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afterthought2017-12-17 09:18 pm
darkbreak) wrote in afterthought2017-12-17 09:18 pm
We keep this love in a photograph; We made these memories for ourselves }} riku&namine
[Another day, another photoshoot.
More time wasted.
He shouldn't think about this world like that. But as time goes on, years pass, it's hard not to think of things like that. This weird magic-less world has become a home of sorts, Riku has lived a life here after all. But it's never quite felt right to him either.
Maybe he's just too old-fashioned, and maybe he underestimated the power of the princess's spell. Maybe it's the ridiculous sense of duty he has that seems to override his desire to pay the rent bills and get paid.
This world has it's perks,but Gods does it have it's cons. Negatives that Riku is not at all pleased to be subjected too. He'd rather deal with demons with a sword in hand than struggle to keep his studio.
Still, he has to keep up appearances especially for his next client coming in. She was very obviously his muse when it came to human subjects, and why not. Naminé is the reason he's here. She's the reason he's doing all this and why he took this space as his studio.
They need a portal to get after all, and somehow this place had it.
He sets up his equipment, screwing the lens on the camera and moving the lights around. There's a small platter with a few of her favourite treats on display and some other refreshments. She was so happy here, he wanted to treat her as best he could.
Perched on his stool, long hair in a messy bun and camera in hand, he waits for her. The door is unlocked as usual when he expects Naminé to arrive. Hopefully, she doesn't make him wait too long.]
More time wasted.
He shouldn't think about this world like that. But as time goes on, years pass, it's hard not to think of things like that. This weird magic-less world has become a home of sorts, Riku has lived a life here after all. But it's never quite felt right to him either.
Maybe he's just too old-fashioned, and maybe he underestimated the power of the princess's spell. Maybe it's the ridiculous sense of duty he has that seems to override his desire to pay the rent bills and get paid.
This world has it's perks,but Gods does it have it's cons. Negatives that Riku is not at all pleased to be subjected too. He'd rather deal with demons with a sword in hand than struggle to keep his studio.
Still, he has to keep up appearances especially for his next client coming in. She was very obviously his muse when it came to human subjects, and why not. Naminé is the reason he's here. She's the reason he's doing all this and why he took this space as his studio.
They need a portal to get after all, and somehow this place had it.
He sets up his equipment, screwing the lens on the camera and moving the lights around. There's a small platter with a few of her favourite treats on display and some other refreshments. She was so happy here, he wanted to treat her as best he could.
Perched on his stool, long hair in a messy bun and camera in hand, he waits for her. The door is unlocked as usual when he expects Naminé to arrive. Hopefully, she doesn't make him wait too long.]
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If anyone from her old world looked at her, they would be hard pressed to see their princess. The modern world has done wonders to her. Gone is the crippling shyness, the self-consciousness and invisible weight on her shoulders. She's blossomed into a quietly confident young woman...and it shows in her face and body as well, no longer subject to overwhelming bouts of stress and power usage. It's the main part of the reason that she's been so successful as a model despite her main 'work' in this age as a tour docent at the local art museum.]
Good afternoon, Riku. I haven't made you wait, have I? [She unloads the garment bags on a nearby chair and starts to tug off her scarf and coat.] Kairi and I were enjoying ourselves so much at the new aquarium that she didn't want to let me go.
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He smiles softly as she comes in, getting up and setting his camera aside to be able to take her coat. Old habits die hard he guesses. It's hard to not treat her like he did once before, long ago.]
Don't worry about it. It's only been a little while. [Enough for him to do a couple of last minute checks and fix the lighting. Hearing her talk about her friends here was always something of a relief, and Kairi was a great friend to the both of them. She didn't know they're history but Riku always felt... normal around her. Like a normal person from this world. It was really liberating.]
She can be a little persuasive at times. [And bossy. He's been dragged around to more fun events with her than anyone else.] So how was it? Worth while seeing all those fish?
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[Art is a hobby that she hadn't taken well to at first. What did she know of self-expression and creativity when all her life she'd been chained to a fate she'd seen no escape from? She'd been terrible at voicing her own opinions and desires, always following the words of the high priests and soothsayers to the letter. It was rare for her to admit anything akin to a wish to even Riku, her most trusted confidante and knight.
And now she wishes so much. To experience more, to see the world, to smile every day.
She slips out of her coat with his help, giving him her usual squeeze over his arm in thanks before snagging one of the garment bags to change. A flick of the curtain, and then the rustle of fabric ensues.]
You should come with us then, Riku. Kairi was asking about you. [A pause.] She actually said you should stop holing yourself up in this office space so much.
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I'm sure it'll be enough. There's always pictures online too if you need them. But maybe next time you can just stay longer too.
[He doesn't mind her missing session that much. Not if it's in the name of her passion and she's safe with Kairi. Truly, this former knight is beyond grateful for the kind and friendly people they've both met here, even if there are moments where Riku feels out of place in this different society.
He steps away to hang up her coat, a soft smile on his face and a light laugh on his lips.]
Sounds like something she'd say. She keeps wanting me to try and be "social". [Despite the curtain, he still does the little air quotes and puts emphasis on the world. Naminé usually get his dry humour.] Maybe if I get a contract for a nature or animal magazine or something.
[Not that he doesn't want to go for fun or anything like that. He does. But he's a workoholic and fun doesn't necessarily pay the bills.]