4 [Accidental Video]

[flameandpassion]

[The PCD clicks on to darkness, at first, with the rustling of sheets and feathers. There is the quiet sound of sobbing, but it's controlled, as if the individual doesn't want anyone to hear. There's a 'woosh' and the PCD is knocked upright to show Rei sitting in her bed, shaking, her face buried in her hands. She looks exhausted, as if she's just woken up from a terrible nightmare. Tears are leaking through her fingers and hitting... what appears to be large white wings that are wrapped around herself. They, too, are trembling.]

They're not dead... they're not dead... it's just a nightmare, there's nothing bad happening, they're not even here...I wouldn't hurt them, I wouldn't...

[The voice sounds choked, forced, and desperate. She moves to push herself off of the bed, but thinks better of it. Instead, Rei wraps her newly grown wings around her, still ignorant of the PCD recording. It turns off.]

ooc: Rei has just had a nightmare about killing her friends, aka, her only family. Have at it. ♥ Also, for those that care, her wings are capable of flight because Sailor Moon physics are awesome.

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[video]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

[Hitsugaya's own wings were tiny, fluffy useless things, but he paid neither them nor Rei's any mind.]

...You're right. You wouldn't.

[vowtoblood.livejournal.com]

Miss Rei? You didn't hurt anyone, it was just a dream.

[flameandpassion]

[Rei looks at the PCD, her eyes wide, tears welling in them.]

It felt...

[She pauses and, for a moment, her terror is replaced by anger.]

Her?

[The wings shudder.]

I don't even know her...

[video]

[flameandpassion]

[Rei spins towards the PCD, alarmed, the wings flaring and knocking over anything in their wake, including the small device. It lands on the floor, face down.]

Toushirou?

[A quick scrabble and Rei picks up the PCD, her jawline now set. Humiliated. She opens her mouth to explain herself, but stops, shuddering as the last of the nightmare gives into reality.]

... right. I wouldn't.

[video]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

[A twitch at the use of his given name, but he didn't correct her for the moment.]

Of course.

[Video]

[flameandpassion]

[She forces a smile before shaking her head, trying to get the image of the nightmare out of her head.]

It's so real. The nightmare. It's like you're living it and everything. I could feel what was going on.

[Video]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

I don't doubt it. But you're back in the waking world now, and you're fine.

[Video]

[flameandpassion]

[She turns the PCD away so she can rub at her eyes and make herself look halfway presentable. After a few minutes, the PCD is back in her hands. She looks tired, but the majority of the fear is gone.]

Yeah. Thanks.

[cornered-circle.livejournal.com]

...What's not dead?

[flameandpassion]

It was just a dream.

[cornered-circle.livejournal.com]

Oh. Didn't know those were living in the first place.

[flameandpassion]

[A soft snort.]

It feels like it sometimes.

[bunny_flower]

Hino-san ...

[cornered-circle.livejournal.com]

I have heard that dreams give you wings, so at least you got nice ones out of the deal.

[flameandpassion]

I'm okay, Miss Unohana, it was just a nightmare.

[Said a bit weakly.]

[flameandpassion]

[This gets a small laugh!]

I guess so... yeah.

[She spreads them hesitantly, wincing a little. Her back is sore.]

I got them early Sunday morning... I guess this is another event, right?

[cornered-circle.livejournal.com]

Been a week since the last, so 'nother event is the likely thing. No back-sleeping seems to be this one's theme!

...Can you fly?

[Video]

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

[He's always gotta make sure the girls are okay.]

Mm.

[flameandpassion]

[Rei looks uncertain, as she honestly didn't think about it.]

... I don't know. I guess I could try.

[cornered-circle.livejournal.com]

You should! ...Just make sure it's over somethin' soft to land down on, if it doesn't work.

[Video]

[flameandpassion]

Did you get wings, too?

[A quick change of subject is always necessary for those awkward moments, particularly when she's the one embarrassed. She tugs at hers, blowing the hair out of her face, looking irritated. Mostly that the Animus have horrible timing. Or does Rhode? Rei doesn't know.]

[flameandpassion]

Did you get them, too?

[Rei is pushing herself up, her wings flaring slightly to balance herself.]

Walking with these is going to be a pain...

[Offline]

[2ndlt-jeanhavoc.livejournal.com]

[Sharing a house doesn't mean rooms are close enough to hear someone, and the PCD is the only reason that Jean is there, knocking at Rei's door.]

Rei?
Rei, y'alright? Can I come in?

[Offline]

[flameandpassion]

[Have the sound of some things crashing -- damn wings, damn Animus -- before Rei opens the door, her eyes red, but the crying's stopped. She instantly looks embarrassed, her large angelic wings wrapped around her tightly, to prevent anything else being knocked over.]

-- I'm sorry if I woke you up, it was just -- a nightmare.

[The word is almost a curse. Ugh! What was she, five? Even if it is Rhode's doing.]

[2ndlt-jeanhavoc.livejournal.com]

[Jean looks at the door and then turns his head down toward Rei when she finally opens it. He's certainly not angry, not one damned bit angry, just concerned. Anyone under his care is under his care damnit- not only that, but if the system had more than one person with Wings, he was betting these things were the Animus if he had missed the post.]

Nah, y'didn't wake me up

[Yeah she did but he's sticking to that story.]

. Y'okay with talkin' 'bout it? Ma used t'say talkin' about a nightmare would send it packin' and I'm a pretty brave guy so, I can take scary stories.

[He smiles a bit, trying to seem supportive in that manner.]