[It was only a dream. It was only a nightmare, but it immensely hit Setsuna as a certain man's voice echo within his mind.
"Oh, yeah! Though, that guy's life wasn't enough. You'll pay for it with your lives!"
"I'm in no obligation to answer you, Krugis brat!"
"I live to fight! Without war, soldiers like us are useless! Isn't this fun, huh, Krugis brat?!"
Wide awake now, Setsuna sits up from the couch, holding his head with two hands. He's visibly trembling, but it was out of anger more than anything.]
I'll kill you... [His eyes widen lightly, staring downwards as he doesn't seem to calm down at all. He's so stressed that he's starting to talk to himself...] I will end your distortion...!
[Setsuna's eyes widen upon being snapped back. His consciousness slowly return, though his eyes lightly move in pain. He can't even cry...
He's so angry right now, but all he can manage is to close his hands into fists. He breathes heavily, then his focus gently transfers to Ran.]
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[A dream. Despite being a dream, it was a memory. It was real. Even so, he has worried Ran... Finally easing, his eyes change into a more familiar set. That quiet, lost pair of eyes.]
[ The angry glare does not frighten Ran. He keeps a hold of him until he sees those eyes soften, then strokes the back of his hands with gentle fingers. ]
[The soft touch and that soothing voice... It's more than enough to fully ease Setsuna now. He regains a better breathing pattern. His cheeks softly redden, then he just couldn't help but move forward.
And lean against Ran's warmth fully. He rests against one of the younger boy's shoulders, slightly closing his eyes as he attempts to forget that horrible reminder...]
[Questions roam his mind again. About the war, about the world... Though, he slowly ends his own trail of thoughts in favor of returning to the present.
Despite everything, Ran is by his side. He could only extend his appreciation by returning that embrace, tightly and protectively. He whispers a word of thank you, remaining against that shoulder.]
"Oh, yeah! Though, that guy's life wasn't enough. You'll pay for it with your lives!"
"I'm in no obligation to answer you, Krugis brat!"
"I live to fight! Without war, soldiers like us are useless! Isn't this fun, huh, Krugis brat?!"
Wide awake now, Setsuna sits up from the couch, holding his head with two hands. He's visibly trembling, but it was out of anger more than anything.]
I'll kill you... [His eyes widen lightly, staring downwards as he doesn't seem to calm down at all. He's so stressed that he's starting to talk to himself...] I will end your distortion...!
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[ Ran is almost instantly by the other boy's side, reaching up to place his hands over his. ]
Setsuna, it is all right, you're safe. It was just a dream.
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He's so angry right now, but all he can manage is to close his hands into fists. He breathes heavily, then his focus gently transfers to Ran.]
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[A dream. Despite being a dream, it was a memory. It was real. Even so, he has worried Ran... Finally easing, his eyes change into a more familiar set. That quiet, lost pair of eyes.]
... I am sorry.
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[ The angry glare does not frighten Ran. He keeps a hold of him until he sees those eyes soften, then strokes the back of his hands with gentle fingers. ]
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And lean against Ran's warmth fully. He rests against one of the younger boy's shoulders, slightly closing his eyes as he attempts to forget that horrible reminder...]
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Despite everything, Ran is by his side. He could only extend his appreciation by returning that embrace, tightly and protectively. He whispers a word of thank you, remaining against that shoulder.]
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[ Ran smiles, keeping him close. His fingers move up to stroke through the back of Setsuna's thick hair, enjoying the softness against his skin. ]
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Setsuna feels his face heat slightly, closing his eyes again as he doesn't let go. He could easily fall back asleep if this keeps up...]
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[ Ran does not mind being a pillow for a while. ]
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