chikaidestroyer | ∞ 100: Silent night [action]

∞ 100: Silent night [action]

[Backdated to the late evening of December 24.

He is not surprised to find it snowing when he returns to Luceti and climbs out of the tunnels. The snow had proven to be irritating while he was outside of the barrier, and he is looking forward to getting inside before heavier snow begins falling.

He walks with a slight limp and stops once in awhile on the snow-covered streets, looking at the pale lights decorating various houses as he catches his breath. In the artificial light, the dark bruise across his left cheekbone may be visible.

Despite his frequent pauses in the snow, he walks with purpose. He'd like to sleep in his own bed tonight.]

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[Despite the annoyed tone in his brother's voice, Caesar feels incredibly relieved. He knew the reason that he was gone, but he still couldn't help being impatient about his return.

...of course, because he just woke up, his tone doesn't quite reflect his relief, either.]

How do you think I feel? That jerk woke me up for this!

[Once he's managed to grab his pillow, Albert drags it back onto the bed and rests his head against it. He looks at his brother with half-shut eyes.]

Hn... He must have been excited. Whose fault is that?

Certainly not mine! Surely it's yours for being away for so long. At least we know someone missed you.

[Not that there should be much question about that as Kogoro tries to climb up onto Albert's bed.]

[He sighs as he feels those little paws climbing up onto his bed, and he winces as Kogoro walks on his legs as he tries to make himself comfortable. But he's feeling too tired to chase the dog off.]

If this is what happens to people who are missed, I'm not sure I approve.

Try talking to him about that. [Because he definitely didn't miss you at all. Nope.] When did you get back?

Late last night. [And since he's pretty sure Caesar's thinking about it...] Do forgive me that I thought it better to get some sleep than wake you up.

[Caesar frowns at this, shaking his head. He seems indignant.]

I don't care about that. [He's totally not lying.] I was just surprised you came back after I fell asleep, that's all. Sure took you long enough.

Apparently I was doing such a good job that I got to stay out there for almost two weeks. [He grunts a little as Kogoro sits down on his covered feet.]

[Caesar raises an eyebrow, moving to shut the door behind him.]

I guess that's what happens when you try too hard. What exactly were you doing, anyway?

[He was sure his brother probably heard the question a few times by now, but he's really curious.]

Besides the physical labor? Fighting off Third Party soldiers, if you will believe it. [He leans against his pillow more, trying to ignore the small dog as he adjusts his head.]

That wasn't part of the job, was it?

[It would be even less of a reason for him to ever consider doing that. As he speaks, he pulls up the chair from Albert's desk and sits down next to his bed.]

I suspected it could happen, but more of a warning would have been nice. [He lifts his head slightly when Caesar pulls up a chair, but says nothing in protest.]

I heard that there was a draft while I was gone.

Yeah. [He notices how Albert lifts his head like he might say something, but then he doesn't. Of course, if Albert won't say anything, neither will Caesar.] It really was some timing! We were drafted not long after you left.

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But of course you were ready, and you prevailed. [He gives Caesar an almost bored look.]

Of course. Did you expect otherwise? [Despite how unenthusiastic Caesar tended to be about these things, he was always ready for them.] I'd like to say it went smoothly, but the people here really never learn!

You say that as if you were expecting anything different. [He snorts, shutting his eyes briefly.] Have you remained productive otherwise?

As productive as one can possibly be here, my dear brother. [He shrugs.] I've been keeping up with chores, if that's what you mean.

[And reading on the side. And sleeping... but you know, that's a given.]

Good. I would hate to hear that Astrid was left all alone when you were around to tend to her. [Though, really, he knows that Caesar takes the responsibility as seriously as he can.]

I didn't learn to take care of her for nothing, you know. [He can't help defending himself, simply because he's so used to doing it.] I've been keeping an eye on her, so you don't have to worry about that.

I don't believe I will be getting out of bed far enough to see her today, so I hope you will take care of her for one more day. [Can he have one day of laziness? That would be nice.]

All right, all right. [He waves a hand dismissively.] I guess I can handle another day or two. Would you like breakfast in bed as well? I fear it won't be ready until after noon, though.

You don't look particularly ready to get up and do anything yourself. [It's not quite as condescending a jab as he would usually make.]

[Of course, that just makes Caesar smirk even more.]

That's why it won't be ready until after lunch. If you're in no hurry to get up, why should I?

Alas, my poor horse. [He sighs, and then doesn't say anything for a little while.

Then he attempts to get up, only to fall back onto his pillow. He mutters, reaching over to his bedside table to look at his pocketwatch.]

I'll go see her when I wake up, okay? [Surely she would be okay if he was just a little late... right?] Hey, what's the hurry?

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