you get strong.

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[he's not too thrilled, but he's in the gym-like room, shooting at targets with a bow and arrow. he stops every now and then to rest his sore wrists, although masks it with eating food. can't have a certain Axel or Roxas finding him. he goes back to practicing, whispering a song under his breath like a mantra.]

[... that is, until, one of his arrows hit dead center, and he's staring at what he just did, motionless as a statue for a few seconds, then--]

Holy shit, that was cool.

Comments

[selfishprick.livejournal.com]

[is watching from the doorway, definitely impressed by his dedication as well as the direct hit]

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[he's got a little victory dance too, swinging his hips around with his bow and arrows to the air.]

[selfishprick.livejournal.com]

[definitely amused by this. stepping forward, he claps]

Nicely done~

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[fskjl;fs and then he drops everything.]

... th-thanks.

[selfishprick.livejournal.com]

[walks closer, wrapping slim arms around Riku's waist, kissing the side of his neck]

You're welcome~

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[smiles, brushing a hand through his hair.]

Yeah, well, I kind of owe it to you.

[seducingly.livejournal.com]

[hiding something, are you? not for long, Roxas appears right behind you to foil your plans.]

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[he's bristled and turns to look around quickly--suddenly freezes.]

[destinysembrace.livejournal.com]

Not a bad shot. Though I think it's lucky. [Susan!Namine has her bow and arrow out as well, smiling]

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[he coughs and stops his victory dance.]

It... probably was.

[destinysembrace.livejournal.com]

Do you usually do archery? [Steps up, preparing and aiming]

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

I just started yesterday, actually... it's the only thing that doesn't hurt my wrists as much.

[destinysembrace.livejournal.com]

[Shoots...bullseye. She lowers it and looks at him] Your..wrists? Are they injured?

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[--maybe he shouldn't have admitted that, and he's got a hand up to brush his hair back.]

... yeah, they are. They're alright, though, it's not that bad.

[mergingly.livejournal.com]

[he's laughing just a little under his breath.]

That was amazing, Riku.

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[he's laughing, trying to stifle it.]

Yeah, it was, wasn't it?

[mergingly.livejournal.com]

[this fact alone has Sora grinning over at the other like an idiot.]

Have you found a new hobby?

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[scratches the back of his head.]

More like a new way of protection, but that too.

[mergingly.livejournal.com]

[his smile falters a little, but then strengthens back up.]

I'm really glad you're starting to defend yourself, Riku..

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

I'm trying.

[he says it a little quieter, cautious. if Roxas comes out...]

[abusingly.livejournal.com]

[isn't wearing his normal clothes; instead, his hair is pulled back into a sloppy ponytail, and he's wearing a casual pair of pants]

Nice shot.

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[so he's careful to raise his voice. he's always quiet around them.]

Thanks. Just got started learning.

[abusingly.livejournal.com]

[doesn't know if it's his Riku, doubts, it, but can't be too careful]

When'd you start practicing?

[slavingly.livejournal.com]

[brushing some of his hair back, he's still holding the bow a little protectively.]

A day or so ago.

[abusingly.livejournal.com]

[eyebrow up]

Really. Why'd you start?