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[fourteen]

[ Xion resolved to herself, today, to go see Guy. She hasn't gone yet, and is in fact still in the clinic with Luke when she decides she needs to do -- something. Anything. Though she can't imagine how much harder it is for Luke -- his original is dead, he's the one that's dying -- it's been crushing her, too.

And since she's planning to go see Guy, anyway...

At some point, she presses a kiss to Luke's forehead, tells him she'll be back later, and slips out of the clinic. She needs something to eat, anyway, and probably a shower. But on her walk home she opens her journal to ask something of the village, something she never normally asks. She looks and sounds very, very tired. Not sad, just ... infinitely weary. ]

Does anyone want to spar? I can do weapons, but I'd prefer hand to hand. I don't mind either way.

[ She pauses, opens her mouth to add something else, then lets it go and shuts the book.

A short while later, she writes something else: ]

( Sanji | Locked 100% )

I need to talk to you.

[ And then, finally, much later that day, long after dark and long after her talk with Guy, she reopens the journal to write out one last message. It's late at night, and she waits until Luke is dozing. ]

( Locked FROM Luke and Guy | 100% )

If you needed to cheer a friend up, what would you do?

I don't mean for a specific friend. I know there are certain things you can do for particular people. I just mean in general, I guess. If you just had to do something, what would it be?

Oh, um, please only write back. I'm - trying not to wake someone up.

Comments

[Locked]

[concasse]

... Alright. [He sets down his work and turns to the journal]

Wanna meet up?

[Locked]

[fourteen]

[ She's about to write back, then just .... decides she doesn't care, and switches to voice instead. There's just something painful in her tone, something hurt. ]

Yeah, please. Are you free now?

[Written]

[knightofratatosk]

What about bringing them breakfast in bed? That usually worked when Richter was in a bad mood.

[Written]

[fourteen]

Hehe. That's kind of a cute idea. Maybe.

[ It would surprise him, at least, but also possibly make him feel like ... well, she was taking care of him. Perhaps not in a good way. But she files it away as a thought. ]

[Written]

[godbent]

Bake something. Most people like some sort of cake or cookies, and chocolate in particular has a tendency to pick up people's moods.

[One can only assume Xion's not been at meetings or desk for a spell. She frowns lightly, but it's really not her concern at the moment]

[Written]

[fourteen]

That's actually a really good idea. I like baking, too.

[ Yeah, no. She disappeared completely from public on the 13th. She's spent practically 20 hours a day at the clinic since the fight. And Haruhi contacting her does cause a twinge of guilt, though she's not sure if she should bring it up. ]

[Written] - A wild Selphie appears! :O

[selphie_t]

A distraction of some kind, I'd say. Something to get their mind off things for a little bit.

Like... showing them a bit of your world through the battle dome.

[Written]

[fourteen]

[ .... ]

I actually have a lot of worlds from home I can choose from. That might be fun.

[written]

[ex_restoring6]

For me, I'd just try to stick close to them. Spend time with them. Go out, stay in, either or.

Something... [A pause for a moment before he continues writing in a hastier scribble, as though to get out the words on paper before he can lose his nerve to.] Something to just kind of tell them that you're there for them and that you care.

[He feels a bit sheepish it's not more specific or anything, but it's honest.]

[written]

[fourteen]

Naoki . . .

[ ... it's sweet, and possibly her favorite answer so far, even if it won't really help. Or maybe it will. Who knows. ]

I know. I'm definitely going to be doing that anyway. I don't - know what else I can do.

[brokethefourthwall]

A nice surprise usually does the trick. Maybe some sweets or a meaningful gift!

[fourteen]

[ ... Pinkie's appearance and comment win a rare smile from Xion. ]

I like both of those ideas. I'd have to think about a meaningful gift, though.

[voice]

[blessingone]

...Are you sure you should be sparring when you're that tired?

[ She imagines the answer is yes. Especially after the hullabaloo over the journals from Luke, it's not a huge leap to guess that Xion is tired from stress and is looking for a distraction. But she feels like she should ask, anyway. ]

[voice]

[fourteen]

... I'll be okay, Fenimore. [ A quiet sigh. ]

written;

[dragoneer]

[He'd heard Luke's panicked message a few days back on the journal, and he's been worried ever since. What had happened? Was this why Xion was asking about cheering someone up?

Even if she had said in general...Hmm.]

Well, I think it's different for everyone and what makes them happy.

written;

[fourteen]

Oh, I know. I guess I was looking for ideas people might try for their own friends, just to see what sort of different things people might think of.

[Written]

[ledbythewind]

[It isn't until later in the evening after his shift at Seventh Heaven that Richard sees this post, hears Xion's request... and that weary tone in her voice is all too painfully familiar. He knows what it means, knows the kind of things that usually precede it, and his mouth thins into a line in sympathy. He's not sure how much he'll be able to help (he's terrible at comforting people and he knows it), but he's going to try anyway.]

If you're looking for a sparring partner, I might be able to help you with that.

[Written]

[fourteen]

[ ... it surprises her, a little, that Richard of all people offers. ]

I don't know if I've ever seen you fight before. Sure. I wouldn't mind.

[Voice]

[falenanthief]

I don't mind a spar. But you sound tired.

[He have no problems fighting a girl. But if they're exhausted? Yeah, no.]

[Voice]

[fourteen]

I'm fine, really. I wouldn't ask if I couldn't handle it.

[Written]

[distressedude]

[He's not going to assume, but... it's not too difficult to guess who this might be about, all things considered.]

Anything that would get their mind off what it is their upset about.
Talking idly or reminiscing over happier times.

[He stops writing for moment, though there's some pencil taps on the page to indicate he's not quite finished yet.]

Though I suppose some people might prefer to talk about what's bothering them. I don't think it's ever a good idea to push them into talking until they feel comfortable doing so, but sometimes just letting them know you're there to offer a shoulder to cry on can bring some relief.

[Written]

[fourteen]

[ Ion....

Yeah, he probably can guess. ]

I know. Right now, I'm trying to just . . . be there. As much as I can be.

[ A pause, and pen taps of her own. ]

Happy memories...

[action]

[frost_jewel]

[It is late at night indeed. There's been an unfortunate increase in the number of people staying in the battledome clinic, and working shifts changed accordingly. So now, Mia is here for part of the night.

She peeks into Luke's room first, almost certain to see a visitor even if it's too late for visitors. Then she will wait until Xion finishes writing in her journal before speaking up, very quietly.]

Xion?

[action]

[fourteen]

[ She starts violently at the faint voice, having not expected anyone. She smiles when she sees who it is, though, and quietly shuts it and gets to her feet, moving over to the door. She keeps her voice low. ]

Hi, Mia. What's up?

[Voice]

[howsmashing]

Hmph. A little runt like you prefers hand to hand?

[Voice]

[fourteen]

Size isn't everything, you know.

[ Lightly, though she's blinking at him through the camera. ]

[written]

[seleniahymn]

Something that I do is sing for them. I don't know very many songs, but they say they enjoy them.

Another is to just be there for them, even if it is only in silence.

[written]

[fourteen]

I like to do that too, actually. A lot of times I don't even sing songs with words. I don't actually know that many songs that have words! So I sing the instrument parts. It's a little weird, but it's nice.

Yeah. That's what I've been doing. I just wish I could do more.

written

[risingwinds]

Well, that depends on what that friend likes. It doesn't always have to be something fancy, either. Sometimes just being there for 'em can make a big difference.

written

[fourteen]

I think that's the thing people have told me the most. Just being there... but what if it isn't enough?