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When I see your smile

Who: Seto (

presumablyalone) and Firo Prochainezo (

immamartillo )
What: A death penalty has been removed
When: Morning of July 21
Where: House 48
Summary: Seto wakes up and he can see for the first time in months. Guess who's happy?
Rating: PG because really. this is Seto we're talking about here

[For the past week, the world has been completely dark for Seto. No shadows, no colors, nothing. It's been darker than his own world. He had been brought to the Malnosso so they could help him see again but it only seems like they made things worse. Was it wrong for Seto to trust them?

No he... he still has to trust them. They did say that there would be some side effects for a few days. So maybe that's what this is. At least he can hope..

Seto opens his eyes, now realizing by the heaviness of his body that he had unintentionally fallen asleep, and sits up, rubbing his head. Feeling something nestled in his hair, he grabs it and pulls until he's holding it in front of him. It's the bandages the Malnosso put around his eyes.

...Wait.

He blinks and holds it up. He can see it. Dropping the material, he holds both of his hands up and stares. He can see his hands. Looking around the room.

He. can. see.

His heart starts racing and he smiles brightly, swinging his legs off the side of the bed and runs out into the living room.]

..F...Firo!!

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[Firo's parked on the living room couch with a library book. It's Peter Pan,, one of the ones Claire shared with him; he's reading it for the connection to home more than out of any desire to exercise his brain. Though in true Firo fashion, he's doing more dosing off than reading at all.

What better thing to jolt him back to consciousnesses than a yelling Seto?

Startled, Firo jumps off the couch and dashes over to grab Seto. The book clatters to the floor and lands in a way that would make a librarian cry. He doesn't notice the lack of bandages and assumes that the kid is still blind. Why he's running around, then, is anyone's guess.]

Seto? H-hey, be careful!

[Firo tries to hold Seto by the shoulders so he can't do anymore running around. The last thing he needs is a concussion.]

[He stops only a few feet out of his bedroom door and takes a look around. It feels different than normal, like this entire scene is new to him even though it isn't. It's just so different seeing it through ruined eyes as shadows and shapes with some color.

When Firo grabs his shoulders, he looks him straight in the face. He can see his face, the color of his eyes it's all so clear again. It's sad to admit that it felt like he forgot what everyone's faces looked like.

He grins even brighter though with tears in his eyes.] I can see! I can see, Firo!!

You-- what?

[He blinks. Could that really be true? The death penalty was supposed to have been removed, but when Seto came back completely blind Firo'd been afraid that it was all a lie. Despite his lingering doubts, Seto's smile is contagious and Firo finds himself beaming back even as he bends down to get a better look at Seto's eyes.]

...Really? It's all back?

[He needs to make sure. It's pretty hard not to let his hopes soar right now, but it'd be just like the Malnosso to purposely mess something up. He glances around wildly to find something he can use to test Seto and be certain. Eventually his eyes land on the discarded book, and he picks it up to shove the cover in Seto's face.]

What's this say?

[He nods eagerly to his first--well technically second question--then blinks when a book is suddenly shoved in his face. Well he certainly can't see it like that!! So he grabs it and pushes it back so he can read it out loud]

"Peter Pan".

You...

[He blinks a few times, struggling to find words as a wide smile stretches across his face. Finally, he just gives up and pounces on Seto for a great big hug. The poor book is tossed on the floor again.]

I can't believe it!

[He stumbles back a little from the hug (goodness Firo the kid doesn't have much strength!! At least warn him) but smiles and returns it with a big squeeze of his own.]

Me neither!! I-I'm so happy!

[Sorry, sorry, he's just too excited! Besides, Firo's squeezing Seto tightly enough to keep him on his feet, probably.]

This is amazin'!

[Seto gets a bit of a break when Firo decides he needs to check over his little bro again. He moves back to hold him at arm's length and peer anxiously at him.]

How do ya feel? Is anything else hurt?

[Well, as long as he doesn't fall over or anything.

He beams at Firo when he's pulled away from the hug and shakes his head at the second question.] I feel just fine! Nothing hurts.

Wow... I'm so glad...

[No, he's not about to start tearing up--~~though he's darn close~~--thank you very much. He'll just rock back on his heels and grin like an idiot.]

W-we need to celebrate! What do you wanna do?

[For a moment, he pauses, the grin still on his face, as he looks about the room one more time. It all still feels so new... but there's more he wants to see. So he looks back at Firo]

Let's take a walk outside! [Never mind the fact that Seto is still in his PJs but at least it's just a big t-shirt and baggy shorts!!]

A walk?

[He glances down at Seto's clothes, wondering if he should tell him to change so he doesn't catch a cold. After a moment of deliberation, he decides against it. They can take a little risk--today's a special day!]

Sure. Ready?

[Out of habit, he puts his hand on Seto's shoulder to guide him.]

Yeah! Just let me go put my shoes on.

[Even though he's in PJs he'd rather not go outside and step on rocks or anything sharp.

He pats Firo's hand then runs back to his room, digging out his sneakers to put them on. After a minute he comes back out and nods] Let's go.

Alright.

[He has to laugh at himself when Seto runs off; of course the kid doesn't need to Firo to guide him anymore.

He's putting on his hat when Seto comes back into the room.]

Where should we go? Think those strawberry blossom trees you liked still got flowers on 'em?

[...Cherry blossom, Firo.]

...Strawberry blossom trees? [He has to laugh] I think you mean cherry blossom trees. But no, the pink pedals are gone.

They still have leaves on them though! So we can still go to see them.

[He shrugs defensively, but even he has to chuckle along with Seto.]

...Close enough. They're both fruit.

Well, where do you wanna go?

[Maybe a tour of the town would be best, in case Seto's forgotten which paths lead where, where dangerous spots are... But Firo manages to hold his tongue. Fun is priority right now.]

Let's walk around the village then we can make our way over to the cherry tree hill.

[And so he starts walking over to the door NO WARNING. He's too excited for his own good at this point.]

That sounds like a plan-

[He breaks off as Seto starts moving. Geez, slow down!]

Whoa, whoa, hold on!

[Firo hustles to make it to Seto's side. He can't really blame the kid for being excited, but it doesn't do much to make him less worried.]

What? [He stops in his tracks and blinks at Firo. WHY ARE YOU STOPPING HIM]

[He blinks, then laughs sheepishly.]

Oh, um, sorry. I guess I'm just not used to you movin' around so fast.

[He nudges Seto's shoulder.]

Lead on. I promise I won't stop you this time.

Oh, I'm sorry. [He smiles though, nods and continues to walk on outside.

He stops though as soon as he's out in the open, squeezing his eyes shut and lifting both hands to block his face from the bright sun. It actually hurts, believe it or not, this brightness. He's gone so long in the dark that his eyes aren't used to this light.]

Don't be.

[Firo stops as well, biting his lip as he watches Seto shield his eyes. He hadn't even considered that the light outside would hurt Seto, but now it seems so obvious that he wants to kick himself.]

It's... sorta nice, isn't it?

[He sounds hopeful and a bit apprehensive as he awaits the answer.]

[He opens one eye a little and glances back at Firo with a bright smile, like the sun isn't even phasing him]

Mm! It's really nice outside. A great day for a walk...

Sure is.

[He laughs and ruffles Seto's hair.]

Maybe we should go get you some sunglasses before we go anywhere else.

No! That's okay. [He starts to lower his hands as his eyes adjust]

I want to see everything with my own eyes. No glasses or anything to cover them.

[He blinks and peers down at Seto questioningly. Part of him says to just let it go and have fun, but it eventually loses out; he's too on edge.]

You sure? We wouldn't want your eyes gettin' hurt again...

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