[The green house isn't very large, there is only one path that goes down the center and in the back, near the rose plant she'd created, Terra sits. Thin fingers lightly reach out to the tender plant, her blue eyes watching as the petals glimmer and shine.
She turns her head as the green house opens and offers Athrun a weak smile.]
How are you?
[She isn't sure what to say about things and she's found simple pleasantries a nice start.]
[Athrun stops when he sees Terra. He takes a couple of steps toward her, then stops again. He purses his lips and frowns, and tears begin to fill the corners of his eyes.
The next thing that Terra knows, Athrun has flung himself at her, wrapping his arms around her upper torso. He begins to sob into her shoulder.]
[Terra isn't used to physical contact and the sudden hugs makes her pause. She feels her shoulders slowly relax and her arms wrap around Athrun. She doesn't understand why he's crying.]
Are you okay?
[Her voice shakes slightly, unsure what to do or say.]
[Terra nods her head and slowly makes herself relax. She isn't used to being so close to others but if this is what Athrun needs then she'll remain still.
She closes her eyes and slowly breaths in and out as time passes.]
[Terra exhales a slow breath. She'd told her roommate about it though she hasn't told specifics to anyone else. She's implied things that have happened to one other but it isn't an easy topic to talk about.]
It's in the past.
[Which is where she prefers to keep the details of her life. Here she can be free of that. Free to grow instead of burn.]
If you'd rather not talk about it, I won't inquire further. I'm sorry.
Even so, it...it disgusts me to hear that you had to endure such...barbarity twice in your life. No one should ever have to experience that kind of...of horror.
[Terra shakes her head. It isn't as simple as he makes it sound.]
There is a lot about myself I don't talk about... I'm sorry.
[She can't bring herself to find the words. He'd been a soldier, that's what he told her, and she can't erase the feeling that he's just like the other soldiers she knew.]
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I am here.
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Thank God. May I drop by your house? As I said in my message, I need to see you in person.
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If you can't find me I might be in the Green House. Ask Dave or Ronan when you arrive if you have trouble.
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[About half an hour later, Athrun arrives. Not seeing Terra around, he ventures into the greenhouse and begins to search for her.]
[Action]
She turns her head as the green house opens and offers Athrun a weak smile.]
How are you?
[She isn't sure what to say about things and she's found simple pleasantries a nice start.]
[Action]
The next thing that Terra knows, Athrun has flung himself at her, wrapping his arms around her upper torso. He begins to sob into her shoulder.]
[Action]
Are you okay?
[Her voice shakes slightly, unsure what to do or say.]
[Action]
Just...let me...hold you...for now.
[This will continue for a few minutes if Terra allows it.]
[Action]
She closes her eyes and slowly breaths in and out as time passes.]
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I-I'm sorry. I just -- after everything I saw, I...I needed to see you. And when I did, I...well, it probably goes without saying.
[Action]
Are you alright?
[This is the first time that someone's reacted like that so she doesn't know how to take it.]
[Action]
[Athrun can't hide the look of shame from his face. He's seen death; surely torture should elicit a less intense reaction?]
But...I think I'll manage. More importantly, what about you?
[Action]
Terra looks towards her flowers finding comfort and strength in the small buds that peek towards the sun.]
I'll be fine.
[It takes time.]
This isn't the first time Athrun.
Re: [Action]
It...it isn't?
[He extends his right arm, then as if having second thoughts, lets it fall back to his side. Would Terra tell him what happened?]
[Action]
[Terra exhales a slow breath. She'd told her roommate about it though she hasn't told specifics to anyone else. She's implied things that have happened to one other but it isn't an easy topic to talk about.]
It's in the past.
[Which is where she prefers to keep the details of her life. Here she can be free of that. Free to grow instead of burn.]
Re: [Action]
Even so, it...it disgusts me to hear that you had to endure such...barbarity twice in your life. No one should ever have to experience that kind of...of horror.
[Action]
There is a lot about myself I don't talk about... I'm sorry.
[She can't bring herself to find the words. He'd been a soldier, that's what he told her, and she can't erase the feeling that he's just like the other soldiers she knew.]
It's hard to explain and hard to understand.
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I just want to say...if you ever need someone to lean on, I'm here.
[Action]
[She shakes her head.]
It'll just take sometime.