Make Tea, Not War

Konichiwa, Rikiya Shuya at your service, though most people just call me Riki. Need help finding some tea? Closed for mementomori--rp M!A status-

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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Xena scoffed at that, though perhaps he had a point. She did not have a reputation for being very…pleasant around other people. She was really only nice to Riki and sometimes Alma. The blonde let out a long sigh as he combed a hand through her hair, her own hand going still as she went basically limp at the touch. It didn’t take very long before the silly little purr began in the back of her throat.

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     Riki smiled.  Xena was not so complicated as he had once thought long ago.  In fact, she was quite easy to understand, it was just a matter of taking the time to figure her out.

     ‘I love you,’ he muttered, voice already quiet as he started to get sleepy.

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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“Entirely your fault,” Xena said, sighing quietly as he squeezed her. “Now hush and go to sleep, you’ve been grouchy since we left the store.” The blonde kissed his cheek before she reached to run her hand through his hair.

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    ‘In all fairness,’ Riki pointed out, ‘my grouchy is your happy, so that word is far too strong.’  A sly grin crossed Riki’s face as he snuggled in, his eyes already closed as he fingers started to comb through Xena’s hair.

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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Xena relaxed in his arms, the only place she would willingly let herself feel so vulnerable and peaceful. “A considerable oversight,” she muttered, shifting to grab the blanket off the back of the couch, there for situations just like this one. She always preferred to be warm, after all. Xena draped it over the both of them before nuzzling back into the crook of his neck, pleased at the warmth of his skin and the smell of earth that alway clung to him. She smiled slightly as she tightened her arms around him.

Meanwhile, the dogs trickled in and, recognizing that Alpha Mom was not to be disturbed while cuddling, they settled on the floor in front of the couch instead.

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     Riki sighed as he felt the warmth of a blanket fall over them.  It felt much better.

     ‘The second oversight was settling on the couch instead of in bed.  Oh well,’ Riki grumbled, nuzzling into Xena, giving her a light squeeze.

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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Xena watched him reach for her hand, then snorted and rolled her eyes at him. “Aspirin has actual medicinal benefit,” she pointed out. Even so, she moved Ryker to the back of the couch and straightened up. Carefully, she crawled onto the couch and then laid down on him, wrapping her arms around him before nuzzling into his neck, her favorite spot. 

Ryker hopped down to the arm of the couch and nipped curiously at a strand of Riki’s hair, clearly not appreciating him taking Xena’s attention away. The blonde waved the nosy beak away so Riki could rest in peace.

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     Riki hummed as he felt Xena cuddle up, snickering as he also felt Ryker express her displeasure.

     ‘Sorry Nibbles,’ Riki said to the bird as he held out his hand to her, the bird nipping lightly at his fingers, ‘she’s mine.’  He scratched Ryker’s head before pulling his hand back and running his fingers through her hair.  He took a deep breath of her scent, sighing at the smell of fresh rain that seemed to pour from Xena.

     ‘Should’ve grabbed a blanket,’ Riki muttered, kissing the top of Xena’s head.

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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Xena wandered back over after the groceries were put away, Ryker perched contently on her shoulder. “What’s wrong? Do you need aspirin?” she asked, crouching by the couch and running a hand through his hair. 

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     Riki felt her sit beside him on the couch, reaching for her lamely.  ‘I don’t need aspirin, I need a sexy blonde to snuggle.’  He took her hand and made a pouty face.  ‘Pretty please?’

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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With a sharp whistle, the dogs quieted and stood at the entrance of the living room, whining and wiggling with impatience. They stared at Xena hopefully, waiting for permission to approach. “Things happen,” she said as she closed the door. The blonde turned to kiss Riki’s cheek before nudging his arm go on and lay down, grumpy. 

With a quiet chuckle, she headed for the kitchen to put away the groceries, the herd of animals following after her excitedly.

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     Riki trudged over to the couch, lying down and grumbling to himself.  He curled up slightly, rubbing his forehead.  

     ‘Xena,’ Riki called out, ‘can you come here?’

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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“Yep,” she said, nodding. Xena was very stubborn, to say the least. The blonde smirked slightly as she pulled into their driveway and turned off the ignition. “Home,” she said, somewhat unnecessarily. She grabbed the bags of groceries from the back and headed for the door.

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    Riki climbed out of the vehicle as well, giving himself a moment to get oriented before following Xena into their home.

     As soon as they were in the house, they were greeted by a horde of dogs and a lammergeier.

     ‘Yes, yes, we’re home, let the celebration begin,’ Riki said with obvious sarcasm.  ‘How on earth did I let you get this many animals?’

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Falling Leaves || Delilah and Riki

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“Aw, don’t cry, Mister Shuya!” Delilah said with a laugh, even as her own eyes began to look a little misty. She quickly wiped away her tears before they could fall, and looked up to smile at Riki again.

“I’m glad to be home,” She said. “And if ever someone comes to threaten us again…I promise I won’t run anymore.” 

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     ‘Good girl,’ Riki said with a proud smile, resting a hand on her shoulder.  ‘Now, I had best get back to work,’ he sighed, ‘and you had best get back to that “friend” of yours.’  Riki shot the girl a wink, standing up from his chair and collecting their teacups.  ‘And make sure to bring him by the shop before you leave on your adventure, I want to meet that boy.’

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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“I’ll watch them,” she said immediately as she drove them out of the parking lot and back towards home. “You sound like you need a nap, anyways.”

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     ‘I suppose you’re right,’ Riki said with an exasperated sigh.  ‘If I’ve learned anything in my time knowing you, it’s to not even bother trying to argue.’

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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“Leave it for your other employees,” Xena said, putting their groceries in the car before getting in the driver’s seat. “Take a break for once, you’ll be fine.” She waited for him to get in before reaching over to squeeze his wrist lightly, not liking how tired he seemed.

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     ‘I’m not sure I trust either of them to make the food properly, if I’m being perfectly honest.  Not without me watching, at least.’  Riki caught himself, he still used those sight-related words and phrases occasionally, which only made him chuckle now.  ‘Well, you know what I mean.’

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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Xena watched the cashier bag everything, squinting slightly at Riki as he made conversation. She knew she had no reason to be jealous, of course, but she still didn’t like it when he paid attention to other girls. Still, she didn’t say anything and just paid for their groceries.

The woman grabbed the bags and took Riki’s hand to lead him out of the store. “Just home now, yeah?” she confirmed.

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     ‘That would be preferable, my love,’ Riki said with a tired sigh as they made their way to the vehicle.  ‘I still have quite a bit of baking to get done before the shop is open again tomorrow.’

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Noise Pollution // Riki and Xena

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Xena reached back to grab his hand. “Sure, Riki,” she said. She put his hand on her shoulder as she continued to walk down the aisles, putting groceries into their cart. “Do you want some water or advil or something?” she asked.

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    ‘No, no, dear, I’ll be fine,’ Riki said, waving his hand with a shake of his head.  ‘I just need to get home to some peace and quiet soon.’  The couple gathered a couple more ingredients before heading to the checkout, Riki making pleasant conversation with the cashier as she rang through the groceries.

     ‘You sound quite young,’ Riki remarked to the girl, ‘I’m going to guess you’re in high school and this is a part-time job.’  The girl grinned and expressed that she was surprised.

      ‘You got all that from my voice? That’s pretty impressive.’

      ‘One gets quite good at listening after losing one’s sight,’ Riki smiled and nodded.

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Falling Leaves || Delilah and Riki

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Delilah giggled softly. “Many times, you have,” She said, giving her mentor a fond smile. “But have I ever told you how much like a father you are to me?”

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     Riki smiled, softly, warmly, genuinely touched by Delilah’s words.

     ‘You have,’ the man said, putting a gentle hand on the girl’s shoulder, ‘but it has been so long since I have heard it.’  Riki’s eyes were a little watery, the man trying to hide the slight shake in his voice as he spoke.

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