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Jan. 25th, 2023 08:26 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
insteadofwordsIt's been a few days and Keys feel like he's at least sort of starting to settle in. His apartment is still pretty sparse, but he's bought a few things to make it feel cosier, more like his. He still misses his place in Seattle, misses how like him it had felt, but it's not like he can blame the apartment in Dimera for still feeling like it's someone else's, not when he's been in it for less than a week.
His wardrobe is also still feeling pretty basic. He'd bought a week's worth of plain t-shirts in black, white, navy, as well as a couple of pairs of jeans, a few sweaters, a hoodie, socks, boxers. His wardrobe in Seattle hadn't been anything to write home about, honestly, but there are a few things he'll miss. He found a decent pair of combat boots in an army surplus store, which helps with the weather.
He's met a few people so far but really the only person he can think of as a new friend is Rapunzel. She's been checking in regularly and he's thoroughly grateful every time his phone lights up with a text. They text a lot, not about anything in particular, and it's been pretty much the only thing that's stopped Keys from spiralling into just feeling desperately, completely alone.
When Rapunzel invited him over for dinner, Keys had a brief panic about what he should bring with him. His parents raised him to be polite, and he knows that it's good manners to not show up empty handed. So, when he shows up at her door, he's wearing the coat she helped him to buy, a hat pulled on over his hair, and he's got pie and he's got wine.
He's doing his best, anyway.
His wardrobe is also still feeling pretty basic. He'd bought a week's worth of plain t-shirts in black, white, navy, as well as a couple of pairs of jeans, a few sweaters, a hoodie, socks, boxers. His wardrobe in Seattle hadn't been anything to write home about, honestly, but there are a few things he'll miss. He found a decent pair of combat boots in an army surplus store, which helps with the weather.
He's met a few people so far but really the only person he can think of as a new friend is Rapunzel. She's been checking in regularly and he's thoroughly grateful every time his phone lights up with a text. They text a lot, not about anything in particular, and it's been pretty much the only thing that's stopped Keys from spiralling into just feeling desperately, completely alone.
When Rapunzel invited him over for dinner, Keys had a brief panic about what he should bring with him. His parents raised him to be polite, and he knows that it's good manners to not show up empty handed. So, when he shows up at her door, he's wearing the coat she helped him to buy, a hat pulled on over his hair, and he's got pie and he's got wine.
He's doing his best, anyway.
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Date: 2023-02-02 07:05 am (UTC)"Cute little animals are better than bombs," she insists as she rests her head back against his shoulder.
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Date: 2023-02-02 01:54 pm (UTC)"It's kind of therapeutic, actually," he says, smiling as she settles in against him. He probably ought to be doing more to hold himself separate, especially since he needs her friendship more than he needs anything else, but just touching another person like this feels good and, selfishly, he wants to enjoy it. "Though some of those games are so stupid they just make me want to cry, so."
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Date: 2023-02-02 08:28 pm (UTC)"I guess I can see that," Rapunzel says in a quiet voice, reaching up to rest one hand on Keys' forearm. "I'm just not really a fan of violence. I've seen enough of it."
Not at home really, but here in Darrow, she's seen a lot. Too many people she loves have been hurt for her to enjoy it, but that's not how it works for everyone, she knows. She lets out a tired giggle and tips her head back to look up at Keys. "My best friend is always trying to fight everyone. I guess some people find him scary. I don't, though."
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Date: 2023-02-02 08:30 pm (UTC)"I've never physically fought anyone in my life," admits Keys, tilting his head so that he can look down at her. The feeling of her fingers curled around his forehead settles something warm in the pit of his stomach. "Unless you count my sisters? Your best friends sounds interesting. Should I be worried?"
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Date: 2023-02-02 08:38 pm (UTC)Rapunzel sincerely hopes that never changes. She's an optimistic person, but also a bit of a realist. There are dark and dangerous things lurking in Darrow and she really should tell Keys, warn him, but she doesn't want him to worry.
"Why would you need to be worried?" She asks curiously, though considering Sweeney's temperament, she supposes that it's a valid concern. "Just don't try to fight him and you'll be fine probably. He's wonderful! Just big and loud and says fuck a lot."
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Date: 2023-02-02 08:40 pm (UTC)"You'll have to introduce us," he says, skirting the issue of why he might need to worry. Honestly, it's not even a formed thought, just that it feels nice sitting with her like this -- that she's pretty, that she smells good. "Just so I know who to look out for."
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Date: 2023-02-02 08:53 pm (UTC)"Oh, he's seven feet tall with red hair," Rapunzel says happily. "Kind of hard to miss."
She feels a little like she could fall asleep here, just like this. Keys' arm around her makes her realize how much she's missed companionship like this. Sweeney will give her hugs, but he isn't much of a cuddler. "We can put on a movie, but I'm very comfy. Please don't be offended if I fall asleep."
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Date: 2023-02-02 09:07 pm (UTC)"Yeah, sounds like it," he says. The guy sounds like something churned out by a character engine. "Don't get up if you're comfortable," he says, his arm still tucked around her. "I've got my phone if you fall asleep. You're fine."