[ After three days of excruciating pain which was a result of the surgery he's undergone, Jinwoo hoped that his condition would improve. In a way, it did—the pain wasn't as immobilizing and his muscles didn't burn whenever he sat up on the bed, but it came for a price.
He couldn't see anything save for the LILITH's system screens. The doctors reassured him that the side effects should subside after a few more days, but he couldn't do much in this state. Lapis helped him a lot during that time—it was embarrassing to show her his vulnerable side, yet it didn't change the fact that he was very grateful for her presence. ]
You had surgery too, you should go back to your room and rest. If I need anything, I will just ask Igris.
[ One of the nurses has already urged Lapis a few times to leave for today and come back tomorrow. When she saw Igris kneeling down next to the bed, she never dropped by the room again, but Jinwoo didn't want Lapis to push herself too hard for his sake. ]
Here.
[ Lapis should be able to see a new notification—it's an invitation to join Jinwoo's dataverse room. ]
Go back to your room, lay down, and meet me there.
[ It's been a difficult couple of days, between Lapis' own recovery and her growing worry over Jinwoo - of course he would get both surgeries at once. Then there was the side effects... The hallucinations were uncomfortable at the very least, images and echoes of memories she would rather not think about ever again. Jinwoo not being able to see meant he couldn't see how much these upset her, at least, though she imagines he could hear it.
But even with these ghosts lingering at the corners of her vision, she still did her best to help him. Even with the nurses urging her to rest, she just shook her head and insisted she stayed. Lapis didn't want him to deal with this alone. ]
But... [ But Jinwoo is right, he has his shadows and she can feel Sylvia fret and stress at the back of her head. There's the sound of her sigh, fingers rubbing at her eyes as she tries to ignore another flare-up of these hallucinations, before her eyes drift to the shadow solider kneeling by the bed. ]
Okay. Okay, I'll trust Igris to look after you. [ A vain attempt to lighten the mood a little, a hand patting on Igris' shoulder as she pushes herself to her feet. There's still lingering aches and pains, but she could ignore it. Though then she blinks at the notification, squinting at it before there's a hum of acknowledgement. ]
Mm, I'll be there soon. [ With Sylvia helping to guide her back, it doesn't take her long to get to her room. She'll lay down, scrub her hands against her eyes and accept the invitation. ]
[ Jinwoo enters the Dataverse as soon as he can't sense Lapis' presence close by—he's glad that he invested in the perception stat because otherwise, the overwhelming darkness would drive him insane. It's not the first time he's lost sight temporarily, but for some reason, it's a bit more unnerving after getting stronger thanks to the System.
It takes him a while to customize the room—at first, he considered downloading the interior of one of the cafes he's been to recently, but after giving it some thought, he picks his flat. Jinwoo doesn't fully understand how Dataverse works, but they should be able to rest on his bed at least.
Sitting on the edge of the bed, he waits for Lapis to enter the room while taking a look around. It hasn't even been that long since he left Korea and his world, so feeling homesick already seems a little silly. ]
Hi. It's good to see you.
[ Whenever Lapis arrives, he'll pat the spot next to him. Sensing her presence is one thing, but actually being able to see her makes him smile softly. ]
[ Once the room materialises around Lapis, she takes a few moments to adjust - this is... different. There's a second where she just blinks, taking everything in, before visibly perking up when she sees Jinwoo sitting there. After seeing him confined to bed and in pain the last couple of days, it's a relief to just... see him sitting there and smiling. ]
So I take it you can see here. [ She can't help but smile in return though, taking a seat next to him when he pats the bed. ] And it's good to see you too.
[ Hmm... It seems like her hallucinations aren't happening here either, but she can't be too sure. She'll make the most of the peace now, and there's another quick glance around before her eyes focus on Jinwoo again. ]
Yeah, I can. [ Jinwoo doesn't emphasize how nice it feels to be able to see her smile, even if the sentiment is there. ] Sorry, I wasn't too original when picking a spot.
[ At least he filtered out a dungeon pretty early in the process, even if he definitely misses the thrill of killing beasts and gaining levels. ]
Next time you're picking the place. But for now...
[ He's the first one to lay down, but considering the fact that he grabbed Lapis hand and started tugging, it's obvious that he wants her to follow suit. ]
You should rest. And tell me what's wrong.
[ While Jinwoo has no physical proof, he can sense that Lapis is more anxious than usual. ]
It's fine. Considering you're still recovering, somewhere a bit more relaxing is for the best.
[ Jinwoo can show her dungeons another time. And this is still better than cafe pene - ]
Hmm... Maybe I can show you my home then. [ It would be much different compared to this, that's for sure. Though there's a blink when he tugs her hand as he lays down, but there's very little hesitation in following him - shifting to lay on the bed beside him.
Before freezing in response, her answer coming out before she even thinks about it. ]
There's nothing... [ No, he can probably tell if he's saying that. So her words trail off as she sighs, shoulders hunching; she never likes admitting that something is wrong, but eventually she forces the words out. ]
I've just been... seeing things. The doctors said it's a side effect from the surgery, so it should pass soon.
I am still recovering? You underwent the procedure recently too, Lapis.
[ He scoffs a laugh, finding it a bit funny that she needed that reminder in the first place. ]
Your home... maybe we can meet there tomorrow evening?
[ Since his own room serves as the base of this dataverse space and it's been copied perfectly, the prospect of getting to see Lapis' home is rather comforting after spending the last few days engulfed in darkness. ]
Things. [ He murmurs and shifts his gaze from the ceiling to her. ] Are you going to tell me more or is it on me to ask you a bunch of questions?
[ Because if Lapis says nothing, he won't hesitate to ask away. ]
And I'm not the one who got two of the procedures at once, Jinwoo.
[ Even if there's still some lingering pain and the... hallucinations, it still pales in comparison to what he's going through. But despite her huffing in response, it's nice to hear him laugh again. ]
Sounds like a plan. I'll need to think of a good spot there... [ So there's already the implication that it's a big space. There's the gardens... Considering how he can't see at the moment, maybe something out in the sun - stimulated it may be - will be nice. Even with the estates usually gloomy atmosphere.
There's a moment where she pauses, then just sighs as her eyes drift to him as well - expression completely flat. He really isn't going to let this go. ]
Fine, I'll tell you more. [ She says that, but it takes her a few moments to say anything. It feels... shameful, to admit weakness like this. She's meant to be able to ignore stuff like this.
But then she sighs again, hands reaching up to rub her palms against her eyes. ]
I keep seeing memories, I guess. Of the hospital I talked about before, of my first... ah, accident. [ Her first death. ] Of other places where things went wrong... And I see the spirits who were there, the things that hurt me and other people.
I know it's not real, but it looks and sounds so real...
[ Two procedures at once was an overkill, but one at a time should be fine... except not really, considering that Lapis is dealing with some side effects herself. ]
Any spot will be good. [ What she said makes him wonder what kind of place she's been living in. ] We can hang out here when I get better, too.
[ While Lapis is readying herself to tell Jinwoo about her hallucinations, he remains quiet and gently pats her head in an encouraging gesture. It's a little ironic that he can't see anything while she can see things that aren't there, but Jinwoo keeps that thought to himself. ]
But it's fine here, right? [ He knew that Lapis needed rest, however he had no idea how badly. ] Maybe we can cheat the system a bit and stay here all night and all day?
[ Since he has the strength boosters and healing touch, there shouldn't be anything else, right? Hopefully not, but who knows if LILITH will add some more procedures to the list.
In the meantime, they can just rest here - a low hum escaping her as she nods in agreement. Hanging out here more often would be nice; some small snippets of home, while they're stuck here. And it would be nice to learn a little more about Jinwoo through this too.
And while the pat to her head is a surprise, she can't help but unconsciously lean into it as well, the touch helping to soothe her a little more. Though with the adrenaline wearing off, it really does sink in how tired she is - how anxious she's been since this started happening. ]
It is. [ She lifts her hands from her eyes, another low sigh escaping her. ] I would've usually heard something by now, but it's quiet.
[ Which is a relief honestly. His suggestion prompts her eyes to flicker back over to him, lips quirking up in a small smile. ]
We do still have to eat. But I wouldn't mind trying to see if we can cheat it.
[ There are a few more from what he's seen, but they don't take priority when LILITH also provides them with many different items. It just doesn't sound like a good moment to discuss his future purchases, not when he's still dealing with the side effects of a procedure.
Besides, they're here to relax. It feels somewhat weird that he doesn't have to think about his next move all the time, though. When Lapis speaks up again, her voice anchors him to the present as he shoves the thoughts about the items to the back of his mind. ]
That's good. You need to rest as much as you can.
[ It might sound rich coming from Jinwoo, but he knows that they both need it. ]
We can take breaks for food. I'll make sure that Iron keeps an eye on you.
[ No thinking of procedures now, only relaxing. Though Lapis already has an idea of a few items she wants to get from LILITH, but unlike Jinwoo most of them aren't... combat focused. She may want a little swarm of hummingbird drones.
But for now, she'll let herself rest. Or attempt to. There's always the lingering apprehension that something will appear, that something will flash across her vision as the hallucinations take hold again.
The thought makes her anxiety spike again, but she stubbornly refuses to let that show. ]
I hope you're including yourself in the resting too. You need it more than me.
[ Though what he says about Iron makes her blink, brows furrowing a little. The idea of others seeing her so indisposed still feels... a little shameful. ]
Are you... sure? I'll be fine just going to get food.
[ The head pat takes a slightly different turn from what he usually does—Jinwoo's fingers thread into Lapis' soft strands, his nails lightly grazing her scalp. In other words, it leveled up. ]
[ There's a soft sound as his nails graze against her scalp, and his fingers trail through her hair - despite the initial surprise, it feels... really nice actually. While she had simply been leaning into his touch before, she's very clearly pressing into it now with a low hum. Almost like a needy cat.
Leveled up headpat is super effective. ]
Mmm, alright... And I'll make sure to get food for you too.
[ That should also keep her focused on the task, if only to make sure Jinwoo eats as well. ]
[ Lying to Lapis is pointless in general, but did he really try saying that the medical bay food is edible? At least Jinwoo understood his mistake just in time. ]
Thanks.
[ While touching Lapis' hair feels nice, Jinwoo can't stop looking at her auburn hair. In some other situation, maybe it would be strange to focus on her hair color, but after not seeing it for a few days, he misses this sight. ]
I wish that healing touch worked on your hallucinations. But at least I'll be able to help in case you get hurt, so it was worth it.
[ While she doesn't say anything, Lapis sure gives him A Look when he attempts to bring up the medical bay food. Yeah, she's going to absolutely bring him something better, even if it's just whatever they're serving in the cafeteria. Hopefully her hallucinations aren't so bad she can make something...
Though if she notices him looking at her hair, she doesn't say anything about that either. Mostly she's just leaning into the touch, before his words prompts her brow to furrow - she can understand what he means, she wishes her own healing touch could help him, but...
There's another low hum, before she shifts - turning on her side and moving closer to him, a hand reaching to curl into the fabric of his shirt. ]
And even this is enough... It's more than enough. [ Some part of her is a little embarrassed about this, but honestly she's also beyond caring. She's tired and strung out, and he's warm and comforting - so could she really be blamed for pressing even closer, letting herself nuzzle in against his neck. ]
[ He knows that Look—any further objections are pointless, so he gives up on convincing Lapis that the medical bay food isn't too bad. Maybe it's a good thing because he might have run out of arguments quite soon when the food served in the cafeteria is a significant upgrade compared to the dishes patients get to eat.
When Lapis moves closer, Jinwoo smiles to himself without thinking too much about the reasons why he's so giddy. ]
Do you see them when you close your eyes? The hallucinations.
[ He murmurs softly, his lips pressed against Lapis' head. ]
[ Jinwoo stops arguing, and she takes that moment to feel briefly smug. Only briefly, as she finds herself relaxing against him once she moves closer - everything else feels so far away now, as she just focuses on this. Focuses on him; his fingers through her hair and his lips pressed against her head.
It makes her heart thud a little faster in her chest, her voice leaving her in a soft hum. ]
Mmhmm... [ Though she doesn't test it here, she doesn't want to risk seeing them again. ]
I haven't... slept much. Less than what I usually do, when I start to drift off I see them and I don't want to close my eyes again.
[ It's stupid, it's not like they can do anything to her. But she doesn't want to relive those experiences again. ]
[ Lapis doesn't want to, she doesn't want to close her eyes and risk seeing all that again. ]
... Alright. I'll try.
[ But he's right here so it should be okay. So it's with a shaky sigh her eyes close, burying herself against his chest as she tries to relax.
It's... quiet at least, or maybe she can't hear anything over the thumping of her heart. Though a flash of something across her vision pulls an unhappy sound from her, fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt. ]
[ His free hand rests on the top of Lapis' hand after seeing how much she clings to the fabric of his shirt. In the meantime, Jinwoo keeps caressing her hair. Whether Lapis is dealing with a hallucination or not, he wants her to know that he's not going anywhere and that she doesn't have to face her fears alone. ]
Yes, I... It's probably my brain playing tricks on me.
[ The feeling of his hand resting atop her own is reassuring, even with the sudden spike of anxiety, and she turns her own hand around so she can curl her fingers around his hand in return.
She just needs to calm down, take deep breaths. It's fine, it's not real. And Jinwoo is here too - that's a thought that calms her more than anything else. ]
I'm... I'm sorry, I shouldn't be getting so anxious.
I'm - [ Then she stops herself; she can sense the future scolding if she apologises again. ] It's a bad habit, I'll try to stop that.
[ But for now, his touch and the sound of his voice are helping to soothe her - her hand squeezing his for a moment. ]
You can leave any singing to me, I'm really good at it. [ Maybe she should sing for him sometime. She hasn't sang at all since arriving here. ] But I'll take a story.
Long time ago, a tiger lived near the village surrounded by the mountains. The villagers would attack him whenever the tiger showed up. On one cold night, it had snowed so much that the mountain's peak was covered, and the tiger descended into the village, hoping to find some food there as he had been hungry for a few days already.
It entered one of the houses and heard a sobbing baby. The baby's mom was trying to calm her son down and told him not to cry as there was a tiger outside. Her son just kept on crying, though. The tiger found it very confusing since the baby continued to cry and ignored the threat.
The tiger was getting terrified of the baby, as no other living creature had ever not feared the tiger before. Once the mother offered dried persimmons to the baby, he finally stopped crying. The tiger wondered if a persimmon was more fierce and more fearsome than the tiger was.
[ Jinwoo takes a short break and squeezes Lapis hand before checking on her. Hopefully, she can relax at least a little bit like this. ]
After a little while, the tiger heard a loud thud and realized that something landed on its back. Thinking that it was the fearsome dried persimmon, the tiger began fleeing for its life. In reality, it was a burglar that had landed on the tiger's back, having realized he was on the back of a tiger and not a cow that he wanted to steal.
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He couldn't see anything save for the LILITH's system screens. The doctors reassured him that the side effects should subside after a few more days, but he couldn't do much in this state. Lapis helped him a lot during that time—it was embarrassing to show her his vulnerable side, yet it didn't change the fact that he was very grateful for her presence. ]
You had surgery too, you should go back to your room and rest. If I need anything, I will just ask Igris.
[ One of the nurses has already urged Lapis a few times to leave for today and come back tomorrow. When she saw Igris kneeling down next to the bed, she never dropped by the room again, but Jinwoo didn't want Lapis to push herself too hard for his sake. ]
Here.
[ Lapis should be able to see a new notification—it's an invitation to join Jinwoo's dataverse room. ]
Go back to your room, lay down, and meet me there.
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But even with these ghosts lingering at the corners of her vision, she still did her best to help him. Even with the nurses urging her to rest, she just shook her head and insisted she stayed. Lapis didn't want him to deal with this alone. ]
But... [ But Jinwoo is right, he has his shadows and she can feel Sylvia fret and stress at the back of her head. There's the sound of her sigh, fingers rubbing at her eyes as she tries to ignore another flare-up of these hallucinations, before her eyes drift to the shadow solider kneeling by the bed. ]
Okay. Okay, I'll trust Igris to look after you. [ A vain attempt to lighten the mood a little, a hand patting on Igris' shoulder as she pushes herself to her feet. There's still lingering aches and pains, but she could ignore it. Though then she blinks at the notification, squinting at it before there's a hum of acknowledgement. ]
Mm, I'll be there soon. [ With Sylvia helping to guide her back, it doesn't take her long to get to her room. She'll lay down, scrub her hands against her eyes and accept the invitation. ]
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It takes him a while to customize the room—at first, he considered downloading the interior of one of the cafes he's been to recently, but after giving it some thought, he picks his flat. Jinwoo doesn't fully understand how Dataverse works, but they should be able to rest on his bed at least.
Sitting on the edge of the bed, he waits for Lapis to enter the room while taking a look around. It hasn't even been that long since he left Korea and his world, so feeling homesick already seems a little silly. ]
Hi. It's good to see you.
[ Whenever Lapis arrives, he'll pat the spot next to him. Sensing her presence is one thing, but actually being able to see her makes him smile softly. ]
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So I take it you can see here. [ She can't help but smile in return though, taking a seat next to him when he pats the bed. ] And it's good to see you too.
[ Hmm... It seems like her hallucinations aren't happening here either, but she can't be too sure. She'll make the most of the peace now, and there's another quick glance around before her eyes focus on Jinwoo again. ]
Is this what your place looks like?
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[ At least he filtered out a dungeon pretty early in the process, even if he definitely misses the thrill of killing beasts and gaining levels. ]
Next time you're picking the place. But for now...
[ He's the first one to lay down, but considering the fact that he grabbed Lapis hand and started tugging, it's obvious that he wants her to follow suit. ]
You should rest. And tell me what's wrong.
[ While Jinwoo has no physical proof, he can sense that Lapis is more anxious than usual. ]
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[ Jinwoo can show her dungeons another time. And this is still better than cafe pene - ]
Hmm... Maybe I can show you my home then. [ It would be much different compared to this, that's for sure. Though there's a blink when he tugs her hand as he lays down, but there's very little hesitation in following him - shifting to lay on the bed beside him.
Before freezing in response, her answer coming out before she even thinks about it. ]
There's nothing... [ No, he can probably tell if he's saying that. So her words trail off as she sighs, shoulders hunching; she never likes admitting that something is wrong, but eventually she forces the words out. ]
I've just been... seeing things. The doctors said it's a side effect from the surgery, so it should pass soon.
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[ He scoffs a laugh, finding it a bit funny that she needed that reminder in the first place. ]
Your home... maybe we can meet there tomorrow evening?
[ Since his own room serves as the base of this dataverse space and it's been copied perfectly, the prospect of getting to see Lapis' home is rather comforting after spending the last few days engulfed in darkness. ]
Things. [ He murmurs and shifts his gaze from the ceiling to her. ] Are you going to tell me more or is it on me to ask you a bunch of questions?
[ Because if Lapis says nothing, he won't hesitate to ask away. ]
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[ Even if there's still some lingering pain and the... hallucinations, it still pales in comparison to what he's going through. But despite her huffing in response, it's nice to hear him laugh again. ]
Sounds like a plan. I'll need to think of a good spot there... [ So there's already the implication that it's a big space. There's the gardens... Considering how he can't see at the moment, maybe something out in the sun - stimulated it may be - will be nice. Even with the estates usually gloomy atmosphere.
There's a moment where she pauses, then just sighs as her eyes drift to him as well - expression completely flat. He really isn't going to let this go. ]
Fine, I'll tell you more. [ She says that, but it takes her a few moments to say anything. It feels... shameful, to admit weakness like this. She's meant to be able to ignore stuff like this.
But then she sighs again, hands reaching up to rub her palms against her eyes. ]
I keep seeing memories, I guess. Of the hospital I talked about before, of my first... ah, accident. [ Her first death. ] Of other places where things went wrong... And I see the spirits who were there, the things that hurt me and other people.
I know it's not real, but it looks and sounds so real...
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[ Two procedures at once was an overkill, but one at a time should be fine... except not really, considering that Lapis is dealing with some side effects herself. ]
Any spot will be good. [ What she said makes him wonder what kind of place she's been living in. ] We can hang out here when I get better, too.
[ While Lapis is readying herself to tell Jinwoo about her hallucinations, he remains quiet and gently pats her head in an encouraging gesture. It's a little ironic that he can't see anything while she can see things that aren't there, but Jinwoo keeps that thought to himself. ]
But it's fine here, right? [ He knew that Lapis needed rest, however he had no idea how badly. ] Maybe we can cheat the system a bit and stay here all night and all day?
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[ Since he has the strength boosters and healing touch, there shouldn't be anything else, right? Hopefully not, but who knows if LILITH will add some more procedures to the list.
In the meantime, they can just rest here - a low hum escaping her as she nods in agreement. Hanging out here more often would be nice; some small snippets of home, while they're stuck here. And it would be nice to learn a little more about Jinwoo through this too.
And while the pat to her head is a surprise, she can't help but unconsciously lean into it as well, the touch helping to soothe her a little more. Though with the adrenaline wearing off, it really does sink in how tired she is - how anxious she's been since this started happening. ]
It is. [ She lifts her hands from her eyes, another low sigh escaping her. ] I would've usually heard something by now, but it's quiet.
[ Which is a relief honestly. His suggestion prompts her eyes to flicker back over to him, lips quirking up in a small smile. ]
We do still have to eat. But I wouldn't mind trying to see if we can cheat it.
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Besides, they're here to relax. It feels somewhat weird that he doesn't have to think about his next move all the time, though. When Lapis speaks up again, her voice anchors him to the present as he shoves the thoughts about the items to the back of his mind. ]
That's good. You need to rest as much as you can.
[ It might sound rich coming from Jinwoo, but he knows that they both need it. ]
We can take breaks for food. I'll make sure that Iron keeps an eye on you.
[ It's not an offer, it's a statement. ]
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But for now, she'll let herself rest. Or attempt to. There's always the lingering apprehension that something will appear, that something will flash across her vision as the hallucinations take hold again.
The thought makes her anxiety spike again, but she stubbornly refuses to let that show. ]
I hope you're including yourself in the resting too. You need it more than me.
[ Though what he says about Iron makes her blink, brows furrowing a little. The idea of others seeing her so indisposed still feels... a little shameful. ]
Are you... sure? I'll be fine just going to get food.
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[ The head pat takes a slightly different turn from what he usually does—Jinwoo's fingers thread into Lapis' soft strands, his nails lightly grazing her scalp. In other words, it leveled up. ]
He'll be there to... remind you to actually go.
[ And, of course, as a mental support. ]
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[ There's a soft sound as his nails graze against her scalp, and his fingers trail through her hair - despite the initial surprise, it feels... really nice actually. While she had simply been leaning into his touch before, she's very clearly pressing into it now with a low hum. Almost like a needy cat.
Leveled up headpat is super effective. ]
Mmm, alright... And I'll make sure to get food for you too.
[ That should also keep her focused on the task, if only to make sure Jinwoo eats as well. ]
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[ Lying to Lapis is pointless in general, but did he really try saying that the medical bay food is edible? At least Jinwoo understood his mistake just in time. ]
Thanks.
[ While touching Lapis' hair feels nice, Jinwoo can't stop looking at her auburn hair. In some other situation, maybe it would be strange to focus on her hair color, but after not seeing it for a few days, he misses this sight. ]
I wish that healing touch worked on your hallucinations. But at least I'll be able to help in case you get hurt, so it was worth it.
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Though if she notices him looking at her hair, she doesn't say anything about that either. Mostly she's just leaning into the touch, before his words prompts her brow to furrow - she can understand what he means, she wishes her own healing touch could help him, but...
There's another low hum, before she shifts - turning on her side and moving closer to him, a hand reaching to curl into the fabric of his shirt. ]
And even this is enough... It's more than enough. [ Some part of her is a little embarrassed about this, but honestly she's also beyond caring. She's tired and strung out, and he's warm and comforting - so could she really be blamed for pressing even closer, letting herself nuzzle in against his neck. ]
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When Lapis moves closer, Jinwoo smiles to himself without thinking too much about the reasons why he's so giddy. ]
Do you see them when you close your eyes? The hallucinations.
[ He murmurs softly, his lips pressed against Lapis' head. ]
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It makes her heart thud a little faster in her chest, her voice leaving her in a soft hum. ]
Mmhmm... [ Though she doesn't test it here, she doesn't want to risk seeing them again. ]
I haven't... slept much. Less than what I usually do, when I start to drift off I see them and I don't want to close my eyes again.
[ It's stupid, it's not like they can do anything to her. But she doesn't want to relive those experiences again. ]
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Close your eyes now. I'm here with you.
[ There's nothing he can do about the hallucinations really, but Lapis needs to at least relax for a bit if getting sleep is too much to ask for. ]
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... Alright. I'll try.
[ But he's right here so it should be okay. So it's with a shaky sigh her eyes close, burying herself against his chest as she tries to relax.
It's... quiet at least, or maybe she can't hear anything over the thumping of her heart. Though a flash of something across her vision pulls an unhappy sound from her, fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt. ]
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[ His free hand rests on the top of Lapis' hand after seeing how much she clings to the fabric of his shirt. In the meantime, Jinwoo keeps caressing her hair. Whether Lapis is dealing with a hallucination or not, he wants her to know that he's not going anywhere and that she doesn't have to face her fears alone. ]
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[ The feeling of his hand resting atop her own is reassuring, even with the sudden spike of anxiety, and she turns her own hand around so she can curl her fingers around his hand in return.
She just needs to calm down, take deep breaths. It's fine, it's not real. And Jinwoo is here too - that's a thought that calms her more than anything else. ]
I'm... I'm sorry, I shouldn't be getting so anxious.
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[ He points that out with a firm voice, the pad of his thumb lightly rubbing against one of her knuckles. ]
I can't sing, but... maybe I could tell you a story?
[ Distracting Lapis a little seems like a good idea. ]
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[ But for now, his touch and the sound of his voice are helping to soothe her - her hand squeezing his for a moment. ]
You can leave any singing to me, I'm really good at it. [ Maybe she should sing for him sometime. She hasn't sang at all since arriving here. ] But I'll take a story.
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It entered one of the houses and heard a sobbing baby. The baby's mom was trying to calm her son down and told him not to cry as there was a tiger outside. Her son just kept on crying, though. The tiger found it very confusing since the baby continued to cry and ignored the threat.
The tiger was getting terrified of the baby, as no other living creature had ever not feared the tiger before. Once the mother offered dried persimmons to the baby, he finally stopped crying. The tiger wondered if a persimmon was more fierce and more fearsome than the tiger was.
[ Jinwoo takes a short break and squeezes Lapis hand before checking on her. Hopefully, she can relax at least a little bit like this. ]
After a little while, the tiger heard a loud thud and realized that something landed on its back. Thinking that it was the fearsome dried persimmon, the tiger began fleeing for its life. In reality, it was a burglar that had landed on the tiger's back, having realized he was on the back of a tiger and not a cow that he wanted to steal.
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