Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 21, 2021 19:45:30 GMT -8
"I mean...Not like the petting zoo, your thinking" Riley left the vague statement to linger.
Once more returning to their seat, the moth chuckled at the rather, timid, almost goofy explanation of Rowan's skills and work. They are both dorks. The realization dawned on the Bright One how that was a shared trait between Firebringer and Rowan. Angry and scary when they wanted, like holy shit. But then catch them alone, and they turn into well this. No wonder they hang out.
They were reaching for the wine bottle when Rowan dropped the question, like a teasing schoolboy. Riley paused in mid-reach, a frozen moment before their head slowly turned to look upon rowan. With the LOOK. "What about Fire?" they said slowly.
Oh god, let's not. Please. It was one kiss. One night it was a party. It's Valentine's day.
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Post by Rowan on Feb 21, 2021 20:27:33 GMT -8
"I'm going to take that as a 'No'." He sighed. Apparently, adults weren't much better than school kids at certain things.
"If you don't want to talk to me, at least talk to her - instead of avoiding her." He didn't intend to push it any further, but he had to push it some, or these two would likely run around in circles until cows were over the moon.
"At the end of the day, what do I know? Last time someone I knew asked a girl out, it was on a piece of paper with little squares. You do you."
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 22, 2021 8:01:11 GMT -8
"Not much to talk about I guess. Things happen at parties." The moth said nonchalantly.
It was a party, you suppose to kiss people at parties. It was a little bit of fun.
The moth recalled the confession of the Ifrit just before they had danced together. No strings. "I am not avoiding her, we'll talk. " wait had Fire talked with Rowan?
The dancer chuckled at the image Rowan conjured, yeah that sounds like middle school or even high school. If anyone should be giving dating advice here, it's me Rosebud. Mused the Bright one
" I hear that still works sometimes" Teased the Moth. " Speaking of, being the day it is. Have you been trying out the waters yet? Or you in that finding my self thing? Or just not your song and dance?" Riley asked with a casual tone no sound of judgment in their voice.
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Post by Rowan on Feb 22, 2021 13:08:09 GMT -8
"Never really thought about it. It's been pretty much fight or flight ever since..." He cleared his throat. Heck, they were this far in already, so what did it matter.
"I don't think anyone would like me anyway. Not the real me." Not the awkward, distant, cold, bumbling man who felt like a stranger in his body. "So it's never been an option to me."
"Why? Do you know something I don't?" He chuckled at the idea of someone being interested in him - that was just as unreachable as the moon.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 22, 2021 14:29:40 GMT -8
"There's no rush to jump into. " The moth said with a shrug. Their antenna twitched slightly at the self-deprecating lamenting.
"It takes all sorts. Your someone's type. Sure you can be cold and hard to read, but got a good face. Believe me when I say some would die for that type. Just gotta' find em"
They smirk at his follow-up question. Was that hope? They shook their head. "Nothing so immediate. But-" The spring took another sip of the shared wine before continuing.
" Look relationships, sex, all that takes time, trial and error, and practice. It can be hard for us"
Especially, if you missed all the milestones. "If that's ever things you need or want. I can help with that" The offer could easily be misconstrued as soliciting given the topic at hand. "I got to experience and advice. I can just listen. Or guide you to places or people that are safe to explore and try that all out"
They glanced back towards where the wine, chocolate, and others were then looked to Rowan. There was a sting of guilt as they wondered if they had made this already awkward moment together even weirder. With the new understanding of Rowan's situation, the moth begun to second guess themself.
Riley would have killed as a teenager to have an adult be so candid and open about the topics of sex, romance, and gender. Hell if they were in Rowan's boots they would kill for that as an adult. But Rowan was not Riley and not everyone shared the same needs.
" Again ya know. No Rush. There's so much to figure out once back. As you know."
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Post by Rowan on Feb 22, 2021 15:11:26 GMT -8
"Thank you, it's very kind of you." He took another sip of wine and let the silence linger a little longer.
"It's just. There's always something, isn't there? Zombie cows, magical drugs, jut one after the other. And when it's not a Hold crisis, it's a personal one." He sighed. "But I'll keep your offer in mind just the same."
He caught them looking at the party. "Thank you for coming out all this way. You can go back in, if you want. I'll be right back in just a moment, don't you fret." They wanted to go back to the party, of course they did. How different they were, despite the fact that they were both Darklings.
"Before you go, could I trouble you with one last question?"
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 22, 2021 15:33:25 GMT -8
He seemed to have handled the offers with grace they hadn't quite expected. Was that just this skin...this kith he wore? They couldn't tell, the whole exchange had felt odd given his form. "I shouldn't leave Linden for too long, they might start an arm-wrestling contest with Kai" If they ruin that beautiful shirt.
" Yeah, sure. " Riley said with a nod at the offer of a question.
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Post by Rowan on Feb 22, 2021 15:49:57 GMT -8
'Do you think I'll ever be a good person?'
The question burned his lips, but he couldn't risk actually asking it - what if he didn't like the answer? Riley gave the perfect out, actually.
"Oh, you should go then. I wouldn't want to keep you any longer from the party. Enjoy." He smiled his best smile to cover it all up. No sense in ruining their evening.
That simply wouldn't do.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 22, 2021 16:24:20 GMT -8
The darkling watched the face of the young man face. There was that moment, where his lips parted that they could almost see the words caught in his throat. Then it was gone. what had it been? Riley nodded as he suggested they should go.
"Alright, don't wait too long. I can't keep all those summers in line by myself " They joked trying to give the moment a sense of levity.
The bright One turned and moved up the path, sticking their fingers through the belt loops of their pants.
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Post by Agrippa on Feb 23, 2021 20:56:02 GMT -8
A few minutes passed before
"Oh! Good evening, didn't see you there!"
Agrippa's voice manifested from behind Rowan with far less surprise than their words would suggest. Their footsteps were soft as they moseyed up beside the darkling, but noticeably not as completely silent as they must have been on their initial approach up the path.
"A little bright, isn't it?"
The unicorn was one to talk, squinting up at the moon as though their pallor and pink pastel suit didn't reflect nearly as much light as the heavenly body. The light-play of their Mantle made a blacklight out of the pale dim of the open sky. They were smiling ear to ear, teeth aglow as much as the rest of them.
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Post by Rowan on Feb 23, 2021 21:07:57 GMT -8
"I get that all the time, don't worry. It makes us equally surprised," he added with a soft smile. He inhaled deep through his nose, as if taking in the light.
"I was talking about that with Riley a moment ago. You just missed them. My, but you look dashing in that suit!"
Compliments, reciprocity. Cinder had attempted to drill Rowan on the basics of social interactions (bless her heart) with a bit more success that initially visible.
"It's delightful to see you again, Agrippa."
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Post by Agrippa on Feb 23, 2021 22:40:55 GMT -8
"About the moon?"
Agrippa crossed their arms over the back of the bench, leaning forward so their head was roughly at the same level as Rowan's. They craned their neck over to inspect the flamingo on the darkling's shirt with some genuine appreciation.
"And thank you! Nice to know I can do these blazers of mine some justice. I like your shirt."
They paused a moment, letting the deafening silence of the evening desert consume their voice before continuing, albeit quieter
"Its nice to see you too."
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Post by Rowan on Feb 23, 2021 22:49:15 GMT -8
"Yes, the moon. Thank you, Firebringer helped me pick it out."
He turned to look at the main room.
"Forgive me for pointing it out, but I figured you would be in there, where the party is. I hear there's wine and chocolate. I've already finished the bottle I've scavenged with Riley, I'm afraid."
He wasn't certain how to size Agrippa up - no one could be that nice, right?
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Post by Agrippa on Feb 25, 2021 4:40:00 GMT -8
"Its very pretty. I like the clear skies, especially at night. Its... grounding."
By the tone, it was clear they didn't even consider that the conversation about the satellite would be anything but positive. Agrippa mirrored Rowan as they looked back to the main room. They half-expected to see someone else intruding before the darkling's question hit their ears and put the sudden shift of focus into proper context.
"Oh, It's a little warm in there. Besides-"
the beast turned back to face to Rowan, their expression now tainted with a playful mischief
"The party is wherever the people are, and you are a person!"
They pointed a finger at the darkling for emphasis, eyes lit with the type of trusting hope usually reserved for angelic young children trying to make friends with small fuzzy animals
"And considering I have spoken to you the least, I am not only at the party, I am in the best spot for it!"
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Post by Rowan on Feb 25, 2021 22:06:12 GMT -8
"I bet you say that to all the boys."
He laughed at his own little joke. It was a sweet sound and it made his petal sway as his shoulders shook.
"Well, I suppose you did promise me some quiet time."
"I will do my best to entertain you with... what exactly? Stories? Exploits? There are very little of those."
Pause.
"Social is not exactly my forte."
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