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[al_bhed]

Who: Rikku + friends and Aef family
When: First half of Deceuer
Where: House that Rikku shares with her big sisters Karin and Lightning
What: Fallout from a recent run-in with a naga.
Warnings: Probably none? It's mostly Rikku being in bed and/or sneaking out of it.



0. Coven Infirmary

[For the first day after her fight with a feral Leanne, Rikku spends her time in an infirmary bed doped up on antivenom and other medications. She's not especially great company at this point, but if you really want to have a conversation with a barely-awake, drugged-up teenager go off I guess.]


0.5 Coven

[Confirmed with Leanne's player that 'Rikku convinces Leanne to get Bonded and they go through with it' goes here. :) ]


I. In Rikku's Bedroom

[After a little over a day, the antivenom has completed its work and Rikku is released to homecare with instructions to take it easy. Her shoulder is pretty messed up, after all, and her body needs time to replenish the lost blood.

As the medicine in her system wanes and Rikku becomes more awake and aware, it becomes quickly apparent that she is not a great patient. If you're lucky during your visit, you'll find her in bed where she's supposed to be recuperating. More likely, she's up and around the room trying to find something to do that will keep her from going stir-crazy. The sling her left arm is in makes some movements cumbersome, of course, but that doesn't stop her. Possibilities include redecorating, tinkering with some discarded bit of carpentry or technology, playing with potions, trying to climb out the window for fresh air...

Sorry, she's just like this.]


II. In the House Kitchen

[Of course, the logical conclusion of a stir-crazy patient is breaking out of the bedroom altogether.

Currently, Rikku can be found in the kitchen making herself a snack. She's humming to herself, completely unaware of your approach until it's too late for rushing away and plausible deniability. When she finally does notice, she turns to face you wide-eyed and with a roll hanging out of her mouth.]

Uh... hi?

[Busted.]


III. Wildcard

[hit me up if you have any additional ideas/prompts you want to play!]

Comments

[al_bhed]

[Rikku only manages a squeak of surprise as Leanne continues talking in her sleep (or so Rikku can only assume) and curls in closer. Yeah, they're not moving any time soon. She shifts a little to get comfortable, resting her chin on her friend's head and wrapping her good arm around her shoulders.

Unfortunately, Rikku is very much awake by now and isn't likely to fall back asleep at this point. She stares at the ceiling for a little while before deciding that since Leanne's barely conscious and it's therefore safe to open up a little bit.]

You know... I know you feel bad about all this, but really it's kind of my fault too. I knew how bad it was going to get after asking around for Ferran, and I still waited a few weeks before coming to talk to you about bonding. I'm really sorry I put you in a situation to hurt me.

[song_princess]

[Poor Rikku, if only there was something who can pry away the sleepy naga. There was a happy hiss with she felt Rikku cuddling in closer to her. It had always surprised her that she was so willing to forgive Leanne so quickly after what she had done.

Leanne hated always being this sleepy but all this cuddling she was doing was helping her to warm up. She was going to say something but then Rikku started to open up and...

Oh... Oh...

Leanne may or may not be snuggling a bit more, the tail of her moving to wrap itself around the other girl's hand in a small comforting gesture. No, this was never Rikku's fault. Never. It was hers and hers alone.]

[al_bhed]

[Is Leanne cuddling her more? Did... did she hear that?

Oops.

Well, if she's listening...]

The important thing is that we got it worked out. I'm here to keep you from dealing with that again, and you help me not to blow up. We're partners now, you know?

[She gives the tail a gentle, affectionate squeeze.]

[song_princess]

[Yes and yes. She may be half asleep but when it comes to Rikku, she is all ears.

Yes, they did get it worked out and thanks to Rikku, she won't go feral again. And a small smile does creep up on her face as she hears that they were partners and that she won't blow up.

Yes, they were partners now. Rikku is far too much of a sweet girl and they were friends. This bond, will only increase their friendship with each other.

The tail gives her another gentle squeeze before moving to pull her closer to the sleepy naga. Not even gonna try and form words, not yet. But snuggles and hopefully intentions can still be felt.]

[al_bhed]

[Words aren't necessary. Between the gentle squeezes and the emotional warmth she can feel from their newborn bond, Rikku gets the message loud and clear.

She shifts her weight in the bed slightly, settling back in.]

And since you're not letting me up, I guess you win. I'm going to get more sleep.

[For now. Don't think she's going to stay down like this all day, Leanne!]

[song_princess]

[This bond thing, it works so easily and nicely. It made things easier to communicate with one another.

She feels her shifting back into the bed, settling in.]

Yes, I do win, Rikku.

[Yes, she can speak! Was just being a little gremlin along with sleepiness.

And yes, yes she does unless Rikku installs a heater to help warm up the naga, she will be trapped for however long Leanne decides to stay in bed.]

[al_bhed]

[Have an elbow in the side for that, Leanne.]

Meanie.

[There is absolutely no bite to the word. Rather, Rikku rests her head on top of Leanne's and closes her eyes. The comforting effect of the cuddles and bond and bed all do quick work, and it's not long before she's drifted back off to sleep.]