TWO YEARS AGO, A CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION GOING BY THE NAME TEAM IMUM WRECKED CHAOS ACROSS THE LAND, DAMAGING CITIES AND KILLING THOUSANDS OF CITIZENS. While Imum itself has long since been disbanded, however, the region remains broken: entire towns have been laid to waste and the Association struggles to find homes for those who were lucky enough to survive the attempted genocide. Reconstruction trudges on as usual... but with three factions - the Association, the corporations, and the people - each wishing to take the rebuilding of an entire region down opposite paths, how long will it be before Lyeant's last leg gives out permanently?
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Issac had ended up inviting Ryou out with him to check the Firefly Springs at night, especially with the view it gave off, he definitely wanted to do this. Despite the warmer climate, it could still get chilly at night so he also had brought a blanket and a thermos with some hot tea. Alongside that something to snack on as well! Okay, while this seemed like a date, it was completely platonic, just a random outing between two friends to see something cool because they both appreciated some beautiful scenery is all, nothing more, right? Right!
"Well, it should be getting to be just about that time. Once it's dark enough you'll get to see the stars in the water and I swear it's as if you can touch the sky if you feel the water!" He said. He loved doing this alone at times, but having a friend around was always more than welcome for Issac. Besides, Ryou was great company and a good guy who didn't exactly judge Issac or mind his sometimes less than pleasant mannerisms. Issac looked down to where his Torchic, Chihiro, was running around and trying to play with random things like a leaf in the wind or a random small Pokemon that happened to be in the area.
Issac set up the blanket and placed the food and thermos onto it somewhere out of the way, then stretched a bit and turned to Ryou with a big smile. Now, all that was left was wait until night fell and the stars came out. That was when it really was the best. While it did look pretty nice as it was with the sunset reflecting off the water, he did like it best at night.
Post by Ryouta Takigawa on Mar 2, 2018 16:53:13 GMT -6
Some days I can't get out of my head That's just the dark side of me
If it had been anyone else, Ryou would have declined - in all honesty. It's not like he didn't have friends, or like people hated him - that couldn't have been further from the truth. Instead, it was the - as Necrozma had often liked to call itself - copilot inside his head.
Some days, he couldn't stand the pokemon and the thoughts and comments that roll from it without a filter of any sort. But as things were, it seemed like Necrozma learned to bite it's tongue when it came to Issac. A smile played on Ryou's lips, it had been far too long since he'd gone for anything remotely like a picnic to, well... anywhere. Especially to somewhere more natural - taking to biting back old emotions that slowly crept up his throat like sour bile, leaving a taste in his mouth he'd rather forget. But he couldn't let old happenings run his life forever.
Especially not when it was Issac he was with.
Sparing a glance to the shorter male, his smile grew a little more, expression softening as he spoke. By his side, Naga barely budged, staying alert so its human could try and relax. Naga knew of its purpose, even though it had grown to something so much more as time passed and the two bonded. Protection would always be number one. Reaching out, Ryou threaded his fingers through the white fur on its neck, the pokemon crooning in return. "See the stars in the water, hm?" He muttered, words fading off to thought. It wasn't something you saw often in the cities - let alone in the sky, the light pollution drowning them out all too easily.
The sky was always a comfort to him, the stars always making him feel a little less lonely - the way they sparkled and spread across the milky way bringing him a homely feeling. He never understood it, his fascination with space - sometimes he regretted not turning toward a job that would point him in that direction... but did he really have a choice? Somewhere in the back of his mind, Necrozma scoffed, none too happy that Ryouta thougt it to be in his way... but yet, it didn't deny it either.
In his spot next to Issac, Ryou also took a moment to stretch, letting the worries of the day slip off his shoulder as he did so. Looking out over the water, a sudden mischevious smirk turned up the corner of his lips, "Think the water's good enough for a swim...? You said it yourself, it's like touching the sky... right?"
What are you doing, Ryou...?" Necrozma hissed - it damn well knew the man's intentions and showed his displeasure at his train of thought - but it couldn't stop him... only prepare itself.
"So," Ryou began again, ignoring the psychic legendary as his hands wandered to the hem of his shirt, pulling it over his head without a second thought, "We can technically swim in the sky, right?" Of course it was silly, but if that was the closest he'd get to space, hell, he'd take it. Not once did he think of how cold it may be... did he really care? "After all, we have all night..."
When the lights go out, I need to know Are you afraid of the dark?
Issac was just kind of relaxing by the time Ryou had suddenly decided to speak up suddenly, asking about a swim. A shudder went up his spine and he visibly shook a bit at the thought. As much as he enjoyed a nice shower or a bath, he was a fire type. Issac didn't just "swim" like others would. Yet for some reason Issac swore that his luck was weird around Ryou, as he never failed to eventually fall into some sort of body of water during some of their meetings or times they've gone out to do something together. Ugh, water...
"I think I'll pass... Chihiro doesn't really like the water either." He said, the Torchic turning his way and giving him a stare. Issac crawled over on his hands and knees though to the water's edge, dipping a hand in and swirling it around. The ripples caused the still water to move and it was as if the stars began dancing. He smiled a bit. Though this was short-lived when Chihiro got a bright idea. Out of the blue, Issac suddenly felt a small body forcefully tackle into his rear and next thing he knew he was submerged and flailing around for a bit. He finally caught himself though and resurfaced, taking a deep breath and just kind of hovered with his arms gripping the grass at the edge. He glared at his Torchic, the little chick giving a smug look before scampering away.
"Hell... I'm already wet now, so I may as well!" he said, suddenl beginning to strip off his wet shit and his pants, tossing those onto the land and his shoes and socks moments later, leaving him in his underwear as he stuck by the edge. "By the way, water's not too bad apparently. Guess this is kind of what it feels like in more tropical climates." He commented with a small smile to Ryou. May as well have fun while they could then.
Post by Ryouta Takigawa on Mar 10, 2018 3:37:36 GMT -6
Some days I can't get out of my head That's just the dark side of me
Ryou hadn't really waited for an answer, especially as his shirt was already tossed to the side and he was slowly making his way to the water. "Ah well, suit yourself I suppose." There was slight disappointment in his tone, but he did his best to keep it well hidden. Step by step something new was removed and left behind - starting with his boots. From there he made his way to his belt, unbuckling it with well practiced hands. Ryou's eyes never left Issac as the younger male crept toward the water, a smile creeping along his lips as well.
The button of his pants followed the belt - the zipper sliding down shortly thereafter - and with little more than a push, he slid his pants off, leaving him clad in a pair of black boxers. For him, it was a typical color. Whether or not he was too focused on watching Issac play with the water or simply focused on shedding his clothing to warn the raven haired boy of his the oncoming attack was up for debate. However, Ryou simply raised a hand to cover his mouth with the attempt to stifle his laughter - helpless otherwise as Issac took a plunge, despite his earlier words.
For a few moments as Issac flailed, he debated jumping in after him to get him back out - but he would be fine, right? With a quick glance toward the pokemon who seemed all too proud of what it had done, it didn't take much for Ryou to decide that Issac would be fine. His pokemon wouldn't willingly place him in any danger. Wait... would it? Drawing his lower lip to a spot between his teeth, he waited - releasing it only when Issac found his bearings and surfaced, grasping at the grass rather angrily.
"At least I know you can swim - well, sort of - and won't need mouth to mouth, hm?" Ryou spoke, clearly teasing as Issac removed himself of his already soaked clothing. Seeing the smile on Issac's lips only made his grow, a warm feeling blossoming within his chest. "Well, that's good to know - I mean, was going to come in anyway, even if the water was freezing. Especially since you got a head start!" And with that, he jumped in - taking far less time to surface with a grin and wipe the platinum bangs from his face.
"It's been forever since I've swam, or really spent time with someone else... I honestly can't remember the last time." He didn't want to put too much thought into it, tonight was a night to have fun - not become a mope - tonight was about them. Pushing away from the edge, Ryou took a deep breath - reveling in the way the water felt against his skin, almost melting away his worries. "But it's nice. To be able to just... let go, to relax."
When the lights go out, I need to know Are you afraid of the dark?
When Ryou teased him a bit, Issac shot right back after a small, soft chuckle escaped him. "I'll still take the offer if it's on the table." He said, giving a suggestive eyebrow bounce. From the side he could hear Chihiro giving a small sound, clearly the Torchic version of a scoff. Ignoring Chihiro's little bout of distaste, he rolled his eyes a bit at what Ryou said next. "Of course, gotta make sure the water's safe for my good ol' buddy o' mine." He commented with a bit of friendly sarcasm. He watched Ryou push off and go out further into the spring, but Issac only really found himself wading a bit further and eventually just plunging in as well.
Soon enough Issac came back up, shaking his head as droplets spattered all over the place and caused a whole scatter of ripples through the water. Hearing as Ryou spoke up, Issac's ears listened in. He didn't say much until Ryou had really just sort of said everything he had to. "Yeesh, you gotta get out more, then!" Issac commented at first, but nodded and responded toward the second part. "It's nice for sure. Er, at least I guess. Being on the go is fun and all, but sometimes it's good to just relax a bit with someone to share the feeling." He said.
Though even if the swim was nice, Issac still wasn't big on the water and he soon dragged himself onto the shore. Redressing himself in his slightly soggy clothing he headed back for the blanket he had set out and simply kept his shoes off to the side. Already steam rolled from Issac as his body's head sped up the process of drying his clothing. Chances are that he'd be all dried off reasonably soon. So that was always nice at least, not having to stay all soggy for the duration of the night. Ugh, that feeling always put Issac at an unease.
"Hey, hope you don't mind convenience store food!" He called to Ryou. "Think I got some tortilla chips in here and some kinda spicy queso cheese dip or something. Then I got some sodas and uh... Oh cool, some kinda hot sauce too, looked exotic, so I figured I would try it." He listed off what he had in the bags, setting the contents out. Though he didn't eat, rather he flopped down and would wait for Ryou to get out so they could enjoy the food together.
