ⅹⅴ- [voice]

[mnementomori]

[Xion's soft voice is softer than usual, subdued with thoughtfulness and a little bit of sorrow.]

I just...had a question. I know some people disappear, and some never show up at all. But does anyone else know someone who's been here several times, and forgotten each time they come back?

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[ voice ]

[excellinnuendo.livejournal.com]

...What's wrong, Xion?

[ voice ]

[mnementomori]

One of my friends...I guess she must have gone home. Again.

[ voice ]

[excellinnuendo.livejournal.com]

Honey...

How are you feeling?

[ voice ]

[mnementomori]

[there's a pause, and then a muffled]

I miss them.

I...I'm not alone...but I still miss them.

[ voice ]

[excellinnuendo.livejournal.com]

--What about right now? Where are you?

[ voice ]

[mnementomori]

I'm in my room...why?

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[excellinnuendo.livejournal.com]

You keep your little butt right there, 'kay?

[ Before Xion can respond, Excellen will have scurried away from the Vine and into the treehouse, knocking at the girl's door. ]

[action]

[mnementomori]

Huh? Okay...

[she doesn't move until she hears the knock, and finally realizes why Excellen said that. She gets up to answer it.]

You came over...?

[action]

[excellinnuendo.livejournal.com]

[ She just grabs Xion, pulls the girl to her chest, and gives her a big, huge hug. ]

[action]

[mnementomori]

[she lets out a small squeak of surprise, but doesn't pull away. She'll hug back after a moment, practically clinging.]

[action]

[excellinnuendo.livejournal.com]

You're really strong, and I don't need to tell you you're not alone...

[ She pets the back of Xion's head. ]

But no matter how strong you are or how many people are around you, losing someone is still hard.

[action]

[mnementomori]

E--...Excellen...

[she closes her eyes. Someone having faith in her strength is heartening, but that's not to say she isn't grateful for the comfort.]

[she's not sure what else to say, except...]

....thank you.

[action]

[excellinnuendo.livejournal.com]

It's okay to feel sad and cry, but don't forget to smile. You'd rather have your friend see you smiling, right?

[action]

[mnementomori]

[she takes a deep breath, pulling back a little to wipe her face hastily.]

O-okay....right...

[her smile trembles a little, but holds.]

[action]

[excellinnuendo.livejournal.com]

That's a good start.

[ She pets Xion's head. ]

Big Sis Excel's shoulder is here if you ever have anymore tears, okay?

[action]

[mnementomori]

[Xion nods, not ducking like she usually does when her hair is ruffled.]

Th...thanks. I'll be okay.