in every corner

[reverse-prince.livejournal.com]

[there's a scream from down this hallway as some poor soul is consumed by the shadows -- not Heartless, simply moving shadows. as the last dying gurgle escapes the writhing mass, a figure rises out of it slowly, darkness rolling and dripping off him like smoke and water. the figure is fully dressed in dark leather; heavy boots, pants, and a lovely leather jacket with a black wifebeater beneath it. he breathes the darkness in, out, a slow and dangerous smile making its way onto his face as he takes in the sight of the hallway. a hand goes to his pocket, a cigarette is pulled out and put to his lips, lit with a flick of his other hand. he runs that hand through his dark blue hair afterward, red eyes bright with malicious intent.]

Well now... didja miss me, dressing room?


(ooc: lolwat)

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[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[he's still dragging his feet as he comes over, not returning that smile at all. he wishes he knew of a way to get around Gem's order, but with the inability to accept new orders, his mind is drawing a blank.]

I just. Wanted to say I'm sorry.

[seasides]

[he looks confused, and more and more wary as he slowly stands up, watching Sora.]

For what?

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[he looks like he's struggling, and he definitely is. the command was to stab after all, not poke. his expression suddenly crumbles as he clenches his eyes shut, the arm hidden behind his back suddenly coming forward to thrust the knife at Kai's stomach.]

He's making me do it!

[seasides]

[he just barely manages to get back far enough to dodge, though he ends up tripping over a chair leg and landing on his burnt hand. it gets a pained noise out of him and he squeezes his eyes shut briefly from the flare of pain running up his arm.]

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[he makes another choked sob as he follows, unable to stop himself from trying again.]

I'm sorry, I can't stop!

[seasides]

[the old "third time's the charm" thing is probably going to be true in this case as well. for now, he's trying to scramble away, trying to get up so he can put some distance between them. he's too panicky to actually reply right now.]

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[a third try then, Sora actually starting to cry when the knife thrusts again, trying to at least keep his aim from getting something he knows is vital.]

I'm s-so sorry!

[once he actually does manage to stab Kai, he'll drop the knife and immediately call up his Keyblade, wanting to heal any damage he's caused.]

[seasides]

[he cries out at the stab, ceasing to move. even if it wasn't anywhere that'll kill him, it was still a fairly long knife with a serrated blade, right? he's just going to... lay on the floor and hold a hand over the injury.

from the doorway, the swarm of shadow on the floor seems to rise for a moment. Gem is not please that Sora's going to heal him immediately after, but he doesn't feel like engaging in an actual fight right now, so off he'll go.]

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[he fires off another cure before dropping to his knees beside Kai, looking every bit a sobbing mess as he puts his own hands to the wound to try to help stop any bleeding. he doesn't even notice Gem is gone.]

[seasides]

H-He's gone.

[ow ow ow son of a bitch that hurt. he's glad for the healing, and isn't trying to move away from Sora, at least.]

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[he would be heartbroken if Kai did.]

Are you going to be okay?

[seasides]

I've had worse.

[shoots him a shaky smile, trying to sit up.]

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[he'll pull his hands away slowly, afraid the bleeding could start up again at any moment.]

I'm sorry, I tried to stop but I couldn't.

[seasides]

Why... not?

[gnnngh moving is painful. he stops once he's sitting up, not ready to try standing yet.]

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[he takes a deep breath, figuring Kai at least deserves to know without Sora beating around the bush.]

I can't... refuse commands. It's supposed to be a gift of obedience that was given to me when I was a baby.

[seasides]

[he snorts, then grimaces.]

S-Some gift.

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

I know. It's more like a curse. He even said I couldn't take any other commands until I'd stabbed you, and trying to lock myself in a room didn't work with him following me.

[seasides]

Would it last if I told you not to take commands from him ever?

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[he brightens at that]

It's worth a try.

[seasides]

Okay, well. Don't listen to anything my gemini, the one who forced you to do this, ever commands you to do. Or asks you to do. Or any variation of those.

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

[he gives a jerk, then blinks.]

... I think it worked.

[seasides]

I'm glad.

[he's feeling... kind of faint, and isn't sure he can walk. the floor seems really comfortable right now...]

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

H-hey, are you okay?

[fff, you look like you're going to pass out.]

[seasides]

Y...yeah, I'm fine. I think I need help getting to my room, though...

[nngh he just wants painkillers and sleep.]

[unforgivenskies.livejournal.com]

I'll help you get there. It's the least I can do.

[he hesitates a moment, then wipes his bloody hands off on his shirt before reaching for Kai to try to carefully help him to his feet.]