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Post by Alex Gold on Aug 23, 2021 19:08:44 GMT -5
(OCC: January 30th, afternoon. Bonding thread between Hal and Alex)
Alex was in a rough mood today. It was the anniversary of his son's death. The day where a great piece of his life was taken. Alex had not been the same since his son's passing. The man had his son when he was younger but having a child genuinely changed his perspective. Having that child taken also changed his perspective, made him realize how important life was. More importantly, how precious people could be and how they could easily be taken from you. Alex grabbed a large whiskey bottle, drinking from it. He had been pretty close with the people here, especially his roommate Hal, but he didn't love expressing his dirty secrets to them. He had a lot of trauma, particularly with the loss of family and Alex was afraid to get close again. Hence the time alone. Alex laid down on the bed, singing an old song his mother sang in a sad, thoughtful manner "Your life is just beginning, don't worry about this day. Sunsets come regardless of what's in your way. The rain falls down and the rainbow will come. So do not fret, the rainbow will come. Don't drown in sorrow, the sunshine is there. Don't drown in sorrow, the sunshine is there"
Alex's tears fell from his eyes as he had flashbacks of his mother, wife and son. He slowly, but surely, started to cry. He put the half-empty bottle away. He pulled the pillow close and started to weep more. He felt another person's body come beside him, arms wrapping around him. Alex, emotional and too depressed, just cried more. He sobbed out "Why did she kill him? He was just a kid! He was my baby!" Alex wept more "Why did she take my baby?"
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Post by Hal Jordan/Green Lantern on Aug 23, 2021 21:27:03 GMT -5
Hal had come looking for Alex and he could hear him singing. In Pain. He walked in hearing the song was over as became upset. He paused walking up to him and pulled Alex into a hug. "I never knew you could sing. You have quite a beautiful voice. Perhaps you could give me a private concert someday." said Hal, trying to cheer him up a little. Hal paused at his words as he held Alex tighter. "I don't know. But he's also safe from her. Maybe not the way you wanted it but she can never hurt him again. And one day you two will be together again asi it should have been all along." said Hal.
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Post by Alex Gold on Aug 24, 2021 0:40:05 GMT -5
Alex felt warm and safe as Hal held him close. Despite his sadness and grief, it was nice to have Hal around. He was the only person trustworthy besides his best friend Jack. But Hal, for some reason, felt more trustworthy. Alex couldn't help but smile sadly as Hal praised his singing "R-Really? Aw, t-thanks Hal. Everybody back home thinks I suck" Alex turned around, staring into Hal's eyes, revealing how pained and depressed he was. Alex continued, sad "My mom liked my singing. So did my son. They said I was alright" Alex wiped his tears, nodding "I can do a concert sometime. When I don't look like a crazy mess"
Alex hiccuped from his crying as Hal assured him. Hal promised that his son was safe in a way and that someday, they'd be reunited. Alex looked still really sad, replying weakly "B-But I don't want him back later. I-I want him back now" Alex wiped his tears more, ashamed "You must think of me as so pathetic. It's been years. Yet it feels like yesterday that my boy's dead" Alex sobbed, murmuring "I wish A.J was here" He held onto Hal, murmuring into his chest "I wish you didn't see me like this. You don't deserve it"
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Post by Hal Jordan/Green Lantern on Mar 3, 2022 19:47:03 GMT -5
Hal chuckled. "Then everyone back home sucks." replied Hal. He grinned. "I guess not everyone then. I wish I could have met them." said Hal. He chuckled. "You don't look a crazy mess. You look as handsome as always." replied Hal. He paused blushing slightly realizing he'd flirted without thinking it. "Maybe he could show up. I mean people are popping up all the time. Or maybe we could talk to Loki? If he's pulling people from other worlds. Maybe there's a way to pull him before he died? If that's possible." said Hal. He didn't want to get his hopes up if he was wrong. "I'm sorry you had to go through all this. I lost my father when I was very young. He was a pilot and the plane malfunctioned and blew up. I became a pilot to honor his memory. Loss never really goes away. You just try to move on with your life. Your grief is your own. Don't let anyone tell you how to feel. If it still feels as bad as the day you lost him it's ok. It still hurts I lost my dad. I wish I could talk to him again and hope he's proud of me. Wherever he is now." said Hal.
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