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Post by Krakenbox on May 11, 2021 21:40:31 GMT -8
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Post by Firebringer on May 13, 2021 10:32:00 GMT -8
Dani can't help but smile a little as Riley speaks. There is something comforting in the idea of having someone who doesn't actually entirely get the not feeling like a person being there for her. It's nice to have someone who gets it, but there is often a comparison to be made. She doesn't want comparisons; she wants comfort and reassurance of reality when it happens.
She can't help but cock her head to the side a little bit at the news of Archie getting shot. "I'm sorry, what? What happened to Archie?" It came out so fast that she realizes it was probably a little inappropriate while Riley is describing their worry. "I'm sorry, just... I can see how you'd feel that way."
"Protection doesn't just come physically. I can't speak for anyone else, but having someone that cares about protecting my mind is just as important as having someone protect my body."
And my mind has been going nuts. And what have you done about it? Not enough.
She squeezes Riley's hand, "I'm so lucky to have you."
It then brings her mind back to Talia, "Did I tell you about what happened with my sister yet?"
How would Talia react to this? Not well, probably. Maybe when we finally meet up, don't mention all the stupid amounts of danger we get into? Yeah... Still, the idea of that gives her a little bit more strength.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 14, 2021 8:34:54 GMT -8
"It was freehold work; he was doing some investigating. Got him shot in hand and foot a while back. He... doesn't like it being talked about. So it hasn't been very public."
The darkling sighed softly, holding the Elemental's hand for a moment. Finally, they nodded to her explanation that there was more than one way to protect someone. But the little voice nagged inside their mind.
You cannot have a mind without a body.
"Well...I reckon I can try to do that" Riley smiles lifting Dani's hand up to place a kiss upon it.
"What happened with Talia?" The wisp tried not to jump to conclusions. But they hoped, silently it was good.
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Post by Firebringer on May 15, 2021 13:11:32 GMT -8
The Ifrit nods at the news about Archie, "Got it. Well, it happens. Glad he's okay though." An intrusive thought catches her brain and she has to wonder what he looked like getting shot, staring down at his hand. Was it like how she felt with being shot before? Did he have that rush of adrenaline that kept him from feeling it? She couldn't help but wonder. She supposes she shouldn't ask.
There is a slight flicker of excitement in her orange eyes, but her body tenses the wrong way and she kind of cringes, "Oof..." She adjusts herself a little bit, "Um. Okay. So, I was doing that think again where I-... well, you know. I hang out where she does for a bit. God, it sounds creepier than it is when you say it out loud. Uh, anyway."
She gives a faint smile, "I don't know if it was your words or just everything, but I got up and talked- well, actually there wasn't any talking. She called me Nica and I sat down for a minute and we just stared at each other." She lifts her free arm to her wig, scratching it a little, "After like a hot minute of awkwardness, she just got up and left, but she gave me her phone number." She pauses, "Well, I haven't worked up the courage fully to say hi yet. Maybe... well, I'm sitting around, maybe I should text her at some point... um, but yeah."
"I don't know that I'd ever have been able to work up the courage as soon as I have without you pepping me up to do it."
It felt good to say that, because it was true. To a degree though, she does need to learn how to push to do these things for herself. But, that's a long journey all on its own. One day.
Within seconds of her finishing her sentence, however, the pizza Kai ordered is brought to the room. "Oh, hell yes." There is a fun bit of excitement.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 20, 2021 10:02:34 GMT -8
Firebringer had made an attempted to connect with her sister. The moth considered the interaction had sounded...stressful and a little itense. But it had been a step forward.
"Sounds like that was tough" Better than being shot though.
"But I am proud of you." The Bright one gives a soft beaming smile.
"That's a huge step. Yeah give her a text at some point. You...might want to hold off on the whole getting shot thing for a bit though" They tease the elemental.
It was at this moment the pizza arrived. The enthusiastic response from Dani caused Riley to chuckle. The moth stood up and collected the pizza, thanking the delivery person.
I should thank Kai..i guess.
Riley thought to themself before bringing the pizza back to the bed and setting it down.
"I think this pizza is well deserved for all you been up too"
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Post by Firebringer on May 22, 2021 12:58:29 GMT -8
"I will. At some point. I promise," She says, looking off to the side a little. Clearly, she isn't lying, and the Wyrd will probably hold her to that just for saying it, but Riley knows how the anxiety is for her. Fear of disappointment and rejection again are constantly stirring in her when she thinks of her sister.
"Sometimes though, it's hard staring at that number. Just... I already know it by heart. It was mine once upon a time. All I can think about when I try is the way she yelled at me, rightfully, and slammed the door in my face. But, if she didn't want... well, she wouldn't have stayed or spoken to me, right?"
Danica gets herself a slice of the pizza and takes a bite, "I definitely won't talk about getting shot at. That would be too much for her. I don't know how much I'll even say. I guess we'll find out." She smiles at Riley then, one of a bit of adoration. It isn't unlike the look she gives them when she's done something and should be semi-scolded, but just something deeper.
"Thank you for being here. You know it means the world to me." She then gives a little grin to her beautiful Moth partner and bats her eyelashes, "You know, I think my kiss meter is getting low."
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 27, 2021 8:42:07 GMT -8
Tania would not have given the number or even stayed as long as she did if she wanted nothing to do with Dani anymore. It was a good sign by Riley's book.
"It's the first step," The darkling says with a reassuring smile.
"and you can take the time you need before taking the next one. But I think it's a good sign. "
They pat Dani's hand for a moment before a sly smile tug at the side of their lip.
"Of course! I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. It's the least I can do."
Riley gives a small laugh before Firebringer mentioned their kiss meter getting low. " Oh, I was wrong now that's the least I can do, no problem; I consider it a talent," they say flirtatiously.
"Really asking the demandin' requests right, now arent you?
Riley felt the anxiety melt away, they didn't need to worry about what happened or what was to come. Right now, they could be here for Dani and see that she will be alright. Or at least that is what the Darkling dared to hope.
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Post by Firebringer on May 30, 2021 17:01:19 GMT -8
"You're right, little step, but little step." She lets out a little sigh. It's still hard to believe the way things are turning, the way things are changing.
Fire gives a bit of a giggle and there is something free about this one. There's also a win so she feels it in her abdomen. She needs to be more careful, but sometimes the laughter is more important than being careful to her. She'd rather hurt and laugh than be depressed and feel good.
"Didn't I tell you when I restarted this relationship? I am very needy."
She blinks cutely and thinks to herself something important, but keeps it inside for now. This is perfect just how it is. If she isn't more careful, she'll lose this. She recognizes that she needs to keep that in mind now. She needs to keep them in mind. That's what partnership is, right?
Things will be alright. Yes, everything will be alright.
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