[Every movement, every gesture, every syllable helps the information sink in- a confirmation that this isn't some sort of fluke, it isn't a moment of clarity here and gone again. It's- this is- he's finally-]
You're awake, [is his whispered echo, as he closes the last bit of distance between them to wrap his free arm around Cloud's slim, weakened body, drawing him close for a hug. Or perhaps not so weak anymore- with Cloud conscious he can feel the taut, mako-enhanced muscles underneath the frumpy SOLDIER uniform, the firm flex of fingers around his wrist. He's still wan and malnourished - neither of them are in top shape, and Zack's done his best but sometimes Cloud just doesn't eat - but his limp body had always made him seem more frail than he actually is.
This... this is Cloud again, not just a vacant body with his face, a home awaiting the return of its owner. He's back.]
...You're awake, [He says it again, like it becomes more real each time it's spoken aloud. All this waiting and worrying and he's finally, finally--]
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You're awake, [is his whispered echo, as he closes the last bit of distance between them to wrap his free arm around Cloud's slim, weakened body, drawing him close for a hug. Or perhaps not so weak anymore- with Cloud conscious he can feel the taut, mako-enhanced muscles underneath the frumpy SOLDIER uniform, the firm flex of fingers around his wrist. He's still wan and malnourished - neither of them are in top shape, and Zack's done his best but sometimes Cloud just doesn't eat - but his limp body had always made him seem more frail than he actually is.
This... this is Cloud again, not just a vacant body with his face, a home awaiting the return of its owner. He's back.]
...You're awake, [He says it again, like it becomes more real each time it's spoken aloud. All this waiting and worrying and he's finally, finally--]