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[open] throw away the key and then

Who: Sora + You!
When: The month of Aguril
Where: Where these threads happen!
What: A catch-all for the month of August including closed threads inside. As well as near the end of the month Sora runs into some bad characters on the street and happens to get kidnapped by some desperate Dorchacht smugglers and possibly sold to the underground markets still trying to deal in the shady “monster part” trading business there. More info can be found here.
Warnings: kidnapping, violence, blood, tba

[A: first, we're goin' to set some bait]

[It’s a normal day in Aguril and the city is bustling with life as usual. One puca boy is making his way up the road with a paper bag of various fruits and vegetables in his arms and is heading back home to get them into the icebox. The summer heat doesn’t do much to Sora even with his body now covered in patches of soft brunette-coloured fur. But the heat might do something to his newly purchased greens and treats, so he wants to get them home soon. A rabbit has to have snacks!

He’s not quite paying attention to his surroundings enough and doesn’t notice a pair of cloaked figures just down the road amongst a grove of trees. There is a small clatter of wooden wheels against the pavement and Sora stops for a moment to look up at the cloudy sky.

That is when his vision suddenly blurs, and pain erupts against the side of his head as he's clubbed with a wooden bat. It happens so quickly that Sora falls like a sack of bricks. His shopping scatters on the ground and the two cloaked figures throw a black sheet over him and scoop him up. They start quickly retreating to the back alley where a wooden cart is waiting...

Perhaps you're nearby and happen to hear the clatter or odd noise. Maybe you see the whole thing happen. They are clearly amateurs. But they are amateurs who are now stuffing Sora's knocked out body into a wooden cage on a cart. Perhaps you attempt to rescue him but at this point of time they will get away. But that doesn’t mean you can’t rough them up a bit if you so choose!]

[B: inside a nasty trap and wait]

[People who are bonded to Sora will notice the sudden dullness in their bond with him first. There will be a strange static-like feeling that only gets worse when they try to reach across the bond to him. It is like he's inside the city still but there's something that is muting his monster signature and his location on the magical bond. If anyone tries to contact Sora through alternative means such as their devices no responses will be given. Which is strange because he always answers his messages!

Although there might be some ways to try to find out where Sora is. Witches who know how to tap onto Divination might be able to scry where he might be heading. Or better yet maybe a witch can start some sort of magical conversation with his sleepy mind.

Somewhere along the way Sora wakes weakly in his wooden caged cart and finds himself travelling ... somewhere?? He can feel the temperature drop several degrees so it feels like they might be leaving the city. Because of that Sora tries his hardest to gather enough strength (did they drug him or something??) to create a small little red butterfly with his Illusion magic. Who knows... Maybe it'll be able to communicate with someone. It should be able to write messages or even make a noise or two but it won’t last long!]

[C: when he comes a-sniffing we will]

[If you managed to follow the smugglers into the wilde and towards their den, you’ll find that they haven't left the place unguarded. The den is nestled up in a rocky alcove that is covered in cold heaps of snow and old broken tree branches.

Just outside of the den is a large feral looking hyena creature that isn't happy to see you. Long sharp fangs protrude from its lips and four spider-like eyes stare at you with clear angry intent. It growls at a higher octave than expected and takes a step forward.

You’ll have to deal with this first if you want to get into the den.]

[D: snap the trap and close the gate]

[Inside the cavernous den itself is the dank smell of odd leathers and rotting spices that hang in the air like it is all growing much too old. There are torches lining the cavern walls but it leaves the den dim and hard to navigate. Walking the narrow path that have been dug in is uneven on the feet.

Depending on how one explores the den it all comes to one central spot at the back. There are collections of jars, boxes and crates filled with who knows what. Some jars seem to shimmer with old dragon scales, rusted old weapons line the walls and various liquid and powdery substances sit murky in vials scattered about. ]

"Just get it over with already, bastard!"

[A voice rings out angrily from the other room. If followed, Sora can be found held down against his will across a large wooden table. He struggles weakly but the man holding him has a painful grip and a large meat cleaver held high in his other.]

S-Stop!

[Sora tries to struggle. But he can’t move well. They must have put something in his system to make him feel weak. The other man across the room reaches out and yanks Sora's long rabbit ears with one hand and slaps them against the wooden table with Sora wincing painfully.]

"Get the ears and then take off a foot. Have you heard how much a lucky’s rabbit foot can go for? Hurry up, the shipment has to go out tonight!"

[A rescue would be good! Anytime now!]

[E: wildcard]

[got something else? throw it down here!]

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Pffft. You get the first one you put on and I had to try on two?

[ Huff! ]

Now how is that fair? Shouldn't you at least have to try on another?

[ Vanitas is going to put his hands on his hips and give Sora a little look. ]

It was your first time trying something like this on, so!

[Sora snorts and shakes his head.]

Fine, fine! I'll pick one more! But then you have to pick which one I should wear.

[He grins playfully in return. Then it's time to go pick another and Sora gets to pick something like this. He changes into it and then struts out to strike a goofy pose.]

How's this?

As if you've really put something like this on before...

[ Is he calling Sora out a little on that? Oh sure. Definitely. But Vanitas says nothing more of it. He watches Sora leave, snatch up another outfit, and lingers as the other teen changes.

Then Vanitas decides to be something of a brat. Sora wants to be a goofball? Well Vanitas can breech that personal bubble, fingers running down the lapels of the suit. ]

I like it. Makes you look more mature, brat.

[ Sure is going to embarrass the other with a form of PDA by brushing lips against Sora's temple. ]

But which one makes you more comfortable?

[Vanitas-! He can't just act all smooth and cool and make Sora's fur stand right up when Sora's trying to act like a dweeb!!]

Ah- Hey. [Sora's cheeks warm! He looks up at his bondmate and doesn't shy away from the touch at all. This makes him feel good. Even if he's trying not to feel too embarrassed!] Do I really look more mature like this?

[Anything to help with the babyface, honestly. Sora touches his fingers against the back of Vanitas' hand.]

I think I do like this one. The yellow is nice.

Do I say anything that I don't really mean?

[ Vanitas snickers, now grabbing at that tie and tugging Sora closer. Heck yeah he is going to act smooth when he wants. It's time to make the other fluster just a little bit. ]

It does look good on you.

[Long rabbit ears perk straight upwards. The tug makes him come almost nose to nose with Vanitas and Sora heart skips a few beats.

It seems that this sort of thing is fairly common for the faun woman to see so she happens to busy herself with folding some clothes...

It's good thing Sora's much too busy watching Vanitas' expression to notice her anyway. Sora's cheeks light up even brighter and his fingers reach up to touch at Vanitas' shirt too.]

You can stay stuff like that more often if you want...

[He likes when Vanitas praises or compliments him. It's true.]

[ The faun probably sees this all the time, especially between bondmates. It can't really be helped, can it? Might be especially bad during the full moon phases. Besides... Sora is a Puca and they're known to be. Ahem. Too bad Vanitas is doing nothing but encouraging any sort of behavior. ]

Now I can't do that. If I were to complement you all the time, the effect it has would wear off.

[ Grin grin grin. ]

[The grins and smiles make Sora's own smile grow wider. He just can't get enough of moments where he can see that genuine smile! It makes such a flutter of a very deep affection and emotion for Vanitas in his heart.]

I don't think so, maybe we should test that out. I'm pretty sure I could hear those sorts of things from you all the time.

[Puca are ahem to be sure so Sora suddenly surges up to kiss Vanitas gently on the lips. In clear view of the whole store.]

[ It has been a long time coming, in some respects. Vanitas has been here for almost a year. Add to the Bonds that are currently restoring his heart? A lot of those rough edges are starting to smooth out. The fact that he's even now capable of expressing and understanding true affection is just a testament to everything that has transpired since he's been here. ]

That's because you like praise as much as I do.

[ He should have known that Sora would steal a kiss. There's always one that comes with that sort of bloom of affection from the other. However Vanitas is still a little flustered when it's done in public - when he isn't the one that instigates. So he bats at Sora with a huff. ]

Okay, okay... Go change.

Heheh.

[Sora lets out a soft snicker and then untangles from Vanitas so he can go get changed back to his normal attire. It's still a little fun for Sora to tease and advance back on Vanitas just like that. It goes both ways.

So once Sora is back in his clothing the faun woman packs up both suits for them and they check out. Once they are ready to do they find themselves back out on the busy streets of the city with shopping bags in hand.]

That wasn't so bad! What's next?

[It's ear piercings isn't it...??]

[ The Faun actually seems pretty chipper about the whole thing. Perhaps because they really had been here to make a purchase and not just to fool around? At any rate, she seems pretty happy to ring them up and take their cunes all the same.

It's not until they're outside the shop that Vanitas clicks his tongue against his teeth. ]

You want to get your ear pierced.

[ And Vanitas likely to get one to match Sora this time. ]

[And just like that Sora's ears twitch almost comically.]

Oh- Yeah! Right! Where should we go for that?

[He's not nervous! Okay maybe just a little! But he really does want to match with Vanitas.]

[ Vanitas takes Sora's hand and tugs him along. Thankfully he already knows where he is going. ]

I figured we would just go to the same place that Lavi took me the first time.

[ Sora's totally nervous. ]

[He's totally nervous. This boy who has saved worlds from terror. Who has fought hundreds of big bad beasties. Who stabbed himself with his own weapon.

... Is a little nervous about a tiny prick to his ear.]

Whu?! Whoa-! Okay!

[ Vanitas won't say it, but he had also been a little nervous. He had brushed it off at the time. Pretended like it didn't. But then afterward he had kept fussing. ]

Awww. Widdle Sora is still nervous.

[Sora shoves at Vanitas' shoulder.]

I'm not! I'm not nervous!

[He's pouting! He's maybe nervous because he's not sure how much it's really going to hurt! It doesn't help that Sora's ears are long fuzzy appendages that are probably ten times more sensitive than a normal human-shaped ear.]

I still want to get something to match with you! I'm not backing down!

[ The shove only gets Vannitas to laugh. ]

You are. I don't know why you feel the need to hide it from me.

[ He gives Sora's hand a squeeze. ]

They'll numb it beforehand, you know. You won't feel any pain.

[So he flusters. Since he knows better than to keep things from Vanitas when their bond is so incredibly strong and connected.

His ears droop just a little but he does feel a little better hearing that they'll numb the spot.]

Well, that's good to hear. I guess in my head I was picturing them coming at me with a giant needle and a potato.

[??]

Needle and a potato?

[ Vanitas stares at Sora. He has no idea what any of that means! ]

They... Don't do anything like that?

Uhh--! Yeah, that's great!

[Sora laughs a little sheepishly. How own imagination kind of just ran off without him.]

It's just a thing I think people say when they want to get ear piercings. You're supposed to put the potato behind your earlobe and then stab the needle in or something...

[It's a dumb myth Sora shouldn't believe!]

Nevermind about that! Ahahah!

[ He leans over and gives Sora a peck on the cheek. Reassurances! ]

They use special equipment and an enchantment. At least I know why you were so jumpy about this.

[ And here they are, coming up to the little shop itself! ]

[There it is! Sora smiles at Vanitas before they head for the shop doors and enter.]

You weren't nervous at all when you got yours?

[Although he really doubts that Vanitas was at all. He's too cool for that. But it is such a new and permanent thing to do to your body.]

[ Well he supposes he could lie... Then Vanitas shrugs his shoulders and holds the door open for Sora. ]

It's still something piercing your skin. Yeah, I was. A little.

[Sora looks a bit surprised at that answer as he walks in front of Vanitas holding the door for him.]

Really? No way!

[But he smiles because it is kind of nice to know he wasn't being super weird for being nervous. Shortly after they enter there are some attendants who greet them and Sora points to his ear.]

I wanna get a piercing in my ear, please...!

[ Vanitas slides into the shop with him, clicking his tongue. ]

Matching ones.

[ Because they don't look alike at all anyway, right? ]

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