Wandering into his study, Caelum comes to Wayrren at the trough of a particularly heated confrontation — nearly resulting in the dismemberment of the army.
Caelum: He wandered his way into Wayrren's study, and crouched next to his chair. "Hey Ren." Sounding somber and bit caught up in his own thoughts, right now he just needed a friend.
Wayrren: Wayrren, slouched on his own hand, was catching a second of accidental slumber before he was awakened. With a slight jump he looked to Caelum next to him. Depressingly, he spoke. "What?"
Caelum: Putting his hand down for balance before sitting on one of his legs, he scooted over a bit and rested his head on Wayrren's shoulder. "I know we talked about the fight, but," he cleared his throat. "But I still feel bad. I shouldn't have acted like that. I don't know what's wrong with me, I-" cutting himself off before he went off on a seperate tangent. "I'm sorry I did that. I blame it on the army, but, I really don't know what it is."
Wayrren: Swiftly, Wayrren rose his hand and brushed Caelum from his shoulder before looking to him directly. "It seems you've forgotten the lasting effects that fight held. You were more upset with me in that moment than you were when the Cat was kicked."
Caelum: Sighing into his lap, he spoke once more. "It's because you're important to me. For some reason, one small thing that you do, equates to one bad thing someone else does." Moving his hair out of the way, he began to straighten his back out. "But I don't even think that's it. I just... Everything feels wrong lately. You're more caught up in your study, and I'm..."
Silence, for a moment.
"I'm wrong."
Another sigh escaped him.
"It's like there's multiple people inside me, all fighting for some sort of release. I'm so scared at any moment, they could come out and, hurt our relationship again. I don't want to insult you, you're my friend, and I want to stay friends. I don't want to be broken because of the Army, I want to be stronger."Wayrren: "Careful with that word," Relationship, "Prying ears can interpret it a way you don't intend. I've been isolated because those fools would rather see me dead than give me an ear." He leaned back in his chair. "So you've a shattered mind?"
Caelum: "Friendship, then." Nodding. "I don't blame you, harsh opinions run in everyone's blood, it seems. You need to show them that you need to be heard too, but, not violently of course." He smiled, trying to ease the air a little. But that question...
"Would I be lying if I said No?" He basically pleaded. "I don't want to be, but, what I want doesn't matter when it comes to this, does it?"Wayrren: He chuckled. "It would seem that's all most of them understand, considering I've done all if that." He sighed slightly. "So depreciated, you've described to me yourself was also shattered when you were younger, what is that's caused this?"
Caelum: "I'm not opposed to putting my foot down for you, ya know. I can try to help you out." Chirping with enthusiasm, glad to hear Ren chuckle.
"I can't even lie and say that I know. Maybe Wonderland falling caused this? Maybe the stress of knowing I have to take care of all these people? Maybe just... Coincidence? I couldn't even begin to fathom what it is, but, I don't like it. I hate being in here with multiple people."Wayrren: "Wonderland was too long ago, and you don't have to take care of them either. We just need to keep the world whole, as we have for years. Don't force yourself a heavier burden, please."
Caelum: "You're all too right, Ren." He smiled, but, not a lot. "Thank you. I know my brain might just be fooling me, and I know I need some sort of help, but for right now, you'll have to work." He joked, the lilt in his voice leaving. Testing the waters, he moved his head closer to Ren's upper arm again to rest.
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Kingdom Hearts: Army Of The Roses
Hayran KurguA collection of event pieces from my Kingdom Hearts group.