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 Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:02 pm
Nuawahn was feeling better today.
The fog in his brain was dissipating away - not completely, never completely, but enough to think clearly and to remember.
Nuawahn had never been particularly good at remembering past events, and that was so now. A lot of things about the past dfew days - and even other parts of his life - were still shrouded by that fine, white mist. But he did remember something with finer clarity.
It was as if, over that one scene, a veil had been taken away and he could see it clearly, as it truly was, and as he saw nothing else.
He wished he didn't remember the hell of war. Or the cracking of the ground beneath him as it separated him from the person he was counting on to make it all make sense and protect him. Or how alone he had felt. Even knowing that Kiyelt and Tahira and his other dear friends were out there, he had felt so bereft... He didn't like remembering that.
But he knew he needed to remember them because they made things clear in ways things had never been. He had a look beyond the veil into reality, ad he knew the way forward.
But, even after he realized this, the scene would play over and over in his mind. He had managed to sit up in his bed and was staring thoughtfully at the wall, thinking over the battle again. Again and again. Trying to understand.
He could sit up now, and even eat decently, but he was supposed to rest for a while longer. And... then what? He didn't know. But that was nothing new. Tomorrow came when it came. and he'd worry about it then.
For now though, there was something he was missing., and it was something he had to figure out in the scene of hell that haunted his mind. He just had to find it...
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Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 11:30 pm
DraconicFeline Guess what? ILU! I hope you're having a good day! <3
"I'm going to see Nua, you get it yourselves!" He bellowed, stamping his foot against the Earth. He would help more later, but he needed to see Nua! HE NEEDED TO SEE NUA AND HE WOULD BREAK BONES IF HE DIDN'T SEE HIM RIGHT NOW!
The guard burst through the tent and stumbled to the side, not expecting a rock to be where he had jumped, before hurrying over to Nua's side. Still staring at the wall, just like ten minutes ago when he last checked, was he? He frowned and crawled beside his buddy, giving him a gentle squeeze.
"Nuaaa..." He said, pursing his lips. "I'm here, you want anything? I can get you anything."
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:26 pm
Nuawahn hadn't been very responsive before, but now was different. He seemed to perk up and he turned, his face breaking into a brilliantly sunny smile. "Oggiie!" he said delightedly Ogbonna! His friend! "Hi!" He gave him a hug and a friendly snuggle as if nothing had ever happened.
He'd not noticed being checked in at other times today - so lost was he in trying to find that thing, the one thing he was missing in his understanding of those events. He was sure he was very close to finding it.
He laid back on the bed - he was still getting better, the healers - and especially that nice Uquin - had said, and thinking was tiring still - though not as bad as before. He also couldn't move too much without upsetting his head, but the other day he'd managed to make it to the latrine without getting dizzy or turned around and having to ask for help, so that was good! He knew he wasn't supposed to think very hard, but he had to: He had to find it before the fog hid everything again. So that meant he had to think, and that meant that sometimes, he just needed to lie down a bit.
"Mmm mm!" he said, shaking his head very slightly, "I don't need you to bring anything!" he said, smiling guilelessly up at Ogbonna, "I mean, you already brought yourself! Haha!" he laughed, though it was a little much for him and the last few laughs became coughs... which was actually pretty funny itself, or so he thought, though it wasn't particularly comfortable. Still, better than the nausea.
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:40 pm
DraconicFeline -Melts into a puddle of cute- =w=
"Well, I'm happy to know that I'm all you need!" He exclaimed, giggling. "How are you feeling, Nua? Is your belly better?"
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Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:02 am
Victory! He'd made Oggie laugh! Oggie had looked so serious before, and now, he was laughing. Nuawahn was pleased.
He gave Oggie a cuddle as the coughing subsided. "Mmhmm!" he affirmed, "My belly's all better! And I can even walk around a little now!" He was very proud of this fact, "I'm still not allowed to heal anybody though, which is sad..." his face and voice brightened, "But soon I will, and then I can help out!"
He was looking forward to using his healing magic properly. It hurt to see other people in the tent hurting so much, with him not allowed to help. But his head needed to heal, apparently, so he couldn't go and heal them. But soon, he would! he couldn't wait to make them all feel better! The thought - the mere thought - cheered him up immensely.
"What about you, Oggie?" he drew away, touching Oggie's healed scabs with a gentle blue-toned hand - the one not still in a sling, "Are you all better?" he wondered where he'd gotten those injuries. And When. Was it before the monsters? Or after, when he and Nua had gotten... separated? The memory of the separation tickled him with that mix of apprehension and revelation - the feeling he was trying to catch. He held onto it.
"Are you helping out around the camp?"
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 12:10 am
"Yes! I'm better!" Oggie replied, flexing his arms as he spoke. Nothing could keep him down, not even three giant monsters! He snuggled up to Nua even more, before shrugging his shoulders.
"Yeeeah, I am. But I'd rather be here with you." He said, sighing. "They want me to do everythiiiing, and all I can think about is you sitting in here all by yourself! I don't want you to be alone all day!" He pouted and flopped gently against Nua's shoulder. "So, I'm not going back outside. You should have company."
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 6:00 pm
Pidgeons Go Meow X3 Ugh omg its so bad... im sorry.
He pouted, a mock-pout that meant he wasn't really unhappy at all. "I want to do everything." he said, "You're so lucky." everything sounded like fun, "When I get better, lets do everything together!" All the chores and stuff. Or just. Everything. In general.
Because everything was better with friends!
He snuggled Oggie right back, enjoying everything. Oggie's skin felt good against his - rough, but not too rough, smooth but not too smooth. Even the slight poke of his crystals was pleasant, prickling on his skin like heat. He smelled of warmth and sweat and oil and sun. Nua liked it. Nua liked lots of things. "Until then, though, you should stay." he agreed, "And tell me stories."
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Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 10:14 pm
DraconicFeline Better than mine, love, better than mine. X3; Sprite Tales = Fairy Tales because Tendaji doesn't have Fairies. XD Witu and the Poscuta = The Fox and the Hound
He wondered if this is what Natsu meant by Viveka being like a beautiful song, a thought that had never crossed his mind before. Was Nua really just his friend, or, did he have so much more to him? The Guard puckered his lips as he thought about it, and, eventually, the feeling was accepted. Nua was more. Much more.
"Stories?" He questioned, blinking. "Mm, like what? Sprite Tales? I know a funny version of The Witu and the Poscuta."
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 9:54 am
"You should tell it to me!" squealed Nuawahn in delight, "I know a funny version, with Alkidikes instead of Witu and Poscuta and pets. And one with Mammu!" he frowned thoughtfully, "But I guess that one is... really different." he chuckled, moving so that he could use Oggie's lap as a pillow - it was comfy, and he had a great view of Oggie's face. And chest.
"I want to hear about your day though. I havn't been out of here! what's Neued like? I haven't been here before!" and he hadn't really 'gone' there yet! He'd been stuck in this tent.
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Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 7:49 pm
Ogbonna blushed as Nua laid his head upon his lap and moved his hand to gently ruffle Nua's hair. So cute... So cute...
"Mm, it's very busy." He replied, nodding to himself. "There's not a lot of time to sit or think. You would be tuckered out before too long, believe me."
He continued to ruffle Nua's hair, his expression turning rather thoughtful, before letting out a sigh.
"I wish we were home, in Mez." He said. "We could go swimming together..."
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 6:09 am
"No I wouldn't." said Nuawahn, falsely pouting, "I have lots of energy." the pout broke into a smile again as he giggled, "Lots and lots, but I'm stuck here."
Nuawahn blushed, his cheeks rosy and warm. It was a look that suited him. "I haven't gone swimming in a long time..." he said thoughtfully, "Ahhhh, more things to wait for! So many! I can't swim with my arm like this." he fidgeted with his feet, touching the crystal that grew on the top of it with his soles. "More things to wait for... more waiting... Oh! Where is home for you Oggie?" he asked, suddenly realizing he didn't know, "My home is Tendaji and wherever Amma decides to sleep!"La'amu snorted from her comfortable and dry position near his bed, then returned to her nap.Nuawahn giggled lightly, feeling another coughing fit lurking in the shadows. Mentally, he stuck his tongue out at it. Silly coughing fits! Not now you dont! Ha!
"My friend Tahigwa's home is Andile. My friend Takoda's home is Yera. I met lots of nice people in Secer, too. Thats their home..." he frowned, "But you live in Sauti so... Oh! Wait, wait don't tell me!" he said gleefully, gently poking Ogbonna's nose, "Is your home in... Idry?" that had a coast, kinda! He couldn't remember. But guessing was more fun!
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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:59 pm
Ogbonna's head tilted to the side as Nua chattered on, his hair flopping over his face as he did so. Sure, he had lots of energy now, but what about when he left the tent? There weren't many places to rest out there, and he could get hurt again if he wasn't careful! Oggie was SO not having that happen again.
"Uhm, no, my home is Mez." He replied, moving his hair out of his eyes. "I don't know Idry, or Secer. But... My home is wherever you are, Nua."
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:48 am
"Ohhh, Mez!" that made sense! Nua touched Ogbonna's unruly hair, holding it out of his eyes with his delicate hands. He was helpful, yes he was, but Nuawahn also liked to look at Ogbonna's eyes. They were very nice eyes, an endless blue like the tale sky. And Ogbonna's face. He had a nice face too. Nuawahn lightly touched the crystal freckling, before moving his hand back up as Ogbonna's hair rebelled again. Hair was such a funny thing!
"Well, if your home is wherever I am..." Nuawahn beamed, "Then it can be anywhere! And anywhere is so much fun! You're never lost in Anywhere, because anywhere is Everywhere!"
He enjoyed Oggie's hand on his head - it was nice to have one's head ruffled, and Nuawahn had the hair to do it. He was happy to be here with Oggie. He wasn't lost. He was never lost, not in Tendaji.
Except, he had just been lost, hadn't he. That battle had not been Tendaji.
His expression became ponderous, serious (somewhat) and yet innocent, as he thought about it. "Oggie?" he looked up at him, his hand moving to stroke his hair. It was not soft, like Nuawahn's own, but it was hardy and strong and protective. Like Ogbonna himself. "What happened... before?" he couldn't bring himself to say 'the battle' or try to describe it. "I don't remember..." it wasn't a lie. He remembered some things well, but other things... they were like holes, filled only by fog. He snugled his head closer to Ogbonna's stomach, feeling the hard muscles against his face. It was comforting to be so close.
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:17 pm
Oggie continued to smile as he held his Nua close, chuckling as the other boy parted his hair from his eyes. The view of his best friend from this angle was so comforting and warm... He never wanted it to end.
"...Before." He stated, his eyes moving upwards as he thought. The war? " We were fighting invaders, Nua, bad people who wanted to enslave Tendaji. ...We didn't really win, but... We got away."
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:13 pm
Nuawahn withdrew his hand, his eye pensive. "... Does that mean that it will happen again Oggie?" he asked, "We didn't win, and we got away... Are they coming back?"
His hand, as if falling there naturally, dropped to gently touch Ogbonna's free hand, absentmindedly stroking it. "I don't think I would like it, Oggie. If they came back." he said. Sleepiness began to creep up on him, faint and thick and alluring, and he would like little more than to fall asleep on Oggie's lap. But he wasn't tired - it was just the sickness in his head trying to bring him to sleep. It was very strange, the headsickness, and Nuawahn did not like it, but he did like Oggie's lap.
Perhaps he could just... close his eyes...
But his question, and the nightmares, and the fog...
"Oggie?" he asked, his voice small and sleepy, "What happened during the battle? When the monsters came? I... I can't remember"
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