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[signerking]

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  “well, look who it is...”

[phoenixunchained]

“Olivier.”

To be honest, Kai’s never talked much to Olivier. He doesn’t like him much, either - him and the rest of Team Europe; though he’s sure they wouldn’t appreciate being called a team. They’re arrogant and stuck-up, the lot of them, as far as he’s concerned.

And it never seemed like Olivier held a particular interest in Kai, either, so he’s surprised to have been called out like this. What could he have to talk about with Kai, of all people? ...Well, they did help out in the battle against Borg, so he’ll at least hear him out...

“Did you want something with me?”

@jckoftrades​ (starter!)

[cursedrose]

“ i can’t stay another night in the city.” ( from sherry! also hello again! ;w;/ )

playlist starters !!

the admittance comes as a surprise. the redhead pauses, blinking slowly as her attention focuses fully on Sherry. she had always been a woman of action, of bold proclamations and the drive to see them through. so when the statement leaves her lips, Aki believes it. believes she can and will leave should she so desire. but...

she’s still here. speaking to her, of all people.

her eyebrows furrow, corners of her lips deepening in thought. Aki has no reason, let alone permission to ask the how’s and why’s as to what has driven Sherry to this point. she has an idea -- perhaps a few -- but unless the other duelist is willing to give a reason, Aki feels she has no approval to ask.

thus her silence. caught between considering such things and smothering a desire to know, a moment of indecision she has come to find herself in many times over the past several months. to fall back into habit or try and reach out. it has become easier with practice, but still, she clings to past comforts and a hesitance to grow. her fingers itch at her sides, a sign she has come to recognize as a need to touch her deck. tap the back of her cards and focus on their weight in her hand. a tactic to ground herself, shy away from problems that arise when they’re too much to handle.

but she resists. instead lifting her arms to cross over her chest, plucking a little at her gloves before finding the courage to reply.

“then I can see you off,” a small promise, built on a growing sense of confidence further bloomed by the inspiration Sherry has ignited within Aki. she is allowed to grow, to take her own steps. little by little she can branch out beyond her safety net and find new places to go, new people to meet. so she extends a further olive branch, not fully trusting the budding sense of hope but not willing to nip it yet either. “...  and, if you desire, I will gladly welcome you back as well."  

[duelheld]

🐉 ( for Jim & Saiga & Kiryu! :o )

icon hoard // accepting!

muse being beautiful/handsome

jim

saiga

kyosuke