[voice - backdated to 1st September, following fighting from the rescue mission!]

[booyaka_boom]

*It's unusual for Selphie's voice to come across the journals in such clipped tones. Thanks to her military upbringing, Selphie knows how to talk in such a manner, and this is definitely one such time in which it is needed*

This is Selphie. I'm doing what I can to offer healing. If you need assistance, let me know immediately, and I'll be with you as soon as possible.

*There's a long pause, followed by a weary sigh, and she sounds more like her usual self again, only rather tired*

After this, I think we all deserve a vacation...

 

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[booyaka_boom]

Oh. Right...

*She paused a moment to consider this, appreciating his apologetic tone. It was hard, having thoughts and having to cover them, knowing how dark they are. If anything, Selphie was sometimes worried that her emotions would be considered a sign of weakness, and she didn't want Ikki to think of her that way*

Hmm. Okay. Maybe this time I'll just have to deal with you being a 'selfish bastard'.

*Though that was only, as she thought about it, because she was being selfish too and really didn't mind the thought of Ikki staying so close. As he revealed his mental images, Selphie blushed and burst out into flattered giggles*

Hey! I look totally cute like that!
...but maybe you're being a little delusional... You sure you've had enough to eat and drink?

[uccellodifuoco]

{You're the one who brought that up. How am I the one delusional when you put that in my mind?}

[She shouldn't say things like that if she didn't want him imagining it.]

[booyaka_boom]

What? What I meant was...delusional, ya know, that you'd think I'd look so good in a nurse's outfit! Besides, I thought it was the maid's outfit you liked.

*Selphie giggles a little more, then her thoughts and tone become a little more serious*

But really, are you sure you aren't hungry or thirsty? I could fetch you something, if you like. Never know, it might help you feel a bit better. Or - do you need some rest? I can let you get a nap or something if you need me to.

[uccellodifuoco]

{Oh... I thought you meant delusional for thinking you would really dress like that to take care of me-... Forget that.}

[That wasn't meant to be an open thought. He tries to deny it, but it feels as a lie because it is, and she will notice it if he does so he gives up.

There may be a couple more of mental images of Selphie in different outfits besides the maid's one she mentioned, though they are all normal clothes than she has. He considers clarifying that it's not necessary the outfits what he likes but... No, it wouldn't be fair, so the thought dies and again there's nothing but the feeling that something big was left unsaid.

He focuses his thoughts on the next matter, finding it funny that she thinks he can know if he's hungry or thirsty.]

{I don't know. I can't sense my body, that includes my stomach and throat, so I don't know if it needs to eat or drink. I'm capable of staying months without eating and without being negatively affected by it. So if you don't want to bother with trying to feed me... It's okay.}

[booyaka_boom]

Hey - if the clothes that I wear are gonna help you get better then I'm willing to try!

*She's kidding. Or at least, she thinks that she's kidding - after all, she always thought that Ikki had never paid any attention to the clothes she wore. So she's pleasantly confused when he starts to go through different mental images. Even one of her in the yellow dress she has on now. But then there's that strange lingering feeling, that there's something missing from whe he said*

Oh - duh, Selphie! I knew that! But there's no way I'm letting you go so long without food or drink!

*Having made up her mind, Selphie stands up to her feet and looks at Ikki*

Listen, I'm gonna go get you something to eat, and something to drink too. After that, I think you should lie down and rest. I think it's easier if you stay here, so I'll try not to be too long. I'm sure Zeff will have something I can heat up for you. Okay?

[uccellodifuoco]

[The yellow one is one of his favourites, and it's a feeling that accompanies the mental image easily. Just because he didn't compliment the gift wrapping didn't mean he didn't like it, it's just that he preferred what was inside of it. Which is also why it was hard for him to say anything about her clothes, everything looked fine in his eyes, because it was her the one wearing it.

He doesn't know if she's moving or not, but judging by her words he assumes she has, or is about to, and his hand raises up looking for her. He doesn't really want her to leave, even for a minute. Her Cosmos is right there, the closest to him, which he can touch even if he doesn't sense it. It may not be much, but it makes him feel less lost and helpless. He makes sure that she can sense that, maybe in a selfish attempt to ensure that she will come back.]

{I don't want that. But I know there's no arguing with you when you have made up your mind and it's about helping someone.

I'll be waiting here.}

[Not that he can do much else.]

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie sees his hand lifting, and he'd be in danger of putting it against her hip if she doesn't hold onto it first. She squeezes it gently, not that he can tell, but she tries to show that that is what she's doing, trying to reassure him*

Ikki, I know. But...what if some of your senses come back and you can tell that you're starving or thirsty but you still can't see or something and you can't get up to go get food. What then?

You're right. I've made up my mind. I'll be back soon.

*Without even realising she was doing it, Selphie reaches forward to kiss him lightly at the top of his cheek. It's only when she disappears off to the kitchen that she wonders if he even noticed that she did it.

Selphie is gone for ten minutes or so, worrying about Ikki all the while, but smiling to herself at how nice things are, being close again. Not that she likes what has happened to him. She returns with a tray with a large glass of water, a small pot of green tea, and a bowl of soup with some bread. Once inside his room, she makes her presence known, then looks for somewhere to put the tray*

Ikki, I'm back.