[Mary takes Xion's hand and squeezes it more than she actually shakes it, but it roughly gets the point across. She looks from Xion to Lea, and it almost seems like she isn't sure what to say, but then, quite suddenly, her expression brightens. Just a bit, she begins to step out of that shell.]
...all three of us! Yes, I'd like that! Can we eat ice cream together, too?
[ WAIT BEFORE HE ADDRESSES XION'S SELF-ESTEEM (goddamn take after another parent) BEYOND A QUICK LOOK FROM THE CORNER OF HIS EYES HE HAS TO ESTABLISH A SINGLE GROUND RULE; ]
You guys can share the bed, I'll just sleep on the floor. But we can do whatever you want otherwise.
[ they're??? young girls??? and he's an allegedly grown ass man???? Pr... propriety? ]
[ you know what he absolutely does not want to explain that to them and so, he won't, and he will just live with the fact that he's cuddling a bunch of kids. whatever. not the first time??? it is just somehow weirder without roxas. ]
Fine, fine, you don't gotta twist my leg about it. [ besides, there are much more important discussions to be had, which is to say Axel puts his hands on his hips and stares at them both seriously ]
Hey, you guys know there's nothing wrong with either of you, right? The people who are scared or don't like you or whatever aren't right. You haven't done anything to deserve that.
[ bold of axel to say this to mary who he doesn't know but it's fine it's cool it's something he's always felt he should've said to xion if he was a BETTER PERSON so he's making up for it now ]
[She doesn't feel like she's ever done anything wrong, at least. But it's hard to be sure, it's hard after what happened. Everyone here is just so nice...the world is an amazing place.]
Having friends is really the best thing in the whole world.
[ xion may not have a real heart, but just hearing axel's reassurance and mary's gratitude makes her feel like she does, one that's full of warmth and light. ]
The two of you really lucked out finding each other so soon. I'd be glad to be your friend, Mary.
[ guess who forgot whose turn it was on her own damn post. axel's still a bit worried about mary, but he's distracted by xion being both cute and embarrassing him a little with that first comment, so he ruffles her hair. <3 ]
Now that's definitely an ice cream moment. I think that means we're well and ready for that sleepover, huh?
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[Mary takes Xion's hand and squeezes it more than she actually shakes it, but it roughly gets the point across. She looks from Xion to Lea, and it almost seems like she isn't sure what to say, but then, quite suddenly, her expression brightens. Just a bit, she begins to step out of that shell.]
...all three of us! Yes, I'd like that! Can we eat ice cream together, too?
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Of course! —Right, Axel? Can we?
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Yeah, 'course! It's what friends do, right? And it's especially what friends do at a sleepover.
[ like he'd fucking know ]
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[She's BURSTING with excitement! Ice cream! Friendship! The cuddling will not be denied!]
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I'm so glad you're not scared of me, Mary.
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You guys can share the bed, I'll just sleep on the floor. But we can do whatever you want otherwise.
[ they're??? young girls??? and he's an allegedly grown ass man???? Pr... propriety? ]
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I'm happy that you aren't scared of me, either! Was everyone scared of you back home, too? My best friend was always running away from me...
[Despite being a Little Lady Mary does not understand the idea of Axel not being welcome in the bed!! wtf!!]
But the floor isn't as comfortable. I know it isn't, because I used to sleep on the floor all the time!
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[ STOP THEY SHOULDN'T BE THIS RELATABLE... WTF... anyway, Depressing Backstory aside, she gives lea a sort of cross look ]
Mary's right, Axel. It's not fair to you. Besides... me and Mary are small. There's more than enough room for all three of us.
[ sorry that you have to explain this to them ]
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Fine, fine, you don't gotta twist my leg about it. [ besides, there are much more important discussions to be had, which is to say Axel puts his hands on his hips and stares at them both seriously ]
Hey, you guys know there's nothing wrong with either of you, right? The people who are scared or don't like you or whatever aren't right. You haven't done anything to deserve that.
[ bold of axel to say this to mary who he doesn't know but it's fine it's cool it's something he's always felt he should've said to xion if he was a BETTER PERSON so he's making up for it now ]
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[She doesn't feel like she's ever done anything wrong, at least. But it's hard to be sure, it's hard after what happened. Everyone here is just so nice...the world is an amazing place.]
Having friends is really the best thing in the whole world.
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The two of you really lucked out finding each other so soon. I'd be glad to be your friend, Mary.
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Now that's definitely an ice cream moment. I think that means we're well and ready for that sleepover, huh?