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Mmph...

I had a funny dream last night. I was big and tall and strong... and... u-um...

It was kind of sad...

It was a good dream, though. At least, I think so.

Um... my eyes are blue, r... right...?

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[He chuckles; it was such a kid question to ask. Enjoying the closeness, Cloud leaned down to place a brief kiss to the crown of Simon's head. He'd missed this.]

Of course I was. I'll always be your papa.

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[Simon beams immediately, squirming shyly at the kiss and burying his face against Cloud's shirt.]

Good. I don't want anybody else for a papa!

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You sure? [Cloud playfully poked Simon in the ribs.] I'm kind of dumb and high maintenance, remember? You sure you don't want to trade with someone else?

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[Simon giggled and squirmed, batting at Cloud's hand childishly - which he happened to be, in fact.]

Nuh-uh, no way! Never ever! Because Papa loves his Simon, right?

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I do. [And here Cloud scoops Simon up into his arms and hugs him as tightly as he dares -careful to be gentle, of course- and buries his nose in his hair, closing his eyes.]

I love my Simon. No matter what age he is.

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[Simon smiles more softly, obviously happy, and wraps his small arms around Cloud's neck, nestling his head in the crook of his adoptive papa's neck.]

Mm, and Simon loves Papa! So even if you're kinda dumb and high m... um... that thing, I still want you for my papa...

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Oh, thanks a lot. [This is said with much affection; Cloud really can't be brought off his high at the moment, he's too relieved that Simon's all right. Although he feels a stab of pain and guilt because of it.

Older Simon was suffering somewhere.]

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[Simon makes a face, nuzzling apologetically against Cloud.]

I only said it 'cause you said it first.

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[Cloud hums in defeat, conceding that point to Simon and holding him for a little while before pulling him back to look at him, brushing his hair from his face.]

You do wanna come back with me, right? To my world?

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[Simon curves his head to one side, expression a little puzzled.]

Why wouldn't I? I don't wanna go back to Jiha, and nobody wants me there either.

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Just double checking. [Cloud ruffles Simon's hair, goodness that boy is cute.] Wouldn't want to force you.

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It's not forcing me. [Simon smiles a little, leaning in to snuggle against Cloud's chest.] I want to see Papa's world, and live there with Papa...

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[Cloud feels all warm and fuzzy now, Simon.] It's really...it's not a really beautiful place, Simon. I mean, some parts of it are, but others aren't.

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[That's the idea, silly papa.]

Um, Papa... Jiha's underground.

[Simon doesn't think further explanation is needed for that one.]