[center][color=0076a3][b][h2]Jason & Serah | A (brief) collab between Ammokkx & Jason[/h2][/b][/color][/center]
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Whenever Serah spread her arms and asked for a hug, Jason gave a quick smile. [color=0076a3][b]"Of course."[/b][/color] He said and leaned in to wrap his arms around the girl. Taking care to avoid hugging too tightly to avoid hurting her. [color=0076a3][b]"I'm glad you're doing alright, Serah."[/b][/color] He added as he hugged the girl.

Jason could feel Serah's embrace tightening as he spoke those words, followed by her hair brushing against his neck as she nodded once. The girl was silent for the few seconds they had their arms wrapped around each other, looking a lot more relaxed once she finally pulled away.

[color=00aeef]"...Thanks, Jason."[/color]

It was then that the announcement rang through the hospital ward, urging all pilots except for Serah and Elise to head to the briefing room. The girl looked surprised for only a moment before her face sunk ever so slightly. She still tried her best to smile for Jason, but it was clear that Serah's heart wasn't fully into it.

[color=00aeef]"Haha, guess I'm stuck here for a little while... you should go ahead. I wouldn't want you to get into trouble because of me,"[/color] Serah spoke, averting her eyes.

The boy noticed how Serah's face seemed to sink slightly. Despite the smile he knew her heart wasn't into it. He gave her a reassuring smile. [color=0076a3][b]"Hey, don't worry. I can come back once the briefing's over. So long as you want to deal with me, that is. For now though, get some rest."[/b][/color] He said, starting to get up before pausing to consider something. Quickly Jason leaned in and placed a kiss on her cheek before going to head out. [color=0076a3][b]"Hope to see ya back on your feet soon, Serah."[/b][/color] Before heading down the hall towards the briefing.

Behind Jason, Serah was still processing his quick moves. She tapped her cheek with her index and middle finger, then clutched her hand. Somehow, in some way, the girl wasn't reassured at all. She couldn't let Jason worry, though.

[color=00aeef]"I will, don't worry!"[/color] she called out behind Jason, putting on her cheeriest face and voice as she waved him out from the bed. Once he'd gotten out of sight, however, that cheerful display quickly vanished as the girl sunk back into the bed. She forgot to respond to Elise and forgot there were other people still in the room as Serah's world was dominated by only a single person. She drifted to sleep, still hung up on Jason and everything related to him.

[center][color=0076a3][b][h2]Jason "Phoenix" Diabolus | Squad Sigma Pilot[/h2][/b][/color][/center]
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Jason stood among the row of pilots, going through the usual routine of saluting and all the [i]fun[/i] stuff that being in a military unit mandated. In all honesty, he wished he could've been back with Serah. She had been acting fine, but occasionally she did seem to be a little off about something. When he had left, Serah seemed back to her normal self. Still, he worried that maybe something was bothering her and she didn't admit it. As these thoughts ran through his mind, Jason tried to keep his face completely blank but for a moment a troubled look would be shown on his features. Though his attention was soon grabbed by the sound of another entering the room, and he looked back to see none other than the sergeant. Now in a wheelchair, despite having just woken not too long ago in medical. The boy had to give her respect for that, seems she was more stubborn than he was. Moments later they would be finding out exactly why they were summoned as went through a door unlocked via multiple security measures. Inside? Something that seemed to have a cruxi floating inside of it. 

[color=0076a3][i]They should have killed that thing.[/i][/color] The boy thought to himself as the whole situation about it was explained. Then they moved onto the area housing Elora. Inside he saw a girl that he didn't exactly recognize, never having met her before. However, he had heard about what happened to her, and was well aware of the fact that their mission had been to save her from the clutches of the Cruxi bastards. It was good to see that she didn't seem to be some freaky alien hybrid, and more or less seemed to be normal. Not long after that they were dismissed, and Jason made his way to get some food. It'd been a while since he ate, and he doubted Serah would be overly happy with him for coming back to visit her with his stomach growling. That, and he figured she might like some time alone to get some rest without having to be bothered. After eating, he let out a long sigh and decided to quickly go by his room and grab a small datapad. Stored in it were some side projects he was working on to pass the time. That, and to change out of his plugsuit into more casual clothes. After that it was back to check on Serah, and work on his projects until she was awake.