Tenth Wind [action]

[bantorain]

-It's been awhile. But some of you may finally catch a sight of Virginia. The first anyone's seen of her besides Jet and Maya since Christmas. She's grooming Quicksilver to the best of her ability.

You see, the source of her difficulty would be her missing left arm. But she's managing to do pretty well in spite of this.-

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[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

-She shook her head, raising her arm to rest on his shoulder.-

It's not like that at all. I was the one that wrote the letter. I asked for your ARM to be returned to you...

[airgetlamh-bv2.livejournal.com]

[He twitches a bit when Virginia puts her hand on his shoulder, but doesn't pull away. His violet eyes soften just a bit, but when Virginia makes that revelation, they widen in shock.]

You... you did what...?

[Instinctively, he clutches at his left arm. That strange phantom limb sensation--of somehow feeling the presence of a limb that was once there--seizes him once more. He wonders if Virginia must feel the same thing with her actual arm, not her ARMs...]

Wh-Why? Why would you do something like that, huh?! I told you I'd get it back on my own, somehow!

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

... -Virginia has no response to it. It should be obvious, shouldn't it? That's... just how she is.-

[airgetlamh-bv2.livejournal.com]

Stupid! You're always doing stupid shit like this! And you always end up getting hurt because of it! When are you ever gonna learn, huh?!

[He grits his teeth, trying to school his features into an impassive mask, but that's no longer possible. He could try to hide behind his scarf again, or turn away...

...Instead, he closes the space between them and gently enfolds Virginia in his arms, his chin resting against her shoulder. Now, should his face betray his emotions, there's no way that Virginia will be able to tell.]

When are you ever gonna learn... [Softly, against her ear.] You're not the only one who wants to protect others...

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

-Virginia clung to Jet in that moment, tears forming in her eyes instantly. She spoke so many choked apologies, unable to hold back her emotions any longer.-

[airgetlamh-bv2.livejournal.com]

[Of course, the fact that the embrace felt so incomplete without her left arm stirred all kinds of unfamiliar emotions within Jet, not the least of which was sorrow. His arms tighten about her shoulders in a fierce, protective embrace.]

I'm going to fix this, I swear... Somehow, I'll find a way to make things right again, Virginia...

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

Don't... you think enough has happened? I need to learn to live with my mistake, Jet...

[airgetlamh-bv2.livejournal.com]

No, dammit... You're the one that taught me about stupid, stubborn determination, weren't you? Besides... I've got my pride as a man, don't I?

[He leans his head against hers as one hand rubs at her back; he's unconscious of the tenderness of his own actions.]

You always tried so hard to help me regain my memories, even when I didn't want you to... Well, I'm going to finally return the favor, and I don't wanna hear any lip from you, got it?

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

-If not for the emotional storm in her heart, Virginia would have been aware of how intimate they were... but like Jet, her thoughts were on something else.-

I never thought we'd be flipped like this...

[airgetlamh-bv2.livejournal.com]

Yeah, well... you never were suited to playing the role of damsel in distress, were you?

[Warmth floods Jet's cheeks. This is so stupid. Why is he suddenly thinking back on all those old adventure novels that Werner used to read to him back then? He silently thanks all the Guardians of Filgaia that Virginia can't see his face right now.]

I know I'm pretty useless right now without any of my powers or my ARM... But I'm still gonna try. As long as I've got breath in my body... I can try...

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

I know you will, Jet... You're pretty amazing, like that...

-She rests her head on his shoulder, feeling oddly content just to be held.-

[airgetlamh-bv2.livejournal.com]

[Jet never knew how to take a compliment gracefully, so he simply remains silent. He's content to hold Virginia for as long as she likes. Within reason, of course... After all, she couldn't very well stand here like this all day, could she? Especially if there are people walking along down the streets...

And the thought of others witnessing such a moment between them causes Jet to blush even further. Hopefully, Virginia will release him soon, before anyone can see them together like this...]

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

-... Dude, she's got one arm, you can just move to the right.-

[airgetlamh-bv2.livejournal.com]

[THAT'S INCREDIBLY COLD, YOU JERK.

...Which is why he's going to do just that. And attempt to hide his face behind his scarf once again. If Virginia should catch sight of his blush, he'll say it's due to the cold. He coughs, as though clearing his throat.]

So, um... yeah. Was there something you wanted to do? Besides just stand here all day long?

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

-She's kind of used to it by now.-

Could you help me take Quicksilver in? She's all good and brushed now.