002 x Video x Home Again

[silence_in_six]

Good morning, everyone.

[Guess whose floating illusionary words are showing up on the screen again, academy? Zexion is back, leaning back against what looks like a giant pile of blue feathers- oh, it's just Imogen, who pokes her large, avian head over the boy's shoulder in curiosity. He's clearly in the stables.]

I apologize for any disturbances I

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[wolf_faerie]

Really? Something for me?

[silence_in_six]

That's right.

Are you still interested in creating magical illusions?

[wolf_faerie]

Yes! Are you going to teach me?

[silence_in_six]

Yes. I need to repay you somehow.

I have time now, so we could go over the basics, if it pleases you.

Video;

[fellking]

[Ah. This is something he had sorely missed. He had been quite worried for the boy.]

Zexion. You are well now?

Video;

[silence_in_six]

I am doing perfectly well, Xaldin.

[BULLSHIT AND LIES. He's exhausted in every meaning of the word. Despite the stink of the stables, he would be quite happy to remain there, simply sitting, for who knows how long.

He doesn't want to move. He doesn't want to go to any of his classes. He just wants to go to sleep.]

What has happened since I was gone?

[watersacrificed]

You don't have to apologize for something that was out of your control.

[silence_in_six]

I do not like being indebted to other people.

...I imagine you have questions about what you heard.

[watersacrificed]

You're not in debt to me.

....No, I don't. [She doesn't want to talk about it.] But...if you go into your room I left something for you.

[silence_in_six]

Hm? [He perks up at this. How unexpected.] May I inquire as to what it is?

[Of course, he's already getting up, despite the annoyed clicks coming from Imogen.]

[tesseractrigger]

[Grin, grin, grin grin grin. Xigbar's hair is down and it is quite clear he has been sleeping all day. He does that. Especially after embarking on paranormal rescues into possibly other dimensions.]

Damn straight that wasn't a reason.

Does this mean we're... cool again? [Seems obvious now that he's actually talking instead of using written word, but it's always good to check.]

[silence_in_six]

[For Zexion, it's different. He wants to sleep, but... doesn't want to sleep. His body and emotions are simply drained, but his mind, ever busy, despises lulls in action.

Besides. If he tries to sleep in his room, Imogen throws a fit and starts screeching. Honestly. She is such a spoiled thing.]

I am certain I can think of other reasons, then.

[The question has him pausing. 'Cool'? Are they? A foolish, admittedly immature part of him still wishes to hold onto this grudge. He's nursed his feelings towards some of the other apprentices for so long, it would almost seem like a waste.

But Xigbar came for him. Xigbar found him when the Mist first struck the academy. Xigbar was one of those who carried him back to the barracks when he was lost and unable to think straight. Xigbar risked so much to forge into the Mist and haggle with a delusional, wistful fool.

...Braig was the closest thing Ienzo had to a big brother.]

...I suppose we are.

um. He just sorta used the nickname, I'm sorry? ;A;

[tesseractrigger]

Good, because... [the comm shakes as Xigbar's angle shifts- he's now sitting up in bed.] Because I wouldn't want to lose you, 'Zo. I mean- not again. Not because I screwed up. [Again.

He shoves the heel of his free hand into his eye.] Uh. Never mind.

If this was my usual 'Zo, then there would be bawling XD; So much tears

[silence_in_six]

[In all honesty, he should admit his own wrongs against Xigbar as well. But he has never been very good with 'honesty.

So for a moment, Zexion simply sits there silently, listening to Imogen's soft coos. He finally asks a question.]

Did you see Vexen before coming to the academy? At all?

GAH SO LATE ;W;

[an_un_fairfolk]

Took you long enough, lad. How was your little "vacation"?

I'm slow! ;A; Yay for lateness together?

[silence_in_six]

I admit it was somewhat dreadful and terribly unoriginal, sir.

The Mist's timing was also quite ridiculous.

\o/ indeedy!

[an_un_fairfolk]

It was.

Dont. Ever. Do. That. Again.

[Somehow, the concern and worry had had felt now escaped Puck's words, replaced by a hushed threat.]

We should have a slow people party. And all be late.

[silence_in_six]

I do not recall the Strangelings asking if I would like to be kidnapped and then subsequently dumped back home right before the 12th, sir.

[A bit of irritation can be seen in his own expression, although he does his best to keep it politely bland. ]