utternonsense: (But I hear you…)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-21 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[He was seeing how far he needed to go to make Emet blush. Seems like further? But on the other hand he can tell there's some effect to all that. Not the flustered protesting he might have once expected, but he shouldn't expect that anymore should he?

At the very least now that he's not so desperately distracted with Hades existing he can pay close attention to all the details and differences. Relearn what he's forgotten, and what's changed. Though who knows if he'll remember which is which.

He settles his fingertips on the small of Hades's back.]

I thought we might walk out of here just like this actually. Since the whole in public part is over.
utternonsense: (But I see you…)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-22 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
Oh come now, you'll be just fine.

[That protest only eggs him on? Makes him push at Emet's back just little, urging him forward. There's definitely no problem with walking bound as he is! That rope will definitely rub places but that is the point.]
utternonsense: (fading from sight)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-22 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I see.

[He has to laugh. Well, collar next time. This time he'll respond to that little cue, whether Hades really intended him to or not!

He flattens his palm on Hades's back and bends over to sweep his the arm quickly behind his knees, lifting him in a princess carry.

All this movement is not going to spare Hades the jostling of the ropes at all but he does get Hythlodaeus cheerfully carting him outside.]
utternonsense: (promises we made so long ago)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-22 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
[That's gratifying! He is sure to adjust Hades in his arms a few times just to jostle him even more.]

Of course I am. And a gentleman besides.

[He says as he deliberately adjusts Hades again. Not so much he disturbs the head on his shoulders, but it sure does move the rope a lot. ]
utternonsense: (fading from sight)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-22 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Haha, don't you know this is entirely for my personal gratification?

[When he does find a room to stop in he doesn't set Hades down, he just sits and holds Hades in his lap.]
utternonsense: (But I see you…)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-22 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
If they're going to insist I tie you up I will have fun with it.

[He grips Hades's chin, pulling his face up to kiss him firmly. Grinning when he releases him but it's maybe a little too intense?]

For comfort, I'll take your soul. But I do want you in every way, and I'll have you in every way I want.
utternonsense: (You’re still here…)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-22 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I think that entirely depends on the comfort we're referring to.

[He could drown in that gaze? Sighing softly as he cups Emet's cheeks, for a moment giving him the softest look, before he smirks a little.]

Shall I take that as an invitation to play a little rough? Though I suppose that was somewhat the point to begin with.

[He doesn't wait for acknowledgement, tugging at the ropes a little more sharply than is strictly comfortable.]
utternonsense: (Unbroken)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-23 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
[He sucks in a sharp breath, eyes dilating a lot.

Rather than respond immediately slides a hand into Emet's chest, his soul, curling his fingers in deep and tugging Emet forward by that grip, his other hand tugging the ropes again.]

Why yes, that sounds delightful. Though I don't want you to beg and scream for freedom, Hades.
utternonsense: (And yet our hope remains)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-23 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
[That only makes his grip tighten.]

Do you want to hear of it now?
utternonsense: (Turning)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-23 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
Isn't wanting you to beg just for me enough?

[He sighs, curling his fingers in Emet's soul a moment, lifting his other hand to cup his face.]

Do you intend to act out some fantasy for me? You are my fantasy.
utternonsense: (‘Neath the heavens)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-23 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
[His own breath hitches, and he has to laugh, almost breathless, but it's more incredulous than amused, staring at Emet with equal intensity. Curious, hungry, predatory almost.]

What of you? When did you learn cruelty? How many years did it take you to grow good enough at it not to flinch?

[He takes in a breath and another, fingertips raking through Emet's soul.]

Of course if you want to know I'll tell you, everything.
utternonsense: (for a river of tears)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-23 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
[He closes his eyes because they are abruptly wet.]

Oh? Perhaps I'm the only one who learned cruelty then.
utternonsense: (Morning rises on a land)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-23 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
[He kind of likes Emet with no hands but it also kind of sucks? Oh well, he gentles his hold on his soul.]

Am I? It's hard for me to tell. But I do like the sound of hearing you beg.
utternonsense: (lighting the way)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-23 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, but I shouldn't get distracted. You do have your own squares to fill don't you? I might even release your hands for it.
utternonsense: (never look back)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-23 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
Farce or not, I do not wish to see your soul damaged, Hades!
utternonsense: (Turning)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-23 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
If you're that confident why not put it to the test with me then?

Whether they have the power to do lasting damage or not, do you think I can bear seeing you harmed so? Your faith in my strength is flattering.
utternonsense: (always night follows day)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-24 08:58 am (UTC)(link)
Not if you let me help you win.

But it is hardly like I'm trying to be hurt, quite the opposite.

[He slides his fingers in Emet's hair, kissing his temple.]

I'm just telling you what is impossible for me to bear. Would you like me to pretend otherwise?
utternonsense: (‘Neath the heavens)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-29 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you think I'll have any easier time seeing your soul come to harm? The same color, the same beauty that draws me inevitably.

I lost him. Shall I be fine losing you as well, when I've only just found you? I think not. Even if I wished to be, it's not possible.
Edited 2022-05-29 21:11 (UTC)
utternonsense: (reborn from the ashes)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-29 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Am I the sentimental one here?
utternonsense: (tranquil after the storm)

Re: Continuation - Bingo

[personal profile] utternonsense 2022-05-30 10:32 am (UTC)(link)
So you never get your heart in trouble, is it?
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-15 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ takes his arm. ]
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-15 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[ doesn't seem fazed by the teleportation and immediately takes a step away from emet like all they did was walk exactly two paces. he does seem to look intrigued by the woods, so don't mind him just taking a little look around. ]

I'm incredibly torn up. [ he doesn't really sound too torn up. ]
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-15 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
First you tell me I'm not getting a kiss.

And then you ask me about another man.

What makes you think I want to tell you anything now? If I had feelings they'd be hurt.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-15 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I would not be bored. I'm new, so as a result all of this is new to me. I have plenty to do. [ he gives a laugh. ] I won't be bored for some time. I would simply not have you by my side, asking me questions about my darling colleague. If you're so curious about him, then you can go and find him. He could use a friend.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-15 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I am sure he'll run his mouth about me. [ and he'll find out one way or another... so scaramouche better be careful, because dottore has no problem stitching those lips of his closed. permanently. ] If you'd like to know about me, then tell me a little about you. I'm sure I've heard something about sharing somewhere. [ but emet's follow up comment does get a genuine laugh out of dottore. ]

I'm not surprised. A lot of people do seem to half self-inflated egos. I'm sure with the right push of buttons you could get people to spill more than their guts. [ an even more boisterous laugh. ]

[ he stoops down to pick a weird looking flower. ]
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-15 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
He can do whatever he likes. He earned the free will he has, ...every action simply has a reaction and potentially a consequence. [ rubs one of its petals between his thumb and forefinger, gently... and then he just tears it off, letting it drop. he crushes the flower in hand after, letting its crushed bits drop after that poor little petal. ]

I wonder why they get huffy. [ he thinks of an empty white void with the biggest smile on his face. ]
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-16 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ ...live. ]

[ dottore makes no further comments about scaramouche. ]

[ he feels nothing. he didn't choose a place that means anything to him. he's still holding his cards close to his chest, but instead just chose a place that would make it obvious if emet's powers held any water... and they do, even if it's brief because of what this place does to everybody. ]

How very interesting. [ muses thoughtfully. ] It's a shame about what they do to us, don't you think?
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-16 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ a sharp smile pulls at his lips. ] Always.

I do think it would benefit us to get along. I'll take better care of your branch than I did that poor flower.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-16 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ shakes his head. ]

As I am.

I imagine I will see you at home.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Dottore

[personal profile] hypokriticoath 2022-10-16 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
I guess we'll just have to see if anything changes for the... better? [ he shrugs. ] Until we meet again then. [ and he just starts walking off like he's going on the most casual stroll through the most mundane set of woods to have ever existed anywhere ever. ]
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ following, and the experience already seems to have caught his attention, though he’s not unfamiliar with this type of thing ]

Oh? Is there a reason why I might have wanted a more populated area? Are you telling me you’re very dangerous?
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ there’s a soft laugh at emet’s reaction ]

Did I hit a nerve? How surprising! I wasn’t even trying hard. You really are interesting.

I’m only joking. Maybe you’re the one who’s in danger? Though I’m nothing like our dear Doctor.

But to answer your question, I can handle people when it’s required of me.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Dottore? We had a working relationship, and I’m one of the many he learned “how they tick” from.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he’s skilled at hiding his emotions, but the question surprises him, and Emet looking directly into his eyes like that immediately makes him feel exposed. So he averts his gaze and tries his best to hide without his hat ]

He’s useful.
abovefate: (pic#15219961)

Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ it doesn’t matter!! And he will try to avoid being seen just by walking past emet like he decided they’re taking a stroll now ]

I can handle Dottore, he’s nothing new. As far as I’m concerned everyone else in this hellhole is more of a problem.
abovefate: (pic#14878250)

Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ his hand goes to the ribbon at that comment, and he pauses a moment before he shrugs ]

Nature will always be better than humans, whether it’s quiet or raging.

If people don’t come here often, then it’s perfect.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I really need to be careful about what I say and do with you, don’t I? You actually pay attention.

But thanks for your advice. I’ve seen people disappear before my eyes with similar magic before and yes, I am capable of wielding it myself.
Edited 2022-10-15 22:50 (UTC)
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
And what does it tell you about my story? I’m curious about what conclusion you’ve come to.

all I know of you so far is that you’re a sensitive soul. I should prod you more.

[ but he does as requested, and summons a ball of pure electro energy right above his hand, holding it out for him ]
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 11:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Dottore isn’t as interested in bloodshed for the sake of bloodshed as you think he is. You underestimate him. Consider this my piece of advice - he’s far more dangerous than his attitude suggests.

As for myself … I’ll let you figure it out. But I thought we’d established I have no reason to harm you.

[ he will let his ball’s power grow in intensity, though the size is the same, it shines brighter and emet will be able to feel its growing power ]

In my world, those who have magic abilities can usually manipulate one element among six. This is electro.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he takes it and with a quick hand gesture lets it dissipate ]

You held it in your hand. What do you think?

I’ve given you so much information with so little in return, I fon’t feel like giving a straight answer.

Why not provide me with a demonstration of your own?
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he seems pleased with the speech right until the last moment - in fact, just being asked to picture a place he wants to be in seems to piss him off ]

We’re not testing my imagination. Use your own.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Your words, not mine. Feel free to be all nostalgic so long as you don’t drag me in it.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he’s immediately in full observation mode the moment he’s caught in it. He knows the sharp, bitter cold of winter. Even more than the rest of it all, that solidifies that it cannot be a simple illusion ]

… how unfortunate that this place is shackling you so. I wonder if you can make just about anything appear … creating it, and not just faking its existence.
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Re: Day 33 - Overflow - Scaramouche

[personal profile] abovefate 2022-10-15 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
For the time being. And you? I feel like we may have reached some of that stability.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 08:58 am (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: Greetings.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I am Donatello Hamato from Robin's Egg. I have been informed you share a bond with one of my teammates.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I wished to reach out to you as my brother has recently joined your team.
Bootyyyshaker9000: Mostly to let you know if there are any issues, feel free to inform me or ask for help.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: I mean, it was hardly an accident as deliberate mad science, but that does sound like something Leo would say.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I will always look after my teammates, including any necessary babysitting.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I was offering in regards to my brother. He can be
Bootyyyshaker9000: Difficult.
Bootyyyshaker9000: An extremely valuable teammate.
Bootyyyshaker9000: But also difficult.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 09:25 am (UTC)(link)
[A pause. Well, he won't rat out Leo on all his things, he figures the team can figure that out if they deserve to know, but he will get the one that is usually a time limit.]

Bootyyyshaker9000: He was usually in charge of our medical issues. In result, he's the world's worst patient.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I usually took care of him so I'm used to his misbehavior.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 09:35 am (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: The healing magic is probably the best bet. Don't give him time to run.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 09:43 am (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: You better get used to puns. They never stop.
Bootyyyshaker9000: Ever.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 09:46 am (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: 16.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 09:49 am (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: I love to dance, and I will not apologize for that.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 09:55 am (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: I'll just come in through his window.
Bootyyyshaker9000: He will inevitably break into my room and I will have to pay him back.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 10:18 am (UTC)(link)
[They love each other SO MUCH]

Bootyyyshaker9000: We're brothers, its what we do.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I have been working on it.
Bootyyyshaker9000: Leo will likely help yours.
Bootyyyshaker9000: At least for some of the games.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: A more livable situation? Where are you struggling?
Bootyyyshaker9000: Jagged?
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[There is a pause.]

Bootyyyshaker9000: I meant your jagged edges.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I could fix the bed situation. If you have someone willing to help collect the raw supplies, Leo is a dice roll, I can make it. I can make most anything.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 05:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: That can cover so much. I have shady vibes and I'm perfectly trustworthy.
Bootyyyshaker9000: The trees will work. There is a bedding ruin, but I assume you're aware with the spread within snail.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I do have a price for the labor, however. An oddly poetic one, actually.
Bootyyyshaker9000: Leo can suffer insomnia at times and he will lie to my face if I don't physically monitor him. I do not know how often sleepovers will happen at this time.
Bootyyyshaker9000: You don't need to get on his case, but I would appreciate being informed if there is a lot of last to bed, first to rise going on.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: If you can figure out a way that sticks, I will not complain.
Bootyyyshaker9000: The bedding ruin does require people hold hands.
Bootyyyshaker9000: So I suppose I am.
Bootyyyshaker9000: Not today. I'm only leaving Leo because I made a promise to someone and then I'm going right back to him for the rest of the day. Today is a sleepover day.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: Do let me know if you find something.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I am aware. I plan to.
othellovonryan: (The truest Donatello)

Re: Day 37

[personal profile] othellovonryan 2022-10-23 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Bootyyyshaker9000: I'm a super genius.
Bootyyyshaker9000: I'll see you in a few days.

Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-24 11:03 am (UTC)(link)
Kyrie: I know this is out of the blue, but I would like to spend some time not being caught up in drama and ideally with adult company. Are you doing anything at the moment?
Kyrie: Oh - I suppose you might not recognise my name, it's the woman from Salamander.

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 07:24 am (UTC)(link)
Kyrie: My, have you been talking to him? That's alright, I'm sure he just thinks "of course Kyrie-san would like to hang out with this guy".

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
Kyrie: So I have you to thank for that, very interesting.

[She will in fact come over then, though. Might as well just talk in person! So she's knocking shortly with a container of curry in hand.]
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Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 07:45 am (UTC)(link)
Jamil had it particularly bad, and he's the type of person who's too used to doing everything for everyone, so I had to force him to let me be a housewife and at least make dinner. I thought I shouldn't show up somewhere I don't know anyone empty-handed. But maybe that's how you already ended up with cake to give out.
meatitfeedson: (30843)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
We did, although I wasn't there. I shouldn't be surprised that Snail lost, I was told you're all pretty ruthless, but it seems like you must just goof around in your rooms.
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Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
Here I was going to invite you to take what you need from a ruin while I take care of the creatures, but you already have everything you need now, hm?

[She shrugs as she sits.]

But yes, I guess so. Just looking for a distraction. Sorry that's falling on you.
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Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 08:20 am (UTC)(link)
Is being out on your own a taboo for you? We can get some air, I didn't have any in mind, so even a walk would work for me.

My objectives...aren't anything like "eating sweets", they're a bit complicated.
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Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 08:29 am (UTC)(link)
That is an unfortunate one.

[She'll follow!]

They're... To not be overly attached to my husband, I think, "deal with emotions in a healthy way", and one that I'm not quite certain of the meaning, but something like doing whatever I want to do just for myself.
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Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 08:39 am (UTC)(link)
They sound quite a bit easier than they are. You really don't need to worry about them. I'm sure you have something more manageable.
meatitfeedson: (o34y283)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 08:49 am (UTC)(link)
Bedding is always useful.

[She nods, heading in that direction.]

...Battler-kun is my stepson. He's been a bit upset with me, so he doesn't really tell me things like that lately. But I imagine you would know if he was terribly upset about it.
meatitfeedson: (j83943je)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 09:02 am (UTC)(link)
...Did he?

He found out some things about me, they're not very good. But I can't do anything about it now, or properly apologise.
meatitfeedson: (202983749)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 09:21 am (UTC)(link)
Parts of it, at least. Others...well, I would have to be an entirely different person at that point. If I could simply change that I was ever this way, then yes. Otherwise, just picking and choosing would be worse, if that makes any sense.
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Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 09:43 am (UTC)(link)
They're all pretty mature really. It's more that I feel I have to act a certain way as the adult.

I wonder if that would go the way you think... But I didn't realise there were any other mothers here, so I suppose I had better at least say hello. You stood out to me because you said something about being used to playing roles, and I think that memory you shared illustrated it a bit. To be honest, I thought with that in mind, I might be able to manage to speak to you as myself, without a role, you know?
meatitfeedson: (wewpirej983)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 10:18 am (UTC)(link)
[She laughs.]

Judgmental without meddling suits me fine.

But I don't mean that I intended to unload on you - I'm too used to playing roles myself, even when I'm trying to be honest, I realise that I'm doing it again, I've just picked a different one. But around someone else who does that sort of thing, there shouldn't be a point, so maybe I'll stop.
meatitfeedson: (jf809203)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 10:38 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, you do understand. Yes, responsible adult, good mother, someone who has the capacity to care that my team has been hurt, relentless murderer, whatever is needed at the time.
Edited 2022-12-25 10:39 (UTC)
meatitfeedson: (0d932h9)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-25 10:54 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if I'm going to try to be honest, there's no point hiding that's exactly the reason he's upset.

But I don't know that there even is anything real underneath. Do you?
meatitfeedson: (384234io)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-26 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
No, his complaint is justified, he found out about murders I committed at home, and that it was meant to include him. There's parts of it that he is being somewhat selfish or petty about, but I can't really blame him for it either.

...Interesting. You don't find you need it often enough to justify bothering?
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Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-26 09:16 am (UTC)(link)
...Ahh, it's complicated, but I hated him. He was another woman's son, and she was my enemy. We were both pregnant by the same man, but she found out first, so he married her. And then we even gave birth at the same time, but my son died. So, although she's dead now, it was still painful, having to be around Battler-kun and being reminded of his mother and my child. I could keep you here all day with the details, but that's the gist of it. Just...blaming him for things that weren't his fault.
meatitfeedson: (2)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-26 09:37 am (UTC)(link)
That's right, it's an awful thing to experience, isn't it? But... apparently my son is alive after all, I've just made him hate me so much that I'm under orders to keep insisting you don't call him my son.

I do want to protect him, yes. But he doesn't like it - it's all very dramatic, you see.
meatitfeedson: (jr4948394)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-26 10:01 am (UTC)(link)
Battler-kun's orders, of course.

[She sighs, shrugging.]

I am trying to be honest, yes. Which is why I'm looking to find a way to stop affecting any roles, you see. Anyway, you can ignore the details, I'm just trying to talk to someone like a real person, not get you involved in family drama.
meatitfeedson: (3eu8qwyhe)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-27 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, I'm not concerned about whether you'll insert yourself or any of that - you don't need to bother listening to any of this. Especially when you ask about things that would require far more exposition than you know... I suppose it is too overcomplicated to speak loosely, those two sons are one and the same, Battler.

Essentially, I've always had a part to play, it's not that I want to, I just don't know any other way to be. I know the way I'm meant to act with my children, and I can simulate everything about being a good mother, but I'm still struggling with feeling it the same way. I want to just love them without it having anything to do with their usefulness to me. My daughter adores me, even knowing the things I've done, and I hate catching myself thinking about how I'm going to exploit that. Battler thinks that I can only care about myself, so when I notice these things, I worry that he might be right.

Even then... Maybe I only care about this because they're my children, and because their father is catching on too. Maybe I'm only trying to save myself from losing him. It's almost impossible to tell where my own lies begin. That's why I'm hoping that having no reason to try to use or lie to you might help.
meatitfeedson: (230u4328y4)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-27 07:47 am (UTC)(link)
I think it's reasonable to acknowledge some usefulness. You're right, you could say that I'm even using you, after all. But there's a difference, isn't there? People don't willingly do things that won't benefit them in at least some way, even if it's just escaping boredom, but... Active manipulation is another thing, isn't it.
meatitfeedson: (4orj4899r)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-27 08:38 am (UTC)(link)
Ahh, you mean it can't just be rushed. Yes, I suppose that's true. Anything else I can just turn off and on as necessary, but the point is that this is the opposite, I guess.
meatitfeedson: (b39483)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-27 09:04 am (UTC)(link)
It's far too easy. Whether it's obeying someone else or being the manipulator, it's much easier than having to just exist.
meatitfeedson: (dj39hd302)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-27 11:07 am (UTC)(link)
Well, it's not as if I'm just going to become a good person. I'm not trying to redeem myself or anything. But it's not sudden at all, I just...thought I had done it already.

I was starting to notice already, my husband was terrified of me, even though everything I do is for him. Now I keep seeing how bad it's been, that I don't have any life of my own and the way I try to hide that is alienating them.
meatitfeedson: (dj308h)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-28 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
...Besides my daughter, I'm not so sure they do. So. We'll have to see about that.
meatitfeedson: (10epdiehw)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-28 11:18 am (UTC)(link)
I didn't call on you looking to overshare, but...it is good even just to say something. And the advice isn't half bad either.

Sorry, but thank you, too. I'll have to do better than just bringing you leftover food.
meatitfeedson: (30274234)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-29 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
You can call on me to escort you any time you want to go somewhere or just get out of the house. And, well, if more food is helpful, then that's easy. I hope you like meat, I do have a weapon now, and shooting is the closest thing I have to a hobby, so it might as well be put to use.
meatitfeedson: (4rpj9updhe)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-29 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
Snail really needs to try harder to win.

Hmm, yes and no? The family I was born to is the type to hand a little girl a gun and tell her to kill someone, you know? So I've always been good at it. While my husband likes going shooting for fun, so I go with him, but it's really his hobby. With the monsters around though, there's quite a bit more excitement. I don't really see the point in something without effort or stakes, but now there are some.
meatitfeedson: (jd9993j)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-29 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
She seemed to be enjoying herself.

A thrill-seeker, hm...? My main uses are to work out difficult problems and violence, so it's difficult to tell whether I really enjoy aspects of things like that or am just playing to my strengths. ...But I suppose I can't force adrenaline, so then it must be real.
meatitfeedson: (923e0h3)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-29 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
Freedom, I guess? But all that I really want to do with it is watch Rudolf-san mess around with problems until he figures out a solution or asks for my help. It's a bit of a contradiction, so that's probably a large part of the issue.
meatitfeedson: (md938rhrf)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-29 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I'm very selfish about getting it. You're probably the only one who could call it charming. I appreciate that, though.
meatitfeedson: (30843)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-29 06:36 am (UTC)(link)
Are you sure? I think there's an awful lot to judge. You did say that you have to pretend to care about your team more than you do, that's not equivalent to being judgmental, but... I do believe there was also something about thinking badly of everyone.
meatitfeedson: (3o9439rjeewp)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-29 07:07 am (UTC)(link)
Considering that taboo, being solitary especially, I assume.
meatitfeedson: (91927402048)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-29 07:46 am (UTC)(link)
[cool, time to app kira back so Emet has to deal with the absolute worst level of that!]

Ah. That would be frustrating. There's no point in worrying about morality, either you're going to do something or not, and if you do, then you had better be prepared to own it too. My team is doing the opposite right now, they don't think they've done anything wrong, even though it sounds like they're just as guilty as the one they're fighting with. But it's just the same, I'm keeping my mouth shut.

You seem like someone who can get away with being just a bit rude, though. That they might chalk it up to a charm point.
meatitfeedson: (495ujeer)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-30 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
Really? I had no idea.
meatitfeedson: (md938rhrf)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-30 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, there is one, he's certainly the most mature despite being one of the youngest. He disappeared just after I arrived and has only just returned, so I'm looking forward to watching him work.
meatitfeedson: (4rpj9updhe)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2022-12-30 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
It's Kaz. I don't think he's very social, but you might still catch him.
meatitfeedson: (p495u48483)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2023-01-01 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
I can certainly imagine, yes. Neither do I, but... I was interested enough that I've meant to speak to you if I saw you at a good time. But I suppose it took needing to get out.
meatitfeedson: (xx093843u)

Re: Day 53

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2023-01-01 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
It's pretty rare. Kaz is, and there was someone on Robin's Egg I liked. I thought he was just an idiot at first so it was fun to tease him, but he turned out to be really sweet. Although that's a bit different than interesting.

Day 80

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2023-04-09 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Kyrie: Obviously you're welcome to stay here while Snail is inaccessible. I imagine Mochi and Nanako might be staying with Sohma-san already, so I'm sure we can find some space if there are any other wayward Snails in need, in case no one else has made the offer.

Re: Day 80

[personal profile] meatitfeedson 2023-04-10 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
Kyrie: Thank you, I'll have to ask your opinion on what I should do with my room. I take it Gojo-san had a hard time, good luck with your fussing.

Day 82

[personal profile] unlimitedtimeoff 2023-04-15 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
Gojo: okok time to send me to the void where i belong or whatever
unlimitedtimeoff: (| 021)

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] unlimitedtimeoff 2023-04-15 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
[heading on over]

For the record, my domain expansion is literally called "Unlimited Void"--"Immeasurable Void"--"Hugeass Void". Take a pick.

[HE BELONGS. IN VOID.]
unlimitedtimeoff: (| 083)

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] unlimitedtimeoff 2023-04-15 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
I mean. I have no idea how my soul will react, but I'll keep it in mind.

[taking a seat with him with a vaguely disgruntled grunt more from the Can't Believe He's Doing This than the really being opposed.]

As for domain expansions... something like that. It's basically the highest form of a jujutsu sorcerer's cursed techniques. Something something sorcerer's who have a strong grasp of themselves and their cursed energy create them as separate spaces inside a barrier, et cetera, yadda yadda.

I got a taboo against using it, so don't mess with that.

And my blindfold should stay on to help mitigate some of the info-dumping unless there's a real danger and you need the quick-time processing. Dunno if you'll pick up my techniques from reflex or not, but as a "just in case"... my techniques look easy but they'd probably even cause you a bit of a headache starting out.
unlimitedtimeoff: (| 001)

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] unlimitedtimeoff 2023-04-15 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
[he was debating if he had the energy to play up arguing against the term "nanny" but then all that's happening and--it's not a rejection so much as an almost reflexive, kneejerk kind of balk. a bit of resistance while trying to understand what the fuck was that and remembering the whole emotion-sharing that one game... before he's reminding himself what's going on, why he's doing this. it's not like he was really that certain it was a good idea, but he's tired and it's not like his soul's in that great of condition thanks to the snake and the taboos, so...

there's a slight give, an easing of tension.

he allows for it.]

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] unlimitedtimeoff 2023-04-15 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
[really, a lot of it is, in a way, familiar.

quicker, less confusing and random--less bloody, for certain.

Gojo doesn't know jack about souls, but there's the thought that maybe his is just curling up with the relief of input and data, already just abandoning the efforts to keep track.]
tsundering: (Screenshot (605))

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-04-15 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gojo what is your life?]

[He'll be left in inky blackness with a platform at his feet and shimmering blue backdrop.

Oh, and a friend with a familiar voice.]

Congratulations. You didn't cause too much of a fuss.
unlimitedtimeoff: (* 007)

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] unlimitedtimeoff 2023-04-15 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[listen, sometimes you become Enlightened thanks to a near-death experience and your associations with the Void just become like this]

... that it?
tsundering: (Screenshot (784))

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-04-15 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm hurt. Did you think I would make it messy and painful?

[He clicks his tongue.]

But correct! Just one thing left for comfort. Rejoice as you are the first I ever offered this to when it comes to possession.

Think of it. What shape would you like this place to be?
unlimitedtimeoff: (* 042)

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] unlimitedtimeoff 2023-04-15 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[he almost asks what's the point in that because, like, either way he's just kind of on his own here? might as well be full of the void void void he's used to.

but then, figures there might be the whole disappointed lecture or something, so...

that one beach on Okinawa, hours before disaster. obviously. though he doesn't really seem soothed, more just nostalgic and calm.]
tsundering: (Screenshot (1152))

1/4

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-04-15 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[The scenery changes and for a moment he's caught off guard by the location.]
tsundering: (Screenshot (534))

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-04-15 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
You sentimental fool.
tsundering: (Screenshot (1166))

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-04-15 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[He cups his face and kisses his forehead before stepping back.]

Geto picked the exact same place.
tsundering: (Screenshot (1259))

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-04-15 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Have a good and well deserved rest.
unlimitedtimeoff: (* 005)

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] unlimitedtimeoff 2023-04-15 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[wow, the face he makes without knowing he's making it hearing that. he doesn't even fuss about the face touching or forehead kiss. how dare all these feelings still.]

... yeah. Thanks.
tsundering: (Screenshot (542))

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-04-15 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Congratulations. You're gay! Have a nice nap, Gojo.]
unlimitedtimeoff: (* 009)

Re: Day 82

[personal profile] unlimitedtimeoff 2023-04-15 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[he's so gay. cry.

but yes, time to chill on a beach. or something.]

Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Have you noticed anything in the direction of the woods today? A familiar soul light? Or maybe it becomes apparent when it's literally outside your window. Well, even though your window is on the second story, someone is still knocking on it.

It won't be any surprise who, unless your eyesight's especially bad today.]
utternonsense: (Unspoken requiem)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 06:15 am (UTC)(link)
[He leans on the glass, giving Emet puppy eyes and a little wave.]
utternonsense: (But I see you…)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
[He wraps his arms around Emet's neck and pushed in so you know, if they fall to the floor it's fine.

He actually has to laugh.]

That's what you want to say?
utternonsense: (Morning rises on a land)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
[He frames Emet's face in his hands and kisses him deeply, whispering against his lips.]

Better.
utternonsense: (But I see you…)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 06:39 am (UTC)(link)
Oh that was never a worry.

[It really wasn't, but he's smirking very smugly down at Emet anyway.]

Or should I pretend it is, so you'll lavish me in your heartfelt feelings?
utternonsense: (Blessed shadow)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 06:51 am (UTC)(link)
[The little shiver down his spine, the sigh as his eyes flutter closed a moment before he twists his hands in Emet's shirt and drags him up into another kiss, lips brushing down his jaw and against his soul.]

And where would you want?
utternonsense: (always night follows day)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
[He sits up runs a hand through Emet's hair, glancing around the construct and then down at the man under him.

His fingertips trace Emet's throat, his clavicle, eyes half closing.]

I filled a crystal with it once.

The memories. Our home. Little things.


[His eyes do close, and where his fingertips mingle with Emet's soul he shares them, the little details he preserved before time eroded the rest. The way the light fell through the curtains on the wall just over there, the potted plants, the little curios left around the place, gifts from friends or from one adventurous friend.

Even more intimate things, the layout of the bedroom, how Hythlodaeus never made the bed, the crystals scattered on a desk, concepts to review, a hairbrush on the bedside table, not everything, not every detail, but as many as he can recall, as he's worn into his own memory by revisiting over and over.]
tsundering: (Screenshot (1248))

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-10 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
How practical. Though I did as well.

[He shifts his form when he's here, with him. And he changes the space with each thought, each gesture, each remember thing.]

There. Now isn't that cozy.

[He says and takes a hand to kiss his fingertips.]
utternonsense: (Morning rises on a land)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 07:53 am (UTC)(link)
[He sighs and turns his hand to cup Emet's face, gazing down at him, stroking his cheek, his eyebrow, drinking in his features with his eyes.]

Of course. Maybe I did it because I though "what would Hades do now?" I don't remember. But I did a lot of things, thinking about that.

[He pulls his hand from Emet's face to catch Emet's hand in turn, bring it to his own lips.]

It's cozy. Does it fill your heart a little, the memories?
tsundering: (Screenshot (605))

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-10 07:56 am (UTC)(link)
It does. It warms my hearts to the brim. But more than that, what fills my heart is the man before me. Priceless beyond measure.

[He wraps his free arm around him, holding him close.]

Whatever path, whatever decision you made, have more faith in yourself, my dearest friend. You would not find yourself astray.
utternonsense: (for a river of tears)

1/2

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
[His breath catches, a lump in his throat as momentarily his eyes burn.]
utternonsense: (The sun will shine again)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
[But then he finishes exhaling, his hands settling on Hades's ribs, his face hidden with his head tucked down.


And then he quite mercilessly attacks Hades's sides with tickles.]
tsundering: (Screenshot (779))

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-10 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Of course he makes the most put out face as he now tries to take away Hythlodaeus' being on top privileges.]

Stop that!
utternonsense: (reborn from the ashes)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
[He laughs, gleeful as he wrestles, trying to keep Hades pinned, even if he has to stop tickling to catch his hands.]

But you reward me with such a cute face!
tsundering: (Screenshot (542))

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-10 08:07 am (UTC)(link)
[He eventually gives in. Of course he does when in contest with this man and his onslaught.]

You just can't take a compliment or a reassurance. What will happen if you do? You will finally have to accept the competence you have.
utternonsense: (Unbroken)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 08:24 am (UTC)(link)
[He makes a face and taps his fingers to Emet's lips.]

Our burdens are heavy and our hearts carry more sorrow than is bearable. And here you sit, a vision of the past in a memory of a time before tragedy.

[He leaves his fingers there, gazing down at Emet with both love and sorrow, and the madness of eons, but also a gentle little quirk of his lips.]

I will listen if you wish, I will cry and wail out my heart and soul, for they've no purpose if their purpose isn't to be yours. I'll act out the sorrow of millennia and carve my very being into your flesh and your soul, I'll show you passion and vulnerability and love and despair and everything. I'll take comfort in your words and offer you my own, I'll be selfish and greedy and demanding and protective and sly.

But to surround us in a time before such pain, I think perhaps you should remember other things as well. How to look grumpy when your heart is tender, to laugh or smile or complain about my antics while really hoping I'll never listen to a word.

Whatever the eons have done to both of us, this place is where your heart lies, and I am who it lies with. It's the same for me. My heart could be nowhere but here.

[His fingers drop to Emet's chest over his heart.]

Ever, and always.



Anyway~

Scold me if you like, but I think a man who's so stingy with his aether should be indulged in the setting he's chosen.
tsundering: (Screenshot (534))

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-10 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[He reaches up to cup his face with both hand letting his thumbs rub over his cheeks. And though his reply is short he listens to every single word with rapt attention.]

Hythlodeaus. Look at me and only me for a moment.
utternonsense: (Morning rises on a land)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[He does, tries his best to look at Emet, the one right in front of him right now.]

Okay.
tsundering: (Screenshot (1166))

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-10 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I love you. I always will.


[He runs his thumbs under his eyes.]

And for this moment, let us forget past and present, future and duties. Do not dwell in what we were and what we are. Shed it all for this interaction.

Though I will admit I did make this place a little nostalgic.
utternonsense: (‘Neath the heavens)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I love you too. Always.


[But, hearing it, it aches in a good way. Being able to say it aches.

Still he has to laugh, leaning down to kiss Emet's lips very soft.]

A little? Here.

[He rolls off the man and sits up, patting his lap.]

Sit in front of me.
tsundering: (Screenshot (605))

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-10 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I can be terribly predictable.

[He tilts his head at the request, but instead of sitting in his lap, he will straddle it wrapping his arms across his neck.]

If you think I'm looking away from you, you are terribly mistaken.
utternonsense: (reborn from the ashes)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh. He does like this, leaning his forehead to Emet's and smiling at him.]

You're making my plans difficult.

[But not impossible and he's not complaining.]

I suppose asking you to look away would be unreasonable.

[He wraps his arms around Hades, palm trailing up his spine and fingertips kneading the back of his neck, urging him to rest his head on Hyth's shoulder.]
tsundering: (Screenshot (826))

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-10 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Pray tell, let me in on your plan, and I can help.

[He doesn't need much coaxing his rest his head on his shoulder. As long as he can see the color of his soul, the rest is icing on the cake. And he does shudder a little under the touch. A tad sensitive just for this man.

But he isn't idle either, he runs his own hand on his upper back ensuring to pet his aether as he does.]
utternonsense: (Guiding)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[He shivers himself, how can he not? Always sensitive to this man. But he lifts a hand away, summoning the hairbrush with a little aether, one hand petting Emet's hair a little before running down along his spine to return the aetheric pets.

The other begins to brush his hair gently, no reason other than to do something pleasant and nice.]

I think you're the one making my scheme more difficult!
tsundering: (Screenshot (606))

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-10 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[He just ha-rumps and pulls the brush away for a slight moment so he can gather his hair in his own hands. When he's done, the hair is quite long. More akin to the length his more monstrous forms.]

There. I'm helping.
utternonsense: (‘Neath the heavens)

Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-10 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmmm, I suppose.

[He kisses his temple and runs the brush though Emet's hair, following it with his fingers, stroking Emet's hair as he brushes, soothing, hypnotic.]
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-11 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[He sits more to the side then directly on his laps so he has a little more room to brush his hair.]

Are you going to braid it?
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-11 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if you insist.

[He runs his fingers through it, when there's not a single hint of tangle, just playing with it for the moment, before starting to separate it with long fingers, gently beginning to braid.]
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-11 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
[He hums, but is otherwise stays silent as Hythlodeaus works, but he never takes his eyes off of him. It's almost eerily unblinking.]
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-11 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
[That's normal? It's not like he's ever looking away from Emet, it just so happens he's occupying himself braiding his hair while looking at him.

He brushes his fingers over his skull, his neck, his back, as he works, each touch lingering against his aether.]

I brought you a present.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-11 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
More than the present I'm sitting on? You spoil me.

[He does shift pleasantly at the touch.]

Very well, but it is my turn after. So do be prepared.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-11 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
[He laughs.]

Well, it is more a present for myself, and it can wait. Unless you're very eager to see.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-11 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
Of course I'm eager to see it.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-11 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
Fufufu, well so am I honestly.

[He finishes tying to braid, and kisses Emet's temple, then pulls a couple bags from his inventory.

Emet will discover some cute goth lolita dresses in each bag, plus a set of frilly underwear.]
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-11 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
How did...?

You know clothes are a rare commodity here.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-11 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
There are ruins with them. And when I thought of you I just couldn't leave well enough alone I guess.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-11 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
You know very well I can't say no to you, so pick the one you want most.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-11 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Fufu I know.

[He looks very pleased about it too?]

Wear this one.

[He taps the one with the red ribbon and no sleeves.]
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-12 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
Fine. Turn around then. Or else it might dampen the anticipation you so hope for.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-12 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
Must I? I'd love to watch you change.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-14 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
Can't anticipate the surprise? Very well. Sit on the edge of the bed.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-14 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Super excitedly scoots to the edge of the bed to lean his chin in his hands, watching Emet intently.]

It's silly to think I'd look away just for that, when I could be looking at you.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-14 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
[He gets off the bed and does reach out to tilt his chin up before standing between his legs.]

It's called anticipation, Hythlodaeus.

[And then he does a striptease for him.]
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-14 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Anticipation versus taking my eyes off you?

[But if Emet thinks Hyth can keep his hands off? He can't.

He's trying not to be on the way but he'll slide his fingers along Emet's chest and sides as they're exposed, stroking the surface of his aether with light touches.]
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-14 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
[He is absolutely going to slap his hands away if he tries. Only letting him, unless he is persistent, until after he's dressed up in the frilly dress to which he straddles his lap again.]
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-14 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
[He grumbles but does sit back on his hands when denied, letting himself enjoy the sight of Hades with a big grin until finally his has him on his lap where he can settle his hands at his waist and grin even wider.]

You look good.
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] tsundering 2023-06-14 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
Is this what you wanted to see?

[He digs his fingers in his hair and kisses him roughly letting the skirt ride up as he pushes into him. He also shoves his aether down his throat. You know, as a treat.]
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Re: Day 95

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-06-14 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
[He moans and digs his fingers into Hades's soul, running a hand down to his thigh to push his skirt up and knead the skin.]

You're what I wanted to see. But this is nice too.

Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-19 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
[This evening there are rose petals scattered on your bed, and leading out the window. They glow faintly with Hythlodaeus's magic, a trail leading down and out into the forest, you could follow it with your eyes closed.]
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-23 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[The unflattering nightshirt is a charm point. Truly. At least to Hythlodaeus.

The clearing they lead to is lit by dozens of little floating jars holding fireflies. It's not a great light source but they probably have good night vision. And it's pretty. Somewhere in the shadows a violin and cello sit, enchanted and ready. All simple magic even a mortal could do.

Hythlodaeus stands in the clearing and proffers a bow when Emet arrives, holding one hand out.]

Hello beautiful. May I have a dance?
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-23 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Really he was just intending to pull Emet in and put his hands on his waist anyway. This works too!]

No occasion, or perhaps just because I am overwhelmed with your loveliness.

[It's a slow dance, just so he can keep Emet close and enjoy his proximity.]
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-23 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
You do dress up nicely, but I rather like this look on you.

[He smiles for the kiss, just, genuinely happy, and spins them around once before returning the gentle dancing.]

And such flattery, but how can I not feel the same? Whatever setting I make will never compare to you to begin with.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-23 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Can I not simply want to lure you out with petals and music for a dance now and then? It is truly no deeper than that. Much as I appreciate the faith that there's more on my mind than you.

[He smiles and brushes Emet's hair back.]

I have plenty of worries Hades, but right now, how can I not just--wish to be in the moment, every moment you are with me?
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-23 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Haha, you could. Or you could relate to me all your brooding thoughts, either will make me happy enough, if you're so worried.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-23 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
No moment with you is ever ruined. You know I love to hear your heart as much as soothe it.

[He takes his wrist though, pulling him close by the waist.]

It is already a delightful memory. But I shall dance with you all night if you desire.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-23 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[He grins, certainly leading the dance, but he will at times steal a kiss in return. The cheek, Emet's lips, or his forehead.]

I hope you do forgive me the cruelty then, I cannot have you here before me and help myself from romancing you.

[He keeps the steps simple, because really the main point is just to have Emet in his arms and enjoying his company, getting to hold him, look at him closely, act for a moment like a romantic little night is normal.]

It's a terrible failing of mine, but I blame you entirely for being irresistible.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-23 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Ha! I can imagine you being adorably mournful without my attention, but I don't think I could ever ignore you long enough to see it. Luckily for you.

[Small kisses, the brush of his thumb over Emet's wrist and hip, at the small of his back, against his skin or aether or both. Reassurance to both of them. He even tilts his head to help, shaking it to loosen his hair and let it fall around his shoulders when the braid is undone.]

If I did not bother you incessantly I cannot imagine what my counterpart of your star would say. Nothing nice, I'm certain. But if you imagine the Hades of my star would scold, you should definitely listen! Who would know best, after all?

It's very fortunate neither of us plans to disappoint them!
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-23 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[He closes his eyes a moment, feeling that, and opens his own soul, not just the lightest touch, but merging the edges.]

I am never content with aught less than all of you. You know me well.

Still, I really had planned to be gently romantic, but I feel you are egging me on.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-24 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
[This is perfect. A little of himself a little of Hades, where the line blurs so they're hardly one or the other, just them.]

All or nothing as always? You've already invited me to indulge.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-24 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
[He makes a small noise, and there's no disguising the longing, sharp and painful.]

I am unsure I could say no if you asked me to.

[He wraps his arms around Emet and kisses him, deeply, palm cradling the back of his neck.]
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-24 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
And if I asked you to stay with me?
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-24 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
[He is SO offended. Not by the compliment but just by the very situation of Emet using this against him. He's not upset, just sulky and offended.]

How dare you.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-25 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's not really upset, sulky, but not upset. How could he ever be upset at Emet? It's more a dramatic reaction than a real unhappiness.]

Oh don't act confused.

[He huffs, and pulls Emet in to kiss him, still sulking. Though, well, kissing soothes him anyway.]

How can I be bad when you leave it to me?
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-25 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well he does like being a princess! At least, draping his arms around Emet's shoulders.]

Of course I like being in charge, but don't pretend you don't want me in charge to begin with. You used to complain but you'd probably feel abandoned if left to your own devices.

But you know if you tell me you'll trust my judgment I can't just be selfish. It's hardly fair.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-25 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[His arms tighten, even with leaning his forehead to Emet's there's a tight possessiveness past the cute cuddles and face leans.]

What do you think? How could I ever want to let go of you?
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-25 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[He smiles just a little.]

But you know even still there's some requests I won't make. Some complaints I won't voice. And some desires I don't need to say. Should I break both our hearts by making you refuse? I think not.

But I'll let you indulge me in anything else.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-25 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[His fingers curl in, digging into Emet's soul.]

I will. And you will take a piece of mine. After all, I can't leave you without some mark of me, to warm you.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-25 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[He leans his cheek on Emet's shoulder, fingers stroking through his soul. Not yet taking a piece, just, appreciating the feel of him. Petting.]

So impatient.

[Surprisingly, even to Hythlodaeus, there's hesitation. No lack of desire to claim Emet's soul, but when it comes to taking a piece, he can't quite seem to muster up the ability.]
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-25 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
No, that's not...

[He takes a breath and continues petting Emet's soul carefully. The desire to take it is certainly there, and puzzlement at his own hesitation.]

I suppose even the smallest piece missing is something I don't wish to see.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-07-26 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
I won't say no. But I still want your soul, all of it. I suppose that's a touch unreasonable. But perhaps it is a puzzle to work out.

For now, why not take a piece of mine? I will ponder over how best to keep a piece of you.

[Without traumatizing myself.]
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-02 03:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[How is he to react except by blushing a little, pink dusting his cheeks. Has he ever been able to watch Emet show off a little without thinking it the most beautiful thing? Especially with a man so stingy with his aether, it's impossible not to find the display especially flattering and sweet.

He has to kiss this man's nose cheekily or he might burst with emotions.]

How easily you upstage my preparations with an even more beautiful display.
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-02 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[He puts a hand over Emet's and presses, smiling a little.]

Have I ever indicated you don't have permission for anything at all?
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-02 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[He hisses through his teeth, but the way his fingers curl into Hades don't seem to be objecting the sting.

Honestly if there's a soul that can be eager to be a fragment in Hades's fingers it has to be Hythlodaeus's. Certainly the tiny piece Hades holds is more than delighted to glow and glitter in his hand, absolutely clinging to him instead of yearning to return to Hythlodaeus.

If Hythlodaeus had any shame he might be embarrassed about that but he doesn't so.]

I like when you do anything though.
utternonsense: (always night follows day)

Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-02 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay but aside from pointing out his denial about restoring Azem and Emet in his world what doesn't he like.]

Hm, then nearly everything? Anything you'd ask permission for.

[He slips his fingers into Emet's soul, caressing it, fingertips trailing against his core.]
utternonsense: (‘Neath the heavens)

Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-02 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's what he's very afraid of thanks! But he keeps touching it lightly.]

Impatient?
utternonsense: (Blessed shadow)

Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-02 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
What a terrible joke.

[He wraps his fingers around Emet's core and leans his head on his shoulder, eyes half closing as his thumb strokes his innermost soul like he might stroke Emet's inner wrist. Gentle and rhythmic.]



I saw it, you know. Your soul shattering. Even I would hesitate after that.
utternonsense: (Turning)

Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-02 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[He laughs softly.]

Really, I'm not one to hesitate usually am I?
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-03 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
Of course you are patient with me. But it is not as if there's a certainty either of us will be here in the morning.

[His fingers dig in, still gentle, for the moment.]

How silly would it be to have that to regret as well?
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-03 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
Mm.

[He curls his fingers around a piece of Emet's core, ever so gentle.]

Reminders aren't enough.

[He doesn't yank or rip or anything, but with precision he's carving out that piece, letting it sting in turn as he tugs his hand from Emet's soul to cradle that piece of soul.

His breathing may be a little fast but--okay it wasn't so bad. Emet's still whole, his aether surrounding them so thoroughly one could not mistake him for anything but.]
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-03 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
[He takes a deep breath and cradles that spark of soul to his chest, meeting Emet's eyes.

Normally he'd have something to say. He's rarely ever at a loss for words. But if he says anything, or tries, he'll just cry, he's sure of that.

Some things are better expressed other ways anyway.

He slides the hand not cradling a piece of Emet's soul into small hairs at the back of his neck and pulls him in, kissing his lips gently, but firmly. Keeping him close for a long time, just lingering where he can feel his breath.]
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Re: Day 107

[personal profile] utternonsense 2023-08-03 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[He sighs, eyes closed, feeling Hades's soul and quite content to be cuddled by his transformation.]

My sweet Hades.