It took them long enough to get here...

[envy_the_sinners]

Who: Scar, Raikov, Lust, Greed
Where: Outside Saffron
When: Around Sept 16, may contain subthreads on different dates.
Summary: Meeting up! ...Semi-reluctantly. But totally not.
Rating: Starting PG to be safe?
Log:

Why had they crossed two entire regions, again? Right, because Lust wanted to "see Scar" about something, and he had had nothing better to do.

Raikov had, for some reason, stuck by him throughout the month he had spent traveling.

They were approaching Saffron City when they finally caught up with Lust and Greed, though Scar was beginning to show reluctance as they approached the campsite. This whole thing was stupid, not to mention pointless. What was he even doing here?

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[ossifragant]

He gestured smoothly with one hand. "Friends. Companions, even distant ones. That's what I mean," he'd had this sort of conversation before. Perhaps it was a mistake not to differentiate, but he didn't see the point. It was a needless distinction when he would come to their aid no matter how close they were.

[majorcrotchgrab]

"Oh!" He smiled a little. "I suppose your phrasing is fitting for your nature..."

At least things seemed like they were starting to get better. Raikov stepped a little closer to Greed but not to the point of where it'd make him uncomfortable. "... Can we start over then? Take things slow. I'll keep in mind what you said and... try not to get too grabby."

Although that would be hard because Greed was fine as hell and it had been too long since he last had sex.

"I'll apologize to Lust when she returns too." That was the least he could do after how unintentionally awkward he had made things earlier.

[ossifragant]

"I would appreciate that," Greed said finally. "You don't need to be possessive. You already have me." He could only hope that monogamy wasn't a requirement. It wasn't like he was seeking people out-- he hadn't ever sought out people before, either, but it was complicated. Get into the right situation and he wasn't about to turn down an offer. There was also the matter of what if one of those people he desperately cared for found their way here.

But there was an underlying implication there: getting too possessive, acting jealous, would mean that the relationship was not going to end well. Greed wasn't the sort of person to come to a conclusion too soon, so he was content to let it drop. Stop being so possessive and they'd be fine. Anyone who tried the same thing would get the same speech.

Ultimately, Greed was at odds with himself; struggling to balance his own needs with the needs of others. "I'm sure she would appreciate it, but I'm not certain it's necessary." But he smiled just the same, the severeness gone from his face.

[majorcrotchgrab]

That was reassuring to hear and may have even made him blush a bit as he nodded in response. Monogamy wasn't a requirement, thankfully. Raikov would just have to teach himself to stop being possessive over his lovers.

"You know her better than I do. If you think I don't need to mention anything, I won't." He paused. "... You still want to grab something to eat?" Now that his nerves were calmed, he found himself feeling quite hungry.

No surprise there.

[ossifragant]

"Yeah," Greed said, his tone becoming pleasant. "Sure. Seems there are a few decent spots in Saffron, though I haven't had much of an opportunity to explore the city properly." It was good enough, at the moment.

He'd always struggle with people, so why not enjoy what he had?

[majorcrotchgrab]

"We haven't had much time to explore either. Scar wanted to get here as soon as possible." Much to Raikov's chagrin because he liked visiting and staying in the cities for long periods of time.

And as much as he would have liked to lock arms with Greed again, he knew it wouldn't end well so he put his hands in his coat pockets and started heading towards the city, looking over his shoulder to make sure the other man was following.

Maybe if he played his cards right, they could sneak off somewhere after their meal for some "dessert..."