#* river;

[gallaxians]

closed starter for @mervcilleux !

River was quite used to people giving him weird looks. As if he wasn’t already aware he wasn’t in a oversized giraffe onesie. He had worked the late shift and when he went to get food from his fridge, he wasn’t overly surprised to find it empty. Thus, it was completely natural to get dressed and go to the store. Maybe he could have picked his normal jeans and t-shirt, but that wasn’t him. 

“Excuse me,” Never once does he lose his polite smile, even when it’s returned with a frown. He scoops up all the cheap ramen he could buy, knowing that he doesn’t actually need the food but he has a craving. A big craving that only cheap noodles could deliver justice. “Have you ever made these before?” He looks to someone near him, dumping close to twenty packs in his cart. “Do you think this is enough for a dinner? I’m famished.” 

[gallaxians]

           closed starter for @kingpvns || river and ?? 

The sound of the rain bouncing off the top of his umbrella was relaxing. Rather than going home after his shift, River had been wandering around the city - watching the sun rise and then disappear behind the rain clouds that had drifted in. The streets had become busier, the world livelier. It made his heart swell, a permanent smile on his face as he all but danced up and down the sidewalks. 

He tips back his bright orange shield, letting some of the rain drip down on his face, refreshing his mind and spirit. He didn’t need sleep when he could gather the energy straight from the source falling from the sky. Humming under his breath, he’s a force to be reckoned with, optimism and happiness dripping from his pores. Even when he turns to look at the person next to him, unable to suppress the smile when he see’s them soaking wet from the downpour. 

“Forgot your umbrella?” River has to raise his voice just to be heard over the drumming of rain drops, not thinking twice before he’s extending his own. Within those few seconds, he’s soaked as well, not that he cares. If anything, he’s glad to have the excuse to be free. “Take mine!” 

[gallaxians]

                  @hiddcnscrts || river and ?? 

Another glass is set down on top of the counter, River automatically reaching for the bottle to refill it back with liquor. The bar is fairly quiet, as it usually is as last-call approaches. Meaning that they are mostly just standing around at this point now, wiping down the bar every so often and refilling the random glasses from end to end. The nymph is perched against the wood, a tired yawn escaping their lips as the clock ticks past three o’clock. Still an hour more and way too quiet for their liking. 

“Can I get you anything else?” The soft inquiry is meant for the person in front of them, River’s back bending as they lean their elbows against the wood surface. “What brings you here tonight? I’d ask if you were celebrating but usually people don’t do that alone.”