Date: 2023-07-10 12:08 am (UTC)
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[It's late. Most occupants of the hideaway are asleep. Save for a few lingering souls twiddling away the late hours of the night over one last beer or song.

Joshua can't seem to find sleep at this hour either. Maybe restlessness or maybe something else. He sits there alone at one of the tables. Looking out at the night stars twinkling above... Counting each one. His drink is completely untouched and forgotten.]

Date: 2023-07-10 03:23 am (UTC)
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[There was a time when Joshua only had solitary thoughts. Lonely and empty things drifted through his mind as he crossed the country with Jote. When he was alone in every other sense and the Undying weren't watching from far away.

But those times seem to be very much over now. Being surrounded by people almost every single day here in the hideaway now is a blessing. At first, it was a little difficult to get used to the noise but now that he has he quite likes it. It reminds him of times when people would be gathered in the yard for all matters of things in Rosaria.

Yet... He might still jump just slightly when his brother joins him.]


Brother. You're still awake.

[He smiles slightly and then frowns down at his untouched drink.]

... I've never quite gotten used to the burn it leaves on my throat, to be honest.

[He doesn't like drinking...]

Date: 2023-07-15 12:40 am (UTC)
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[It had broken Joshua's heart to be so far apart from his older brother as well. And while he had his reasons, his goals, it hadn't made it any less easy. But now that they are together again Joshua wonders if he should have come to his brother earlier than he had.

That feeling he gets when his brother looks at him with that long-lost fondness, though. He smiles.]


I know all too well. The last time there was a round of drinks here I was certain he was singing all versions of the chocobo medley he could think of. On repeat. [He sighs.] And I do believe that round of drinks was all thanks to you.

[It is good to have a conversation with Clive again. Although they may be grown adults now and it's lost the innocence they used to have. Finding a moment to bring up something like that is good. But it might also add to a bit of Joshua's uneasiness.]

As for my thoughts... I was only thinking of how lively this place has been even in these darker days. And I can't help wondering if I might not exactly ... fit in.

Date: 2023-07-18 03:50 am (UTC)
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[Clive's response has Joshua feel a small burn of embarrassment in return. He looks down shyly as he tries to reiterate his feelings.]

I know the two of us haven't had the most... conventional upbringing.

[With the strict hating mother, everyone they love dying, being separated for almost their entire adolescence and everything else...]

Yet, compared to you, you are still leagues ahead of me. Everyone here smiles at the very thought of you walking in to charm the room with your stoic expressions.

[He looks up to smile softly again.]

I know it's a trivial matter. Forgive me.

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Date: 2023-07-13 05:03 am (UTC)
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[ it's been a long day, for them both. clive more so than her, most likely, as he returns to the hideaway injured enough for tarja to take notice and herd him off to the medical room for some treatment and bandaging. jill doesn't manage to catch sight of him at first, only learning about this through the grape vine.

it's not uncommon for the goings ons of "cid" to be a popular topic amongst those inhabiting the hideaway, so it doesn't take long for her to be heading over there herself, boots clacking against the wooden flooring as she makes her way over.

from what she heard, tarja took care of him right away, but it doesn't prevent the myriad thoughts forming on her way over — the problem with getting the news through second-hand information is that nothing's clear. one person says he was holding his arm, another says he was limping. something about tarja "rushing" him to the medical bay, when really it could've been just a normal walk over. she'd best see for herself.

tarja having left to attend to an incident in the garden, jill is alone when she approaches the room meant for patients' recovery, and it's just as she's walking in that she nearly bumps right into... clive walking out. ]


Clive? [ a step back in surprise, as her worried expression is replaced with suspicion. ] And where do you think you're going?

[ was he not just brought in here for an injury he sustained? speaking of which, she's scanning him for that now. ]

[ ooc: feel free to make his injury whatever suits you! i kept it vague for that purpose! ]

Date: 2023-07-16 06:30 am (UTC)
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[ she's perceptive enough to watch the way he shifts his weight. does he think she doesn't spend every moment she can around him? she's quite well-versed in his mannerisms by now.

she places a hand on her hip, then, and gives him a smile. she knows he isn't lying — she can tell, with the way he's terrible at it — and thus she has the freedom to go along with it. ]


You were? Well, I'd be more than happy to fetch you one. What would you like?

[ is she still standing in the way? yes. because he's not getting around her so easily. ]

Date: 2023-07-20 02:03 am (UTC)
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[ she's not so cold that she'd disallow him from going to his own room, especially considering the comfort his room can provide that a small sickbed won't. privacy, as well, and the ability to busy himself with less active duties, like strategy or letter writing...

yeah, she'll allow it. ]


Of course. [ her voice softens, understanding clear in it, though her heart is still set on keeping him on-course to recover and not overexert himself. ]

I'll accompany you there, and we can get you a drink on the way.

[ finally stepping out of the way, she smiles and holds out her hand. ]

Shall we?

[ — she's not holding it out to steady him, but simply because she'd like to hold his. shh. ]

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[What has been only a small handful of days since Clive had returned alone from Origin has felt much, much longer than that. Jill was sure to give him some space when she thought he needed it, and was at his side every other time, but the longer time wore on, the more anxious she became. So anxious that she could no longer sit idly by and take it.

She wasn't sure how much convincing it would take for him to agree, but it would be the first day spent outside of the hideaway since. It might be healthy for the both of them to get some fresher air, and to separate themselves for a little while... to help ease their minds and if she's lucky, cheer him up. Even it is just a little bit.

She chose Northreach as her spot of choice, being quite fond of the marketplace there for their selections of foods and ingredients. Jill recalled their conversation here not that long ago, where they spoke of breads and pies, and she remembered that lighter feeling in her heart despite all of the heaviness that lingered otherwise at the time.

And this is hardly any different from then.

So, with two baskets in hand, she holds the larger one out for Clive to take with something of a crooked smile.]


Here. I'll need your help with carrying all of the supplies. I've plans to make some pies for everyone when we get back.

Date: 2023-07-17 02:03 am (UTC)
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[She's at least able to smile at that, even laugh just a touch. It's the first time in days that it's been so easy to do so and even then...]

While a pack chocobo would be preferable for carrying our things, I doubt Ambrosia could help me pick out the best berries or meats as well as you could.

[Clever a bird as she is, she is not Clive.

Jill lifts her own basket and wiggles it in his direction, allowing her grin to reach her eyes. Lest he forget that she will be carrying things, too!]


What sorts of pies do you think everyone would like? I find myself torn between the sweeter and more savoury ones.

Date: 2023-07-21 03:18 am (UTC)
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... Oh? [She casts him a glance over her shoulder, brows raised and eyes round with pleasant surprise.] My first guess would have been the savoury types. Meat pies and the like.

[Has Clive always been a fan of sweets? She wonders that, in the years they spent apart... Though it's unlikely he was able to indulge in any sort of thing at all, regardless of what it was. For her, it wasn't easy either. Stale breads truly make the magic of food fade after a while...

But she isn't here to think about that, so Jill is quick to shake the thought away.

She's going to keep the conversation moving, lest either one of them allow their thoughts to spiral back into places she's trying to keep them away from.]


I was thinking apple is a safe bet, but we could afford to take a few risks, I'm sure.

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hi it me lae here to torment clive

Date: 2023-07-21 11:50 pm (UTC)
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[It was just another fine day at the Hideaway when Cid suddenly comes up behind Clive and claps him on the shoulder.]

Get your things, Clive, we're headed to Northreach.

8)))))

Date: 2023-07-23 05:08 am (UTC)
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Got a special request from an old friend and you fit the bill. But we're a bit short on time, so I'll explain as we go.

Date: 2023-07-23 06:07 am (UTC)
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One that'll help get a few sods to a better place and land a good favour if we pull this off. Gav's already gone ahead to check things out, so we'll meet up with him there.

[And after waving to Otto who just shakes his head after glancing at Clive, Cid will start walking towards the entrance leading out of the Hideaway.]

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Clive "Too Many Names" Rosfield