discedo | 22nd Dream [Accidental Video]

[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.]

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

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

[He's briefly surprised by the question.]

...where did you get that idea from?

[...]

'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?

[...so she heard that.]

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

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.

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

I know. They scare me like this last one did...must have if I was screaming like that. I'm kind of surprised it didn't wake everyone in the house.

[And it was a good thing; none of them knew about the ARM or what she was going through. She hid it from them pretty well.]

I don't want it to be real. I don't want to see myself standing with blood on my hands over someone close to me.

It won't happen. [He'll make sure of that.]

[There's a pause before she speaks to herself in her native language.]

...just like a knight. You really live that name to heart.

[And she switches back.]

Are you sure it won't?

[He wonders what she said... but he figures that she won't tell him.]

I am.

[She would if he asked. It's not a secret. She tries her best to give him some reassurance.]

I'll have to hold you to that.

[He nods.]

...Will you be able to sleep now?

I think so.

[Normally this would be the time to escort the person out. Then again, this is Sora we're talking about and she hugs him first.]

Thank you.

[Slowly, he hugs her back.]

...

[A part of her is surprised by the gesture. Things changed since the last time she did this but didn't bring it up. It felt nice....but there was a small part of her that wanted him to stay a bit longer. But it wasn't a good time.]

...you should probably go back to bed. You need it.

[He releases her.]

...If you need help, don't hesitate to contact me.

[She nods.]

Maybe next time, it won't be because of something bad but rather something good. I rather have that.

... [He briefly nods before turning to leave.]

Get some rest.

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