[He wanted to believe that the ordeal was going to be over now, that things were going to be smooth sailing. But he wasn't going to relax just yet, this whole 'inner world' business seemed to take a great deal of amusement in constantly pushing him off-guard and honestly, he wasn't going to last through another prolonged engagement -at least not one that started by taking him by surprise.
So he's quiet at first, just tending to her, keeping her close. Even though she bears the face of their Other, he still can't deny that she's still who she is: his friend. He gives something of a half-laugh as he finally notices her tears. It was difficult to see when she was spazzing out, but it was perfectly clear now.]
Hmm? I'm doing -
[Roxas cuts off abruptly as he realizes that's not what she was asking. Another half-chuckle as he puts two and two together to realize what she meant to say.]
Oh, it's a long story. I can tell you about it once we're safe.
[When she speaks up again, he just shakes his head a little.]
Yeah... who'da thought a random DR thread would go this long?
So he's quiet at first, just tending to her, keeping her close. Even though she bears the face of their Other, he still can't deny that she's still who she is: his friend. He gives something of a half-laugh as he finally notices her tears. It was difficult to see when she was spazzing out, but it was perfectly clear now.]
Hmm? I'm doing -
[Roxas cuts off abruptly as he realizes that's not what she was asking. Another half-chuckle as he puts two and two together to realize what she meant to say.]
Oh, it's a long story. I can tell you about it once we're safe.
[When she speaks up again, he just shakes his head a little.]
Don't push yourself. You've been through a lot.