[ It's something different from the usual manifestations that peel off of Vanitas and go scurrying around, or flap off to roost in the tall ceiling of the museum. The eyes are bright and golden. Instead of fidgeting in agitation, instead of soaring away or attacking, this being seems independent and engaged, even... affectionate. Riku hasn't confirmed yet what these creatures are that seem to come from Vanitas, but now that this one seems so indicative of some important evolution, he's starting to think it might be a question worth asking.
If he knew better, he'd wonder at the size of it, if that doesn't indicate something. The strength and depth of the power that brought it into existence. He already wonders about its nature with the curiosity that got him into trouble in the first place. Riku's attention chases the feline Unversed on its way between his legs, and back to the other two as what he hears surprises a chuckle.
He tries to make it sound sufficiently like scoffing, putting a hand on his chest. There's little chance he'll get backup from Vanitas and that fails to stop him from looking around at him in mock offense. By the time he redirects his attention to Bruce, his hand snatches out to grab the knot at Bruce's back, yanking the apron loose on his way past. ]
Gee... thanks!
[ Riku makes as if he intends on doing something else, maybe work on setting up the table. A moment later Riku backsteps, taking up the loose ends to tie it back in place. He glances between the knot he's tying and at the contrast of Bruce's dark hair with his pale nape, trying to remember which side can still hear. ]
Never suspected what you were up to. Clever.
[ He looks around for Vanitas.
When he does, a few things happen at once. The first is that he catches Vanitas again watching Bruce closely. The second is the warm little feeling that bubbles up. Small, like those stirred up in a glass of mineral water, effervescent. The third is the name he gives it.
He feels happy. It's so rare in this place that Riku feels the corner of his mouth quirking up, in a kind of wonder. He knows that this feeling is the same one he had with his friends, when he's glance over and see Kairi tucking her hair behind her ear or Sora giving her that stupid grin he was always wearing. ]
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If he knew better, he'd wonder at the size of it, if that doesn't indicate something. The strength and depth of the power that brought it into existence. He already wonders about its nature with the curiosity that got him into trouble in the first place. Riku's attention chases the feline Unversed on its way between his legs, and back to the other two as what he hears surprises a chuckle.
He tries to make it sound sufficiently like scoffing, putting a hand on his chest. There's little chance he'll get backup from Vanitas and that fails to stop him from looking around at him in mock offense. By the time he redirects his attention to Bruce, his hand snatches out to grab the knot at Bruce's back, yanking the apron loose on his way past. ]
Gee... thanks!
[ Riku makes as if he intends on doing something else, maybe work on setting up the table. A moment later Riku backsteps, taking up the loose ends to tie it back in place. He glances between the knot he's tying and at the contrast of Bruce's dark hair with his pale nape, trying to remember which side can still hear. ]
Never suspected what you were up to. Clever.
[ He looks around for Vanitas.
When he does, a few things happen at once. The first is that he catches Vanitas again watching Bruce closely. The second is the warm little feeling that bubbles up. Small, like those stirred up in a glass of mineral water, effervescent. The third is the name he gives it.
He feels happy. It's so rare in this place that Riku feels the corner of his mouth quirking up, in a kind of wonder. He knows that this feeling is the same one he had with his friends, when he's glance over and see Kairi tucking her hair behind her ear or Sora giving her that stupid grin he was always wearing. ]
...Hey. Help me set up.