#033 - [ACCIDENTAL VIDEO/AUDIO]

[amethystsregret]

Faster!

[Tsuzuki's voice is heard calling as a Finder rolls out of camera view. The gollem finds him quickly again. He's running in a training room full of pillars. A crack of lightning is heard, making the Finder roll to the left.]

You have to move faster! Your body needs to more instantly! You can do it!

[The Finder gasps for air as he hides behind a pillar. His gollem is with him. It peaks out to see Tsuzuki, flying in the air with a glowing talisman in his hand. His hand is on his hip.]

If you can get it once today, we'll call it a day, okay?

Sounds... good... Mr. Tsuzuki...

[Tsuzuki swings his talisman sending a bolt of lightning toward the pillar. The Finder sees the light and dodges away.]

Good work, Shawn. You're done for the day.

[The feed dies on Tsuzuki, landing on the ground with a smile.]

[[ooc: One of Tsuzuki's training sessions got recorded. He's hard at work, trying to prepare our Finders in dodging! I'm back everyone! Sorry I was gone so long. Chelsea got Bronchitis at the con, so I've been checking on her all week.]]

Comments

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

Yes.

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

[He looked dumbfounded. He hadn't heard that from someone. Ace really was his best friend. He just didn't know what to do with a best friend. His eyes teared up as he tried to speak.]

Th-Thank you...

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

[Just grins.]

You're welcome. [Leans on affectionately.]

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

[He covered his face before the tears began to fall. He was already called a cry baby enough, but he couldn't help it. It was almost like having Luka back. He quivered, clinging to the strong arm as he cried.]

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

[HUGS TIGHTLY AND REFUSES TO LET GO.]

It'll be okay. Anything that wants to get to you has to go through my fires of hell first, and I'll beat them back. Just say the word. Whenever you need it, I'll come running. [Biting back his own tears.]

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

[He nodded his head quickly. He didn't know what to say, but he wanted Ace to know how grateful he was to hear those words. Taking several shaken breaths, he finally said...] Thank you... Thank you, Ace...

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

You've got it.

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

Sorry... I'm such... a... crybaby... I know... it's not very... manly...

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

Sometimes it takes a really manly guy to be able to admit he wants to cry at all.

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

"You... You really... think so...?" He turned his head to look up at the pirate. Tears were still falling, but his breathing was beginning to even out. Tatsumi had always told him to be a man and take things in stride. It was so wonderful to hear someone tell him it was alright to cry...

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

"I know so," Ace leaned his head against Tsuzuki's. "We all cried when Thatch died, and Pops the manliest guy I ever knew."

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

He closed his eyes when Ace lean forward. A small smile spread on his face. It felt nice, even though he was completely vulnerable. He knew he didn't have to worry though. Ace wouldn't leave his side. He was his dear friend.

"Thanks... It must have been hard for you all... I know I nearly drowned myself crying after Luka died..." He sniffled briefly. "Thank you for coming down here, Ace..."

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

"Of course I did," Ace held his friend tightly. "I'm just... sorry for stirring up bad memories." His mouth felt dry. He wanted Tsuzuki to have a happier experience than just being raped, but Ace was out of his league. There had once been a fear with Teach when he was defeated, but at least even that man's honor hadn't sunk that abysmally low. If anything it just infuriated Ace that anyone could do that and to Tsuzuki of all people. If he ever met Muraki it was going to take a lot of people holding Ace down so that he didn't fly at him and try to burn the prick to pure ash. "Crying's a lot better than holding all that in though."

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

"Yeah... It does feel better..." He had to fight the urge to fall asleep. A few more tears fell, but now he looked relieved. Ace was always so warm...

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

"I'm glad," Ace sighed in relief and rested against Tsuzuki.

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

"Someone's comfy... Hm..." Tsuzuki opened one eye to glance at the black hair. If they were gonna nap, standing might not be a smart way to go about it. He wondered if Ace was about to fall asleep from his narcolepsy though...

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

"Ah, want me to get moving?" Ace apologized politely.

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

"No..." Tsuzuki said in a slightly feminine voice. He looked up at the pirate. "You're so warm I kind of want to curl up next to you. I actually thought you were going to fall asleep on me there for a minute. Hm..."

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[inyourf-ace.livejournal.com]

A small laugh, "No idea when the narcolepsy will happen. Sometimes it's right in the middle of--"

And just like that he fell asleep mid-conversation.

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[amethystsregret.livejournal.com]

"Oof!" Tsuzuki exclaimed as the taller and, well face it pal, larger man fell limp against him. He wasn't completely weak, but crying takes a lot out of him. He slumped to the floor, slowly. Once he'd met the ground, he just smiled back at the pirate. "You really are warm, Ace. Guess it's nap time. Ofuda is tiring..." Yawning, Tsuzuki just let the pirate lie next to him with his arms still hugging, drifting off to sleep himself.