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[ Why do new arrivals end up on the floor? Who knows. He, however, is clad in small, silver armor--and looking quite tired. He doesn't even seem to notice where he is, at first, because he's so busy trying to keep himself upright and not keel over. He's sitting against the wall, legs spread out in a V, with his hands on either side. The way his head keeps hanging, he's obviously near exhaustion and won't last too much longer without a bed or some food. He groans, and tries to stand up, almost toppling over and falling the first time, on his hands and knees.

He sucks in a breath and pushes himself up, forcefully, grabbing onto the wall to keep himself steady. Even as he stands, however, his knees are starting to shake and he sort of... collapses to the side, on one knee. ]

I can't believe it... I can't even move.

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They're the ones I prefer, but anyone could use them if they knew where they were.

[Heads up, he's setting you down now.]

[ Still wobbly like a newborn calf--but thankfully, he's grabbed onto the edge of the bathtub. ... right, so. Strains to turn on the cold water, before kicking his shoes off. ]

[While you do that, Riku's stretching his wings out, giving one a sniff and wrinkling his nose a bit. Looks like Sora's not the only one planning on a bath now, because there go his shoes too.]

[ He starts pulling off his shirt, wincing when he shrugs it off of his shoulders. ]

Uuugh...

[He's noticed the trouble Sora seems to be having, even as he lets his own white pants hit the floor, padding toward the boy in nothing but a simple loincloth, only to pass him and step right into the water before turning to offer him a hand climbing in.]

[ Sora's not entirely new to crowded baths--he and Riku take quite a few when they're exhausted like this. So after he's in his boxers, he sort of climbs in, sighing in relief and sinking into the cold water. ]

[Your end may be cold, but he prefers the hot on his side. His wings are quickly growing heavy with the water, dragging through it as he makes his way toward the soap.]

[ He obviously likes it cold, if the ice cubes falling from the ceiling are any indication. It probably melts over on his side, but he's in bliss. Ohh, aching muscles... ]

[dunks down to get himself fully wet before soaping up, doing his best to lose the smelly boy scent 8| he doesn't know how you can stand bathing in ice water]

[ Because it feels nice against sore muscles. Now excuse him as he makes grabby motions towards the shampoo. ]

[He still thinks heat is better for that. You're getting a raised eyebrow at those grabby motions.]

Yes?

Um... the shampoo's behind you.

[ He points, one hand falling to his side. ]

[He's doesn't want to go near all that ice water on your side. It's bad enough that it's taken the edge off the heat on his own side.]

Perhaps if you help me with my wings, I'll let you have the shampoo.

[ He blinks, rather owlishly. ]

... y'want me to get near your wings?

They need to be washed, and I can't reach.

Okay, okay.

... do they need special soap or something?

I've got it here. It's made to help keep them healthy, but is meant to be used sparingly. Some of my feathers feel out of place, too.

I'll try to put 'em back, but I don't really know how a wing's supposed to look like...

Just make sure they're all going the same direction, and be careful. They're sensitive.

[Usually he just gets them damp and shakes them out, but with another set of hands to help he can get rid of the faint scent of bird. The opportunity is too good to pass up.]

[ Sure, Riku. Sure. He's very careful, working with delicacy and detail, not something you usually find in Soras. ]

Okay...

[And Riku will grow more relaxed by the minute at the feeling, his eyes closing and head dropping to rest his chin on his chest.]

[ ... Riku can't see it, but he's starting to smile a little. This is relaxing for him, too. ]

[He doesn't often let people mess with his wings, but this was too good a chance to pass up. He's not regretting it, his wings spreading out further.]

[ He quietly hums an awkward melody. The cold water is starting to relax his muscles, so he's moving more--he lets out a laugh. ]

You really like this?

Yes. It feels nice, especially when you get close to the down feathering.

[He wouldn't say no to some wing massage.]