[ While Soul is just relaxing in her room, she hears footsteps approach the door before there’s a few quiet knocks ]
@young-silverlace
[She looks towards the door, curious for a moment before getting up and going to open the door]
M-mx Netheru-
[Kenzi’s eyes widen and his tail starts to wag]
Sou- Soul?
Yeah? Hey
Y-you- you no g-ghost now?
Mhm! I'm actually here, have been for a bit but
[She kneels so shes his level]
What's up?
Uh… w-wan’ed t-to.. see i-if M-mx Neth f-found R-Rae yet
I.. dont know actually- um- Rae's not here?
[His tail slows and he sniffles]
N…no…
Oh.... I'll have to ask him later if he has
…d-dunno.. if - i-if they- if she o-okay..
Oh kiddo... i know that feeling
[He shrugs]
Jus’… jus’ g-gotta w… w-wait
I know waiting isn't easy, and that it can affect you
You doing okay?
…n-no…
You wanna come sit and talk about it?
…plea-please?
Course, come here
[She stands back up to take his hand and lead them both to the bed to sit
I… i j-jus’… miss h-her
How long has it been?
F-few months…
Oh- oh its been long okay-
I know, and it's not easy waiting for someone you care about to come back
C-cant sleep- p-prop- proper-
Oh kiddo...hug okay?
[He nods, sniffling]
[She pulls him into a hug]
W-wan’- wan’ ‘im back..
I know, i know and 'm sorry she isn't right now
..not y-your f-f-f-faul-t-t
I know but still
[He holds onto her tighter, pressing his face into her shoulder]
[Her face softens, rubbing his back]
I got you....
[He nods a little]
Jus’ l-l-lo-lonely..
I feel that.... and i know its not easy
H-he- th-they- didn’ t-tell me why… s-she l-left
Oh.....
An’- an’ i du-dunno wh-wh-whe-where they a-are
That... yeah that i dont know either....unfortunately-
I-it s’okay… n-not you
Doesn't mean you're okay
[He’s quiet for a moment, just hugging her tighter]
[She doesn't also say anything for a moment, not fully knowing what else to say]
…y-you.. you’re w-w-warm-m
Am i?
[He nods]
‘ts n-n-nice
Huh, didn't think ⟟ was that warm but that's good
W-warm-mer- th-than… y-you were
Yeah being actually existent does that to a person
[He lets out a little laugh, pressing himself into her a bit more]
[She smiles a little at the laugh]
It's nice actually being around and feeling everything more
G-good, ‘m g-gl-glad-d you- you’re o-okay
Im glad I've gotten to properly meet you
M-me t-too-oo, you… n-nice
I try and be to everyone
[He smiles at her]
Y-you v…very- very n-nice
Well thank you, appreciate it
…th-thank y-ou for.. l-list’nin t-to me
Yeah, course
C-c-can i-i sta-y for a- a b-bit?
I was gonna ask if you wanted to so yeah you can
[Kenzi smiles wider, curling his legs up as he gently pressed his head inro her again]
Th-thank.. y-you
Yeah, I'll let you know if Neth comes in at all and I'll ask him
[He nods, closing his eyes and reaching to hold one of her hands]