Subject: the D [rorukya] 378 views

[rush]

The inn's atmosphere was very calming indeed. It helped the man and the virus infused Agumon relax as they sat inside at a table talking. "Well, I think we should explore more of this sector don't you think? Still got a lot of places we haven't seen yet."

"I guess, but can it wait till tomorrow? I'm beat." the little digimon said as he rested his head on the table. It really did look a little worn out, its human partner was in the same condition. "Alright, but let's at least rest here first. It's been a bit of a long day."

[skull]

Quaint was the perfect way to describe this particular inn. It was the second one he'd been inside, but he'd decide this was his favorite. Possibly because of the somewhat shady setting, it felt quiet and there weren't too many people lingering around. There was nothing threatening--at least, until dark-blue eyes caught a familiar fave among those other strangers.

Royukya paused, glancing back at the door he'd just entered from while Phascomon toddled toward the counter. Lips pursed, hands slipping deep into his pockets as he tried to look nonchalant about passing this 'Rush' character. He was a nuisance that didn't quite get Rorukya's humor (or rather, wouldn't lie down and let him win). A ginger blush touched his cheeks.

Maybe he wouldn't notice the Japanese boy that for a moment forgot his character in the world didn't blend so easily with the appearance of others. He forgot himself in that comfort, absently scowling toward the latter while on his way to join Phascomon at the counter. The unpleasant figure stopped soon after making it just past Rush, turning to him on his heels with a smirk.

"Lazy as ever, I see..." Or maybe he missed being bothered by this nuisance more than he cared to realize.

[rush]

He didn't hear the doors behind him open, nor did he really care. Right now Rush was thinking about his next set of plans in his head. There was still a bit of this sector left to look at, plus he hadn't really gone to the others. He just wanted to plan out where and when he would go and explore those places.

As he thought he didn't notice the boy character walk past him, that was, until he spoke out to the older man. "Huh?" Looking at the boy, he realized who he was. It was Rorukya, a...friend that he met on accident during an exploration. "Well it ain't little Roru."

Well this certainly was a surprise. He knew the kid, not that much but only by a little bit. These two don't really have the friendliest of friendships, in fact calling it a friendship is a bit of an understatement. "And I'm not being lazy," he defended himself, "I'm just a bit tired out from today alright? You'd be too if you walked pretty much all around this entire place." Honestly the kid had no respect for his elders, such a shame.

[skull]

the brunette's cool expression blanked. "little roru?" he grumbled back. rush's character was a bit bigger than his, but he always treated him like a kid. rorukya lowered his head, a hand finding his shoulder and rubbing upward along the curve to his neck. it was a bit surprising, though. the tamer had never really explored long enough to become tired, either the latter was playing a role or there was a fatigue system... "you're out-of-shape." rorukya commented coolly, smirking again at the latter. "maybe more walking around is just what you need... chubby boy..."

[rush]

It was obvious that he might have hit a nerve on the boy. Though it might have been small, it was still a sort of victory for the man. Still, the kid didn't really look like he was phased by it on the outside, but as long as it hurt on the inside that was all right. Then he started to talk trash about Rush, calling him out of shape, and worse, fat. That was like hitting a nail on concrete, or something like that.

"Hey, I'm not fat alright. I work out and exercise daily in real life bud. What about you? How do I know your not some old guy who lives in a small apartment cut off from the world." A sly smirk formed on his face as the words spilled out.

[skull]

rorukya's eyes widened. it wasn't very far from the truth, he certainly did live in a small apartment but he cut himself off from others. maybe it was remorse for his failed relationship, but the boy spent most of his freetime wandering aimlessly through the digital world. lips pursed again, the corners of his lower-lip bitten by his canines. "tch," he scoffed, "lifting yourself out of bed and logging into the game isn't exercise, bud."

[rush]

Looks like another nerve was struck by the man's words. Man did this kid have a lot of triggers to him. Guess his life must have been a hard one, none the less he was still a bit of a jerk to a lot of people and needed to be shown his place. Be it by force or simply words. Then he went back to talking about Rush's health and his plans on dealing with it. "Hey I do log off the game and go for a nice jog and to the gym kid. What's with you today? You seem extra snarky. Something happen back home?"

[skull]

while wounded, he wasn't very upset of it. he didn't like that somehow the latter was successfully hitting all his tender spots. it's true, though. before he was even worse than now, far more aggressive. maybe it was the medication that made it hard to be bothered... it didn't make much sense for pain relievers to do that, however. rorukya by expression alone was obviously grumbling in his thoughts, highly agitated though equally suppressed. "kid?" he repeated, pretty sure he and this guy were roughly the same age... that was just guessing, though, and caused the boy to snap at him, "how old are you to be calling me a kid?!" he glared for a moment, finally answering, "no, it's none of your business." simply because it wasn't and that rush would ask had warmed his cheeks.

[rush]

Well now it looks like Rush had really blew a fuse in the boy's head. Guess it didn't take too long and too much for this one to be pushed to the edge. He must have some serious anger issues, and wasn't the type to get help for them. "Whoa whoa, no need to get mad. I'm Nineteen thank you very much, and by the looks and heck, sound of your tone you can't be that young either. Am I right?" Though he did have the tantrum power of a little kid, so he wasn't too old. That or again, he had serious issues that should probably be checked on.

[skull]

Not that he tried very hard to be the mysterious type of guy, but he very much hated that he could be read so easily--or at least, tricked into acting so deliberate. He wasn't mad, just annoyed he couldn't think of anything to comeback with, not when he was trying so hard to not be tricked by the latter's words. His head had lowered to conceal the forming of an agitated blush he felt in the rising temperature of his cheeks. "I'm not mad..." The boy responded begrudingly, coyly surprised by Phascomon's appearance at his feet. "Yes. I'm Eighteen." Rorukya peered up beneath the brim of his dark eyelashes, willing down the power of his embaressment. "... You're very lazy for a nineteen-year-old." He stated, letting himself smirk pridefully in the shade of his face, taking another jab at the male. Confident, he pulled out a chair next to him and plopped down. Arms folded on the table's surface, slouched forward so he could stare narrowly at his red-headed friend.

[rush]

Well it seemed like Rush hit the age mark in one shot, not bad really. Though a one year gap between them, made Rush feel...a bit awkward all of a sudden. He figured the kid was a few years younger than eighteen really. Though he did act like one, what with the angry look on him and calling Rush lazy. "Hey, its not lazy if you have free time on your hand and just using it like everyday people you know. What about you? If I'm lazy for playing a game doesn't that make you lazy too?" A smirk returned with a smirk as he looked at the boy, wondering what his answer would be.

[skull]

It was weird to meet someone so near his age-range, and yet so... Rorukya didn't know, perhaps so different form himself. Come to think of it, he couldn't remember the last time he'd talked this long to someone within his peer group. The boy hummed his frustration away, helped along by the latter's misunderstanding. He shook his head. Now he was on to Rush's little game, and he wasn't gonna let this slip through. "No, I meant being in-game and lazing about here." Did that make sense? The dark brunette felt he actually just described the same thing. He shrugged.

"Well, I consider myself more... laid-back than 'lazy'." A smile found his lips, the chain running from his lip to his earlobe catching the glow of the inn's dim lights.

[rush]

Well the boy was now starting to twist Rush's words around. Not surprising, he did like to cause all sorts of grief for Rush when they crossed paths. As much as he should ignore it, he knew that doing so was just enabling the kid to do it again. "It isn't really lazing about if your tired and taking a rest you know. Not everyone can explore this entire world without getting tired. Rest is important in everyday life anyway." Maybe that outta put him in his place, maybe. "Shouldn't you be doing some college prep work by now or something?" Might as well add some extra spite to the mix as well.

[skull]

Ha, that was true. Rorukya had been aware of that, as always when the two happened upon each other the dark brunette just liked to give the man a hard time. It seemed the conversation had made the loop. They were back to where the insults started, and Rush had a point that the boy didn't care anymore for pressing. He just smiled and nodded his head, having taken his fill of mocking him for the time being.

Yet that smile faded quickly when college was mentioned. Internally, Rorukya blanked. A hand slipped into his lap beneath the table and gentle gripped at his thigh that would be the injured leg in his real-life. "Ah... is that your business?" He dismissively retorted. "I'm done with school." The boy stated plainly, though the real truth was that he'd given up on school. It was true enough that he was done with it. Surely, it wasn't so uncommon...

"What about you?" He wanted to get back at Rush, but since it was brought up he was a little interested to know, "What work are you avoiding here?" For Rorukya, it was the menial life of convenience store clerk.

[rush]

i'm so fudging late, so sorry

Poor boy, didn't he know that school was important? You can't really make it in life without a decent education. Then again it did vary on the people, in reality, school seemed like one of those great wastes in life as you got older. "Well I hope you got brains to back you up in life." He said as his last little snappy remark before the boy asked his question. Something about skipping work, geez this kid sure was a pesky little bug, but that was what made up his charm. "Well, if ya really want to know, I'm just avoiding a rather easy piece of homework that I need to do. But it ain't due till two more days from today so who cares. I'll get to it tomorrow. Are you skipping anything kid?"