Regardless, I was in critical condition and would have surely died. Even if death seems to have different rules here, that would have been too much for Tifa.
[He didn't even think about that back then. And honestly, he doesn't need a reminder of the state they were in when he found them. It was heartbreaking to see her that way. And even if they hadn't been that way, Cloud still would've helped her and, in turn, Eustace out.]
[The dream he had while he was asleep... He's not sure if he can even call it a nightmare. Now that he thought about it, that might've been an effect of what had happened as well.]
Don't forget the indigestion. Pretty sure you can piece the rest together.
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How are the two of you doing anyway?
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What about you? I heard you were also unconscious for a while.
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Just wish I could wash away the taste of blood in my mouth.
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[Is he being serious or trying to lighten the mood with a joke—]
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[Joke without context?]
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You'd think being out for a week would help get rid of it.
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[Okay, let's get a little more serious now—]
Or so I assume from what you've said so far. Was the fight the reason for your condition?
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More than a bite. Practically devoured all of him.
Who knew eating your enemy could give you indigestion?
[Coma aside.]
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If Cloud could only see the face he's making right now as he stares at those words.]
You devoured him.
[JUST HAD TO REPEAT THAT.]
That means you consumed a dangerous amount of nightmare energy. It's a wonder you didn't turn into a noctaere after all that.
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Don't forget the indigestion. Pretty sure you can piece the rest together.
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Just keep watch of your dreams and nightmares.
[And then—]
And see a doctor if you still feel indigestion. Just in case.
[Never know... but also may be joking a little.]
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But I'm surprised to hear I wasn't the only one who took a bite out of him.
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Should have crushed him when I had the chance. At least you got to.
[...And then some.]
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[An actual joke this time. But Gaia knows Cloud might not be able to hold back if that were to happen.]
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[Half joke, half serious.]
Better if he never does.
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Anyway, if there's anything you or Tifa need, just let me know.
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[And it looks like it could just end there, but after twirling his quill for a moment, he adds one last thing.]
If you have any problems with nightmares, contact me. I have enough experience to help you deal with it.
[He doesn't really know if he will, but... He at least offered.]
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Sure. You're the expert.
[If things do get worse, Eustace might not be his first choice, but at least the option is there.]