jikan_rpg | Open - Ayakashi Curse

⌛ Who: Riley and whoever comes across him
⌛ What: Riley has been cursed by a stalker ayakashi! Now he's terrified!
⌛ When: Until he's cured and after he's moved into his new home
⌛ Where: Various locations
⌛ Warnings: Riley has a lot of trauma involving being stalked and hurt and people around him being hurt. That's sure to come out here.

A. Cursed!

Coming home late wasn't unusual for Riley. Even with their new residence being in a more unsavory location that didn't stop him from his usual pathway. So it wasn't any surprise that he was out late carrying a bag of new books and sweets on his way home. It was all fine and totally like he always experienced. Well until he realized that he saw something out of the corner of his eye.

Pausing, he stared into the distance then swallowed and started to move again. There was someone behind him. He was sure of it. His heart raced faster and faster until suddenly he found himself running and rushing for his home. Anyone who saw him would see a terrified looking young man with blond hair who kept looking behind him...

B. Paranoia

He kept trying to tell himself no one was there. He did. But every time he went anywhere he was sure someone was chasing him. It was the Fae all over again and while he was in a crowded street he suddenly took off running. There were tears in his eyes as he ran full tilt into someone. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"

Panicked, he looked behind him but couldn't see anyone. But he knew they were there!

"I'm sorry!" He just didn't know what else to say...

C. Cure

His adopted family decided that the best way to help their little brother was with a party. That meant that they had dragged him to Pete's and, for a change, someone had shoved alcohol into his hand. At first he was too nervous to drink it, likely even needing encouragement from his loved ones. He just kept looking around like he was convinced someone in the bar was going to get him.

But after that drink suddenly he was sloshed and giggling. Someone chasing him? What was that? Falling out of his seat at one point, he blinked then laughed again as he tried to start the second glass he'd been given. (Yes, only one drink had gotten him wasted. Just Fae things.) Seeing someone come over, he'd grin and wave his drink around without a care that he was spilling it everywhere.

Getting Riley drunk? Apparently that was the cure.

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"I'm so glad!" Once they got to the bar, he definitely flopped against it then finished what was in his glass. He was very sloshed now and having the time of his life. "Tastes like JUICE."

Why did he shout that? It was a mystery even to Riley.

Henry tried not to laugh. Behind the bar, Vegas heard his nong shout and was instantly pouring him a glass of a Hawaiian punch. Henry smiled and nodded in thanks and nudged the glass in front of Riley.

"Drink this. It's very... juicy."

Because Riley was impaired he did not at all see that Vegas had poured the glass. As far as he could tell that glass appeared like magic before him which had him staring at it in wonder before he took it to have a sip of it.

"...magic juice..."

Henry couldn't help a soft laugh. He patted Riley's shoulder gently and nodded. "That's right. It's magic juice. It will help you feel better."

"Better? I already feel so good." Taking the magic juice, he happily sipped at it as his head slumped against Henry's shoulder. Because apparently it was cuddle time. "Do you wanna try it?"

"Oh, no, thank you. It's just for you," he advised. He didn't move when Riley rested his head on his shoulder. He's at least learned before now that his friend is affectionate. "I'm glad you're feeling better," he added with a hint of a smile. It was a relief from how he'd been when Henry first arrived. And seeing all the people here to support and protect his friend warmed him.

"Okay. More for me." As if there wasn't plenty at the bar. Vegas or Pete could easily give Henry some juice too. But Riley was too drunk to realize that and was very content to have what he had without realizing there wasn't anymore booze inside of it. It really wasn't that hard to trick him right now.

"Thanks for coming, Henry. I have really great friends with people like you around."

"This sort of thing is exactly what friends are for." Or so he imagined. Henry didn't make a lot of time for friends in his own world. Well, there was Tobias and Maude, of course, but neither were exactly friends. A lover and a colleague would be more apt. But he was also a young man with a lot of life ahead of him... potentially. If he would stop doing reckless things!

"I'm happy to be here for you, Riley."

"I'm not scared anymore for some reason. I don't know why."

But that was fine. Remembering everything when he was drunk was hard. And he didn't really need to know everything right now anywhere when he was surrounded by people who loved him so much. "You're gonna be a great husband."

He nodded firmly.

The change in subject brought a flush to Henry's cheeks. He ducked his head and pushed an unruly curl behind his ear. Even his fox ears turned at the compliment.

"What makes you say that?"

"Because you're making sure I'm okay. And you're loving and caring. So you're going to be one of the best husbands ever."

He nodded again as he sipped at his drink. Then he gave Henry the warmest smile. "A gold star of a husband."

That was so sweet of Riley to say. And knowing that Riley can't lie, it means even more. "I hope so. I want to be a good husband."

"That's the first step! If you don't want to then you don't have anywhere to start!" Even without ever having been married he could be absolutely sure of that. And he, even while drunk, was very proud of Henry for wanting that.

A soft smile curled his lips and he laid a hand on Riley's shoulder. "You know, I think you'll make someone a good husband someday, too."

Riley's eyes went wide and then softened like he might cry. But there were no tears. The drunk Fae was just so happy. "Really? I will?"

"Of course you will," Henry assured with a nod. "You're the kindest person I've ever met. I can see how you care for your friends here. Anyone you choose to marry will be fortunate to have a husband such as you."

That made him smile and he leaned over so he could hug Henry, giving him a little nuzzle to thank him for that. After several days of fear, those were the best words to hear. "I'll still take care of all my friends even after I end up married. I promise."

"Oh!" he exclaimed quietly when Riley hugged him. These future people and their free affection were endearing, in a way. Henry lifted an arm to pat Riley's back and nodded.

"I have no doubt of that!"

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