Breakfast had been a bit on the awkward side, but it wasn't the end of the world. Besides, Claude was still optimistic that Leon and Anise could use some friends closer to their own age, so maybe they'd get a chance to get to know each other better.
For now, it looked like the adults had the option of going outside. It was disappointing that the weather wasn't that nice today; even so, he wasn't the sort to pass up an opportunity to take a break from the institute's sterile environment. Some fresh air would probably do him some good. With that in mind, he dutifully put on the outdoor shoes, sweater and coat his nurse brought to him. Though he felt like he did a decent enough job dressing himself, that didn't stop her from fussing over his crooked collar.
"Um, you don't need to worry about that," he assured her with a weak smile.
Yet it wasn't until she was satisfied with his appearance that he was allowed to go outside. Once he stepped onto the grass, he took a deep breath of the cold air. It was invigorating, in a way. Just what he needed! Smiling to himself, he settled down on the ground beside the pond, stretching out his legs and leaning back on his palms. The overcast skies were a hazy shade of grey that reminded him of a typical winter's day.
That thought gave him pause, and he tilted his head back a little more. Winter... Would they be around long enough to see a warm spring day again? Will they have found a way home by then? For all he knew, he'd wind up getting brainwashed before the season's end. Considering the high rate of disappearances around here, it wasn't out of the realm of possibility.
Still, those were some pretty dark thoughts so early in the day. He needed to just let himself relax when he could. Claude took another deep breath and idly watched as the clouds rolled across the sky. There was something a little therapeutic about just gazing upwards like this...
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For now, it looked like the adults had the option of going outside. It was disappointing that the weather wasn't that nice today; even so, he wasn't the sort to pass up an opportunity to take a break from the institute's sterile environment. Some fresh air would probably do him some good. With that in mind, he dutifully put on the outdoor shoes, sweater and coat his nurse brought to him. Though he felt like he did a decent enough job dressing himself, that didn't stop her from fussing over his crooked collar.
"Um, you don't need to worry about that," he assured her with a weak smile.
Yet it wasn't until she was satisfied with his appearance that he was allowed to go outside. Once he stepped onto the grass, he took a deep breath of the cold air. It was invigorating, in a way. Just what he needed! Smiling to himself, he settled down on the ground beside the pond, stretching out his legs and leaning back on his palms. The overcast skies were a hazy shade of grey that reminded him of a typical winter's day.
That thought gave him pause, and he tilted his head back a little more. Winter... Would they be around long enough to see a warm spring day again? Will they have found a way home by then? For all he knew, he'd wind up getting brainwashed before the season's end. Considering the high rate of disappearances around here, it wasn't out of the realm of possibility.
Still, those were some pretty dark thoughts so early in the day. He needed to just let himself relax when he could. Claude took another deep breath and idly watched as the clouds rolled across the sky. There was something a little therapeutic about just gazing upwards like this...
[For Tifa!]