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Of Dragons and Lions (Bu)
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Jan 18, 2020 2:34:12 GMT
All things considered, the silence from Ophelia after Bu had sung her praises felt a touch tense, though Bu didn't think that was her fault. People did take time to process the things you told them, after all.
"I know you will." She whispered, before she gave Ophelia's own hand a squeeze, following the lioness closely as she was guided towards the Spadamon's favorite spot for stargazing. The top of the den. Naturally, this meant that the prospect of elevation was going to be a thing, so...Bu readied herself to digivolve into Ginryumon as they neared the steep portion.
Ophi had beat her to the punch, however, and digivolved to Himamon before she could use the armored lizard form, herself. Was she genuinely being offered a ride? Because the Ryudamon nodded a number of times, quite eagerly! "W-With you? Always."
She quickly got comfortable in Ophelia's arms as the Himamon made a swift and easy ascent up the stones. What would they find?
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Jan 18, 2020 21:44:08 GMT
Though the stone beneath her feet were still plenty slick, Ophelia had a practiced hue to her movements, as she hopped her way up; ascending this portion of the cliff side. Certainly, perhaps they could've taken the longer way around; a bit of a ways off, the slope was a bit easier to ascend...
... But what was the fun in that?
Once they reached the top, though, Ophelia would begin to follow the edge along; towards the highest point of the cliff. To the right, a stretch of snowy pines would loosely follow the contours of the cliff's edge; all the whilst leaving a clear pathway along that edge, the open pathway being just wide enough for them to comfortably walk along, without any worries of slipping or falling.
As she walked, Ophelia would be idly gazing upwards - towards the sky, towards the stars that would peek through the gaps in the clouds above. Stargazing was still very much doable, thankfully; and the clouds seemed to have thinned out a little, since they left the den, even!
Though... Something appeared to be on her mind. "... Hey, Bu?" Ophelia would begin, glancing down to the Ryudamon in her arms. "What was growing up, in such a big family as your's, like?" She'd question; idly hopping over a small fallen log, as she walked. "For me, it was only ever just me, Cassie, Laertes, and our parents; but..."
"... On top of your parents and Fuu, you've got bigger siblings, you've got younger siblings... And far more siblings than I do, at that. What was it all like? What's having bigger siblings and younger siblings like?"
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Jan 20, 2020 10:48:31 GMT
"So skilled..." Bu murmured, with a snicker! "Were you preparing for this? Carrying your g-girlfriend up a rocky slope?" ...Why was trying to be teasing so fun right now? Then again, today had more or less been really damn fun for Bu as a whole.
Right now, though? Right now she just had to hold on tight to her lioness. Once the ascent had calmed, Bu gazed upwards at the stars, before she moved her gaze and attention towards Ophi. "Well...Hm. Fuu and I didn't so much as grow up with our family. More like...we found them. It's like finding out you have a ton of big brothers and younger sisters."
A pause. "I think it's like having people that are like you, but not quite. So they can be annoying as heck at one point but super endearing at another. Sometimes we fight but usually we make up. Having a family this huge, though...It's kind of hard to keep up with everyone sometimes. It kind of feels like I'm getting left in the dust a lot with how...quickly everyone's growing. E-Even Fuu..." She trailed off.
...
Was this what was bothering her?
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Jan 20, 2020 23:09:18 GMT
Bu's attempts at teasing, apparently, would catch Ophelia off guard; at the second to last jump up the slope, she would falter a little and nearly lose her balance in the surprise! ("shit-..!") The Himamon would blink a bit owlishly; and with the thinner fur across her face in this form, a slight flush over her cheeks could be seen, too!
She'd pause for a second to regain her composure, before grinning a bit lopsidedly at the Ryudamon in her arms, responding to Bu "I... Not so much carrying someone up the slope, but I admit I've looked forward to being able to show off like this." with a brief sheepish chuckle.
Ophelia, though, would be curious as Bu explained what it was like to have such a huge family. About what it was like to suddenly find out that you have this big family, beyond your wildest dreams, and... Even about what it was like to have that family once you found them, and how Bu felt as though she was getting left behind, in being a slow grower... Ophelia couldn't help a slightly concerned frown, at this; seeing Bu appear so down didn't feel good, and every instinct was already screaming at her to be there for her.
Letting out a soft rumble, a reassuring purr, Ophelia would lift Bu up so that they were both eye level; her forehead tilting forward against the other's. "Fuck; don't beat yourself up like that, Bu..." She'd murmur; peering into Bu's eyes with a relaxed, halflidded gaze. "Ain't anybody's fault, and it ain't your fault especially, that you just go at a different pace..."
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Jan 23, 2020 9:49:30 GMT
Well, in the mountains you had to be prepared for anything, right? Perhaps Bu thought that anything included some lighthearted teasing or flirting. "Well...Good! I like watching you s-show off." Bu admitted, a touch sheepishly, but it was still the truth. There was something about watching Ophi be a showoff that was...mesmerizing to her.
Of course, this all took a backseat rather quickly. Bu did accidentally start airing out her dirty laundry, didn't she? And she ended up attacking herself in the process, too. That was what she only realized after Ophi lifted her up and made eye contact with her.
"O-Ophi..." The Ryudamon muttered. She wasn't...sure how to react to this. She really hadn't, but...if there was anything she could do to show some amount of appreciation to the lion...
Bu leaned forward to give her a nuzzle. A fond one. "I-I wasn't blaming anyone. A-At least I hope I wasn't...It's just...everything feels so fast nowadays..."
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Jan 23, 2020 10:35:10 GMT
"Eheh..!" Ophelia would chuckle; a little bit sheepish, herself, at Bu's response. Her tail swayed and swished in a rather content yet antsy fashion, as she grinned rather lopsidedly; remarking "I guess I'll have to find more opportunities to show off to you, hmm...?" before she'd finished her ascent; hopping on up.
Bu's nuzzle, though, would prompt Ophelia to let out a relaxed purr; bunting her cheek against Bu's, in a half-possessive and half-affectionate fashion. "... It's okay, if you want to ask for people to go at your pace for a bit, you know." She'd murmur; walking once more. "If it helps at all, y'ain't the only one going at a slower pace out there; Cassie's a bit of a slow grower, herself. And even then, she's content going at these things at her pace. Though..."
Ophelia paused for a second, thinking. "... If you're still ever worried, about how you're doing in general... Maybe we could do some more regular spars sometime? Or ask Valt, if he doesn't mind me bringing you with, for a training session?" Pausing briefly to glance ahead, Ophelia would be able to spy her usual spot - a fallen log, that was parallel to the edge of the cliff; a perfect spot to sit down for a bit.
Moving to sit down on the aforementioned log, Ophelia would once more nuzzle and bunt against Bu; purring softly, and murmuring "Either way... It's okay if you gotta go at things at Bu speed."
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Mar 7, 2020 16:22:26 GMT
"I'll need to find more of those too." Bu nodded a few times as they finished the ascent to a sea of stars up above. She was mostly just...trying to keep close to Ophi the whole time, so most of the lioness' displays of affection did not go unnoticed. In fact, they were even reciprocated. Even if Bu was...still in need of support.
Support that was, admittedly, being given. Right at this instant. "I know it's okay, but...I don't really wanna...inconvenience anyone, if that makes sense. I-I'd like more regular spars, though. Really."
As Ophi finally set her down? Bu nodded. "I get that." She finally looked up towards the stars. As mentioned above? There was a whole sea of them, something you didn't really see from Terminus or Ys, but visible from Rosewood if you could break through the canopy of trees, or visible from the North if you got high enough.
Like they did right now.
"...There's so many..." Bu muttered quietly, nuzzling against the lioness in the process!
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Ophelia
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OOC Name: Tsukistar
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Post by Ophelia on Mar 13, 2020 23:32:03 GMT
"I think I getcha," Ophelia hummed in response; nodding a little, as she considered Bu's own response. "I don't think that you're inconveniencing or holding anyone back, but I can see why you're worried n' shit... But I also think that wanting to get stronger, and keep up with those around you, is perfectly fine, too." Grinning a little to Bu, Ophelia would nuzzle the top of her head - concluding "Whenever you want, we can do lots of wrestling n' sparring; enough practice, and you'll blow everyone else away no problem!"
Once the two of them were both settled down, staring up at the sky, Ophelia would devolve - going from Himamon, back down to her Spadamon form. She'd still have Bu in a warm and loving embrace, though; a hand gently petting over the peach fuzz-like fur that the Ryudamon had. "... You know, when I first met you... I didn't realize you had fur, at first glance." She'd briefly comment, feeling over the fur with the pad of one of her fingers. "I probably should've figured, though; given that your parents and Fu, do."
As Bu mentioned the multitude of stars, though... Ophelia would slowly turn her gaze upwards, to the night sky above. To the stars and clouds of stardust scattered about the sky, clearly visible now that there was no light pollution to obscure anything. "... It's beautiful, ain't it?" Ophelia softly hummed in response; briefly resting her head against the Ryudamon's shoulder. This was always a treat, the rare moments of being able to gaze at the sky above without it being completely obscured by clouds or fog.
Ophelia would be unable to let out a relaxed sigh, the exhale trailing off in a purr as she simply... Enjoyed the peace, in the both of them being snuggled up together like this.
She briefly wondered, in gazing upwards, if they'd be able to do this again sometime...
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Post by Yui and the Gals on May 12, 2020 18:21:51 GMT
Was all of this really just in Bu's head? Or did it have any credence? There was just...so much uncertainty welling up in the Ryudamon. But at the same time, Ophelia had a strange effect on her in that she could just dispel that with a few words.
"Oh? ...Yeah, all Ryudamon have fur and scales. Mine's a bit fluffier, though." It was pretty easy to guess why. Fuu and her parents, as Ophelia said, had some serious fluff going on. "It is." Bu was quiet. Not because of her briefly opening up to Ophelia, but because...this moment was...pretty significant.
A sea of stars with her lioness. Where else could you find anything like that, huh? "...Hey, Ophi?" Bu asked, seemingly unprompted. "...We should do this more. I...I kind of like watching the sky with you." Though, the dragon let out a yawn. Was she sleepy again so soon? Probably. This -was- Bu, after all.
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on May 12, 2020 21:26:33 GMT
"Eheheh; hell yeah, I like it..!" Ophelia would chuckle and comment, running her hand over Bu's fur. "It's nowhere near as long or thick as my fur, or as the fur that the rest of your family has is... But it's like, really nice to the touch?" Ophelia would briefly pause in her words, as though trying to think over how to best describe the feel that Bu's fur had to it, before murmuring "It's like... Your family looks like it has super soft and plush fur. And yours feels pretty soft too, though it doesn't have the same plushiness, since it's so short. But that also gives it a... Different, velvety feel...?"
Trailing off a bit, Ophelia would make a face, before laughing a bit; grinning lopsidedly at Bu. "Fuck, I'm probably sounding a bit like a dumbass right now, aren't I?" She'd remark with some humor - mentally lamenting just how hard it was to translate thoughts into proper words - continuing "Point being, your fur's different, but it's a different I really like." The only thing that she could say is particularly bad about it, is that it didn't seem like Bu's fur would be all that good for warding off the cold. That's probably why the Ryudamon was so snuggled up to her, half the time...!
As she was able to focus her attention back on the stars above though, alongside Bu... Ophelia would be quiet - almost uncharacteristically so - just like the Ryudamon was. There was something, about being able to share this moment with each other, that Ophelia really liked; feeling as though she could just... Stay here forever, with Bu, and forget about the troubles of the world beyond; worrying only about making sure that they never let each other go, and about making sure that they'd both be able to get the most out of sharing each other's warmth...
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It would only be when Bu's voice suddenly broke through the silence, that Ophelia would break out of her reverie; letting out a soft "Prrp??" with a surprised blink, as she glanced to Bu. When she got to hear the other dragon's soft and sleepy words, paired with a soft yawn, well... Ophelia would be unable to help a small yawn of her own - laughing gently. "Fuck, you're making me yawn, too..!" She'd briefly tease; ruffling the top of Bu's head, though also nodding at the same time."Hell yeah, though; this has been really, really, nice..." She'd agree, letting a hand trail down, and gently hold Bu's own.
For a few moments, she'd fall quiet again - simply gazing down at where their hands were entwined - before giving Bu's hand a small squeeze. "... Doesn't need to necessarily be here; just ask, and I'm down to stargaze with you wherever. Alright? I..." Again, another pause for Ophelia to find her words; eyes drifting up to Bu's eyes, as the thought. "... I really enjoy, just... Being with you, like this; and I hope that I'm able to make you happy in the same way."
With how tired Bu looked to be getting, though... "... Maybe it's time for us to retire back to the den for the night, though." Ophelia would suggest, smiling a bit wryly to Bu. "Want to head back down to the den, with me?"
If Bu accepted the suggestion, Ophelia would digivolve to Himamon once more; picking the now-smaller Ryudamon up much like before, and would begin making her way back down to the den, so that they could both get some proper rest...
But either way, bringing Bu up here to meet the family, and for a chance for them to bond a little? It had been a wonderful idea, in Ophelia's own opinion...
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Jun 26, 2020 8:31:37 GMT
There was something about the praise being thrown her way thanks to her fur and scales, something that...Bu honestly didn't really pay much too attention to. "It's...It's soft." She confirmed. "And they do. I think we all get it from Hikaru. I'm not sure what it is, really..."
Yet she couldn't help but listen to Ophelia's words. She legitimately thought these things about something so...small as simple fur. "To me? You never sound like that. You sound like Ophelia to me. And that's..." She started to trail off. No, don't do that. "That's something I like." Bu decided. "They aren't the words of a dumbass. They're the words of Ophelia, and that's what matters most to me."
Silence grew to reign over this moment. It seemed like both girls were wondering just how long this moment could last. How long they could make it last. "It really has." She whispered, a claw clasping Ophelia's hand. "I enjoy being around you too. Just...ask me anytime and I'll gladly go somewhere with you. Anywhere." The Ryudamon stated with a grin. Albeit a tired one. "...You absolutely do make me happy. Always."
A pause.
"...I could use the rest. Sure!" Bu would gladly accept, allowing Ophelia to scoop her up and carry her down.
Yeah.
This was absolutely a good idea. Even if she was away from Fuu, Bu found more kinship up in the mountains than she had anticipated from a simple trip with Ophelia.
And that was absolutely fine.
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