The Fog has been empowering me to make my promises hold weight.
[That's all he says, because it's true. Like Atem, he had carefully curated his powerset so that he was stronger, more effective, and altogether better at helping others.
He doesn't want to argue the point, not when honestly, Atem isn't trying to--he's just trying to be pragmatic, which is something that Ryou often leans on. Being positive is rarely a good move, after all. Especially in this place.
That said, he can't help but curl his wings tightly around Atem while his arms give an extra tight squeeze.]
But none of that now. We ought to stay on task, right?
[...So why doesn't he unfurl his wings?]
Um...w-well, give me a minute, actually. They're not behaving.
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[That's all he says, because it's true. Like Atem, he had carefully curated his powerset so that he was stronger, more effective, and altogether better at helping others.
He doesn't want to argue the point, not when honestly, Atem isn't trying to--he's just trying to be pragmatic, which is something that Ryou often leans on. Being positive is rarely a good move, after all. Especially in this place.
That said, he can't help but curl his wings tightly around Atem while his arms give an extra tight squeeze.]
But none of that now. We ought to stay on task, right?
[...So why doesn't he unfurl his wings?]
Um...w-well, give me a minute, actually. They're not behaving.
[Surprise. Extra long wing cuddle.]