[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.]

Comments

[allmadeofstars]

. . .

. . . what?

[boundbydevotion]

Stronger bonds, Walker. You have in the past suffered a deep loss and another more recently. While we have the time available it would be best if you could make new, significant connections to those around you as these bonds will serve to ground you.

[allmadeofstars]

. . .

You . . . you want me to make friends?

[boundbydevotion]

I would suggest it, yes. I myself will be doing what I can in this direction as well. Is this acceptable?

[allmadeofstars]

You—wait, what?

[boundbydevotion]

It will not involve a large change, as I cannot shirk the duties given to me previously, but given the situation it seems like a feasible adjustment. I have no one to report to and you have currently returned to yourself, so I do not intend to take any other action than those I have stated now unless something truly dire arises.

I would like you to feel comfortable considering me something beyond just your keeper.

[allmadeofstars]

. . . you . . .

[allmadeofstars]

You're—you're not—

[allmadeofstars]

R-really!?

[boundbydevotion]

...?

Yes, I am. Really.

...I think. You'll have to speak in full sentences soon, Walker. I cannot mind-read.

[allmadeofstars]

Y-you want to—with me—instead of—b-but I—I'm—you're still—!!

[. . . you ask a bit much]

[boundbydevotion]

Do you need a moment to process this information?

[allmadeofstars]

[is sort of. Pushing himself forward, trying to get up and out of bed at the same time, but . . . failing a little, just sort of half-falling on top of Link]

[boundbydevotion]

[kj;adfh--what are you doing???]

[allmadeofstars]

[I . . . DO NOT KNOW]

[clinging to your shoulders, apparently]

[boundbydevotion]

[o...okay? I guess this is an impromptu hug? Rests his hands lightly on Allen's back...]

[allmadeofstars]

[fgjhkfdghkfjhgjfd]

[CLINGING SO HARD, shaking a little, his head bowed]

[boundbydevotion]

--oof--Alright, Walker... It's alright...

[peeetpetpet]

[allmadeofstars]

[MAYBE IF WE BOTH PRETEND I'M NOT CRYING ON YOU WITH RELIEF it won't be awkward]

[boundbydevotion]

. . .

[allmadeofstars]

[the big bad Fourteenth is one terribly lonely little Exorcist]

[boundbydevotion]

[It's difficult not to notice]

[allmadeofstars]

[yeah, well, if you finally clued in . . .]

[getting control of himself again, though he didn't make a noise the entire time; his shoulders stop trembling]

[boundbydevotion]

[now it can be awkward tiems]

[allmadeofstars]

. . .

[now I'm going to hug you, actually]