[ Her burnt and bandaged hands curl beneath her immediately, as if that would hide anything. Sokie knew, she had to. But she was still concerned about hurting her... ]
I can handle it..
[ How was she able to act like it was nothing? Alex wanted to ask, but at the same time, she was afraid to bring it up at all. ]
You don't have to. Besides, this is good practice.
[She's being rude and a bully, she knows. But with a murmur and a touch of her hand to Alex's head, the pain vanishes, replaced instead with a pleasant warmth.
Why...ah. what a question.]
Asura and I- we have some things in common, for all our personalities are different.
But we know what it means to do something of malicious intent and what was forced upon others via torture.
[ Alex isn't sure if it's really the magic, or just the comforting touch of Sokie's and that starts to make her calm down. Maybe a bit of both. Sokie's words balm the emotional pain that's been haunting her since they returned. She knows she was made to do it, but maybe she could have done more. Maybe if she resisted harder, fought back more fiercely-- ]
...You don't hate me?
[ Her voice is muffled by her arm and the pillow, and also by the embarrassment at asking something that sounds so childish now that she can hear it out loud. ]
[ She's going to quietly sob for a minute, please don't mind that. There was relief, but there was also pain. Receiving forgiveness seemed to do both. ]
[ And she did, she really did. Alex takes the comfort quietly, somewhat, eventually coming down. When it feels like Sokie is done, that's when Alex finally looks up and back at her, home nose and eyes a little red from the crying she totally wasn't doing. ]
Thank you...for being so good to me.
[ It's less painful for her to shift and turn, though Alex doesn't try to remove the bandages. She wipes at her eyes, but offer her a small smile. ]
I've lost count of how many times you've helped me out now.
[Sokie is a multi tasker, she soothes and heals at the same time. And when Alex comes up, Sokie brings out a hankie, and offers it for Alex. Gotta blow her nose.]
You're welcome.
[She hasn't realized that Alex cries pearls yet.]
It's not as if there's a reason to count or anything. Stay right here.
[ A strange request ala Sokie, but Alex holds her arms out and open towards her, still a bit of a tearful frown on her face. The pearls have collected on the side of the and around her pillow now, a few more dropping down from her cheek as her crying subsides. ]
[ That was a surprise, she thought, as her chin rested on Sokie's shoulder. Somehow, she imagined Sokie gave quite a few of them. Alex's hands move around to her back, gripping at Sokie's clothes. ]
[ She finally laughs, it's soft, but it's there. The touch to her back is careful, gentle as Sokie always is with her. At least...when she's not trapping her on her own bed. ]
...You know I wasn't really going to hit you with a pan, right?
She squeaks at the tug to her ear, and she pulls back with an expression of full offense and a pout. But Sokie's questions has her blinking in surprise, then looking right down into Sokie's shirt. Totally fine to do that. ]
Huh? No..I didn't bring any food and I wasn't eating...
But Alex's expression at the tug is adorable, even if Sokie is now distracted with the weird feeling. At least there wasn't much to look at. Sokie made a face, and reached in to her shirt.
They're boob carriers, it's fine.]
Yeah, and it feels weird...I'm not sure what it could-
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I can handle it..
[ How was she able to act like it was nothing? Alex wanted to ask, but at the same time, she was afraid to bring it up at all. ]
....Why..don't you mind...?
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[She's being rude and a bully, she knows. But with a murmur and a touch of her hand to Alex's head, the pain vanishes, replaced instead with a pleasant warmth.
Why...ah. what a question.]
Asura and I- we have some things in common, for all our personalities are different.
But we know what it means to do something of malicious intent and what was forced upon others via torture.
Enough to know the difference.
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...You don't hate me?
[ Her voice is muffled by her arm and the pillow, and also by the embarrassment at asking something that sounds so childish now that she can hear it out loud. ]
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No. I don't hate you. Asura doesn't hate you either.
[Slowly, with a few murmurs, she started to use her magic to help with regeneration and healing. Slow. Warm, so to soothe her.]
You didn't want to. None of this was your fault.
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[ Her voice cracks. She knows she's being repetitive, and rather childish, but there was a comfort that came with Sokie's words. ]
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[She reached out and gently started to pet Alex's hair, over and over.]
It's not your fault.
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Alex needed this. She needed this so she could heal.]
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Thank you...for being so good to me.
[ It's less painful for her to shift and turn, though Alex doesn't try to remove the bandages. She wipes at her eyes, but offer her a small smile. ]
I've lost count of how many times you've helped me out now.
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You're welcome.
[She hasn't realized that Alex cries pearls yet.]
It's not as if there's a reason to count or anything. Stay right here.
[She leaned in, kissing the top of her head.]
I'll get you a glass of water.
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Alex pulls her knees up to her chest, watching Sokie as she moves about the cottage from the open doorway. ]
You're supposed to be the guest here...
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[She smiled back at her, moving to the kitchen area to find glasses, or at least cups, filling them up with cool water.]
If it makes you feel better, you can just let me squish you a little.
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[ A strange request ala Sokie, but Alex holds her arms out and open towards her, still a bit of a tearful frown on her face. The pearls have collected on the side of the and around her pillow now, a few more dropping down from her cheek as her crying subsides. ]
Is this really enough?
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Some things she just wasn't going to ask right then and there.]
It's really enough. You're nice and soft, and I don't hug that much.
[Well, unless one counted Asura's spooning her in the morning as hugs.]
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[ That was a surprise, she thought, as her chin rested on Sokie's shoulder. Somehow, she imagined Sokie gave quite a few of them. Alex's hands move around to her back, gripping at Sokie's clothes. ]
Then...is it okay if I hug you more often?
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[She said it lightly, so Alex would laugh a little. But hearing the need...se stroked her back idly.]
If you want to, then sure. Anytime.
Well...not suddenly from behind. I might do something reflexive and violent then.
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[ She finally laughs, it's soft, but it's there. The touch to her back is careful, gentle as Sokie always is with her. At least...when she's not trapping her on her own bed. ]
...You know I wasn't really going to hit you with a pan, right?
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[She might and yeesh, she'd die. Though...Sokie snorts, and gently tugs on an ear fin.]
Oh, I don't know. I would have been glad you armed yourself.
...Alex? Did you eat in bed?
Because something just fell down my bra.
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She squeaks at the tug to her ear, and she pulls back with an expression of full offense and a pout. But Sokie's questions has her blinking in surprise, then looking right down into Sokie's shirt. Totally fine to do that. ]
Huh? No..I didn't bring any food and I wasn't eating...
[ How on earth would that even get down there. ]
Do you still feel something?
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But Alex's expression at the tug is adorable, even if Sokie is now distracted with the weird feeling. At least there wasn't much to look at. Sokie made a face, and reached in to her shirt.
They're boob carriers, it's fine.]
Yeah, and it feels weird...I'm not sure what it could-
[And she. Pulls out a pearl. Ah.]
-be.
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Ah! Sorry!
[ Alex's head sinks between her shoulder. ]
That's um..mine..
[ She hadn't had that issue of it getting into anyone's clothing before. ]
You can...keep it if you'd like.
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[And she...offers it back. Here Alex, she'll just. Put it in your hand there.]
It's fine. This isn't the first time something unusual has fallen down my shirt.
[Pat pat. There there.]
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[ She's could make a pearl set of accessories with how many she's made. ]
You won't accept my help, or my tears---seriously, what can I do for you? This doesn't feel fair.
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[Still can sell them Alex! Maybe.]
Why do you have to do something for me? This isn't some business transaction.
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It’s...not that.
[ Her head lowers shyly. ]
I just...really want to do something for you. Show you my appreciation and all...
[ It’d be nice to make Sokie smile. ]
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