[ it's a little morbid, isn't it, to tell someone you'll see them on the other side when their time has come? you hope that won't be for a long time, that they'll have the chance to live out a full and enriching life, but some part of you, whatever remains of your consciousness after death, wishes they would join you sooner rather than later...
these have been hope's thoughts since the three deaths were announced friday morning, and they haven't really abated since.
when claude wakes in the graveyard's cemetery, hope is already there, holding out his hand to help him out of the coffin. ]
[ Opening his eyes, Claude first thinks to himself, again?
There's a sinking feeling in his stomach this time, and he probably punches the coffin open with a little more strength than is really necessary, rubbing his head as he pushes himself up.
But the tension eases when he sees Hope, a tired smile as he reaches out to take his hand. ]
Terrible circumstances, but I'm glad to see you again, Hope.
[ He's a little surprised to be brought into a hug, but it barely takes a second before he sort of slumps against Hope, tiredly returning the hug and resting his forehead against his shoulder. ]
The best and the worst. Really makes you wonder how to feel about it all.
[ he gives claude a pat on the back, letting him rest against him however long he wishes. i also forgot to mention hope is missing his wholeass eye which is currently covered in gauze but it's fine we can say he just went right for the hug and didn't give claude the chance to see?? EVERYTHING IS FINE, especially as hope cracks a wry grin and an accompanying chuckle. ]
...Maybe, just this once, I'll try not to think too hard about it.
...A careless miscalculation on my part. [ beat ] We have limited access to healing on this side. I don't want to waste what little resources we have if I'm still otherwise able-bodied.
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week 5: sunday
these have been hope's thoughts since the three deaths were announced friday morning, and they haven't really abated since.
when claude wakes in the graveyard's cemetery, hope is already there, holding out his hand to help him out of the coffin. ]
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There's a sinking feeling in his stomach this time, and he probably punches the coffin open with a little more strength than is really necessary, rubbing his head as he pushes himself up.
But the tension eases when he sees Hope, a tired smile as he reaches out to take his hand. ]
Terrible circumstances, but I'm glad to see you again, Hope.
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[ with a steady grip, hope heaves claude up... and hesitates for a moment before pulling claude into a hug, resting his chin upon claude's shoulder. ]
These places truly do bring out the worst in us, don't they?
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The best and the worst. Really makes you wonder how to feel about it all.
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...Maybe, just this once, I'll try not to think too hard about it.
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we're doing h/c now, because claude will shift back, and whatever he was about to say disappears from his lips. ]
... What happened?
[ frowns ]
You weren't able to get healed?
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[ still, he frowns ]
You should ask for tickets to fix it up. I don't expect the danger is going to abate any time soon.