[The new limbs are solid. They're smooth, the same consistency as a shade made solid, and, like Atem himself, the same temperature as what's around them.
The one that had been around Ryou's back retracts a little, brushing over his side instead.]
That's all right. It was surprising -- but you didn't drop me, even though you were tired. That's very good!
[Tendrils wind slowly down Ryou's legs, their ends hanging out around his knees. The one on his arm stays firmly in place, as Atem chats idly, comfortably. He's relaxed fully again, his skin warming up where it's against Ryou's.]
Have you been working on it...? It seems like you're getting stronger.
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The one that had been around Ryou's back retracts a little, brushing over his side instead.]
That's all right. It was surprising -- but you didn't drop me, even though you were tired. That's very good!
[Tendrils wind slowly down Ryou's legs, their ends hanging out around his knees. The one on his arm stays firmly in place, as Atem chats idly, comfortably. He's relaxed fully again, his skin warming up where it's against Ryou's.]
Have you been working on it...? It seems like you're getting stronger.