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livio

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      Powers nerfed & gained
    Self-healing: Nerfed on arrival from near-instant to delayed by a few minutes. Think 5-10.
Superhuman strength: Nerfed on arrival. Still super strong, but not to the same extent.
Dragon Blessing - Strength: Makes up for original nerf. Plus dual sets of horns, one pair curved down to frame his face, one pair curved back and up. Sharp and harshly angled, like his sunburst tattoos.
Dragon Blessing - Balance: Thick, alligator-like tail.

      Deaths & Resurrection prices
    Death - August 2024: Killed by a Corrupted Vash.

Price: Marksmanship skill. Can no longer aim a gun worth a damn. 

      Other permanent changes
    Memory Loss - February 2024: In Razlo's heartspace, his memory of Chapel defending him to the other Masters was destroyed. He still recalls having been fiercely loyal to Chapel, but not why.
Scarring - March 2024: Scars in an enormous jaw pattern spanning from his thighs to upper arm, with teeth marks along both his chest and back.

      Temporary changes
    Hydra form - May 2025: from Event/TDM 24. A bunch of fungi made LR into some fun guys.

  
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weasel's note: livio's handwriting is extremely neat and uncannily consistent. every letter is always the same exact size and shape. as if simply writing perfectly in times new roman was a humanly possible thing.

livio can commonly be found where he lives at vash's house or looking after the school.

plotting contact: PM // discord @ fuckweasel

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From:

lupusxylem

[Well. That right there is his answer, isn’t it?

Wolfwood heaves out another wheezing laugh, only this one sounds a lot more relieved. And when he reaches up to put his free hand over Livio’s, it’s with purpose. Meaning. Every callous and every scar on his fingertips were for the sake of Livio. For every child at Hopeland. He still doesn’t think he fully grasps the gravity of that, but maybe someday he will.

Right now, he doesn’t need to. There’s a lot for them both to grapple with as it is, even as Wolfwood finally manages to open his eyes again and peer up at Livio through blurred vision.]

You’re still such a crybaby.

From:

livlaughlove

[there's a choked sound partway between a laugh and a sob from livio as well when he feels wolfwood's hand over his.]

Ah... yeah. Sorry. [he says it in good humor, not like he actually feels guilty for it. he recognizes real teasing when he sees it, especially since it's gentle.]

From:

lupusxylem

And stop apologizin’ for everything. It’s okay.

[Wolfwood’s voice is a little lower now, softer. It’s because he’s trying to make his body language less closed off and anxious, opening himself up a little. It’s inviting.

If Livio wants a hug, now Is The Time.]

From:

livlaughlove

[bro, fuck hugs. he is once again staring with those big eyes.]

Can I...

[aaand he chickens out. wraps his arms around nick's shoulders and presses his forehead to the side of wolfwood's neck. hug is much less intimidating, yeah.]

From:

lupusxylem

[Livio would not be asking if he “can” for something as simple as a hug. He doesn’t hug everyone indiscriminately obviously, but hugs with Wolfwood at least are an exception. They’ve kindof reached that point, especially with all they’ve been through lately.

So as Livio surges forward for an embrace, Wolfwood sinks into it easily. He lifts his arms up to return it, letting Livio’s head rest against his neck. And like before, it feels.

Right. It’s just right.

…but it isn’t enough.

Which is why Wolfwood turns his head just a fraction without pulling away from Livio entirely, and presses his lips to his temple. It’s done at the same time he lifts a hand to very gently brush his fingers through the shorter hair at the nape of Livio’s neck.]

I love you. Don’t you go forgetting that after today, or I’ll kick your ass.

From:

livlaughlove

[between the hand in his hair and the kiss, livio shivers against wolfwood. it does feel like he belongs here, just as much as it feels unreal and overwhelming. his whole face grows hot, almost just like it did back in the lobby that day, including a feeling of lightheadedness.]

I won't, Nico. I promise. And please don't ever forget that I love you, too.

From:

lupusxylem

It’s a promise, then. On both our ends.

[That’s one of the few things he feels confident enough to genuinely promise. That he’ll never stop loving him, no matter what happens.

And for a long moment, it’s just this. A communal silence, their embrace. Wolfwood taking a turn to rest his cheek against Livio’s shoulder, absently pulling his fingers through his hair.

Then:]

You “can”, by the way.

From:

livlaughlove

[as time stretches on, livio almost feels content. just enjoying the touch of their bodies against each other, the movement of their breathing, the sensation of a hand brushing his hair.

then nick says that and livio's heart kickstarts. he's still for another long moment afterward, then he sniffles and wipes at his eyes and cheeks behind wolfwood's back.

when he leans back enough to look at nick, his brows are pulled up above Those Eyes and his copper-flushed cheeks. meeting nick's gaze -- warm, even if wolfwood might not admit it -- livio almost forgets what they'd just promised. he's so scared to lose this moment and any chance at something similar in the future. but nick was the one to bring this whole thing forth, and it's only fair that liv make an effort, too, no matter how daunting it may be. so with all the nervousness of a schoolkid with a crush, he leans in to tentatively press his lips to nick's.]

From:

lupusxylem

[This is why Wolfwood wanted to give Livio room to initiate. Not just to bolster his confidence, but just to give him the choice to take it that one step further or not. So when he decides yes, I will actually…Wolfwood’s shoulders sag with relief.

It’s like something he’d been waiting for all along. He just never knew.

Their arms still around one another, Wolfwood tilts his head just a bit to facilitate Livio’s kiss, making the angle just a bit more comfortable for both of them. Of course, their big noses still clonk together a little, but that’s fine. Wolfwood is still smiling through it regardless, tasting of cigarettes.

It doesn’t linger overly long. Just as long as it needs to, even though Wolfwood feels himself linger with their breath mingling even after they part. He chuckles against Livio’s lips.]

There you go.

From:

livlaughlove

[maybe they don't fit quite so perfect together right now, but that's okay. they make it work, give and take, and that makes it just right. livio is so wrapped up in nick that it feels like no time at all passes by the time their lips part, and he still finds himself almost greedily inhaling wolfwood's smoky breath, so distinctly him. his smile is so wide it forces his eyes closed.]

Hahah... I -- didn't realize how long I've wanted to do that.

From:

lupusxylem

Yeah? Keep talkin’, my ego needed to be bigger.

[Wolfwood murmurs, brushing their noses together. Get nuzzled, nerd.]

You can have one any time you’d like. Free of charge.

[And if Livio thought he wasn’t going to be embarrassing and teasing about it will guess what-]

From:

livlaughlove

[as if livio would be opposed to any of it? please. he's nuzzing right back and laughing warmly.]

Oh? D'you charge Vash for 'em, Saint Nick?

From:

lupusxylem

Sure did. One shell per kiss on the cheek. Two if he wants lips.

[This is a lie. He’s lying to you right now-]

From:

livlaughlove

[lord help them both, liv is straight up giggling.]

Boy, I feel special, then.

From:

lupusxylem

[And that goes straight to his heart. Ow. Liv you can’t do this to him, you can’t be this sweet.]

You are.

[He reminds, clonking their heads together gently.]

…mind if I stay a while? We’ve got lost time to catch up on.

[He doesn’t want to be overwhelming, but also…he doesn’t want to leave yet.]

From:

livlaughlove

[at the mere implication that wolfwood might leave so soon, liv slips his arm around nick's waist to hold him there. his grip isn't painful, but it sure as hell isn't shy like most of his touches are.]

Y'ain't goin' anywhere if I can help it.

From:

lupusxylem

[Now that’s more like it. Livio might as well have cracked the code, because Wolfwood practically guffaws again, immediately dropping his head on Livio’s shoulder again.]

Haha, a’ight. I didn’t wanna leave anyway.

[He gives Livio another squeeze.]

Kindof different from you fallin’ asleep on me all the time at Hopeland. But also exactly the same.

From:

livlaughlove

[even if wolfwood can't see it, livio's smile is so wide it hurts. he tilts his head just enough to press a kiss or two in nick's hair.]

Yeah?

Is it okay to ask what I was like?

From:

lupusxylem

Course.

[Wolfwood closes his eyes, because at lease recalling this is a happy memory.]

You came in just like all the other orphaned kids do. You were scrawny, if you’d believe it. And you spent the first couple days keepin’ me awake at night crying. So one day, I decided to ask you if that’s all you were gonna do from now on.

[He sighs, deeply.]

Kinda took you under my wing after that. We fed the chicks together, played together…I somehow convinced you to smoke with me behind Miss Melanie’s back, one day. You were always dogging my heels…but I didn’t mind it. It was nice to…yaknow. Have somebody that I wasn’t just taking care of. You were somebody I could actually be friends with.

[Wolfwood starts to lean to one side, suddenly, and if Livio allows it, he’ll pitch them over so they’re laying down.]

Then I was taken away. And I figured I’d never see you again. To this day, I dunno how you ended up with them, but I figure it’s the same thing that happened with you.

Cept you never bulked up for some reason. Alternate universe you had other priorities, I guess.

From:

livlaughlove

[liv is surprised, but not unpleasantly. he's more than okay with lying down together -- even takes a moment to gently push his cookbook off the mattress so they have more room. (petunia Stays, though.) then that hand lifts up to nick's hair and strokes through it thoughtfully.]

I didn't see you get taken... I'd already run away. If I'd known... [he would have followed. he would follow wolfwood anywhere, but he doesn't need to say so out loud in this moment. nick already knows.]

... Nicholas, I want you to know it doesn't matter to me that you're different. You're just as much mine as the you I grew up with. [especially if the history of the grove is to be believed in. in a way, that makes this nick even more "his." they've known each other across lifetimes, now. it feels like they're fated to be together, like the corniest cheap romance novel. he bets nick would laugh at him if he said as much out loud.]

From:

lupusxylem

[He imagines the sequence of events is a bit different in some way, despite it all leading to the same outcome. Perhaps they turned out a little different. And maybe the Nicholas that Livio knew was different. But hearing him say that…

He huffs, leaning back just enough so he can look him in the eyes.]

Yeah? Cause I was thinkin’ the same thing.

[He shifts just a little, his hair fanned out on the mattress under his head.]

Bet he’s not as cool as I am, though.

From:

livlaughlove

[the eye contact and just the look of him laid out on livio's bed is more than enough to bring a flush back to liv's face.]

You are pretty damn cool. Beautiful, too. Or -- d'you prefer "handsome?" [added with a nervous little laugh.] I think you're both.

From:

lupusxylem

You can call me anything you want, baby.

[He’s smirking up at Livio now, eyes half shut.]

All of the above, maybe? Like the sound’a that…

From:

livlaughlove

[it feels just a little ridiculous that "baby" makes him even redder, but liv doesn't fight it. just chuckles some more.]

I'll keep my options open, then, hot stuff.

[he's just pulling these out of his ass at this point. fuck if he knows whether people actually call their significant other that. what he does know is that wolfwood is looking awfully kissable right now, so by golly, he's going in.]

From:

lupusxylem

[Judging by the way Wolfwood snorts when he says it, he certainly wasn’t expecting to be called that at least. He appreciates Livio trying though, it’s cute. Hot stuff…

When he sees him coming in for a kiss, it’s one happily received. It’s actually a little thrilling, to have someone Livio’s size leaning over him like that. Like, he’s not (strictly) a bottom, but-

He reaches up to wrap his arms more fully around Livio’s neck again, kissing him slow and lazy. It’s nothing incredibly deep, but it’s not the chaste smooches from before. And if Livio suddenly feels Wolfwood’s tongue dart out for a taste of his lips, don’t worry about it.]