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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 29, 2024 19:54:27 GMT -5
(Will get a reply up after dinner :3) (okie dokie!)
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 29, 2024 20:12:52 GMT -5
She shuddered, but felt her body relax at his touch. It wasn’t even a conscious decision that she made in a moment later. Gently she pulled herself closer to him, her face pressed into the cloth around his chest. It was something she used to do with her father when she got nightmares. She gave a watery laugh at his quip. “Yeah. I guess so.” After a few minutes of sobbing it stopped, although she was still shivering and shaking. Then she pulled herself away as she was suddenly aware of how many boundaries she might’ve just crossed. “Sorry,” she whispered as she stared at the floor.
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 29, 2024 20:24:57 GMT -5
He wrapped his arms around her as she leaned her face against his chest. He rubbed her back in a comforting motion as she cried into him. He had never had someone who wasn't family this close to him before, and it felt...nice. it felt nice to know he could bring comfort to someone. Eventually she began to stop crying and she pulled away from him. He didn't try to stop her. "You don't have to apologize. You didn't do anything wrong" he says gently, a stark contrast to his cold demeanor he had when they had first met.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 29, 2024 20:35:02 GMT -5
"I should've asked." she said guiltily as she continued to stare at the floor but eventually raised her head to look at him in the dark. "I get night terrors a lot. I hadn't had one in a couple of years and wasn't really prepared for it... I just didn't expect it to happen tonight." Her finger lowered to the floor, tracing unseen patterns onto it while she searched for words. Then she took a deep breath and spoke.
"When I was little, I lived in a village on Tatuine. One day, the Tuskins decided to attack. My father was killed immediately but my mother managed to run to the outskirts of the village where she told me to run, run into the desert and don't return. After she spoke," a fresh sob welled up in her throat but she pushed it down, "I saw her get shot. The expression she made... ever saw someone's face as they die? Like someone you're close to? It sticks with me. I followed her instructions and ran, where I was shot across the face with a blaster. I still... I still bear the scar today. Eventually the sun came up and, almost like a miracle, Mandalorain's searched the village. They found me in the desert stuck in a sand pit and clutching a photo. They brought me to their ship and... the rest is history."
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 29, 2024 20:43:28 GMT -5
"Hey, it's okay. Really. I'm not upset about it" he says, his voice still gentle. He then realized that she was telling him her Backstory. He listened intently, his full focus was on her in this moment. As she choked back another sob, he grabbed her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. "I'm really sorry that happened to you.." He spoke quietly. He sighed and scratched his back between his shoulder blades. "You want to hear how I got my scar? He asked quietly. It was only fair for him to share something from his own past
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 29, 2024 21:09:18 GMT -5
Her heart fluttered as he held her hand, and she moved closer so she was beside him where she gently leaned on his shoulder. "Only if you want to," she said quietly, "don't feel obligated though. I shared it so I wouldn't seem like a complete psycho, muttering and sobbing at the dead of night." Her joke was weak hearted though and she gave an awkward cough after. "I saw it when I was bandaging your back. It felt... wrong to see. Almost like walking in on someone changing; something not meant for my eyes. That's why I felt so weird after." Her hand was still holding his, and she pulled it into her lap where she traced the outside of it with her own fingers. It was comforting to have someone to lean on as she usually traveled alone. Even if he could be a jacka*s sometimes, he seemed to be ~her~ jacka*s. Not as a boyfriend, although... no. Not as a boyfriend but more of a close friend who you can't seem to stay mad at.
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 29, 2024 21:10:57 GMT -5
I have to go to bed, I'll get a reply up as soon as I can tomorrow!)
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 29, 2024 21:11:04 GMT -5
(The only thing I could think of the entire time was, "COMFORT ME DAMNIT" and idk why but it seemed so hilarious XD)
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 29, 2024 21:11:20 GMT -5
(Kk!)
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 29, 2024 21:11:48 GMT -5
(The only thing I could think of the entire time was, "COMFORT ME DAMNIT" and idk why but it seemed so hilarious XD) (LOLL that's really funny!!)
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 29, 2024 21:55:41 GMT -5
Her heart fluttered as he held her hand, and she moved closer so she was beside him where she gently leaned on his shoulder. "Only if you want to," she said quietly, "don't feel obligated though. I shared it so I wouldn't seem like a complete psycho, muttering and sobbing at the dead of night." Her joke was weak hearted though and she gave an awkward cough after. "I saw it when I was bandaging your back. It felt... wrong to see. Almost like walking in on someone changing; something not meant for my eyes. That's why I felt so weird after." Her hand was still holding his, and she pulled it into her lap where she traced the outside of it with her own fingers. It was comforting to have someone to lean on as she usually traveled alone. Even if he could be a jacka*s sometimes, he seemed to be ~her~ jacka*s. Not as a boyfriend, although... no. Not as a boyfriend but more of a close friend who you can't seem to stay mad at. (Argggggg they’re so cuteeeeee I can’t ;^; )
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 11:11:22 GMT -5
He smiled to himself as she leaned against his shoulder, knowing full well that she couldn't see his face. He gave a small nod. "Yeah, its....not something I let a lot of people see. If you hadn't seen it I wouldn't be telling you how i got it" he admits. He watches the way she pulls his hand into her lap and traced the outside of it with her own fingers. He gave a sigh and began to tell the story.
"When I was younger, I was playing with some of the other kids in my village. We had climbed up onto this really high wall, and man did we think we were cool. At least, I thought I was super cool. That was until the resident bully came and shoved me off the wall. I fell on a pile of bricks, and it split open my back. I was left bedridden for a whole 2 months, and left with that scar" He looks down, his shoulders tensing as he remembered how he had been shoved off the wall. He still hadnt forgiven the dude who had shoved him. He lifted his head and looked over at Nightmare again.
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 11:17:03 GMT -5
(I did some sketches of Axel and Nightmare hehe. I wasn't sure exactly what Nightmare's helmet and armor looked like so I did my best. I hope you like it!)
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 11:18:19 GMT -5
Nightmare looked at him. “I’m sorry. That’s… terrible. Did anyone take disciplinary action against the guy who pushed you? I mean, that could’ve killed you! Surely something was done about it?” She inspected his hand in her lap, gently tracing over his palm and down to the wrist. But eventually she just held it in her own, as though soaking up his very presence. Then she pressed her face into his shoulder and closed her eyes, breathing in deeply. He smelled nice, like gun oil and exhaust smoke. Her eyes fluttered open for a moment before yawning a bit after she listened to his answer. “It’s late. We should probably…” but she didn’t get to finish her sentence before dozing off, still holding his hand and her face in his shoulder.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 11:19:49 GMT -5
(I did some sketches of Axel and Nightmare hehe. I wasn't sure exactly what Nightmare's helmet and armor looked like so I did my best. I hope you like it!) (Oml that looks so good!!!)
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 11:25:15 GMT -5
Axel shrugged. "I can't remember. I don't remember much of what happened exactly after I fell, only that I was in a lot of pain." He spoke quietly, his voice carrying the pain that he had felt from his past injury. He couldn't help but let out a small chuckle as Nightmare leaned against his shoulder again. "Yeah, we should probably go back to bed." He was about to get up when he realized that she had fallen asleep against him. He tensed slightly, but then relaxed. Everything is fine, Axel. Dont panic. There's no need to panic he gently put his arm around her as he leaned back against the wall. He eventually drifted off to sleep as well
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 11:27:43 GMT -5
(Awww they’re so cute I can’t ;^; also I gtg to marching band then I’ll get a reply up)
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 11:30:03 GMT -5
(Awww they’re so cute I can’t ;^; also I gtg to marching band then I’ll get a reply up) (I know!!! They're adorable together. And okie dokie! Have fun!)
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 13:19:31 GMT -5
When Nightmare woke up, she panicked for a moment as she felt someone’s arm around her shoulders and some warm body next to her. But then yesterday’s memories and the conversation they’d had that night flooded her mind and she relaxed. Gently she removed Axel’s sleeping hand off of her and stood up, stretching. Her eyes softened and she pulled the blanket from his cot onto him so he wouldn’t get cold. Then she picked up her backpack and decided she’d get the breakfast. Hopefully he won’t wake up and panic that I’m gone…
(Sorry for the late reply; I did marching band and then forgot about a response until now ;-; )
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 13:37:43 GMT -5
It's all good!!)
Axel was still sleeping when she left him, and he curled into a ball as she walked out of the ship. He slept for another 15 minutes before waking up alone. He yawned as he sat up. "Nightmare?" He called out as he noticed she wasn't there. He frowned. Did she leave? I thought we were friends...Surely she wouldn't have just up and left, not after last night. Right? He got up and stretched his arms out. He took off his helmet, being gentle so he wouldn't bump his broken nose. At least he could take his helmet off now. He frowned as he sat down on his cot again
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 13:48:21 GMT -5
Nightmare wandered through the town, humming a tune to herself. She knew that Axel didn’t like fruit so she walked by the stands that sold fruit. Eventually though she saw a small shop that was selling what looked like tea and pastries. She picked up two cups of the tea, and four different pastries for them to try. When she paid for them, she walked back to the ship where she saw Axel’s boot just in view from the front of the ship. She hesitated. “Do you have your helmet on?” She called in, “I got us breakfast.”
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 13:54:38 GMT -5
Axel jumped as he heard Nightmare's voice. He felt relief that she had come back. And she had gotten breakfast! He slipped his helmet back on, his mood instantly better. "What'd you get for breakfast? Hopefully no fruit?" He chuckled as he ushered her back into the ship. He grinned underneath his helmet, as he was handed a pastry. "These look really good"
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 14:14:12 GMT -5
“Yes,” she said with a small laugh, “I seem to recall you saying that you don’t like fruit, so I avoided it. Although I can’t make any promises about the tea.” She handed him one of the pastries and then a cup of tea. Carefully she unpackaged her own pastry, where she cut it in half with her knife and handed the other half to Axel before raising her cup. “Cheers to a successful bounty, and a new friend.” She drank a sip. It was deliciously sour, with a light desert pear taste. “Hm. It’s a tiny bit fruity, but only a little bit. Could you try it; for me?” Her voice was light and mildly flirty as she leaned back against the wall, taking another sip of her warm drink.
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 14:27:45 GMT -5
"That was very thoughtful of you, thank you" he laughed softly as he took a bite of the pastry. It tasted like cinnamon and caramel. He grinned as they made a toast to being friends now. He sighed and gave a playful huff as she asked him to try the tea, and he definitely heard the flirty tone in her voice, although he decided not to make a comment about it. "Fiiine, but only because you asked me to" he rolled his eyes underneath his mask as he took a sip of the tea. The sour taste, along with the hint of pear, washed over his tongue. "Yknow what? That's not half bad" he said, his voice light with humor. He hasn't felt this happy around someone in a very long time. 10 years, to be exact. "Where did you even find these?" He asked, taking another bite of the pastry
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 14:37:58 GMT -5
“Mmm…” she gave a low moan of delight at the cinnamon pastry. “Just at one of the small shops,” she said with a shrug as she swallowed her bite, “I’ve found the best food can be found in the most inconspicuous places.” She gave a small stretch before going over so she was sitting across from him with her legs crossed eating her food and inspecting him. “So,” she said after another sip of her drink, “we need to get some bounties today. I don’t need to buy a ship right now.” Then she quickly added, “Of course if you don’t mind me tagging along.”
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 14:55:57 GMT -5
He nods as she talks about where she found the snacks. He quickly goes through his pastries and finishes his drink. He looked up as she mentioned getting bounties. "Yeah, that's a good idea." He got up, then turned back when she mentioned staying with him. "Yeah, I don't mind. Stay as long as you want. It's nice having company" He spoke the last part quietly, almost as if he felt strange admitting it
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 15:03:05 GMT -5
Nightmare blushed under her helmet and stared at the floor. “Yeah… I think I’d like that too.” She took another drink of her tea before standing to grab another pastry from Axel. But then she hesitated for a moment, and paused before gently sitting on the cot next to him and studying his helmet as she took a slow bite of her food. After a few moments of thoughtful chewing she got up and grabbed a pen and paper from her backpack, where she began drawing. Every once in a while she would look up, but then turn back to her work.
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 15:19:46 GMT -5
Axel noticed that she had grabbed out a paper and pen from her bag and had begun drawing. He grinned under his helmet as he observed her, but he didn't say anything for a while. He gave a content sigh as they sat together, and she drew. "What are you drawing?" He finally asked after a little bit of silence
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 15:27:46 GMT -5
“Aaaaaand done.” She turned it around and showed him the drawing. It was a surprisingly good drawing of Axel’s helmet, and she’d added little sparkles off to the side to symbolize a happy or elated mood. “It’s difficult to draw emotions when I can’t see the face, but I feel like its pretty good. Usually I just draw landscapes but helmets are fun too. Do you- do you like it?” Her tone was hesitant but hopeful.
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Post by 《 ★ Copper ★ 》 on Apr 30, 2024 15:39:54 GMT -5
Axel blinked at the drawing. He was absolutely amazed at how realistic it was. "Whoa!! This is amazing!! You're really talented!!" He was beaming at the fact that she had drawn him, and so accurately as well. "Do you have any other drawings you could show me?" He asked, his tone curious and excited
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