kingdomdressing | (no subject)

Not if it makes people do things like that.

[nods towards the cushion again, an then glances away]

[ oh boy. he's not going to filter his words anymore. ]

You'd be frustrated too if you were left hanging.

[not really following yet, so he just stares at Riku silently, hoping that if he says nothing long enough, Riku'll explain]

[ he's only being more and more vague. ]

God, this is why Kairi came on to me ...

[ mutter, mutter. ]

...I'll speak up when you actually say something that makes any sense.

[ ... this is an issue. ]

Don't listen to me, I'm a wreck.

...I'd ask what's wrong, but I don't think I'd get a clear answer anyway.

[..trying for the talking thing again.]

I doubt either of us have enough experience to figure it out in the first place.

You know what? You're probably right

[ because Roxas has found that the easiest thing to do when someone doubts or underestimates you is to just agree. ..even if Riku probably is right.]

[ blank look. he's not so convinced that's a real answer. ]

[so he's not going to say anything else, and just stare]

[ rolls his eyes. ]

A backbone wouldn't kill you, you know.

Anything else you'd like me to change about myself?

It's just a suggestion.

You look more miserable than I do unless he's around.

Maybe because he's not running around trying to jump everyone for sex or shooting people in the head or beating someone.

[..just to metion a couple things he's observed around the dressing room that are more than a little...intimidating]

...And because he doesn't mind if I'm quiet...or flexible.

[no way is he going to actually say that he doesn't have a backbone]

It's not like I'm doing any of that.

Usually it's better if you just stay out of the way.

[ naturally, he speaks from experience. every peek outside his door every day is enough to make him consider slamming it for good. ]

[and here he goes, admitting something he normally wouldn't]

...Only that last part was directed towards you.

[ makes a face. ]

I told you, they're suggestions, not complaints.

[shrugs]

...Why does it matter to you anyway?

Should it not?

Never has before.

We didn't know each other before.

[..eh, Riku's got a point, but Roxas doesn't entirely agree. it's not like he's learned anything about Riku that he didn't already know from back home, so he can't exactly claim to "know" him. all he really knows is his name, that he has a reputation...and that, apparently, he can dance. but he's not going to say this.]

...I guess.

[ shrugs. it's not worth bickering over any more than they already have. ]

[...considers just leaving him alone, but he's going to give this being social thing one more try. and this time, he'll speak up]

...So what's the deal with trying to smother yourself?