I won't... I won't... I won't...
Within the forest outside of the Kagenou estate, a young boy lay on the ground, staring up at the night sky. His breathing is labored, and his eyes repeatedly shutting slowly before shooting back open.
The limits of Cid's body have finally caught up to him again. Minoru wasn't even done training when it occurred. One second, he's standing without any issue, and the next, he collapses, unable to recover.
I won't... I... won't...
It's a pattern that the boy has willingly fallen into. Fighting the needs of his new body until he loses. If he had it his way, he would no longer sleep, as it's a complete waste of time. There are other things that should be done, especially at night.
I... won't... I... won't...
Cid's eyes begin to shut again, but this time he can't open them. He is already beginning to lose it.
I... won't... do it...
He desperately tries to move, but finds little success in his attempt. It's as if his entire body really is just shutting down after being routinely deprived of its needs. Regardless of the neglect, he can't let himself lose so easily, not when he knows what happens when he loses to this.
I... won't...
Before his eyes fully close, he takes a glance at the sky, taking note of the moon shining down on him. Despite the resistance he is putting up against himself, he still finds the time to admire the sight. Being underneath the moonlight of a quiet night, the unmatched serenity is intoxicating.
He really doesn't want to sleep.
I... can't...
Minoru's last thought before succumbing to exhaustion is another promise to not let this loss happen again.
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