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[Sighing, he tried to believe Rin and the crazed lady but it never failed to make him worry. All those rumors of possessed people hurting their families made his parents nervous around him when he was young.]

Hmph. [Not wanting to argue or even really talk about it anymore, Riki furrowed his brows and nodded. Very suddenly, Rin looked very pleased with herself and the moment she made her suggestion, he frowned deeply.]

Just do it, Tohsaka. I know you can't wait.

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erbe

[Well, what's the easiest way to get some of her mana inside him so she can guide it through his body? Well, there's always...

She has to throw herself up on her tiptoes to reach. Her hands grasping his face to keep it still as she crushes her lips against his and prods her tongue to seek entry from him.

"Just do it," he said.]

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head_bancho

[He expected a lot of things. A pinch. Maybe she had to draw blood.

Rin would be treated to a very genuine moment of surprise written all over Riki's face just before she kissed him, having no reason in the world to suspect that's where it was headed.

The touch of her lips stunned him but her tongue woke him up. He dipped to make it easy for her when she parted his lips, his tongue rolling with hers slowly. Caught off guard but never unprepared, he uncrossed his arms so he could grip Rin's side and pull her in.

Magic. Already worth it.]

Edited Date: 2023-01-07 06:20 am (UTC)

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erbe

[Blood would have been effective, as mana tends to pool in the fluids of the body, but it's inherently more risky because of the diseases on could share. So Tohsaka continues to curl her tongue around his. Exploring his mouth and making sure he gets enough of her.

Because this next part isn't going to be as pleasant. Since the mana still retains her signature from being so fresh, she uses it to push through his his old-fashioned circuits like water flushing through pipes. Expectedly there are some places that seem 'plugged up', and that's where the pain will come in — terrible and searing as she increases the pressure urging that 'dam' to break and let the mana flow through. And, poor thing, he'll have to endure it more than once.]

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head_bancho

[He wasn't in the right state of mind to remember a thing about Rin's warning or the suggestion she made before. The only things present to him were the rest of the feelings she left him with. Had it been that she just wanted to do it and made an excuse or was it a part of the process?

Almost managing to remind himself that they were supposed to be working on something, he tried to pull away before a pained, startled grunt choked its way out of him. Heart hammering and his skin becoming pallid, a network of dark purple magical circuits sprang up not from his limbs but directly from his heart and lungs as, for only a moment, they both ceased function. In her next breath, Rin restarted them and he gripped her arm, pulling his lips from hers simply worried he'd bite her tongue.]

Feels like... fire in an IV...

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erbe

[He pulls her off him, breaking the kiss, but Tohsaka is quick to return in other ways. To make the process easier on them both she places her hand on his chest. She'll follow every circuit one by one and remove the blocks individually if she has to. If Tohsaka is anything, it's thorough. She will plan up and down, inside and out, because of her propensity for failure at the last moment. It has made her more adaptable than her father ever was.]

Just a little longer. We can take breaks if it's too much. Do it in chunks. But this needs to happen first.

[Fingers pressing to skin she follows one line, and focuses on it. It takes a little time, but she pushes through like heightened water pressure finally clearing debris from a gutter.]

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head_bancho

[He tasted smoke each time Rin touched him, so precisely finding nerves he didn't know existed. Each blockage came apart and he felt his heart beat in a different way each time. Squeezing his hands into fists, he dug fingers into his thighs instead, sweat dripping from his brow to his chin, straining as intensely as Rin took to him with care. Her fingers didn't hurt but her mana was scooping its way through him with surgical precision and too much gentleness might have only just made it tougher for her to work.]

Keep goin'. I was. I was breathing wrong the whole time...

[It wasn't to prove he could withstand the pain. It was absolutely unbearable but there was something at the end of it that made it bearable. Each time Rin loosened something in those nerves, he felt closer to feeling real and no amount of writhing, locked muscle and tendon would keep him from it. He was wrong about the bonfire. That wasn't what he was feeling.]

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erbe

[She'll work him over. One line after the other. The intensity and focus needed makes her hairline break out in a sweat too. Brows furrowing as she attempts to maintain progress.

However after some time his body absorbs her mana as its own, and she can no longer recognize her own signature to guide it through.]

Okay, I think your body is telling us to pause. Do you want some water and a face towel?

Edited Date: 2023-01-07 06:59 pm (UTC)

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head_bancho

[It wasn't that he grew accustomed to the pain but simply that he didn't have the energy to grit his teeth anymore. He couldn't hear Rin through the sound of blood rushing past his ears as his heart pounded and his lungs burned. Trying to focus on her words, he found himself only getting half of it. One word stood out.]

Water. Please.

[Numb as he'd become, Riki hadn't realized her hands were no longer touching him, eyes squeezing shut as he had no idea how to turn the engine down.]

Tohsaka, you can stop. I'm...

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erbe

[At first she doesn't know why he's saying that, but it quickly dawns on her that he's feeling overwhelmed. Tohsaka is quick to reposition herself to try and hold him up if he faints. She's quite strong, so really the only issue she might have is his height — or if he squirms.]

I'm not — are you okay?

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head_bancho

Don't--

[Fixing his old bike in the garage, Riki came to understand a few things about oil and its engine. Without ventilation, it wore down on parts. Smoke, impurities and debris built up. Without care, it could destroy more than a few parts. He made sure to take care of it every week so he wouldn't get caught off guard by something falling apart on him.

It might have a few more years of accumulation to really do any damage but Rin skillfully created the right ventilation in a closed system. Without it, he would drowned in his own Od. Riki leaned against her for a moment, closing his hand over his mouth as he felt coming noxious come up. Pushing back from her as if he realized what was coming on instinct alone, he doubled over and a cloud of black, oily smoke poured from his lips and nostrils. He'd inhale, strained and gasping and exhale, mana leaving him in a pure distillation of smoke.]

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erbe

[She hates watching this even if, now seeing the result, she should have known it was going to happen. Tohsaka was so focused on her work and what she had to do she gave no thought to what the production of her efforts would be.

It's necessary, though, and in seeing this she knows just how much he needed it. His own power would have strangled him eventually. For the second time Tohsaka Rin extended Samejima Riki's life.]

Go on, [she spoke softly as her hand reaches to rest on his back — gently stroking to encourage him to clear himself out.]

Let it out what has gone rotten. It's no longer of use to you.

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head_bancho

[In better condition, he'd recognize the smoke. Though he couldn't voice his gratitude for Rin being there, he appreciated it. The most smoke he let go of, the more he could feel her. Sensation came back to him and, even if most of it was pain, he felt he could take in a full, deep breath by the end of it.

Once he was done, he sat down on the floor, his palms planted firmly on the ground as he felt a whole new headache coming just from all the coughing.]

Fucking... [Pale and sporting freshly blood-shot eyes, he cleared his throat and wiped off his lips with the back of his hand.]

How ...bad was I?

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erbe

Absolutely dreadful, [she replies while stroking his back one last time.]

But you survived. Let me get you some water and a damp towel. It's time for you to rest.

[She stands and gestures for him to make himself comfortable on the cushioned seating before stepping out of the room to collect what she needs to clean him up with.]

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head_bancho

Sweet.

[Not even speaking, he just mouthed the word and sat down, sinking into the cushion. Too tired and in-pain to move, he just shut his eyes and didn't crack them open until he heard Rin coming back down the steps. He opened his mouth to say 'thanks' and a croak of the word came out instead.

Good. He lost his voice.]

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erbe

[The water is set down (with coaster!) on the table. Meanwhile she sits beside him and begins wiping him down with the damp cloth she brought. Cool, and cleansing against his skin.]

Don't try so hard. You did well to get this far.

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head_bancho

[That felt so much better.

His voice wasn't cooperating, so he pulled up a notepad app and wrote in the words with his finger so she could see, having a little difficult time doing it with the cloth occasionally blocking his sight.]

May I have a cough drop?

[In purple script.]

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erbe

So demanding.

[She teases, but even so Rin hands him the cloth and will leave—

Wait.]

Would you also like some tea sweetened with honey?

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head_bancho

[A flash of guilt over his face and he responded as if he hadn't just been set on fire from the inside:]

You don't have to.

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erbe

I'll make some for myself, too.

[That's all the butt-pats he'll get from her over his guilty look. She'll be back in about six minutes with honeyed chamomile tea and a bag of lemon lozenges. With her she has the tea in fancy cups and matching saucers which are placed delicately on the table before she seats herself next to him.]

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head_bancho

[Twice saving his life and he hadn't done a damned thing for her. Shoving that frustration into the back of his mind, Riki relaxed and waited.

Tea. Usually, they just had the cheap stuff. What would she make?

When she returned, he had already written in 'Thank you' and held up his phone. He stared at the tray for a little while, specifically the expensive-looking cups. He'd have to make sure he didn't break or chip a thing, picking up his cup and blowing on it. It smelled so good, he had to squeeze his eyes shut.]

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erbe

[She proudly mixed in a little dried vanilla while it was steeping just to offset the herbal taste in case Riki wasn't a fan of tea. Either way, the warmth should relax the muscles of his throat while the honey coats the irritated parts. The lozenge will help, and she feels the lemon flavor will contrast the smooth and mild nature of the chamomile tea quite nicely.]

Thanks? You're letting me experiment on you. And by awakening your full power I might not have to babysit you anymore. Besides, I can't put you through your paces again while you're still worn out. I'll pamper you until you're right as rain, and then I'll break you down all over again.

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head_bancho

[He drilled the inside of his cheek with his tongue. He didn't have enough space on his screen to argue any of that and even if he switched to written text she could just turn his phone off. Or, throw it.

So, the best he could manage was just writing 'Excuses' with flashing, animated sparkles added in and pushing it her way.]

[And then he immediately burned his tongue on the tea.]

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erbe

[Reaching out Rin pokes his check with her index finger and twists it just to make a gesture that catches more attention.]

Why complain about it? Don't you like being pampered, Mr. Switch~?