moonstrualcycle | no running in the halls!

Hanging out, mostly. All of us, but smaller groups too. Some nice meals out with just us grownups, none of the teens along. Ugh. There's so much I can't tell you because it might change things when you go back.

[it's so frustrating. why did this stupid place just bring her and not them, it can't be based on proximity or anything, so what is it? sadism?]

[ It's sadism, yes. Also what. What's a grownup. Who are the other grownups?? ]

Riku doesn't count as a grownup. That's all I have to say.

[ She sighs and stretches her entire body, like a cat, then twists a bit so her back is more into the cushions. This is prime lead up for laying all over Isa, but she's waiting to see if she notices. It has definitely happened in the past. ]

Don't tell me anything. It's not worth the risk.

[she either hasn't noticed or is willing to let it happen. also god, did Lea get here from before all the discussion about finding Aqua? Aqua's an adult.]

Riku's still a teenager, so you're correct. And I guess you forgot about the other people you woke up with, since I can see you have no idea who the other adults might include.

[ Dude she remembers nothing about it, and has no idea if it actually happens. Anyway she's gonna... put a leg across Isa, then, as she stretches out on the couch. Like a smug cat. That's all she is. ]

You're telling me that we, we, are hanging out with them.

Sometimes. Even's surprisingly tolerable when she's not a Nobody.

[but Lea's not in the long hair club, so she wouldn't understand, nyah. presumably Lea doesn't have any ticklish places near that leg, or she wouldn't be foolish enough to put it within reach like that. all Isa's going to do for the moment is rest her hand on Lea's shin, casual as anything.]

[ It's a trap. No, her ribs are her main ticklish spot. Also her feet, maybe, a little, but they are protected by mismatched socks. She might just be testing the waters. Also excuse me and my abrupt laughter. ]

There's no way Even would want to 'hang out' with me. Unless something crazy happened.

It kind of did, but I can't tell you. She's not the most comfortable around you, but she's getting better.

[present timeline Lea is, of course, indebted to the science club for giving her her kids back. Isa seems to be enjoying how little info she can provide, now. it's mean, but that's how she's most often displayed affection for Lea.]

[ Now she's looking at her more suspiciously, but none of what really happened would or even could cross her mind. Even, Vexen— whatever. All bad news for her, for now. ]

If I didn't know better, I'd say you're enjoying this.

[she knows none of it would ever occur to Lea, that's why it's so delightful.]

A little. But I told you, things ended up so much better than anyone was anticipating, so quit worrying about it.

Whatever you say.

[ There's so many questions she's holding back on asking, but she's afraid Isa will actually answer them, and she'll be responsible for changing things. ]

What do we do now?

["no it's okay, Roxas will come down from the heavens and save us" and then the dementors eat everyone because time travel is bad. what if Isa's fingers creep up Lea's pants leg, just for casual contact? it's nice, not having gloves on after so many years of wearing them. not that she's one to talk, all buttoned up like she is constantly since the age of four.]

Dunno. What were you doing before I landed outside your door?

[ Well I dunno where Lea's mind went, but I know where mine went. I mean what. Honestly, it's so weird having physical contact with her, and Lea is normally affectionate — she was affectionate with Roxas ~~and Xion~~, she's affectionate with Riku and Kai here, she was affectionate with Isa growing up, and probably, at least, for a little while after they lost their Hearts. A desperate attempt at normalcy, and feeling something. This is something that hasn't happened in a long time, but it's familiar, and nostalgic. Maybe she's wondering if they've been like this, and Isa's had time to get used to it. Either way, she's not going to stop her.

She's a little suspicious it's about to lead to tickles, though. But surely not. ]

Sleeping. Kind of thought I was dreaming you up at first.

[i'm not trying to steer it, honest, it's more like if it goes there i'm down for it, but also what else COULD they do. there's no one around to bench press besides Lea, unless Riku happens to drop by, and about all Isa was doing back home was enjoying spending time with people. it's definitely more intimate with just one person, for sure, but she's not terribly inclined to make it not that way.]

That's more reasonable than the truth. But that figures, a place where you can do anything and you choose to sleep. Dork.

[ I had a clear visual of bench pressing and it was hilarious. Make it not more than one person, or make it not intimate? Lea pouts in her general direction, spreading her arms out across the back and armrest of the couch to take up as much space as possible. ]

Excuse you. I've been here long enough that I deserve the rest. I could take you exploring instead, show you the weirder places around here.

[make it not intimate. if it looks like Lea's uncomfortable she'll stop (not that she's really doing anything), but otherwise why worry about it?

what if Isa toes off her shoes and swings her legs up to rest her feet next to Lea's hip. she can do the casual sprawl thing too, look. (she can't.)]

I think I've had enough weirdness for about six lifetimes.

[ Oh. Well, she's not uncomfortable, although she does snicker when Isa changes positions to mirror her. Feels like old sleepovers, or something. Also please, she's not nearly dead weight enough for it. ]

Later, then. You planning to nap with me now? In this place where you can do anything?

Maybe I am. I deserve naps too, after everything.

[like herding cats it was, for years, and also dealing with Xemnas slowly becoming more unhinged, on top of all the interpersonal non-emotional bullshit with Axel and the kids and ugh. exhausting. ideally she'll just be on vacation for the rest of her life.

sleepovers with teenaged Lea sounds like a good setup for losing a ton of popcorn in Lea's hair.]

[ I hear islands are good for that, or something. Also she... probably still loses foodstuff in there. It's so thick, after all. ]

Life with me around must be too much fun for you to handle after this long.

[ She kinda wants food, but Isa's the one who's really like a cat here. Lea feels like, if she moves, Isa will just get up and leave and all this pleasant, subtle affection will stop. ]

It is pretty tedious having to eat so much ice cream and be nice to people I was formerly a dick to.

[there, that's the last unsubtle hint you're getting, although that group of people includes Lea, so maybe it's not that helpful. but Lea's about to have to get up, because Isa's digging her own socked toes into Lea's ribs--]

[ That's another SUSPICIOUS squint on her face, but she doesn't have time to think about it from the actual, physical dig. It makes her squirm instantly and yell while she tries to grab Isa by the ankle. ]

Hey, hey, hey! Hey. None of that on my couch.

[she won't fight it; she'd probably even let Lea push her off on the floor. but that's gotten an honest, actual laugh out of her, because this is more like the shit that was going on prior to getting thrown here.]

Who's gonna stop me, punk? You?

I might. What are you gonna do about it if I do?

[ She looks stunned, at first, expressions flickering through shock and confusion and then into the biggest grin she's had all day. She's kind of like a golden retriever, or something. It's more like she used to be, before they lost their Hearts, when she would get excited and playful as soon as someone went along with whatever dumb plan she wanted. She's amused and laughing herself, but it's because Isa is laughing. It's been a long, long time since she got to hear that. ]

Nothing, probably. Go out for ice cream and not bring you any. Or steal your pillows.

[it's already faded back into a smile, but it's good to get Lea laughing too. it would be really easy here to fall into old habits and ways of thinking for just the two of them, since she's so new to being friends with anyone besides Lea. but she doesn't want that; she's been enjoying hanging out with the kiddos, honest! right now, though, it is just the two of them, and it's okay that she's feeling a little possessive, right? right.]

[ When and if she finds out about Isa getting along with the kids, or when she goes back and experiences it, there will be tears. It's all she wants. To have all of her friends, healthy and happy. But for right now it's just them, so it's okay to be a little possessive on Isa's part, and a little clingy on Lea's. She's going to be attached to her for... a while. ]

The ice cream would be a low blow, but good luck. I have about fifty pillows in the place, and you haven't even seen my bed.

[ That's an exaggeration, but what's the point of living in a place like this if she can't live in luxury? ]

[hoHo, is that some sort of-- no, surely not, she's been here for half an hour. good thing Lea outside of this place was also still being clingy, with basically everyone. near death experiences + getting old friends back will do that. Isa makes an exaggerated show of stretching, one of her feet getting dangerously close to Lea's ribs again.]

Maybe you should go get some of those for out here, then, so I can take over your couch.

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