079; en route to clinic • 4th floor and going down

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

[the clinic was much closer than his room; even with anyone on staff there, he didn't want to chance no one being there and leaving Cloud with nothing to help him with. running with the brutally crippled Subaru in his arms, he spotted Saber in her spirit form close by. it was fortunate that Zelman put a stop to Legato when he did - otherwise his Servant would have had to step in. god only knew that she was mere moments away before Cloud broke free.

never too far, he was even more grateful for having become her Master for the convenience of having someone there for him. not for him, this time... running as he went along with Saber, Cloud didn't waste any time]

Saber, in my room under my bed, there is a chest that contains magical orbs called Materia. Bring it to the clinic. We'll be there!

[looking back to Subaru, though Cloud's expression remained stern and determined, his eyes portrayed all the emotions that he felt on the inside. he was worried]

We're almost there.

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[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

[simply nods]

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

[... a nod] Thank you so much.

[... clasps his hands together, sets his elbows on his knees, and tucks his mouth behind them.] Wish I could talk to him.

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

[sighing, he gets up from his chair to pace, arms folded. vaguely hearing that softened voice, he couldn't help but respond]

You can. He might not talk back...but maybe he'll hear you.

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

[...] It feels kinda... strange though. And I wouldn't know what to say. Not this time.

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

Then don't say anything. [tone calm as ever, he turned back to Ken] You came to see him. I'm sure that's enough.

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

[...]

[... scootches a little closer to him, considers his words for a moment, then finally settles on something. in an undertone.]

Subaru? I'm sorry. Things... weren't all right after all. [... just stops there.]

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[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

[ bawwww Ken. ;;~;; ]

...

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[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

[he goes over to his chest full of Materia and closes the top]

You need a moment?

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[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

[... shakes his head.] No. That's all I wanted to say.

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[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

[... takes a deep breath, gives him a smile.] What's your name? I'm Ken.

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

[you know, sometimes it was okay to not smile. but maybe it was better this time. Subaru would have wanted this anyway. Cloud had full confidence that he'd wake up and be alright. to help keep Ken smiling, or at least hold his spirits high, he offered a small smile of his own. a confident one]

Cloud.

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

[funny, ken was sort of thinking along the same lines.]

It's nice to meet you, and thanks again. Do you know Subaru?

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

Yeah... I met him through Luke. ... Luke fon Fabre. Did you ever know him?

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

[...] No, but I do know he was a good friend of Subaru's. He... left recently, right?

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

[Luke was also one of Cloud's best friends here. like, think Zack level of best friends] Yeah. The kid's been a bit shaken up ever since he and Travis left...

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

[...] Yeah... [looks over at him] This... definitely won't help him at all.

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

We can help.

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

... I don't know if we can. [... He's lived here longer than most residents. Ken can only imagine what he's been through so far.]

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

... We help him by being there for him.

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

... It's the least we can do, huh.

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

Right now, it's all we can do.

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

[... quiet at that.] I hope it's enough.

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

It will be. I know it.

Subaru's strong.

[kindnessing.livejournal.com]

... Will you stay here for long?

[firsttsurugi.livejournal.com]

[he nodded. but in the case that Cloud had to go somewhere?] I wouldn't go far if I left.