[Empathieas] Message Box

[seasaltkeys]

Now it seems strange
How we used to wait for letters to arrive
But what's stranger still
Is how something so small can keep you alive


Message Box for Roxas
If you need to get a hold of him.

Comments

[oathkeeper]

Huh?

[Sora looks at Roxas with a little bit of a puzzled expression. Because yeah it's an auto-invite! Maybe that wasn't clear and that Sora blames himself for.]

Of course I do! It's you, Roxas!

[He then tilts his head a bit.]

I know you've got a lot on your mind lately, and I don't wanna be pushy. I'm sorry if I made you think I didn't.

[seasaltkeys]

[Roxas shakes his head. If anything, he made himself think that. The whistling sound is still there.]

I just didn't want to ruin it with an outburst or something.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora shakes his head.]

That wouldn't ruin anything.

[There's no way Sora would be upset if Roxas had an outburst during the party. If anyone did have a problem with that, Sora would kick them out.]

Roxas... Do you wanna talk about it? Are you okay?

[seasaltkeys]

[Whistling intensifies. You haven't seen his outbursts.

There's another silence and then it all just comes tumbling out.]

Elize came back. She came back and I know I'm supposed to be happy and I am but mostly I'm just scared because what if she goes away again? I don't want to go through that again.

[oathkeeper]

[Alarm and concern flashes across Sora's expression. He had no idea Elize came back... Which would explain Roxas' mood the last few days and that whistling reaction.]

If she's back you have to cherish your time with her and try not to worry about what might happen or not. I know that's hard but if you worry about what ifs you're just gonna make yourself sick.

[And with that Sora ventures to pull Roxas into a quick hug. Hopefully to show that's he's not alone with dealing with these things.]

[seasaltkeys]

[Unconsciously, he leans in. He knows Sora is right but he really doesn't know how to escape the Whatif party.]

I want to, but I can't stop thinking about it. They just don't go away.

[oathkeeper]

[Call the police on that party and shut it down, Roxas. Sora hugs him tight.]

You're still here and she's here and you can't let yourself be scared of what might happen. I bet she's so happy to see you. Just focus on those feelings and how she makes you feel. Have you told her about these things? It might help.

[seasaltkeys]

I don't know how to do it without sounding mad. Because it's not her I'm mad at....it's everything else.

[He can't blame Elize but he wants to blame someone or something and he doesn't know who. He needs a place to direct his anger.]

[oathkeeper]

She trusts you, I think she'd know you're not mad at her. After all, it's not anyone's fault that she had to go home, right?

[Do any of them even pick to leave and come back? He doubts it.]

You're frustrated I get it. Is there anything I can do to help with that? Wanna spar or something?

[seasaltkeys]

[He nods.]

That's why I don't wanna sound mad. Because I know that.

That...sparring. It might help.

[It's probably better than moping around playing with your cat's paws. Even if he doesn't seem to mind.]

[oathkeeper]

Take your time to talk to her about it. Just until you can get your head on straight about it all. But I really think you should tell her how you feel because it might help get those feelings off your chest.

[Then he grins, turning the hug into a bit of a rough nudge and push.]

Right? When's the last time you were able to let loose? And we're not counting the time you knocked me out.

[seasaltkeys]

I'll try.

[it's going to take a while to work himself up to that but he will try eventually.]

I dunno. I don't usually go on a lot of monster hunting quests.

[oathkeeper]

If you keep locking yourself up in the library you're gonna forget how to use your keyblades, Roxas. [Sora teases in good nature.]

Next time you're up for it, let's spar. Okay?

[seasaltkeys]

I'm still more than a match for you.

[Oh look, at little bit of his spark is back.]

[oathkeeper]

[Sora grins wide. There we go.]

Oh yeah? We better see if that's true then, won't we?!

[seasaltkeys]

Now? Or later?

[Because there are some objections from the cat in room. Not that Roxas is really paying attention.]

[oathkeeper]

Later, after the party, how about? I need some time to prepare myself to kick your butt. [Sora teasingly challenges again.

He's glad that Roxas is agreeing to spar.]

[seasaltkeys]

Alright. Just let me know when.