Winding down

[wants_the_phd]

WHO: Roses and ?
WHERE: Rose barn
WHEN: Post-ritual evening 54 through morning 55

[Whew.





Whew.]

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Re: /after Rook departs

[poisonista]

[ They just washed up so he can be allowed, but it's probably for the best that he doesn't- the braid is enough to make him make a small sound of protest and then-

He grabs Epel's hand and searches out the back of his head to bring him in against his chest and hug him to himself. ]

That doesn't mean you need to do more than you should. It's late.

[ Plushie now. He'll just rest his cheek against Epel's hair. ]

... it's good to have you close. Even if this is the last place I'd rather you be in. These twelve days have been... disorienting.

Re: /after Rook departs

[effeminoxious]

Ah-

[tugged, he is plushie now. His hand hovers in mid air for a moment, then settles back down to Belle's hair, this time stroking gently]

This place is a nightmare, but it's hardly the first I've followed you into. I'm betting it won't be the last. If anything, I wish I'd gotten here for you earlier.

Re: /after Rook departs

[poisonista]

Who turned you so capable? Oh, right. It was-

[ He's about to say himself, but then he chuckles. ]

... well. You certainly blossomed on your own.

[ Hand massaging his hair over the back of his head. ]

I still don't understand this place at all. I suppose I'll have to pick up the pace for you. The last thing I need is for you to not rely on me as well.

Re: /after Rook departs

[effeminoxious]

That's not going to happen.

[tries to shift back a bit so he can look Belle in the eye, he'll go back to sleep plushie in a second but what are you doing not taking credit for me after all the work you put in]

I'm the poison apple you raised. You're right that I've grown a lot. But I've still got a long way to go, and you've still got a lot to teach me. I'll show you what a bright and strong apple I can blossom into.

[tucking back into him]

We'll get to grips with it his fucked up farm. Rubato might have rushed ahead of us, but we'll catch him up. I've got faith in you.

Re: /after Rook departs

[poisonista]

[ Even if he's blinded right now, he could definitely feel that look. So he does seem surprised but-

Just hugging his Apple back, tighter this time and resting his cheek over his head. ]

That's right... there won't be a single person who will be able to stand up to you when I'm done with you.

[ Ignore the little added wet feeling in your hair, Apple. It's just from Vil's wet hair, is all. ]

...I wish we were home.

Re: /after Rook departs

[effeminoxious]

[hugging him back tight, curling his fingers in Belle's shirt when he feels that wetness]

Me too. Everything would be so much easier if we were back in Pomefiore.

Re: /after Rook departs

[poisonista]

[ His sobs are quiet- he's already cried loudly on Rubato, so all that indicates that he's crying is the way his body shakes in quiet sobs.

He'll at least cover Apple's head with a hand so the tears fall there instead. ]

Re: /after Rook departs

[effeminoxious]

Belle...

[all he can do is keep holding him, rubbing his back and trying to offer as much comfort as possible]

It's okay. I've got you, take your time.