[Open] A Night Like No Other

[unbreakable_king]

Who; Rhy Maresh, Open
What; Fountain Reflections
Where; Residential Fountain
When; Sometime in September
Warnings; Link to a memory containing Referenced character death, alcohol abuse, minor home invasion, possible dubious consent to make-outs, also a very long post

It was not often that Rhy was out in this part of town, not since he and Llewellyn had finished their own home. But there was a thing he was consulting on with another person leading up to the winter, and so he had paused. Paused to wait to meet them at the fountain. Which his eyes fell to. Water like a mirror. A mirror like...

Like That night so long ago now. Once the memory has finished he reaches down and smacks the water to make ripples, so he doesn't have to see it again.

"Stop taunting me with that night!"

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[unbreakable_king]

"It is not even the most compromising of us. But I would thank you to forget what you have seen."

Then he's on his feet and moving away. Because this is what matters more than anything else.

"ALright. I..."

He takes a deep breath, composes himself. Takes on that sort of control and composure that goes with his birth and upbringing.

"How are you doing this afternoon, Mister Waver?" Because he needs to move on.

[ask_whydunit]

“You won’t hear of it again from me.” He promised with an affirmative nod, rather wishing it was one of those things you could put out of your head easily. But he could pretend he didn’t remember it, so Rhy wouldn’t have to worry about continued awkward questions unless they were relevant to something else. Which… seemed safe, in Waver’s opinion. He couldn’t think of a situation he might end up in where it would be.

The mage lets Rhy have a moment, not pointing out the shift in his composure even if it’s noted. The question gets a small lift of his shoulders in a shrug from where he sat on the edge of the fountain. He’s been better, but as with Rhy, one learns to not wear their weakness outwardly when they can. “I’m well enough. Last month ended up a bit hectic, so I’ve been a bit occupied.” He answered simply, folding his arms. “What brings you by the apartments today, if I might ask?”

[unbreakable_king]

"Thank you," he says with a bit of relief.

But he smiles at the man and the question, ready to be an adult now.

"I was hoping to visit a friend actually."

[ask_whydunit]

“Ah, I see.” He glanced at the coloured buildings lightly, made sense then. Which also called to mind he was probably interrupting the poor man’s plans by having kept him here for so long. “I apologize if I’ve interrupted that. I should let you get to it and not keep your friend waiting.” He added sensibly, pushing himself up from where he sat on the edge of the fountain.

[unbreakable_king]

"I shall do so then," he says with a deep sigh. "I have probably distressed them with my delay."

Because he really should get going of course.

[ask_whydunit]

“Possibly, but you can tell them someone delayed you on the way.” Waver offered with a small shrug. He didn’t intend to keep Rhy from his intended appointments further.

At some point, he’d see the man out at his tailor shop properly, but for now, they both had their day to go about.

He’d say it was nice to talk to him again, but that seemed in poor taste considering the whole… memory thing. So he offered a small nod in parting instead. “Have a good afternoon, then. I’ll see you around, Rhy.” He offered politely, before he returned to his own intended path to get to the workshop for the afternoon.

[unbreakable_king]

"And I you," Rhy says with a nod. But foor now he offers one last polite nod. Then he too is off on his way.