yourhatred | appointment's post

I hadn't intended to do it today... But I wouldn't be opposed to it either.

[He leans into Law a little more, still keeping the man steady in the water.]

[Yes, that's nice. He'd cuddle back, but paralyzed.]

I was thinking maybe more than just today? You gotta admit, it does both of us good to be out and moving.

[... pirates don't do well being stationary and in a routine for too long, and Law's feeling a bit restless with village life lately. It'll go away... but, still...]

That's also a viable option. Walking more often will only be positive for both of us in the long run.

[It would satisfy his curiosity as well as allow them to spend more time together doing something somewhat proactive, even if only mildly so.]

It would. Can't be stuck in the village all the time.

[... now while they're on the subject of things to do, perhaps more sparing in the future as well? But that's something to ask for later.]

Sometimes the place gets a little much after a while. It's good to get away.

Edited 2013-07-08 13:07 (UTC)

I wouldn't have agreed in the past... but I believe I do now.

[The village isn't crowded, but it makes the world seem so very small.]

[A look of pure understanding.

... you're restless too.

The enclosure was tiny to a global wanderer like Law, but he didn't realize the walls were closing in on his partner too.]

... you need to get out farther than the enclosure? Like on a mission?

Edited 2013-07-09 01:51 (UTC)

...Perhaps.

The quiet life is pleasant, but I was not built for it.

[Even working for their captors gives him the opportunity to learn more about them.]

... neither of us were.

[It's nice, but not for them, not forever.]

We'll just work around it.

[They already have been, for the most part.]

Mmm... yeah.

[He's quiet for a while, thinking.]

Ever given any thought of what you would do if the Malnosso began transitioning us out of the enclosure and into the world outside?

[It's a thought that's been on his mind since evaluations of Luceti were announced.]

[There's a pause, and Itachi blinks, then frowns.]

...I have not.

[But he should have.]

... I don't think I could decide at this point, partner. Not what to do.

[Closing his eyes and wanting to lean into him.]

... I don't know I could work for them, even if all I've heard makes them seem like the only game outside. I'd hate just being kept in a civilian Malnosso hospital, unable to use any of my other skills. I'm not a civilian. But... ships are crewed by MSF, fighters are MSF only pretty well. I don't know if I could cut it as a soldier either.

Edited 2013-07-11 05:06 (UTC)

Perhaps starting as a civilian would be an option, if only to get a feel for what else is out there and how things operate.

Even though I know that will be difficult.

[A lowering of the eyes.]

Perhaps. We'll see if the time comes.

[...]

... we'll know we're moving towards that if the MSF come into the enclosure and start trying to recruit.

[Itachi nods.

Then he begins to slowly massage Law's shoulders. Really, there are better times for this conversation.]

[There are, and Law takes it as his cue to shut up. It's Itachi's birthday after all - there's no need to be depressing.]

[They'll be depressing enough later, he's sure. Right now it's time for working some of those kinks out before they build back up again.]

[Sighing quietly as Itachi's fingers work. Yep, plenty of kinks as it is... better get them before more build up.]

Mmmm... that feels good.

[That's the idea, Law. For now, Itachi will just smile and continue.

Later, if they still have the energy for it, they can go on their walk.]

[Mmmm... and later, when Law has all but melted in Itachi's embrace:]

You know, if we stay in here for much longer, we'll turn into prunes.

Perhaps.

[At least they'll be comfortable prunes.]

Should we prepare to leave?

[Very comfortable prunes.]

Mmmhmm. Probably should get on that sooner or later.

[Slowly, very slowly, Itachi slips out from underneath the pirate. He keeps him steady the whole time, and as he pulls himself up onto the edge, he leaves himself plenty of room to help Law do the same.]

[At first at the edge, Law is as absolutely helpless as he's been the entire time in the water. Dead weight, and very, very conscious about it.

But as soon as he's only still waist deep in the water, he begins to start twitching, gaining the smallest bits of his strength back. Get him out a little more and he'll be able to finish the job.]

[Itachi will pull him all the way up onto the side with relative ease. No reason to take any chances.]

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