[ Yep. Totally expected that to happen, to which he softly chuckles a little under his breath and comes to stuff his hands in his pockets. ]
Ven...
[ The way he says his name is so soft, so careful even. ]
I'm willing to let you handle Vanitas the way you want to... the way you see best. [ A beat. ] But, while I don't mind the dark itself, if you could just not keep me in it for too long if there's anything bothering you, if it gets to be too much for you.
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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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Ven...
[ The way he says his name is so soft, so careful even. ]
I'm willing to let you handle Vanitas the way you want to... the way you see best. [ A beat. ] But, while I don't mind the dark itself, if you could just not keep me in it for too long if there's anything bothering you, if it gets to be too much for you.
[ He swallows, glancing over to the blond then. ]
I'd appreciate it.
[ To just... know that he's needed. ]
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Contemplating.
He slowly gives a nod.] I'll tell you if it starts being too much for me.
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That's all I really ask for. Thank you.