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Who: Rydia and Kain
What: The expected post-experiment awkward time.
When: March 1st, morning.
Where: The cave
Rating: TBA


Even before Rydia opened her eyes, she felt...different. A little. As she surfaced to consciousness, the summoner tried to figure that out, but her sluggish mind was not cooperating. It wasn't until her eyes fluttered open and she turned her head did everything snap into place.

That head was rested on Kain's shoulder, as the rest of her was firmly snuggled against him. She had a very good view of his neck at this point, which was well-marked by earlier teasing. Memories of the past week flooded back to her, and she jolted out of that relaxed state, sitting up abruptly. Certain feelings hadn't vanished, but they weren't overpowering her as they had before, and now she was left with more confusion than euphoria.

Panic began to rise as she glanced down at him. There was so much that needed to be said, and yet at that moment Rydia wasn't sure she knew where to start, at all. Or if he would even be in the mood to listen, when he awoke. It was her idea, her fault, even though she never thought so much would result from it. Perhaps he would blame her.

Staring down at her hands, Rydia wondered if it wasn't a better idea to simply...not be there when he awoke. As much as she hated to think it, there was yet another instance where temporary avoidance might be a sound idea. A time to gather thoughts that weren't too clear at the moment, then maybe later they could talk when it wasn't bound to be so awkward.

She straightened after reaching over to snag her pile of clothing, hastily donning her leotard and then getting to her feet. It was time to cast Warp and hope that they would be able to mend things later....

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It was too bad that she withdrew her hand. Kain missed it being so easy to reach beyond his usual barriers. Now that it was all over, he was already starting to miss it. And of course, he found himself wondering why she'd taken the hand away, was it perhaps a sign that she didn't want anything to go further? Should he stop deluding himself into thinking the last week could ever be a reality?

Kain nodded, his gaze lingering on her for a good while before he forced himself to look away.

And... you may contact me if you need to. At any time.

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Rydia wondered if she should have held back from her comment. Perhaps he might interpret it as pressuring him? Some of her worry was alleviated upon reading his message, and she watched him as he looked away. It was difficult, fighting the urge to move closer.

"I'll...do that." There was a brief nod, as Rydia responded quietly. Then, before temptation could get the better of her, she warped away.

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Kain sighed deeply the moment Rydia had left. He almost wished she'd have changed her mind and decided to stay, despite the weird tension that had built up between them. Or maybe because of the tension, he didn't know.

But he did know that the cave felt very quiet and very lonely now that she'd left.