Nik shrugged vaguely. "I guess. Is…is there a way to just…leave Arthur alone? Fuck. I don't know." He pillowed his head in his hands.
You'll See Just How Crazy I Can Be (rp with Icefire, feel free to stalk!)
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"If we leave him somewhere, other minor gods will probably come and be the ones to hurt him," Derlik explained, head down still. "And we can't exactly just pretend nothing has happened, look at him. He's broken."
He exhaled faintly. "God fucking damn it, I didn't want to have to deal with him ever again and now…" He trailed off, raking his hands through his hair.
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"…I'm sorry, Nik," Derlik said softly. Twili looked between the two, moving to take her whiteboard out.
I could take him.
Nik glanced up at her, then over at Derlik, wondering what that would entail.
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"Are you sure? You've never taken care of someone so small for more than a few hours, are you sure you can handle him?" Twili nodded firmly. She could do it.
Smoke was quiet, not really paying attention to the conversation.
Nik looked between Twili and Derlik quietly.
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"…It's Nik's choice," Derlik said softly. "Are you okay with her keeping him?"
Nik nodded a little. "Yeah, I…yeah."
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Twili nodded some in turn, looking down at Arthur again. She gently rubbed his back, keeping him close. He wouldn't have to go back to Derlik.
Arthur let out a faint, slow breath.
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Twili let out her own breath as she held Arthur. She didn't move him, just letting him lay in her hand and process everything that was happening. She looked down at Smoke for a moment, then gently nudged him with one finger to go to Nik's lap. She wouldn't be able to carry him back, after all.
Smoke mewed faintly at her, and then headed over to Nik, curling up on his leg. Nik gently petted the small kitten.
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Twili offered a small smile to Smoke as he mewed, then turned her attention back to Arthur. Derlik still had his head on the table, regretting pretty much everything. He'd messed up, yet again.
Arthur was curled up in her hands, eyes closed tight.
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Twili picked up rubbing Arthur's back again, keeping him close. She was the one who was going to watch him now, and she wouldn't let him get hurt.
Arthur let out a faint breath.
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Twili let out her own breath, moving to write something.
I'm going home.
Nik read the message, nodding, eyes flickering to Derlik.
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"Do you want to head back too?" Derlik asked. He stood to let Twili out, the girl scooting out of the booth with Arthur held to her chest.
Nik shrugged a little, holding Smoke gently.
(How do we want Assface to get Nik?)
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"It's up to you either way." Derlik moved to sit back down as Twili disappeared back to the clearing with Arthur.
(Well, Derlik and Ass are kinda buddy buddy with each other, so I figured Ass could come down and ask to borrow Derlik's 'new toy.' Perhaps we could use it as a chance for Derlik to protect Nik.)
He petted Smoke gently.
(Mmm alright)
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Derlik left his head on the table, not looking up at Nik.
Nik was quiet, still petting his cat.
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"I… I think I'm going to head back," Derlik said, moving to stand. This was all ruined, because of him yet again.
He looked up. "Alright." He got up, holding onto Smoke.
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Derlik hesitated, then offered his hand to Nik so he could get them out of their.
Nik took Derlik's hand, quiet.
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Derlik was quiet as well as he took a few steps. The world twisted, and they were back. He let go of Nik's hand after that, stepping from his side.