Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Jul 17, 2021 7:38:01 GMT -8
It was like watching Water and Oil trying to mix. Archie and Firebringer were hurting, but they didn't break the same way; they didn't handle it the same way. Riley's hands slowly fidget with the menu, watching this moment.
The two were trying to be polite; it was politeness sieved through teeth and glass. Thick and oily, it coated the room. Riley wonders if they lit a match if they all would combust.
The Moths dark eyes watch their Motley mates reaction to what Dani says. Observing as he backs down to give the Elemental space.
"He's trying, Dani," Riley says softly. The words were heavy enough to bounce against the table.
Sometimes we try to help others the ways we want to be helped.
They didn't have the means to translate or explain. Their eyes look to Archie; Riley could see the sleepless nights, the sore hands clutching a tumbler. A man standing in the dark.
"It's mine and his to deal with," Riley says, replying to Firebringer with a soft smile. "Lin- was family. And nothing about this is bearable." They take in a sharp breath as it catches in their throat.
"I wear a smile like a shield, Archie tries to help to fix. Because if we didn't- if we don't it-"
They place to hand down for a moment on the table as if trying to hold themself from swaying. Riley smiles, but what they say is no smiling matters.
"I flushed my meds last night. So I wasn't tempted. "
"I- I think what Archie is trying to say. It might not be true for you, that's okay. But for us? It's all we have right now- maybe in time that will change."
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Firebringer
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Elemental Ifrit, Presence 3 (Intimidating)
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Post by Firebringer on Jul 17, 2021 8:47:48 GMT -8
Archie is silent and Fire can't read them in the slightest. Maybe it's the tension. There is a lot of tension and now she feels bad. Why is it that when you say the truth about how something that someone says makes you feel, something that is or should be totally valid, it still makes you feel like an asshole.
And what Riley has to say shocks her. It makes those tears come right back because she more than knows exactly what they mean. She couldn't even begin to imagine if- She swallows and moves her free arm to complete this half hug they've had. Tears begin freely streaming down her face again as she rests her head on Riley's shoulder.
"Then tell me what you need instead of making me feel like you are telling me what I need." She sniffles, her soft voice hoarse now, "Archie, I'd hug you too, but you're all the way across the table and I'm not Elastagirl. I'm sorry if what I said hurt you, I'm... I'm trying my best."
"What do you need?" She asks them, just barely able to maintain her composure. Things are too raw now. She doesn't want to think about the possibilities of the future right now. She can't do silence.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2021 9:41:37 GMT -8
“Nothing”
It was a short and simple response. In a world absent of miracles what they needed was for Linden to walk in, apologizing for being late. But miracles aren’t real.
There was nothing the elemental could offer that they didn’t already have.
Instead they just tried to make it about something else.
“Your desires are your own – be it time, space, or whatever else. Should any of that happen to be outside your reach understand you aren’t alone, a luxury not everyone can afford.”
Linden had been alone. There was no way Archie or Riley could have made it there.
He remembered when bonds snapped suddenly.
“But, respectfully, I couldn’t bring myself to put any labour onto someone who is already shattered. It would only break me more.”
The elemental was a shell, and even if there was something, they likely wouldn’t be able to help.
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Post by Krakenbox on Jul 18, 2021 23:30:27 GMT -8
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Riley Sorsa
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Presence (3) Captivating | SL(1) Stylish Mantle (2)Spring | Status(1) Entertainment
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Jul 20, 2021 7:58:48 GMT -8
Riley Tries to peel their lips into a smile, but it's weak and unconvincing. They rest their head against Dani as she pulls them closer for a hug. Feeling the movement of the Elemental as tears flowed. The moth takes a deep breath.
"I Don't know," they say honestly. What could Dani do? Archie? They both suffered so much. Riley just wanted to know they would be okay.
Riley wanted to say. That they just needed them by their side, now more than ever. But how could they ask that after the oaths they broke? How c
"I'm...still figuring that out. But Once I know. You both are first to know."
Trying to lighten the mood they state.
"Maybe a mimosa"
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Firebringer
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Elemental Ifrit, Presence 3 (Intimidating)
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Post by Firebringer on Jul 26, 2021 20:15:08 GMT -8
Fire nods. What Archie says isn't wrong. It rings true and something she can resonate with. Finally.
"That's fair and I appreciate that."
"Okay then. Why don't we eat something, because I'm starting to get hangry?" there is a faint smile. At least they can have that, right?
She gives Riley one more squeeze, leaning over to kiss their head, hoping she can cheer up the tears a little bit with some levity.
"Who knows, maybe they'll make us a mimosa this late in the day. I could certainly use one."
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