With a small smile, Orion watches his group, his family. Strong Samandriel, who tries his best to keep everyone safe, to be the rock in the storm. Lata, who he has come to see as a daughter, fierce and daring. Lucy, who was brave enough to join them. Softly reminiscing on the past, Orion's eyes slowly darken with remembrance of what had been, what he had been through. Not even thinking about the gesture, he pulls Lata close to him, wrapping his arms around her and resting his chin on her head, eyes daring anyone to comment.
(I became giddy reading this part omg)
Her excitement calmed down a bit feeling the warm embrace surround her small form. Looking up at Orion, she gives him a soft grin. He wasn't what anyone would expect in a family, same going for Sam and Lucy. But that was okay. Things were okay now. Reaching up, Lata covers one of Orion's larger hands with her smaller one.
The city keeps on speeding by all the same. Family however, lasts forever.
Orion returns Lata's smile with a soft one of his own, hugging her all the tighter, a thought circling through his mind. Mine. Mine. My family. My Sammy. My Lata. My Lucy. Mine. Bright again, he watches the city blaze past the windows of the train, once again making himself a vow. That nothing wold hurt his family as long as he still had breath in his lungs, strength in his feet. He would do everything in his power to keep them safe, he owed them nothing less than that.
(Feels ahead!)
"Orion…?" Lata asked quietly. Waiting a second for Orion to respond with either a hum or with even his attentive gaze.
"I'm sorry I was so rude to you when we met… I want to thank you. For finding me."
As she finished, she turned in the cat man's grip and gave him a proper hug, head about at his chest level.
(I wanna rewrite the start of the rp now aaaaa)
Lucy shifted a bit in her seat, fidgeting with her sleeve as she crossed one leg over the other. This was a much calmer environment than those woods. It was nice to take a break from the stress.
Bastian was lounging on a table towards the front of the car, seemingly chatting it up with a very annoyed-looking Argo. Sam sat off to the side, staring out the window. Michael and Kaz were talking, with Kaz occasionally elbowing him. Erik was pacing the length of the car, but eventually gave up and went over to Lucy. "Can I sit with you?" she asked
Lucy glanced up upon hearing the voice. She gave Erik a welcoming smile and nodded, scooting over a bit. “Go on ahead,” she offered.
(oof Ca1, where did you goooooooo?)
Noticing Sam off on his own again, she attempted to catch his eye and gesture for him to come over. Something in her soul tugged at her to do so. No one should be alone she supposed. She remembered the day after Lucy had been attacked in her home and the four had all stood outside and hugged, comforting each other. It had been nice…
Sam looked up when he caught Lata gesturing for him out of the corner of his eye. He got to his feet, walking over to her before sitting beside her.
Erik smiled warmly at Lucy before sliding into the seat next to her. "Thanks," she said before relaxing a bit
(heyy, should we make it so Lucy and Erik are together in this too?)
(n e v e r)
Lata wiggled slightly out of Orion's hug only to drag Samandriel into it as well. In case he tried to protest, she shushed him and said, "We're family now, you can't say no to hugs."
(Oh my god y e s, they are so cute together)
“You’re welcome,” Lucy responded gently. She glanced away from Erik, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear. It was getting a bit too long for her taste. She made a mental note to cut it once they got back.
Sam simply huffed and let Lata hug him. He wasn't the most cuddly person in the world, but he would bear with it.
Erik smiled, letting her head rest on Lucy's shoulder. She was feeling a bit exhausted from running all over the place, but she felt better now that she was with Lucy
Lucy smiled faintly when she felt Erik lean against her. She reached out, gently taking Erik’s hand and lacing their fingers together. “You seem tired,” she commented.
Erik nodded a bit sleepily in agreement. "It's been a long few days," she mumbled. She shifted a bit, smiling gently at Lucy
“Try and get some rest, then…” Lucy told Erik softly. “Once we get to wherever we are supposed to be, I’ll wake you up.”
"Thank you," Erik mumbled, pressing a kiss to Lucy's cheek before nestling into the crook of her neck. She let out a soft sigh, her eyes falling shut as she twined one of her hands with Lucy's
"Not so bad hm?" Lata teased Sam. He was almost like a portable heater now that she thought about it. It felt kind of nice. Looking over to Lucy, she gave a soft smile. Seemed like she made a friend…
She considered teasing her about it out of curiosity, but decided against it. For now at least.
(I keep imagining Lata on Sam's shoulders, glaring at someone as Sam flips them off)
(lolll. and yes, Erik and Lucy are adorable together)
Sam rolled his eyes at Lata's remark, huffing as he did so. "You humans and your strange habits," he teased, eventually cracking a small smile
(Lmaoo)
Lucy gave Erik’s hand a gentle squeeze. She exhaled softly, feeling much more comforted by Erik’s presence. She glanced over at Lata when she noticed the young girl staring, and gave her a warm smile.
"You gods and your strange habits," she mocked with a laugh. Honestly he was an odd one, but what else was Sam supposed to be? Noticing Lucy staring back now, her grin only grew.
Erik eventually dozed off, Lucy's presence comforting enough to soothe her into sleep quickly. Sam followed Lata's gaze, and he tilted his head in a confused manner before the realization dawned on him. He gave Lucy a small smile before resting his head back against the seat
"I hope you're thinking what I'm thinking," Lata whispered, wiggling her brows for a quick second, hoping Lucy wouldn't catch on that she was implying the two women holding hands.
Lucy retuned a smile to Sam as well before glancing away. Her thumb stroked the side of Erik’s hand gently as she looked back towards the window.
(suddenly a small, young Cyrus appears-)
