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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 2020-04-29 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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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-06 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
[It's so warm. Sometimes he feels so small in Riku's arms but being here makes him feel so warm and incredibly safe. There is nothing else in the world that gives him this steady, grounding feeling. Sora's ears twitch with the gentle affection and he shivers softly against the other boy. He wants to nuzzle so close and inhale the smell of Riku's bare skin.]

No matter what. I'd find you too, you know. It's a promise.

[Sora gently nuzzle into Riku and before he can hold himself back he presses more kisses to Riku's cheeks. Getting so close as to press one even to the corner of Riku's lips. An affectionate bunny is a happy bunny and he fully trusts his carnivorous bondmate.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-08 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[He is so so aware of how much bigger Riku is growing to be. As the type of cat turnskin that he is it's pretty typical. Riku's body has always been quite bulky but he's gained even more muscle and a certain sort of cat-like grace that Sora can't help but admire. As a rabbit, Sora seems to be the complete opposite. He's getting smaller and a little round. It makes him pout but there isn't much he can do about that.

His eyes open when Riku's purring pauses and he stares at Riku with half-lidded eyes. When the purring begins again Sora feels a flutter of something in his heart and a burning across his cheeks when Riku kisses his brow.

... Not that he doesn't appreciate the affection but he wishes there was something a little more. Sora's eyes flicker with a little heat as he stares at Riku with curiosity. He tugs on Riku's hair and pushes him a little as if demanding it.

He can't help it. A rabbit is a little pushy about affection. He wants... a kiss.

Would that be weird?]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-13 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Sora's ears seem to quiver the moment that the cat rolls onto his back and Sora flops down with him. Flowers and powder flutter into the air with a small whoosh that tickles his nose but all Sora cares about in that exact moment is the way that the fur feels against his leg and the way Riku holds him so close.

And the gentle sweet kiss- Sora shivers when lips press against lips and his little bunny tail seems to twitch as he shifts closer. It can't help wanting to kiss Riku these days. It just feels so good and his heart swells whenever it happens. Some might think it's odd to kiss a best friend like this but Sora's bond with Riku has sort of elevated certain things and feelings.

His cheeks are also pink and his eyes a little hazy when they part lips and Sora murmurs happily.]


That's way better, Riku. I think I need just one more.

[So demanding...]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-17 07:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Since the first time that Riku purred around him Sora has been in love with the sound. That gentle cat-like sound that erupts from Riku's lips and the rumble of his chest makes Sora feel wonderful. It's so weird to think that Riku's noises are something that makes him so happy. But he really can't help the happy and content smile get gets when he hears it. Sora's own voice chitters gently with a bunny-like squeak as he boops his nose gently against Riku's.]

It's just one more!

[That breath so soft and teasing against his lips. If Riku is going to tease him or make him work for it? Well- He can do that. This time Sora closes the gap between them and he kisses Riku sweetly and lingers there.

His heart pitter-patters happily. Riku. His bondmate. He can't get enough of knowing that. Sometimes he wonders if it is the bond that makes Sora feel so head-over-heels for Riku or if the feelings were always there...]
Edited 2020-05-17 19:12 (UTC)
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-22 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe a little, I dunno.

[Sora doesn't quite admit to being greedy but he knows that he is. Whatever feelings he had for Riku before really has flourished and gotten stronger since they've bonded. Sora can feel flickers in Riku's energy, the moods he gets when he's feeling Kairi's magic. It's usually not a good idea for two monsters to bond because of the feedback but to Sora it's only made things so much stronger.

That's why he's so greedy about getting kisses and touches from Riku. To feel that flourish in their bond intensify when Riku purrs and reacts to him. It makes his heart sing in a lot of different ways. It makes Sora's ears twitch and his smile fond when he nuzzles Riku gently with his nose.]


At this rate we're gonna end up sleeping right here.

[Not that he's really complaining... Riku is the best sort of pillow. And he smells good, his fur so soft under Sora's fingers when he reaches up to fiddle with one cat-like ear.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-05-28 05:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[And just like that the atmosphere between them becomes content and sleepy. Sora lets out a small happy noise as he curls up nice and close to Riku's body, fingers still splaying over ears and fur in a gentle and affectionate manner. They can sleep right here, curled up against one another for warmth and comfort, under the beautiful twinkling stars.]

Me too.. [Sora yawns sleepily as he listens to the soft noise of Riku's tail bapping against the ground. It's comforting.] You're a good giant pillow.

[Their bond is strong and he hopes it stays that way. In this world where being connected with others means life or death... Well, they've always been a little like that. Reliant in ways that probably mean more than just friendship or companionship. Sora knows he loves Riku. That's just how it is.]

G'night, Riku.

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