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[ Nero had vanished, after being saved from the Crystal Tower.

This, of course, was expected of him. What hadn't been expected was Cid going after him, with barely a word. He'd been seen running out, holding a piece of paper. A few weeks, he had returned, looking frazzled and refusing to talk about what had happened. Or, really, leaving his workshop except to get quite a bit of food and odder and odder supplies.

That is, until he was found just outside, looking faint and void-tainted. His skin seemed to almost be peeling away, with ooze underneath. But even as he was turning to some form of monster, Cid had tried to stop people from entering - he'd been placed to be monitored by Y'shtola and Urianger. Hopefully, they could stop... whatever this tainting was doing.

So, of course, there was only one person that the Scions could turn to - in case it was far too dangerous. Somebody who could enter the workshop and find whatever was being hidden - even if there were whispers of Cid going back to the Garleans.

But that couldn't be true, could it? The workshop was empty of any other people, but a soft groan could be heard from one of the back rooms. ]

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Yes, he could. But it would still be--

Shut up. [ Nero then said, loudly, his voice weak and full of emotion again. ] We are Nero tol Scaeva. [ ...your words betray that. ] And I won't let a child try and give doubt to that.

...I think... I need a drink. [ Nero then said, his eyes closing. ]

[…okay. Well- he'll have to adjust to this, whatever… ends up happening. K'pandolu rubs her hair for a moment, looking worried, and looks to Unuhalkai.]

… Well- it's better we know- or so I think, at least… Thank you.

[she makes a hum of agreement, but adds]

You should probably eat something, too. [that'll help, at least a bit. hopefully- or maybe she just wants something herself.]

Papa and I can care for him, if you would like.

[ h-he called urianger papa ; w ; ]

You've done much, Warrior of Light.

[ Nero rolls his eyes. What is he, a child? But Cid seems to shift a little, moving to grip tighter. ]

Ah… If you're sure? Thank you.

[you're too cute and precious, Unuhulkai. She smiles at him- a little awkward- before Cid catches her attention.]

Cid?

I don't like this.

[ Cid said, as he watched Nero and the child - the child leading Nero off to the kitchen. ]

But if anybody can handle Nero, it's a Paragon.

...Also, you could use a bath.

… No. I don't, either, really, but I don't know… what we can do.

[they're good. she sags a bit, closing her eyes for a moment.]

…mm. I didn't expect that, but… it's good.

It's not that bad, is it? [she raises her other arm to sniff anyway. it- yeah it is.]

Mind if I stick with you? I... don't know how I'm meant to wash like this. [ He's trying to laugh a little, trying to calm the mood. ]

Not at all! Actually- I wanted to ask if you'd help keep me from falling asleep in it. [it's been a Day, after all. and he gets a small smile out of her.] We can find out, then. [she starts heading for one of the bathrooms, then- one not too far away.]

Of course. [ He says, relaxing on her a little more - but moving off of her clothes, so she won't need to reach though him.

It's a rather nice room, with a nice tub. (But not too nice. It would usually only fit one person, really.) ]

Thank you.

[well- her clothes will probably need a wash anyway, but it's good of him to do that.

Suits them just fine, then. She goes to start the water.]

What temperature do you like?

Always liked it a little warm. Helps get rid of the muck of work, you know?

[ But he'll let her work, as... he remains on her, moving as she removes bits of clothes, until lingering around her neck, gentleness all though him. ]

Mm-hm. It always helps to relax.

[it's comforting. she hesitates a little at her underclothes, but she trusts him, and they're close. She kicks the mess of clothes into a corner, and reaches out to test the water.]

Hm… Maybe a little warmer? What do you think?

[ Cid slops down her body, into the water, and... well, he slides all the way in, trying to remain a small blob but he's floating satisfied. He lets out a few satisfied sounds, though - the whole water vibrating. ]

Haha, just fine like that, then? Good.

[she lets in a little more water before she turns the taps off and steps in, being careful to avoid disturbing Cid. The water feels good already, and she sinks into it with a grateful sigh, beginning to relax a little.]

S'good… been too long.

[ As he relaxed, the slime seemed to spread across the tub, almost trapping the warmth. And his slime-like vibrations could be heard though the water - which was good, as he relaxed. ]

Today was rough. [ He says, though, honestly sounding so very apologetic. ]

[ohhh. that's good- they should stay warm a lot longer, like this. She rumbles, eyes fluttering shut a little.]

Was a mess. [she mutters] …wasn't your fault.

[ Well, he's not moving, except for slight vibrations. ] And it wasn't yours, either.

The job of the Warrior of Light is hard. [ too damn hard. His voice sounds very understanding, though. ]

[they're nice. she makes something of a face, though.] But- maybe, if I'd come earlier… [but. that's done, now, and she sighs, before opening her eyes to look at him.]

You know about it, huh?

Yeah. Toil and toil away at chaos, and rarely a thank you. If you'd come earlier, I'd still have changed.

[ His fate was sealed, Cid though, but he... accepted it. ] There's no sense dwelling on what we could have done.

Cid… [she whines a little, reaching out to him.] Can I hug you?

[she nods, slowly.] I know. It's just… it's hard.

If you can grip me, sure. [ He says, because the slime pile is still all spread out like a blanket. But, he decides to just say it... ]

Thank you, K'pandolu. You didn't need to take up the mantle here, but you did.

[she reaches out, trying to gather him a little. It's tricky, but… she manages a little. And- well, maybe she can give him a better one later.]

I just- I wanted to help. To protect everyone. [but. she understands what he's getting at.] You're welcome.

[ And as she gathers him, it's almost like Cid solidifies, curling around her and creating quite nice patterns in the water. ]

You're a better Warrior of Light then me.

[it's nice. she lets out an appreciative sigh, relaxing back again. She blinks at him curiously at those words, head tilted.]

I'm sure you were a good one, though. Do you want to talk out it?

Well, if I didn't, you'd be hounding me. [ and since he's slime, that'd be... annoying. he needs help. ]

It wasn't for Eorzea. Time was, we called it World A. Me and three others awoke with dulled crystals, and needed to fight four fiends to light them up again, and save the world.