five.✝

[marredgoldfinch]

[staggers into his room, finally free of that stupid dome and its stupid snow and that infernal creature that kept trying to make a meal of his companions. he flops on his bed, looking all the world like an exhausted vampire. his face is a little gaunt, dark slashes under his eyes. though he doesn't require sleep, he feels like he could sleep for a

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[conniving_flame]

[chilling out in his NEW ROOM. Looks very, very pleased, all things considered, though his leg is still busted right now]

I'm not dead yet.

[marredgoldfinch]

I'm pleased to hear that.

[checks out the new digs, and is jealous]

Do you require attention?

[conniving_flame]

Nah. I can take care of myself.

[marredgoldfinch]

How are you getting around with a broken leg?

[conniving_flame]

[silence, then a mock sheepish look]

Workin' on that.

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[marredgoldfinch]

Cinders... if you need help, just ask.

I promise not to tell.

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[conniving_flame]

Don't worry over it. Riku said he'd heal me. [glances at his leg]

Besides, I owe you a favor anyway.

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[marredgoldfinch]

Is he able? He wasn't looking so steady last time I saw him.

[arches an eyebrow]

Do you?

[private]

[conniving_flame]

The girl Kairi will help.

You saved my ass back there. I'm not usually so benevolent but it can't hurt this one time.

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[marredgoldfinch]

[he might blush... just a little. you know, if he was able to. instead his eyes flick away, not meeting Axel's]

I... couldn't leave you.

[private]

[conniving_flame]

How lucky for me. I probably don't taste all that great.

[private]

[marredgoldfinch]

[soft little smile]

That's not why I saved you.

[private]

[conniving_flame]

Afraid to face the world alone without your conscience?

[private]

[marredgoldfinch]

Something like that.

[private]

[conniving_flame]

[he's smirking, amused and maybe smug]

I'm so flattered.

[private]

[marredgoldfinch]

[looks up at him, eyes bright]

As you should be.