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keith keith, the liger man ([personal profile] secondnature) wrote2016-07-03 07:45 pm

CONTACT POST.

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after the two groups meet @ doro's castle....

[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-01 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ They've been incredibly lucky that Doro took such a shine to them, though Lance supposes they've more than earned it by now. The castle has plenty of rooms for them to bunk in, and after checking Keith's location, Lance scoops up Belore and goes to meet him.

The lynx doesn't need to be carried, but since she got injured in the fighting he's been inclined to baby her. Her dizziness and bouts of moodiness have subsided, thankfully, and Lance is left to enjoy the warmth of her against his front and the springtime sunset at his back.

You don't really knock on a shoji door, but Lance taps the frame with one knuckle to announce himself before sliding it open. Belore slips from his arms to go meet Keith and Lion, Lance following on bare, tired feet. ]
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-02 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ The room is dark, curtains drawn to allow only faint golden rays that stripe Keith's futon; Lance peers at him and Belore curled up, taking in Keith's haggard appearance. ]

Yeah well, she got me good a couple times. Can't believe such a pretty girl would turn on me like that...yeah Belore, that means you, ya cutie. [ Belore trills, purring and rubbing against Keith's cheek as Lance watches, vaguely fond. ] Can't stay mad at that face. Speaking of which, quiznak, those soldiers really didn't miss ya, huh?

[ He moves over to the little window, drawing it open fully to let the sunset in. Sorry for the light, Keith. ]
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ Lance turns away from the sun, words caught in his throat when Keith's voice reaches him. That, and the bruises, now starkly revealed. ]

Holy crow Keith, whose butt do I need to kick?! What happened?

[ He can tell Keith's hesitant, which is the only thing keeping him from flying off the handle. Not cool. Not cool! He pulls Lion out of the way to let himself sit on the edge of Keith's futon, critically examining the marks. He can't heal them, but he can soothe the ache, maybe. The lines at his throat light up. ]

Hey, bud. Talk to me?
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ He doesn't turn the power off to speak, just keeps it going, though trying to focus on both is a bit challenging. With the goats, all he'd had to do was--talk. Say anything, really. ]

What kind of 'friend' of Rey's? Who would just--can you...walk me through it?
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ Keith's tough to read on a good day, and without the details of the conversation that he isn't telling Lance about, Lance struggles to connect all the dots. ]

Don't talk about Zarkon like that, it's gross.

[ Unbeknownst to Keith, Lance is making his way back to his original assumption somewhat, which is that things between Rey and Keith can't be so innocent if a beau is getting mixed in, even if said beau is--well. ]

What did you say to get him so worked up?
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ Lance's brows knit together, shrinking back from Keith's grousing. His feathers are a bit ruffled, but he can tell Keith is trying to reign himself in, so so does he. ]

So he just...attacked you? What's this guy's name, anyhow?

[ For the record, he's not intending to fight anybody, but he's definitely gonna keep tabs on this guy. The glow at his neck fades, leaving only the slightly raised ridge of his implant behind. ]

You feeling a little less crappy, at least?
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ A soft exhale. Lance's mouth is thin in his face, his gaze trained away from Keith and towards the window, where the sun is red on the horizon by now. ]

If he wiped the floor with you, I'll consider myself warned and leave it at that. [ Because Keith is the stronger combatant, and Lance is man enough to say it. But beyond that--Lance doesn't want to get involved in this...weird drama...more than he has to to defend his teammate. Ultimately, working things out with Rey is Keith's job, even if she's Lance's friend too. ]

You told me Rey was like, your best friend here. Did you guys have a fight?
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Lance is struggling to connect the events here. ]

Sorry, I need to get this straight: you went to talk to him and didn't tell her, and then he attacked you, and then she was mad at you about it?

[ He's so confused, and also, this is like a real-life telenovela. Seriously. ]

I don't get why you told her that, dude. Can you help me fill in the blanks?
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ God...asking Keith to describe social cues is like extracting water from a stone, or asking a blind man what colour the sky is. If it weren't for the bruises mottling Keith's neck and upper body, Lance would find it borders on endearing. Right now though, he just wants to keep this from happening again. ]

Keith, buddy--I know you wanted to help, but you should probably trust Rey on this one. Not--I'm not defending that psycho or anything! I'm saying you should let her handle him, and follow her lead. And as for the other stuff... [ Despite himself, he feels the corners of his mouth curl. ] The heart can't help itself, sometimes...or the pants, either. [ WHAT, IT'S TRUE ]

Blowing her off like that probably really hurt her feelings, especially coming from a close friend.
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, Keith. Lance can start to see where things broke down, at least. ]

It's good that you tried, but you gotta--you gotta talk to people, Keith. You can't just guess what they're thinking. [ He reaches over; Keith is still laid down, and Lance looms over him a bit, one hand on his shoulder. It's an almost big-brotherly gesture. ]

I think you're not giving yourself a chance, there. Even if you're not...into anyone, that doesn't mean you can't put yourself in someone else's shoes.

[ He 100% thinks Keith is telling him that he's asexual/aromantic. Sorry Keith. ]
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well that's a pretty abrupt chance, and pretty ominous to boot.

Wait.

That must mean-- ]


I knew it! You and Rey did date!
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, c'mon, just--

[ He never manages to get out whatever was supposed to come next because the words die on his tongue.

Everything seems to--halt, for a moment. Blood roars in his ears. He feels...humiliated? Confused? His back straightens. ]


That's not funny, Keith.
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[personal profile] ceruleo 2018-03-03 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Forced to confront the truth of what Keith's saying, Lance feels his world lurch on its axis. If Keith's not joking, then Keith and the old Lance dated.

Suddenly all he can see is Keith in front of him. The way they're positioned relative to each other, bodies turned towards each other, knees brushing, Lance's fingers against the meat of Keith's bicep, skin like a red-hot iron under the pads. Keith's sharp nose and jaw and his mouth and dark eyes.

Things slot into place: Keith's red face at the beach, his eyes drawn to Lance's glowing throat in the battle against the ogre, Keith saying she should know why and Hayame saying your companion and Keith sitting next to him and, uncertainly: that other guy and I were the only ones on this team for a while. A lot happened.

He jerks back as if scalded.

'A lot', huh? Lance feels sick. ]


Because. That's--how could--Keith. [ Betrayal, sort of. ] Why didn't you tell me?!

[ Belore and Lion startle from the tone, but it's more like a hiss than a yell. ]

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