sticksandbones

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Who: Allen + You!
What: Holy clown boy coming to a Grove near you!
When: Beginning of March
Where: ??? Around
Warnings: None yet, will be in headers as the pop up.

I. I've tasted all your sin (Forest entrance)

[ There is, perhaps, not a single person who would say arriving in the Grove isn't jarring. Some woke up here from their own slumber back home, and that is perhaps the smoothest transition you can get, even even that has yet to be graceful. For Allen, one moment he's holding the hand of his friend, trying to wake him up from what he could only assume was a horrific coma, and then next he's... here. His hand clasps in on itself, and he's suddenly looking around in a panic. He knew that the place he'd ended up may very well kick him out of his consciousness. May lend just the right amount of strength for Nea to pull him out of the "driver's seat", so to speak, but... is that what's happening now? Now, when he was so close to saving his friend?

No.

No, no, no.

The panic sets in as he darts from out of the trees, attempting to look for something, anything that might help him figure out how to get back. It's once he gets into the Grove proper that his eye activates. He has his own questions about that - if he's not in control, where is that coming from? What would his eye see... in his own head? Before he can ponder it for too long, he at least gets one of his answers. What does his eye see? Well.

Death.

It's the first time Allen's seeing souls not attached to something else, but Allen doesn't have time to process that part. Rather, he is trying to remember how to breathe again, because as of now, seeing the horrible visions in front of him - death of his friends, of those he loves, of a fire that isn't really there - all has the air he's trying to get out caught in his throat. It's only once his eye deactivates, the sclera turning from black to white and the red of his eye back to a silvery gray, does he finally have some kind of reprieve from the overwhelm. It's not much. The panic has only gotten worse, after all.

He falls to his knees, gasping for air as if he'd been held underwater for too long. ]

II. You've lost your appetite (for sacrifice) (Timcanpy, the Inn)

[ Timcanpy is a little golden golem. He is here! He isn't sure why he's here, but he is! How exciting! He's gonna...! He's...!!!

...

Where is this!!!!!!!!!! He is going to float out of the inn room he Spawned(tm) in and??? chew on the first person he sees. Hello. ]

III. How can we terminate this parasite (Around the Grove)

[ Fortunately, although the panic attack hits Allen like a train, the fact that he's so fucking hungry does as well. Which means... this is definitely his body. He's not stuck in his head. That's?? Good. Probably. Well, it's not good that he doesn't know where he is, but it's good he's still Him. Does this make sense? No. It doesn't. Fuck, he's SO hungry-

He will very hastily try to find the first person he can and catch their attention with a friendly wave of his normal-looking hand, and in a thick, British accent: ] Cheers! Uh, I have a lot of questions, but... most important, do you know where a bloke might find some food? Preferably, a lot of it?

...

Oh, also, what is that? [ He's, uh, pointing at Moder. ]

IV. If you keep digging up the Host? (Wildcard)
HMU if you wanna do something else pls I have such a strong muse for my baby boy I'm gonna be SO annoying-

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[Oookay byeeeee he's just gonna go put the sea pancake out in the sea (it starts swimming through the air after him). Whatever, they'll either get over this or he'll sleep in another cabana later.

He's gonna go check out that crystal cave and try to find the fucking mob thanks.]

[Grr...

Link stands up, pulling a kerchief from his pocket to wipe the butter and syrup off his hands. He'll offer it to Allen afterwards, assuming he hasn't already wiped them off on his shirt.]

Well. At least the locals aren't hostile.

[ He has, but he'll stay thank Link for the kerchief and do another quick wipe off. ]

Most of them, at least. Kanda might be the most hostile thing we have on the beach now.

...

He's wandering off, it looks like. Guess that means we're unpacking ourselves. I didn't think this through well.

[Yeah it's above him to beg to get back in, he'd rather starve tbh.

Anyway, y'all can come get him in X hour(s). They may have to find him though because somewhere between "finding out there are tiny jellyfish in the cove tidepools shaped like jellybeans" and "realising that the crabs are coconuts, you know, coconut crabs" and "realising the mafia are lobsters and that they're hostile", he's wandered off to go see if there are real goddamn fish in the real goddamn ocean.

This place is so goddamn weird, it's like a storybook for children. Where are they. Surely the fae woods wouldn't do this (yes they would).

Unfortunately (?) all he's finding are Subnautica fish and he has no earthly idea how to cook with these, but at least that's... something? And not a cake item? He would honestly blow up if that's what he was relegated to eating. He's also doing this in jeans with the water up to his knees so like y'know.]

It's fine. We don't have that much to unpack as it is, other than the supplies.

[Well, and a few changes of clothes. Link of course was also NOT expecting to be this much, uh.

Food....foodimals. Out there.

He glances around the rest of the room, noticing that there's only one bed in here. Hm...]

Are we sharing one cabana, then? We may need to figure out sleeping arrangements and pull over a few extra beds.

[...]

[ At some point, Timcanpy will float outside to go look for Kanda first. He's going to attempt to eat the things that Kanda finds. You know! To make sure they're safe to eat for babies! Helping. :) ]

Uh. I don't know if you've noticed, Link, but these places are nnnnnot that big? Besides, these beds are plenty big enough for all three of us! If I weren't currently sticky from pancake goo, I'd flop on it to show you, but... I think this is a sign we should go swimming!

...

Sorry, that's off topic. [ His ADHD, you understand- ] Anyway, it'll be okay. I'm sure it'll be chilly at night, anyway, and I, for one, sleep way better when someone's with me~!

[While the boys have a serious discussion about swimming and sharing a bed, Kanda will be feeding Tim:
- One Peeper
- One Bladderfish
- One Garryfish
- One Boomerang
- One actual Tuna wait shit fuck that was a real fish dammit—

Anyway yes he is spearfishing with a very pointy stick he sharpened with Mugen yes he Is good at it. Thank you for asking.

At some point the Sea Monkeys Mizuki taught free will to toddle up to him (they are very small) and start making Noise at him, and Kanda does not have a bone ring with which to understand them, so this is basically just Junimo language all the way down for him. Little does he know they are saying A HUMAN HAS COME. A HUMAN TO COMMUNE WITH OUR GOD. WE SHALL BRING OFFERINGS. And then they go into the sea.

He doesn't know what just happened or what their damage is until they start to bring him very tiny seafood, like shrimps and oysters and stuff. Help.]

[Link, meanwhile, is completely unaware of the fish-related shenanigans Kanda is getting into. He's instead having a moment thinking about their sleeping arrangements, and thinking that having all of them...share a bed seems. Impractical. He might just sleep on the floor, or sitting up against the wall. He doesn't plan on sleeping right away anyway since he'll want to stay up on brief watch tonight, just to make sure things are alright.

He'll worry about that! Later!!]

It's alright. For now, let's just finish unpacking, as you've said.

[Which means: getting clothes put away, their supplies stored, all that jazz. From there, Link is going to check out the little kitchen, which meaaaans...]

I can trust you and Kanda to catch our dinner, yes?

[ The fuck he is. The second he tries to leave the room, Allen reaches out to grab his wrist. ] Uh-

[ ...

This is a bad idea. Link's... Link. As much as Allen wants to kiss this man and cuddle with him daily, he is very loyal to the Order and it's rules. It's rules... so intrinsically tied to a very strict faith.

But- ] W-... we've shared a room for ages at this point. Is sleeping next to each other really so disturbing? We wouldn't have to touch, there's enough room.

If you're worried about Kanda, I'll sleep in the middle. I don't mind.

[Oh, he's staying...he stops when Allen grabs for him (again), turning slightly on his heel to look back at him.]

Disturbing wasn't the word I would use.

[That implies he'd be, like, horrified or repulsed by the idea, which...this also implies he doesn't think. But at the same time, the word he WOULD use is: inappropriate.

And also yes, he thinks Kanda would sooner sleep on the roof than sleep next to Link.]

And I do believe touching would be inevitable in a bed that size, with three people. Not to be pedantic.

Not if I sleep on top of Kanda-

[While fucking Days of Our Lives is playing in the cabana, Kanda is dealing with Situations.

Notably the turf war between the sea monkeys and the mobster lobsters. It is escalating right in front of his spearfishing and Tim. They appear to be fighting over the shellfish the sea monkeys have brought back, which has somehow, in the course of stupid events that happen to Yu Kanda, led to him standing between two packs of wild animals and gently nudging back lobsters with Mugen (sheathed).]

Knock it off. This ain't yours.

[And then one of them pinches his ankle and he, reflexively, roundhouse kicks the fucking thing back into the ocean behind him. Oops—]

[ Timcanpy is growling at the lobsters now. You hurt babies? How dare you??? Tim now has a hunger only lobsters can satisfy-- ]

M...maybe, but... I don't think Kanda would mind if I take up some of his space. Also because I think kicking him out of the bed would be really funny...

[ Trying to come up with convincing lies... He isn't sure how well this will work. Link can usually tell when he lies. It's why he usually just goes silent when he asks questions he doesn't want to answer-

Maybe he could say like half-truths or something?? ] Besides, despite all of that, [ He gestures to the door. ] Kanda was kind enough to offer to help me with sleeping at night, so... that should give you plenty of room, and you wouldn't have to feel like you're not allowed in or...

[ Nope. This sounds stupid as hell. God, the answer Link could give is just "Why not sleep in another cabana" or "Use Timcanpy as a pillow on the ground" and Allen wouldn't have an answer to that. He looks to the floor, flustered, and frowning mostly from the way he's mentally kicking himself. ]

It's up to you, obviously. You can ask Timcanpy to grow to a size that's comfortable to sleep on, or... something like that. It's up to you. But... if you can't decide... um, I would proper appreciate... to have you close by?

[...

Link may be homophobic, and he may have the social graces of a brick of lead at the best of times, but he's lived around Allen Walker to know his mannerisms by now. He can tell in his expression and the changes in his inflection how he's feeling. Or, at the very least, the subtle way his emotions shift as he talks. He sounds...disappointed?

Hm.

He's frowning, because to be quite honest, Kanda seems like he absolutely would mind if Allen took up his space, what the fuck do you mean? Kind enough to offer to help him with sleeping?

?????????

He shifts his weight from one foot to the other, his gaze narrowing ever so slightly. He's still unsure why this means so much to Allen suddenly, especially when he's always been fine with just people sleeping around and in his vicinity before, but...]

...alright. It would be inefficient to not just use the bed that's already in here, so...we can share it.

[ He should be happy with that. But. He does feel a little guilty pushing so hard on something that Link was clearly not vibing with. Ughhhhhh! He should just take this win! He should! But!!!! Fuck! ]

Ahh- wait- o-only if that's what you want! [ He puts both his hands over Link's, squeezing it. ] Don't just do it because it's what I want! Your comfort is more important to me, too, Li!

[Allen grabs his hand for the third time, only this time Link's expression softens a fraction and he actually elects to return the gesture, if only to just squeeze Allen's hands back slightly.]

It's alright, Allen. More than anything, I was just concerned that Kanda would try to kill me if I got that close.

[>This is only partially a lie]

[ He frowns, knowing that's not even remotely true. He can see a world where the both of them would wanna share a bed just to see who wins in kicking the other out first.

But sure. Fine. If Link is sure, then Allen can tentatively take this. He does want to, after all. It's like a cozy sleepover! And.

And God does he like Link a lot- ]

Okay... [ Pbbbbbb- ] Then... I'm gonna go get changed! I've still got syrup on my clothes, and I'd like to hop in the water and get a taste of what the ocean here is like. [ And also make sure his boyfriend isn't getting into trouble- ]

[boyfriend is currently getting into trouble please hold]

Good idea.

[One more little squeeze before he retrieves his hand, and doesn't help Allen's feelings with the way he gently places said hand against the small of his BACK to lead him back toward where they left their clothes like can you not make this fucking worse you dumb as hammers man.]

If you two can get enough shellfish for me, I'll try to make that dish Kanda was talking about. How does that sound?

[ For what it's worth, Allen is able to not get too embarrassed here. Likely because he's just used to Touching(tm). It does make him visibly relax, though, so he's got that going for him! ]

You sure you don't wanna join us? You don't have to go out in the water, but it could be fun to study the creatures on the shore, too, right?

[....................................]

I...the issue is, I...can't swim.

…!!! That means I can teach you something for once!!!!

Only if you don't tell Kanda.

[Girl are you embarrassed or are you just worried he'll make fun of you about it for the rest of your life?

Actually it's probably both-]

Ah… he’s gonna make fun of you for something else if not this, Li. I won’t, though!!! I’m excited to show you!! Oh, I do have to go put on that swimsuit first, though! You can have the room and get changed! I’ll be back!

[ Allen is scuttling off to the bathroom with his bag. He’ll come out in roughly 30 seconds in just swim trunks, good luck, Link— ]

[Swimsuit, right...

Link will have barely enough time to look at the swimwear and be a little baffled by how...immodest it is before he sighs and quickly changes himself. At the very least he has no reason to be shy about his chest being exposed (since he's a man, not a woman), but even so it makes him wish he had a top he could cover up with to protect himself from the sun. Maybe he should wear his undershirt too...?

Just as he's pondering this, Allen comes bouncing back in and he pauses, blinking at him owlishly.]

These outfits are...strangely revealing, aren't they?

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y'all left him alone so i get to do whatever i want to him

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gagtag

i'm throwing a wrench into the vibe sorry. tell me to stop if you need to-

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