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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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Wh-- [ DIS FACE. ] Um... y-yeah.

[ A beat. ]

That's -- that's okay, right? [ AXEL PLEASE APPROVE OF MY BOYFRIEND I LOVE HIM VERY MUCH. ]

Dunno, he dependable?

[AXEL NEEDS TO MEET HIM FIRST BEFORE ANY REAL APPROVAL. 8|]

Yeah! He's ... [ She pauses for a second, looking up and across the plaza at Seventh Heaven. Luke will come back out soon... probably with a goofy smile on his face as he carries their food. And without a single (serious) complaint, after having helped her all the way here...

Without her realizing it, her expression has softened into something very tender. She shakes her head a moment later, clearing her thoughts, and looks back down at the journal again ]

You can rely on him. He takes really good care of me. [ Still blushing, but -- smiling, too. ]

[..........oh, Xion. It was kind of fascinating for Axel to listen to her, see her expressions through the picture on the journal. Such emotions like that that Xion was able to display, even probably feel... he was almost even envious.

Love was something Axel would probably never really understand, but still, he can easily see that this boy was something special to her. Of course Axel will still need to scope this boy out before giving his full approval, but for now? That was enough.

He pauses a moment before finally--]

Heh. Just take it easy, all right?

[ ... and it's in his pause that Xion realizes what she just did, sorta, and she goes even more red than before and groans. The journal loses sight of her for a moment as she leans forward and buries her face in her arms, and for a second all Axel will see is sky. Except it makes her kind of sore to do that, so she sits back up and gives an apologetic, sheepish smile. ]

Sorry about-- um. I will, I promise. I should be home in a few days, anyway! And then I can make you bring me food in bed. [ Teasing? Definitely. ]

Pfft, sure. If you don't mind a diet of grilled cheese.

[Because that's about all Axel knows how to make.]

Only grilled cheese? That might get a little gross. [ A grin.

But ... something occurs to her. Something she's been wanting to ask for a while ... ]

... hey, Axel? I ... I wanted to talk to you, actually.

[Give him a minute to put a filter on this before he replies again.]

What's up?

... I saw Riku, you know. I mean ... he came to the clinic. ... it was the first time we actually spoke about anything in months.

[ ... ]

It ... it wasn't bad ... I got upset, but ... it actually ended okay. Still, I just ... Axel, while I was there, I felt ... I don't know, relaxed. Like I didn't have to worry... because I wouldn't have to avoid Riku.

I just ... I don't know what to do about it anymore. Things seem like they might be okay now, but ... I thought that before, and it didn't get any better.

[There's a pause on Axel's end as he scratches the back of his head to think.]

How long you been feeling like this? Since... everything with him?

... yeah. For a long time now. I kept thinking it would get better, but ... it just got worse. I really want to believe it's going to be fine now, but ... I just don't know that. I'm not sure what I should do... [ The "help me" is implicit. ]

Well... [A beat.] How about this: You, me and Roxas take a little time away from the house for a bit. Sorta like a vacation for about, ehh, let's say a week. Give you enough time to relax away from Riku and everyone.

I'll see how you're doing after our little vacation, and if need be we'll talk about something a little more permanent. [As in moving out.] Whaddaya think?

Edited 2011-08-29 00:13 (UTC)

Oh... I think that sounds like a great idea, Axel! A vacation... it's been such a long time! [ She laughs. She already sounds like she feels better. ]

Okay. [ She smiles very warmly. ] And maybe by then things'll be better. Thanks, Axel.

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[voice//filtered] SORRY THIS IS SO LATE, CUPPY.

[voice//filtered] IT'S OKAY I'M LATE TOO NOW <3

[voice//filtered] WE'RE LATE TOGETHER <3

[voice//filtered] YAY! <3

[voice//filtered] /SQUISH <3