[Written]

[rubyeyes_ryuhou]

I'll be staying out in the cave where Leto used to live for awhile longer, I think. Whatever the Malnosso did to me, it's set control of my Alter back to less than what I had even as a child. If I stay very calm and don't exert myself, I can manage not to... destroy things around me, but it is difficult to even maintain that level.

It seems to be easier to keep control with Kazuma around; though I am usually far from calm around him, perhaps it is the effect of another Alter-user being in the vicinity. Kazuma, I suppose I am in your debt.

I have to request that anyone else stay away from here, though. I cannot be sure of my power at the moment, and I do not wish to accidentally harm anyone. Duo, this means you. Are you well?

[Private, about 30% hackable to those he knows]
It is... difficult, being here. He did not leave much behind, but I am still reminded of our time together. I wish that I had gone somewhere else. Staying... calm is not the easiest task.

Comments

[akumanotrill]

I'll keep Duo away. If you need anything just tell us, Ryuhou.

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I'm doing all right at the moment.

[akumanotrill]

That's good. I hope you regain control soon.

[death-orange.livejournal.com]

Are you okay?

You need anything?

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

I'm as well as I can be right now. I don't think there's anything you can do unless you're good at helping people get control of their powers.

[death-orange.livejournal.com]

I dunno what to tell you about that. If I knew more about what an alter was, maybe.

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

It's the ability to remake any matter into a form unique to us. We access another dimension...

...it's complicated.

[death-orange.livejournal.com]

Hn. Yeah, it sounds complicated.

Action--since he's, like, y'know, right there

[screw-the-rules.livejournal.com]

Hn. I guess maid service for a month or two oughta cover it.

Action - he's grateful, really. :|

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

...in your dreams. [Tempted to throw a blanket at him, but resists the urge.]

Action - Like he'd really want Ryuhou underfoot for that long anyway

[screw-the-rules.livejournal.com]

No? Hn... [Ponders] You could hand-knit me a scarf?

Action

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[He'll get a snort in response for that before he falls silent.]

....

I wonder if practicing with my Alter would help.

: Action

[screw-the-rules.livejournal.com]

[Well, so much for feeling indebted--next time, he'll leave you lying in the damn street.]

[shrugs] I dunno--maybe? Might wanna go outside first, though.

Action

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

Of course.

[He gets up and looks at him sidelong.] I will find a way to repay you, Kazuma. But... no scarves. Or maid duties. [There's a small smile at that.]

Action

[screw-the-rules.livejournal.com]

[Shrugs] Ehh...Just don't spread it around that I helped you out--I got a reputation to uphold, after all.

[He glances over when Ryuhou stands up] You're gonna try it now?

Action

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

It's a good of a time as any. [His mouth is set in a firm line as he concentrates on keeping his control.]

Action

[screw-the-rules.livejournal.com]

[Kazuma has his doubts about that, but he stands up as well and follows Ryuhou outside. He'll be standing around the mouth of the cave watching--and making sure he doesn't tear up the mountains or something of the sort.]

[colony_brat]

What? You're gunna eat nuts and berries up there? I'm bringin' ya food and clothes and stuff and you're gunna learn ta like it 'cause ya can't stop me without riskin' hurtin' me. See? So don't even bother ta argue 'cause I win either way. Now, what do ya need from town?

[Yes, the supply mission is just an excuse to check on his friend. Yes, he'll come no matter what Ryuhou says. No, he doesn't like Ryuhou being up there alone. Yes, he's totally healed and ready to have his ass kicked again.]

[voice]

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

Don't even think about it, Duo. Kazuma's brought plenty of food and supplies up here. He's the only one who I know I can't hurt.

[voice]

[colony_brat]

Well, too bad 'cause I already thought 'bout it. I bet her forgot somethin'. I wouldn't worry 'bout me either. Even if ya slip a little, I bet you'd stop it 'fore I died so no big deal. Now, whatcha want?

[voice]

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

Duo. I don't want you here, do you understand? It's not safe, I don't even want to risk... augh!

[There's a sharp cracking sound, then the sound of rocks falling. Ryuhou is breathing heavily, struggling for control.]

Do. Not. Come. Here.

[voice]

[colony_brat]

[Duo sighs.] I should bring ya some of Kam's lube so you can rub one off and maybe relax 'nough ta get that stick outta your ass. Here I thought it was 'bout ta come out and then it wiggles itself right back up there.

[He hasn't agreed, but he hasn't said he's still coming up there either. Ryuhou is making it easy to find him too. If anything, it's like he's needling the poor guy.]

[voice]

[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

..... [He's not even sure how to respond to that.]

I have lost control of my power. It is highly dangerous for anyone but Kazuma to be here with me. I can't believe you're even relating it to that.

[voice] Drive by comment

[screw-the-rules.livejournal.com]

[Seeing as how he's nearby, Kazuma can't help but hear Duo's comment, so Duo will be able to hear Kazuma as he calls over to Ryuhou]

You really live with that guy--and you ain't killed him yet? Tch.

[And some more incoherent grumbling as he moves out of earshot.]

Everybody take cover!

[colony_brat]

EXACTLY! [Duo know loves Kazuma now for making his point for him.] Ya haven't killed me yet and I've been way more annoyin' before. If I behave myself, ya shouldn't have a problem at all. See? I think 'bout stuff and junk.