a downside to everything

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

[Hey, look who it is, hanging out in a common room in his 'family' hallyway. He got sick of laying in bed, so now he's propped up on a sofa, his left arm still heavily wrapped in bandages, as well as part of his chest. There's some crafting materials scattered about because he was trying to do a bit of work on presents, but he had to stop when what's left of his arm started to hurt.]

... ugh... dammmit...

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[seasides]

[takes the glass wordlessly and sets it on the table.]

Of course. I can't fix Kai any other way.

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

I thought Kai might be trying to do that himself. You know, more meditation or something.

[seasides]

[shakes his head.]

Unfortunately he can't. He's sleeping right now. He'd be in a pod if we could separate.

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

Still, it must be pretty bad, right? I know Kai has more than one set of those extra memories.

[seasides]

He's got his memories here, and his memories on the ship. It's a little difficult, but not too much.

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you just have to separate stuff not erase it, right?

[seasides]

Right. And since I'm connected to him more than I am to anyone else, it's easier.

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

Did anything happen that Kai needs to particularly remember, or has it been a boring week?

[seasides]

[shrugs.]

Everything's important.

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

I mean super important.

[seasides]

Why?

[not accusatory, just curious.]

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

I'm just making small talk, Nami. It distracts me from the way my arm hurts.

[seasides]

Oh.

[looks a little sheepish there.]

Sorry. I'm not really used to it.

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

*smiles a bit*

It's alright, Nami. I'm not bothered by it. I like to help.

[seasides]

I'm glad you do.

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

I could be grilling you about your sex life.

[seasides]

[s-snort.]

What sex life?

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

Exactly!

*laughs a little bit*

[seasides]

[smiles slightly at that.]

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

Alright, alright, I won't hassle you about anything. Though, I still think you're selling yourself a little short.

[seasides]

What do you mean?

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

You need to remember that you're allowed to be happy, too.

[seasides]

...I know. But I'm happy helping Kai, and I'll be happiest when we can separate properly.

[windup-boytoy.livejournal.com]

Alright. I'm just glad that you're happy.

[seasides]

It's not that hard for me to be happy.