( a single word that speaks volumes; a suit, but not his own. there might be a connection there, there might not. this is the first time he’s tried to flaunt the casino’s decree, and it feels as though he’s been laced through with tar for his audacity. his fingers curl against kizuna’s palm, at least able to find some appreciation for the cool touch surrounding his paw.
a touch can only go so far, against the weight of a dozen lifetimes’ worth of built resentment, drawn to the surface against its will. it sits under his tongue like a pill forced into his mouth, slowly dissolving and suffusing his body even in his reluctance to swallow. with their hands joined, or something like that, he tugs at kizuna. )
We’re still near. ( as if the arcade is the worst of kizuna’s problems, right now. )
no subject
oh right. professionally, yes. )
Hearts.
( a single word that speaks volumes; a suit, but not his own. there might be a connection there, there might not. this is the first time he’s tried to flaunt the casino’s decree, and it feels as though he’s been laced through with tar for his audacity. his fingers curl against kizuna’s palm, at least able to find some appreciation for the cool touch surrounding his paw.
a touch can only go so far, against the weight of a dozen lifetimes’ worth of built resentment, drawn to the surface against its will. it sits under his tongue like a pill forced into his mouth, slowly dissolving and suffusing his body even in his reluctance to swallow. with their hands joined, or something like that, he tugs at kizuna. )
We’re still near. ( as if the arcade is the worst of kizuna’s problems, right now. )