[Jim was the one stuck with someone who couldn’t see him. Every time they touched or reached for the other, Zell had to be sure it was still Jim. Had to check for the bracelet, or trace his face to make sure it’s still Jim at his side. They played that awkward dance amidst the grief of being aware of the large Soldier shaped holes from their routine. It doesn’t sit well with him that he pretty much failed there.
Taking in a deep breath as he leans back in Zack’s embrace. Reaching up to poke Zack on the cheek. Still doesn’t look like Riley. Still shaped like Zack and feels like a Zack. Concentrating on that and not the wave of emotions threatening to spill over or the unushered tears trying to escape. ]
Good. It was hard sleeping without hearing snoring from both sides. [He’s half joking, but he does mean it. It wasn’t just missing the usual sounds, but also the warmth. Sure, Jim tried to compensate it by practically gluing himself to Zell, but the extra body heat missing was felt.
Though speaking of stubborn, he’s reminded of the conversation with Zack and the weight of the lead key in his tool belt. Tapping it lightly.]
NEVER /fma hair battle
Taking in a deep breath as he leans back in Zack’s embrace. Reaching up to poke Zack on the cheek. Still doesn’t look like Riley. Still shaped like Zack and feels like a Zack. Concentrating on that and not the wave of emotions threatening to spill over or the unushered tears trying to escape. ]
Good. It was hard sleeping without hearing snoring from both sides. [He’s half joking, but he does mean it. It wasn’t just missing the usual sounds, but also the warmth. Sure, Jim tried to compensate it by practically gluing himself to Zell, but the extra body heat missing was felt.
Though speaking of stubborn, he’s reminded of the conversation with Zack and the weight of the lead key in his tool belt. Tapping it lightly.]
We did good, right?