22nd Dream [Accidental Video]

[dreamsonwings]

 [The feed turns on to show a darkened room, the small light from the communicator showing that it was actually a bedroom, given the faint outline of a dresser and some books scattered on top of it. There was nothing unsettling about the scene but maybe someone's device had turned on by itself...otherwise someone would be greeting the network by now...

Well, there was a greeting alright: someone slightly moaning off to the side. A creaking noise followed by a body shifting followed and it didn't sound pleasant to say at least.

Quickened breathing...

More moans...

The sound of names passing through their lips.

Those who are close and who she considers her friends and family...you'll hear your name clearly as her tone turns to panic.]

Nngh...no...please...

Not me...don't want this...

Get away...hurting...so...no...stay...haaa...!!! 

NO!!!!

[That last word is emphasized for a reason: she was having a terrible nightmare. Enough for the final thing the network hears is her screaming before it cuts out. Roommates...you might want to go check on her.]

Comments

[Audio]

[nameofexorcist]

...Do you want me to come over?

[Audio]

[dreamsonwings]

[Yes.]

No!

[Her voice gets panicky and it waivers more.]

I...I don't want to see anyone! I-I can't see anyone!

[Audio]

[nameofexorcist]

[He's a little taken back by her yell.]

...

[Audio]

[dreamsonwings]

I'm sorry, I just...can't.

[Her voice gets quieter, speaking to herself.]

Not that way...I don't want to see anyone like that. Not me...

[Audio]

[nameofexorcist]

...I'll come over.

[Audio]

[dreamsonwings]

[What's a polite way of saying no?

Oh right...he's stubborn so telling him that wouldn't phase him. Didn't help that she was the same way too. There's no response except more squeaking and faint footsteps; going to the front door now and try and get him not to see her. Either that or get Klunk to shoo him away.Making this hard, oh yes.

It's mostly just her thinking that he had better things to do than see her...like sleep.]

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

[After turning off his communicator, he soon heads over to Sora's house, knocking on the front door.]

[Action]

[dreamsonwings]

[He'll notice the door opened right after the first knock but it's only partly opened, just enough to see the top half of Sora looking out...with her eyes closed. It terrified her that much.]

...I'm sorry.

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

[He seems concerned about her.]

...You don't have to apologize.

[Action]

[dreamsonwings]

Yes I do.

[She's still not looking at him or opening her eyes.]

It's not fair to you to do this. There's more important things to be worried about than me.

[She's gripping the door tightly, still trying to control her shaking.

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

...Your well-being is important to me, Sora.

[Action]

[dreamsonwings]

[...not sure weither to react by blushing like crazy, sputter, or slam the door in his face. Thank you Owen for making her start pondering about this crazy thing called love. He's getting so much payback for this.

...first choice then despite the place being dark. Dammit, why did you have to say that?!]

T-thanks, that's sweet of you to say but I really can't see anyone now. Not while those images are still there.

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

[He doesn't notice.]

You're still distressed.

[Action]

[dreamsonwings]

[Thank you for being dense. When she speaks, it's barely a whisper.]

I had just seen people I cared about die in the most terrible ways. So yes, I'm 'distressed'.

[She keeps her head down but it wasn't enough to stop her from crying silently. Why the hell did she admit that?]

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

...Let's go inside. [Maybe he can make her some tea or something.]

[Action]

[dreamsonwings]

[Nothing but tea here mostly; house is full of them with a ninja, two British kids, and god with his red dino friend. Speaking of which, they must be heavy sleepers given all the noise Sora had made earlier.

She opens the door more so he could come in, nodding and trying to hold herself together...she thought talking to Ange helped earlier. Apparently not.]

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

[He steps inside.]

...Do you want anything to drink?

[Action]

[dreamsonwings]

[She just shakes her head.]

N-no, I'm not thirsty thanks.

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

...Is there something specific that you need?

[Action]

[dreamsonwings]

[How about not hiding anymore surprises like that mutating thing.]

...just one thing: am I...really going to turn into a monster?

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

[He's briefly surprised by the question.]

...where did you get that idea from?

[Action]

[dreamsonwings]

[...]

'Her body might eventually mutate if they're left in.' That's what you said at the meeting with Cube-san and the other doctors. How come you didn't say anything about it before?

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

[...so she heard that.]

...I didn't want you to panic.

[Action]

[dreamsonwings]

But keeping something like that hidden from me would only make it worse.

[Sigh. She slowly opens her eyes, deciding to look at him despite her fear.]

I understand you want to protect me but I have a right to know if it involves my body or anything else. It would scare me but being in the dark about it would make it hurt more.

[Action]

[nameofexorcist]

[A small frown forms on his face.] You already have nightmares.