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Jan. 10th, 2009

9:31 PM

((ooc: Scene continued from here.))

"We have a spare bed that you can use," Sephiroth states, seeing how tired the child was. Yet, as small as Kadaj was... could he reach it? He would have to purchase a very small set of stairs, evidently. Not that he knew where he could find such a thing. Perhaps Angeal could help with that. He would soon have to tell him of Kadaj, anyway.

Mood: restless

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 02:45 am (UTC)

"I'm not...sleepy." It's a weak protest, and broken up in the middle by a huge yawn, but Kadaj is - after all - still just a child, and still wants to act more 'grown-up' than he is.

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thecaptivefreed wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 02:54 am (UTC)

"I see." Well, Sephiroth will let him wear himself out, then. "You will need to be introduced to Angeal. There is no reason to fear him. He rescued me, in a way... twice." He tries to lead Kadaj towards the first room on the far side of the hallway.

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 03:05 am (UTC)

"Don't want to." He's too tired, though, to really resist, so he just stumbles along beside Sephiroth, clinging to his hand.

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thecaptivefreed wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 03:15 am (UTC)

Seph raps on the door quietly, and after a few moments a large man with dark hair and navy blue eyes answers it. He sees the child and turns to Sephiroth, a question in his eyes.

"Angeal. This is Kadaj. I found him in the Nexus. I will not allow him to return to the place he came from. I want to care for him, here."

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 03:17 am (UTC)

Kadaj bites his lip and starts to edge behind Sephiroth, at least until he hears what the blonde says.

"My brothers," he pouts darkly, yanking on Sephiroth's hand as firmly as he can manage.

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thecaptivefreed wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 03:25 am (UTC)

The tug on his hand, even as firmly as Kadaj can made it, is really rather pathetic, when compared with Sephiroth's strength. But he does notice. "Yes. I know your brothers are still trapped, there. I have every intention of helping them, too."

"I'll come along," Angeal offers. "Once we find someone to see to you, of course." This last is said to Kadaj. "You look tired. Do you want some water?"

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 03:27 am (UTC)

"I'm not tired." The pout deepens, but once again, a yawn decides that's the best time to creep up and completely ruin any attempt at being annoyed. "I just want my brothers..."

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 03:58 am (UTC)

"...Right." His expression (and his tone, for that matter) shows that he knows Kadaj is lying.

At the mention of Kadaj's brothers, Angeal tries to put a hand on his shoulder. "We'll see what we can do."

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 03:59 am (UTC)

Kadaj's eyes fill with panic and he jumps back, forgetting for a moment that he's still clinging to Sephiroth's hand; that, however, saves him from falling on his butt when he trips yet again over the cuffs of those too-big pants.

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thecaptivefreed wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 04:33 am (UTC)

Sephiroth catches Kadaj as he falls, supporting him so he doesn't hit the floor. "He won't hurt you. He's a very kind man."

Angeal pulls back as though burned. Very gently, kneeling down to Kadaj's level, he says, "I didn't mean to frighten you."

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 04:35 am (UTC)

Looking distrustful now (it's an interesting expression, warring with the exhaustion on his face), Kadaj manages not to hide his face against Sephiroth's leg and just looks silently at Angeal, as if challenging him to prove he's trustworthy. He can't help it; it's just his natural instinct to distrust everyone at first.

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 04:44 am (UTC)

Angeal simply gives him a gentle smile and stays where he is.

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 04:45 am (UTC)

"..."

Kadaj looks away, then slowly up at Sephiroth, almost as if asking him if it's okay to trust Angeal.

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thecaptivefreed wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 08:36 am (UTC)

Sephiroth nods in silent answer.

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 08:39 am (UTC)

Turning his gaze down to the floor, Kadaj hesitates for a very long moment, then swallows hard and looks up at Angeal with fearful eyes. If Sephiroth trusts him, he can't be a bad person...right? Or at least, that's what Kadaj is hoping.

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:04 am (UTC)

Angeal is doing his best to look loving and warm and calm, but as even he knows he's terrible at creating facades, he only manages to look both loving and very concerned.

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:06 am (UTC)

The concern makes Kadaj look uncertain, but he's still finding himself drawn to that sense of caring that Angeal's giving off, and eventually that wins out over his uncertainty, his grip on Sephiroth's hand falling away as he takes a few cautious steps closer to Angeal.

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:10 am (UTC)

Angeal doesn't move any closer to the kid, or even reach for him. He simply inclines his head and gives him an encouraging look.

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:11 am (UTC)

Kadaj bites his lip hard, sniffling a little, then abruptly darts closer to cling to one of Angeal's arms, managing not to trip this time from moving so fast.

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:14 am (UTC)

"I'm here." His voice is warm and soothing. He brings his other arm and hand up to rub on Kadaj's back, trying to calm him down.

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:18 am (UTC)

Kadaj just whimpers and presses close, fear all but forgotten in the wake of that crushing relief that this is someone who won't hurt him - it's still so intense his eyes are overflowing with tears again.

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:25 am (UTC)

"Shhhhhhhh." He keeps rubbing his back, focusing on pressure points and muscular structure, trying to gently soothe the kid and calm him down. Honestly, he'd be surprised if Kadaj stayed awake much longer, as tired as he'd been before crying and having his back rubbed. But he had been frightened, when he saw Angeal, earlier, so perhaps not...

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:27 am (UTC)

The calming touches seem to work, as Kadaj doesn't cry for very long; he trails quickly off into sniffles and hiccups, his eyes barely able to stay open at all now from his sheer exhaustion.

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:30 am (UTC)

Finally, he speaks. "You. Need to sleep." The words are warm and very slightly teasing. There's a slight pause. "Mind if I pick you up?"

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:36 am (UTC)

"Mn," Kadaj complains sleepily, but doesn't say no, in fact cuddling a little closer.

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:42 am (UTC)

"Shhhhhhhh." He picks him up, rocking him a little as he carries Kadaj to their guest bed. He lays Kadaj beneath the covers and sits a small distance away from him, trying to judge if he should leave the kid here with Zack, or stay.

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atinyremnant wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 09:45 am (UTC)

Whining softly at being put down, Kadaj curls up, burrowing down beneath the covers as his thumb finds its way to his mouth; he's already asleep by the time he manages to get it there.

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 11th, 2009 10:17 am (UTC)

Well. Leaving it was, then. He hoped he'd be back by the time Kadaj woke up.

In the meantime, he'd call Zack. Perhaps someone in AVALANCHE could babysit the child. Preferably Aerith, though facing her again was another matter. But they'd need every fighter they could, if they were to storm the labs. And at this point, they had little other choice; the high-security would be near-impossible to evade...

He walked from the room quietly, conversing in low tones with Sephiroth behind the door, then going outside to call Zack.

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mommaslilangeal wrote:

Jan. 16th, 2009 02:38 am (UTC)

((Scene continued here.))

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