[ As if he doesn't know where to go, guiding him down the street and turning until they're heading into a field of one of the nearby neighbors. It's the area they always go when there's a holiday or something important to commemorate, but this time, Rune leads them out further past the altar and the trampled path to a different area. It's just at the edge of the woods, and to show off a little, Rune casts a spell that dots the line of trees with wisps of dark flame that glow brighter in the setting sun. He only lets go of Ciro's hand when they reach a spot where he'd set a bag full of things to use. ]
I was asking around about it. [ He means rituals in general. ] Most of the older witches said it's easier if we're naked.
[ He isn't sure why that has to be a thing, but he thinks it's something Ciro should know. ]
[Ciro looks down where Rune's fingers on his own, heat rushing to his face, but he holds onto that hand as his friend leads the way.
Once they pass by the more familiar part of the field, the gravity of what they're about to do hits him and he feels himself starting to get cold feet. He wants to suggest that they turn around and go back home, there's too much that can go wrong, and he already doesn't have good control of his magic--not like Rune. Rune was perfect, and it was actually unfair.]
When did you learn that one?
[Is what comes out. So much for voicing his apprehension. Ciro takes a deep breath, shoving his hands into his pockets when Rune lets the one go.]
N-naked? [Oh boy. He can't really think about being naked in front of Rune right now. It's not that he's shy about his body, but he's also never let anyone else see it before. What if there's something wrong with it? He hasn't seen Rune's either, but he's sure it's as perfect as the rest of him--still unfair.]
What? [ He looks up from where he's crouched over the bag, pulling out a few of the bottles tucked inside. ] Oh. I read about it and decided to try it tonight.
[ Which means, yes, it's his first attempt, but there's nothing that Rune can't do if he puts his mind to it. It's how he's always been, not thinking anything of it as he sets a book on the tree stump he's decided to use as a makeshift altar. When he's done, Rune regards Ciro quietly, unsure how to settle his insecurities. What was wrong with being naked? It's not as if they hadn't grown up together or seen each other shirtless before. He doesn't think it'd be much different than that. ]
Yes, naked. But we don't have to if you're uncomfortable. [ He pauses. ] I can do it.
[ Because being naked while Ciro is still dressed is completely normal. ]
[Ciro shakes his head when Rune looks up, not meaning to make such a big deal about it. He crouches near the base of a tree, pretending to be fascinated by a pretty plain looking mushroom.]
If you'll do it, I'll do it. [He says eventually, touching the mushroom lightly, giving it a bit of help to grow just a bit larger before he gets to his feet. It's still making him nervous, but deep (very deep) inside, he's a little bit interested to see what Rune looks like naked. Does that make him a pervert?]
It would be weird if only you were naked.
[Ciro continues to face the tree as he pulls off his shirt, dropping it nearby in the grass. He kicks off his shoes next so he can stand barefoot on the protruding roots of the same tree. Following a quick glance over his shoulder to Rune who he assumes is still setting up, he comes out of his pants and underwear to stand completely undressed. It's a little exhilarating, and his shyness fades when Rune doesn't show much sexual interest. At least none he can detect in changes of the other witch's emotions.]
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I won't let you change your mind. This way.
[ As if he doesn't know where to go, guiding him down the street and turning until they're heading into a field of one of the nearby neighbors. It's the area they always go when there's a holiday or something important to commemorate, but this time, Rune leads them out further past the altar and the trampled path to a different area. It's just at the edge of the woods, and to show off a little, Rune casts a spell that dots the line of trees with wisps of dark flame that glow brighter in the setting sun. He only lets go of Ciro's hand when they reach a spot where he'd set a bag full of things to use. ]
I was asking around about it. [ He means rituals in general. ] Most of the older witches said it's easier if we're naked.
[ He isn't sure why that has to be a thing, but he thinks it's something Ciro should know. ]
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Once they pass by the more familiar part of the field, the gravity of what they're about to do hits him and he feels himself starting to get cold feet. He wants to suggest that they turn around and go back home, there's too much that can go wrong, and he already doesn't have good control of his magic--not like Rune. Rune was perfect, and it was actually unfair.]
When did you learn that one?
[Is what comes out. So much for voicing his apprehension. Ciro takes a deep breath, shoving his hands into his pockets when Rune lets the one go.]
N-naked? [Oh boy. He can't really think about being naked in front of Rune right now. It's not that he's shy about his body, but he's also never let anyone else see it before. What if there's something wrong with it? He hasn't seen Rune's either, but he's sure it's as perfect as the rest of him--still unfair.]
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[ Which means, yes, it's his first attempt, but there's nothing that Rune can't do if he puts his mind to it. It's how he's always been, not thinking anything of it as he sets a book on the tree stump he's decided to use as a makeshift altar. When he's done, Rune regards Ciro quietly, unsure how to settle his insecurities. What was wrong with being naked? It's not as if they hadn't grown up together or seen each other shirtless before. He doesn't think it'd be much different than that. ]
Yes, naked. But we don't have to if you're uncomfortable. [ He pauses. ] I can do it.
[ Because being naked while Ciro is still dressed is completely normal. ]
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If you'll do it, I'll do it. [He says eventually, touching the mushroom lightly, giving it a bit of help to grow just a bit larger before he gets to his feet. It's still making him nervous, but deep (very deep) inside, he's a little bit interested to see what Rune looks like naked. Does that make him a pervert?]
It would be weird if only you were naked.
[Ciro continues to face the tree as he pulls off his shirt, dropping it nearby in the grass. He kicks off his shoes next so he can stand barefoot on the protruding roots of the same tree. Following a quick glance over his shoulder to Rune who he assumes is still setting up, he comes out of his pants and underwear to stand completely undressed. It's a little exhilarating, and his shyness fades when Rune doesn't show much sexual interest. At least none he can detect in changes of the other witch's emotions.]