quietly. She'd been quite lucid the day of his departure from the clinic, and so was aware he'd been in there in the first place. She doesn't know why, and didn't want to ask. Still... she worries. ]

You're feeling okay though, right?

[He hurriedly replies, only now aware of just how worrying that must have sounded.] Just a bit sore. But I am feeling much better, honestly. And half a dozen people can testify to my presence at a birthday party just a few days ago.

[ Oh, jeez. ] Giles! It's okay, I believe you! You don't have to prove it or anything.

I-I don't?

...oh.

[...awkward pause.] Sorry. Force of habit.

[ She laughs again. She appreciates the effort, at least. ]

It's okay. I think I'd feel the same way. But if you say you're okay, then you're okay. [ That's all there is to it. ] So you went to a birthday party?

Yes, I was. [Decidedly grateful for the subject change.] One of my friends from home - Dawn Summers. She just turned twenty.

That's good to hear! It's always nice to get to celebrate a birthday. They're really special! I wish I knew when some of my friends' birthdays were... [ Small pout. Nobody ever tells her these things 8| ]

I suppose some people just don't consider birthdays the same way. I wonder if all the villagers here are even familiar with the concept.

[He would advise the direct approach. But, then, y'know...you might ask him, Xion.]

[ Oh, yes. That did just occur to her. And she fixes him with a look. ]

Hey, Giles... when is your birthday?

It was a while ago, I'm afraid.

[...nobody currently alive knows Giles' birthday. He's not sure how he feels about this, being dead.]

So? Tell me anyway, so I know for next year!

...May eleventh.

[And now there is one.]

With any luck, I'll stay for next year this time.

I'd like it if you did. [ She smiles so warmly. ] But maybe I'll give you a late gift anyway. I feel like I owe you, since you gave me a gift for my birthday.

I, um, I-I appreciate the thought, Xion, but you hardly owe me anything.

...s-still. It was, um, much closer to actually being my birthday back home than it was when I arrived. If that counts for anything.

Well, let's just say I want to, then! Is that so strange? [ She laughs. ]

... hehe, that's kind of strange to think about, isn't it? But that just means I definitely need to get you a gift!

[Giles makes another attempt to think up a way to possibly dissuade her...then he visibly gives up, shrugs, and smiles.]

I look forward to seeing what you come up with, Xion.

Hehe.... I just hope you like it! Whatever it'll be. [ He might end up getting baked goods... or one of her experimental cakes. (It wouldn't be awful, promise!) ] You wouldn't want to give me any hints, would you?

Hm...

[Giles does think on this. The main problem, of course, is that it's not something he's really had occasion to think about in years.]

...something to do with the boat we're building.

Or something I could put on the wall. It is a bit sparse, in here.

Does that help at all?

Oh, right, the boat! Hmmmmm ... I can try and think of something for one of those two. [ She smiles. ] Though I don't really know what a boat would need. How far along is it, anyway?

It's coming along very well. Taking a lot of work, of course - none of us really knows what we're doing - but I think we can probably have it finished by late autumn.

I bet! Building a whole boat... at best I could manage a raft, maybe, with some help. [ Hehe. ] I hope you get a chance to sail it once before winter sets in.

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