piratejournal | [004 || Written]

...Dead is dead. If she doesn't come back, if it's permanent this time, then how is that better than anything? If she was sent back home, then that's fine. It's perfect, in fact. Better there than here. My point is we don't know...and we won't. Not until we go home, too.

It's the not knowing that's getting to me.

I didn't say it was better than anything. But she's been through worse.

That's what I mean. Dead is safer than being in a cell and tortures by the navy. So she's either dead, or she's home. So right now, we just have to wait. That's all.

I know what she's been through.

[He hasn't forgotten. He might not have been there going through it with them, but he remembers the aftermath clearly enough.]

But I think we're just gonna disagree on this one.

I'm not trying to be rude, or mean, or disrespectful. I just want to think of her as safe. Or, at least away from harm.

You're not. I get where you're coming from. Honestly.

I wish I could think about it that way.

If there's...anything at all I can do, until she gets back, just let me know, okay?

I'm here.

Thanks, Selphie. ...I'm more worried about Sora, I think.

*Have a bit of a pause before Selphie figures out what it is that she wants to say. She hmms at her journal a bit*

You're looking after him, right?

Trying to. Probably not doing that great a job at it since I'm basically drowning in denial over here.

Riku, would you like a hug?

[There's a looong pause before his next reply comes.]

I guess I wouldn't say no to one.

Okay. Tell me where you are and I'll come see you.

In my room. But if you're busy or anything, you don't have to.

Shut up, Riku.

*That's the last thing she writes before heading over to the moon. Takes a few minutes, but eventually she appears in his door way*

Hey.

[Huffs a little at that parting line -- though it does make him crack a small smile at least.

Which he redirects toward Selphie when she appears.]

Hey. [Holds his journal up.] I'm shutting up, okay. And...thank you. Ahead of time.

Good. You need to shut up to get the full benefit of my hug!

*She smiles back at him and moves further into the room, arms extended for a big, tight, cuddly hug*

Well, I wouldn't want to miss out on that.

[The smile grows a bit and he pushes himself up, lifting his arms a little to meet her.]

How are you doing after all this?

*After squeezing Riku for suitably long enough, Selphie finally sits back and sighs*

I'm okay. I just... want her to come back, is all. She will, but, it's hard. And it's difficult when everyone round here is so sucky about offering hugs.

*She grins a little and winks*

[Lets go, but doesn't really back away or anything. He stays sitting close to her.]

She will... [He grins.] Have you thought about giving hug lessons?

Hug lessons?

*Selphie laughs at that but claps her hands together, evidently very pleased with the idea*

Wow, no, I've never thought of that! But that's an awesome idea!

A lot of people on board could probably benefit from it.

[Puts on a faux smug face.]

Though, clearly, I don't need lessons.

Uh...

*Selphie raises a brow at that smug grin and gives a questioning look*

I dunno. You should try it again just so I can be sure.

[Now he looks thoughtful.]

Mm...I dunno, if I give you too many then they won't be as special.

[But even as he's saying that, he lifts as arm and drapes it around her shoulders. Going for a half-hug here!]

Blah, blah, whatever.

*Selphie laughs a little and nudges herself into his half hug*

See? That wasn't so bad, was it? Offering a lil hug like that.

Definitely wasn't the worst thing I've ever done. I think I can live with handing out small ones like that more often.

[Grins at her.]

Long as they're returned, anyway.

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