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Basch fon Ronsenburg ([personal profile] bardische) wrote2023-05-28 05:47 pm
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-09 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
[He very nearly retaliates against the noise, turning to find its source as the werewolf leaps onto him. There's a shimmer of something, a buffer between himself and the ground, that cushions the fall.

It takes a moment to register what's happening, though. His first thought is to move, growl giving him pause enough to stop trying. Where did he even come from??? Still, the other's form is unusual and familiar, to say the least.]


Basch— [He's doing his best to keep his voice even, at least, reaching to stroke through long fur.] I'm fine. There's nothing to worry about.

[granted, the position and sensation of his nose against delicate skin has his mind wandering a little, his usual milky scent growing stronger with each passing moment. It's funny, how much he'd missed him in such a short time...]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-09 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
[warm hands continue their gentle stroking, a little laugh escaping as the werewolf's weight settles on him. it puts a little pressure on his piercings, equally pleasant against the lap of a tongue against his jaw.]

There... see? Nothing to worry about. Just doing my job.

[there's a rustle somewhere else, too far for Olivine's human ears to hear it for now. it certainly sounds big though, plodding along toward them. he will shortly though, as the low rumble following each step becomes more audible.]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-09 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
Wait—

[the other moves and Olivine is quick to recover in turn, pushing himself up to follow. most of the creatures here aren't so bad, especially for something Basch's wolf size, but he can't help worrying anyway.

thankfully, that worry at least has him up and ready when the other lunges, gathering essence in hand to use as soon as he's sure of what's needed. that turns out to be more defensive than not, though he's too late to prevent the injury altogether. the warmth of his magic hasn't changed at all, though it forms a protective barrier rather than healing him immediately.

he's trying not to panic at the sight of blood soaking light fur, knows that the other is strong enough to have gotten along without him before, but...]


Don't rush...

[it's at least partly for himself, because if he rushes then they could both get seriously injured. at least the creature isn't much bigger than Basch, just fast and vicious—fairly standard for Olivine, but probably new to the werewolf.]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-09 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
[there's the smallest exhale of relief as Basch settles even that little bit, and he watches the monster now. almost ironically, he's more suited to support than attack—though he's clearly no slouch in that department either. for now then, his focus shifts to healing the other's wounds, gaze flicking to the creature as he does.

God, but he wishes he could speak to him directly. sure, the werewolf seems to understand him, but he can't define exactly what happened to this point, or what he needs, or... anything like it. the only truly clear thing is how protective he is, waiting for movement.

which does happen eventually. Olivine presents a much more convenient-seeming target, and it had already batted Basch away once, so perhaps that makes it bolder still. there's not much in the way of time to move, then, though he's pretty sure he'll be able to dodge at least one or two hits to save the other some worry.]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-10 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
[it's definitely made harder by the positioning, plus the fact that Olivine isn't entirely used to working with others. but for right now, he's just shifting his intentions to bolstering Basch—soothing wounds, and drawing up a sort of protective "coating" when he can. the magic feels weaker than he likes, he thinks, but he's been using it for a while so it's not that surprising...

the thing can't escape him, and hopefully can't hurt him enough to risk him dying, and so the priest just has to trust that his wolf will win this. it's an uncertainty that twists terribly in his gut, even trusting him as he does.]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-10 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
[The whole thing is far more visceral in this moment, the guttural noises and the struggle of the creature as it dies. It's true enough that Olivine is also used to the idea of it, but there's still a part of him that flinches away from this side of it all.

Maybe it's more to do with a sense that he... well, didn't cause this, but certainly acted as part of the catalyst. The splattering of blood, the awful rip of flesh, all without reverence in the least. It's all necessity, until everything quiets and there's just the sound of panting breaths.

Finally, he manages to make his body move, fully intending to look Basch over and heal any injuries.]


... thank you...

[quiet. Concerned. Olivine could have handled the creature, but he's grateful for the help even if it caused more injuries to the werewolf.]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-10 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
[giving the other the time to clean up as he can, Olivine takes a moment to also sort his own thoughts. He's always felt a little hypocritical, being more negatively affected by this than pain to himself—even if it does make sense enough.

But those thoughts leave him as Basch whines again, and he can't help but smile as he approaches, sitting down with him and reaching to rub the base of his ears. He doesn't speak yet, just working to ease the ache of muscle and torn flesh, pale hands stained red when they draw downward to help him clean up without hesitation.

He's alright... he's alright. Safe. That's enough for Olivine.]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-10 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
It's alright.

[the words are spoken soothingly as Basch licks at the mess, pausing just briefly. it's a risk, sure, but... if he's honest, Olivine just wants him back. wolf or not, dangerous or not, being without him had been hard.]

Will you come back with me? [there's no pressure to the question, and no pause in his caring for the werewolf. it's the same as every other offer he's made—earnest, welcoming, but never presumptive.] We can get you washed up first, of course. I just... don't like the idea of you having to be out here alone.
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-11 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
[it provides a deep sense of relief, the way he butts against Olivine's hand. sure, they'll probably have to talk about it more directly when this ends, but... for now, this is all he needs.

warm fingers press to the base of his ears, scritching fondly before he's shifting to move.]


This way, then. We should be safe to get to the water now.

[and after that... after that, he'll just have to calm any villagers who are worried about a wolf following him back home. most of them shouldn't be, if anyone is even out.]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-11 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[His hand continues its gentle movements when it comes to rest against Basch's head and back, an idle familiarity and reassurance both for him. It's really something he didn't realise he needed so badly.

Once they reach the water though, he'll take a moment to remove his top—the pants are thick enough to remain covering even when wet, but the rest? Better not to risk it. For Basch's comfort, it'll also confirm that the worst marks Olivine bears are little pink slivers, no worse than catching himself on a branch.

Once they're submerged, Olivine works in earnest, actions simple and sure. It's not hard to guess that he's bathed other animals before—and probably not surprising, given his nature. But right now all his attention is on the docile pup of a wolf with him, laughing softly when he headbutts or licks. And really, the other ever thought he would be a danger to Olivine...]


Alright... I think that's good.

[There's still a faint metal tinge to the air, but no more colour or remnant clings to sandy fur. The priest has already appeased his own worries in the effort of cleaning, too—no major wounds remain amid all the fur, and he doesn't flinch from any touches. Hands move to rub the space from brows to ears, thumbs massaging as he goes.]

Let's get dried off and head home.
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-12 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
[there's always the option to resume when they're settled, of course. Olivine himself isn't thinking past the walk, now that they're finished. and once they're both dry enough, with the priest's shirt pulled back on and his hair let back down from his shoulders, they can begin that trek.

it's quiet now, very possibly because of the very large monster being taken out and that sending a pretty blatant signal to everything in the area. either way, it's easy to keep an eye and ear out and rely on Basch for anything he might have missed. the fact that he's able to look up at him with that doggish grin only makes it more comfortable, and he's happy to reach down and pat him in turn.

night is approaching again by the time they reach the gates, the usual hustle and bustle already wound down as everything settles for the evening. there's a little surprise at seeing the sandy wolf with Olivine, but well... it's Olivine, so they're generally pretty willing to accept his calm.]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-12 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Just a little longer.

[It's a quiet promise in response to that whine, hand maintaining constant contact and gently easing over fur. They're not stopped for more than a brief moment—maybe because there's a sense of purpose to Olivine's gait, maybe because they're not sure what to do with a large wolf they know nothing about. Whatever the case, they make it to the church without much ado.

It's not until they're inside that Olivine's posture droops a little, relief filtering in as he exhales a sigh. Not that he was worried for Basch—this is the same tension that is there whenever he goes out, preparing to try to escape long-winded conversations by any means necessary. That's grown a lot easier with Basch around anyway.]
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[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-13 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Ah—hey—

[despite his verbal protests, Olivine lets himself be pushed over to the bed, exhaling a bemused sigh as he settles on it. it's always good, really, to have confirmation that he hasn't changed at all, but physically.]

I'm fine, you know...

[again his hand drifts down, rubbing and scritching over the werewolf's head and ears before bending down to press his lips to his forehead. you wouldn't think it was the first time they'd been together like this—but then, Olivine is always like this, isn't he. just having the other nearby helps immensely, even if they can't communicate the same way they usually do.]

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