twenty eight ► don't cry, don't cry

[gentleidealist]

[dictated]

[Lloyd is panting, obviously out of breath from all the running he's been doing. But, going to Colette's old room confirmed his suspicion. He sounds incredibly upset-- and who wouldn't be? He's relieved because now, now she can travel with him like he promised, but... but... all her unfinished work here, all of her friends...]

Colette... Colette's gone. [He swallows hard. He's not sure what else to add.] Don't worry about her. She's journeying with me, so she's not alone.

-- I'm sorry.

[That's all he can muster. He's too upset to continue, so he shuts the journal with a snap and flees elsewhere before someone can catch him.]

[action]

[If someone does want to track him down, he's all the way in the forest, taking out his anger on a dead tree. Swords out, he's not even using artes. He's just slicing wildly, hitting the tree so that he can tire himself out. Considering his Exsphere, that may be a while.]

Comments

[rose_of_battle]

[He really shouldn't feel embarrassed about anything right now--including those tears, but Sheena remains quiet and still until he's ready to look at her. Then, in a rare flash of tact, her only reaction is a slight tightening around the eyes aimed at his tired appearance--focusing away from his own eyes.]

Hey...

[Her voice is soft as she returns his greeting, her concern about how he's doing overriding her own emotions at the moment as she tries to return that smile, but with the same amount of luck he had. Still, she manages a small shake of her head.]

There's nothing to apologize for, Lloyd.

[gentleidealist]

[He tries to smile again, and this time it's sad and awkward but, you know, he's trying.]

I should be happy, you know? She's safe and she's having a lot of fun at home. This place really wore her down over the years, and it made her so... sad sometimes. She didn't always say it but I knew.

[He laughs a little, a touch self-deprecating.]

But the thing is, we've never really been separated. Not like this. It's so selfish.

[rose_of_battle]

[Yes, he is.]

[She remains quiet as he speaks, her gaze becoming one of recognition of Colette's--and his--actions.

When he finishes, she gives him a sad, though reassuring, smile.]

Lloyd, I know it sounds strange, but I think...[she hesitates and her words come slowly as she gathers her thoughts] ...as close as you two are...being separated like this...it's okay to feel selfish right now.

[gentleidealist]

[He looks up at Sheena, a little surprised. Her smile helps a little.]

Heh. You think so?

[rose_of_battle]

[Her nod starts slowly than quicken slightly as she answers quietly.]

Yeah. [Then with more conviction.] Yeah I do think so. You're missing her, so it's okay to feel this way.

[As close as those two are, it probably feels like a part of himself is missing...]