Mission 16

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[Not long after this, Cambot comes across Xion in Sora's room. At least, one would think it's Xion, but her hair looks a little too brown--no, wait, it's black as usual, must have been a trick of the light.

It looks like she's checking up on Sora, who looks like he's asleep. Pretty deeply asleep, too; he doesn't seem to be aware of Xion checking his pulse. She looks up when she's done, and she's pretty obviously concerned and tired. When her mouth moves as if she's speaking, Cambot helpfully provides subtitles.]

I can't get him to wake up.

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[To be honest, she isn't sure what she can do. Not really. But if her presence is enough, she'll gladly offer that.]

Are you doing alright?

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[Her presence is definitely enough. Xion is not quite doing alright, but there's no need to bring Aqua down.]

I'm okay.

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That's good.

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I'm not sure how long it'll take for him to wake up--I was hoping it'd be as soon as we got back, but...

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I think we're just going to have to wait.

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[She nods.]

I know, but...the longer it takes the more I worry.

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I know. It's... hard, waiting.

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[Xion gives Aqua a curious look. That sounds like something said due to having had experience, but would it be rude to ask why?]

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[Aqua doesn't offer an explanation. It's not a great secret, at this point, but it's not going to get Sora back any sooner either.]

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[Xion hazards a guess.]

Ven?

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Mmm. When he'd just started to live with us.

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[Xion nods. She thought she remembered hearing something about that.

That cleared up, she can't think of much more to say and isn't really up to much small talk. Sitting on the bed by Sora, she gestures towards the desk chair. That's for Aqua, if she thinks she'll be staying a while.]

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[There's a moment of hesitation, and then Aqua takes the chair. There's nothing she needs to do right now, and so she figures she can offer company for a while yet.]

Sorry, she suddenly got quiet on me.

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[Xion smiles, glad for the company.]