[ It's probably redundant when Xiao has plenty of other people looking after him. But Haruka probably also needs time to recover, and Psyche can't quite settle with how little she's able to heal in one sitting now. The day after the disastrous trial she drops by Dodo with some buns bundled up from the buffet and knocks briskly. ]
[ Xiao is alone in Dodo today, and when he hears someone knock and call for him, he rises from his resting spot – the tub... – and opens the door for her. ]
Psyche. [ He nods in greeting. ] You may come in. I was awake.
I was hoping to clean up the memorial a little, but I could use another set of hands. I really only learned how to fold those birds... Do you think you could help me fix things?
Because I think you think they're worth remembering, too. Because I feel calm around you. And because having a friend with me would make it easier. Are those not enough?
[ And she will be! She's in the garden with her sleeves rolled up, surveying the mess, and some paper heisted from the gift shop to fold new origami. ]
[ And in due time, Xiao shows up at the garden. He, too, is looking at the mess, which leaves a bitter taste in his mouth...but he approaches anyway, dark particles floating up from his body. ]
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week 3 sunday
Xiao? Are you still resting? May I come in?
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Psyche. [ He nods in greeting. ] You may come in. I was awake.
[ He seems to be doing much better today! ]
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Blissfully ignorant, Psyche gives him a little nod back and steps inside. ]
Thank you. I wanted to see how you were feeling... you're looking a little better today?
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Yes. I am. I apologize, for the stress my injuries may have put on you.
[ He should thank her instead, but Xiao feels like he's burdened her more than anything else. ]
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No, it's fine. To be honest... I'm really glad to finally have something I could do, after everything. At least you and Haruka are safe.
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[ He looks ashamed of himself. ]
I did not mean to burden you, but it's good to hear that it brought you some reprieve.
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Of course you're welcome. If I was in trouble, wouldn't you help me? I hope you don't think of the rest of us as a burden.
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Of course not. But...I am an adeptus, a protector. I would have rather seen your efforts go to Haruka, instead.
...Even so, I must be grateful. The superficial pain has mostly subsided, by now.
week 5, post execution
Xiao, would you happen to be free? I was hoping I could ask you for a favor.
[ Hopefully he's conquered his device issues enough to answer... ]
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What is it
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I am not the best person for this
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If it's too much of a burden, you can say so. But I think you'd be the perfect person for this.
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Fine
On my way now
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[ And she will be! She's in the garden with her sleeves rolled up, surveying the mess, and some paper heisted from the gift shop to fold new origami. ]
It's a little hard to know where to start...
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...
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Are you really feeling up to this? If my healing would help...