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Some things can never be forgiven

Jan 27, 2010 02:09

Who: Cloud Strife, and approved visitors [contact via IM or PM to confirm]
When: Wednesday or later, Facility-break week
Where: Suite 33, Fac1
Summary: Cloud's got to shake off his puppeteers and re-join reality.
Rating: PG-13 (R+ for Rufus's thread)
Warning: Cloud-grade emo whining, lots of crazy.

( Maybe it was a good thing that everyone knew exactly what he was, and would never trust him again. )

princess ishtar, cloud strife, kiryuu ichiru, vampire king duzell, radical edward

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taintdbysin January 27 2010, 07:30:08 UTC

The sound of a page turning slowly, a bit of silence before a soft thud as the book closed. He really wasn't reading anyway. Words became too jumbled as silver eyes constantly looked over the top of the book. Really Ichiru had been assessing Cloud all day, watching him carefully - making sure the physical needs were met, food, water, rest.

Sliding the book onto the desk he rose from the chair to cross the room and sit next to the blond. A hand trailed through soft strands and down the smaller man's jawbone to gently hold his chin. Without a hint of uncertainty Ichiru placed a tender kiss on Cloud's forehead. "Your friends are coming to visit soon. How are you feeling?"

backing_wind January 27 2010, 07:40:45 UTC

Cloud's expression stayed blank. He didn't even blink at the feel of Ichiru's hand on his face, or the touch of his lips. Maybe Cloud couldn't actually feel it?

It took several long seconds for him to reply. "No, they're not... Because Vincent will kill them."

taintdbysin January 27 2010, 07:50:39 UTC

Even though there was no physical response Ichiru did not pull away. Nearly three weeks had passed since the day Cloud simply walked out of the clinic, there was no way the teenager was giving up now. "Your friends will be safe with Vincent, your 'brothers' not so much."

Fingers combed through spiky hair, not in an attempt to make it behave but because it was a soothing motion. He asked once more: "How are you feeling Cloud?"

backing_wind January 27 2010, 21:54:41 UTC

Cloud didn't respond to this either, expect that his body didn't have any of the solid balance that it usually did. Each touch caused Cloud's neck to bend, pliantly, as if he were part rag-doll.

Instead of answering the question, Cloud started to close his eyes. Several long moments later, he tensed up with a choking whimper and started shivering.

taintdbysin January 27 2010, 22:26:39 UTC

Shifting into a better position, Ichiru wrapped both arms around Cloud securely and pulled him into his lap. One hand directed the shorter man's head to rest against his chest, where Cloud could easily hear the beating of his heart.

"Know this, no matter what happens I will always stay with you, Cloud. I care about you and nothing is ever going to change that." His voice is quiet, and ruffles the SOLDIER's hair as he tilts his head down to press his cheek against Cloud's head.

backing_wind January 27 2010, 23:05:10 UTC

After a few shivers, Cloud picked up a gloved hand to cling weakly at Ichiru's shirt. It seemed that while rez-sick he was capable of sweating, and his hair was slightly damp.

Seemingly exhausted from the exertion of sitting up under his own power, Cloud lay collapsed against Ichiru.

taintdbysin January 28 2010, 00:09:48 UTC

Not getting a response with words isn't anything new to Ichiru. Having Cloud cling to him was enough. The fact that the other was sweating was not something that went unnoticed. Even if Cloud was too warm he did not let go.

"Would you like to take a shower before your friends show up?"

backing_wind January 28 2010, 00:15:46 UTC

Unable to get a good grip on Ichiru's shirt, Cloud let his hand drop. Again, with a rather long delay, he grimaced and started whimpering.

"They can't come, I... k-killed them all..."

taintdbysin January 28 2010, 01:15:17 UTC

"No, you didn't kill them. Nearly everyone survived the attack on the clinic, and everyone who didn't was brought back four days ago." Ichiru would say it as many times as necessary, but something told him that only a visit from them would prove otherwise.

With no protest to the shower suggestion, Ichiru slide a hand under Cloud's legs and lifts him easily into his arms. Moving them both off of the bed he starts towards the bathroom.

backing_wind January 28 2010, 01:42:34 UTC

Cloud might have thought to protest, if he were paying attention. He may be shorter than Ichiru, but he had to outweigh him by a noticeable margin. It was probably an even bigger problem because Cloud was mostly dead-weight.

Still, it was a pleasant enough sensation, being carried. Cloud tried to cling as well as he could.

taintdbysin January 28 2010, 07:37:37 UTC

Short trips to the bathroom carrying Cloud weren't an issue. Once there he set the man on his feet, an arm wrapped securely around the shorter man's waist. He leaned over to start the shower, making sure the temperature wasn't too hot or too cold. After that he turned his attention back to Cloud.

A brief kiss was placed on Cloud's lips and he took a step back, his arm moving away from the shorter man. Silver eyes watched carefully to make sure Cloud was going to stay on his feet, ready to take hold if it looked like he wasn't capable just yet.

backing_wind January 28 2010, 07:49:34 UTC

With a careful bracing of a hand against the wall, he stayed standing without trouble. Being kissed made Cloud blink and study Ichiru in a kind of spaced-out way, as if trying to comprehend the interesting, alien gesture. Then he tilted his head slightly, listening to the sounds of falling water with a relatively calm expression.

taintdbysin January 28 2010, 07:54:33 UTC

Satisfied that Cloud was capable of keeping himself standing he nodded, mostly to himself. Ichiru was very aware of how he was being stared at, he tried to ignore it but failed. "What?"

He reached for the other hand not pressed against the wall and stripped off the glove that he'd previously given to Cloud. Carefully it was set on the counter, and he held out his hand for the other hand while placing a steady hand on Cloud's hip.

backing_wind January 28 2010, 07:59:26 UTC

Cloud looked at his bare hand like it was a foreign thing, then back up at Ichiru. After several more seconds of studying him, Cloud reached out with his bare hand and touched Ichiru's lips with his fingers.

taintdbysin January 28 2010, 08:13:26 UTC

A soft smile, one made for rare moments like this and important people only, graced his features. He let Cloud touch him while removing the other glove, even returning the exploring hand with a kiss to the fingers.

"Now, do you think that you can undress yourself or do you want me to help?" The second glove joined the other on the counter for once the shower was over.

backing_wind January 28 2010, 22:08:40 UTC

Cloud blinked, trying to focus on Ichiru's words. He looked down at his clothes, looked up at the shower, and seemed to make enough mental connections to comply. The pajamas, paradoxically, made the process much more complex than it would have been if he were decked out in his uniform.

Cloud folded the pajamas neatly and dropped the cloth stack on the edge of the sink, in what had to be a well-practiced routine. He looked toward the shower, but then looked back at Ichiru.

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