[RAVEN'S HEART GAME - SESSION ONE]

[selfpreservationist]

The first thing you hear is the sound of rain faintly hitting the exterior of the house. The soft pitter-patter is almost soothing, in a way, but it’s quickly followed up by rumbling thunder in the distance. You open your eyes, and for a second all you see is a flash of light--at first it seems like it’s lightning, but then you see something. A vision of a man dressed in rags, hunched over, waves of demonic power rolling over him. He howls, and something terrible starts to grow out of him: the bloody roots of a massive tree. An immense wave of panic hits you, and you can’t move, you can’t speak, you can’t breathe--

And then it’s over. It’s over. You’re fine.

The sound of rain returns. (This time it’s definitely soothing, compared to what you just saw.) You’re standing in the foyer of a mansion, a wide open living room in front of you. The door behind you is faintly ajar, leading outside.

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Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

"Perfect," Raven purrs, and leans on you.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

[There is a basically naked man lounging on him. This is fine. He pats Raven's back gently.]

You aren't a bit cold like that?

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

He arches his back when you touch it, like a cat.

"If you're worried about that, you could always... keep me warm," he chuckles.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

Ah, I did walk into that one didn't I?

Go sit on the bed.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

Raven gives you a smirk, and goes and sits on the bed.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

[He picks up all the diaries and comes to sit cross-legged on the bed with the all but naked Raven, scattering them between them and picking one up at random. Glory!]

Well, shall I read it out loud?

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

Raven raises an eyebrow.

"If you want? You just read them yourself, though, didn't you? Besides, there's plenty of other things we can do."

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

I am sure I could warm your body, but that is hardly what you really crave is it? Not to say you do not crave that as well.

[He flips this one open.]

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

Raven shrugs, and settles in to lay on his side facing you.

"Knock yourself out."

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

Rather than leave you underthings strewn about I do wonder if you should not have your feelings out here, hm?

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

"As long as they stay in this room, there's no problem."

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

What happens should they leave? Or should you leave?

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

Raven considers.

"I only exist in here, so I can't leave. But if you took those out... I think a lot of things would change. I'm not sure."

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

Change for the worse, I take it?

[He pats one of the books gently.]

I would not want to cause damage here for you. And this room is certainly comfortable.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

"... thanks." Raven smiles.

"You can stay here, if you like. It's pretty safe here."

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

Do you want my company? I am not a stranger to danger, but I suppose a nap would not hurt.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

"How do you feel about cuddling?" He grins.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

I was going to suggest it.

But you will wear my coat. I do not particularly mind what Jason may misconstrue but I would rather avoid Vergil growing jealous for no reason.

[And he will in fact shrug his coat off to offer it over.]

Besides, warm as the room is I am still cold just looking at you.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

Raven rolls his eyes, but he takes the coat and wraps it around himself, taking a moment to smell it.

"If you insist. It's a nice coat."

He sidles over. Cuddle time.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

[It smells like Cosmo! Which means fancy floral and spice scented soap and probably the echo of booze. Hard to escape in Baritones.

He stacks the books with care by the bed and lays on his side, holding his arms open and pulling Raven back against his chest as the small spoon, time to nap.]

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

Spoilers: Raven LOVES being the little spoon. He settles in comfortably and relaxes.

This would be a totally normal cuddle session except... he's purring, and this time it's literal. Just a gentle vibrating purr.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

[Sometimes dudes just purr. Look, he's from FFXIV literally sometimes people are just cats too.

He will fall asleep for a while like this though! That's soothing.]

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

It's very soothing. You have nice dreams! They're a little sexy, because look.

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[temperedinpride]

[Well that's probably to be expected! He'll eventually wake up and if Raven is still sleeping he'll stay by him. But he will snag more diaries to read for now.

And yes, let's go with Noah.]

Re: DOOR THREE - THE BEDROOM

[idolpro]

Raven will make fussy noises in his sleep if you stop cuddling him :( But otherwise stays asleep.

The book reads:

I’ll never forget the moment he told me. That his heart belonged to another, one from his world he’d always love and be beholden to, and yet he yearned for me anyway. He wanted me, wanted to cherish me, wanted to love me despite everything. I can think of no higher honor, especially not from someone as devoted as Raha. My Raha. It was a playful thing at first, making claim to him, but as time carried on I went from casually possessive to wanting to be by his side--not just as a lover, but as someone who could help him shoulder whatever burdens he possessed. His kindness, his generosity felt boundless at times, but I saw what the weight of sorrow did to him. For the first time since I awoke in this place, I felt the need to do something for someone else: not for my own sake, but for theirs. I consider myself a selfish, greedy man, but for Raha I learned what it was to be someone’s solace… and for that I can’t thank him enough. I want to be the kind of person he feels he never needs put on airs for. I want to be the kind of man he can confess his feelings to, even the ugly ones. That I’ve succeeded occasionally and seen glimpses of his heart, the parts of himself he’s held in check for so long, is immensely gratifying. Every day I am not with him feels like an ache that’s slowly growing, until it will carve out a hollow core inside me. But perhaps the next time we meet, I’ll have become someone he won’t even hesitate to lean on. Whoever his true love is, I hope they know what fortune they have. I know I certainly do.