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 Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:30 pm
"We are the same then. I don't have any, and your general is the same as Nubi. Family. It cancels one another out. It's a new experience for both of us." Despite it having a contract in a way, it was still a relationship between the two of them. Slow forming and weak at first, but he had hope it would grow stronger over time.
"I will not say terrible things about the Queen and your general around you. But, will I be allowed to express my worries if I think they are hurting you? In the most polite of terms of course. I want to be able to worry and express that if it comes up." The thought of not being able to get angry at finding his friend hurt over some reason, or be given an order that affected him more then not would be frustrating, he could tell now.
A rule for Vivre... Hmm..
"As a request, rather than a rule, would you tell me about how you've been between the time we spend together. If I am to be picky, I'd want to hear one thing that made you feel happy, one thing that pissed you off, and maybe if you've learned something new. As a rule, I want you to not take anything I say as orders. I'm not your boss, I'm no one above you. I am your friend, and I want you to treat me as such. That also means you're free to tell me when I'm being stupid, though I think you're already pretty good at that now."
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:39 pm
"That sounds like two rules." It said, lifting two claws up.
"Be allowed to express worry for you. You can do that. I'm okay with that, but understand that I'm training to be in Special Ops. I'm going to go through a lot of hard training. I'm going to be on a lot more patrols. I'm going to be in fights. Being hurt and torn is part of that. It's what I'm signing up for." It said, wanting to make sure Mali knew that it would wind up in hospital in the Negaverse probably more than a few times, and that it would be hurt while sparring and training.
"The other is to send correspondence. I can do that. Maybe I can just send you a email?" It said, not sure how it would send the correspondence. It wasn't like normal phones worked here. Only Negaverse technology. The only thing that worked outside of here were the computers in the public computer labs for those who wanted to check their emails and do other things outside of business and the database.
It tried to think of another rule.
"Maybe - don't try and lie to me if you think it makes me happy because you're worried I'll get upset. With the first rule as a exception, you can't just shield me from bad things. I need to practice and learn not to be angry over everything. I can't do that if you only say nice things to me." It said.
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:54 pm
"I don't mean just physically, Vivre. I mean when they talk down to you, when they try to enforce the idea that you are nothing. I can understand why they would, but I will not keep myself from getting upset when they do, and if you begin to feel that way. You are so much more than a simple too to be used, Vivre. I don't know how, but I'm going to try to make sure you believe and understand that." Saying such things were easy, he knew that. All the Negaverse was against him, it seemed... But he wasn't going to simply roll over and settle. He'd fight in what little ways he could.
"... No, it's not a homework assignment or a mission. And you don't have to reach out to me every day. It's only when you want to hear from me, or if we are physically together. If you want to talk to me as well, you can always let Obie know as well, she hops around back and forth all the time. Lucky cats and their portals..." Mali gave a small, fond smile at the thought, slowly reaching the point of ease again enough to relax
"I'll do my best with that one. I don't have much to lie about that you don't already know, but I'll keep that in mind for the future. As for you, don't be afraid to be human around me. We have doubts and questions to ask. We get angry and smile and cry. I don't want you to bottle that up around me. Show those emotions, let me know when you're happy or hurting, I'm you're friend, I want to be here for the good, the bad, and the ugly. Even if everyone else tells you you need to disassociate from that side of you, I want you to still nurture those feelings. Can you follow that rule for me?"
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:06 pm
"Okay. I can try." It said, not sure how well that would work, but going to know it was a rule.
"Then, can you not get upset if I don't understand or feel something. That you do see that I'm a half-youma. That that still means I won't do things like you. That does change how I'm physically and mentally am. I can't undo those things." It said, looking over at him. "That with the human side, I also have a youma side that might react differently."
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:13 pm
"I won't get upset, but in that same thought, will you not get upset if I keep trying to see how you react? Maybe one thing doesn't make you feel anything, but another may. I want to keep learning, little by little to see what makes you happy." Mali's hand reached over to grasp Vivre's once again, the grip gentle this time.
"There's no need to rush anything. We've got plenty of time, I promise. I'm not going anywhere."
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:33 pm
"Okay. You can do that."
It was light with its grasp, always aware of its claws.
"I can't think of anything else. It's been a long day. We can add more as we go." It said and looked back at him.
"So....are we okay now?"
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 5:20 am
"That sounds fine with me." Bit by bit they would work on things. And Hopefully become a pair that could rely on one another. "... Yeah, we're okay now."
A thought crossed his mind, a different sort of hope that this affection he held for Vivre could one day grow larger. After having already said what he needed, and allowing himself to be honest, Mali ended up with promises in the guise of 'rules' that just... Well, he seemed to be moving forward.
At the end of the day, that's really all he wanted, to find some way to grow closer to Vivre.
"I know I said I would stay but I meant in a more symbolic manner. Stay here to be you friend, stay to be by your side and all that. I think I should leave your room though. You should rest. I'm not sure how much longer until the General shows up, and I've bothered you enough."
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:35 am
"Okay. Keep putting ice on your face." It said as it watched him.
"And lay down too."
It wasn't sure if Mali would be fine finding his general but it had a feeling that he might want to take a walk alone. It would see him at some point. They had a sort of verbal contract on that.
"And you didn't bother me any more than I bothered you."
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:06 am
Mali stood with a big stretch, reaching his hands over his head to let his back maybe realign itself. "I will. Thank you for worrying about me."
Before he left, the senshi paused, before leaning down and pressed his lips to the top of Viv's head. Nothing long, nothing lingering, just a small show of affection that he hoped meant more than just holding hands.
"I'll see you later, Vivre. Just let me know when you want to see me again, alright? I'll come without hesitation."
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:12 am
When Mali leaned again, it assumed for another close look at its face to talk or possibly another run through its hair, but instead the corrupt senshi pressed his lips to his marked brow.
It was such a sudden development that it was left staring wide-eyed and flushed back at him. Had the man not said he couldn't deal with having him if he belonged to others? Had it not said that it had no ownership of itself? Why kiss him then? Why offer intimacy when, as it had brought it up, it was declined.
It made its stomach twist in a knot.
"I'll send a message to you then." It agreed.
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:30 am
"I look forward to seeing you again, Vivre. Give me enough of a heads up, and I'll have something for you too." He was already making plans for the next time they met up. Snacks, drinks, maybe something to do other than just patrol.
Maybe that camera could be modified enough to work. He had held Vivre's paw long enough to know it's size, and the little thought of that made him smile as he gave one last wave while heading towards the door.
"Don't wait too long, or I think I'd miss you too much." With one last wave, he left the room, promptly stumbling out, but lighter than he was earlier.
For a stressful day, it certainly didn't end too horribly.
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:58 am
Vive waved back as Mali left and kept its hand up for a while after the door was shut. Then, it let itself drop back onto the bed and stair up at the ceiling. After a moment it turned to it's side and looked to the desk. To the ring settled inside it.
"Funny kid. Isn't he......Bismuthite?"
There was no answer and the silence was a heavy stone upon its chest.
"Yeah. I wouldn't talk to me too after what I did."
It reached for its pillow, bit into one of the corners, and closed its eyes to sleep.
FIN
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