[it's been a couple days since... well, can you call it post-apocalypse? it kind of is...
well, anyway, it's been a little while since archie and finn have spoken-- he didn't manage to find the ex-stormtrooper during all the stupid madness that was going on and after doing what every other import did and basically sleep for 48 hours... archie realises he... doesn't even know if finn made it back out? yikes, that's a bad feeling.
so here it is, mid-morning, a gentle knock on finn's door.]
[ Surprisingly, even to himself, Finn wasn't able to sleep that first night back. He didn't stay at the party, though, opting to just stare at the ceiling from his bed and think way too much. He did sleep on the following nights, sparingly, but was already up when the knock came to his door.
When he answered, he looked tired and a little worried, like something new emergency was finally happening like he knew it would, but... no. That didn't seem to be the case. He visibly relaxed and smiled. ] Archie. Hey. For a second, I thought- Never mind, sorry. You want to come in?
[ The first thing Finn did when he returned was to make sure all of his loved ones were accounted for, Archie included. At least he hadn't been worried about that. ]
[ Finn doesn't really say anything in response to the words, because it had been crazy but what's there to say about it? He doesn't even say anything when Archie starts to get closer.
But he does embrace the hug. His grip's slow to build but strong even as his head ducks down somewhere around Archie's shoulder and neck. He's exhausted suddenly, the weight of everything still ringing too much in his ears. He'd been more or less alone since it all ended, so he apparently needed this more than he thought. ]
I'm glad you're okay. [ His words are quiet even though he's not really sure if Archie's really okay. Had he also sacrificed things? Were his friends all right? Finn almost doesn't want to know. ]
I'm good. I'm okay, [he says, and he means it too, for a change. he didn't go through anything particularly awful. didn't have to give up anything, really. it was hard, but he knows how much other people went through.] I'm glad you're still here. I had no idea how many people went through and who even came back...
[he holds finn tight for another few moments before letting go to wander in.]
[ Finn didn't know either. He'd only looked out for his close friends and left everyone else to their own devices. It felt a little too much like going home.
He let out a deep breath and finally moved away from Archie, not wanting to be clinging, especially after days of secluding himself from everyone. ]
Yeah, that's fine. Whatever you'd like. [ Yet he was already stepping to the kitchen as if to do it himself or at least help. With coffee. ]
[ Finn stops when he realizes but feels entirely too useless to not do something. Thankfully, that something is presented to him in a red and white ball. He takes it with a small, warm smile. ] Thanks.
[ He wanders over to the living room, still in talking distance, before letting Mightyena out of the pokéball. There's a brief horror where he thinks that this might be Muk instead since Archie didn't specify, but no sooner than when Finn realizes he could probably use a good Muk-Hug right about now, Mightyena appears instead.
Happily, Finn ruffles his fur and gives him a hug. ] Hey, boy. You doing okay?
[mightyena is so delighted to see finn again after so long (probably, like, a couple days? but that's forever in dog time!) that his entire body wags with his tail and he barks and whines, thumping his front paws on the ground before he presses his face into finn's side, leaning against him heavily. such a good boy. such a good soft boy. who knows how archie found time to wash and brush him, but he sure did!
archie comes through a few moments later with two mugs of coffee, setting them down.]
Ah... I didn't really have anythin' to say or ask when I got here. Just wanted t'check in, really...
[ And though he's talking to Archie, it's hard not to keep cuddling Mightyena. He does manage to walk over to the couch and take a seat, leaving room for his guest and the Pokémon. ]
[it's fine; archie understands. he doesn't look at all upset that mightyena is getting finns' attention. he gets how it is. mightyena gets up on the couch and sits between them, curling up with a huff.]
Relax. [ It's said with a sigh like this is a new impossible undertaking he's already exhausted about doing. ]
The pace of the last few weeks reminded me a lot of home. Now that it's stopped, I feel like I'm doing something wrong by not doing anything. It wasn't like that when I first got here.
[ Well, the circumstances are different, so there's probably a lot of reasons for that. ]
Maybe you're right. We just need a little time and... the rest will work itself out.
[shaking his head:] I don't know. I wish I could offer you some kind of answer, but I... really don't know. It didn't even feel like this back home when my apocalypse had been averted.
[he sighs, reaches over and gives finn's hand a squeeze.]
'Least we're all wanderin' around like lost fools together, huh?
[ Finn squeezed his hand back, letting out a sigh and a little more tension. ]
Yeah, you're right. We still have each other. [ He hadn't lost anyone. Some other things were gone now, probably forever, but his friends were here and alive. What more could he really ask for?
But there was still very little he could do with himself, especially anything that could make a difference. For now, he curled up a little more on the couch, leaning over to press against Mightyena and Archie. ]
I'm glad you're here. Glad you're all right. Everything else will come together.
Yeah, [he says, with a light smile. that's the most important thing, isn't it? no matter how awful it was what they went through, that they're able to sit here together. that lots of other imPorts are doubtlessly doing the same thing. guzma and lucina, darin and allura. poe and 622, kylo and ronan. apollo and midnighter. max and lester, ashley and cayde, rex and andy...
all the ones he knows of that got out unscathed. they're together and as much as what they loss hurt, what they kept means a lot.] I'm glad you're here, too.
[ Finn hums a little, smiles a little, but his eyes are closed and he finally looks like he's relaxing a little bit. Rest has been difficult, needless to say. ]
As long as you want me to, [he says, hooking his arm around finn's shoulders proper, lightly running his fingertips over his hair.] I have nowhere to be.
[ Finn stays quiet for a second because the answer is yes and no. He should. He doesn't want to leave this. He doesn't want to make things weird. He's already made things weird.
So Finn tries to give his best version of the truth after a long beat. ] I don't want to be alone. And I really like your company.
... [ His lips turn into a grimace. ] I'm making this weird. I'm sorry.
Don't think I won't happily sit here with ya for hours, Finn. I'd hope I was quite upfront about enjoyin' your company.
[it's not said seriously-- he can see finn is starting to relax. it's a nice feeling, to know he's helping with that.]
They're good. Most are on break for a lil' while, as they should. Y'got plenty of time to sleep before you gotta go back. Helix is probably the emptiest it's been for a while right now.
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well, anyway, it's been a little while since archie and finn have spoken-- he didn't manage to find the ex-stormtrooper during all the stupid madness that was going on and after doing what every other import did and basically sleep for 48 hours... archie realises he... doesn't even know if finn made it back out? yikes, that's a bad feeling.
so here it is, mid-morning, a gentle knock on finn's door.]
Yo, Finn?
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When he answered, he looked tired and a little worried, like something new emergency was finally happening like he knew it would, but... no. That didn't seem to be the case. He visibly relaxed and smiled. ] Archie. Hey. For a second, I thought- Never mind, sorry. You want to come in?
[ The first thing Finn did when he returned was to make sure all of his loved ones were accounted for, Archie included. At least he hadn't been worried about that. ]
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[he says a little awkwardly, taking a few steps forward to come in, as invited. pauses a little in front of finn.]
Arceus, it got real crazy for a while, huh? [he says with an awkward huff of a laugh, before pulling finn into a slow, tight hug.]
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But he does embrace the hug. His grip's slow to build but strong even as his head ducks down somewhere around Archie's shoulder and neck. He's exhausted suddenly, the weight of everything still ringing too much in his ears. He'd been more or less alone since it all ended, so he apparently needed this more than he thought. ]
I'm glad you're okay. [ His words are quiet even though he's not really sure if Archie's really okay. Had he also sacrificed things? Were his friends all right? Finn almost doesn't want to know. ]
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[he holds finn tight for another few moments before letting go to wander in.]
I can make a coffee, if you want...
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He let out a deep breath and finally moved away from Archie, not wanting to be clinging, especially after days of secluding himself from everyone. ]
Yeah, that's fine. Whatever you'd like. [ Yet he was already stepping to the kitchen as if to do it himself or at least help. With coffee. ]
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[he can tell finn hasn't been resting much-- it's not hard to.]
We can just hang out for a bit, yeah? [he holds out mightyena's ball.] You wanna let him out?
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[ He wanders over to the living room, still in talking distance, before letting Mightyena out of the pokéball. There's a brief horror where he thinks that this might be Muk instead since Archie didn't specify, but no sooner than when Finn realizes he could probably use a good Muk-Hug right about now, Mightyena appears instead.
Happily, Finn ruffles his fur and gives him a hug. ] Hey, boy. You doing okay?
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archie comes through a few moments later with two mugs of coffee, setting them down.]
Ah... I didn't really have anythin' to say or ask when I got here. Just wanted t'check in, really...
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[ And though he's talking to Archie, it's hard not to keep cuddling Mightyena. He does manage to walk over to the couch and take a seat, leaving room for his guest and the Pokémon. ]
I'm sorry I haven't checked in sooner.
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Don't be. I know it's been real hard on everyone.
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I don't really know what to do now, you know? It's over. What do we do with that?
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[he grunts.]
Like that's possible.
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The pace of the last few weeks reminded me a lot of home. Now that it's stopped, I feel like I'm doing something wrong by not doing anything. It wasn't like that when I first got here.
[ Well, the circumstances are different, so there's probably a lot of reasons for that. ]
Maybe you're right. We just need a little time and... the rest will work itself out.
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[he sighs, reaches over and gives finn's hand a squeeze.]
'Least we're all wanderin' around like lost fools together, huh?
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Yeah, you're right. We still have each other. [ He hadn't lost anyone. Some other things were gone now, probably forever, but his friends were here and alive. What more could he really ask for?
But there was still very little he could do with himself, especially anything that could make a difference. For now, he curled up a little more on the couch, leaning over to press against Mightyena and Archie. ]
I'm glad you're here. Glad you're all right. Everything else will come together.
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all the ones he knows of that got out unscathed. they're together and as much as what they loss hurt, what they kept means a lot.] I'm glad you're here, too.
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How long can you stay?
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Just thought a nap would be nice is all. Sleeping's been-... Mm.
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[he's slept okay himself - but he could tell finn hasn't had the same luck.]
You wanna go to bed?
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So Finn tries to give his best version of the truth after a long beat. ] I don't want to be alone. And I really like your company.
... [ His lips turn into a grimace. ] I'm making this weird. I'm sorry.
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You're not makin' it weird. Don't worry about it. I'll stay. You can sleep here with me an' Mightyena, if you want.
[he clicks his tongue at the dog pokémon, and it snorts before jumping up next to finn and resting its head against his thigh. comfy. warm. soft.]
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I probably won't even be able to sleep. [ Oh yes, he will. His eyes are already closed. ] How's Aegis? Do you know?
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[it's not said seriously-- he can see finn is starting to relax. it's a nice feeling, to know he's helping with that.]
They're good. Most are on break for a lil' while, as they should. Y'got plenty of time to sleep before you gotta go back. Helix is probably the emptiest it's been for a while right now.
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