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Ainchase "Ain" Ishmael ([personal profile] eidxiety) wrote2024-05-18 09:54 pm
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Sticks & Bones // IC Inbox


this is what ain's inbox would look like if it was 2001
hello my beautiful friends
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-04-29 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
[While Ain is busy with Wolfwood, Add has been silently petting his (Ain's) emotional support artifact (where is Karte, anyway???). He still has that sucker gripped tightly in his other hand, held slightly up and away to keep it out of Dachie's reach... he can't even take the wrapper off with his other hand occupied, but it's fine. He's gonna save it for later so he can stare at it and get weirdly emotional and then maybe Karte will steal it.

But for now, he's doing what he does best and overthinking everything. It's hard not to slide back into bad habits when Wolfwood is outshining him again, holding Ain in his arms so effortlessly as they kiss and talk and laugh without any need for Add... getting over his jealousy won't be as simple as saying "this is stupid imma stop doing that", apparently. But then Ain returns to his side, crouching down to stare at him with those warm, loving eyes and call him babe.

He would like to say something cool here, like "no thanks to you" or "like I'd go down that easily" or even just a basic "yeah". Unfortunately, he is at his emotional limit. Add nods and warbles out a strained little noise, tears filling his eyes, he is GOING to cry this is what he gets for not crying in therapy.]
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-04-29 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's being pulled into a hug before he can protest. Dynamo jitters in place like they, too, have no idea how to navigate this predicament, while Add just stands there stiffly and awkwardly with his hands at his sides while Ain tries to soothe him. He's still hopelessly trying to hold back tears, but... at this stage, all he can really do is damage control.

With slow, shaking arms, he reaches up to hold Ain tight against him, face buried in his shoulder so he doesn't have to look at Wolfwood while he starts quietly sobbing into their shared boyfriend. Dynamo draws itself around them both, pressing gently into their shoulders and backs.]


S... shut up. Stupid.
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zahliya said he's broken now, yeah

[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-04-29 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Add is no longer quietly sobbing. He is Loudly Sobbing.

at least these are happy tears but they are also horrifically embarrassed tears he is going to DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! why are bodies like this!!!!!!!!!!!! he needs to surgically remove his own tearducts and replace them with new ones that work right (no)]
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[personal profile] lupusxylem 2025-04-29 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[When Add just starts fucking bawling, Wolfwood stands there like a deer in headlights that doesn’t know what to do. He’s never been good at comforting for as much as Add thinks he’s this social savant, and for a moment he’s convinced that Add is crying because he kissed Ain in front of him too much. It becomes pretty clear soon that isn’t the case, but still…he knows how embarrassing it is to cry like this in front of everyone, so he gets it. There’s a reason he rarely sheds a tear himself.

When Ain asks for tissues, Wolfwood nods and makes himself briefly scarce, stepping away to go into the storeroom for the box. He’s not gone too terribly long at least, returning to hand the box over while trying not to bring a whole lot of attention otherwise to the Situation.

He would pick up Dachie and remove him but he’s pretty well splooted, and also he thinks he might get his fingers eaten if he tries.]
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-04-29 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's all over. He flew too close to the sun, and now Ain is singing lullabies in his ear and he is never going to live this down. He'll be haunted by this for the rest of his life. He is going to Die from cringe.

A dynamo slips out of formation to retrieve a tissue, tugging a single square loose with its sharp tip like it's done this before. It's... a little easier, once he can bury his entire face in something. It's still gonna take awhile for him to calm down, but the snot and tears aren't dribbling grossly down his face anymore. Deeeeeep breaths.

...

...

Okay. He's... fine. He's normal now.

He puts a hand on Ain's shoulder, gently pushing him away. He's fine and normal ignore how he's still avoiding eye contact and rubbing at his face.]


Ugh... biological impulses are so messy.
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[personal profile] lupusxylem 2025-04-30 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Guys he knows HE’S not fucking okay, but are you like. Fucking okay.]

If it makes you feel any better, whatever happened in this room I take to my grave.

[He’ll even place his hand over his heart, lifting his other like he’s taking some kind of oath.]

On my honor as a Priest.

[A fake one.]
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-04-30 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
[mmmmmm yeah Add is also making a mental note to maybe check up on Ain more often because what the fuck, that is not normal.

... not that he's any better at comforting people, but.

Anyway. He passes his gross tissue for Dynamo to throw out, running a hand through his hair afterwards. He is... totally fine now, for real this time. Fine enough to give Wolfwood a flat (puffy-eyed) look.]


That kind of promise loses its value in a place where people get raised from the dead. If you do tell anyone, I will make you regret it. [shooting some sparks off Dynamo, yeah he's definitely doing better if he can toss out a casual threat like that

But it would be lame to leave it at that after all they've already been through these past couple days, so. Looking away again, because cool people don't make eye contact when they speak sincerely.]
... Thanks, I guess.
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[personal profile] lupusxylem 2025-04-30 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
It’s not fun, trust me. I only got one more of these and I’d rather not lose that one, too.

[He knocks the toe of his left foot against the floor for emphasis, causing his metal leg to make a very distinctive, heavy thunk against the floorboards.

Also, Wolfwood still sees Dachie splooted on Add’s lap, trapping him…Will Dachie protest if he just. Gently moves over and tries to lift him off? Lift bird. Give Add his legs back-

As this is happening, Ain cheerfully asks if Add is going to move in with him, and for a moment he can’t help but feel a stinging pang of guilt that gnaws at the pit of his stomach. He hasn’t fully shaken the guilt over making Ain feel like he didn’t matter to him, even if it wasn’t ever intended, mainly because he never offered to have Ain move in when they started dating. To this day he wonders what things would have been like if he’d done differently, but it’s just another thing to add to the pile of missteps. He’ll figure it out someday, perhaps, but given that this was narrowly disastrous…well, he’ll just have to make sure he does better, bottom line.

But that’s in the past now, and what makes Ain happy is the most important.]
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-04-30 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Add's eyes light up a little at that metal thunk. Oh yeah, the leg! He already knew Wolfwood had a prosthetic leg, but with all the fighting it never felt like a good opportunity to try and take a look at it? But now that they're maybe-sorta friends that means he can just ask—]

Kukuku, if you do lose the other you should come to me first. Actually, I should take a look at that one sometime. The basic functionality seems fine, but it looks like it could use a few improvements... [very normal reaction to "I'd rather not lose my other leg", don't worry about it but Add would be thrilled if he did]
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-04-30 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
[BUT THAT ASIDE... he is being asked, again, if he would like to move in with Ain. This feels kind of sudden? Or is this a normal expectation of being in a relationship?? He can't help but hesitate, but...

Well. They've shared rooms before, back when they were travelling, so that's not even that weird. And Ezell already seemed fine with it before, so he doesn't have to worry about the housemates protesting... and it's not like he has any attachment to his room at the inn. He thinks on it for long enough he might be expected to decline, but eventually]


Sure, I guess. The lab is better for work anyway, so where I sleep doesn't really matter. [he has no yet realized that this means they'll share a bed, but that'll be something he can freak out about later when he has to sleep next to his boyfriend that he now has for the first time]
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[personal profile] lupusxylem 2025-04-30 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[With Dachie scooped, Wolfwood holds the owldog against his chest like one might hold a large corgi, letting his shorter-by-comparison-to-body-mass legs kindof hang over his forearms.]

What, you gonna install wheels in it?

[Wolfwood teases as he lifts Dachie a little higher in his arms, his expression softening a bit when Ain turns to him and declares wanting to have another date with him, which he wasn’t expecting. He wouldn’t have blamed Ain or been upset if he wanted to focus on his budding relationship with Ain for a while, so it’s appreciated.]

I’ll let Add pick first so we don’t overlap. [Shocking, how you can compromise when you’re not literally at each others’ throats anymore.] Might as well enjoy that place while we still can.
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-05-01 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
[He's just gonna let Ain ramble for a bit... with the Dachie removed, he can stand up and give his legs a bit of a stretch.]

Tch, what would be the point of wheels on only one foot? Propulsion unit would be more effective. Raven has something similar in his arm so recreating it would be a snap. Explosive energy and heat generated could also have other uses... [aaaaaand he's about to start mumbling jargon to himself, he's already got a plan laid out in his head I hope Wolfwood is excited for his rocket leg that lets him double jump and light cigarettes

Thankfully, he has to zone back in at "I'll let Add pick first" or he'd be really lost. RIGHT. HE HAS TO PLAN A DATE.]


I'll... figure something out. [he seems fine now but rest assured he is going to be panicking tonight trying to calculate The Best Second Date To Make Up For Everything Else That Has Happened This Week. pray for him.]
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early May :)

[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-05-01 06:49 am (UTC)(link)
[hello, it's Add Moving In Day. Add has like no possessions so this will not take long to accomplish, it's literally just the clothes Ain gave him when he arrived and the shit he arrived with. The minotaur can live(?) in the lab he ain't carrying that thing past the bunnies and up the stairs.

More importantly... he is walking in and immediately clocking the cute plushies on the bed. Squinting, staring, putting down his heavy heavy clothes pile...]


Is that supposed to be Rena? Ciel, Aisha... [in 2 seconds he will notice the Add(s)]
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-05-01 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's like fifteen of those how is he going to carry and hide them all??? Dynamo is already circling around for a better look, no escape.]

And the Trader just happened to have all of these? What was she doing with... [trailing off as he spots Add plush. oh.

... but, wait, that's not weird. Ain has a full set of everyone! It would be weirder if Add wasn't included, right?? This is the logic Add settles on as he scoffs, calming back down before he can have an embarrassing reaction]
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-05-01 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[and then noticing that there is more than one Add-plush. There are no duplicates for anyone else.

Hm! Okay!]


You are not keeping those on the bed.
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[personal profile] psychokinesia 2025-05-01 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Every time Ain calls him babe it does a tiny bit of psychic damage to him, but he's not thinking about that right now. He's slowly starting to piece some things together, finally.

He frowns at the little plush Raven, a lone dynamo floating up to gently prod where the Nasod arm should be.]


... missing some details, but the quality is fine, I guess.

You don't have to move all of them. [he's just having a hard time making eye contact with his plush doppelganger, that's all] Ciel would probably get a kick out of this. You even got Lu for him.

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