[Rin wants to do his part and reassure Sousuke that he'll be ok too, even if the situation is unstable and uncomfortable the longer it lasts. He did promise to support him, to act as a pillar of strength as much as Sousuke himself. But in this state, the can't bring himself to say much, and it frustrates him to no end. If only he paid more attention to Sousuke, then none of this would have happened. He could be strong for him, honest and unafraid. Instead he has to be carried, his weak frame illuminated by the pale blue water which taunts him with his reflection.
Hasn't he given Sousuke enough stress? Hasn't he pushed him past his breaking point one too many times? Just before the door opens and they step through, Rin opens his eyes again and furrows his brow at the shoulder he's leaning against, almost as if he can see right through the fabric of his shirt. Back then... and now this...]
Huh?
[He slowly tilts his head towards the room, distracted... and almost rolls his eyes at what he sees. Petals, dim lighting, the works. He might be romantic, but even Rin has to admit this is overkill. Anyway, none of that matters right now. Only the water, which he's prepared to step down to once Sousuke shuts the door behind them. At least that would have been the plan if only someone hadn't gone ahead and walked straight in, clothes and all.
His first instinct is to panic, heart leaping as he peers over at the water below. Carrying him over here was one thing, but actually helping him in?]
O-oy, Sousuke--
[he begins to protest, one hand coming up to touch his shinki's arm, but he's already being lowered, and if he squirms too much he's afraid he might send them both toppling forward into the shallow water. So in the end he holds still, even if it feels incredibly uncomfortable having water seep into his clothes the deeper he goes. Bits cling to his skin by the time he's halfway settled, though once the water begins to pool around his neck, his breath cuts short and all focus turns to that stinging spot once again. It stings but it tingles, like a dull hum beneath the surface of his skin...
Finally, with a quiet sigh, Rin feels the ache starting to dissipate, leaving him tired but rejuvenated at the same time. It's been a long time since he's touched the water like this... Experiencing it is even more satisfying than banishing this blight.]
... Let go.
[he mutters softly. I want to feel the water completely.]
no subject
Hasn't he given Sousuke enough stress? Hasn't he pushed him past his breaking point one too many times? Just before the door opens and they step through, Rin opens his eyes again and furrows his brow at the shoulder he's leaning against, almost as if he can see right through the fabric of his shirt. Back then... and now this...]
Huh?
[He slowly tilts his head towards the room, distracted... and almost rolls his eyes at what he sees. Petals, dim lighting, the works. He might be romantic, but even Rin has to admit this is overkill. Anyway, none of that matters right now. Only the water, which he's prepared to step down to once Sousuke shuts the door behind them. At least that would have been the plan if only someone hadn't gone ahead and walked straight in, clothes and all.
His first instinct is to panic, heart leaping as he peers over at the water below. Carrying him over here was one thing, but actually helping him in?]
O-oy, Sousuke--
[he begins to protest, one hand coming up to touch his shinki's arm, but he's already being lowered, and if he squirms too much he's afraid he might send them both toppling forward into the shallow water. So in the end he holds still, even if it feels incredibly uncomfortable having water seep into his clothes the deeper he goes. Bits cling to his skin by the time he's halfway settled, though once the water begins to pool around his neck, his breath cuts short and all focus turns to that stinging spot once again. It stings but it tingles, like a dull hum beneath the surface of his skin...
Finally, with a quiet sigh, Rin feels the ache starting to dissipate, leaving him tired but rejuvenated at the same time. It's been a long time since he's touched the water like this... Experiencing it is even more satisfying than banishing this blight.]
... Let go.
[he mutters softly. I want to feel the water completely.]