[ And he nods... even though Terra can't see but, you know. He'll be sure to grab himself a jacket as he goes outside to wait on the porch for Terra, hands stuffed in his pockets, waiting for the other keyblade wielder. ]
[The walk from Snow's house to Riku's at least clears his head more. He'll show up maybe ten or so minutes later, his own hands in his pockets. He gives Riku a small smile of greeting before taking one hand out and lifting it.]
[Terra stops to wait for Riku to catch up, and then he turns so they can continue walking along. No place in particular, at least not for him.]
I want to... [Alright. Uh.
He's going to have to think for a minute how to approach this because despite having all that time on his walk, every single word has completely left him. And he's praying this isn't evidence of what's to come later.]
Riku... [His eyes drop to Riku's hands, even if bot hare in pockets.] Are you and Sora... married?
[ Just gonna streeeetch his arms back and attempt to smack Arden for that even though he's a ghost and all but still it's the thought that counts, yep just stretching, Terra. ]
[ You'll have to forgive him, Terra, because his mind just sort of short-circuited there... if the sudden explosions of pink and bright bright red glitter happening all around them is any indication of that. Also, sort of just stopping in his tracks, looking confused and shocked and huh??? ]
M-married? Where did you... I mean... did Sora say something?
[Terra is thankfully too stupid, so clearly Riku is just stretching.
But he HAS been getting use to emotions and their effects on the world. His head lifts. He looks around before a slow, subdued smile comes to his lips. Riku stops, and Terra slows to a stop as well.] No, just...
I thought the rings... [His face falls softly.] Sorry. I thought... I didn’t mean... If you aren’t...
[ The rings? It takes him a second before he realizes... his Christmas gift to Sora and... oh. Is that... what they look like? It's not as if he's actually shown it off or even mentioned it to anyone. Terra just noticed on his own then? Senpai, why are you so observant over such a small thing... now he feels shy and embarrassed.
Softly, a hand comes up to rub at the back of his neck as he glances away for a moment. ]
I mean... I... guess you could look at it that way? It's not like there was some big ceremony or anything, just... you know...
[It helps when you just keep spinning it around and around the whole time while they're talking, Riku. Let Terra have at least a little smarts. Terra has eyes.]
Oh.
[Does he get it? Probably not in the completely right way, but he gets it enough that he doesn't have to ask a bunch of questions. Riku is....... maybe safe.]
It's what I wanted to talk to you about. I mean--not that... Not yours.
[ Sometimes it's a good thing Terra isn't so questioning about things. But, the clarification there has him glance over to the other keyblade curiously. ]
[Welp. His turn to get embarrassed. For the moment, it's not so bad. His cheeks darken slightly, and he turns his head away, similarly reaching up to rub the back of his neck.]
Something like that.
[His sigh is soft, seems like something to steady himself.] I thought... since you and Sora might have... been married. [He's so unsure why it's awkward asking Riku, of all people, these things.]
[ He looks a little more curiously to Terra, still feeling a gentle touch of embarrassment before he glances off to the side in thought for a moment. Terra wants advice because he thought he and Sora were married? ]
[His isn't snowflakes or sparkles or explosions. Embarrassment creeps up his neck, but his face is purposefully steely in an attempt not to give it away.
But between them, a dry and hot breeze zips by, mixed with the faint rumble of the ground beneath their feet. A jittery tremor that doesn't rise or ebb, just continues like a tickle.]
Yeah. I think... [He doesn't finish. His eyes stare off to the side like he's considering--what he wants to say, or maybe if he wants to do what he plans at all. Even after everything, he still sometimes second-guesses himself.] I don't know yet.
I wanted to talk to you first. I understand if you don't want to be involved.
[ He blinks at the sudden breeze whipping by and that... more or less... confirms his suspicions about what this could be about. He smiles a bit, a hand coming to rest on his hip while he tilts his head some. ]
So you want to ask Aqua to marry you, is my guess, right?
[ He nods, smiling just a little more to himself before he comes to cross his arms and sighs. Sorry, Terra. ]
Well, as a fellow Master, I know there's... certain rules you have to follow. One of them being to challenge the Master they study under. You know, sort of like asking for permission? If you defeat them, permission has been granted and you're deemed worthy. But...
[ He trails off here, looking really super serious and thoughtful. ]
Aqua's Master isn't here and since I'm the only other Master around... I guess that means you have to fight me.
[ It's not very boisterous laughter, he's too moody for that, but Arden is definitely snickering and shaking his head at Riku pulling Terra's leg like that.
He can save more of his own commentary for later, but for now at least... a little mood boost for him as well as Riku. ]
Unfortunately for Riku, this particular man happens to be a very big dumbass, albeit a soft one. He hasn't ever officially become a Master and, thus, he doesn't know all of the hidden nuances and rules which may go along with it.
He trusts Riku.
He hates Riku by the word because if Riku isn't blatantly joking, Terra falls for the facade easily. A sort of uncertain, mildly grim intensity pools across his face. He looks away, thoughtful, and then back, his brows together.]
[ Oh... oh no, Terra... actually believes him? It takes everything within Riku to keep the current poker face he has going on here because senpai why.
But after a moment, the silver-haired teen can't help but chuckle a little and, hand coming up to cover his face for a moment, he looks to Terra with a smile on his face. He actually believed him? That's... kind of precious somehow. ]
No- Terra... I'm joking.
i just saw my phone autocorrected "takes" to "hates" and im laughing
He visibly pauses in everything, face shocked with the bait-and-switch and then embarrassed at himself for falling for it so easily.] Oh. I... [How does he apologize for stupidity when it had only been Riku teasing him?
Finally, he shakes his head with a soft, wry sigh. But he doesn't seem angry in the slightest.]
I'll have to watch out for your tricks. If it had been something I needed to do... I would have done it for her.
[ And he means that, knowing the good that Terra has within him and how he would do anything for those he cares about; no wonder they're senpai and kouhai. ]
So then... are you just not sure how to... you know, ask?
I... Yeah. We haven't even talked about it really. Just what she told me from Sora. But... I'm not sure how to ask. Or... what I have to do when I ask. [The seriousness is broken by a hint of a smile, teasing.] No tricks this time, Riku.
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We can go for a walk. Are you at home? I'll meet you outside of where you are.
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[ And he nods... even though Terra can't see but, you know. He'll be sure to grab himself a jacket as he goes outside to wait on the porch for Terra, hands stuffed in his pockets, waiting for the other keyblade wielder. ]
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[The walk from Snow's house to Riku's at least clears his head more. He'll show up maybe ten or so minutes later, his own hands in his pockets. He gives Riku a small smile of greeting before taking one hand out and lifting it.]
Hey.
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Hey. So what's up?
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I want to... [Alright. Uh.
He's going to have to think for a minute how to approach this because despite having all that time on his walk, every single word has completely left him. And he's praying this isn't evidence of what's to come later.]
Riku... [His eyes drop to Riku's hands, even if bot hare in pockets.] Are you and Sora... married?
[Best to get straight to the chase.]
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‘Oh this should be good.’
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M-married? Where did you... I mean... did Sora say something?
[ Oh boy. Is he in trouble or something? ]
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But he HAS been getting use to emotions and their effects on the world. His head lifts. He looks around before a slow, subdued smile comes to his lips. Riku stops, and Terra slows to a stop as well.] No, just...
I thought the rings... [His face falls softly.] Sorry. I thought... I didn’t mean... If you aren’t...
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Softly, a hand comes up to rub at the back of his neck as he glances away for a moment. ]
I mean... I... guess you could look at it that way? It's not like there was some big ceremony or anything, just... you know...
[ Terra... you do... right? ]
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Oh.
[Does he get it? Probably not in the completely right way, but he gets it enough that he doesn't have to ask a bunch of questions. Riku is....... maybe safe.]
It's what I wanted to talk to you about. I mean--not that... Not yours.
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You... wanted to talk about marriage?
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Something like that.
[His sigh is soft, seems like something to steady himself.] I thought... since you and Sora might have... been married. [He's so unsure why it's awkward asking Riku, of all people, these things.]
I was looking for some advice.
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[ He looks a little more curiously to Terra, still feeling a gentle touch of embarrassment before he glances off to the side in thought for a moment. Terra wants advice because he thought he and Sora were married? ]
You mean... about you and A...qua....
[ ... ]
...oh.
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[His isn't snowflakes or sparkles or explosions. Embarrassment creeps up his neck, but his face is purposefully steely in an attempt not to give it away.
But between them, a dry and hot breeze zips by, mixed with the faint rumble of the ground beneath their feet. A jittery tremor that doesn't rise or ebb, just continues like a tickle.]
Yeah. I think... [He doesn't finish. His eyes stare off to the side like he's considering--what he wants to say, or maybe if he wants to do what he plans at all. Even after everything, he still sometimes second-guesses himself.] I don't know yet.
I wanted to talk to you first. I understand if you don't want to be involved.
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So you want to ask Aqua to marry you, is my guess, right?
[ He nods, smiling just a little more to himself before he comes to cross his arms and sighs. Sorry, Terra. ]
Well, as a fellow Master, I know there's... certain rules you have to follow. One of them being to challenge the Master they study under. You know, sort of like asking for permission? If you defeat them, permission has been granted and you're deemed worthy. But...
[ He trails off here, looking really super serious and thoughtful. ]
Aqua's Master isn't here and since I'm the only other Master around... I guess that means you have to fight me.
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He can save more of his own commentary for later, but for now at least... a little mood boost for him as well as Riku. ]
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Unfortunately for Riku, this particular man happens to be a very big dumbass, albeit a soft one. He hasn't ever officially become a Master and, thus, he doesn't know all of the hidden nuances and rules which may go along with it.
He trusts Riku.
He hates Riku by the word because if Riku isn't blatantly joking, Terra falls for the facade easily. A sort of uncertain, mildly grim intensity pools across his face. He looks away, thoughtful, and then back, his brows together.]
I didn't know. I'm... willing. When and where?
[HE'LL DO IT, BRO.]
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But after a moment, the silver-haired teen can't help but chuckle a little and, hand coming up to cover his face for a moment, he looks to Terra with a smile on his face. He actually believed him? That's... kind of precious somehow. ]
No- Terra... I'm joking.
i just saw my phone autocorrected "takes" to "hates" and im laughing
He visibly pauses in everything, face shocked with the bait-and-switch and then embarrassed at himself for falling for it so easily.] Oh. I... [How does he apologize for stupidity when it had only been Riku teasing him?
Finally, he shakes his head with a soft, wry sigh. But he doesn't seem angry in the slightest.]
I'll have to watch out for your tricks. If it had been something I needed to do... I would have done it for her.
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'I can see why you two get along so well.'
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Yeah, I didn't doubt that for a second.
[ And he means that, knowing the good that Terra has within him and how he would do anything for those he cares about; no wonder they're senpai and kouhai. ]
So then... are you just not sure how to... you know, ask?
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I... Yeah. We haven't even talked about it really. Just what she told me from Sora. But... I'm not sure how to ask. Or... what I have to do when I ask. [The seriousness is broken by a hint of a smile, teasing.] No tricks this time, Riku.