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Riku ([personal profile] darkbreak) wrote in [community profile] afterthought2020-02-06 11:36 am

I'm in love with the shape of you; We push and pull like a magnet do

[So this was the Wilde, huh? Riku's been studying some of the maps and researching the areas surrounding the city as a way to get familiar with this world. It's given him something to do, and since he can't study half of the material in the libraries and areas of the Coven (that is, if they'll even let him in) and has been dealing with the affects this world has been having on his body, it's also been a welcome distraction. Something to get through the pain and the new urges coursing through his being.

And above all, he's just been curious. Plain and simple. A part of it, he attributes to restlessness. After all, when's the last time he's spent more than a month on one single world? The past few years, he's been going from place to place, combating Heartless, the battles against Xehanort and checking in on the balance of the worlds, and of course his friends. Being in one spot suddenly felt confining.

So coming out here into the Wilde and getting to stretch his new legs and senses felt like a welcome reprieve. And coming out with Sora felt even better. Despite all the worlds and adventures they've had, how many have they been able to do together? Not many, so taking on this quest seemed like a grand opportunity. It didn't even seem all that complicated compared to what they've been through. Find a manticore and bring back a sample of it's venom. Simple enough, right?

Except finding the damned creature was the main challenge. Riku tried to get as much information from the apothecary owner as possible, even right down to the scent of the beast. But there wasn't too much to go on. His nose hasn't been able to catch the acrid and decayed smell that was described to him so far.

He huffs, long and thick snow leopard tail swaying with mild annoyance, and ears folding back. It's still relatively early in their search, but after finding all the warnings about the Wilde and the infections, he doesn't want to chance that any harm comes to Sora, especially after just finding him again. Plus, if they lose daylight (and Riku's guessing they probably will soon)...

Well, he doesn't quite want to think about that just yet. He needs to keep Sora safe.

He turns to his partner, ears relaxing.]


You feeling okay?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-04-11 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[That is something that Sora doesn't envy about turnskins. That ability to change so fully into the animal they represent is kind of funny. Riku looks like he's making himself into a loaf of bread. Sora much likes staying mostly human-shaped aside from the added rabbit appendages.

He gives a quick nod as he moves over to Riku's pack. He tugs through it for a moment before he retrieves the healing charms they brought with them courtesy of Kairi. He sits down and cracks one open to let the magic pour over one of his worse burns with a wince.

Then he reaches out and runs a hand over Riku's head, scratching gently at those fuzzy kitty ears.]


Says you, have you looked in the mirror lately? I'm surprised you're not coughing up furballs all the time.

[Sora snickers playfully.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-04-15 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Ew.

[Sora chuckles lightly. He notes the way Riku's ears flick and he smiles. He makes sure to take a second healing charm out of the bag and starts to snap it to apply the healing properties to Riku's wounds too. He starts with the back with careful and affectionate fingers.]

Even after I patch you up you'd do that to me?

[Then he starts on Riku's shoulder and then his particularly badly burned arm.]

Come here, lemme see that arm of yours. Geeze.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-04-19 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, you say that now.

[Sora can feel that slight little flicker of regret. It makes Sora give the turnskin a bit of a look before he gently takes that paw and starts to pour the healing magic over the burn wounds there. The magic crackles and sparkles over the paw like oil falling over a watery surface.]

You take care of me all the time so let me do it for once.

[Of course they both take care of each other but Sora can't help but sound soft but reprimanding.]

Once we've got most of these patched up we'll go find somewhere nice to camp out. [He grins.] There, how's that feel?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-04-21 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[The bond really does let certain emotions and feelings flicker between them in this weird loop. He can only smile when he feels Riku's sure awkwardness. The way he still beats himself up sometimes when he thinks about the past. If Sora has anything to do with it he won't let Riku keep those thoughts for long.

He leans forward and boops his forehead gently against Riku's temple and gives him a gentle nuzzle.]


I like to think I'm just professionally Lucky.

[All that trouble he attracts and yet he still makes it out okay every single time. If that isn't luck than what is it?]

I wanna find a place with sweetgrass and flowers. We'll find it. Like I said, I'm feeling lucky.

[Sora then tugs on Riku. It's time to go.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-04-23 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
Hey! Don't call me Cottontail! Riku!

[Now that Sora isn't being attacked by scorpion shaped cwyld monsters he can properly retort to that little nickname. He helps Riku with a huff and then starts off through the trees.]

I'm okay with walking, you can ride on my back if you really need to, though!

[He laughs and waves Riku to follow.

Eventually, they do find an appropriate camping spot and it's right when the sun starts setting into the ground. It's getting darker and the sky is orange and red. The spot they find is a nice and safe-looking alcove of trees with some fresh running water nearby. Sora sniffs the air before dropping his pack.]


Hmmm...! This should be okay? Do you know how to start a fire, Riku?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-04-26 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora watches Riku as he idly starts to go through their things. He gets the tinder and magic starter and then starts to prepare to get their cozy fire started. He looks a little more concerned when Riku mutters that he'll be back in a moment. He knows it's Riku changing back and that it might hurt him when he does. Sora wishes that sort of hurt didn't come with changing. He wishes he could help...

His eyes linger on Riku's back as he leaves. Wondering what it would look like to see it change back to Riku's smooth human skin and muscles.]


Uh, okay! I'll be right here, Riku!

[He frowns and looks away. He moves to get the fire started so at least it'll start to feel warmer here by the time Riku returns.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-04-28 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[Riku might think he has total privacy when he hides away to change but the bond also trickles some of the pain and discomfort that Riku goes through over to him. Sora sits there with a shiver in his shoulders as his rabbit ears twitch and he feels almost as awful as Riku might right now. He bares it wordlessly and when Riku returns he smiles all the same.]

Geeze, Riku. You look like crap.

[He teases playfully about the clothing all tattered and ripped. But he's already moving to go through their things to at least retrieve some clean clothing for Riku to wear. He glances over his shoulder at the other boy.]

Luckily I found the fire starter that Kairi packed us, too. Are you impressed?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-04-29 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora smiles fondly when he feels Riku's reaction, his own long rabbit ears giving a soft twitch as he thinks of Kairi too. Their little witch is a smart one and she thinks of all the things her boys don't think of. They'd be so lost without her, truly.

And please, Riku. He knows you are proud of him too.]
Just admit it, you love us.

[He can FEEL it.]

We should bring her back a gift or something, huh?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-02 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't mind that Riku begins to eat even if the smell of salmon does make Sora's nose twitch in dislike. He can't handle the smell of most meats these days but he knows Riku has to eat what he has to eat. Sora is just happy Riku hasn't got a taste for wild game like rabbit. Sora himself goes into his pack and pulls out some packed vegetables that were freshly packaged for him that morning. Tomatoes, radishes, slices of cucumber and sweet apple slices. It'll go nicely with the fresh grass he might snack on later.

With that Sora moves to go sit right next to Riku. His arm brushing up close to Riku's arm nice and cozy. He still feels the desire to be close and touching his bondmate right now. And he rests his cheek on Riku's shoulder.]


I don't know...! Maybe some nice rare wildflowers or herbs that she could use for potion making. Something like that? Just something.

[Sora beings to nibble on his rations just like a rabbit might with a twitchy nose.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-02 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[The fuzzy tail wrapping around him makes him blush and chuckle. He loves that tail so much and he can't help but run one hand along the soft silvery fur. Riku's fur is always so nice to the touch. Sora nuzzles Riku's shoulder in appreciation.]

I'll be good this time! I promise! [Heheh.] It's not my fault that some of the wild herbs out here are really super tasty.

[He continues to munch on his dinner.]

But I think that'll be really nice. She did so much work for us, you know?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-04 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
What I wouldn't do to see the look on her face if she knew my eating habits now...!

[Sora laughs at the though. Sora's always been a typical fussy eater when it came to things like carrots and greens. But now that his body has changed so much he doesn't mind them at all. Prefers them now! And his mother would have a field day with it...

But he lets that topic go in favour of nuzzling Riku again. The soft fur on his fingers is sweet and soft to play with and Sora feels like he wants to curl up against Riku pretty soon. He lets out a sleepy yawn and finishes his meagre dinner.]


Riku, do you like being bonded with the both of us?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-04 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Watching Riku's telltale reacts makes something flutter in Sora's heart. It's guilty but Sora sort of takes pleasure in getting to see Riku blush and struggle sometimes with saying what he wants to say. That's probably why Sora throws such curveballs at him sometimes. Both wanting to see those reactions but also for being genuinely curious.]

You would be pretty helpless without us.

[But his voice is soft and gentle. He just wanted to hear Riku say it and there's no real reason why he brings it up like he does. Just for causing his bondmate a little flash of worried panic Sora moves his hands and puts them on Riku's cheeks and tugs him close.]

But we'd be pretty helpless without you. I'd be ... lonely.

[Sora chuckles lightly under his breath. Bunnies can die from loneliness, did Riku know that?

With that gentle note Sora carefully leans forward and presses a kiss to Riku's cheek. Loving and sweet.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-05 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
[Sora chuckles happily and playfully as Riku nuzzles himself into his brunette hair. He snuggles tightly into the hug and feels the flourish of good flutter emotions from the both of them start to flicker across their strong bond.]

It's a different kind of loneliness. With you around, you know? A Riku feeling.

[He grins and wiggles affectionately. Keep touching his ears!!]

But when you're here everything is alright.

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