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[space_heart_boy]

*Finally being out of the infirmary, Quatre has found a place to sit and practice his violin. For anyone who wants to come across him, he's playing this song, but a little more carefully than he normally would as he's still a little sore from the gunshot wounds*

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[a_young_legend]

-Attracted to the sound of the music, Shinji comes by to visit as well. Having heard about Quatre's injuries, he's more than a little concerned to see him. He takes a seat beside him and simply listens for awhile, not knowing what to say, so instead choosing not to say anything at all.-

[space_heart_boy]

*Quatre finishes up and turns to Shinji*

Hey. It's been awhile. How have you been?

[a_young_legend]

-Shinji shrugs and tries not to frown in front of Quatre.-

Not so great, unfortunately. There's so much bad news lately, it's hard to be optimistic. How about you? How are you holding up? I'm surprised you're out and about already, usually one isn't so energetic after getting shot.

[space_heart_boy]

Honestly I think all of us have been better. The last couple of months have not been very good.

I'm fine. The doctors gave me the okay to be up and about as long as I take it easy for a couple of more days, and playing doesn't take too much out of me.

[a_young_legend]

Yeah, agreed on that. And I'm glad to hear it.

-He laughs, though it does come out a bit forced.-

You really should take better care of yourself, you know? I don't want to have to be watching your back all the time. It's annoying.

[space_heart_boy]

Sorry, I was watching Kira's back when it happened. And I already promised him that I wouldn't get shot again.

*He gives Shinji a searching look*

You know, you don't have to keep whatever is bothering you locked up inside. You can talk to me about it.

[a_young_legend]

Promises are one thing, but...

-Shinji is unnerved by the sudden probing. He shakes his head, not meeting Quatre's eyes.-

It's... it's nothing... well, I guess, it's not nothing, but I don't want to burden you with it. I complain enough as it is.

[space_heart_boy]

Shinji. I want to listen. Friends are for being around for the good and the bad. Besides, you let me complain to you. So let me return the favor.

*he's looking at Shinji and waiting for him to make eye contact.*

Forgot about this tag, eheh

[a_young_legend]

-Shinji just grumbles.-

I know you're doing that thing you always do. That look. You can stop now, I get it.

-He sighs, and finally caves in to Quatre.-

...when I heard Simon was going to be executed, it was all I could not to break down. Simon's been there from the very beginning for me. He helped me through a lot of stuff and made me feel like I was actually, maybe, worth something after all. To have someone take a person like that away from me is terrible. I want to cry, but there aren't even any tears left, as pathetic as it sounds.

Bad desu!

[space_heart_boy]

Simon has been there since the beginning for a lot of people, including myself. I hate the fact that I can't do anything to help him like he's done for so many others. So instead I'm going to try and help other people get through this as best I can. Because I know that's what Simon would want us to do, instead of just doing nothing.

*Puts a friendly hand on Shinji's shoulder*

It's alright, you're not pathetic for not being able to cry. Right now it feels surreal to me, so I'm not able to either. But that doesn't mean that we don't care or aren't affected by this.

Re: Bad desu!

[a_young_legend]

He wanted to be my friend, Quatre. My friend! After how badly I treated everyone, after all those terrible things I said to you and all the others! Even still, I don't understand how someone could be so absolutely selfless.

-Though Quatre's words of comfort are getting through, Shinji still can only hang his head in shame.-

And I never did anything to repay him. Not a thing! His life is on the line, and I'm forced to sit back and watch. What kind of friend am I supposed to be? He wouldn't even hate me for it, either, the damn righteous bastard! Dammit...

[space_heart_boy]

You've done more than you think. Just by growing to become the person you are now is repayment enough.

But if you still feel like you need to do something, there are others on base who are probably taking this even harder than yourself. You can be there for them since Simon can't. I'm sure he would appreciate that.

[a_young_legend]

Do you... really think so, Quatre? Thank you. It's good to hear you say that. And you're right. I should try and help the others feel better, if I can, though who knows if I'll just make it worse.

-He stands, and while he still looks fairly down in the dumps, he sounds a little more chipper at least.-

Quatre, do me a favor, okay? Keep playing. Not for me, but for everyone else. If you can just keep doing that, I think everyone will be the slightest bit happier. But don't play all night long, either! I'm watching you! You'd better get some rest, or else!

[space_heart_boy]

Of course. I was going to play some more anyways. And I promise I won't overdo it. I wouldn't want to end up back in the infirmary after all.

*He picks up the violin again and starts to play another song