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[Is Nida allowed to dibs the Peacat? Well, maybe Squall needs her more. As for Squall waiting, Nida moves away from the shelves he'd been sitting on top of because of his nerves. He jumped down and moved to the coffee maker. Sorry, Seifer, this is the only way he can be useful. Defaulting to obedient SeeD for just a moment, let him have this.]

You need anything other than coffee, Boss?

[Nida is totally allowed to have Peacat though if she's staying with them, it's the same difference probably.

He offers a somewhat disgruntled grunt in response to 'princess'. He doesn't have the energy to be properly annoyed. He does have the sense to follow directions though and starts to take in a few slow deep breaths.]

... I'm not answering that.

[Because what he needs isn't possible right now.

Thankfully, his stomach rumbles in response for him. He grunts in annoyance and tries to turn on his side, facing away from them. He really doesn't care about that right now either.]

[Nida could probably use a companion animal. Seifer might borrow her for cuddles from time to time. Poor cat. Poor Squall. At least he managed an annoyed grunt, that's something.]

Extra sugar, double his normal.

[Trust him on this.]

We'll pick up some fruit later, I can chip up some ice when you're feeling up for it.

[The cold he's found helps. Something about it all makes you feel like you've got the damned flu, only no medicine really offers relief.]

[Double the normal? Nida stares at his brother for a long moment before nodding and doubling what he's already putting in there. Faith in Seifer is absolute.]

Fruit and ice? I... What?

[Cold and sugar. What a strange combination. And Nida's definitely intrigued.]

Boss, coffee is ready. You should have some. Seifer thinks it's important.

[Grunting is a great way to convey words right? Because he feels like being a baby about things. He doesn't want to be the soldier or commander or knight right this moment.

He keeps himself faced away even as Eos tries to climb over him to get to the 'correct side' for more cuddles, short legs scrabbling fruitlessly.]

Don't want it.

[That said, Squall already likes his coffee pretty sweet, so that cup of coffee is likely a travesty of sugar.]

[Seifer just shoots Nida a look as if to say 'don't question me' before turning his attention back to Squall. Whom he looms over and reaches out to shake his knee aggressively.]

We been babysittin' your ass all afternoon, 'least you can do is drink the coffee Nida made for you.

[Which is undoubtedly a disaster. And would be horrible at any other time but for what's happening right now.]

[This coffee probably counts as a war crime. He moves to Squall with the travesty and holds it out.]

If it's horrible, blame Seif. I'm just the maid.

[Hey! Hey, no shaking! He swats at Seifer's hand but doing so makes him turn on his back again so he can glare... and look chastised enough to reluctantly push himself up on his elbow.

He sighs and reaches for the cup, mumbling a weak 'thanks' before taking a sip.

He frowns deeply. Somehow he can tell it's far too sweet and yet his taste buds seem to be numb enough that the sugar almost feels like a boost. He looks at the coffee, at Nida, and settling on Seifer. A look of horrified understanding passing over his expression before he slowly tries to sit up straighter to drink it. He may need a little help not spilling coffee or swaying too far off balance there but he'll be good and keep sipping the coffee once he's up.]

[The coffee is totally a war crime. But come on, since when haven't they committed a few of those in their lives?

Seifer doesn't say anything, expression carefully schooled back into his usual neutral scowl. Don't mind him, he just knows things about things, sometimes. Instead of saying anything he just reaches out to briefly take the cup from Squall while he readjusts before handing it back again once he's settled.

He gets it, the unsteadiness. Better just not to comment.]

About damn time you woke up, I've still got work to do.

[Which, now that he's not needed for babysitting duty, he can get back to.]

[Really Seifer? Work? Now? Nida gives his brother a disbelieving look before sitting on the cot near Squall. While he's never been especially tactile with Squall before, he's still here, close enough to lean against if Squall gets off balance again. A strong back is definitely something he can be.]

You've been out for a while. Had us worried. Well, I should really only speak for myself I guess. I'm your hands and feet for as long as you need them, whatever you need outside of the warehouse I'll get. Brought my bike and everything.

[Squall gives Seifer another look for that. He's not sure how to respond. Everything's too soon, too much. He wants to lash out and not do anything. He wants to play commander but he also can't think of anything he can possibly do right now aside from recklessness. He wants to yell at Seifer and cling to him again. He doesn't get it. Any of this. He stares back at the coffee and keeps drinking, letting his mind slowly clear.

If Nida is close enough however, Squall is going to try to lean against him to keep upright.]

I want to fight.

[Because what else can he do.]

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