#perennialtenacity

[sadistic-sakamaki]

@perennial-tenacity​ didn’t ask, and I didn’t need permission anyway.

Oh, no!!! He just grabbed Terra’s phone while she went to order some food for them, and changed her message notifications to the Silent Hill Dog Song!!! Oh no!!! Guess who will be pestering her with 78956484633333222554 messages after she comes home, in order to haunt her with that sweet, sweet barking music?!

[wiildhearrted]

@perennial-tenacity

Really, the Fialin ought to have been more careful about outing her own inhumanity; as much as she knew the other young woman was inhuman simply from an inhale or two before they’d even met face to face, that didn’t mean a stranger would have her best intentions at heart. No one was worthy of her trust on first meet, even a surprisingly friendly stalker.

“True as that may be, you ought to be careful. Tackling the wrong traveler like that can be-” Foolish? A death sentence? “Dangerous.” She certainly would’ve responded reflexively to a tackle, either with hidden weapons or her own teeth, and even with Nikki’s strength, it probably wouldn’t have been pretty.

Roughhousing, though.. it reminded her of some of the more affectionate villages back home. Touch was sacred, but, maybe bonding with family and friends was even more sacred. Not that she’d really know.

Packmates, protecting wolves- ah, so that’s what she was. Idly, Terra wonders if she’s the sort of magical beast to attain a human form, a human who attained a wolf side, or neither. “You need not worry. I go after what provides the most food, chiefly something hooved. And-” A faint huff through her nose. “- I tend to get along just fine with carnivores. Call it a gift, if you like.”

It wasn’t as though this shifter’s authority had to be followed, particularly when she could hold her own more than fine, but something about her request makes the alien content to obey; perhaps it’s her own care for the wilderness. 

Nikki knows the other woman isn't human from scent alone, but her scent isn't one she's come across before. Curiosity has always been her downfall -- well, one of many -- and it's hard for her to fight the urge to befriend the stranger even if only to figure out just what she is.

" I appreciate the advice, but I can promise you I can handle my own jus' fine." There were few around, even among her own kind, that could match Nikki's strength. Part of her almost wishes she had tackled the other woman just for the sake of a sparring match.

Truly, sometimes the alpha was no better than an ornery child. Even more than the other's concern, the shifter appreciates the woman's willingness to follow her very thinly veiled threat.

This time, she can't hide the fang baring grin as hard as she tries, dark blue eyes squinting from the wideness of her smile. "There should be plenty 'f deer this time 'f year. If ya run outta luck, I can give you some recommendations for the local restaurants 'round here."

"Or," it seems the shifter couldn't resist trying to alleviate her curiosity after all, "if ya manage to find my little cabin out here, you're more than welcome to stop by for a bite."

" 's Nikki, by the way," the introduction was offered almost as an afterthought.

[soulsbetrayed]

“Ergh, now that actually hurt.”

Normally he’d shrug off an injury due to his healing factor but something went wrong.  This was troublesome to say to say the least

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[fxtelism-moved]

Unprompted ask. - @perennial-tenacity​ sent:

"What's got you so worked up?" [I hope this is alright for an icebreaker, I thought Terra being idly concerned about a stranger might work-]

Was it this obvious that the young commander being upset? Yes, it was. With a constant pout on her face and even stomping her feet for a moment ago, she kept staring at a particular stand in the distance. “Are you blind?! This game is rigged, and they know it, but don’t care anyway! I should’ve won that prize!” 

[tetsuwan-atom]

@perennial-tenacity​ sent in :  Presents him with a paper bag - inside of which would be a bag of mix for ruby hot chocolate. /Hopefully he'd found her mention of it that one time interesting, since that and their shared love of the hot stuff was the best idea she'd had for a gift./ "Happy Valentine's Day!" 

VALENTINE’S DAY : Accepting!

Oh, oh he didn't expect this, on this day, from Terra of all people! He had something in a bag as well for her, being the kind soul that he was. Ruby hot chocolate. Yes he remembers that conversation! Boy, what would it taste like? Curious fingers grazed over the package, cheeks dusting pink with a little smile on his face. "This.. this is wonderful! Thank you so much." A little shy response, but he would hand something to her. "Here, this is for you. Happy Valentine’s Day, Terra.”

Yes, he went with the typical box of chocolates routine, but this was special. This was chocolate from home, his home world. Oh and there's also a tin of drinking chocolate in there too from the same company! He didn't forget that either.

"Maybe we can have some of this.. ruby hot chocolate together. What do you think?" Oh if he could spend the day with her, both indulging in such drinks, what could be better?

[atrox-voluntas]

@perennial-tenacity 

To approach someone silently. That was the art known as stealth. One practiced by assassins and ninja the world over. When moving quietly, they were undetectable and were often able to sneak up on their prey without ever being detected.

It was a shame that stealth didn’t exist in his vocabulary as the wall to the tavern exploded and an orange haired man walked through the opening with his hands in his pockets.

“Good evening, ladies and gentleman. My name is Nunofyobusiness and I’m here because I got hired to track down a runaway by the SDF. Otherwise known as the Super Dumb Fucks. In fact, I think I see her right now. Kind of sticks out.” 

He glanced in her general direction, her unique soul tipping him off. “Well, well.” He muttered before stepping forward, closing the distance between them in an instance. “How do you do, young one? Mind if we have a chat?”

Just then, a device went off in his pocket. One belonging to the SDF. He answered it. 

“Did I locate her? Nah. By the way. I quit. Send me the paycheck in the mail.” He said before crushing the device.

“Sorry about that interruption. I was just making sure they don’t come and find you. I only took the job because I was interested myself.” 

[mandysxmuses]

"can you tell me what happened?"

"W... Well, see, um, my friends--"

Niemand couldn't really call them friends at that point, but he didn't know what else to call them, especially not in front of a stranger. His hands fumbled together as he tried to think of the right words to say to not get himself in trouble.

This was an entirely different world he was in now, after all, and getting in trouble was apparently really easy.

"M-My friends, um.. dared me to.. explore up here for five minutes without getting hurt, and now I'm lost and I think it's been a whole lot more than five minutes and I have no idea what I'm doing. Sorry-!"

[wiildhearrted]

“ i don't have anywhere else to go. “

enemies to lovers but one is injured — starters | @perennial-tenacity

"Son of a bitch," the exclamation came out before she had any chance to hold it back at the sight of a bloodied Terra on her doorstep. "What the actual fuck happened to you?"

Her tone may sound harsh, but Nikki steps aside and ushers the other woman into her home all the same. Gently, her hand falls to Terra's back to guide her towards the bathroom. She's mostly silent, nose twitching as the shifter assesses just how much blood Terra's got on her.

Brows furrow together in concern. Nikki doesn't mean to scowl at the other, but she's sure that's what it looks like as she turns to face Terra, arms folded across her chest. "C'mon, you're gonna have t' strip a little so I see how many stiches you'll need."

[sadistic-sakamaki]

@perennial-tenacity​ has said:

❛  you look like you could use a hand with that.  ❜

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒. Accepting!

Ayato looks perplexed at her. A few moments pass, and not a word is offered in return. He turns his head left and right, in hopes of perceiving what exactly she means.

«Use a hand with what...?» The lightbulb seems to not activate, until the very moment she gives him the silent cue — a small nod to his neck — and clarity comes to him. Tie. It’s his tie, isn’t it? People need to stop thinking that he cannot tie his tie, simply because he gives it a knot instead and calls it a day. It is a FASHION CHOICE, everyone. It’s a free world and he can dress however he wants to! Who even is she — The Fashion Police?

«Don’t even think about it».

[sadistic-sakamaki]

@perennial-tenacity​ has said:

Thank you for reminding me about Ayato's sword skills, literally forgot until this moment but it's v important

Ooc; Yes, yes, very important!! You must not forget this family’s prodigy!!!

[wiildhearrted]

💭 Religion/beliefs

Send 💭 + a topic and my muse will tell you what they think about it.

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"I don't have anything against people who're religious, 'nd it doesn't really matter t' me what their beliefs are as long as they aren't jackasses. 'R, y'know, their beliefs are hurtin' people for jus' being who they are." She gives a nonchalant shrug. Nikki hadn't ever been asked before, and it's not something she'd ever really spoken about.

"I don't believe in a God. We just," she blows a bit of air out of her nose asshe thinks. "We treated nature like it was alive, like...fuck. This ain't making any sense. We respected and thanked nature for what it gave us, especially when we hunted. Thanked the animal for giving its life for us to keep ours. But the thought of God wasn't something I heard about 'til I started living with humans."

[tetsuwan-atom]

@perennial-tenacity​ sent in : “  i can tell something’s bothering you.  ” 

SOFTER PROMPTS : Accepting!

She was bound to notice, sooner or later. Today just happened to be... a different day for the blonde. It was nothing to do with the present, in fact, the present made him think about what will happen in the future. Having Terra around has made things so much better than before. In fact, having her here now, even in his state of emotion, he was glad to have her here.

"I guess... memories are coming back again..." He responded, the tone in his voice sad. "I've seen more than what anyone should... at my age." Or ever, at that. Assignments that turned tragic, the cries, the carnage. Out in the middle of a catastrophe, trying to save a universe from the brink of destruction. People who wouldn't make it in the end. Oh, he hoped he didn't end up digging deeper.

Some memories he tried even harder to suppress... and one experience in particular, more horrific than anything else he had been through. Oh he didn't want to go back there, he would absolutely shatter, if he went back.

"I'm...glad... you're here with me... though..." Eyes glanced over to her. He wanted her to stay. Stay with him.. get him through this.

[sadistic-sakamaki]

Valentine’s day || @perennial-tenacity​

Apparently, even meeting just a couple times on friendly terms warranted a small gift for the occasion, or at least with the alien it did. Given she hadn't known enough to make an informed decision, though, she'd gone with what humans apparently did sometimes - a mini box of quality chocolates. "Happy Valentine's! .. It /is/ today, right?"

He had not been expecting to receive a gift on this particular day, not one which came from the likes of her. Howbeit, and without a hint of surprise, he accepted the mini box of "quality chocolates". What a nice selection it had been, he mused while trying to deduct the exact motivation behind her gesture. There were not too many options to consider, which made the conundrum at hand easier to resolve. They might be no more than acquaintances, but the sneaky smirk and the behavior he was about to express should not come off as unforeseeable. What else could he say? He wore his heart on his sleeve.

«Hm~ A box of chocolates? On this day? Hah! Can only mean one thing. You're crushin', aren't ya?» Well, that much was a given, but he felt the need to inquire further. No matter her reaction, it was certain to give him much entertainment.

[sadistic-sakamaki]

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Crunch. Yet another bite on his precious Cheerios. As he stares at her. Proud.

[sadistic-sakamaki]

@perennial-tenacity​

«Ya seem to travel often so tell me — what’s the most impressive thing you’ve ever seen during your journeys?» Relaxed, Ayato places his hands inside the pockets of his jacket, his back gently meeting concrete as he reclines against the wall. His attitude contrasts the street they are in — busy as ever, as people came and went, carrying on with their own agenda. Just like one would expect it in a city full of life, whose energy seemed to rise during nighttime and weekends. In the distance, he could hear the noisy, eccentric sound effects coming from the arcade. Mayhap he ought to stop by sometime.

But not tonight. No, tonight he did not feel the need for sudden adrenaline and rush provided by the games present in the neon-lit salon. Tonight, he was hoping to strike a simple conversation with a somewhat familiar face. Ha, how curious... They were not hostile toward each other, but, at the same time, one would not consider them friends. Ayato was quite unsure about the nature of their relationship, though he had to admit he did not put much thought into it.

«I mean — at some point or another, things start looking the same, right?» He was certain that she, too, would agree that Kaminashi was just like all of the other cities in the world. In fact, the human world was nothing that special. Not that he had actively been engaged in finding new, interesting sceneries and views, but when you were as old as he was, well, you had seen your fair share of... almost everything. 

Up to this day, however, there was still a particular place that sometimes crossed his mind. That flower field, full of eclipse flowers, those that bloomed only at the time of the lunar eclipse... He had found it by accident, but it had been one of the most beautiful things he had seen. Of course, the fact that he had encountered it when he was still young and easily amazed did contribute to his fascination, but... that did not take away its beauty. He remembered visiting it sometimes, just to appreciate the view and take it all in. It brought him peace of mind. Instead of going to the arcade, maybe he should visit the flower field. Even if it was not located in the human world.

[atrox-voluntas]

@perennial-tenacity​

“Oh man. Look at that anon burning to death. Who would have done such a thing?