[CFUD: Backdated]

[boundbydevotion]

[Allen has finished with the "true form" effect and concerned parties have alternatively fed him, made him cry, or made him go to sleep. In any case he is resting for the night, and Link has grabbed a tabbed notebook and a pen and gone to sit outside to write.]

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[allmadeofstars]

[grabbing at the covers]

[boundbydevotion]

Allen Walker, you're having a nightmare. Wake up!

[allmadeofstars]

Ma . . . . . na . . .

[breathing a bit choked]

[boundbydevotion]

[pauses....]





[...okay, reaching over to shake gently] Allen--

[allmadeofstars]

[grabs at Link's wrist, abruptly, grip tight, eyes flying open]

—!?

[boundbydevotion]

[Was pretty much expecting something like that. Doesn't flinch.]

--Walker...?

[allmadeofstars]

. . .

[slowly relaxes his grip, though he doesn't let go, eyes still wide]

. . . Link . . .

[boundbydevotion]

My apologies for waking you.

[allmadeofstars]

[staaaaring at him]

[boundbydevotion]

[patiently staring back?]

[allmadeofstars]

[. . . slowly starting to piece things together, remember where he is, remember what happened . . .]

. . .

[boundbydevotion]

[assumes he isn't getting his hand back and takes a seat at the edge of the bed]

[allmadeofstars]

. . .

[blink. blinkblinkblinkblink]

What are you . . . why . . .?

[boundbydevotion]

Why did I wake you? It did not seem you were resting any better than when awake, so I thought this would at least spare you the nightmares.

[allmadeofstars]

. . .

No, that's not what I meant . . .

[boundbydevotion]

[waits again. Or maybe is thinking]

[allmadeofstars]

[slowly releases his wrist]

[boundbydevotion]

[When his wrist is released, catches Allen's hand in his and puts his other over it, then takes a deep breath.]

[allmadeofstars]

. . .

[eyes go very wide]

[boundbydevotion]

In light of recent events, I believe some changes in our arrangement need to be made. Do you not agree, Walker?

[allmadeofstars]

Wh . . . what?

[boundbydevotion]

Seeing as I am the only ranking officer from Central available to deal with the situation here, it seems for the time being I will have to decide the best course of action without the sanction of my superiors. This is unfortunate, but necessary.

Up until now my primary role in monitoring you was only to watch and record your actions.

[allmadeofstars]

Ye . . . es?

[boundbydevotion]

That is no longer enough. Due to the 14th's reappearance here, it is clear that preventative measures must be taken.


I believe the best way, given our resources and where we are, is for Allen Walker to forge stronger bonds.

[allmadeofstars]

. . .

. . . what?