[Private // Unhackable]bunny_flowerAugust 22 2009, 08:43:19 UTC
Alphonse-san, I am not going to sit you down and insist we have a talk. I believe that ... I believe that you have down what was needed in the time you spent on your own.
I want you to know that as always, my door remains open, and that as long long as you keep sight of yourself and what you want, you will be fine.
You are a strong person, Alphonse-san. I know I often say that it is not bad to show weakness sometimes, but it is also good to know when one has the strength to move forward. I think you have found that strength in you, and I am glad.
[Morning//Video]sauceytomatoAugust 22 2009, 09:21:31 UTC
[Sasuke appearance is completely disheveled, like he had just gotten up. There's an imprint of a shirt's wrinkles on one cheek. It takes him a moment to register what he's staring at before it clicks.]
[It was a few minutes after the yelling and bangs that Alphonse came to Negi's room, carrying the still-nameless tiger kitten in his arms, along with a warm, damp cloth. The kitten was sleepy and snuggled against him, giving soft purrs. Kitty padded behind, twining around Al's pajama'd legs, batting at his bare feet, demanding attention.
Al knew, though, that there was absolutely nothing like a couple of warm, affectionate cats when you felt like crying until your heart was choking you.
Setting the kitten on the bed, Alphonse pulled back the covers enough to reveal Negi's tearstained face, and sat down next to him. A tiny silver bell jangled as Kitty jumped up onto the bed, laying across Negi's legs like some kind of guardian, and the kitten squirmed under the covers to nip at his fingers.
Alphonse leaned over, gently cupping Negi's face, and wiped away the tearstains with the warm, damp cloth. His mother used to do this when he'd been crying, it always made him feel loved and precious, and he knew Negi needed that comfort right
[Negi didn't move when a slight weight was placed on the bed, or when a bell sounded near his feet, or when something began playing with his fingertips. He didn't even move when the sheets were moved from his body, the slightly cooler air touching the near-dry tear tracks on his cheeks. But as another weight - more this time - came down next to him and something warm touched his face, he finally opened his eyes
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[Al gently brushed Negi's hair back from his face, cupping his cheek. His expression was hard to read in the light, but he looked... lost. Very hurt and very lost.
As soon as the tears started up again, Al gently set the cloth aside on the bedside table, and leaned down to gather Negi up in his arms. Times like these, he was really glad he had a body, a sturdy shoulder to cry on and warm, strong arms to make the world okay again, or at least make it easier to handle.
He pulled Negi into his lap, a hand in his hair and holding him close, stroking through the thick multicolored strands and rocking slowly.]
You can cry.
[The voice was soft, breaking at the edges, and it had the hint of the fact that Al might very well cry too.]
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That would be my mother. She does look very young, doesn't she?
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I want you to know that as always, my door remains open, and that as long long as you keep sight of yourself and what you want, you will be fine.
You are a strong person, Alphonse-san. I know I often say that it is not bad to show weakness sometimes, but it is also good to know when one has the strength to move forward. I think you have found that strength in you, and I am glad.
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I was actually thinking... that I should have a talk with you, Ms. Unohana. At some point.
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Are you having ... doubts ?
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Welcome back to you too, I suppose.
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Nnngh. Hey.
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[Sasuke pauses for a moment before looking away to cover up a yawn.]
Nn...
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[He's solemn for a moment, and then there's a twitch of a smile.]
It's Negi's birthday today, but I'd like to see you sometime this weekend, if I could.
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Al knew, though, that there was absolutely nothing like a couple of warm, affectionate cats when you felt like crying until your heart was choking you.
Setting the kitten on the bed, Alphonse pulled back the covers enough to reveal Negi's tearstained face, and sat down next to him. A tiny silver bell jangled as Kitty jumped up onto the bed, laying across Negi's legs like some kind of guardian, and the kitten squirmed under the covers to nip at his fingers.
Alphonse leaned over, gently cupping Negi's face, and wiped away the tearstains with the warm, damp cloth. His mother used to do this when he'd been crying, it always made him feel loved and precious, and he knew Negi needed that comfort right
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As soon as the tears started up again, Al gently set the cloth aside on the bedside table, and leaned down to gather Negi up in his arms. Times like these, he was really glad he had a body, a sturdy shoulder to cry on and warm, strong arms to make the world okay again, or at least make it easier to handle.
He pulled Negi into his lap, a hand in his hair and holding him close, stroking through the thick multicolored strands and rocking slowly.]
You can cry.
[The voice was soft, breaking at the edges, and it had the hint of the fact that Al might very well cry too.]
I've got you.
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Oh, God. There you are...
I thought you went bye-bye. Almost g-gave me...a heart attack.
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No, not today.
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[Plops her face back down into the pillow and groans. Ai is terrible at keeping herself from being obvious]
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Have you been sick...?
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