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 Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 6:03 pm
A faint smirk appeared on Jericho's features as she lightly scolded him for his optimism.
"It's only a problem if you make it one," he said while leaning lightly against her in return, "Sometimes... with emotions, it's best to just... go with the flow. Thing happen unexpectedly... like you falling in love with Mal or this bond forming between us but neither of these things are bad."
That voice he heard was one he didn't expect and it made him pause when he heard it. It was like the voice of a child.
"Everything will be fine."
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 6:24 pm
She didn't believe it. But it was nice to hear it, anyway.
Riley reached out suddenly and put her arms around his middle, hugging him tightly. Her face burrowed into his chest.
Don't get me wrong now. Riley's familiar voice returned. I'm not afraid or anything. I just need a hug.
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 6:50 pm
"If you say so," Jericho said with a smile as he wrapped his arms around her to finish the embrace. He went ahead and leaned back as well to relax further as he had her in his arms.
"I suppose it's out of the question to bring a dragon to you during these trials hm?" he asked.
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 6:54 pm
A violent laugh had her shuddering in his arms. I would love to see the look on Andeon's face if that were allowed. Just standing there, preparing for battle, when all of a sudden... BAM. THERE'S A DRAGON BEHIND ME.
She continued to tremble with laughter. He would outright s**t his pants. It would be the best day of my life. But sadly no, we are not allowed to have any advantages or help. The entire point of the exercise is to thin the flock for optimal evolutionary development. You know, survival of the fittest and all that.
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:01 pm
Laughing along with Riley, Jericho just tried to imagine this. He guessed Andeon was the one she had fought last though both had survived so he had an idea of what the guy looked like. The dragon also realized this was likely why she was very into keeping her body in as best of shape as possible.
"I see... it.. definitely seems to be tough, living as an Illithid," he said with a pause, "By the way, if.. you ever want to spar with me more, just let me know. It should be good for both of us and I'll try not to smash your legs again."
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:06 pm
Yessss. She hissed out violently, bouncing out of the hug to face him with her hands attaching themselves to his collar. We have to spar more. I am adamantly in favor of this idea. Please. She was almost bouncing at the prospect - it was clearly exciting for her. Only, maybe sometimes you could spar with me in your humanoid form. I truly feel I could take your dragon form down if I wanted to, but I..
She slumped slightly and her eyes went wide - there it was again. Her heart was stuttering painfully.
I don't want to. Jericho - do you feel it now? It hurts a bit..
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:12 pm
Staring straight into those glowing eyes, Jericho all but expected her to start shaking him as she had grabbed onto his collar. But he soon saw that she was extremely eager, not angry that he had brought it up.
His eyes furrowed as she quelled down. Indeed he could almost feel the twinge of pain she had felt with that. It wasn't like if she had emitted the emotion directly to him, but he could pick up on it more or less through empathy.
"Don't worry, I'll stick to my humanoid form. " he offered with a smile, bringing a hand up to rest lightly against her face,"That way we could also use the boxing ring and stuff if we'd like."
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:22 pm
A single brow rose as he suggested the boxing ring, and she eyed him warily. Well now you're just setting yourself up for failure. Sparring is one thing, where you have some advantages. But boxing? I don't know, Jericho. Sometimes it's like you want me to bring you down.
Ohhh burn.
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:32 pm
"I might not be used to fighting so much in this form but don't count me out so easily," he said while smirking and narrowing his eyes, "I can keep up with you, and I won't go down easily."
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:47 pm
Riley let go of Jericho's collar, and brushed it down flat again condescendingly.
Whatever you say, dear. She murmured, her voice laced with just a hint of mocking beneath that comforting tone. She settled down comfortably, and tried not to snicker.
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:49 pm
Jericho's eyes narrowed further and a low growl emitted from his throat, "Well I'd like to see you take me down right now."
They had room.
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:17 pm
And she'd just gotten comfortable, too.
Riley lifted her head slowly, eyed him critically, and then her callous glare turned bright with happiness.
Okay!
Nobody should ever be that happy about the idea of fighting.
She bounced right off of him and walked over to the door, flipping a switch - what?! The room flooded with light, suddenly. Oh, did I forget to mention I installed a light in this room? She piped up with fake innocence. I figure you need all the help you can get - and being able to see is important for you.
She was laying the taunts on thick, and when she jumped back on the couch, she cracked her knuckles. Her leg stretched out and pushed the coffee table far out of the way.
Okay. Shoulder to the floor for three seconds is a win. Two out of three wins. Acceptable?
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:47 pm
"Augh!"
Jericho did not expect the lights to suddenly go on and having sat in the dark for awhile the sudden brightness hurt his eyes a bit. Groaning, he blinked a few times as his eyes had to adjust to the new level.
Getting on up off the couch, he went and tossed off the paint splattered shirt. He didn't want to give Riley something she could grab onto easily and all.
"Well the light would have been good to know about earlier on. I've been walking through this room in the dark all the time!" he huffed before stretching out a bit to limber up.
"But that sounds good to me. Bring it on," he snarled while moving to the open space, ready to take her on.
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:59 pm
Riley was glad she was wearing her workout uniform. Still, being a boil had it's advantages sometimes. If Jericho tried to grab at her top, they would have words. It was only fair to take no undue advantages- oh who was she kidding, if she was in his position she'd take every advantage she had.
Stupid ghoul body.
Riley fell into a crouch, her arms rising to her sides. He asked her to bring it on, so without any real warning she brought it. A hissing sound pre-empted her sudden jump, wrapping herself around him and coming down on the ground in an effort to flip him over onto his back.
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 9:06 pm
Jericho expected Riley to come at him pretty much right away so he quickly crashed into her body as he tried to do the same to her. He had the slight advantage of wings, which allowed him to sort of help with balance to an extent. Or at least they allowed him to get a little extra push here and there.
Falling to the floor with her, he tried to shove the ground with one of these wings to see if he could try to then pin her.
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