[ Riku doesn't seem to mind either, given that he knows Natsuno, and that he's hard to get upset in general about things anyway. ]
...if I had to deal with it more than one day, I don't think anyone would be able to take me seriously.
[ He was about to have issues if his hair remained pink, and he releases a small sigh. He's also gotten done washing his hair, so he's dressed, but there's a towel around his neck.]
...if I had to deal with it more than one day, I don't think anyone would be able to take me seriously.
[ He was about to have issues if his hair remained pink, and he releases a small sigh. He's also gotten done washing his hair, so he's dressed, but there's a towel around his neck.]
[ Everything is fine. Riku is chill with it, totally.
Not the first time he's been shirtless in company, thanks to islander life. ]
...Do I want to know more than that?
[ He's asking, but also, he does trust Natsuno's judgment here in the event of there being is a teensy bit of curiosity...which probably isn't going to win out. ]
Not the first time he's been shirtless in company, thanks to islander life. ]
...Do I want to know more than that?
[ He's asking, but also, he does trust Natsuno's judgment here in the event of there being is a teensy bit of curiosity...which probably isn't going to win out. ]
[ Is it sad he has to think about that in conjunction with his experiences? Yes. ]
Not really.
[ He'll go to sit down on the bed now. ]
...So, now that you're here, want to talk about what happened before we got here?
[ You know, the whole 'you bit me and all that' thing. ]
Not really.
[ He'll go to sit down on the bed now. ]
...So, now that you're here, want to talk about what happened before we got here?
[ You know, the whole 'you bit me and all that' thing. ]
...I don't think that'll happen, that's why.
[ Riku is indicating his faith in the other by saying as much, hands in lap, expression thoughtful, but somehow a bit distant before relaxing into something entirely neutral. ]
I'm not saying this just because it's been a simple decision. But, there might come a time again where it's the best choice we can take at the time.
[ Riku is indicating his faith in the other by saying as much, hands in lap, expression thoughtful, but somehow a bit distant before relaxing into something entirely neutral. ]
I'm not saying this just because it's been a simple decision. But, there might come a time again where it's the best choice we can take at the time.
[ Riku is sure he doesn't still understand some things about how things were from Natsuno's point of view. But, maybe there was still time for it. ]
I don't know too much about Jinrou beyond what you've told me, so I don't know how much I can weigh in there. But...
Putting myself in danger or worse if it's necessary isn't something new to me.
[ He'd sacrificed himself for Sora before, after all. ]
Even if you don't believe in anything working out well between us in that scenario, I willβhaving faith in you hasn't felt like it was the wrong answer. And if I'm wrong for doing that then so be it.
I don't know too much about Jinrou beyond what you've told me, so I don't know how much I can weigh in there. But...
Putting myself in danger or worse if it's necessary isn't something new to me.
[ He'd sacrificed himself for Sora before, after all. ]
Even if you don't believe in anything working out well between us in that scenario, I willβhaving faith in you hasn't felt like it was the wrong answer. And if I'm wrong for doing that then so be it.
Our situations were different, but I've done my share of bad things too, thinking I was beyond redemption, and thought that I was always at danger of harming those close to me again... that I might myself. [ He presses his lips tightly together, eyes looking away from the other long after the physical features have shifted just to fall upon his hand, which he clenches into a tight fist. ] That's why I used to wear that blindfold.
[ His eyes fell right upon Natsuno, without a trace of wariness in his gaze. ]
...It wouldn't be fair if I didn't give you a chance.
[ His eyes fell right upon Natsuno, without a trace of wariness in his gaze. ]
...It wouldn't be fair if I didn't give you a chance.
Don't worry, I haven't.
[ Even if Natsuno's expression remains hard, Riku's doesn't. In fact, it softens a little, as he thinks back to every time they've fought side by side, or had a quiet moment together in which they exchanged pleasantries in the form of occasional small talk.
What Natsuno "is" to him, isn't a monster or an enemy to humankind. ]</small.
[ Even if Natsuno's expression remains hard, Riku's doesn't. In fact, it softens a little, as he thinks back to every time they've fought side by side, or had a quiet moment together in which they exchanged pleasantries in the form of occasional small talk.
What Natsuno "is" to him, isn't a monster or an enemy to humankind. ]</small.
[ That about almost makes him give a snort too. Dramatics indeed. ]
I assumed Akira wouldn't have gotten that desperate. [ Guess even he can be a little naive from time to time. ] We spoke a little here or there, and I'd like to say that I knew him less than his friends, but it might be that no one really did.
...I also expected something ridiculous with the witches, so it could be this seemed more surprising.
I assumed Akira wouldn't have gotten that desperate. [ Guess even he can be a little naive from time to time. ] We spoke a little here or there, and I'd like to say that I knew him less than his friends, but it might be that no one really did.
...I also expected something ridiculous with the witches, so it could be this seemed more surprising.
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