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[trashed]

[For anyone walking along the village today, they might come across a rather strange sight. Two girls who look like they could be twins walking towards the clinic, with one hanging onto the shoulder of the other... or rather, one being held up by the other. And “she” doesn’t look too happy about it, either. But when is that one ever happy, really?]

--I swear, once these stupid drugs wear off-- [“She” started, blinking as if trying to get the effects to go away. Of course, it wasn’t going to work. It had taken a lot to sedate Sync, surprise surprise.]

It’s only a little bit further until we reach the clinic. [Ion all but ignores the attempted threat, keeping “her” voice soft in the hopes of keeping Sync’s temper at bay. Not that there’s much “she” could do to Ion in this condition.] Are you tired? We can stop and rest for a little while if you’d like...

I’m fine. [“She” snaps.] I don’t need your help at all. [Even ignoring the fact that “she” can’t walk in a straight line at the moment, which was why Sync was even depending on Ion to walk at the moment. It’s not like “she” wanted to, but at the moment it was inevitable.]

[Ion only sighs, once more ignoring Sync’s words and stopping at the nearest bench. Sync may still be far more affected than Ion, but that didn’t mean Ion wasn’t feeling tired as well. AND SYNC WAS A FATTY SO HE WAS HEAVY....

...HEY NOW IT’S MUSCLE OR SOMETHING OK. Sync sits with a sigh as well, not exactly fighting it for once. Even though Sync had said it wasn’t needed, “her” body was saying the exact opposite. As much as “she” wanted to get away from the whole situation, there was no way Sync was going anywhere fast.]

[Anyone out there want to help two “girls” in distress? Or, alternatively, anyone who actually knows them might see fit to realize those “girls” are not normally supposed to be girls...]

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[Once Ion’s left Sync in the clinic to rest up, he’ll start making his own way back home. Only this time, he’ll be putting a bit more effort into concealing the little change the Malnosso decided to stick him with this time around... not that it’ll be very difficult, of course, given he is Ion. He’ll probably be walking a little unsteadily until he finally makes it back to House One, whereupon he’ll try to quietly make his way back to his room so he can curl up under the covers and sleep for awhile.]

[Of course, someone is free to intercept him, either to help him back home or greet him upon his return. Though he might be a bit more stand-offish than usual... and you would be too if you woke up as the wrong gender today.]

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[Well finally, the rest of the drugs have worn off, and Sync’s back to his normal self -- personality-wise, that is. Everything else...has gotten him into a bad mood. Now that he’s not so sedate as he was earlier, he’s much more prone to losing his temper on anyone and anything he comes across. Kicking a puppy? Yeah, that’s what he’d like to do right now. He is slightly satisfied about the coat that Ion gave him, but there’s no way he’ll admit that ever. Just less embarrassment for him later, right?]

[He’s also making his way back home, hoping to just sleep off this curse Luceti brought on him. Maybe...maybe it’s just a bad dream.]

[But he’s pessimistic enough to know that that’s not even true, so he’s not going to bother hoping for long. Run into him? Good luck if you choose to...]

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((ooc note: Please note in your subject line whether you’ll be running into Sync and Ion in the beginning, or either of them separately! Keep in mind three-way threads may move slower than others because timezones are a jerk. Or you can run into both separately, because this is funny ok ok.))

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[distressedude]

[The confusion lingers for a moment or so more until he answers her question with a shake of his head.] I'm all right. Just tired... was I gone for very long?

[By all means, he should be at least holding onto Nephry's shoulder to keep himself steady, but as of right now, his arms aren't moving.]

[silversnowfall]

Almost two weeks. ...Sit down, if you're that tired.

[He doesn't seem to want the help. So she'll back away, to give him his space.]

[distressedude]

Two weeks... [If he weren't so tired, he'd probably be more worried about that. A lot can happen in two weeks, after all.]

[For now, he nods and make a turn towards the sofa, stumbling over his own feet a little. He'll manage to catch himself in time just fine, but not before making what can really only be described as a rather feminine little gasp. Even for Ion.]

[...but he's just going to try and pretend Nephry didn't hear that.]

[silversnowfall]

Ion, are you sure you aren't hurt?

[There are too many things on her mind for her to catch the change in sound right away.]

[distressedude]

[He'll sit before he answers. And then lay down. Yes, laying down is better. He could fall asleep right here... though given his "condition," that probably wouldn't be the best idea. His arms stay crossed.]

...I helped Sync back to the clinic after we were brought back. He was still too tired to walk by himself. And I couldn't just leave him there...

[...nevermind that Sync would have totally left him there.]

[silversnowfall]

That's not an answer to my question.

[Your forehead. It is being felt. ...And despite the general warmth in the house, she'll cover him with a blanket.]

I'm going to call Professor Nebilim.

[That threat usually works.]

[distressedude]

Nephry, I'm not hurt. I'm just tired. [He may have raised his voice just a bit there, if only for emphasis. He was fine... kinda. He wasn't lying! He was just exhausted! And a girl. But that's not important.]

[...unfortunately, instead of coming out as a raised-voice, it just kind of comes out higher pitch as though he suddenly changed into his English VA.]

[silversnowfall]

You're clearly exhausted. ...Forgive me for bringing it up, but you aren't always strong enough not to get sick as a result of just that. And you were kidnapped. Someone should look at you.

[distressedude]

[Ion stops and closes his eyes for a moment. And then sits back up, blanket now pulled up to his chest and leaving his arms mostly free.]

...you're right. I'm sorry, I'm acting like a child. [He frowns and looks up at Nephry. Usually at times like this, he might ask to just see Dist, seeing as he did live here and Ion tended to be more comfortable around him.]

[But given the circumstances, maybe Professor Nebilim would be better...]

Can I at least rest for now?

[silversnowfall]

Of course. ...Do you want to stay here, or go to your room?

[It'll be hard not to hear that apologetic tone. Ion does seem a little...edgier than usual.]

1/2

[distressedude]

I think I'd feel better sleeping in my own bed. I just need a moment...

[He closes his eyes again and takes a deep breath, and then slowly bring himself back to his feet. His body was screaming at him to sit back down, but he wanted to be in his own room, where he wouldn't have to worry quite so much about someone seeing something...]

[Of course, since he's still somewhat shying away from asking for help from Nephry right now, his first step ends up being another misstep... and then one yanks the blanket down to his feet.]

[distressedude]

[...]

[Now, Ion had been wearing a rather big coat before he was kidnapped, but he gave that coat to Sync. The clothes underneath... well, there was a reason he was being so paranoid right now. Because they really don't do much in the hiding-department.]

[silversnowfall]

[At first, Nephry's just worried about catching him so he doesn't fall and hurt himself. This is a legitimate concern with Ion.

...Then she notices.]

Oh my. ...This is unusual.

[distressedude]

[Now see, tired or not, Ion still has just enough energy to feel some shame about this. At Nephry's "Oh my," he realizes only too late what had happened and quickly wraps his arms around his chest again, turning around.]

[She shouldn't have to see his face to tell that he's probably blushing.]

...please don't tell the others.

[silversnowfall]

[Shame? ...What for? Don't tell her you think being a woman is shameful!]

...Ion, you were kidnapped. They'll understand.

[distressedude]

[It's an insult to his pride as a man! Or something! ...and seriously, why has this now happened to him twice...]

I know they will. But... it's embarrassing.

[silversnowfall]

It's your...your right to ask me not to tell them. I won't.

[And she'll offer an arm for support again.]

May I help you to your room?

[distressedude]

...thank you, Nephry.

[He'll stay facing the opposite wall until her next question, at which point he'll turn and nod. He's still embarrassed, that much was certain, but if there was anyone he could trust not to say anything, it was Nephry.]

[He'll lower his arms and take hold on Nephry's. He only really needed some reassurance that someone would catch him if he fell, given how unsteady he is. Once in his room, he sits down on his bed and crawls under the covers with a soft sigh. This was much better...]

[silversnowfall]

[There's nothing to be done about the effects of his kidnapping this time. Nephry pulls the blankets up around him; catching herself in the act, though, she drops them carefully and takes a few steps away. He didn't seem to want interference.]

[distressedude]

[Maybe not when he had been trying to hide the effects of what had happened to him, but now?]

...ah, Nephry?

[silversnowfall]

Yes, Ion?

[Because she would get him anything he needed.]

[distressedude]

...could you stay here with me for a little while?

[His weariness now is mostly from the lingering drugs in his system.]

[And if he's learned anything from his time kept locked in those cells, it's that drug-induced nightmares are the worst of all.]

[silversnowfall]

[If his eyes are closed he won't see the strange cast to her smile.]

Of course. [Is the chair still in here? Florian coming to stay has crowded the room a little.]

[distressedude]

[Of course it's still there they just share a bed right now or something idk they're pretty moe...]

[And though his eyes weren't closed yet, he's a bit too tired to take note of it, and only smiles instead.]

Thank you... Nephry...

[Though it's really only a few seconds after he closes his eyes that he's out like a light.]

[silversnowfall]

[Hm. Sitting and thinking, then. Other people are going to find out no matter how much he doesn't want it. Anise. ...Probably Tear. Almost certainly Saphir, because his curiosity has never met a limit.

And she still has to decide whether to ask someone to - well, no. He did say he stopped at the clinic. Anyway...that isn't really her decision.]