[week four - friday]

[ There isn't much for her to do after the investigation. It's not like she can really move around, and as much as she'd personally like to go see what happened at the lake, she's not going to make someone carry her all the way out there.

She has to think, frequently, that she did literally all of the damage to her leg herself, and she has no one to blame.

So she's kind of stewing and bored in the hotel lobby not long after the investigation concludes when she happens to spot-- ]

Damian!

[ A bit surprised, but honestly, this is a good chance! ]

I wanted to talk to you.

[week four - friday]

[ By the time evening rolls around, Xion is still in the hotel lounge, just kind of chilling out. She can't get up the stairs on her own and has no desire to go to bed this early. But it's not like she can walk around town, either.

It seems someone was kind enough to at least bring her a book, as she's got one in her lap. Pluto snoozes beside her, his ears twitching a little bit as she dreams.

Poor Shinnosuke will get caught out by the fact that he uses a walking stick. It's the sound of it tapping that gets her to look up. Otherwise, she might not have noticed him. ]

Shinnosuke! [ She shuts her book ... then pauses, staring at him narrowly. Not that he can tell. ]

... will you come over here, or do I have to make Pluto come get you?

[ Even in his sleep, one of his ears perks up at his name. ]

[week four - friday]

[ It's strange, having Percy carry her everywhere.

It's become familiar it's happened so much. He's strong, and doesn't seem to think much of picking her up and hauling her around. She's started to find it kind of ... weirdly comforting. Curling up in his arms and resting her head on his shoulder, curling up so she can tuck herself beneath his chin...

It makes her feel safe. A preciously rare feeling in this place.

She'll be quiet, leaning against him in just this way with her arms looped loosely around his neck, as he carries her away from the investigation. It's only once she's fairly assured they won't be overheard that she pipes up: ]

What did you want to talk about, Percy?