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[distressedude]

[Perhaps this was a good thing. A sign of how far Ion's come since his arrival in Luceti. On Auldrant, it took him two years before he could even acknowledge that he was sad, and beyond that, it was the only time he ever cried. Even when he died, it was with a smile. But with his time in luceti, he's become more prone to acting on his emotions, and even sometimes loses himself to them.]

[And as much as it may feel like a step backwards, reacting almost like how a child would, he knows that's not the case. Perhaps it only feels that way because he never got past that first step back home. It's a normal reaction to cry when you're sad. For a replica, even something as seemingly basic as this has to be learned.]

[But really, perhaps this was a good thing for both of them. For Anise to see a side of Ion she's never seen before. A more vulnerable side. For as much as Ion seemed to trust anyone and everyone, there were very few people he could trust enough to wear his emotions of his sleeve like this in front of them. And after everything they've been through together, Anise was definitely one of those people.]

[It's only once his breathing becomes more regular that he feels strong enough to finally pull back from the hug, taking a few moments to wipe his eyes with another soft apology. His eyes are red and his cheeks still streaked with tears, but at least he's calmed down enough that he isn't shaking.]

[Another minute or two passes by before he takes a deep, calming breath, and then speaks. He keeps his eyes focused on the ground in front of him.]

...I'm sorry. I think this past week just finally caught up with me... and I don't think being sick has helped matters much either. [He steals a quick glance at Anise, his cheeks reddening -- from embarassment, mostly -- before looking back down.] ...thank you. For being here for me, Anise.

[failguardian]

N-no problem. [It's the first time she's been thanked for something like this, and she isn't sure how to respond.]

Are you okay?

[distressedude]

[He's silent for another moment before nodding.]

...yes. Or at least, I will be.

[He looks down at his shirt, still resting in his lap, before hastily throwing it on over his shoulders and letting his wings poke through in the back. Once he's got it buttoned up, he sits there and stares at the floor again. No doubt his face is also still red from his fever.

...though I think it would be best if I tried laying down again. With the way I've been today, I don't think I'll be feeling well anytime soon.

[failguardian]

[Less awkward now that the conversation is flowing again, back onto familiar territory.]

Yeah, you need rest. Get better soon, okay? Do you need a glass of water before you sleep again?

[distressedude]

I think that would be nice... it might help bring my fever down a little as well.

[Plus while Anise is gone, he can get himself more situated in bed again... and then probably end up falling asleep before she even gets back. Sleepy fon master is sleepy.]

[failguardian]

Sure, I'll be back in a minute. ♥

[She returns a few minutes later, but...]

[Welp, Ion is asleep. C-cute...]

[With a fond little grin, Anise places the glass by his bedside table, and quietly leaves again, shutting the door behind her.