#I'm trash for Alfyn x Therion

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Traveling Shenanigans (Octopath Traveler)

So, I wrote this not to long ago, (Because I’m trash for this game) and I recently found out that the lovely @serchooke is playing Octopath Traveler! With his encouragement, I’ve decided to post this!

Honestly though Therion and Tressa have such a sibling dynamic and no one can change my mind! I hope you all like it! XD

It all started with a poke.

The eight travelers were heading to the Victor’s Hollow, more than happy to help out with each others quest. It was natural on the way there for shenanigans to begin. The group were all talking amongst themselves when Tressa suddenly let out a shriek. She was in the back, so everyone assumed a monster had ambushed them.

Rather than the claws of a monster, they were greeted to the sight of an irritated, bright cheeked Tressa attempting to punch a laughing Therion. “Oh my god, what was that? You’re ticklish?” He asked, easily keeping the merchant girl at bay. “Ooo! You keep laughing, Therion! You’re gonna get i-AH!” She once again shrieked when Therion’s free hand darted out and poked her belly. “ I’M GONNA END YOUR EXISTENCE!” She raged, her eyes blazing with playful fiery. 

“It’s ‘you are’, my dear,” Cyrus softly corrected in the background, a laugh in his voice as he watched Tressa attempt to “kill” Therion, who was grinning like a fool and cackling at her attempts. “Aww, shucks Therion! Don’t bully the girl!” Alfyn chided gently, a smile dancing on his kind face as he came over. “I am not bullying her- I am asserting my older traveler superiority.” Therion stated, going in for another poke. Tressa dodged that one, her eyes focused. “Alfyn! Help me!” She cried when Therion went to poke her again.

At this point, the group had carried on, leaving the trio to their own devices. Alfyn overheard an amused H’aanit tell him they’d be in the S’warkii Inn when they were ready. Cracking his knuckles dramatically, Alfyn approached, swiftly grabbing Therion around the waist and pulling him against his chest, earning an admittedly adorable yelp. “I got him! Tickle him, Tressa!” The apothecary laughed, adjusting his grip so Tressa’s prodding fingers could find her target.

“Heheheahhahahaha! Wait! Wahahhahahit Stahahahap!” Therion begged, tears of mirth threatening to spill down his blushing cheeks. He tried to wiggle away, but Alfyn’s arms were too strong for him! Plus, he didn’t want to kick Tressa in the face, so he refrained himself

“Aww, listen to your laugh, Therion! It’s adorable!” Tressa taunted, her tiny hands scribbling into his hips, making him squeak. “Quihihihihihit it! I’hihihihill kihhihihick yohohihire ahahahas- AH! NANANANAHO! NOHOHOOHT THEHEHEHEHEERE!” He squealed when Alfyn leaned in and began to nuzzle his face into Therion’s neck. Through sheer determination, the thief wiggled out of Alfyn’s arms and onto the dirt path, gasping for breath from the tickles. 

Tressa was hooting with laughter, reaching out and meeting Alfyn’s raised palm for a high five over the thief's head. Big mistake. Instantly, Therion’s hands shot out, and Tessa squealed when ten fast fingers dug ruthlessly into her sides and ribs. The merchant girl instantly fell over, howling with laughter as she was ruthlessly tickled. “HHEHEEHEHHEHAHAHAHA! NOHHOHHOOH! PLEHEHHEHEAHHAHASE!” She begged, her laugh bright and cherry. Therion, naturally, did not let up- rather he scooped the younger girl in his arms and carried on with the fight. “Ha! Who’s adorable now? You are! Yes you are!” He teased, cackling gleefully.

Alfyn laughed softly to himself, watching his friends go at it. It was quite nice, hearing the thief laugh freely. He’s usually so down, so sad. He was happy that Tressa and him could bring the thief’s more playful side out. He was so caught up in reverie that he failed to notice the sudden lack of laughter coming from the other two. He looked over, meeting both Therion and Tressa’s gaze.

 Oh no. Oh no.

“Shucks, guys..don’t look at me so….evilly!” Alfyn made a mad dash to the Inn, Therion and Tressa hot on his heels.

When they finally made it to the inn, the group was greeted by a disheveled Alfyn, a grinning Therion, and a giggly Tressa. Suffice to say, the trio were happy.