[To be fair, Squall, Zell is still adjusting to the you that is totally okay with hugs! It's still wild to him that they can just. HUG now. The last time he tried that back home, you bopped him in the head with the hilt of your gunblade.
But yeah, he is pretty preoccupied this morning, too.
He sits down next to Squall, and it is a sign that he's already adjusted some to this new Squall in how he immediately leans into his shoulder. Maybe it's a little worrying to see him need/want the comfort here, but there's something positive in Zell's going for it without hesitation, trusting Squall will be okay with it.] Yeah. I didn't realize until he freaked out and rushed into my room, but...yeah, makes total sense he'd have nightmares after what he went through. I guess he dreamed Ultimecia messed with him again...made him hurt me. He had to come - see I was still okay.
[He grimaces.] And yeah, I know we could've called you, but...Seifer doesn't wanna be coddled. Like, really doesn't wanna be coddled. When I suggested he sleep with me 'cause it might help... [He looks at a nondescript part of the floor, very pointedly Not At Squall.] Well, you should've heard him. I mean, he did sleep with me, that wasn't the problem, but when I made it sound like he might need it, might need us...he couldn't have reacted worse if he was allergic. No way would he have put up with having you called over in the middle of the night 'cause he had a bad dream. If you were there already, maybe, but not calling you out just to make him feel better.
[His hands are in his lap, one gripping the other, fidgeting slightly. The grip tightens.] Anyway, listen, I just wanted to ask...how do I make Seifer respect me? Y'know...like he respects you.
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But yeah, he is pretty preoccupied this morning, too.
He sits down next to Squall, and it is a sign that he's already adjusted some to this new Squall in how he immediately leans into his shoulder. Maybe it's a little worrying to see him need/want the comfort here, but there's something positive in Zell's going for it without hesitation, trusting Squall will be okay with it.] Yeah. I didn't realize until he freaked out and rushed into my room, but...yeah, makes total sense he'd have nightmares after what he went through. I guess he dreamed Ultimecia messed with him again...made him hurt me. He had to come - see I was still okay.
[He grimaces.] And yeah, I know we could've called you, but...Seifer doesn't wanna be coddled. Like, really doesn't wanna be coddled. When I suggested he sleep with me 'cause it might help... [He looks at a nondescript part of the floor, very pointedly Not At Squall.] Well, you should've heard him. I mean, he did sleep with me, that wasn't the problem, but when I made it sound like he might need it, might need us...he couldn't have reacted worse if he was allergic. No way would he have put up with having you called over in the middle of the night 'cause he had a bad dream. If you were there already, maybe, but not calling you out just to make him feel better.
[His hands are in his lap, one gripping the other, fidgeting slightly. The grip tightens.] Anyway, listen, I just wanted to ask...how do I make Seifer respect me? Y'know...like he respects you.