[Voice//Action]shinra_finestSeptember 30 2009, 18:18:57 UTC
[It didn't go unnoticed that Zack looked a bit down. Reno, of course, didn't know why, exactly, since he had no idea who Sheik was, but, nevertheless, he tried to cheer the other a bit up or, at least, get him to talk and get his thoughts out of whatever was bothering him.
If it kept on though, the Turk would probably eventually ask. For now, he just tried to "read" - Like he had learned - Just how badly the thing was affecting the SOLDIER, by talking seemingly normal things.
So, getting the usual calm, cool tone, he moved a bit on the couch he was laying on, managing to catch the last bit of Zack's conversation into the communicator.]
Re: [Voice//Action]soldier_puppyOctober 1 2009, 00:12:46 UTC
[Zack was doing a fair --pardon the pun-- job at hiding how much everything was bothering him. Reno was hurt, and he didn't need to be moping and bringing him down farther, tearing down the already low morale that this place brought out in everyone. So he bit the bullet and distracted himself by taking care of someone else, and on occassion, went off to spend some time outside, looking off to the skyline, as if he could see something other folks couldn't.
At times, he just played with his ear and the earrings there. More often than not, he didn't even notice he was doing it, and once he did, he stopped, letting his arm fall limply and immediately setting about doing something else: playing with the cat, cleaning, household repairs, a sad attempt at cooking.
[Right now, it was making plans. Nothing could get one's mind off of things like unfathomable heat and beating metal until you went deaf in one or both ears.]
Yep. I won't be gone long. I can pick you up something on the way back, if you want?
[Voice//Action]shinra_finestOctober 1 2009, 00:56:55 UTC
[Nothing of which went unnoticed. It really didn't, at all, mainly because it was new, somehow. There was a look Zack had sometimes, that the Turk had never seen on him before. That and he had never seen him playing with those earrings either.
At first, he had just studied him, observed, trying to read "between the lines". Knowing the SOLDIER how he did though, he knew he wouldn't just openly let it out. Many things passed his mind, from the proximity of those nightmares, to how Reno was only injured because he had gotten him out of the way (and, as usual, he was blaming himself for it), but not being sure, and not wanting to bring that topic up, anyway - For his own sake, too - He decided it best to just try and make it better, on his own way, while assuring him that all was fine, if that was being his problem.
Sitting on the couch, he managed to do so without a single grimace. He passed a hand on his hair and leaned his head on the back of the couch, looking at the ceiling.]
Coffee. [The request was familiar, though Zack wouldn't
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[Voice//Action]soldier_puppyOctober 1 2009, 15:46:34 UTC
[Coffee? Easier said than done; it was a hot commodity here, and sometimes, one had to do a few favors to be able to get it. But the cupboard, that'd be easy enough.] You know, the cupboard would have been fine if you didn't slam the door so hard. [He smiled, an effort more for Reno than for himself.
And he smile turned into laughter as he moved back, leaning over the side of the couch.] Why don't we make it before the street lights come on, mom? I'll make sure an adult is around to hold my hand while I cross the street, okay?
[Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a potion and set it next to the couch. He hoped it would be the nudge the other needed, a "It's here if you need it, please take it already!" sort of nudge; he had worried enough as it was. Moving back towards the kitchen, he gathered up the cupboard and made his way back towards the door.]
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If it kept on though, the Turk would probably eventually ask. For now, he just tried to "read" - Like he had learned - Just how badly the thing was affecting the SOLDIER, by talking seemingly normal things.
So, getting the usual calm, cool tone, he moved a bit on the couch he was laying on, managing to catch the last bit of Zack's conversation into the communicator.]
Goin' to Grams?
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At times, he just played with his ear and the earrings there. More often than not, he didn't even notice he was doing it, and once he did, he stopped, letting his arm fall limply and immediately setting about doing something else: playing with the cat, cleaning, household repairs, a sad attempt at cooking.
[Right now, it was making plans. Nothing could get one's mind off of things like unfathomable heat and beating metal until you went deaf in one or both ears.]
Yep. I won't be gone long. I can pick you up something on the way back, if you want?
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At first, he had just studied him, observed, trying to read "between the lines". Knowing the SOLDIER how he did though, he knew he wouldn't just openly let it out. Many things passed his mind, from the proximity of those nightmares, to how Reno was only injured because he had gotten him out of the way (and, as usual, he was blaming himself for it), but not being sure, and not wanting to bring that topic up, anyway - For his own sake, too - He decided it best to just try and make it better, on his own way, while assuring him that all was fine, if that was being his problem.
Sitting on the couch, he managed to do so without a single grimace. He passed a hand on his hair and leaned his head on the back of the couch, looking at the ceiling.]
Coffee. [The request was familiar, though Zack wouldn't ( ... )
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And he smile turned into laughter as he moved back, leaning over the side of the couch.] Why don't we make it before the street lights come on, mom? I'll make sure an adult is around to hold my hand while I cross the street, okay?
[Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a potion and set it next to the couch. He hoped it would be the nudge the other needed, a "It's here if you need it, please take it already!" sort of nudge; he had worried enough as it was. Moving back towards the kitchen, he gathered up the cupboard and made his way back towards the door.]
I'll be home before dark. Don't worry.
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...he's had potions and everything, right? I still have some potions, from Termina.
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Keep yourself afloat.
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Always. No prob.
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