[ The moment that hand hits his shoulder, Sorey already feels light years better. It's almost... like Mikleo is trying to offer a reminder that he's here, they're together. It's a gesture he's impossibly grateful for. To that, he can only offer a warm smile, and a note of gratitude. ]
Thanks.
[ As he has before, here again he finds himself compelled to take that hand that touches him, even momentarily forgoing his read to do so. ]
[ Mikleo offers his own smile in return = feeling a little better himself after being able to cheer up Sorey. ]
Just saying the truth. [ No thanks needed. He pauses at the feel of that hand touching his - hesitating a little before his fingers nudge against Sorey's. ]
[ The gentle nudge of fingers seems half-prompt, and half-opportunity to spread them slightly, allowing room for Mikleo to lace them, if he so chooses. Sorey won’t push, of course. It’s a simple comfort already as it is, just having their hands linked like this.
But there’s a pause, an unseen shudder in him at just how exquisite his best friend is in this moment: the glow of the room’s low light all around him, that gifted gemstone around his neck, a soft smile on his face that speaks so loudly... Combining it all together gives Mikleo an ethereal quality that jostles Sorey’s shoulders gently with a chill that rolls through him. He’ll play that off, directing their attention back to the journal like he wasn’t just staring in awe. (Seriously, where did that come from?) ]
You did a really great job with this. [ Focusing back on the book now; just ignore that dusting of pink on his cheeks. ] It’s still hard to believe I was gone so long... but, I guess now we’re even, huh?
[ It's the same with Mikleo. Sorey's green-colored eyes always seemed to radiate a warmth that Mikleo loved. It was words that he never spoke out loud - but Sorey's expression always spoke volumes, and... he always seemed to have the best intentions in mind. Although he could get in over his head, he had a good heart.
Though, it's the way he's looking at him now that makes Mikleo's breath still - fingers moving to lace within Sorey's. He missed him, that was for certain. Though, this was one of the instances where expression and actions spoke far louder than words. ]
... I suppose so. [ He says softly. ] In a sense, we're the same right now. It was only a few moments for you after I came back wasn't it?
[ Mikleo must have missed him terribly, to allow their fingers to lace so easily like this. To that thought, Sorey rubs the pad of his thumb gently over his best friend’s knuckles, a soothing gesture aimed to quell any doubts. ]
It was. [ A beat. ] I had so much planned... [ With a soft, vaguely frustrated sigh, his head shakes slightly. ] I wasn’t expecting to fall asleep that night and wake up six weeks later.
[ Though he won’t voice it, there’s a contrite quality to his expression then that implies he’s still so sorry about that, whether or not he had any control over it whatsoever. But rather than circle that topic again, he’ll simply squeeze Mikleo’s hand, and move onward. ]
I still do want to take you there -- to the place where I found that stone I gave you. I only barely got to explore it, so there’s plenty left to see! [ A soft smile. ] I think you’d love it.
[ And who knows? Maybe they'll find a green gem there, this time. And maybe, if they do, they'll set it into a ring for Sorey to wear under a glove. Wouldn't that be nice? ]
[ Mikleo's breath shudders when he feels that thumb move over his knuckles, eyes softening a little. He knows that it's Sorey's own way of trying to comfort him, and he appreciates it. Still, he knows that Sorey needs comforting of his own, as well. ]
... Let's make a day to go. [ He says softly. ] Once you're settled in - we can explore it. It sounds like there's plenty for both of us to see.
Sorey is just about positive he's the only man alive lucky enough to have seen it. It's one where the edges of his eyes soften just the tiniest bit; enough to make it seem like one is looking clear into his heart.
Something in Sorey's chest does a warm little flutter at the sight. He won't say it aloud -- and perhaps it doesn't need to be said when there's already something in his own gaze that clearly conveys I missed that.
I missed you.
Another squeeze of their hands, this time a little eager in nature. ]
How about in a few days, then? It won't take me longer than that to settle in, between you, and everything you wrote down for me.
[ But it might take him that long to read it all. Mikleo was really thorough about all this! ]
[ The way that Sorey looks at him indeed says more to Mikleo than what any words could say. He feels his heart beat quickly in his chest, fingers gently tightening against the others. It's an unconscious action, really. Still, it's his own way to reply to Sorey. ]
... A few days it is, then. I'm sure that there's much more than just that out there for us to explore when we make a day for those ruins.
[ Sorey knows it's an answer. A wordless, silent affirmation. Once more, his thumb sweeps back and forth over Mikleo's skin. ]
I know there's a ton! We can come go back more than once, if we want; not like it's going anywhere.
[ ...Maybe he shouldn't have said that. In retrospect, it dances dangerously close to some still-healing wounds, doesn't it? Plus, now it's got Sorey thinking... ]
Hey, Mikleo... when you fell asleep, was I... [ he hesitates abruptly; for once, he's not quite sure how to phrase this ] ...there?
[ That probably makes no sense. Hopefully Mikleo will know what he means. ]
[ He knows exactly what Sorey means near immediately. It makes his expression fall for a second or so before it changes into a more neutral one. He nods his head.
Even if Sorey wasn't there -- he's made a resolution to wait as long as it'll take for their dream. So... he's accepted everything about Sorey's choice the best he could. He always wants Sorey to live life the way that he wanted to - with no regrets. And, if it's what Sorey wants... He'll stand by him. ]
... You were. We were about to face Heldalf when I woke up here.
[ The fall of that expression garners a rather apologetic response from Sorey. He hadn't meant to bring the mood down like this, but sometimes his curiosity gets the better of him. ]
Huh. That's what I remember, too.
[ It was a massive swirl of emotions he can't even begin to untangle, all over in a blink. ]
But how could we dream of the same thing? Especially if they say our world is gone...
[ But that's kind of beside the point. His head shakes slightly. ]
...Anyway. Someone told me if I talk to the right people, maybe we can find out why people fall asleep like that, and prevent it from happening again.
I think that's gonna be one of the first things I look into.
[ There's a pause on Mikleo's end. That's... That's a good question, really. ]
... Isn't it possible that when we fall asleep here, we see events that happen or have happened in our world?
[ Well... it's a theory, anyways. ]
I've heard that falling asleep can do things such as cure diseases or treat those who are generally ill. Still, it's possible that we can cure those regardless.
If we can find out what causes someone to just fall asleep like we did, maybe we can use it to treat those we can't cure yet.
[ But he's going a bit too deep into this for someone who just got back, isn't he? Perhaps picking at a wound that might not yet be healed, too. At the thought, there's a squeeze of their joined hands. ]
But we can work toward that. We've got time, now that we're together again.
[ There's a lingering pause before Mikleo squeezes that hand in return. Perhaps it can't be helped - he feels a little uncertain. After all. They were apart once. Who's to say that they one of them won't fall asleep again? Still, he wants to enjoy what time that they have left together if that is the case.
And so, his hand continues to stay within Sorey's. ]
... That's true. I'm sure that we both have our own ideas on what exactly is going on.
[ Sorey notices that pause, but without pointing it out. If he knew Mikleo's thoughts were circling in this way, he'd give his best friend another hug; but even then, that wouldn't fix everything.
In this case, only time can. Time to rebuild trust in the idea that one morning, they won't wake up separated again. Subtle affirmations can only do so much; but will have to suffice in the meantime. ]
Hey, you never know -- I might have a whole new set of ideas after I finish reading your work. [ He comments idly, flipping another page. ]
[ It's amazing, how just that little squeeze manages to make Sorey feel so warm inside... Plus, don't think he missed that slight move toward him, Mikleo. He's on to you. Rather than commenting, however, he'll simply return the gesture, closing a bit of that gap, himself. ]
I'm sure you will.
[ A comment accompanied by a slow, lazy rub over his best friend's knuckles, as if trying to reassure. ]
[ Sorey's touches are subtle and warm - they fit Sorey himself. Still, it's thoughts he keeps to himself. They've always been close, sure - and perhaps that's why their actions now feel so natural. At the same time, everything about all of this is completely new. ]
[ But that's fitting, isn't it? They're always thinking of the other. ]
I'm fine. [ A wry chuckle and smile interject here. ] ...I've had enough sleep for a while.
And I know you don't need sleep -- not like humans do, at least. [ His eyes glance to the journal, completely filled with his best friend's notes. ] But how long has it been?
... There were other things that needed to be done.
[ In other words: no. He had no reason to sleep without Sorey here, and he still doesn't need to sleep if he doesn't want to. But, with Sorey here... he wants to. ]
[ While that's true, he also just woke up after six weeks -- the same span of time Mikleo has been awake.
...Wait a second. If he hasn't slept since Sorey fell asleep, could it be that Mikleo doesn't want to rest for fear of waking up to find his best friend gone again...?
He can't ask. Not only will his surly best friend recoil and deny everything regardless of truth to it, but being so direct could ruin the moment entirely. And Sorey really, really likes where and how they are right now, so he'd prefer not to spoil things.
Putting curiosity and theories aside for a moment, then-- ]
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Thanks.
[ As he has before, here again he finds himself compelled to take that hand that touches him, even momentarily forgoing his read to do so. ]
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Just saying the truth. [ No thanks needed. He pauses at the feel of that hand touching his - hesitating a little before his fingers nudge against Sorey's. ]
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But there’s a pause, an unseen shudder in him at just how exquisite his best friend is in this moment: the glow of the room’s low light all around him, that gifted gemstone around his neck, a soft smile on his face that speaks so loudly... Combining it all together gives Mikleo an ethereal quality that jostles Sorey’s shoulders gently with a chill that rolls through him. He’ll play that off, directing their attention back to the journal like he wasn’t just staring in awe. (Seriously, where did that come from?) ]
You did a really great job with this. [ Focusing back on the book now; just ignore that dusting of pink on his cheeks. ] It’s still hard to believe I was gone so long... but, I guess now we’re even, huh?
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Though, it's the way he's looking at him now that makes Mikleo's breath still - fingers moving to lace within Sorey's. He missed him, that was for certain. Though, this was one of the instances where expression and actions spoke far louder than words. ]
... I suppose so. [ He says softly. ] In a sense, we're the same right now. It was only a few moments for you after I came back wasn't it?
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It was. [ A beat. ] I had so much planned... [ With a soft, vaguely frustrated sigh, his head shakes slightly. ] I wasn’t expecting to fall asleep that night and wake up six weeks later.
[ Though he won’t voice it, there’s a contrite quality to his expression then that implies he’s still so sorry about that, whether or not he had any control over it whatsoever. But rather than circle that topic again, he’ll simply squeeze Mikleo’s hand, and move onward. ]
I still do want to take you there -- to the place where I found that stone I gave you. I only barely got to explore it, so there’s plenty left to see! [ A soft smile. ] I think you’d love it.
[ And who knows? Maybe they'll find a green gem there, this time. And maybe, if they do, they'll set it into a ring for Sorey to wear under a glove. Wouldn't that be nice? ]
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... Let's make a day to go. [ He says softly. ] Once you're settled in - we can explore it. It sounds like there's plenty for both of us to see.
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Sorey is just about positive he's the only man alive lucky enough to have seen it. It's one where the edges of his eyes soften just the tiniest bit; enough to make it seem like one is looking clear into his heart.
Something in Sorey's chest does a warm little flutter at the sight. He won't say it aloud -- and perhaps it doesn't need to be said when there's already something in his own gaze that clearly conveys I missed that.
I missed you.
Another squeeze of their hands, this time a little eager in nature. ]
How about in a few days, then? It won't take me longer than that to settle in, between you, and everything you wrote down for me.
[ But it might take him that long to read it all. Mikleo was really thorough about all this! ]
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... A few days it is, then. I'm sure that there's much more than just that out there for us to explore when we make a day for those ruins.
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I know there's a ton! We can come go back more than once, if we want; not like it's going anywhere.
[ ...Maybe he shouldn't have said that. In retrospect, it dances dangerously close to some still-healing wounds, doesn't it? Plus, now it's got Sorey thinking... ]
Hey, Mikleo... when you fell asleep, was I... [ he hesitates abruptly; for once, he's not quite sure how to phrase this ] ...there?
[ That probably makes no sense. Hopefully Mikleo will know what he means. ]
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Even if Sorey wasn't there -- he's made a resolution to wait as long as it'll take for their dream. So... he's accepted everything about Sorey's choice the best he could. He always wants Sorey to live life the way that he wanted to - with no regrets. And, if it's what Sorey wants... He'll stand by him. ]
... You were. We were about to face Heldalf when I woke up here.
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Huh. That's what I remember, too.
[ It was a massive swirl of emotions he can't even begin to untangle, all over in a blink. ]
But how could we dream of the same thing? Especially if they say our world is gone...
[ But that's kind of beside the point. His head shakes slightly. ]
...Anyway. Someone told me if I talk to the right people, maybe we can find out why people fall asleep like that, and prevent it from happening again.
I think that's gonna be one of the first things I look into.
[ I don't want to leave you behind again. ]
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... Isn't it possible that when we fall asleep here, we see events that happen or have happened in our world?
[ Well... it's a theory, anyways. ]
I've heard that falling asleep can do things such as cure diseases or treat those who are generally ill. Still, it's possible that we can cure those regardless.
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[ He can see Mikleo's point. Still... ]
If we can find out what causes someone to just fall asleep like we did, maybe we can use it to treat those we can't cure yet.
[ But he's going a bit too deep into this for someone who just got back, isn't he? Perhaps picking at a wound that might not yet be healed, too. At the thought, there's a squeeze of their joined hands. ]
But we can work toward that. We've got time, now that we're together again.
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And so, his hand continues to stay within Sorey's. ]
... That's true. I'm sure that we both have our own ideas on what exactly is going on.
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In this case, only time can. Time to rebuild trust in the idea that one morning, they won't wake up separated again. Subtle affirmations can only do so much; but will have to suffice in the meantime. ]
Hey, you never know -- I might have a whole new set of ideas after I finish reading your work. [ He comments idly, flipping another page. ]
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[ He knows how you are, Sorey. Once you start reading, you don't stop.
But, regained trust is right. He'll need a minute before he knows that Sorey won't just fall asleep - and neither will he. ]
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I think it’s a little too much for me to read in one night!
[ ...no? Not buying that?
He exhales in defeat before adopting a gentle smile. There's a squeeze his best friend’s hand, just for good measure. ]
I won’t, I promise.
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Well, I'll be holding you to that.
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I'm sure you will.
[ A comment accompanied by a slow, lazy rub over his best friend's knuckles, as if trying to reassure. ]
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Are you tired? You should get some rest.
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[ But that's fitting, isn't it? They're always thinking of the other. ]
I'm fine. [ A wry chuckle and smile interject here. ] ...I've had enough sleep for a while.
And I know you don't need sleep -- not like humans do, at least. [ His eyes glance to the journal, completely filled with his best friend's notes. ] But how long has it been?
Have you slept at all since I left...?
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[ In other words: no. He had no reason to sleep without Sorey here, and he still doesn't need to sleep if he doesn't want to. But, with Sorey here... he wants to. ]
It wouldn't be a good idea to stay up all night.
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For those reasons, he gives a gentle, supportive squeeze of their joined hands and offers a smile that reflects the same. ]
Don't worry about me. I'll tire out eventually.
[ A pause, and his expression shifts to something heartfelt and sincere. ]
But you should rest, Mikleo.
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[ Look... He's making a deal with you right now, Sorey. He doesn't need to sleep. You do.
He squeezes that hand in return, shifting all the more closer with a small sigh. ]
This is going to be a never ending argument unless we come to a compromise.
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...Wait a second. If he hasn't slept since Sorey fell asleep, could it be that Mikleo doesn't want to rest for fear of waking up to find his best friend gone again...?
He can't ask. Not only will his surly best friend recoil and deny everything regardless of truth to it, but being so direct could ruin the moment entirely. And Sorey really, really likes where and how they are right now, so he'd prefer not to spoil things.
Putting curiosity and theories aside for a moment, then-- ]
Okay, then let's make a deal.
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