[A blink before he laughs softly, mostly out of surprise.] No, it isn't. Vanitas is just going to have to deal with experiencing that from me if you end up kissing me again.
[ While not entirely sure what he was expecting to hear, when Ventus does give him the go ahead for that in the future? It has... Riku smile a little, perhaps even a little shyly as he bows his head some. ]
[ Well... that's probably true. Still, it has Riku feel... awkward? Maybe? Just a little? But, if Ventus needed advice which brought him to this decision then... ]
I guess that's fair enough.
[ As he comes to cross his arms in front of his chest. ]
[ Riku just nods after Ventus confirms that it did help, to which, of course, a moment later, he glances away while trying to hide what feels like a smile wanting to tug at his lips. ]
So... what? You want me to ask you out on a date or something?
[ Everything suddenly feels... better? Lighter? Not as tense? Something along those lines and the heaviness that Riku had initially brought with him to the docks here seems to have gradually disappeared. ]
But... Vanitas.
[ He glances away for a moment. ]
I know you'll tell me to not get involved, to not try and protect you.
[ Riku knows that some things need to be done on your own... he knows this better than anyone else and it's why when Ventus asks him to give him that trust that he's capable of handling the Sora lookalike now here in Verens... he sighs. How much of a hypocrite would he be to dismiss Ven's wishes when he would more than likely ask the same were he in the blond's shoes? ]
Fine.
[ Arms remain crossed against his chest, glancing a little past Ventus as he speaks. ]
But... you're not alone for this. Don't think it's something you have to keep to yourself. Others will support you and be your strength when you need it.
[ Geez, when did he start sounding like... this? ]
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Good to know then.
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I may have told Elios about this, by the way.
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...you what?
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I guess that's fair enough.
[ As he comes to cross his arms in front of his chest. ]
Guessing it helped?
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[Even if...that was quite a talk.]
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So... what? You want me to ask you out on a date or something?
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[Still, he grins at him.]
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[ He... might be teasing. Maybe. Just a little. ]
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[ Everything suddenly feels... better? Lighter? Not as tense? Something along those lines and the heaviness that Riku had initially brought with him to the docks here seems to have gradually disappeared. ]
But... Vanitas.
[ He glances away for a moment. ]
I know you'll tell me to not get involved, to not try and protect you.
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[Just. Not apparently get rid of him for good.
Ventus still has mixed feelings about that.]
I just want you to be careful around him.
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Fine.
[ Arms remain crossed against his chest, glancing a little past Ventus as he speaks. ]
But... you're not alone for this. Don't think it's something you have to keep to yourself. Others will support you and be your strength when you need it.
[ Geez, when did he start sounding like... this? ]
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[Ven chuckles under his breath, the wind picking up around them as if attempting to dance around them as well.]
You know--you just sounded like Sora just now. [He grins at him, amused.]
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[ He gives Ventus a nudge with his elbow, arms still crossed against his chest before he turns some... because yeah, he knows it. ]
I'm glad you still wanted to talk to me... see me.
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[ Or, in his case, get lost in his head and have every thought lead to a negative one. You know, typical Riku things. ]
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[Does he need to punch you.]
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It's kind of hard not to when you think you've screwed up.
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Do you need me to punch you again. [AT LEAST HE'S ASKING THIS TIME.]
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[ To which, Riku slowly smiles a little, even with his head bowed a little. ]
Are you going to kiss it better after?
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[He punches his arm, at least.]
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