Firebringer
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Elemental Ifrit, Presence 3 (Intimidating)
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 17, 2021 21:12:19 GMT -8
"Yeah. It's more fun that way. Until-" she stutters a little as she feels that clearly intentional, tingling touch of Riley's fingers moving against her own. It sends the smallest shiver down her spine. If that was what she felt from a simple touch, she could scarcely imagine what more would feel like. The idea of more made her breath hitch a little. Calm down.
Of course, what Danica doesn't know is that Riley has slipped into her mind for the briefest of moments. So brief, that she couldn't possibly notice it unless she were looking for it. But what Riley sees is far different from those surface level thoughts.
Meanwhile, Danica's own mind is contemplating what to do. Riley seems to like me... right? I mean, they wouldn't be this... like this if they didn't. Memories of Riley's lips against hers flood her mind and her lips suddenly feel a small chill like the moment their lips had parted the first time. It wasn't enough. I should ask them out... I-I need to- no I'm going to chicken out. Just... just wait to see how the rest of this turns out. Just a little more time. I need more time. Her heart races as she smiles at Riley. "I can only imagine what kind of interesting thing you'll put down for me." That was flirtatious, right? Oh, god, I'm terrible at this.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 18, 2021 10:06:31 GMT -8
They had been so certain.
This was not what they expected. Had Dani even realized what Riley now knew? About their desire for Rowan? That would explain the tension, the flirtations, that kiss. Attraction pure and simple, no strings.
A weight had been lifted from the Moth from the new understanding. If the elemental was just looking for a fling, while the embers of something grew, Riley wouldn't complain. There was a simplicity to just fun, almost freeing, but something was different. It couldn't be Riley, they had danced this dance before, she knew the steps. But what about what they wanted? That was a dangerous thought.
She shifted the scrutiny from themself, to Dani. The verdant bewitched wondered, considering the storm of passions within the elemental that could ignite at any time. Would this do more harm than good?
That damn smile. She might think she wants this but…Don't overthink it.
Riley pulled back her hand and the moment was gone. She held her phone looking down at the empty space for Dani's contact name.
"Oh, I am sure I can think of a few things," She said with a light flirtatious tone. The moth picked up their Cosmo and took a sip giving a sideways glance to Firebringer.
“What ya got for Rowan’s contact name?” an innocuous question certainly.
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Firebringer
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Elemental Ifrit, Presence 3 (Intimidating)
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 18, 2021 12:16:33 GMT -8
Danica grinned, though she wasn't ready to them to move away. She picks up her drink as she looks over Riley before taking a sip. They're legitimately flirting with me. This... maybe this could be... I don't know. I'm overthinking it. Eek. When did you get so girly?
Then there is a genuine confusion when the Moth mentions Rowan. ...Rowan? Why would he end up in this conversation? Her brain hadn't been on Rowan really the entire night. This wasn't about him. It might have been a little freeing having a moment to gather herself, possibly get to actually enjoy something she really wants instead of focusing on others. You know, that weren't Riley. Maybe Archie did one good thing.
"Rowan?" Even her voice was confused. "Uh, one of those emoji faces that is caked in ice. Snowskin and all." They... don't want to know that theirs is a butterfly and a blushie face? She opens her mouth for a moment and then closes it again before taking a sip of her drink.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 18, 2021 13:00:02 GMT -8
She chuckled at the emoji mentioned for Rowan. That tracked. Hearing the confusion in Fire's voice, Riley pivoted to try and make it feel less left field.
"I have Archie as a Bowtie and Dollar sign." She let out an amused chuckle. It was funny how such a small, mostly stupid thing, could bring that kind of entertainment.
Don't make this weird, Riles.
"We got on to the whole Sister talk before I could ask you what you get up to. What do you do when you're not serving up a mean drink or beating the drum of social justice?"
She asked before turning and hiking herself up to sit on the rail. Her boots dangling above the ground before crossing one leg over the other. The moth tilted their head in curiosity.
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Firebringer
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Elemental Ifrit, Presence 3 (Intimidating)
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 18, 2021 13:15:54 GMT -8
"Ooo, I might have to steal that one. Might add the fist one after it," She just wanted it to be a bit comical. She walks to lean against the rail near Riley, not close enough to worry about accidentally tapping them over, but close enough to grab. Maybe she's just paranoid.
Oh... what I do? She blushes a little bit, because some people have called it a major waste of her time in Summer before. Though... her fault for missing training to grind skills.
"Well, I tend to sit around watching anime and playing video games,"
Oh. Maybe Riley will want to come over and play? ...is that suggestive? Do I want it to be?
"I'm a bit of a geek. Don't really touch console games much, aside from the PS2 I haven't busted out in ages." She paused, considering Riley's dancing background, "You'd probably kick butt at DDR."
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 18, 2021 14:17:42 GMT -8
"Video games? I haven't touched a game in years" She tried to think back.
"I must have been college. Hard to do with a Tv. But your not wrong, I loved DDR. The music was like injecting sugar into your ears, but it was fun as hell."
She laughed slightly " I wouldn't have guessed you for the geeky type." Actually, that tracks.
" I never gave the Anime stuff a try myself. No reason just wasn't the thing. My guilty geek pleasure is comic books. I love the art, and I love a good story but reading well... never had the patience for most books"
"Hey, I've seen a bunch of Arcades pop up around town. Maybe we should go sometimes. Little less, fancy than all this, no need for heels" She raised her heeled boot to eye level for Fire. Placing the dancer in a bit of precarious position for a moment, but their balance never wavered. Maybe they could get Rowan to join em, if she was fix'in for the snowskin, he needed to warm up a bit by the Moths standards. Loosen up have fun.
"And I'll knock you plumb, at DDR. What ya say?"
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Firebringer
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 18, 2021 15:03:50 GMT -8
Danica laughs, "Have you seen me? I'm like a tiny little punk fire pixie. All I need is a pair of those thick glasses and I will give off the ultimate hipster version of geek vibes."
There is a great interest in the Elemental's eyes as Riley talks about their guilty geekish pleasure. Maybe she could see if she can't get Riley into some of her things. Then they could like... have more things to do together. Like sit around a Barnes and Noble in the manga isle reading comics with a latte. Probably not, but a girl could dream.
"Comics are awesome. I have a bunch of manga at home, which is pretty much the same. Japanese comics. Easier to read than a straight up novel. I'm kind of wary around paper though. At least important papers." It was one time and the Autumn of Baltimore still haven't forgiven her for burning part of that 'irreplaceable' book. Pfft.
Her hands itch to grab Riley as she watches them dangle just a little too far on that rail for comfort. But then her brain registers that last part. Go out. Hang out. Do arcade stuff. DATE. Maybe? Or oh, they could have meant it as friends. Should I ask? uhh... No. If it's a date, they'll call it a date. Right?
"That would be awesome! You will have to try to kick my butt at DDR. I am incredibly fast." She sticks her tongue out in a playful manner.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 18, 2021 15:30:22 GMT -8
"Sounds like a challenge," She said with a raised eyebrow and a confident smirk.
"Sounds great to me" Satisfied she moved to get off the railing. Sliding forward with a bit more momentum than planned caused the landing on their heels to make them a little off balance. The Cosmo in shook with the sudden motion causing it to spill over Riley.
The moth let out a sigh, slowly placing the glass down and shaking off their hands, before letting out a laugh.
" Of course. Fuck'n hell" Despite the mess with the drink, the Moth seemed to be taking it in good spirits.
"Well that, is probably a sign. If I leave this in its going to ruin the boots and these were a find" She looked over to Firebringer.
"I didn't get you, right? I am so sorry"
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Firebringer
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 18, 2021 15:43:30 GMT -8
Fire flinches as Riley comes down off of the rail, her hands already out in fear they would fall. "Oh gees. You okay?" She briefly looks down, but if any of the drink did land on her, it wasn't noticeable. "Think I managed to escape it."
Oh man, spilled drink absolutely sucks. Crappy way to have to go... oh. Yeah. Evening basically over. I should- uh... no. She inwardly sighs. But... maybe future date? If they, maybe... crap I don't know. "Here let me get you a napkin at least." She steps off for a moment to get one of those cloth napkins from the bar.
"This should help a little at least." Her mind imagines herself being the one dabbing off their spilled drink. So close- but she hands Riley the napkin instead.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 18, 2021 17:25:44 GMT -8
"Oh good. You would think I would be less clumsy" She smiled to Firebringer as she offered the napkin. The moth bit their lip to stop them self from teasing.
"Thanks Dani" The bright one took the napkin dabbing themself off from the access liquid.
If it wasn't one thing or another. This was not how they thought this evening would go. That was starting to become a habit.
"Thanks, I Should probably. go" I should go. Maybe that's what's best for Fire.
But what about me? Came a small thought from the back of their mind.
"but this was a lot fun. Text me or uh I should text you. Hold me to that. Oh you have a ride to get home?" Maybe it could be just for fun. Or maybe we could just be friends right?
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Firebringer
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 18, 2021 20:25:43 GMT -8
Fire opens her mouth, trying to think of something to say. She didn't want them to go. She didn't want this night to just suddenly be over. But, that's what happens, isn't it? Drinks spilled and that puts a damper in pretty much most things. It's fine.
"O-okay. Yeah, I have a way to get home." She looks a bit disappointed, though she doesn't try to make it too obvious.
"But yeah. I'll text you." She gives a smile, "Have a nice night, Riley." She gives a wave and just kind of stands there, trying to figure out what she is going to do now.
...should I text Rowan or something? Drink at home? Fight Archie? Her energy is just kind of low then.
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 18, 2021 22:28:33 GMT -8
"Oh. Okay. Good" Riley grabbed their bag, the discomfort of being coated in a cosmo had not passed. With a gentle sigh, they placed the napkin down and turned to Firebringer.
Tell me to stay and I will.
"I'll hold you to that. Text me. " She adjusted her hair and checked her things. Anything to stay a moment longer. It felt silly, childish almost.
"I think I have everything. You have a good night as well Fire"
The darkling moved to leave. Each step they reminded themselves this was the right thing to do. It was one kiss, a night of fun. No Strings. Let her desires blossom.
The Spring stopped and turned around. "Dani"
He wont kiss you Like I can.
" I just. Thanks for tonight."
Down on the street, Riley awaited the cab they had called for on Archies Tab. Standing on the sidewalk, feeling soggy from the spill. They watched the lights of the cars drift by along the strip. The warm air of the night brushed past them rolling off from the desert in the distance. There was a smile on the darkling face, one would think the night had gone well.
The cab pulled up, its tires grinding across the asphalt. Riley gave a small wave before opening the back door and slipped into the leather seats. She leaned forward, giving her address before leaning back, looking out the window to the steps of the hotel. No one was there.
Pulling their phone from their bag, they noticed a series of texts from Claire, raving about their date with the new guy. Riley didn't spare them a glance pulling her messages with Archie.
The last message glared from the screen "Sorry I can't reply at the moment, there is a pressing matter that requires my attention. I will get back to you as soon as possible!"
Riley began to type.
Archie dear. I love you. But do that again and I swear you pull a surprise like that again I will-
Delete. Delete. Delete. Delete
Sorry, you couldn't make it tonight. Thanks for the nice space and drinks.
Riley leaned back after sending the message. Your doing the right thing. Not everything is about you. Get over yourself.
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Post by Firebringer on Feb 19, 2021 0:04:53 GMT -8
The way Riley turns to look back at her, she is sure they are going to walk back. She is sure they are going to walk back and-and... do something. Anything.
But the Elemental just smiles, watching them, waving, "Totally. And hopefully some more nights to come." It was probably the closest she could get to out right begging them to stay. It wasn't enough.
Come back. Kiss me.
Her heart thumps loudly in her chest and just feels down. Maybe it really was all in her head. It was just one kiss. Maybe that's all it will ever be. Tonight gave her far too much hope and now she just feels more crushed by the second. She needs another drink.
And she did drink. 3 more. She was tiny too and it all hit her hard. She just wanted to feel emotionally numb for a little while. Feel buzzed for a little while. It'll be okay. Everything will be okay. You don't need anyone to survive. ...it would just have been nice not to have hoped at all.
At 2am. Danica called her neighbor to get her home because she didn't do a designated driver. She didn't want to bother Riley with that. Her neighbor, a rowdy, maybe mid 20s guy who looks like he was probably a jock in school but then found himself in the punk crowd, showed up to grab her. Of course, he'd just been bro-ing around with his friends, so it wasn't a bother.
On the way back, her neighbor, Anthony, gives her a bit of a look, "You okay, little spice?" It was the nickname he used for her after she dropped a load of spices right outside his door when she was moving in.
"Urgh, just... people are confusing." Danica says with a bit of a grumbly, loopy voice. "Like... someone kisses you and then gives you every kind of signal that they are interested in you further, but then like... I don't even know. I'm so confused." She buries her face in her hands, bringing her knees up to her chest.
Anthony nods, a sympathetic expression on his face, "Maybe they're just as confused. Or, it may suck, but maybe they're just the flirtatious type and you were misreading the whole time. It's fine as long as you know to lay off. Or you know, say something."
"I-I don't know how to say something. What would I even say?"
"Hey, wanna go out with me?"
Danica stares at him blankly, "You say that like it is the easiest thing in the world."
"The worst that happens is they reject you and then you can just move on." He continues staring at the road, the apartment complex is barely a minute away.
"It's..." It's not that simple. I... Maybe it is. Maybe I'm wrong. "I'll figure it out..."
He looks over as they pull into the parking lot, "Eventually. Probably not tonight. Or tomorrow. Just give it time, little spice."
Time. Time sounds good. Just need more time. But once more in rings in her mind - No strings. Time won't help. It just delays the inevitable. Doesn't mean she'll do anything about it.
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