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@familylightfox asked:
Mismatched arms slipped around Node's middle as they stood on the porch of the Inn, Volt's chin resting on the top of their head. He let out a soft purr of contentment, looking out at the garden already starting to flourish. "Was thinkin'... I heard there's a new restaurant that opened up in Spagonia. How ya feel 'bout a dinner date for just the three o' us?"
[Unprompted. | Accepting!]
Node could feel their dead expression slowly morphing into a smile as mismatched arms wrapped around them. They could feel Volt's purr echo through their own body, a hand sliding to rest on top of one of his hands with a soft hum- an acknowledgement that he was there.
"...sounds like heaven, t'me." Their hand squeezed gently. "...you know all I need's an address...it'd be nice to go to Spagonia for a few hours." That was one of the odder pros of them, Node supposed. It didn't matter how far a destination was...Node could get there in the blink of an eye if they knew the location. Their eyes were rested on the garden- slowly beginning to show signs of life, of food yet to come that was already making Node salivate.
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"...one catch...I'm payin' this go, Funke." Their other hand raised to gently tap Volt's nose. "...sooo...I could use your help in distracting Bless when the check comes, if you'd be willing~?..." There was a faint, teasing edge to Node's voice.
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Lots of things from this week, and thankfully, today was my last day of work for the week- so I'll hopefully be able to catch up on all my drafts and the inbox™ over the weekend.
For anyone wondering, I have found a new job- I was hired on Monday, and I start training next Friday. My current/soon-to-be-previous job will have me for one more week, and then I'mma movin' to the new one. Hopefully it'll be less stress!...hopefully.
Of course it's only temporary until my degree comes in, but eh.
So! I'll be around tomorrow- today, I'm around but only in the DMs, since I worked all day and I'm planning to go bowling (and possibly get tipsy in the process) tonight.
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'but girl she killed people!' so. she deserved to what do you want me to do about it
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"I guess you're right- honestly, I'd be a bit nervous of you myself, but..." Strawbeet shrugged. "...I dunno." They'd already had a few times where 'don't judge a book by its cover' had nearly been their downfall- and they knew of at least one pretty face that was not to be trusted, no matter the circumstance. "So long as you don't get near any Chaos Temple disciples, I'm sure you'll be fine."
Given the look of that arm...it wouldn't surprise Strawbeet if they took the route of 'spell first, questions later'. They shook their head. The Chaos Temple didn't visit Sanden all that often- it was one of the reasons the city served as a decent base for him and his team.
Their head tilted, eyebrows slowly shifting upwards.
"...other zones?" They'd heard about the legends of other worlds, yes- but those had been empty words and idle myths, not...fact. "...other realms exist?" Their question was met with the two arriving on the Penumbra level, their footsteps ringing out a little louder, down here at the edge of light and dark. "Sorry, I just...find it hard to believe. Usually, only zealots of the Chaos Temple claim those exist- and even then, they're...well. They're from the temple, so most either don't believe them, or are fanatical about it."
The brief stutter and change of pace didn't go unnoticed by the visitor, however their guest wouldn't make any comments over it given it was far from any secret he was a complete stranger to this place and naturally there was always a degree of caution to be had.
Instead the demon-hog would simply shake his head passing it off. "Its fine, no need to apologize as my head does that too at times." He'd say in an attempt to assure the Quokka, letting out a light sigh afterwards as they continued their descent and the cooling air was like having a refreshing breeze blown against him.
"Sounds good to me." While he was far from against a drink, there was still the inherent issue of a lack of local funds, so he'd have to hope there was some means of getting some down there. That could wait however as just being in this place would already be a major step up against the heat of the desert.
"First mobian desert town, yes. Not to worry about the locals acting up, I'm used to it, I get that kinda everywhere when you look like I do." Another soft chortle being heard as he tried to just make light of it before continuing his explanation. "As long as they don't try anything there's no issue."
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"As I mentioned before I do a fair bit of travelling, while its not my first desert, I've not actually been to a more local culture town like this one out in them....it probably sounds a little weird to you, but I've been in all sorts of realms, or zones as you might call em."
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Node had mumbled at least one 'found one' while the two were working on washing away the blood. But- soon enough, that injury had also faded. Sure, they had little reason to be concerned when Volt could heal so fast...but that wouldn't stop the fox.
They'd smiled faintly, hearing the rumble of a purr in Volt's throat as they worked away at his back. Each movement was deliberate and careful- not wanting to cause the other further pain after he'd just been through a rather unpleasant fight. Node bit back the faintest want to lick some of the blood off their fingers- they were already wet with soap and water, so the taste would be muddied at best- and they weren't all that positive that Volt would approve of something that was...for lack of a better term, weird.
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"Any time, V." They hummed softly. The fox toweled themself off- resisting the urge to shake themself dry as they went. The scent of lavender coming off both parties was relaxing- and while Node was tempted to ask about cuddling into Volt's fluff for the rest of the afternoon... "...y'don't owe me anythin' for that, Volt. It was my pleasure." After all- the fox enjoyed cleaning things. They moved forward, bumping their muzzle against Volt's arm- and silently snagging his towel in the process.
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"Thouughhhhh," Node drawled slowly, "....some extra cuddles after work's over for the day would be nice~." They hadn't gone into the act intent on getting anything out of it- and even now, their tone held a note of playful teasing. They moved to hang the towels, thoughts wandering.
The bathroom was filled with steam thanks to the heat of the shower, so upon opening the door, Node was greeted by a rush of chill air. Goosebumps arose on their skin from the contact, and they shuddered for a moment as their body adjusted. The soft scent of the soap intermixed with the standard smells of the inn- combining softly in the air.
A wink was all the answer Bless would get to his comment. More of a promise that there would be a next time, and the speedster would have full permission to jump on in. But that was later because now Volt had to handle his current issue. The warm water felt amazing on his fur, and he closed his eyes to let it seep in before grabbing his shampoo.
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“As far as I can tell, yeah.” The major downside to having a high pain tolerance was that, at times, he couldn’t feel an injury. With how many times he had been slashed and stabbed at, Volt wasn’t sure how many had actually broken skin. But they’d find out together as they worked the soap in and washed off the blood before it completely dried.
It was easy to see where he’d been hit. In parts, his fur was shorter than the rest, and his skin was a shade pinker underneath.
He couldn’t help but purr as he felt his partner’s hands working. He was soon rinsing off with the help of the waterfall showerhead. After turning off the water and wringing out his tail and quills, an extra minute had to be taken.
Violet eyes turned to hazel, soft, and matching his smile. Instead of immediately moving to dry off after taking the towel, Volt closed the space between them and placed a gentle kiss on their lips. “Much better now that I’m clean. Thanks for your help.”
Once dry, it was hard to tell the hybrid had been attacked. Although both of them now smelled of lavender and Volt had one more thought on his mind. “So. How can I make it up t’ ya?”
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**For the people asking I found the ring HERE
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Murk was quiet for a few moments, his head downturning at the comment.
"...correct you are." But changing one's mindset wasn't as simple as flipping a switch. The pseudo-mobian's mind had once been deadset on becoming Solaris- on causing the destruction of his Mobius- and now...now...that felt like the antithesis of his wayward goals. The addiction that had once eaten away at him- made him that twisted thing- was gone...but all it left was a hollow shell.
Had he even figured out what he wanted, now that he was free?
He tugged the line of thought into darkness. That- was simply something he refused to dwell on, for now. He could worry about his goals in life when he got home. For now...it was meant to be a peaceful, easy meeting- and honestly, he had relaxed after realizing that he was in no danger.
Well- 'no danger' as far as he could tell.
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"You're right...I suppose I'll have to test this again in the future- though I may avoid the drink-spilling...and see if you're available to converse." He chuckled. The small click of the cup on the table, the quiet and comfortable atmosphere, someone who wasn't uneasy in his presence or on-edge...it was enough. If only for a few minutes- he could pretend to be normal. "If you do, maybe next time I'll be the one to pay for the drinks."
All was fair in that regard, after all.- Murk stood up, finding that a smile had managed to worm its way onto his face at some point in the conversation...but he couldn't be sure of when.
"...it was a pleasure to meet you, Sonic....and yet again, thank you for introducing me to this quaint cafe." It seemed that the conversation was drawing to a close- and while Murk wasn't all that eager to return home yet...he was grateful to have scored a few minutes of peace out of his foray into the unknown. "I'll be sure to drop by again.- You have my word."
{➹} – THE HERO ONLY SMILED at that, but a part of him couldn't help but hope that Murk had taken a little of what he said to heart. Regardless of what he had been through, of his era of peace, the hedgehog still had a habit of helping people even when it meant inconveniencing himself. Even if it meant putting himself in danger. Some habits simply didn't die.
He had to wonder if Murk's hope would come true sooner rather than later, but the other did have one thing very right. And that was the fact there was no use in dwelling on what had gone wrong, what might still go wrong. "Odder things have happened, the important thing is t' always look for the light at the end of the tunnel. Bit cheesy, yeah, but 's funny how much the mindset works when you divert from the negative."
Admittedly it was something the hedgehog himself hadn't been good at until a few years ago, and that had wildly changed thanks to the efforts of his friends and team. It was why he could sit there now, happy and content, and actually look forward to the future and what the next day held. He was still getting used to the feeling after so many years of looking over his shoulder and worrying, but he liked it.
And he relished the little moments, like the one he and Murk were in now. Good drinks, good company and a meeting turned from uneasy to pleasant. It had been a good day, and he was glad the other could agree.
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"'S my pleasure. Sometimes the clique of grabbing a cup of coffee with a stranger works wonders," he smiled, those emerald hues dancing just as he finished his own drink. Well worth it. "An' anytime you want t' come back, don't be afraid t' track me down. 'M not that hard t' find these days. An' if you can't find me, I'll probably end up bumping int' you again. By accident, of course."
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“Scare the world: Be exactly who you say you are and tell the truth.”
— The Shock of Honesty
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"...Bones...made of apple teeth..." Ten repeated softly, her eyes narrowed in concentration. The phrase made absolute no sense- she blinked, eyes snapping upward as Hope snorted. Her train of thought had crashed at the noise, blinking in confusion- before a small smile crossed her face...and then a small snicker escaped her.
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"I don't know, but I can just about bet you they'd be someone's nightmare." Maybe if she spread this phrase every now and again...she might get some more...interesting terrors, visiting her. It would be interesting to see what sentient minds made of such a strange creature.
And what a funny child she'd get, as a result. Could she technically say it was her's and Hope's? The thought made her giggle.
"I think teeth would make better sense on rocks, if we're going to talk about teeth on things." Her tail wagged back and forth as she took a few bites of her sandwich. "How would an apple with teeth even grow?...would the tree have teeth on its trunk? Or perhaps boney leaves!" And- she was going down the rabbit hole.
Hope paused mid sandwich to frown thoughtfully. "I don't believe so," Hope said after swallowing faer bite. "It's a figure of speech; french, I believe." She snorted and leaned forward. "Can you imagine it though? Apples with teeth? What would they even do with teeth? Where would the teeth even go?" Hope went on. What an absolutely silly conversation! Well, that was the fun of Tenebrosity. She always had something interesting to say, even if the other didn't always seem to realize it. Yes, getting out of the apartment for some tasty sandwiches and good company was always 100% definitely worth it.
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And that reason- even if Tempest didn't know this Silver- was precisely why she was being so cagey. The human had seen how far her own Silver was willing to go to destroy Iblis- and she wasn't sure if he would be able to separate that she was not, in fact, the fiery creature- merely its vessel...and that destroying her would do nothing but unleash a second Iblis onto an already-war-torn world.
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"Well...I'd teach you how, but." Tempest shrugged lightly. "-I'm not sure if the writing system I use is the same." Technically the truth.- Another world, another place, but without outright mentioning it. She hated dancing around the issue- but the fact she was stranded for the time being meant she had to be careful. "I could take a look and see if it is? And if so, I could try to teach you how to read from there. Though- I probably wouldn't be a great teacher."
She'd never had to teach anyone how to read before, anyway. Tempest, herself, had become something of a code-breaker in her own world- a translator of ancient texts and a bit of a cipher nut- but there weren't a lot of ciphers left in her world that were all that useful. Those that remained didn't want to focus on the past or dig it up, as Tempest did- they buried it, wanting to forget.
She honestly wouldn't be surprised if a group of wayward mobians were spotted at some point, trying to burn her house to the ground. She'd wish them the best of luck- everything from the foundations to the roof was fireproof for a damn reason.
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"Well...I hope such a machine does exist. Besides- you never know. There could be a hidden passageway somewhere that you haven't discovered, yet." She briefly wondered if the Iblis Screamers- and other such beasts- would leave her alone if she dared to tread the smoky world below. The thought was almost instantly discarded. That might give her away entirely.
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"If you want to show one, I'm more than content to see one." But she'd have to start searching for a way out- and soon. She couldn't stay here in Silver's base forever, and she sure as Hell couldn't stay on this planet forever. Iblis' influence outside of herself was strong- and inside, it was causing far too many unwarranted emotions to swirl. Things she almost never felt, twitching and writhing deep in her brain.
"After all- may as well have a hint of levity, right?"
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"I promise you, it's okay if you need to stay for a while."
He fully understood her feelings, and to be fair, he'd have felt the same way in a stranger's shelter. But ever since that human girl... Ever since Claire had shown him such intense kindness in a world full of hate. It filled his heart with the exact opposite. It thawed the ice that had once been his heart. It filled his heart with love, for everyone.
Except Iblis, of course.
Oh, how he missed her. But there was no going back.
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"I'd love to do more research into how Iblis was released. I think G.U.N. still has documents from all those years ago, but..." This was embarrassing to admit. "They never taught me how to read. I can access files no problem, it's all done by a color coded system. After all those years I spent sneaking out of my containment cell, I've memorized most of the combinations."
Silver was illiterate. He couldn't read, he couldn't write, and he found it absolutely magical how people of the past were able to turn lines into actual physical words.
"If I could have anything, it would be to go back in time. I've heard so many legends, I want to see if any of them are true." Staring off to the side, Silver shook his head, a slight sigh escaping his nose. "But that's impossible. If G.U.N. had a time machine, I would have found it a very long time ago."
Still, he couldn't shake this feeling. This feeling that there was something different about her. He couldn't shake it off, but he didn't want to risk making her uncomfortable by bringing it up. There didn't appear to be any danger, after all.
Closing his eyes, Silver smiles again.
"Want to see a magic trick?"
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Compiled all the images from the main event. There will be more for the smaller updates but I figured it couldn't hurt to put these in one place. At least they tell a story haha
Art belongs to me. (Twitter | Inkblot | Ko-Fi | Insta | Bsky) Free to reblog. Do not repost.
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"A specialty store'd be nice...maybe I could get them tipped with one of miss Freja's potions. It'd be nice to have the extra defense in case anyone gets close, you know?" A fashion accessory that doubled as a weapon was always a plus. "I'm definitely not looking for something that'd break easily."
Arwen rested a hand on one hip, the grin on her muzzle light.
"So, would you mind showing me a place? If you've got the free time...if not, I can always hunt it down on my own time."
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{➹} – IT WASN'T OFTEN the mongoose was sporting her band outfit while out and about but every now and again, it just happened. It made her more noticeable for sure, but she was used to that and glad to strike up a conversation.
"I guess that depends on how good you want them t' be. Any novelty store will have them but if you want the quality and can afford a little extra, I suggest a specialty store. Or get them custom made."
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A breeze suddenly flung through the inn- the feeling of a kiss pressed quickly to the base of Volt's ear- there and then gone, with only a laugh to accompany it. That might've been it, but it seemed the speedster was content to press his luck, for a few moments later, the same breeze blew through- and the sensation would be repeated on the hybrid's opposing ear. Another, a flurry of pecks to the muzzle. And another, a split-second hug. It would seem Bless was quite content to mess with Volt, today.
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One of the perks of being able to sense Chaos Energy was knowing where his partners were when in the village. It warned the hybrid that one of his partners was rapidly approaching, so he didn't stop his current chore.
Although, maybe he should have...
Even the softest of actions to his ears sent shivers down his spine. A kiss... The jolt of pleasure that wracked his body had left him needing a moment to catch his breath. His lip was bitten to stifle the sound that almost rose from his throat, and mismatched hands gripped the table he had been cleaning.
The second kiss and Volt steadied himself as his legs trembled. Again, he was left with a few moments of reprieve to catch his breath, but he was already thinking of ways to get revenge. Bless was too fast to chase, so he had to be crafty. At least the next time the hedgehog closed the space between them, he had managed to reach out and lightly drag his claws along a hip.
It was the hug that was his partner's undoing. Mismatched arms wrapped around the speedster, holding him in place so he couldn't escape. Violet eyes gazed into emerald, a soft glow before disappearing behind his eyelids, and their lips were brought together. Volt nibbled the bottom lip and tilted his head to deepen it, taking a few steps to the nearby linen closet.
They were both inside the dark space in no time at all, and he whispered against tan lips.
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"Thought ya could get away with teasin' me like that, love?" His hands shifted to grip blue hips, lightly pressing his claws against the skin while drawing their bodies closer. "Now 's my turn~"
If the sounds coming from the closed closet space were anything to go by, both would be indisposed for a bit. However, this meant most of the linens there would need to be rewashed.
Oh well. Worth it~
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"Heh...well, that's pretty relatable." Strawbeet chuckled lightly. They scratched at the side of their head as they stepped up to a staircase leading downwards- before beginning down. They flicked an ear, eyes on the staircase. Even if the two weren't going to trip, feeling the darkness just beyond the stairs...always concerned the quokka.
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"Oh, I'm a local- my mom and dad weren't." They grinned. "I grew up in Sanden, so I know all the ins-and-outs of this place...good and bad." His eyes slipped towards the cavernous darkness beyond, for a brief moment. "...you seem like a good dude, so..." No. "....nevermind. Sorry, my mind's such a wander-space..."
That...may have been too big of a risk to take. They'd need a better bead on this stranger before they gave away something like that. The two came to a turning point in the stairs, the landing illuminated by eternally-lit 'lanterns' that hung from carved pillars. There was another flight of stairs- and down below, another street hanging above the abyss- albeit a bit darker than the one above. Each step, it seemed, the cavern grew that little bit cooler. The steps themselves seemed a bit big- smoothed over, at least, from centuries of steps.
"--The Stalactite Tavern isn't too far on the Penumbra Level, thankfully." And, as if they'd never lowered their voice, Strawbeet was acting as upbeat as they had before. "Honestly, I might stick around for a few minutes- I could use a drink, myself...." They shrugged. "By the way- you mentioned not having visited a lot of desert towns...you ever been to any before? Or is Sanden the first? Because if so, let me just apologize on behalf of the locals." Their tone was partially joking, a light glimmer to their eyes.
Not once did the visitor's gaze stop exploring the surroundings and occasionally getting a glimpse of the others who may or may not be keeping an eye on him as he followed Strawbeet along and walked further down the staircase.
There was something about this Quokka the demon-hog appreciated, maybe it was just seeing how they were openly acting more positive. Which was more than could be said for himself or even the other onlookers, it was a type of energy he could appreciate or even be a little envious of.
"Kinda, Its a long story but I often need to travel all over the place in order to keep my er, duty going? Often times however I end up in some locations I may not have intended." He would have called it a job but considering the lack of pay, that would be generous.
"It CAN be annoying, often leading to issues, disputes, a constant lack of funds among other potential downsides." Deciding he'd leave out the specifics of more grim mentions before smiling.
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"But it does mean I get to explore and visit a lot of fascinating spots, not been to many desert towns in mobian cultures. What about you? You a local? Or someone they're just more used too?"
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This is one of the few pieces I did while on my hiatus. It features Harmony's new look after a plot I have planned in the near future.
Harmony is slowly coming to terms with her Dark Gaia abilities and learning to control them.
Free to Reblog/Do NOT Repost
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