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[personal profile] annihilator 2024-05-05 10:43 am (UTC)(link)
[The first part gets a shrug from him; he knows Cid captured the ghost, but what happened to it after that?? He doesn't know. Maybe a Responsible Adult took it from Cid?? Who knows.

But the latter part... Malice's gaze darts; he doesn't like being called out like this, and his stormy expression probably makes that clear.]


'Course I am. I don't want people jumpin' in to save me, 'specially when it'd hurt 'em more than it'd hurt me. I would'a survived that, you know that. You saw what Mika healed through, yeah?

[Though admittedly, they aren't the same kind of vampire at all, and Malice wouldn't have been able to heal through something like that. Still, he could (probably) take a bullet and be fine!!]

But it... bothers me that you didn't think, that you jumped in to protect me. I... The hell would I have done if you'd actually died? Protectin' me on top'a that?

[Malice is always the sort to be self-confident and self-assured, but that's not entirely the truth. He carries more guilt than even he's consciously aware of, and the guilt he is aware of haunts him far too frequently. Even though the spirit's departure hadn't gotten much of a reaction outwardly from him, he's still thinking about it. How he couldn't do a damn thing to help today. How - like Mika - he has to consume and hurt humans he cares so much about, just to live. How can someone decide that his life is worth more than theirs? How can Yamato do that?]
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[personal profile] annihilator 2024-05-05 11:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Malice likewise isn't as riled as he could be; he's more subdued than usual as well. It's difficult, to talk about this, to listen to Yamato's thoughts on it, and to hear that apology, even though that's exactly what he wanted.]

...I'm worth somethin' to you.

[He says it like he's just now realizing it, despite the fact that Yamato himself basically said as much after taking that bullet for him. So really, does it matter what he thinks of himself, when someone else cares so much for him? It isn't fair to Yamato for him to talk about himself like this. It isn't fair for him to say he's worth nothing, when he's worth something to someone he cares so much about.

Malice shakes his head after that's out there.]


Thanks. For the apology. But also for that. I... it's kinda hard to remember that, sometimes. That there are people here who care 'bout me an' they'd be upset if somethin' happened to me.

[There isn't anyone like that back home goes without saying, he thinks.]

An' I get it. Wantin' to help people here. Hell, that's why I was willin' to get up in its face to begin with. 'Cause if it was focused on me, then maybe it'd leave the rest of y'all alone. I could handle some pain - hell, even a lotta pain - if it meant keepin' its eyes on me an' hopefully givin' an openin' for someone else.

[But things didn't go that way. And now he's sitting here in Yamato's room trying to deal with the aftermath. His grip on his bad arm is so tight that his knuckles are turning white.]

I feel the same way, y'know. I don't wanna lose you either. So don't... just jump in. Next time. 'Cause somethin' stupid'll probably happen again.

[it just keeps happening...]

Just pause for a moment an' think 'bout the rest of us an' how upset everyone'll be. [Think about how upset I'll be.] Please, Yama.

[I can't lose you.]
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[personal profile] annihilator 2024-05-05 11:32 am (UTC)(link)
[That gets a quiet exhale from Malice - at the acknowledgement? at the agreement? maybe both - and he nods in turn.]

Yeah. Yeah. It'd be better if no one was actin' recklessly.

[Because all of them here are important to someone. Of course, he knows this is easier said than done, but...

Oh, and there's Yamato's hand. Malice slowly lets go of his bad arm and takes Yamato's hand. Maybe he should stop and consider what it says about him (about them?) that this is so easy and so comforting. Or maybe he won't think about it, because he's already thinking about too damn much.]


An' I'll work on... bein' less of a mess 'bout all'a this? An' bein' less reckless too, 'course.

[For Yamato's sake, if nothing else.]
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[He hears it alright, though he's not quite sure what it means. He knows that human heartbeats fluctuate - Cody's did all the time, anyway - but he decides now isn't the time to question it.

He's so focused on that that he doesn't realize Yamato's crying until the next words and the gentle squeeze to his hand. Without thinking, Malice moves from the chair onto the bed, mindful of Yamato's legs and moves to pull his friend into a hug. There is no escape. He is a strong vampire who wants to hug you.

(But no, he will back off if Yamato doesn't want a hug - and of course he's mindful of Yamato's bad shoulder, careful not to touch or move Yamato much.)]


'Course I was. Where else was I gonna go? There wasn't much I could really do anyway. My sorta problem-solvin' wasn't really useful today.

[Unless we wanted Akira to die? So.]

An' I'm not goin' anywhere. I'll be right here, for as long as you need me.
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[Malice's grip is tight on the back of Yamato's shirt as well - like last time, he doesn't seem inclined to let Yamato pull back. Though unlike last time, this isn't the desperate need for comfort, warmth, and acceptance that Yamato had offered with a hug - instead it's something different, something foreign. Something that wants him to latch on and never let go, because if he does, he's afraid Yamato will simply vanish. Die to his impulsive, reckless behavior, maybe, or simply walk off and never return. He isn't sure what the fear is, but it's present and raw all the same.]

You don't gotta apologize. I did offer.

[Though it's a joke, it's not nearly as light as it should be. He drops his head to rest on Yamato's shoulder, closing his eye and letting himself relax. Despite the fear, there's something truly calming about this moment - about being so close to someone he cares so much for. And Yamato's still alive, still here and Malice counts his heartbeats to remind himself of that every time his treacherous thoughts dare to stray too close to that fear again.]
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[personal profile] annihilator 2024-05-05 12:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's nice, resting together like this. It's enough to slow the rapid-fire pace of his thoughts, to relax him and Malice is content simply to stay like this without a word. They've said what needs to be said, they've agreed to work towards being more careful, and now all that's left is to wait for Yamato to calm down.

Though given the soft words, it seems it's going to take a bit. Malice chuckles softly - the sound is still a little too evil-sounding for their proximity and situation, but that's Malice for you.]


'Course. I don't wanna go anywhere anyway.
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[personal profile] annihilator 2024-05-05 12:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yamato knows what's best for him (probably) so if he wants Malice closer, then he's certainly going to comply! He's still careful with Yamato's other shoulder, of course, but he certainly doesn't mind the proximity at all.]

Yeah? Sure you should be sayin' that to a vampire?

[A vampire who is buried in your neck??? But anyway, another evil-sounding laugh later...]

I'm glad. I'd keep you safe from any harm I could, y'know.

[It's still light, but it is absolutely not a joke at all.]
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[Yet again, that gets another evil laugh from him, but given how he nuzzles against Yamato, it's obvious that he's pleased with it.]

Yeah, 'course, 'cause you're my human.

[He says it like it's the easiest thing in the world to admit - and for Malice, it really is. It's only natural that his kind are possessive and territorial, and thinking of people as theirs is second nature. Some of the humans back home found it weird, but it seems like Yamato gets it, and what more could he ask for?]

I appreciate it. We'll both be better 'bout it goin' forward.
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[personal profile] annihilator 2024-05-05 12:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Malice lifts his head a bit to grin at Yamato, looking both pleased with himself and sort of smug at getting the admittance from Yamato.]

You sure are. What would I do without'cha, huh?

[It's still meant to be a joke, but considering the earlier topic of conversation... Well, that's something he still doesn't have an answer for, in all honesty. Whatever their friendship is, it's the most intense thing he's ever felt for another person, and that means the world to him. He's not going to lose that - and Yamato's already said he's going to be more careful, so there's nothing to worry about.]
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[personal profile] annihilator 2024-05-05 12:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, cute... Is it hot in here? Is that why humans turn red?? Or is it embarrassment, he can never remember that one...]

Yeah. I appreciate it.

[For a moment, it seems like he's not going to say anything about it at all, just smiling at the words. And then that smile shifts into a smirk, and he can't help but point out:]

You're also bright red. You havin' that much trouble with the heat in here?

[...this could almost be a sarcastic question, but it lacks the tone and Malice took a stab in the dark here and guessed the wrong one. Whoops. Such is life when you are a dumb vampire.]
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[personal profile] annihilator 2024-05-05 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[...but it's cold...???]

C'mon I ain't totally blind! [malice,] I'm definitely not seein' things. But I guess I can stop huggin' on ya if you're too hot.

[Not that he's moving to do that, though...]
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[personal profile] annihilator 2024-05-05 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm. So you gonna tell me why it's happenin'?

[Don't make him guess, we'll be here all day!!!]

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