[ He feels Cloud tighten his hold on him, causing a small grunt of confusion even as they begin to tread the surface and he tries to get his feet to catch the ground even a little. However, while Yosuke didn't exactly hear the woman speak to Cloud, he did think he heard soft laughter and a "Hana-can!" that almost has him turning back and even in the cold water he feels something warm trail right down his cheeks.
But... no, she's been gone for over a year now. He had to keep moving forward. Yosuke leans his head against Cloud's shoulder, as his urging him on as well. They really need to get out of the water. He may not be crystallizing yet, but it was going to happen sooner or later and the teen wasn't sure if he was going to have the strength to even do as much as he has. Compared to Cloud, it wasn't much anyway but still.
Yosuke shivers as they finally get out of the water, laying down on the grass and feeling as miserable as he likely looks. Warmth is seeping back into his hands, Chroma flowing up his arms and it takes his sluggish mind a moment to realize Cloud had taken his hands into his own, holding tight without those gloves on that he usually sees him with. When did that happen? Wait, did Cloud say something? ]
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But... no, she's been gone for over a year now. He had to keep moving forward. Yosuke leans his head against Cloud's shoulder, as his urging him on as well. They really need to get out of the water. He may not be crystallizing yet, but it was going to happen sooner or later and the teen wasn't sure if he was going to have the strength to even do as much as he has. Compared to Cloud, it wasn't much anyway but still.
Yosuke shivers as they finally get out of the water, laying down on the grass and feeling as miserable as he likely looks. Warmth is seeping back into his hands, Chroma flowing up his arms and it takes his sluggish mind a moment to realize Cloud had taken his hands into his own, holding tight without those gloves on that he usually sees him with. When did that happen? Wait, did Cloud say something? ]
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