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entrancelogs2017-06-04 01:54 pm
nomorules) wrote in entrancelogs2017-06-04 01:54 pm
the sky shook white flakes onto our summer
Who: Ryuji Sakamoto (nomorules) and Stefan Salvatore (stefanged).
Where: The ski resort.
When: Backdated to June 3rd.
Rating: PG, probably. (Don't murder him, Stefan.)
Summary: Stefan's standing in the wrong place at the wrong time when Ryuji learns to snowboard. On the bright side, you can't concuss a vampire.
The Story:
[It's a beautiful day: the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and something approximating snowboarding is happening on the trails surrounding the resort.]
--Hey, look out below!
["Approximating" because Ryuji's never so much as set foot on a ski hill before and keeps falling more often than he stays upright. He also keeps losing his board. Oops.
Delayed by a few seconds and a round of groggy blinking following another spill and another few seconds to realize what he's missing, Ryuji's call comes a little too late to be of much warning. That sudden impact Stefan might feel? Answers the question of where Ryuji's snowboard ended up.]
--Sorry!
nomorules) and Stefan Salvatore (stefanged).Where: The ski resort.
When: Backdated to June 3rd.
Rating: PG, probably. (Don't murder him, Stefan.)
Summary: Stefan's standing in the wrong place at the wrong time when Ryuji learns to snowboard. On the bright side, you can't concuss a vampire.
The Story:
[It's a beautiful day: the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and something approximating snowboarding is happening on the trails surrounding the resort.]
--Hey, look out below!
["Approximating" because Ryuji's never so much as set foot on a ski hill before and keeps falling more often than he stays upright. He also keeps losing his board. Oops.
Delayed by a few seconds and a round of groggy blinking following another spill and another few seconds to realize what he's missing, Ryuji's call comes a little too late to be of much warning. That sudden impact Stefan might feel? Answers the question of where Ryuji's snowboard ended up.]
--Sorry!
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He should've seen that coming. Snowboards don't fly by themselves, much less at a speed a vampire should've been able to dodge. But he didn't. Like a bolt from the blue, that monstrous board hits him in the back of the head and –
And he almost falls over. Almost, because of course that's when his reflexes finally kick in. Stefan scrambles to his feet, just in time to face the (stupid, painful) board and its owner. ] It's okay.
[ No, it really isn't, but he's not gonna rampage against a clumsy kid. ]
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Oh my god, s-sorry, dude! It got away from me!
[At first Ryuji tries running to him once he's pulled himself to his feet, but the slope is too slick for him to stay upright and he slides the last leg of the journey on his butt. At this rate, it'll be his safest mode of travel getting down these slopes.]
Are you all right? My bad, man.
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The kid's probably in worse shape with his current journey, though. Stefan blinks back surprise, trying not to outright gawk. That suddenly explains a lot about the flying snowboard . . . ]
Yeah, I'm gonna be fine. [ He lets out a long, slow breath, ignoring an oncoming headache. ] Don't worry. It doesn't feel like a concussion.
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I thought you'd be gushing blood by now.
[The first thing he does when bipedal again is look Stefan over for signs of an aforementioned concussion or blood geyser. Admittedly, his heart had skipped a beat wondering if Wonderland had a 1-1-9 service in case of emergency, but Stefan looks... okay? A bit ass chapped, but okay.]
Goddamn, dude, that was an epic knock to the head. [He laughs in startled amazement at Stefan just walking it off like it's nothing.] You're seriously not seeing double of me? Your head must be made of effin' concrete.
... Er, in a good way.
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It only looked epic. [ He lets out a small, amused huff, ] I promise, I'm fine.
[ Headache aside, he doesn't feel terrible. Good thing, too: he doesn't think this ski lodge is equipped for such an emergency. If it gets worse, he figures he can just ask Minato to heal him.
Carefully, Stefan reaches forward for the snowboard, ] I'm more worried about you. This your first time on the slopes?
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You're a tough guy, playin' that off. I feel bad for hittin' you and all, but I'm almost kind of impressed.
[Even so... He assesses Stefan a moment longer with concern that doesn't quite reach paternal levels but he'd certainly fluster and deny if called to his attention. He can't help worrying; that had looked like a bad hit from where he was standing.
But his unlucky victim says he's all right without slurring or looking dazed, so... those are good signs, right? Satisfied at least for right now, he settles back on his heels. If you swoon, though, prepared to be caught, Stefan.]
Yeah... Makin' the rookie mistake of losin' my board must give it away. [He puts out a hand to sheepishly accept his snowboard back like he's prepared for a slap on the wrist.] I thought why not make the most of someone else's memory and try some snowboardin'? Never been before. Sorry you got the brunt of it.
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Ah, well... [ There's a twinkle in his eye as he presses his fingers to his lips, ] Between us, I'm kind of special.
[ He shouldn't run with this terrible idea, because it could lead him down a dangerous and dark road, but he's gunning for it anyway. Better to be a friendly hero than vampire. ]
Seriously, don't worry about it. Just be glad you hit me and not some poor shmuck. [ He hands over the board with zero hesitation. It's hard to stay annoyed when this kid's so earnest about his mistake. ] If you still wanna go for it... I'm better at skiing, but I could show you the ropes.
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Oh yeah? What's your secret, are you a literal man of steel?
[He's 99% joking, but that 1% is open to the new possibilities Wonderland's thrown at him. Maybe this guy's super power is being doomed to have all the runaway snowboards and cartoon pianos fall on his head?]
I got the basics back at the inn, but... [Well. Stefan can see for himself basics is a kind stretch.] You would do that? That's not weird with the guy who just tried to kill you?
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[ The less he divulges, the more likely he'll be believed. That's how it works, right? Stefan laughs at the mental image. Him, a Superman. He only wishes he were as pure-hearted as Clark Kent. ]
Not at all. [ If there's anyone who is primed to forgive accidental injuries, it's Stefan. How many times now had his own brother hurt him, anyway? Must be in the thousands. ] Besides, considering that you did hit me, I'd actually feel better if I did it myself. This way? I know someone tried.
[ He's gonna have Words with the inn when he gets back, too. Ryuji was probably nowhere near the only one accidentally slipping on the slopes. ]
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You're not the first teacher to say that to me.
[He leans on the board and casually crosses his feet at the ankles, the very picture of someone for whom failing to meet standards of excellence is an everyday thing.
Ryuji probably shouldn't sound so proud of it. There'd been a time not that long ago when he'd been too frustrated at being pigeonholed as the troublemaking disappointment to make light of it, but poking fun at himself comes easier now. Not to mention Stefan is being pretty damn generous about it, considering. He'd be within his rights to be a lot more pissed off with him.]
But sports is my best area--just need to find my feel for this. [Practice makes perfect, right?] Um, you should probably know who to complain to if you get a killer headache. I'm Sakamoto. Sakamoto Ryuji.
[He smiles faintly at his own joke. Hell of a way to meet somebody.]
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Stefan had meant what he'd said: he doesn't want anyone else - including Ryuji - to get hurt, and snowboarding is a little in his wheelhouse. A little, because he prefers skis with their poles for balance and propulsion. Snowboards aren't much his thing. But he learned, in a "might as well" kind of way. ]
In that case, I'm sure it won't take you long at all. [ He extends his hand, returning the smile, ] I'm Stefan Salvatore.
It's nice to meet you, Ryuji - [ He hesitates, remembering what Ishimaru had told him about naming conventions: ] Ryuji-san, right?
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[Hands-on "practice" has left him sore in ways he's going to feel for days, but they're the kinds of falls and failures that make him just want to get back up and at 'em until he gets it right, so he can't be too sorry someone wants to head back out with him.
And when that someone is the guy he just physically assaulted, that just means he'll have to be twice as good next time!]
American? [Everyone foreign is lumped under "American" until proven otherwise. His grip is strong and his smile friendly, coupled with a pleasant surprise laugh at the honorific.] You know a little Japanese! It's okay to call me Ryuji if you want.
[That's fair, now that Stefan is intimately acquainted with his snowboard.]
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[ It's a mutual thing: Stefan helps Ishimaru with English and Latin, and Ishimaru helps him with Japanese. So far, Stefan's learned that he's gonna be studying the details of his new language for a long, long time. ]
You sure? It wouldn't take a ton effort to remember the honorific - and on my end, just Stefan's fine.
[ The lack of an honorific doesn't carry the same weight and meaning in English, after all. ]
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[He laughs good-naturedly. You don't hear many names like that in the Tokyo area--and Stefan's hair is a lighter shade of brown than you'd normally see, too.
Given Ryuji's own choice in dyeing his black hair completely off the natural spectrum, he's clearly not the most loyal follower of conventions, and he doesn't hesitate to shake his head.]
I don't need all that formal shit. And this way we're equal.
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Fair enough, Ryuji. [ He turns his attention towards one of the smaller slopes - it's got a bit of a hill, but nothing too dangerous or rough. Perfect for a beginner. ] So, shall we get going?
[ The sooner they get started, after all, the sooner Stefan can treat them to hot cocoa later. ]
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Now that's a real L.A. gangsta.]
On that?
[He follows Stefan's gaze to the piddly little hill he's looking at, tone dubious. It's more like a gentle curve to him. A hump. A speed bump. Kiddy stuff. He'd promoted himself to more challenging runs to do just that--challenge himself. But... ]
Isn't it a bit...
[Too training wheels? Ignoring for the moment that he'd nearly taken Stefan's block off a few minutes ago.]
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[ The rest of the slope should be fine. Heck, they can even take a lift to some of the more challenging ones and get their snowboard on. ]
That okay? It shouldn't be more than half an hour.
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(Not that he has room to complain when he needs the practice and should be grateful someone's willing to work with him, sorry, Stefan.)]
Yeah, all right. That sounds like a plan. If your head's still hurtin', gettin' movin'll take your mind off it--I'll try not to give you a matchin' one.
[Back to smiling, doubt evaporated, the prideful ex-athlete in him is appeased.]
Let's go!
[Aaand he's hauling his board up and running for it. In his defense, there's a lot more traction running uphill, less chance of slipping and wearing down the padding in his ass cheeks.]
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Stefan runs right after him, careful to keep his ski poles and skis close together - and, of course, careful to run at human speed rather than something obnoxiously fast. Most people in Wonderland don't seem to care, but Stef's still not taking his chances.
Once they're up and at the top of that bunny slope, Stefan stops and shows how to properly mount a snowboard, including how to keep those feet strapped in. (Which, in his experience, is the most important part!!)
He stops halfway, tilting his head: ] You good? Or did I happen to lose you anywhere?
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As it is, powering along on warmed up muscles fills him with a buzz of energy, and he's all grins by the time they reach the top, too happy to be learning a new sport he's so far had no opportunity to experience to be self-conscious of how much Stefan has to instruct him on.
It's a new way of thinking about balance with his feet locked in one position, but worth it, and he's an eager student, taking what advice is offered to heart.]
I think I... got it.
[Managing to stay upright, he demonstrates how to strap in while standing up by digging the edge of his board into to the snow to create a steady base to lift his back foot onto, just as Stefan told him.]
You make it easy to understand. Are you sure you haven't taught this before? You could be a team coach, you know.
[But not like Kamoshida. Stefan's way above that level of douchebaggery, evident by the fact Ryuji injured him and there was no scorched earth retaliation for it like Kamoshida and his delicate ego.]