[He doesn't actually feel at all guilty, though he does wish this could all be done without leaving Emet in actual pain--worst world, where you can't heal so easily with some aetherial help.
He brushes his fingers over the back of Emet's neck, gentle and fond, soothing at the noises of pain.]
It is not self-blame. But... Perhaps some regret. Too focused on precious things we hope to save, but not enough on those still with me.
[He slides his hand down Emet's back, rinsing him off, gently working him clean from shoulders to thighs, being thorough. Which does include gently slipping a finger in his ass to help clean him.]
Nonsense. We'd sacrifice all that we are if it meant getting them back. You overworked yourself, yes, but you never neglected more than your own well being. A problem we will rectify, but even I will admit there is too much idleness here in comparison to our duty before.
[He shivers even in the warm water at the light touch. It's soothing. It's comforting. Even if it is a little painful. And he can't help be a little childishly cheekish when he cleans inside him by reaching back and scraping his nails along Lahabrea's thighs.]
[He returns the kiss gently before pulling away and using Emet and the edge of the tub to stand. He does sway with vertigo but it passes and he offers his hand up.]
[He takes it an pulls himself up. Luckily his legs do not give out under him, but they do try. And while the pain is sharp, being able to spend time like this with Lahabrea somehow makes that a minor inconvenience.
And he throws on clothes barely enough to be decent before leaning on the wall.]
Bruise cream, it should relieve some pain as well.
[Setting it down for a moment though because first Emet needs to get naked for like the third time. Having to get dressed to change locations, what a hassle.]
[He does smile at the kiss, slightly pink but going straight into business. The hint of leftover sadism does make him lightly scrape one bruise with his nails though, before applying more cream. From Emet's back to his ass, heading for his thighs.]
Pampering you is the goal, though I cannot say seeing you blush is not appealing, always.
Oh do not worry, I cannot compare to you in that way.
[He brushes his fingers affectionately over the back of Emet-Selch's neck a moment, meeting his eyes but he is going to finish gently spreading bruise cream over his ass and thighs. Better to tend to this now then let it wait. When he finishes he caps the container, there's plenty more for the next few days.]
[He sets the cream aside and stretches crawls forward to wrap his arms around Emet-Selch, slotting himself quite comfortably against him in his embrace.]
[He tangles their legs and pets his hair, his upper back. Simply holding him close as if he the the most precious thing this world could offer ---- which isn't too far from the truth.]
How long has it been? A task we will have to rectify in the future. I quite enjoy holding you like this.
[Just a little different than their normal nighttime cuddles.]
[The embrace is easily returned, comfortably tangled legs, easily entwined with Emet like he belongs there, because doesn't he? Though he is most careful where he pets, gently massaging the back of Emet's neck, fingers working their way up into his hair to give the same treatment to his scalp.]
I cannot even remember. Too long. And I would be most put out if we waited that long again. I rather like holding you like this as well.
["Rather like" being such an understatement when he loves Emet so much. A little different but just as nice.]
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He brushes his fingers over the back of Emet's neck, gentle and fond, soothing at the noises of pain.]
It is not self-blame. But... Perhaps some regret. Too focused on precious things we hope to save, but not enough on those still with me.
[He slides his hand down Emet's back, rinsing him off, gently working him clean from shoulders to thighs, being thorough. Which does include gently slipping a finger in his ass to help clean him.]
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[He shivers even in the warm water at the light touch. It's soothing. It's comforting. Even if it is a little painful. And he can't help be a little childishly cheekish when he cleans inside him by reaching back and scraping his nails along Lahabrea's thighs.]
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If you are willing to admit so much I do wonder what work I can have you take on back home.
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I will no shirk from my duty if it needs to be done as much as I complain.
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[He is tempted to do more, but simply finishes cleaning Emet, then runs his fingers up his spine, gentle.]
Shall we?
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If you can stand.
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Come, we'll both make it somehow.
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And he throws on clothes barely enough to be decent before leaning on the wall.]
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You look content.
[As if he isn't himself.]
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When was the last time we spent such quality time together?
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Too long and then some. A moment, if you would.
[He's going to fetch his purchase and return.]
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Let me apply this before you put me out of commission.
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[Not that he's worried or distrusting, but he comes to sit on the edge of the bed as requested.]
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[Setting it down for a moment though because first Emet needs to get naked for like the third time. Having to get dressed to change locations, what a hassle.]
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These mortal vessels. I should have asked for a change of venue. Though there was something very delectable about it being not in a dream.
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There was. But, well. You shall certainly not forget it swiftly.
[He warms the cream with his fingers a but before starting to rub it over Emet's back, working his way down.]
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It was the point, and now I'm being so delightfully pampered. Thank you.
[He does rest as requested letting out little hisses and the cream is applied.]
Or perhaps you simply wanted to see me blush again.
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Pampering you is the goal, though I cannot say seeing you blush is not appealing, always.
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So mischievous.
[He props himself up on one elbow to look back at him.]
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[He brushes his fingers affectionately over the back of Emet-Selch's neck a moment, meeting his eyes but he is going to finish gently spreading bruise cream over his ass and thighs. Better to tend to this now then let it wait. When he finishes he caps the container, there's plenty more for the next few days.]
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How long has it been? A task we will have to rectify in the future. I quite enjoy holding you like this.
[Just a little different than their normal nighttime cuddles.]
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I cannot even remember. Too long. And I would be most put out if we waited that long again. I rather like holding you like this as well.
["Rather like" being such an understatement when he loves Emet so much. A little different but just as nice.]
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