Cloud

[residentflorist]

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Lilium
Derived from Latin lilia, which may have come from a corrupted
pronunciation of a word from an extinct Eastern Mediterranean language
Humility, devotion, restored innocence after death

"Lovers used to give these when they were reunited."

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[residentmerc]

[ worries intensifies ]

...Alright. [ he hesitates a bit ] Do you... Want me to stay with you?

[ in the bathroom he's not leaving this fuckin apartment ]

[residentflorist]

[he's not leaving until pcs yeah, but it's fine. she does not want him to leave? and she considers this.]

...maybe, yeah. [mostly because she's not sure she'd actually be alone if she was by herself and she'd rather have cloud nearby.] That's fine, isn't it?

[residentmerc]

Wouldn't have asked if it wasn't. [ if she says she needs him he'll be there!!! for now he'll wait until she looks like she's ready to help her. she can keep his hand until then ]

[residentflorist]

I know. [kind of. she's aware she's probably being weird and cloud might not know what to do, but he's trying. that's enough. she shifts, bringing the hand holding hers up to rest against her cheek for a moment.]

...if you leave, it might not be safe. [for. who.]

[residentmerc]

[ ...gonna pet her cheek for a second ]

... For you? I've got you. I'm not going anywhere.

[residentflorist]

For both of us. [thanks aerith? she seems serious about this for a moment.] But I think you'll be okay. We solved it.

[residentmerc]

[ wow no wonder she hates when he is insane he also hates this. he just stares at her ]

... Solved what?

[residentflorist]

The string of murders. And we found who was behind them.

[yeah welcome to her broken brain, it's your turn.]

[residentmerc]

[ cloud truly like yeah? Kate? at this moment, but he keeps petting her face. this is horrid can he have the broken brain ball back ]

That right? So... who was it?

[ gonna. gently tug her up to direct her towards the bathroom while they do this sure. ]

[residentflorist]

[it is probably slightly alarming how easily she stands up to lean against him and follow toward the bathroom. showering is a good idea.]

The Society. [a short nod, and the emotions reflect anxiety and a little anger, but also depression. it wasn't real, and yet.] To eradicate people they claimed to be demons for wanting to live.

[residentmerc]

[ that sounds about right. sure. he keeps a hold of her so she has no chance of falling down. his own emotions are mostly tapered down wariness at this point. ]

Sounds like they were assholes. [ mildly. here we are... in the bathroom... Cloud realizing he doesn't know if Aerith is there enough to undress herself. awesome. ]

[residentflorist]

...it felt that way at the time, yeah. But they were just misguided. Like Lucas was. [they are here...luckily she is aware enough to be able to undress herself, so she stands upright. listen. given they fucked the day before she's not sure she cares if cloud sees her naked at this point, so she's working on taking the top part off.]

[residentmerc]

... Right.

[ sure. misguided like lucas. SURE. he glances away when she changes to be polite, because unlike yesterday this is kind of a different situation, but he's too worried to think about feeling embarrassed. ]

... So how'd you stop them?

[residentflorist]

[we are doing our best here. there's fabric slowly hitting the floor, and she's moving to turn on the water.]

...dunno. Killed one of them. Maybe the other two died, too.

[residentmerc]

... Maybe?

[ what do you mean, maybe. the vibes are still just worried even as she's taking a shower!! ruining the romance here ]

[residentflorist]

Maybe. I don't know what happened to them.

[this does not actually explain anything, but into the shower she goes. huh. let's just watch the dried blood run down the drain.]

[residentmerc]

Okay.

[ he doesn't ask why she doesn't know, because she went in the shower, but he can see her just... standing there out of the corner of his eyes and is just :C ]

... Tell me if you need any help. [ should he keep talking. he's not sure if she needs help feeling... grounded. ]

[residentflorist]

[she continues to stare for a moment. turning the water up a little hotter. it's her turn for a shower that's too warm, it seems, but for another bit she doesn't make moves to wash off. she's standing in the spray as if thinking things through.]

I'm okay. [or something like it.] Just...getting used to it.

[residentmerc]

[ getting used to what, boiling alive? cloud doesn't say it. ]

... Right. Just... Let me know if you need anything. Alright?

[residentflorist]

Okay. [the way she says it is kind of detached, like she's hearing him but not processing it. but she does move then, beginning to actually shower off and try to rinse everything. wounds are closed, but they're still there and she's careful about all of it. it takes a little while, and there are a few moments she seems to stop and disassociate for a bit before continuing but eventually she shuts off the water. she's wiggling her arm out past the curtain though. towel please.]

[residentmerc]

[ he has been waiting a little impatiently. he is not smart enough to make noise the way she was when he was in the shower, but he is a good enough boy to give her a towel immediately when requested ]

Everything good?

[residentflorist]

Yeah. [no. but she bundles up in the towel and steps out of the shower. her hair's down and damp, mostly because she had to wash blood out of the top. and now that she's less dressed he might see she has a cute little black choker on. there's some gold on it in a circuitry kind of design...how nice.

anyway she's also crouching for the nasty clothes and reaching into a pocket to pull out a preserved black flower, setting it aside for safe keeping. the crouching hurt, but she's...trying. up with a small hiss.]

...I'll get dressed.

[residentmerc]

[ she could've asked him to get it!! no hissing!!! her clothes are next to him on the counter but before that he gently reaches for her neck and brushes on that pretty choker. ]

... What's that?

[residentflorist]

[she lets this happen without moving.]

Just a necklace.

[residentmerc]

... Wanna take it off?

[ are you planning to sleep with it miss gainsborough ]