[OPEN] Say it ain't so!

[oathkeeper]

Who: Sora & Roxas, Sora & OPEN
What: Sora wakes up a few days later after Axel is killed and finds out the bad news. Open prompt for visitors or door crashers.
When: April 30 late afternoon and May 1
Where: Lakshmi’s Temple
Warnings: Probably talk of body injuries


[ Closed to Roxas ]

[Sora hasn’t woken up in two days.

After escaping Axel with Riku Replica and leaving the fight to Leo and Saix, Sora barely managed to stay alive and make it to Forrest’s temple. Thankfully, Sora did manage to get there with his last ounce of strength with a final teleport.

He lays in a bed in Forrest’s temple. Sleeping and healing slowly thanks to the healing pools. But it’s not only blight Sora suffered so he lays banaged from the bloody wounds he received from the battle as well.]

[ May 1; OPEN ]

[The day after waking up, Sora still can’t walk very much without feeling fatigued. He’s tired and weak and still healing very slowly.

But the bright side is, Sora is awake now and he’ll welcome anyone who wants to come visit him. People probably want answers and Sora might just have them. He currently lays in bed, propped up with pillows and looks really bored.

He’s decided to stay at Forrest’s temple just for a few extra days until he can walk on his own again. There’s bandages up his left arm and on his torso as well. Sora got pretty banged up and it wasn’t just blight.]

Comments

[missingache]

[It's good that Sora keeps it to himself for now. Roxas hasn't 100% figured out just what he's supposed to be doing in regards to any kind of loss, including love. Shiro was the one he had chosen ultimately in Koriko, but now that she's not here, he's left wondering what will happen. Should he really just move on? Should he hang on? No one he's asked has given him a definite answer. Books aren't helping. Heck, the internet was the worst source he could have turned to. It just makes what he feels for Sora worse somehow. Time. He just needs more time.

Roxas grumbles softly as Sora moves around.]

Just my arms. I tried to stop myself with them when I hit the ground. They're just a little sore.

[oathkeeper]

[No amount of injuries would ever keep Sora from having the energy to fidget around. Especially when he’s thinking about a lot of stuff. Everything is starting to give him a headache.

Sora shifts and sits up. He grabs Roxas’ arm gently and pulls up the sleeve to check for any other hidden injuries, not giving Roxas a chance to protest.]

What kind of sore?

[missingache]

[That's why Sora needs to sleep. Not check Roxas over for injuries. He bites back any noise of complaint when his arm is grabbed.]

Just bruised. I didn't break anything. It'll be fine if I don't use them too much.

[Picking you up may have been a bit too much. Roxas sits up as well and huffs at Sora.]

Don't even think about using magic right now. Bruising heals quickly.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora just makes a face at Roxas and then starts to carefully massage the tendons in his forearm, avoiding the actual bruises. If it hurts to much he'll stop, but he wants to help.]

If you're allowed to fuss and worry about me, I'm allowed to fuss and worry about you. And I don't think I can use any magic right now so this is what you get.

[missingache]

[There's a few winces, but otherwise it feels rather nice. Sora was surprisingly gentle about it.]

I never said you couldn't. [Roxas frowns.] You can't?

[oathkeeper]

[Sora continues kneading his arm and gives Roxas a little shrug.]

I'm just saying you can let me help you too. You don't have to deal with all this on your own.

[A smile.] I'm just too tired to use magic right now, it's no big deal.

[missingache]

[As Sora keeps working, Roxas slowly moves his fingers. They were a lot less numb than before. That's a good sign.]

You're always helping everyone else. Didn't want to ask and add to that.

[He watches Sora carefully, the frown still there.]

Then why aren't you resting?

[oathkeeper]

[Sora works his way down to Roxas' wrist and palm and presses his fingers against the muscles there gently.]

That's stupid, you're the first person I wanna help. Okay?

[He doesn't get why Roxas wouldn't want to "add to that". Like it's a pain for Sora to help him? Never.]

This is resting! [He chuckles, gesturing at the work he's doing.]

[missingache]

[Roxas feels his fingers twitch as his palm was worked on. He's tempted to ask how Sora knows just what to do. He doesn't know how to massage his own palm half of the time.]

I still don't get why. And you shouldn't be picking favorites!

[That's because he's not used to being a priority to someone anymore, and Sora keeps doing it. Roxas is trying to accept it. Trying.]

Resting is laying down and getting some sleep.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora's mostly just going on instinct. Judging by how Roxas reacts and all that. He can be observant sometimes!]

I'll do what I want. [Sora smiles gently. He's not denying that Roxas is his favorite...] Just, try and rely on me a little more too, will ya?

[He doesn't pause his administrations at all.]

But this makes me happy and makes me relax too. I just slept for two days!

[missingache]

[Well, just keep doing what you're doing, Sora. Roxas is liking the feeling of his fingers waking up for once.]

You're so weird... and I'm trying!

[He's not going to get an upper hand in this conversation, that's clear.]

Wouldn't you rather have someone massage your hands or legs? [It's not like Roxas is in the position to do that right now.]

[oathkeeper]

[As long as Roxas doesn't protest, he'll continue. He lets go of the hand he was working on and reaches for Roxas' other arm.]

If you start feeling sad or upset about any of this or get in your head about stuff, you gotta talk to me too then!

[As usual, when Sora's made up his mind, he's made up his mind.]

I'm okay for now.

[He pulls up Roxas' sleeve and starts working on this forearm. It makes him happy to help others, he's simple like that.]

[missingache]

[He shifts to make it easier for Sora to take his arm. Testing his other hand by opening and closing it, Roxas now really can't complain. Now the bruising just needs to heal.]

What if I want to talk to someone else instead?

[It's said in more of a teasing tone. Sora would find everything out eventually, and tended to be the first choice when he needs to tell someone something.]

You better tell me if you need anything.

[oathkeeper]

[He does the same to the second arm, pressing his thumbs against the muscles slowly.

He then pretends to be super offended but can't hold the expression for very long and laughs.] You know I'm gonna say more friends you talk with the better. But if you pick me first I won't complain.

[He's all for talking with friends and having a big support circle. That's the social butterfly in him.]

All I want after this is another soak in those healing pool!

[missingache]

[Laughing softly, he shakes his head at Sora.]

There's not a lot of things I don't want to tell you. I've got a few friends to talk to, but you know me better than they do.

[He's got a few close friends and a loose circle of others.]

You better let me help you get to one.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora moves his fingers down to Roxas' wrist and pauses there for a second, feeling the pulse there. He looks down and blushes a little and grins happily.]

Thanks. [He's not exactly sure what he's saying thanks for, and chaulks it up to awkward blurting because he likes it when Roxas praises him like that. Crushes are hard. Ugh.

He starts massaging again and looks back up.]

Princess carry or piggy back ride? [He's totally joking, a human crutch should be just fine.]

[missingache]

[Roxas isn't too sure what was up with Sora at the moment with that pause and the gratitude.]

Right. You're welcome.

[He lets out a soft huff.]

I'd carry you like a princess if I could. Piggy back ride wouldn't be too good for your legs, but I can't even do that. [He feels useless right now.]

[oathkeeper]

[That's right Roxas, it's okay to be oblivious right now because Sora's sort of embarrassed. When Roxas praises him like that he wonders if Roxas likes him the way he likes Roxas and it just goes way over his head.]

Just kinda nice to hear stuff like that.

[ANYWAY]

I'm just joking, Roxas! I think I'll be able to walk down there, maybe just need to lean on your shoulder.

[missingache]

[Good, because oblivious he will remain even after all those hints he's been getting. There's no way those could be true to what he thinks they mean, right? Just reading way too much into them. No more shoujo manga for Roxas. Besides, Shiro. Feelings are awful.]

If you fall over, I'll try and pick you up. I promise not to drag you.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora snorts and laughs,] Oh, I'm so glad we're past that! [Referencing how Roxas used to threaten to drag Sora if he fell asleep on him at that beach party he had way back.

He starts working on Roxas' palm and fingers.] Is this helping?

[missingache]

[Roxas shakes his head, grinning at Sora.] I wouldn't have dragged you back then either. Just left you there.

[He nods, trying not to curl his fingers around Sora's to show him.]

Yeah. They feel a lot less numb. I might need to do this later again. I think I can manage it on my own.

[oathkeeper]

Sleeping on the floor is not the weirdest place I've fallen asleep, thankfully.

[He smiles and shrugs lightly.] I didn't know if it was going to work or not, so I'm glad. I can do it for you again later, if you want?

[missingache]

[Weird places to sleep...] I slept on the roofs of Koriko a few times, but the weirdest was the lofts in the stables.

[Since it was an offer, and this was a good way to keep Sora from trying to avoid resting, Roxas nods.] Sure. Why not.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora tilts his head.] Hmm, up a tree and on a floaty in the ocean. Riku and Kairi freaked out.

[Not counting the billions of times he's just plain fallen asleep on the beach. He's pretty much immune to sun burns now.] Do you mean a stable with horses and straw?

[He squeezes Roxas' hand in his one last time and lets go. He then moves to stand up.] Okay! How bout those healing pools.

[missingache]

[..... Sora. That is a stupid place to sleep in the first place....]

Yeah, or the one above where the sheep were. The days they were waiting for babies to be born everyone pretty much slept there. [Including the other Sora. Roxas is still amazed that one volunteered to work with him on the farm.]

Right. [He gets up before Sora does, grinning at him as he holds his arm out like a gentleman would.] Shall we, sir?