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We desire the things that will destroy us.

Darkness Loves Light

No matter how the darkness looms around you - how much you've become the darkness - there's one bright spot in your life - a person who makes everything worthwhile.

It doesn't really matter how they came to you. What does is that they stay. Whether you admit it or not, you seek comfort from them...and, perhaps, them from you, if you're in the same situation.

So, whether you push them away, treat them right, or go so far as to worship them and put them on a pedestal, you don't want them to go now. You crave being with them, or at least being in their presence. Don't ruin this for yourself. After all, what would you do without your little ray of light? You'll do anything to keep them happy and loved. Anything.

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Outward, dark. He's a gang boss with a long list of people dead at his hands. Inwardly, a very good person who was very literally forced into the life. Still, for this meme, he's the dark who loves the light. )

( would you be interested in another thread with these two? i know they haven't had much cr yet but we can always handwave the specifics! )

(ooc | Sure, I'd be down for that. )

( lmk if this works for you! sort of winging it. i can edit if you need me to change something tho! )

[When she first met Ash she thought that it would just be a one-time thing but fate seemed to decide otherwise. The two kept bumping into each other time and time again, sometimes in the most mundane of places and others in precarious situations. Despite his scowly disposition and grumpy demeanor, he seemed to eventually relax around her enough to joke with her and even give her tiny little rare smiles on occasions. The first time he allowed her to hug him felt like she'd broken through a barrier of sorts. The progression of their relationship was nice and sweet, intimate even in its own special way. She didn't mind the slow pace- the reward of being able to get even closer to him, in terms of physical contact was rewarding and pleasant. It didn't matter to her that he was the boss of a gang (once he revealed it to her) If he thought that was going to scare her away, he was dead wrong. No matter what, Sae was going to stay by his side.]

Ughh..!! [Almost comically she sprawls out onto the bed starfish style, long hair draping over the edge of the bed with her movements. The summer heat was slowly trickling in and Sae absolutely dreaded it. She immediately rolls onto her stomach, tiny wings spreading out behind her. Ash was one of the rare few who came to find out about her feathery appendages and dark past. He seemed to take the news well despite his obvious shock and disgust at finding out about human experimentation being real; and had done his best to keep her safe. Once he found out there was a possibility of those very same people still coming after her, (no matter how broken the organization was by this point, how scattered-) he took no chances. She wasn’t naive or dumb. She knew that Ash had let his gang know to be on the lookout for anyone with the White Coats logo on their person and to take them out.

Anytime she went out to shop, eat, or even do an everyday normal task, Sae always had a gang member present with her as extra protection. They were usually subtly lurking in the background or even outright walking with her as a show of intimidation. Sae honestly did not mind their presence- The members of his gang were lovely in their own sort of way, once she got to know them better. It was a baffling case for the police and the news couldn't figure out why these people with these mysterious insignia were winding up dead. Sae on the other hand was more than glad that they were gone. She held no love for them, for the people who had made her childhood hell. She would be very glad once they were eradicated from this earth.]

Asshhhhhhhh- [She drawls out his name in a whine, Sae blowing white bangs away from her face. Her wings begin to idly flap behind her, the movement causing a gush of cold air to wash over her. Sae heaves out a pleased sigh, burying her face into her arms.] M'bored..

[ The cry echoes around the small apartment and penetrates the bathroom though the open door was never meant to act as a barrier. The steam from Ash's recently finished shower drifts through the doorway but thins and disappears before making it to the bed. ]

It's been 20 minutes.

[ The blond head peaks out, platinum hair still weighed down by the water still soaking through, but Ash is dressed. ]

5 more, then I'm free.

[ Nights are busiest for him, being in the gang world and all, but he's taken the night off of 'work' to spend with Sae in the way of her choosing. It was a painfully slow burn with Ash refusing to open up at every turn, but as it always had, his feelings won out over caution. Maybe it was a mistake; it had been every other time. But, maybe, it would be different this time.

Wishful thinking.

The smirk that crosses his face is instantly playful. ]

Or are you saying you can't go without me for that long?

[Her wings perk up at the sight of Ash, Sae propping herself onto her elbows. She has no shame in the way her face lights up at the sight of him. She has always been attracted to him from the start and those feelings hadn't dwindled down at all. Far from it. If anything now that she could freely express herself, she made sure that Ash knew how much she was at every opportunity. It was obvious that Ash had been hurt before and although she never asked, she didn't have to.

Sae was determined to make sure he realized that it wasn't going to happen with her. It would take time as always but Sae was a patient woman. Well- patient for some things, at least. In this situation when it came to the man in question, it was hard not to squirm and pout.]

Uuuu... ok. [She huffs at the teasing of his words, cheeks cutely puffing out.] 5 minutes!

..Yea. [Sae giggles sheepishly as she admits this, red seeping into her face.] Always. [She happily chirps this out without a lick of shame, sending Ash a dopey grin in return. In the meantime, while she waits for Ash to finish up, she pulls her phone close, clicking on a game to help pass the time.]

[ Ash isn't prone to fancy dinners or the like so when he does emerge from the bathroom, he's dressed casually in jeans and a sweater to match the cooling fall weather. They hadn't decided how the night would be spent so the outfit works for both in and outdoors. The hair dryer that sounded earlier allows for blond hair to finally be dry.

It was closer to seven minutes but semantics... ]

Finished.

[ The bed shift beneath his weight as Ash leans back, using two hands behind himself to keep his body propped mostly upward. ]

Have you decided if you wanted to order in or go out?

[ Since this was a day taken off to spend time with Sae, he's letting her decide how it should be spent. ]

Oooh. Ash handsome..! [Her eyes greedily take in the sight with great appreciation in her red eyes. Sae closes her game and clicks on her usual text-to-speech app, quickly typing away before letting the voice speak for her:] Can we order in and just spend the day together here? I'm a little bit too nervous to go outside right now. [Even though most of the White Coat stragglers were being picked off, there was one incident that happened last week that had amped her paranoia up enough that she was not keen on going out. She hadn't really told Ash about it yet for good reason.

Sae pulls herself closer, leaning into Ash with a chuff of delight. The skin-to-skin contact has her cooing, the softest of sounds akin to that of a bird's chirp. Her tiny wings flicker to rest against her back, but she lets one appendage gently brush over his side in a playful manner.]

I'll eat anything! I'm not picky at all. [Sae leans up to press a tiny affectionate kiss to his cheek, fingers fiddling with the fabric of his sweatshirt. Her hands never stopped moving, either playing with his clothes or gently curling around some blonde locks, just touching the ends softly. She soaks in the warmth of his body with a low warble. The sound bordered between inhuman and not quite- a strange mixture of the two. Strands of her long white hair flutter with her movements, Sae pushing the locks behind her ears.]

Yeah.

[ He agrees quickly, but his eyes study her closely. Ash always planned for staying in to be an option considering both of them are running from something in some way, even if his something is a ghost more than anything solid these days. That past does come with a dose of paranoia, be it healthy or not, so given her reasoning, he's a bit worried. ]

Is everything okay?

[ Of course Ash offers her men for security, but he also doesn't force her to be under lock and key each day. There are things he might not know about and if those things are dangerous to her, he'd like to change that.

Good things don't last too long in this world if the bad things can't protect them. ]

Did something happen?

[With a small sigh she snuggles in even closer to his side, pressing her head on his shoulder. She's silent for a moment before she mumbles out in a tiny voice.] Um.. last week at my house. I- I thought I saw a shadow.. [Her eyes flicker up to lock eyes with Ash, her smile strained.] Outside my window. Been on edge ever since.

[Her wings tremble on her back, the feathers fluffing up uneasily. It was stressful not knowing whether it was her mind playing tricks on her or not. She breaks eye contact, looking embarrassed and unsure of herself. Fingers curl around some of her hair which she begins to pull on, a sign of her ever-growing anxiety.] ..Can I stay here for a day or two? [She hated inconveniencing him like this but the idea of going back to her house bothered her more than it should. She hadn't seen the shadow since but she always felt like she was being watched.]

Sorry.. M'probably overreacting. [The ache in her scalp has her dropping her hand from her hair, fingers shifting to fiddle with Ash's sweater again.]

[ Ash reaches to grab her hand. ]

You know you shouldn't pull at your hair.

[ His voice is warm at the reminder. She's stopped, but the anxiety is still there. Something she'd had the chance to learn about Ash is that, no matter his exterior, is heart was large and cared almost too much about the world. Nurture had just pushed him into a hardened shell. ]

I'll send some guys by to stake out the place.

[ As if he'd ever send her into danger. ]

You can stay here until we know it's safe.

[Her petite hand shifts to grip at his in return, Sae sending him a flushed and sheepish look.] ..Sorry! [It was nice to know that he cared enough to remind her of these small little things. They were self-harming habits that she is slowly growing out of, although on some occasions when things were tough, she did it without thinking.]

Bad habit when I'm stressed. [She spreads out her wings behind her, hoping to stretch the tension out of her shoulders and the rest of her body. Her head tilts to the side, Sae making a small noise of agreement with him.] Okay..

Thank you. [She gives his hand a firm little squeeze in appreciation along with a smile, tucking some hair behind her ears.] What are you hungry for? [Sae playfully presses her body weight on Ash but he probably would not even feel much pressure due to how light she was in general. Her lips twitch into a more relaxed smile, toes wiggling.] Chinese?

[ Ash was trained to be observant so it's impossible to miss the different tics that betray her emotions. He isn't annoyed by her insecurities, but it hurts him to see the pain it might cause her. At the very least, he can try to direct the energy elsewhere. ]

I'm not surprised you'd find a way to work in sushi.

[ It's a popular meal and all. Without moving the arm currently supporting her weight, Ash uses the other to text. ]

I'll have them pick something up.

[ Ash isn't so paranoid as to never use delivery, not anymore, but he's cautious enough to avoid it when possible which is often thanks to the men in his gang. ]

They'll drop it off on the way to your place.

I like sushi! also chow mein noodles. [She happily chirps this out as she nestles against him, her wings shifting to idly flap behind her.] Tell the guys I said thanks. [Sae presses a tiny kiss to his cheek, fingers shifting to gently stroke over his back.

As long as Ash allowed it, Sae was always going to be very needy when it came to physical contact. It was just something she craved so much, due to never having it growing up. It sucked being so touch-starved all the time but Ash seemed to tolerate it when it came to her.] We should find a movie to watch too.

Do you have any favorite genre that you are interested in? [Her fingers trail up to gently play with the hair on the nape of his neck.]

[ To say that Ash isn't physically affectionate would be understating the reality. While he doesn't reject her small gestures and while he doesn't run from the larger ones, he isn't prone to being the first to grab her hands or pull her into an embrace. As they've grown closer, he does so more often, but his past makes genuine touch more of a rarity for him than most.

He's learning. He's trying to learn. ]

As long as it's not made for kids, I can watch it.

[ Comedies are probably his favorite, but it's also subjective. Some comedy movies are painful to watch, but they're easier to watch than movies with life lessons that don't hold up to life. ]

I told you, we'd do tonight for you.

[ He's hardly selfless in his everyday life, but tonight is meant to give her what he can't give her on an everyday basis. ]

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The very definition of light. )

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The dark )

Perfect username 10/10

(ooc | I'm always excited when it's recognized <3 )

It was a good show! Cool to see best boy on the RP scene. :D

(ooc | I don't get him out as often as I'd like, but he's definitely a lot of fun )

[AU info on profile, she's definitely the one in the dark here, unless they both are.]

[Definitely the light. M/F for shipping.]

[Either role, but would be a fun twist if his Enenra form was the “light” in some way.]

( can fill both roles. )

( can possibly be either role. )

[ 100% the darkness, though more in the sad, emo boy way than actually evil. that being said, I'm down for a villain au/etc! ]

Edited (shoveling snow for an hour makes words hard) 2023-03-04 16:10 (UTC)

[The dark]

( More than likely the light, unless it's some kinda bad timeline AU. )

( She's not the brightest light but she loves the darkness, so... )

[ ota: f/m or f/f ]

[Can be light or dark, depending on his identity. (More character info in journal, as his situation is complicated.) Teen hero or adult villain. Also happy to play an AU in which he's an adult hero.]

[He's definitely the darkness.]

[ absolutely the darkness, see journal for prefs ]

( def the darkness - default canon point to the emperor's hand comics, or during the ot movies bc i guess i love pain idk. )

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