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[some_hero]

You've reached Snow. Leave me a message and promise I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

If it's really important chances are you know where to find me.



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[After rescuing Zack; Action]

[some_hero]

[From the gentleness he was still treating Yuki with, it was clear that there was no judgment in those vibrant ocean-blue eyes. All he wanted was to make sure Yuki was safe, and that he felt that Snow could protect him. Even though Zack's near-death experience had affected him deeply too, he had to stay strong. He clutched Yuki close still on his knees, his boots and metal clinking as he shifted to look into that face.]

You don't need to hide..It's okay to be scared. Or to grieve when you think someone important is going to be taken away from you. I was scared too.

[His fingers played lightly with the feathery fringe of Yuki's bangs, his smile sorrowful but still there at least. Evidently he didn't fault Yuki for being upset.]

[After rescuing Zack; Action]

[areasontohope]

[He shook his head and looked at the other man. ]

I'm grateful for that. You are..very kind Snow.

[Yuki took a deep breath, trying to get his breathing under control. And Snow's gentle touch was appreciated as was the man's vast kindness. And he didn't have the heart to stop the other's silly hair playing thing because it was cute.]

You ..I'm sure Zack didn't look good..I'm glad you were there. I don't think I'll sleep much tonight, but do you think that we could see him tomorrow? "

[After rescuing Zack; Action]

[some_hero]

[He had to be the one to step up to fill some pretty high orders when it came to being a hero. No doubt many had tried just as hard before him, so maybe Snow didn't see it as just a kindness.]

I'm glad to. But you're more than welcome. It's what a hero should do. Me, though. I don't mind if you need me to shoulder some of the burden, okay. Let me handle it.

[His expression was uncustomarily soft, those crystalline eyes almost appearing to glow with how bright they were. The confidence shone in his face, and it was without a doubt that Snow truly believed what he was saying. It just showed how he could talk big, but unlike some people who just said those things to posture, Snow actually followed through.

Slowly, he settled his bare hand on Yuki's shoulder and gave it a squeeze of encouragement.]

I think he might be feeling a little better. So sure. We'll go see Zack tomorrow. Terra was pretty handy with his cure spells, and I had a potion on hand. Then we managed to get him into the hands of a healer. So we were lucky. I think he'll be right as rain, soon.

[After rescuing Zack; Action]

[areasontohope]

[Yuki shook his head and looked at Snow and didn't move at the hand on his shoulder.]

You have more than enough of a burden on your shoulders. You went to go get Zack and had to face danger at being hurt to go get him. I can't ask any more of you.

[But at the talk of Zack feeling better, he nodded. He really hoped he would get to tell Zack what little he remembered. Idly Yuki wondered if it even mattered but he'd been desperately trying to get Zack to stay with him, saying anything that came to mind at the time, even if it sounded stupid now.

Taking a deep breath Yuki nodded. And he wondered why Snow hadn't said anything to rebuke him about wanting him to stay. But if Snow wasn't addressing, there was no way that Yuki was. Maybe he should apologize, but he felt wiped out tonight.]

I should..get to my room. Thank you.. again.

[After rescuing Zack; Action]

[some_hero]

You're...

[Snow makes a soft noise of protest as he massaged at the tender muscles of that shoulder, his blonde hair hanging lank in his face before he looks up again.]

Yuki, you're not a burden. I don't mind if you ask anything of me. We're friends, right? I would've saved Zack anyway no matter what, and I'm glad you told me because I wasn't going to let anything happen to him.

[For once he had a pensive look on his face. He had his moments where he was reckless or spontaneous, but this wasn't one of them. Perhaps it was helping being around Yuki but he was starting to reflect more.]

You can sleep in my room if you want. I don't mind. You're pretty shaken up. Don't think you should be alone...

[After rescuing Zack; Action]

[areasontohope]

Almost against his will, Yuki started relaxing underneath that massage. And he was momentarily shocked when Snow's offer was on the table. And before he opened his mouth, he realized that his protest was already addressed. Snow must be a fast learner because that was his only angle, that he didn't want to be a burden.

He didn't want to be alone either, he was so tired of that. And yet Snow continually figuratively held his hand out for Yuki to take, time and again. "If..as long as you don't mind the company." Half of him wanted to run but he promised, no matter how hard that promise was to keep.

[After rescuing Zack; Action]

[some_hero]

Snow was far more adaptable than most gave him credit for, and his intellect higher than what his casual appearance and speech suggested. These were among the reasons he never tried to judge so harshly or to criticize unjustly when he hadn't even gotten to the heart of Yuki's behavior yet. He was learning however, and Yuki would come to see the more he learned, the better he knew how to put those fears at ease.

"I don't mind." The blonde reassured him with his bright smile, glad to see Yuki was going to take him up on his offer this time. It just went to show that persistence and patience went a long way. "Just make yourself comfortable. Or, if you want...We don't even have to sleep. You could bring your books in here. Or we could watch the stars. You ever star gaze?"

[Action]

[areasontohope]

He felt flustered at the offer, Snow's kindness always undid him even in the smallest ways. "I would like that." he said, going to go get a few of his books. Bringing a few back into Snow's room with him, he couldn't help hesitate at the door frame, but Snow had insisted.

Setting the books down gave him something to do so that he didn't have to look at Snow as he replied. "I haven't looked at the stars in a long time. Do you want to go outside and look at them?" Yuki didn't know what that could mean, but either way, he wanted to spend time with the blonde, trying to ease into a friendship with him. He wasn't quite sure where or how to step yet, but he would learn. And fortunately Snow was as kind and patient as he was rambunctious.

[Action]

[some_hero]

"Sure. I mean. It's safe. We'll be fine. Don't worry." Going outside might seem like a bad idea with what happened, but Snow was going to protect Yuki just like he managed to do Zack. What was more, he didn't want to think on what had happened too much. So long as Zack was okay, that's all that mattered.

His gaze was soft as he looked at the spot Yuki had settled at, deciding on a mental note that he had to get more furniture in his room. He had a few chairs at least, but a sofa would be better. That way he could move it in front of the window...

In any case he glanced out to the skies, noticing it was just their luck that it was clear. "I think it'll be a great night to take a look, actually. Say, you have a coat?"

[Action]

[areasontohope]

He startled at the mention of the coat, but then he nodded and stood up. "I'll go get it and meet you outside." And Yuki turned away before he could take another look at Snow's coat.

Once outside he waited for Snow though he 'explained' where he was going even if it was unnecessary. All he got was a knowing smile and a nod. Red faced, he hurried out the door and as the cold air hit his face, it lessened considerably.

Going on Yuki pulled a pair of gloves on that had been given to him as he waited for Snow. His body was cold already but he was looking forward to being able to see the stars tonight. It had been so very long since he'd done something like this.

[Action]

[some_hero]

Snow was taking good measure to make sure Yuki didn't get a cold, as he was aware there were a number of people who were getting sick lately. "Alright! I'm up for anything." Snow said with a grin, glad he could get to the action right away.

He was outside before long, smiling at Yuki with a spark in his eyes. His enthusiasm evidently was very much present. He was glad to see Yuki was bundled up, though he felt like for someone so small that almost wasn't enough layers.

"Can't say I'm really familiar with the constellations here, but I can give it a whirl. Let's see...From Cocoon you can see all sorts of stars. Here though. It's really beautiful." Snow said softly as he led Yuki out along the garden path, smiling over at him every so often.

[Action]

[areasontohope]

For the most part, Yuki seemed to catch those eyes on him and he wondered time and again the reason for it. Whatever it was, Snow seemed happy and he did tell himself that he wanted the other to smile. Even with things as hard as they were Yuki admired Snow's ability to smile and keep going. It was nothing short of inspirational.

"I'm not sure if the stars are the same here..but it would be nice if they were, for those that want to go home." Yes that was directed right at Snow, but Yuki kept it deflected. He wanted to say that he wanted to see these stars that Snow seemed so enchanted by, but that was a wish that would never come true. Snow belonged back in his world playing hero, and Yuki had no place there.

[Action]

[some_hero]

It felt a little like a dig and was starting to get to be a bit of a sore area around Yuki for Snow to mention, he was beginning to understand that much. In the future he'd try and curb talking about Cocoon but he'd just shared it offhandedly. The smile faded a little, but he tried his best to keep it friendly.

"Yeah..." He said absently, gazing upwards as he stopped in the path. "Do you like shooting stars?" Snow asked to redirect the conversation, his tone at least indicating that he just wanted to honestly take Yuki star gazing to get his mind off of things. "See, that there is a wish-making star." He pointed where a blazing trail of a shooting star flitted across the sky. His smile became much softer as he closed his eyes for a moment, as if really wishing for something.