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[She hopefully would take his advice, at least for the night -- a good sleep would help her more than anything else, would allow her to recover some of her strength and to slip her masks and walls back into their proper places.]

Still, nothing. [He would not pursue the hand, despite the fleeting thought to do so, and to catch it: that was not his place in this, and curiosity could be sent back to the dark corner of his mind from whence it had come.] You are welcome. I hope you don't mind, but they seemed reluctant to let me leave, especially that first night I came here. I borrowed your couch to sleep. [His expression quirked into the briefest of smiles for a moment; yes, he had slept on the same couch on which she now reclined.]

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[that would be the first think that she would fix, all ofthe broken walls and doors, the shattered masks and things. It would make it easier to talk to people after this especially.]

[the briefest of smiles was given at that] I'm sure they were demanding to know where I was. [she turned to look as well as reach up to pet the little yellow bird softly] Especially my oldest friend here. He's protective. [she sighed again, looking back to the General as she continued to give Tanpopo attention] It's a good couch. I hauled it from storage to the first place I lived almost by myself. Getting it down to this place was much easier. [which is to say, no, she didn't mind]

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[soldierfirst]

[Now that he was in, however, she might find it hard to push him back outside her walls. There was a strategy behind bringing down every wall, and even rebuilt, his eyes could find the cracks.]

He is both protective and insistent. I would not have thought my shoulder an ideal perch, but he made it so. [The other animals had seemed glad of his presence and attentions as well, but the bird had been his hear-constant companion in the time he was over.] It serves its purpose well, especially if it offers you comfort now. Do you need anything else? [She was wrapped in a blanket and his long coat, but he would grant a request for anything else to help her recovery.]

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[Oh, give her the right problem and she will build new walls if she has to. She's done it before. Right now she isn't able to complete walls very well.]

It's a good sign that he likes you, at least. If he hadn't... he might have tried to pull your hair or worse. [she gave the bird one last stroke of the head and a faint smile was given to the man. It wasn't often that people tried to wait on her anymore. Not since Watanuki was around, and even then that was... --she shook her head a bit] No. And you know you don't have to fuss. I should be safe here and I'm warm. [she peeked down at the coat though, smiling a very tiny smile] You'll be wanting this back soon though.

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[soldierfirst]

[He knew her walls were down; there was no way to avoid the notice. But he wouldn't push her too hard. He would prefer to see her walls rebuilt, even if he remained outside some of them -- it would he a sign of her healing.]

He did, the first time I came over. I thought it was perhaps that I was not getting food fast enough. They were all hungry. [And he had taken care of them, just as he was doing with their owner now. Sephiroth did not consider himself to be the best caregiver, but both girl and animals were thus far responding to him, so he must be doing something right.] I know. You'll have to forgive me the protective streak, but I have little desire to quell it.

[He smiled, a small expression.] When I leave. Keep it until then.

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[She thinks he's doing something right, or she would have thought and pushed him away already, like she should have done with everyone.]

I'm sorry... [She said this to the bird, rubbing his little feathery head again, pouting at him.] I will be more careful, so I don't leave you guys alone again. [but to the man again she nodded once, a very small move] I suppose I can forgive that. It's very noble.

[she nudged down into the coat a bit more after that comment, and nodded again, not saying anything. She liked the coat. It gave her thoughts of worlds far from here... she wasn't sure why her mind wandered like that from time to time. She was just glad she had a mind to wander still]

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[soldierfirst]

[She could try to do so now, perhaps, but she might find it harder than she anticipated.]

I believe they are just glad that you are returned. I share their sentiments. [He returned the nod, attention caught between girl and bird. It was a welcome distraction.] Thank you.

[Sephiroth would have tucked it around her better, but he didn't want to risk upsetting her with more touch, not when she was clearly still so tired. He'd tempted her fate enough for the night; his goal was to keep her calm, not agitated.] You look good in it, at least. Comfortable.

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[Someday, when she realizes how much trouble she will be for him, she might try pushing him away... or just running away, like she always managed to do. For now she was alright with it.]

I'm... glad to be back as well. It's an experience I don't think I will forget for some time either. [and something she can tell others as well. A better greeter in that fact.]

[her smile was a bit bashful for a moment, but a weak chuckle followed that comment] It's a bit big on me... but very warm.

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[soldierfirst]

[She could try, of course -- though she might find it harder than she anticipated.]

That both comforts and saddens me. I believe there is something to be learned from every experience, but I do not wish this sort of pain on you. [It was Sephiroth's turn to be daring, reaching out to twist one of her curls around his fingertips before brushing it back into place.]

Are you chilled? [A moment of worry followed her statement; Sephiroth did not think the air particularly cool, but he also knew that his body had a higher resistance to the effects of temperature extremes than most.]

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[She would always try, at some point or another. It didn't mean it would work, but she was bound to try]

I can handle a little pain once in a while. [Though that? That had been more then a little, clearly. She would experiences fun headaches for a while as well, though she didn't know that. Rubbing at her forehead a bit uneasily, she frowned.] Though that was a bit extensive, it could have been worse.

[at his comment about the chill, she blinked, then shook her head a bit, very sleepy looking. Tanpopo nestled down into a fold of the coat near by and she drew her hand back into her own nest of coat and blanket and couch.] Not really. Feeling a little better about it at least.

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[soldierfirst]

[He could -- and would -- respect that effort.]

I have no doubt that you can. It still does not mean that you should, if it's avoidable. [Not that this pain was avoidable. He more meant that if there was anything he could do for her in the moment, he would. She'd had quite an ordeal, after all.]

If you wish to rest, I can stay a while and guard your sleep. [He tucked the coat a little bit closer around her, a small indulgence as she settled into the couch with her little feathery protector.]