[Helix had taken most of the two days in Squall much in stride. It was a familiar element to him so it wasn't nearly as disruptive to him as it was to most of the dome. He made the most of the mandatory work, being a thorn in the side as much as possible without doing something too stupid. Other than that he stuck close to Aidan, just in case. They shared a tiny bed in the crowded cells at night and during the day he either worked or watched Aidan cook their rations, trying to learn what he could. Of course, technique would be something he'd need to learn on his own through practice but it was a start.
Luckily for them it was over before he knew it and he was waking up in his own bed with more space and a familiar scent of home. He breathed deep, curling his fingers in the sheets and enjoying the feeling of warmth pressed against his back. There had been a brief moment where his heart leaped into his throat at the thought he might be alone, but that was instantly quieted by the arm around his waist. It was a comforting dead weight and he slowly shifted around under it to curl in against his boyfriends chest, pressing his cheek to his bicep to listen to the thrum of his heart. He sighed, closing his eyes and taking another deep breath to just let it all in. Cleansing. Calm and familiar. Everything he never thought in his whole life that he would ever find or experience.
For as quiet as this life was in a place that called itself a prison... it was far from hell, far from anything he'd ever known. It was something he never even dreamed of and yet never even knew how much he needed. As time went on he was realizing just how much was missing from his life and how little he was honestly living. Surviving, sure, but never truly living. He was Happy and free in ways he couldn't describe. Having this comfort and safety was worth more to him than anything else in the world.
This was his home and he was glad to be back. He honestly missed this place for those two days they were gone.
He soon reached up to gently touch Aidan's face and brush noses before lightly kissing him to bring him to waking. Rise and Shine lover, we're home~ ]