I can't get a hold of Crichton, he's my first friend. I told him to send me a message if something happened, and I found his gun, so I guess he got killed before he could do anything? I'm going to try scouring the Spirit Halloween for his body, or just see if I can mark the spot I found his gun with a bonfire.
Actually, do you know how fast this kind of clothes goes up? Are those tombstones actual stone, or are they flammable? Who else do I know good with fire? Pratt and Sharky? I wonder if Clarke knows. Okay, I'll call them and then... do you want to come with me? I kind of don't want to let you out of my sight until I know exactly what's happening. Even if you can take care of yourself, I would have thought Crichton could too.
Fire club? Fire club.
- Oh this is... Demon King. Simba. Yeah, call me back when you get this.
Actually, do you know how fast this kind of clothes goes up? Are those tombstones actual stone, or are they flammable? Who else do I know good with fire? Pratt and Sharky? I wonder if Clarke knows. Okay, I'll call them and then... do you want to come with me? I kind of don't want to let you out of my sight until I know exactly what's happening. Even if you can take care of yourself, I would have thought Crichton could too.
Fire club? Fire club.
- Oh this is... Demon King. Simba. Yeah, call me back when you get this.
Not all of Spirit Halloween. Just a large enough portion. Like mapping.
[He won't need to though since the place where Crichton died was already set on fire, so good enough!]
Thank you. I don't trust myself enough not to kill if something happens to you too.
[He won't need to though since the place where Crichton died was already set on fire, so good enough!]
Thank you. I don't trust myself enough not to kill if something happens to you too.
You are a cute tiger, who could get stuck in a tiger trap, or lured away by strong enough bait, and catnip. Metaphorically-ish.
Don't go in without me, please. You can pretend it's a date, and you're trying on costumes for me. If you want.
Don't go in without me, please. You can pretend it's a date, and you're trying on costumes for me. If you want.
[Okay, Ava taught Nobunaga that 10am is still too early by non-army times, and Klaus is an ex-soldier not a current one (even before the ship) so that includes him. So Nobunaga fires off a text for when he wakes up.]
Lucky #, text me back or let me know whenever you wake up. This is 😈
[As if it would be anyone else.]
Lucky #, text me back or let me know whenever you wake up. This is 😈
[As if it would be anyone else.]
[Klaus woke up nauseous and bleary-eyed. He feels like death. God. Last night was shit. He’s still in his dress, curled up on the floor where he fell asleep, face a mess of streaky blood and tears from the night before.
The minute he realizes there’s a text on the phone, he looks at it, willing it to be Nobunaga finally. And it is and he can feel the relief. He needs to find him, though.
Needs to be there.]
Omw
I’m coming.
[He spares a moment to look at himself in the mirror before grabbing a set of clothes to change into. And his toothbrush because he’s going to be sick at some point.
He moves again, frowning. Okay, that point is now.
But once they’re finished, they rinse their mouth out with mouthwash and water before leaving.
They get to Nobunaga’s door and the queasiness of it all is not gone and they look like shit. Covered in blood, dress torn, but still the makeshift fix for the utility belt is keeping it on.
He knocks, leaning against the door with all the clean things in his arms, waiting]
The minute he realizes there’s a text on the phone, he looks at it, willing it to be Nobunaga finally. And it is and he can feel the relief. He needs to find him, though.
Needs to be there.]
Omw
I’m coming.
[He spares a moment to look at himself in the mirror before grabbing a set of clothes to change into. And his toothbrush because he’s going to be sick at some point.
He moves again, frowning. Okay, that point is now.
But once they’re finished, they rinse their mouth out with mouthwash and water before leaving.
They get to Nobunaga’s door and the queasiness of it all is not gone and they look like shit. Covered in blood, dress torn, but still the makeshift fix for the utility belt is keeping it on.
He knocks, leaning against the door with all the clean things in his arms, waiting]
[Nobunaga was outside and returning with a green tea, hot chocolate (for Klaus!) his mop (yes) and some clocks in a bag, but seeing the state of Klaus, his carnelian red eyes widen.]
That bad?
That bad?
[Mop and bag go on the floor, the drinks are handed to Klaus and he holds him close and kisses his face all over, forehead, nose, and cheeks.]
Holy fuck Klaus.
Tell me everything.
[Okay, to the phone for unlocking the door, and letting them in.]
Holy fuck Klaus.
Tell me everything.
[Okay, to the phone for unlocking the door, and letting them in.]
[Klaus drops his clothes to take the drinks and leans into the touch even if a part of him feels anxious about the fact that Nobunaga moved first to initiate the touch. It’s just a moment.]
Are—are you you? You…I…it’s just-
[They draw in a shaky breath.]
You said not to…let you [Vaguely gesturing.] It wasn’t you, but I had to… [There’s a brief pause.] Is that blade really cursed or is it just…something people say?
Are—are you you? You…I…it’s just-
[They draw in a shaky breath.]
You said not to…let you [Vaguely gesturing.] It wasn’t you, but I had to… [There’s a brief pause.] Is that blade really cursed or is it just…something people say?
[Oh.]
[Wow.]
[That explains a lot more.]
[Nobunaga swallows thickly, and lets them in. How can he prove himself?] I'm me. You really... [The only person who would be that shook up about killing Nobunaga (a ghost possessing Nobunaga) would be Hideyoshi, and Hideyoshi, Oda isn't even sure COULD do it, no matter what. Maybe. Knowing it wasn't Nobunaga, just a copy. Maybe. It'd be hard for him, he would have gotten someone else to do it, surely.]
[Nobunaga moves to grab the bag and mop, bring them inside, and set Klaus down on the couch, though he mentally fusses a little about wanting to clean both the couch, Klaus, and so forth.]
It's not that cursed. Do you feel any need to conquer the rest of the ship, do you want to give it back, or do you feel like it's taking a hold of your soul or mind? [Another kiss to Klaus' forehead, and after Nobunaga sets the stuff down, drinks on a small table, and sits next to them on the couch, he takes Klaus' hands in his own.] I seem to have pressed a lot of responsibility on your shoulders rather suddenly. On a scale of 1 to 100, would you rather cry uncontrollably for hours, get drunk, and punch me for doing that, or just take a short nap and get waffles and see if ice cream is back on after you wake?
[UGH he kind of wants to hug Klaus, but just... holds their hands, not moving beyond that.] How many pe-- ghosts did you have to kill with the Souza anyway?
[Wow.]
[That explains a lot more.]
[Nobunaga swallows thickly, and lets them in. How can he prove himself?] I'm me. You really... [The only person who would be that shook up about killing Nobunaga (a ghost possessing Nobunaga) would be Hideyoshi, and Hideyoshi, Oda isn't even sure COULD do it, no matter what. Maybe. Knowing it wasn't Nobunaga, just a copy. Maybe. It'd be hard for him, he would have gotten someone else to do it, surely.]
[Nobunaga moves to grab the bag and mop, bring them inside, and set Klaus down on the couch, though he mentally fusses a little about wanting to clean both the couch, Klaus, and so forth.]
It's not that cursed. Do you feel any need to conquer the rest of the ship, do you want to give it back, or do you feel like it's taking a hold of your soul or mind? [Another kiss to Klaus' forehead, and after Nobunaga sets the stuff down, drinks on a small table, and sits next to them on the couch, he takes Klaus' hands in his own.] I seem to have pressed a lot of responsibility on your shoulders rather suddenly. On a scale of 1 to 100, would you rather cry uncontrollably for hours, get drunk, and punch me for doing that, or just take a short nap and get waffles and see if ice cream is back on after you wake?
[UGH he kind of wants to hug Klaus, but just... holds their hands, not moving beyond that.] How many pe-- ghosts did you have to kill with the Souza anyway?
[Klaus couldn't let something possess Nobunaga and he couldn't let them do terrible things to anyone else and it was...it was a lot. So he's kind of a mess. He pauses to kick his clean clothes inside with them so he doesn't have to pick them up, but he's going to get them. In a minute.
There's a frown, but at least most of the blood is dried by now. It's just...kind of itchy.]
No? I don't really want to conquer anything. Definitely not anyone. You can...you can have it back. And the gun. All of it. [He shakes his head at the question about drinking.] I'm so hungover I feel like I might die. And I threw up. Again. I hate it. And I don't want to punch you. I just...
[They sigh, running their hands through their hair and wincing as the fingers catch.] I think I need to shower. And change...and then maybe we can cuddle. For a while. [They look up.] Just you. You were the only one. Two dead people landed on me and Jeff's head rolled over by my head...on the fall. Do you remember the fall?
There's a frown, but at least most of the blood is dried by now. It's just...kind of itchy.]
No? I don't really want to conquer anything. Definitely not anyone. You can...you can have it back. And the gun. All of it. [He shakes his head at the question about drinking.] I'm so hungover I feel like I might die. And I threw up. Again. I hate it. And I don't want to punch you. I just...
[They sigh, running their hands through their hair and wincing as the fingers catch.] I think I need to shower. And change...and then maybe we can cuddle. For a while. [They look up.] Just you. You were the only one. Two dead people landed on me and Jeff's head rolled over by my head...on the fall. Do you remember the fall?
I remember the fall. I thought I died from it.
Let me clean you. Least I can do.
If it's just me... then don't worry about it. You've already conquered my heart. [Listen. He has wanted to use that line his WHOLE LIFE.]
[He regrets nothing.]
Want me to carry you? [TSUN TSUN head turn.] So you don't throw up on the carpet.
Who beheaded Chase? Bash? [Meh. Whatever. Peace was never an option probably.] I was with... whoever had Tear's body. Went to sleep. So I missed... probably everything. And then the other time I was -- [He glances at his wrist, but it's all been healed, of course.] bit by Yuuki. So I don't remember much. You survived though. I'm proud of you. [Kisses Klaus' head!] And it sounds like I wouldn't be me if you hadn't stopped me.
Let me clean you. Least I can do.
If it's just me... then don't worry about it. You've already conquered my heart. [Listen. He has wanted to use that line his WHOLE LIFE.]
[He regrets nothing.]
Want me to carry you? [TSUN TSUN head turn.] So you don't throw up on the carpet.
Who beheaded Chase? Bash? [Meh. Whatever. Peace was never an option probably.] I was with... whoever had Tear's body. Went to sleep. So I missed... probably everything. And then the other time I was -- [He glances at his wrist, but it's all been healed, of course.] bit by Yuuki. So I don't remember much. You survived though. I'm proud of you. [Kisses Klaus' head!] And it sounds like I wouldn't be me if you hadn't stopped me.
[Klaus shakes his head.] You didn't. Well. Almost? I guess. But you...you hugged me. And I knew.
[Klaus is about to reply to the let me clean you when Nobunaga has to go and throw you've already conquered my heart at him and he's left staring. His head feels like it's swimming and he feels gross, but that's the part that's got him the most off kilter.] You can't just...what? [And he really wants to kiss him, but not like this. Not like this.
So he carefully gets up, wobbling slightly.] Just...help me. You don't have to carry me.
[Klaus shrugs at the question. They don't know. Someone probably?] I'm sorry. [Their voice is quiet, tears welling up in their eyes.] I could have let someone else, but I didn't...want to tip whoever it was off. [His fingers move for a moment over the front of Nobunaga's throat, but there's nothing there.]
[Klaus is about to reply to the let me clean you when Nobunaga has to go and throw you've already conquered my heart at him and he's left staring. His head feels like it's swimming and he feels gross, but that's the part that's got him the most off kilter.] You can't just...what? [And he really wants to kiss him, but not like this. Not like this.
So he carefully gets up, wobbling slightly.] Just...help me. You don't have to carry me.
[Klaus shrugs at the question. They don't know. Someone probably?] I'm sorry. [Their voice is quiet, tears welling up in their eyes.] I could have let someone else, but I didn't...want to tip whoever it was off. [His fingers move for a moment over the front of Nobunaga's throat, but there's nothing there.]
[Nobunaga half laughs... half chokes on the proclamation that hugging him was what tipped him off.]
[Ahahahahahahah that's so funny. Because it's fucked up.]
[That's how fucked up Nobunaga is.]
[Awesome.]
[He wants to hug them for real, but obviously can't now.]
Oh, you fucking -- [Screw this, Nobunaga pushes Klaus down into the couch instead of pulling him up, and kisses Klaus brutally hard, both of Nobunaga's arms over Klaus' head cradling him lightly, protectively.] Don't apologize. Don't you dare. [A small glare and a tiny bite to Klaus' nose.] If anyone but you killed me... I'd have hated it. I wouldn't have forgiven you. [He feels like a rigid spring, stone and metal, unlike his Tanegashima, worse, but just ever so gently holds Klaus' hand his again, remembering at least how to breathe, and pulls Klaus' fingers up to lightly kiss the knuckles.] With you I can say, "It's fine, you've already conquered the most dangerous part of me, what's a little more?" If anything... [Narrows his eyes on Klaus.] It's my fault for putting that on you. I never asked. I've just taken. And I will still. I'll still continue to do so. [Kisses the knuckles and then sighs, drops the hand and rests his head on the couch over Klaus' neck, to their head.]
You're stronger than you give yourself credit for. I guess it was an impossible order, but I never... Ha... [Hug. How to hug. He can't do it. He'll work his way up slowly. He kisses Klaus' temple gently.]
When you took my Tanegashima... [He pulls back looking at Klaus, and smiles softly.] I've never wanted someone as badly as that moment. Even though you hate all this, you didn't collapse or run for cover. The closest was when Mai Mizusaki kept telling me off for bossing her around. But it's different. Because -- [Does he have to explain it? He's not even sure he can.]
I know you hate war. Fighting. Ghosts. And instead I dragged you into the worst of it. Put you in an impossible situation. If you told me right now you never want to see me again, I'd tell you, too bad, you won't get that wish. Anything else, I'll break a world for you, or remake it over again.
[Sigh.]
[Best he can do for now.]
[He offers a hand up to Klaus, though he doesn't completely rise yet, waiting for Klaus' decisions, reaction.]
Remember how I've been studying music to surprise you? This is another. I will keep surprising you. A real hug. Not right now... but sometime. And other things. [Tsun glances away again!]
[Ahahahahahahah that's so funny. Because it's fucked up.]
[That's how fucked up Nobunaga is.]
[Awesome.]
[He wants to hug them for real, but obviously can't now.]
Oh, you fucking -- [Screw this, Nobunaga pushes Klaus down into the couch instead of pulling him up, and kisses Klaus brutally hard, both of Nobunaga's arms over Klaus' head cradling him lightly, protectively.] Don't apologize. Don't you dare. [A small glare and a tiny bite to Klaus' nose.] If anyone but you killed me... I'd have hated it. I wouldn't have forgiven you. [He feels like a rigid spring, stone and metal, unlike his Tanegashima, worse, but just ever so gently holds Klaus' hand his again, remembering at least how to breathe, and pulls Klaus' fingers up to lightly kiss the knuckles.] With you I can say, "It's fine, you've already conquered the most dangerous part of me, what's a little more?" If anything... [Narrows his eyes on Klaus.] It's my fault for putting that on you. I never asked. I've just taken. And I will still. I'll still continue to do so. [Kisses the knuckles and then sighs, drops the hand and rests his head on the couch over Klaus' neck, to their head.]
You're stronger than you give yourself credit for. I guess it was an impossible order, but I never... Ha... [Hug. How to hug. He can't do it. He'll work his way up slowly. He kisses Klaus' temple gently.]
When you took my Tanegashima... [He pulls back looking at Klaus, and smiles softly.] I've never wanted someone as badly as that moment. Even though you hate all this, you didn't collapse or run for cover. The closest was when Mai Mizusaki kept telling me off for bossing her around. But it's different. Because -- [Does he have to explain it? He's not even sure he can.]
I know you hate war. Fighting. Ghosts. And instead I dragged you into the worst of it. Put you in an impossible situation. If you told me right now you never want to see me again, I'd tell you, too bad, you won't get that wish. Anything else, I'll break a world for you, or remake it over again.
[Sigh.]
[Best he can do for now.]
[He offers a hand up to Klaus, though he doesn't completely rise yet, waiting for Klaus' decisions, reaction.]
Remember how I've been studying music to surprise you? This is another. I will keep surprising you. A real hug. Not right now... but sometime. And other things. [Tsun glances away again!]
[There's a surprised noise as he's pushed back onto the couch. Oh. Well, this is fine. He feels more comfortable with the roughness of the kiss than the softness of everything else.] I...fine. Okay. [They're still sorry, though. Still incredibly sorry. But distracted by the feeling of teeth on his nose, wrinkling it just slightly in response.] I...used your weakness against you. I figured you'd forgive me. Since you were possessed and I had to...do something.
[The kisses to his knuckles make him smile just a little. It's the words about how strong he is that throw him off and he stares without saying anything for a long time because...what? Why do people keep saying things like this?]
Well, if I had known handling your gun would do it for you, I'd have handled it a long time ago. [Okay, dirty jokes he can handle. That's fine. This is fine.] But also if I was going to break up with you, I would have done it and you definitely couldn't have stopped me. [He gives him a small, sort of weak smile.
And he takes the hand, smiles again.] You...I'm not...really all that, though. So you don't have to act like you'd make it hard for me to leave. But I really...need to stop being covered in dried blood. So let's go.
[The kisses to his knuckles make him smile just a little. It's the words about how strong he is that throw him off and he stares without saying anything for a long time because...what? Why do people keep saying things like this?]
Well, if I had known handling your gun would do it for you, I'd have handled it a long time ago. [Okay, dirty jokes he can handle. That's fine. This is fine.] But also if I was going to break up with you, I would have done it and you definitely couldn't have stopped me. [He gives him a small, sort of weak smile.
And he takes the hand, smiles again.] You...I'm not...really all that, though. So you don't have to act like you'd make it hard for me to leave. But I really...need to stop being covered in dried blood. So let's go.
Yeah, I'm proud of you. [He is, too! All smiles. And then also:]
That worked? Wait. Which weakness? [His neck? But then, shouldn't Oda's body have been sort of spazzy? Or maybe it was different for someone not used to his body??? Or is it part of his soul too? As another weakness, he was already sleep and riled by music, so sure whatever. And cuteness??? Maybe? Thats kind of what the ghost in Tear did. And Klaus with the dance and idol moves. Catching the kiss was ultimate weakness!!!]
[And a chuckle about handling his gun.] I think it was more the context. When Clarke tried to steal it, I did want to keep her, but not romantically at all. More like Ieyasu. With you, I definitely thought of a hundred ways I want to train you sexually to suit my own devious designs.
[He helps Klaus up, and walks backwards leading to the bathroom.] Even if you did "break up with me" as you say, I would keep bugging you and trying to make you smile. [He crosses his arms, and takes Klaus other hand in that one too.] I'd be very tricky. I'd cheat and go without sleeves, and show off. You are definitely all that.
You'd be like, "no, no, no"
And I'd be like, "really it's yeah, yeah, yeah."
[He just sang Destiny's Child lyrics at him, is he winning? If he was braver he'd sing Show Me the Way. But baby steps.]
You'd say goodbye, and I'd say hello. Hello, hello. [Just... smirking even though he switched to Beatles.] I don't know why you'd say goodbye, but I'd say hello.
That worked? Wait. Which weakness? [His neck? But then, shouldn't Oda's body have been sort of spazzy? Or maybe it was different for someone not used to his body??? Or is it part of his soul too? As another weakness, he was already sleep and riled by music, so sure whatever. And cuteness??? Maybe? Thats kind of what the ghost in Tear did. And Klaus with the dance and idol moves. Catching the kiss was ultimate weakness!!!]
[And a chuckle about handling his gun.] I think it was more the context. When Clarke tried to steal it, I did want to keep her, but not romantically at all. More like Ieyasu. With you, I definitely thought of a hundred ways I want to train you sexually to suit my own devious designs.
[He helps Klaus up, and walks backwards leading to the bathroom.] Even if you did "break up with me" as you say, I would keep bugging you and trying to make you smile. [He crosses his arms, and takes Klaus other hand in that one too.] I'd be very tricky. I'd cheat and go without sleeves, and show off. You are definitely all that.
You'd be like, "no, no, no"
And I'd be like, "really it's yeah, yeah, yeah."
[He just sang Destiny's Child lyrics at him, is he winning? If he was braver he'd sing Show Me the Way. But baby steps.]
You'd say goodbye, and I'd say hello. Hello, hello. [Just... smirking even though he switched to Beatles.] I don't know why you'd say goodbye, but I'd say hello.
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[Yep. Still going to stare awkwardly. People being proud of him? Abnormal.] Uh. Cool. Yeah. [Cue awkward, nervous laughter.]
Your neck spot. It was enough to distract from what I was doing or at least put them off. [They shrug. They don’t really know what to do with all the positive reinforcement, or the feeling of shuddering discomfort they’re feeling in that exact moment. The knowledge that murder is something worthy of praise. He doesn’t like it. But he also doesn’t like the flashbacks. The blank expression on Dave’s face, the look on Nobunaga’s.]
There’s ways to train someone sexually with a gun? [Okay, yeah. The confusion of that has definitely knocked his brain out of it’s spiral into things he’s not trying to think about.] Or is this something else entirely?
[But they are moving and he feels particularly woozy still, but at least there’s something to hold onto.] If we do break up…I’ll let you know if I need time. I don’t really think it’s something to worry about and -- Wait a minute. Are you singing Destiny’s Child at me? [There’s an involuntary shudder, but he covers it up as quickly as he can with a smile.]
And the Beatles. [Which is funnier knowing his tattoos. Right. Anyway. He needs...a bath or a shower or whatever. So he's gonna try to turn the water on for himself.] Can you grab my clothes? I mean...not that it really matters if you see me naked since you have like a bunch of times, but...I left them in the room.
Your neck spot. It was enough to distract from what I was doing or at least put them off. [They shrug. They don’t really know what to do with all the positive reinforcement, or the feeling of shuddering discomfort they’re feeling in that exact moment. The knowledge that murder is something worthy of praise. He doesn’t like it. But he also doesn’t like the flashbacks. The blank expression on Dave’s face, the look on Nobunaga’s.]
There’s ways to train someone sexually with a gun? [Okay, yeah. The confusion of that has definitely knocked his brain out of it’s spiral into things he’s not trying to think about.] Or is this something else entirely?
[But they are moving and he feels particularly woozy still, but at least there’s something to hold onto.] If we do break up…I’ll let you know if I need time. I don’t really think it’s something to worry about and -- Wait a minute. Are you singing Destiny’s Child at me? [There’s an involuntary shudder, but he covers it up as quickly as he can with a smile.]
And the Beatles. [Which is funnier knowing his tattoos. Right. Anyway. He needs...a bath or a shower or whatever. So he's gonna try to turn the water on for himself.] Can you grab my clothes? I mean...not that it really matters if you see me naked since you have like a bunch of times, but...I left them in the room.
Something else. [A soft laugh, a head shake, and Nobunaga goes to get the clothes, even he is not oblivious to those shudders.]
[He fetches and returns.]
Can you show me what you did to my neck? I'm in control now, so I won't hurt you. But if it's too much, don't worry, just say umbrella.
Hey 4, are you... [Shit. How to ask? The right words. Obviously Klaus is not okay. What can he do to make it better? He hums Hey Jude for a little.] Take a sad song, and make it better. [Even Nobunaga can be sad, it turns out.] Hey 4, don't be afraid. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for.
But... [He drops the singing for now.] You don't have to be strong for me right now. You already were.
[A head bow.] Thank you.
[He fetches and returns.]
Can you show me what you did to my neck? I'm in control now, so I won't hurt you. But if it's too much, don't worry, just say umbrella.
Hey 4, are you... [Shit. How to ask? The right words. Obviously Klaus is not okay. What can he do to make it better? He hums Hey Jude for a little.] Take a sad song, and make it better. [Even Nobunaga can be sad, it turns out.] Hey 4, don't be afraid. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for.
But... [He drops the singing for now.] You don't have to be strong for me right now. You already were.
[A head bow.] Thank you.
[Klaus lets out a slow breath. He knows he's not okay, knows that he's hungover, sick, and just generally somewhere in his own thoughts and memories. But still...he's not sure he can drop the act. It's a hard act to drop.] I... [They shake their head.] I keep getting... [Another pause] Nevermind. It's fine. I'm just glad you're okay now.
[His fingers reach out, to touch his shoulder.] Are you sure you want me to touch your...spot? You told me not to before. You said it was torture.
[This is all said as he carefully unties the fabric holding the utility belt together. Slowly followed by the dress. There's nothing under the dress and he glances down.] That was supposed to be a fun surprise last night. When I feel less like I'm dying and less like I'm using it as a coping mechanism and not something fun...we really should pick up where we left off. You didn't even blush at any of the things I said when you weren't you. Which was actually disappointing.
[His fingers reach out, to touch his shoulder.] Are you sure you want me to touch your...spot? You told me not to before. You said it was torture.
[This is all said as he carefully unties the fabric holding the utility belt together. Slowly followed by the dress. There's nothing under the dress and he glances down.] That was supposed to be a fun surprise last night. When I feel less like I'm dying and less like I'm using it as a coping mechanism and not something fun...we really should pick up where we left off. You didn't even blush at any of the things I said when you weren't you. Which was actually disappointing.
[Nobunaga can't help laughing at all of it. A small low chuckle at first, and then his deep booming demon king laugh as the anxiety fades along with Klaus' dress.] I will find you another dress. A better date in the store. Less toxic fumes risk next time.
[Just kisses Klaus hard, giving him a light bite before getting out of his own armor as well.] I'm almost sorry my lion top did not survive. Your masochistic urges are still unsatisfied? Then of course I shall oblige!
[Just kisses Klaus hard, giving him a light bite before getting out of his own armor as well.] I'm almost sorry my lion top did not survive. Your masochistic urges are still unsatisfied? Then of course I shall oblige!
[Bastard! Of course he had to bring up the blushing! Gah!!]
I'm sure it is not my human soul that is... [Waves hands! Fuck you! He's not blushing!] It's merely that they couldn't see the contrasts! [Growl! Screw this! Nobunaga just lightly mauls the front of Klaus' throat in revenge! Stop making him blush asshole!]
[A small growl and a huff as he lets go but smirks approvingly at Klaus' throat!]
I am sure. Show me what you did. To my neck. It is torture, but it's not painful. I want to understand. Soka. [That would be more badass if he wasn't blushing again.]
I'm sure it is not my human soul that is... [Waves hands! Fuck you! He's not blushing!] It's merely that they couldn't see the contrasts! [Growl! Screw this! Nobunaga just lightly mauls the front of Klaus' throat in revenge! Stop making him blush asshole!]
[A small growl and a huff as he lets go but smirks approvingly at Klaus' throat!]
I am sure. Show me what you did. To my neck. It is torture, but it's not painful. I want to understand. Soka. [That would be more badass if he wasn't blushing again.]
[Well, Klaus is not going to apologize for anything now. He returns the kiss, a small sound of pleasure at the feeling of teeth on his lip.] You really should. The dress. The date. Everything. [But his head is swimming. He just...needs a minute.
And he gets a brief moment as Nobunaga tries to justify the blushing. It takes everything in him not to just laugh.] Shit. [This is not a complaint, just a reaction to the teeth on his neck. He is supposed to be getting clean, but this is thoroughly distracting and...oops. There goes not making it a coping mechanism. He'll just ignore himself, fingers slipping up into his boyfriend's hair to keep his head there just...just a moment longer.]
[Right. Right. Focus, Klaus. Focus. They clear their throat a moment.] Well, I was behind you... [For the purposes of showing what he did, they slip behind Nobunaga. A light tap of fingers over his shoulders before he presses on the spot again, wincing as he does because he remembers the reaction from the last time.] I didn't have much choice but to stab you through the neck. [He's removed his finger by this point and his arms move to wrap around Nobunaga's waist, chin resting on his shoulder.]
I carried you to the morgue. I'm not really that physically strong, so it was kind of a mess. I sort of dropped you too hard and...yeah. Sorry about that.
And he gets a brief moment as Nobunaga tries to justify the blushing. It takes everything in him not to just laugh.] Shit. [This is not a complaint, just a reaction to the teeth on his neck. He is supposed to be getting clean, but this is thoroughly distracting and...oops. There goes not making it a coping mechanism. He'll just ignore himself, fingers slipping up into his boyfriend's hair to keep his head there just...just a moment longer.]
[Right. Right. Focus, Klaus. Focus. They clear their throat a moment.] Well, I was behind you... [For the purposes of showing what he did, they slip behind Nobunaga. A light tap of fingers over his shoulders before he presses on the spot again, wincing as he does because he remembers the reaction from the last time.] I didn't have much choice but to stab you through the neck. [He's removed his finger by this point and his arms move to wrap around Nobunaga's waist, chin resting on his shoulder.]
I carried you to the morgue. I'm not really that physically strong, so it was kind of a mess. I sort of dropped you too hard and...yeah. Sorry about that.
[The fingers in his hair elicit more growls and a slightly more gentle lick to Klaus' throat before he lets them go.]
[All the hair on the back of his neck stands on end, but at the press, he just kind of laughs and rolls his shoulders.] Ahhhhh...
[Still torture, could be worse.] That's where tigers bite their prey you know. [Awwww Klaus. Nobunaga accepts the half hug, and gently threads his fingers their hair. And laughs about being dropped, turning his head to kiss Klaus' temple.] Well, I couldn't feel it so.
You did well, tiger.
[Another growl and he rolls his shoulders again.] I can't shake that feeling out. Prickly. Like a sea urchin is wedged there. [Another kiss to Klaus' temple, and he has to get the rest of his armor off, but does his best while not letting Klaus go, and half dancing, turning and leading the way to get Klaus into the water.]
I do have a surprise for you in my closet. Closet's the word, right? Yeah. It's nothing special... shit. [Blushing again, gah.] So don't pretend you like it if you don't. I'll get you something better next time.
[Okay, gauntlets: kote, cuirass: do, greaves haidate are good, now just the Tommy Bahamas loud base things.] As weird as it is, I wish I could have seen the moment. I bet you were magnificent. Always the master of feigning weakness to conceal your true strength bwahaha. Perfect execution of my orders. Thank you.
[All the hair on the back of his neck stands on end, but at the press, he just kind of laughs and rolls his shoulders.] Ahhhhh...
[Still torture, could be worse.] That's where tigers bite their prey you know. [Awwww Klaus. Nobunaga accepts the half hug, and gently threads his fingers their hair. And laughs about being dropped, turning his head to kiss Klaus' temple.] Well, I couldn't feel it so.
You did well, tiger.
[Another growl and he rolls his shoulders again.] I can't shake that feeling out. Prickly. Like a sea urchin is wedged there. [Another kiss to Klaus' temple, and he has to get the rest of his armor off, but does his best while not letting Klaus go, and half dancing, turning and leading the way to get Klaus into the water.]
I do have a surprise for you in my closet. Closet's the word, right? Yeah. It's nothing special... shit. [Blushing again, gah.] So don't pretend you like it if you don't. I'll get you something better next time.
[Okay, gauntlets: kote, cuirass: do, greaves haidate are good, now just the Tommy Bahamas loud base things.] As weird as it is, I wish I could have seen the moment. I bet you were magnificent. Always the master of feigning weakness to conceal your true strength bwahaha. Perfect execution of my orders. Thank you.
[That's such a small reaction from the one that happened before.] Wow. You like...barely reacted that time. Yesterday it was all drama.
[That doesn't mean they are upset. Far from it. Actually much happier than they were. It's not this world-ending thing. No one was actually or seriously injured.] I know, but I felt it and that was more than enough. I mean not physically, but emotionally.
[There's a little sigh and they want to cuddle in closer, but...the blood. This is necessary.] I'd kiss it better, but I don't think that would do anything but make it worse, so...I guess I'll try my best not to touch it again. Unless you deserve it. [Just teasing!]
[There's a small hum of happiness as they feel the water. Yes. This is much better. His head still feels like there's a fight between various beings, none of which are nice, but this feels better.] Can you make sure my hair's not too knotted?
[But then Nobunaga mentions a surprise in the closet. Presents are his...uh...well, he doesn't know where they fall on the list of favorite things. But who doesn't like presents? And the blushing!! Klaus smiles a little.] Duh. Of course I'll like it. Are you gonna tell me what it is or do I have to wait to see it? [Either is fine, but now he's excited about it.]
I'm not a master of anything. Except like being bad at things, so...I'm lucky it worked out. [They just don't know how to be with the compliments and to pride and the general support] Also being super hot and having an amazing personality. Yep.
[That doesn't mean they are upset. Far from it. Actually much happier than they were. It's not this world-ending thing. No one was actually or seriously injured.] I know, but I felt it and that was more than enough. I mean not physically, but emotionally.
[There's a little sigh and they want to cuddle in closer, but...the blood. This is necessary.] I'd kiss it better, but I don't think that would do anything but make it worse, so...I guess I'll try my best not to touch it again. Unless you deserve it. [Just teasing!]
[There's a small hum of happiness as they feel the water. Yes. This is much better. His head still feels like there's a fight between various beings, none of which are nice, but this feels better.] Can you make sure my hair's not too knotted?
[But then Nobunaga mentions a surprise in the closet. Presents are his...uh...well, he doesn't know where they fall on the list of favorite things. But who doesn't like presents? And the blushing!! Klaus smiles a little.] Duh. Of course I'll like it. Are you gonna tell me what it is or do I have to wait to see it? [Either is fine, but now he's excited about it.]
I'm not a master of anything. Except like being bad at things, so...I'm lucky it worked out. [They just don't know how to be with the compliments and to pride and the general support] Also being super hot and having an amazing personality. Yep.
Was it? [A small laugh.] I wonder.
Isn't that my line? [Kiss it better, except it might not work. Though he laughs and comically flinches in a clearly joking manner.] If I deserve it?! What would I do to deserve it?
[Once Nobunaga gets the armor off he joins Klaus, letting the clothes get wet, like he cares, and another kiss to Klaus' head with fingers lacing through their hair.] Of course. I only have Sundries stuff, whatever seemed best, so if you use something particular, you'll have to teach me.
You'll have to see it. [Smiles! He's glad Klaus is excited about it. Best coping, clearly.]
A master of Sun Tzu. Always pretending to just be sexy trash, concealing your true deadly cunning. You can fool yourself, but not me. You are very hot though. Bwahahaha. [A small evil laugh and laces both hands' fingers through Klaus' hair with a happy happy hum.]
Isn't that my line? [Kiss it better, except it might not work. Though he laughs and comically flinches in a clearly joking manner.] If I deserve it?! What would I do to deserve it?
[Once Nobunaga gets the armor off he joins Klaus, letting the clothes get wet, like he cares, and another kiss to Klaus' head with fingers lacing through their hair.] Of course. I only have Sundries stuff, whatever seemed best, so if you use something particular, you'll have to teach me.
You'll have to see it. [Smiles! He's glad Klaus is excited about it. Best coping, clearly.]
A master of Sun Tzu. Always pretending to just be sexy trash, concealing your true deadly cunning. You can fool yourself, but not me. You are very hot though. Bwahahaha. [A small evil laugh and laces both hands' fingers through Klaus' hair with a happy happy hum.]
It was. All flailing and surprise. I'm just glad it worked, honestly.
Hm? Is it? [Klaus is just affecting innocence right now. Who him? He would never steal someone's line. No, indeed not.] Hmmmm. Probably the emotional damage that is caused when you do Big Damn Hero stuff, but I'll probably forgive you either way. So maybe you'll be fine.
[They make a small, contented noise at the feeling of fingers in their hair.] Allison's better at the hair stuff than me, so I just use whatever until whatever doesn't help. Probably as long as there's a little conditioner, it's fine, but first, I need to get the dried blood out of my hair. It's the worst part of it. I mean, sure I went through some questionable channels to sneak into our house, but...yeah.
[He leans back into the touch just slightly, eyes closing. He's seconds away from suggesting he never have to wash his own hair again right now because...this is really nice. Either way, it takes a minute for them to remember they have to wash the rest of themselves. Just gonna find the body wash and carefully wash the rest of the dried blood off.]
Of course I'm very hot. [Yes, this is what he's choosing to focus on] That's why you couldn't resist me. I know. [Gonna keep on this track. Yes. Just a very sexy man that was so sexy it couldn't be helped. Yep. Absolutely.] Can't I get a liiiiittle hint about the present? I've been very good and very hot and I ruined Bootylicious for you. Well, it's ruined for me, but it's...well, I couldn't think of anything else.
Hm? Is it? [Klaus is just affecting innocence right now. Who him? He would never steal someone's line. No, indeed not.] Hmmmm. Probably the emotional damage that is caused when you do Big Damn Hero stuff, but I'll probably forgive you either way. So maybe you'll be fine.
[They make a small, contented noise at the feeling of fingers in their hair.] Allison's better at the hair stuff than me, so I just use whatever until whatever doesn't help. Probably as long as there's a little conditioner, it's fine, but first, I need to get the dried blood out of my hair. It's the worst part of it. I mean, sure I went through some questionable channels to sneak into our house, but...yeah.
[He leans back into the touch just slightly, eyes closing. He's seconds away from suggesting he never have to wash his own hair again right now because...this is really nice. Either way, it takes a minute for them to remember they have to wash the rest of themselves. Just gonna find the body wash and carefully wash the rest of the dried blood off.]
Of course I'm very hot. [Yes, this is what he's choosing to focus on] That's why you couldn't resist me. I know. [Gonna keep on this track. Yes. Just a very sexy man that was so sexy it couldn't be helped. Yep. Absolutely.] Can't I get a liiiiittle hint about the present? I've been very good and very hot and I ruined Bootylicious for you. Well, it's ruined for me, but it's...well, I couldn't think of anything else.
[He laughs.] Yeah, that's what I'd expect. [Nods! He feels better about this. Knowing it's not psychological.] If you really... That is... if it ever happens again... [Fuck. BLUSHING AGAIN. How to say this?]
[He gently moves his hands behind Klaus' hair.] A warning, I shall show you, I doubt it will affect you the same. [Gently half massages, half tickles Klaus on the back of their neck. Yes.]
[And Nobunaga is fine with forever washing Klaus' hair. It's relaxing. Like petting a tiger cub and getting purrs as a reward. But also sexy.]
I can't resist you because you're interesting and strong. My only lucky number. [Laughs about the begging for a hint.] I had Stede help me find something, since you like his clothing taste. Then I tried to paint my Oda mon on it so next time you are attacked over mistaken identity, it is more obvious who is your boyfriend at least. [Kisses Klaus' forehead and gently gets the blood all out, reaching for shampoo and lathering up their head!]
I don't remember Bootylicious. [... What a name. He's proud of himself for saying that with a straight face.] Do you want to sing it again and try to un-ruin it, or make a new song association?
[He gently moves his hands behind Klaus' hair.] A warning, I shall show you, I doubt it will affect you the same. [Gently half massages, half tickles Klaus on the back of their neck. Yes.]
[And Nobunaga is fine with forever washing Klaus' hair. It's relaxing. Like petting a tiger cub and getting purrs as a reward. But also sexy.]
I can't resist you because you're interesting and strong. My only lucky number. [Laughs about the begging for a hint.] I had Stede help me find something, since you like his clothing taste. Then I tried to paint my Oda mon on it so next time you are attacked over mistaken identity, it is more obvious who is your boyfriend at least. [Kisses Klaus' forehead and gently gets the blood all out, reaching for shampoo and lathering up their head!]
I don't remember Bootylicious. [... What a name. He's proud of himself for saying that with a straight face.] Do you want to sing it again and try to un-ruin it, or make a new song association?
[Klaus arches an eyebrow for a moment at the tickling sensation on the back of his neck. Does he get it? No. It doesn't even feel that bad. It's kind of nice sort of?] So it tickles? The torture is that it tickles? [He's not at all considering the possibility of tackling Nobunaga on the bed and tickling him for fun. No. They are a very innocent person who has never ever thought of such things in their life ever.]
[Oh, would you look at that. Maybe Klaus can blush. But it comes with the knee jerk reaction of denying positive encouragement] Hah. Yeah. Sooo strong. Totally. [If it sounds sarcastic, it's because they feel like it's a sarcastic thing to say.]
Oh. [Stede. That's what...they were talking about? That's why Stede knew? Klaus blushes for a second time in a short moment and just sort of stares. They're not ignorant to Nobunaga's feelings about Stede and the fact that he sought him out for the sole purpose of getting him something. Something to protect him...
Kindness is a foreign creature to him. It's something that he's still getting used to after all this time. Dave had been the first person to ever really treat him with kindness, to show him he was worthy of love even if he didn't believe it all the time. They don't believe it that much more now, but there's something in them that swells up.] You...that's why...I knew you guys had talked about me...us.
[Bootylicious will have to wait because even with his hair being lathered up, Klaus needs to kiss Nobunaga to express exactly all the feelings that are popping up.]
You really want me to sing about how my body's too bootylicious for you, babe?
[Oh, would you look at that. Maybe Klaus can blush. But it comes with the knee jerk reaction of denying positive encouragement] Hah. Yeah. Sooo strong. Totally. [If it sounds sarcastic, it's because they feel like it's a sarcastic thing to say.]
Oh. [Stede. That's what...they were talking about? That's why Stede knew? Klaus blushes for a second time in a short moment and just sort of stares. They're not ignorant to Nobunaga's feelings about Stede and the fact that he sought him out for the sole purpose of getting him something. Something to protect him...
Kindness is a foreign creature to him. It's something that he's still getting used to after all this time. Dave had been the first person to ever really treat him with kindness, to show him he was worthy of love even if he didn't believe it all the time. They don't believe it that much more now, but there's something in them that swells up.] You...that's why...I knew you guys had talked about me...us.
[Bootylicious will have to wait because even with his hair being lathered up, Klaus needs to kiss Nobunaga to express exactly all the feelings that are popping up.]
You really want me to sing about how my body's too bootylicious for you, babe?
[Nobunaga and Ieyasu are ticklish, yes. Mai's initial reaction to that revelation was pretty much the same way.] It's torment! I wouldn't do it to my gravest of enemies. [>:T]
Very strong. Ultimate master of Sun Tzu. I do not believe at all that your crazy father didn't press it upon you, and for all your expertise of deception, a lounging tiger is still a tiger, no matter how he purrs and hides his claws. [Chu! Another head kiss!]
Eh? [Nobunaga is baffled by the response, but the kiss distracts him, even if he is confused!]
[A small laugh.] I can handle your booty. [Kisses him back!]
Very strong. Ultimate master of Sun Tzu. I do not believe at all that your crazy father didn't press it upon you, and for all your expertise of deception, a lounging tiger is still a tiger, no matter how he purrs and hides his claws. [Chu! Another head kiss!]
Eh? [Nobunaga is baffled by the response, but the kiss distracts him, even if he is confused!]
[A small laugh.] I can handle your booty. [Kisses him back!]
[Klaus laughs softly.] Is that so? I'll keep that in mind. Tickling is torture.
[If their dad had something to do with this? Well...it was probably treating them like shit that did it. But he still doesn't really believe it. Of course...he did kill that guy at the jail all those years ago. But he's mostly useless otherwise.
It makes perfect sense to them. This is someone that's showing them human kindness and treating them well and got them a meaningful gift. It makes perfect sense.]
Oh? You think so? [There's a laugh but he's happy to go back to kissing again.] Can handling my booty mean cuddling in the bed for a while? For now. Once we're out of the shower and dry. I just want...to be close to you. And yes, that means you have to wrap your arms around me even if we are facing each other. [Klaus is nothing if not incredibly bossy about certain things, but asking for what you want is important.] Just...just tenderness for now. You can go back to gnawing at my neck after a couple hours.
[If their dad had something to do with this? Well...it was probably treating them like shit that did it. But he still doesn't really believe it. Of course...he did kill that guy at the jail all those years ago. But he's mostly useless otherwise.
It makes perfect sense to them. This is someone that's showing them human kindness and treating them well and got them a meaningful gift. It makes perfect sense.]
Oh? You think so? [There's a laugh but he's happy to go back to kissing again.] Can handling my booty mean cuddling in the bed for a while? For now. Once we're out of the shower and dry. I just want...to be close to you. And yes, that means you have to wrap your arms around me even if we are facing each other. [Klaus is nothing if not incredibly bossy about certain things, but asking for what you want is important.] Just...just tenderness for now. You can go back to gnawing at my neck after a couple hours.
Yes.
[To all of it. Tickling is torture, he can totally handle Klaus, and cuddling is A-okay. And Nobunaga straight up could never deal with someone, anyone who didn't give him very clear and firm demands and know what they want from him, because he would forever be harassing them and driving them insane. (see also his insistence that he'd ignore Klaus telling him to go away. This isn't TRUE, he would 100% obey, because he doesn't want to waste his time on people not liking him, however -- yes, he desperately needs clear boundaries and someone strong enough to exercise them with him, and trust him to follow through on them.)]
That sounds enticing. How well did you sleep? Or did you spend the rest of the morning drinking? If I'd known I might have called you earlier for all this, but I remember Ava said ten hundred was too early, so I assumed you were much the same way.
[Shampoos Klaus' hair happily and gently scrubs his back, humming quietly.]
[To all of it. Tickling is torture, he can totally handle Klaus, and cuddling is A-okay. And Nobunaga straight up could never deal with someone, anyone who didn't give him very clear and firm demands and know what they want from him, because he would forever be harassing them and driving them insane. (see also his insistence that he'd ignore Klaus telling him to go away. This isn't TRUE, he would 100% obey, because he doesn't want to waste his time on people not liking him, however -- yes, he desperately needs clear boundaries and someone strong enough to exercise them with him, and trust him to follow through on them.)]
That sounds enticing. How well did you sleep? Or did you spend the rest of the morning drinking? If I'd known I might have called you earlier for all this, but I remember Ava said ten hundred was too early, so I assumed you were much the same way.
[Shampoos Klaus' hair happily and gently scrubs his back, humming quietly.]
Terribly. [Klaus frowns at the wall in front of him as he just lets Nobunaga help him clean up. There's more than a few bruises there that he's casually becoming aware of as they get touched.] Must have fallen harder than I thought. [Just a comment and...is that Destiny's Child? Again? Did Nobunaga just realize that Destiny's Child was a thing and learn every song?
This gains him a little laugh.] I cried myself to sleep on the floor. [It probably should be embarrassing to admit, but Klaus is pretty sure embarrassment doesn't work on him anymore, so you know. Whatever.] It was very sexy of me. I assure you.
This gains him a little laugh.] I cried myself to sleep on the floor. [It probably should be embarrassing to admit, but Klaus is pretty sure embarrassment doesn't work on him anymore, so you know. Whatever.] It was very sexy of me. I assure you.
[Not all of them. Only the ballads really. Because Nobunaga can't rap yet for the life of him. But he did go out of his way to learn some of the dance ones too.]
Klaus.... [Ugh. What is this tender feeling? Desperate to protect. This is why cuteness is the true ultimate weapon. Oh so gently Nobunaga nearly pulls Klaus into his lap and gently kisses his shoulder.] You're always sexy. It's the bait that lines your trap to lure in people to getting attached to you. [More kisses to the shoulders and a little more roughly goes back to rinsing their hair.] I'll try to make sure I won't die from now on so you won't cry. Baka. [Still can't just hug them, but he leans his forehead on Klaus' shoulder.] You're not allowed to die either though. You truly are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Such a fall...
Klaus.... [Ugh. What is this tender feeling? Desperate to protect. This is why cuteness is the true ultimate weapon. Oh so gently Nobunaga nearly pulls Klaus into his lap and gently kisses his shoulder.] You're always sexy. It's the bait that lines your trap to lure in people to getting attached to you. [More kisses to the shoulders and a little more roughly goes back to rinsing their hair.] I'll try to make sure I won't die from now on so you won't cry. Baka. [Still can't just hug them, but he leans his forehead on Klaus' shoulder.] You're not allowed to die either though. You truly are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Such a fall...
[Klaus hums softly, letting himself be drawn closer. He smiles a little at the kiss.] Is that it? I guess that's definitely dangerous, then. [But there's amusement in their voice because it's very amusing to hear him say that.]
I don't want to die, but I can't help it if I do. [None of them can. Apparently.] And I know you can't help it. I won't...be mad if you do. I know...sometimes things happen. It was just...a lot. I remembered... [There's a long exhale.] It felt like Dave all over again. Your blood on my hands, the numb feeling of realization.
[He hums again.] I...can I ask you about something? It's...not serious. Just something that came up. But first maybe I can finish washing the shampoo out of my hair and get dressed.
I don't want to die, but I can't help it if I do. [None of them can. Apparently.] And I know you can't help it. I won't...be mad if you do. I know...sometimes things happen. It was just...a lot. I remembered... [There's a long exhale.] It felt like Dave all over again. Your blood on my hands, the numb feeling of realization.
[He hums again.] I...can I ask you about something? It's...not serious. Just something that came up. But first maybe I can finish washing the shampoo out of my hair and get dressed.
Of course. Questions are good. I am always filled with hundreds of then.
[More humming, and rinses out their hair, not in any rush, it's nice to spend the moment with his partner, so Nobunaga wants to make the most of it.]
I'm still glad it was you. I know in the future it will not be, but for a first time...
It's rather like losing virginity isn't it? Only I don't feel any different. I guess the one most affected is you. So I will try to put your mind at rest and your body can follow, and both can heal.
[More humming, and rinses out their hair, not in any rush, it's nice to spend the moment with his partner, so Nobunaga wants to make the most of it.]
I'm still glad it was you. I know in the future it will not be, but for a first time...
It's rather like losing virginity isn't it? Only I don't feel any different. I guess the one most affected is you. So I will try to put your mind at rest and your body can follow, and both can heal.
[There's a small, tired smile and he's just accepting the gentleness of it all. The feeling of it is so nice. His head feels like it's swimming a lot less than it did at the start.]
Your 'getting murdered' virginity? [Klaus frowns a little.] I don't really want to be the one to...but I did say I would if I needed to. I guess I don't have to ask if you'd kill me if I was possessed? It seems like you probably would. To keep me from doing something bad.
[He tilts his head to look at Nobunaga for a moment, the quiet stretching out for a time. They are considering the question coming earlier than when they're dressed.] I know we sort of touched on this when I was in the middle of an emotional bad vibe because of almost getting murdered. [A beat.] I maybe sort of flirted a little with the guy that I almost got killed over. Bash. Nothing serious. Just...flirting. We're supposed to do a friendly little meet up thing for mochas. [They let that settle for a moment.] I just don't want to cross any hard lines. So I guess I'm asking what you're comfortable with.
Your 'getting murdered' virginity? [Klaus frowns a little.] I don't really want to be the one to...but I did say I would if I needed to. I guess I don't have to ask if you'd kill me if I was possessed? It seems like you probably would. To keep me from doing something bad.
[He tilts his head to look at Nobunaga for a moment, the quiet stretching out for a time. They are considering the question coming earlier than when they're dressed.] I know we sort of touched on this when I was in the middle of an emotional bad vibe because of almost getting murdered. [A beat.] I maybe sort of flirted a little with the guy that I almost got killed over. Bash. Nothing serious. Just...flirting. We're supposed to do a friendly little meet up thing for mochas. [They let that settle for a moment.] I just don't want to cross any hard lines. So I guess I'm asking what you're comfortable with.
I'd like to think I could, but I didn't end up killing anyone. I went to fight Yuuki -- whoever was possessing him, and got bitten instead. Blademaster Vance and I were trying to find a way to get the ghosts what they want other than just our bodies, and we failed. I couldn't kill Chase, or Pickles, or whoever was inside Tear. I'd miss you the most though... so... [A shrug.] Maybe that would make a difference.
[The rest takes some processing.]
[Finally Nobunaga just pulls Klaus forward for a rough kiss.] Hard lines, is it?
You will always have to tell me what you expect. [Gods, jealousy is just... such a pain in the ass. It's there. He can feel it. And easily ignore it.] I already know I'm the best. [The best at being Demon King of 6th Heaven. But if Klaus doesn't want that...]
[A head tilt.] I will never restrict your freedom. Breaking the castes, breaking people's conditioning and brainwashing is part of this. I know your... cult [A flicker.] you are used to a lot of people holding you up as a god. Loving you constantly. It is not so different, I am used to a country full. Well, most of Japan hates me, but good enough.
[Ugh words. Feelings. Part of him feels like going icy again. Detached. What does it matter to him if Klaus gets coffee with a demigod? Things Nobunaga wants to do. There's enough time and the balance between being tyrannical and overbearing...]
[A forced feral grin.] But do not think your neck will escape so unscathed to tell stories of whose bed you were last in.
[The rest takes some processing.]
[Finally Nobunaga just pulls Klaus forward for a rough kiss.] Hard lines, is it?
You will always have to tell me what you expect. [Gods, jealousy is just... such a pain in the ass. It's there. He can feel it. And easily ignore it.] I already know I'm the best. [The best at being Demon King of 6th Heaven. But if Klaus doesn't want that...]
[A head tilt.] I will never restrict your freedom. Breaking the castes, breaking people's conditioning and brainwashing is part of this. I know your... cult [A flicker.] you are used to a lot of people holding you up as a god. Loving you constantly. It is not so different, I am used to a country full. Well, most of Japan hates me, but good enough.
[Ugh words. Feelings. Part of him feels like going icy again. Detached. What does it matter to him if Klaus gets coffee with a demigod? Things Nobunaga wants to do. There's enough time and the balance between being tyrannical and overbearing...]
[A forced feral grin.] But do not think your neck will escape so unscathed to tell stories of whose bed you were last in.
[Klaus gives him a small look] I don't think that there was anything else they wanted. But I think if push came to shove, you would have done it. If not, someone would have done it for you.
[There's a soft moan at the kiss.] Yes. Boundaries. You're allowed to have them. For this. For us.
[Klaus doesn't want him to feel like he has to accept it. He can be okay.] You are the best. [There's a smile at that.] Which is why you're my boyfriend. [There's a small frown at the rest of it.]
I don't want to be a god or worshipped as one. That's why I ran away in the first place. I just...it just sort of happened. [Another frown] I know that I'm more open. That I don't mind if you're fucking someone else, but...
[How to explain this.] I don't want to conquer anyone else's heart and I don't want to give mine to anyone else. And I don't want you to conquer someone else's heart either. But if you say no, that's it. I'm just clarifying so nothing happens that fucks things up. This isn't all about me.
[He studies him quietly.] I've only been in your bed and mine alone. No one else's.
[There's a soft moan at the kiss.] Yes. Boundaries. You're allowed to have them. For this. For us.
[Klaus doesn't want him to feel like he has to accept it. He can be okay.] You are the best. [There's a smile at that.] Which is why you're my boyfriend. [There's a small frown at the rest of it.]
I don't want to be a god or worshipped as one. That's why I ran away in the first place. I just...it just sort of happened. [Another frown] I know that I'm more open. That I don't mind if you're fucking someone else, but...
[How to explain this.] I don't want to conquer anyone else's heart and I don't want to give mine to anyone else. And I don't want you to conquer someone else's heart either. But if you say no, that's it. I'm just clarifying so nothing happens that fucks things up. This isn't all about me.
[He studies him quietly.] I've only been in your bed and mine alone. No one else's.
I would not want someone else to, it's true.
[... The rest is overwhelming. He flickers through a whole spectrum of emotions. Happy about being Klaus' boyfriend. Literally sparkling about it, he's so pleased.]
[... The rest is overwhelming. He flickers through a whole spectrum of emotions. Happy about being Klaus' boyfriend. Literally sparkling about it, he's so pleased.]
[And then blushing a million ways to Sunday. Flustered because he doesn't want to bother with anyone else, he hasn't finished with Klaus. It's all a luxury he couldn't afford, because the price would have gone against his ambitions before. Been too dangerous.]
I don't want anyone else. I cannot hold back ever. I said last time... I didn't expect to be so taken with you, but.. [Shit happens.]
[And then the conquering hearts and ahhhhh...]
[Very intense!]
[Was he putting too much pressure on Klaus?]
[Very intense!]
[Was he putting too much pressure on Klaus?]
[The last line he's back to blushing and hides his head face ducking into Klaus' shoulder.]
You're asking something of me I do not know I can do. I do not know how I'll feel until I do. It takes... time for me. So many things get factored. Weighed. Pushed against each other like bricks in a wall until I am as sure of it as I am of a brick wall. [A small grunt, and he just closes his eyes, breathing Klaus in quietly, trying to sort it all out. Emotions.]
[What he wants. Klaus to be free and happy. That part's easy. The hard part is how to get there. Freedom. He holds Klaus' hands in both of his own.]
It's good to have friends. I said before, it's my pride to know I'm the best, so I have nothing to be concerned about. But I am still phenomenally greedy. I want to carry you all around the ship and never let you go. Steal every moment of your time because you are like a banner in war so I always know the direction of my progress. When I do things without you, it's like you're missing and I hate that I cannot instantly summon you with a snap of my fingers. [Huff. Pout.]
I cannot have you all to myself and you should not let me attempt such a thing either. [A kiss to Klaus forehead, and he drags him over to towels to gently towel him off and wring the hair carefully.]
I cannot put restrictions on you for... nearly anything. I can only say, come to me as you will, and then have confidence in my skills to satisfy you. Tch. [He STILL can't hug. But he settles for leaning his forehead to Klaus' again.] It is my hard line. When I train hawks, I do not bind them ever. I give them shelter, treats, training, and they come when I whistle because they know I am the best at getting them hunting, much better than on their own. My army too. That is my pride. That all of my soldiers, and everyone employed in my care, couldn't possibly do better elsewhere, because I'm simply the best. What that means for you... [A long drawn out kiss! All emotions, the conflicted frustration with himself for not knowing himself well enough to advise, for being flustered by simple things, for being so inexperienced, for any shreds of resentment or jealousy he might harbor -- he wants to be happy and supportive, so why can't he just do that?] You will have to find out yourself and tell me. [A follow up kiss too!]
Rolling contract. One day at a time. If one day you need to change it, you'll tell me. And have faith in my overconfidence to handle whatever makes you happiest and freest. So you can be your best possible flying tiger and live up to your potential.
You're asking something of me I do not know I can do. I do not know how I'll feel until I do. It takes... time for me. So many things get factored. Weighed. Pushed against each other like bricks in a wall until I am as sure of it as I am of a brick wall. [A small grunt, and he just closes his eyes, breathing Klaus in quietly, trying to sort it all out. Emotions.]
[What he wants. Klaus to be free and happy. That part's easy. The hard part is how to get there. Freedom. He holds Klaus' hands in both of his own.]
It's good to have friends. I said before, it's my pride to know I'm the best, so I have nothing to be concerned about. But I am still phenomenally greedy. I want to carry you all around the ship and never let you go. Steal every moment of your time because you are like a banner in war so I always know the direction of my progress. When I do things without you, it's like you're missing and I hate that I cannot instantly summon you with a snap of my fingers. [Huff. Pout.]
I cannot have you all to myself and you should not let me attempt such a thing either. [A kiss to Klaus forehead, and he drags him over to towels to gently towel him off and wring the hair carefully.]
I cannot put restrictions on you for... nearly anything. I can only say, come to me as you will, and then have confidence in my skills to satisfy you. Tch. [He STILL can't hug. But he settles for leaning his forehead to Klaus' again.] It is my hard line. When I train hawks, I do not bind them ever. I give them shelter, treats, training, and they come when I whistle because they know I am the best at getting them hunting, much better than on their own. My army too. That is my pride. That all of my soldiers, and everyone employed in my care, couldn't possibly do better elsewhere, because I'm simply the best. What that means for you... [A long drawn out kiss! All emotions, the conflicted frustration with himself for not knowing himself well enough to advise, for being flustered by simple things, for being so inexperienced, for any shreds of resentment or jealousy he might harbor -- he wants to be happy and supportive, so why can't he just do that?] You will have to find out yourself and tell me. [A follow up kiss too!]
Rolling contract. One day at a time. If one day you need to change it, you'll tell me. And have faith in my overconfidence to handle whatever makes you happiest and freest. So you can be your best possible flying tiger and live up to your potential.
[Klaus wants, more than ever, to stress something] I'm not saying anything has to happen. I'm opening up the channels for a conversation. And...it's not restrictions. [He tilts his head to rest on Nobunaga's shoulder.] You're more important to me than any hot guy out there. [And Bash is so hot] Maybe I can't give you every second of my time because I still want to do...at least some things. Hang out with Ava, do whatever...
[They grab Nobunaga's hand to kiss at the knuckles.] Honest communication is kind of important in these sort of situations. So if you're not comfortable with anything...you can tell me that and I'll respect that boundary. Like the safewords.
[It's nice to be cared for and...well, he feels a little guilt for considering it without checking first, but things had been so...all over the place. But...] I really like you. [And that's just them leaning over to carefully snuggle up to his neck.] So I want anything that happens moving forward to work for both of us. If that's monogamy, then it's monogamy. Okay? And let me re-emphasize that is doesn't make you a bad person or overly restrictive to not like the idea of me with someone else. Maybe that's...just something we explore together or not at all? Like if, for some very unlikely reason, Tendi thought we were both hot and...you know...we decided to all three be together.
If you need to take time to think about it and see where your feelings are, that's okay, but don't just... [Have some vague gesturing.] Act like it's okay to appease me. [A wince] That's not the right word, but...don't feel like that's what you're doing. I know that I'm okay with you sleeping with someone because you're pretty obvious in how you feel about me and all that. If my feelings for you change, I'll let you know, but I...you're important to me, okay?
[A beat] You're very strong and intimidating...even when you're being soft. Your enemies would be quaking. [Something they hope smooths over any possibly ruffled feathers.]
[They grab Nobunaga's hand to kiss at the knuckles.] Honest communication is kind of important in these sort of situations. So if you're not comfortable with anything...you can tell me that and I'll respect that boundary. Like the safewords.
[It's nice to be cared for and...well, he feels a little guilt for considering it without checking first, but things had been so...all over the place. But...] I really like you. [And that's just them leaning over to carefully snuggle up to his neck.] So I want anything that happens moving forward to work for both of us. If that's monogamy, then it's monogamy. Okay? And let me re-emphasize that is doesn't make you a bad person or overly restrictive to not like the idea of me with someone else. Maybe that's...just something we explore together or not at all? Like if, for some very unlikely reason, Tendi thought we were both hot and...you know...we decided to all three be together.
If you need to take time to think about it and see where your feelings are, that's okay, but don't just... [Have some vague gesturing.] Act like it's okay to appease me. [A wince] That's not the right word, but...don't feel like that's what you're doing. I know that I'm okay with you sleeping with someone because you're pretty obvious in how you feel about me and all that. If my feelings for you change, I'll let you know, but I...you're important to me, okay?
[A beat] You're very strong and intimidating...even when you're being soft. Your enemies would be quaking. [Something they hope smooths over any possibly ruffled feathers.]
[God that's sexy.]
[The finger kisses, the closeness, the actual intimacy.]
[Nobunaga feels like a maelstrom internally. Ice and fire.]
[Honest communication, boundaries, comfortable, safewords.]
[Monogamy is a foreign concept.]
[SUCH a foreign concept.]
[His parents didn't do that, did anyone? Obviously some must. His hawks did, but it wasn't out of devotion as much as circumstances. This is different, because they're humans, and their lives are their own, and with a broader selection of possibilities by far, even within the scope of just those on the ship..]
Go on the date. I can't know I'm the best if you never taste anything else. Tea and coffee, right? I can't truly say tea is the best until I try coffee too. [But he's kind of sure of it. That tea is better. But he can't qualify that without trying both anyway.]
What's so hot about him anyway? [He tries to remember what Jeff, the real Jeff, said about him. It was heavily colored through emotions, and colors, and Nobunaga tries to sort it, but cannot. It doesn't matter. He can't imagine dating Jeff at all. Not because of monogamy, but because Jeff reminded him so much of a baby brother. Maybe even one of Ranmaru's brothers.]
[He pins Klaus down to the floor, both arms above their head again. He'll move them to the bed or sofa again in a bit, but for now...]
[Small kisses to Klaus' face.] I'm not soft. [A small laugh and a tiny nip to Klaus' jawline.] I'm not being soft. [Maybe he is. Neither the fire or ice, just where they meet, instead of a typhoon, almost negating each other. Who knows? Not Nobunaga.]
Communication. I will need your help. This is another time thing. I feel like a caveman. "Monogamy." This is not a -- [He rolls a hand on his wrist before gently lacing through Klaus' hair and leaning back, he should get a hairbrush for him. Klaus is like a horse with a very pretty mane and brushing is important!] It's not a thing I know much about. Marriage in my time is purely political. [Can't look at Klaus in the eyes, he's too... flustered. Not shy, or embarrassed, but nervous. Unsure. It's stepping on the edge of a cliff, he can't just stomp about loudly like an oni or he'll fall.] It's financial and about heirs. I know... in the future it's about deepening relationships. [Rubs the back of his head, and returns with a brush, holding it up questioningly to Klaus to wait for permission.]
I know what I want. Right now, this second. For the future... I know some things.
I don't just like you. But even if you say it's not restrictive... That you are strong enough not to let me do anything you don't want... Tch. [Offers to lace his fingers with Klaus'.] It is me who is not strong enough. I have to say do what you will, or else... [A head shake.] Or else I will become what I fight against. How I'll feel about it... [A head tilt.] I don't know yet. I know I only want the best. You. [Pokes Klaus' forehead.] Deputy Pratt said you were like different timeline twins of each other. But I cannot imagine wanting to have sex with him, or even anyone else at all.
There's less children in the future, so that the ones that do exist are more doted on. Less worries about their survival. Partners is like this, is it not? I don't want to deal with more than just one tiger who pretends to be a kitten while getting into so much trouble. I can handle Pratt as a samurai, but not as a -- anything sexual or romantic. And yeah, Tendi's hot. [A head tilt.] But you'll have to teach me everything about... stuff like that.
Go on the date, and then... if you want to do anything, just keep me updated. [Nods.] I will take time. I am still quite used to... always having my own way, so it's a new way of thinking. You're my only partner though. What you want that to mean... you have to decide. If I'm not the best, then I will do something to get stronger, but that is not your fault if it is insufficient, understood?
That is the best I can say right now.
[The finger kisses, the closeness, the actual intimacy.]
[Nobunaga feels like a maelstrom internally. Ice and fire.]
[Honest communication, boundaries, comfortable, safewords.]
[Monogamy is a foreign concept.]
[SUCH a foreign concept.]
[His parents didn't do that, did anyone? Obviously some must. His hawks did, but it wasn't out of devotion as much as circumstances. This is different, because they're humans, and their lives are their own, and with a broader selection of possibilities by far, even within the scope of just those on the ship..]
Go on the date. I can't know I'm the best if you never taste anything else. Tea and coffee, right? I can't truly say tea is the best until I try coffee too. [But he's kind of sure of it. That tea is better. But he can't qualify that without trying both anyway.]
What's so hot about him anyway? [He tries to remember what Jeff, the real Jeff, said about him. It was heavily colored through emotions, and colors, and Nobunaga tries to sort it, but cannot. It doesn't matter. He can't imagine dating Jeff at all. Not because of monogamy, but because Jeff reminded him so much of a baby brother. Maybe even one of Ranmaru's brothers.]
[He pins Klaus down to the floor, both arms above their head again. He'll move them to the bed or sofa again in a bit, but for now...]
[Small kisses to Klaus' face.] I'm not soft. [A small laugh and a tiny nip to Klaus' jawline.] I'm not being soft. [Maybe he is. Neither the fire or ice, just where they meet, instead of a typhoon, almost negating each other. Who knows? Not Nobunaga.]
Communication. I will need your help. This is another time thing. I feel like a caveman. "Monogamy." This is not a -- [He rolls a hand on his wrist before gently lacing through Klaus' hair and leaning back, he should get a hairbrush for him. Klaus is like a horse with a very pretty mane and brushing is important!] It's not a thing I know much about. Marriage in my time is purely political. [Can't look at Klaus in the eyes, he's too... flustered. Not shy, or embarrassed, but nervous. Unsure. It's stepping on the edge of a cliff, he can't just stomp about loudly like an oni or he'll fall.] It's financial and about heirs. I know... in the future it's about deepening relationships. [Rubs the back of his head, and returns with a brush, holding it up questioningly to Klaus to wait for permission.]
I know what I want. Right now, this second. For the future... I know some things.
I don't just like you. But even if you say it's not restrictive... That you are strong enough not to let me do anything you don't want... Tch. [Offers to lace his fingers with Klaus'.] It is me who is not strong enough. I have to say do what you will, or else... [A head shake.] Or else I will become what I fight against. How I'll feel about it... [A head tilt.] I don't know yet. I know I only want the best. You. [Pokes Klaus' forehead.] Deputy Pratt said you were like different timeline twins of each other. But I cannot imagine wanting to have sex with him, or even anyone else at all.
There's less children in the future, so that the ones that do exist are more doted on. Less worries about their survival. Partners is like this, is it not? I don't want to deal with more than just one tiger who pretends to be a kitten while getting into so much trouble. I can handle Pratt as a samurai, but not as a -- anything sexual or romantic. And yeah, Tendi's hot. [A head tilt.] But you'll have to teach me everything about... stuff like that.
Go on the date, and then... if you want to do anything, just keep me updated. [Nods.] I will take time. I am still quite used to... always having my own way, so it's a new way of thinking. You're my only partner though. What you want that to mean... you have to decide. If I'm not the best, then I will do something to get stronger, but that is not your fault if it is insufficient, understood?
That is the best I can say right now.
[He laughs.] I dunno. It's just the vibe. His whole vibe. But there's a lot of hot people on this boat. Not that I want to sleep with all of them. Just an...awareness of hotness. [Diana, Tendi, Bash, Pratt. A lot of hot people. Even that Lucius guy was kind of hot. If Clara hadn't been his first real friend on the ship, he's pretty sure she'd have fallen in the same category. But...eh.]
[There's a small noise of surprise as he's pinned, but he looks up, trying to focus on the conversation at hand and not the desire pooling in his stomach. God. He's so hot right now that it's ridiculous.] Oh. Forgive me. How could I be so foolish. Of course you're not. [And really, he just wants to lean into this and forget the conversation, forget everything else.]
So you weren't meant to marry for love. [Klaus has seen movies. He got pretty bored with the Jane Austen stuff, but he's seen so many of Allison's movies and things she's suggested to him.] Monogamy is just...you only want to be with one person. And that's fine. Did you...would you have had a wife and...like someone on the side or just...a wife?
[I don't just like you. They clear their throat for a moment.] Don't just like me. [They're aware they sound like a parrot, but it narrows the world slightly.] You aren't like them, by the way. You're so much better and kinder than the people you've been fighting against and I know that you feel like you're nothing more than an evil, dangerous person, but...it's not true. You're good. You are. [So, yes, he will take his hand, lace their fingers together. If someone taking the time to wash his hair and brush it afterwards isn't soft and good, Klaus doesn't know what is.]
Not into Pratt, huh? I mean, I would probably fuck myself if given half a chance, so...I can't say anything about anything, really. [Yep. He just said that to someone not his siblings.] There was a chance that it could have happened. Even with the paradox syndrome thing. At least I wasn't Diego. He was just gonna kill himself. Like a psycho.
[But right. This is...a serious conversation.] Okay. I'll get the coffee, but I'm not calling it a date for now. But right now...I want us to be together.
[There's a small noise of surprise as he's pinned, but he looks up, trying to focus on the conversation at hand and not the desire pooling in his stomach. God. He's so hot right now that it's ridiculous.] Oh. Forgive me. How could I be so foolish. Of course you're not. [And really, he just wants to lean into this and forget the conversation, forget everything else.]
So you weren't meant to marry for love. [Klaus has seen movies. He got pretty bored with the Jane Austen stuff, but he's seen so many of Allison's movies and things she's suggested to him.] Monogamy is just...you only want to be with one person. And that's fine. Did you...would you have had a wife and...like someone on the side or just...a wife?
[I don't just like you. They clear their throat for a moment.] Don't just like me. [They're aware they sound like a parrot, but it narrows the world slightly.] You aren't like them, by the way. You're so much better and kinder than the people you've been fighting against and I know that you feel like you're nothing more than an evil, dangerous person, but...it's not true. You're good. You are. [So, yes, he will take his hand, lace their fingers together. If someone taking the time to wash his hair and brush it afterwards isn't soft and good, Klaus doesn't know what is.]
Not into Pratt, huh? I mean, I would probably fuck myself if given half a chance, so...I can't say anything about anything, really. [Yep. He just said that to someone not his siblings.] There was a chance that it could have happened. Even with the paradox syndrome thing. At least I wasn't Diego. He was just gonna kill himself. Like a psycho.
[But right. This is...a serious conversation.] Okay. I'll get the coffee, but I'm not calling it a date for now. But right now...I want us to be together.
Vibe. [Eyeroll.]
No I -- Politics, remember? I specifically avoided a wife, because I didn't want to fuck up the country like King Henry VIII. Though apparently England did fine, and no one knows enough history to tell me how and why. Is it pirates? Did Spain and Portugal fuck up? If it was pirates, how did marriage between men get banned in America? [Spreads both hands. He's getting off topic, but he wants to understand.] No wife, no heirs. I would have married Kichou if he agreed, but he is not a masochist, and it would be a political alliance. [Sigh.] My father had... more than just my mother, yeah. They only got married when I was six? I think it might have been related to him taking me into battle now that I think of it. [A headshake.] It's worse for royalty, but even Hideyoshis' parents weren't dissimilar.
Love is... [The words stick in his throat and gah... what are you even saying, Klaus?]
[He takes Klaus' hand, but just bops their cheeks gently.] Nothing about me is kind. [Kind. Kind? Kind... Nope. The disconnect is stronger. He wonders if this is how Klaus feels when he praises Klaus' strength. The whole world has told them, reinforced the opposite belief for so long that to believe otherwise might as well be impossible.] Good.... [Just... ARCHES EYEBROWS. Klaus, he is proud of you killing him, that's not kind, is it?]
[He'll just focus on brushing Klaus' mane ever so gently.]
[And he laughs at the idea of Klaus fucking themself.] I would like to see that. Two Klaus having sex. But you would both be expecting the other to do what you want, and not doing it yourself. So it would be very cute, and a little lazy. [Extra cute.] I would definitely be like Diego. I would kill another version of myself. Not because I hate myself, but I would only want the strongest version of me to survive and carry on both our ambitions and responsibilities.
Isn't it a date? [Shit, but he's blushing at that.] Yeah. I want... this. You. Only you. Tsk... [Kisses Klaus' shoulder!] I suspect you might be happy if I give you a stronger barrier. To say "don't do this," so you can live up to my expectations. [Tugs Klaus in close and rests his chin on his shoulder, one hand around their waist and stomach.] But silly Lucky 4, you always exceed my expectations in every way.
No I -- Politics, remember? I specifically avoided a wife, because I didn't want to fuck up the country like King Henry VIII. Though apparently England did fine, and no one knows enough history to tell me how and why. Is it pirates? Did Spain and Portugal fuck up? If it was pirates, how did marriage between men get banned in America? [Spreads both hands. He's getting off topic, but he wants to understand.] No wife, no heirs. I would have married Kichou if he agreed, but he is not a masochist, and it would be a political alliance. [Sigh.] My father had... more than just my mother, yeah. They only got married when I was six? I think it might have been related to him taking me into battle now that I think of it. [A headshake.] It's worse for royalty, but even Hideyoshis' parents weren't dissimilar.
Love is... [The words stick in his throat and gah... what are you even saying, Klaus?]
[He takes Klaus' hand, but just bops their cheeks gently.] Nothing about me is kind. [Kind. Kind? Kind... Nope. The disconnect is stronger. He wonders if this is how Klaus feels when he praises Klaus' strength. The whole world has told them, reinforced the opposite belief for so long that to believe otherwise might as well be impossible.] Good.... [Just... ARCHES EYEBROWS. Klaus, he is proud of you killing him, that's not kind, is it?]
[He'll just focus on brushing Klaus' mane ever so gently.]
[And he laughs at the idea of Klaus fucking themself.] I would like to see that. Two Klaus having sex. But you would both be expecting the other to do what you want, and not doing it yourself. So it would be very cute, and a little lazy. [Extra cute.] I would definitely be like Diego. I would kill another version of myself. Not because I hate myself, but I would only want the strongest version of me to survive and carry on both our ambitions and responsibilities.
Isn't it a date? [Shit, but he's blushing at that.] Yeah. I want... this. You. Only you. Tsk... [Kisses Klaus' shoulder!] I suspect you might be happy if I give you a stronger barrier. To say "don't do this," so you can live up to my expectations. [Tugs Klaus in close and rests his chin on his shoulder, one hand around their waist and stomach.] But silly Lucky 4, you always exceed my expectations in every way.
[The body language is saying a lot. And for someone that insists that he's pretty dumb, Klaus is also pretty observant. He's making a mental note that no, Nobunaga is not actually okay with other partners. Which, he was gathering, but...yeah. Well, at least they had this talk and he knows about it.]
[There's a shrug about the whole pirates and Spain rambling. He doesn't know why.] So that's just the way of things? It sounds a little sad. [They've felt love and how strong it was and Dave was...everything to them once. It's hard to think of them.]
[This is exactly how it feels when he's praised.] You are. [A beat.] Love is what?
[But he hums happily at the brushing, leaning against him.]
Hey. I would totally rock my own world. Don't question me. [They lightly swat him.] I don't really like you being dead, but...I guess it does make sense for you.
I guess? But...I think it doesn't really...matter. Friendly coffee experience is just as well. [The blush is a good sign. Better than all the other expressions from before] I like it when you're bossy. [A little smile, but he's made his decision. He leans back just enough to make sure to look Nobunaga in the eyes, fingers on either side of his face.] I want you.
[There's a shrug about the whole pirates and Spain rambling. He doesn't know why.] So that's just the way of things? It sounds a little sad. [They've felt love and how strong it was and Dave was...everything to them once. It's hard to think of them.]
[This is exactly how it feels when he's praised.] You are. [A beat.] Love is what?
[But he hums happily at the brushing, leaning against him.]
Hey. I would totally rock my own world. Don't question me. [They lightly swat him.] I don't really like you being dead, but...I guess it does make sense for you.
I guess? But...I think it doesn't really...matter. Friendly coffee experience is just as well. [The blush is a good sign. Better than all the other expressions from before] I like it when you're bossy. [A little smile, but he's made his decision. He leans back just enough to make sure to look Nobunaga in the eyes, fingers on either side of his face.] I want you.
It is sad. It's Hell.
[Love is... hard to put words to for him. He skips the words for now and kisses Klaus intensely instead.]
Then should you ever duplicate, I will command you to demonstrate your ultimate techniques so I can improve upon them and 'rock your world' even better. Mufufufu...
[More kisses and back to pinning Klaus aggressively, nipping all around his neck.] It is truly a strain for me not to be commanding, always.
If I were to tell you 'I love you,' would you be upset? [That way if it makes Klaus want to run away for coffee even more... then he should say it. To give Klaus the most opportunity to make up his own mind, regardless of Nobunaga.]
[Love is... hard to put words to for him. He skips the words for now and kisses Klaus intensely instead.]
Then should you ever duplicate, I will command you to demonstrate your ultimate techniques so I can improve upon them and 'rock your world' even better. Mufufufu...
[More kisses and back to pinning Klaus aggressively, nipping all around his neck.] It is truly a strain for me not to be commanding, always.
If I were to tell you 'I love you,' would you be upset? [That way if it makes Klaus want to run away for coffee even more... then he should say it. To give Klaus the most opportunity to make up his own mind, regardless of Nobunaga.]
[There's a laugh at that.] Oh, so you want to be the best at it, huh? [It's hot.] I'll be sure to let you know what's working for me.
[They arch up just slightly, head tilting back at the feeling of teeth on his neck. There's a small moan.] Feel free to tell me what to do. Here. Now.
[And then everything goes off kilter and his eyes flutter open.] You...love me? [It's not upset. Confused, sure, but not upset. But there's something else underneath all of it. A sort of yearning that he's not sure how to explain.] Say it again. [He looks at him again.] No question.
[They arch up just slightly, head tilting back at the feeling of teeth on his neck. There's a small moan.] Feel free to tell me what to do. Here. Now.
[And then everything goes off kilter and his eyes flutter open.] You...love me? [It's not upset. Confused, sure, but not upset. But there's something else underneath all of it. A sort of yearning that he's not sure how to explain.] Say it again. [He looks at him again.] No question.
I love you, idiot. If that means I have to share you, I'll suffer the consequences, but don't think I'll ever hold back! I'm nowhere near finished with you. I want to be the one who brings you the most pleasure, everything you think you don't deserve. [All the teeth on neck! And kisses too!]
I love you. Baka. [Chu!] Don't you ever forget it.
I love you. Baka. [Chu!] Don't you ever forget it.
[He's overwhelmed. Well, not overwhelmed so much as just...feeling a lot at once.] I... [There's another soft moan.] Please. [Please what? He doesn't know.
And again. He doesn't mean to like it so much. And he's trying to figure out his feelings at the same time. Love. The part of their mind that would argue is flatlining.] I won't. [They look up at Nobunaga for a moment.] I want... [A beat.] I need you.
And again. He doesn't mean to like it so much. And he's trying to figure out his feelings at the same time. Love. The part of their mind that would argue is flatlining.] I won't. [They look up at Nobunaga for a moment.] I want... [A beat.] I need you.
[Oh well, if Nobunaga's going to get rewarded for it...]
[He kisses their lips, and gently slides his fingers along the inside of Klaus' thighs.]
I love you. I love your deceptive strength. I love every inane story about your past and present. I love your secret brilliance. I love you, and the way you always act so freely, you're so brave and bold, so many things I wish I could be. I love the way you move, like you're forever dancing to music in your heart, and I want to conquer it so I can hear it too. I love you for being ridiculous, and doing things even when you hate them, because it makes me feel like maybe I can be capable of more too. [Chu!]
[He begins covering Klaus on kisses, focusing on the bruises, very gently as if he can heal them, but then all over, claiming and conquering territory, leaving small marks in places that won't be instantly visible, but Klaus will always be stuck knowing about.]
I love how you get into trouble and act like you're trying to avoid it. I love you, because everyone who meets you is charmed enough to follow you like a cult, and just like the trouble: you haven't the faintest idea what you did. [All the kisses!] I love that for you... I'll try anything, no matter how my mind first reacts. No matter how I think. The stupid J-Idol moves, and I'm so proud of you for being that strong and fearless, even you see the best in everyone else in a way I can only envy. If my dream is to free everyone here, then loving you is every bit a part of it.
I love you, because whether I'm a demon, possessed, mass murderer, and all the rest, you seem utterly determined to charm me like everyone else, so for you, being a pet lion king doesn't seem so bad. [Bites Klaus' neck, NOM!] I love that I cannot predict you, and I feel no need to. [Deep breath!!]
[He should maybe shut up soon.]
I'm sorry I couldn't punish you properly. Please accept the humble gift of this blackened demon-gnawed heart instead. You can leave it on a shelf as a trophy if you wish. Just know, I do love you. And I've never told anyone that before. Maybe I never will again, but if I do, it'll only be because you make it so easy to.
[He's not jealous of Dave, more grateful. And although he loved Kitsuno to pieces, he couldn't ever tell her, because she was dying, and it seemed like a severe burden just for his own torment. And don't get him started on siblings.]
[He kisses their lips, and gently slides his fingers along the inside of Klaus' thighs.]
I love you. I love your deceptive strength. I love every inane story about your past and present. I love your secret brilliance. I love you, and the way you always act so freely, you're so brave and bold, so many things I wish I could be. I love the way you move, like you're forever dancing to music in your heart, and I want to conquer it so I can hear it too. I love you for being ridiculous, and doing things even when you hate them, because it makes me feel like maybe I can be capable of more too. [Chu!]
[He begins covering Klaus on kisses, focusing on the bruises, very gently as if he can heal them, but then all over, claiming and conquering territory, leaving small marks in places that won't be instantly visible, but Klaus will always be stuck knowing about.]
I love how you get into trouble and act like you're trying to avoid it. I love you, because everyone who meets you is charmed enough to follow you like a cult, and just like the trouble: you haven't the faintest idea what you did. [All the kisses!] I love that for you... I'll try anything, no matter how my mind first reacts. No matter how I think. The stupid J-Idol moves, and I'm so proud of you for being that strong and fearless, even you see the best in everyone else in a way I can only envy. If my dream is to free everyone here, then loving you is every bit a part of it.
I love you, because whether I'm a demon, possessed, mass murderer, and all the rest, you seem utterly determined to charm me like everyone else, so for you, being a pet lion king doesn't seem so bad. [Bites Klaus' neck, NOM!] I love that I cannot predict you, and I feel no need to. [Deep breath!!]
[He should maybe shut up soon.]
I'm sorry I couldn't punish you properly. Please accept the humble gift of this blackened demon-gnawed heart instead. You can leave it on a shelf as a trophy if you wish. Just know, I do love you. And I've never told anyone that before. Maybe I never will again, but if I do, it'll only be because you make it so easy to.
[He's not jealous of Dave, more grateful. And although he loved Kitsuno to pieces, he couldn't ever tell her, because she was dying, and it seemed like a severe burden just for his own torment. And don't get him started on siblings.]
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[Their breath hitches, legs instinctively moving further apart.] Shit.
[The words are enough on their own, but the kisses and markings on top of them leave him a mostly quivering mess because he both wants him to just fuck him already or draw it out until he can't stand it. It's a lot all at once. But not a bad a lot and...despite their habit of pushing things and people away and generally being unable to take a compliment to save themself...this doesn't make him want to stare awkwardly into space.]
Blackened, huh? [There's a soft laugh.] But if you- [A subtle shift.] If you want to punish me. [Right. Got to get his thoughts together.] Touching and kissing and the little bites everywhere but where I want you to until I can't stand it usually gets me going. And just...make it rough. At the end. A little mix of gentle and rough to get started. [Because woops. He did kind of miss the punishment.] If you want. I'll also accept if you can't wait and want to make it rough now.
[The words are enough on their own, but the kisses and markings on top of them leave him a mostly quivering mess because he both wants him to just fuck him already or draw it out until he can't stand it. It's a lot all at once. But not a bad a lot and...despite their habit of pushing things and people away and generally being unable to take a compliment to save themself...this doesn't make him want to stare awkwardly into space.]
Blackened, huh? [There's a soft laugh.] But if you- [A subtle shift.] If you want to punish me. [Right. Got to get his thoughts together.] Touching and kissing and the little bites everywhere but where I want you to until I can't stand it usually gets me going. And just...make it rough. At the end. A little mix of gentle and rough to get started. [Because woops. He did kind of miss the punishment.] If you want. I'll also accept if you can't wait and want to make it rough now.
[ALL THE SMUG SMIRKS.] And this is what I love about you most of all.
[Gentle tender kisses, mixed with abrupt nippy bites all up the inside of Klaus' legs, following through on his promise. The fingers massaging Klaus like polishing one of his weapons, caressing the outside of their legs, as if controlling their entire bloodflow, making sure it continued circulating, and intimating he could cut it off in an instant if he so chose.]
Your strength and boldness in pursuing whatever you want, consequences be damned, making an ally of the pain so you always the master of your body since your mind will not always obey. [CHU!] But I shall let you in on a secret again.
[Reaches all the way up to the back of Klaus' head to pull them forward to kiss brutally hard, following up with gentle bites and kisses down their throat.] I can make any part of you obey me. [THAT Is also probably NOT a secret. WHATEVER.]
[Gentle tender kisses, mixed with abrupt nippy bites all up the inside of Klaus' legs, following through on his promise. The fingers massaging Klaus like polishing one of his weapons, caressing the outside of their legs, as if controlling their entire bloodflow, making sure it continued circulating, and intimating he could cut it off in an instant if he so chose.]
Your strength and boldness in pursuing whatever you want, consequences be damned, making an ally of the pain so you always the master of your body since your mind will not always obey. [CHU!] But I shall let you in on a secret again.
[Reaches all the way up to the back of Klaus' head to pull them forward to kiss brutally hard, following up with gentle bites and kisses down their throat.] I can make any part of you obey me. [THAT Is also probably NOT a secret. WHATEVER.]
[This is a mixture of heaven and hell all in one and Klaus can't stop the moans and whimpers that escape their mouth. His fingers are clenched to keep himself from trying to speed up the process.
Most of the words aren't fully processed because his thinking brain has mostly turned off by this point. The kiss is a surprise, but he lightly clings to Nobunaga as he returns it.] Fuck. [The word is soft, certainly not an order, just something to say. But as his head tilts back to expose more of this throat, those words hit and his breath hitches again. How is he this hot? It's unreal.] Please. [It is taking all of his effort to drag Nobunaga down on top of them and they're breathing heavy.]
Most of the words aren't fully processed because his thinking brain has mostly turned off by this point. The kiss is a surprise, but he lightly clings to Nobunaga as he returns it.] Fuck. [The word is soft, certainly not an order, just something to say. But as his head tilts back to expose more of this throat, those words hit and his breath hitches again. How is he this hot? It's unreal.] Please. [It is taking all of his effort to drag Nobunaga down on top of them and they're breathing heavy.]
[Fuck he's so cute.]
[Nobunaga laughs into Klaus' neck, covering them in still more kisses and tiny bites, with a longer tugging bite to Klaus' right ear.] I'm going to make you concede I can be so much hotter than any other version of yourself. Bwahahaha. [Yeah okay, maybe there's some jealousy in there. Regardless of what he's trying to allow himself or not.]
[His fingers switch from caressing the outside of Klaus legs to the the inside, sliding up and taking Klaus in his hand with a deadly smirk.] How do you want this? [Another purring rumbling bite to Klaus' neck, just absolutely enjoying himself, almost getting a contact high even without the other one having taken anything yet.]
[Nobunaga laughs into Klaus' neck, covering them in still more kisses and tiny bites, with a longer tugging bite to Klaus' right ear.] I'm going to make you concede I can be so much hotter than any other version of yourself. Bwahahaha. [Yeah okay, maybe there's some jealousy in there. Regardless of what he's trying to allow himself or not.]
[His fingers switch from caressing the outside of Klaus legs to the the inside, sliding up and taking Klaus in his hand with a deadly smirk.] How do you want this? [Another purring rumbling bite to Klaus' neck, just absolutely enjoying himself, almost getting a contact high even without the other one having taken anything yet.]
[Can't even compete with another version of himself. Klaus laughs, breathier than he usually sounds.] A-any hotter and you'd be on fire. [Does that work for him? Klaus hopes so because real people thoughts are hard.]
[He breathes in sharply, hips jerking up toward Nobunaga's hand. It takes a moment for his brain to even function enough to answer because there's options and well...maybe less self torture.] I... [Words. They need words.] Fast. [If a hand comes down to sort of guide Nobunaga's hand in a way that shows him what to do, well...Klaus figures it's easier than talking.]
[He breathes in sharply, hips jerking up toward Nobunaga's hand. It takes a moment for his brain to even function enough to answer because there's options and well...maybe less self torture.] I... [Words. They need words.] Fast. [If a hand comes down to sort of guide Nobunaga's hand in a way that shows him what to do, well...Klaus figures it's easier than talking.]
I can do that. [Fire. He said before he's the most dangerous.]
[There's an even eviler smirk as Nobunaga tightens his grip on Klaus hard and gives him a small growl as he bites down his neck and shoulder top.] You don't really think I'll let you set your own pace, do you? [Nom! But he follows it up with soothing licks, a low groan of concentration, because truthfully, it's not that easy for him to drag it out as slow as he intends either.] That wouldn't be much punishment, now would it? [The bites go down the front of Klaus' chest with a happy purr, his hand almost too tight on Klaus, restricting the blood flow as he makes his way down with bites and kisses to Klaus' stomach.] Now aren't you pretty like this.
[There's an even eviler smirk as Nobunaga tightens his grip on Klaus hard and gives him a small growl as he bites down his neck and shoulder top.] You don't really think I'll let you set your own pace, do you? [Nom! But he follows it up with soothing licks, a low groan of concentration, because truthfully, it's not that easy for him to drag it out as slow as he intends either.] That wouldn't be much punishment, now would it? [The bites go down the front of Klaus' chest with a happy purr, his hand almost too tight on Klaus, restricting the blood flow as he makes his way down with bites and kisses to Klaus' stomach.] Now aren't you pretty like this.
[This is how he dies. From being far too turned on to function. At least that’s how it feels right now. And what a way to go. His body feels like it’s on fire and he doesn’t know if he’s even breathing.]
[There’s a low whine and they squirm just slightly, trying to will it to go faster even if the punishment of it all makes it better. There’s going to be so many marks and he just couldn’t care if he tried.] Fuck.
[Their body is flushed, breath heavy and short as they try to keep it together.] Please. [The word is just as much a whine as anything else. Please keep going. They open their eyes and look down, eyes hooded.] Please. [Just a little softer.]
[There’s a low whine and they squirm just slightly, trying to will it to go faster even if the punishment of it all makes it better. There’s going to be so many marks and he just couldn’t care if he tried.] Fuck.
[Their body is flushed, breath heavy and short as they try to keep it together.] Please. [The word is just as much a whine as anything else. Please keep going. They open their eyes and look down, eyes hooded.] Please. [Just a little softer.]
Bwahahahaha! [Okay, the begging works, Nobunaga isn't COMPLETELY heartless, and he does love Klaus, and more importantly... isn't THAT supremely patient himself. He does spent a few extra minutes to skip the best part of Klaus so he can bite their legs, as previously promised, but it's not long before still holding their cock ever so tightly, he takes a slow lick of the head, watching Klaus' face completely to savor their reaction even more than all the rest.]
[Their head drops back, hips jerking upwards, a moan escaping through their lips. His hands are balled up next to him as he tries to keep from grabbing hold of Nobunaga to push his mouth back closer.] I-I… [A brief pause] I’m yours. [It’s not I love you, but he hopes it’s just as good.]
[That just means he'll have to try harder to get Klaus to that breaking point!]
[And it's more than good enough, because where Nobunaga's never told anyone he loved them before, he knows (or at least is 95% certain) Klaus said it to Dave, and has to work through any guilt or worries about replacing him or forgetting him. In some ways, it's easier for Nobunaga. FOR ONCE.]
[He just smirks and gloats!] I know.
[Oh, but there is a hint of a blush as he licks in a circle and takes Klaus wholly into his mouth, finally giving him a wink.]
[Actions speak loudest, after all, and Klaus has been kidnapped for sometime. Or maybe Klaus kidnapped Nobunaga? But Oda's pretty sure he just gave his heart to the reckless tiger and has been enjoying ever day of it.]
[And it's more than good enough, because where Nobunaga's never told anyone he loved them before, he knows (or at least is 95% certain) Klaus said it to Dave, and has to work through any guilt or worries about replacing him or forgetting him. In some ways, it's easier for Nobunaga. FOR ONCE.]
[He just smirks and gloats!] I know.
[Oh, but there is a hint of a blush as he licks in a circle and takes Klaus wholly into his mouth, finally giving him a wink.]
[Actions speak loudest, after all, and Klaus has been kidnapped for sometime. Or maybe Klaus kidnapped Nobunaga? But Oda's pretty sure he just gave his heart to the reckless tiger and has been enjoying ever day of it.]
[Well, that's definitely enough to send him over the edge. And he would apologize for not giving any warning at all, but he's just gonna lie there and let it wash over him instead.]
[When he does get back to a frame of mind where he wants to move again, he glances down at Nobunaga.] I can take care of you, too. If you want.
[When he does get back to a frame of mind where he wants to move again, he glances down at Nobunaga.] I can take care of you, too. If you want.
[Nobunaga gulps it down for practical purposes; it's a bitch to clean, and he is completely partial to the look on Klaus' face, deadset on memorizing it..]
[He is a million kinds of smug. So cocksure and proud arrogance. Sure, he's a demon king, and he can't even blame his soul's erosion on anything but himself, and maybe Kennyo (cult leader of the Ikkou Ikki) warned him exactly of that, but in moments like this, he can still do things right, in a way that defies religiosity, and is uniquely himself.]
I want you to sleep. I'm going to make you my toy later. Right now I'm proud of you, and just did what I wanted. [Leans up and kisses Klaus' forehead, getting up and deciding between bed and couch.] Have you sufficiently had your mind blown free from last night? [He might be getting the slang wrong. Whatever, he likes the pun!]
[He is a million kinds of smug. So cocksure and proud arrogance. Sure, he's a demon king, and he can't even blame his soul's erosion on anything but himself, and maybe Kennyo (cult leader of the Ikkou Ikki) warned him exactly of that, but in moments like this, he can still do things right, in a way that defies religiosity, and is uniquely himself.]
I want you to sleep. I'm going to make you my toy later. Right now I'm proud of you, and just did what I wanted. [Leans up and kisses Klaus' forehead, getting up and deciding between bed and couch.] Have you sufficiently had your mind blown free from last night? [He might be getting the slang wrong. Whatever, he likes the pun!]
[There's a nod at that. That's fair. He's kind of tired anyway. Sleeping on the floor and being hungover is a real bitch, but at least he's...here. And Nobunaga is safe and alive.] Nothing to be proud of [A small murmur as they pull themselves off the floor and make the decision for the bed. He'll actually put his clothes on later, for right now, he is just gonna burrow under the covers.]
Oh yeah. Mind totally blown. Come here. [It's their turn to be bossy.] We're cuddling. [And that's the end of it.]
Oh yeah. Mind totally blown. Come here. [It's their turn to be bossy.] We're cuddling. [And that's the end of it.]
[SUPER CUTE!] I'm very proud.
[Lion flomps next to them, half on top of the sheets, still naked and laying on his chest, one arm stretched over Klaus' shoulders.]
I know the ghosts mistook you for -- that other guy. [Great time to bring this up. Flawless, really.] But would you want your powers back here? Not that it's a simple matter of wanting it, but if they came back, would you hate it? [Buries his face on Klaus. So cute. Best tiger. Best friend. Good partner.] You don't have to answer right away.
[Lion flomps next to them, half on top of the sheets, still naked and laying on his chest, one arm stretched over Klaus' shoulders.]
I know the ghosts mistook you for -- that other guy. [Great time to bring this up. Flawless, really.] But would you want your powers back here? Not that it's a simple matter of wanting it, but if they came back, would you hate it? [Buries his face on Klaus. So cute. Best tiger. Best friend. Good partner.] You don't have to answer right away.
[Klaus hums happily before scooching back as close as he can and pulling on Nobunaga’s arm to drag him closer at the same time. He’s been good enough for proper cuddles. And is much more tired than they expected.]
For Bash, yes. [A moment.] More under the covers, please. [Because if they’re talking about this, these are their terms. But the question is one he doesn’t entirely know how to handle. It’s just something. He misses them and doesn’t miss them at the same time. And he sincerely doubts the coming back to life stuff is something the Captain would allow. If he’s even the one controlling it.] I…don’t know. [It’s the honest answer anyway.] I don’t think they’d help me here? You can’t usually see the ghosts on the ship anyway. And we already come back after dying. Seems redundant, I guess. [They frown slightly] I wish I had something more useful, I guess. But then I’d have to relearn how to do stuff and that sounds terrible.
For Bash, yes. [A moment.] More under the covers, please. [Because if they’re talking about this, these are their terms. But the question is one he doesn’t entirely know how to handle. It’s just something. He misses them and doesn’t miss them at the same time. And he sincerely doubts the coming back to life stuff is something the Captain would allow. If he’s even the one controlling it.] I…don’t know. [It’s the honest answer anyway.] I don’t think they’d help me here? You can’t usually see the ghosts on the ship anyway. And we already come back after dying. Seems redundant, I guess. [They frown slightly] I wish I had something more useful, I guess. But then I’d have to relearn how to do stuff and that sounds terrible.
Yeah yeah, coffee date guy. Jeff's boyfriend. [Bash doesn't get a name from now on, oops. But Oda gets under the covers and snuggles.]
[A small laugh and he gently kisses Klaus' cheek.] Maybe you can learn things in a way that is less forced like your father's style. Something you can enjoy and be proud of.
[A small laugh and he gently kisses Klaus' cheek.] Maybe you can learn things in a way that is less forced like your father's style. Something you can enjoy and be proud of.
[Nobunaga was originally going to try reading next to Klaus but damn he is SO comfy like this.]
Well, it's probably moot. You already know plenty of martial arts... you could probably teach me some things. And you should, actually. I guess if you get a chance, just seize it, and I'll help you become the best you you're ready for. [Snuggle, snuggle, falling asleep, snuggle.]
[Maybe it's not just lap pillows that do it, but being this comfortable and blissed out. He'll have to remember that.]
Well, it's probably moot. You already know plenty of martial arts... you could probably teach me some things. And you should, actually. I guess if you get a chance, just seize it, and I'll help you become the best you you're ready for. [Snuggle, snuggle, falling asleep, snuggle.]
[Maybe it's not just lap pillows that do it, but being this comfortable and blissed out. He'll have to remember that.]
[Hehe olive juice. He'll get there. Nobunaga is half bemused he did it himself. And kisses Klaus' cheek.]
I love you too. [See? He knows.]
I love you too. [See? He knows.]
It's like safewords, right? I should give you a line so you can be free and happy and then I won't stab someone like Sharky.
I wanted to stab Sharky for like... a firework flash moment when he said you were petting him in the hot tub and I thought he meant sex until he clarified.
I like watching you be affectionate with everyone. Ranmaru style.
But I guess as with Ranmaru I'm going to want to stab anyone who takes advantage of you sexually that isn't me. So that's the line.
Just so you know. You were right. But I'm still new to all this. And "monogamy" isn't even a thing in Europe in the 16th century. Everyone just has sex with whoever they want. Marriage has nothing to do with it.
But I'm not good at sharing. I mean Ranmaru could probably have sex with someone else and they wouldn't get stabbed, but I'm not in love with him like you, and I'd have to be sure they weren't hurting him or doing things I can do for him. So that's that. I want that part of you no one else can have I guess.
Even if you say that's fine, it still feels like I'm being controlling. So thank you for choosing that even though I'm an idiot.
🏵🏯🏹🐅💘😍🦖
Love you! 💋
I wanted to stab Sharky for like... a firework flash moment when he said you were petting him in the hot tub and I thought he meant sex until he clarified.
I like watching you be affectionate with everyone. Ranmaru style.
But I guess as with Ranmaru I'm going to want to stab anyone who takes advantage of you sexually that isn't me. So that's the line.
Just so you know. You were right. But I'm still new to all this. And "monogamy" isn't even a thing in Europe in the 16th century. Everyone just has sex with whoever they want. Marriage has nothing to do with it.
But I'm not good at sharing. I mean Ranmaru could probably have sex with someone else and they wouldn't get stabbed, but I'm not in love with him like you, and I'd have to be sure they weren't hurting him or doing things I can do for him. So that's that. I want that part of you no one else can have I guess.
Even if you say that's fine, it still feels like I'm being controlling. So thank you for choosing that even though I'm an idiot.
🏵🏯🏹🐅💘😍🦖
Love you! 💋
[Klaus is reading all of this incredibly high and maybe also reading this out loud to himself mostly.]
don’t stab sharky. he’s got a huuuuge dick, but i don’t have personal knowledge of it. [This makes him laugh for a long minute]
i won’t fuck anyone else. promise. i knew you weren’t cool about it. just cuddles and probably some flirting. [A beat]
there’s no whip emoji. ☹️ i’m so sad. i want you to touch my 🍑. later. also my 🍆. 😏😉😘
don’t stab sharky. he’s got a huuuuge dick, but i don’t have personal knowledge of it. [This makes him laugh for a long minute]
i won’t fuck anyone else. promise. i knew you weren’t cool about it. just cuddles and probably some flirting. [A beat]
there’s no whip emoji. ☹️ i’m so sad. i want you to touch my 🍑. later. also my 🍆. 😏😉😘
I will fuck you, and use my whip. They should make a whip emoji. I tried with ___) but it looks too much like a scythe, and that makes me mad.
I made a tie!
It's on my head. Crichton says it goes on my neck, but I don't want to while at party. Too dangerous for choking.
I made a tie!
It's on my head. Crichton says it goes on my neck, but I don't want to while at party. Too dangerous for choking.
Come here. I'll put the tie on you right now! 🧣⛓➰
There's no tie emoji either, even though they have tempura. What the hell?
No wait.
Fuck.
Stupid teens everywhere.
I'll take you out of Tauva, and then put the tie on you.
And take you out.
Of breathing.
Wait.
Where's the closest place we can fuck?
💃 - you
🕺 - me
That's the closest to a tie.
There's no tie emoji either, even though they have tempura. What the hell?
No wait.
Fuck.
Stupid teens everywhere.
I'll take you out of Tauva, and then put the tie on you.
And take you out.
Of breathing.
Wait.
Where's the closest place we can fuck?
💃 - you
🕺 - me
That's the closest to a tie.
I can throw you over my shoulder and oni kidnap you. It might be obvious to everyone over 18, but it won't be too bad.
Just no sucking my ears or touching my neck until we get somewhere fuckable.
Just no sucking my ears or touching my neck until we get somewhere fuckable.
You mastered levitation already? Or is this just the incentive you needed?
Okay, just remember what I said, I can only handle being so turned on before I just fuck you no matter who is watching.
Okay, just remember what I said, I can only handle being so turned on before I just fuck you no matter who is watching.
I didn't mean to! I was just thinking about what Sharky told me off for, you were the one begging to strangled and whipped!
Okay, I'm coming.
To get you.
The other kind is later.
In front of ghosts, not teens.
Okay, I'm coming.
To get you.
The other kind is later.
In front of ghosts, not teens.
You always do that to me! The first night we met even!
Well, don't worry I'll be really fast with my 🍆 in your 🍑 and choking you into oblivion.
And then I'll tuck you into 🛌
Well, don't worry I'll be really fast with my 🍆 in your 🍑 and choking you into oblivion.
And then I'll tuck you into 🛌
I have no idea how it's cute, but don't make me call for you.
I'm here. Inside Tauva. And I need to get inside you. Now.
[Just does one of hawk whistles for Haguro.] Klaus.
I'm here. Inside Tauva. And I need to get inside you. Now.
[Just does one of hawk whistles for Haguro.] Klaus.
you said you were gonna tuck me in bed
i'm already turned on. god. i'm coming.
[And he is. Levitating and moving slowly, but he's definitely taken his shirt off to put it over his lap because he figures teenagers seeing his bare chest is less offensive than everyone realizing they have a boner.]
i'm already turned on. god. i'm coming.
[And he is. Levitating and moving slowly, but he's definitely taken his shirt off to put it over his lap because he figures teenagers seeing his bare chest is less offensive than everyone realizing they have a boner.]
[Laughs and takes the "tie" off his forehead, looping and tightening it around Klaus' wrist, to tug him along like a toy balloon.]
[SUPER INNOCENT.]
[SUPER INNOCENT.]
[Once out into the promenade:] This way?
[God he's hella dazed too, the armor covers him up pretty well, but Klaus looks SO adorable like this he's losing his mind.]
[God he's hella dazed too, the armor covers him up pretty well, but Klaus looks SO adorable like this he's losing his mind.]
[Klaus points towards Hurikane.] Yeah. That has good...coverage.
[They've seen someone hide behind the bar before. He stares at his wrist for a moment, just thinking about the tie there. Definitely just thinking about it as it occasionally tugs him. This shouldn't be so hot.]
[They've seen someone hide behind the bar before. He stares at his wrist for a moment, just thinking about the tie there. Definitely just thinking about it as it occasionally tugs him. This shouldn't be so hot.]
Think most people will be at the others?
[Hell, Nobunaga's ducked behind that bar too, most of October even. He REALLY wants to kiss Klaus now, but he's trying to stay calm enough to get at least to another place first.] Did I do the tie right? They don't have them in my time, so I just kind of guessed. [It's just straight, he didn't know about the triangle shape. But he still managed a Windsor knot. Hilariously enough.]
[Hell, Nobunaga's ducked behind that bar too, most of October even. He REALLY wants to kiss Klaus now, but he's trying to stay calm enough to get at least to another place first.] Did I do the tie right? They don't have them in my time, so I just kind of guessed. [It's just straight, he didn't know about the triangle shape. But he still managed a Windsor knot. Hilariously enough.]
I dunno. Lots of people were in Tauva. Anywhere's fine. [He just wants to be the rest of the way naked. They know it'll take Nobunaga longer to get undressed. Armor is stupid.]
[Klaus looks at it without the whole...just dazed and turned on aspect for a minute.] It's a little square, but it's...close enough. You got the knot right. Not that I wear ties often. [Whe they look up at Nobunaga again, there's a little dopey smile.] You're so cute.
[Klaus looks at it without the whole...just dazed and turned on aspect for a minute.] It's a little square, but it's...close enough. You got the knot right. Not that I wear ties often. [Whe they look up at Nobunaga again, there's a little dopey smile.] You're so cute.
What? No. You. Stupid.
[Fuck it. Pulls him in with a hard tug to the tie and a long long kiss!] I can't stop thinking about how much I want to fuck you wearing nothing else but this and squeeze your pretty throat right at the end. [Just... strokes the end of his makeshift tie down Klaus' throat with a low groan of want.]
[Fuck it. Pulls him in with a hard tug to the tie and a long long kiss!] I can't stop thinking about how much I want to fuck you wearing nothing else but this and squeeze your pretty throat right at the end. [Just... strokes the end of his makeshift tie down Klaus' throat with a low groan of want.]
You said I'm smart before! [Okay, so it's a little sing-song.]
[But that disappears as he's pulled over for a kiss, actually staying in the air for once.] And now you're hot all over again. God. [Draw him like one of your French girls already. And the end of the tie running down his throat? Gooood.] Well, either we're doing this behind the bar or we're both gonna have to be patient enough to get to the room. Eddie's at the weed party, so he won't be in the room.
[But that disappears as he's pulled over for a kiss, actually staying in the air for once.] And now you're hot all over again. God. [Draw him like one of your French girls already. And the end of the tie running down his throat? Gooood.] Well, either we're doing this behind the bar or we're both gonna have to be patient enough to get to the room. Eddie's at the weed party, so he won't be in the room.
[.... Nobunaga opens his mouth to speak, but he's kind of at a loss for words again.] Ah...
[Shit. Both????] I might be able to get you down to your room without losing it. Maybe. If you want to sleep naked in your bed right after. I did say I would tuck you in. I can't... Yeah. I need you to think. You're smart. So you do it.
[KISSES AGAIN! And another groan. That stupid shirtless thing is driving him crazy!]
[Shit. Both????] I might be able to get you down to your room without losing it. Maybe. If you want to sleep naked in your bed right after. I did say I would tuck you in. I can't... Yeah. I need you to think. You're smart. So you do it.
[KISSES AGAIN! And another groan. That stupid shirtless thing is driving him crazy!]
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[Listen. They wouldn’t need to be shirtless if you didn’t make them horny as fuck, so who’s fault is that tbh?]
[He takes the kiss fingers lightly resting for all of a minute on Nobunaga’s shoulders.] Then I think you better walk fast because I am already incredibly turned on. And neither of us are very good at waiting.
[He takes the kiss fingers lightly resting for all of a minute on Nobunaga’s shoulders.] Then I think you better walk fast because I am already incredibly turned on. And neither of us are very good at waiting.
We are REALLY bad at it.
If I start giving you my weapons and armor, can you carry them while I lead us or will it distract you from levitating?
[Just starts tying the other tie end on his own wrist, with his teeth.]
If I start giving you my weapons and armor, can you carry them while I lead us or will it distract you from levitating?
[Just starts tying the other tie end on his own wrist, with his teeth.]
Okay, I'm going to try to set a record for getting us back fastest.
[So half jogging, and still stripping weapons as he goes!]
[So half jogging, and still stripping weapons as he goes!]
[Oh, he is setting ALL KINDS of speed records right now, down to an amazing swirl of transformation action. 400 years too early to know about how awesome that is, but still chuuni enough to think it.]
Fastest lobster de-shelling ever. [Maybe. He says so.]
Do you have any oils or special whatevers you want me to use? [TUG TUG. He likes this. New favorite things.]
[And screw it just tugs Klaus close at the door to the room for more kisses while he lets Klaus get the door if he can in spite of everything else happening.]
Fastest lobster de-shelling ever. [Maybe. He says so.]
Do you have any oils or special whatevers you want me to use? [TUG TUG. He likes this. New favorite things.]
[And screw it just tugs Klaus close at the door to the room for more kisses while he lets Klaus get the door if he can in spite of everything else happening.]
[Well, Klaus is impressed anyway. How someone manages to move fast and yet also strip at the same time? Yeah. Amazing. He could never.]
It seemed fast to me.
[They are very distracted by the kissing and holding all this armor and weaponry. But when they pull back, fingers fumbling for the phone. It’s not his fault if something or a couple somethings fall on the floor. They are doing their best, okay?] No. Nothing special. [A beat.] And sorry.
It seemed fast to me.
[They are very distracted by the kissing and holding all this armor and weaponry. But when they pull back, fingers fumbling for the phone. It’s not his fault if something or a couple somethings fall on the floor. They are doing their best, okay?] No. Nothing special. [A beat.] And sorry.
For what?
[Glance.] Oh, the knives? I don't care. I'd leave them if I didn't think your roommate might get cut by them. Fuck I just want to fuck you against this door already.
[HELPING!!!]
[Glance.] Oh, the knives? I don't care. I'd leave them if I didn't think your roommate might get cut by them. Fuck I just want to fuck you against this door already.
[HELPING!!!]
[Klaus almost drops more things.] I would probably let you, but...no. No. We're supposed to...ah! [The phone! He holds it to the door, quickly pushing the door open.]
Pull me inside so I can drop the rest of this stuff as carefully as I can. And then I'm all yours. [Sure there's a pair of shorts and underwear between them, but hey. He's ready to drop the shirt with the rest of it.]
Pull me inside so I can drop the rest of this stuff as carefully as I can. And then I'm all yours. [Sure there's a pair of shorts and underwear between them, but hey. He's ready to drop the shirt with the rest of it.]
[He just laughs so much, and bends over to scoop up whatever was dropped, pushing Klaus inside first, and undoing his end of the tie of the tie on his wrist.]
Nails in my hand means stop or ease up, less pressure, gentle strokes like this, [Demonstrates, already quickly doing a light tie around Klaus' neck!] means more or faster.
Nails in my hand means stop or ease up, less pressure, gentle strokes like this, [Demonstrates, already quickly doing a light tie around Klaus' neck!] means more or faster.
[As soon as he’s in the room, he very carefully lets the things fall to the floor with his shirt.]
Oh. Yeah. [He nods his understanding, mind going mostly blank at the feeling of the tie around his neck. Their feet land on the ground. Okay. Yes. Just gonna push his own shorts off because he needs to be so much more naked for this.]
Oh. Yeah. [He nods his understanding, mind going mostly blank at the feeling of the tie around his neck. Their feet land on the ground. Okay. Yes. Just gonna push his own shorts off because he needs to be so much more naked for this.]
[Nobunaga helps with the getting naked, joining Klaus there, and then, as an afterthought, dragging some of the weapons closer to the bed, just in case.] You are so beautiful. I just want to sink my teeth into you, but not half as much as making you my sheathe. [Happy hums, the clothes are probably everywhere, but he cannot find it in him to give a slightest damn at all.]
[Just getting Klaus into the bed as fast as he can, and biting and ear as the lightest bit of foreplay he can handle before easing up on the tie to just molest the hell out of Klaus' ass.] Ahhhh perfect peaches. [Yes.]
[Just getting Klaus into the bed as fast as he can, and biting and ear as the lightest bit of foreplay he can handle before easing up on the tie to just molest the hell out of Klaus' ass.] Ahhhh perfect peaches. [Yes.]
[Klaus flushes slightly at the comment. More because it feels more earnest and nice than just being hot and Klaus isn't really used to being called beautiful. Even if Nobunaga's done so a couple times. It's the weapons being dragged over that really seal things. Cause it's very obvious this is Nobunaga. Even if he doesn't actually need to proof of it.] Both is fine. [Because he does like the feeling of teeth.]
[He's not going to make getting into the bed very hard for either of them because he really is just...so ready. There is a bit of a breathy laugh at the comment about peaches, though. God. The emojis. They may have created a monster. He'll just give Nobunaga's ass a little squeeze in return. As a gift.]
Are you saying my ass is juicy? [The joke was just begging to be made at this point.]
[He's not going to make getting into the bed very hard for either of them because he really is just...so ready. There is a bit of a breathy laugh at the comment about peaches, though. God. The emojis. They may have created a monster. He'll just give Nobunaga's ass a little squeeze in return. As a gift.]
Are you saying my ass is juicy? [The joke was just begging to be made at this point.]
[There's a small moue of pleasure at the ass grab. He always has a rampant imagination that gets him easily turned on, but then Klaus always outdoes it in the moment, and that's now officially Nobunaga's favorite -- second favorite part of them. Since beating out the masochism is going to take something really insane.]
Yes. Maybe not yet. But it's definitely about to be. [He's an absolute monster.]
[And he massages Klaus' throat with the tie firmly but gently at first. More suggestive than anything forceful yet, he wants to hear more of Klaus' voice for now! But the bites all down Klaus' back of neck and shoulders are as sharp as he promised, creating a steady rhythm before he even joins the peachy ass.]
Yes. Maybe not yet. But it's definitely about to be. [He's an absolute monster.]
[And he massages Klaus' throat with the tie firmly but gently at first. More suggestive than anything forceful yet, he wants to hear more of Klaus' voice for now! But the bites all down Klaus' back of neck and shoulders are as sharp as he promised, creating a steady rhythm before he even joins the peachy ass.]
[Klaus smirks a little because he definitely feels successful in his life sometimes.]
Hot. [This is just...yep. They are definitely ridiculously turned on right now and just...all of this...just makes it worse]
[Especially the feeling of the tie against his throat. Just the...lightest of pressure, but it's...so good. He moans softly, just adjusting a little for the bites.] Ugh. I want you so bad.
Hot. [This is just...yep. They are definitely ridiculously turned on right now and just...all of this...just makes it worse]
[Especially the feeling of the tie against his throat. Just the...lightest of pressure, but it's...so good. He moans softly, just adjusting a little for the bites.] Ugh. I want you so bad.
[A soft laugh and Nobunaga pants and groans into Klaus' shoulder as he does his best to ease into them without going too fast or tearing him up just from haste.] Good... because fucking same. I don't think I've ever been this eager... well not since last time. [If they already max out the level of desperation, is hitting it again and again really an increase? If anyone can find a way, it's probably them though.] I'm going to take your breath away. [Such a happy hum and a sweet kiss, despite everything else getting rougher again.]
[Please understand it's taking a lot of effort for Klaus not to just push back into it. They figure this is part of the experience anyway. He doesn't bother stifling the moans and other soft noises coming from him in this moment, though.] I'm not sorry for being so hot you can't control yourself. [Because he figures this is his other superpower. Being fucking desirable to like...at least one person. Probably more than one, but...he's focusing on this one.]
[Klaus was pretty sure that he couldn't be even more turned on by this point, but here he is. He's just gonna enjoy himself especially the rougher things get.]
[Klaus was pretty sure that he couldn't be even more turned on by this point, but here he is. He's just gonna enjoy himself especially the rougher things get.]
Nor should you be. I'll accept nothing less than you giving your body over to me to make it move in ways you only ever dreamed of. Such a thing needs not words, only submission to these hands controlling your fate.
[Dododo.]
[Nobunaga is savoring Klaus' sounds, but matching them almost completely, because he's so worked up he feels like a volcano, trying very hard to keep the magma flow in controlled outlets, as if such a thing could ever be adequately channeled.]
[There's a dark low laugh as sinks up to his balls into Klaus and a hissed gasp through his teeth, pulling back, and every so lightly pulling tighter on the tie around their neck.] So hot I can think of nothing else. Every time I start to get a grip on myself -- [A rough tug both to Klaus' dick and the tie on their throat.] It slips a way. [A dramatic loosening both hands, before covering their shoulders in kisses.]
So I shall return the favor, because that is how much I love you.
[Dododo.]
[Nobunaga is savoring Klaus' sounds, but matching them almost completely, because he's so worked up he feels like a volcano, trying very hard to keep the magma flow in controlled outlets, as if such a thing could ever be adequately channeled.]
[There's a dark low laugh as sinks up to his balls into Klaus and a hissed gasp through his teeth, pulling back, and every so lightly pulling tighter on the tie around their neck.] So hot I can think of nothing else. Every time I start to get a grip on myself -- [A rough tug both to Klaus' dick and the tie on their throat.] It slips a way. [A dramatic loosening both hands, before covering their shoulders in kisses.]
So I shall return the favor, because that is how much I love you.
[It's fine. He's just dying a little inside here.] I'm...[A quick intake of breath] Yours to do whatever you please with. [It takes some slight mental control over himself to not teasingly refer to Nobunaga as 'Daddy' for the vine a laugh. But he'll allow something a little more on brand.] Your highness.
[Don't mind a little light bit of pressing back into it once he's all the way in.] Shit. [The tug, both of them makes him moan again. And as both groups loosen, he can't stop himself from a quiet] Just a little more. [They want to feel the high of losing oxygen, of feeling somewhat disconnected and yet even more connected.]
[And really. How can he be this fucking hot all the time? It's stupid.]
[Don't mind a little light bit of pressing back into it once he's all the way in.] Shit. [The tug, both of them makes him moan again. And as both groups loosen, he can't stop himself from a quiet] Just a little more. [They want to feel the high of losing oxygen, of feeling somewhat disconnected and yet even more connected.]
[And really. How can he be this fucking hot all the time? It's stupid.]
[An evil laugh and Nobunaga sharply tugs the tie tight with a hard buck to his hips and a low feral groan.] Shit... [Just losing it himself, with just enough presence of mind to stroke Klaus off a little more, much more tightly of course, completely losing his mind again.]
Klaus... [He might as well be the one suffering oxygen deprivation for all he can't think, can't command, can't speak again.]
[He's got like two strokes with his hand left before he's going to wind up coming even without Klaus at this rate, so just tightening that tie even more!]
Klaus... [He might as well be the one suffering oxygen deprivation for all he can't think, can't command, can't speak again.]
[He's got like two strokes with his hand left before he's going to wind up coming even without Klaus at this rate, so just tightening that tie even more!]
[The quick loss of breath combined with the thrust make his whole body feel like its on fire. But in the good way. He makes a mostly breathless sound because any breath is just a little strangled right now.]
[The hand stroking him mixed with the tie tightening even further are definitely bringing him that much closer to coming himself. His face is a little red, but he doesn't mind, doesn't want it to loosen up. Really, he just leans further into it because this is everything.]
[There's a strangled gasp for air, eyelids fluttering a little. It's obvious they are enjoying it. Fuck.]
[The hand stroking him mixed with the tie tightening even further are definitely bringing him that much closer to coming himself. His face is a little red, but he doesn't mind, doesn't want it to loosen up. Really, he just leans further into it because this is everything.]
[There's a strangled gasp for air, eyelids fluttering a little. It's obvious they are enjoying it. Fuck.]
Fuck fuck fuck... [A hard bite to the back of Klaus' neck above the tie, and just growling a million kinds of hard at it, he tightens his grip again, jerking Klaus impossibly close on him, just trying to make sure he doesn't break the skin, but coming damned close.] This... love you. [Bite! And all the demon growling.]
[Cue the sound of more strangled breathing as they're jerked back. Shit. The words are a little hard at this point, but it's not so hard that he's suffering. He's feeling just a touch lightheaded, but the other sensations are keeping him grounded and his vision's only a little fuzzy around the edges. It's fine.]
[A hand reaches back, fingers on Nobunaga's thigh, just to...return the words. He loves him, too. Even if saying it is...not going to happen just now. He's just going to arch his back a little so he can grind their hips together a little.]
[Just before things start to get too much hazier, he comes, body tensing before going a little more slack. They at least have the wherewithal, even if it is a little belated to dig their nails into his hand as asked so he'll loosen his grip on the tie before they actually do pass out]
[A hand reaches back, fingers on Nobunaga's thigh, just to...return the words. He loves him, too. Even if saying it is...not going to happen just now. He's just going to arch his back a little so he can grind their hips together a little.]
[Just before things start to get too much hazier, he comes, body tensing before going a little more slack. They at least have the wherewithal, even if it is a little belated to dig their nails into his hand as asked so he'll loosen his grip on the tie before they actually do pass out]
[He had to loosen up for sure anyway, because Nobunaga is completely gone, coming inside Klaus with a strangled cry of his own, panting desperately against the back of Klaus' neck, completely gone to the world. He pretty much passes out himself at that point, "so it's all whatever~" to quote Klaus.]
[Klaus is still for a minute, mostly just catching his breath and loosening the tie a little more, not entirely taking it off. Once he realizes Nobunaga is basically passed out, he smiles a little. They move enough so he’s still not inside them before making sure the blankets are pulled up and pulls his boyfriend’s arm over his waist. Cuddles are still happening.] Love you.
[He keeps getting defeated by Klaus without Klaus even trying. He was supposed to be the one in control, and it's just so gone. He even has plans for next time? And the desire to ensure he'll do anything to GET a next time.]
[Nobunaga is completely out of it, but when he finally comes to, laying next to Klaus, he tugs his lover close and kisses whatever part he can easily reach.]
You. You are the best. Love you too. Fuck.
Normally I'd say, "Do you want to rule the world at my side?" but in this case, I'm sort of like, "You will rule the world at my side."
[SNUGGLES. CHU!] I will do anything for you. Just... [Attempts to move. Nah. Not happening.] Going to need a little bit.
I am blown. Mind, body, soul. Hai. [S N U G G L E.] Everything I never knew I wanted.
[Nobunaga is completely out of it, but when he finally comes to, laying next to Klaus, he tugs his lover close and kisses whatever part he can easily reach.]
You. You are the best. Love you too. Fuck.
Normally I'd say, "Do you want to rule the world at my side?" but in this case, I'm sort of like, "You will rule the world at my side."
[SNUGGLES. CHU!] I will do anything for you. Just... [Attempts to move. Nah. Not happening.] Going to need a little bit.
I am blown. Mind, body, soul. Hai. [S N U G G L E.] Everything I never knew I wanted.
[Klaus smiles a little as he's pulled closer. It just shows he's getting more comfortable with the cuddling and that is Klaus' secret evil plan.]
Oh. So you're keeping me around, hm?
[Klaus doesn't really want to move either. Just wants to stay and cuddle and sleep.] All I want is sleep and cuddles. We can worry about anything else later.
[They smirk, pushing back to be as close as possible.] No complaints here either, buddy. Fucking excellent. So good.
Oh. So you're keeping me around, hm?
[Klaus doesn't really want to move either. Just wants to stay and cuddle and sleep.] All I want is sleep and cuddles. We can worry about anything else later.
[They smirk, pushing back to be as close as possible.] No complaints here either, buddy. Fucking excellent. So good.
Fuck yes.
Same.
[Snuggles more! And a small laugh.] I didn't even whip you. Damn. [CHU!] Fuck. I'm going to sleep. Wake me if ninjas attack. [A VERY likely thing. Totally.]
Same.
[Snuggles more! And a small laugh.] I didn't even whip you. Damn. [CHU!] Fuck. I'm going to sleep. Wake me if ninjas attack. [A VERY likely thing. Totally.]
[Klaus laughs.] Got distracted by being choked. We'll get the whip next time.
[But yes. Right sleep. He's already half asleep as it is.] Mmm. Okay, babe. I'll wake you if the ninjas attack. [Which they won't, but okay. He's just...gonna let himself drift off to sleep because all this being awake is dumb.]
[But yes. Right sleep. He's already half asleep as it is.] Mmm. Okay, babe. I'll wake you if the ninjas attack. [Which they won't, but okay. He's just...gonna let himself drift off to sleep because all this being awake is dumb.]
God, you're the best.
[SLEEPS BEST EVER.]
[And only wakes to fuss over Klaus slightly and try to clean things, but also, fuck that, sleeping in, happy Nobunaga is happy.]
[He wakes REALLY REALLY late for him (like 9 am!!!) and chews on Klaus' ears. The best wake-up call, clearly.] Babe, want ice cream waffles for breakfast? Ice cream waffle sandwiches?
[Best mood ever? BEST MOOD EVER.]
[SLEEPS BEST EVER.]
[And only wakes to fuss over Klaus slightly and try to clean things, but also, fuck that, sleeping in, happy Nobunaga is happy.]
[He wakes REALLY REALLY late for him (like 9 am!!!) and chews on Klaus' ears. The best wake-up call, clearly.] Babe, want ice cream waffles for breakfast? Ice cream waffle sandwiches?
[Best mood ever? BEST MOOD EVER.]
[Klaus makes a small noise of complaint as he’s woken. Even if it is with someone chewing on their ear.] Baaaabe.
[Oh, but their mind registers that Nobunaga just also called them babe and they turn around for a quick kiss. Morning breath who?]
Fiiiiine. For waffles with ice cream.
[Oh, but their mind registers that Nobunaga just also called them babe and they turn around for a quick kiss. Morning breath who?]
Fiiiiine. For waffles with ice cream.
[A small happy chirping laugh.] Go back to sleep, go back to sleep. I'll have them ready for you when you want them.
Love you babe. [Kisses cheek! And tucks Klaus back in. THE CUTEST.]
Love you babe. [Kisses cheek! And tucks Klaus back in. THE CUTEST.]
[Nobunaga actually lets Klaus trap him for a bit, because cute and cuddly, and it's not like he has anywhere to go really. What's it matter if he does his kata later?]
Do you want waffles in bed or cuddles first? [He can get the latter later, probably, as long as they're not all gone.]
Do you want waffles in bed or cuddles first? [He can get the latter later, probably, as long as they're not all gone.]
Yes. So long as the waffles don't run out. [UGH BUT COMFY LION!!!]
[Just nuzzles the side of Klaus' face and snuggles in for the long term.]
[Just nuzzles the side of Klaus' face and snuggles in for the long term.]
They haven't run out this far. [At least Klaus hasn't noticed them ever running out.]
[Oh. But there's still snuggles. Klaus is just gonna be like a little octopus, limbs moving to wrap around their boyfriend.] Love you. [It's a mumble. If they just so happen to press a few little kisses on Nobunaga's collarbone, that's just because he's feeling cute.]
[Oh. But there's still snuggles. Klaus is just gonna be like a little octopus, limbs moving to wrap around their boyfriend.] Love you. [It's a mumble. If they just so happen to press a few little kisses on Nobunaga's collarbone, that's just because he's feeling cute.]
Then it's probably fine.
[The amount Nobunaga loves Klaus back, he can't even handle. Just nuzzles even closer and leans on him.] Love you too, babe. [Never been this happy EVER. Ever.]
[Also he's just abusing that pet name now forever oops.]
[The amount Nobunaga loves Klaus back, he can't even handle. Just nuzzles even closer and leans on him.] Love you too, babe. [Never been this happy EVER. Ever.]
[Also he's just abusing that pet name now forever oops.]
[Laughs.] I wouldn't know how to.
[SO happy. He waits until Klaus goes back to sleep, before eventually slipping out. He's feisty, there's only so much he can sit still, and this is already the most he's slept in... ever? Yes, ever.]
[SO happy. He waits until Klaus goes back to sleep, before eventually slipping out. He's feisty, there's only so much he can sit still, and this is already the most he's slept in... ever? Yes, ever.]
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Klaus, this is Tayrey, do you copy?
[Yes, it's a text. She has not quite got the hang of this texting business yet.]
Klaus, this is Tayrey, do you copy?
[Yes, it's a text. She has not quite got the hang of this texting business yet.]
It's going well! I wasn't sure if the message would get to the right place.
I've got something to ask you. Did you get an invitation to a Wedding recently?
Idk? Clarify?
I've got something to ask you. Did you get an invitation to a Wedding recently?
Idk? Clarify?
Are you going? I met Johnny a couple of times, but Idk the others, and Idk anything about Earther weddings.
I guess it's alright. All I know about this technology is which pictograms not to use.
I guess it's alright. All I know about this technology is which pictograms not to use.
Duh. Johnny said if I dressed up decent enough I could be a groomsman. I think he meant in spirit, but maybe in action.
Oh. Your suit should be fine. Unless you wanna wear a dress?????? Idk what I’m gonna wear. Something great.
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Oh. Your suit should be fine. Unless you wanna wear a dress?????? Idk what I’m gonna wear. Something great.
🍆🍑💦 these are my faves. 😉 But I also like 😍🥰😘💯😏👀
What's a groomsman?
Someone did ship in my whole wardrobe for me. If it's very formal I could wear what I'd wear to diplomatic meetings. There's a skirt. Might look odd to dress as nicely as that and be armed though.
Other than that are there traditions? Do I bring drinks? Tokens? A nice pen?
Those first two are the ones I was warned not to use. I'm guessing the third makes it worse. 😉
Someone did ship in my whole wardrobe for me. If it's very formal I could wear what I'd wear to diplomatic meetings. There's a skirt. Might look odd to dress as nicely as that and be armed though.
Other than that are there traditions? Do I bring drinks? Tokens? A nice pen?
Those first two are the ones I was warned not to use. I'm guessing the third makes it worse. 😉
Like someone that’s there? I dunno. Just like you have groomsmen and bridesmaids. I guess it’s just a thing people do? Just a kind of title? I’ve never been in a wedding before except for officiating Luther and Sloane’s end of the world wedding.
You could wear the skirt. I don’t think that it would be a problem.
You could bring a present? Idk what they’d need? Like I dunno. I’ll see if anything at Sundries sticks out to me?
Hahaha. They are so good. I send them to Nobunaga usually. 🧗🌲 I bet that could mean ‘I want to climb you like a tree’ which is more for when someone is taller and more muscular than you. Haha. Nobunaga is cutely shorter than me.
You could wear the skirt. I don’t think that it would be a problem.
You could bring a present? Idk what they’d need? Like I dunno. I’ll see if anything at Sundries sticks out to me?
Hahaha. They are so good. I send them to Nobunaga usually. 🧗🌲 I bet that could mean ‘I want to climb you like a tree’ which is more for when someone is taller and more muscular than you. Haha. Nobunaga is cutely shorter than me.
Titles usually mean something, but alright. I guess I'll see what happens on the day, if I go.
If I do I'll wear the skirt, and I'll make a gift. Idk what.
I guess that is cute. That he's shorter.
Don't tell him I said that.
Let me try some out.
🐒 🐴 🐔
💐 🍷 🧭 🗽
🪐 ⚡ 🔥 🔫
If I do I'll wear the skirt, and I'll make a gift. Idk what.
I guess that is cute. That he's shorter.
Don't tell him I said that.
Let me try some out.
🐒 🐴 🐔
💐 🍷 🧭 🗽
🪐 ⚡ 🔥 🔫
Someone else is probably better to explain this than me. But you should go! ☹️ I need company!!!!
Yaaaaay! You used idk!!!!! That was cute. I liked that.
I won’t. I tell him he’s cute all the time and I sometimes get little bites for it. 🤭
Good job, buddy. Those are good one. I like space electric fire gun.
Yaaaaay! You used idk!!!!! That was cute. I liked that.
I won’t. I tell him he’s cute all the time and I sometimes get little bites for it. 🤭
Good job, buddy. Those are good one. I like space electric fire gun.
Isn't Oda going with you?
If you say it's cute maybe I won't do it anymore! If you keep calling me cute I'll have to pick you up and carry you through the corridors 🤖 something like that.
I wish I had an electric fire gun. That'd be amazing.
If you say it's cute maybe I won't do it anymore! If you keep calling me cute I'll have to pick you up and carry you through the corridors 🤖 something like that.
I wish I had an electric fire gun. That'd be amazing.
I'll think about it.
I don't! That's it, when I next see you, you're getting carried, and we'll see if you really like it.
I don't! That's it, when I next see you, you're getting carried, and we'll see if you really like it.
Look at this! 🚀 And 🤑
Why would you be sad? You and Oda have to have fun. I need to think about if there's anywhere worth investigating while everyone else is at the wedding.
You'll see. I'll get you when you least expect it.
Why would you be sad? You and Oda have to have fun. I need to think about if there's anywhere worth investigating while everyone else is at the wedding.
You'll see. I'll get you when you least expect it.
I do have fun! I looked at some new maps the other day, that was fun.
I suppose if you two need me to keep you safe, I should be there. Can't let you down.
Am I? I'm just playing. Might have to drop you in the pool to cool off once I'm done though.
I suppose if you two need me to keep you safe, I should be there. Can't let you down.
Am I? I'm just playing. Might have to drop you in the pool to cool off once I'm done though.
Who? Someone amazing?
Fine, I'll be there, but on condition that if bad things happen, you have to do as I say, so that I can get you to safety. Fair contract?
We'll see. 👀
Fine, I'll be there, but on condition that if bad things happen, you have to do as I say, so that I can get you to safety. Fair contract?
We'll see. 👀
Action / cw: NSFW + Idefk Nobunaga has a whip and they're two S&M idiots constantly DTF
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konpeito_aji
2022-11-20 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Nobunaga has finally figured out how to show Klaus his whip without it INSTANTLY getting derailed and they never make it back to actually... showing the whip.]
[Bring the whip WITH HIM to show Klaus.]
[DUH!]
[He should have thought this ages ago!]
[From the second Klaus is at the door (and without even checking to see if Eddie is around too oops!) he cracks it on the floor a bit!]
Don't kiss me yet! [Because otherwise they'll just fuck, and he won't get to show off more! He happily does even more cracks on the walls, and some spins and a few jumps with it!]
I can dance with it too!
But that's nothing. I can also choke you with it! [He is wearing his stupid tie also. Again. Yes.]
[SHOULD HE BE SAYING THIS LOUDLY IN THE HALL?! MAYBE NOT.]
[IS HE THOUGH? OBVIOUSLY YES.]
[Bring the whip WITH HIM to show Klaus.]
[DUH!]
[He should have thought this ages ago!]
[From the second Klaus is at the door (and without even checking to see if Eddie is around too oops!) he cracks it on the floor a bit!]
Don't kiss me yet! [Because otherwise they'll just fuck, and he won't get to show off more! He happily does even more cracks on the walls, and some spins and a few jumps with it!]
I can dance with it too!
But that's nothing. I can also choke you with it! [He is wearing his stupid tie also. Again. Yes.]
[SHOULD HE BE SAYING THIS LOUDLY IN THE HALL?! MAYBE NOT.]
[IS HE THOUGH? OBVIOUSLY YES.]
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[Klaus isn't expecting a visit exactly, so when Nobunaga shows up, he almost asks what's up. And then he sees the whip and his mind shifts from generally cute thoughts to very much uncute thoughts. Or maybe they're still kind of cute. To Nobunaga.]
[He's grateful that Eddie's out of the room because the things he wants to do right now are definitely...well...not roommate friendly.]
That's so hot. All of that. [Klaus definitely grabs him by the front of the shirt and drags him inside the room, shutting the door behind him.]
You're so ridiculous and I really want to see more of the whip. Feel it. [Because he's incredibly turned on now.] Tie me up and show me more of your tricks. [They've considered making that a question, more of a request, but Nobunaga tends to like bossy, so they're gonna stand by it.]
[He's grateful that Eddie's out of the room because the things he wants to do right now are definitely...well...not roommate friendly.]
That's so hot. All of that. [Klaus definitely grabs him by the front of the shirt and drags him inside the room, shutting the door behind him.]
You're so ridiculous and I really want to see more of the whip. Feel it. [Because he's incredibly turned on now.] Tie me up and show me more of your tricks. [They've considered making that a question, more of a request, but Nobunaga tends to like bossy, so they're gonna stand by it.]
[His giant shit-eating grin gets a hundred times brighter at being dragged inside!]
Well, I can't if I tie you up or choke you with it--
Oh! Right. I have the tie for that. [Just. How is it possible that Nobunaga gets EVEN HAPPIER? HE DOES NOT KNOW. But he just instantly takes the tie off and before going for tying up Klaus' wrists again, pauses.] You have to undo the armor. Fuck. What was I thinking? I don't know. I should have just come over wearing next to nothing. I wasn't thinking. I was thinking "Aha! I know how to show the whip now!" and that was it. Yeah.
[OH, BUT THIS DESERVES A HARD KISS SO!!!]
[Hello Klaus?]
[Nobunaga loves the bossy. No one has ever even attempted to be bossy with them since his childhood driving his tutor to suicide. No one is insane enough to dare. etc.]
Well, I can't if I tie you up or choke you with it--
Oh! Right. I have the tie for that. [Just. How is it possible that Nobunaga gets EVEN HAPPIER? HE DOES NOT KNOW. But he just instantly takes the tie off and before going for tying up Klaus' wrists again, pauses.] You have to undo the armor. Fuck. What was I thinking? I don't know. I should have just come over wearing next to nothing. I wasn't thinking. I was thinking "Aha! I know how to show the whip now!" and that was it. Yeah.
[OH, BUT THIS DESERVES A HARD KISS SO!!!]
[Hello Klaus?]
[Nobunaga loves the bossy. No one has ever even attempted to be bossy with them since his childhood driving his tutor to suicide. No one is insane enough to dare. etc.]
[God, that's so fucking cute.]
[He's waiting for the realization to hit and once it does, there's a smile] There you go. I knew you'd get there. [And then they have a tie around their wrists.] I can still move my fingers. [Just gonna demonstrate that.]
[And then they're kissing. He moans softly into the kiss, wanting to be a lot more naked himself. Perhaps they were both a little hasty.]
I do admit that you might have to cut this shirt off me if I'm keeping my hands tied.
[He's waiting for the realization to hit and once it does, there's a smile] There you go. I knew you'd get there. [And then they have a tie around their wrists.] I can still move my fingers. [Just gonna demonstrate that.]
[And then they're kissing. He moans softly into the kiss, wanting to be a lot more naked himself. Perhaps they were both a little hasty.]
I do admit that you might have to cut this shirt off me if I'm keeping my hands tied.
[Nobunaga just stills at once, his brain completely overloaded again. It turns out he can indeed get too horny to THINK, this is a very new phenomenon to his life, and it just keeps happening????]
[Oh, and he forgot to breathe.]
[ONE MOMENT.]
[BREATHE FIRST.]
[THEN cutting Klaus free because--]
[Nobunaga already has a knife to the clothes but stops short-] This isn't something you're especially fond of, is it?
[Fuck why isn't he just NAKED?]
[Wow. DEFINITELY should have though this through better.]
[Okay, Nobunaga doesn't care, he's just WHINING and stripping out of things with a new speed record and throwing Klaus on the bed, and the knife goes on the table, and instead of cutting Klaus out, he OH SO VERY CHEERFULLY uses it to tangle Klaus' arms and hold them around Klaus back.]
MWahahahahaha....
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
[Fuck, he's like had great days every day since coming here, but this is his new favorite or something?!?!]
[More kisses to Klaus lips, but then a steady trail downward, and -- he forgets to breathe again somewhere around kissing Klaus' chest, but eventually remembers and takes a bit slower time with both their pants.]
Fuck. [Breathless laughs as he remembers the whip, and instead of whipping Klaus with it, just brushes it VERY LANGUIDLY along his skin, but roughly enough to almost scrape more than a true caress.]
You make it impossible for me to think around you. I love it. I love you. I love you. I love this about you so much. [Follows up with more kisses, and leaves Klaus' pants tangling his ankles much the same way, but easily kicked off should he desire.] You are impossibly glorious. [Kiss kiss kiss! And Nobunaga presses the bends in the leather whip against Klaus' thighs before teasingly wrapping it around each.] I keep thinking I have a plan in mind. A strategy of attack! And then I see you, and I forget, and the plans cease to matter. [Bite! And then chu!] Love you.
[Oh, and he forgot to breathe.]
[ONE MOMENT.]
[BREATHE FIRST.]
[THEN cutting Klaus free because--]
[Nobunaga already has a knife to the clothes but stops short-] This isn't something you're especially fond of, is it?
[Fuck why isn't he just NAKED?]
[Wow. DEFINITELY should have though this through better.]
[Okay, Nobunaga doesn't care, he's just WHINING and stripping out of things with a new speed record and throwing Klaus on the bed, and the knife goes on the table, and instead of cutting Klaus out, he OH SO VERY CHEERFULLY uses it to tangle Klaus' arms and hold them around Klaus back.]
MWahahahahaha....
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
[Fuck, he's like had great days every day since coming here, but this is his new favorite or something?!?!]
[More kisses to Klaus lips, but then a steady trail downward, and -- he forgets to breathe again somewhere around kissing Klaus' chest, but eventually remembers and takes a bit slower time with both their pants.]
Fuck. [Breathless laughs as he remembers the whip, and instead of whipping Klaus with it, just brushes it VERY LANGUIDLY along his skin, but roughly enough to almost scrape more than a true caress.]
You make it impossible for me to think around you. I love it. I love you. I love you. I love this about you so much. [Follows up with more kisses, and leaves Klaus' pants tangling his ankles much the same way, but easily kicked off should he desire.] You are impossibly glorious. [Kiss kiss kiss! And Nobunaga presses the bends in the leather whip against Klaus' thighs before teasingly wrapping it around each.] I keep thinking I have a plan in mind. A strategy of attack! And then I see you, and I forget, and the plans cease to matter. [Bite! And then chu!] Love you.
[Klaus looks at him quietly for a moment] No. It's Tommy Bahama. I couldn't care about it less.
[But he's on the bed and still pretty fucking clothed, so...wow. That's certainly something. And his arms are behind his back.]
You're gonna evil laugh at a time like this? [But it's definitely kind of hot in a way. They're not complaining at any rate. Just teasing.]
[He leans up into the kisses, returning them until Nobunaga starts to kiss down his body and he is far too aware of everything. Especially how fast he's breathing. Shit. The whip on his skin is barely anything, but that doesn't stop him from letting out a soft whine.]
Woops? [Do they sound breathless?] I love you, too. [His pants are down around his ankles and this is far too hot. He's just gonna die.] You're so hot. [They haven't moved to kick their pants off because the feeling of his legs being restrained.] Was kind of hoping you'd use your whip on me, honestly. Do you think it'd break the skin? [A beat.] Would you kiss it better?
[They're not super excited about the concept of being whipped on their chest or stomach, though. Back and butt, though? Yeah. That would probably be okay.] You might have to turn me over though. Actually live up to your threats to make it so I can't sit the day after.
[But he's on the bed and still pretty fucking clothed, so...wow. That's certainly something. And his arms are behind his back.]
You're gonna evil laugh at a time like this? [But it's definitely kind of hot in a way. They're not complaining at any rate. Just teasing.]
[He leans up into the kisses, returning them until Nobunaga starts to kiss down his body and he is far too aware of everything. Especially how fast he's breathing. Shit. The whip on his skin is barely anything, but that doesn't stop him from letting out a soft whine.]
Woops? [Do they sound breathless?] I love you, too. [His pants are down around his ankles and this is far too hot. He's just gonna die.] You're so hot. [They haven't moved to kick their pants off because the feeling of his legs being restrained.] Was kind of hoping you'd use your whip on me, honestly. Do you think it'd break the skin? [A beat.] Would you kiss it better?
[They're not super excited about the concept of being whipped on their chest or stomach, though. Back and butt, though? Yeah. That would probably be okay.] You might have to turn me over though. Actually live up to your threats to make it so I can't sit the day after.
Yes. Definitely yes. Mwahahahah. [He evil laughs because he's happy.]
[And giddy, and fuck, just Klaus wanting to be whipped... his brain overloads all over again, and he forgets how to breathe, AGAIN.]
[And just WHINES, all the keening, and his control frays even more as he just instantly flips Klaus over, growling as he gently bites Klaus' shoulder and pants, trying to regain ANY semblance of composure that his mental excitement already shredded to pieces with his whip.] I had... plans... damn it. [He bend the whip again, gasps, because WOW BREATHING IS SO HARD. Okay. And cracks it in the air, before looping it around his own wrist to get just the tip (HAHAHA just the tip...) bends that, tickles Klaus ass with it and then a quick hard crack, enough to sting like fuck, but not break the skin -- and instantly follows up with kisses.]
[He probably should have left a hat or something on the door. WHATEVER.]
You won't be able to sit for a week, at this rate Lucky 4.
[Another crack to the other ass cheek!] Or should I say unlucky? [Evil laughs again and kisses all over Klaus' butt and down the the tops of the thighs.] No, no, clearly lucky. [Another small whip crack to the thighs!]
[And giddy, and fuck, just Klaus wanting to be whipped... his brain overloads all over again, and he forgets how to breathe, AGAIN.]
[And just WHINES, all the keening, and his control frays even more as he just instantly flips Klaus over, growling as he gently bites Klaus' shoulder and pants, trying to regain ANY semblance of composure that his mental excitement already shredded to pieces with his whip.] I had... plans... damn it. [He bend the whip again, gasps, because WOW BREATHING IS SO HARD. Okay. And cracks it in the air, before looping it around his own wrist to get just the tip (HAHAHA just the tip...) bends that, tickles Klaus ass with it and then a quick hard crack, enough to sting like fuck, but not break the skin -- and instantly follows up with kisses.]
[He probably should have left a hat or something on the door. WHATEVER.]
You won't be able to sit for a week, at this rate Lucky 4.
[Another crack to the other ass cheek!] Or should I say unlucky? [Evil laughs again and kisses all over Klaus' butt and down the the tops of the thighs.] No, no, clearly lucky. [Another small whip crack to the thighs!]
[Klaus laughs softly at the whine, but that quickly turns into a muffled second laugh as he’s flipped over again. Shit. Always biting. But he likes it] You’d think you were the one getting whipped with that noise. [His voice is low.]
Mmm. I’m sure your plans were very sexy, babe. Sorry to derail you. [They definitely don’t look very sorry about it. Too much amusement there, but it’s mixed with desire. God, he loves when he fucks up Nobunaga’s ability to think clearly. The sound of the whip cracking in the air makes the wanting of it that much worse.] Baaaabe. [Yes, that is a whine. Because that was just rude. Just brushing the whip over his ass. And he’s about to offer up some other complaint when he feels the whip crack against his skin. They inhale sharply, letting the pain of it dull for a moment before they realize their ass is being kissed. Literally.]
That’s…so hot. God. [They’re unapologetically just pushing up a little into the kisses.] Please. [But what he’s asking for in this moment, he doesn’t know. Another crack of the whip earns a moan as he feels the sting of it. The surprise of it hasn’t worn off, but now they like the pain of it. And the fact that that are getting kisses after the fact.]
Can’t be un-unlucky. Hottest boyfriend. [They moan as they feel the whip crack over their thighs. Yeah. He’s definitely into it. This was supposed to be a test for himself, but damn. Having your boyfriend whip you is…wow.]
A little more. [Whine] Please.
Mmm. I’m sure your plans were very sexy, babe. Sorry to derail you. [They definitely don’t look very sorry about it. Too much amusement there, but it’s mixed with desire. God, he loves when he fucks up Nobunaga’s ability to think clearly. The sound of the whip cracking in the air makes the wanting of it that much worse.] Baaaabe. [Yes, that is a whine. Because that was just rude. Just brushing the whip over his ass. And he’s about to offer up some other complaint when he feels the whip crack against his skin. They inhale sharply, letting the pain of it dull for a moment before they realize their ass is being kissed. Literally.]
That’s…so hot. God. [They’re unapologetically just pushing up a little into the kisses.] Please. [But what he’s asking for in this moment, he doesn’t know. Another crack of the whip earns a moan as he feels the sting of it. The surprise of it hasn’t worn off, but now they like the pain of it. And the fact that that are getting kisses after the fact.]
Can’t be un-unlucky. Hottest boyfriend. [They moan as they feel the whip crack over their thighs. Yeah. He’s definitely into it. This was supposed to be a test for himself, but damn. Having your boyfriend whip you is…wow.]
A little more. [Whine] Please.
Can't be helped. Never wanted something this much. Someone. Fuck I love you. [More kisses!]
[And a little bite.]
[Another laugh at the pleas and instead of a true crack this time, he just flicks the end to Klaus' thighs again and actually mewls because fuck that's hot.]
Ahhhhh I think I'm jealous of the whip. Getting to graze you like this. How foolish. It is in my hands, an extension, but I can't feel the flick, the way your muscles twitch in response, only observe! [KISS!]
[And another true crack to his ass, followed quickly by an evil laugh even as he kisses, breathing kissing Klaus' skin as much as the lips.] Such a vision you are like this. I may very well be punishing myself after all. It will be such a trial not to be overtaken with the memory of this image hereafter at inopportune moments! [KISS! And another slight flick of the end, switching the tip like a rubber band where it bounces back from the bend.]
[And a little bite.]
[Another laugh at the pleas and instead of a true crack this time, he just flicks the end to Klaus' thighs again and actually mewls because fuck that's hot.]
Ahhhhh I think I'm jealous of the whip. Getting to graze you like this. How foolish. It is in my hands, an extension, but I can't feel the flick, the way your muscles twitch in response, only observe! [KISS!]
[And another true crack to his ass, followed quickly by an evil laugh even as he kisses, breathing kissing Klaus' skin as much as the lips.] Such a vision you are like this. I may very well be punishing myself after all. It will be such a trial not to be overtaken with the memory of this image hereafter at inopportune moments! [KISS! And another slight flick of the end, switching the tip like a rubber band where it bounces back from the bend.]
[Klaus knows it's been said so many fucking times at this point, but the I love you always burrows deep into his chest and coils around his heart. Like it's trying to heal a part of him and he wants it to so bad.] Want you too.
[The bite surprises him, but he makes a small noise of approval at it.]
[That noise combined with the feeling of the end of the whip on his things makes him squirm a little. He could get free (from the leg restraints anyway. He just has to kick his pants off), but he doesn't want to. So he just squirms helplessly instead.]
Could try spanking if you really wanted to. [The words are breathy and it takes a bit more focus than they'd like to admit to even process things right now.] But I like the whip.
[God, he's still so hot somehow and Klaus makes a noise somewhere between a whine and a moan because...the stinging is a little more intense after a few times. They squirm again, just a little at the feeling of breath against their skin.] K-keep saying...[He swallows, trying to breathe a little more reasonably] Nice things about me and you'll never get rid of me.
[Not that they think Nobunaga is trying to. He seems fairly content to keep them around.] Mm...Shit. C-can't stop thinking about you most of the time. So many thoughts. [His breath is still not quite calm.] About...[Swallows] About you bending me over a table...[He pauses, squirming enough to look at him, which is hard with your arms tied up behind you.] Against the walls. In the shower. I...woo...yeah. You've already broken my brain. You could break my body and I probably wouldn't even be mad about it.
[The bite surprises him, but he makes a small noise of approval at it.]
[That noise combined with the feeling of the end of the whip on his things makes him squirm a little. He could get free (from the leg restraints anyway. He just has to kick his pants off), but he doesn't want to. So he just squirms helplessly instead.]
Could try spanking if you really wanted to. [The words are breathy and it takes a bit more focus than they'd like to admit to even process things right now.] But I like the whip.
[God, he's still so hot somehow and Klaus makes a noise somewhere between a whine and a moan because...the stinging is a little more intense after a few times. They squirm again, just a little at the feeling of breath against their skin.] K-keep saying...[He swallows, trying to breathe a little more reasonably] Nice things about me and you'll never get rid of me.
[Not that they think Nobunaga is trying to. He seems fairly content to keep them around.] Mm...Shit. C-can't stop thinking about you most of the time. So many thoughts. [His breath is still not quite calm.] About...[Swallows] About you bending me over a table...[He pauses, squirming enough to look at him, which is hard with your arms tied up behind you.] Against the walls. In the shower. I...woo...yeah. You've already broken my brain. You could break my body and I probably wouldn't even be mad about it.
I like watching this more.
[Laughs and whips Klaus' ass again with another heady groan, his lust just completely clouding everything at this point.] I love you, I love your pretty hair and the way you move. I love that you embrace your desires like this so wantonly, freely, in a way I truly envy. I love your voice, your throat, your neck your shoulders, I love your stories, your past, everything about who you are and how.
[He cannot take it, just tugs Klaus arms up, making sure the tangled clothes stay around the wrists but moves them up high out of the way, and Nobunaga slides his own cock in between the upper part of Klaus' thighs, very carefully flicking the tip of the whip like a light switch so he can feel the quiver and twitch of the flesh, but obviously not wanting to risk whipping his own member.]
I will break your brain over the tables, and in the shower, but I will not break your body. I love it too much. I want to savor and treasure it. And feel the strength of it like this always. I want to see you break others brains and their perceptions of reality when you reveal your hidden flying tiger strength they don't expect. [Switch, flick, graze, and Nobunaga groans and laughs, biting Klaus' shoulder roughly, following it up with gentle kisses.] I love you, this side of you the most. I am so proud of your strength, even more than I ever could be of my own. And glad you let me take advantage of it.
[Laughs and whips Klaus' ass again with another heady groan, his lust just completely clouding everything at this point.] I love you, I love your pretty hair and the way you move. I love that you embrace your desires like this so wantonly, freely, in a way I truly envy. I love your voice, your throat, your neck your shoulders, I love your stories, your past, everything about who you are and how.
[He cannot take it, just tugs Klaus arms up, making sure the tangled clothes stay around the wrists but moves them up high out of the way, and Nobunaga slides his own cock in between the upper part of Klaus' thighs, very carefully flicking the tip of the whip like a light switch so he can feel the quiver and twitch of the flesh, but obviously not wanting to risk whipping his own member.]
I will break your brain over the tables, and in the shower, but I will not break your body. I love it too much. I want to savor and treasure it. And feel the strength of it like this always. I want to see you break others brains and their perceptions of reality when you reveal your hidden flying tiger strength they don't expect. [Switch, flick, graze, and Nobunaga groans and laughs, biting Klaus' shoulder roughly, following it up with gentle kisses.] I love you, this side of you the most. I am so proud of your strength, even more than I ever could be of my own. And glad you let me take advantage of it.
[The whip hitting his skin distracts from the words and makes them feel less overwhelming. It also helps that he can hear how much this whole situation is affecting him.]
[There's a soft moan as his arms are moved up. He laughs just a little as he feels Nobunaga's cock between his legs, muscles twitching as the whip hits against his skin again. There's another moan and they resist the urge to press up against Nobunaga.]
I...I...[Another groan and they do press up just a little this time. Fuck. The bite draws out a whimper.] Please. I need...you.
[There's a soft moan as his arms are moved up. He laughs just a little as he feels Nobunaga's cock between his legs, muscles twitching as the whip hits against his skin again. There's another moan and they resist the urge to press up against Nobunaga.]
I...I...[Another groan and they do press up just a little this time. Fuck. The bite draws out a whimper.] Please. I need...you.
Shit... [Hisses between his teeth, straining slightly again, and slides his hand holding the whip up the front of Klaus' thighs.] How? How do you want this? [Rocks into his legs, pelvic bone pressed to Klaus' ass.] Don't just say that you do. Tell me how.
I want you so much I can't think. Again. [A small laugh and Nobunaga groans again, resting his head on Klaus' shoulder with a small whine, though the hand that holds the whip folded up, takes Klaus' member in the hand, carefully pressing the base of the whip against them in between his fingers.]
To think such a thing could happen to even me... [Covers Klaus' neck and shoulders and kisses!]
I want you so much I can't think. Again. [A small laugh and Nobunaga groans again, resting his head on Klaus' shoulder with a small whine, though the hand that holds the whip folded up, takes Klaus' member in the hand, carefully pressing the base of the whip against them in between his fingers.]
To think such a thing could happen to even me... [Covers Klaus' neck and shoulders and kisses!]
[Klaus' thought process is holding on for dear life. There's definitely another soft whine as he feels his ass pressed firmly against Nobunaga's hips, but not how he wants.]
[And he's about to answer when he feels a hand around him along with the handle for the whip pressed up against him. God, that's hotter than it has any right to be. They let out another small whine to match Nobunaga's. It's only then that they kick the pants off the rest of the way to make things mildly easier.]
I wa-want you to fuck me. L-lube in the nightstand. [They are gonna make a point to lightly flex their leg muscles while your cock is nestled in between them. And theeen just spread apart a little.] No tortuously slow this time.
[And he's about to answer when he feels a hand around him along with the handle for the whip pressed up against him. God, that's hotter than it has any right to be. They let out another small whine to match Nobunaga's. It's only then that they kick the pants off the rest of the way to make things mildly easier.]
I wa-want you to fuck me. L-lube in the nightstand. [They are gonna make a point to lightly flex their leg muscles while your cock is nestled in between them. And theeen just spread apart a little.] No tortuously slow this time.
Fuck... fuck... yes... [Panting into Klaus and groaning, as he switches hands, still holding the whip to his member, but using the right hand now to try to dig out lube.] Was just about to -- fuck... [He cannot think, breathe, or do anything but whine when Klaus flexes his legs, just whimpers into him breathlessly, straining against them, desperate for more, desperate to hold out, and fumbling clumsily for the lube, and too reluctant to let go.] Was gonna ask about oil... [Another whine and he bites Klaus, because it lets him think a little, or at least concentrate enough to pull the lube out with an unsteady laugh.]
You are so hot. I don't think I even could be slow even if I wanted to. [Okay, now he lets go of his hold on Klaus, but leaves the whip on the bed. He needs both hands to prep both himself and Klaus, but he's setting another speed record with this, because he meant it, about how difficult it would be to go slowly.]
You are so hot. I don't think I even could be slow even if I wanted to. [Okay, now he lets go of his hold on Klaus, but leaves the whip on the bed. He needs both hands to prep both himself and Klaus, but he's setting another speed record with this, because he meant it, about how difficult it would be to go slowly.]
[Klaus is just gonna savor the reactions a little because it's nice to have a strong effect on someone when they've been throwing you off the whole time.]
Good. [But he's just gonna be a mess of sounds, legs spreading a little more because shit. He wants this so bad.]
Good. [But he's just gonna be a mess of sounds, legs spreading a little more because shit. He wants this so bad.]
[Nobunaga is also a mess of sounds. Desperate keening whines as he tries fervently to hold himself together, in control. In a strange way, it's all reversed. The things he does with Klaus and what he did with others. The Demon King could fuck whomever he wanted, but they would do most of the work or simply just be as still as possible, not an active participant showing him new things, or saying anything or doing much. And it wasn't so frenetic! Like making every second last, the most of it, desperate longing to be joined at the hips, as if the moment they stopped, they might not get another chance. But Nobunaga loves it, love this, love Klaus.]
Fuck, you're so... so... [Words are completely stuck in this throat as he tries to keep his hands steady and slide the lube in Klaus, even though he can't help just groaning, his head swimming with the sensation as much as if it wasn't just his fingers. There's a gulp, and at least he remembers how to breathe, but that's about the extent of it.] The best. You're the best. [There's another groan, as he closes his eyes, gently leaning his head back on Klaus' shoulders, trying to focus on one thing at a time, because the image of Klaus spread for him was enough to last him a lifetime of alone time fuel, and he's starting to get overwhelmed by the intensity of it somehow. He didn't know he even had that kind of limit.] I want to see how deep I can go. My whip could only graze the surface, but I will mine you inside out.
[Chu! Nobunaga isn't even sure where he's kissing, just kissing.] You are unbelievably sexy. To think you can always undo me like this... [A small delighted laugh. He loves it.]
Fuck, you're so... so... [Words are completely stuck in this throat as he tries to keep his hands steady and slide the lube in Klaus, even though he can't help just groaning, his head swimming with the sensation as much as if it wasn't just his fingers. There's a gulp, and at least he remembers how to breathe, but that's about the extent of it.] The best. You're the best. [There's another groan, as he closes his eyes, gently leaning his head back on Klaus' shoulders, trying to focus on one thing at a time, because the image of Klaus spread for him was enough to last him a lifetime of alone time fuel, and he's starting to get overwhelmed by the intensity of it somehow. He didn't know he even had that kind of limit.] I want to see how deep I can go. My whip could only graze the surface, but I will mine you inside out.
[Chu! Nobunaga isn't even sure where he's kissing, just kissing.] You are unbelievably sexy. To think you can always undo me like this... [A small delighted laugh. He loves it.]
[Klaus definitely is nothing if not an active participant in his own sex life. Has never been afraid to ask for what they want and definitely not afraid to demand it either. With the right people. But it's fun to see what new experiences he can help Nobunaga have because of moments like this...where he's no better at actual fucking conversation than he is.]
[Klaus is not sorry for adjusting his position enough to push back into the fingers, moaning softly as he does. God. The words are enough to make him want him even more.] M-move me where [A small pause as he muffles a whimper.] You want me. [Klaus will probably move themself if they have to to feel him deeper. It's all a matter of angle.]
If y-you don't undo me soon, I'm going to sit on your dick and do it myself.
[Klaus is not sorry for adjusting his position enough to push back into the fingers, moaning softly as he does. God. The words are enough to make him want him even more.] M-move me where [A small pause as he muffles a whimper.] You want me. [Klaus will probably move themself if they have to to feel him deeper. It's all a matter of angle.]
If y-you don't undo me soon, I'm going to sit on your dick and do it myself.
[Nobunaga just growls, forcefully pressing the fingers deep, and twisting them sharply, curling the ends for maximum damage. Not thorough, but definitely adequate.]
[There's a small heady laugh as he withdraws them.] As hot as that would be, we agreed not to go slow, right?
[Which is why he presses in with his own dick hard, and muffles a roar into Klaus shoulder, pulling back only to thrust in harder and faster again.]
Fuck you better come fast, because I --
[A strained groan as he tries to help stroke Klaus off, unable to figure out any sort of tempo, just wanting to feel his partner all way, and still frenetically paced as if they were running out of time.] I am not going to last. [Panting with the movements!]
[There's a small heady laugh as he withdraws them.] As hot as that would be, we agreed not to go slow, right?
[Which is why he presses in with his own dick hard, and muffles a roar into Klaus shoulder, pulling back only to thrust in harder and faster again.]
Fuck you better come fast, because I --
[A strained groan as he tries to help stroke Klaus off, unable to figure out any sort of tempo, just wanting to feel his partner all way, and still frenetically paced as if they were running out of time.] I am not going to last. [Panting with the movements!]
[Oh, it's definitely maximum something. And he moans, face pressed into the bed.] Shit.
[Klaus would certainly have a time of it anyway with his arms still tangled up in tie and clothes. Still]
[There's another moan as he feels Nobunaga inside him. His mind goes blank for a moment at the feeling of it and the hand on his own dick.] I...I... [His brain feels fuzzy in that moment.] Doing my best.
[He shifts, just slightly so that the thrusts hit a little more precisely where he wants. There's something more whimper than moan as it hits and it's not long before there's a strangled moan, body going tense as they come.] Shit.
[Klaus would certainly have a time of it anyway with his arms still tangled up in tie and clothes. Still]
[There's another moan as he feels Nobunaga inside him. His mind goes blank for a moment at the feeling of it and the hand on his own dick.] I...I... [His brain feels fuzzy in that moment.] Doing my best.
[He shifts, just slightly so that the thrusts hit a little more precisely where he wants. There's something more whimper than moan as it hits and it's not long before there's a strangled moan, body going tense as they come.] Shit.
Fuck... [Nobunaga's relieved when he feels the sticky sensation coat his fingers mixing with the lube, and half relaxes, just because he can afford to now, though getting a good grip with his own legs is impossible in the midst of everything.] Do you want... me to pull... or in...?
[He has no idea if he even HAS enough time to ask, but he's trying. In between the pants and tense muscles. On the off chance he can do whatever Klaus wants, or if Klaus actually cares.]
[It is literally ridiculous how easily Klaus makes him come. Not even the most talented prostitute could pull this off -- best not mention that.]
[He has no idea if he even HAS enough time to ask, but he's trying. In between the pants and tense muscles. On the off chance he can do whatever Klaus wants, or if Klaus actually cares.]
[It is literally ridiculous how easily Klaus makes him come. Not even the most talented prostitute could pull this off -- best not mention that.]
[Klaus feels a little boneless, but there's a small smile there before...Well, definitely and uncasually gonna flex the muscles around Nobunaga's cock a little.]
You don't have to ask. [A beat.] But I appreciate that you did anyway. [There's another pause.] But if you wanna pull out and come on my back, that's also fine. If it's for you...like...you wanna do that, I mean. Otherwise, you're good to fill me up. [Okay, that made them giggle.]
You don't have to ask. [A beat.] But I appreciate that you did anyway. [There's another pause.] But if you wanna pull out and come on my back, that's also fine. If it's for you...like...you wanna do that, I mean. Otherwise, you're good to fill me up. [Okay, that made them giggle.]
[The giggles, even more than the squeeze, somehow do him in, and he just cums right then and there, panting and clinging around Klaus' chest.] Hahhhh... I love you. [If he sports a nosebleed after everything how messed up is THAT?]
[He just collapses sideways on Klaus, still holding him skin tight and tangled in clothes and whatever else!] I love you so much I think I'm dizzy. [He's giddy too, so it's fine, he'll giggle a little with Klaus. And snuggle... and finally FINALLY, move to get Klaus a little more free, but they're still mostly trapped with Nobunaga!]
[And then Nobunaga lightly writes Oda on the top of Klaus thigh with his finger. There.] I should find something I don't love about you. But I can't think of any. [Gently kisses Klaus' neck!]
[He should probably clean up but... later.]
[He just collapses sideways on Klaus, still holding him skin tight and tangled in clothes and whatever else!] I love you so much I think I'm dizzy. [He's giddy too, so it's fine, he'll giggle a little with Klaus. And snuggle... and finally FINALLY, move to get Klaus a little more free, but they're still mostly trapped with Nobunaga!]
[And then Nobunaga lightly writes Oda on the top of Klaus thigh with his finger. There.] I should find something I don't love about you. But I can't think of any. [Gently kisses Klaus' neck!]
[He should probably clean up but... later.]
[Klaus has absolutely no plans to move for a while, so...they're just...gonna stay where they are for now.] Love you too, babe.
[There's a small laugh at the comment about being dizzy. But it's nice to be able to have control of their hands again after all of that.] Claiming my thigh, huh? Plans of chewing on it later? I think it could stand a mark or two since the others are mostly faded now.
[But that's definitely a later thing. For now, mostly, he wants to snuggle and sleep a little.] Nap?
[There's a small laugh at the comment about being dizzy. But it's nice to be able to have control of their hands again after all of that.] Claiming my thigh, huh? Plans of chewing on it later? I think it could stand a mark or two since the others are mostly faded now.
[But that's definitely a later thing. For now, mostly, he wants to snuggle and sleep a little.] Nap?
Yeah.
You always read my mind. I love this too. Almost most. [Snuggles and is falling asleep something fierce.] I command you to be my pillow. [ZZZZZ]
You always read my mind. I love this too. Almost most. [Snuggles and is falling asleep something fierce.] I command you to be my pillow. [ZZZZZ]
i missed a whole ass game show?
dude
deets. spill. what happened. who won?
dude
deets. spill. what happened. who won?
oh. ari? she got like some berries????
also did you know nobunaga’s name was kipposhi as a kid?
also it was the price is right. it was so funny. ava shrunk a whole crystal down out of SPITE. it was ari’s crystal.
also the captain totally outted someone as a slaver. so that was awkward.
also did you know nobunaga’s name was kipposhi as a kid?
also it was the price is right. it was so funny. ava shrunk a whole crystal down out of SPITE. it was ari’s crystal.
also the captain totally outted someone as a slaver. so that was awkward.
kipposhi?? that sounds cute & not like a demon king
whaaaaaaaa? she can do that??? man cant believe i missed it. i kinda slept for 3 days cuz my hand hurt and i did some opium about it
whos the slaver? sounds sus.
whaaaaaaaa? she can do that??? man cant believe i missed it. i kinda slept for 3 days cuz my hand hurt and i did some opium about it
whos the slaver? sounds sus.
ikr? it was so cute. ugggghhhhh. he’s stupidly cute. don’t tell him i said that. or do. he bites when he’s called cute. but only me. so don’t worry.
yeah! i don’t know how she did it! what happened to your hand??? there’s opium? damn.
uhhhhhhhh. i forget who it was? some girl? she had a blindfold???
yeah! i don’t know how she did it! what happened to your hand??? there’s opium? damn.
uhhhhhhhh. i forget who it was? some girl? she had a blindfold???
gonna text him right now in a different window
KLAUS SAYS UR CUTE AND WANTS TO BE BITTEN.
yea. theres opium in the infirmary its supposed to be for coughs which yeah. not coughjng if your unconscious. works fine.
got a bad performance review from my bosses boss its fine. or will be still healing now.
dunno who blindfold girl is. sounds awkward as shit
the prize was berries? like the kind u eat?
KLAUS SAYS UR CUTE AND WANTS TO BE BITTEN.
yea. theres opium in the infirmary its supposed to be for coughs which yeah. not coughjng if your unconscious. works fine.
got a bad performance review from my bosses boss its fine. or will be still healing now.
dunno who blindfold girl is. sounds awkward as shit
the prize was berries? like the kind u eat?
i mean...you're not wrong.
huh. weird. i heard about the cocaine laced shit from sharky. i think he said cocaine. it could have been opium this whole time.
a bad performance review? who is your boss? who is their boss?
yeeeeaaahhhh. i don't know her either, but...yeaaaah. i'm glad it wasn't me
i don't know?????? maybe?
huh. weird. i heard about the cocaine laced shit from sharky. i think he said cocaine. it could have been opium this whole time.
a bad performance review? who is your boss? who is their boss?
yeeeeaaahhhh. i don't know her either, but...yeaaaah. i'm glad it wasn't me
i don't know?????? maybe?
therss both but iwanted to just knock myself the fuck out
blackbeard. doesnt like me much i guess. i dunno. have 2 talk 2 izzy about it i guess. eventually
weirddddd
anyone die at the thing?
blackbeard. doesnt like me much i guess. i dunno. have 2 talk 2 izzy about it i guess. eventually
weirddddd
anyone die at the thing?
oh. fair. i feel that sometimes.
oh shit. blackbeard? i got drunk with that guy and he offered to teach me knives.
wait. do we have to be enemies now? that's gonna get awkward.
wait. do we have to be enemies now? please don't be enemies with me. i don't want that.
no. i don't think so???? i don't remember anyone dying. but the blindfold girl said to kill her?
oh shit. blackbeard? i got drunk with that guy and he offered to teach me knives.
wait. do we have to be enemies now? that's gonna get awkward.
wait. do we have to be enemies now? please don't be enemies with me. i don't want that.
no. i don't think so???? i don't remember anyone dying. but the blindfold girl said to kill her?
nah hes mad at captain hands for being cooler & hotter than him and taking it out on me. Your safe.
we good. also by the sacred powers of the bro code were not allowed to be enemies
learn to fight with knives tho thatllbe cool. unless he wants you to learn by stabbing me & then maybe not. hit my stabbing limit already.
damn you rite about that being hella awkward
we good. also by the sacred powers of the bro code were not allowed to be enemies
learn to fight with knives tho thatllbe cool. unless he wants you to learn by stabbing me & then maybe not. hit my stabbing limit already.
damn you rite about that being hella awkward
i don't know that guy, so i don't know how the leather daddy vibes match up. like if i was not in a relationship, i probably would have hit it. i might have gotten stabbed, but it might have been okay.
okay. cool. i don't wanna be enemies and i'd have cried.
no. he did mention knowing how to get stabbed??? but like i dunno. i asked tendi and it seems like a bad idea to go for the left side? but i also don't know what's on the right side.
i dunno. he says he's been fine this whole time? he doesn't seem dead so like...
yeaaaah. it was weird. i was like, mostly focusing on behaving myself until the end of the whole thing, though. cause like...nobunaga and i flirted too hard. again.
okay. cool. i don't wanna be enemies and i'd have cried.
no. he did mention knowing how to get stabbed??? but like i dunno. i asked tendi and it seems like a bad idea to go for the left side? but i also don't know what's on the right side.
i dunno. he says he's been fine this whole time? he doesn't seem dead so like...
yeaaaah. it was weird. i was like, mostly focusing on behaving myself until the end of the whole thing, though. cause like...nobunaga and i flirted too hard. again.
if u do lemme know
want them deets
theres not really a good side to get stabbed on
your liver is on the right
your stomach is on the left
dont want a knife in either of those
doesnt seem dead here u mean
im dead
i seem fine here
maybe he got stabbed and died we dont know
well izzy might
what are PDAs prohibited?
get messy on the promenade if you wanna
whos gonna stop you?
want them deets
theres not really a good side to get stabbed on
your liver is on the right
your stomach is on the left
dont want a knife in either of those
doesnt seem dead here u mean
im dead
i seem fine here
maybe he got stabbed and died we dont know
well izzy might
what are PDAs prohibited?
get messy on the promenade if you wanna
whos gonna stop you?
if i do, it’s gonna be a threesome because that’s the rules
of this relationship.
or do you mean if i meet that other guy
yeeeaaah. that’s what tendi said too. boo. i feel like i’m still gonna get stabbed at some point
let me know if i need to like intervene somehow with blackbeard
i think he likes me enough to at least take me up on practice being stabbed to distract him??
maybe some make up practice because the drowned raccoon look is not the best.
i mean…yeah???
guess we could ask??
uhhh. no?
just there were teens and ari was in the end
so behaving
of this relationship.
or do you mean if i meet that other guy
yeeeaaah. that’s what tendi said too. boo. i feel like i’m still gonna get stabbed at some point
let me know if i need to like intervene somehow with blackbeard
i think he likes me enough to at least take me up on practice being stabbed to distract him??
maybe some make up practice because the drowned raccoon look is not the best.
i mean…yeah???
guess we could ask??
uhhh. no?
just there were teens and ari was in the end
so behaving
blackbeard
man a threesome only clause? thats kind of an awesome loophole
then you both get to have fun
and get some variety
ok dont get stabbed to protect me
i can handle it
but thats sweet tho
dont be a drowned racoon
do the possum thing
fall over and play dead and throw em off the scent
man a threesome only clause? thats kind of an awesome loophole
then you both get to have fun
and get some variety
ok dont get stabbed to protect me
i can handle it
but thats sweet tho
dont be a drowned racoon
do the possum thing
fall over and play dead and throw em off the scent
yeah. once we talked about like how open things were and he got suuuuper weird about it
so the answer was like no. at least separately
cause i was like “it’s fine if you wanna sleep with other people”
and then i realized it was less fine but it would be fine if i was there and we were both interested.
so that’s the rule now.
shhhhh. it’s fiiiiiine. diego will just be jealous he didn’t get to stab me first
also i feel like the stabbing is part of the knives???
but you know.
stuff.
i’m not.
that’s why he needs better makeup
i look amazing in eye makeup.
one day i’ll show you.
so the answer was like no. at least separately
cause i was like “it’s fine if you wanna sleep with other people”
and then i realized it was less fine but it would be fine if i was there and we were both interested.
so that’s the rule now.
shhhhh. it’s fiiiiiine. diego will just be jealous he didn’t get to stab me first
also i feel like the stabbing is part of the knives???
but you know.
stuff.
i’m not.
that’s why he needs better makeup
i look amazing in eye makeup.
one day i’ll show you.
awwww dude that shit is adorable
you 2 are cute
stabbing is part of the knives but stab something else
dont make him demo how to knife by stabbing you
you wont learn shit that way
unless what you wanna learn is how to bleed out cuz then yea - good plan
bro i can imagine
i bet you look all sultry & shit
blackbeard looks like a football player who didnt have a mirror when doing those eye stripe things
or like maybe he ate shoe polish
you 2 are cute
stabbing is part of the knives but stab something else
dont make him demo how to knife by stabbing you
you wont learn shit that way
unless what you wanna learn is how to bleed out cuz then yea - good plan
bro i can imagine
i bet you look all sultry & shit
blackbeard looks like a football player who didnt have a mirror when doing those eye stripe things
or like maybe he ate shoe polish
we're doing our best
like for real
i mean yeah. i'm gonna learn that too
i dunno. either way
i bet i can distract him somehow
you're right. i do.
yeaaaah. probably just never got make up lessons
so i gotta fix that shit.
eugh. shoe polish. would would eat that?
like for real
i mean yeah. i'm gonna learn that too
i dunno. either way
i bet i can distract him somehow
you're right. i do.
yeaaaah. probably just never got make up lessons
so i gotta fix that shit.
eugh. shoe polish. would would eat that?
your doing better than most of my relationships where we didnt talk about shit like that til it was too late
usually immediately after i majorly fucked up
so like
you guys are cute AND got your shit together
are u gonna do a makeover on blackbeard
seriously?
thats fucking amazeballs
usually immediately after i majorly fucked up
so like
you guys are cute AND got your shit together
are u gonna do a makeover on blackbeard
seriously?
thats fucking amazeballs
tbf i asked because i’d agreed to a sort of coffee date with bash and was like
oh yeah…is this fine? are we open like this?
and he got reeeeaaaaal weird about it.
like insisting i go on a date to prove he was the best
soooooo lol. i almost super fucked up.
i did run into bash at the coffee place, but kept it to just flirting.
so you know. woops?
i don’t know if i will, but i’m damn sure gonna try
i’ll take pictures.
oh yeah…is this fine? are we open like this?
and he got reeeeaaaaal weird about it.
like insisting i go on a date to prove he was the best
soooooo lol. i almost super fucked up.
i did run into bash at the coffee place, but kept it to just flirting.
so you know. woops?
i don’t know if i will, but i’m damn sure gonna try
i’ll take pictures.
oh bash is super sexy
you should totally hit that
and he smells so damn good
which is weird but he does
oh man did he like make competing dates to prove he could do dates the best?
no thats too cute
this dude is a demon king? and not like a high school student with a crush whos writing your name in hearts on his binder????
you should totally hit that
and he smells so damn good
which is weird but he does
oh man did he like make competing dates to prove he could do dates the best?
no thats too cute
this dude is a demon king? and not like a high school student with a crush whos writing your name in hearts on his binder????
he totally is
it's like just a fucking vibe
but i'm pretty sure that would not go over well
no cause it was a weird vibe. a jealous vibe.
i mean, we had a date in the spirit halloween.
after crichton died? it started as an investigation and turned into trying on costumes
i have a lot of costumes now
but yeah. he is a demon king
suuuuuper easy to get to do things
you should see his face when you just hold his hand in public
you know that surprised pikachu meme? yeah, that's his face.
plus blushing.
it's like just a fucking vibe
but i'm pretty sure that would not go over well
no cause it was a weird vibe. a jealous vibe.
i mean, we had a date in the spirit halloween.
after crichton died? it started as an investigation and turned into trying on costumes
i have a lot of costumes now
but yeah. he is a demon king
suuuuuper easy to get to do things
you should see his face when you just hold his hand in public
you know that surprised pikachu meme? yeah, that's his face.
plus blushing.
makes sense the demon king would be the jealous kind
bet hes never had to share
probably kinda cute tho cuz hes trying so hard
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
🥺🥰💓
is this his first relationship?
do you get 2 show him all the couple stuff
like one milkshake 2 straws
wearing each others jackets
the yawn into a stretch to put an arm around the others shoulder...
bet hes never had to share
probably kinda cute tho cuz hes trying so hard
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
🥺🥰💓
is this his first relationship?
do you get 2 show him all the couple stuff
like one milkshake 2 straws
wearing each others jackets
the yawn into a stretch to put an arm around the others shoulder...
he is. but i forgive him
mostly cause he’s like a small, angry kitten
which is cute but also prone to biting
he’s doing his best
for sure. cause like he even lets me hug him without stabbing!!
sort of? there was some mai girl?
but i don’t think they were official?
but like now i need to show him those things
cause i forgot about them
i’m taking him on a date to get milkshakes now
it will work because he would eat ice cream for every meal probably
i don’t even have a jacket to let him borrow
booooooo!
wow. you are prepared.
mostly cause he’s like a small, angry kitten
which is cute but also prone to biting
he’s doing his best
for sure. cause like he even lets me hug him without stabbing!!
sort of? there was some mai girl?
but i don’t think they were official?
but like now i need to show him those things
cause i forgot about them
i’m taking him on a date to get milkshakes now
it will work because he would eat ice cream for every meal probably
i don’t even have a jacket to let him borrow
booooooo!
wow. you are prepared.
well thats good
hugging shouldnt come with stabbing
even i know that and id probably think the stabbing part is hot
aight we can still salvage the no jacket situation
because every cabin here only has one bed so you know - youre tired gotta take a nap and oh no theres only one bed what a terrible inconvenince guess youll have to share
whos your roommate? need me to stage a distraction and get them out of there?
hugging shouldnt come with stabbing
even i know that and id probably think the stabbing part is hot
aight we can still salvage the no jacket situation
because every cabin here only has one bed so you know - youre tired gotta take a nap and oh no theres only one bed what a terrible inconvenince guess youll have to share
whos your roommate? need me to stage a distraction and get them out of there?
that does sound like you
i’m less interested sexually speaking in being stabbed
like knifeplay could maaaaybe be fun?
it feels very diego, though
but like if he wanted to be impatient and cut my clothes off, that would be hot
but only the tommy bahama
lol.
eddie. he’s pretty chill
usually just text him 😈🛏
and then he knows to vacate
um. but yeah.
i’m less interested sexually speaking in being stabbed
like knifeplay could maaaaybe be fun?
it feels very diego, though
but like if he wanted to be impatient and cut my clothes off, that would be hot
but only the tommy bahama
lol.
eddie. he’s pretty chill
usually just text him 😈🛏
and then he knows to vacate
um. but yeah.
look at u so good at emojis already
im so proud 🥲
cutting people out of their clothes is pretty damn hot
no lie
cept if you have to walk back 2 your room holding them all bunched up over your junk.
im so proud 🥲
cutting people out of their clothes is pretty damn hot
no lie
cept if you have to walk back 2 your room holding them all bunched up over your junk.
ha!!
reverse walk of shame i love it
make him go to the tommy bahama and get you something
he caused the problem
he fixes it
reverse walk of shame i love it
make him go to the tommy bahama and get you something
he caused the problem
he fixes it
hes probably training or doing patrols
demon king things
happens when you lead an army
jacob got up at the asscrack of dawn like 5 am sometimes and would go do the big obstacle course with live amunition
meanwhile im barely coherent and falling over my own damn feet
im not a morning person at all
hey hey hey
you dont get to haha j/k your way out of this
none of that shit
demon king things
happens when you lead an army
jacob got up at the asscrack of dawn like 5 am sometimes and would go do the big obstacle course with live amunition
meanwhile im barely coherent and falling over my own damn feet
im not a morning person at all
hey hey hey
you dont get to haha j/k your way out of this
none of that shit
yes
absolutely
whos ari?
but yes i definitely want to get thrown around
and i will make so many sex jokes
🤬👎👮♂️🫵👀
[And like 2 minutes later: knock knock motherfucker.]
absolutely
whos ari?
but yes i definitely want to get thrown around
and i will make so many sex jokes
🤬👎👮♂️🫵👀
[And like 2 minutes later: knock knock motherfucker.]
most people call her tarey?
she's very formal
like a space soldier or something?
i could say more, but it might end up being a rant
yessss
i'm gonna tell them!
[One day Klaus is actually gonna think to look first before opening a fucking door, but it is not today]
Oh......heeeeeey, buddy.
she's very formal
like a space soldier or something?
i could say more, but it might end up being a rant
yessss
i'm gonna tell them!
[One day Klaus is actually gonna think to look first before opening a fucking door, but it is not today]
Oh......heeeeeey, buddy.
[ He'd respond to that message cuz he does know who Tarey is. But instead its time to serve a warrant for illegal use of text based deflection against self deprication.]
Hey yourself. [ Folding his arms. Cop pose activated. ] We gonna try this whole j/k thing again in person?
Hey yourself. [ Folding his arms. Cop pose activated. ] We gonna try this whole j/k thing again in person?
You ever met Ryan? He's from a world where it's illegal to not use coasters under drinks and he got thrown into bug jail for it.
So yeah - maybe it is illegal here. [Except he's smirking so apparently the punishment for this crime isn't so bad. Except that Pratt fights dirty.] I can do one worse tho, I can tell the Demon King you've been mean to yourself and he'll come after you and make you say nice things.
Maybe give you the disappointed face.
So yeah - maybe it is illegal here. [Except he's smirking so apparently the punishment for this crime isn't so bad. Except that Pratt fights dirty.] I can do one worse tho, I can tell the Demon King you've been mean to yourself and he'll come after you and make you say nice things.
Maybe give you the disappointed face.
Bug jail? [What the fuck is bug jail? How do you get arrested by bugs? He doesn't know Ryan, but he definitely questions his habit of getting arrested by bugs.]
What? [Klaus frowns at that.] He doesn't even say nice things about himself! Who is he to tell me what to do, honestly? [Like...their boyfriend, sure.] And maybe I can get naked and that's a lot more distracting.
[Oh no. Not the disappointed face. That's the worst. Grace used to give off the 'I'm not mad, just disappointed' vibes when he'd get arrested for the umpteenth time for drugs. It was the worst.] I'm not afraid of the disappointed face. [A bold-faced LIE.]
What? [Klaus frowns at that.] He doesn't even say nice things about himself! Who is he to tell me what to do, honestly? [Like...their boyfriend, sure.] And maybe I can get naked and that's a lot more distracting.
[Oh no. Not the disappointed face. That's the worst. Grace used to give off the 'I'm not mad, just disappointed' vibes when he'd get arrested for the umpteenth time for drugs. It was the worst.] I'm not afraid of the disappointed face. [A bold-faced LIE.]
I dunno you'll have to ask Ryan, I was pretty fucking hammered at that point so I don't remember much beyond that. And something about them not being allowed to have teeth.
[And having to do paperwork if they did have teeth. Nightmare fuel honestly.]
Yeah, I don't neither, but like.. I can make you say nice things about yourself. That's how this shit works. [Hypocrisy at it's finest.] Okay getting naked is valid, but never know, he might view this as serious business time - not be swayed by dick.
Wow really? Not even a little freaked out by that? That shit always works on me. It's like my kryptonite.
[And having to do paperwork if they did have teeth. Nightmare fuel honestly.]
Yeah, I don't neither, but like.. I can make you say nice things about yourself. That's how this shit works. [Hypocrisy at it's finest.] Okay getting naked is valid, but never know, he might view this as serious business time - not be swayed by dick.
Wow really? Not even a little freaked out by that? That shit always works on me. It's like my kryptonite.
[Who the fuck was Ryan?] Was this the drinking game I missed out on? I'm still mad about it. But that sounds...uh...weird?
[Klaus doesn't know how to feel about that right now.]
Are you sure that you are qualified to do that? I do not think so. You don't even listen to me when I say good things about you! How am I supposed to listen to you under these circumstances?! Impossible. [Klaus tilts their head.] Haven't run into a problem dick can't distract him from yet. Don't like the idea that there is something.
[And then they shake their head...you know...like a liar.] It's like...sooooo last childhood. Mom does it to me all the time.
[Klaus doesn't know how to feel about that right now.]
Are you sure that you are qualified to do that? I do not think so. You don't even listen to me when I say good things about you! How am I supposed to listen to you under these circumstances?! Impossible. [Klaus tilts their head.] Haven't run into a problem dick can't distract him from yet. Don't like the idea that there is something.
[And then they shake their head...you know...like a liar.] It's like...sooooo last childhood. Mom does it to me all the time.
Yeah. I'd say we should have a redo but I think everyone there learned their lesson. I lost track at about thirteen drinks in, I know Crichton was way past that at one point. Sharky had to carry me back to the ship and I don't even remember that until I woke up in my room totally unsure what day it was. And then faceplanted in the hallway.
No see that's not how this works. I'm supposed to make you have some self-esteem and shit. This isn't about me! You're twisting it. [He huffs and folds his arms.]
Uh-huh. Sure. How about this: we both agree to not shit talk ourselves for a full day and then we go make pizza out of the stuff in the buffet?
No see that's not how this works. I'm supposed to make you have some self-esteem and shit. This isn't about me! You're twisting it. [He huffs and folds his arms.]
Uh-huh. Sure. How about this: we both agree to not shit talk ourselves for a full day and then we go make pizza out of the stuff in the buffet?
That’s just a disappointment to my whole brain. I think I would have won that party for sure. I can drink so much. [Sure he’d definitely have had to be carried back, too, but whatever. It would have been worth it. Also he could have annoyed everyone. It would have been great.]
As if you wouldn’t have done the same thing! [Klaus is not here to fight fair! They are here to win this encounter and also avoid being forced to be nice to themselves. Which is apparently a losing game.]
That’s gonna be hard. Does that mean we have to start at the beginning of the day?
As if you wouldn’t have done the same thing! [Klaus is not here to fight fair! They are here to win this encounter and also avoid being forced to be nice to themselves. Which is apparently a losing game.]
That’s gonna be hard. Does that mean we have to start at the beginning of the day?
Bro, I believe in you man. You totally would have. [Would have won Never Have I Ever, something that is definitely winnable. Whoever passes out last is the champion?]
This isn't Judge Dredd, I don't have to play by the rules when I am the law!
Yeah but considering neither of us wake up til like... noon, we have a headstart yeah? We got this. [They do not.]
This isn't Judge Dredd, I don't have to play by the rules when I am the law!
Yeah but considering neither of us wake up til like... noon, we have a headstart yeah? We got this. [They do not.]
Thanks, bro. I'm glad you agree with me. [Maybe he can distract him.]
[Or not.] I didn't vote for you! [Does this matter? No, it does not!] This only counts when I use it against Sharky for being sad!
Oh. Yeah. You have a point. That is less time! [Ignoring that Klaus tends to be up late and also varying levels of drunk.]
[Or not.] I didn't vote for you! [Does this matter? No, it does not!] This only counts when I use it against Sharky for being sad!
Oh. Yeah. You have a point. That is less time! [Ignoring that Klaus tends to be up late and also varying levels of drunk.]
You don't vote for the police yo. You can vote for my boss tho, if you lived in Montana anyway, and I think you'd get eaten alive.
[Pratt only got away with being such an obvious fuckboi because he was literally a police officer and even then he almost got kicked off the force by a douchebag running for senate.]
Wait.. when is Sharky sad?
[The first distraction didn't work but that one sure did!!]
[Pratt only got away with being such an obvious fuckboi because he was literally a police officer and even then he almost got kicked off the force by a douchebag running for senate.]
Wait.. when is Sharky sad?
[The first distraction didn't work but that one sure did!!]
Um. Okay. Sure. But still! Is that like supposed to sound sexy or is this just one of those uncomfortable moments in life? Just to be clear.
[Oh. Oops.]
Like last month after the possession stuff. We cuddled in the hot tub and talked about stuff and I threatened him with the police, but uhhh…you know. I was also drinking and I don’t remember why exactly that was.
[Oh. Oops.]
Like last month after the possession stuff. We cuddled in the hot tub and talked about stuff and I threatened him with the police, but uhhh…you know. I was also drinking and I don’t remember why exactly that was.
Not in a sexy way. In a shitty way.
Oh.. yeah that.. makes sense. [Weird how if avoiding Sharky so he doesn't find out about Pratt's failed guro attempt with Blackbeard means that Pratt is missing all the fallout from the trauma Sharky's going through from being possessed for a month.] Also I'm the police and he's deff not feeling threatened by me.
Though there's someone I met who used to be LAPD but she's not anymore. Don't remember her name.
Oh.. yeah that.. makes sense. [Weird how if avoiding Sharky so he doesn't find out about Pratt's failed guro attempt with Blackbeard means that Pratt is missing all the fallout from the trauma Sharky's going through from being possessed for a month.] Also I'm the police and he's deff not feeling threatened by me.
Though there's someone I met who used to be LAPD but she's not anymore. Don't remember her name.
Laaaaame.
[Klaus doesn't know that anyone is avoiding anyone at this point, but it's kinda sad.]
Well, maybe you just haven't been threatening enough? I can't be the police because I'm like...me. And not the police. Maybe if Diego shows up. Like, he's a discount Batman, but he went to the police academy for a little while! And if he still has his powers, he can throw a knife and make it land exactly where he wants it to. Once he threw a knife between my legs.
[There's just a sage nod here] But you know. That's how he says, 'I love you'. So he really loved me in a terrifying way. If your life isn't slightly threatened, do they really love you?
[Klaus doesn't know that anyone is avoiding anyone at this point, but it's kinda sad.]
Well, maybe you just haven't been threatening enough? I can't be the police because I'm like...me. And not the police. Maybe if Diego shows up. Like, he's a discount Batman, but he went to the police academy for a little while! And if he still has his powers, he can throw a knife and make it land exactly where he wants it to. Once he threw a knife between my legs.
[There's just a sage nod here] But you know. That's how he says, 'I love you'. So he really loved me in a terrifying way. If your life isn't slightly threatened, do they really love you?
Yeaaaah so he knows me though. We got in a huge argument when he was in a holding cell once about what my fursona would be and Hudson had to come break it up. I don't think he's intimidated by me at all. Also he's like.. three times bigger than me.
[A little hard to be threatened by a guy you saw screaming out apologies as he was being tortured to death too. But Pratt isn't gonna bring that up. The less he thinks about that torture video the better.]
Sure but maybe not from a sibling? I dunno I don't have any but it would be kinda weird to throw knives at them? Is that weird? It feels like it would be weird.
[A little hard to be threatened by a guy you saw screaming out apologies as he was being tortured to death too. But Pratt isn't gonna bring that up. The less he thinks about that torture video the better.]
Sure but maybe not from a sibling? I dunno I don't have any but it would be kinda weird to throw knives at them? Is that weird? It feels like it would be weird.
He sort of mentioned something about that. [Klaus shrugs] He said you got cagey about it. Is it cause you don't want someone to know you have a fursona? Or do you just like...really hate fursonas that much? I'm pretty neutral on it myself. [A frown] But Sharky says he thinks he's like...only a raccoon or a possum. In a negative way, so I think he probably needs a little bolstering himself. I told him possums were cool cause they were immune to venom, but he didn't seem to think that was a cool selling point.
[But it's just one of those things. He's trying to give Pratt some stuff to maybe help Sharky. Maybe he'll listen to Pratt a little more than him. Maybe. It's fair. Klaus isn't sure they'd listen to themselves either.]
Ehhh. I mean, that's just kind of how things go? Or maybe we're just like...more fucked up than I really think about.
[But it's just one of those things. He's trying to give Pratt some stuff to maybe help Sharky. Maybe he'll listen to Pratt a little more than him. Maybe. It's fair. Klaus isn't sure they'd listen to themselves either.]
Ehhh. I mean, that's just kind of how things go? Or maybe we're just like...more fucked up than I really think about.
I wasn't cagey! He said my fursona was a fucking cartoon stupid dog. Fuck that noise. So then we got in a whole ass shouting match about it because he's wrong.
[Pratt folds his arms and glares, not at Klaus but just at the world in general. He's still annoyed by that. Sharky comparing him to a fucking Paw Patrol character. Screw that.]
Wait. Possums are immune to venom? Is that... is that true?
[Pratt folds his arms and glares, not at Klaus but just at the world in general. He's still annoyed by that. Sharky comparing him to a fucking Paw Patrol character. Screw that.]
Wait. Possums are immune to venom? Is that... is that true?
I wanna be a wolf but like.. Pretty sure I'm not. I dunno what my fursona would be but its' sure as fuck not that.
Huh. That's cool. Man weird stupid facts I remember way more than important shit. You know when you're in total and complete utter darkness? Like a windowless room? [Or tied to a chair in the basement of a bunker.] And when you look around it's not black? Like what you see is a weird grey color? That color is called Eigengrau.
Huh. That's cool. Man weird stupid facts I remember way more than important shit. You know when you're in total and complete utter darkness? Like a windowless room? [Or tied to a chair in the basement of a bunker.] And when you look around it's not black? Like what you see is a weird grey color? That color is called Eigengrau.
Ehhhhh. You could be a wolf if you wanted. [Klaus isn't gonna stop you. Just encourage.]
Right? Dad taught us like everything at home. I don't know how much of anything I really retained, but that's fine. [They look thoughtful for a moment] Huh. Weird name, but cool. I don't know if I have any other cool facts.
Right? Dad taught us like everything at home. I don't know how much of anything I really retained, but that's fine. [They look thoughtful for a moment] Huh. Weird name, but cool. I don't know if I have any other cool facts.
That's the thing about a fursona; you can't just pick something it has to be like... part of your essence or whatever. You don't choose one, it chooses you. I think that's how Sharky put it anyway.
I spent too much time on the internet, I'm full of dumb facts. [Hmm. Klaus has pretty successfully gotten Pratt to stop threatening to tell Nobunaga he's being self deprecating again. Huff. ] Alright okay. So. You [Points.] and me, we're gonna go a whole day not being dicks to ourselves. Yeah? Deal?
I spent too much time on the internet, I'm full of dumb facts. [Hmm. Klaus has pretty successfully gotten Pratt to stop threatening to tell Nobunaga he's being self deprecating again. Huff. ] Alright okay. So. You [Points.] and me, we're gonna go a whole day not being dicks to ourselves. Yeah? Deal?
[That sounds honestly boring. Like why not just do whatever you want? Why do there have to be arbitrary fursona rules.] I think we can make our own fursona rules here. Who is gonna fight you? I don’t think even Sharky will at this point. I just wanna be a cool little dude if I have to think of it.
The internet probably isn’t the same for me. Who knows, though? [Aw beans. He got back to the subject at hand] I was hoping you forgot about that.
The internet probably isn’t the same for me. Who knows, though? [Aw beans. He got back to the subject at hand] I was hoping you forgot about that.
Because then it's not a fursona, it's just someone being weird wearing an animal suit. Fursona's are a whole thing man, trust me.
[He has not forgotten.]
My memory is shit but that was like five minutes ago. You'll have to wait til at least tomorrow. Come on man, this is like important adult development we missed or something.
[He has not forgotten.]
My memory is shit but that was like five minutes ago. You'll have to wait til at least tomorrow. Come on man, this is like important adult development we missed or something.
No we've totally got this. I'll check in with you later for a mission update.
[Points to eyes, points to Klaus. He's watching you buddy.]
[Points to eyes, points to Klaus. He's watching you buddy.]
Yeah and that other fun thing is...
[RNG of Pratt's mind is spinning, spinning... ]
Pizza. Come on.
[RNG of Pratt's mind is spinning, spinning... ]
Pizza. Come on.
Babe.
[Feeding Klaus an ice cream waffle sandwich he made for him while talking to Karkat!]
Umbrella rules are always in effect, this conversation is going to be heavy, so if it gets too much, tap out okay?
[Now to just... think it through. The starting.] You and Ari keep calling me good, but I think of people as weapons. I don't really get where that isn't like... [SLOWLY:] Your father... except I don't kill my own soldiers. Because my pride is in them not dying. Being stronger than death. [Furrowed brow!]
[He's trying to spit it out, but honestly, that's as good as he has so far!] I want them to be more than just a solider. Like Pratt. Or you. But is what I do really any different?
[Feeding Klaus an ice cream waffle sandwich he made for him while talking to Karkat!]
Umbrella rules are always in effect, this conversation is going to be heavy, so if it gets too much, tap out okay?
[Now to just... think it through. The starting.] You and Ari keep calling me good, but I think of people as weapons. I don't really get where that isn't like... [SLOWLY:] Your father... except I don't kill my own soldiers. Because my pride is in them not dying. Being stronger than death. [Furrowed brow!]
[He's trying to spit it out, but honestly, that's as good as he has so far!] I want them to be more than just a solider. Like Pratt. Or you. But is what I do really any different?
[Klaus goes very still for a moment when umbrella rules are always in effect is how the conversation starts. He absolutely does not like hard conversations. It's veeeeeeeeery concerning. To his brain and his emotional state.]
[Unfortunately it is also bad for his digestion and he's forced to put the waffle and ice cream off to the side, looking down.]
[Klaus shifts uncomfortably, wishing they had alcohol. That is really what should have been brought for this conversation.]
Um. Do you...uh...I'm... [This is going great.] Do you think of me as a weapon?
[Unfortunately it is also bad for his digestion and he's forced to put the waffle and ice cream off to the side, looking down.]
[Klaus shifts uncomfortably, wishing they had alcohol. That is really what should have been brought for this conversation.]
Um. Do you...uh...I'm... [This is going great.] Do you think of me as a weapon?
[Oh dear.]
[That's all a million bad signs.]
[Nobunaga instantly moves to pick Klaus up and put them in his lap.]
[How can he make this better? CAN he make this better?]
Okay. Deep breath. Take a deep breath for me, okay, love? [Gently folds his hands around Klaus' waist and rests his head on Klaus' shoulder.]
[Does he view Klaus as a weapon? This is the hardest question he's ever been asked. There's no right answer. Nobunaga thinks of EVERYONE as a weapon. This is the problem. Mai? Lucky Charm. Weapon. Yes. All of his soldiers? Yes. But that's different because they are explicitly his weapons. Generals too. People he hasn't met yet? Yes.]
[Partner.]
Not just a weapon? [A wince. Fuck. That's bad.]
[Nobunaga places a finger over Klaus' lips.]
I sent Oichi away. So she wouldn't... couldn't be a weapon. So I couldn't use her. Sell her or risk her breaking. In my contract with Teyrey, she's a weapon. But it's okay because she's in my army. You are not.
I've called you my sheathe before, yes? So in this way you are nearly an anti-weapon. You protect me, and others from me.
There is... nothing I do not think of as a weapon. Even ice cream. The only weapon I will never use is hate. I think I told you this before. I have seen the harm it causes, and it is the one weapon I won't use. But... yes. People... even you... I think of as weapons.
[That's all a million bad signs.]
[Nobunaga instantly moves to pick Klaus up and put them in his lap.]
[How can he make this better? CAN he make this better?]
Okay. Deep breath. Take a deep breath for me, okay, love? [Gently folds his hands around Klaus' waist and rests his head on Klaus' shoulder.]
[Does he view Klaus as a weapon? This is the hardest question he's ever been asked. There's no right answer. Nobunaga thinks of EVERYONE as a weapon. This is the problem. Mai? Lucky Charm. Weapon. Yes. All of his soldiers? Yes. But that's different because they are explicitly his weapons. Generals too. People he hasn't met yet? Yes.]
[Partner.]
Not just a weapon? [A wince. Fuck. That's bad.]
[Nobunaga places a finger over Klaus' lips.]
I sent Oichi away. So she wouldn't... couldn't be a weapon. So I couldn't use her. Sell her or risk her breaking. In my contract with Teyrey, she's a weapon. But it's okay because she's in my army. You are not.
I've called you my sheathe before, yes? So in this way you are nearly an anti-weapon. You protect me, and others from me.
There is... nothing I do not think of as a weapon. Even ice cream. The only weapon I will never use is hate. I think I told you this before. I have seen the harm it causes, and it is the one weapon I won't use. But... yes. People... even you... I think of as weapons.
[Klaus lets himself be picked up, pulled into Nobunaga's lap, but he's no less still once he's there because he's waiting for whatever he says.]
[And it's probably a good thing he put his finger over their lips because they don't even know what to say. Not just a weapon.]
[The words do not help him feel any more settled than he just did. It's the truth at least, but they can feel the pricking sensation of tears forming and they look up trying to blink it away because that seems more reasonable than letting himself actually cry. But if Nobunaga notices that...Klaus doesn't want him to feel bad about it, so they're just gonna bury their face against his shoulder instead. That's obviously much better and much less obvious.]
[Even still, it doesn't stop his voice from sounding strained and thick.] I...I don't want to be a weapon. [This is just old trauma sitting there in his mind.] I just...just... [They do their best to draw in their breath slowly and quietly to hide the sound of how close to actually crying they really are.]
[And suddenly he just kind of wants to roll out of Nobunaga's lap and lie face down elsewhere. But he's also aware this would probably make things worse and he does believe Nobunaga is a good person. A person with a flawed view on the world because of his life, but...rational thinking is complicated in this moment.]
[And it's probably a good thing he put his finger over their lips because they don't even know what to say. Not just a weapon.]
[The words do not help him feel any more settled than he just did. It's the truth at least, but they can feel the pricking sensation of tears forming and they look up trying to blink it away because that seems more reasonable than letting himself actually cry. But if Nobunaga notices that...Klaus doesn't want him to feel bad about it, so they're just gonna bury their face against his shoulder instead. That's obviously much better and much less obvious.]
[Even still, it doesn't stop his voice from sounding strained and thick.] I...I don't want to be a weapon. [This is just old trauma sitting there in his mind.] I just...just... [They do their best to draw in their breath slowly and quietly to hide the sound of how close to actually crying they really are.]
[And suddenly he just kind of wants to roll out of Nobunaga's lap and lie face down elsewhere. But he's also aware this would probably make things worse and he does believe Nobunaga is a good person. A person with a flawed view on the world because of his life, but...rational thinking is complicated in this moment.]
[Nobunaga lets go, ready to grab a blanket or anything to fix this.]
[Shit.]
[Shit.]
Okay. I'm sorry. I won't... shit. I'm sorry.
[So yeah. There was definitely NO good way to ask the follow up. It's an answer.]
Klaus... Just be you, okay? You don't -- I don't want you to do things you hate anymore. I'm sorry.
[This was SO Much worse than broaching the torture by Imagawa to Ieyasu. Which is on Nobunaga for even trying. For thinking there was any possibly good way to go about this.]
It's-- [He thinks, what gesture might be okay, and oh so gently, like he could break Klaus with a touch, does his best to hold their hand.] I wasn't asking so I can use you as a weapon, okay? I know that doesn't fix it, I'm sorry, it's just important for you to know that.
[Shit.]
[Shit.]
Okay. I'm sorry. I won't... shit. I'm sorry.
[So yeah. There was definitely NO good way to ask the follow up. It's an answer.]
Klaus... Just be you, okay? You don't -- I don't want you to do things you hate anymore. I'm sorry.
[This was SO Much worse than broaching the torture by Imagawa to Ieyasu. Which is on Nobunaga for even trying. For thinking there was any possibly good way to go about this.]
It's-- [He thinks, what gesture might be okay, and oh so gently, like he could break Klaus with a touch, does his best to hold their hand.] I wasn't asking so I can use you as a weapon, okay? I know that doesn't fix it, I'm sorry, it's just important for you to know that.
[Being let go almost ends with Klaus just rolling out of Nobunaga's lap again. Emotions are the dumbest things ever.]
[They just nod quietly as he says he can just be him. That's all he wants. He doesn't want to be a weapon. Really only wants to learn weapons to protect himself and make Diego annoyed if he ever shows up because now he can fight with weapons. Why would that annoy Diego? Klaus doesn't know. It just feels right.]
[He lets Nobunaga take his hand, fingers still carefully lacing because it's just a habit now.] W-what did you ask for? [Their voice is soft, very quiet.]
[They just nod quietly as he says he can just be him. That's all he wants. He doesn't want to be a weapon. Really only wants to learn weapons to protect himself and make Diego annoyed if he ever shows up because now he can fight with weapons. Why would that annoy Diego? Klaus doesn't know. It just feels right.]
[He lets Nobunaga take his hand, fingers still carefully lacing because it's just a habit now.] W-what did you ask for? [Their voice is soft, very quiet.]
[Holding Klaus hand is the only reason Nobunaga is able to keep breathing. A lifeline anchor to his very sanity. Or soul. Something anyway.]
[He laughs uneasily! Because it's really damn funny.]
I wanted to ask if there was a possible good way to tell someone you see them as a potential weapon for nefarious aims.
Clearly not!
Not you. You're the keeper of my soul, and I love you. But... as I said... [Everyone is weapon.]
Klaus, babe, I mean it. Clarke Griffin once asked me what I use as a weapon. There is nothing I do not. The terrain, floor, anything nearby. I... love that you make weapons very very sexy. I love this most, okay? [Kisses Klaus' knuckles and in between them.] I'm sorry for bringing up your father. I thought maybe it wouldn't have been so bad if he just told you all what he planned. If he just said, "I want to create my idea of a better world, and use you to get there." [Winces.] I suppose not.
I am truly sorry, my love.
[He hopes this just means Reginald is more like Saito Dosan than himself. Hopes. Though he still.... really worries.]
[He laughs uneasily! Because it's really damn funny.]
I wanted to ask if there was a possible good way to tell someone you see them as a potential weapon for nefarious aims.
Clearly not!
Not you. You're the keeper of my soul, and I love you. But... as I said... [Everyone is weapon.]
Klaus, babe, I mean it. Clarke Griffin once asked me what I use as a weapon. There is nothing I do not. The terrain, floor, anything nearby. I... love that you make weapons very very sexy. I love this most, okay? [Kisses Klaus' knuckles and in between them.] I'm sorry for bringing up your father. I thought maybe it wouldn't have been so bad if he just told you all what he planned. If he just said, "I want to create my idea of a better world, and use you to get there." [Winces.] I suppose not.
I am truly sorry, my love.
[He hopes this just means Reginald is more like Saito Dosan than himself. Hopes. Though he still.... really worries.]
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What nefarious aims? [Because like...if it's sexy, that's...probably different than like...something else. But....he's still sniffling and wiping at his eyes, feeling stupid for crying at this point.]
Can I just be your hot partner that you like most of everyone ever in the whole world? That's much better.
[They feel stupid still because it shouldn't have made them react that way. They should be able to deal with shit. That's what the trauma is for! To make you immune to the trauma, right? Shouldn't it be?]
We'd never have done it. [It's honest enough. But their dad never told them what he planned and it likely wasn't something that benefited them in the slightest.] And he...he's never given a shit about us or making a better world. Just getting what he wants at any cost.
[He hates this. Hates feeling like this. Hates that it's even a thing that still seems to bother him somehow.] Sorry I'm so...this. I'm sorry.
Can I just be your hot partner that you like most of everyone ever in the whole world? That's much better.
[They feel stupid still because it shouldn't have made them react that way. They should be able to deal with shit. That's what the trauma is for! To make you immune to the trauma, right? Shouldn't it be?]
We'd never have done it. [It's honest enough. But their dad never told them what he planned and it likely wasn't something that benefited them in the slightest.] And he...he's never given a shit about us or making a better world. Just getting what he wants at any cost.
[He hates this. Hates feeling like this. Hates that it's even a thing that still seems to bother him somehow.] Sorry I'm so...this. I'm sorry.
World domination.
Again, not you. You are. Klaus... of course. You are my hot partner. That I love most of everyone and everything. You are my treasure I would build an army to protect. Or prevent other armies from being created so you never have to cry again.
[Cuddles! Resting one hand around Klaus' waist and grabbing the ice cream sandwich with the other to hold nearby if Klaus is able to try for it.]
You have absolutely nothing to apologize for. You are perfect as you are and I love this part of you too.
Again, not you. You are. Klaus... of course. You are my hot partner. That I love most of everyone and everything. You are my treasure I would build an army to protect. Or prevent other armies from being created so you never have to cry again.
[Cuddles! Resting one hand around Klaus' waist and grabbing the ice cream sandwich with the other to hold nearby if Klaus is able to try for it.]
You have absolutely nothing to apologize for. You are perfect as you are and I love this part of you too.
Oh. [That's not sexy at all.]
I'm probably going to cry again, but... [He lets out a long sigh.] Not everyone wants to be a weapon and you probably could just...not...do that. And I don't think you can do world domination here anyway.
[They're casually aware of the ice cream sandwich, but it's not something they actually care about right now. They're trying to find the way to...explain everything.] I'm not the only one that's...a lot of people have been forced into it and...and maybe like...don't come at it like that. Cause I know you're not...like my dad. My dad wouldn't have given a shit that I got upset. He would have probably used it against me or ignored it entirely.
You don't do that. [But he just...wants him to be very very careful anyway.] You just...it's probably not a great idea. Okay? No one needs to be a weapon.
[And now to address the other elephant in the room.] I'm not very hungry right now. I know it can't really wait, but I'll get a new one later. Okay? You can eat that one if you want.
I'm probably going to cry again, but... [He lets out a long sigh.] Not everyone wants to be a weapon and you probably could just...not...do that. And I don't think you can do world domination here anyway.
[They're casually aware of the ice cream sandwich, but it's not something they actually care about right now. They're trying to find the way to...explain everything.] I'm not the only one that's...a lot of people have been forced into it and...and maybe like...don't come at it like that. Cause I know you're not...like my dad. My dad wouldn't have given a shit that I got upset. He would have probably used it against me or ignored it entirely.
You don't do that. [But he just...wants him to be very very careful anyway.] You just...it's probably not a great idea. Okay? No one needs to be a weapon.
[And now to address the other elephant in the room.] I'm not very hungry right now. I know it can't really wait, but I'll get a new one later. Okay? You can eat that one if you want.
[Sets the ice cream sandwich down. Makes note for later.]
I'm not forcing anyone. That's the --
Okay, so there's two Oda mottos. Join or Die, and rule the world by force. [Finger back over Klaus' lips.]
However, join or die just meant I9 give people protection if they joined. Everyone dies somehow. And there's no escaping the wars in hell. I didn't draft everyone. Not everyone has to be a soldier. Merchants, smiths, farmers, artists, musicians, even circus performers, or puppeteers, all these things are important to my dream to return us back to Earth. Luxuries are important. I helped people pursue their ambitions of production, but not if they were dead set on working against me.
Rule the world by force is also... it means I'll do what it takes. Even if it's unpopular. Even though I'm hated. World domination here means freeing the ghosts, and everyone else who can be, giving purpose to those who feel lost like Teyrey, and pitting my ambition to achieve the best afterlife even against gods and would-be gods like the Captain. Instead of conquering,9 I intend to use him, and create a world here where people can still achieve their ambitions, even as copies.
To be a weapon who can do that... means that killing is pointless. [Kisses Klaus' temple.] It means you are so strong, I know you can persevere when things go wrong to protect my ambition, and not let anything disrupt it. It means you will let me use your body when I get frustrated and remind me of more important things. It means you are so indomitable, I can show Teyrey sumo throws, and you do not break. It means you have my heart.
Karkat is a troll species, like Eridan. Their society is very demonic. They must become world conquerors at the same age I had to. He said to put up with him talking, I must be a masochist. [Dark laugh.] How like myself, I suppose!
I said no, I just saw potential in him, and as a leader, I pride myself on making sure there are no weaknesses in all of my domain. There is no one so small I will not pay attention to them when they are having troubles. He mistook this to mean I wanted him to be a leader again, but I do not.
I do not have the words for this thing. The potential, and something else: the weapon. I knew I would have to be delicate in asking you, and I failed, but perhaps... it isn't a matter of correct words. Perhaps, "seeing your ambitions through furthers my own goals" is still too incredulous. Especially for a first meeting.
I know it is different, because Reginald raised you, and there's no escape from that, but....
I am sorry my love. I did not wish to remind you of terrible things. [Kisses Klaus' temple again!]
I'm not forcing anyone. That's the --
Okay, so there's two Oda mottos. Join or Die, and rule the world by force. [Finger back over Klaus' lips.]
However, join or die just meant I9 give people protection if they joined. Everyone dies somehow. And there's no escaping the wars in hell. I didn't draft everyone. Not everyone has to be a soldier. Merchants, smiths, farmers, artists, musicians, even circus performers, or puppeteers, all these things are important to my dream to return us back to Earth. Luxuries are important. I helped people pursue their ambitions of production, but not if they were dead set on working against me.
Rule the world by force is also... it means I'll do what it takes. Even if it's unpopular. Even though I'm hated. World domination here means freeing the ghosts, and everyone else who can be, giving purpose to those who feel lost like Teyrey, and pitting my ambition to achieve the best afterlife even against gods and would-be gods like the Captain. Instead of conquering,9 I intend to use him, and create a world here where people can still achieve their ambitions, even as copies.
To be a weapon who can do that... means that killing is pointless. [Kisses Klaus' temple.] It means you are so strong, I know you can persevere when things go wrong to protect my ambition, and not let anything disrupt it. It means you will let me use your body when I get frustrated and remind me of more important things. It means you are so indomitable, I can show Teyrey sumo throws, and you do not break. It means you have my heart.
Karkat is a troll species, like Eridan. Their society is very demonic. They must become world conquerors at the same age I had to. He said to put up with him talking, I must be a masochist. [Dark laugh.] How like myself, I suppose!
I said no, I just saw potential in him, and as a leader, I pride myself on making sure there are no weaknesses in all of my domain. There is no one so small I will not pay attention to them when they are having troubles. He mistook this to mean I wanted him to be a leader again, but I do not.
I do not have the words for this thing. The potential, and something else: the weapon. I knew I would have to be delicate in asking you, and I failed, but perhaps... it isn't a matter of correct words. Perhaps, "seeing your ambitions through furthers my own goals" is still too incredulous. Especially for a first meeting.
I know it is different, because Reginald raised you, and there's no escape from that, but....
I am sorry my love. I did not wish to remind you of terrible things. [Kisses Klaus' temple again!]
[Klaus kind of hates both of those mottos. Even with the explanation. So many people always thinking about fighting and about how to stay in wars that don't even exist and Klaus has been trying to escape them all this time only to end up here.]
I'm not sure we can use the Captain to further anything. I don't think that everyone wants to either. [There's a sigh here.] I'm...I can live with you thinking I'm a weapon because I can ignore it, but I don't want to be talked about like I'm a weapon. Please. I call umbrella on that. [At least his voice seems more certain, more sure now.]
[They think quietly for a moment, trying to get the rest of their thoughts in order.] Maybe all you needed to say was that you could see they were struggling and that you wanted to be there to support them. As a friend.
Babe, sometimes you say things and I know you're trying to help, but...like not everyone responds well to like...having someone push them if they don't want to be pushed. Sometimes you have to accept that someone doesn't want to be and that you need to like...be okay with that and instead of doubling down on things, like...let it be. [He looks up at him finally after what feels like forever.] Not everyone responds to things the same. Some people need time and softness. Some people do respond well to being pushed, but some just...don't. And you can't help people to realize anything about their potential if you aren't willing to adjust your approach to it.
[It feels bad to like...critique someone's general way of doing things, but...] Just talk to people normally and get to know how they best deal with things, what works and doesn't. Without your ambitions or anything being part of it. Okay?
I'm not sure we can use the Captain to further anything. I don't think that everyone wants to either. [There's a sigh here.] I'm...I can live with you thinking I'm a weapon because I can ignore it, but I don't want to be talked about like I'm a weapon. Please. I call umbrella on that. [At least his voice seems more certain, more sure now.]
[They think quietly for a moment, trying to get the rest of their thoughts in order.] Maybe all you needed to say was that you could see they were struggling and that you wanted to be there to support them. As a friend.
Babe, sometimes you say things and I know you're trying to help, but...like not everyone responds well to like...having someone push them if they don't want to be pushed. Sometimes you have to accept that someone doesn't want to be and that you need to like...be okay with that and instead of doubling down on things, like...let it be. [He looks up at him finally after what feels like forever.] Not everyone responds to things the same. Some people need time and softness. Some people do respond well to being pushed, but some just...don't. And you can't help people to realize anything about their potential if you aren't willing to adjust your approach to it.
[It feels bad to like...critique someone's general way of doing things, but...] Just talk to people normally and get to know how they best deal with things, what works and doesn't. Without your ambitions or anything being part of it. Okay?
Okay.
[Klaus =/= weapon. The one exception among the universe and everything in it now.]
[Is a partner a weapon? NOT ANYMORE.]
[And he gets it. Weapons can have purposes other than killing, or pain, but it is still their primary function. What they were made for. And furthermore, a weapon can be used by someone else to cause that pain. So it's double banned for Klaus, because Nobunaga will kill everyone else to prevent that from happening... He can't 100%, he cannot, but he can try really really hard. This is Klaus' freedom, so he will protect it.]
I cannot say that. You and Ari are wrong about me. I'm not good. I don't just meet someone and care that they're in pain except for how it benefits or hurts me.
I have 4 friends. Which is 4 more than I've ever had before here. You, Crichton, Teyrey, and Siffleur. [Hesitantly...] And I do not know how Maeve counts, but perhaps. I'm not looking for friends, and I am not capable of just --
[It's heartbreaking. He doesn't want to. But he picks Klaus up, and sets him back aside so he can get up and move, get space from Klaus, terrified he'll hurt them suddenly just by being like this, and talking about these things, by being so close physically or touching them.]
[Deep breath.] I am not capable of being normal. I do not understand what you or Crichton or Ari see in me, but it's not there. Don't expect so much from me. Just because I love you doesn't make me trustworthy. I can no sooner separate my ambition from how I treat people than I can stop loving you. It is an impossible request, do not ask it of me.
You're not a weapon. [Hoarse. So hoarse. And teetering on the edge of slipping his voice into demonic range.] That I can do. But normal people don't embrace being a demon. I am what I am, Klaus. Don't expect better, it's not something I can give. [He wonders if he should leave. Bolt. Go elsewhere to cool his head.]
[Klaus =/= weapon. The one exception among the universe and everything in it now.]
[Is a partner a weapon? NOT ANYMORE.]
[And he gets it. Weapons can have purposes other than killing, or pain, but it is still their primary function. What they were made for. And furthermore, a weapon can be used by someone else to cause that pain. So it's double banned for Klaus, because Nobunaga will kill everyone else to prevent that from happening... He can't 100%, he cannot, but he can try really really hard. This is Klaus' freedom, so he will protect it.]
I cannot say that. You and Ari are wrong about me. I'm not good. I don't just meet someone and care that they're in pain except for how it benefits or hurts me.
I have 4 friends. Which is 4 more than I've ever had before here. You, Crichton, Teyrey, and Siffleur. [Hesitantly...] And I do not know how Maeve counts, but perhaps. I'm not looking for friends, and I am not capable of just --
[It's heartbreaking. He doesn't want to. But he picks Klaus up, and sets him back aside so he can get up and move, get space from Klaus, terrified he'll hurt them suddenly just by being like this, and talking about these things, by being so close physically or touching them.]
[Deep breath.] I am not capable of being normal. I do not understand what you or Crichton or Ari see in me, but it's not there. Don't expect so much from me. Just because I love you doesn't make me trustworthy. I can no sooner separate my ambition from how I treat people than I can stop loving you. It is an impossible request, do not ask it of me.
You're not a weapon. [Hoarse. So hoarse. And teetering on the edge of slipping his voice into demonic range.] That I can do. But normal people don't embrace being a demon. I am what I am, Klaus. Don't expect better, it's not something I can give. [He wonders if he should leave. Bolt. Go elsewhere to cool his head.]
[Klaus does feel the separation in that moment. They just want to lie there on the bed in their emotions and this is...perhaps....their first fight? Is this a fight? God. He hates it already]
You... [There's a sigh.] You're... [They are really trying to think of the words, but the words are failing them.] You are something better. You just refused to acknowledge it for some reason. Like you're already giving up.
You... [There's a sigh.] You're... [They are really trying to think of the words, but the words are failing them.] You are something better. You just refused to acknowledge it for some reason. Like you're already giving up.
I'm not giving up. [He does look back at him briefly, but then back towards the door.]
You're just wrong.
The only thing that makes me better than Saito Dosan or others like him is that my ambition is more vast. And you tell me not to think of how others fit into it? Tch. You're very wrong, Klaus.
You're just wrong.
The only thing that makes me better than Saito Dosan or others like him is that my ambition is more vast. And you tell me not to think of how others fit into it? Tch. You're very wrong, Klaus.
[Instead of just lying with his face pressed into the bed, Klaus pushes up to sit more carefully, scooching forward so he can sit more properly.] I'm not wrong.
[Frowns.] You are a good person. You might make mistakes or not understand things or push too hard when you shouldn't. [He wants to get closer, but also is trying to respect that Nobunaga needs space] But you just push people away every time they try to tell you that you're a good person. Tell them they're wrong.
[He can't help staring at his lap, fidgeting slightly.] You say you love me and you keep pushing me away when I say something that goes against the way that you perceive yourself. And you're... [He frowns. Change the language] It feels like you're not listening to me. I know we don't have the same way of looking at things sometimes and that's...that's trauma and life experiences. Things just being different.
And maybe I'm not listening a little, too. But I care about you so much. And I don't want you to...to make enemies because you can't figure out talking to different people. I don't want you to get hurt. Physically or emotionally because you say something and it rubs someone the wrong way and...stuff.
[Frowns.] You are a good person. You might make mistakes or not understand things or push too hard when you shouldn't. [He wants to get closer, but also is trying to respect that Nobunaga needs space] But you just push people away every time they try to tell you that you're a good person. Tell them they're wrong.
[He can't help staring at his lap, fidgeting slightly.] You say you love me and you keep pushing me away when I say something that goes against the way that you perceive yourself. And you're... [He frowns. Change the language] It feels like you're not listening to me. I know we don't have the same way of looking at things sometimes and that's...that's trauma and life experiences. Things just being different.
And maybe I'm not listening a little, too. But I care about you so much. And I don't want you to...to make enemies because you can't figure out talking to different people. I don't want you to get hurt. Physically or emotionally because you say something and it rubs someone the wrong way and...stuff.
[He REALLY wants to run away.]
[Pushing him away...]
[Emotionally... yeah.]
I am listening. [He comes back to the bed, kneeling in front of it so Klaus can put his hands wherever on Nobunaga. Not just look so sad and lost. Especially not for Nobunaga's sake.]
[Make enemies...]
[The whole world should hate him, right? Then it means they will at least work to the proper goals. Even if they use him like a god, then as long as they still hate him, then it means they'll fight to free themselves of gods too.]
[His minds is swirling with too many thoughts at once, so he has to box a lot of them up to focus on Klaus.]
I'm not hurt.
[Physically or emotionally. Is he? He doesn't know. He can tell Klaus is hurting though, so there's that.]
[And Nobunaga is scared. If he was stronger, he could say that. He's petrified. Scared to death of hurting Klaus more by being there, by being close, by asking these things. Scared of failing him, because he cannot be normal in his own world and time, how is he supposed to be normal now? Somewhere with so much culture clash, and ideas he doesn't understand, like privacy, and not treating people like weapons.]
I don't care if it rubs people the wrong way. [Gently picks up Klaus' hands and covers it tenderly in kisses.] Only you. [Because he doesn't like hurting Klaus. He hates it. More than anything. More than he hates the castes.]
[Pushing him away...]
[Emotionally... yeah.]
I am listening. [He comes back to the bed, kneeling in front of it so Klaus can put his hands wherever on Nobunaga. Not just look so sad and lost. Especially not for Nobunaga's sake.]
[Make enemies...]
[The whole world should hate him, right? Then it means they will at least work to the proper goals. Even if they use him like a god, then as long as they still hate him, then it means they'll fight to free themselves of gods too.]
[His minds is swirling with too many thoughts at once, so he has to box a lot of them up to focus on Klaus.]
I'm not hurt.
[Physically or emotionally. Is he? He doesn't know. He can tell Klaus is hurting though, so there's that.]
[And Nobunaga is scared. If he was stronger, he could say that. He's petrified. Scared to death of hurting Klaus more by being there, by being close, by asking these things. Scared of failing him, because he cannot be normal in his own world and time, how is he supposed to be normal now? Somewhere with so much culture clash, and ideas he doesn't understand, like privacy, and not treating people like weapons.]
I don't care if it rubs people the wrong way. [Gently picks up Klaus' hands and covers it tenderly in kisses.] Only you. [Because he doesn't like hurting Klaus. He hates it. More than anything. More than he hates the castes.]
[Klaus just reaches out for Nobunaga, forcing himself to look up at him. It isn't that he wants Nobunaga to pack away feelings that he's having because of feelings he is having himself. That's not fair, but he doesn't know.]
[That's a lie. Klaus isn't five.]
I don't know. I think you are because you seemed upset that you made Karkat upset...or think the wrong thing. I think you care more than you're willing to admit. [He smiles at the kisses, squirming his way off the bed. Once they are sitting on the floor, they reach out, pulling Nobunaga a little closer for a kiss.] It's okay to feel things, you know. I mean, I guess it's...fine if you don't, but you don't have to act like you don't if you do.
[That's a lie. Klaus isn't five.]
I don't know. I think you are because you seemed upset that you made Karkat upset...or think the wrong thing. I think you care more than you're willing to admit. [He smiles at the kisses, squirming his way off the bed. Once they are sitting on the floor, they reach out, pulling Nobunaga a little closer for a kiss.] It's okay to feel things, you know. I mean, I guess it's...fine if you don't, but you don't have to act like you don't if you do.
[Nobunaga kisses Klaus at the gesture, and then hesitantly picks Klaus back up, and sits on the bed again, with Klaus on his lap. Klaus doesn't belong on the floor. And if Nobunaga's self-punishment is going to cause that, then he will stop. He remembers Klaus sleeping on the floor after Halloween, and just... never again. Not while Nobunaga is there and aware enough to stop it.]
I didn't upset Karkat. [Quietly and he just gently pets Klaus' hair, remembering brushing it before, and already debating doing so again.] He was already upset. He barricaded off the library, and I offered to take him to get ice cream to talk through the pain he was experiencing.
He called me a masochist, and just -- [A headtilt, and he goes back to covering Klaus' knuckles in kisses, takes a deep breath, and hugs them very close, breathing softly into their shoulder.]
That is when I said it was because I saw potential in him. Not as a leader. Even though it reminded me of Ieyasu, I have already trained Ieyasu once. I could not do it again. And Clarke is who I will set the future on, maybe even more if she doesn't like it. I saw the potential in him as --
[A weapon.]
I am scared. [Quietly. Into Klaus' shoulder. And blinks away tears.] The idea that I hurt you... that I might, that I --
I know, you're a masochist, but not like this. Not for this. And this is not in my control. And I am... [Sighs into Klaus' shoulder.] Not able to promise to stop being myself. I don't want to be someone you don't love. I don't want to be someone even capable of hurting you -- in a way you do not like.
I didn't upset Karkat. [Quietly and he just gently pets Klaus' hair, remembering brushing it before, and already debating doing so again.] He was already upset. He barricaded off the library, and I offered to take him to get ice cream to talk through the pain he was experiencing.
He called me a masochist, and just -- [A headtilt, and he goes back to covering Klaus' knuckles in kisses, takes a deep breath, and hugs them very close, breathing softly into their shoulder.]
That is when I said it was because I saw potential in him. Not as a leader. Even though it reminded me of Ieyasu, I have already trained Ieyasu once. I could not do it again. And Clarke is who I will set the future on, maybe even more if she doesn't like it. I saw the potential in him as --
[A weapon.]
I am scared. [Quietly. Into Klaus' shoulder. And blinks away tears.] The idea that I hurt you... that I might, that I --
I know, you're a masochist, but not like this. Not for this. And this is not in my control. And I am... [Sighs into Klaus' shoulder.] Not able to promise to stop being myself. I don't want to be someone you don't love. I don't want to be someone even capable of hurting you -- in a way you do not like.
[Klaus doesn't understand why they're moving when he got down onto the floor to be closer to Nobunaga, but they aren't going to argue about being moved. Will just settle in his lap.]
I don't know that I would call you a masochist. [You didn't have to be a masochist to enjoy nails down your back or the feeling of almost any of the things they'd done. He didn't ask if he wanted to be whipped or choked, but he seemed more interested in providing those things.] But...sometimes you do seem to like to punish yourself for things.
[Klaus runs his hands over Nobunaga's back.] I can set boundaries for myself if I have to. [Their voice is soft.] I don't want you to stop being you, babe. I love you. Even if you did some stuff and will still do some stuff. I just...would like you to try to consider things and if you need me to help you, I will. But you're not home and some things aren't the same. I tried to tell Ari the same thing, but she's...you're both so stubborn.
I don't know that I would call you a masochist. [You didn't have to be a masochist to enjoy nails down your back or the feeling of almost any of the things they'd done. He didn't ask if he wanted to be whipped or choked, but he seemed more interested in providing those things.] But...sometimes you do seem to like to punish yourself for things.
[Klaus runs his hands over Nobunaga's back.] I can set boundaries for myself if I have to. [Their voice is soft.] I don't want you to stop being you, babe. I love you. Even if you did some stuff and will still do some stuff. I just...would like you to try to consider things and if you need me to help you, I will. But you're not home and some things aren't the same. I tried to tell Ari the same thing, but she's...you're both so stubborn.
I'm not.
[Squints.] I'm still here. Having this conversation we both hate. But you shouldn't have to be on the floor with me. So if I have to be gentler on myself in order to give you the better things you deserve, I will.
[Growls lightly at the hands and hisses a breath through his teeth. Although not painful, at times like this, where he is emotional, and scared of hurting Klaus, all the more tender Klaus is to him, the more he cannot reconcile it to his head. The thinking he deserves the fires of hell, not the pleasures of heaven.]
I am the stubbornest man in history. If ever I meet someone more stubborn than me, I'll have to give up my Demon King of 6th Heaven title. And I am quite proud of it. All the more because I shouldn't be, it's not that kind of thing. [And took a genocide to achieve. So...]
Do not think you are not stubborn either, Lucky Number. You are even worse than Teyrey, and it is this I love about you as well.
[Squints.] I'm still here. Having this conversation we both hate. But you shouldn't have to be on the floor with me. So if I have to be gentler on myself in order to give you the better things you deserve, I will.
[Growls lightly at the hands and hisses a breath through his teeth. Although not painful, at times like this, where he is emotional, and scared of hurting Klaus, all the more tender Klaus is to him, the more he cannot reconcile it to his head. The thinking he deserves the fires of hell, not the pleasures of heaven.]
I am the stubbornest man in history. If ever I meet someone more stubborn than me, I'll have to give up my Demon King of 6th Heaven title. And I am quite proud of it. All the more because I shouldn't be, it's not that kind of thing. [And took a genocide to achieve. So...]
Do not think you are not stubborn either, Lucky Number. You are even worse than Teyrey, and it is this I love about you as well.
I don't mind the floor, you know. I just...it's the floor. I've sat on worse places than the floor. [He isn't sure why that's considered punishment]
[Klaus really is dealing with a very weird kitten. That's how he's viewing it. They are dating a cat. A very angry cat. Just growling for no reason.]
Liar. You'd never admit to someone being more stubborn than you and you'd never give them your title.
[They wrap their arms around Nobunaga even more.] And what am I stubborn about?
[Klaus really is dealing with a very weird kitten. That's how he's viewing it. They are dating a cat. A very angry cat. Just growling for no reason.]
Liar. You'd never admit to someone being more stubborn than you and you'd never give them your title.
[They wrap their arms around Nobunaga even more.] And what am I stubborn about?
[Because furniture is a luxury weirdo who isn't eating ice cream and how is that not self punishment either?]
Damn right I won't. [Growl growls. And nips Klaus' nose tip.]
This, for starters. That I am good, even though I'm hurting you and making you remember things that makes you cry. That you are sexy trash, even though I refuse to throw you away. That you try to look after everyone, and still think you are only good for being pretty and superficial even though it's obviously not the case. That Ari had to write into her contract with me that I am not allowed to continue playing Siffleur's game, even though I would surely win eventually, because you shouldn't have to suffer and I should just look after you properly. If these things are not stubbornness, than I might as well give up my title already, because I clearly don't know what stubborn is.
Damn right I won't. [Growl growls. And nips Klaus' nose tip.]
This, for starters. That I am good, even though I'm hurting you and making you remember things that makes you cry. That you are sexy trash, even though I refuse to throw you away. That you try to look after everyone, and still think you are only good for being pretty and superficial even though it's obviously not the case. That Ari had to write into her contract with me that I am not allowed to continue playing Siffleur's game, even though I would surely win eventually, because you shouldn't have to suffer and I should just look after you properly. If these things are not stubbornness, than I might as well give up my title already, because I clearly don't know what stubborn is.
[Klaus scrunches his nose slightly.] You always bite when you're emotional.
[They listen, to all the things he has to say.]
You've upset me, yeah. And okay, sure. I cried. [He sighs.] But that's...if I ran away from it, then we'd never resolve it or talk it out and then we'd...we'd just always be here. [They don't want to mention that if they just never tried, they might have broken up because that seems dumb. Especially when he's said such likely truthful things.] I do kind of have dead boyfriend trauma. Sorry. Just...you already died once and that was...a lot. I know I can't stop you from dying all the time and I know that things will happen, but...I hate the idea of you going into things on purpose. I love you so much that...[There's a sad look on his face] It's just...hard. Which is part of you not...always considering other people before doing things.
I've learned that's...kind of a part of you. Of your being a demon king. You're not used to having to consider other people and I get it. Which is...why I'm asking you to. You're considering how your actions can further your goals, but not exactly how it's affecting...whoever else is involved. I'm trying to be okay with it, to accept it, but...it's difficult.
[They listen, to all the things he has to say.]
You've upset me, yeah. And okay, sure. I cried. [He sighs.] But that's...if I ran away from it, then we'd never resolve it or talk it out and then we'd...we'd just always be here. [They don't want to mention that if they just never tried, they might have broken up because that seems dumb. Especially when he's said such likely truthful things.] I do kind of have dead boyfriend trauma. Sorry. Just...you already died once and that was...a lot. I know I can't stop you from dying all the time and I know that things will happen, but...I hate the idea of you going into things on purpose. I love you so much that...[There's a sad look on his face] It's just...hard. Which is part of you not...always considering other people before doing things.
I've learned that's...kind of a part of you. Of your being a demon king. You're not used to having to consider other people and I get it. Which is...why I'm asking you to. You're considering how your actions can further your goals, but not exactly how it's affecting...whoever else is involved. I'm trying to be okay with it, to accept it, but...it's difficult.
I bite when I'm happy too.
[Ugh... Klaus that's...]
[Completely and totally fair.]
[Nobunaga curls up around Klaus like a warm weighted blanket, or emotional support lion.]
That's not... actually... true. In Hell. I had to consider my entire army always. I wasn't allowed to do whatever I wanted. I was never free. I couldn't even sail away to go exploring without resolving the entire country first. I couldn't get injured or Hideyoshi would go insane, and try to get revenge, and try to become the Demon King instead, and he's better than that.
I do have to consider how... everything I do affects others. Including you, even though you are not a weapon to be used by anyone. You are just zen.
[HUG! HUG HUG HUG!]
The only other woman I ever loved was named Kitsuno. I hate hearing her name, so do not mention it outside of this.
She was tortured by--
[Oh. He's crying. Why is he crying?]
[He tries to blink it away, but it's still coming???] By the gods. I guess. Or health. Or just fate. I don't know. She was the world to me for a long time. [Stop crying.] I couldn't tell her I loved her, because politics, and she was dying, so it would have been cruel and pointless. When she died, the religious told me it was her time. That it was destiny, for her to be tortured, and die, and I just... couldn't accept it. I know if I made the country better, then--
[He would REALLY like to stop crying now.]
[Ugh, he just lays sideways and briefly covers his head with a pillow until he can compose himself.]
[And gently bops Klaus with the pillow when he's calm enough.]
So I ... I don't want you to feel like that. But even just looking after my soldiers is why Ari was able to write in the clause anyway. [Hiccup. And another light pillow bop.] It's not that I'm not thinking about how it could affect someone, if I was, I wouldn't have asked you in the first place. It's that... to me it's still worth the price. If the world is some kind of place that people get tortured and no one things it can get better, then it doesn't deserve to exist anyway. [Finger over Klaus' lips again.] But I know it can get better. I have seen it.
[Ugh... Klaus that's...]
[Completely and totally fair.]
[Nobunaga curls up around Klaus like a warm weighted blanket, or emotional support lion.]
That's not... actually... true. In Hell. I had to consider my entire army always. I wasn't allowed to do whatever I wanted. I was never free. I couldn't even sail away to go exploring without resolving the entire country first. I couldn't get injured or Hideyoshi would go insane, and try to get revenge, and try to become the Demon King instead, and he's better than that.
I do have to consider how... everything I do affects others. Including you, even though you are not a weapon to be used by anyone. You are just zen.
[HUG! HUG HUG HUG!]
The only other woman I ever loved was named Kitsuno. I hate hearing her name, so do not mention it outside of this.
She was tortured by--
[Oh. He's crying. Why is he crying?]
[He tries to blink it away, but it's still coming???] By the gods. I guess. Or health. Or just fate. I don't know. She was the world to me for a long time. [Stop crying.] I couldn't tell her I loved her, because politics, and she was dying, so it would have been cruel and pointless. When she died, the religious told me it was her time. That it was destiny, for her to be tortured, and die, and I just... couldn't accept it. I know if I made the country better, then--
[He would REALLY like to stop crying now.]
[Ugh, he just lays sideways and briefly covers his head with a pillow until he can compose himself.]
[And gently bops Klaus with the pillow when he's calm enough.]
So I ... I don't want you to feel like that. But even just looking after my soldiers is why Ari was able to write in the clause anyway. [Hiccup. And another light pillow bop.] It's not that I'm not thinking about how it could affect someone, if I was, I wouldn't have asked you in the first place. It's that... to me it's still worth the price. If the world is some kind of place that people get tortured and no one things it can get better, then it doesn't deserve to exist anyway. [Finger over Klaus' lips again.] But I know it can get better. I have seen it.
[Klaus makes an annoyed huff.] Then I should have heard about the Siffleur thing from you before you did it. Not like you undied the next day and things are fine. Cause I still had to deal with the emotional after effect, okay?
[At least no one else has to worry about taking over as the demon king here But that's not the point. The point is communicating. This is a relationship. And if they're gonna make it work, they need to talk about things.] I'm not a weapon. Yeah.
[But now he's getting sad and they frown a little, just listening. The crying is...new. They really don't like the crying or the reason for the crying. Klaus knows what it is to not be able to tell someone you love them fully in the public eye. Maybe not so much not being able to tell the person he loved. But it was mostly in private, hardly ever something he could say to other people. It probably didn't stop the looks at him that showed how much they loved him. Dave was so...good. If this Kitsuno person was someone like Dave for Nobunaga, then...that was terrible. To watch someone you loved die.]
[Klaus lets out a soft, complaint as he's hit with the pillow before moving himself to cuddle his boyfriend. Just let them kiss your cheeks and lightly wipe the tears away some more for you.]
[Does he want Klaus to fight a pillow? Klaus will fight a pillow. As it stands, Klaus is gonna lick his finger cause he's tired of said finger being pressed against his lips. If Nobunaga doesn't move his finger fast enough, they're probably just gonna inappropriately bite it or put his mouth around it.]
I'd still like some heads up and warning. This is a relationship and we need to talk to each other. Like...are you fine if I learn knife lessons from Blackbeard? [Practice what you preach or whatever.] He offered. We got drunk and I sang my favorite, least sexy Destiny's Child song.
[At least no one else has to worry about taking over as the demon king here But that's not the point. The point is communicating. This is a relationship. And if they're gonna make it work, they need to talk about things.] I'm not a weapon. Yeah.
[But now he's getting sad and they frown a little, just listening. The crying is...new. They really don't like the crying or the reason for the crying. Klaus knows what it is to not be able to tell someone you love them fully in the public eye. Maybe not so much not being able to tell the person he loved. But it was mostly in private, hardly ever something he could say to other people. It probably didn't stop the looks at him that showed how much they loved him. Dave was so...good. If this Kitsuno person was someone like Dave for Nobunaga, then...that was terrible. To watch someone you loved die.]
[Klaus lets out a soft, complaint as he's hit with the pillow before moving himself to cuddle his boyfriend. Just let them kiss your cheeks and lightly wipe the tears away some more for you.]
[Does he want Klaus to fight a pillow? Klaus will fight a pillow. As it stands, Klaus is gonna lick his finger cause he's tired of said finger being pressed against his lips. If Nobunaga doesn't move his finger fast enough, they're probably just gonna inappropriately bite it or put his mouth around it.]
I'd still like some heads up and warning. This is a relationship and we need to talk to each other. Like...are you fine if I learn knife lessons from Blackbeard? [Practice what you preach or whatever.] He offered. We got drunk and I sang my favorite, least sexy Destiny's Child song.
[Whines at the finger sucking! Thanks Klaus, he really needed to be horny for this conversation too!]
There is no unsexy Destiny's Child from you. [Ugh.]
[Talking.]
[Okay.]
[Is Nobunaga okay with Klaus learning knives from Blackbeard.] When did Blackbeard come back?
[Oh but --]
[Nobunaga tries hard to think about this.] And you think he will not treat you like a weapon?
[Whatever. Does he care? Is it bothering him? Does he have emotions about this in any direction at all?]
[He has no idea right now. Everything is such a haze of misery.]
[He wants to teach Klaus how to deal with knives, throw them, and the rest. But he doesn't think (?) he's jealous about it. Right now, he can't feel anything but ice.]
Learn knives. Not an order. I want you to be happy, idiot. [Bops him again with the pillow!]
There is no unsexy Destiny's Child from you. [Ugh.]
[Talking.]
[Okay.]
[Is Nobunaga okay with Klaus learning knives from Blackbeard.] When did Blackbeard come back?
[Oh but --]
[Nobunaga tries hard to think about this.] And you think he will not treat you like a weapon?
[Whatever. Does he care? Is it bothering him? Does he have emotions about this in any direction at all?]
[He has no idea right now. Everything is such a haze of misery.]
[He wants to teach Klaus how to deal with knives, throw them, and the rest. But he doesn't think (?) he's jealous about it. Right now, he can't feel anything but ice.]
Learn knives. Not an order. I want you to be happy, idiot. [Bops him again with the pillow!]
[Well, this is what he gets or whatever.]
It was Survivor. It’s basically a whatever song. I mean a good one, but it wasn’t like…say…Lose My Breath. [They don’t know if they’ve sung that one for him yet, but…]
Liiiike recently? I have just been as unweird as I can cause I only met him once and I snapped and told him he sounded like my dad. [Woops] But he’s definitely a loooooot more unhinged now.
[As for that question.] He has no reason to. I didn’t join his crew. I’m just teaching him singing and stuff in return. Also I have no interest in being a pirate. Just giving myself a little more ability to not die immediately. Is all.
[They are thinking about that whole conversation and how fuzzy things got at the end.] Also I told him he should check out the knife club and maybe poetry club? Cause he writes songs apparently! He refused to sing them for me, but I hope he does one day.
[Klaus makes a noise at the five millionth (and exaggeration) pillow bop.] Bop me with that pillow one more time and I swear to every god in existence… [What does he swear? Well, that’s a surprise for Nobunaga and him]
It was Survivor. It’s basically a whatever song. I mean a good one, but it wasn’t like…say…Lose My Breath. [They don’t know if they’ve sung that one for him yet, but…]
Liiiike recently? I have just been as unweird as I can cause I only met him once and I snapped and told him he sounded like my dad. [Woops] But he’s definitely a loooooot more unhinged now.
[As for that question.] He has no reason to. I didn’t join his crew. I’m just teaching him singing and stuff in return. Also I have no interest in being a pirate. Just giving myself a little more ability to not die immediately. Is all.
[They are thinking about that whole conversation and how fuzzy things got at the end.] Also I told him he should check out the knife club and maybe poetry club? Cause he writes songs apparently! He refused to sing them for me, but I hope he does one day.
[Klaus makes a noise at the five millionth (and exaggeration) pillow bop.] Bop me with that pillow one more time and I swear to every god in existence… [What does he swear? Well, that’s a surprise for Nobunaga and him]
Before or after you told him about me? [Because otherwise Blackbeard could totally think the song was proof that Nobunaga and Klaus were over.]
[Nobunaga still has no idea if even HAS feelings about this.]
[But he knows one thing he definitely has emotions about!]
[Being told what to (or not) do! And this is the same as the Captain getting dared, or when Valdis told him not to think lewdly about Klaus.]
[BOP!]
[Nobunaga still has no idea if even HAS feelings about this.]
[But he knows one thing he definitely has emotions about!]
[Being told what to (or not) do! And this is the same as the Captain getting dared, or when Valdis told him not to think lewdly about Klaus.]
[BOP!]
After I told him. And I said we were dating, so nothing weird was gonna happen. I’m not hiding you. I did tell him he needed a makeover, though. He looked like a drowned raccoon. Also he didn’t stab me when I said that. So that’s winning, right?
[THAT’S IT! Klaus is definitely taking the pillow and pinning Nobunaga to the bed]
[THAT’S IT! Klaus is definitely taking the pillow and pinning Nobunaga to the bed]
[Nobunaga is too numb, thinking too much, SO MUCH, that he doesn't react at all, just thinking.]
[And pinned.] You know I love you, right?
[That seems important to say, so he is.]
[He doesn't know about anything else anymore.]
[And pinned.] You know I love you, right?
[That seems important to say, so he is.]
[He doesn't know about anything else anymore.]
[Klaus is very aware of the lack of everything which makes him frown]
Yes. I know. And I love you, too. [To prove a point, he leans down to kiss Nobunaga on the forehead and then both cheeks, his nose, and finally his lips.]
[Then they’re just gonna lie down on top of him like a personal weighted blanket.] We can talk more later, okay? I’m sorry you’re hurting. And I’m sorry if I made it worse at all. Still love you.
Yes. I know. And I love you, too. [To prove a point, he leans down to kiss Nobunaga on the forehead and then both cheeks, his nose, and finally his lips.]
[Then they’re just gonna lie down on top of him like a personal weighted blanket.] We can talk more later, okay? I’m sorry you’re hurting. And I’m sorry if I made it worse at all. Still love you.
[Ugh, Nobunaga is still too fucked up at the moment to react at first, but he does kiss back to the one on his lips at least.]
I'm hurting?
[He can't tell.]
[He gently tries to move Klaus to the side and cuddle up against his chest.] Love you too.
I don't think you made anything worse. Sometimes you have to be the smart one... and I'm sorry, because I know you do not like it.
Why don't you think I'm evil again? Oh, but you do not think Blackbeard is. So is it just your father? [Just gonna stay here, safe in Klaus' arms for a change.]
I'm hurting?
[He can't tell.]
[He gently tries to move Klaus to the side and cuddle up against his chest.] Love you too.
I don't think you made anything worse. Sometimes you have to be the smart one... and I'm sorry, because I know you do not like it.
Why don't you think I'm evil again? Oh, but you do not think Blackbeard is. So is it just your father? [Just gonna stay here, safe in Klaus' arms for a change.]
How else do you explain it? You’re so quiet and so…this is so different from your usual. So I assume you’re hurting or upset. Cause you get quiet and shut off when something really hits you. You were like this at first after Crichton died. [He pays pretty close attention to Nobunaga.]
[They move easy, letting Nobunaga cuddle up to their chest.] Dangers of the… [Not the job] experience. Pretty sure I’m not usually the one with the one braincell in this family. Usually Viktor or Allison or Five. I’m like the stupidest one, honestly.
[Klaus moves to run his fingers through Nobunaga’s hair.] You’re not evil. You just like to be evil and say you’re evil because then you can explain away some of your behavior and act like nothing can hurt you. Trauma response or whatever.
And I’m not pretending you’ve never done anything bad before you start on all the bad stuff again. I got it. I’m just saying you have this habit. And as for Blackbeard. That guy is fucking nuts and almost definitely fucked people up and will again. He hurt Pratt, but Pratt said it’s okay. Which is a lie, but apparently no one needs to be enemies and he wants me to take pictures if I get Blackbeard to let me do his make up.
[Just out here revealing shit and stuff.] I mean, I’m always gonna have a hell of a lot of emotional baggage about my dad. He sucks and he’s not sorry about it. Sure, he might have done something for the “greater good” [Yes there ARE air quotes] But it was for his greater good, not the greater good of everyone else. He’s a fucking dick.
[They move easy, letting Nobunaga cuddle up to their chest.] Dangers of the… [Not the job] experience. Pretty sure I’m not usually the one with the one braincell in this family. Usually Viktor or Allison or Five. I’m like the stupidest one, honestly.
[Klaus moves to run his fingers through Nobunaga’s hair.] You’re not evil. You just like to be evil and say you’re evil because then you can explain away some of your behavior and act like nothing can hurt you. Trauma response or whatever.
And I’m not pretending you’ve never done anything bad before you start on all the bad stuff again. I got it. I’m just saying you have this habit. And as for Blackbeard. That guy is fucking nuts and almost definitely fucked people up and will again. He hurt Pratt, but Pratt said it’s okay. Which is a lie, but apparently no one needs to be enemies and he wants me to take pictures if I get Blackbeard to let me do his make up.
[Just out here revealing shit and stuff.] I mean, I’m always gonna have a hell of a lot of emotional baggage about my dad. He sucks and he’s not sorry about it. Sure, he might have done something for the “greater good” [Yes there ARE air quotes] But it was for his greater good, not the greater good of everyone else. He’s a fucking dick.
I don't remember.
I'm just thinking.
[But he likes when Klaus is like this, protective of him. He's not used to it. The closest to someone trying to protect him, is Hideyoshi, and Hideyoshi won't even let him eat candy late at night because of his teeth and whatever.]
[Trauma...]
[Nobunaga is soothed by the hair pets, but almost completely flips when Klaus says Pratt got hurt by Blackbeard.] What? [All the angry kitten with hackles completely on end.] How hurt? [>:| No, this isn't okay.]
[But about Reginald... Nobuanga softens back down and kisses Klaus' forehead.] I'm sorry. I want to protect you from that, not remind you of it.
I'm just thinking.
[But he likes when Klaus is like this, protective of him. He's not used to it. The closest to someone trying to protect him, is Hideyoshi, and Hideyoshi won't even let him eat candy late at night because of his teeth and whatever.]
[Trauma...]
[Nobunaga is soothed by the hair pets, but almost completely flips when Klaus says Pratt got hurt by Blackbeard.] What? [All the angry kitten with hackles completely on end.] How hurt? [>:| No, this isn't okay.]
[But about Reginald... Nobuanga softens back down and kisses Klaus' forehead.] I'm sorry. I want to protect you from that, not remind you of it.
[Klaus will be protective of him until forever, so it's probably a good thing he likes it.[
[Uhhh....] I dunno??? Enough that he was taking like...the opium medicine from the infirmary, so probably pretty bad? Apparently they had a disagreement because of Izzy? I don't know that guy, but...yeah. I dunno. He didn't say exactly what happened?
[Klaus smiles at the kiss.] Pretty sure I'm saddled with that shit for the rest of my life, buddy. Don't think I could escape it if I wanted to.
[Uhhh....] I dunno??? Enough that he was taking like...the opium medicine from the infirmary, so probably pretty bad? Apparently they had a disagreement because of Izzy? I don't know that guy, but...yeah. I dunno. He didn't say exactly what happened?
[Klaus smiles at the kiss.] Pretty sure I'm saddled with that shit for the rest of my life, buddy. Don't think I could escape it if I wanted to.
[Angry kitty growls!]
[His hacks are on end again.] I will allow it if you and Pratt insist, but I'm giving him an engraved sword, and he is one of my samurai, which means I cannot allow a future attack to go unheeded.
I am also quite angry that he didn't tell me. I presume he didn't want to disappoint me, but that is exactly what I am. And furious.
And you want to learn knives with the pirate, not me, even though you know I treasure your body more than my own?
[His hacks are on end again.] I will allow it if you and Pratt insist, but I'm giving him an engraved sword, and he is one of my samurai, which means I cannot allow a future attack to go unheeded.
I am also quite angry that he didn't tell me. I presume he didn't want to disappoint me, but that is exactly what I am. And furious.
And you want to learn knives with the pirate, not me, even though you know I treasure your body more than my own?
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[Ugh but sad traumatized Klaus...]
[The hackles are still on end, but Nobunaga's face softens out of "THIS MEANS WAR" face.]
If you like Pina Coladas, and are really sexy doing yoga, and don't care that I'm a demon king, but would rather I wear a lion costume and tie than oni horns and a red cape, so long as you are on this ship with me, take my hand, [Intertwined fingers and more knuckle and finger kisses!] And I'll help you escape.
[The hackles are still on end, but Nobunaga's face softens out of "THIS MEANS WAR" face.]
If you like Pina Coladas, and are really sexy doing yoga, and don't care that I'm a demon king, but would rather I wear a lion costume and tie than oni horns and a red cape, so long as you are on this ship with me, take my hand, [Intertwined fingers and more knuckle and finger kisses!] And I'll help you escape.
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He probably didn’t think it was a big deal? This is Pratt. Also I don’t know if I was supposed to tell you. Strictly speaking. [Bro code was a tenuous creature that Klaus was still trying to understand]
But also! Um. Wouldn’t it be a good idea for Blackbeard to like someone? [This is something that’s not exactly just occurred to Klaus, but…] I want to learn from you, too, but maybe if Blackbeard likes me. Even just as a friend, I can have some sway over things? Distract from Pratt. That would be a good thing, right?
[Who is anxious about how this sounds and how their boyfriend could feel about it? Not this…person. Okay, yeah. It’s them.]
[But then he’s singing and it’s the cutest fucking thing in this world and the next. He smiles at the hand holding and the kisses to his knuckles.] I love you. So much. You’re so weird.
But also! Um. Wouldn’t it be a good idea for Blackbeard to like someone? [This is something that’s not exactly just occurred to Klaus, but…] I want to learn from you, too, but maybe if Blackbeard likes me. Even just as a friend, I can have some sway over things? Distract from Pratt. That would be a good thing, right?
[Who is anxious about how this sounds and how their boyfriend could feel about it? Not this…person. Okay, yeah. It’s them.]
[But then he’s singing and it’s the cutest fucking thing in this world and the next. He smiles at the hand holding and the kisses to his knuckles.] I love you. So much. You’re so weird.
You want to get stabbed so Pratt doesn't, do I understand that correctly?
Makeup is good, friends, dancing, singing, I'm glad you told him about me. I won't be bothered if you learn knives, but I don't think he's as competent as you think. Stede is a quick learner, but neither of them have any formal training. Their grip alone is embarrassing. And he doesnt know how to return even the most cssual kunai toss. It might be better if you just come to knife club with him, where at least the rest of us can make sure you don't bleed out. But if this is what you want, I'll not argue it.
Ehhh? Did I do something strange? [Doesn't everyone ad lib song lyrics to their partner? They should!]
It bothers you that I'm in danger. But I don't understand. I will consider you like Hideyoshi. A sexier version. One who will be a mess if I die. So I can't die, I must protect you. But then you want to get stabbed? What am I missing?
Makeup is good, friends, dancing, singing, I'm glad you told him about me. I won't be bothered if you learn knives, but I don't think he's as competent as you think. Stede is a quick learner, but neither of them have any formal training. Their grip alone is embarrassing. And he doesnt know how to return even the most cssual kunai toss. It might be better if you just come to knife club with him, where at least the rest of us can make sure you don't bleed out. But if this is what you want, I'll not argue it.
Ehhh? Did I do something strange? [Doesn't everyone ad lib song lyrics to their partner? They should!]
It bothers you that I'm in danger. But I don't understand. I will consider you like Hideyoshi. A sexier version. One who will be a mess if I die. So I can't die, I must protect you. But then you want to get stabbed? What am I missing?
Well, I mean, the thought did cross my mind, but...I mean, I'm gonna try not to get stabbed. It's the very last option on the list of things.
[Yep. Yes. This is what he was worried about.] I'm not gonna bleed out. And it's like...uhhh...keep your friends close and your questionable allies closer, right? [Yes, they know it's keep your enemies closer, but...]
You did something cute.
[But yeah. Fair. This is a fair thing to say to them right now.] The power of friendship?? But I will do my best not to get myself hurt. At all. And...and if I have to like...fuss less, then I will. Cause...ugh. [He's just gonna be on his back staring at the ceiling.] This place is stupid and I'm not good for very much, but if I can find a way to help Pratt, I want to. And I know I get annoying about you doing things and getting hurt, but I'm also an idiot all the time. So I dunno. Maybe we just need to give each other a heads up before we go into dangerous things. So we're not surprised. Idk what emoji to use. The poop one?
[Yep. Yes. This is what he was worried about.] I'm not gonna bleed out. And it's like...uhhh...keep your friends close and your questionable allies closer, right? [Yes, they know it's keep your enemies closer, but...]
You did something cute.
[But yeah. Fair. This is a fair thing to say to them right now.] The power of friendship?? But I will do my best not to get myself hurt. At all. And...and if I have to like...fuss less, then I will. Cause...ugh. [He's just gonna be on his back staring at the ceiling.] This place is stupid and I'm not good for very much, but if I can find a way to help Pratt, I want to. And I know I get annoying about you doing things and getting hurt, but I'm also an idiot all the time. So I dunno. Maybe we just need to give each other a heads up before we go into dangerous things. So we're not surprised. Idk what emoji to use. The poop one?
I'm mot cute.
[Reflex!]
[But he instantly reaches out to pull Klaus into a hug.]
I like you fussing over me. I am just not used to anyone caring if I get hurt for non-political reasons.
If you send me a poop emoji, I will want to come running to prevent you getting too hurt, or pick you up afterwards.
I will do my best to keep myself safe, because I don't want you to be sad. If things go wrong, I will send a General to look after you. You may not like it, but this is a rule in my lands. I parted with one of my best to make him a brother-in-law: Katsuie, so he could look after Oichi somewhere I cannot reach. He is the closest I have to trusting someone. It is not that I didn't consider you while playing Siffleur's game, but I thought both that I could win, learn even if I lost, and be back before you could hurt much. This is not good thinking, I'm sorry.
[Kisses Klaus' forehead!]
Peace is still something I don't understand. So I will need you to guide me through it. I will send you the dove emoji when I am lost, and cannot navigate my way out of my warrior instincts. This way you can try to prevent me from dying too.
Weapons aren't always only for war. I do not say this for you. You are zen. But everyone else. Knives are used in food production. And guns in hunting, or for fun like fireworks. Sometimes even a sword duel is just another form of communication, like dancing.
I love you as you are. Nothing you do can change that. I want to protect your freedom. So that you can do reckless things, and feel secure knowing I will be there to pick you up off the floor. Understood?
[Reflex!]
[But he instantly reaches out to pull Klaus into a hug.]
I like you fussing over me. I am just not used to anyone caring if I get hurt for non-political reasons.
If you send me a poop emoji, I will want to come running to prevent you getting too hurt, or pick you up afterwards.
I will do my best to keep myself safe, because I don't want you to be sad. If things go wrong, I will send a General to look after you. You may not like it, but this is a rule in my lands. I parted with one of my best to make him a brother-in-law: Katsuie, so he could look after Oichi somewhere I cannot reach. He is the closest I have to trusting someone. It is not that I didn't consider you while playing Siffleur's game, but I thought both that I could win, learn even if I lost, and be back before you could hurt much. This is not good thinking, I'm sorry.
[Kisses Klaus' forehead!]
Peace is still something I don't understand. So I will need you to guide me through it. I will send you the dove emoji when I am lost, and cannot navigate my way out of my warrior instincts. This way you can try to prevent me from dying too.
Weapons aren't always only for war. I do not say this for you. You are zen. But everyone else. Knives are used in food production. And guns in hunting, or for fun like fireworks. Sometimes even a sword duel is just another form of communication, like dancing.
I love you as you are. Nothing you do can change that. I want to protect your freedom. So that you can do reckless things, and feel secure knowing I will be there to pick you up off the floor. Understood?
You're so cute. Cutest of all the people.
[He's anticipating the teeth, so the hug makes him laugh.]
I do really like you, so I'm gonna worry a little. Like how you worry about me. [Light boop of Nobunaga's nose. That's right. Nobunaga's not the only one that can bop people on the nose.]
I'll allow you to come get me afterwards. And probably you can try to prevent me getting too hurt. Cause I know you'd be super worried about it. You can carry me to get my wounds fixed. And I'll tell you how absolutely handsome and strong you are.
[They snuggle in a little closer.] Yes. I know. I...can deal with that. But if you get hurt, I wanna come get you, too. Sometimes. Even if I'm not that strong. And I want kiss all your injuries. But like maybe after they're cleaned up.
[Klaus nods at the words.] I will. But you have to listen to me when I say something. Okay? And don't like get more intense cause...demon rules.
Yeah. I get it. I do. I love you, too. And I'll try to be more understanding of things from your end, okay? [A beat] Wanna just cuddle under the covers for a bit?
[He's anticipating the teeth, so the hug makes him laugh.]
I do really like you, so I'm gonna worry a little. Like how you worry about me. [Light boop of Nobunaga's nose. That's right. Nobunaga's not the only one that can bop people on the nose.]
I'll allow you to come get me afterwards. And probably you can try to prevent me getting too hurt. Cause I know you'd be super worried about it. You can carry me to get my wounds fixed. And I'll tell you how absolutely handsome and strong you are.
[They snuggle in a little closer.] Yes. I know. I...can deal with that. But if you get hurt, I wanna come get you, too. Sometimes. Even if I'm not that strong. And I want kiss all your injuries. But like maybe after they're cleaned up.
[Klaus nods at the words.] I will. But you have to listen to me when I say something. Okay? And don't like get more intense cause...demon rules.
Yeah. I get it. I do. I love you, too. And I'll try to be more understanding of things from your end, okay? [A beat] Wanna just cuddle under the covers for a bit?
You're silly.
[A small deep laugh about carrying Klaus and being praised.] All right, I like this plan very much.
You're plenty strong.
I will listen. I always listen. I may get intense, but only in words. This is how you will know I am listening, my actions will reflect my broader plans.
[Quietly snuggles, trying to fight being shy!]
I love you too. I like when you are strong like this for me. No one's ever done that before either. Even though you don't like having to be the strong one, I am grateful. It is very sexy. [Chu!]
[A small deep laugh about carrying Klaus and being praised.] All right, I like this plan very much.
You're plenty strong.
I will listen. I always listen. I may get intense, but only in words. This is how you will know I am listening, my actions will reflect my broader plans.
[Quietly snuggles, trying to fight being shy!]
I love you too. I like when you are strong like this for me. No one's ever done that before either. Even though you don't like having to be the strong one, I am grateful. It is very sexy. [Chu!]
Duh.
I knew you would! [Because who doesn’t actually like praise? A liar, that’s who!!! Oh. Also him sometimes when he’s feeling weird. But they are always fine with compliments about their looks. That’s never gonna change.]
I don’t even lift. [This is a joke he doesn’t actually expect Nobunaga to get.]
Okay. Good.
[Now it’s their turn to blush. Ugggghhhh] It’s not that I don’t like it. I like that I can do things for you that no one else does. And that I can make things better for you. I don’t hate it. I just…I dunno. Like…I’m just insecure about stuff and I worry I’m just…not good at it and that I’m…you know. The voice in my head you’re always complaining about.
I knew you would! [Because who doesn’t actually like praise? A liar, that’s who!!! Oh. Also him sometimes when he’s feeling weird. But they are always fine with compliments about their looks. That’s never gonna change.]
I don’t even lift. [This is a joke he doesn’t actually expect Nobunaga to get.]
Okay. Good.
[Now it’s their turn to blush. Ugggghhhh] It’s not that I don’t like it. I like that I can do things for you that no one else does. And that I can make things better for you. I don’t hate it. I just…I dunno. Like…I’m just insecure about stuff and I worry I’m just…not good at it and that I’m…you know. The voice in my head you’re always complaining about.
That's okay. I don't lift either. Just you. And that's cheating because you levitate.
[Guh! So cute!!! He will die of cuteness! The ultimate technique!]
[A gentle kiss!] Then I will crush it ruthlessly! With kisses. [MORE kisses!]
[Guh! So cute!!! He will die of cuteness! The ultimate technique!]
[A gentle kiss!] Then I will crush it ruthlessly! With kisses. [MORE kisses!]
Nah, I like you like this. If my arms start losing tone, I'll figure something out. Maybe go do some lifting with Teyrey.
I love you too. I don't want to forget either. I want to go back in time and tell myself that everything is worth it. So long as I keep moving forward I'll get to meet you.
I love you too. I don't want to forget either. I want to go back in time and tell myself that everything is worth it. So long as I keep moving forward I'll get to meet you.
You could lift me up by my ass. Call it butt curls. [Definitely too much mischief in this one person.] By which, I mean, your hands would be on my ass and I'd probably be facing you, so you could just give me a kiss as you lifted me up. That's reasonable, right?
[There it is. The long stare that is Klaus being hit by something so adorably romantic that they do not know how to react to it. Except to stare into space. How do you even react to that?]
[There it is. The long stare that is Klaus being hit by something so adorably romantic that they do not know how to react to it. Except to stare into space. How do you even react to that?]
Absolutely.
[Grabs Klaus' butt now and kisses!]
[Grabs Klaus' butt now and kisses!]
[Whines a little, but kisses!] Aren't you getting the most workout like this?
[Just a little nip at his lower lip.] Is that a complaint? Do you want me to get off? [This may be an unfair question in an unfair situation, buuuut...instead of helping the situation, they are gonna take Nobunaga's hands in theirs, lace their fingers and ever so slightly pin them to the bed again. Only this is a lot less emotionally sad vibes now as opposed to earlier.] Cause...I can.
[They levitate just enough to not be directly on top of Nobunaga, but not too far up that he can't easily pull them back down. He's also putting more pressure on their hands while he does this. Just seeing what happens.]
[They levitate just enough to not be directly on top of Nobunaga, but not too far up that he can't easily pull them back down. He's also putting more pressure on their hands while he does this. Just seeing what happens.]
[A low growl at the nip, hungering after Klaus to get more of them.] No I --
[Ahahaha oh.] Yeah, I want you to come on me.
[THIS is why Klaus is his favorite. THIS RIGHT HERE okay.]
[Nobunaga just has his total gremlin face, and loops his legs around Klaus' legs so they can't float away, and smacks their ass!]
[Ahahaha oh.] Yeah, I want you to come on me.
[THIS is why Klaus is his favorite. THIS RIGHT HERE okay.]
[Nobunaga just has his total gremlin face, and loops his legs around Klaus' legs so they can't float away, and smacks their ass!]
[Whines!] I don't want to just watch! I want to touch and taste too! [POUT.]
You have an unquenchable thirst to be bitten, don't you?
Mmm. You also have an unquenchable thirst for biting, so... [There's a smile at that and he lowers down to steal a kiss, once again nipping at his lower lip again.] And you don't seem to mind when I do it either, but I haven't tried anything really. [Their lips are still mostly touching at this point.]
Did you want me to? [He moves his mouth to where Nobunaga's neck and shoulder meet, pressing a kiss there for now]
Did you want me to? [He moves his mouth to where Nobunaga's neck and shoulder meet, pressing a kiss there for now]
Yeah, I do. [He laughs and gently nips at Klaus right back, and then laughs more, lacing his fingers through Klaus hair.] Yeah, definitely. Go for it. Mark me up Babe. Make me yours too.
[That is weirdly sexier than it has any right to be. They still for a moment before biting the spot hard just to do it. It's not as hot as being bitten, but...the concept of marking him...to make him his. That's so hot. So just to prove a point, they are going to give Nobunaga a hickey a little further up his neck.] Whether or not anyone can see it on your skin, you're already mine.
[Are they letting their free hand run down Nobunaga's chest, stopping at his stomach? Yeah. Pretty much.]
[Are they letting their free hand run down Nobunaga's chest, stopping at his stomach? Yeah. Pretty much.]
[Nobunaga growls at the bite, whines at the hickey, and squirms at the hands trying to raise himself up higher and get the hand somewhere lower.]
I am... you dare tease the Demon King? [Unfortunately, his voice sounds petulant even to his own ears!] You should know I'm not to be toyed with. [He says that but the kisses he gives Klaus back are tender and longing, belying his threatening initial intent.]
I am... you dare tease the Demon King? [Unfortunately, his voice sounds petulant even to his own ears!] You should know I'm not to be toyed with. [He says that but the kisses he gives Klaus back are tender and longing, belying his threatening initial intent.]
[There’s a smirk at all of this.] I’m very daring. And you like it. [And they do let their hand move a little lower as they kiss. His fingers stop just short before he pauses, looking up at Nobunaga for the briefest of moments. Yeah, it’s worth it.]
[He moves his hand away just to grab Nobunaga’s free hand only to trap it back with his other hand. One on top of the other. Once that’s done and he’s put his weight on his boyfriend’s hands again, he puts his hand back.] Don’t worry. You can have your hands back in a minute.
[But first, he’s gonna go for the slower stroke to start. Just a tease.]
[He moves his hand away just to grab Nobunaga’s free hand only to trap it back with his other hand. One on top of the other. Once that’s done and he’s put his weight on his boyfriend’s hands again, he puts his hand back.] Don’t worry. You can have your hands back in a minute.
[But first, he’s gonna go for the slower stroke to start. Just a tease.]
Love it. Love you. Want it, want you. Need you... [Groans, and lets his body disobey him, spreading out wantonly, and arching into Klaus' touch oh so hungrily and desperately.]
[And then another whine and a straining whimper a the excruciatingly slow touch. Ah, already, Klaus seems to have mastered the technique to dealing with Nobunaga: which is that Nobunaga always (tries and) does things he would enjoy others doing to him, whether that's just him treating people casually, or even sexual relationships like this. Mostly -- he's never going to be able to risk being choked without panic attacks, and he gets off almost just as much from Klaus enjoying it anyway, but for the most part. When it comes to going slow like this, as torturous as it might be...]
Klaus...
[Whines!]
[And then another whine and a straining whimper a the excruciatingly slow touch. Ah, already, Klaus seems to have mastered the technique to dealing with Nobunaga: which is that Nobunaga always (tries and) does things he would enjoy others doing to him, whether that's just him treating people casually, or even sexual relationships like this. Mostly -- he's never going to be able to risk being choked without panic attacks, and he gets off almost just as much from Klaus enjoying it anyway, but for the most part. When it comes to going slow like this, as torturous as it might be...]
Klaus...
[Whines!]
[Well, that's hot. Okay, shit.]
[He's happy to try anything Nobunaga enjoys and he seems to be enjoying this, so Klaus will keep going. Another slow stroke before he picked up the speed a little. Their lips kissed along Nobunaga's jawline and down his neck. He nips at the skin near where his neck and shoulder meet.]
You're so beautiful like this. You make my name sound like something beautiful, too.
[He's happy to try anything Nobunaga enjoys and he seems to be enjoying this, so Klaus will keep going. Another slow stroke before he picked up the speed a little. Their lips kissed along Nobunaga's jawline and down his neck. He nips at the skin near where his neck and shoulder meet.]
You're so beautiful like this. You make my name sound like something beautiful, too.
[More groans and arching into Klaus, tilting his head, torn between trying to give Klaus more access, or just lean back against them, and finally a small gasp and a whine at not being able to kiss him back.]
Ah? Even if I call you Lucky Number Four? Although you're right, it would seem I am the lucky one. Maybe we both are. Lucky for each other.
Ah? Even if I call you Lucky Number Four? Although you're right, it would seem I am the lucky one. Maybe we both are. Lucky for each other.
[Klaus is savoring this. Just a little. That he's the one that makes Nobunaga's body react this way, the reason that he's making all those noises.]
Even then. But I prefer Klaus. [They smile about being lucky for each other.] I love you and I want you to feel good. So if I need to do anything to ramp this up for you, let me know. [If he wasn't busy pinning his hands to the bed, he'd use his mouth. Oh well. His hand is just as good, finding a fairly good rhythm, a pace.]
I want to make you lose your mind enough that you can barely think.
Even then. But I prefer Klaus. [They smile about being lucky for each other.] I love you and I want you to feel good. So if I need to do anything to ramp this up for you, let me know. [If he wasn't busy pinning his hands to the bed, he'd use his mouth. Oh well. His hand is just as good, finding a fairly good rhythm, a pace.]
I want to make you lose your mind enough that you can barely think.
Klaus... fuck Klaus, I really... [Just so much blushing, and groans, melting into the touch, letting Klaus control him completely, even though he normally hates it, hates not being the one in control, letting someone else have and wield power over him. If it's Klaus, he doesn't mind.]
[And then he just laughs, still blushing, and almost squirming, letting his body just obey Klaus' every whim.] You say that as if you do not already have that effect on me permanently. Bwahahaha... [It's true though, every time he starts to get his thoughts arranged, all Klaus has to do is smile or tell him something, anything, or take control like this, and all the thoughts go flying, as scattered as arrows carelessly tossed from a quiver.]
The mere sound of your voice erases all rationale from my mind. The touch of your lips and I know I want only one thing: you, for the rest of my life. Throughout the day, whatever I do, I think of you, and find myself unable to avoid walking into things. If you conquer anymore of my thoughts, there will be nothing left at all.
[And then he just laughs, still blushing, and almost squirming, letting his body just obey Klaus' every whim.] You say that as if you do not already have that effect on me permanently. Bwahahaha... [It's true though, every time he starts to get his thoughts arranged, all Klaus has to do is smile or tell him something, anything, or take control like this, and all the thoughts go flying, as scattered as arrows carelessly tossed from a quiver.]
The mere sound of your voice erases all rationale from my mind. The touch of your lips and I know I want only one thing: you, for the rest of my life. Throughout the day, whatever I do, I think of you, and find myself unable to avoid walking into things. If you conquer anymore of my thoughts, there will be nothing left at all.
And yet you're still talking in complete sentences. [There's a soft laugh, thumb swiping over the head, trying to see if he can manage to throw him off.]
That's cute, though. Just running into things. [They look at him.] You're mine just like I'm yours.
That's cute, though. Just running into things. [They look at him.] You're mine just like I'm yours.
For now-- [More groaning, and Nobunaga's head presses back into the pillow, what little tension from his hands being held goes limp, as he's too lost to put up much resistance in that moment, although he whines again shortly after.]
Yeah... of course. I guess that means I'm home with you. In a sheathe. [Blush. That's okay, right? Not so weapon-y? Maybe??? He means it sexually anyway!]
Yeah... of course. I guess that means I'm home with you. In a sheathe. [Blush. That's okay, right? Not so weapon-y? Maybe??? He means it sexually anyway!]
[Just gonna slow things down for a minute to see if that makes it better or worse.] Then I’ll wait to see.
[Klaus smiles a little. They don’t mind the dick sheath talks because it’s sexy stuff. Also hot.] Maybe I’ll make you the sheath later. [Probably the only time Klaus will make a weapon joke about himself is sexually speaking.]
[Klaus smiles a little. They don’t mind the dick sheath talks because it’s sexy stuff. Also hot.] Maybe I’ll make you the sheath later. [Probably the only time Klaus will make a weapon joke about himself is sexually speaking.]
[All the whines!]
[And more blushes, and a pant...] Ah... okay... [SO BLUSHY.] Will I be big enough? [He can't believe he just asked that. AHHHH THE BLUSH!]
[And more blushes, and a pant...] Ah... okay... [SO BLUSHY.] Will I be big enough? [He can't believe he just asked that. AHHHH THE BLUSH!]
[Klaus is pretty sure they've never seen him blush about something sexual, which makes it new.] Definitely. I'll take it as fast or as slow as you want.
[Except right now. He moves his hand faster again for a couple strokes before going slower for one.]
[Except right now. He moves his hand faster again for a couple strokes before going slower for one.]
De- Definitely... [Laughs and squirms, arching into Klaus' hand, whining again as it gets slower.]
Ah Klaus... I want to kiss you... please?
Ah Klaus... I want to kiss you... please?
[He doesn't get the reference, of course, but happily melts into the kisses and whines a little protest at the nibble, trying to reach up to hungrily deepen the kiss and steal a deeper taste!]
[Whines!] But what about you? Once I --
[All the blushing and squirming...] I don't wanna be good. [POUT!]
[But he's really having trouble holding back, since he never does.]
[All the blushing and squirming...] I don't wanna be good. [POUT!]
[But he's really having trouble holding back, since he never does.]
[Klaus snorts softly] Then I guess you don't want your hands or the option of pinning me to the bed in retaliation. Which is a shame for both of us.
Guess I'll just be at this all night...until you give in or I get so tired I have to stop and go to bed.
Guess I'll just be at this all night...until you give in or I get so tired I have to stop and go to bed.
[More whines and squirming!] I don't know that I should reward you for taking advantage of my weakness. [POUT AGAIN!] Ahh... Klaus... I... [Ugh fuck it, he will cum, so he can lion pounce Klaus and pin him down and still order him to levitate while holding Nobunaga on top!] I'm going to make you pay for that. [HUFF!!!]
What really? Like what?
[Tugs Klaus down and flips them and just... kind of... curls up on his chest for a bit. HE WILL PUNISH AND BE DEMONIC AND STUFF HE IS JUST...]
[Cuddly first.]
[Shut up.]
[Demon kings don't cuddle.]
[Except right now.]
[He's just catching his breath!!!]
I love you. I just want to hear your heartbeat and know it belongs to me. [Doki doki.]
[Tugs Klaus down and flips them and just... kind of... curls up on his chest for a bit. HE WILL PUNISH AND BE DEMONIC AND STUFF HE IS JUST...]
[Cuddly first.]
[Shut up.]
[Demon kings don't cuddle.]
[Except right now.]
[He's just catching his breath!!!]
I love you. I just want to hear your heartbeat and know it belongs to me. [Doki doki.]
Uhh...I think a lot of things, to be honest. Or maybe I'm making this up as I go.
[There's a small, surprised noise even if part of them knew it was coming. Aw. But the cuddling is cute. He opens his mouth to comment on it for a moment before deciding not to]
[Just keeps getting cuter!!!! The worst.]
Aw. I love you, too, babe. [Yep, taking advantage of the snuggling.] My cute little Demon King. [So much for being good about things.]
[There's a small, surprised noise even if part of them knew it was coming. Aw. But the cuddling is cute. He opens his mouth to comment on it for a moment before deciding not to]
[Just keeps getting cuter!!!! The worst.]
Aw. I love you, too, babe. [Yep, taking advantage of the snuggling.] My cute little Demon King. [So much for being good about things.]
What?! I'm not cute! [Bite! Bite bite bite bite bite! Grumpy growl!]
I'm going to make you pay for that.... [HUFFS! And gently sucks on the front of Klaus' throat, carefully moving his hand down to hold Klaus' member with gentle rubs.] Your job is to keep levitating, even carrying me up or else I let go. [Does in demonstration!] If you're good I'll ride you. A-As your sheathe... yeah... [Shit blushing again!]
Not cute! [Bites throat!]
I'm going to make you pay for that.... [HUFFS! And gently sucks on the front of Klaus' throat, carefully moving his hand down to hold Klaus' member with gentle rubs.] Your job is to keep levitating, even carrying me up or else I let go. [Does in demonstration!] If you're good I'll ride you. A-As your sheathe... yeah... [Shit blushing again!]
Not cute! [Bites throat!]
[He giggles softly at the bites. .] And yet you still bite.
[But all the bravado from before is fucking lost once Nobunaga touches him, sucking on his throat and he has to force his brain to cooperate enough to understand the game.]
[Stay up or lose]
[This is the real hard mode. They whine softly as his hand is removed, pouting slightly in response.]
[Only the next words catch him mildly by surprise.]
You’re painfully attractive when you blush. [Just gonna levitate and try to keep themselves together enough to not fall because they’re thinking about the idea of Nobunaga riding them and it’s way too hot to pass up right now.]
[But all the bravado from before is fucking lost once Nobunaga touches him, sucking on his throat and he has to force his brain to cooperate enough to understand the game.]
[Stay up or lose]
[This is the real hard mode. They whine softly as his hand is removed, pouting slightly in response.]
[Only the next words catch him mildly by surprise.]
You’re painfully attractive when you blush. [Just gonna levitate and try to keep themselves together enough to not fall because they’re thinking about the idea of Nobunaga riding them and it’s way too hot to pass up right now.]
Fuck you. I'll make you blush... someday...
[But he blinks in surprise at how easily Klaus manages, and... gulps and bites his own finger, well fuck, this is all so daunting suddenly, but he's flattered and flustered that it worked as motivation at all, even though the blushing gets A HUNDRED TIMES WORSE and he's glancing far far away and not at Klaus!] Ah... [Okay, hand first, reaching way over for the lube and gently applying one finger teasingly to Klaus around the head, testing to see if Klaus could still manage to stay floating!]
[But he blinks in surprise at how easily Klaus manages, and... gulps and bites his own finger, well fuck, this is all so daunting suddenly, but he's flattered and flustered that it worked as motivation at all, even though the blushing gets A HUNDRED TIMES WORSE and he's glancing far far away and not at Klaus!] Ah... [Okay, hand first, reaching way over for the lube and gently applying one finger teasingly to Klaus around the head, testing to see if Klaus could still manage to stay floating!]
You say that like you never have.
[Klaus can remember more than a couple time they've been surprised by blushing. They can't exactly remember them entirely now, but it's happened!]
[Don't fret, Nobunaga. This is not ease. This is intense focus, but also intense determination. Because this is fucking new territory. New territory he wants to explore.]
[Even if Nobunaga definitely looks even more flustered than usual. Which is so hot.] You don't have...
[Klaus forces himself not to say more cause obviously he doesn't. Nobunaga always tells them they are funny for thinking they can make him do anything, so they just stop. But the finger applying lube to the head, he shudders and very nearly falls, but this is absolute stubbornness.]
Fuck.
[Klaus can remember more than a couple time they've been surprised by blushing. They can't exactly remember them entirely now, but it's happened!]
[Don't fret, Nobunaga. This is not ease. This is intense focus, but also intense determination. Because this is fucking new territory. New territory he wants to explore.]
[Even if Nobunaga definitely looks even more flustered than usual. Which is so hot.] You don't have...
[Klaus forces himself not to say more cause obviously he doesn't. Nobunaga always tells them they are funny for thinking they can make him do anything, so they just stop. But the finger applying lube to the head, he shudders and very nearly falls, but this is absolute stubbornness.]
Fuck.
[There is nothing hotter to Nobunaga than an intensely determined focused Klaus, rare as it is, and the shudder that racks through Klaus, makes Nobuanaga grip their hip with his free hand, holding on, even if they fall and taking a deep ragged breath.]
Yeah...
[A small laugh as he keeps going, having to reward his partner for doing so well, and just... bright red.] Ahhhh how do you always look so beautiful? It's distracting... [Huffs, and curls his fingers slowly around Klaus, gently kissing down their neck and chest, total 180 from the bites before.]
Yeah...
[A small laugh as he keeps going, having to reward his partner for doing so well, and just... bright red.] Ahhhh how do you always look so beautiful? It's distracting... [Huffs, and curls his fingers slowly around Klaus, gently kissing down their neck and chest, total 180 from the bites before.]
[The hand on their hip makes them smile a little.] Are... [A breathy laugh.] Are you helping me cheat?
[He can't even fully appreciate how bright red Nobunaga's face is because his eyes are fluttering closed.] I...G-good genes? [There's a whine as he leans into the touch, the ability to stay levitated faltering for a moment. But they get a handle on it again. Even if they are a little lower than they were.]
Sh-shit. You're distracting...
[He can't even fully appreciate how bright red Nobunaga's face is because his eyes are fluttering closed.] I...G-good genes? [There's a whine as he leans into the touch, the ability to stay levitated faltering for a moment. But they get a handle on it again. Even if they are a little lower than they were.]
Sh-shit. You're distracting...
A-Am I??? [He just needed to hold Klaus so he didn't lose his mind.] You always say that.
[More laughs, and he pulls back a little for a bit to wait to make sure Klaus is truly stable before continuing, gently thumbing the tip.] Good. I'm trying to be. [A small bite to Klaus' neck!]
[More laughs, and he pulls back a little for a bit to wait to make sure Klaus is truly stable before continuing, gently thumbing the tip.] Good. I'm trying to be. [A small bite to Klaus' neck!]
Cause it's...ahh... [A soft whine at the loss of touch again.] Always true.
[Absolutely going to need to cling to every ounce of stubbornness in their body to stay up for this. Which is even more evident at the combined feeling of the bite and Nobunaga's thumb gently touching him. There's another soft whine, but he manages not to fall any further.] H-hard mode who?
[There's a breathy laugh at that] Hard mode sounds like an innuendo.
[Absolutely going to need to cling to every ounce of stubbornness in their body to stay up for this. Which is even more evident at the combined feeling of the bite and Nobunaga's thumb gently touching him. There's another soft whine, but he manages not to fall any further.] H-hard mode who?
[There's a breathy laugh at that] Hard mode sounds like an innuendo.
[More laughs!] Good!
Hmmmm... [All the amusement!] That too. Hard mode in all ways, isn't it? [More rotating thumb, both reward and challenge!] Truly god mode would be to make you tell me a story like this as well!
[He's... genuinely debating it.]
Hmmmm... [All the amusement!] That too. Hard mode in all ways, isn't it? [More rotating thumb, both reward and challenge!] Truly god mode would be to make you tell me a story like this as well!
[He's... genuinely debating it.]
[They shudder slightly, moaning softly.] Keep...ahh...keep it up and...and... [God, why is he so affected right now?] Won't even get to play sheath. [And Klaus really wants to see if he'll do it.]
C-could tell you...a...a story about how go-good you feel. T-the Demon King...could find a heavenly seat for a change. [They look up with hooded eyes.] I can help...get you ready. I-if you want.
C-could tell you...a...a story about how go-good you feel. T-the Demon King...could find a heavenly seat for a change. [They look up with hooded eyes.] I can help...get you ready. I-if you want.
[He laughs at the first part, testing with even speeding up, just to see if Klaus can maintain his altitude!]
[And then guh... ALL The blushing...]
[He even bites his own bottom lip in thought, glancing down...] Think you can do that without falling?
[alkdjalkdjaslkdja]
[Okay, he should just calm down a little, and how the hell is he starting to get hard already? DAMN IT.]
[Deep breath... he gives some lube to Klaus, and applies some inside himself --] Ah shit it's cold! [How the hell does Klaus always do this like it's no problem so easily?!]
[And then guh... ALL The blushing...]
[He even bites his own bottom lip in thought, glancing down...] Think you can do that without falling?
[alkdjalkdjaslkdja]
[Okay, he should just calm down a little, and how the hell is he starting to get hard already? DAMN IT.]
[Deep breath... he gives some lube to Klaus, and applies some inside himself --] Ah shit it's cold! [How the hell does Klaus always do this like it's no problem so easily?!]
[Whatever is left of his brain that is even cognitively not shredded by Nobunaga's hand on him is clinging desparately to staying in the air. He's seconds from losing it, but he's hoping even if he falls sometime after, Nobunaga will be enjoying himself too much to actually punish him by stopping.]
[The blush at least is promising. Klaus watches him quietly.] I-I'll try. If it's uncomfortable, just tell me. C-can switch things up.
[They almost giggle at the complaint about how it's cold, pulling him a little closer.] You're so cute. [Fighting words but his fingers are lubed up and he pulls Nobunaga in for a kiss.] Relax, hm? [They're going to try to go slow to make it less uncomfortable, one finger at first to loosen things a little before adding a second.] Sometimes helps with you warm it up a little. Not as cold. [A beat] In your hand, I mean.
[The blush at least is promising. Klaus watches him quietly.] I-I'll try. If it's uncomfortable, just tell me. C-can switch things up.
[They almost giggle at the complaint about how it's cold, pulling him a little closer.] You're so cute. [Fighting words but his fingers are lubed up and he pulls Nobunaga in for a kiss.] Relax, hm? [They're going to try to go slow to make it less uncomfortable, one finger at first to loosen things a little before adding a second.] Sometimes helps with you warm it up a little. Not as cold. [A beat] In your hand, I mean.
[Probably! Just seeing how excited Klaus is, has Nobunaga getting fired up, with no intentions to stop now.]
Not cute!
[A growl! But before he can bite, he gets kisses!!!]
[He focuses on the kiss, adding another and deepening it!] Relax... okay... mmn. Ahhh... tell me what to do. Um with my... body. Yeah. If I should get into a better angle... or whatever.
Not cute!
[A growl! But before he can bite, he gets kisses!!!]
[He focuses on the kiss, adding another and deepening it!] Relax... okay... mmn. Ahhh... tell me what to do. Um with my... body. Yeah. If I should get into a better angle... or whatever.
[He moans softly into the kiss.] It's...kind of like you can feel...it. Like if I... [He moves his fingers around, making a point to let them press against the prostate as they move to stretch things a little.] That feeling...you can tell if it feels better...in different positions. Just...ahhh...try things.
I-if you like it, we can try different positions, places...and you'll know what you like best. But I'll help. And take your time...first time...it's...a lot of leg muscle strength this way. [They work just a little more before pulling their fingers out and signaling for him to straddle their lap.] If your legs get tired, we can switch.
I-if you like it, we can try different positions, places...and you'll know what you like best. But I'll help. And take your time...first time...it's...a lot of leg muscle strength this way. [They work just a little more before pulling their fingers out and signaling for him to straddle their lap.] If your legs get tired, we can switch.
[Nobunaga gasps in shock and surprise, it's one thing to do this thing to someone else, and entirely different on the receiving end, and he is never going to get used to it, but okay!]
Mmn! I have muscle strength. [Huff.] I will make you beg for release before I do. [EASIER SAID THAN DONE.] Hard mode. [He still gulps though! But lines himself up and slowly eases himself down on Klaus, aiming to hit that spot inside himself again, groaning as he goes, and then raising back up. Okay!]
Ah...
[Craning his head back to look at Klaus, and there's no way his grunts are anything but noisy, maybe even loud, but fuck it, it can't be helped.] H-How's that?
[And because he needs a guide, he directly takes Klaus' hand and puts it on his dick already throbbing with pleasure from back end.]
Mmn! I have muscle strength. [Huff.] I will make you beg for release before I do. [EASIER SAID THAN DONE.] Hard mode. [He still gulps though! But lines himself up and slowly eases himself down on Klaus, aiming to hit that spot inside himself again, groaning as he goes, and then raising back up. Okay!]
Ah...
[Craning his head back to look at Klaus, and there's no way his grunts are anything but noisy, maybe even loud, but fuck it, it can't be helped.] H-How's that?
[And because he needs a guide, he directly takes Klaus' hand and puts it on his dick already throbbing with pleasure from back end.]
[Klaus is familiar with that reaction. He remembers in a very vague way when he first felt it himself. Like someone made them light up in a way and it’s still so good.]
[It’s even better knowing no one has ever made him feel that before. Only him. It’s kind of a heady feeling.]
Oh? Begging, huh? I don’t think you could stop me. [There’s a series of moans as he eases himself down on his dick.] Sh-shit.
[There’s a breathy laugh as he listens to Nobunaga, not even sure how or why they’re still in the air] So good, babe. Fuck.
[They’re allowing their hand to be moved, wrapping it around Nobunaga’s cock, squeezing a couple times at the base before stroking.] Mmm…You’re so hot like this.
[It’s even better knowing no one has ever made him feel that before. Only him. It’s kind of a heady feeling.]
Oh? Begging, huh? I don’t think you could stop me. [There’s a series of moans as he eases himself down on his dick.] Sh-shit.
[There’s a breathy laugh as he listens to Nobunaga, not even sure how or why they’re still in the air] So good, babe. Fuck.
[They’re allowing their hand to be moved, wrapping it around Nobunaga’s cock, squeezing a couple times at the base before stroking.] Mmm…You’re so hot like this.
[Nobuanga laughs softly, he agrees there's no way to stop Klaus, and good.]
[And then he whimpers, arching even more back into Klaus, absolutely losing his mind, any control he thought he'd gained by this position is completely lost from Klaus' hand on him and he gives up and lets his body dictate everything.]
Isn't that my line? [He has no idea how he got the words out, or even the thought, but he did, and he just lets his body turn into a blissed out mess on Klaus.] Love you... fuck... really really love you... how are you so strong? Fuck I can't... [Another laugh, but everything is touch, and the sensation of Klaus all around him, in him, his smell, his voice, the only thing that matters or has him anchored to any semblance of anything.]
[And then he whimpers, arching even more back into Klaus, absolutely losing his mind, any control he thought he'd gained by this position is completely lost from Klaus' hand on him and he gives up and lets his body dictate everything.]
Isn't that my line? [He has no idea how he got the words out, or even the thought, but he did, and he just lets his body turn into a blissed out mess on Klaus.] Love you... fuck... really really love you... how are you so strong? Fuck I can't... [Another laugh, but everything is touch, and the sensation of Klaus all around him, in him, his smell, his voice, the only thing that matters or has him anchored to any semblance of anything.]
[How is that so unreasonably hot? How? Klaus nearly loses enough focus to fall onto the bed.] Fuck.
[There’s a small smile.] Usually…ahh…you say beautiful. [And then there’s a slight dip because the sounds and the words and just the fucking way he looks is enough to make him lose focus for a minute.] Love you so much. [The words are soft, half in awe.]
Want to…ahh…want to fuck you again sometime. Best sheath. [Their hand moves a little faster now, mostly keeping pace with Nobunaga’s. This is somehow the hottest fucking thing they’ve ever done and it’s probably mostly Nobunaga’s reactions.]
[There’s a small smile.] Usually…ahh…you say beautiful. [And then there’s a slight dip because the sounds and the words and just the fucking way he looks is enough to make him lose focus for a minute.] Love you so much. [The words are soft, half in awe.]
Want to…ahh…want to fuck you again sometime. Best sheath. [Their hand moves a little faster now, mostly keeping pace with Nobunaga’s. This is somehow the hottest fucking thing they’ve ever done and it’s probably mostly Nobunaga’s reactions.]
O-Okay, yeah fuck! [Nobunaga definitely agrees it's the hottest thing he's ever done too, especially seeing as how it'd be impossible before here, impossible with anyone other than Klaus, and in a weird way, he's probably getting off to the novelty of it too. His usual enthusiasm and overly exuberant love of life comes into play here too, now that he's no longer nervous, and just enjoying the sensation of riding Klaus, in between him on both ways, connected more than he's ever been. It's all building to a roaring crescendo in his ears, and Nobuanga fumbles for a way to hold onto Klaus' hips or maybe just their hand, and melts all over again, just leaning back into his partner.] Klaus I... [Words are lost. He refuses to beg, but he's so damn close, and he has no idea how Klaus withstands this pressure all the time. Twice? So fast??? Ahhhhh how crazy...]
[Klaus is barely holding on and he’s almost sorry for when they both let go because they are both assuredly going to fall awkwardly. God. At least it’s not too high up. He does pull him self up just slightly to make it easier for Nobunaga to lean back, considers something for a minute before sitting up a little more. They bite hard on his shoulder, free hand pulling Nobunaga’s hips down against his just to see what will happen. They may live to regret this when they fall, but for now, they’re hoping it’s enough to send him over the edge. It usually works for them anyway.]
[It works instantly! OF COURSE! It's almost like everything Nobunaga does is stuff that works as well on him too. Aside from that, Klaus always manages to up the ante! Nobunaga almost completely blacks out, head thrown back, completely melted, and not giving a damn if they fall.] Klaus!
[And they do fall because everything culminates in a moment of intense pleasure that knocks his focus completely off, which ends in a fucking jostle of limbs, Nobunaga's entire weight on him, and Klaus nearly falling off the bed.] Ow.
[There's a hint of a laugh at that before he scooches over away from the edge of the bed. Don't mind them as they pull the covers over them and cuddle up to their boyfriend.] Love you.
[There's a hint of a laugh at that before he scooches over away from the edge of the bed. Don't mind them as they pull the covers over them and cuddle up to their boyfriend.] Love you.
Love you too... so fucking much. [Just a melted cuddle tangled pile on top of Klaus and can't move. OR CARE ABOUT IT.] Love you... [He said that already!] We'll do that again sometime... definitely. [So many cuddles! He's just so blissed out!]
[Klaus is already half asleep but still casually moves until their chests are pressed together arms wrapping loosely around Nobunaga.] It was so good. [A quick fluttering of kisses to the top of Nobunaga’s head. If they’re left to their own devices, they’ll be asleep in a few minutes.]
Yeah definitely. [Snuggles! Fuck it, he's too happy to care about anything else in all the world.]
[And top of the head kisses just make him melt! It still seems reversed, but he thinks... maybe he only thinks that way because of his own internalized social castes restrictions about power and position. Besides, if it's Klaus... he doesn't care at all.]
Thank you. For teaching me how to be safe and loved.
[He'll conk out too! Klaus' chest is even better than lap pillow because he can hear Klaus' heart and stir a little more easily! Best everything!]
[And top of the head kisses just make him melt! It still seems reversed, but he thinks... maybe he only thinks that way because of his own internalized social castes restrictions about power and position. Besides, if it's Klaus... he doesn't care at all.]
Thank you. For teaching me how to be safe and loved.
[He'll conk out too! Klaus' chest is even better than lap pillow because he can hear Klaus' heart and stir a little more easily! Best everything!]
[Good question and they're both asking him. He shifts to speaker.]
I'm with Valdis, we just left the library. Depends on how much space or privacy you want.
I'm with Valdis, we just left the library. Depends on how much space or privacy you want.
She's bored, and if she keeps escalating it's going to involve the kind of cool off that a pool might not be enough of a breather.
Let's start on the sports deck, but as you know I never hold back on anyone. So if you know of someplace more convenient to show off your elegance, but quickly move onto more fast-paced things, I'd love to hear it.
[BARELY TWO MINUTES LATER:]
Klaus.
Dancing can wait.
What's the best place for -- [What the hell does the future call it?]
[Fuck it who knows?] All three of us to have sex? Do you know if the cowboy is out of my room? Or should we slip into one of the uninhabited ones? I want to show her precisely why you are my only true addiction. If you are willing, of course.
Klaus.
Dancing can wait.
What's the best place for -- [What the hell does the future call it?]
[Fuck it who knows?] All three of us to have sex? Do you know if the cowboy is out of my room? Or should we slip into one of the uninhabited ones? I want to show her precisely why you are my only true addiction. If you are willing, of course.
She's very bored.
And has my neck. [Help.]
Your room.
You are sure you do not need to contemplate this? I thought you would be more eager after how you looked at her.
And has my neck. [Help.]
Your room.
You are sure you do not need to contemplate this? I thought you would be more eager after how you looked at her.
Let him go, please so he can exist enough to walk. Or throw him over your shoulder and bring him to the room.
[And to Nobunaga] Honestly just surprised you were the one to suggest one first. That’s all. I’m texting Eddie.
Also don’t get too far without me. Geez.
[And to Nobunaga] Honestly just surprised you were the one to suggest one first. That’s all. I’m texting Eddie.
Also don’t get too far without me. Geez.
[It's pretty fast by the time Nobunaga lets him and Valdis in, her walking backwards, her vest unlaced, and Nobunaga's gauntlets removed, and both of them clearly radiating the energy of two predators testing how far they can escalate things without doing anything regrettable with long term backlash consequences.]
Brought you a present, love.
[Even if Nobunaga's eyes don't leave Valdis quite yet, it's less sexual for him, and far more about danger, as Klaus might know from Nobunaga's typical paranoia.]
Brought you a present, love.
[Even if Nobunaga's eyes don't leave Valdis quite yet, it's less sexual for him, and far more about danger, as Klaus might know from Nobunaga's typical paranoia.]
"Well, I can tell you I'm not in heat," she replies sounding vaguely insulted, taking the gauntlets from him. The fact that she's sterile isn't exactly a pain point, and never had been except for once. She catches his hand at her throat, "Wrong on all counts."
Or at least for the most part. Gods she hopes she doesn't get like this every time she takes soul energy, that would be unhelpful. She releases him to finish off his caress, and duck into to room.
"Klaus!" She sounds way more joyful to see him than Nobunaga, but it's just more of the game.
Klaus knows, or perhaps he doesn't, but he knows part of it. Nobunaga isn't stupid though, he'll figure it out soon enough. And hopefully she can retain enough of herself to not satiate her desire for death. Surely this should be enough. She yanks Nobunaga in after her, letting the door slam shut behind them.
Or at least for the most part. Gods she hopes she doesn't get like this every time she takes soul energy, that would be unhelpful. She releases him to finish off his caress, and duck into to room.
"Klaus!" She sounds way more joyful to see him than Nobunaga, but it's just more of the game.
Klaus knows, or perhaps he doesn't, but he knows part of it. Nobunaga isn't stupid though, he'll figure it out soon enough. And hopefully she can retain enough of herself to not satiate her desire for death. Surely this should be enough. She yanks Nobunaga in after her, letting the door slam shut behind them.
Klaus is the most confused he's ever been, but hey. They are here now and the vibe is...definitely something. "Aw, babe. You shouldn't have." He's still wearing clothes because it felt weird to just not even though they are apparently doing a threesome? But today's this outfit, but without the shoes.
"Valdis!" He looks between her and Nobunaga, momentarily surprised that a tiff turned into sex like barely a little while after and yet not surprised at all.
"I see you two are getting on..." They squint, looking between the two of them. "Is this getting on better?"
"Valdis!" He looks between her and Nobunaga, momentarily surprised that a tiff turned into sex like barely a little while after and yet not surprised at all.
"I see you two are getting on..." They squint, looking between the two of them. "Is this getting on better?"
Nobunaga laughs darkly at Valdis' annoyance with him. This is why he warned Ari not to test him the way he does to everyone else. He'll purposely fail just to see what happens. Although not technically a death wish, it came close enough to warrant similar if not identical results.
Once inside he pulls his feet up to undo the greaves, after bringing Valdis fingers back up to his mouth so he can lightly suck on the fingertips. The amusement in red eyes shows the greetings between the other pair aren't fazing him in the least.
As for Klaus' question, he just tilts his head, a little confused at first, and then laughing. "Say that after we get through this without any bloodshed, hopefully." An evil smirk. A hell of a thing to say, but look who's teasing it?
Once inside he pulls his feet up to undo the greaves, after bringing Valdis fingers back up to his mouth so he can lightly suck on the fingertips. The amusement in red eyes shows the greetings between the other pair aren't fazing him in the least.
As for Klaus' question, he just tilts his head, a little confused at first, and then laughing. "Say that after we get through this without any bloodshed, hopefully." An evil smirk. A hell of a thing to say, but look who's teasing it?
If they can get through this without bloodshed then it will be a miracle indeed, there's a reason she's not carrying any weapons around the ship. Not that she needs them. Though Nobunaga lips her fingers, she's only vaguely paying him attention. She pulls her hand away to finish shedding her vest.
"Dragging a little, aren't you, Demon King?" She teases, "This is why I don't wear armor, too cumbersome."
For shifting at least. Fighting as a Hound is usually the more ideal situation when survival is on the line.
"Klaus dresses practically."
"Dragging a little, aren't you, Demon King?" She teases, "This is why I don't wear armor, too cumbersome."
For shifting at least. Fighting as a Hound is usually the more ideal situation when survival is on the line.
"Klaus dresses practically."
Klaus watches them quietly for a moment. Nobunaga is certainly feeling things and Valdis seems more in control than the situation. That seems fair and reasonable. "I really don't want to have to explain the blood stains to Eddie, so let's keep things as clean as we can, hm?" Cause yeah. Bloodshed is not something he wants to deal with.
"I keep telling him he needs to get faster at that, but..." He moves casually, starting to help with the armor. "He doesn't listen." The paranoia is strong in that one. But Klaus loves him anyway.
"Thank you." There's a bright beam. "I figured it was best to keep my outfit easy to take off." He slips his jacket off, letting it slip to the floor, fingers working to keep removing the armor immediately after. "So how did you get him so hot and bothered, then? Need those tips for a later date."
"I keep telling him he needs to get faster at that, but..." He moves casually, starting to help with the armor. "He doesn't listen." The paranoia is strong in that one. But Klaus loves him anyway.
"Thank you." There's a bright beam. "I figured it was best to keep my outfit easy to take off." He slips his jacket off, letting it slip to the floor, fingers working to keep removing the armor immediately after. "So how did you get him so hot and bothered, then? Need those tips for a later date."
The lack of annoyance started getting less so as he grunted, suddenly about to get irritated, when Klaus started helping off the armor, and whatever was bothering him instantly dispersed with a giant grin! "I'm working on it," his eyes narrow on Klaus briefly, he's been getting better at setting something of an armor removing record, but yes, there's a damn good reason it usually requires pageboys or squires. "It helps that you're even faster than Ranmaru." Nobunaga begins covering Klaus in nips and kisses all over! Though he snorts at the question.
"Klaus dresses like visual konpeito. You should see him in all black. At first I did not like the accents, but completely in black is quite nice." CHU!
"Klaus dresses like visual konpeito. You should see him in all black. At first I did not like the accents, but completely in black is quite nice." CHU!
"It's quite simple Klaus, I put something in front of him he couldn't have. Besides, I'm very good at discovering weaknesses."
The neck thing had been a happy surprise, she might be able to use that later. She discards her jeans, the white blouse still covering anything either of them might want to see.
"My Dear Demon King,
To Conquer the Heaven's Wrath
You must have a sword."
The neck thing had been a happy surprise, she might be able to use that later. She discards her jeans, the white blouse still covering anything either of them might want to see.
"My Dear Demon King,
To Conquer the Heaven's Wrath
You must have a sword."
Klaus laughs. "Oh. I see. I'm very poor at that. Not the weaknesses, but not letting him have what he wants." Oh well!
There is a split second of faltering once Nobunaga starts kissing and nipping at his skin, but he forces himself to finish what he's doing because armor takes forever if you're too distracted and they've had this problem more than once. "Babe, you should definitely let me finish what I'm doing before distracting me about it."
They do give Valdis an appraising look, smiling a moment before going back to the armor. Soon he'll be unfastening the neck part of things. "So these are the haikus you were talking about, hm?" He laughs. "And yes. She's seen me in all black." They look over at Valdis. "Yesterday?"
There is a split second of faltering once Nobunaga starts kissing and nipping at his skin, but he forces himself to finish what he's doing because armor takes forever if you're too distracted and they've had this problem more than once. "Babe, you should definitely let me finish what I'm doing before distracting me about it."
They do give Valdis an appraising look, smiling a moment before going back to the armor. Soon he'll be unfastening the neck part of things. "So these are the haikus you were talking about, hm?" He laughs. "And yes. She's seen me in all black." They look over at Valdis. "Yesterday?"
"It's more fun while you're distracted." And without worrying too much about getting his armor off, he helps disrobe Klaus too! "Oh? What did you do yesterday? Yes, haiku. 5-7-5 syllables. Though it is less that it is a haiku, and more the topics she chooses."
Nobunaga hums happily at more exposed Klaus skin and sets about kissing that too! And just leaves the armor pieces on the floor, he'll get it later!
"Heaven's wrath should fear
All demon king weaponry
Guns bite more than blades," he gives her a feral grin, carnelian eyes gleaming, over Klaus shoulder!
"Besides Lucky 4, all you have to do is say hello and my heart starts singing your name. If you really want to rile me up, I'm fairly certain you know how." A forehead kiss and Nobunaga returns to undoing the armor, and shaking out stiff muscles to make them more limber.
Nobunaga hums happily at more exposed Klaus skin and sets about kissing that too! And just leaves the armor pieces on the floor, he'll get it later!
"Heaven's wrath should fear
All demon king weaponry
Guns bite more than blades," he gives her a feral grin, carnelian eyes gleaming, over Klaus shoulder!
"Besides Lucky 4, all you have to do is say hello and my heart starts singing your name. If you really want to rile me up, I'm fairly certain you know how." A forehead kiss and Nobunaga returns to undoing the armor, and shaking out stiff muscles to make them more limber.
Valdis ignores the 'yesterday' comment. "You should try some Haiku, Klaus, it's not really that hard. You know, if you want to spice things up a little more than you already do."
She sits down next to them. Knowing better than to try any obvious tricks.
"You mistake one thing, Nobungaga."
Valdis slips off the blouse as he finishes removing the armor. Leaving even one less layer between him and her breasts.
"I am a sword, not a gun, and I assure you, my bite is worse than any bullet in existence."
The scars are whiter than the rest of her skin, crossing her back, throat and, if he could see it, the back of her neck where the cougar had tried to break her spine.
"Just ask Siffleur."
She sits down next to them. Knowing better than to try any obvious tricks.
"You mistake one thing, Nobungaga."
Valdis slips off the blouse as he finishes removing the armor. Leaving even one less layer between him and her breasts.
"I am a sword, not a gun, and I assure you, my bite is worse than any bullet in existence."
The scars are whiter than the rest of her skin, crossing her back, throat and, if he could see it, the back of her neck where the cougar had tried to break her spine.
"Just ask Siffleur."
Edited (I can read.) 2022-12-12 03:33 (UTC)
"Seduction with haikus. Who knew? I'm not really a poetry person, though. So I'd just be terribly disappointing."
He shrugs. "I brought some...medical supplies for her after the...uhhh...fight with Siffleur thing." A beat. "And she called me her bestest friend." And said he was too good for murder, but he's not sure what that has to do with anything. Also Nobunaga is kissing them again and it's very nice.
"I'm sure everyone is a very sexy weapon. We don't need to argue." They laugh softly at that as something they have to feel some kind of way about.
He shrugs. "I brought some...medical supplies for her after the...uhhh...fight with Siffleur thing." A beat. "And she called me her bestest friend." And said he was too good for murder, but he's not sure what that has to do with anything. Also Nobunaga is kissing them again and it's very nice.
"I'm sure everyone is a very sexy weapon. We don't need to argue." They laugh softly at that as something they have to feel some kind of way about.
A small grunt. There's a lot of emotions at once, and this is part of why Nobunaga wasn't sure he could handle more than Klaus. Klaus alone had a tendency to overwhelm him, but Nobunaga started this, and he was going to finish it. He crooks a finger towards Valdis to invite her to join him in lavishing Klaus with attention.
He didn't want to point out that half of the reason he'd argued with Valdis was that he was still uptight about his struggle to always make sure Klaus was zen, not a weapon, even though everything in his life was weapons. Everything he loved. Even konpeito. Even music. Everything used to further his ambitions. It was a contrast. Something Valdis understood, but didn't understand about Nobunaga's lines within himself. Not that Klaus always did easily either, to be fair. Hence him trying to order Klaus to go on a date with Bash.
"Klaus isn't a weapon," he purrs into Klaus' ear, but loud enough for Valdis. "Klaus is zen." So many kisses!
And instantly roaming hands over Valdis' body, surprisingly tenderly -- but the kind of gentle touch he reserves for his weapons, ironically. The way he oh so lovingly cherishes and buffs his swords, or cleans his guns. When he gets drunk, he has a tendency to sing about them on the fly. As you do. Or at least, as Nobunaga does, the weirdo.
The emotions about Siffleur, about guns and swords, is so fucking complicated. He has to detach the part of himself has any feelings about it, in order to keep Klaus untouched by it, so Klaus doesn't have to be a weapon. A careful note since Nobunaga knows Klaus isn't too thrilled about Siffleur fights in general. "How'd he taste?" Nobunaga keeps his eyes steady on Valdis, tone composed, but there's a dangerous glint under it all. It explained her sudden feisty bloodlust, turned sideways towards sexual, riding a high of emotions.
A small nip again to Klaus' earlobe and a rumbling kind of purr as he trailed kisses down Klaus' neck and even the back of Klaus' neck and to shoulder. "I have my doubts cougars are as good as my Klaus." Both hands go to caressing Klaus' sides, and back, almost massaging, deep touches. "But I have promised to eat Siffleur too in the event of a fall." Assessing. Both Klaus and Valdis at the same time.
"Non-sexually," a nose boop to Klaus.
He didn't want to point out that half of the reason he'd argued with Valdis was that he was still uptight about his struggle to always make sure Klaus was zen, not a weapon, even though everything in his life was weapons. Everything he loved. Even konpeito. Even music. Everything used to further his ambitions. It was a contrast. Something Valdis understood, but didn't understand about Nobunaga's lines within himself. Not that Klaus always did easily either, to be fair. Hence him trying to order Klaus to go on a date with Bash.
"Klaus isn't a weapon," he purrs into Klaus' ear, but loud enough for Valdis. "Klaus is zen." So many kisses!
And instantly roaming hands over Valdis' body, surprisingly tenderly -- but the kind of gentle touch he reserves for his weapons, ironically. The way he oh so lovingly cherishes and buffs his swords, or cleans his guns. When he gets drunk, he has a tendency to sing about them on the fly. As you do. Or at least, as Nobunaga does, the weirdo.
The emotions about Siffleur, about guns and swords, is so fucking complicated. He has to detach the part of himself has any feelings about it, in order to keep Klaus untouched by it, so Klaus doesn't have to be a weapon. A careful note since Nobunaga knows Klaus isn't too thrilled about Siffleur fights in general. "How'd he taste?" Nobunaga keeps his eyes steady on Valdis, tone composed, but there's a dangerous glint under it all. It explained her sudden feisty bloodlust, turned sideways towards sexual, riding a high of emotions.
A small nip again to Klaus' earlobe and a rumbling kind of purr as he trailed kisses down Klaus' neck and even the back of Klaus' neck and to shoulder. "I have my doubts cougars are as good as my Klaus." Both hands go to caressing Klaus' sides, and back, almost massaging, deep touches. "But I have promised to eat Siffleur too in the event of a fall." Assessing. Both Klaus and Valdis at the same time.
"Non-sexually," a nose boop to Klaus.
She leans into Klaus, kissing him gently on the cheek when he mentions the fact she called him a friend, almost is agreement with Nobunaga on his status. He'd been so close to being the appetizer to Siffleur, but there's no need for either of them to know that. Nobunaga's hands are gentle when they briefly roam, almost as if he's waffling between which of the two of them to focus his attentions on. She slips behind him, avoiding touching his neck, but dropping her hands and arms down across his shoulders to caress his chest, pressing her body against his back.
"His blood tasted like the finest wine, and his soul the most expensive caviar." She growled in his ear before biting his shoulder. Not hard enough to draw blood, but hard enough to try to up the stakes a little.
"His blood tasted like the finest wine, and his soul the most expensive caviar." She growled in his ear before biting his shoulder. Not hard enough to draw blood, but hard enough to try to up the stakes a little.
Klaus snorts softly. "We don't have to worry about it. The weapon thing. This is definitely...we've got different things to focus on." This is mostly because ever since that conversation, the conflicting feelings have gotten even more and they've just been steadily getting more and being ignored at the same time. BUT WE DON'T HAVE TIME TO UNPACK ALL THAT!
They make a small noise at the feeling of teeth on his earlobe. He's not really sure he wants to think about people being eaten at this time, but here he is. Knowing too much. "I am...rather unfortunatelly for you two...very not turned on by cannibalism." But you know. It's fine. Probably.
They make a small noise at the feeling of teeth on his earlobe. He's not really sure he wants to think about people being eaten at this time, but here he is. Knowing too much. "I am...rather unfortunatelly for you two...very not turned on by cannibalism." But you know. It's fine. Probably.
Nobunaga completely, fully melts, leaning, nearly falling back to Valdis, letting her have her way with him and groaning darkly, knees weakening at the bite. For all she chose violence, it has the opposite effect on him, softening him instead. "What hell is caviar?" Because that's important. (Not really!) Though he's not able to eat souls anyway. OR IS HE? No probably not. Right? Corrupt souls. Not devour. Not that kind of a demon. So sad.
"Babe, you... come here." Nobunaga spins Klaus around to face him and pulls him into a hug. SEE?! HE CAN HUG WITHOUT MURDER OKAY! Sometimes. This time. "I'm alive. No death." And he gently affectionately rubs his nose against Klaus', and one hand on Klaus' waist and ass, the other reaches back to lace through Valdis' hair. "Enjoy the moment, okay? I love you!" a longer kiss, chu!
"Babe, you... come here." Nobunaga spins Klaus around to face him and pulls him into a hug. SEE?! HE CAN HUG WITHOUT MURDER OKAY! Sometimes. This time. "I'm alive. No death." And he gently affectionately rubs his nose against Klaus', and one hand on Klaus' waist and ass, the other reaches back to lace through Valdis' hair. "Enjoy the moment, okay? I love you!" a longer kiss, chu!
"Don't worry about it, Demon King."
Nobunaga falls back into her, it would be so easy to just snap his neck right now, one threat out of the way. Klaus would be dead soon after. She touches the hand in her hair, gently running her fingers down along his arm. The other coming back up, pausing and then reaching over to brush Klaus's shoulder.
"Oh, Klaus, I could never eat you. But I will warn you, I am quite bored and you won't like me when I'm bored."
Nobunaga falls back into her, it would be so easy to just snap his neck right now, one threat out of the way. Klaus would be dead soon after. She touches the hand in her hair, gently running her fingers down along his arm. The other coming back up, pausing and then reaching over to brush Klaus's shoulder.
"Oh, Klaus, I could never eat you. But I will warn you, I am quite bored and you won't like me when I'm bored."
Klaus lets himself be moved with ease. Especially because it comes with a hug and they love hugs. Even if it's in the middle of a threesome. And Nobunaga's hand on his ass helps things. Brings them back into the moment.
But in this respect, the eating comment jogs his brain because if she's bored...They pull them both over toward the bed. "I can put my mouth to better use if the talking's not doing it for you."
But in this respect, the eating comment jogs his brain because if she's bored...They pull them both over toward the bed. "I can put my mouth to better use if the talking's not doing it for you."
Nobunaga nods to Klaus, saying without words Klaus can take her legs and lower half, and Nobunaga will lavish affection up top.
"Indeed, I think she knows well the pleasure of violence," pleasure for Nobunaga and Valdis, violent sadists that they were, but not Klaus, "But we must show her the sweet alternative of sexual bliss," just a smirk, as he holds Klaus hand in his briefly, before lavishing affection with his mouth on Valdis' fingertips, and then breasts. "For the record beautiful queen, you can bite as deeply as you like, just make sure to lap up any blood you spill, for Klaus and Eddie's sakes." He laughs richly! "Though I doubt my blood will be quite so intoxicating," his eyes dance with mirth and he oh so gently kisses down the front of her throat! "Maybe next time I kill. But until then..." he pets Klaus' hair! And then gropes her full breasts with both hands and happy hums of pleasure! "You shall have to see why Klaus is my only addiction, enough I haven't even needed to murder on this ship yet to stay satisfied."
A wicked smirk and he kissed a trail between her breasts, biting a small light (no healing required!) mark between them both right over the sternum for maximum pressure.
"Indeed, I think she knows well the pleasure of violence," pleasure for Nobunaga and Valdis, violent sadists that they were, but not Klaus, "But we must show her the sweet alternative of sexual bliss," just a smirk, as he holds Klaus hand in his briefly, before lavishing affection with his mouth on Valdis' fingertips, and then breasts. "For the record beautiful queen, you can bite as deeply as you like, just make sure to lap up any blood you spill, for Klaus and Eddie's sakes." He laughs richly! "Though I doubt my blood will be quite so intoxicating," his eyes dance with mirth and he oh so gently kisses down the front of her throat! "Maybe next time I kill. But until then..." he pets Klaus' hair! And then gropes her full breasts with both hands and happy hums of pleasure! "You shall have to see why Klaus is my only addiction, enough I haven't even needed to murder on this ship yet to stay satisfied."
A wicked smirk and he kissed a trail between her breasts, biting a small light (no healing required!) mark between them both right over the sternum for maximum pressure.
We all can't write smut so fading to black. NEXT DAY
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2022-12-12 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
At some point they had all fallen asleep, and she had drawn every so slightly on Klaus to heal the bruises and bites left by Nobunaga. Klaus managed to somehow get the worst of it, and Nobunaga had nail marks on his back and shoulders as well as a few bites. But Klaus had ended up between them and she was on the far side, still feeling slightly murderous, but mostly satiated. She didn't know the time, but knew she had a meeting with Ari to finalize their contract at some point and she felt like texting Erin.
She rolled over to look at the two of them, they were honestly kind of cute when they were asleep. She has zero regrets about the events of yesterday nor is she in any kind of hurry to leave.
She rolled over to look at the two of them, they were honestly kind of cute when they were asleep. She has zero regrets about the events of yesterday nor is she in any kind of hurry to leave.
Klaus stirs slightly, mostly unaware of her drawing from him. As he moves, he feels the marks from the night before and smiles a little. For as often as they end up with bite marks and whatever else Nobunaga seems to like to leave, Klaus is no less pleased to wake up to them. They open their eyes, squinting at Valdis for a moment. "Hey," he says quietly, trying not to disturb Nobunaga, but he was pretty sure that was a losing game.
Nah, Nobunaga is content as fuck, and sleeping like the dead a little longer. Despite being a pretty light and sporadic sleeper, the combination of Klaus + an overly strong hellhound guarding his sleep means he's secretly feeling secure enough and his body is taking advantage of it, especially after obeying his body's impulses and commands earlier.
Valdis glances at Klaus, her voice a whisper, "Round two and see how long it takes for him to join in, or shall I crawl over you and wake him up instead?"
There's a hint of a laugh at that but they're stifling it. "I'm all for round two, but I also want to see your attempts at waking him up and you crawling over me is almost like round two." Mostly cause he could definitely touch her butt while she did it. "I suggest pinching his butt." He giggles. "Or we could try actually licking...um..." Did that already come up? They don't know. But Klaus has half a mind to actually try licking the spot on the back of his neck just for fun. "Butt pinch is probably the safer of those two."
Nobunaga rolls over, extends his arm on Klaus' chest and lightly tries to flick Valdis' nose, though he can't really see without opening his eyes, which are still refusing to cooperate.
"How are you both so rowdy?" a small growl. Although he couldn't really hear Valdis, but since when does he blame Klaus?
"How are you both so rowdy?" a small growl. Although he couldn't really hear Valdis, but since when does he blame Klaus?
Valdis grabs his hand, twisting it away, over, and now she has him pinned under her with it twisted behind his back.
"You don't have permission to touch this morning, Demon King," she whispers in his ear before kissing him gently on the back of the neck. If that doesn't rouse him from sleep, she's not sure what else could.
"You don't have permission to touch this morning, Demon King," she whispers in his ear before kissing him gently on the back of the neck. If that doesn't rouse him from sleep, she's not sure what else could.
Klaus watches them both, just kind of laying here in the middle of this and trying not to be weirdly turned on by it but how will that happen? They are also carefully waiting to see what happens because of the kiss. Like being tickled with someone's mouth.
He's still gonna find a way to reach down an pinch Nobunaga's butt. "Love you, babe."
He's still gonna find a way to reach down an pinch Nobunaga's butt. "Love you, babe."
Way to overwhelm him guys!
Nobunaga woke up the instant Valdis grabbed his hand, much less began moving it behind his back. Nothing like a little adrenaline rush, and fight or fear response to wake one up given that's why he usually sleeps lightly (night assassins and ninja attacks)!
Also that alone turned him on, getting hard against Klaus' leg, THAT easily, but the kiss to the back of his neck caused an intense shiver, and then his butt is getting pinched too. "Love you too, but you should --- AHhhhhh that feels so annoying Valdis..." he can't even shake it off! On the one hand, Nobunaga was still turned on from the violent response he reflexively wanted to turn into play, and on the other hand, it was like his entire spine's control of his body was being directly finessed, as if all the little wires that controlled his body's movements and reflexes were being weirdly stroked! "Do make up your mind what you wish to engage in."
An annoyed huff, he can't even do anything from this position either! Especially not with his weak spot so exposed, practically preventing him from moving for fear of it getting worse!
Nobunaga woke up the instant Valdis grabbed his hand, much less began moving it behind his back. Nothing like a little adrenaline rush, and fight or fear response to wake one up given that's why he usually sleeps lightly (night assassins and ninja attacks)!
Also that alone turned him on, getting hard against Klaus' leg, THAT easily, but the kiss to the back of his neck caused an intense shiver, and then his butt is getting pinched too. "Love you too, but you should --- AHhhhhh that feels so annoying Valdis..." he can't even shake it off! On the one hand, Nobunaga was still turned on from the violent response he reflexively wanted to turn into play, and on the other hand, it was like his entire spine's control of his body was being directly finessed, as if all the little wires that controlled his body's movements and reflexes were being weirdly stroked! "Do make up your mind what you wish to engage in."
An annoyed huff, he can't even do anything from this position either! Especially not with his weak spot so exposed, practically preventing him from moving for fear of it getting worse!
"Turned on again are you?"
Valdis laughs and loosens her grip on his arm, offering him a way out. She's light enough he could easily throw her off. She has confirmed the weakness for the second time, however, which could possibly give her an edge should she ever need it.
Valdis laughs and loosens her grip on his arm, offering him a way out. She's light enough he could easily throw her off. She has confirmed the weakness for the second time, however, which could possibly give her an edge should she ever need it.
Klaus laughs a little, soothing the pinched spot with him finger. "He is, but I mean...fair. I don't think I can personally say I wouldn't also be turned on by someone doing the same thing. Unless it was like...obviously unsexy and they were trying to murder me, but even then, I might have a moment of confusion where my brain had to differentiate between the two things."
Self preservation skills whomst? Not in this individual.
Don't mind them as they casually poke at some of the bite marks and bruises. "You guys really don't play around, huh? Or I guess you do. Depends on how you look at it."
Self preservation skills whomst? Not in this individual.
Don't mind them as they casually poke at some of the bite marks and bruises. "You guys really don't play around, huh? Or I guess you do. Depends on how you look at it."
"Mm yeah," Nobunaga answers, taking the easing to swipe pushing her onto her back if she doesn't block him, and moving to straddle the both of them!
A forehead kiss for Klaus!
"I quite enjoy violence love, as you well know."
And a gentle nip to Valdis' nose tip! "Now that you have my attention, precisely what do you want with it?"
A gentle trail from her forehead down her nose to lips and then a small bite and growl to her throat as Nobunaga gently caresses Klaus with one hand, very very lightly ghosting over the bruises as if to magically heal them!
A forehead kiss for Klaus!
"I quite enjoy violence love, as you well know."
And a gentle nip to Valdis' nose tip! "Now that you have my attention, precisely what do you want with it?"
A gentle trail from her forehead down her nose to lips and then a small bite and growl to her throat as Nobunaga gently caresses Klaus with one hand, very very lightly ghosting over the bruises as if to magically heal them!
It was definitely more fun to have Nobunaga on top of her last night, which is a clear sign she's at least started to cool off. She lifts a hand, grips his arm and suddenly she's back on top of both of them, giggling under her breath.
"I believe we are finished for today, boys." She flicks Nobunaga's nose, kisses Klaus on the cheek and releases the two of them to begin gathering her clothes so she can get dressed.
"I believe we are finished for today, boys." She flicks Nobunaga's nose, kisses Klaus on the cheek and releases the two of them to begin gathering her clothes so she can get dressed.
Klaus is just along for the fucking ride at this point, not sure what's happening or what's not happening. If he'd been a different person, he might have joined the 'being on top of everyone' party just to do it, but there's a small laugh at the fact that Nobunaga's nose gets flicked and they smile at the kiss to their cheek.
"Okay." They sit up slowly. "If you ever want a repeat, you know..." Hopefully it doesn't need to be because of all the...stuff that happened before. He's not sure if he's supposed to walk her to the door or whatever, but mostly he just wants to cuddle up to Nobunaga.
"Okay." They sit up slowly. "If you ever want a repeat, you know..." Hopefully it doesn't need to be because of all the...stuff that happened before. He's not sure if he's supposed to walk her to the door or whatever, but mostly he just wants to cuddle up to Nobunaga.
Nobunaga laughs at being pushed back down, and again at the nose flick, making sure he watches as she gets dressed. "Don't be a stranger, General. Queen." And then just a quick nip to Klaus' earlobe because it's there and this is what he does 24/7 especially when having thoughts and feelings he doesn't want to express and doesn't know how to begin to handle them all at once, in order to push them to the background so he can get to digesting it later.
"Valdis," a deep voice in thought. "Stay safe. If you need something to alleviate your boredom or other things you know how to ask, so be sure that you do."
It seemed she felt better today, maybe the fun boost, maybe a bit of confidence, like the rush of killing, but hopefully without the downsides. It's hard for him to judge truly, but that's his best guess.
"Valdis," a deep voice in thought. "Stay safe. If you need something to alleviate your boredom or other things you know how to ask, so be sure that you do."
It seemed she felt better today, maybe the fun boost, maybe a bit of confidence, like the rush of killing, but hopefully without the downsides. It's hard for him to judge truly, but that's his best guess.
The fun faded as Nobunaga slipped into the serious persona he sometimes takes, and with it, she is suddenly centered, the teasing gone.
"I would be more concerned about your own safety than mine if such a mood strikes again."
Not a threat, more a friendly warning. She's still not quite feeling normal, though the desire to kill is gone. She pulls the vest back on and heads for the door, ready to make more bad decisions. She has to get it out of her system before meeting with Ari. She's at least centered enough to know that.
"I would be more concerned about your own safety than mine if such a mood strikes again."
Not a threat, more a friendly warning. She's still not quite feeling normal, though the desire to kill is gone. She pulls the vest back on and heads for the door, ready to make more bad decisions. She has to get it out of her system before meeting with Ari. She's at least centered enough to know that.
Klaus bites back a noise at the nip to his earlobe. The mood in the room seems to change just a little bit.
He looks between both of them, sort of unsure how to take the current mood. So they are just gonna turn over and spoon up against Nobunaga in case it's something that will help the situation. Hopefully they'll all be more themselves during the next meeting. "See you later."
He looks between both of them, sort of unsure how to take the current mood. So they are just gonna turn over and spoon up against Nobunaga in case it's something that will help the situation. Hopefully they'll all be more themselves during the next meeting. "See you later."
"I know," a grin, light-hearted, and he threads his fingers through Klaus' hair, gently feathering it. "But you're one of mine, so it's mutual responsibility. I'll take care of it. And I don't want you to regret anything."
Valdis shakes her head. If she were still in a mood, she might take offense, but she knows what he means.
"See you two at the wedding if not sooner."
The door shuts, leaving them to round 3.
"See you two at the wedding if not sooner."
The door shuts, leaving them to round 3.
[ALSO: BECAUSE NOBUNAGA HAS 0 fucking chill]
There's too much clothes in the way of your breasts.
There's too much clothes in the way of your breasts.
"Cool. Sounds good to me."
Yeah, he's gonna go medium, so more of a darker brown shade for the eyeshadow right now with the smudged out eyeliner. Nothing crazy, just simple shit. They can get a little more exciting with time. Try the new and fancy colors.
Yeah, he's gonna go medium, so more of a darker brown shade for the eyeshadow right now with the smudged out eyeliner. Nothing crazy, just simple shit. They can get a little more exciting with time. Try the new and fancy colors.
Once upon a time there was a little ghost named Pico. She liked to bite and growl at everyone she met. So fierce was her bark and bite, that even the native dragon Ventuswill feared her snarling might!
It often seemed like she was invincible, a true ghost who had surpassed the limits of death itself. But she was still trapped as a little girl, and could get lonely and scared or even cry. Like all poltergeists, she's a total prankster who plays stupid tricks and has a weird sense of humor, but one day she met another little girl who thought all these things were cute and funny. They became inseparable. Literally, because, if the poltergeist wandered too far from the person she chose to haunt, she could fade out into nothingness, the ghostly equivalence of death.
Although the living girl grew older, Pico never did, could not, in fact. But still, Pico worried that the living need one another, so she tried to get the girl to talk to living people more often, instead of spending all of her time with ghosts.
Pico could be a real nuisance, wandering around with signposts and threatening to reveal the color of people's panties. But she meant well, she'd even do free advertising for businesses. Even ghosts get bored, you know.
I've never spent a night apart from her. She took my hand when I was still just a baby in a crib.
Thank you for rescuing me earlier. I'm sure Pico would say that too.
- Dolce
It often seemed like she was invincible, a true ghost who had surpassed the limits of death itself. But she was still trapped as a little girl, and could get lonely and scared or even cry. Like all poltergeists, she's a total prankster who plays stupid tricks and has a weird sense of humor, but one day she met another little girl who thought all these things were cute and funny. They became inseparable. Literally, because, if the poltergeist wandered too far from the person she chose to haunt, she could fade out into nothingness, the ghostly equivalence of death.
Although the living girl grew older, Pico never did, could not, in fact. But still, Pico worried that the living need one another, so she tried to get the girl to talk to living people more often, instead of spending all of her time with ghosts.
Pico could be a real nuisance, wandering around with signposts and threatening to reveal the color of people's panties. But she meant well, she'd even do free advertising for businesses. Even ghosts get bored, you know.
I've never spent a night apart from her. She took my hand when I was still just a baby in a crib.
Thank you for rescuing me earlier. I'm sure Pico would say that too.
- Dolce
It was another story. Is it too long?
I hope she's okay. I'm worried.
I hope she's okay. I'm worried.
Okay.
I'm making her new clothes anyway in case she comes. There's a boy in my room. It's weird. Maybe it's just as well Pico isn't here. She'd bite him.
I'm making her new clothes anyway in case she comes. There's a boy in my room. It's weird. Maybe it's just as well Pico isn't here. She'd bite him.
It's fun. I like sewing and knitting. I designed my own clothes. It's the best way to express style, since others never know what's in your head usually.
Umm?
His name is Dedue. I don't know if he's cute or hot or not. Maybe I can get you a picture.
It's his room too. Apparently that's how it works here?
But I've barely talked to boys usually.
He's really big! He could almost look a mamadoodle in the eye.
I'm sure he's nice, but I want to hide.
[PICTURE ATTACHED Here! Except more beat up and with a cast!]
Umm?
His name is Dedue. I don't know if he's cute or hot or not. Maybe I can get you a picture.
It's his room too. Apparently that's how it works here?
But I've barely talked to boys usually.
He's really big! He could almost look a mamadoodle in the eye.
I'm sure he's nice, but I want to hide.
[PICTURE ATTACHED Here! Except more beat up and with a cast!]
that's fair. i'm not very good at that
i just pick things i like
i got more of my clothes recently!
so that's fun!
i don't think i know him
oh well
mamadoodle?
i think it'll be fine
maybe you can set up a little thing to separate the sleeping places?
oh. hot. definitely hot.
i just pick things i like
i got more of my clothes recently!
so that's fun!
i don't think i know him
oh well
mamadoodle?
i think it'll be fine
maybe you can set up a little thing to separate the sleeping places?
oh. hot. definitely hot.
Clothes are very fun. I don't want to fight the monsters in Tommy Bahamas without a party though. I don't have fire magic.
Mamadoodles are very big monsters. They lay eggs like cluckadoodles but they are are huge, like bigger than some dragons, and even hunter wolves. Bigger than the double beds here.
He is? I will tell him you said so. :)
[She probably won't because she's way too shy, but maybe!]
Mamadoodles are very big monsters. They lay eggs like cluckadoodles but they are are huge, like bigger than some dragons, and even hunter wolves. Bigger than the double beds here.
He is? I will tell him you said so. :)
[She probably won't because she's way too shy, but maybe!]
Are there only one type of monster there?
Food isn't made with eggs here?
Are you sure?
Food isn't made with eggs here?
Are you sure?
Strange. Do you know what they're weak to? Or would ward them off?
What kind of monsters did you have?
I don't think he'd kill you. He's very nice. He offered to leave, but he's pretty injured, and I don't think it's a good idea. He does embroidery too though, so he can't be bad. Probably.
Oops. Okay I will not tell either of them. Our secret. But don't tell Pico if she ever comes, or she will blab. She has a big mouth. Poltergeists are all like that.
What kind of monsters did you have?
I don't think he'd kill you. He's very nice. He offered to leave, but he's pretty injured, and I don't think it's a good idea. He does embroidery too though, so he can't be bad. Probably.
Oops. Okay I will not tell either of them. Our secret. But don't tell Pico if she ever comes, or she will blab. She has a big mouth. Poltergeists are all like that.
uhhhhhh. not really? valdis or someone that fought them might? i didn't fight them.
my dad
uhhh...just people, really. no dragons or anything like that.
i guess i'll have to see for myself sometime!
ha. i mean, that sounds about right. ghosts never shut up. in my experience with them.
my dad
uhhh...just people, really. no dragons or anything like that.
i guess i'll have to see for myself sometime!
ha. i mean, that sounds about right. ghosts never shut up. in my experience with them.
Okay thank you.
Rough. That's right. That's so weird. No dragons. What kind of monster is you dad?
It's true. They are such chatterboxes. Especially Pico. But even mailboxes. Ghosts are so weird. I thought Dedue was a ghost. But he's not. Who's the noisiest ghost you ever met?
Rough. That's right. That's so weird. No dragons. What kind of monster is you dad?
It's true. They are such chatterboxes. Especially Pico. But even mailboxes. Ghosts are so weird. I thought Dedue was a ghost. But he's not. Who's the noisiest ghost you ever met?
no problem.
a dick.
uhhh. he just you know...is the kind of monster that would kill his kid over and over and pretend to care about them to make them do it for him so he doesn't have to feel bad about it, i guess.
and like will definitely use his kids to further his own shit.
uhhhh...probably ben. ha.
cause he's my brother
oh and this guy i accidentally killed in jail once. but then i did drugs and that shut him up.
a dick.
uhhh. he just you know...is the kind of monster that would kill his kid over and over and pretend to care about them to make them do it for him so he doesn't have to feel bad about it, i guess.
and like will definitely use his kids to further his own shit.
uhhhh...probably ben. ha.
cause he's my brother
oh and this guy i accidentally killed in jail once. but then i did drugs and that shut him up.
That is the worst dad I've ever heard of. Get him one of those mugs. Instead of Best Dad, Worst.
Did he try to take over the world or something?
I see. I'm sorry. I never killed anyone, so at least no ghosts like that. And most murder victims didn't come to me.
I've never tried medicines to shut the ghosts up, but I guess as annoying as Pico is, I wouldn't want to be without her too much. She is like my annoying baby sister. Even though she's older than me. That whole stuck at the same age forever thing. What is Ben like?
Did he try to take over the world or something?
I see. I'm sorry. I never killed anyone, so at least no ghosts like that. And most murder victims didn't come to me.
I've never tried medicines to shut the ghosts up, but I guess as annoying as Pico is, I wouldn't want to be without her too much. She is like my annoying baby sister. Even though she's older than me. That whole stuck at the same age forever thing. What is Ben like?
he deserves no mugs.
mostly just reset the universe.
always get the murder people
not always, i guess
but often enough
i mean, sure he did try to kill me, but i probably didn’t need to let him die from an asthma attack
he kind of grew with us??
but he’s uhhh…usually annoyed with me for not taking care of myself, i guess
and like more genuine than i’ve ever been in my whole life
he hated being a superhero and having to hurt people
at least our benerino did. sparrow ben was fine with it.
mostly just reset the universe.
always get the murder people
not always, i guess
but often enough
i mean, sure he did try to kill me, but i probably didn’t need to let him die from an asthma attack
he kind of grew with us??
but he’s uhhh…usually annoyed with me for not taking care of myself, i guess
and like more genuine than i’ve ever been in my whole life
he hated being a superhero and having to hurt people
at least our benerino did. sparrow ben was fine with it.
No mugs. Worst dad ever.
What's reset the universe mean?
What's asthma?
Were you able to send him to the other side? Or did he get bored eventually?
Pico gives me a hard time about not eating vegetables. It's annoying.
Sorry for more questions... but what's a superhero?
Was Ben a healer? I don't like hurting monsters either. So I just heal.
What's reset the universe mean?
What's asthma?
Were you able to send him to the other side? Or did he get bored eventually?
Pico gives me a hard time about not eating vegetables. It's annoying.
Sorry for more questions... but what's a superhero?
Was Ben a healer? I don't like hurting monsters either. So I just heal.
like start it over from the beginning.
but it was still 2019 for us
but also we didn’t have powers anymore
none of us
it’s a breathing problem that can be triggered by a lot of things. makes your throat close up so you can’t really breathe if the attack is bad enough.
you’d need an inhaler, which is medicine that you breath in to help open your airway and stuff up
i hit him in the throat, so
it was only supposed to knock him out, but…
benerino probably didn’t care as much about the veggies as the drugs and alcohol
someone with or without powers that fights crime, but like not the police
no. he has a portal for a tentacle monster in his bellybutton
okay. I lied earlier, but only cause i forget that might count
idk where the tentacle monster is.
but he just doesn’t like hurting people except when he smacks me cause i’m being difficult
so he says
he’s the heart of the team, really
but it was still 2019 for us
but also we didn’t have powers anymore
none of us
it’s a breathing problem that can be triggered by a lot of things. makes your throat close up so you can’t really breathe if the attack is bad enough.
you’d need an inhaler, which is medicine that you breath in to help open your airway and stuff up
i hit him in the throat, so
it was only supposed to knock him out, but…
benerino probably didn’t care as much about the veggies as the drugs and alcohol
someone with or without powers that fights crime, but like not the police
no. he has a portal for a tentacle monster in his bellybutton
okay. I lied earlier, but only cause i forget that might count
idk where the tentacle monster is.
but he just doesn’t like hurting people except when he smacks me cause i’m being difficult
so he says
he’s the heart of the team, really
What does 2019 mean?
That's rough. He attacked you first?
Sorry for more questions, but what's police? Like knights?
Is the tentacle monster an octopirate or something?
I understand. I am like that too, but I don't have a party here, or even Pico. But I can smack you too if you want :)
[She probably won't though, she's not violent at all!]
That's rough. He attacked you first?
Sorry for more questions, but what's police? Like knights?
Is the tentacle monster an octopirate or something?
I understand. I am like that too, but I don't have a party here, or even Pico. But I can smack you too if you want :)
[She probably won't though, she's not violent at all!]
Interesting. I don't know what year it was in Selphia. Arthur might know, he's the prince of Norad.
Why would someone go so far? But self defense isn't really wrong of you.
Okay no smacking. With tentacles or otherwise.
Why would someone go so far? But self defense isn't really wrong of you.
Okay no smacking. With tentacles or otherwise.
Yes. It's in Norad. And run by Ventuswill the Native Dragon of Divine Wind. She is my friend. :)
Maybe that is why. You are too cute. And they were jealous or threatened by it.
Maybe that is why. You are too cute. And they were jealous or threatened by it.
oh. cool. never heard of any of that. but i guess that's just other world stuff.
i mean, that's certainly possible. i think it might have like...been because of drug stuff, though? cause he didn't want drugs in his part of the prison or whatever. guess he thought if he killed me, they'd be too scared.
i mean, that's certainly possible. i think it might have like...been because of drug stuff, though? cause he didn't want drugs in his part of the prison or whatever. guess he thought if he killed me, they'd be too scared.
Still strange. Although I've heard dwarfs might come from other worlds. A long time ago.
I see. Yes. A tyrannous fiend, thinking he should control the market. How cruel. At least you are free now, yes? Do you still need medicine? I don't have my alchemist table yet, but I can help.
I see. Yes. A tyrannous fiend, thinking he should control the market. How cruel. At least you are free now, yes? Do you still need medicine? I don't have my alchemist table yet, but I can help.
They're hard to miss.
It supplies rather easily like the food, correct? Thinking on the mechanics makes my head hurt.
It supplies rather easily like the food, correct? Thinking on the mechanics makes my head hurt.
Maybe if there was an exchange program. We have it for various countries and towns. Worlds might be fun.
Seems suspicious. Though I suppose if ghosts are at play, they are like that.
Seems suspicious. Though I suppose if ghosts are at play, they are like that.
That's incredibly vague. [Harsh tongue woops. She doesn't mean it badly though!]
That's true. That's what makes life interesting.
Do you like tea?
Do you like tea?
What do you usually drink if you are?
I might be able to make a hangover medicine, but it'd be experimenting a lot since I don't already know the recipe. And I haven't seen any medicine bread available.
I might be able to make a hangover medicine, but it'd be experimenting a lot since I don't already know the recipe. And I haven't seen any medicine bread available.
I meant for the hangover :)
It gives you recipes. [That's how everyone learns recipes, right? You eat BREAD.]
It gives you recipes. [That's how everyone learns recipes, right? You eat BREAD.]
oh. just the coffee and aspirin. we don’t have like special drinks. unless you’re diego trying to punish everyone. or if you’re drinking again to take off the edge.
it does? bread??? i don’t think our worlds do things the same. bread has never told me recipes.
it does? bread??? i don’t think our worlds do things the same. bread has never told me recipes.
What's coffee? And aspirin? Is that a medicine?
Well, it has to be special bread. If it's normal bread for toast, or raisin bread or whatever, it won't do anything. And not everyone can do it just because they get the special bread. If it's too hard for them, it won't work. Forte keeps trying, but it's not helping her cook any better.
Well, it has to be special bread. If it's normal bread for toast, or raisin bread or whatever, it won't do anything. And not everyone can do it just because they get the special bread. If it's too hard for them, it won't work. Forte keeps trying, but it's not helping her cook any better.
coffee is like...a hot drink? it's just caffeine? well...no...it's made from coffee beans but i dunno. five could explain it better. i'm just like...me. and yeah. aspirin is medicine.
what's special bread? is this like a hallucinogen or something? do you guys like eat weird drug bread and then like know shit? like that one time i ate shrooms and was pretty sure i had the answer for like...so many different things at once?
what's special bread? is this like a hallucinogen or something? do you guys like eat weird drug bread and then like know shit? like that one time i ate shrooms and was pretty sure i had the answer for like...so many different things at once?
Okay. I will remember this.
No, it's just magic. Yeah, you eat it, and learn recipes.
Um, mushrooms?
Are you sure you weren't poisoned?
No, it's just magic. Yeah, you eat it, and learn recipes.
Um, mushrooms?
Are you sure you weren't poisoned?
oh. cool. don't tell...a- uh tayrey about it. she doesn't believe in magic. and she gets weird about it.
unless you don't care.
yeah. they're like...drugs. but the cool kind. you see all kinds of shit, which is fun unless the trip goes wrong and then it's a terrible nightmare. that's why we couldn't do shrooms on the ship.
unless you don't care.
yeah. they're like...drugs. but the cool kind. you see all kinds of shit, which is fun unless the trip goes wrong and then it's a terrible nightmare. that's why we couldn't do shrooms on the ship.
She doesn't... believe in it? Does she also not believe in seasons? Or day and night? What?
Okay, don't do shrooms. I'd be more worried about them using your body for spore farming and trying to reproduce through you like you're soil.
Okay, don't do shrooms. I'd be more worried about them using your body for spore farming and trying to reproduce through you like you're soil.
So if you show her magic with science she'd believe it?
Sounds boring. Some are good for medicine, but you have to be almost an expert to know the difference without poisoning yourself.
Sounds boring. Some are good for medicine, but you have to be almost an expert to know the difference without poisoning yourself.
Okay, I will be careful. I'm used to people not believing in ghosts, even when they meet Pico. It's pretty funny. Did you ever have a lot of that?
Are you really able to function like that?
Are you really able to function like that?
You were famous?
That is what Preludes to Love are like. Seems like a hassle. Especially if you get into a fight.
That is what Preludes to Love are like. Seems like a hassle. Especially if you get into a fight.
We don't have those. Even Earthmates are kind of anonymous. Oh, but royalty are kind of famous. And the dragons themselves, of course.
What about here? Seems pretty dangerous between piano mimics, and the monsters in the clothing shop.
What about here? Seems pretty dangerous between piano mimics, and the monsters in the clothing shop.
Super weird. Was it fun? It sounds like a hassle.
I guess that's cool. I have not flirted with cute boys though, so I wouldn't know if I was doing it right. Would you do it now, even though people wouldn't know you the same? We could throw you weird parties and stuff.
Either. I've never done either.
I became a dragon guardian before I had a chance for much of either.
And I usually have Pico around so she's pretty good at scaring most boys off.
I became a dragon guardian before I had a chance for much of either.
And I usually have Pico around so she's pretty good at scaring most boys off.
Okay.
No way, I'll need help. I wouldn't know how to talk to most of them. And I'd probably say something really insulting.
No way, I'll need help. I wouldn't know how to talk to most of them. And I'd probably say something really insulting.
I could definitely flirt well with them. Especially without Pico around.
How do you know which guys are like that?
How do you know which guys are like that?
Good to know. See, people are so tricky.
What's Diego like?
What's Diego like?
He does sound cute.
I've never met a vigilante before, but most people wanting to fight for the side of justice could just work with Ventuswill or the royal family. Maybe the Sechs Empire has vigilantes. They were run by a psycho dictator, but not many people there were brave or foolish enough to defy Ethelberd. Maybe Doug.
Diego is one of your brothers? How many do you have?
I've never met a vigilante before, but most people wanting to fight for the side of justice could just work with Ventuswill or the royal family. Maybe the Sechs Empire has vigilantes. They were run by a psycho dictator, but not many people there were brave or foolish enough to defy Ethelberd. Maybe Doug.
Diego is one of your brothers? How many do you have?
That's a lot!
Is that common where you're from?
Is that common where you're from?
19?! What kind of religion is that?
It's usually just one or two where I'm from. MAYBE 3 if you are over the top.
It's usually just one or two where I'm from. MAYBE 3 if you are over the top.
Never heard of it.
That's fair. It sounds nice to have that much family. I just have Pico.
That's fair. It sounds nice to have that much family. I just have Pico.
I suppose.
I have enjoyed being with Dr. Jones and Nancy though. It was so strange. I was asleep for a few hundred years to protect Ventuswill, and when I came to, she took away my memories of her, thinking that would mean I wouldn't try to save her again. And Nancy just instantly took me and Pico in, even though Pico's a ghost, and troublesome. And Dr. Jones taught me how to be helpful.
I have enjoyed being with Dr. Jones and Nancy though. It was so strange. I was asleep for a few hundred years to protect Ventuswill, and when I came to, she took away my memories of her, thinking that would mean I wouldn't try to save her again. And Nancy just instantly took me and Pico in, even though Pico's a ghost, and troublesome. And Dr. Jones taught me how to be helpful.
Venti. She gave them back. Pico probably terrorized her about it.
In order for Venti to avoid reincarnation, her best friends were approached by Earthmates to become guardians. Venti was really mad about that though since once day her best friends just seemingly disappeared. She thought if I forgot about her I wouldn't "sacrifice myself," again. Gods can be silly like that.
In order for Venti to avoid reincarnation, her best friends were approached by Earthmates to become guardians. Venti was really mad about that though since once day her best friends just seemingly disappeared. She thought if I forgot about her I wouldn't "sacrifice myself," again. Gods can be silly like that.
I don't think she could reincarnate as a man. Maybe? Gods are weird.
Was he a wind god of time?
Or a dragon?
Or could control memories?
Was he a wind god of time?
Or a dragon?
Or could control memories?
That does sound very cute.
And a little godlike.
I don't know. Gods are so weird. And Leon's not around to ask. Is he still here?
And a little godlike.
I don't know. Gods are so weird. And Leon's not around to ask. Is he still here?
Unfortunate. I suppose we'll never really know.
Would I still be hot if I aged like 20 years in the last five minutes since you saw me?
Or if like I was a skeleton like Skulduggery? I guess I would need him to teach me magic so we could still have sex. I could still do asphyxiation, but I'm kind of jealous he was so brave about kissing without lips.
Jeff called me Gramps.
And everyone under 20 broke their brains about the Captain. Is it because he's old? What if I'm old? I think the white at my temples is spreading. Maybe I should blacken it like Blackbeard.
How old does someone have to look to stop being what you're into?
Or if like I was a skeleton like Skulduggery? I guess I would need him to teach me magic so we could still have sex. I could still do asphyxiation, but I'm kind of jealous he was so brave about kissing without lips.
Jeff called me Gramps.
And everyone under 20 broke their brains about the Captain. Is it because he's old? What if I'm old? I think the white at my temples is spreading. Maybe I should blacken it like Blackbeard.
How old does someone have to look to stop being what you're into?
babe...are you even that old?
but yeah. i'd totally bone you if you were old
and also if you were a skeleton like skulduggery.
this is what you're thinking about right now? kissing without lips?
oh. i see.
tell him to be nice.
babe. stop worrying about how old you are
you're so hot you could be over 800 and i would fuck you
as long as you were alive and able to fuck still
do not blacken your hair, weirdo.
i've met some totally fuckable grandpas, so you're fine.
but yeah. i'd totally bone you if you were old
and also if you were a skeleton like skulduggery.
this is what you're thinking about right now? kissing without lips?
oh. i see.
tell him to be nice.
babe. stop worrying about how old you are
you're so hot you could be over 800 and i would fuck you
as long as you were alive and able to fuck still
do not blacken your hair, weirdo.
i've met some totally fuckable grandpas, so you're fine.
Really?
No matter what? Okay.
I don't want to be a Grandpa! I'm too young to be as old as Sharky! I've got at least 15 years left in me! Maybe more. I told Teyrey that's what Nobunaga means now. Trust the length I'll survive. And you can just trust my length since you've felt it in you.
No matter what? Okay.
I don't want to be a Grandpa! I'm too young to be as old as Sharky! I've got at least 15 years left in me! Maybe more. I told Teyrey that's what Nobunaga means now. Trust the length I'll survive. And you can just trust my length since you've felt it in you.
Hot.
Fifty is about as long as people usually live for in my time.
[Not going to stab Sharky nope.] Sucks to be him, because I got to you first. I'll just have to make sure I outlive him and stay as sexy as I am now. Or get hotter.
Fifty is about as long as people usually live for in my time.
[Not going to stab Sharky nope.] Sucks to be him, because I got to you first. I'll just have to make sure I outlive him and stay as sexy as I am now. Or get hotter.
Am not. Not even if I get cat ears. 🐈⬛ Jeff said maou is like meow. Is meow the American version of nyan? What a cat says.
I want to ride you. Where should we go?
I want to ride you. Where should we go?
No way, I'm so badass, even with cat ears I can be scary! Probably.
I'm just addicted to you.
The casino will probably be empty right? Or the spa? But I guess if you want to sleep TB is better.
I'm just addicted to you.
The casino will probably be empty right? Or the spa? But I guess if you want to sleep TB is better.
Badass.
What's meth?
Me too. Want to corrupt the casino or somewhere in the spa? It might be funny. And all the teens are here.
What's meth?
Me too. Want to corrupt the casino or somewhere in the spa? It might be funny. And all the teens are here.
Deadly. 😈🧣🦖🦏🦁🍆
Do you miss it?
Probably not. The theater might also be empty? And there's enough seats that it should block us from view immediately, even more if we get on the floor or make a pillow fort.
Do you miss it?
Probably not. The theater might also be empty? And there's enough seats that it should block us from view immediately, even more if we get on the floor or make a pillow fort.
not to me. 😉😘🥰
meth? no. i’ve seen people that have been on it a while and let me tell you
it’s not pretty
you have a point we could get a blanket or something to put over the seats and go in between.
good thinking, buddy.
we need a blanket or something
meth? no. i’ve seen people that have been on it a while and let me tell you
it’s not pretty
you have a point we could get a blanket or something to put over the seats and go in between.
good thinking, buddy.
we need a blanket or something
True. ♥
Then stay clean babe.
It's good you didn't take enough to get addicted. You can be addicted to me instead and I will be addicted to you.
Okay let's get a blanket. We can try stealing from other empty rooms, or Tommy Bahamas. Got a preference?
Then stay clean babe.
It's good you didn't take enough to get addicted. You can be addicted to me instead and I will be addicted to you.
Okay let's get a blanket. We can try stealing from other empty rooms, or Tommy Bahamas. Got a preference?
i don’t know how to
i mean from meth sure
that’s easy enough
but everything else
yeah
probably easier from the tommy bahama.
i don’t think we can get in the other rooms
unless ava is there
but even then ????
but we can keep the blankets for later cause i like blankets
i mean from meth sure
that’s easy enough
but everything else
yeah
probably easier from the tommy bahama.
i don’t think we can get in the other rooms
unless ava is there
but even then ????
but we can keep the blankets for later cause i like blankets
I mean from meth. Stay addicted to me. And I'll help you deal with the alcohol if it gets worse. Just promise not to hide it from me ever.
Good plan.
If Yato turns me into his gunsword I can slice through walls, and not cut other things. But it's itchy from holy water. Like my neck. My neck is just the closest spot to touching my soul. Maybe. That is my theory. He rinsed me off to make it better, but it was worse haha. And as long as I don't think I'm wrong for scavenging stuff then it is not a sin. But I couldn't do that from other passengers'. Are you proud if me for knowing?
Oh, and don't tell Teyrey your skills. She gets intense like Hideyoshi.
Good plan.
If Yato turns me into his gunsword I can slice through walls, and not cut other things. But it's itchy from holy water. Like my neck. My neck is just the closest spot to touching my soul. Maybe. That is my theory. He rinsed me off to make it better, but it was worse haha. And as long as I don't think I'm wrong for scavenging stuff then it is not a sin. But I couldn't do that from other passengers'. Are you proud if me for knowing?
Oh, and don't tell Teyrey your skills. She gets intense like Hideyoshi.
Thieving.
Not that it counts here, but it's a big deal on the Tradelines. Like pirates.
Not that it counts here, but it's a big deal on the Tradelines. Like pirates.
[He doesn't even know why but he doubles over laughing at that!]
If she asks, you can explain it. But I don't think she'd understand. Drug use isn't so desperate in her time. I don't think it's even illegal. So start with that.
Is prostitution illegal in America? It must be if they are anti-gay marriage, right? I forget. I think it is illegal in parts of Europe, because of the Roman Empire. But I don't remember why. That would mean they're what? Untouchable class? In my time in Japan, they are on the same level as farmers and artists. Above salespeople, merchants, or construction workers.
I'm not sure where prostitution is for Teyrey. I think it's legal. Do you think it being against the law made it more exciting or just no legal protections for you?
If she asks, you can explain it. But I don't think she'd understand. Drug use isn't so desperate in her time. I don't think it's even illegal. So start with that.
Is prostitution illegal in America? It must be if they are anti-gay marriage, right? I forget. I think it is illegal in parts of Europe, because of the Roman Empire. But I don't remember why. That would mean they're what? Untouchable class? In my time in Japan, they are on the same level as farmers and artists. Above salespeople, merchants, or construction workers.
I'm not sure where prostitution is for Teyrey. I think it's legal. Do you think it being against the law made it more exciting or just no legal protections for you?
i mean, we've sort of talked a little about the differences in drugs and stuff. a little.
yeah. duh. sex workers face a lot of bullshit. not everyone is anti-gay marriage. we can get married in 2019, but like...there's a lot of places that want to overturn the right to gay marriage and it's stupid. i dunno??? they're pretty low on the totem pole for us.
i think because people think it's amoral or something? i'm not really 100% on that.
yeah. duh. sex workers face a lot of bullshit. not everyone is anti-gay marriage. we can get married in 2019, but like...there's a lot of places that want to overturn the right to gay marriage and it's stupid. i dunno??? they're pretty low on the totem pole for us.
i think because people think it's amoral or something? i'm not really 100% on that.
[Lots and lots of thinking on this.]
[While looking at blankets and stuff.]
Probably jealousy. And insecurity. Those who cannot earn loyalty perhaps think that it easier to make it someone else's problem rather than get stronger. That is what I think.
Do you miss that freedom?
[While looking at blankets and stuff.]
Probably jealousy. And insecurity. Those who cannot earn loyalty perhaps think that it easier to make it someone else's problem rather than get stronger. That is what I think.
Do you miss that freedom?
Of giving head to anyone just because you felt like it, without worrying about me stabbing them.
oh. um. i mean...no? not like in regards to getting drugs.
i like that i don't have to worry about affording them or the alcohol.
i just can do whatever.
no money necessary. so no like...questionable sexual favors necessary for it. sure, the drugs are like waaaay more difficult to come by because it's all like oxy and things that aren't the more fun drugs. but that's fine, i guess.
plus. i like giving you head. ;)
i like that i don't have to worry about affording them or the alcohol.
i just can do whatever.
no money necessary. so no like...questionable sexual favors necessary for it. sure, the drugs are like waaaay more difficult to come by because it's all like oxy and things that aren't the more fun drugs. but that's fine, i guess.
plus. i like giving you head. ;)
love you too.
i hope you’re not actually an addictive substance
that’s probably a bad vibe
but i like being around you.
but probably i shouldn’t turn you into an addiction cause then we could enter questionable territory.
and i don’t ever want you to question why i’m with you.
i hope you’re not actually an addictive substance
that’s probably a bad vibe
but i like being around you.
but probably i shouldn’t turn you into an addiction cause then we could enter questionable territory.
and i don’t ever want you to question why i’m with you.
It is a metaphor. Not a metaphor. Symbolism? But okay. Don't debate it. Just be with me.
That makes me stupidly happy.
I'm going to give you the best sex. Completely ruin you for everyone else.
I'm going to give you the best sex. Completely ruin you for everyone else.
I already know you have.
You did before I was even officially your boyfriend. I realized my hands were too full, and I'm just not interested in anyone else. Even with Valdis, she has to work five hundred times harder than normal just to get even a fraction of my attention away from you.
You did before I was even officially your boyfriend. I realized my hands were too full, and I'm just not interested in anyone else. Even with Valdis, she has to work five hundred times harder than normal just to get even a fraction of my attention away from you.
She doesn't. She doesn't actually understand what my neck does, and she's mad about me being Yato's weapon, and even dancing with her is like a duel to see who is strongest or in control over even just themselves, so I purposely needle her right back. If you mean about her siphoning some of my soul, I suppose I deserved that, but she insulted my dancing skills after I already couldn't convince Teyrey to join me so I was annoyed. Even I know I'm a bit immature.
I will tell you, if anything comes up, but don't bother worrying needlessly. Valdis wanted to have sex with you, she just knew (rightly!) to go through me for it, so I wouldn't stab her.
I love that you looked at me after she kissed you. Should I use a better hand command? Or signal?
I guess I was still annoyed with her about that too. Not a lot, or I wouldn't have chosen conversation and dance, but it was the same as before, when she went naked. I don't like being underestimated, or presumed to be harmless, or ignored and dismissed.
I will tell you, if anything comes up, but don't bother worrying needlessly. Valdis wanted to have sex with you, she just knew (rightly!) to go through me for it, so I wouldn't stab her.
I love that you looked at me after she kissed you. Should I use a better hand command? Or signal?
I guess I was still annoyed with her about that too. Not a lot, or I wouldn't have chosen conversation and dance, but it was the same as before, when she went naked. I don't like being underestimated, or presumed to be harmless, or ignored and dismissed.
she understands enough.
she just siphoned it because you were annoyed?
she what? are you sure?
i figured you both like…just were there
together.
and i factored in.
well, i didn’t want you to be upset. cause we agreed.
i know you don’t like the idea of me with other people. even if you try to act totally unbothered
that one’s fine. thumbs up probably also works
what happened?
she just siphoned it because you were annoyed?
she what? are you sure?
i figured you both like…just were there
together.
and i factored in.
well, i didn’t want you to be upset. cause we agreed.
i know you don’t like the idea of me with other people. even if you try to act totally unbothered
that one’s fine. thumbs up probably also works
what happened?
She doesn't. She's purposely trying to find out what it does. She doesn't know.
She siphoned my soul in revenge for showing her improvising during a waltz, touching off limits since she keeps doing that to me.
You're ridiculous. How are you so smart, and missed that? No. She likes you, but went through me to get to you. That simple.
This is why I do not care for anyone else.
Because you would not understand you are the best, and I only want you. You are a handful. Valdis is acceptable, because she was offering me extra hands to tend to you with.
I want to stab others if they think they can touch you sexually. An old habit, I suppose. I was in charge of protecting Ranmaru and others. But it was also politics. But if you initiated things then it is fine. [It would not, in fact, be "fine." But Nobunaga would be frustrated with himself, not externalizing it very much.]
👍 means "okay"? Okay. 👍
I showed her my gunblade name, and she was irritated about it. To lighten things, I invited her to a dance, though I knew it would end in a duel if you're not with us to mitigate our tempers. We didn't even get that far! She said I couldn't dance even a waltz, I showed her I can, but a little forcefully, and grabbed her ass to try to cause a scandal. I thought she would slap me, but she kissed my neck and siphoned some soul. That is when I get to ice cream because sugar solves everything.
No wait. I also sang her a song, and told her not to think of me later when she's with Max. And then when she said she definitely wouldn't be, I called her a good soldier for obeying my orders so perfectly. :) But that was after she already took some soul, and she stomped on my foot.
I am telling you Klaus, were it not for you, we would not be able to keep from killing each other for fun.
She siphoned my soul in revenge for showing her improvising during a waltz, touching off limits since she keeps doing that to me.
You're ridiculous. How are you so smart, and missed that? No. She likes you, but went through me to get to you. That simple.
This is why I do not care for anyone else.
Because you would not understand you are the best, and I only want you. You are a handful. Valdis is acceptable, because she was offering me extra hands to tend to you with.
I want to stab others if they think they can touch you sexually. An old habit, I suppose. I was in charge of protecting Ranmaru and others. But it was also politics. But if you initiated things then it is fine. [It would not, in fact, be "fine." But Nobunaga would be frustrated with himself, not externalizing it very much.]
👍 means "okay"? Okay. 👍
I showed her my gunblade name, and she was irritated about it. To lighten things, I invited her to a dance, though I knew it would end in a duel if you're not with us to mitigate our tempers. We didn't even get that far! She said I couldn't dance even a waltz, I showed her I can, but a little forcefully, and grabbed her ass to try to cause a scandal. I thought she would slap me, but she kissed my neck and siphoned some soul. That is when I get to ice cream because sugar solves everything.
No wait. I also sang her a song, and told her not to think of me later when she's with Max. And then when she said she definitely wouldn't be, I called her a good soldier for obeying my orders so perfectly. :) But that was after she already took some soul, and she stomped on my foot.
I am telling you Klaus, were it not for you, we would not be able to keep from killing each other for fun.
so she siphoned your soul cause you touched her without her consent
is what you're telling me
you definitely deserved it
don't do that again
to her or anyone else, okay?
the punishment will not be sexy. you won't like it.
what? she likes me as a friend. that's just...what?
that seems unlikely. i think she was just in a weird headspace.
just sort of was a thing
i mean, there were definitely extra hands...
say that to my face later and i'll believe you
yeah.
you both need to stop antagonizing each other and i don't blame her for anything she's done.
i would have let her if i were there.
is what you're telling me
you definitely deserved it
don't do that again
to her or anyone else, okay?
the punishment will not be sexy. you won't like it.
what? she likes me as a friend. that's just...what?
that seems unlikely. i think she was just in a weird headspace.
just sort of was a thing
i mean, there were definitely extra hands...
say that to my face later and i'll believe you
yeah.
you both need to stop antagonizing each other and i don't blame her for anything she's done.
i would have let her if i were there.
Everyone is annoying. >:T She could have kicked me. I didn't say I didn't deserve it, but I don't deserve extra.
I think you're wrong.
And yes, she was riled up after fighting and killing Siffleur. And that is why we can't be alone together. Plus, I think you calm her down. I do not. Clearly.
Ugh fine, go kiss her instead.
What do old men do? I will do that instead.
I think you're wrong.
And yes, she was riled up after fighting and killing Siffleur. And that is why we can't be alone together. Plus, I think you calm her down. I do not. Clearly.
Ugh fine, go kiss her instead.
What do old men do? I will do that instead.
sure
but i’d also have fucked someone up
except i don’t really care about being touched
but if i did
i think i’m right.
i’m apparently chill
i think that’s a lie, but oh well. people think it’s true and that’s half the battle
fine! i will! [They will not]
go sit somewhere and think about how old and depressed they are while drinking about it probably.
but i’d also have fucked someone up
except i don’t really care about being touched
but if i did
i think i’m right.
i’m apparently chill
i think that’s a lie, but oh well. people think it’s true and that’s half the battle
fine! i will! [They will not]
go sit somewhere and think about how old and depressed they are while drinking about it probably.
It's not like she hates being touched, she doesn't want to be seen as less than me. I wouldn't touch someone less than me.
Ask her. I dare you.
Can I kill anyone else who tries to steal you, or is this another, "No you just have to trust me," thing, because it's really annoying. I'm pretty sure killing is faster.
If I bring a bottle with the blankets, can we do that together minus the depression and with fucking our feelings instead?
Ask her. I dare you.
Can I kill anyone else who tries to steal you, or is this another, "No you just have to trust me," thing, because it's really annoying. I'm pretty sure killing is faster.
If I bring a bottle with the blankets, can we do that together minus the depression and with fucking our feelings instead?
still if you know about permission
you know…
i’m texting her right now. [Another lie, but it might become the truth just to fuck with him if he keeps pushing it]
who is trying to steal me?
also what counts as stealing?
so you wanna drink and fuck our feelings out?
i mean that’s probably reasonable.
you know…
i’m texting her right now. [Another lie, but it might become the truth just to fuck with him if he keeps pushing it]
who is trying to steal me?
also what counts as stealing?
so you wanna drink and fuck our feelings out?
i mean that’s probably reasonable.
Good. She's on a date, so if you don't get a response, it's not because she doesn't love you.
Everyone wants you. Even though you want me. Which is good. Because then I don't have to stab anyone. For now.
Yeah. I want to drink and fuck feelings.
Everyone wants you. Even though you want me. Which is good. Because then I don't have to stab anyone. For now.
Yeah. I want to drink and fuck feelings.
i’ll let you know when she texts back
i don’t think that’s necessarily true
there might be more than one person, but definitely not everyone.
there are lesbians on this ship
and just people who are not into people at all
secunit would never
and i do want you, so why do you keep being weird?
okay. i guess we can do that
i don’t think that’s necessarily true
there might be more than one person, but definitely not everyone.
there are lesbians on this ship
and just people who are not into people at all
secunit would never
and i do want you, so why do you keep being weird?
okay. i guess we can do that
I mean sure. Not EVERYONE, just a lot.
Because I'm trying really hard not to stab anyone. And I just want to be with you in a blanket fort. And I like watching you with others. And I want you to be happy even if it's not with me. But then I want to stab things again. It's a vicious circle. I will be good and leave the stabbing to Yato though. Is that okay?
Love you.
Because I'm trying really hard not to stab anyone. And I just want to be with you in a blanket fort. And I like watching you with others. And I want you to be happy even if it's not with me. But then I want to stab things again. It's a vicious circle. I will be good and leave the stabbing to Yato though. Is that okay?
Love you.
[Nobunaga just stares at this for a long time feeling a million kinds of gooey!]
That's hot.
Promise?
Fuck, I haven't grabbed booze yet. But I already want to just be with you. Just a little longer.
I don't mind how you are with friends. I know I get the best. ♥
That's hot.
Promise?
Fuck, I haven't grabbed booze yet. But I already want to just be with you. Just a little longer.
I don't mind how you are with friends. I know I get the best. ♥
Her date must be super boring! [Says the dumbass who wasn't able to hold Klaus' attention either!]
You're so smart. Smart and hot.
If you wannabe my lover, you gotta get with my friends.
Make it last forever, friendship never ends.
You're so smart. Smart and hot.
If you wannabe my lover, you gotta get with my friends.
Make it last forever, friendship never ends.
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Sweet doesn't mean you can't be boring. Case in point, he actually could dance with you. I'm too spicy.
You already are with my friends. 😜
Love you!
You already are with my friends. 😜
Love you!
Is that even a good thing?
Yeah, hate sex with me, dumbass! She LIKES you. She and I are kind of somewhere between shooting each other or fucking.
Yeah, hate sex with me, dumbass! She LIKES you. She and I are kind of somewhere between shooting each other or fucking.
I'm aware.
Bold of you to think I am even capable.
I know. It's just a subversion of the desire to kill.
Do you think my dying is the same way?
I wonder.
Bold of you to think I am even capable.
I know. It's just a subversion of the desire to kill.
Do you think my dying is the same way?
I wonder.
I'll probably definitely fail. Being kind seems like it might be as itchy as being purified.
I haven't killed anyone since being on board. That's the longest I've gone my whole life since I started as a teen.
Dying is easier here than killing.
Since you come back. For me anyway. And everyone else is starting to kill even if they haven't before.
I don't know.
Just maybe I'm not killing, I'm dying, and well you know how I get bitey when I'm annoyed instead of using words. Like that.
I haven't killed anyone since being on board. That's the longest I've gone my whole life since I started as a teen.
Dying is easier here than killing.
Since you come back. For me anyway. And everyone else is starting to kill even if they haven't before.
I don't know.
Just maybe I'm not killing, I'm dying, and well you know how I get bitey when I'm annoyed instead of using words. Like that.
Yeah. :)
No, I mean, I'm trying to see how close I can get without dying. Sorry. At least I'm not playing Siffleur's game?
I bite when I'm happy too though!
No, I mean, I'm trying to see how close I can get without dying. Sorry. At least I'm not playing Siffleur's game?
I bite when I'm happy too though!
oh.
i do prefer you not but i’d also have been less upset if you like mentioned it first.
also i guess dead boyfriends is a weird emotional situation for me
i think you just like biting, honestly.
like trying to be a vampire.
are you there? i’m almost there.
i do prefer you not but i’d also have been less upset if you like mentioned it first.
also i guess dead boyfriends is a weird emotional situation for me
i think you just like biting, honestly.
like trying to be a vampire.
are you there? i’m almost there.
I thought it would upset you less if I could make it back, without you hearing about it. But I know now that is not the case, and anyway, it won't happen again.
I love biting.
I don't want to be a vampire. Vampires suck. [GET IT?!] They're all weird creepy nobles who have to eat untouchables, and organize weirdo contracts to control people like animals. Fuck that. Gross.
Demons > werewolves > vampires.
Besides, Demons eat souls too, so it's fine. Even if Valdis insists she's not really a demon, it's probably on the same level as me. [It is definitely more than him.]
Yes, I'm right outside. I'm cosplaying as a blanket bahamanal.
I love biting.
I don't want to be a vampire. Vampires suck. [GET IT?!] They're all weird creepy nobles who have to eat untouchables, and organize weirdo contracts to control people like animals. Fuck that. Gross.
Demons > werewolves > vampires.
Besides, Demons eat souls too, so it's fine. Even if Valdis insists she's not really a demon, it's probably on the same level as me. [It is definitely more than him.]
Yes, I'm right outside. I'm cosplaying as a blanket bahamanal.
[Nobunaga spends a little bit staring at his phone trying to figure out the slang behind a whale's punishment, when the hug just makes him smile and lean into it more! This is nice. He could stay like this.]
Rawr! I'm gonna eat you!
[Maybe he is a dork.]
Rawr! I'm gonna eat you!
[Maybe he is a dork.]
You really think you can fit me? Dorks are huge you know.
Good, let's go. Do you want to be more in the middle or back? Of the theater.
Good, let's go. Do you want to be more in the middle or back? Of the theater.
I have experienced that first hand. It's good that you're so impressive. I never settle for anything less than the best, after all.
Good plan. Somewhat camouflage.
Good plan. Somewhat camouflage.
Yeah, you have, buddy. [There is absolutely no regret here and he's actually pretty delighted. Enough to make the compliments a little less awkward. Just clinging to the gag reflex jokes for dear life]
You still wanting to ride me or did you change your mind about anything?
You still wanting to ride me or did you change your mind about anything?
I want to ride you. [Yup, blushing. The only sexual thing he blushes about.]
Okay. [Makes sense to him, because:] You're always gorgeous like that too.
I won't be quiet though, I don't hold back. [This dumbass.]
I won't be quiet though, I don't hold back. [This dumbass.]
Yeah...
Shit... [A small laugh, and he speeds up down the aisle.] It's a good thing we didn't do anything at the wedding after all. Just you being near me is like a heady drug. Already I can see in my head what you'll look like, shirt half undone, hair blown back, legs splayed for me... [BITES A BLANKET AND WHINES.] You'd think I hadn't seen you for weeks rather than we've barely been apart an hour or two.
Shit... [A small laugh, and he speeds up down the aisle.] It's a good thing we didn't do anything at the wedding after all. Just you being near me is like a heady drug. Already I can see in my head what you'll look like, shirt half undone, hair blown back, legs splayed for me... [BITES A BLANKET AND WHINES.] You'd think I hadn't seen you for weeks rather than we've barely been apart an hour or two.
You’re just very easy to rile up, which works in my favor. Cause I like to get you worked up. One day I’m gonna see how long you can go without giving in. And how fast I can break any stubbornness you might have to try to win.
[Maybe Klaus has a bad habit of seeing a competition and being incapable of resisting it.]
If we’re ever apart for weeks, you’re in trouble, buddy. Cause I’ll win that without even trying.
[Maybe Klaus has a bad habit of seeing a competition and being incapable of resisting it.]
If we’re ever apart for weeks, you’re in trouble, buddy. Cause I’ll win that without even trying.
Yeah, I am. You're gonna edge me? I have plenty of self control when I want.
[Literally Nobunaga too, so competitive about EVERYTHING, to a problematic level... so... it's fine. This is a better outlet for it, definitely. They're fine.]
[And Nobunaga arches an eyebrow, dragging Klaus into the seats with him.] Let's do it. Right now. Who can last the longest without a jade stem. Who will beg the most, the loudest. And no talk of fighting fair, there will be no fighting fair in this.
[Literally Nobunaga too, so competitive about EVERYTHING, to a problematic level... so... it's fine. This is a better outlet for it, definitely. They're fine.]
[And Nobunaga arches an eyebrow, dragging Klaus into the seats with him.] Let's do it. Right now. Who can last the longest without a jade stem. Who will beg the most, the loudest. And no talk of fighting fair, there will be no fighting fair in this.
Ehhhhhh. I mean MAYBE. [Klaus has full faith in their ability to make Nobunaga’s brain go wonky]
[Oh, so they’re doing this now? Heeee probably should have seen that coming, but he’s also not about to say no now that the challenge has been put up.]
So we’re definitely drinking after the fucking, I assume. And who said anything about a fair fight? [Klaus feels like the novelty and newness of getting fucked is definitely going to help him a little with this, but is definitely willing to see how serious this is.]
[Oh, so they’re doing this now? Heeee probably should have seen that coming, but he’s also not about to say no now that the challenge has been put up.]
So we’re definitely drinking after the fucking, I assume. And who said anything about a fair fight? [Klaus feels like the novelty and newness of getting fucked is definitely going to help him a little with this, but is definitely willing to see how serious this is.]
[Klaus is fantastic at that, yes.]
Or at the same time.
[Nobunaga just starts making an elaborate blanket fort like a professional. To be fair, he has done pro war tents after all, and strips down, all tackling Klaus, setting the alcohol into the cup holders.] Fuck I'm already throbbing.
[He is totally going to win this edging, yes.]
Or at the same time.
[Nobunaga just starts making an elaborate blanket fort like a professional. To be fair, he has done pro war tents after all, and strips down, all tackling Klaus, setting the alcohol into the cup holders.] Fuck I'm already throbbing.
[He is totally going to win this edging, yes.]
At the same time, then. [Not that they think they are fully capable of drinking and fucking at the same time without casualties.]
[Klaus is doing their best to avoid suit on floor 2.0, which mostly works. Because Nobunaga is a little less armored up, but still…so he’s just down to the shirt underneath his suit jacket (which is more of a t-shirt than anything else) and his underwear before he gets tackled. There’s a light ‘oof’ as his back hits the floor.]
A problem? [Just shimmying out of their underwear. Nothing to see here. Except that they are also already turned on. God.] Need help with the lube, babe? [As if they’re not already opening it.]
[Klaus is doing their best to avoid suit on floor 2.0, which mostly works. Because Nobunaga is a little less armored up, but still…so he’s just down to the shirt underneath his suit jacket (which is more of a t-shirt than anything else) and his underwear before he gets tackled. There’s a light ‘oof’ as his back hits the floor.]
A problem? [Just shimmying out of their underwear. Nothing to see here. Except that they are also already turned on. God.] Need help with the lube, babe? [As if they’re not already opening it.]
Yes, please. [Just kisses Klaus' face down and throat with a happy rumbling purr.] Fuck you smell... so damn good. That's -- I don't know. Something. [Happy hum and more kisses, massaging his fingers all over Klaus chest and quickly taking Klaus' member in both hands before trying to find the lube.] You get me, I'll get you. Metaphorically and literally. [SO HAPPY. No chill, but very very happy.]
[Klaus is momentarily distracted by the kisses.] Soap. If I had my cologne, you’d be so done. [There’s a moan at the feeling of Nobunaga’s hand on him. They just quickly get enough lube to prep their boyfriend before handing it over.]
Y-you’re so weird sometimes. [They’re starting with one finger again, working up to two fingers and definitely on purpose letting their fingers hit against his prostate.]
Y-you’re so weird sometimes. [They’re starting with one finger again, working up to two fingers and definitely on purpose letting their fingers hit against his prostate.]
It's more than just soap. Wedding food and sugar. And... [Sex? Sex. Definitely sex. But he can't just SAY Klaus smells like sex. Well, he could. It's Nobunaga, after all, but even Nobunaga doesn't want to.] Danger and romance and love. I want it all over me. [So sex basically.]
You love it. [Nobunaga tries to lube up Klaus' dick, but stills completely, then arches into him with a low keeping whine begging for more as he's pressed.] Fuck, fuck that... [He needs to breathe. Definitely needs to breathe.] Again. [A low demanding growl, half daring Klaus NOT to, because then Nobunaga could think at least and plan.]
You love it. [Nobunaga tries to lube up Klaus' dick, but stills completely, then arches into him with a low keeping whine begging for more as he's pressed.] Fuck, fuck that... [He needs to breathe. Definitely needs to breathe.] Again. [A low demanding growl, half daring Klaus NOT to, because then Nobunaga could think at least and plan.]
[Klaus definitely wouldn't have argued with being told he smelled like sex. It's probably not wrong.] Think I can do that for you. Probably. [They're about to fuck, so that's probably going to happen.]
I do. [Oh, but the point is to make each other beg and see who breaks first and so they do do it again. They want him to be a whimpering mess by the end of this.] It'll be better once you sit on my dick. But one day I'll get you off with just my fingers.
I do. [Oh, but the point is to make each other beg and see who breaks first and so they do do it again. They want him to be a whimpering mess by the end of this.] It'll be better once you sit on my dick. But one day I'll get you off with just my fingers.
You better.
[Clearly Nobunaga is definitely going to lose at this rate, because he's already a mess, and he didn't think his brain COULD short circuit anymore but he's not completely surprised either, given how Klaus always seems to have that effect on him. Just the mental image, the sound of Klaus' voice, he'd said before that alone was enough to do Nobunaga in, and even with the lure of competition at play, Nobunaga's stubbornness is forced to war with his addiction to Klaus and how quickly his heart controlling his brain and body get overloaded with desire.]
Hahhhh... [Blushing again, and already panting even without riding Klaus yet?! That bodes well...]
[He might not be begging or coming instantly, but he's dangerously close. Nobunaga just focuses all of his attention on lubing Klaus' dick, even though his own voice is clearly panting, and his face is too damn hot.] Don't think I'm that easy. [Yes, he is.]
[Clearly Nobunaga is definitely going to lose at this rate, because he's already a mess, and he didn't think his brain COULD short circuit anymore but he's not completely surprised either, given how Klaus always seems to have that effect on him. Just the mental image, the sound of Klaus' voice, he'd said before that alone was enough to do Nobunaga in, and even with the lure of competition at play, Nobunaga's stubbornness is forced to war with his addiction to Klaus and how quickly his heart controlling his brain and body get overloaded with desire.]
Hahhhh... [Blushing again, and already panting even without riding Klaus yet?! That bodes well...]
[He might not be begging or coming instantly, but he's dangerously close. Nobunaga just focuses all of his attention on lubing Klaus' dick, even though his own voice is clearly panting, and his face is too damn hot.] Don't think I'm that easy. [Yes, he is.]
[Klaus feels fairly confident in themselves, the blush and the panting being proof that they are currently winning. Only then Nobunaga's actually focusing on his dick and Klaus' breath hitches and his hips jerk up, fingers stilling.]
Shit. [There's a breathy laugh.] Want to bet? [He doesn't want to test it today though because he wants his boyfriend to ride him again.] Next time...I'll show you.
Shit. [There's a breathy laugh.] Want to bet? [He doesn't want to test it today though because he wants his boyfriend to ride him again.] Next time...I'll show you.
Yes... [Laughs, still panting, and just rolls with Klaus' fingers, quickly deciding he'd rather a little pain than continue with being slow, and moving to align himself, gulping hard.] I don't doubt your prowess, however. [Because it would almost definitely be easier for Nobunaga to hold out if it's just Klaus' fingers, but at the same time, that much easier for Klaus too.]
[He slides down slowly, his head lolling back again, with a keening whine, and he has to throw himself forward onto Klaus, chest to chest, panting in Klaus' ear, and biting his shoulder to stifle more whining.]
You make me want to be hard for you. [He can barely move at first. Maybe he rushed it after all, or maybe it's just the angle, but slowly he starts moving, sliding down on Klaus eagerly, and growling through his teeth with a million kinds of exertion in an effort not to do himself in first!]
[He slides down slowly, his head lolling back again, with a keening whine, and he has to throw himself forward onto Klaus, chest to chest, panting in Klaus' ear, and biting his shoulder to stifle more whining.]
You make me want to be hard for you. [He can barely move at first. Maybe he rushed it after all, or maybe it's just the angle, but slowly he starts moving, sliding down on Klaus eagerly, and growling through his teeth with a million kinds of exertion in an effort not to do himself in first!]
[Klaus is glad he didn't agree to more levitation because he's sure that he's got absolutely no focus for it.] Mm...you shouldn't. I-I'm very good.
[The combination of the bite and Nobunaga lowering himself on them elicits a moan, fingers digging into his boyfriend's hips.] A-as if you're not already. [As if to make a point, they wrap their hand around his dick, just barely moving their hand.]
[The combination of the bite and Nobunaga lowering himself on them elicits a moan, fingers digging into his boyfriend's hips.] A-as if you're not already. [As if to make a point, they wrap their hand around his dick, just barely moving their hand.]
Don't I know it.
[Nobunaga can't help being loud like this, like he told Klaus, a million kinds of sounds he didn't know he could produce. Whines turned into growls, high pitched moues turned into low toned moans, but all of them with a same desperate meaning, exposing Nobunaga's lack of composure.] Fuck fuck fuck. Klaus! Fuck, shit yes. Like that. Fuck, yes.
[Is he already straining? Yes. Does he care? Not really. He feels like a touch-starved demon, like he said, as if he hadn't seen Klaus in ages instead of mere moments. As if the more Nobunaga saw Klaus the more addicted he became. Different from most sexual partners he'd had. Usually Nobunaga had to try not to get bored and want to move on. And yet, he wasn't surprised that Klaus held his attention so steadfastly either since he fit them so well.]
Ahhhhhhh...
[Different from horseback riding because it was a million times better! Save a horse, ride a cowboy. Nobunaga felt vaguely certain he was pretty much ruined for any desire to taste anyone else again. Klaus was just everything.]
Don't stop. [That's an order for himself. Because he knows how hard it'll be to maintain this frenetic pace, but he doesn't want to slow down either.] I won't stop.
Klaus... [He's not counting it as begging yet, but he's already right on the line! Theres literally no room to edge closer to it.]
[Nobunaga can't help being loud like this, like he told Klaus, a million kinds of sounds he didn't know he could produce. Whines turned into growls, high pitched moues turned into low toned moans, but all of them with a same desperate meaning, exposing Nobunaga's lack of composure.] Fuck fuck fuck. Klaus! Fuck, shit yes. Like that. Fuck, yes.
[Is he already straining? Yes. Does he care? Not really. He feels like a touch-starved demon, like he said, as if he hadn't seen Klaus in ages instead of mere moments. As if the more Nobunaga saw Klaus the more addicted he became. Different from most sexual partners he'd had. Usually Nobunaga had to try not to get bored and want to move on. And yet, he wasn't surprised that Klaus held his attention so steadfastly either since he fit them so well.]
Ahhhhhhh...
[Different from horseback riding because it was a million times better! Save a horse, ride a cowboy. Nobunaga felt vaguely certain he was pretty much ruined for any desire to taste anyone else again. Klaus was just everything.]
Don't stop. [That's an order for himself. Because he knows how hard it'll be to maintain this frenetic pace, but he doesn't want to slow down either.] I won't stop.
Klaus... [He's not counting it as begging yet, but he's already right on the line! Theres literally no room to edge closer to it.]
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[The thing of it is, the more lack of composure and the loud Nobunaga is, the more turned on Klaus is, so it works.] God, you're so hot right now.
[Klaus would let themselves be ridden all the time if it got this kind of reaction each time. Like Nobunaga can't help himself but to push himself towards the end because he feels so good and Klaus wants that for him. Even if it's definitely just as much their own undoing]
Fuck. [All right. He's going to match Nobunaga's pace because fast works.]
L-love it when you say ... Ahhh... my name like that.
[Klaus would let themselves be ridden all the time if it got this kind of reaction each time. Like Nobunaga can't help himself but to push himself towards the end because he feels so good and Klaus wants that for him. Even if it's definitely just as much their own undoing]
Fuck. [All right. He's going to match Nobunaga's pace because fast works.]
L-love it when you say ... Ahhh... my name like that.
[Nobunaga shifts from bites to kisses. Peppering them all over Klaus' shoulders and chest.] T-Then I'll keep saying it just like that. Klaus... Klaus... Hah....
[Another small bite to stifle another keeping whine fused with a growl, as Nobunaga does his best to focus on his lover, so determined to make Klaus come undone too. It is exactly what Klaus thinks. Nobunaga is incapable of holding back, too caught up in the momentum and enjoying himself too much to care about anything else at all, even pride.] You're so fantastic Klaus, I just want you all around me. Fuck, Klaus I love you.
[Kisses their neck and whines softly, rocking into the hand, onto their dick, losing his mind.]
[Another small bite to stifle another keeping whine fused with a growl, as Nobunaga does his best to focus on his lover, so determined to make Klaus come undone too. It is exactly what Klaus thinks. Nobunaga is incapable of holding back, too caught up in the momentum and enjoying himself too much to care about anything else at all, even pride.] You're so fantastic Klaus, I just want you all around me. Fuck, Klaus I love you.
[Kisses their neck and whines softly, rocking into the hand, onto their dick, losing his mind.]
[Klaus feels themselves fraying around the edges as Nobunaga says his name. Probably the dumbest reason ever, but there’s a swell of emotion.]
[There’s a low moan at the bite. The desire to have someone all around you? Klaus gets that because he very unapologetically likes having his boyfriend close even if they’re a menace together.] I want you, too. So bad. Shit.
[They smile at the kisses.] Th-think we can…ahh. Fuck. Mmm. Love you, too. [They are close, but first…] Think you can still cum hard enough to get it in my mouth?
[There’s a low moan at the bite. The desire to have someone all around you? Klaus gets that because he very unapologetically likes having his boyfriend close even if they’re a menace together.] I want you, too. So bad. Shit.
[They smile at the kisses.] Th-think we can…ahh. Fuck. Mmm. Love you, too. [They are close, but first…] Think you can still cum hard enough to get it in my mouth?
[Speaking of dumb things to get uncontrollably horny about, the idea of that alone, that Klaus even wants such a thing does Nobunaga in.]
[He nods numbly, not that he has any idea if he can, but you'll never know if you never try. It's like a game, and that means he has to win, even if it means Klaus is beating him, worth it.]
Klaus!
[He takes Klaus' hands in his own and comes desperately hard aiming for their face, almost certainly getting some on their chin though, and just squeezes both hands and legs, all emotion, and a complete mess of spent desire. They forgot to drink.]
[He nods numbly, not that he has any idea if he can, but you'll never know if you never try. It's like a game, and that means he has to win, even if it means Klaus is beating him, worth it.]
Klaus!
[He takes Klaus' hands in his own and comes desperately hard aiming for their face, almost certainly getting some on their chin though, and just squeezes both hands and legs, all emotion, and a complete mess of spent desire. They forgot to drink.]
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[Klaus isn’t exactly surprised that Nobunaga went for it. Challenges and all. Surprising is that there was some that got just under his lip, on his chin. But the tensed muscles sends them over the edge and they come.]
Nobunaga.
[For a moment, it’s limp body times, but once they get themselves together. They reach down, fingers wiping some of the cum off their chest and sucking it off their fingers. There. Now it’s clean enough for cuddles, so just gonna pull Nobunaga in for those.] Guess we’re gonna have to go soon. But…just a minute.
Nobunaga.
[For a moment, it’s limp body times, but once they get themselves together. They reach down, fingers wiping some of the cum off their chest and sucking it off their fingers. There. Now it’s clean enough for cuddles, so just gonna pull Nobunaga in for those.] Guess we’re gonna have to go soon. But…just a minute.
I'm not going anywhere. And neither are you. [ALWAYS SO BOSSY!]
If they don't want to risk us being in places like this, they'll have to give us our own room. Otherwise, I'm holding the public spaces hostage like a terrorist. I'm learning from Kichou. [Nobunaga no.]
If they don't want to risk us being in places like this, they'll have to give us our own room. Otherwise, I'm holding the public spaces hostage like a terrorist. I'm learning from Kichou. [Nobunaga no.]
It'll be fine. We're not doing anything now. So their imagination will fill the blanks as much as any other time.
We're being totally decent for a demon king and ex-cult leader! [Aren't they?]
[But he's just MELTING in bliss at the top of head kisses. Melting!]
Okay. You do that.
But I still want to sleep here tonight. Together. That's why I got the blanket tent. [Pout.]
[But he's just MELTING in bliss at the top of head kisses. Melting!]
Okay. You do that.
But I still want to sleep here tonight. Together. That's why I got the blanket tent. [Pout.]
I said I would, didn't I?
[And he did! Just sort of... nudges it with a toe.] I'm not sure I have your style understood yet but I went with light and airy like you said you prefer.
[And he did! Just sort of... nudges it with a toe.] I'm not sure I have your style understood yet but I went with light and airy like you said you prefer.
Yes, I am.
[The happiest Meltiest boyfriend ever!!!]
[The happiest Meltiest boyfriend ever!!!]
Probably sometime on Winter vacation at night but way before quiet
konpeito_aji
2022-12-29 11:03 am (UTC)(link)
In strictest of confidence, I'm going to tell you about Hideyoshi, and you're going to apply it to Teyrey, but you have to pretend you figured it out all on your own, even though she will certainly know the truth.
I've been thinking nonstop about our conversation at the wedding, but there's more. First...
Hideyoshi was born a farmer's son. The only one of my Generals who wasn't a noble from birth. Farmers aren't a low caste. They're second tier. But they can't have swords. Or you know... couldn't, and I changed that. Hideyoshi wasn't that comfortable with a sword at first. He was worried. All nobles are forced into training from the time they can walk. I've done sword kata every morning of my life. I forced him to get used to it. I gave him ultimatums. I said learn the sword or die.
He loves them now. More than I ever can or will. To me, swords are monks and pain. I like the swords themselves, the history, the weaponcrafting, the smithing is uniquely Japanese, to make up for our poor quality iron, we invented the folding technique. But I cannot duel with them, or teach someone how to use one. It's all rigid and impersonal, so I hate it. Loves swords themselves.
But Hideyoshi likes everything about swords now. He comes with me all over Japan, listens to me when I get drunk and polish them, and I intended to bequeath most of my collection to him so he could give them to others too, and that is why he likes them more than I do.
Also because to him, it is a sign that he is earning his right to be leader of Japan with his own two hands, not just given to him by birth or even force. But he uses the sword to protect me. Something to be proud of.
All of us feel like we are not doing enough sometimes, I think. Hideyoshi always feels like he needs to work ten times harder just to keep his place with us. That nothing he does can ever be good enough, because if it is, then he would stop, and that's terrifying.
Teyrey takes herself even more seriously than Hideyoshi sometimes. She isn't going to fuss over me eating candy, but she cares a lot about appearances, oh and formalities. That's the biggest one. She lets you be you, but she worries you don't take her seriously. Especially when she feels like she's too young. Sometimes I can see it. That she only thinks as she does, because she's still young. But this is her Hideyoshi thing she will be the second stubbornest human of all time about. She knows she's earned her rank, and her age and inexperience doesn't hold her back, but when she's treated like a child, she hates it most.
I told her you do love her. That treating her as a sibling is as close as you get to someone. She doesn't get it though. It would be like if I told Hideyoshi he is my brother. He would think I'm worried he'll betray me like the others, or that I'm not seeing him as uniquely himself.
Another thing Hideyoshi and Teyrey have in common: they distrust sneakiness. Mitsuhide has a tough time with Hideyoshi, because he works in the underground of society. Everything he says is deceptive. I know this, but sometimes I still forget with Ari that I need to be upfront and never hide my plans or thoughts, or she will think worse things.
And finally...
Sometimes it's really hard to know when someone just needs to experience something to understand that it is actually fun, like Disco. But other times, it is best to leave clear lines where they are and not try to drag people out of them.
You're just being you, I'm just being me, and the rest of the world are prickly sea urchins we could assemble into better tight spaces by helping them, but sometimes it's better to just let them stab each other, and hope they come ask for our help when they see how we're doing just fine.
Teyrey is a prickly sea urchin. She is prickly because her inside is super tasty, so she has to be careful not to let people like you taste it and get addicted.
She doesn't want anything like how you are with Ava. I think.. . Maybe she'd prefer more like how you are with Valdis? I'm not sure. But it is like Hideyoshi. She wants to be treated as fearsome and intimidating. Not as approachable and cute or kind. Intelligent, strong, lethal, regal, poised, this sort of thing.
I'm not telling you how to be, just be you, always. I'm telling you a secret to rethinking how you are with her. Because you have been sad about it lately, and it is not resolving on its own. And I love you. And I think she likes you, but you should know -- most non-Americans will get flustered even when that's said platonically. You should also just tell her straight. She will likely get flustered and confused, but she didn't go through normal Earther courting rituals all pretending, and being coy. On the tradelines, they would just have one night stands, so it's very to the point... I think.
I've been thinking nonstop about our conversation at the wedding, but there's more. First...
Hideyoshi was born a farmer's son. The only one of my Generals who wasn't a noble from birth. Farmers aren't a low caste. They're second tier. But they can't have swords. Or you know... couldn't, and I changed that. Hideyoshi wasn't that comfortable with a sword at first. He was worried. All nobles are forced into training from the time they can walk. I've done sword kata every morning of my life. I forced him to get used to it. I gave him ultimatums. I said learn the sword or die.
He loves them now. More than I ever can or will. To me, swords are monks and pain. I like the swords themselves, the history, the weaponcrafting, the smithing is uniquely Japanese, to make up for our poor quality iron, we invented the folding technique. But I cannot duel with them, or teach someone how to use one. It's all rigid and impersonal, so I hate it. Loves swords themselves.
But Hideyoshi likes everything about swords now. He comes with me all over Japan, listens to me when I get drunk and polish them, and I intended to bequeath most of my collection to him so he could give them to others too, and that is why he likes them more than I do.
Also because to him, it is a sign that he is earning his right to be leader of Japan with his own two hands, not just given to him by birth or even force. But he uses the sword to protect me. Something to be proud of.
All of us feel like we are not doing enough sometimes, I think. Hideyoshi always feels like he needs to work ten times harder just to keep his place with us. That nothing he does can ever be good enough, because if it is, then he would stop, and that's terrifying.
Teyrey takes herself even more seriously than Hideyoshi sometimes. She isn't going to fuss over me eating candy, but she cares a lot about appearances, oh and formalities. That's the biggest one. She lets you be you, but she worries you don't take her seriously. Especially when she feels like she's too young. Sometimes I can see it. That she only thinks as she does, because she's still young. But this is her Hideyoshi thing she will be the second stubbornest human of all time about. She knows she's earned her rank, and her age and inexperience doesn't hold her back, but when she's treated like a child, she hates it most.
I told her you do love her. That treating her as a sibling is as close as you get to someone. She doesn't get it though. It would be like if I told Hideyoshi he is my brother. He would think I'm worried he'll betray me like the others, or that I'm not seeing him as uniquely himself.
Another thing Hideyoshi and Teyrey have in common: they distrust sneakiness. Mitsuhide has a tough time with Hideyoshi, because he works in the underground of society. Everything he says is deceptive. I know this, but sometimes I still forget with Ari that I need to be upfront and never hide my plans or thoughts, or she will think worse things.
And finally...
Sometimes it's really hard to know when someone just needs to experience something to understand that it is actually fun, like Disco. But other times, it is best to leave clear lines where they are and not try to drag people out of them.
You're just being you, I'm just being me, and the rest of the world are prickly sea urchins we could assemble into better tight spaces by helping them, but sometimes it's better to just let them stab each other, and hope they come ask for our help when they see how we're doing just fine.
Teyrey is a prickly sea urchin. She is prickly because her inside is super tasty, so she has to be careful not to let people like you taste it and get addicted.
She doesn't want anything like how you are with Ava. I think.. . Maybe she'd prefer more like how you are with Valdis? I'm not sure. But it is like Hideyoshi. She wants to be treated as fearsome and intimidating. Not as approachable and cute or kind. Intelligent, strong, lethal, regal, poised, this sort of thing.
I'm not telling you how to be, just be you, always. I'm telling you a secret to rethinking how you are with her. Because you have been sad about it lately, and it is not resolving on its own. And I love you. And I think she likes you, but you should know -- most non-Americans will get flustered even when that's said platonically. You should also just tell her straight. She will likely get flustered and confused, but she didn't go through normal Earther courting rituals all pretending, and being coy. On the tradelines, they would just have one night stands, so it's very to the point... I think.
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[This is a lot of words at once and Klaus is trying to follow along with all of it, but there's definitely a lot of things. There's also a distinct frown on their face, but they wait for him to finish anyway] I was only teasing anyway. And then she told me that my siblings and how we are aren't normal or loving.
[There's a pout here and they cross their arms over their chest, sitting down for a minute.] I could have gotten over the other stuff, but...she doesn't understand anything about anything sometimes! If Diego wanted to kill me he would have.
[AND ANOTHER THING!!!] What's wrong with what me and Ava?
[There's a pout here and they cross their arms over their chest, sitting down for a minute.] I could have gotten over the other stuff, but...she doesn't understand anything about anything sometimes! If Diego wanted to kill me he would have.
[AND ANOTHER THING!!!] What's wrong with what me and Ava?
[Nobuanga just... laughs... and tugs Klaus into a hug and holds him there! And kisses Klaus' head.]
She doesn't. She doesn't understand. She's still young, and doesn't want to be seen like that.
And Klaus... you weren't normal. And that's okay, but there were only the 7 of you with powers, and you destroyed the world trying to save it. That's not normal for anyone's timeline.
[And just.... More laughs!]
[And more hugs and head kisses!] Nothing. I love how you are with her. Teyrey doesn't want that for herself. She's like Ieyasu. She said getting thrown in the pool was the worst, and I told her Valdis threw me in, and it was hilarious. But try treating her as different from both Ava, and your siblings. Maybe more like Valdis. A sexy lethal giant hound who might try to seduce you, or eat your soul. At worst, she'll learn she hates it, and grow to appreciate the way things used to be better.
She doesn't. She doesn't understand. She's still young, and doesn't want to be seen like that.
And Klaus... you weren't normal. And that's okay, but there were only the 7 of you with powers, and you destroyed the world trying to save it. That's not normal for anyone's timeline.
[And just.... More laughs!]
[And more hugs and head kisses!] Nothing. I love how you are with her. Teyrey doesn't want that for herself. She's like Ieyasu. She said getting thrown in the pool was the worst, and I told her Valdis threw me in, and it was hilarious. But try treating her as different from both Ava, and your siblings. Maybe more like Valdis. A sexy lethal giant hound who might try to seduce you, or eat your soul. At worst, she'll learn she hates it, and grow to appreciate the way things used to be better.
She doesn’t have to insult people’s siblings in the process. [This is hurt feelings Klaus and this is a version of Klaus that is less reasonable than all other Klauses.] It’s just sometimes she acts so…so…dumb. And then she just is mean on purpose.
[More frowning even as they just lean into Nobunaga and the hugs.] Ew. I don’t want to seduce her now.
[Sigh] I will just be the most boring version of myself ever. The less than lukewarm one.
But like…I dunno. Maybe we should just not be friends. Probably easier anyway. And I can just avoid situations where we have to be alone together and then everyone will be happy and no one can be mad because we never speak again!
[More frowning even as they just lean into Nobunaga and the hugs.] Ew. I don’t want to seduce her now.
[Sigh] I will just be the most boring version of myself ever. The less than lukewarm one.
But like…I dunno. Maybe we should just not be friends. Probably easier anyway. And I can just avoid situations where we have to be alone together and then everyone will be happy and no one can be mad because we never speak again!
She didn't mean to. And so am I. [Acting dumb and then super mean on purpose, but he can't stifle the laugh about Klaus not wanting to seduce her.] I don't mean you should seduce her. I might shoot you for that. Just act like she's -- you know what, I don't know. I meant about Valdis, but if that's how you are with her then no.
Tch... No. [ALL THE HEAD KISSES!!! And picks Klaus up!] You can't avoid her anyway. [Because she is literally under contract to protect Klaus ayyyyy.]
Everyone is prickly sea urchins. Just remember you like her as she is. She is always terse about having fun, because her whole existence is like that part of Diego that goes -- how did you say it? Discount Batman? Vigilante? And the part of Luther from before Regi died when he was still trying to earn his place as Number 1. She wants to prove her competency. When she is not working, not progressing in her goals, she feels lost. Understanding values... she does understand how much it bothers you what she said about your family, okay? So tell her. And show her she can more honest with herself with you too. But I think you already miss her.
Tch... No. [ALL THE HEAD KISSES!!! And picks Klaus up!] You can't avoid her anyway. [Because she is literally under contract to protect Klaus ayyyyy.]
Everyone is prickly sea urchins. Just remember you like her as she is. She is always terse about having fun, because her whole existence is like that part of Diego that goes -- how did you say it? Discount Batman? Vigilante? And the part of Luther from before Regi died when he was still trying to earn his place as Number 1. She wants to prove her competency. When she is not working, not progressing in her goals, she feels lost. Understanding values... she does understand how much it bothers you what she said about your family, okay? So tell her. And show her she can more honest with herself with you too. But I think you already miss her.
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How do you know she didn't mean to? I think she did mean to. If she wants to be treated like an adult who knows what she's doing so bad, then she can accept this. [Klaus looks over at him sort of like 'is this not treating someone like an adult enough?'] I don't know if shooting someone is the answer. I'd like to not be threatened with shooting anymore.
[Klaus is already levitating to make the being picked up easier, just casually wrapping their legs around Nobunaga's waist. It's easy and comfortable and makes them happy.] I can too!
Luther makes more sense. But she's...she expects people to be on the same level and sometimes we're just not. I'm not the only one with weird expectations here. I don't miss anyone. I'm perfectly content to keep my friends list where it is.
[Klaus is already levitating to make the being picked up easier, just casually wrapping their legs around Nobunaga's waist. It's easy and comfortable and makes them happy.] I can too!
Luther makes more sense. But she's...she expects people to be on the same level and sometimes we're just not. I'm not the only one with weird expectations here. I don't miss anyone. I'm perfectly content to keep my friends list where it is.
She's never had siblings. She had peers. All very professional, stern, proper. So to her loving is like that, and peaceful. Prosperity. Remember the Tradelines motto? Stabbing isn't peaceful. To her it is that easy. I don't think the idea that loving sibling relationships is so important to you that its an insult ever calculated in her mind. I said she wants to be a mature adult, not that she is. She still thinks in these simpler ways.
[Top of head kiss!ow ow the cute it burns.] So I can't joke about shooting you, even with a water gun, but Diego stabs you and if Teyrey is confused about that culture clash, she's insulting your family?
[He has a Klaus on him now, yay!] How are you going to avoid her in your heart?
She thinks it's culture, you think it's closeness, I think you're both right. Isn't it the same as me, when I want to break the social rules inhibiting people from attaining their true potential and freedom of selves?
[Top of head kiss!
[He has a Klaus on him now, yay!] How are you going to avoid her in your heart?
She thinks it's culture, you think it's closeness, I think you're both right. Isn't it the same as me, when I want to break the social rules inhibiting people from attaining their true potential and freedom of selves?
Ugh. I hate the Tradelines motto! [That's mostly just a dramatic reaction and less about the actual Tradelines motto. But peace and prosperity sounds mostly like something that doesn't actually work. There's no peace and no prosperity. Not here, not home.] I guess it's not her fault she hasn't been through the same stuff, but she should understand by now that my siblings are important to me. It's not like I've kept it a SECRET!
[There's a pout.] You didn't say with a water gun! Also Diego's never actually stabbed me. Just thrown knives at me. If he wanted to hit me, he would have. And she's insulting my family by saying they aren't loving. She doesn't know us. I don't think she understands love as a real concept. Just like an idea.
By eating ice cream and forgetting. [This is a very petulant response and Klaus is aware of it.]
I'm still not going to be on the level she wants me to be. And I don't want to be. I just...don't know why it's so bad to be close to people and why everything has to be professional 24/7. But I'll just turn my personality off for her and let her see how that works for her. I'll wear beige. See how she feels about THAT!
[There's a pout.] You didn't say with a water gun! Also Diego's never actually stabbed me. Just thrown knives at me. If he wanted to hit me, he would have. And she's insulting my family by saying they aren't loving. She doesn't know us. I don't think she understands love as a real concept. Just like an idea.
By eating ice cream and forgetting. [This is a very petulant response and Klaus is aware of it.]
I'm still not going to be on the level she wants me to be. And I don't want to be. I just...don't know why it's so bad to be close to people and why everything has to be professional 24/7. But I'll just turn my personality off for her and let her see how that works for her. I'll wear beige. See how she feels about THAT!
[Amused, arches both eyebrows.] You don't think it's magnificently idealistic. [Gentle poke!] Your cult leader grifting is showing through~~ [So obviously teasing!!] Sounds like you need to tell her your values instead of assuming it's understood. And likewise, respect hers too. You can't call peace and prosperity stupid and get confused that she doesn't understand the idea of loving siblings. I barely understand it, and you don't give me a hard time for it, do you?
I think you might be right about love. Just like you see peace and prosperity like an ideal, not a tangible every day aspect of her reality she constantly made come true every day, one moment at a time and interaction. Isn't that how love works too? [Love!!! ♥ Death! 👿] I told you even partnership contracts like what you an I have only last a few years in her sector. And the can be ended sooner. But she knows love when she sees it. She says we're perfect together, you and me. But she's only hearing about your siblings. Maybe it'd be different if they were here. Are you sure that's not what really upsets you? You miss them, she doesn't fill that void, and maybe you feel a little guilty thinking that void could be filled by anyone else, and you feel like you must be explaining them poorly?
[Head kiss!]
You don't.... [Laughs about the beige!] Ew no! Stick with purple! Or pastels. Or teal or... whatever! [Laughs!] You don't have to be professional with her! We're both explorers, her and me! We love you for expanding our horizons. She'd say "greatly value" but American friendship love, right? The constant act towards achieving the ideal! Just treat her like herself. Understand that she isn't like Ava and your siblings. You're all Americans, remember? It's a huge difference! You make it hard to really shock! Well, you specifically, impossible. I want to. Pratt insists you'll have the funniest reactions but I almost never get them. But in general, Americans seem so radical. It's not just time period either. The British are stuffy. Yuuki is -- reserved and surly isn't the right word, but... conservative definitely. At least in comparison. And I love it! But all that time traveling you never noticed how shocked the rest of the world seemed by you???
And Teyrey's got it even harder! She has no one from any of her star systems, culture, core concepts, food, anything. You said yourself, even peace and prosperity, the foundation of her moral core, who she is and wants to be, seems fake to you.
You're smarter than you like people to know Babe. [Kisses a temple and gently massages a hand down Klaus' chest.] In her case... use it! She already demands and expects it. And you can't let her down worse than making her feel forced to be someone to please you that she can't be. Understood?
I love you.
I think you might be right about love. Just like you see peace and prosperity like an ideal, not a tangible every day aspect of her reality she constantly made come true every day, one moment at a time and interaction. Isn't that how love works too? [Love!!! ♥ Death! 👿] I told you even partnership contracts like what you an I have only last a few years in her sector. And the can be ended sooner. But she knows love when she sees it. She says we're perfect together, you and me. But she's only hearing about your siblings. Maybe it'd be different if they were here. Are you sure that's not what really upsets you? You miss them, she doesn't fill that void, and maybe you feel a little guilty thinking that void could be filled by anyone else, and you feel like you must be explaining them poorly?
[Head kiss!]
You don't.... [Laughs about the beige!] Ew no! Stick with purple! Or pastels. Or teal or... whatever! [Laughs!] You don't have to be professional with her! We're both explorers, her and me! We love you for expanding our horizons. She'd say "greatly value" but American friendship love, right? The constant act towards achieving the ideal! Just treat her like herself. Understand that she isn't like Ava and your siblings. You're all Americans, remember? It's a huge difference! You make it hard to really shock! Well, you specifically, impossible. I want to. Pratt insists you'll have the funniest reactions but I almost never get them. But in general, Americans seem so radical. It's not just time period either. The British are stuffy. Yuuki is -- reserved and surly isn't the right word, but... conservative definitely. At least in comparison. And I love it! But all that time traveling you never noticed how shocked the rest of the world seemed by you???
And Teyrey's got it even harder! She has no one from any of her star systems, culture, core concepts, food, anything. You said yourself, even peace and prosperity, the foundation of her moral core, who she is and wants to be, seems fake to you.
You're smarter than you like people to know Babe. [Kisses a temple and gently massages a hand down Klaus' chest.] In her case... use it! She already demands and expects it. And you can't let her down worse than making her feel forced to be someone to please you that she can't be. Understood?
I love you.
I don't think it's... [There's a sigh followed by a squeak as they're poked] Heeeeyyy. [He pouts once more.] But that's different. You had siblings. And I can't blame you for like...things you couldn't control. It's the way you... [Okay, so maybe it's hit a little]
I don't see the connection. [He knows all about the partnership contracts, still doesn't fully see the point of them, but that's just...how things go.] She did? [Rude. How is he supposed to be mad now? And then Nobunaga gets even MORE rude.] No. [This is a lie. Klaus does miss them. It's a weird longing because they'll never see each other at this point. Never again. And sure, another version of him is with them and they are together, but that's...not the same thing. They're still alone. Having no siblings feels off.] Ugh. Gross.
[Klaus sighs at that, leaning into Nobunaga for a brief moment]
Am not! [There's a frown, but the feeling of the hand on his chest and the kiss to his temple make him relax a little.] Yes, sir. [Another semi petulant response]
[And a loooooooong sigh] I love you, too.
I don't see the connection. [He knows all about the partnership contracts, still doesn't fully see the point of them, but that's just...how things go.] She did? [Rude. How is he supposed to be mad now? And then Nobunaga gets even MORE rude.] No. [This is a lie. Klaus does miss them. It's a weird longing because they'll never see each other at this point. Never again. And sure, another version of him is with them and they are together, but that's...not the same thing. They're still alone. Having no siblings feels off.] Ugh. Gross.
[Klaus sighs at that, leaning into Nobunaga for a brief moment]
Am not! [There's a frown, but the feeling of the hand on his chest and the kiss to his temple make him relax a little.] Yes, sir. [Another semi petulant response]
[And a loooooooong sigh] I love you, too.
[Laughs!!! He loves Klaus so much!!]
I think they see love as an arrangement of convenient circumstances. Meant to promote peace, and prosperity. And what you have with your siblings... is definitely not that, Klaus! [Laughs! And kisses forehead!] So show her! I don't mean throw knives at her, you're not Diego. I mean show her love.
[So cute!!!! Nobunaga affectionately rubs his nose against Klaus'!]
I think they see love as an arrangement of convenient circumstances. Meant to promote peace, and prosperity. And what you have with your siblings... is definitely not that, Klaus! [Laughs! And kisses forehead!] So show her! I don't mean throw knives at her, you're not Diego. I mean show her love.
[So cute!!!! Nobunaga affectionately rubs his nose against Klaus'!]
Yet. Remember, you know who to ask. And you can come to knife club with me anytime you want.
And me! [IDIOT.]
Ah... [A headtilt.] Was I wrong for that? I figured maximum options would be better? [AHAHAHAH GET IT? MAXIMUM???? He cracks himself up.]
Ah... [A headtilt.] Was I wrong for that? I figured maximum options would be better? [AHAHAHAH GET IT? MAXIMUM???? He cracks himself up.]
Yes. And you.
[Klaus gives him a small look.] I know you did it because you're concerned about me. But I have...I know what I'm doing with Blackbeard. So trust me? If he trusts me enough to listen to me because of this...because we're friends...I can help Pratt. Right? [They reach out for him anyway.] I love you for worrying, though.
[Klaus gives him a small look.] I know you did it because you're concerned about me. But I have...I know what I'm doing with Blackbeard. So trust me? If he trusts me enough to listen to me because of this...because we're friends...I can help Pratt. Right? [They reach out for him anyway.] I love you for worrying, though.
[NOBUNAGA GRABS BOTH OF KLAUS' CHEEKS AGAIN IN MAXIMUM IRRITATION!]
Why are you always like this?!
You say trust you, but when it's me, it's all "Noooo don't WORRY me like that, I'll cry!"
Understand, I've had sex with Valdis, I let her have sex with you, I would fight and spar with her, but I know she could kill me, and it'd be pointless. I do not trust her. You can't just turn Blackbeard into your friend through letting him stab you. If it was that easy, everyone I've ever met would be my friend, and then I wouldn't want to stab anyone after that once. Do you get it?
And Pratt isn't going to be saved by you trying to offer yourself as a stabbing sacrifice. It's insulting. Both to Pratt, and Blackbeard, and yourself. You're worth more than any fucking sacrifice ever created, Baka!
If you want to learn knives with Blackbeard, do it for you! Not for him, not for me, not even for Diego. Isn't that what you said about me and trying to learn to respect everyone's wishes and communicate better? You can't just say "Well I asked and received permission, this is communicating." If I, who never asks permission, but at least I'm bloody fucking God's piss trying, can understand this, why can't you?
Why are you always like this?!
You say trust you, but when it's me, it's all "Noooo don't WORRY me like that, I'll cry!"
Understand, I've had sex with Valdis, I let her have sex with you, I would fight and spar with her, but I know she could kill me, and it'd be pointless. I do not trust her. You can't just turn Blackbeard into your friend through letting him stab you. If it was that easy, everyone I've ever met would be my friend, and then I wouldn't want to stab anyone after that once. Do you get it?
And Pratt isn't going to be saved by you trying to offer yourself as a stabbing sacrifice. It's insulting. Both to Pratt, and Blackbeard, and yourself. You're worth more than any fucking sacrifice ever created, Baka!
If you want to learn knives with Blackbeard, do it for you! Not for him, not for me, not even for Diego. Isn't that what you said about me and trying to learn to respect everyone's wishes and communicate better? You can't just say "Well I asked and received permission, this is communicating." If I, who never asks permission, but at least I'm bloody fucking God's piss trying, can understand this, why can't you?
[They are swatting his hands right now] Ow ow ow. Stoooooop!
I trust Valdis. [Maybe it's not the smart thing to do, but that's fine.] But you're always talking about doing things to free everyone. Isn't it the same idea?
MAYBE HE WILL! [Klaus is sighing and tired now.] I'm...it's not...I'm just trying to...
It isn't like he has a ton of friends on the ship! [Ugh, now they're annoyed all over again. They're going to go lie face down on the bed and hope for the best] This is also not communicating. For the record. For someone who always talks about how smart I am sometimes I feel like you don't actually mean that.
I trust Valdis. [Maybe it's not the smart thing to do, but that's fine.] But you're always talking about doing things to free everyone. Isn't it the same idea?
MAYBE HE WILL! [Klaus is sighing and tired now.] I'm...it's not...I'm just trying to...
It isn't like he has a ton of friends on the ship! [Ugh, now they're annoyed all over again. They're going to go lie face down on the bed and hope for the best] This is also not communicating. For the record. For someone who always talks about how smart I am sometimes I feel like you don't actually mean that.
Why? [He isn't going to point out that even Regi threw Klaus under a literal bus, but...] Valdis doesn't even know what she wants. How?
So be his friend. But don't lie to both yourself and me, that it's going to change him. That's not the point of friendship. And Pratt can take care of himself, as unbelievable as that sounds. He knows better now, that it won't be sexy like he thought.
I don't...
[Nobunaga's hurt by that. He's trying and yet...] Explain. [Just quietly. Composed.]
So be his friend. But don't lie to both yourself and me, that it's going to change him. That's not the point of friendship. And Pratt can take care of himself, as unbelievable as that sounds. He knows better now, that it won't be sexy like he thought.
I don't...
[Nobunaga's hurt by that. He's trying and yet...] Explain. [Just quietly. Composed.]
I don’t know what I want half the time, but it doesn’t make her less trustworthy. I know if the chips are down and shit is real, she’s my friend and she’ll do what she can to help me. Sure, she’d probably be just as fine to sip my soul and stuff, but she’s there for me. And she trusted me with her wounds and stuff. So I can trust her with me.
[There’s a sigh] I’m not trying to change him. Just give him someone to rely on and maybe listen to sometimes. I’m not saying it might not go wrong, but I don’t know. And I know Pratt can, but is it wrong to want to help?
[Just curling up on the bed] Sometimes it feels to me like…you ask me to trust you, right? Even if I don’t understand or whatever and I’m trying to. I am. Maybe I have shit to work through on that because of my past. I probably do. But then sometimes it feels like you’re holding me with kid gloves like…like I don’t understand things.
[There’s a sigh] I’m not trying to change him. Just give him someone to rely on and maybe listen to sometimes. I’m not saying it might not go wrong, but I don’t know. And I know Pratt can, but is it wrong to want to help?
[Just curling up on the bed] Sometimes it feels to me like…you ask me to trust you, right? Even if I don’t understand or whatever and I’m trying to. I am. Maybe I have shit to work through on that because of my past. I probably do. But then sometimes it feels like you’re holding me with kid gloves like…like I don’t understand things.
You know what you want. Or... I know what you want. You want everyone to be happy and safe and fulfilled. You go crazy, because that can be contradictory. This is your motivation. This is why you do everything and anything. Valdis does not have this figured out yet. She knows what she does not want, but that is not enough for me.
What does trust mean to you, Klaus?
Then just be Blackbeard's friend. I have never told you not to, have I?
I have never asked you to trust me. And I never will. Such a thing, is not how I work. I want your faith, but only because I work every day to earn it. I don't want your trust. I want you to be skeptical, and able to kill me when no one else can. I hate that Teyrey trusts me. I have told her over and over, I will abuse it, and I will, and I do, keep hurting her and taking advantage of it. And I always will.
I do treat you gently. Because I want to. I want to protect you. You've been through a lot and you've had almost no one in your life offer you simple basics like this. I am much harsher on you than almost anyone else too. Because I have the highest of standards. And I know you can withstand it. So I do things with you I would never with anyone else. I told you the first day we met, I don't want to break you. I'm good at breaking people. On purpose, but even on accident. But you always exceed my expectations. I do not want to hold you back from anything. That is why I told you to date Bash. That is why I cannot tell you NOT to sleep with others, only leave it as your choice, and forever try to be the best so you don't feel inclined to want anyone else.
I think you understand more than I do, Klaus. "Wakaran," in Japanese, means I don't get it. I feel like I say that constantly here. I am forever filled with questions. Because I don't understand.
What does trust mean to you, Klaus?
Then just be Blackbeard's friend. I have never told you not to, have I?
I have never asked you to trust me. And I never will. Such a thing, is not how I work. I want your faith, but only because I work every day to earn it. I don't want your trust. I want you to be skeptical, and able to kill me when no one else can. I hate that Teyrey trusts me. I have told her over and over, I will abuse it, and I will, and I do, keep hurting her and taking advantage of it. And I always will.
I do treat you gently. Because I want to. I want to protect you. You've been through a lot and you've had almost no one in your life offer you simple basics like this. I am much harsher on you than almost anyone else too. Because I have the highest of standards. And I know you can withstand it. So I do things with you I would never with anyone else. I told you the first day we met, I don't want to break you. I'm good at breaking people. On purpose, but even on accident. But you always exceed my expectations. I do not want to hold you back from anything. That is why I told you to date Bash. That is why I cannot tell you NOT to sleep with others, only leave it as your choice, and forever try to be the best so you don't feel inclined to want anyone else.
I think you understand more than I do, Klaus. "Wakaran," in Japanese, means I don't get it. I feel like I say that constantly here. I am forever filled with questions. Because I don't understand.
[They are listening quietly.]
I just told you. If you show me on a repeat basis that I can rely on you, then I do. Trust doesn’t have to mean agree with on everything ever. I trust you to tell me when I’m doing something stupid or something you disagree with.
No. But you seem wary about the knives a touch.
Do you want to do those things to her or do you not want to stop doing them? Not an attack, just a question. Clarification. But even she questions you. Trusting or not.
But you can tell me those things. You can tell me. I am not suffering from boundaries. It helps keep things clear and I know you well enough by now to know you say that you’re fine with that, but you’re not. It’s half the reason I was surprised you were the one asking for a threesome. Because you might say one thing and show another. And I know how jealous you get.
But you don’t need to be gentle at the risk of your own feelings. I’m not suffocating. And faith and trust just sound like the same thing to me.
I just told you. If you show me on a repeat basis that I can rely on you, then I do. Trust doesn’t have to mean agree with on everything ever. I trust you to tell me when I’m doing something stupid or something you disagree with.
No. But you seem wary about the knives a touch.
Do you want to do those things to her or do you not want to stop doing them? Not an attack, just a question. Clarification. But even she questions you. Trusting or not.
But you can tell me those things. You can tell me. I am not suffering from boundaries. It helps keep things clear and I know you well enough by now to know you say that you’re fine with that, but you’re not. It’s half the reason I was surprised you were the one asking for a threesome. Because you might say one thing and show another. And I know how jealous you get.
But you don’t need to be gentle at the risk of your own feelings. I’m not suffocating. And faith and trust just sound like the same thing to me.
I don't... Reliable. Is that it? Tch. [Nobunaga pokes Klaus' forehead!] Do you think I dislike people disagreeing with me? I have 5 generals at home, none of them agree with each other about anything! I prefer people to challenge me. To disagree with me, and tell me how I'm wrong. I get heated. I have to. All my emotions are tied up in it, and I am incapable of detaching them. If the stance someone is taking isn't strong enough to defend it against my temper, then it's not worth my time. No one agreed with me about Mt. Hiei, and I never would have employed them if they had! What I did was an atrocity. [Bared teeth, snarl.] I set an entire mountain on fire. But it is only knowing that all my generals hated it, that I knew they would do everything they could to make sure it was as least awful as it could be.
And Kichou... [HARD FACEPALM! Nearly a slap and donking sound.] Kichou was a sadist, almost as much as I am. He is cruel. Saito Dosan, his father, is worse than even Reginald Hargreaves. He's an evil Uncle too. He tortured Kichou, and Mitsuhide, his nephew. He killed my father, and he almost tortured his whole lands as daimyo. I mention this because... Kichou is the only other person I would have proposed to. But Kichou is a sadist. I am not a masochist, and if he was, our entire relationship would have been a lot healthier, but truthfully, it could never be actually healthy. We are both immensely strong personalities, and he has more rage than even I. I sent him to deal with the Ikkou Ikki, but he failed me. I don't understand what changed, but the next time I saw him, he vowed to never allow peace. And I still don't hate him. I don't hate anyone. Hate is the worst. I don't fear being hated, because it will always hurt its wielder more than anyone else. But I can -- easily, have sex without trusting someone. Everything with Kichou was like a dance to see who would stab each other first. A battle of wills and ideals, and just... highly charged war without letting anyone interfere in our dance.
Let's see, your AU twin got his fingers cut off and fed to him, and you told me you want to prevent that by helping Blackbeard mitigate his stabbing urges, like you mitigate all my anger by letting me bite you, and you wonder why I am a little leery of this? [SIGH.] Klaus. Swords in my time... are taught by tutors. Monks. They teach them to children from the time they are born. Rather, the noble children. The castes -- you understand, they do not allow the other three castes to use the sword. It is a privilege only afforded the samurai, this is something I personally changed. One of those rules you say I am too intense about. They teach them by cutting children. "You can't understand the pain you inflict on others without experiencing it yourself. Always remember this pain. And learn not to fear it, but not seek it." This kind of thing. I will stab you anywhere you wish. But I am never going to be happy with the idea of someone I don't know, cannot trust, stabbing you for their own enjoyment, and you saying, "Teehee! It's okay, we're friends!" If this does not make sense to you, ask Ava or Pratt. But make sure you tell them, it's not just masochism, because I have always offered to stab you too. For that matter, even ask Valdis.
To me... when I say I don't trust... it's yes... I think similar? It is hm... Not just reliability. Predictability. That I know what they'll do and why. That is why I trust motivations but... Trust is... to me, it means I do not try to tear it apart. There is no logic that factors in, I believe words because the person says so, because I have no reason to doubt them. I put the person above my reason. This is not the case. Are you upset that I don't trust you about being stabbed? I'm sorry. I cannot. It is not that I don't trust you, I don't trust them. I haven't met them. If you were getting stabbed by Valdis, I would be okay with it. Maybe this is the problem with sex too. No wait, Sharky. I don't know. I don't know what my problem is, I'm sorry.
If I tell Teyrey something, of course she questions me. She understands: That is what I want. She would immensely disappoint me if she didn't! That would mean she is afraid of me. That she hates me. That's not trust at all.
Trust is -- accepting what someone says about information without checking or comparing to anything else. I couldn't afford that at home. Not after No-- my brother. [The anger from earlier softens completely.] I did... I used to trust him. I'm flattered that Teyrey trusts me, but I've told her constantly to verify everything I say. Because I have my blind spots. Even me. And I don't know where they are, or they wouldn't exist. I've told her, and she agrees, to not believe my words ever, but my actions speak for themselves.
I'm reliable. I don't... think Valdis is for me yet. I think you can trust her implicitly. So... I do trust her with you. I told her the first day I met her, don't protect me, that's not how generals like me work. Protect you. Because then I can still act rationally. And she has given me reasons to trust her in that regard.
Tell you -- [Irritated growl.] No, Klaus. I can't. I told you, I'm glad you understood my jealousy. That I would be hurt or maybe just angry, and there would be consequences. But I'm not as -- in tune with my emotions as I want... or need to be. I'm... I have to rely on your strength for this, I am sorry. It's not because I don't want to suffocate you, it's because... I can't be someone making these kinds of restrictions. I'm... scared. It's not even that I don't trust you. I trust you to know better than me. But it would hurt me. Please... please understand this... this is like the values I tried to bring up. [Ugh why is this so hard?!]
How can faith and trust sound the same to a cult leader? [Laughs, because ehhhh sure why not. And just pokes Klaus' cheek.] Faith is... [A headtilt. A SMILE!] I retract that. It's an optimism that people mean well, they will do their best. I guess that could be a form of trust. I just never thought it that way before? [More laughs! And kisses Klaus' forehead.] I am glad I asked you this. Obviously... faith in gods I don't have. But it is believing they are real without evidence, even with evidence to the contrary. It's a little different, I think, in people, because it's built with time. With recurring successes. Similar to why I trust Valdis with you. Tentative building. But if ever fails, I won't be entirely surprised. Just disappointed.
And Kichou... [HARD FACEPALM! Nearly a slap and donking sound.] Kichou was a sadist, almost as much as I am. He is cruel. Saito Dosan, his father, is worse than even Reginald Hargreaves. He's an evil Uncle too. He tortured Kichou, and Mitsuhide, his nephew. He killed my father, and he almost tortured his whole lands as daimyo. I mention this because... Kichou is the only other person I would have proposed to. But Kichou is a sadist. I am not a masochist, and if he was, our entire relationship would have been a lot healthier, but truthfully, it could never be actually healthy. We are both immensely strong personalities, and he has more rage than even I. I sent him to deal with the Ikkou Ikki, but he failed me. I don't understand what changed, but the next time I saw him, he vowed to never allow peace. And I still don't hate him. I don't hate anyone. Hate is the worst. I don't fear being hated, because it will always hurt its wielder more than anyone else. But I can -- easily, have sex without trusting someone. Everything with Kichou was like a dance to see who would stab each other first. A battle of wills and ideals, and just... highly charged war without letting anyone interfere in our dance.
Let's see, your AU twin got his fingers cut off and fed to him, and you told me you want to prevent that by helping Blackbeard mitigate his stabbing urges, like you mitigate all my anger by letting me bite you, and you wonder why I am a little leery of this? [SIGH.] Klaus. Swords in my time... are taught by tutors. Monks. They teach them to children from the time they are born. Rather, the noble children. The castes -- you understand, they do not allow the other three castes to use the sword. It is a privilege only afforded the samurai, this is something I personally changed. One of those rules you say I am too intense about. They teach them by cutting children. "You can't understand the pain you inflict on others without experiencing it yourself. Always remember this pain. And learn not to fear it, but not seek it." This kind of thing. I will stab you anywhere you wish. But I am never going to be happy with the idea of someone I don't know, cannot trust, stabbing you for their own enjoyment, and you saying, "Teehee! It's okay, we're friends!" If this does not make sense to you, ask Ava or Pratt. But make sure you tell them, it's not just masochism, because I have always offered to stab you too. For that matter, even ask Valdis.
To me... when I say I don't trust... it's yes... I think similar? It is hm... Not just reliability. Predictability. That I know what they'll do and why. That is why I trust motivations but... Trust is... to me, it means I do not try to tear it apart. There is no logic that factors in, I believe words because the person says so, because I have no reason to doubt them. I put the person above my reason. This is not the case. Are you upset that I don't trust you about being stabbed? I'm sorry. I cannot. It is not that I don't trust you, I don't trust them. I haven't met them. If you were getting stabbed by Valdis, I would be okay with it. Maybe this is the problem with sex too. No wait, Sharky. I don't know. I don't know what my problem is, I'm sorry.
If I tell Teyrey something, of course she questions me. She understands: That is what I want. She would immensely disappoint me if she didn't! That would mean she is afraid of me. That she hates me. That's not trust at all.
Trust is -- accepting what someone says about information without checking or comparing to anything else. I couldn't afford that at home. Not after No-- my brother. [The anger from earlier softens completely.] I did... I used to trust him. I'm flattered that Teyrey trusts me, but I've told her constantly to verify everything I say. Because I have my blind spots. Even me. And I don't know where they are, or they wouldn't exist. I've told her, and she agrees, to not believe my words ever, but my actions speak for themselves.
I'm reliable. I don't... think Valdis is for me yet. I think you can trust her implicitly. So... I do trust her with you. I told her the first day I met her, don't protect me, that's not how generals like me work. Protect you. Because then I can still act rationally. And she has given me reasons to trust her in that regard.
Tell you -- [Irritated growl.] No, Klaus. I can't. I told you, I'm glad you understood my jealousy. That I would be hurt or maybe just angry, and there would be consequences. But I'm not as -- in tune with my emotions as I want... or need to be. I'm... I have to rely on your strength for this, I am sorry. It's not because I don't want to suffocate you, it's because... I can't be someone making these kinds of restrictions. I'm... scared. It's not even that I don't trust you. I trust you to know better than me. But it would hurt me. Please... please understand this... this is like the values I tried to bring up. [Ugh why is this so hard?!]
How can faith and trust sound the same to a cult leader? [Laughs, because ehhhh sure why not. And just pokes Klaus' cheek.] Faith is... [A headtilt. A SMILE!] I retract that. It's an optimism that people mean well, they will do their best. I guess that could be a form of trust. I just never thought it that way before? [More laughs! And kisses Klaus' forehead.] I am glad I asked you this. Obviously... faith in gods I don't have. But it is believing they are real without evidence, even with evidence to the contrary. It's a little different, I think, in people, because it's built with time. With recurring successes. Similar to why I trust Valdis with you. Tentative building. But if ever fails, I won't be entirely surprised. Just disappointed.
[Klaus scrunches up his face a little at the poke] I didn't say you liked it. [They don't really know what to say about the other part, though. It's obvious that he didn't like it and so Klaus doesn't want to cut into it too much more.
There's a weird flash of jealousy about Kichou. He knew about people before, but somehow this one gets him.] I'm sorry about your friend. Or...well...whatever you call him.
[This makes him sit up quietly.] Okay. I guess I get it. I'll try not to get stabbed, okay? But I do that for you because I love you. Because it helps you to be chill. And also because I like it. I don't like being stabbed at least not that I'm aware of. Really only know what that's like from like...being harpooned in the chest.
[Klaus smiles a little, reaching a hand out for him] You're just...it's okay not to want me to sleep with other people. I get it. I don't want to make you jealous or uncomfortable. [They study him for a moment] Boundaries with a romantic partner aren't like...how things were at home. You can let me be free without also causing yourself discomfort. I'm not really sure how to explain it. I know you said like your hawks, you let them be free and they can come back or not. But...it's not...the same exactly. It's not a containment. It's just voicing things you don't want from a relationship. Just like how you say you don't like the idea of me going into a situation where I'll get stabbed because for you it reminds you of how I let you bite me when you get upset. Sometimes you can...say, "These are things that make me uncomfortable." and it it's something we can work through together, then we will. If it's a boundary, then I'll respect it.
[There's an eyebrow arch at that] I'm a fake, buddy. I'm not any form of religious. [There's a nod at his words, though.] Glad I could help.
There's a weird flash of jealousy about Kichou. He knew about people before, but somehow this one gets him.] I'm sorry about your friend. Or...well...whatever you call him.
[This makes him sit up quietly.] Okay. I guess I get it. I'll try not to get stabbed, okay? But I do that for you because I love you. Because it helps you to be chill. And also because I like it. I don't like being stabbed at least not that I'm aware of. Really only know what that's like from like...being harpooned in the chest.
[Klaus smiles a little, reaching a hand out for him] You're just...it's okay not to want me to sleep with other people. I get it. I don't want to make you jealous or uncomfortable. [They study him for a moment] Boundaries with a romantic partner aren't like...how things were at home. You can let me be free without also causing yourself discomfort. I'm not really sure how to explain it. I know you said like your hawks, you let them be free and they can come back or not. But...it's not...the same exactly. It's not a containment. It's just voicing things you don't want from a relationship. Just like how you say you don't like the idea of me going into a situation where I'll get stabbed because for you it reminds you of how I let you bite me when you get upset. Sometimes you can...say, "These are things that make me uncomfortable." and it it's something we can work through together, then we will. If it's a boundary, then I'll respect it.
[There's an eyebrow arch at that] I'm a fake, buddy. I'm not any form of religious. [There's a nod at his words, though.] Glad I could help.
I want to be disagreed with. If you don't tell me when and why you disagree with me, I won't get stronger.
Not a friend! [Very hoarsely! And he even shudders!] Definitely not a friend. An ex. The closest I've been to getting dumped I suppose. I asked him to do something I thought no one else had a chance, but I don't know what happened to him. [Kichou timetraveled into the future, though Nobunaga doesn't know this.] He had to go deep undercover in the cult. [Nobunaga comes over, puts his left arm over Klaus' shoulders, laying on his front and gently shooter his lips.] Nothing like you, worry not. And it is like he never showed up.
[Snuggles into Klaus' neck, just breathing in their smell! This is nice.]
Yare yare... Klaus... [Why is he always asking for this??? Values? And yet even now...]
I don't mind you getting stabbed, it's not that I think it's inherently like how I find you sexy and biting you soothes me a million ways. I don't want you to get stabbed, because you don't want to be stabbed. You're so desperate to be friends and help someone you'll do things you don't like to please them. Stop acting like your only worth is in things like this. I love you. You are fantastic, you are brilliant. Find another way. Just be his friend. He likes whips too. I don't even have a problem if you want to practice whips with him because it's fun. I am uncomfortable, however, with you letting him whip you. Do you understand the difference? It's important.
Things I want.... how the hell can I know that? I've never even heard of stuff you have. Choking you with a tie I thought was the hottest thing I've ever done. Then I remembered to show you my whip. Then that was the hottest. Then you convinced me to be your sheathe. So that was the hottest too.
Klaus... I want to make you smile. I want to do things that my head says are really stupid and I will hate, like karaoke, and wearing a lion costume instead of being like everyone else as a demon, and every ice cream flavor in one bowl, and Disco dancing, argh.
[Struck by demonic inspiration, Nobunaga kisses down Klaus forehead and nose and oh so chastely barely ghosts the lips.]
I want to be the one you rely the most on. I want you to always be free, always make friends, always cherish them above all else, but I want to be the only one you return to at night, the only one to help you reach sexual heights, the only one to have your romantic love like this. I want to be the best for you. I want you to be safe, fulfilled and above all else happy. I will turn both of our bad lucks into good, with my own two hands, and your heart that saves me endlessly from my darkness. Because you are the strongest, sweetest, most valuable treasure I've ever met. To know you is to love you. Abd every day I love you more and more. I have never believed in fate and soulmates, but now I do. That's my wedding vows. So remember it.
Not a friend! [Very hoarsely! And he even shudders!] Definitely not a friend. An ex. The closest I've been to getting dumped I suppose. I asked him to do something I thought no one else had a chance, but I don't know what happened to him. [Kichou timetraveled into the future, though Nobunaga doesn't know this.] He had to go deep undercover in the cult. [Nobunaga comes over, puts his left arm over Klaus' shoulders, laying on his front and gently shooter his lips.] Nothing like you, worry not. And it is like he never showed up.
[Snuggles into Klaus' neck, just breathing in their smell! This is nice.]
Yare yare... Klaus... [Why is he always asking for this??? Values? And yet even now...]
I don't mind you getting stabbed, it's not that I think it's inherently like how I find you sexy and biting you soothes me a million ways. I don't want you to get stabbed, because you don't want to be stabbed. You're so desperate to be friends and help someone you'll do things you don't like to please them. Stop acting like your only worth is in things like this. I love you. You are fantastic, you are brilliant. Find another way. Just be his friend. He likes whips too. I don't even have a problem if you want to practice whips with him because it's fun. I am uncomfortable, however, with you letting him whip you. Do you understand the difference? It's important.
Things I want.... how the hell can I know that? I've never even heard of stuff you have. Choking you with a tie I thought was the hottest thing I've ever done. Then I remembered to show you my whip. Then that was the hottest. Then you convinced me to be your sheathe. So that was the hottest too.
Klaus... I want to make you smile. I want to do things that my head says are really stupid and I will hate, like karaoke, and wearing a lion costume instead of being like everyone else as a demon, and every ice cream flavor in one bowl, and Disco dancing, argh.
[Struck by demonic inspiration, Nobunaga kisses down Klaus forehead and nose and oh so chastely barely ghosts the lips.]
I want to be the one you rely the most on. I want you to always be free, always make friends, always cherish them above all else, but I want to be the only one you return to at night, the only one to help you reach sexual heights, the only one to have your romantic love like this. I want to be the best for you. I want you to be safe, fulfilled and above all else happy. I will turn both of our bad lucks into good, with my own two hands, and your heart that saves me endlessly from my darkness. Because you are the strongest, sweetest, most valuable treasure I've ever met. To know you is to love you. Abd every day I love you more and more. I have never believed in fate and soulmates, but now I do. That's my wedding vows. So remember it.
Okay.
[Klaus makes a very quiet note of that] Okay. Not a friend, then. [The arm and the pressure of someone lying on him makes them smile.
They move to put a hand against the back of Nobunaga's head, lightly running his fingers through his hair. It is nice.
And the rest of this makes them frown. Even if he does understand what he's saying here. He doesn't want him to put himself in danger just to be close to someone.] I only want you to whip me, babe. But I do want to give myself a few people to train with because there's different...ways of doing things and being able to fight. Just in case someone else has a super secret cool move that would help me in a fight. Cause I know your weaknesses, but not like normal people's.
[They listen as he talks here, smiling a little the more time passes.] Well, I'm happy to help you find new things. And as long as those things also make you happy, I'm glad that you do all those things for me.
[The kisses are definitely enough to very nearly distract him. And the words were definitely...good. Those are boundaries even when he doesn't say them, but they aren't going to push the situation.] I want that, too. [Klaus takes a moment of thinking before attempting to use his training to turn them both over so Nobunaga's the one on his back. This will come with a kiss.] You're the cutest fiancé I've ever had. [A beat] Also the only fiancé I've ever had.
[Klaus makes a very quiet note of that] Okay. Not a friend, then. [The arm and the pressure of someone lying on him makes them smile.
They move to put a hand against the back of Nobunaga's head, lightly running his fingers through his hair. It is nice.
And the rest of this makes them frown. Even if he does understand what he's saying here. He doesn't want him to put himself in danger just to be close to someone.] I only want you to whip me, babe. But I do want to give myself a few people to train with because there's different...ways of doing things and being able to fight. Just in case someone else has a super secret cool move that would help me in a fight. Cause I know your weaknesses, but not like normal people's.
[They listen as he talks here, smiling a little the more time passes.] Well, I'm happy to help you find new things. And as long as those things also make you happy, I'm glad that you do all those things for me.
[The kisses are definitely enough to very nearly distract him. And the words were definitely...good. Those are boundaries even when he doesn't say them, but they aren't going to push the situation.] I want that, too. [Klaus takes a moment of thinking before attempting to use his training to turn them both over so Nobunaga's the one on his back. This will come with a kiss.] You're the cutest fiancé I've ever had. [A beat] Also the only fiancé I've ever had.
That's hot.
Yeah. And I do want you to train, and have friends, and have fun learning that you can be stronger and that you are the furthest damn thing from useless ever! [Kisses Klaus' temple!] That's why I said maximum options. Got it?
[No no, Nobunaga understood those were boundaries. He had a breakthrough of being able to set some finally!!!]
Cute... hah...
[Eyeroll!] Kichou wasn't a fiancee, does that help? It was going to be a political marriage anyway. But our relationship was always untenable. He's a terrorist now. Rumors circulate that he's become a pirate, but that seems unlikely. [Actually true.]
Yeah. And I do want you to train, and have friends, and have fun learning that you can be stronger and that you are the furthest damn thing from useless ever! [Kisses Klaus' temple!] That's why I said maximum options. Got it?
[No no, Nobunaga understood those were boundaries. He had a breakthrough of being able to set some finally!!!]
Cute... hah...
[Eyeroll!] Kichou wasn't a fiancee, does that help? It was going to be a political marriage anyway. But our relationship was always untenable. He's a terrorist now. Rumors circulate that he's become a pirate, but that seems unlikely. [Actually true.]
I know. I’m filled to the brim with hotness.
Yes. I got it.
[Klaus is very proud of him!!]
Mmhm. So cute. [Klaus is the least apologetic.]
[Klaus feels relieved and the relief makes him feel slightly guilty, but they just smile and kiss Nobunaga.] I am glad because I like…being yours. I don’t care if I’m not the first or only. I just…want to be your fiancé. [They’re blushing again.] Wish I had a ring to put on it. [This is said as a finger lightly touches Nobunaga’s finger] What do they do for engagements in your time?
Yes. I got it.
[Klaus is very proud of him!!]
Mmhm. So cute. [Klaus is the least apologetic.]
[Klaus feels relieved and the relief makes him feel slightly guilty, but they just smile and kiss Nobunaga.] I am glad because I like…being yours. I don’t care if I’m not the first or only. I just…want to be your fiancé. [They’re blushing again.] Wish I had a ring to put on it. [This is said as a finger lightly touches Nobunaga’s finger] What do they do for engagements in your time?
Not yet are you. Is that a request?
Ring?? [Okay. He will do a jewelry raid. See what it takes!]
Uh... [Glances up at the ceiling.] Noble courting rituals are such a pain. They're whole big family affairs. Everything is pre-arranged. They might have the courting, but it's separated by those dividing screens, so that people can't get all -- solely attracted on physicality, and are forced to be reminded that it's not about the couple to be wed, it's about the whole family, the political union. There's tons and tons of chaperones, and they do stupid formal things, but sometimes there's a lot of elegance, and courting by waterfalls or watching sakura blossoms if the kids already like each other. A lot of it is legal stuff, hammering out contract negotiations, because -- like I said, it's almost never romantic in my time.
It was for Oichi. So it was pretty different for her. Katsuie is older than me, younger than our father, but Katsuie was one of my best Generals. I was so scared he'd side with Nobuyuki, but he didn't like my Uncle, so even though he was on Gozen's side -- my mother, he agreed too, that I was doing things right. It was tough to part with him. My brother-in-law.
I sent them away into hiding. Only Hideyoshi knows how to find them. Every character in his name: Hideyoshi Toyotomi is borrowed from my other generals. Did I ever mention that? Hide is from Mitsuhide Akechi, of course. Shi is from Shibata Katsuie. I couldn't even attend their wedding. That was part of the arrangement. So that he could get dismissed and go into hiding. If I was there then... [So much looking at the ceiling! But then into Klaus' eyes searching for the thoughts in there.]
Ugh, it's so religious in Japan. The weddings. There's prayer beads, sharing sake... [Nobunaga does smirk at that and wink, because he knows Klaus knows how Nobunaga feels about that!] and sometimes they bind their pinky fingers together with red ribbon. [Extends his for Klaus to take.] This symbolizes the red thread of fate. Yato's able to cut those, so normally that'd be like... the worst thing ever! [Laughs!!!] Very blasphemous. That's why I like him. He's like the God version of myself. My AU twin.
Hmmm... Unfortunately there's nothing to really show the difference for engaged people right now in Japan. It's all family stuff. And political. Even for the lower castes. So everyone would just know, if they were part of it. Nothing to show off.
With Kichou, he has his own emblem. A sparrowhawk fused with a swallowtail butterfly. Not his family's, his own. I got dramatic when I first met him, thinking we were destined. [Nobunaga doesn't realize Klaus is jealous or guilty about the relief, he would be glad for it secretly! But tell him not to be guilty at all!!!] So I wanted it engraved on lots of swords, whether I gave them to him or not. Chou is butterfly. And my family, including Ieyasu even though his relationship to the Oda clan is more abstract, is deeply rooted in hawks. My father raised them his whole life, and passed that onto me, and me to Ieyasu.
Sparrowhawks are the tiniest hawks. [Moves his hands to show the size!] Very cute, but always angry. They are even more bitey than I am! You cannot handle any of them without getting bitten. And not affectionately. Kichou is the same way. Allying with me, I thought: this is a partner who can help me change the world. He is like the tiniest gorgeous angry hawk. And I thought he was embracing it with his mark. Embracing me. Wanting the same vision of the future together.
It was his way of forsaking his father, Dosan. The whole clan. And the Taira clan has a swallowtail butterfly, so he had to make his own mark different from it. And I used to say tell him to his face he was like a sparrowhawk. Just the way he looked at me, like he was assessing how good my innards would taste. And he would say, "This is because you are seeing me walk away from you. This is just my swallowtail trail." Like I couldn't see the rest of him either. Maybe I didn't. I always thought I did. I thought I knew him better than myself. Now? I have no idea. He wouldn't tell me things, so how was I supposed to know anyway?
Kichou still uses that mark, and I am the only one who can't look at it, without wincing at my childish past. I guess he left a deeper mark on me than the other way around.
If I got married now... [A soft grin, since that's the plan, isn't it?] They would be part of my family. So they would gain the Oda mon. To show everyone they are mine. I am not saying giving you my mark makes you married to me, obviously. Many of my soldiers have it. But it's also closer than my other generals, because they are not my family, Oda clan. So I would have to get you something different that says you are my partner, and therefore equal, or better, but not a soldier. You decide your own path, but still you could show it off, I am your family too.
Is a ring big enough? [He wanted to keep it secret, but it's fine, he can just surprise him with the actual object, not that he wants to get him one!!!] Would you ever consider a tattoo of my mark?
Ring?? [Okay. He will do a jewelry raid. See what it takes!]
Uh... [Glances up at the ceiling.] Noble courting rituals are such a pain. They're whole big family affairs. Everything is pre-arranged. They might have the courting, but it's separated by those dividing screens, so that people can't get all -- solely attracted on physicality, and are forced to be reminded that it's not about the couple to be wed, it's about the whole family, the political union. There's tons and tons of chaperones, and they do stupid formal things, but sometimes there's a lot of elegance, and courting by waterfalls or watching sakura blossoms if the kids already like each other. A lot of it is legal stuff, hammering out contract negotiations, because -- like I said, it's almost never romantic in my time.
It was for Oichi. So it was pretty different for her. Katsuie is older than me, younger than our father, but Katsuie was one of my best Generals. I was so scared he'd side with Nobuyuki, but he didn't like my Uncle, so even though he was on Gozen's side -- my mother, he agreed too, that I was doing things right. It was tough to part with him. My brother-in-law.
I sent them away into hiding. Only Hideyoshi knows how to find them. Every character in his name: Hideyoshi Toyotomi is borrowed from my other generals. Did I ever mention that? Hide is from Mitsuhide Akechi, of course. Shi is from Shibata Katsuie. I couldn't even attend their wedding. That was part of the arrangement. So that he could get dismissed and go into hiding. If I was there then... [So much looking at the ceiling! But then into Klaus' eyes searching for the thoughts in there.]
Ugh, it's so religious in Japan. The weddings. There's prayer beads, sharing sake... [Nobunaga does smirk at that and wink, because he knows Klaus knows how Nobunaga feels about that!] and sometimes they bind their pinky fingers together with red ribbon. [Extends his for Klaus to take.] This symbolizes the red thread of fate. Yato's able to cut those, so normally that'd be like... the worst thing ever! [Laughs!!!] Very blasphemous. That's why I like him. He's like the God version of myself. My AU twin.
Hmmm... Unfortunately there's nothing to really show the difference for engaged people right now in Japan. It's all family stuff. And political. Even for the lower castes. So everyone would just know, if they were part of it. Nothing to show off.
With Kichou, he has his own emblem. A sparrowhawk fused with a swallowtail butterfly. Not his family's, his own. I got dramatic when I first met him, thinking we were destined. [Nobunaga doesn't realize Klaus is jealous or guilty about the relief, he would be glad for it secretly! But tell him not to be guilty at all!!!] So I wanted it engraved on lots of swords, whether I gave them to him or not. Chou is butterfly. And my family, including Ieyasu even though his relationship to the Oda clan is more abstract, is deeply rooted in hawks. My father raised them his whole life, and passed that onto me, and me to Ieyasu.
Sparrowhawks are the tiniest hawks. [Moves his hands to show the size!] Very cute, but always angry. They are even more bitey than I am! You cannot handle any of them without getting bitten. And not affectionately. Kichou is the same way. Allying with me, I thought: this is a partner who can help me change the world. He is like the tiniest gorgeous angry hawk. And I thought he was embracing it with his mark. Embracing me. Wanting the same vision of the future together.
It was his way of forsaking his father, Dosan. The whole clan. And the Taira clan has a swallowtail butterfly, so he had to make his own mark different from it. And I used to say tell him to his face he was like a sparrowhawk. Just the way he looked at me, like he was assessing how good my innards would taste. And he would say, "This is because you are seeing me walk away from you. This is just my swallowtail trail." Like I couldn't see the rest of him either. Maybe I didn't. I always thought I did. I thought I knew him better than myself. Now? I have no idea. He wouldn't tell me things, so how was I supposed to know anyway?
Kichou still uses that mark, and I am the only one who can't look at it, without wincing at my childish past. I guess he left a deeper mark on me than the other way around.
If I got married now... [A soft grin, since that's the plan, isn't it?] They would be part of my family. So they would gain the Oda mon. To show everyone they are mine. I am not saying giving you my mark makes you married to me, obviously. Many of my soldiers have it. But it's also closer than my other generals, because they are not my family, Oda clan. So I would have to get you something different that says you are my partner, and therefore equal, or better, but not a soldier. You decide your own path, but still you could show it off, I am your family too.
Is a ring big enough? [He wanted to keep it secret, but it's fine, he can just surprise him with the actual object, not that he wants to get him one!!!] Would you ever consider a tattoo of my mark?
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[Klaus laughs.] Is that a suggestion? Do you want to fill me up?
Mmhm. Like the Beyonce song! [Klaus smiles a little at that, like he's just been very clever.]
[They listen to every word, smiling a little as they do. It sounds romantic from this side, but it's probably less so when you're going about it on your own. So many things that could have been different. Just sitting awkwardly with someone you maybe knew or didn't know and trying to think of things to talk about.
There's a slightly darker expression about Kichou and all the stupid things about him and his dumb, stupid face that Klaus is sure is really handsome but ALSO STUPID! Even if Klaus doesn't know him. They still don't like him. Why? That's the real question here. Stupid sparrowhawks and stupid fancy butterflies!] Well...he sounds dumb anyway. [So whatever.]
[There's a blush slowly working its way from Klaus' cheeks down towards his neck. It shouldn't be so cute] If we're married, I'd show it off all the time, dummy. [A little kiss for the insult.]
It can be...the ring. You could get it engraved or something? [As for the question of the tattoo] Maybe once we're married. Wouldn't be the most ridiculous thing I've done.
Mmhm. Like the Beyonce song! [Klaus smiles a little at that, like he's just been very clever.]
[They listen to every word, smiling a little as they do. It sounds romantic from this side, but it's probably less so when you're going about it on your own. So many things that could have been different. Just sitting awkwardly with someone you maybe knew or didn't know and trying to think of things to talk about.
There's a slightly darker expression about Kichou and all the stupid things about him and his dumb, stupid face that Klaus is sure is really handsome but ALSO STUPID! Even if Klaus doesn't know him. They still don't like him. Why? That's the real question here. Stupid sparrowhawks and stupid fancy butterflies!] Well...he sounds dumb anyway. [So whatever.]
[There's a blush slowly working its way from Klaus' cheeks down towards his neck. It shouldn't be so cute] If we're married, I'd show it off all the time, dummy. [A little kiss for the insult.]
It can be...the ring. You could get it engraved or something? [As for the question of the tattoo] Maybe once we're married. Wouldn't be the most ridiculous thing I've done.
Yeah, I definitely want to fill you up. [A gentle nip to Klaus' jawline!]
I don't know that song.
[Nobunaga smiles softly about Kichou being dumb. He's not, he's a genius. Just like Mitsuhide. Ran in the family. But he won't say that exactly. Instead he kisses Klaus' temple.] He's not as smart as you. But yours an impossible bar I can only think of a few that match it. None are stronger than you though, [Maybe Maeve?] so you could definitely defeat him. After all, what is a sparrowhawk to a flying tiger?
Okay. You should. Show it off all the time.
I have a design in mind, but I'm not sure how to make it here, there's no smiths or forges. Well, engraving is easy enough, I do it on the best knives and swords, but the rest...
[At the idea of Klaus getting an Oda mon, Nobunaga's heart swells SO MUCH with pride.]
[Now they're both blushing. And he's over the moon happy. To a level it's even ... quiet. Just basking in it.] I love you. You will be the only man in all of time and space to have such a tattoo. After all, I told you tattoos are forbidden. It turns you into an untouchable.
Here, let me see your chest. I will draw it with my finger. How big do you want it? Like a fist size? Or smaller?
I don't know that song.
[Nobunaga smiles softly about Kichou being dumb. He's not, he's a genius. Just like Mitsuhide. Ran in the family. But he won't say that exactly. Instead he kisses Klaus' temple.] He's not as smart as you. But yours an impossible bar I can only think of a few that match it. None are stronger than you though, [Maybe Maeve?] so you could definitely defeat him. After all, what is a sparrowhawk to a flying tiger?
Okay. You should. Show it off all the time.
I have a design in mind, but I'm not sure how to make it here, there's no smiths or forges. Well, engraving is easy enough, I do it on the best knives and swords, but the rest...
[At the idea of Klaus getting an Oda mon, Nobunaga's heart swells SO MUCH with pride.]
[Now they're both blushing. And he's over the moon happy. To a level it's even ... quiet. Just basking in it.] I love you. You will be the only man in all of time and space to have such a tattoo. After all, I told you tattoos are forbidden. It turns you into an untouchable.
Here, let me see your chest. I will draw it with my finger. How big do you want it? Like a fist size? Or smaller?
[Klaus' brain is guttering a little, woops] Well, then you will.
I'll play it for you later.
[Klaus flushes slightly.] I'm not...I don't think I could fight him, but I get to have you, so that's good enough.
All the time, babe.
[Klaus feels very pleased with the current situation. They know not everyone understands this or them, but it's so nice just...everything. All of it.] I want to be the only one ever. [They are casually not thinking about the conversation they had with Skulduggery about the possibility of multiple versions of themselves. There might be multiples of Nobunaga, too. Maybe versions of them that are together or not.
They carefully pull their sweater and shirt off, dropping it on the floor.] I don't know.
I'll play it for you later.
[Klaus flushes slightly.] I'm not...I don't think I could fight him, but I get to have you, so that's good enough.
All the time, babe.
[Klaus feels very pleased with the current situation. They know not everyone understands this or them, but it's so nice just...everything. All of it.] I want to be the only one ever. [They are casually not thinking about the conversation they had with Skulduggery about the possibility of multiple versions of themselves. There might be multiples of Nobunaga, too. Maybe versions of them that are together or not.
They carefully pull their sweater and shirt off, dropping it on the floor.] I don't know.
How long do you want me to go? Or is fast again? Any levitation plans?
[Nobunaga laughs!] He'd be grateful I'm sure. And pity you. Until he found out you are a masochist, and then he'd definitely try to seduce you away. He'd be like, "Now that you've tried the rest, try the best." And compliment your cheekbones, and say you are much too good to waste your time with such an aggravating moron. He's tried that with Ranmaru too. I think he scares Ranmaru. [No, he doesn't.]
[Nobunaga traces a finger for as small as he can go and still keep the appropriate detail. Then kisses over the spot and hums! Then draws it bigger, with a few more kisses over the mark. Then up to palm sized and licks the trail.]
What do you think? Does it fit? Or should I keep trying bigger?
[Nobunaga laughs!] He'd be grateful I'm sure. And pity you. Until he found out you are a masochist, and then he'd definitely try to seduce you away. He'd be like, "Now that you've tried the rest, try the best." And compliment your cheekbones, and say you are much too good to waste your time with such an aggravating moron. He's tried that with Ranmaru too. I think he scares Ranmaru. [No, he doesn't.]
[Nobunaga traces a finger for as small as he can go and still keep the appropriate detail. Then kisses over the spot and hums! Then draws it bigger, with a few more kisses over the mark. Then up to palm sized and licks the trail.]
What do you think? Does it fit? Or should I keep trying bigger?
[Klaus smiles a little] I don't have exact plans today, so we can see how it goes? No levitation at this moment. We're in the bed. Maybe if we fuck in the shower later.
[There is a little boop on the nose here. This is all your fault. You started the nose boops.] And I would tell him no. Cause I don't want him. I want you. Even if he kills me about it.
[The fingers and kisses are mostly PG, but when Nobunaga licks his chest, his breath catches slightly, slowing considerably.] You can do anything you want if you keep using your tongue.
[There is a little boop on the nose here. This is all your fault. You started the nose boops.] And I would tell him no. Cause I don't want him. I want you. Even if he kills me about it.
[The fingers and kisses are mostly PG, but when Nobunaga licks his chest, his breath catches slightly, slowing considerably.] You can do anything you want if you keep using your tongue.
Ohhh shower and levitation? I love you.
[Okay, but he literally loves the nose boops? They make him feel very very loved and cherished and not at all feared. In a good way, not in a threatening way.]
[And Klaus' stubborn refusal of Kichou does SO MANY things to his emotions.]
[Wasn't Klaus the one who wanted threesomes? But not with people who didn't like Nobunaga at least... and that means... the universe to Nobunaga.]
[There's a small hiccup.] I wouldn't let him hurt you. And he's a grown man, he can handle rejection.
[JUST GONNA KISS KLAUS OKAY.]
[Or more licking now.]
[Nobunaga scrambles on top to straddle them, pin Klaus' arms and lick a giant Oda mon into their chest!]
Klaus... [A small feral growl of pure wanton desire, he adds some bites into the center of the flower, to really make the red light up on Klaus and he wants Klaus to feel it to LAST so all the next day he'd feel it no matter what he wore. Gently sucking the skin, but then long tracing patterns. Nobunaga's fingers trailed down Klaus' sides, finally to their legs and between them, still focused on licking his artwork but thumbing over the tip of Klaus to give them even more to react to.]
Keep talking. I want to hear your voice and nothing else.
[Okay, but he literally loves the nose boops? They make him feel very very loved and cherished and not at all feared. In a good way, not in a threatening way.]
[And Klaus' stubborn refusal of Kichou does SO MANY things to his emotions.]
[Wasn't Klaus the one who wanted threesomes? But not with people who didn't like Nobunaga at least... and that means... the universe to Nobunaga.]
[There's a small hiccup.] I wouldn't let him hurt you. And he's a grown man, he can handle rejection.
[JUST GONNA KISS KLAUS OKAY.]
[Or more licking now.]
[Nobunaga scrambles on top to straddle them, pin Klaus' arms and lick a giant Oda mon into their chest!]
Klaus... [A small feral growl of pure wanton desire, he adds some bites into the center of the flower, to really make the red light up on Klaus and he wants Klaus to feel it to LAST so all the next day he'd feel it no matter what he wore. Gently sucking the skin, but then long tracing patterns. Nobunaga's fingers trailed down Klaus' sides, finally to their legs and between them, still focused on licking his artwork but thumbing over the tip of Klaus to give them even more to react to.]
Keep talking. I want to hear your voice and nothing else.
[This makes Klaus smile widely] Yeah. Makes shower sex a heck of a lot easier. Or I figure it will. Don't have to use as much upper body strength to keep me up and easy clean up.
[They lean in to the kiss, humming softly] Probably, but I still wouldn't care if my life was in danger. I'm marrying you and no one else.
[Klaus lightly struggles against being pinned, but not enough to really free themselves. They like being pinned, but one has to give the illusion of trying to gain freedom or it's not as sexy. Or something. They're making shit up. But shit, the bites and everything else already have him wanting more and ugh.
Their breath catches again at the feeling of Nobunaga's hand between their legs, hips arching up towards the hand.] A-ah. Shit. You're...so hot. Right now. God. I would marry you right here if I could. Naked in the middle of sex and I would marry you. [Klaus is well aware that the sex part hasn't officially started, but they mean it.] I...don't think anyone would come to the wedding, though. [There's a soft laugh here.]
Fuck. I...[Another laugh.] Shit. I love you.
[They lean in to the kiss, humming softly] Probably, but I still wouldn't care if my life was in danger. I'm marrying you and no one else.
[Klaus lightly struggles against being pinned, but not enough to really free themselves. They like being pinned, but one has to give the illusion of trying to gain freedom or it's not as sexy. Or something. They're making shit up. But shit, the bites and everything else already have him wanting more and ugh.
Their breath catches again at the feeling of Nobunaga's hand between their legs, hips arching up towards the hand.] A-ah. Shit. You're...so hot. Right now. God. I would marry you right here if I could. Naked in the middle of sex and I would marry you. [Klaus is well aware that the sex part hasn't officially started, but they mean it.] I...don't think anyone would come to the wedding, though. [There's a soft laugh here.]
Fuck. I...[Another laugh.] Shit. I love you.
Hot.
[At about marrying him in the middle of sex, Nobunaga just smirks.] I do. You're a clergy man, or close enough right? So it counts? Or must there be witnesses other than ghosts? We can send our invitations with a warning.
[Nobunaga meant to fill Klaus up, but this usually happens. He slides all the way down, uncovers Klaus and starts licking his dick with the happiest hungrier purrs.] I love you too. [Shit he's blushing. Has he ever blushed about this before? It doesn't matter, because...] More than I can ever express in words or actions.
[Just slides his mouth all the way down over him, before pulling back to focus on licking the tip again and again all over.]
[At about marrying him in the middle of sex, Nobunaga just smirks.] I do. You're a clergy man, or close enough right? So it counts? Or must there be witnesses other than ghosts? We can send our invitations with a warning.
[Nobunaga meant to fill Klaus up, but this usually happens. He slides all the way down, uncovers Klaus and starts licking his dick with the happiest hungrier purrs.] I love you too. [Shit he's blushing. Has he ever blushed about this before? It doesn't matter, because...] More than I can ever express in words or actions.
[Just slides his mouth all the way down over him, before pulling back to focus on licking the tip again and again all over.]
[Klaus was going to make another comment about the shower sex when he hears I do and his heart soars in a way he never expected it would.] I do. [It's the smallest of whispers, but still there.] I don't think it counts in most places without a witness, but what do I know about how things work here? We could make our own rules for this. For us. [Which would kind of make them married right now if that's how it worked]
[It takes everything in their power not to let their hips jerk up in that moment, fists balled up in the sheets and muscles perhaps a little more tense than they need to be.] Fuck. I... [There's a soft moan, head dropping back.]
[It takes everything in their power not to let their hips jerk up in that moment, fists balled up in the sheets and muscles perhaps a little more tense than they need to be.] Fuck. I... [There's a soft moan, head dropping back.]
[Klaus said it too. So they're married. And he likes it better that they did it in private. He doesn't want to share this blissful Klaus with anyone else!]
[He thought riding Klaus was the hottest. Everything always gets better. Now this is the new hottest. Emotional highs = sexual highs. HE WILL REMEMBER THIS.]
[Nobunaga gets even more into it, Klaus pleasure and lack of self control, the fact that they can just MAKE THEIR OWN RULES, exactly what he wants! Is nearly enough for Nobunaga HIMSELF, but the best he can do is make sure it's the best blowjob Klaus has ever had, and that Nobunaga has ever given, so he
follows Klaus' rhythm, though there's a little bit of teeth as he gets back down to the base, trying to keep his lips on Klaus, and only making sure to remove them so he can pull back up to the to the tip, but lets his teeth every so lightly touch under the head for maximum impact. He always tells Klaus he won't hold back, so he hopes Klaus gets it. Anyone else could die from Nobunaga, Klaus is too strong to, isn't he?]
[He thought riding Klaus was the hottest. Everything always gets better. Now this is the new hottest. Emotional highs = sexual highs. HE WILL REMEMBER THIS.]
[Nobunaga gets even more into it, Klaus pleasure and lack of self control, the fact that they can just MAKE THEIR OWN RULES, exactly what he wants! Is nearly enough for Nobunaga HIMSELF, but the best he can do is make sure it's the best blowjob Klaus has ever had, and that Nobunaga has ever given, so he
follows Klaus' rhythm, though there's a little bit of teeth as he gets back down to the base, trying to keep his lips on Klaus, and only making sure to remove them so he can pull back up to the to the tip, but lets his teeth every so lightly touch under the head for maximum impact. He always tells Klaus he won't hold back, so he hopes Klaus gets it. Anyone else could die from Nobunaga, Klaus is too strong to, isn't he?]
[Normally teeth would be a concern in these situations, but Klaus trusts Nobunaga with him and to not cause him undue harm. There's another groan and their hands ball up tighter, hips jerking just slightly.] Je-Jesus. I just... [Just married blowjobs really up there on the experience thing.] Hottest husband ever.
[MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA.]
[Nobunaga sketches more Oda mons up and down Klaus' legs with a finger, the teeth are gone now so he can speed up, and so Klaus can jerk as much as he wants without risking death -- or the pain akin to death anyway!]
[HE IS the hottest husband ever! PRAISE HIM MORE!]
[Nobunaga sketches more Oda mons up and down Klaus' legs with a finger, the teeth are gone now so he can speed up, and so Klaus can jerk as much as he wants without risking death -- or the pain akin to death anyway!]
[HE IS the hottest husband ever! PRAISE HIM MORE!]
[Klaus can feel the finger, can tell in a vague sense what it's drawing and the speed up makes his head drop back. It's not too much longer before he can't stop himself, a litany of swears as he comes in Nobunaga's mouth.
Another minute before they're yanking their husband up by the hair to kiss them.] I feel like I've said it a thousand times, but I'll say it a thousand more. I love you. I love you. I love you. [Each of these is punctuated with a kiss.] Are we doing blowjobs instead of rings? Is this what's happening?
Another minute before they're yanking their husband up by the hair to kiss them.] I feel like I've said it a thousand times, but I'll say it a thousand more. I love you. I love you. I love you. [Each of these is punctuated with a kiss.] Are we doing blowjobs instead of rings? Is this what's happening?
[Nobunaga drinks Klaus down happily, feeling like definitely the best damn husband ever, and it's a new title he likes even more than Mizune!]
[He's so shocked by the hair tug but damn... maybe he IS a little bit masochistic??? BUT ONLY FOR KLAUS!!!]
[He loves it though, and loves the kisses even more, eyes wide, and blushing hard!!!]
[He tries to kiss him back, too flustered that Klaus is so readily embracing the taste of his own cum, but FAR from arguing it, just actually shut up for once!!!]
[He tries to nod!]
[Finally-- ALL STAMMERS:]
Y-Yeah... until I get you a real one. My mouth is your ring. [Don't look at him! He's so embarrassed!!!]
[He's so shocked by the hair tug but damn... maybe he IS a little bit masochistic??? BUT ONLY FOR KLAUS!!!]
[He loves it though, and loves the kisses even more, eyes wide, and blushing hard!!!]
[He tries to kiss him back, too flustered that Klaus is so readily embracing the taste of his own cum, but FAR from arguing it, just actually shut up for once!!!]
[He tries to nod!]
[Finally-- ALL STAMMERS:]
Y-Yeah... until I get you a real one. My mouth is your ring. [Don't look at him! He's so embarrassed!!!]
[Klaus loves how blushy and flustered Nobunaga gets in these moments. He's so cute. God.]
Well... [A kiss and then pushing Nobunaga over so they can follow suit.] Guess you can settle for filling up my mouth tonight, then. Since I don't have a ring either. Can't be married as fuck if we don't. [That's a little bit of a tease, but...oh well. Klaus is still primed to give his marriage blowjob.]
Well... [A kiss and then pushing Nobunaga over so they can follow suit.] Guess you can settle for filling up my mouth tonight, then. Since I don't have a ring either. Can't be married as fuck if we don't. [That's a little bit of a tease, but...oh well. Klaus is still primed to give his marriage blowjob.]
O-Okay... That's our wedding and anniversary tradition now. R-Remember the date. I might forget, but I'll always hold it in my heart. And give you presents.
[He's SO blushing, but serious too!] Ahhhh I don't have any garlic salt... [You know, for the Erin recommendation.]
[He's SO blushing, but serious too!] Ahhhh I don't have any garlic salt... [You know, for the Erin recommendation.]
[Klaus makes a mental note to check the date to see which one it is.] I'll wake you up with a blowjob so you know. [A slight squint] I might have to make it a special wake up blowjob to distinguish it from the others...cause I know I'm gonna do that other times, too.
[This gets him a little laugh.] It's okay. That's for your ass anyway. [They are going to make sure any clothes are out of the way before licking the tip of his cock, taking it in his mouth and sucking lightly. Then he'll take it all the way, humming a little to add vibrations to the mix.]
[This gets him a little laugh.] It's okay. That's for your ass anyway. [They are going to make sure any clothes are out of the way before licking the tip of his cock, taking it in his mouth and sucking lightly. Then he'll take it all the way, humming a little to add vibrations to the mix.]
[ALL THE DAMN BLUSHES!!!!!!!! He can't fight back or handle any of this, just overwhelmed!]
O-Okay.... Klaus... [His voice just SQUEAKS, jumping like all 8 octaves to the high end of a soprano, and the vibrations numbing his mind in a way he NEVER knew possible.]
O-Okay.... Klaus... [His voice just SQUEAKS, jumping like all 8 octaves to the high end of a soprano, and the vibrations numbing his mind in a way he NEVER knew possible.]
[Klaus is counting that as a very seriou win and...well, he's definitely going to do it again now. Not immediately, just gonna let himself move his head up and down a couple of times, just adjusting Nobunaga's legs over their shoulders.
They are gonna take him in their mouth again and try another hum. A little bit of a song.]
They are gonna take him in their mouth again and try another hum. A little bit of a song.]
Make me lose my -- [HE ALREADY IS!] Brea-th haaaaaahhhh [PANTING TRYING TO PANT IN THE RIGHT TIME BUT HE IS FAILING!]
[He'll let Klaus hum the melody, and just tries to chime in for the course.]
Keep me high -- [Whimpers, his voice jumping octaves again!] KLAUS!!
[He just reaches an open hand for Klaus to hold it, the other one so twisted in the sheet, it's impossible to untangle right this moment!]
[He'll let Klaus hum the melody, and just tries to chime in for the course.]
Keep me high -- [Whimpers, his voice jumping octaves again!] KLAUS!!
[He just reaches an open hand for Klaus to hold it, the other one so twisted in the sheet, it's impossible to untangle right this moment!]
Edited 2023-01-04 04:00 (UTC)
[It’s the singing along that does it for him because it’s the cutest thing and Klaus can’t even smile about it because he’s busy.]
[Klaus takes the hand, twining their fingers together and giving a light squeeze. But then he’s back to focusing on his wedding blowjob and trying his damndest to get Nobunaga to lose control.]
[Klaus takes the hand, twining their fingers together and giving a light squeeze. But then he’s back to focusing on his wedding blowjob and trying his damndest to get Nobunaga to lose control.]
[EMBARRASSINGLY QUICKLY!!!!!]
[Nobunaga has stamina, but he was already worked up to 11 and it's the hand that does it, he just melts instantly a puddle of happy joy, losing himself in Klaus. He's easy. But it's only for Klaus.]
Klaus... [Whimpers... But also doesn't let go of the hand, making sure he waits so he can tug Klaus up. He demands CUDDLES!!! He hates cuddles. But he wants Klaus' around him wants to feel safe and protected by the only person in all of time and the universe, maybe MULTIVERSE that Nobunaga will ever love this much and feel this safe and happy with.] I love you. [It's whispered, because he's so damn shy about it, overwhelmed, but happy. Unbelievably happy.]
[For the first time.]
[IN EVERYTHING he has ever done, the whole time he has been with Klaus, he feels like he actually DOES deserve to be this happy.]
[Only because Klaus says so. But that's enough, because the entire multiverse can say Klaus is wrong, but Klaus is the strongest, so they will fight them to prove it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if it's wrong, it's how it's going to stay.]
[Nobunaga has stamina, but he was already worked up to 11 and it's the hand that does it, he just melts instantly a puddle of happy joy, losing himself in Klaus. He's easy. But it's only for Klaus.]
Klaus... [Whimpers... But also doesn't let go of the hand, making sure he waits so he can tug Klaus up. He demands CUDDLES!!! He hates cuddles. But he wants Klaus' around him wants to feel safe and protected by the only person in all of time and the universe, maybe MULTIVERSE that Nobunaga will ever love this much and feel this safe and happy with.] I love you. [It's whispered, because he's so damn shy about it, overwhelmed, but happy. Unbelievably happy.]
[For the first time.]
[IN EVERYTHING he has ever done, the whole time he has been with Klaus, he feels like he actually DOES deserve to be this happy.]
[Only because Klaus says so. But that's enough, because the entire multiverse can say Klaus is wrong, but Klaus is the strongest, so they will fight them to prove it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if it's wrong, it's how it's going to stay.]
[Klaus smiles as he's pulled up for cuddles. They are just gonna take a leaf out Nobunaga's book and nuzzle up under his chin.] I love you, too. [Whispered back only because Nobunaga did it first.
They squirm a little to get more comfortable, moving so they can pull Nobunaga on top of them.] My husband. [He whispers this with a little happy flush.]
They squirm a little to get more comfortable, moving so they can pull Nobunaga on top of them.] My husband. [He whispers this with a little happy flush.]
[SO CUTE.] Ah, are you my husband too, or still partner? [Kisses the top of Klaus' head. He has never been this happy. Ever.] I will be the best husband. It is a dream I didn't think I could have. But I think I earned it. Because you earned it too. I feel good. [Sings a little!]
Birds flying high,
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky,
You know how I feel...
It's a new night,
A new day
A new life,
And I'm feeling good.
Fish in the sea,
You know how I feel,
River running free,
You know how I feel,
Blossom on a tree,
You know how I feel.
It's a new night, a new life, and I'm feeling good~ [Chu chu chu chu!!!!]
Birds flying high,
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky,
You know how I feel...
It's a new night,
A new day
A new life,
And I'm feeling good.
Fish in the sea,
You know how I feel,
River running free,
You know how I feel,
Blossom on a tree,
You know how I feel.
It's a new night, a new life, and I'm feeling good~ [Chu chu chu chu!!!!]
[Klaus is very seriously considering this.] Both is...probably acceptable. Cause I'm not like...your wife. Ugggh. I need a gender neutral term that feels as important. [They squint for a moment before the realize something and feel dumb about it.] Spouse. Spouse is also a thing. It doesn't make me feel like a partner in crime, but...oh well.
[They giggle a little at the singing, not because it's funny, but because they feel happy and it's just...fucking cute. God.] When are we gonna tell everyone? Are we keeping it a secret? Are we gonna make them throw us a party?
[They giggle a little at the singing, not because it's funny, but because they feel happy and it's just...fucking cute. God.] When are we gonna tell everyone? Are we keeping it a secret? Are we gonna make them throw us a party?
I will call you both. Partner in everything. And Spouse.
We have to throw them a party right? Konpeito wedding. Or does it not count as a wedding? Konpeito announcement party. Oh, do you want to keep it secret? I don't want to keep it secret. I want to brag! But I don't have your ring to show off. I will get one. You brag too. Ohhhhh let's be sneaky. We will see who has the best reactions about it. Try to be as subtle as you can, and then we will compare notes. So remember everyone you tell and how they take it. And surprise them to make it the funniest. Especially if they are like "Clearly you aren't." And especially if they make a big deal about the witnesses.
We could have Ari and Valdis fight out our contracts. Valdis is on your side.
I love you! [CHIRPY!]
We have to throw them a party right? Konpeito wedding. Or does it not count as a wedding? Konpeito announcement party. Oh, do you want to keep it secret? I don't want to keep it secret. I want to brag! But I don't have your ring to show off. I will get one. You brag too. Ohhhhh let's be sneaky. We will see who has the best reactions about it. Try to be as subtle as you can, and then we will compare notes. So remember everyone you tell and how they take it. And surprise them to make it the funniest. Especially if they are like "Clearly you aren't." And especially if they make a big deal about the witnesses.
We could have Ari and Valdis fight out our contracts. Valdis is on your side.
I love you! [CHIRPY!]
[His excitement is infectious and Klaus finds themselves overly excited about the whole thing, too.] I’ll try to remember!!
And I think we could still have a real wedding. I need a good outfit for it, still. Maybe I can get something pretty from your country to wear like konpieto. [Unless that’s appropriation. Or he’d prefer something more Western. Or just a mix and match.] I bet Sharky would be really excited!! And Pratt!!
And I think we could still have a real wedding. I need a good outfit for it, still. Maybe I can get something pretty from your country to wear like konpieto. [Unless that’s appropriation. Or he’d prefer something more Western. Or just a mix and match.] I bet Sharky would be really excited!! And Pratt!!
Please do. I wonder who will be the funniest. Got a guess?
Kimono? They're too formal for konpeito. They do throw real confetti at weddings sometimes. Paper. But even that is -- extremely luxurious in my time. Konpeito is supposed to be fluffy or at least spikey. Everyone dressing up as sea urchins would be funny, but I don't think they'd go for it. [Giggles.]
Yeah? Sounds nice. They were at the last wedding, right?
Kimono? They're too formal for konpeito. They do throw real confetti at weddings sometimes. Paper. But even that is -- extremely luxurious in my time. Konpeito is supposed to be fluffy or at least spikey. Everyone dressing up as sea urchins would be funny, but I don't think they'd go for it. [Giggles.]
Yeah? Sounds nice. They were at the last wedding, right?
No. That requires actual thought and all my thoughts right now are...not clear.
[Klaus considers it before shrugging] I'll find something to wear, then. They probably wouldn't. It doesn't matter what anyone else wears, though.
Yeah. At least I know Sharky was. Pratt? I can't remember. [Klaus presses a quick kiss to Nobunaga's forehead.] But we can worry about all of this later cause right now all I want to think about is you and us. [A pause with the smallest of faked innocent looks] And if you're not tired out by our wedding blowjobs, I'd like to tire you out with more sex.
[ooc: we don't have to write all that out. Just let them do their thing unless he just wants wedding cuddles]
[Klaus considers it before shrugging] I'll find something to wear, then. They probably wouldn't. It doesn't matter what anyone else wears, though.
Yeah. At least I know Sharky was. Pratt? I can't remember. [Klaus presses a quick kiss to Nobunaga's forehead.] But we can worry about all of this later cause right now all I want to think about is you and us. [A pause with the smallest of faked innocent looks] And if you're not tired out by our wedding blowjobs, I'd like to tire you out with more sex.
[ooc: we don't have to write all that out. Just let them do their thing unless he just wants wedding cuddles]
You are phenomenal. I will do anything you want to do. Always. Making you smile feels like the most important goal I've ever had.
[ooc: ok!!]
[ooc: ok!!]
Song WIP on paper if Klaus starts cleaning his room looking for drugs lol
konpeito_aji
2022-12-31 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
[On paper, in red ink, with lots of words scribbled out or replaced, and rhymes in margins. Almost certainly written after the threesome, but obviously before Winter vacation.]
Only You
I'm not attracted to masochists, I bet you never knew
It's only you, only you
I'm not attracted to strength or brawn.
That's not what's going on, going on.
I'm attracted to geniuses, that's why I've got it so bad for you, only you.
But you don't even know how smart you are, though everyone else saw you threw
Only you, only you
Show me a world no one else can
Only you only you
And I'll make that world come true
For only you only you
Teach me things I don't know
I don't care if they don't matter to anyone else
Only you, only you
Show me what it's like in the geniuses' eyes
Help me do the impossible like fly
And I'll--
[Cuts off there!]
Only You
I'm not attracted to masochists, I bet you never knew
It's only you, only you
I'm not attracted to strength or brawn.
That's not what's going on, going on.
I'm attracted to geniuses, that's why I've got it so bad for you, only you.
But you don't even know how smart you are, though everyone else saw you threw
Only you, only you
Show me a world no one else can
Only you only you
And I'll make that world come true
For only you only you
Teach me things I don't know
I don't care if they don't matter to anyone else
Only you, only you
Show me what it's like in the geniuses' eyes
Help me do the impossible like fly
And I'll--
[Cuts off there!]
[After consecutively: Teyrey, Yato, Maeve, Jeff, Teyrey again (x infinity tbh), Crichton, Ava, and Valdis.]
If I told that I love you,
Would you understand why?
If I told you that I love you,
Would it just make you cry?
If you aren't happy,
Why are you this way?
If you aren't happy,
Why didn't you stay?
If I told you that I love you,
Would I ever see you again?
If I told you that I love you,
Would you still be my friend?
Are you scared?
Was it because of me?
Don't you know I still care?
Why can't you see?
If I told you that I love you,
Are we strong enough not to break?
If I told you that I love you,
Is that more pain than we can take?
If this isn't for me,
Isn't it for you?
If this isn't for you,
Can you tell me for who?
I love you. I miss you.
Please stop hurting yourself.
I love you. I miss you.
I'm lost in deeper layers of Hell.
If I told that I love you,
Would you understand why?
If I told you that I love you,
Would it just make you cry?
If you aren't happy,
Why are you this way?
If you aren't happy,
Why didn't you stay?
If I told you that I love you,
Would I ever see you again?
If I told you that I love you,
Would you still be my friend?
Are you scared?
Was it because of me?
Don't you know I still care?
Why can't you see?
If I told you that I love you,
Are we strong enough not to break?
If I told you that I love you,
Is that more pain than we can take?
If this isn't for me,
Isn't it for you?
If this isn't for you,
Can you tell me for who?
I love you. I miss you.
Please stop hurting yourself.
I love you. I miss you.
I'm lost in deeper layers of Hell.
[Oda... ODA....]
[Mental screaming increases!]
[He debates giving up entirely and just holding Teyrey's hand, and --]
[What is he, a child?]
[Yes.]
[He wants to curl up in a ball of pain.]
["You. I want you."]
[He's so desperate to say it.]
[Would it be unfair?]
What did I do wrong?
[Mental screaming increases!]
[He debates giving up entirely and just holding Teyrey's hand, and --]
[What is he, a child?]
[
[He wants to curl up in a ball of pain.]
["You. I want you."]
[He's so desperate to say it.]
[Would it be unfair?]
What did I do wrong?
[WORRIES. Babe...]
If I wanted to force you, I would have hunted you down the day I could stand and walk.
Is it that? Getting hurt? I talked to Valdis. Clear communication. Won't happen again during such crucial timing.
You didn't give me a chance. You didn't ask me any questions, or anything.
It was worse than Kichou, because he actually disappeared. You're still on the ship. I still see our friends.
Just tell me.
And stop hurting yourself. Even if I can't see it, I hate it.
If I wanted to force you, I would have hunted you down the day I could stand and walk.
Is it that? Getting hurt? I talked to Valdis. Clear communication. Won't happen again during such crucial timing.
You didn't give me a chance. You didn't ask me any questions, or anything.
It was worse than Kichou, because he actually disappeared. You're still on the ship. I still see our friends.
Just tell me.
And stop hurting yourself. Even if I can't see it, I hate it.
If Ava was there she would have solved it and I wouldn't have taken up trying to find a resolution that didn't rely on the Captain who wants to be a God, so he shouldn't interfere with us and do things he hates that hurts him.
Who is calling you trash? Is that lying voice in your head not throttled enough? Damn. I knew I should have choked it harder.
Klaus, put down the booze. Are you in your room or a bar?
Who is calling you trash? Is that lying voice in your head not throttled enough? Damn. I knew I should have choked it harder.
Klaus, put down the booze. Are you in your room or a bar?
I am stupid.
Klaus. How many times have I called you strong? The strongest I have ever known? Even if you were weak I wouldn't throw you away. Everyone and anyone in the universe can join my army. If they can't fight and want to learn, I teach. If they don't want to fight, I have a million jobs I need doing. There is never enough time, and never enough hands. You are your own weapon. Only you didn't do anything. You didn't even choose zen. You left me on the floor, when I needed my best friend and fiance.
I told you before. Even if you dumped me, I would find you again, and try to woo you like I did from the start. Do you think that is something someone planning to get rid of you would say?
Who always tells you that you're not trash, that you're treasure? My treasure. And it's good that others are too stupid to understand, because now I don't have to share as much.
If you tell me where you are, I'll bring you presents. 🦖 [It was better when it was green.]
Klaus. How many times have I called you strong? The strongest I have ever known? Even if you were weak I wouldn't throw you away. Everyone and anyone in the universe can join my army. If they can't fight and want to learn, I teach. If they don't want to fight, I have a million jobs I need doing. There is never enough time, and never enough hands. You are your own weapon. Only you didn't do anything. You didn't even choose zen. You left me on the floor, when I needed my best friend and fiance.
I told you before. Even if you dumped me, I would find you again, and try to woo you like I did from the start. Do you think that is something someone planning to get rid of you would say?
Who always tells you that you're not trash, that you're treasure? My treasure. And it's good that others are too stupid to understand, because now I don't have to share as much.
If you tell me where you are, I'll bring you presents. 🦖 [It was better when it was green.]
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[Gods. He wants to. He wants to... but is he taking advantage of Klaus? Will he regret this? It's mostly so Klaus can rage at him anyway and officially dump him, probably. Right?]
[Oh well. HE DOES!]
Klaus? Should I knock?
[Oh well. HE DOES!]
Klaus? Should I knock?
[The sound of Nobunaga's voice makes him angry and if it wouldn't be a waste of alcohol, he'd throw the bottle at him, but he doesn't. Instead he just quietly opens the door, staring out at him.
Drunk brain is not the best brain for this.]
Why do you...hate me? You said you would cut me out and then you act like I did something! I didn't! I'm not going to be some weak, worthless person you keep around because...because...I don't know...
Drunk brain is not the best brain for this.]
Why do you...hate me? You said you would cut me out and then you act like I did something! I didn't! I'm not going to be some weak, worthless person you keep around because...because...I don't know...
[Hate. Hate. Hate.]
[There is a million kinds of things Nobunaga would have liked to say and do. He has never been to a desert, but the sight of Klaus made him instantly understand the idea of someplace suffering a drought, barren, hot, dusty, devoid of rain and life, and then at the tiniest shred, desperately soaking it in, even though it could destroy everything, it was too much, an assault on the senses!]
[He doesn't move. He CANNOT.]
[When did Nobunaga become this weak pathetic frail old man who was scared to death of hurting the ones he loved most? Always, but also when Klaus walked away.]
[He wants to choke Klaus. To shut up that lying voice!!! Klaus is better than he feared, by a long shot, and Nobunaga is weirdly proud of it. But still so much worse than he would have liked. That's Nobunaga's fault, isnt it? If he was stronger, he would have cut this off sooner. Prevented it entirely! Not dating Klaus, but rather letting Klaus run away. Maybe Nobunaga was using Klaus to punish himself for failure. Or maybe he was just truly too damn weak, because even now, he feels broken beyond repair. The kind of useless weapon that could only endanger, not save.]
I have told you, Lucky Number.
[Klaus can't stop him. Maybe he'll plays this off as hallucinations, just needing to give them both respite. Oda's sleeveless, and he hasn't done anything to change his 4 tattoo. It wasn't even faith he could fix this. Genuinely, just pure fucking stubbornness.]
Nothing anyone ever does can make me hate you, or anyone else. Not you, not Reginald Hargreaves. Not the Captain, not Skulduggery, not Yato, or anyone in my past or yours. The day I hate, is the day it's not me. Another possession. So rev up Bootylicious and strike me down.
[So much he wanted to do. Kiss Klaus, bite them, strangle them, tuck them into bed and sing a lullaby guarding their sleep. But he does nothing yet. Words not actions. That is what they said. And that is what he'll do.]
You are the strongest person I have met in any realm. [Right now he will say more than Maeve. Purely an ego thing!!! If Klaus isn't strong, then how can he bowl over people stronger? So obviously Klaus is the strongest! Of course!!!] Even now, you're standing in front of me. If our situations were reversed? I could not.
Stop listening to your lying voice. I told you, it is lies. Maybe I must crush this at its root.
First off Klaus, [He hates how icy his voice sounds. Not in the damnation way of hate, but detest. It can't be helped. Oda's broken. The only way he's standing is relying on freezing the shattered pieces so they don't all fall down. So he did it to himself, fine. But even Kennyo would have agreed, it was still coming from a place of love at the start.] There is no one too weak to join the Oda forces or family. I do not make everyone combatants. My goal has always been to move us past it.
[Peace. Peace and Prosperity. Nobunaga hadn't made it his goals here, hadn't thought it possible, worth it, or necessary. He knew better now. He had in Japan, that was the dream there, the impossible wish, he would absolutely do it here. He feels demonically inspired, ready to command Teyrey to draw up a new charter for them. And better still, demand Valdis help. Is this all that just SEEING KLAUS AGAIN HEALED?! It made him want to laugh hysterically-- and rage enough to tear about a mountain on his absolutely very own, with nearly bare hands!]
You did the same as Kichou. You doubted my ability to do the impossible, and you didn't even let me try. [He is angry. And so very excruciatingly hurt by that. But he keeps it together not to cry in the middle of the hallway.]
[We could have gone all the way to the great wall of China, if you only had a little more faith in me--]
[FUCK OFF BILLY JOEL!]
[No one has time for that shit!]
[It keeps playing in the background of his head enough he wonders if someone is playing it from their cabin even!]
No one is useless.
[It's so deathly quiet. And icy. Of everything else, Klaus could have missed that Nobunaga is paranoid, childish, prone to mercurial mood swings, un-fucking-caring about people's emotions because he prioritizes actions, and more keen: resuits, but he should never ever EVER miss that Nobunaga hated the castes and what that really meant or entailed.]
People aren't meant for suffering. They're meant to enjoy existence. Explore, create, produce. [The difference between Nobunaga and the Captain. Nobunaga was a human acting like a demon, the Captain was a demon acting like a human. Nobunaga understood ambition and apotheosis NOT just for himself. For everyone. You needed three things in life for prosperity. Basic needs met: from food, shelter, to even luxuries and entertainment. Two: relationships with each other of all kinds. From enemies to lovers to friends to families and everything in between. - though of course it was still the Captain's nature to use this against people, he could probably see now why it was best to just... NOT. But third: capacity to meet one's dreams and ambitions, especially the most extremely impossible radical ones.]
What do you think is the strongest power on this ship? Ava's? Skulduggery's? Dimitri's? Bash's? You're wrong. It's none of those. It's the musicians. [Valdis' had such a heavy cost, that its utility was great, but its economics were excruciating! And in the end, war is just economics, nothing more.] If we're powered by emotions, then musicians all about emotions have the strongest ability far outweighing anything the Captain can do.
Do you think that someone, such as I, who worked so tirelessly, whom you repeatedly told not to be so frighteningly intense about wanting to destroy the stupid caste rules and laws holding back everyone from every layer, [There's that intensity! It's not even a crack in the ice while you skate on it. It's an avalanche, threatening to sweep away everything and anything that couldn't correct course or go high enough above it!] Would then decide that discarding an entire person, without a single chance for redemption or course correction--
[There is a million kinds of things Nobunaga would have liked to say and do. He has never been to a desert, but the sight of Klaus made him instantly understand the idea of someplace suffering a drought, barren, hot, dusty, devoid of rain and life, and then at the tiniest shred, desperately soaking it in, even though it could destroy everything, it was too much, an assault on the senses!]
[He doesn't move. He CANNOT.]
[When did Nobunaga become this weak pathetic frail old man who was scared to death of hurting the ones he loved most? Always, but also when Klaus walked away.]
[He wants to choke Klaus. To shut up that lying voice!!! Klaus is better than he feared, by a long shot, and Nobunaga is weirdly proud of it. But still so much worse than he would have liked. That's Nobunaga's fault, isnt it? If he was stronger, he would have cut this off sooner. Prevented it entirely! Not dating Klaus, but rather letting Klaus run away. Maybe Nobunaga was using Klaus to punish himself for failure. Or maybe he was just truly too damn weak, because even now, he feels broken beyond repair. The kind of useless weapon that could only endanger, not save.]
I have told you, Lucky Number.
[Klaus can't stop him. Maybe he'll plays this off as hallucinations, just needing to give them both respite. Oda's sleeveless, and he hasn't done anything to change his 4 tattoo. It wasn't even faith he could fix this. Genuinely, just pure fucking stubbornness.]
Nothing anyone ever does can make me hate you, or anyone else. Not you, not Reginald Hargreaves. Not the Captain, not Skulduggery, not Yato, or anyone in my past or yours. The day I hate, is the day it's not me. Another possession. So rev up Bootylicious and strike me down.
[So much he wanted to do. Kiss Klaus, bite them, strangle them, tuck them into bed and sing a lullaby guarding their sleep. But he does nothing yet. Words not actions. That is what they said. And that is what he'll do.]
You are the strongest person I have met in any realm. [Right now he will say more than Maeve. Purely an ego thing!!! If Klaus isn't strong, then how can he bowl over people stronger? So obviously Klaus is the strongest! Of course!!!] Even now, you're standing in front of me. If our situations were reversed? I could not.
Stop listening to your lying voice. I told you, it is lies. Maybe I must crush this at its root.
First off Klaus, [He hates how icy his voice sounds. Not in the damnation way of hate, but detest. It can't be helped. Oda's broken. The only way he's standing is relying on freezing the shattered pieces so they don't all fall down. So he did it to himself, fine. But even Kennyo would have agreed, it was still coming from a place of love at the start.] There is no one too weak to join the Oda forces or family. I do not make everyone combatants. My goal has always been to move us past it.
[Peace. Peace and Prosperity. Nobunaga hadn't made it his goals here, hadn't thought it possible, worth it, or necessary. He knew better now. He had in Japan, that was the dream there, the impossible wish, he would absolutely do it here. He feels demonically inspired, ready to command Teyrey to draw up a new charter for them. And better still, demand Valdis help. Is this all that just SEEING KLAUS AGAIN HEALED?! It made him want to laugh hysterically-- and rage enough to tear about a mountain on his absolutely very own, with nearly bare hands!]
You did the same as Kichou. You doubted my ability to do the impossible, and you didn't even let me try. [He is angry. And so very excruciatingly hurt by that. But he keeps it together not to cry in the middle of the hallway.]
[We could have gone all the way to the great wall of China, if you only had a little more faith in me--]
[FUCK OFF BILLY JOEL!]
[No one has time for that shit!]
[It keeps playing in the background of his head enough he wonders if someone is playing it from their cabin even!]
No one is useless.
[It's so deathly quiet. And icy. Of everything else, Klaus could have missed that Nobunaga is paranoid, childish, prone to mercurial mood swings, un-fucking-caring about people's emotions because he prioritizes actions, and more keen: resuits, but he should never ever EVER miss that Nobunaga hated the castes and what that really meant or entailed.]
People aren't meant for suffering. They're meant to enjoy existence. Explore, create, produce. [The difference between Nobunaga and the Captain. Nobunaga was a human acting like a demon, the Captain was a demon acting like a human. Nobunaga understood ambition and apotheosis NOT just for himself. For everyone. You needed three things in life for prosperity. Basic needs met: from food, shelter, to even luxuries and entertainment. Two: relationships with each other of all kinds. From enemies to lovers to friends to families and everything in between. - though of course it was still the Captain's nature to use this against people, he could probably see now why it was best to just... NOT. But third: capacity to meet one's dreams and ambitions, especially the most extremely impossible radical ones.]
What do you think is the strongest power on this ship? Ava's? Skulduggery's? Dimitri's? Bash's? You're wrong. It's none of those. It's the musicians. [Valdis' had such a heavy cost, that its utility was great, but its economics were excruciating! And in the end, war is just economics, nothing more.] If we're powered by emotions, then musicians all about emotions have the strongest ability far outweighing anything the Captain can do.
Do you think that someone, such as I, who worked so tirelessly, whom you repeatedly told not to be so frighteningly intense about wanting to destroy the stupid caste rules and laws holding back everyone from every layer, [There's that intensity! It's not even a crack in the ice while you skate on it. It's an avalanche, threatening to sweep away everything and anything that couldn't correct course or go high enough above it!] Would then decide that discarding an entire person, without a single chance for redemption or course correction--
Edited 2023-01-03 03:01 (UTC)
[He's getting so worked up, but it just tightens the words, not a crack splitting the thawing ice, instead the avalanche thundering closer and worse.]
Is a reasonable choice to make, when there is even a sliver of a possibility to find a better way? [He can feel his fucking demon aura from hell behind him! All the weeks of pent up emotion, conviction, anger, hurt, but more importantly, he just can't hold it back. Like the avalanche is at his back but still, he will hold it back with his stupid brick wall he hand built layer by layer, because that's what does: the impossible!]
Or perhaps do you think, I expected someone who throws birthday cakes at parties and fire extinguishers at wormholes, whom I know to be the strongest I have ever met, who said they would be their own weapon, to pick up what I put down, and instead of embracing the inevitable end--
[Deep fucking breath. He's holding up under the strain, but barely! And not well.]
Would do the impossible with me? Defy the rules. Remember that I reject saving myself constantly, [SUCH a feral snarl!] And must be rescued not for my own sake-- [The wall breaks. Nobunaga's Bei did its best. It was meant for assassins and war, after all, not avalanches. But it did enough. It stopped the momentum all that's left now is force.] But For Those WHO GIVE A DAMN ABOUT Me.
[The avalanche has landed. There are rumblings in the distance, probably a joke to make about Fleetwood Mac's Landslide, but it won't be from Nobunaga. He's not calm, but he hasn't moved once. Unprecedented for the fidgety physically affectionate Demon King who preferred to let his hands do the talking.]
What does the cute cursed secret genius strongest of all time, but egregiously disappointed me ex have to say? [It's almost his usual playful tone. Except his eyes are ice, and his face is wrath and pain.] Do you think perhaps I meant someone who couldn't spare a thought to try something other than let the Captain and Skulduggery punish themselves, because magic, would be hurt so greatly being near me they should indeed run as you did, because they're much too weak to choose it for themselves -- or perhaps, you'd rather listen to your lying voice, because you've decided to choose it over your happiness and welfare.
[His voice slips into his demon king voice. All intense, low, raspy.] Choose carefully.
Is a reasonable choice to make, when there is even a sliver of a possibility to find a better way? [He can feel his fucking demon aura from hell behind him! All the weeks of pent up emotion, conviction, anger, hurt, but more importantly, he just can't hold it back. Like the avalanche is at his back but still, he will hold it back with his stupid brick wall he hand built layer by layer, because that's what does: the impossible!]
Or perhaps do you think, I expected someone who throws birthday cakes at parties and fire extinguishers at wormholes, whom I know to be the strongest I have ever met, who said they would be their own weapon, to pick up what I put down, and instead of embracing the inevitable end--
[Deep fucking breath. He's holding up under the strain, but barely! And not well.]
Would do the impossible with me? Defy the rules. Remember that I reject saving myself constantly, [SUCH a feral snarl!] And must be rescued not for my own sake-- [The wall breaks. Nobunaga's Bei did its best. It was meant for assassins and war, after all, not avalanches. But it did enough. It stopped the momentum all that's left now is force.] But For Those WHO GIVE A DAMN ABOUT Me.
[The avalanche has landed. There are rumblings in the distance, probably a joke to make about Fleetwood Mac's Landslide, but it won't be from Nobunaga. He's not calm, but he hasn't moved once. Unprecedented for the fidgety physically affectionate Demon King who preferred to let his hands do the talking.]
What does the cute cursed secret genius strongest of all time, but egregiously disappointed me ex have to say? [It's almost his usual playful tone. Except his eyes are ice, and his face is wrath and pain.] Do you think perhaps I meant someone who couldn't spare a thought to try something other than let the Captain and Skulduggery punish themselves, because magic, would be hurt so greatly being near me they should indeed run as you did, because they're much too weak to choose it for themselves -- or perhaps, you'd rather listen to your lying voice, because you've decided to choose it over your happiness and welfare.
[His voice slips into his demon king voice. All intense, low, raspy.] Choose carefully.
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[There's way too much for one very drunk brain to process in this moment and he just lets himself slowly sink down on the floor because even standing is too much energy. They're too drunk to levitate right now and they just want to just...stop thinking and stop listening. It's so much that they can't actually remember everything he's said.]
I am drunk. And you just said a lot of words.
[There's a moment of just trying to...figure out what he said again. What was the most important parts of the yelling and angry words at this point? Klaus gets that he's upset by what happened.] I tried...to tell you both it wasn't the time for...for whatever you were doing. Especially if Skulduggery asked for this specifically. There was...a reason. But you didn't listen to me. I was...I was just supposed to know you didn't mean you were going to cut me out of your life? Cause like...you seemed very serious about it. I know you said it to Valdis but...it felt...it felt like...you also said it to me.
[Most of these words are slurred because...drunk.] I do give a damn, but...you hurt me, too. You said things you know would hurt Valdis and...I think you knew I would also hear them...and then...you just...acted like everything was fine and normal like you hadn't said anything at all. You can't blame me for all your choices for all the things that happened. It's not me. I...I deserve not to have hurtful things said to me because something didn't go the way you wanted.
[There's a little sniffle here] And don't you ever compare me to him again. I'm nothing like him. You're just mad at me for not being able to know what you were doing and just going with it when you could have died...and you could have died for nothing. [God, they are so drunk right now. Just gonna...lie...on the floor. This is fine.] Please. If you're going to kill me for whatever betrayal you're feeling, can you just do it. I'm tired.
I am drunk. And you just said a lot of words.
[There's a moment of just trying to...figure out what he said again. What was the most important parts of the yelling and angry words at this point? Klaus gets that he's upset by what happened.] I tried...to tell you both it wasn't the time for...for whatever you were doing. Especially if Skulduggery asked for this specifically. There was...a reason. But you didn't listen to me. I was...I was just supposed to know you didn't mean you were going to cut me out of your life? Cause like...you seemed very serious about it. I know you said it to Valdis but...it felt...it felt like...you also said it to me.
[Most of these words are slurred because...drunk.] I do give a damn, but...you hurt me, too. You said things you know would hurt Valdis and...I think you knew I would also hear them...and then...you just...acted like everything was fine and normal like you hadn't said anything at all. You can't blame me for all your choices for all the things that happened. It's not me. I...I deserve not to have hurtful things said to me because something didn't go the way you wanted.
[There's a little sniffle here] And don't you ever compare me to him again. I'm nothing like him. You're just mad at me for not being able to know what you were doing and just going with it when you could have died...and you could have died for nothing. [God, they are so drunk right now. Just gonna...lie...on the floor. This is fine.] Please. If you're going to kill me for whatever betrayal you're feeling, can you just do it. I'm tired.
Edited (cause...reasons) 2023-01-03 03:40 (UTC)
[Rage sorrow, wanting to kick the wall, fuck Skulduggery, fuck Valdis, emotions--]
[Klaus is on the floor. And Yato needs Nobunaga to be his best, not his worst.]
[He sits down on the floor with Klaus.]
[And debates petting their hair, but it might hurt. Him? Klaus? One or both of them.]
[Never compare Klaus to Kichou? Don't fucking act like him then. But that's not fair, because he didn't know Kichou so he couldn't avoid it. Fine.]
You're right, good job, Klaus. You deserve not to have hurtful things said for any reason. That wasn't the reason, but it's not like I had the time to tell anyone other than Yato what I was thinking.
[What the actual fuck, Klaus?]
[Nobunaga doesn't know if he should be insulted, hurt, or even worried. He's too boggled. Oda just takes off his weapons belt and hands it to Klaus, gently placing his precious weapons in their hands, and then starts taking off various hidden knives and other weapons, even the whip, though that's far away from Klaus, behind Nobunaga. This is not playtime.]
Bold of you to think I'd let you off so easily. This is not a "death do us part" situation, love. You said it requires work. I'm putting in the effort and time.
I'm not going to die. I got scared of Valdis. I didn't want to make you cry. Fuckload of good that did. Yato said he'll never let any harm come to me, got it? I'm not protecting him, he's protecting me. And then we can protect everyone I love together.
Foolish immortal. What is the point of easing your torment so easily? Mwahahaha. [ :| yes. It's lacking his usual boyish impish playfulness. It's still icy. But it's there.]
Klaus, I told you from the start. Even if you broke up with me, I'd try everything all over again. I'm sorry it took so long, but I've been in agony. I couldn't say your name without wanting to cry.
You told me to communicate, but you didn't ask me what I was thinking either. You could have just... bent down and said "Nobunaga keep your hands to yourself, and focus only on me. You went too far with Valdis, and it hurt me. You don't want to hurt me like that, right?"
And I'd say "Noooo," so you could say, "Why did you do that? You promised to consider how you affect others."
And I'd say, "That's just it, I don't want anyone to die. We can circumvent people sacrifice. People should do what they actually want, even the Captain,"
And you'd be like, "Uggggggh you're so stupid! Why don't you understand anything?! It's how the magic works! Just shut up and stop literally picking a fight with the laws of the universe!"
And I'd say... "No, I will fight the laws of the universe, and you know why? Because who's going to enforce it? The rule police? At least then we can fight them and change the rules."
And--
[Should he stop playing out this dumbass scenario?]
[Too many words?]
Klaus. I told you. If it was me, try any last ditch efforts you've got. I'm sure Skulduggery didn't want more people hurt, and the Captain was honoring that.
But that just means don't honor my selfishness. Honor your own. I love you for how smart you are and come up with crazy solutions to take things into your own hands. I'm not blaming you for my choices. I'm still hurt you didn't try. Not to talk to me, not to change things. Maybe... you didn't think you had so much to lose back then. Because you figured your siblings will Survivor it the song with you. But that makes me feel like the only way for you to be happy is to be your sibling. And I can't. So what should I do?
I don't understand anything.
[Klaus is on the floor. And Yato needs Nobunaga to be his best, not his worst.]
[He sits down on the floor with Klaus.]
[And debates petting their hair, but it might hurt. Him? Klaus? One or both of them.]
[Never compare Klaus to Kichou? Don't fucking act like him then. But that's not fair, because he didn't know Kichou so he couldn't avoid it. Fine.]
You're right, good job, Klaus. You deserve not to have hurtful things said for any reason. That wasn't the reason, but it's not like I had the time to tell anyone other than Yato what I was thinking.
[What the actual fuck, Klaus?]
[Nobunaga doesn't know if he should be insulted, hurt, or even worried. He's too boggled. Oda just takes off his weapons belt and hands it to Klaus, gently placing his precious weapons in their hands, and then starts taking off various hidden knives and other weapons, even the whip, though that's far away from Klaus, behind Nobunaga. This is not playtime.]
Bold of you to think I'd let you off so easily. This is not a "death do us part" situation, love. You said it requires work. I'm putting in the effort and time.
I'm not going to die. I got scared of Valdis. I didn't want to make you cry. Fuckload of good that did. Yato said he'll never let any harm come to me, got it? I'm not protecting him, he's protecting me. And then we can protect everyone I love together.
Foolish immortal. What is the point of easing your torment so easily? Mwahahaha. [ :| yes. It's lacking his usual boyish impish playfulness. It's still icy. But it's there.]
Klaus, I told you from the start. Even if you broke up with me, I'd try everything all over again. I'm sorry it took so long, but I've been in agony. I couldn't say your name without wanting to cry.
You told me to communicate, but you didn't ask me what I was thinking either. You could have just... bent down and said "Nobunaga keep your hands to yourself, and focus only on me. You went too far with Valdis, and it hurt me. You don't want to hurt me like that, right?"
And I'd say "Noooo," so you could say, "Why did you do that? You promised to consider how you affect others."
And I'd say, "That's just it, I don't want anyone to die. We can circumvent people sacrifice. People should do what they actually want, even the Captain,"
And you'd be like, "Uggggggh you're so stupid! Why don't you understand anything?! It's how the magic works! Just shut up and stop literally picking a fight with the laws of the universe!"
And I'd say... "No, I will fight the laws of the universe, and you know why? Because who's going to enforce it? The rule police? At least then we can fight them and change the rules."
And--
[Should he stop playing out this dumbass scenario?]
[Too many words?]
Klaus. I told you. If it was me, try any last ditch efforts you've got. I'm sure Skulduggery didn't want more people hurt, and the Captain was honoring that.
But that just means don't honor my selfishness. Honor your own. I love you for how smart you are and come up with crazy solutions to take things into your own hands. I'm not blaming you for my choices. I'm still hurt you didn't try. Not to talk to me, not to change things. Maybe... you didn't think you had so much to lose back then. Because you figured your siblings will Survivor it the song with you. But that makes me feel like the only way for you to be happy is to be your sibling. And I can't. So what should I do?
I don't understand anything.
Edited 2023-01-03 04:20 (UTC)
[If Klaus wasn't already on the floor, he'd probably have laid on it again.] That's how it seemed. [All muffled, still mostly slurred.
But then there's the weight of weapons in his hands and around him and he just looks over at Nobunaga in confusion. And then they're trying to keep up with all the dramatic reenactments of things that never happened.]
Still drunk.
[But there's a tired longing that's just existing there, something reaching out and they feel weak for it. Valdis said they were too good for Nobunaga. Ava said something similar, but Erin said they should talk. But he's far too drunk for reasonable conversation or reasonable thinking. Which is why they just drag themselves over all the weapons between them and put their head on his knee.] Mm too drunk for talking.
But then there's the weight of weapons in his hands and around him and he just looks over at Nobunaga in confusion. And then they're trying to keep up with all the dramatic reenactments of things that never happened.]
Still drunk.
[But there's a tired longing that's just existing there, something reaching out and they feel weak for it. Valdis said they were too good for Nobunaga. Ava said something similar, but Erin said they should talk. But he's far too drunk for reasonable conversation or reasonable thinking. Which is why they just drag themselves over all the weapons between them and put their head on his knee.] Mm too drunk for talking.
Okay. Go to sleep. I will guard your sleep.
[He'll even STAY like this. So much for lying about being a hallucination. He's just to weak to move.]
[It is a measure of how angry he is that he doesn't put Klaus to bed though. He often says Klaus doesn't deserve the floor, but today, he cannot.]
[He'll even STAY like this. So much for lying about being a hallucination. He's just to weak to move.]
[It is a measure of how angry he is that he doesn't put Klaus to bed though. He often says Klaus doesn't deserve the floor, but today, he cannot.]
[For all Klaus is upset and has been crying, he's also exhausted. Nobunaga certainly doesn't realize how many times Klaus has slept on floors since they got back, so this is fine. If Eddie wakes up and finds them there, it's probably not even a question.
But they wouldn't blame him if he did disappear in the night. For now, though, Klaus is just going to fall asleep, hugging Nobunaga's weapons to his chest, head on his knee. This is probably fine.]
But they wouldn't blame him if he did disappear in the night. For now, though, Klaus is just going to fall asleep, hugging Nobunaga's weapons to his chest, head on his knee. This is probably fine.]
[Nobunaga had only been sleeping when Ari literally made him, and even then a little reluctantly, but he wants her to know how much he trusts and respects that she is protecting him, so he lets her do it. Still, it's different with Klaus. It always has been. So of course he falls asleep on Klaus' head. He's pretty emotionally drained too, and that always takes a lot out of him. Every time.]
[Waking up is about three hundred years of pain at once. There's the pounding in his head and their stomach is upset. He goes to push himself off the floor, but there's something on top of him just slightly. On opening his eyes, things from the night before sort of start creeping in.] Fuck me.
[That is not an invitation. It's a lamentation. They carefully move themselves because they realize they are about to be very sick. They'd apologize, but the time for action is now and there's two doors between him and the bathroom. So they are just getting up and rushing off to the bathroom, the door left open in their wake.
Once they get to the bathroom, there's an unfortunate amount of vomiting happening and they feel like death.] God, someone kill me.
[That is not an invitation. It's a lamentation. They carefully move themselves because they realize they are about to be very sick. They'd apologize, but the time for action is now and there's two doors between him and the bathroom. So they are just getting up and rushing off to the bathroom, the door left open in their wake.
Once they get to the bathroom, there's an unfortunate amount of vomiting happening and they feel like death.] God, someone kill me.
[DRYLY:] That could be arranged. [Nobunaga didn't grab all the weapons, just the most important two and strapped them on. But he holds back Klaus' hair.]
[Does he offer them a shower?]
[NO SEX.]
[Just --]
[Sigh.]
Sorry. I should have brought more green tea. You said no presents, but I didn't have to listen.
[Does he offer them a shower?]
[NO SEX.]
[Just --]
[Sigh.]
Sorry. I should have brought more green tea. You said no presents, but I didn't have to listen.
[Once they've finished throwing up and the subsequent dry heaving that feels somehow even worse than actually throwing up, they're just going to lay there, head on the toilet seat.] You have enough weapons for it. [Sure, this could have been about the 'fuck me' comment, but Klaus is wagering on it being about the getting killed instead.
Part of him just wants to lay on the floor again and wait for death to take him because he feels like shit. And this is what he meant when he was talking to Valdis. This really had to stop. This wasn't helping. It was just fucking them up even worse.]
I didn't want presents. [They look up at him, eyes bleary. Whatever anger and yelling they had in them last night is gone now. It's just pure exhaustion.] I feel like shit.
Part of him just wants to lay on the floor again and wait for death to take him because he feels like shit. And this is what he meant when he was talking to Valdis. This really had to stop. This wasn't helping. It was just fucking them up even worse.]
I didn't want presents. [They look up at him, eyes bleary. Whatever anger and yelling they had in them last night is gone now. It's just pure exhaustion.] I feel like shit.
I know, babe. [He can't help it.]
[He meant both about -- all of it. Not wanting presents (feeling like he didn't deserve them.) And feeling like shit. But Nobunaga is still in the torture phase of this... whatever. Marriage. APPARENTLY?!]
Do you feel capable of taking a shower without help? I will still wear... something. Under my armor. But I'll have to get the other weapons from the hall.
[He meant both about -- all of it. Not wanting presents (feeling like he didn't deserve them.) And feeling like shit. But Nobunaga is still in the torture phase of this... whatever. Marriage. APPARENTLY?!]
Do you feel capable of taking a shower without help? I will still wear... something. Under my armor. But I'll have to get the other weapons from the hall.
[There's a little wince as he's addressed.
It's kind of weird to think about the fact that they'd married each other over two weeks ago and now here they are and everything feels so terrible.]
Yeah. Probably. Maybe. [But the desire to move is where the problem is. But...yeah. That's fair. Can't leave his weapons in the hallway. Even if part of them feels like it would serve him right.] Just let me...sit here for...like a minute.
It's kind of weird to think about the fact that they'd married each other over two weeks ago and now here they are and everything feels so terrible.]
Yeah. Probably. Maybe. [But the desire to move is where the problem is. But...yeah. That's fair. Can't leave his weapons in the hallway. Even if part of them feels like it would serve him right.] Just let me...sit here for...like a minute.
Okay.
I'll be right back.
[It's not for Nobunaga's sake he's getting the weapons, it's for literally everyone else so they don't step on them, Klaus!]
[He returns, dumping the weapons in a safe-ish corner, and starts removing the armor.]
[He is literally not looking at Klaus. Performing on muscle memory, and autopilot.]
I'll be right back.
[It's not for Nobunaga's sake he's getting the weapons, it's for literally everyone else so they don't step on them, Klaus!]
[He returns, dumping the weapons in a safe-ish corner, and starts removing the armor.]
[He is literally not looking at Klaus. Performing on muscle memory, and autopilot.]
[Everything feels dumb and stupid and he's pretty sure he'd rather die than deal with this right now. But there's not really anything else to do.
After a moment, they just pull themselves up off the floor, starting to undress because this is a shower and it's probably fair because they haven't really showered a lot recently. It's just been a sort of self care downgrade.]
After a moment, they just pull themselves up off the floor, starting to undress because this is a shower and it's probably fair because they haven't really showered a lot recently. It's just been a sort of self care downgrade.]
[Nobunaga would have said that is what would happen. But he didn't predict Klaus giving up on him. That was why he acted like he hadn't said anything, he figured Klaus could just yell at him if he wanted, but... Clearly not.]
Do I need to get soaps? [He got so much at the resort, but it's all in his room which he hasn't been to except for clothes, and even then because it beat Tommy Bahamas where they somehow(?!) spent more time together.] I guess if you don't have enough here, this is just a rinse, but you should try again without me.
Do I need to get soaps? [He got so much at the resort, but it's all in his room which he hasn't been to except for clothes, and even then because it beat Tommy Bahamas where they somehow(?!) spent more time together.] I guess if you don't have enough here, this is just a rinse, but you should try again without me.
[Klaus looks up, blinking quietly for a moment.] I have soap. [They're just staring right now again because everything feels weird and nothing feels right. He feels better since throwing up, but they're still not really feeling their best.
Ugh, but Erin said they needed to talk.] I...don't remember everything that happened...exactly. Last night.
Ugh, but Erin said they needed to talk.] I...don't remember everything that happened...exactly. Last night.
Me neither. [A flicker.] The words. I remember the actions. We didn't fuck. Not that I could. [Snort.]
[HOW IS KLAUS SEXY EVEN IN GRAYSCALE?!?!?! IS THERE LITERALLY ANYTHING THIS IS GOOD FOR?!?!?]
[He wants pictures. Oh. He has some... Somewhere.]
[At least he's still too fucked up to get turned on.]
[Down to the bare minimum but still covered head to toe in clothes, he'll just... burn the pants later maybe. Or launder them, what the fuck ever.]
[And climbs in, to help Klaus shower. Just bros being bros. No homo. Even though they're married. Yes. And have done this before much sexier. Whatever. It's fine.]
I sent you a song. Perhaps that was cruel. [Well, no. It was cruel, but he's a sadist, so.] It seemed more important at the time. And less like I was trying to romance you than if I sent you an emoji haiku.
I did offer to bring presents, but that wasn't to romance you either, just a shameless bribe to make sure you weren't dying.
[Scrubs Klaus hair! SO PRETTY! Highly neglected!] You should ask Jeff what he uses for his hair. It might not work the same, but I think he could help.
[HOW IS KLAUS SEXY EVEN IN GRAYSCALE?!?!?! IS THERE LITERALLY ANYTHING THIS IS GOOD FOR?!?!?]
[He wants pictures. Oh. He has some... Somewhere.]
[At least he's still too fucked up to get turned on.]
[Down to the bare minimum but still covered head to toe in clothes, he'll just... burn the pants later maybe. Or launder them, what the fuck ever.]
[And climbs in, to help Klaus shower. Just bros being bros. No homo. Even though they're married. Yes. And have done this before much sexier. Whatever. It's fine.]
I sent you a song. Perhaps that was cruel. [Well, no. It was cruel, but he's a sadist, so.] It seemed more important at the time. And less like I was trying to romance you than if I sent you an emoji haiku.
I did offer to bring presents, but that wasn't to romance you either, just a shameless bribe to make sure you weren't dying.
[Scrubs Klaus hair! SO PRETTY! Highly neglected!] You should ask Jeff what he uses for his hair. It might not work the same, but I think he could help.
I sure hope we didn’t. [He knows what that sounds like, but that’s not how he means it] If I can’t remember things, no one should be trying to fuck me. [Psh. Not that he could. NOT THAT HE COULD?! No. That’s a good thing.]
[Klaus puts his left hand up to help him balance. If Nobunaga’s paying attention, the very obvious umbrella tattoo on his forearm was not there the last time they spoke. Stupid Umbrella Academy.
It actually feels nice to be in the shower and nicer still to have someone washing his hair. It’s just also mildly annoying that it’s Nobunaga right now.]
I remember…something? Not really the words. [But it’ll be there on the phone.] I don’t feel incredibly romanced, so…I guess you managed not to romance me since you didn’t want to. [And they’re not really sure why they feel mad about that.]
Why do I care what Jeff uses? [It takes all his power not to tell Nobunaga to maybe marry Jeff’s shampoo out of petulance. Jeff’s not bad people and Klaus doesn’t want to say mean things about him. There’s a sigh and they close their eyes, head tilting slightly into the fingers scrubbing it.] Sorry.
[Klaus puts his left hand up to help him balance. If Nobunaga’s paying attention, the very obvious umbrella tattoo on his forearm was not there the last time they spoke. Stupid Umbrella Academy.
It actually feels nice to be in the shower and nicer still to have someone washing his hair. It’s just also mildly annoying that it’s Nobunaga right now.]
I remember…something? Not really the words. [But it’ll be there on the phone.] I don’t feel incredibly romanced, so…I guess you managed not to romance me since you didn’t want to. [And they’re not really sure why they feel mad about that.]
Why do I care what Jeff uses? [It takes all his power not to tell Nobunaga to maybe marry Jeff’s shampoo out of petulance. Jeff’s not bad people and Klaus doesn’t want to say mean things about him. There’s a sigh and they close their eyes, head tilting slightly into the fingers scrubbing it.] Sorry.
[He notices the umbrella tattoo, yes. He wonders why of all things, but whatever, one tattoo at a time maybe?]
[Nobunaga hasn't taken off the 4 tattoo, and never will, but it's covered up right now.]
[................ Jealous Klaus is so cute and Nobunaga starts to smile, bend over to kiss Klaus' shoulders -- and jerks himself back hard well before he gets anywhere Klaus could have easily sensed it. Nobunaga's crying, but hopes it can't be seen in the shower. Luckily his eyes are colored red normally.]
He's like a baby brother to me. I only have one person I have ever married.
[He's not gentle, but he's not rough about cleaning Klaus. Just hollow. Machine.]
You told me not to compare you to my ex. [My OTHER ex????] Kichou. [He's not sure if another name will upset Klaus, but it needs clarification.] I wrote the rule into my heart.
[Nobunaga hasn't taken off the 4 tattoo, and never will, but it's covered up right now.]
[................ Jealous Klaus is so cute and Nobunaga starts to smile, bend over to kiss Klaus' shoulders -- and jerks himself back hard well before he gets anywhere Klaus could have easily sensed it. Nobunaga's crying, but hopes it can't be seen in the shower. Luckily his eyes are colored red normally.]
He's like a baby brother to me. I only have one person I have ever married.
[He's not gentle, but he's not rough about cleaning Klaus. Just hollow. Machine.]
You told me not to compare you to my ex. [My OTHER ex????] Kichou. [He's not sure if another name will upset Klaus, but it needs clarification.] I wrote the rule into my heart.
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[They want to glance over their shoulder at him. Only one person he's ever married and there's a little fluttering of something in his stomach that makes him frown. He's supposed to be MAD stomach. GOSH!] If it's even legal. [They're not even sure why they said that except a petulant need to be rude.
They notice the different in how Nobunaga's washing them because it's happened before and he's usually very gentle about it. Not that it's hurting, but...it's not the same and that makes them sad...and then mad. So...you know...smad.]
Oh. [That makes sense. Why did he compare them? Wait? Does he have this memory? They squint. Nope. No.] That guy sucks. Do you think we're similar? Do I suck? Wait. Don't answer that last one. I don't want to know.
They notice the different in how Nobunaga's washing them because it's happened before and he's usually very gentle about it. Not that it's hurting, but...it's not the same and that makes them sad...and then mad. So...you know...smad.]
Oh. [That makes sense. Why did he compare them? Wait? Does he have this memory? They squint. Nope. No.] That guy sucks. Do you think we're similar? Do I suck? Wait. Don't answer that last one. I don't want to know.
It's not. [Crying.]
[UGH At the questions...]
[Nobunaga pulls back, huddles up he knees and jobs sobs more... 100% silently, but REALLY FUCKING OBVIOUSLY.]
Because... [It's with torturous anguish (he's SORRY Yato, he's trying to FIX IT HE SWEARS!!!!) he gets the word out, focuses on breathing (steal my breath................)] You didn't... [Breathe. Sniffle. He's fine.] Tell me. Anything. [Okay. He can stop sobbing. Just silent tears. But it's a shower. Of course he's wet.] Not even what I did wrong.
[Oh. So. Gently. Just... not quite pokes, but touches Klaus with the soap. Like poking a moth away from a flame. So very hesitantly.]
[UGH At the questions...]
[Nobunaga pulls back, huddles up he knees and jobs sobs more... 100% silently, but REALLY FUCKING OBVIOUSLY.]
Because... [It's with torturous anguish (he's SORRY Yato, he's trying to FIX IT HE SWEARS!!!!) he gets the word out, focuses on breathing (steal my breath................)] You didn't... [Breathe. Sniffle. He's fine.] Tell me. Anything. [Okay. He can stop sobbing. Just silent tears. But it's a shower. Of course he's wet.] Not even what I did wrong.
[Oh. So. Gently. Just... not quite pokes, but touches Klaus with the soap. Like poking a moth away from a flame. So very hesitantly.]
[It's not. That hits him hard and he looks down. Not even Nobunaga counts their mid-sex wedding as legally binding. Maybe he should...never mention it again, then. Since it doesn't matter.
But the crying does become obvious and the pulling away. They turn around, frowning a little as they look at him, huddled down on the floor of the shower. They don't sit down with him because...there's not like so much space. So they're just...standing there awkwardly.]
You...you said you were going to cut Valdis out for being weak and not...standing up against the rules and I... [There is a little bit of shame as they say the next part.] I didn't...want you to leave me...so I left. [Now they're crying. Stupid crying!] I didn't want to be some weak, worthless person you were going to end up regretting and I couldn't watch it happen and I was...scared. I was scared you were going to realize I wasn't worth it. This. Us. Everything.
[There's really no point in wiping the tears away at this point.] And sometimes you get so stubborn and you don't listen. I told you both it was enough and...I know Yato has no reason to listen to me, but I thought...I thought you might actually consider that...I... [A soft sniffle] I thought you might listen. But you just called Valdis weak and then acted like everything was fine and I...it wasn't fine. That whole night wasn't fine, but you didn't make it better or easier. You just made yourself look like an asshole.
[He groans in frustration here.] And I know you care about people. You do, but sometimes...sometimes... [Will this vague gesturing help make their point? Probably not, but here it is.] I can't figure out if something's a good idea if I don't even know what the idea is.
But the crying does become obvious and the pulling away. They turn around, frowning a little as they look at him, huddled down on the floor of the shower. They don't sit down with him because...there's not like so much space. So they're just...standing there awkwardly.]
You...you said you were going to cut Valdis out for being weak and not...standing up against the rules and I... [There is a little bit of shame as they say the next part.] I didn't...want you to leave me...so I left. [Now they're crying. Stupid crying!] I didn't want to be some weak, worthless person you were going to end up regretting and I couldn't watch it happen and I was...scared. I was scared you were going to realize I wasn't worth it. This. Us. Everything.
[There's really no point in wiping the tears away at this point.] And sometimes you get so stubborn and you don't listen. I told you both it was enough and...I know Yato has no reason to listen to me, but I thought...I thought you might actually consider that...I... [A soft sniffle] I thought you might listen. But you just called Valdis weak and then acted like everything was fine and I...it wasn't fine. That whole night wasn't fine, but you didn't make it better or easier. You just made yourself look like an asshole.
[He groans in frustration here.] And I know you care about people. You do, but sometimes...sometimes... [Will this vague gesturing help make their point? Probably not, but here it is.] I can't figure out if something's a good idea if I don't even know what the idea is.
[Nobunaga does consider it binding and that they are married! Hardcore. And is in his heart 100% and completely faithful!!]
[Nobunaga DESPERATELY wants to drag Klaus in for hard rough kisses, but just drags him, forehead to forehead.]
You. Stupid. You can't. Leave. We're married. You're my spouse-partner-in-crime. You're supposed to-- [Hiccup. CRYING INTENSIFIES.] Fight Crime with me. And injustices-- [Hiccup wants kisses, FEARS DESPERATELY THE REJECTION AGAIN. HE CANNOT!] Need. You. Trust. You. Spouse. Partner. Why? [Drags Klaus onto his lap and rests his chin over their shoulder.] You're. My... everything. My everything. I tried to even... tell you... when you walked away... I wasn't mad... needed you... but you -- [HICCUP!] Sided with rules?????? I don't understand.
I am an asshole, but have I ever hurt you like that? Have I ever abandoned you? You left me on the floor Klaus. [Oh. Maybe that's not a big deal to Klaus. alskdjal;dkjas;dlkjas;djk Stupid Klaus and floors.] I'm not like you... [Sniffle. Cry.] I don't... floor... if I don't... I can keep... [Sniffle. Sniffle.]
[WAHHHHHH.] You could have... asked. I've never lied to you. [Cry!] Told you I'd take care of it, stupid!!!! [Donks his head into Klaus' shoulder.] You sided with crowd over me. You said I deserve -- [WAHHHHHHHHHHHHH So much crying.] You. Best thing. Ever. But I'm -- [Sniffle cry.] Next. What happens when magic gunblade gets magic energy and attacks people and me and Yato didn't do anything??? [Cry. Cry. CRY.] Skuldug's wrong. It's not about him. [Attempts to gently set Klaus down on his back, face out of the water at least and lay on his chest, and fuck it, loses the shirt at least, feels stupid at this point.] It's about the people who loved those who died. Captain's more wrong. Sacrifice is never right. I don't care what magic demands. And neither should you. You hate death more than anyone else I know, so why were you against me? Why??? No one had to die my way.
I failed Yato... he says I didn't. I couldn't. But he -- [Hiccup.] I got scared! I was SO scared! [Sobs into Klaus' chest.] When Valdis went against us, I was scared. I thought "If I die, or get really injured from her, Klaus will cry." [Violently hiccups and gently headbutts his head to under Klaus' chin! DEEP BREATH. Okay. Better. The other thing is -- he has in his contract to protect Klaus, not to do anything he wouldn't let/order Teyrey to. He would not want her to fight Valdis. THEREFORE...] Yato wouldn't let me die. Or be scared. So then we couldn't cut the rules. He made me turn back. But we weren't going to hurt the Captain. I told you. And then he wouldn't call me or let me help when the Captain hurt him...
Do you hate me? [Crying!]
[Nobunaga DESPERATELY wants to drag Klaus in for hard rough kisses, but just drags him, forehead to forehead.]
You. Stupid. You can't. Leave. We're married. You're my spouse-partner-in-crime. You're supposed to-- [Hiccup. CRYING INTENSIFIES.] Fight Crime with me. And injustices-- [Hiccup wants kisses, FEARS DESPERATELY THE REJECTION AGAIN. HE CANNOT!] Need. You. Trust. You. Spouse. Partner. Why? [Drags Klaus onto his lap and rests his chin over their shoulder.] You're. My... everything. My everything. I tried to even... tell you... when you walked away... I wasn't mad... needed you... but you -- [HICCUP!] Sided with rules?????? I don't understand.
I am an asshole, but have I ever hurt you like that? Have I ever abandoned you? You left me on the floor Klaus. [Oh. Maybe that's not a big deal to Klaus. alskdjal;dkjas;dlkjas;djk Stupid Klaus and floors.] I'm not like you... [Sniffle. Cry.] I don't... floor... if I don't... I can keep... [Sniffle. Sniffle.]
[WAHHHHHH.] You could have... asked. I've never lied to you. [Cry!] Told you I'd take care of it, stupid!!!! [Donks his head into Klaus' shoulder.] You sided with crowd over me. You said I deserve -- [WAHHHHHHHHHHHHH So much crying.] You. Best thing. Ever. But I'm -- [Sniffle cry.] Next. What happens when magic gunblade gets magic energy and attacks people and me and Yato didn't do anything??? [Cry. Cry. CRY.] Skuldug's wrong. It's not about him. [Attempts to gently set Klaus down on his back, face out of the water at least and lay on his chest, and fuck it, loses the shirt at least, feels stupid at this point.] It's about the people who loved those who died. Captain's more wrong. Sacrifice is never right. I don't care what magic demands. And neither should you. You hate death more than anyone else I know, so why were you against me? Why??? No one had to die my way.
I failed Yato... he says I didn't. I couldn't. But he -- [Hiccup.] I got scared! I was SO scared! [Sobs into Klaus' chest.] When Valdis went against us, I was scared. I thought "If I die, or get really injured from her, Klaus will cry." [Violently hiccups and gently headbutts his head to under Klaus' chin! DEEP BREATH. Okay. Better. The other thing is -- he has in his contract to protect Klaus, not to do anything he wouldn't let/order Teyrey to. He would not want her to fight Valdis. THEREFORE...] Yato wouldn't let me die. Or be scared. So then we couldn't cut the rules. He made me turn back. But we weren't going to hurt the Captain. I told you. And then he wouldn't call me or let me help when the Captain hurt him...
Do you hate me? [Crying!]
[Consider them both sobbing messes at this point. Klaus doesn’t even know how to stop themselves. He called them his spouse and it’s all over from that point.] We…don’t even…it’s not rules, it’s magic! Ava said it… [Sniffles.] Had to happen too.
[They’re not really sure how or why they’re being put on their back, but then they’re there and still crying.] I TOLD YOU I WAS SCARED Y— [This is a lot of yelling] I was scared you weren’t going to want me anymore and I’m…I’m not as strong as you think I am. [If they were, they certainly wouldn’t be clinging the way they are now or crying or just letting themselves be moved around in this shower.] Skulduggery asked. What if that’s the only way to free himself of that part of him? What if he’s so scared of hurting others again, he needed to make sure he held himself accountable? What if, by stopping the Captain and cutting ties you made it impossible for that to happen and he had to live with the very real possibility that he’d constantly kill his friends and loved ones and anyone else that got in his way over and over? Sometimes we can’t hates things and rules so much we destroy them because…because then it hurts more. So he made the person he loves the most do it because that’s the only way it’ll work. Or the Captain knew he had to do it and that was the only way.
[He can’t help but think about this.] I don’t hate you. [The words are so quiet, but he’s said them anyway.] But…remember what I said about things you say and so affecting people. You hurt Valdis very badly. You hurt me very badly. So listen and ask me before and if the evidence still points there, I’ll support you.
[They’re not really sure how or why they’re being put on their back, but then they’re there and still crying.] I TOLD YOU I WAS SCARED Y— [This is a lot of yelling] I was scared you weren’t going to want me anymore and I’m…I’m not as strong as you think I am. [If they were, they certainly wouldn’t be clinging the way they are now or crying or just letting themselves be moved around in this shower.] Skulduggery asked. What if that’s the only way to free himself of that part of him? What if he’s so scared of hurting others again, he needed to make sure he held himself accountable? What if, by stopping the Captain and cutting ties you made it impossible for that to happen and he had to live with the very real possibility that he’d constantly kill his friends and loved ones and anyone else that got in his way over and over? Sometimes we can’t hates things and rules so much we destroy them because…because then it hurts more. So he made the person he loves the most do it because that’s the only way it’ll work. Or the Captain knew he had to do it and that was the only way.
[He can’t help but think about this.] I don’t hate you. [The words are so quiet, but he’s said them anyway.] But…remember what I said about things you say and so affecting people. You hurt Valdis very badly. You hurt me very badly. So listen and ask me before and if the evidence still points there, I’ll support you.
[Hiccups.]
[Stupid infinite possibilities magic.]
[It shuts him up, trying so damn hard to think it through. He can't say there's a single reason it could not be just as Klaus said. He hates magic.]
[Nobunaga can't say for certain that it wasn't the case. But he hates it more than anything. And he tries so very hard not be motivated on serious things by hate. He was right about one thing though, Klaus would say Nobunaga just didn't get it.]
[The only sticking point:]
I hurt Valdis? She went against me, scared me so much Yato rejected me 3 times, drained my soul until I couldn't stand, could barely speak, and you're worried about her more than me?
Did you get married to her when I wasn't looking?
I know it's my responsibility, but she didn't know what I was doing and didn't think to ask. You neither. Mr. Communication. You said--
[Starts crying again but does his best to face Klaus.]
I'm not as smart as you think I am and you know it! [Does that make sense? No? Whatever, it's the intent, right?!] If you don't tell me things, how will I know? I didn't know Arthur's blind! Because I had to be told! I can't tell these things! I need your help! You could have just--
Yelled at me. Sat down, told me to keep my hands to myself, because you were mad at me. Told me what I can't see! Told me that Ava would have said to stop being stupid, and fought with me about it! Anything but leave me on the floor! That's the worst! That's like saying, I'm the worst! That's what I deserve! To be walked on for being too weak! I thought you'd protect me like my sheathe! I was scared!! [Wail!]
Instead you got swept away by everyone's emotions except mine, but mine should be the ones that matter most to you... [Cries!!!]
If I didn't change the rules, then aren't I next???? My cursed blades, or magical version of mizune gunblade that just kills people I love. I can say, "Yeah, but Klaus is smarter and stronger than the Captain, he'd actually stop it," but it's not a matter of prevention it's after that-- [Hiccup.] It's about trying anything no matter what. The Captain deserves to be free too!! What kind of freedom is all this pain?!
[Another gentle headbutt chin nudge!] I thought that's why you're my partner in crime. You didn't... give me a chance. And you didn't reach out to me either, stupid! I've been broken for weeks! And hurting Yato! And I can't fix it. Gods can't save anybody, it has to come from other people! If the Captain really wants to be a God, then he has to learn what that actually means.
[Quietly after he can breathe and calmly-ish:]
I love you. I want to be married. We are in my heart. I told the Japanese: Yato and Yuuki. Some things never change. They ignored it. [The WEAKEST of laughs.]
[Stupid infinite possibilities magic.]
[It shuts him up, trying so damn hard to think it through. He can't say there's a single reason it could not be just as Klaus said. He hates magic.]
[Nobunaga can't say for certain that it wasn't the case. But he hates it more than anything. And he tries so very hard not be motivated on serious things by hate. He was right about one thing though, Klaus would say Nobunaga just didn't get it.]
[The only sticking point:]
I hurt Valdis? She went against me, scared me so much Yato rejected me 3 times, drained my soul until I couldn't stand, could barely speak, and you're worried about her more than me?
Did you get married to her when I wasn't looking?
I know it's my responsibility, but she didn't know what I was doing and didn't think to ask. You neither. Mr. Communication. You said--
[Starts crying again but does his best to face Klaus.]
I'm not as smart as you think I am and you know it! [Does that make sense? No? Whatever, it's the intent, right?!] If you don't tell me things, how will I know? I didn't know Arthur's blind! Because I had to be told! I can't tell these things! I need your help! You could have just--
Yelled at me. Sat down, told me to keep my hands to myself, because you were mad at me. Told me what I can't see! Told me that Ava would have said to stop being stupid, and fought with me about it! Anything but leave me on the floor! That's the worst! That's like saying, I'm the worst! That's what I deserve! To be walked on for being too weak! I thought you'd protect me like my sheathe! I was scared!! [Wail!]
Instead you got swept away by everyone's emotions except mine, but mine should be the ones that matter most to you... [Cries!!!]
If I didn't change the rules, then aren't I next???? My cursed blades, or magical version of mizune gunblade that just kills people I love. I can say, "Yeah, but Klaus is smarter and stronger than the Captain, he'd actually stop it," but it's not a matter of prevention it's after that-- [Hiccup.] It's about trying anything no matter what. The Captain deserves to be free too!! What kind of freedom is all this pain?!
[Another gentle headbutt chin nudge!] I thought that's why you're my partner in crime. You didn't... give me a chance. And you didn't reach out to me either, stupid! I've been broken for weeks! And hurting Yato! And I can't fix it. Gods can't save anybody, it has to come from other people! If the Captain really wants to be a God, then he has to learn what that actually means.
[Quietly after he can breathe and calmly-ish:]
I love you. I want to be married. We are in my heart. I told the Japanese: Yato and Yuuki. Some things never change. They ignored it. [The WEAKEST of laughs.]
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[Klaus is definitely lifting Nobunaga's face so that he fully comprehends the fucking look that he is getting when he's whining about how Klaus cared more about Valdis' hurt feelings than him. This is almost absolutely the most withering glare he's given in forever.] Don't act like a child. [Which is...kind of rich coming from Klaus, but that's neither here nor there.] I was worried about both of you. I can have multiple people I give a shit about in one fucking situation, Nobunaga. And you were being a little shit. I don't have to be an empath to know when a situation is emotionally overwhelming and it's not a good time to take someone's feelings and use them against them.
[There's another long sigh] Don't push me or I might get married to her when you're not looking. [That is a lie. They have no intention of marrying Valdis and they know Valdis wouldn't marry them either.
It's taking all of their patience and wherewithal not to just turn them both over with Nobunaga on the bottom because...it's just...ugh.] Yeah, but like you said, I thought you didn't want me and I was scared and I couldn't be there because I was upset. Maybe I didn't react well, but...but...I couldn't help it.
[Yeah, okay, they are turning this car around...also known as Nobunaga is going on the bottom of this uncomfortable shower situation that Klaus really doesn't want to have to explain to Eddie. His head is pounding and he feels like he's dying, but...god.]
What if I'm not smarter or stronger than the Captain? But we don't know how to free him and...[They close their eyes against a moment of wooziness] I can't get swept away by only your emotions at the detriment of my own because...because I...I can't...I'm not taking possession of a majority of the blame for anything here. You were being a dick and I love you, but...
[They kind of hate everything about this conversation right now.] I understand that you feel betrayed. I feel the same. We hurt each other, but we...we have to...you can't make plans with only Yato and expect us all to fall in line. And sometimes...I need you to take me at my word and not tell me I'm weak for seeing things in a different way.
This situation was far more complicated and complex than either of us probably understand and it's not going to help either of us going back and forth about whose fault it was more. We can't be a power couple people are jealous of if we're not being reasonable sometimes.
I'm sorry I didn't reach out sooner and that I left without explanation and that I hurt your feelings. I really am. I'm sorry I didn't just ask you the things that I thought up in my head because I was scared of the answer. But I'm not sorry that Valdis stopped you. You can't go all demon king on us and expect us to react to it the way you think we should. Okay? So sometimes that voice in your head that tells you to go harder and stronger and act like an asshole needs to be told to shut the fuck up. Got it?
[There's a quiet moment here before:] I love you too. So...don't go breaking my heart...okay?
Now excuse me cause I feel sick again.
[There's another long sigh] Don't push me or I might get married to her when you're not looking. [That is a lie. They have no intention of marrying Valdis and they know Valdis wouldn't marry them either.
It's taking all of their patience and wherewithal not to just turn them both over with Nobunaga on the bottom because...it's just...ugh.] Yeah, but like you said, I thought you didn't want me and I was scared and I couldn't be there because I was upset. Maybe I didn't react well, but...but...I couldn't help it.
[Yeah, okay, they are turning this car around...also known as Nobunaga is going on the bottom of this uncomfortable shower situation that Klaus really doesn't want to have to explain to Eddie. His head is pounding and he feels like he's dying, but...god.]
What if I'm not smarter or stronger than the Captain? But we don't know how to free him and...[They close their eyes against a moment of wooziness] I can't get swept away by only your emotions at the detriment of my own because...because I...I can't...I'm not taking possession of a majority of the blame for anything here. You were being a dick and I love you, but...
[They kind of hate everything about this conversation right now.] I understand that you feel betrayed. I feel the same. We hurt each other, but we...we have to...you can't make plans with only Yato and expect us all to fall in line. And sometimes...I need you to take me at my word and not tell me I'm weak for seeing things in a different way.
This situation was far more complicated and complex than either of us probably understand and it's not going to help either of us going back and forth about whose fault it was more. We can't be a power couple people are jealous of if we're not being reasonable sometimes.
I'm sorry I didn't reach out sooner and that I left without explanation and that I hurt your feelings. I really am. I'm sorry I didn't just ask you the things that I thought up in my head because I was scared of the answer. But I'm not sorry that Valdis stopped you. You can't go all demon king on us and expect us to react to it the way you think we should. Okay? So sometimes that voice in your head that tells you to go harder and stronger and act like an asshole needs to be told to shut the fuck up. Got it?
[There's a quiet moment here before:] I love you too. So...don't go breaking my heart...okay?
Now excuse me cause I feel sick again.
[He wants to elbow him. And fight. And just...]
[Instead... deflates completely.]
[In the end... it doesn't matter. Even if Nobunaga was right, he can't fix it by trying to defend that. That's not how people, life, politics, and all of it works. He DOES know better. He still wants to rage at Klaus, or at least bite him, but fuck it. It's not fair to always force Klaus to be the adult, right? Well, almost always. A LOT.]
[He gets it. Klaus couldn't handle it. He got overwhelmed. Nobunaga wonders idly if he had a pact with Valdis too, but definitely not before, not when Klaus always told him they did stuff together. He'd just said Nobunaga needed to respect Valdis' better or he'd give him the silent treatment. So. Great. Again, Nobunaga is annoyed, but he's numb enough, and HAS to assume the fault is his own as a tactician to work around this, because it's ineffective to do anything else. He can change HIMSELF, not them.]
[He puts up zero resistance to Klaus, he has none, just lays on the floor. It's uncomfy. Klaus deserves better than floors. At least Nobunaga still has pants on, okay.]
I don't want you to-- [Lose sight of himself, obviously. But the rest, Nobunaga just lets Klaus talk.]
[Nobunaga does feel betrayed. And abandoned. -- Except for Teyrey obvs. But even VALDIS had his back better!] I didn't plan anything with Yato! [He can't help it, he meant to be--] By the time I was ready to get him and say hang waiting for Teyrey and Valdis, the Captain called us. I planned ONLY with you! And that wasn't enough either!
[He wants to push Klaus off and fight, but he doesn't, red eyes just narrow.] I didn't call you weak for disagreeing with me. [All low growls.]
[He'll listen, completely, but he can't ignore that one or it'll fester and hurt them both, he knows.]
[He doesn't give a fuck about blame either. He'll take all of it, he usually does, because it's faster, effective, just --]
[Even on the floor tiles, all the hair on his neck and spine stand on end ready to fight.]
[He's not demanding everyone stand with him, maybe just not against him, maybe just tell him and -- no, he's NOT going to tell his instincts to shut up, or they'll all die.] Stop thinking I was willing to risk you, I told you trying to do otherwise is what got me in trouble, pa--
[And... they all fall. The hairs, the anger, his tense shoulder muscles.]
[He tsun-glances sideways and sings the Elton John song.] I won't go breaking your heart. [Just the one line, but a promise. Because Nobunaga's heart WAS broken. Did Klaus understand that yet? It could get worse though so. He just lays on the floor. Klaus would have to move first, after all.]
[Instead... deflates completely.]
[In the end... it doesn't matter. Even if Nobunaga was right, he can't fix it by trying to defend that. That's not how people, life, politics, and all of it works. He DOES know better. He still wants to rage at Klaus, or at least bite him, but fuck it. It's not fair to always force Klaus to be the adult, right? Well, almost always. A LOT.]
[He gets it. Klaus couldn't handle it. He got overwhelmed. Nobunaga wonders idly if he had a pact with Valdis too, but definitely not before, not when Klaus always told him they did stuff together. He'd just said Nobunaga needed to respect Valdis' better or he'd give him the silent treatment. So. Great. Again, Nobunaga is annoyed, but he's numb enough, and HAS to assume the fault is his own as a tactician to work around this, because it's ineffective to do anything else. He can change HIMSELF, not them.]
[He puts up zero resistance to Klaus, he has none, just lays on the floor. It's uncomfy. Klaus deserves better than floors. At least Nobunaga still has pants on, okay.]
I don't want you to-- [Lose sight of himself, obviously. But the rest, Nobunaga just lets Klaus talk.]
[Nobunaga does feel betrayed. And abandoned. -- Except for Teyrey obvs. But even VALDIS had his back better!] I didn't plan anything with Yato! [He can't help it, he meant to be--] By the time I was ready to get him and say hang waiting for Teyrey and Valdis, the Captain called us. I planned ONLY with you! And that wasn't enough either!
[He wants to push Klaus off and fight, but he doesn't, red eyes just narrow.] I didn't call you weak for disagreeing with me. [All low growls.]
[He'll listen, completely, but he can't ignore that one or it'll fester and hurt them both, he knows.]
[He doesn't give a fuck about blame either. He'll take all of it, he usually does, because it's faster, effective, just --]
[Even on the floor tiles, all the hair on his neck and spine stand on end ready to fight.]
[He's not demanding everyone stand with him, maybe just not against him, maybe just tell him and -- no, he's NOT going to tell his instincts to shut up, or they'll all die.] Stop thinking I was willing to risk you, I told you trying to do otherwise is what got me in trouble, pa--
[And... they all fall. The hairs, the anger, his tense shoulder muscles.]
[He tsun-glances sideways and sings the Elton John song.] I won't go breaking your heart. [Just the one line, but a promise. Because Nobunaga's heart WAS broken. Did Klaus understand that yet? It could get worse though so. He just lays on the floor. Klaus would have to move first, after all.]
[Klaus lets out a long sigh.] It seemed like there was a plan and that we...you know...weren't in on it. You know?
[The growl is well...not entirely unexpected.] That's...how it sounded. To me. I'm sorry. [But that begs the question] Why did you call us weak, then?
[Klaus would comment more, but they need to throw up again...but thankfully for everyone involved, it's not on Nobunaga...because imagine how embarrassing that would be?
Instead there's just vomit. Don't mind them as they brush their teeth really quick afterwards. This has been gross and also...well...
They're just gonna come back to the shower in the middle of gargling mouthwash, very careful not to spit it on Nobuaga, but down the drain. Anyway. Now that that's done...he considers Nobunaga again.] I'm sorry I hurt you. [Said it before, but important enough to say it again. He's just going to reach out a hand to help Nobunaga off the floor. If he doesn't seem too upset, they'll give him a quick kiss because...well...they don't know if it's something Nobunaga even wants right then. He could be too mad for kisses or...or...not in the mood for them.
There's definitely more stuff to talk about, but Klaus has missed his boyfriend/fiance/husband.]
[The growl is well...not entirely unexpected.] That's...how it sounded. To me. I'm sorry. [But that begs the question] Why did you call us weak, then?
[Klaus would comment more, but they need to throw up again...but thankfully for everyone involved, it's not on Nobunaga...because imagine how embarrassing that would be?
Instead there's just vomit. Don't mind them as they brush their teeth really quick afterwards. This has been gross and also...well...
They're just gonna come back to the shower in the middle of gargling mouthwash, very careful not to spit it on Nobuaga, but down the drain. Anyway. Now that that's done...he considers Nobunaga again.] I'm sorry I hurt you. [Said it before, but important enough to say it again. He's just going to reach out a hand to help Nobunaga off the floor. If he doesn't seem too upset, they'll give him a quick kiss because...well...they don't know if it's something Nobunaga even wants right then. He could be too mad for kisses or...or...not in the mood for them.
There's definitely more stuff to talk about, but Klaus has missed his boyfriend/fiance/husband.]
[Nobunaga stays on the floor while Klaus pukes, and brushes teeth, just thinking. There was so much. And somewhere under it, Nobunaga's more rational brain, the largest part of his brain, takes back the reigns from his heart. He always says his heart controls his brain... and it's true! He cannot think straight no matter what his rationale says is best, until he gets his heart on the same page. His motivation. Until Klaus, Nobunaga always thought it was his best feature. His determined unwillingness to give up, especially on social causes, and fix the damned world they were stuck in, even here, and --]
[All of Klaus' words sink in, but he can't begin to address them. He didn't call Klaus weak. The ACTION of --]
[No.]
[It's not about Nobunaga.]
[He needs to hear to the motivations. Oda stopped for a bit with Klaus. He was just trusting Klaus, but that's over. He needs to hear the motivations underneath. Klaus felt weak. Klaus felt useless. Klaus felt like he was watching Nobunaga fight, while doing nothing, while letting everything happen. Klaus couldn't change it himself, the best he could was try to make Nobunaga change it, because Nobunaga said someone not strong enough to fight to change the rules would be too weak to survive if/when it happens to Nobunaga next. It didn't matter the words, it's the meaning, the motivations, the fears underneath it all.]
[Luckily he's had a talk with Jeff too.]
[Nobunaga doesn't have time to respond, to process, before the kiss.]
[His heart's still broken, but it's like a tsunami. He wasn't noticing the receding shoreline, because he was thinking on other things, but he instantly surges into the kiss, desperately hungrily kissing Klaus back giving everything he's got, not just muscle memory, but water to a man dying of dehydration. He holds Klaus' body skintight against his own, his mind already racing ahead to the usual places, where to take this next, what to do with it, but a quick sweep of his tongue and he lets it go.]
I'm still hurt. [One kiss, a really REALLY long intense kiss, making every other kiss they'd ever shared seem like pecks if that.]
[But that's all. Then breathing, and holding a finger between their lips, Nobuanga's eyes closed.] I've never had my heart broken before, and I won't survive it happening again, Klaus. And it's not fixed yet. I have to find this poison, and cut it out, no matter how much it hurts us both, because otherwise we'll die. Do you understand? [He removes the finger and gives Klaus an even more forceful kiss, both hands on the back of Klaus head, and a low groan of all the want and longing of WEEKS of every single pent up frustration, emotion, desire, all the times he wanted to message him or joke with him just in a single damned kiss like it might be his very last of life itself, so make it count! IloveyouIloveyouIloveyou.]
[All of Klaus' words sink in, but he can't begin to address them. He didn't call Klaus weak. The ACTION of --]
[No.]
[It's not about Nobunaga.]
[He needs to hear to the motivations. Oda stopped for a bit with Klaus. He was just trusting Klaus, but that's over. He needs to hear the motivations underneath. Klaus felt weak. Klaus felt useless. Klaus felt like he was watching Nobunaga fight, while doing nothing, while letting everything happen. Klaus couldn't change it himself, the best he could was try to make Nobunaga change it, because Nobunaga said someone not strong enough to fight to change the rules would be too weak to survive if/when it happens to Nobunaga next. It didn't matter the words, it's the meaning, the motivations, the fears underneath it all.]
[Luckily he's had a talk with Jeff too.]
[Nobunaga doesn't have time to respond, to process, before the kiss.]
[His heart's still broken, but it's like a tsunami. He wasn't noticing the receding shoreline, because he was thinking on other things, but he instantly surges into the kiss, desperately hungrily kissing Klaus back giving everything he's got, not just muscle memory, but water to a man dying of dehydration. He holds Klaus' body skintight against his own, his mind already racing ahead to the usual places, where to take this next, what to do with it, but a quick sweep of his tongue and he lets it go.]
I'm still hurt. [One kiss, a really REALLY long intense kiss, making every other kiss they'd ever shared seem like pecks if that.]
[But that's all. Then breathing, and holding a finger between their lips, Nobuanga's eyes closed.] I've never had my heart broken before, and I won't survive it happening again, Klaus. And it's not fixed yet. I have to find this poison, and cut it out, no matter how much it hurts us both, because otherwise we'll die. Do you understand? [He removes the finger and gives Klaus an even more forceful kiss, both hands on the back of Klaus head, and a low groan of all the want and longing of WEEKS of every single pent up frustration, emotion, desire, all the times he wanted to message him or joke with him just in a single damned kiss like it might be his very last of life itself, so make it count! IloveyouIloveyouIloveyou.]
[The return of the kiss is more than Klaus really expected, more than they hoped for and it's certainly enough to spark more of a reaction. Klaus knows for a fact that being naked is not going to help him in this moment, but it's fine. But then it's over.]
I know. [Klaus is still hurt, too, but...they're going to have to figure something out and it feels like such a long time since they've seen each other. Even longer than the two or so weeks that it's been.
Klaus assumes this finger is to keep him from talking, from saying anything before he's done and that's...well...not really a new thing, so he's quiet. They are about to respond when they're met with another kiss and the world seems to melt away for a moment and yeah...the nakedness has not helped hide that the kisses are affecting him. But he wants to reply so...once he gets the chance to...] I know it's not fixed yet. I'll give you time if you need it. I'd understand.
I know. [Klaus is still hurt, too, but...they're going to have to figure something out and it feels like such a long time since they've seen each other. Even longer than the two or so weeks that it's been.
Klaus assumes this finger is to keep him from talking, from saying anything before he's done and that's...well...not really a new thing, so he's quiet. They are about to respond when they're met with another kiss and the world seems to melt away for a moment and yeah...the nakedness has not helped hide that the kisses are affecting him. But he wants to reply so...once he gets the chance to...] I know it's not fixed yet. I'll give you time if you need it. I'd understand.
No. That's not what I mean. You said this takes work. I'm here. This time... I won't leave until it's fixed. Or until I know it cannot be without me taking a break. I will tie our wrists together again if I must, so you know I mean it, and you can't be lost or thrown away like sexy trash. If you really want, you can ask if Samurai Pratt has handcuffs to borrow. Or if Max the Omnic has his pair left.
I have a lot of thoughts. I think... you felt helpless. You felt powerless. That is why you thought me and Yato had a plan. We did not. We were too disorganized. That is why we all failed. It isn't even that I thought all of you I trusted, would be with me. It is just that it has been... A very long time, Klaus, that I have been on a field where I do trust everyone to do different things, but no one was working to the same outcome. Yato and I -- We have worked a lot out. You need to know, I am not protecting him. He is protecting me, and then I am protecting you. He can't cut anything I don't want to, but I can cut things like fate and rules when we're together. That is why it seemed like we were planning. We didn't even agree, that is why he ordered me to revert, but we are of like minds. We are a lot alike, even among Japanese. We are both very defiant, and we do not resign to fate, so even if he or I were the only ones without each other... we would have done the same.
Do you want a more thorough shower? I interrupted us, but I will get truly naked now if you wish. You are respecting my space, and I cannot act... sexually... until we are fixed, but I can go as slowly with this conversation as you need, but I have over two weeks of taking care of you to make up for.
And this is another thing.
There will be no more one-sided-ness. It isn't just you trying to buffer me against the world. You will die if you try. And then I will break again. It is never just me taking care of you, and you trying to hold me back. These things are impossible. It is, I spoil you, this makes me happy that I am doing something I can see the immediate effects of. You take care of me, because even I am a mess and not able to do things for myself I need. We both complete each other, and fill in each other's weak spots, agreed? We both have weaknesses, and you know all of mine. That doesn't make me weak. You are still the strongest person I've ever known. And I will make it my job to make sure you feel that way too, not just hear it, but know it. And that will shut that voice up.
[Rests their foreheads together! A happier hum. A lot of the anguish is fading at least. First steps.] And more importantly, we are a team. Partners. Spouses-in-crime. [GET IT??? Ayyyyyyyyy.] There will be no martyrdom. You are not to be protected from a safe distance where you must just watch helplessly as people you love die. That is unfair. And you stronger than that. You are able to take what happened before and use it now to save me. And I need you to from now on.
I will teach you more weapons. I can never ever ever promise you I will not be in danger. You saw those who died. The magics are unavoidable. But the solution isn't for me to stay out of danger. You felt powerless, like you couldn't act, that is why you felt weak. It isn't enough to say, "Klaus is strong," if you don't know what to do with it, of course you cannot act in those moments or make a decision. So I will empower you to make your own choices. Promise me, that you meant what you said about wanting to become a weapon who chooses all on your own, not me, not your father, not the Captain either, just you, what you do with it, yes? I will never ever, on this broken heart, and all our time together, I vow, I will never ever demand you agree with me on anything. I need you to think for yourself, my love. So if you do, if you take all this, and use your courage to act as you wish, I will always enable that, understood?
[SIGHS AND HUGS KLAUS TIGHTLY! And covers the top of his wet head with kisses!] And lastly we must talk about Dave. It can wait, but not forever. You can choose where to start, you can choose when to stop, you can choose everything about it, if you need breaks or not. But only when it is all dug up enough will we move into the future, understood? So the longer you push it off, the longer this will go. And I will not give up. Not ever. I am here for eternity. [Ties imaginary ropes around their wrists!] You and me. Spouses in crime.
Are these terms acceptable? Fair contract?
I have a lot of thoughts. I think... you felt helpless. You felt powerless. That is why you thought me and Yato had a plan. We did not. We were too disorganized. That is why we all failed. It isn't even that I thought all of you I trusted, would be with me. It is just that it has been... A very long time, Klaus, that I have been on a field where I do trust everyone to do different things, but no one was working to the same outcome. Yato and I -- We have worked a lot out. You need to know, I am not protecting him. He is protecting me, and then I am protecting you. He can't cut anything I don't want to, but I can cut things like fate and rules when we're together. That is why it seemed like we were planning. We didn't even agree, that is why he ordered me to revert, but we are of like minds. We are a lot alike, even among Japanese. We are both very defiant, and we do not resign to fate, so even if he or I were the only ones without each other... we would have done the same.
Do you want a more thorough shower? I interrupted us, but I will get truly naked now if you wish. You are respecting my space, and I cannot act... sexually... until we are fixed, but I can go as slowly with this conversation as you need, but I have over two weeks of taking care of you to make up for.
And this is another thing.
There will be no more one-sided-ness. It isn't just you trying to buffer me against the world. You will die if you try. And then I will break again. It is never just me taking care of you, and you trying to hold me back. These things are impossible. It is, I spoil you, this makes me happy that I am doing something I can see the immediate effects of. You take care of me, because even I am a mess and not able to do things for myself I need. We both complete each other, and fill in each other's weak spots, agreed? We both have weaknesses, and you know all of mine. That doesn't make me weak. You are still the strongest person I've ever known. And I will make it my job to make sure you feel that way too, not just hear it, but know it. And that will shut that voice up.
[Rests their foreheads together! A happier hum. A lot of the anguish is fading at least. First steps.] And more importantly, we are a team. Partners. Spouses-in-crime. [GET IT??? Ayyyyyyyyy.] There will be no martyrdom. You are not to be protected from a safe distance where you must just watch helplessly as people you love die. That is unfair. And you stronger than that. You are able to take what happened before and use it now to save me. And I need you to from now on.
I will teach you more weapons. I can never ever ever promise you I will not be in danger. You saw those who died. The magics are unavoidable. But the solution isn't for me to stay out of danger. You felt powerless, like you couldn't act, that is why you felt weak. It isn't enough to say, "Klaus is strong," if you don't know what to do with it, of course you cannot act in those moments or make a decision. So I will empower you to make your own choices. Promise me, that you meant what you said about wanting to become a weapon who chooses all on your own, not me, not your father, not the Captain either, just you, what you do with it, yes? I will never ever, on this broken heart, and all our time together, I vow, I will never ever demand you agree with me on anything. I need you to think for yourself, my love. So if you do, if you take all this, and use your courage to act as you wish, I will always enable that, understood?
[SIGHS AND HUGS KLAUS TIGHTLY! And covers the top of his wet head with kisses!] And lastly we must talk about Dave. It can wait, but not forever. You can choose where to start, you can choose when to stop, you can choose everything about it, if you need breaks or not. But only when it is all dug up enough will we move into the future, understood? So the longer you push it off, the longer this will go. And I will not give up. Not ever. I am here for eternity. [Ties imaginary ropes around their wrists!] You and me. Spouses in crime.
Are these terms acceptable? Fair contract?
[Once Nobunaga starts, there’s something tight inside him that snaps. They’ve been feeling like they’re holding everything together in a whole mess of a storm and it’s like Nobunaga has finally heard him. And he knows there’s things he needs to work through, too. Things he has to do better with. But it feels better. And this is what he’s been trying to tell people.
This is the Nobunaga he’s been trying to get everyone to see and he’s happy to see it now.
The not being sexual together until things are resolved makes sense, but definitely a shift. One Klaus will honor because it’s what’s been asked of them.]
You two and the fair contracts. I love you so much. More than everything. So I’m with you. I’ll be with you.
[And here’s a big, terrifying thing to add to it all] I’ll talk about Dave. I will. I didn’t mean to make him Umbrella forever. But…I have to add something else. I’m…[There’s a slight pause.] I told Valdis earlier that I need to stop drinking. I’m leaning on it too heavily. I’ve been sleeping everywhere and feeling like shit since this whole thing and it’s…it’s not working anymore. All of it. It’s hurting me worse than it’s helping me. I’m going to reach out to Dr. Watson. So he can keep an eye on things.
[They reach out for him, fingers twining together.] I’ve done it before and never really meant it. But I want to mean it. So if I lean on you a little soon, that’s why. I’m…scared. Of that. But if we’re a team, then it will be easier because I can lean on you when I feel like shit and you can lean on me.
[They look at him for a moment.] I agree to all your terms and I feel more seen and heard. Thank you. I want to make sure you feel the same for the rest of my life. We’ll start planning our Konpeito wedding once we work through everything else, okay? I want that. I want us. [There’s a slight sag of relief at those words and Klaus nuzzles up against Nobunaga.] But probably we should actually shower and sleep first. I love you.
This is the Nobunaga he’s been trying to get everyone to see and he’s happy to see it now.
The not being sexual together until things are resolved makes sense, but definitely a shift. One Klaus will honor because it’s what’s been asked of them.]
You two and the fair contracts. I love you so much. More than everything. So I’m with you. I’ll be with you.
[And here’s a big, terrifying thing to add to it all] I’ll talk about Dave. I will. I didn’t mean to make him Umbrella forever. But…I have to add something else. I’m…[There’s a slight pause.] I told Valdis earlier that I need to stop drinking. I’m leaning on it too heavily. I’ve been sleeping everywhere and feeling like shit since this whole thing and it’s…it’s not working anymore. All of it. It’s hurting me worse than it’s helping me. I’m going to reach out to Dr. Watson. So he can keep an eye on things.
[They reach out for him, fingers twining together.] I’ve done it before and never really meant it. But I want to mean it. So if I lean on you a little soon, that’s why. I’m…scared. Of that. But if we’re a team, then it will be easier because I can lean on you when I feel like shit and you can lean on me.
[They look at him for a moment.] I agree to all your terms and I feel more seen and heard. Thank you. I want to make sure you feel the same for the rest of my life. We’ll start planning our Konpeito wedding once we work through everything else, okay? I want that. I want us. [There’s a slight sag of relief at those words and Klaus nuzzles up against Nobunaga.] But probably we should actually shower and sleep first. I love you.
I love you too, my Lucky Number. [Squeezes the hand very gently and works off the rest of the clothes.] I told you before, I will help you go dry whenever should you wish. Are there future medical developments to help with the withdrawal, or do I get to painfully sex free live out my bondage fantasies first? [It's half a joke, because it's true too, but Nobunaga is still on the stern side.]
[Even so, back to shower. Cleaning Klaus is one of his greatest jobs in life. Like tending weapons.] I feel like I'm forgetting something important. Not Teyrey, I will text her when we are in bed. Not Eddie, though I will ask his forgiveness for the state of us before. Yato will also do better with some sleep, I'm afraid I've been hurting him. Hmmmm...
It will come back to me. I will stay dry with you now. So as not to tempt you. Set a good example, as Teyrey wrote in our contract. I do not think my withdrawal will be so bad, but you should know, we're in it together yes? That is the other reason you must not fail. You said before, rehab told you to do it for yourself or it won't stick. I think that's only partially true. You must also do it for people you care about, or they cannot be your motivation either. When I said my final piece, forced Teyrey to defend an untenable position, I think, I hope everyone did choose what they thought they wanted. It's okay to disagree or fight me. Most of my soldiers did oppose me in the past, so long as you have no regrets, and have strong convictions behind your stance.
Klaus... I don't want to hide this from you, so I won't. [Kisses their knuckles, and lathers shampoo carefully with his free hand into Klaus' hair.] I cannot see colors yet. I didn't die, I don't think it was the Captain. It happened before. When I thought I was possessed and turned into the Demon King of 6th Heaven officially. Back then, I thought, it resolved because I pulled Japan out of hell. Yuuki thinks it's psychological. An effect of trauma. [Scrubby scrubby! Love the Klaus!!! Love love love love.] I am not worried, and I do not wish to worry Teyrey, I did tell Valdis and Yato though. It will resolve, but... don't ever doubt the effect you have on me.
[Kisses their cheek!] Oh and I absolutely have not had sex this whole time. My desire to wait with you is for safety, nothing more. [Finger over Klaus' lips again momentarily! And shakes his head under the water stream quickly!] It is okay if you have. That was then, this is now, but I'd prefer to know. [Drops the finger, mentally trying to brace himself!] Though I guess if you told SecUnit we're married?? [Ugh the hope, he can hear it in his own voice bluuuh. It'll be okay no matter what. Mostly no matter what. Need to lay out his battle plans lists and have his banner back so he knows where he is. That all behind him... are his. So his back is safe, enemy forward. Thats how he needs it.]
[Even so, back to shower. Cleaning Klaus is one of his greatest jobs in life. Like tending weapons.] I feel like I'm forgetting something important. Not Teyrey, I will text her when we are in bed. Not Eddie, though I will ask his forgiveness for the state of us before. Yato will also do better with some sleep, I'm afraid I've been hurting him. Hmmmm...
It will come back to me. I will stay dry with you now. So as not to tempt you. Set a good example, as Teyrey wrote in our contract. I do not think my withdrawal will be so bad, but you should know, we're in it together yes? That is the other reason you must not fail. You said before, rehab told you to do it for yourself or it won't stick. I think that's only partially true. You must also do it for people you care about, or they cannot be your motivation either. When I said my final piece, forced Teyrey to defend an untenable position, I think, I hope everyone did choose what they thought they wanted. It's okay to disagree or fight me. Most of my soldiers did oppose me in the past, so long as you have no regrets, and have strong convictions behind your stance.
Klaus... I don't want to hide this from you, so I won't. [Kisses their knuckles, and lathers shampoo carefully with his free hand into Klaus' hair.] I cannot see colors yet. I didn't die, I don't think it was the Captain. It happened before. When I thought I was possessed and turned into the Demon King of 6th Heaven officially. Back then, I thought, it resolved because I pulled Japan out of hell. Yuuki thinks it's psychological. An effect of trauma. [Scrubby scrubby! Love the Klaus!!! Love love love love.] I am not worried, and I do not wish to worry Teyrey, I did tell Valdis and Yato though. It will resolve, but... don't ever doubt the effect you have on me.
[Kisses their cheek!] Oh and I absolutely have not had sex this whole time. My desire to wait with you is for safety, nothing more. [Finger over Klaus' lips again momentarily! And shakes his head under the water stream quickly!] It is okay if you have. That was then, this is now, but I'd prefer to know. [Drops the finger, mentally trying to brace himself!] Though I guess if you told SecUnit we're married?? [Ugh the hope, he can hear it in his own voice bluuuh. It'll be okay no matter what. Mostly no matter what. Need to lay out his battle plans lists and have his banner back so he knows where he is. That all behind him... are his. So his back is safe, enemy forward. Thats how he needs it.]
[Klaus smiles a little here] I know. I didn’t want it then. I do now. I hate it, though. It’s always terrible. And it’s more…knowing what to look for, I guess with the side effects of not drinking. And not doing drugs. Well…maybe pot, but that’s all. [But he might have to say no to everything. It depends.] I was gonna get Diego to tie me to a chair once, but Luther needed me, so I had to look for him. He decided the right choice was to get high and go clubbing. He wanted to be like me and not care about things. [Which was obviously the wrong impression]
I’m sorry about Yato. He came to bring me food one day and I was probably weird about it.
[And another of the five million reasons to love Nobunaga] I hope it’s not actually a problem for you, but I’ll be here if it is. It’s virtually impossible to avoid the alcohol on this boat, but I’ll do my best. Because I have to. For me. [A beat.] For me to get better, it’s necessary. [As for the other part…] I don’t regret my choice for what it was. I feel bad that it had to happen like that, but if it worked and did what it was supposed to, I don’t. My only regret was hurting you. [He looks down.] But even that has maybe helped us a little. To get here. Even if it sucked so bad.
[The mention about color has them concerned, though. That happened?] Are you… [They give him an apologetic look.] I’ll help you get your colors back if it’s the last thing I do. [Maybe a little overdramatic, but that’s what they do.]
[There’s a little shake of their head.] Bash kissed my neck, but he was drunk and he never drinks ever! I told him he couldn’t consent, so…I just let him sleep it off in the room. I mean, he passed out on the way to sleeping it off anyway. But nothing happened with anyone else. I couldn’t have consented really either. [They’re a little tense about the Bash stuff because they know how Nobunaga feels about him, but…it’s fine. Probably. But there’s something else to ask.] You’re concerned about safety? Like because I’m sick or is there something else?
I’m sorry about Yato. He came to bring me food one day and I was probably weird about it.
[And another of the five million reasons to love Nobunaga] I hope it’s not actually a problem for you, but I’ll be here if it is. It’s virtually impossible to avoid the alcohol on this boat, but I’ll do my best. Because I have to. For me. [A beat.] For me to get better, it’s necessary. [As for the other part…] I don’t regret my choice for what it was. I feel bad that it had to happen like that, but if it worked and did what it was supposed to, I don’t. My only regret was hurting you. [He looks down.] But even that has maybe helped us a little. To get here. Even if it sucked so bad.
[The mention about color has them concerned, though. That happened?] Are you… [They give him an apologetic look.] I’ll help you get your colors back if it’s the last thing I do. [Maybe a little overdramatic, but that’s what they do.]
[There’s a little shake of their head.] Bash kissed my neck, but he was drunk and he never drinks ever! I told him he couldn’t consent, so…I just let him sleep it off in the room. I mean, he passed out on the way to sleeping it off anyway. But nothing happened with anyone else. I couldn’t have consented really either. [They’re a little tense about the Bash stuff because they know how Nobunaga feels about him, but…it’s fine. Probably. But there’s something else to ask.] You’re concerned about safety? Like because I’m sick or is there something else?
"Knowing what to look out for." Expand on this. [It is really hard not to cover Klaus in kisses, but Nobunaga is still hesitant. He just uses his fingers to convey everything!!] I know what can happen in withdrawal. That's why I had the flask, but... [He gets an inkling between the two things, that it is why Klaus commiserated on a special level with Valdis.] Did I take advantage of Valdis' vulnerability in inviting her to bed with us?
[Valdis. Vulnerable. It's a hard slap to his system. He knew she hadn't been all there, but he hadn't thought too deeply on it. He knew his own desire to deal death, the power rush from killing, that sometimes the only thing he transitioned into was sex. Nobunaga shakes out his own hair, apologetically kisses between Klaus' shoulder blades so he can take his hand back, but puts one of Klaus' hands on him, constant contact, so neither of them felt lost! And scrubs out his hair with both hands. He needs to think!]
Safety because... it isn't good to use each other like addictions. I may have messed up my relationship with Valdis further back than I thought before, but this is good to know.
... Luther thinks you don't care about things? It is the exact opposite. You care the deepest, even when it's not about you, you feel the pain anyway. That is why I say you are so strong. Luther's not very... bright, is he? [Tentative placating kiss, and cleans Klaus with both hands now, and starts massaging Klaus!] I ask with love!
[As for Yato, yes! What a great God, Klaus doesn't suspect a thing!! Or is playing along. Nah, probably not.] Yato cares more about you than you realize. Not just because of me, but on your own merits. If any good came of the last two weeks, I hope you realize how many people would defend you, no matter what. And what the Captain did to him was... painful. He was nearly paralyzed, but still, you helped him. Don't underestimate that. [Kisses the shoulders, still massaging them happily! Chu!]
Just don't leave me again, I'm not strong enough a second time. That's not an ultimatum, it's a boundary. I'll try not to make it like it is only you doing something, but know, even in the heat of battle, sit on me and talk to me. Tell me everything, anything, your fears, and i will fix them. Just don't stop talking until I get it.
[There's a hard pinch of Klaus' spine at the base of the neck he's massaging at Bash's name, before he relaxes instantly. Oh wow, that's all? That's just how Klaus normally is with his friends. Okay. He kisses it apologetically, but gives a large rough bite to Klaus' shoulder purely to reassure himself that this was his husband. No letting go.]
Consent, is it?
[He addressed the safety thing, but--] I have not wanted anyone but you since we began. Or at least since Sharky's birthday. [There was only a week between, after all!] But more than that... [Both hands envelope one of Klaus' hands and hold it to his heart.] If I am sad, I cannot have sex. I must not let myself, or you, stop me from this mission until it is through. Then I will know the battle is over, the enemy spies, and their poison are routed. When I am physically one, and joined with you, I let myself feel safe. I must not until that is truly the case, or my senses will dull, and the very act itself would feel lesser. I will only accept the best, Lucky 4. From myself, and from you. No one else is the best, only you.
[Still holding both hands to his chest, he leans their foreheads together.] Valdis thought my calling her Gorgeous was for sex, it isn't. I was trying to say she had the power over me, but she probably felt it wasn't true, because I'm not able to--
Max Imum was in a bad way. High from cooking for people, feeling fulfilled so when he ran out? Useless, lost, needing someone to take control over him. I called Pratt, and Teyrey, and sent the two men mapping corners, and jogging flights of stairs. Though, I was a bit drunk, and pulled him by the tie. I couldn't help it. I can't imagine how hard it is in the future not to constantly choke anyone irksome. [Nobunaga...] This is what I mean as well, my spouse-in-crime, love of my life, soulmate by red threads of fate. It is very dangerous to mask the problem with decoration. It needs iron and rock. I will resolve every last fracture between us. And only then will I be sure that we are safe, nothing is hurting us inside out.
Did I ever tell you about Kitsuno? She died of plague. I wanted more medicine. More prosperity. [Tentatively checks on Klaus so he understands how much that does mean to him. Though Klaus once suggested it was unattainable.] And instead, the monks would tell me, it was just fate, the way of the gods. She was tortured by unseen forces, for no reason. [Turns Klaus around to kiss his forehead, rest their chests together, one hand laced again, the other cleeeeeaning!]
I still cannot abide playing by the rules of fate. You don't have to join me to still be on my side, or even protect me, but know that is where I'll be. A world that has such rules, is not a world worth respecting enough not to at least try. I am stubborn, the stubbornest of all time, perhaps. But--
[Yes. He's going to do it. Are you ready? Sing Mariah Carey!]
I will always love yooooouuuuu.
[Valdis. Vulnerable. It's a hard slap to his system. He knew she hadn't been all there, but he hadn't thought too deeply on it. He knew his own desire to deal death, the power rush from killing, that sometimes the only thing he transitioned into was sex. Nobunaga shakes out his own hair, apologetically kisses between Klaus' shoulder blades so he can take his hand back, but puts one of Klaus' hands on him, constant contact, so neither of them felt lost! And scrubs out his hair with both hands. He needs to think!]
Safety because... it isn't good to use each other like addictions. I may have messed up my relationship with Valdis further back than I thought before, but this is good to know.
... Luther thinks you don't care about things? It is the exact opposite. You care the deepest, even when it's not about you, you feel the pain anyway. That is why I say you are so strong. Luther's not very... bright, is he? [Tentative placating kiss, and cleans Klaus with both hands now, and starts massaging Klaus!] I ask with love!
[As for Yato, yes! What a great God, Klaus doesn't suspect a thing!! Or is playing along. Nah, probably not.] Yato cares more about you than you realize. Not just because of me, but on your own merits. If any good came of the last two weeks, I hope you realize how many people would defend you, no matter what. And what the Captain did to him was... painful. He was nearly paralyzed, but still, you helped him. Don't underestimate that. [Kisses the shoulders, still massaging them happily! Chu!]
Just don't leave me again, I'm not strong enough a second time. That's not an ultimatum, it's a boundary. I'll try not to make it like it is only you doing something, but know, even in the heat of battle, sit on me and talk to me. Tell me everything, anything, your fears, and i will fix them. Just don't stop talking until I get it.
[There's a hard pinch of Klaus' spine at the base of the neck he's massaging at Bash's name, before he relaxes instantly. Oh wow, that's all? That's just how Klaus normally is with his friends. Okay. He kisses it apologetically, but gives a large rough bite to Klaus' shoulder purely to reassure himself that this was his husband. No letting go.]
Consent, is it?
[He addressed the safety thing, but--] I have not wanted anyone but you since we began. Or at least since Sharky's birthday. [There was only a week between, after all!] But more than that... [Both hands envelope one of Klaus' hands and hold it to his heart.] If I am sad, I cannot have sex. I must not let myself, or you, stop me from this mission until it is through. Then I will know the battle is over, the enemy spies, and their poison are routed. When I am physically one, and joined with you, I let myself feel safe. I must not until that is truly the case, or my senses will dull, and the very act itself would feel lesser. I will only accept the best, Lucky 4. From myself, and from you. No one else is the best, only you.
[Still holding both hands to his chest, he leans their foreheads together.] Valdis thought my calling her Gorgeous was for sex, it isn't. I was trying to say she had the power over me, but she probably felt it wasn't true, because I'm not able to--
Max Imum was in a bad way. High from cooking for people, feeling fulfilled so when he ran out? Useless, lost, needing someone to take control over him. I called Pratt, and Teyrey, and sent the two men mapping corners, and jogging flights of stairs. Though, I was a bit drunk, and pulled him by the tie. I couldn't help it. I can't imagine how hard it is in the future not to constantly choke anyone irksome. [Nobunaga...] This is what I mean as well, my spouse-in-crime, love of my life, soulmate by red threads of fate. It is very dangerous to mask the problem with decoration. It needs iron and rock. I will resolve every last fracture between us. And only then will I be sure that we are safe, nothing is hurting us inside out.
Did I ever tell you about Kitsuno? She died of plague. I wanted more medicine. More prosperity. [Tentatively checks on Klaus so he understands how much that does mean to him. Though Klaus once suggested it was unattainable.] And instead, the monks would tell me, it was just fate, the way of the gods. She was tortured by unseen forces, for no reason. [Turns Klaus around to kiss his forehead, rest their chests together, one hand laced again, the other cleeeeeaning!]
I still cannot abide playing by the rules of fate. You don't have to join me to still be on my side, or even protect me, but know that is where I'll be. A world that has such rules, is not a world worth respecting enough not to at least try. I am stubborn, the stubbornest of all time, perhaps. But--
[Yes. He's going to do it. Are you ready? Sing Mariah Carey!]
I will always love yooooouuuuu.
[Klaus looks down] Well, I know I'm going to be in a terrible mood by the end of...I guess today. I just have to be careful. There's very serious symptoms that could happen and...that's why reaching out to Watson is so important. [And it's anxiety inducing.] I've never had the seizures or DTs but that doesn't mean I might not somehow. If the hallucinations get really bad and I can't distinguish what's real and not real, just...make sure I'm safe. Please.
[He looks over for a moment.] I think we both did...but I don't think that we knew that at the time. But now that we do, I think...we have to be mindful of it. When there's a change that drastic, we have to be mindful that there's something else going on and figure out something else.
[They let out a slow breath, just kind of enjoying all the bathing stuff for a moment.] I think he just...sees me as not having problems or not getting caught up in them, really. I think when you're so...stuck up Dad's ass for your life and you see someone like me just being a person. Probably misread my life. Thought the drugs and the lack of giving a shit was a positive thing. Except I'm fucked up as shit.
Um...what merits? [Klaus didn't even know that Yato cared that much about him. He could be wrong, of course. They lean into the massaging anyway.] I didn't want him to die. And Ari has only so many arms. [He looks over at him for a moment.] I'll do my best, okay? To get my point across when I have to.
[There's a small noise of discomfort when he's pinched.] Owwww. [But the kiss makes up for it. And the bite is definitely not helping his resolve to not let himself get carried away. They really want to stop being really, really into being bitten sometimes.] Consent. Yes. [Klaus listens] Okay. That's fair. But...in that line of everything...probably keep the biting to a minimum because I can control myself, but it's like...I'm really into it. Especially when it's you. I want to make sure we're not making a mess for ourselves to clean up.
[Klaus closes his eyes.] Well, it's probably how it felt to her at the time. Maybe you could just...tell her that?
[The Max Imum nearly has them rolling, though, and they shove down the instinct to laugh, which is a lot easier when he keeps going. He's not supposed to pull other people by the tie unless they're together! Oh wait.] Max isn't irksome. Also you know his name isn't Max Imum, right? It's Max Maximum. There's two Maxes...Please tell me you know this and you haven't been calling him Max Imum this whole time. Unless he's like...in on the joke, I guess.
[They listen as Nobunaga speaks about Kitsuno. They're sure they know about her, but...that is still no less sad.] I'm sorry they couldn't have gotten her medicine and made her better. That's hard.
[Klaus presses a quick kiss to Nobuaga's lips. Chaste and simple. He doesn't want to push things somewhere they can't pull back from.] You're still so cute. I love you, too. Can I...ask for something else? If one of us dies...no matter why, I want us to always find each other when we wake up. No matter the hour. Even if we just go back to sleep together, that's all I want. And... [He looks down] I think we need to wait till we get ourselves together to ask Friday about rooming together. So we can make sure that it's the best thing for us. Okay?
[They lean against Nobunaga for a moment] Dave was the first person I ever really loved. The first person that made me feel like I was worth something and I wanted to be so much better than I was because he deserved it. And we deserved to be happy. I had no control in...anything that happened. But I would have given up my entire life to stay with him if I could have, but...there was nothing I could do. He got shot and I...I just had to press my hands on his chest and scream for the medics and no one came and he just...died. He died there with me and I went back with his blood still all over me. He deserved so much better and I wish I'd known that I would come back because I would have found a way to die to keep him safe if I could even if it meant he was so freaked out that he never wanted to be with me again. He'd be safe and alive. That's all that would have mattered to me.
[He looks over for a moment.] I think we both did...but I don't think that we knew that at the time. But now that we do, I think...we have to be mindful of it. When there's a change that drastic, we have to be mindful that there's something else going on and figure out something else.
[They let out a slow breath, just kind of enjoying all the bathing stuff for a moment.] I think he just...sees me as not having problems or not getting caught up in them, really. I think when you're so...stuck up Dad's ass for your life and you see someone like me just being a person. Probably misread my life. Thought the drugs and the lack of giving a shit was a positive thing. Except I'm fucked up as shit.
Um...what merits? [Klaus didn't even know that Yato cared that much about him. He could be wrong, of course. They lean into the massaging anyway.] I didn't want him to die. And Ari has only so many arms. [He looks over at him for a moment.] I'll do my best, okay? To get my point across when I have to.
[There's a small noise of discomfort when he's pinched.] Owwww. [But the kiss makes up for it. And the bite is definitely not helping his resolve to not let himself get carried away. They really want to stop being really, really into being bitten sometimes.] Consent. Yes. [Klaus listens] Okay. That's fair. But...in that line of everything...probably keep the biting to a minimum because I can control myself, but it's like...I'm really into it. Especially when it's you. I want to make sure we're not making a mess for ourselves to clean up.
[Klaus closes his eyes.] Well, it's probably how it felt to her at the time. Maybe you could just...tell her that?
[The Max Imum nearly has them rolling, though, and they shove down the instinct to laugh, which is a lot easier when he keeps going. He's not supposed to pull other people by the tie unless they're together! Oh wait.] Max isn't irksome. Also you know his name isn't Max Imum, right? It's Max Maximum. There's two Maxes...Please tell me you know this and you haven't been calling him Max Imum this whole time. Unless he's like...in on the joke, I guess.
[They listen as Nobunaga speaks about Kitsuno. They're sure they know about her, but...that is still no less sad.] I'm sorry they couldn't have gotten her medicine and made her better. That's hard.
[Klaus presses a quick kiss to Nobuaga's lips. Chaste and simple. He doesn't want to push things somewhere they can't pull back from.] You're still so cute. I love you, too. Can I...ask for something else? If one of us dies...no matter why, I want us to always find each other when we wake up. No matter the hour. Even if we just go back to sleep together, that's all I want. And... [He looks down] I think we need to wait till we get ourselves together to ask Friday about rooming together. So we can make sure that it's the best thing for us. Okay?
[They lean against Nobunaga for a moment] Dave was the first person I ever really loved. The first person that made me feel like I was worth something and I wanted to be so much better than I was because he deserved it. And we deserved to be happy. I had no control in...anything that happened. But I would have given up my entire life to stay with him if I could have, but...there was nothing I could do. He got shot and I...I just had to press my hands on his chest and scream for the medics and no one came and he just...died. He died there with me and I went back with his blood still all over me. He deserved so much better and I wish I'd known that I would come back because I would have found a way to die to keep him safe if I could even if it meant he was so freaked out that he never wanted to be with me again. He'd be safe and alive. That's all that would have mattered to me.
Of course I will. Even if I have to tie you down and torture myself along with it.
Ugh... Magic is so annoying!
You're kind, you're brave, you're usually loyal, [SORRY KLAUS, he's working on it jeez!!!], you're smart, you're strong, you care so much about every damn person around you, even strangers, that's the only reason you ever seem like your loyalty is tested, because you're trying to protect everyone at all damn once, and you're reliable, and sweet like candy.
[He wants to bite him again, but stays good for now.] I did tell her that. But I realized I need to talk to you, work this out a lot, because I'm not going to be able to get a hold of myself until I do. I've given you a lot more of myself than I realized, and to separate it, we'd have to move on, and since neither of us want to, we won't. So I won't separate it, but I will cut out the poison, and cauterize these wounds, and then we will face the others together.
I have definitely been calling him Max Imum the whole time. And I think I will start calling him just Imum. Unless that is crossing a line with you?
[Ugh. Nobunaga's devastated that they can't just share a room yet. Klaus is right, but it doesn't stop the sorrow and pain, and Nobunaga has to wash his face off in the shower, because tears.] Hai... Yes.
[He's able to handle his emotions so much better when Klaus leans against him for support and talks about Dave. He just wraps both arms around Klaus, gently cleaning the very last of their fronts and listening.]
You are worth it. You're worth... everything. I don't care how much I have to deal with. The world can be destroyed infinitely. I'll keep fighting so long as I have breath to see you again. No matter what. You'll always wake up to my face and vice versa.
Understand, when I don't agree with you, I'm not always failing to take you into consideration. Sometimes I fuck up, sometimes what I think I need is wrong, and I'm just used to my army, my rules, but you are not in my army. You are my spouse-in-crime. So I will always remember this, but I might need reminders.
However, I am not Reginald Hargreaves. You will never reach a point that you stop being useful to me, or too much effort. I like the effort. It lets me prove my strength, understand? [Kisses Klaus' shoulders! Biting is out but kisses??? So long as it's not the front, Nobunaga will lose his own damn mind then!] Sometimes you will have to grab my face to make sure I cannot be distracted. You will have to say, "I am most important, so you will listen to me, and I don't care that there is murder going on behind us." That is the difference between you and my army, got it? You are the only one who can, so you must. Even Yato said, he won't ever make me choose my loyalty to him or you. He's a god, he knows patience sucks, but he's lived a long damn time, he is better at waiting. That's your privilege as spouse-in-crime so you may abuse it freely, okay?
[He feels healed. A lot. Super duper healed. Maybe not 100%, but definitely even more than before the trial.]
I can't refrain from things just because it might make you cry. That WILL get us killed. I've never had that before, so I'm not mad at myself, and certainly never you. But from now on, I have to trust you to be strong enough, understand? So that gives you liberties too. Use them as you will. But know, even if you cry and I still do something, it's not because it doesn't hurt me. [Leans against the shower wall, and turns Klaus around, holding their hand to his heart.] Like a thousand knives directly to my heart and soul. It hurts. But it means that whatever I'm doing that's how strong my belief, my conviction is. So you must take your own control of it, understand? [Kisses Klaus' forehead!] Act to do what makes you happiest. Whether that is sitting on me to yell at me, throwing a pie at someone, or something brilliant we can't think of until the moment. I will empower your freedom, but I never want you to feel helpless and do nothing ever again. Do anything. And believe in me to help you see through what you really want. Agreed? Fair contract? [Just leans into him, breathing in their scent!!! His Klaus!]
Ugh... Magic is so annoying!
You're kind, you're brave, you're usually loyal, [SORRY KLAUS, he's working on it jeez!!!], you're smart, you're strong, you care so much about every damn person around you, even strangers, that's the only reason you ever seem like your loyalty is tested, because you're trying to protect everyone at all damn once, and you're reliable, and sweet like candy.
[He wants to bite him again, but stays good for now.] I did tell her that. But I realized I need to talk to you, work this out a lot, because I'm not going to be able to get a hold of myself until I do. I've given you a lot more of myself than I realized, and to separate it, we'd have to move on, and since neither of us want to, we won't. So I won't separate it, but I will cut out the poison, and cauterize these wounds, and then we will face the others together.
I have definitely been calling him Max Imum the whole time. And I think I will start calling him just Imum. Unless that is crossing a line with you?
[Ugh. Nobunaga's devastated that they can't just share a room yet. Klaus is right, but it doesn't stop the sorrow and pain, and Nobunaga has to wash his face off in the shower, because tears.] Hai... Yes.
[He's able to handle his emotions so much better when Klaus leans against him for support and talks about Dave. He just wraps both arms around Klaus, gently cleaning the very last of their fronts and listening.]
You are worth it. You're worth... everything. I don't care how much I have to deal with. The world can be destroyed infinitely. I'll keep fighting so long as I have breath to see you again. No matter what. You'll always wake up to my face and vice versa.
Understand, when I don't agree with you, I'm not always failing to take you into consideration. Sometimes I fuck up, sometimes what I think I need is wrong, and I'm just used to my army, my rules, but you are not in my army. You are my spouse-in-crime. So I will always remember this, but I might need reminders.
However, I am not Reginald Hargreaves. You will never reach a point that you stop being useful to me, or too much effort. I like the effort. It lets me prove my strength, understand? [Kisses Klaus' shoulders! Biting is out but kisses??? So long as it's not the front, Nobunaga will lose his own damn mind then!] Sometimes you will have to grab my face to make sure I cannot be distracted. You will have to say, "I am most important, so you will listen to me, and I don't care that there is murder going on behind us." That is the difference between you and my army, got it? You are the only one who can, so you must. Even Yato said, he won't ever make me choose my loyalty to him or you. He's a god, he knows patience sucks, but he's lived a long damn time, he is better at waiting. That's your privilege as spouse-in-crime so you may abuse it freely, okay?
[He feels healed. A lot. Super duper healed. Maybe not 100%, but definitely even more than before the trial.]
I can't refrain from things just because it might make you cry. That WILL get us killed. I've never had that before, so I'm not mad at myself, and certainly never you. But from now on, I have to trust you to be strong enough, understand? So that gives you liberties too. Use them as you will. But know, even if you cry and I still do something, it's not because it doesn't hurt me. [Leans against the shower wall, and turns Klaus around, holding their hand to his heart.] Like a thousand knives directly to my heart and soul. It hurts. But it means that whatever I'm doing that's how strong my belief, my conviction is. So you must take your own control of it, understand? [Kisses Klaus' forehead!] Act to do what makes you happiest. Whether that is sitting on me to yell at me, throwing a pie at someone, or something brilliant we can't think of until the moment. I will empower your freedom, but I never want you to feel helpless and do nothing ever again. Do anything. And believe in me to help you see through what you really want. Agreed? Fair contract? [Just leans into him, breathing in their scent!!! His Klaus!]
Thanks. And if things get out of hand, get Watson. He's got medical training.
[This is just getting a lot of blushing because they're still in a weird place about compliments, but they appreciate them all the same.] I love you. I love the way you see me.
[There's a small nod at that.] I don't want to separate. I want us to be stronger and if there's anything to help you, then I want to do it, too.
Hm? Is calling him Imum like...because you want to date him or just being playful?
[Klaus is very sorry, but if their problems aren't fixed before they move in together, that's not going to help either of them. And that's assuming they can move in together.] I'm sorry, babe.
[They listen to the words and they're feeling so much more relaxed now.] Good. I feel that way about you, too.
[He lets out a breath and nods at the words] I think I'm starting to understand that. I have to rethink how I look at things sometimes. That's...I keep telling you to do that and you told me to with Ari and I was being a brat about it and...I'm sorry. Sometimes I need to listen to you more, too. [A beat.] And you were right about me. Hanging my worth too much on what I can do for others. I was talking to Erin and it came up and I was annoyed that you were right...but you were.
[There's a soft sniffle. Being worthless is a thing that kills him, but...it's good to know that there's someone that will never see them as worthless. And the kisses make him happy.] I will do my best to be strong enough to insert myself as much as I need to but not get too bad about it.
[There's a little nod.] We're both probably going to cry at some point, but as long as we make it better after and as long as we're always willing to walk it out and work together, I can deal with it. [They snort] Can I just say I agree and have it not be about fair contracts?
[There's a small breath] Also I need you to know that I appreciate you. I appreciate how kind you are even when you claim that you're evil and terrible. It's very wrong. You're not. You're sweet and good and you care about the people that are close to you. You love being called cute even when you say you hate it. You just bite because you don't know how to deal with the fact that you like being cute. At least when it's me. And I know you're dramatic and over the top but I like that about you. Except when you make me want to shake you. And you're always willing to listen to me even when I'm not listening all the time, too. You see me pretty clearly.
[They reach for his hand.] I can't wait to be married to you in front of everyone and not just us. And I'm glad we're married in our hearts. I want to be with you forever or until we're old and sad and we probably die...but hopefully next to each other in our sleep.
[This is just getting a lot of blushing because they're still in a weird place about compliments, but they appreciate them all the same.] I love you. I love the way you see me.
[There's a small nod at that.] I don't want to separate. I want us to be stronger and if there's anything to help you, then I want to do it, too.
Hm? Is calling him Imum like...because you want to date him or just being playful?
[Klaus is very sorry, but if their problems aren't fixed before they move in together, that's not going to help either of them. And that's assuming they can move in together.] I'm sorry, babe.
[They listen to the words and they're feeling so much more relaxed now.] Good. I feel that way about you, too.
[He lets out a breath and nods at the words] I think I'm starting to understand that. I have to rethink how I look at things sometimes. That's...I keep telling you to do that and you told me to with Ari and I was being a brat about it and...I'm sorry. Sometimes I need to listen to you more, too. [A beat.] And you were right about me. Hanging my worth too much on what I can do for others. I was talking to Erin and it came up and I was annoyed that you were right...but you were.
[There's a soft sniffle. Being worthless is a thing that kills him, but...it's good to know that there's someone that will never see them as worthless. And the kisses make him happy.] I will do my best to be strong enough to insert myself as much as I need to but not get too bad about it.
[There's a little nod.] We're both probably going to cry at some point, but as long as we make it better after and as long as we're always willing to walk it out and work together, I can deal with it. [They snort] Can I just say I agree and have it not be about fair contracts?
[There's a small breath] Also I need you to know that I appreciate you. I appreciate how kind you are even when you claim that you're evil and terrible. It's very wrong. You're not. You're sweet and good and you care about the people that are close to you. You love being called cute even when you say you hate it. You just bite because you don't know how to deal with the fact that you like being cute. At least when it's me. And I know you're dramatic and over the top but I like that about you. Except when you make me want to shake you. And you're always willing to listen to me even when I'm not listening all the time, too. You see me pretty clearly.
[They reach for his hand.] I can't wait to be married to you in front of everyone and not just us. And I'm glad we're married in our hearts. I want to be with you forever or until we're old and sad and we probably die...but hopefully next to each other in our sleep.
I have sat through samurai having to stop drinking before Klaus, before we even had your medicines, I know how to handle it, but I will call him too, you are more important than suffering needlessly, obviously.
Love you too. [Kisses Klaus' nose tip!]
[And chokes about Max!] No! He would let me kill him over and over. [Eyeroll.] Do you think that's something I want? I don't want to be like Reginald. [Snort.] You're so much stronger than him. The whole time he was begging me for attention, all I could think was how boring it all is and I need you, someone who says clearly what you don't want, so I don't have to do things I don't like. This is problem I have with Pratt. I could break him repeatedly and I'd be very bored. I don't want to be. I know, you don't think you're in danger with Blackbeard, because you can take care of yourself better than those two, but it's like choking Max. There's no quota threshold where I say, "I'm satisfied," except with you. Valdis thinks my sex-drive is always at max, but that's not the case, you're the exception, not the rule. [Blush! Glances away.] I'd call him Imum so that he can either decide he's okay with it, or decide he doesn't like it and learn to be strong enough to say so himself. And because everyone calls him Max-Max. It's like how I'd get Yes and No on my hands instead of your cult's Hello Goodbye.
[Nobunaga listens to the rest stoically... but LAUGHS hard when Klaus asks to agree and not say fair contract.] Yes. [Nips his nose, fuck it!]
[And leads them out of the shower to towel off!] But you should make up with her when you can. She might not forgive you for some extra time. I can do my best, but she has been invaluable as my second for this whole time. She is my family here, and even if my generals from home arrived, I'd make them obey her orders.
[Gaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh noooooooo what?! Of course Nobunaga can compliment the fuck out of Klaus' merits, but get started on his own and he's a blushing flustered mess who can't handle any of it!] Not kind... [SULK.]
[He does like being called cute. SECRETLY. That's why he likes calling others cute!]
[So he doesn't even deny it.]
[AND BLUSHES MORE. Of course he bites Klaus for that reason. But the smile is there because he's really REALLY grateful that Klaus SEES that.]
You can shake me as often as you like.
Maybe we'll never die. Your god in the void doesn't like you, and my soul would go to Yato anyway. Let's outlive Skulduggery and the Captain and show them not too bad for two half-human pains in the ass, yeah? [Where can he safely bite or kiss?]
[Nowhere. Hug? Ehhhhh.]
[He just throws Klaus over onto his shoulder to oni!kidnap and carry him to the closet. Hopefully Eddie isn't there.] I'll need to borrow some clothes. I'll let you pick. [Goes searching for the usual places to get the hairbrush!]
Love you too. [Kisses Klaus' nose tip!]
[And chokes about Max!] No! He would let me kill him over and over. [Eyeroll.] Do you think that's something I want? I don't want to be like Reginald. [Snort.] You're so much stronger than him. The whole time he was begging me for attention, all I could think was how boring it all is and I need you, someone who says clearly what you don't want, so I don't have to do things I don't like. This is problem I have with Pratt. I could break him repeatedly and I'd be very bored. I don't want to be. I know, you don't think you're in danger with Blackbeard, because you can take care of yourself better than those two, but it's like choking Max. There's no quota threshold where I say, "I'm satisfied," except with you. Valdis thinks my sex-drive is always at max, but that's not the case, you're the exception, not the rule. [Blush! Glances away.] I'd call him Imum so that he can either decide he's okay with it, or decide he doesn't like it and learn to be strong enough to say so himself. And because everyone calls him Max-Max. It's like how I'd get Yes and No on my hands instead of your cult's Hello Goodbye.
[Nobunaga listens to the rest stoically... but LAUGHS hard when Klaus asks to agree and not say fair contract.] Yes. [Nips his nose, fuck it!]
[And leads them out of the shower to towel off!] But you should make up with her when you can. She might not forgive you for some extra time. I can do my best, but she has been invaluable as my second for this whole time. She is my family here, and even if my generals from home arrived, I'd make them obey her orders.
[Gaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh noooooooo what?! Of course Nobunaga can compliment the fuck out of Klaus' merits, but get started on his own and he's a blushing flustered mess who can't handle any of it!] Not kind... [SULK.]
[He does like being called cute. SECRETLY. That's why he likes calling others cute!]
[So he doesn't even deny it.]
[AND BLUSHES MORE. Of course he bites Klaus for that reason. But the smile is there because he's really REALLY grateful that Klaus SEES that.]
You can shake me as often as you like.
Maybe we'll never die. Your god in the void doesn't like you, and my soul would go to Yato anyway. Let's outlive Skulduggery and the Captain and show them not too bad for two half-human pains in the ass, yeah? [Where can he safely bite or kiss?]
[Nowhere. Hug? Ehhhhh.]
[He just throws Klaus over onto his shoulder to oni!kidnap and carry him to the closet. Hopefully Eddie isn't there.] I'll need to borrow some clothes. I'll let you pick. [Goes searching for the usual places to get the hairbrush!]
Okay. I trust you.
[There's a slight wrinkle in their nose the kiss] Good.
[There's a very unusual distinction. Klaus will make a note to tell Max to stand up for himself with Nobunaga. For Max's sake.] I can take care of myself. But sometimes I like you taking care of me. And I like your sex drive with me. Even if I know we're like...on a sex break. [Which is actually somewhat painful.
It's always the NOSE!]
I'll...do my best. [They sigh] I'm glad you had someone in your corner. [Even if it is also frustrating in a way]
And I will. I'm sure.
[They laugh at that.] I don't know if we can never die, but I'll do my best. I don't want to compete with anyone for longevity of life. I think we might lose and I don't want you to be sad if we do.
[There's a soft noise of surprise as he's picked up and carried to the closet. Once he's set down, he looks for something to wear. His eyes settle on things that he knows Nobunaga would try to immediately take off him, which means...he cannot wear them. He sighs, sifting through his clothes before settling on this t-shirt with these sleep shorts. Then they consider Nobunaga for a moment before choosing this shirt and this pair of lounge pants.
Once he's dressed, he sets the clothes out for Nobunaga and waits for his reaction for the outfit.] Let me know if you want to swap shirts.
[There's a slight wrinkle in their nose the kiss] Good.
[There's a very unusual distinction. Klaus will make a note to tell Max to stand up for himself with Nobunaga. For Max's sake.] I can take care of myself. But sometimes I like you taking care of me. And I like your sex drive with me. Even if I know we're like...on a sex break. [Which is actually somewhat painful.
It's always the NOSE!]
I'll...do my best. [They sigh] I'm glad you had someone in your corner. [Even if it is also frustrating in a way]
And I will. I'm sure.
[They laugh at that.] I don't know if we can never die, but I'll do my best. I don't want to compete with anyone for longevity of life. I think we might lose and I don't want you to be sad if we do.
[There's a soft noise of surprise as he's picked up and carried to the closet. Once he's set down, he looks for something to wear. His eyes settle on things that he knows Nobunaga would try to immediately take off him, which means...he cannot wear them. He sighs, sifting through his clothes before settling on this t-shirt with these sleep shorts. Then they consider Nobunaga for a moment before choosing this shirt and this pair of lounge pants.
Once he's dressed, he sets the clothes out for Nobunaga and waits for his reaction for the outfit.] Let me know if you want to swap shirts.
Yes. [To their sex break, but they'll get there.]
Okay. We won't compete. We have to try to stay together, even against death though.
[He pokes the aliens before putting it on!] They're not all green. [No colors remember?] What are these other shades? And the rest of it? [The purple!]
[He already put it on, but he looks at it, and smiles.] Yeah I want the other one. I'm the Fool of Owari, not you.
I love you. [He has two weeks+ of not saying it to make up for!]
Okay. We won't compete. We have to try to stay together, even against death though.
[He pokes the aliens before putting it on!] They're not all green. [No colors remember?] What are these other shades? And the rest of it? [The purple!]
[He already put it on, but he looks at it, and smiles.] Yeah I want the other one. I'm the Fool of Owari, not you.
I love you. [He has two weeks+ of not saying it to make up for!]
[Worst sex break, but they will weather this and be stronger for it or something.]
We will. I’ll stay with you until we can go together.
[Klaus is carefully pointing out each color on the shirt and making sure to tell them every color.
There’s a slight eyeroll.] We’re both fools in love. [Still, he’s carefully taking the shirt off and handing it over, holding his hand out for the alien shirt.]
I love you forever and ever. Come on. It’s proper nap time.I need to get enough sleep now before I can’t sleep well for a while. [They are going over towards the bed once they have the shirt and pull it on.] Big spoon or little spoon?
We will. I’ll stay with you until we can go together.
[Klaus is carefully pointing out each color on the shirt and making sure to tell them every color.
There’s a slight eyeroll.] We’re both fools in love. [Still, he’s carefully taking the shirt off and handing it over, holding his hand out for the alien shirt.]
I love you forever and ever. Come on. It’s proper nap time.I need to get enough sleep now before I can’t sleep well for a while. [They are going over towards the bed once they have the shirt and pull it on.] Big spoon or little spoon?
Okay. [Both fools fufufu.]
I don't care. So long as I'm with you. I guess little. [So he can text lmao.] I missed you so much. I didn't sleep much at all. I want you to sheathe me again.
I don't care. So long as I'm with you. I guess little. [So he can text lmao.] I missed you so much. I didn't sleep much at all. I want you to sheathe me again.
[He does! He does text Teyrey like he promised, but he's out like a light pretty damn quickly!]
Jan whatever after they're back together but when they're not sleeping in the same bed
konpeito_aji
2023-01-09 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Nobunaga just sings a voicemail for Klaus. For reasons.]
[He has trouble sleeping again.]
[It's fine though.]
[He has trouble sleeping again.]
[It's fine though.]
[Laughing. That's cute.]
Yes, you should. I didn't want to haiku. And random drum solos just sound like noise still.
I bet you're cute.
I want to be there. Are you sure it's better like this?
Yes, you should. I didn't want to haiku. And random drum solos just sound like noise still.
I bet you're cute.
I want to be there. Are you sure it's better like this?
i’m not cute. imagine touching yato’s hands…but all over my body.
it’s just clammy and sweaty and also i hate everything and everyone. not like for keeps. just…ugggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
i would fight. and i can’t sleep cause i’m sweaty and achey and my hands keep shaking. stupid hands.
you don’t want to be here for this. it’s the least sexy i’ve ever been and i don’t even want to fuck anyway. i want to sleep and i can’t.
i hate it here. can i go back? it’s fine, right?
it’s just clammy and sweaty and also i hate everything and everyone. not like for keeps. just…ugggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
i would fight. and i can’t sleep cause i’m sweaty and achey and my hands keep shaking. stupid hands.
you don’t want to be here for this. it’s the least sexy i’ve ever been and i don’t even want to fuck anyway. i want to sleep and i can’t.
i hate it here. can i go back? it’s fine, right?
[Dying. What an amazing analogy. It's so gross, and yet--]
I don't want to fuck. You want to try the sauna?
I want to be with you, especially because it's that bad and you don't feel like sex. If it was just sex, I wouldn't come back. I mean it is the best sex x Infinity ever, but still, I love you for you, not your sex appeal.
I'll serenade you. I'll be your lap pillow.
I don't want to fuck. You want to try the sauna?
I want to be with you, especially because it's that bad and you don't feel like sex. If it was just sex, I wouldn't come back. I mean it is the best sex x Infinity ever, but still, I love you for you, not your sex appeal.
I'll serenade you. I'll be your lap pillow.
I love you. I'm so proud of you. Want me to hold your gross sweaty hands?
I'll just let myself in. Unless it's locked. I'll wear a blindfold. So I don't get overwhelmed by the stunning cuteness.
Nah, it's cute. Don't underestimate my sadism! I'm enjoying even this!
Gross. I love it. I'll help you get to sleep. It'll be over before you know it babe.
You love it.
[Lets himself in, like he said. He even brought minimal weapons!]
[Lets himself in, like he said. He even brought minimal weapons!]
[He’s about to argue when the door opens. They’re not moving, but they do look at least to acknowledge it.
There’s a light sheen of sweat over his skin and his hair is unwashed and sticking to his face. The vibe is sick and unkempt.]
You’re here. Hi.
There’s a light sheen of sweat over his skin and his hair is unwashed and sticking to his face. The vibe is sick and unkempt.]
You’re here. Hi.
You're gorgeous.
[Just joins him, holds the clammy hand, and a hug anyway.] You're the strongest person I've ever met. You've been through this before? How long does it usually last in rehab?
I love you. And you're not getting rid of me. You're my partner, we do this together, okay?
[Just joins him, holds the clammy hand, and a hug anyway.] You're the strongest person I've ever met. You've been through this before? How long does it usually last in rehab?
I love you. And you're not getting rid of me. You're my partner, we do this together, okay?
[Klaus groans but he doesn't pull away.] I'm not.
Yes. I've done this before. But only really in rehab. Which is...probably safer. [Are they anxious about what might happen? Yeah. Yeah, they are.] Uh...like depends. I've really only been there for months at a time. I...this is going to be a while, I think. Not like forever. It feels like forever, though. But it's not this I'm worried about. I can deal with sweaty and tremors. It's the...I don't really want to deal with the seizures or...anything...the DTs can get bad, but I don't think...I've never had them before, so...I hope it stays that way.
[They sigh, resting their head against him for a time.] I feel sick. Not like...I'll actually throw up, but...ugh. Eating is the worst thing to even think about...but I know I have to...but I also don't want to.
Yes. I've done this before. But only really in rehab. Which is...probably safer. [Are they anxious about what might happen? Yeah. Yeah, they are.] Uh...like depends. I've really only been there for months at a time. I...this is going to be a while, I think. Not like forever. It feels like forever, though. But it's not this I'm worried about. I can deal with sweaty and tremors. It's the...I don't really want to deal with the seizures or...anything...the DTs can get bad, but I don't think...I've never had them before, so...I hope it stays that way.
[They sigh, resting their head against him for a time.] I feel sick. Not like...I'll actually throw up, but...ugh. Eating is the worst thing to even think about...but I know I have to...but I also don't want to.
Are so.
When was the last time you ate? It might be better to just wait until the worst passes. But you have to drink tea or something. Maybe broth? [Gently puts Klaus' head in his lap and strokes his hair. Pretty.]
When was the last time you ate? It might be better to just wait until the worst passes. But you have to drink tea or something. Maybe broth? [Gently puts Klaus' head in his lap and strokes his hair. Pretty.]
[Klaus squints before shrugging.] I honestly don’t even know what time it is right now.
[They close their eyes and make only the faintest sound of discontent as they’re moved, but that’s mostly because everything hurts and nothing is okay. Also they’re feeling hot again.] Uggghhh. I’ll probably die if I eat. I might be dead already.
Except then why does everything still hurt?
[They close their eyes and make only the faintest sound of discontent as they’re moved, but that’s mostly because everything hurts and nothing is okay. Also they’re feeling hot again.] Uggghhh. I’ll probably die if I eat. I might be dead already.
Except then why does everything still hurt?
Late. Or early. Like 4 hundred hours.
You're not dead yet. You just wish. [More gentle pets and an even more gentle forehead kiss!] A little longer, Babe. It'll be okay. [Squeezes their hand!]
You're not dead yet. You just wish. [More gentle pets and an even more gentle forehead kiss!] A little longer, Babe. It'll be okay. [Squeezes their hand!]
Ew.
Mmm. It would be easier. [Someone’s being a dramatic little bitch right now. Their eyes are closed, but that’s more about the general desire not to see too much.] Can we lie down. I know I’m gross, but I want to just lie next to you for a little bit. Maybe I’ll feel less sick in a minute. Or I’ll…I dunno. Feel less achey.
[There’s a soft sigh] I feel like an army of very small people has punched me everywhere on my body. All my muscles. [There’s absolutely no hiding the way their hands are shaking or the twitching muscles. It’s uncomfortable to say the least.]
Mmm. It would be easier. [Someone’s being a dramatic little bitch right now. Their eyes are closed, but that’s more about the general desire not to see too much.] Can we lie down. I know I’m gross, but I want to just lie next to you for a little bit. Maybe I’ll feel less sick in a minute. Or I’ll…I dunno. Feel less achey.
[There’s a soft sigh] I feel like an army of very small people has punched me everywhere on my body. All my muscles. [There’s absolutely no hiding the way their hands are shaking or the twitching muscles. It’s uncomfortable to say the least.]
Yeah. Where do you want me to put you? Us.
I'll never stop being impressed with how strong you are.
Don't try so hard, Babe. It's okay to just survive for now. Let me take care of the rest. You never really let me do that, you know? Not when it counts.
I'll never stop being impressed with how strong you are.
Don't try so hard, Babe. It's okay to just survive for now. Let me take care of the rest. You never really let me do that, you know? Not when it counts.
I don’t care. Not me on the bottom, though. [They just want to be held and to feel like maybe they’re okay for a minute. Even if they’re decidedly not okay.]
I’m not strong. I’m gross.
[He frowns slightly, looking at Nobunaga for a moment. This is a cute moment and he’s thankful for the support. Thankful for the allowance to just exist without expectations. But they didn’t really ever view themselves as a person that didn’t let others handle things for them.] I don’t? I kind of thought I always sort of just let things happen. Like however.
I’m not strong. I’m gross.
[He frowns slightly, looking at Nobunaga for a moment. This is a cute moment and he’s thankful for the support. Thankful for the allowance to just exist without expectations. But they didn’t really ever view themselves as a person that didn’t let others handle things for them.] I don’t? I kind of thought I always sort of just let things happen. Like however.
[A soft laugh. Nobunaga gently picks him up oh so tenderly, sits on the end of the couch, and sets Klaus lying down, head still in his lap.]
You're beautiful. I've never known anyone stronger.
No, you don't. You say you will, and then don't. I said I'd take care of things, and you didn't let me. And this time, I nearly had to beg to come back. [Lightly feathers Klaus' hair!] It can't be helped, but things are different now, so just try it. You might like it.
You're beautiful. I've never known anyone stronger.
No, you don't. You say you will, and then don't. I said I'd take care of things, and you didn't let me. And this time, I nearly had to beg to come back. [Lightly feathers Klaus' hair!] It can't be helped, but things are different now, so just try it. You might like it.
[Klaus just carefully reaches out, fingers lightly starting to grasp the fabric of his pants. They’re just carefully turn themselves to face Nobunaga’s stomach, pressing his face against it lightly.]
Oh. I didn’t mean to make you beg to help. [They let their eyes close again.] I just didn’t want to bother you. [But he was always letting people lean on him and…] Okay. I love you.
Oh. I didn’t mean to make you beg to help. [They let their eyes close again.] I just didn’t want to bother you. [But he was always letting people lean on him and…] Okay. I love you.
Klaus...
[Kisses the top of his head gently.] I love you too.
I just figured you didn't want me to see you like this, or you were worried I couldn't handle it, but I love this side too. I want all of you. I'm selfish. And you shouldn't do this alone. [Pets!] None of your siblings ever sat through this with you?
[Even Nobunaga sat through one of his brother's withdrawals. And his samurai. But it's probably different as the leader of the clan. Then again, Regi...? Well... no.]
[Kisses the top of his head gently.] I love you too.
I just figured you didn't want me to see you like this, or you were worried I couldn't handle it, but I love this side too. I want all of you. I'm selfish. And you shouldn't do this alone. [Pets!] None of your siblings ever sat through this with you?
[Even Nobunaga sat through one of his brother's withdrawals. And his samurai. But it's probably different as the leader of the clan. Then again, Regi...? Well... no.]
I…well, I guess I worried you wouldn’t want to. That you’d hate it. And…also cause this is the least attractive I’ve been…maybe. Not counting throwing up twice. In front of you. [Talk about embarrassing.]
Hm? Oh. We weren’t really talking most of the time?? I guess. Ben was usually the one stuck with me and the one going through it because…well…you know. Ghosts and me.
Hm? Oh. We weren’t really talking most of the time?? I guess. Ben was usually the one stuck with me and the one going through it because…well…you know. Ghosts and me.
[Floofs Klaus' hair.] Wasn't ghosts the reason you did drugs? [He's not sure that's helpful... considering.]
[But okay. He'll thank Ben. Maybe?]
I don't know if you've noticed Klaus, but it's very difficult to make me do something I don't want to.
[Ahahahahaha it's funny because it's literally why he dies repeatedly and stuff.]
You should ask anyway. [Flooooofing the hair!] I have let you see me at my worst. Do not think I am so weak I would be happy abandoning you when you need me most. If anything... it is the opposite. You are always my strength, I want to be yours. I said before, did I not? No more one-sided-ness. We are doing things for each other because we want to.
And I think you're gorgeous. [Another gentle kiss to the temple.] I would be in love with you even if I had to be celibate. Though I'm sure we'd both break quickly. [A small laugh.]
[But okay. He'll thank Ben. Maybe?]
I don't know if you've noticed Klaus, but it's very difficult to make me do something I don't want to.
[Ahahahahaha it's funny because it's literally why he dies repeatedly and stuff.]
You should ask anyway. [Flooooofing the hair!] I have let you see me at my worst. Do not think I am so weak I would be happy abandoning you when you need me most. If anything... it is the opposite. You are always my strength, I want to be yours. I said before, did I not? No more one-sided-ness. We are doing things for each other because we want to.
And I think you're gorgeous. [Another gentle kiss to the temple.] I would be in love with you even if I had to be celibate. Though I'm sure we'd both break quickly. [A small laugh.]
[A very slight nod of agreement] At the start anyway...cause I...was you know...ghosts. But then...everything else happened and it was just...you know. That's why it stuck around.
[Okay, nevermind. He's just going to find the strength to just crawl into Nobunaga's lap. Stupid Nobunaga and his stupid words that make him love him even more.] I love you so much. I'm sorry if I made you feel weak or pushed you out. I promise I'll let you be there for me more often.
[There a small laugh] I don't want to never have sex. I just feel like absolute shit right now. But I'd almost let you...except I know I'd regret it. Also if I actually threw up in the middle, it would be the most embarrassing thing I've ever done.
[Okay, nevermind. He's just going to find the strength to just crawl into Nobunaga's lap. Stupid Nobunaga and his stupid words that make him love him even more.] I love you so much. I'm sorry if I made you feel weak or pushed you out. I promise I'll let you be there for me more often.
[There a small laugh] I don't want to never have sex. I just feel like absolute shit right now. But I'd almost let you...except I know I'd regret it. Also if I actually threw up in the middle, it would be the most embarrassing thing I've ever done.
Klaus... I....
[Ugh... Nobunaga just cries into Klaus' shoulder, gently holding him in a fierce hug.] I could not make love to you this second anyway. Not because you aren't beautiful. [Gently kisses Klaus' hand all over!] I'm so attracted to your strength, that I... even if things happened... [The vomiting.] That wouldn't stop me, but I...
I need to be your strength right now. You are always saving me. Let me do the same. [Stupid crying. But good luck getting Nobunaga to let go ever!] I love you. I love everything about you. It isn't sex I need from you, it's you. [Bwaaaaaah. Just gonna keep crying. Fuck it.] My only spouse in crime....
[Ugh... Nobunaga just cries into Klaus' shoulder, gently holding him in a fierce hug.] I could not make love to you this second anyway. Not because you aren't beautiful. [Gently kisses Klaus' hand all over!] I'm so attracted to your strength, that I... even if things happened... [The vomiting.] That wouldn't stop me, but I...
I need to be your strength right now. You are always saving me. Let me do the same. [Stupid crying. But good luck getting Nobunaga to let go ever!] I love you. I love everything about you. It isn't sex I need from you, it's you. [Bwaaaaaah. Just gonna keep crying. Fuck it.] My only spouse in crime....
[Klaus just lets himself be held, moving a trembling hand to run over Nobunaga's hair.] Shhh. It's okay. [Sorry...there's just some...need to help him feel a little better.
He didn't mean to make him cry.] You have me. I'm here. [They press a quick kiss to his temple.] It's okay. We can both be weak at the same time, I think. As long as we're both here together.
He didn't mean to make him cry.] You have me. I'm here. [They press a quick kiss to his temple.] It's okay. We can both be weak at the same time, I think. As long as we're both here together.
[Hiccups.] Don't leave me.
You can't die... so... [More hiccups.] Don't leave.
[He's no longer scared of Klaus crying. Just Klaus leaving.]
[And they're both shakey messes, but it's fine. Nobunaga will just never ever let go.] I don't want to go back to Hell. Please. [Just clings.]
You can't die... so... [More hiccups.] Don't leave.
[He's no longer scared of Klaus crying. Just Klaus leaving.]
[And they're both shakey messes, but it's fine. Nobunaga will just never ever let go.] I don't want to go back to Hell. Please. [Just clings.]
[That hurts his heart and he fights against a lack of desire to move all over again and straddles Nobunaga's lap. It's not for sexy reasons and this means they can hug a little more properly. Even if their legs are not fans right now.]
I don't want you to go back to Hell either. [More little temple kisses.] I'm not leaving. I'm right here. I love you. You're stuck with me until you don't want to be anymore.
I don't want you to go back to Hell either. [More little temple kisses.] I'm not leaving. I'm right here. I love you. You're stuck with me until you don't want to be anymore.
That's never going to change. [Hiccups again, and all just sad clinging onto Klaus.] I'm going to be with you for infinity. I'll make Skulduggery and the Captain seem like a blip in timeline. I'll learn to live until I can resurrect like you, and nothing will get rid of me.
So don't leave me. Never again. I'll do anything. [Pets Klaus' hair.] We haven't even seen Disney or Velocipastor. And I want to travel with you. And I don't want to try separate rooms. I want to be with you. I don't want people to ever think we're not together. I want everyone to know that I'll do anything you want. [Snuggles and burrows himself in!]
I want you to be the first thing I see every morning, and the last before I sleep. I never want to go a week without hearing your voice. I want to feel safe like this, and make you feel safe too. I want all of you. I don't hold back with you, so don't with me. [All the pets! And leans to the arm of the couch, starting to calm down.] You're my spouse. I want to keep you with me. I felt so lost without you. [Snuggle nuzzle, cling.]
I love you. You're so strong. And pretty. Everyone loves Klaus, but I love you the most.
So don't leave me. Never again. I'll do anything. [Pets Klaus' hair.] We haven't even seen Disney or Velocipastor. And I want to travel with you. And I don't want to try separate rooms. I want to be with you. I don't want people to ever think we're not together. I want everyone to know that I'll do anything you want. [Snuggles and burrows himself in!]
I want you to be the first thing I see every morning, and the last before I sleep. I never want to go a week without hearing your voice. I want to feel safe like this, and make you feel safe too. I want all of you. I don't hold back with you, so don't with me. [All the pets! And leans to the arm of the couch, starting to calm down.] You're my spouse. I want to keep you with me. I felt so lost without you. [Snuggle nuzzle, cling.]
I love you. You're so strong. And pretty. Everyone loves Klaus, but I love you the most.
[Klaus is very quiet for a moment before smiling a little.] I still...think it might be a good idea to get our foundation more solid before we live together. Not because I don't trust you, but I want us to be on even footing and I'm just...a mess right now. I'll get there. I...but maybe it would be a good idea for us to stay together at nights. If I'm able to sleep...well, I think someone else who can tell when things are going wrong...
[They're quiet for a moment, pressing a quick kiss to his forehead.] You don't have to be here all the time...I need to start forcing myself out and talking to people again. I'll check in so you're not worried. So you can be with other people and feel like it's okay. If I tell SecUnit, then it can keep an eye out.
[And another brief quiet moment before.] I love you the most. I think I'm starting to get tired, so maybe we can turn this sofa into a bed and try to get some sleep?
[They're quiet for a moment, pressing a quick kiss to his forehead.] You don't have to be here all the time...I need to start forcing myself out and talking to people again. I'll check in so you're not worried. So you can be with other people and feel like it's okay. If I tell SecUnit, then it can keep an eye out.
[And another brief quiet moment before.] I love you the most. I think I'm starting to get tired, so maybe we can turn this sofa into a bed and try to get some sleep?
Yes. I always get tired when we talk about this stuff.
What if I just want to be with you?
[Gently nods Klaus' fingers, but oh so gently picks him up and does his best to turn the couch into bed with one free hand.]
I don't want to feel like I messed up anymore. I just want to be with you forever. You should still go be with other friends, but every moment I'm apart from you. I still feel like I'm hollow. Like it's not the real me out there.
[Cuddles Klaus so much.] I'll do whatever it takes to prove myself, but I'm not going to stop. Even now... [Just snuggles.] You underestimated what you mean to me. I'll give up guns if I have to. But I'll never give up on you.
What if I just want to be with you?
[Gently nods Klaus' fingers, but oh so gently picks him up and does his best to turn the couch into bed with one free hand.]
I don't want to feel like I messed up anymore. I just want to be with you forever. You should still go be with other friends, but every moment I'm apart from you. I still feel like I'm hollow. Like it's not the real me out there.
[Cuddles Klaus so much.] I'll do whatever it takes to prove myself, but I'm not going to stop. Even now... [Just snuggles.] You underestimated what you mean to me. I'll give up guns if I have to. But I'll never give up on you.
I want to be with you, too.
[They are doing their best to levitate, but it's just as shaky as everything else, so it's a lot more clinging.]
Even if you're out there and we're not together, I'm right here. [Prepare for him to poke over your heart.] So we're always together. Just like Phil Collins singing that song in Tarzan said...you'll be in my heart. Yes, you'll be in my heart. From this day on now and forever more. [It started out as just talking, but he couldn't help singing it at the end.]
Aw, babe. [Klaus tiredly moves to press a kiss to whichever part of Nobunaga is closest to him in that moment.] I'd never make you give up guns.
[They are doing their best to levitate, but it's just as shaky as everything else, so it's a lot more clinging.]
Even if you're out there and we're not together, I'm right here. [Prepare for him to poke over your heart.] So we're always together. Just like Phil Collins singing that song in Tarzan said...you'll be in my heart. Yes, you'll be in my heart. From this day on now and forever more. [It started out as just talking, but he couldn't help singing it at the end.]
Aw, babe. [Klaus tiredly moves to press a kiss to whichever part of Nobunaga is closest to him in that moment.] I'd never make you give up guns.
You'll be in my heart. No matter what they say...
[Klaus kisses Nobunaga's arm, and Nobunaga flexes...] Good, because I'll always have these guns. [See? He can make you happy without alcohol okay, okay.]
[Klaus kisses Nobunaga's arm, and Nobunaga flexes...] Good, because I'll always have these guns. [See? He can make you happy without alcohol okay, okay.]
[There’s a laugh at the comment about Nobunaga’s “guns”.] Oh. Well, in that case…
[They look at him for a moment, squinting slightly.] I am gonna need a good night kiss before you and your guns wrap around me while we sleep. Also we need to see if there’s fuzzy blankets at the Tommy Bahama tomorrow.
[They look at him for a moment, squinting slightly.] I am gonna need a good night kiss before you and your guns wrap around me while we sleep. Also we need to see if there’s fuzzy blankets at the Tommy Bahama tomorrow.
Mm! [Kisses! And just not going to let go. Ever.] It can be another date. Don't be afraid to wake me either. For any reason. I don't care how gross you think it is, you matter. I want to.
I love you.
I love you.
[Klaus is going to do his best to make the kiss a little drawn out. They've missed it. Missed the kissing.] I'd love for it to be another date. [Don't mind as they snuggle in close.]
I love you, too. So much. [It might take a little bit, but they are eventually going to fall asleep]
I love you, too. So much. [It might take a little bit, but they are eventually going to fall asleep]
Baaaabe. [Whiny, because he's a whiny brat, and nuzzles Klaus affectionately!]
How are you feeling?
How are you feeling?
[Klaus makes the softest noise of complaint as he's moved. Even just the slightest. The circles under their eyes are more pronounced, a general pallor as he lies there. Still a light film of sweat is on his skin, their hands shaking.]
Like shit. My whole body hurts so bad. and my hands won't stop trembling and i keep dropping everything.
Like shit. My whole body hurts so bad. and my hands won't stop trembling and i keep dropping everything.
[Kisses his forehead!] Hang in there a little longer, love, it'll get better soon. You want me to stay? Or shush? I can sing to you or read or whatever.
[Debates snuggling, just kisses their temple again!]
You're strong, babe.
Valdis sent me a confusing message. I think she wants to play, but I'm not sure what the game is. I'm restless, but if it's not bothering you I'll write some haiku or something. I don't know. Maybe read. I picked up Crime and Punishment for myself, if you don't feel up to listening right now. It's dark.
[Gently kisses Klaus' face all over! CHU!]
You're strong, babe.
Valdis sent me a confusing message. I think she wants to play, but I'm not sure what the game is. I'm restless, but if it's not bothering you I'll write some haiku or something. I don't know. Maybe read. I picked up Crime and Punishment for myself, if you don't feel up to listening right now. It's dark.
[Gently kisses Klaus' face all over! CHU!]
[Nobunaga is a million kinds of unsure what this means!!!] Do you want to? I don't want to push you. And if you want, I'll shower with you. But if you think you can sleep, it might be for the best? [More face kisses like a puppy!!] But I don't want to abandon you. And I don't want to get on your nerves either... [HUFF.]
[Grabs the tuxedo cat plushie he got at Mohonk and moves him to nuzzle Klaus' chin.]
Please Mr. Klaus, don't leave me in bed all by myself, that'd be so boring! [Makes purring sounds as it rubs against Klaus!]
[Grabs the tuxedo cat plushie he got at Mohonk and moves him to nuzzle Klaus' chin.]
Please Mr. Klaus, don't leave me in bed all by myself, that'd be so boring! [Makes purring sounds as it rubs against Klaus!]
[Klaus is yanking him into the bed at the point of the cat starting to nuzzle him because he is such a weirdo, but also Klaus doesn't like the look of sadness on his face or the obvious concern. Of course that kind of accidentally means Nobunaga is lying on top of them...which isn't what they meant to do, but this is fine. Just gonna snake their arms around him now.]
Don't worry so much. If you want to stay, you can, but if you want to go, you can, too. If you want to stay for a while and then leave, you can do that, too.
I'm okay. Sometimes. I can text Ava if I have to.
Don't worry so much. If you want to stay, you can, but if you want to go, you can, too. If you want to stay for a while and then leave, you can do that, too.
I'm okay. Sometimes. I can text Ava if I have to.
[The words, the tug, calm Nobunaga WAY the fuck down at least. Right. He can do what he wants. It will be okay.]
Me too. Text me too.
I will stay a bit, to see if you can sleep. Okay? [Super tender kiss to Klaus' temple!]
Love you!
Oh, I was going to show you what Valdis said... if you want. No pressure. Unless you think it is a duel to our souls. Something dramatic like that.
Me too. Text me too.
I will stay a bit, to see if you can sleep. Okay? [Super tender kiss to Klaus' temple!]
Love you!
Oh, I was going to show you what Valdis said... if you want. No pressure. Unless you think it is a duel to our souls. Something dramatic like that.
[Klaus is happy that Nobunaga seems less stressed.]
I’ll text you too.
[The shows of tenderness are certainly nice. Especially since Klaus knows his mind and body are not being tender with him in these moments.]
You can show me if you like. I’m curious what this task is. [As if he doesn’t know what is going on right now.] Also I love you.
I’ll text you too.
[The shows of tenderness are certainly nice. Especially since Klaus knows his mind and body are not being tender with him in these moments.]
You can show me if you like. I’m curious what this task is. [As if he doesn’t know what is going on right now.] Also I love you.
I love you! [Happy happy chirp! And shows him the thread!]
The other day I gave her a real dance, no improvising or battle of wills, and told her during the trial, I thought she would react like Mitsuhide, but instead she did what I would have done, something reckless and impulsive and a power move cutting off my options, making it so that almost all my plans were thrown off. And I realized the reason I get riled up with her wanting to fight, isn't because she's like Mitsuhide, though I get to a point where I want to bang on his head like a drum, [And HAS DONE THIS ONCE when drunk, and Mitsuhide knows better than to get Nobunaga drunk now...] but because she's like me. So I want to learn [Oh...]
[The blushing...]
[OKAY.]
[BE COOL???]
How to get along with myself better. So I can show you how to love yourself too. [BLUSHY. DESU.... Don't look at him!]
I don't think she's actually mad at me, and I don't think the message is actually undeliverable. I think she's trying to lure me out, but yare yare, if you don't think so, or don't want me to play, I won't. [Gentle kiss! CHU!]
The other day I gave her a real dance, no improvising or battle of wills, and told her during the trial, I thought she would react like Mitsuhide, but instead she did what I would have done, something reckless and impulsive and a power move cutting off my options, making it so that almost all my plans were thrown off. And I realized the reason I get riled up with her wanting to fight, isn't because she's like Mitsuhide, though I get to a point where I want to bang on his head like a drum, [And HAS DONE THIS ONCE when drunk, and Mitsuhide knows better than to get Nobunaga drunk now...] but because she's like me. So I want to learn [Oh...]
[The blushing...]
[OKAY.]
[BE COOL???]
How to get along with myself better. So I can show you how to love yourself too. [BLUSHY. DESU.... Don't look at him!]
I don't think she's actually mad at me, and I don't think the message is actually undeliverable. I think she's trying to lure me out, but yare yare, if you don't think so, or don't want me to play, I won't. [Gentle kiss! CHU!]
[Klaus reads it, acting totally surprised. He looks at him quietly.] Seems Valdis doesn't want to be loved like that. Also like...you know she isn't you, right? Similar, not same.
[He lightly boops Nobunaga's nose.] You're sweet to worry about me and my self love journey.
[There's a slight shrug] I don't know what she's trying to do...but if you're concerned, you could do it and see what she's trying to see. Maybe she needs to know you care about her for her and not for...how similar she is to you.
[He lightly boops Nobunaga's nose.] You're sweet to worry about me and my self love journey.
[There's a slight shrug] I don't know what she's trying to do...but if you're concerned, you could do it and see what she's trying to see. Maybe she needs to know you care about her for her and not for...how similar she is to you.
I'm pretty sure she'd stab me for that, but I'll take it under advisement.
Do you want to see anything else? [Pokes Klaus' cheek! And burrows in for more snuggles.]
She already knew I care about her for her. That wasn't the problem. [Reaches over Klaus to scroll further back to his message to her. Also included is his drunk poem about Teyrey.] The problem is, like I said, she reacted like me, and I'm the harshest on myself.
Oh, I forgot I said that too.
[More gentle kisses to Klaus cheeks and sucks on the ear shell while Klaus can read.]
I'm trying not to fight myself. That also means, her. But it's not just, oh I want to be in love with her, because I don't. I don't want to love myself. I mean I already do, but violently. I want to not fight her or myself. But I still want to be me. I'm very bitey. [And yet here he is snuggling and very gentle, NOT biting Klaus right now. Go figure.]
It's not just that I don't want to fight her, it's that specific part in both of us. Because then I'll be stronger than the Captain, and all the other versions of myself. Remember how Five would kill his other self? Well me too. But if I can avoid that, then I'll be the strongest version. It's sort of stupid to explain. [Huff.]
Do you want to see anything else? [Pokes Klaus' cheek! And burrows in for more snuggles.]
She already knew I care about her for her. That wasn't the problem. [Reaches over Klaus to scroll further back to his message to her. Also included is his drunk poem about Teyrey.] The problem is, like I said, she reacted like me, and I'm the harshest on myself.
Oh, I forgot I said that too.
[More gentle kisses to Klaus cheeks and sucks on the ear shell while Klaus can read.]
I'm trying not to fight myself. That also means, her. But it's not just, oh I want to be in love with her, because I don't. I don't want to love myself. I mean I already do, but violently. I want to not fight her or myself. But I still want to be me. I'm very bitey. [And yet here he is snuggling and very gentle, NOT biting Klaus right now. Go figure.]
It's not just that I don't want to fight her, it's that specific part in both of us. Because then I'll be stronger than the Captain, and all the other versions of myself. Remember how Five would kill his other self? Well me too. But if I can avoid that, then I'll be the strongest version. It's sort of stupid to explain. [Huff.]
Maybe, but maybe not.
[Klaus doesn't really need to see anything, but he's casually just reading through everything anyway.] You said a lot and my eyes did not focus on all of it.
I know you're very bitey. I've been bitten a lot of times. [They've noticed it hasn't happened since they got back together, though.] I don't want you both to fight either. I also don't want you to fight yourself. If you don't need to.
I mean, Diego was gonna kill his other self. Five probably would have a bit...but I don't know anything about that. I thought he was gonna avoid him.
[Klaus doesn't really need to see anything, but he's casually just reading through everything anyway.] You said a lot and my eyes did not focus on all of it.
I know you're very bitey. I've been bitten a lot of times. [They've noticed it hasn't happened since they got back together, though.] I don't want you both to fight either. I also don't want you to fight yourself. If you don't need to.
I mean, Diego was gonna kill his other self. Five probably would have a bit...but I don't know anything about that. I thought he was gonna avoid him.
Yeah, I love biting you, it's sexy.
It's better not to fight yourself and killing yourself is dangerous. It's one of the ways the universe tries to prevent collapse. But I want to be stronger than the universe. Like you. [Chu!]
It's better not to fight yourself and killing yourself is dangerous. It's one of the ways the universe tries to prevent collapse. But I want to be stronger than the universe. Like you. [Chu!]
Yes. [Gentle temple kiss! And that is exactly why Nobunaga hasn't bitten him since the wedding night. Turns out he's not as evil as he trues to pretend-- though Klaus knows this.]
You're stronger than death, a God, ghosts, demon kings, and get to write your own fate. I'm pretty sure you just don't know how strong you are yet. And generally you never try.
You're stronger than death, a God, ghosts, demon kings, and get to write your own fate. I'm pretty sure you just don't know how strong you are yet. And generally you never try.
[Klaus did already know that, which is why he’s happily taking in all the gentleness now.]
I don’t think I’m that strong. Almost certainly stronger than you, though. [It’s a light jest.] But that’s just cause all my attacks are super effective and so you can’t help but be bested by me.
I don’t think I’m that strong. Almost certainly stronger than you, though. [It’s a light jest.] But that’s just cause all my attacks are super effective and so you can’t help but be bested by me.
[Very gently noms Klaus' ear without using teeth!]
That's true. Most of the world is scissors, I'm a rock, but you're paper. You're still stronger than those losers though, and if they try to cut you, I'll beat them up.
That's true. Most of the world is scissors, I'm a rock, but you're paper. You're still stronger than those losers though, and if they try to cut you, I'll beat them up.
[They still for the briefest of moments, focusing on the feeling of it. Even if it's a much gentler feeling]
Which losers are those? [Klaus moves to grab Nobunaga's hand, bringing it up to his mouth and kissing the palm. If the intimacy of it doesn't distract from everything, then he doesn't know what will.] But you don't have to beat anyone up. I'm fine. Except like...if Dad shows up. You can beat him up.
Which losers are those? [Klaus moves to grab Nobunaga's hand, bringing it up to his mouth and kissing the palm. If the intimacy of it doesn't distract from everything, then he doesn't know what will.] But you don't have to beat anyone up. I'm fine. Except like...if Dad shows up. You can beat him up.
Everyone else. [Nobunaga is indeed, hella distracted!]
Ehhhh, he's also a rock type, but I'll try. I know how to break rocks.
Ehhhh, he's also a rock type, but I'll try. I know how to break rocks.
[Klaus smiles at him a little. At least he still has that affect on Nobunaga]
Eh. I'm sure you could beat him. [And another palm kiss for good measure] Just lay here for a moment until I fall asleep and then go settle your situation with Valdis, okay? [Klaus can and will just pretend to fall asleep in the next few minutes if he agrees to it.] And then you can come back and tell me how it went and be my weighted blanket.
Eh. I'm sure you could beat him. [And another palm kiss for good measure] Just lay here for a moment until I fall asleep and then go settle your situation with Valdis, okay? [Klaus can and will just pretend to fall asleep in the next few minutes if he agrees to it.] And then you can come back and tell me how it went and be my weighted blanket.
I can just be your weighted blanket, anytime you want, Babe. [Kisses Klaus' cheek! But snuggles down over them cheerfully.] I'm not even sure she's playing back. So it might just be running around the ship seeing everyone jump at shadows and scaring them again. You're more interesting. Even doing nothing.
[Klaus peeks at their phone for a moment, trying to understand everything that's happening at this time. It feels like being kind of outside of knowing things, really.]
I feel like...in a way...what if... [He doesn't want to say that she's being contradictory, but it feels off to him. But what if she is wondering if he will try? Or what if she really doesn't want him around anymore? This seems complicated and he'd feel a lot easier if he could see Valdis' face or feel her feelings even. But he's not someone that has empathic powers. So...it's just...confusing.] I don't want you to miss out on it if it's important. I know I'm important, but...I don't know. I don't know what she wants or what you want or what action either way means anymore.
I'm a little tired just thinking about it. [And a lot stressed. They are also a lot stressed about it.]
I feel like...in a way...what if... [He doesn't want to say that she's being contradictory, but it feels off to him. But what if she is wondering if he will try? Or what if she really doesn't want him around anymore? This seems complicated and he'd feel a lot easier if he could see Valdis' face or feel her feelings even. But he's not someone that has empathic powers. So...it's just...confusing.] I don't want you to miss out on it if it's important. I know I'm important, but...I don't know. I don't know what she wants or what you want or what action either way means anymore.
I'm a little tired just thinking about it. [And a lot stressed. They are also a lot stressed about it.]
Babe... [Kissus!] It's not on you. You're not in the middle.
What I want is to love myself so I can teach you. What I need is learn not to fight her, and hopefully she will learn who I am and stop doubting me, and likewise know how to get what she wants.
But all of these things are like a 5 on this scale of 10. You are 11. I don't want to bother you with my restlessness. And I do want to -- [Calm the fuck down well, okay, no he doesn't, that's the problem...] accept the knowledge that if I leave for a little bit I won't lose you, but...
[A shrug.]
Don't worry about me. I will take care of me. What do you want? No more stress. It is a game. You need not play. What does Klaus want from Klaus?
What I want is to love myself so I can teach you. What I need is learn not to fight her, and hopefully she will learn who I am and stop doubting me, and likewise know how to get what she wants.
But all of these things are like a 5 on this scale of 10. You are 11. I don't want to bother you with my restlessness. And I do want to -- [Calm the fuck down well, okay, no he doesn't, that's the problem...] accept the knowledge that if I leave for a little bit I won't lose you, but...
[A shrug.]
Don't worry about me. I will take care of me. What do you want? No more stress. It is a game. You need not play. What does Klaus want from Klaus?
[They cuddle him quietly, just trying to put things off to the side.] I feel in the middle.
I think I have to learn to love myself the hard way. Same as everyone else. But if you want to learn to love yourself, then I think that’s good, too. Cause you should love yourself. Really love yourself.
[They let out a small breath, moving to kiss his cheek] You’re scared. For the first time you’ve had something that you were afraid to lose because you’ve actually let yourself have it for a minute. Love wasn’t supposed to be something you were allowed or comfortable with and then…well, I don’t think either of us meant it to go as far as it did and then…[He’s starting to see the similarities.]
Acting out of fear can be just as dangerous as anger, I think. And I’m sorry I let my fear take over and that it hurt you. I’m not going anywhere, though. I want you.
[As for what he wanted from himself?] I don’t know. Right now I just want us to be here. To take time with each other in simple ways. [A beat.] Also maybe just…maybe we could make out a little? Cause I miss it. I don’t think I feel up to more than that right now, but…
I think I have to learn to love myself the hard way. Same as everyone else. But if you want to learn to love yourself, then I think that’s good, too. Cause you should love yourself. Really love yourself.
[They let out a small breath, moving to kiss his cheek] You’re scared. For the first time you’ve had something that you were afraid to lose because you’ve actually let yourself have it for a minute. Love wasn’t supposed to be something you were allowed or comfortable with and then…well, I don’t think either of us meant it to go as far as it did and then…[He’s starting to see the similarities.]
Acting out of fear can be just as dangerous as anger, I think. And I’m sorry I let my fear take over and that it hurt you. I’m not going anywhere, though. I want you.
[As for what he wanted from himself?] I don’t know. Right now I just want us to be here. To take time with each other in simple ways. [A beat.] Also maybe just…maybe we could make out a little? Cause I miss it. I don’t think I feel up to more than that right now, but…
No, I mean, it's not your fault, it's mine. Yeah, I didn't want to make you cry, but... better it happened. I'm not going to be afraid of it again.
And yeah I'm not supposed to love, but--
[Oh thank Fuck. Nobunaga doesn't have to be asked twice, instantly surging into a long gentle kiss with Klaus, throwing all the energy he uses does for sex into kissing instead.] I love you. [Kisses all over Klaus' face.] I love you so much I can't breathe and I'm going to learn drums so you can dance to it, and I'm going to be the best damn husband ever and no one can compete, and you don't have to be in the middle of anything. [Millions of kisses!] But I don't want you to feel left out.
You're the one that I want. [He's singing Grease. Yes.] The one that I want, you-ooh-ooh. The one I need, oh yes indeed~ [More kisses! All the kisses!]
And yeah I'm not supposed to love, but--
[Oh thank Fuck. Nobunaga doesn't have to be asked twice, instantly surging into a long gentle kiss with Klaus, throwing all the energy he uses does for sex into kissing instead.] I love you. [Kisses all over Klaus' face.] I love you so much I can't breathe and I'm going to learn drums so you can dance to it, and I'm going to be the best damn husband ever and no one can compete, and you don't have to be in the middle of anything. [Millions of kisses!] But I don't want you to feel left out.
You're the one that I want. [He's singing Grease. Yes.] The one that I want, you-ooh-ooh. The one I need, oh yes indeed~ [More kisses! All the kisses!]
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Maybe we needed it. That doesn't make me hate it less.
But?
[Oh...oops. Potentially save by making out. Klaus feels...well...not better, but at least a little lighter at the feeling of being kissed. It makes them feel less like they are sickly and gross and generally in pain. His hands move to Nobunaga's face, thumbs running over his cheekbones. There's a breathy laugh at the declaration of love.] Slow down Liz Phair. [There's a beat where Klaus realizes that Nobunaga will probably have no idea what they mean.] She's a singer. [That doesn't explain anything, but Nobunaga's talking about playing the drums, which is hilariously what Erin had suggested to them.]
If it's something you can both work out and fix, I think you should, but I...Valdis mentioned it to me, too and then the anxiety of being on both sides got a lot. I'm not...my mental state can't handle it right now. But don't get upset. She just didn't want me to be worried about it. And I already told her it was making me uncomfortable, so I'm good. She respected it.
[The singing gets another laugh and an eyeroll.] You're ridicu- [Cut off by kisses! Klaus is casually just wrapping their arms around his neck to keep him close...for the purposes of more kissing.]
But?
[Oh...oops. Potentially save by making out. Klaus feels...well...not better, but at least a little lighter at the feeling of being kissed. It makes them feel less like they are sickly and gross and generally in pain. His hands move to Nobunaga's face, thumbs running over his cheekbones. There's a breathy laugh at the declaration of love.] Slow down Liz Phair. [There's a beat where Klaus realizes that Nobunaga will probably have no idea what they mean.] She's a singer. [That doesn't explain anything, but Nobunaga's talking about playing the drums, which is hilariously what Erin had suggested to them.]
If it's something you can both work out and fix, I think you should, but I...Valdis mentioned it to me, too and then the anxiety of being on both sides got a lot. I'm not...my mental state can't handle it right now. But don't get upset. She just didn't want me to be worried about it. And I already told her it was making me uncomfortable, so I'm good. She respected it.
[The singing gets another laugh and an eyeroll.] You're ridicu- [Cut off by kisses! Klaus is casually just wrapping their arms around his neck to keep him close...for the purposes of more kissing.]
[More kisses! Nobunaga has been channeling all his sexual and emotional energy into the kisses since their return from breakup, and does it again, all his lust and aggression getting shoved sideways into the kisses to make sure Klaus absolutely feels how much Nobunaga loves him, still adores him, would never ever throw away his treasure, and still hunt him down and try to woo him all over again.]
I love you. You're stronger than you give yourself credit for. I don't care that maybe I shouldn't love, not supposed to, I'll fight infinite timelines for this. Around you I feel like I can just be myself. And yeah. [More kisses, all the kisses, deep long meaningful kisses!] I got terrified when I thought I couldn't. [Kiss kiss kiss! And one for the nose tip and forehead and chin for good measure!] And maybe I will again. But-- [A longer drawn out liss, very gently sucking on Klaus' bottom lip.] Every moment I have with you is precious, and I don't want to waste them, so what's a little bit of fear that I'll just lose them? [Chu! Chu! Nobunaga kisses Klaus' cheek, but his hands stay firmly in place on Klaus in a hig, because there's no way they won't try to be sexual otherwise purely from muscle memory!] I will just make sure I don't.
I want to spend every moment with you. But I said before, this is the struggle of loving one such as me. [Finally Nobunaga takes Klaus' hand and slowly luxuriously lavishes long lingering kisses over each digit, gently locking the webbing between them, but intimate over sexual, so no sucking on them like he would have in the past.] There is never enough of me to do all I want. But I will always buy more time for you.
I love you. You're stronger than you give yourself credit for. I don't care that maybe I shouldn't love, not supposed to, I'll fight infinite timelines for this. Around you I feel like I can just be myself. And yeah. [More kisses, all the kisses, deep long meaningful kisses!] I got terrified when I thought I couldn't. [Kiss kiss kiss! And one for the nose tip and forehead and chin for good measure!] And maybe I will again. But-- [A longer drawn out liss, very gently sucking on Klaus' bottom lip.] Every moment I have with you is precious, and I don't want to waste them, so what's a little bit of fear that I'll just lose them? [Chu! Chu! Nobunaga kisses Klaus' cheek, but his hands stay firmly in place on Klaus in a hig, because there's no way they won't try to be sexual otherwise purely from muscle memory!] I will just make sure I don't.
I want to spend every moment with you. But I said before, this is the struggle of loving one such as me. [Finally Nobunaga takes Klaus' hand and slowly luxuriously lavishes long lingering kisses over each digit, gently locking the webbing between them, but intimate over sexual, so no sucking on them like he would have in the past.] There is never enough of me to do all I want. But I will always buy more time for you.
[Klaus is getting the message.]
You make me feel that way, too. That me is enough. [God, though, this is just firing up a lot of things in his brain and the want to do more is building, but he’s trying to be kind to himself, to give himself time and not just jump into things. Especially when he’s feeling anxious about it. Eventually they’ll have to push past that anxiety, but not today.]
If I could clone myself to do all the other things while I’m with you, I would. But I guess we’ll both have to be okay with spending time apart. Just a little. [A beat.] And now I might really need to nap before I let myself get carried away. Give me a couple more days and we can plan for something more than this.
You make me feel that way, too. That me is enough. [God, though, this is just firing up a lot of things in his brain and the want to do more is building, but he’s trying to be kind to himself, to give himself time and not just jump into things. Especially when he’s feeling anxious about it. Eventually they’ll have to push past that anxiety, but not today.]
If I could clone myself to do all the other things while I’m with you, I would. But I guess we’ll both have to be okay with spending time apart. Just a little. [A beat.] And now I might really need to nap before I let myself get carried away. Give me a couple more days and we can plan for something more than this.
[A final kiss to the nose tip and smiles softly.]
Okay. Be gentle to yourself. I will learn to try not to fight myself all the time as well. [Chu!] And by proxy, Valdis as well. [Rubs their noses together!] Sleep well. I will return to check on you. Don't forget to text me if you can't sleep and get bored, okay?
Okay. Be gentle to yourself. I will learn to try not to fight myself all the time as well. [Chu!] And by proxy, Valdis as well. [Rubs their noses together!] Sleep well. I will return to check on you. Don't forget to text me if you can't sleep and get bored, okay?
[Slightly flinty eyes.] Better be different ways.
[MESSES WITH KLAUS' HAIR!]
[Ugh be kind. He's trying.]
[Meh. He pulls his hood up on his hoodie.]
You just mean... American friendship love with her, right? [Ugh. Why does--]
[Deep breath.]
[FACEPALM.] Explain it to me.
[MESSES WITH KLAUS' HAIR!]
[Ugh be kind. He's trying.]
[Meh. He pulls his hood up on his hoodie.]
You just mean... American friendship love with her, right? [Ugh. Why does--]
[Deep breath.]
[FACEPALM.] Explain it to me.
[Happy! ^_^]
Sorry for being like this. [Kisses! CHU!] I didn't even love Kitsuno this much, so it makes me a little extra intense... and you know I already tend to be as it is. [Rubs noses together!]
I don't know if I love her like that. Platonic. You, Crichton, Teyrey. That is already more than I've ever loved anyone else my whole life. [HUFF. Sideglance blushy desu.] How do you do it? [Curls around Klaus protectively!] It hurt so much when I thought Crichton wasn't-- and -- [FROWN.] But I never had friends before you all either. Is it just less extreme for everyone else?
Sorry for being like this. [Kisses! CHU!] I didn't even love Kitsuno this much, so it makes me a little extra intense... and you know I already tend to be as it is. [Rubs noses together!]
I don't know if I love her like that. Platonic. You, Crichton, Teyrey. That is already more than I've ever loved anyone else my whole life. [HUFF. Sideglance blushy desu.] How do you do it? [Curls around Klaus protectively!] It hurt so much when I thought Crichton wasn't-- and -- [FROWN.] But I never had friends before you all either. Is it just less extreme for everyone else?
[Klaus smiles and nudges back with his nose] It’s okay. I get it. Also we did just have a great and terrible upheaval. And being jealous happens to us all. [It’s just Klaus generally knows where Nobunaga is on his feelings.]
You feel your feelings very deeply, but you also repress your feelings a lot when you see them as weaker feelings. You just…go cold. I guess. Like you don’t have feelings. Which is a lie. Cause you do. And now you’re actually allowed to feel the things you want to feel that aren’t anger or about fighting. And that’s got to be overwhelming sometimes. [They smile a little.]
But I think you care for her. I think she cares for you, too. I think you’re both too stubborn to admit it. But…it’s best for you both to figure out your feelings towards one another and then let yourselves sit with it. And stop being so hard-headed. She hasn’t cared about people in a long time either. So…it’s bound to be overwhelming for her, too. To feel things for people. But if you both fighting all the time is going to make things uncomfortable, I mean…I don’t want that either. So I guess you both have to decide what works best and what’s healthiest for you both.
You feel your feelings very deeply, but you also repress your feelings a lot when you see them as weaker feelings. You just…go cold. I guess. Like you don’t have feelings. Which is a lie. Cause you do. And now you’re actually allowed to feel the things you want to feel that aren’t anger or about fighting. And that’s got to be overwhelming sometimes. [They smile a little.]
But I think you care for her. I think she cares for you, too. I think you’re both too stubborn to admit it. But…it’s best for you both to figure out your feelings towards one another and then let yourselves sit with it. And stop being so hard-headed. She hasn’t cared about people in a long time either. So…it’s bound to be overwhelming for her, too. To feel things for people. But if you both fighting all the time is going to make things uncomfortable, I mean…I don’t want that either. So I guess you both have to decide what works best and what’s healthiest for you both.
Yes.
You're so smart.
[Snuggles, and nudges his head carefully under Klaus' chin!] It might hurt. So I think that's another thing I want to prove to us both. That it doesn't have to. I might not be the right man for that... but no one else is as crazy as me to think in these specific ways, you know? Or rather... it's okay to hurt, right? Right.
I love you. Not leaving yet. Just want to heart your heartbeat a little longer.
You're so smart.
[Snuggles, and nudges his head carefully under Klaus' chin!] It might hurt. So I think that's another thing I want to prove to us both. That it doesn't have to. I might not be the right man for that... but no one else is as crazy as me to think in these specific ways, you know? Or rather... it's okay to hurt, right? Right.
I love you. Not leaving yet. Just want to heart your heartbeat a little longer.
I’m… [The urge to say not is strong and they push it down.] Yeah. It happens from time to time.
[Klaus wraps an arm around Nobunaga’s waist, holding him there as he nuzzles up to him.] I want you both to be able to care for one another without hurting one another at the same time. I’m sure you’ll figure it out.
That’s fine. You can stay as long as you like. I’ll be here whenever you get back, too. And I love you, too.
[Klaus wraps an arm around Nobunaga’s waist, holding him there as he nuzzles up to him.] I want you both to be able to care for one another without hurting one another at the same time. I’m sure you’ll figure it out.
That’s fine. You can stay as long as you like. I’ll be here whenever you get back, too. And I love you, too.
Heeee.... You're the best.
[GIDDY.]
[And just happily lays on Klaus' chest!]
[GIDDY.]
[And just happily lays on Klaus' chest!]
[This is very cute of him. Just have a couple kisses to the top of your head. They let out a slow breath, letting their eyes slide closed. They feel much more comfortable here with the weight on them and the knowledge that Nobunaga is right there.]
Love you. [It’s a quiet, sleepy sort of mumble, but still there.]
Love you. [It’s a quiet, sleepy sort of mumble, but still there.]
Love you too, Babe.
[Happy snuggles and waits for Klaus to at least seemingly fall asleep before sneaking out and replacing himself with the tuxedo cat.]
[Happy snuggles and waits for Klaus to at least seemingly fall asleep before sneaking out and replacing himself with the tuxedo cat.]
I need to prove something to your betrothed.
He started a game that I'm going to finish.
He'll never look in the place I'm waiting, so if he gets too frustrated, feel free to tell him I'm in his room.
I suspect he will go to Ari first though. And she's much smarter than him so she'll figure it out quickly.
He started a game that I'm going to finish.
He'll never look in the place I'm waiting, so if he gets too frustrated, feel free to tell him I'm in his room.
I suspect he will go to Ari first though. And she's much smarter than him so she'll figure it out quickly.
No, you don't need to be concerned. I'm not planning on killing him.
Or hurting him.
Well, I might punch him in the face.
Really depends on how rude he decides to be.
I'm sorry to drag you into this. I know you are trying to recover.
Or hurting him.
Well, I might punch him in the face.
Really depends on how rude he decides to be.
I'm sorry to drag you into this. I know you are trying to recover.
He told me he wants me to love him.
Because if I can love him, he can be worthy of your love.
Which is obviously unfair to you and to me.
[She'll leave out the part where he said he loved her, that would be a giveaway that she hadn't blocked him, plus, she doesn't want Klaus to doubt Nobunaga's feelings.]
Because if I can love him, he can be worthy of your love.
Which is obviously unfair to you and to me.
[She'll leave out the part where he said he loved her, that would be a giveaway that she hadn't blocked him, plus, she doesn't want Klaus to doubt Nobunaga's feelings.]
Weird is an understatement.
You're a good friend, Klaus.
You see things others don't.
You're a good friend, Klaus.
You see things others don't.
It will be ok.
You'll learnt to be kind to yourself.
You'll learnt to be kind to yourself.
I unfortunately cannot properly empathize with that issue, but I am sorry.
It will.
I assume Nobunaga is waffling over whether to play the game or stay with you?
I assume Nobunaga is waffling over whether to play the game or stay with you?
No.
I told him to never contact me again and if he has chosen to respect that, well, I won't say I'm disappointed.
He's a chaotic mess that I am better without.
I told him to never contact me again and if he has chosen to respect that, well, I won't say I'm disappointed.
He's a chaotic mess that I am better without.
Oh gods, no.
He doesn't want me and I don't want him.
The issue is that he thinks he needs me to teach him something he already knows.
The only thing I intend to teach him is patience and teamwork. Because he sucks at both.
He doesn't want me and I don't want him.
The issue is that he thinks he needs me to teach him something he already knows.
The only thing I intend to teach him is patience and teamwork. Because he sucks at both.
i don't want to argue about how you feel. i just...i dunno.
i think neither of you like to want to be wanted. even in a friendship way. and are good at pretending otherwise.
either way, i think right now, this back and forth of not understanding anything about this situation is making me more anxious than i want to be and i'm not sure my current mental state is good for this.
nothing against either of you but i dunno. maybe you both need to sort your issues out with each other and like...if you never speak again, i guess fine, but i dunno.
i think neither of you like to want to be wanted. even in a friendship way. and are good at pretending otherwise.
either way, i think right now, this back and forth of not understanding anything about this situation is making me more anxious than i want to be and i'm not sure my current mental state is good for this.
nothing against either of you but i dunno. maybe you both need to sort your issues out with each other and like...if you never speak again, i guess fine, but i dunno.
[Nobunaga refrains from tackling Klaus or yelling, but only BARELY!]
[He does sort of glomp-snuggle him, and he's clearly excited and happy!]
I have an older sister now. [Flomps on his chest, and halfway on top of Klaus as a weighted blanket.] I was pretty jealous of you and Ava. And now I don't have to be. And Valdis and I are going to do sword kata. That way I don't want to fight, and neither of us can spar. We only unsheathe for killing, usually. She's so smart. [Nuzzles Klaus' ear!] Sorry for worrying you. I've always been the clan leader, in training or otherwise. And I'd get scared if she was younger than me, because I can't go through that like with Nobuyuki again. But this works well, ne? [Nuzzle nuzzle chu!]
[Whisper:] I love you.
[He does sort of glomp-snuggle him, and he's clearly excited and happy!]
I have an older sister now. [Flomps on his chest, and halfway on top of Klaus as a weighted blanket.] I was pretty jealous of you and Ava. And now I don't have to be. And Valdis and I are going to do sword kata. That way I don't want to fight, and neither of us can spar. We only unsheathe for killing, usually. She's so smart. [Nuzzles Klaus' ear!] Sorry for worrying you. I've always been the clan leader, in training or otherwise. And I'd get scared if she was younger than me, because I can't go through that like with Nobuyuki again. But this works well, ne? [Nuzzle nuzzle chu!]
[Whisper:] I love you.
[Klaus wasn’t so much asleep as half awake, but the startle causes a few things to fall on the floor all the same.] Oh. Oops?
You were jealous of Ava and me? Why? [Was having siblings a big deal for people? Did he feel jealous that they’d made sibling connections even outside of home? Nobunaga never made it obvious he wanted siblings. Always that it was unsafe. Or how sad he was about his own siblings and having to kill them.]
I love you, too. I’m glad you worked it out.
You were jealous of Ava and me? Why? [Was having siblings a big deal for people? Did he feel jealous that they’d made sibling connections even outside of home? Nobunaga never made it obvious he wanted siblings. Always that it was unsafe. Or how sad he was about his own siblings and having to kill them.]
I love you, too. I’m glad you worked it out.
[Nobunaga scoops the things up!]
[And tucks them back under Klaus and himself.]
[His sad feels were why he was scared of it, and jealous of how Klaus could do it. He might have mentioned his jealousy after the trial, but it was in a could of intense tears and pain about everything else.]
Is that okay? That you have a sister-in-law now?
[Gently noms on Klaus' ear without teeth!] How are you feeling?
[And tucks them back under Klaus and himself.]
[His sad feels were why he was scared of it, and jealous of how Klaus could do it. He might have mentioned his jealousy after the trial, but it was in a could of intense tears and pain about everything else.]
Is that okay? That you have a sister-in-law now?
[Gently noms on Klaus' ear without teeth!] How are you feeling?
[Klaus looks at him quietly for a moment before pressing a quick kiss to his forehead] That is potentially the dumbest question you’ve ever asked me.
Duh, it’s fine. If you’re both happy and comfortable with that and everything, then I’m fine with it.
[Klaus still feels it almost as if it was with teeth, but that’s just because they are getting back to a place mentally where they are even considering sexual things] I didn’t get that much sleep, but I’m okay.
Duh, it’s fine. If you’re both happy and comfortable with that and everything, then I’m fine with it.
[Klaus still feels it almost as if it was with teeth, but that’s just because they are getting back to a place mentally where they are even considering sexual things] I didn’t get that much sleep, but I’m okay.
Yes. I am very happy. I don't even feel like an idiot for not getting it before because I've never had an older sibling, it wouldn't even be possible before. I like the idea of being an infuriating brat taking foolish liberties too. There's no way I could have in Japan. Or with most others. I'm very happy. [Chu!] Now you never need to worry about us fighting. It is just like you and Ava and bumper cars with real cars, yes?
Yes. [Why is he blushing? He doesn't know! Just is!] You can still drive, but we have to get Valdis too.
Yes. I think if it was flying I'd be less worried. But it's not like a horse which is easier than walking. The wheel and sticks aren't terribly intuitive, and there's separate pedals for breaking and speed and they're right next to each other. What if you confuse them? Why aren't there reins? Or like, mechanical reins. You just yank on them to slow down. Why are there so many buttons too? I understand for flying, but in a car, I don't get it.
Oh, Valdis said to tell you she won. But I won, right?
Oh, Valdis said to tell you she won. But I won, right?
[Klaus resists the urge to laugh because if he's actually anxious or scared, then they don't want to laugh at him about it. That's just mean.] It just doesn't work like that. But it's fine. I can drive... [Well? Ehhhh. Up for debate]
You won me, but Valdis probably won whatever you two were doing.
You won me, but Valdis probably won whatever you two were doing.
[He's definitely all9wed to laugh, it would make Nobunaga relax about it, but he doesn't mind this either!]
What? No way, I won both. I won you, and I won her. I thought you two must have had a competition she won. Like she bet I would be happy... tch...
What? No way, I won both. I won you, and I won her. I thought you two must have had a competition she won. Like she bet I would be happy... tch...
[There's a hint of amusement in his expression]
Mmmm. No, babe. You definitely lost that one. I don't think we knew you'd be happy, but I think you're both stubborn. Truly, if you want to be real I think we could say I won because I was right about both of you. Ha.
Mmmm. No, babe. You definitely lost that one. I don't think we knew you'd be happy, but I think you're both stubborn. Truly, if you want to be real I think we could say I won because I was right about both of you. Ha.
Ah, you knew our problem was we are like siblings and that is why we are alike? [Gentle kiss to Klaus' temple!] You're very smart.
Annoying how?
[Giggles and falls over, right off the bed with a whine!] Baaaabe... [YOU KNOW HE'S TICKLISH!]
[Giggles and falls over, right off the bed with a whine!] Baaaabe... [YOU KNOW HE'S TICKLISH!]
Cause Valdis was all, 'I don't want to talk to him ever again, I'm glad he's not coming to find me...blah blah blah' and you're always like...weird about caring about people in general and then you go and do exactly what I said you'd do...which was realize you care about each other.
[Oops? Klaus peeks over the side of the bed.] Heeeeyy. [Using his most cute voice to avoid retaliation]
[Oops? Klaus peeks over the side of the bed.] Heeeeyy. [Using his most cute voice to avoid retaliation]
[Climbs back up and snuggles under Klaus' chin!]
Sorry to always be weird about everything. But sometimes it's good. I wanted to be a demon king for Halloween. Finally really look like how I feel but... I can't stop being weird for two minutes. So I decided to be a lion. [Kisses Klaus' chest!] That's me. Always got to be weird about absolutely everything.
Sorry to always be weird about everything. But sometimes it's good. I wanted to be a demon king for Halloween. Finally really look like how I feel but... I can't stop being weird for two minutes. So I decided to be a lion. [Kisses Klaus' chest!] That's me. Always got to be weird about absolutely everything.
That was just being cute. [Klaus snuggles back.] You knew I’d like it and so you did it. But you’re difficult about really caring about people. Which is just a thing about you. But that’s okay. I’m here to help you. Except when it’s stressing me out some.
No, it was weird. No one else found it cute, just weird. So it's weird. You just like it.
Be stressfree, babe. I always protect my army. No one in the universe is better taken care of. Know why? [Chu!]
Be stressfree, babe. I always protect my army. No one in the universe is better taken care of. Know why? [Chu!]
Hell yeah. I will be the strongest cute thing ever. [... Just that easily accepted his fate.]
I'm not a softie. [Huffffff.] And I should be obviously hot, not secretly.
I'm not a softie. [Huffffff.] And I should be obviously hot, not secretly.
Yes, good.
I'm not soft. Not even secretly. I'm very very hard, I promise. You can test me to find out.
I'm not soft. Not even secretly. I'm very very hard, I promise. You can test me to find out.
Damn right, you should, I mean you have tested it... mufufufu. Not soft anywhere, even my balls are diamond. [Or something.]
Still jewels. Gold then. Metal, even if it's kind of softer metal when all warmed up. [The most Japanese of puns here.]
It won't do anything, it's already gold. Might make my cum taste weird though. I kind of want to find out.
Yeah, but your fucking weirdo. You're stuck with me.
[Pulls the covers over them and snuggles!!!]
What do you want to do? [Oh so fake innocently!]
[Pulls the covers over them and snuggles!!!]
What do you want to do? [Oh so fake innocently!]
Love you too.
What am I thinking of? [Nibbles down Klaus' jawline!!]
What am I thinking of? [Nibbles down Klaus' jawline!!]
[Nobunaga laughs!] Then we are in the same place!
Except all too often, I just give in, and get carried away. And I have never once regretted it.
Except all too often, I just give in, and get carried away. And I have never once regretted it.
I am just teasing you. You are still -- [Lalalala. How can he be nice without ADMITTING he's being nice?]
[His reflex is to be as RUDE AND CRUEL AND SADISTIC as possible. Just "You're a fucking mess." But that's too big a lie for him!]
["In agonizing withdrawal pain and barely able to move."]
[While true, too close to "kindness," and Nobuanga doesn't want Klaus to feel guilty about it either!]
[Red eyes just glow on Klaus.]
Not strong enough to bear the weight of my true affections, and I am not strong enough to control my bites enough. [Sommmmmmmmmmmething like that.]
[Nobunaga nips Klaus' nose!]
[Ugh he feels so so SO weirdly nervous too! Like if Klaus actually tested him, he would fail. He's happier about Valdis, but he's still--]
[While not self-loathing specifically, definitely unclear how to love himself. Valdis being an OLDER sibling meant Nobunaga wasn't freaking out about possible betrayal or the past, but the present, the future, he still doesn't know how to be forgiving of himself.]
Klaus, I--
[Lump in his throat. Why this? Why everything?]
[Ugh he just kitten curls up under Klaus' chin again. Don't look at him!] I'm not worthy of you yet. It doesn't matter what you say. What matters is how much I still want cut off a part of myself, and I don't know how to fix that.
[His reflex is to be as RUDE AND CRUEL AND SADISTIC as possible. Just "You're a fucking mess." But that's too big a lie for him!]
["In agonizing withdrawal pain and barely able to move."]
[While true, too close to "kindness," and Nobuanga doesn't want Klaus to feel guilty about it either!]
[Red eyes just glow on Klaus.]
Not strong enough to bear the weight of my true affections, and I am not strong enough to control my bites enough. [Sommmmmmmmmmmething like that.]
[Nobunaga nips Klaus' nose!]
[Ugh he feels so so SO weirdly nervous too! Like if Klaus actually tested him, he would fail. He's happier about Valdis, but he's still--]
[While not self-loathing specifically, definitely unclear how to love himself. Valdis being an OLDER sibling meant Nobunaga wasn't freaking out about possible betrayal or the past, but the present, the future, he still doesn't know how to be forgiving of himself.]
Klaus, I--
[Lump in his throat. Why this? Why everything?]
[Ugh he just kitten curls up under Klaus' chin again. Don't look at him!] I'm not worthy of you yet. It doesn't matter what you say. What matters is how much I still want cut off a part of myself, and I don't know how to fix that.
[As much as he's trying to avoid sounding nice, Klaus knows this is him being kind to them.]
I...would argue with you, but I know how we usually fuck and I can definitely not handle that. And you get weird about romantic, gentle stuff. [It's fine. Klaus doesn't mind. They can't help how much they like to get roughed up usually. The gentlest they've been was in the closet and that was just mutual masturbation.]
What? [Klaus moves to lightly scritch Nobunaga's head like a kitten.] What part of yourself did you want to cut off?
I...would argue with you, but I know how we usually fuck and I can definitely not handle that. And you get weird about romantic, gentle stuff. [It's fine. Klaus doesn't mind. They can't help how much they like to get roughed up usually. The gentlest they've been was in the closet and that was just mutual masturbation.]
What? [Klaus moves to lightly scritch Nobunaga's head like a kitten.] What part of yourself did you want to cut off?
I could if I wanted to. [Huff. He could... maybe. Not while he's like this though.]
[And god.... the scritches feel better than sex this minute!]
[Just lightly pushes his head into it more!]
Emotions.
[Is what he wants to cut off. Which would make it difficult for him to fuck since he is definitely an emotional sex pursuer or whatever.]
[And god.... the scritches feel better than sex this minute!]
[Just lightly pushes his head into it more!]
Emotions.
[Is what he wants to cut off. Which would make it difficult for him to fuck since he is definitely an emotional sex pursuer or whatever.]
[There's more scritches as he leans into it.]
You...oh. [This earns a few extra little top of the head kisses.]
Don't ever cut off your emotions, okay? I know...I know I pretend I'm fine all the time, but...don't. I love you and I want you to feel...whatever it is your feeling even if it's sad or angry.
You...oh. [This earns a few extra little top of the head kisses.]
Don't ever cut off your emotions, okay? I know...I know I pretend I'm fine all the time, but...don't. I love you and I want you to feel...whatever it is your feeling even if it's sad or angry.
[Happy melties!]
I love you too... [Mumbles directly into Klaus' chest and moves to lace their fingers together! Hands are more intimate than sex anyway!] Such a cult leader thing to say. Kennyo said the same. That no one should freeze themselves; their own heart.
But it is a lot to withstand, and even without the political consequences... simply being in my presence while I'm like this hurts others.
It is not that I do not want to love: as an action, a commitment, not an emotion, but the swirling thoughts of despair and rage feel like they'll overwhelm me like a maelstrom. At least frozen is slow enough to give others time to escape.
I love you. [Kisses Klaus' chest.] I do not think I have known true fear before. Not like this. It is not bad. I have never allowed myself anything that would soften my resolve or present doubt. But it is still terrifying.
I love you too... [Mumbles directly into Klaus' chest and moves to lace their fingers together! Hands are more intimate than sex anyway!] Such a cult leader thing to say. Kennyo said the same. That no one should freeze themselves; their own heart.
But it is a lot to withstand, and even without the political consequences... simply being in my presence while I'm like this hurts others.
It is not that I do not want to love: as an action, a commitment, not an emotion, but the swirling thoughts of despair and rage feel like they'll overwhelm me like a maelstrom. At least frozen is slow enough to give others time to escape.
I love you. [Kisses Klaus' chest.] I do not think I have known true fear before. Not like this. It is not bad. I have never allowed myself anything that would soften my resolve or present doubt. But it is still terrifying.
[Klaus lightly squeezes his fingers.] Well, he's not wrong about that anyway.
Yeah. Sometimes that's going to happen. But if you never work through your feelings because having them could hurt someone, then you're going to keep hurting people, you know?
I know it's a lot. And the dark feelings are hard. That's why I drank a lot...outside of the ghosts. You just...need to find a way to work through it that doesn't drag others into it...or at least if others are there, it's healthy for both of you.
[Klaus' free hand runs over Nobunaga's back.] I'm sorry I scared you. I love you, too.
Yeah. Sometimes that's going to happen. But if you never work through your feelings because having them could hurt someone, then you're going to keep hurting people, you know?
I know it's a lot. And the dark feelings are hard. That's why I drank a lot...outside of the ghosts. You just...need to find a way to work through it that doesn't drag others into it...or at least if others are there, it's healthy for both of you.
[Klaus' free hand runs over Nobunaga's back.] I'm sorry I scared you. I love you, too.
Is that so?
[Klaus scared him??? Did Klaus scare him???]
No. I was scared of disappointing you. Hurting you. Making you cry. And then I did exactly that, and I couldn't fix it. Yato said I should talk it out too, but I don't really understand it all. The weight and significance.
Now that I've already made you cry, a lot, not on purpose, I fear it less. I do... fear losing you but... [Nobunaga kisses Klaus' cheek!] Talk to me. Are you still scared too, or is it just the physical symptoms and need to recover? I am less worried the more I can help you. It is like Max Maximum and baking. Even though I need to love myself without externalizing it so much... I still must externalize it at least a little. Because the fear isn't for myself, so it can't come wholly within.
You felt helpless, yes? Part of why you're always getting stronger. Levitating so if I fall through decks, you can catch me. Going sober now so you aren't inebriated mid-combat. I am very proud of you, my love. It hasn't gone unnoticed. [Gently rubs his thumb over the top of Klaus' hand!]
[Klaus scared him??? Did Klaus scare him???]
No. I was scared of disappointing you. Hurting you. Making you cry. And then I did exactly that, and I couldn't fix it. Yato said I should talk it out too, but I don't really understand it all. The weight and significance.
Now that I've already made you cry, a lot, not on purpose, I fear it less. I do... fear losing you but... [Nobunaga kisses Klaus' cheek!] Talk to me. Are you still scared too, or is it just the physical symptoms and need to recover? I am less worried the more I can help you. It is like Max Maximum and baking. Even though I need to love myself without externalizing it so much... I still must externalize it at least a little. Because the fear isn't for myself, so it can't come wholly within.
You felt helpless, yes? Part of why you're always getting stronger. Levitating so if I fall through decks, you can catch me. Going sober now so you aren't inebriated mid-combat. I am very proud of you, my love. It hasn't gone unnoticed. [Gently rubs his thumb over the top of Klaus' hand!]
I mean...duh. Cause feelings are important. Even the uncomfortable ones.
[Klaus figures being afraid of him leaving was a big deal, which makes things scary. And he feels bad about it. Even if it was like...a lot.]
Oh. [They smile a little.] Well, I mean...you did, but it happens...I think we're occasionally going to disappoint one another, but I think we have to talk about those moments, too. I guess.
[Klaus nuzzles at him a little] I'm...I guess I'm scared, but I guess of other things. I don't want to hurt you or myself or something...but I'm okay. I mean...I'm terrified I'm going to disappoint myself and everyone by fucking up my sobriety, I guess...
[There's a light nose boop] I'm going sober for different reasons. I don't want to...be the same person I was back home. I don't want to drown everything out and be a disappointment because I'm too scared to let people have expectations of me. I want to be worth all the praise that people keep giving me. I want to be worth all the expectations. I...want people...to think I'm worth something and to feel like that's true. You know?
[Klaus figures being afraid of him leaving was a big deal, which makes things scary. And he feels bad about it. Even if it was like...a lot.]
Oh. [They smile a little.] Well, I mean...you did, but it happens...I think we're occasionally going to disappoint one another, but I think we have to talk about those moments, too. I guess.
[Klaus nuzzles at him a little] I'm...I guess I'm scared, but I guess of other things. I don't want to hurt you or myself or something...but I'm okay. I mean...I'm terrified I'm going to disappoint myself and everyone by fucking up my sobriety, I guess...
[There's a light nose boop] I'm going sober for different reasons. I don't want to...be the same person I was back home. I don't want to drown everything out and be a disappointment because I'm too scared to let people have expectations of me. I want to be worth all the praise that people keep giving me. I want to be worth all the expectations. I...want people...to think I'm worth something and to feel like that's true. You know?
Yes.
[Gently takes their hand and kisses it slowly all over.]
But it will be okay, even if something happens. I will always love you, and I'll pick you back up and we'll fix things. Mistakes are okay. As long as you keep learning from them. And I want to be by your side no matter what.
[Gently takes their hand and kisses it slowly all over.]
But it will be okay, even if something happens. I will always love you, and I'll pick you back up and we'll fix things. Mistakes are okay. As long as you keep learning from them. And I want to be by your side no matter what.
[Despite not feeling like hand holding is really that intimate, the knowledge of Nobunaga's feelings makes the kisses feel all that more intimate and there's a brief moment where he considers ignoring himself and letting Nobunaga have his way with him. But they don't. It's probably more of a way to avoid talking about these feelings and that's not going to work. They can't replace alcohol with sex in that way.]
It's not going to feel okay. For me. I know I'm going to be stressed and upset and overthinking it until I don't. Then again, I might always be overthinking it. But I'm grateful to have you. You make it feel less daunting.
It's not going to feel okay. For me. I know I'm going to be stressed and upset and overthinking it until I don't. Then again, I might always be overthinking it. But I'm grateful to have you. You make it feel less daunting.
[Nobunaga won't let them~! Though for once he's not really reading Klaus' mind.]
I will overrule that foolish voice in your head even so. I will hold you to a higher standard than I have been, only because this pain is too great for the both of us. So soak it in now so that we need not do it again. [Gently rests his head on Klaus' chest, listening to their heartbeat.] Thisis what we both want, so we will make it so. Isn't that what being partners means?
I will overrule that foolish voice in your head even so. I will hold you to a higher standard than I have been, only because this pain is too great for the both of us. So soak it in now so that we need not do it again. [Gently rests his head on Klaus' chest, listening to their heartbeat.] Thisis what we both want, so we will make it so. Isn't that what being partners means?
[Klaus looks up at the ceiling for a moment. Just letting his mind drift a little.] It’s just trying to like…I dunno. Be my mind, I guess? But blah. I’m sorry it sucks for you, too. I guess I’m kind of gross and annoying like this. And like…I don’t do much. [This is most assuredly not what Nobunaga meant.]
Yeah. I guess so. Ugh. I just hate feeling like a weird slug creature. So slimy and endangered by salt.
Yeah. I guess so. Ugh. I just hate feeling like a weird slug creature. So slimy and endangered by salt.
You aren't. You are gorgeous and shining like a glowing gorgeous star. I look forward to your transformation, though you feel like a pupae, I know you will be a gorgeous poisonous butterfly, and I will stab anyone who isn't worthy enough of your attention to see how you could be right now. [Kisses them gently all over!]
I love you too, Gorgeous. Get some sleep all the same. [Kissus!]
I met a cute boy and talked to him, and I even asked him out for tea or hot chocolate.
Is this what they call being a hoe?
Is this what they call being a hoe?
It's a farming tool.
They get around a lot. As long as I'm not cheap or rusty. I could work my way up to shiny.
They get around a lot. As long as I'm not cheap or rusty. I could work my way up to shiny.
Yes. I make a bunch of them, but no one ever gets them. Pico does, but she says they're bad. She'd say that about this one too.
I will consider it. If he takes me up on letting me practice listening to people talk about their favorite things.
His is necromancy.
I'm excited.
He is cute though. Orange hair like a pumpkin. Theo. Have you met him? He might not like girls though. But he was worried I might be squeamish about dead bodies and his work. Isn't that cute? [DOLCE NO.]
His is necromancy.
I'm excited.
He is cute though. Orange hair like a pumpkin. Theo. Have you met him? He might not like girls though. But he was worried I might be squeamish about dead bodies and his work. Isn't that cute? [DOLCE NO.]
Who's Skulduggery? Or do you mean mischief in general?
Neither. I like not being the spooky ghost girl who thinks everyone I meet is a ghost and when I'm wrong, I almost wish they were ghosts because it's easier. I guess I don't mind corpses. Or blood. But it's not like I purposely dug up the graveyard in my yard. I did live in a haunted mansion for a few centuries though. Not that I was conscious for most of it.
Neither. I like not being the spooky ghost girl who thinks everyone I meet is a ghost and when I'm wrong, I almost wish they were ghosts because it's easier. I guess I don't mind corpses. Or blood. But it's not like I purposely dug up the graveyard in my yard. I did live in a haunted mansion for a few centuries though. Not that I was conscious for most of it.
the skeleton? have you seen him around?
i mean...it's fine. sometimes people are ghosts. sometimes they're not. i think there's only one ghost on the ship outside of the ones that serve everyone. but yeah. i mean...i guess that's cute in aweird way.
i mean...it's fine. sometimes people are ghosts. sometimes they're not. i think there's only one ghost on the ship outside of the ones that serve everyone. but yeah. i mean...i guess that's cute in a
No?
That's a new one. I've only ever seen ghosts or other monsters like that. Necro monsters are cute ghosts with scythes. There's a bunch of them in the mansion.
Do you mean Vance? There's a few other ghost people. I think.
Theo asked if I could see the serving ghosts. I haven't really wanted to though. You couldn't if you wanted to either, right? Do you know the ghost-hunter Darcy? She could see one of the other ghost people that Dedue couldn't, but I think she can't see the other serving ghosts either.
That's a new one. I've only ever seen ghosts or other monsters like that. Necro monsters are cute ghosts with scythes. There's a bunch of them in the mansion.
Do you mean Vance? There's a few other ghost people. I think.
Theo asked if I could see the serving ghosts. I haven't really wanted to though. You couldn't if you wanted to either, right? Do you know the ghost-hunter Darcy? She could see one of the other ghost people that Dedue couldn't, but I think she can't see the other serving ghosts either.
how have you missed him? he's dating the captain? also he's a skeleton.
yeah. i mean, there's people with ghost powers? well, ava is like a ghost, but not the same. cause she didn't actually die.
no. bash says he can't see them. and ava said no one can anyway? i think? huh? no. i don't think so? what other ghost is there?
yeah. i mean, there's people with ghost powers? well, ava is like a ghost, but not the same. cause she didn't actually die.
no. bash says he can't see them. and ava said no one can anyway? i think? huh? no. i don't think so? what other ghost is there?
I haven't seen the Captain either. I stayed home from the trip so I could have peace and quiet, that probably played a big role?
Chrissy. But she kind of developed it like you did levitation.
I feel like we're forgetting someone. I hope they won't feel left out.
Chrissy. But she kind of developed it like you did levitation.
I feel like we're forgetting someone. I hope they won't feel left out.
You should try hot milk. Or maybe bed time stories. I will write you some more.
There was a wedding? Was it between the skeleton and Captain?
There was a wedding? Was it between the skeleton and Captain?
What kind of stuff?
You can marry more than one person? Don't tell Pico that. I'm almost sorry I missed it, but it would probably would have overwhelmed me back then. I'm still getting used to being around living people. Was it lovely?
You can marry more than one person? Don't tell Pico that. I'm almost sorry I missed it, but it would probably would have overwhelmed me back then. I'm still getting used to being around living people. Was it lovely?
adjusting to being off drugs and alcohol...and like...just makes it hard to sleep and the depression and the anxiety are a bitch.
umm...not usually? but here, the rules are bendy and no one cares. it was great. i loved it. i don't think i'd get married to multiple people, but i definitely...want to be married. which is new.
umm...not usually? but here, the rules are bendy and no one cares. it was great. i loved it. i don't think i'd get married to multiple people, but i definitely...want to be married. which is new.
I wonder if there's a way to isolate the sleep properties of alcohol without the other problems from the rest of it. For the depression and anxiety, maybe just talking with friends will help? Or I could teach you knitting and sewing, those help me. If you just prefer modeling, that would be fine too.
Do you have a partner picked out, or a general desire? Why is it new?
Do you have a partner picked out, or a general desire? Why is it new?
i dunno? it helps when other people sleep with me. sometimes.
i dunno that i’d be any good at sewing, but i guess i could use it to be better at making clothing adjustments or whatever?
oh. uh. yeah. my…uh…i dunno the title to use. boyfriend/fiancé/guess we got sex married husband?
um. guess i figured i wasn’t the marrying type? not worth marrying. so it was never an option.
i dunno that i’d be any good at sewing, but i guess i could use it to be better at making clothing adjustments or whatever?
oh. uh. yeah. my…uh…i dunno the title to use. boyfriend/fiancé/guess we got sex married husband?
um. guess i figured i wasn’t the marrying type? not worth marrying. so it was never an option.
I need a stuffed animal plushie usually, so I understand.
No one's good their first time, you get better with practice. It's easy to learn at least.
Oh! Congratulations! [She's just going to avoid thinking too hard on it.]
I am certain you are mistaken, and obviously he must have found you worthy marrying.
I assume I would like to be married, but it might be difficult since I still do not know how to flirt or talk to most boys. Also usually there would be ghosts in the way. Luckily that is not a problem for either of us here.
No one's good their first time, you get better with practice. It's easy to learn at least.
Oh! Congratulations! [She's just going to avoid thinking too hard on it.]
I am certain you are mistaken, and obviously he must have found you worthy marrying.
I assume I would like to be married, but it might be difficult since I still do not know how to flirt or talk to most boys. Also usually there would be ghosts in the way. Luckily that is not a problem for either of us here.
that's cute. nobunaga got me one
it's a cat
i guess so?
thanks. i haven't told a lot of people.
it was right before we broke up for a bit
but now we're together again.
um. yeah. i guess that's true. but like i was a travesty before here. i'm still a travesty.
yeah. i mean, i think we all get to decide what we want to do here.
it's a cat
i guess so?
thanks. i haven't told a lot of people.
it was right before we broke up for a bit
but now we're together again.
um. yeah. i guess that's true. but like i was a travesty before here. i'm still a travesty.
yeah. i mean, i think we all get to decide what we want to do here.
I made a dragon one of Venti for myself here. I experimented with chipsqueaks but they're kind of annoying.
While you were married?
Are you okay now?
Do you want me to curse him for you?
I don't think you're a travesty. You seem pretty on top of things. More than everyone else.
That's nice. It makes sense. But seems a little scary too. As long as you are happy though.
While you were married?
Are you okay now?
Do you want me to curse him for you?
I don't think you're a travesty. You seem pretty on top of things. More than everyone else.
That's nice. It makes sense. But seems a little scary too. As long as you are happy though.
Red little fuzzy monsters. Big ears, long bushy tails.
Good, because I can't really curse anyone. I only know protection and healing magic.
We'll see. You remind me a little of Leon. He's good at tricking people too, but I don't think I'm confused. Maybe.
Good, because I can't really curse anyone. I only know protection and healing magic.
We'll see. You remind me a little of Leon. He's good at tricking people too, but I don't think I'm confused. Maybe.
I'll show you one of my plushies.
Another dragon guardian. He's weird. I can't tell if you'd get along or not, but he's not here, so don't worry about it.
Another dragon guardian. He's weird. I can't tell if you'd get along or not, but he's not here, so don't worry about it.
It was for the same dragon. Ventuswill. Leon was her first one, centuries before me. That way she wouldn't have to reincarnate. He was one of her priests back when she still had them. By my time, we were trying more modern medicines. But she was still a childish brat who wanted pancaked not medicine.
We all got released at the same time when the Earthmates finally found the cure.
We all got released at the same time when the Earthmates finally found the cure.
You know what?
That's fair.
I wonder if there is a way to make medicine more like food or vice versa?
That's fair.
I wonder if there is a way to make medicine more like food or vice versa?
Ideally, no. Ideally, it would retain the texture and properties of food but with the additional medicinal benefits.
But it's a huge variable, because the chemistry can vary wildly. It's a pretty untapped realm in my world.
But it's a huge variable, because the chemistry can vary wildly. It's a pretty untapped realm in my world.
Absolutely. Alchemy can easily result in poisons and I've heard even explosions, though I've never encountered that personally.
I met an oni and he's so cool! And he can drink a lot just like the stories and he has red eyes like me, and now I can see THREE colors, and I kind of wish my version of Earth had real magic too and that I was an oni also.
A real one I mean.
I didn't drink too much sake, but definitely a lot.
I miss you. I know it's only been like hours. But I love you and I was going to try to get the sake out of my system and substitute it with cinnamon, but I miss you already.
Cinnamon is a weird word.
Sin - a - mon. Like a sinful pokemon. An oni one.
I want to be a cinnamon oni.
I swear I haven't had that much sake.
Love you!
A real one I mean.
I didn't drink too much sake, but definitely a lot.
I miss you. I know it's only been like hours. But I love you and I was going to try to get the sake out of my system and substitute it with cinnamon, but I miss you already.
Cinnamon is a weird word.
Sin - a - mon. Like a sinful pokemon. An oni one.
I want to be a cinnamon oni.
I swear I haven't had that much sake.
Love you!
Teal.
Come get me, just so it's faster.
I'm a sin-a-mon oni lion. 😈
Come get me, just so it's faster.
I'm a sin-a-mon oni lion. 😈
Hehehe >:3 I'm looking forward to it.
I'm at Sundries looking at candy.
I'm not drunk! I might not say it sober. Depends on to who. I tell you whatever I want. Because I love you, and you're hot.
I'm at Sundries looking at candy.
I'm not drunk! I might not say it sober. Depends on to who. I tell you whatever I want. Because I love you, and you're hot.
But which of us is cinnamon? What if we both are?
😻 me to you always.
[Yes, he used the cat one...]
😻 me to you always.
[Yes, he used the cat one...]
Sexy
Nooooo I'm fierce and feral. Very deadly scary bite.
Chu! 😘
[Without any irony!]
Nooooo I'm fierce and feral. Very deadly scary bite.
Chu! 😘
[Without any irony!]
[Glomps and spins them around in a circle!]
Babe!
You're so beautiful, did you know? I want to hang you like a picture in the hall that all may behold your brilliance and marvel in wonder. [Spin spin! Okay, he's getting dizzy, so he sets them down and gently leans his chin over their shoulder.] I can't keep my hands off you. It might be a problem, but that is for future me to deal with. [Holds Klaus' sides! Now he remembers why they tried to meet back at the rooms more, oops.] How are you?
Babe!
You're so beautiful, did you know? I want to hang you like a picture in the hall that all may behold your brilliance and marvel in wonder. [Spin spin! Okay, he's getting dizzy, so he sets them down and gently leans his chin over their shoulder.] I can't keep my hands off you. It might be a problem, but that is for future me to deal with. [Holds Klaus' sides! Now he remembers why they tried to meet back at the rooms more, oops.] How are you?
[There’s a quick intake of breath at the surprise of it. Not dead at least. Just spinning. And they are glad when it stops.]
I hope I’ll be able to get myself off the wall if you do. I don’t want to be stuck. [They smile a little all the same.] If you could keep your hands off me, I’d think you were a pod person or something very bad happened. And I’m good. Happy to see you happy. [There’s a quick kiss here.] Did you find your candy?
I hope I’ll be able to get myself off the wall if you do. I don’t want to be stuck. [They smile a little all the same.] If you could keep your hands off me, I’d think you were a pod person or something very bad happened. And I’m good. Happy to see you happy. [There’s a quick kiss here.] Did you find your candy?
[KISSES! So many more kisses!] What do you think? [Can you taste the cinnamon and fireball candies?]
Heee... fuck yeah I am! [Fiery glint to his eyes and holds Klaus' hand! And rubs his face along Klaus' scruffy beard and jawline with a merry purr!] I just have to be careful that I don't try to eat you in the hallway first.
[Just a small swallow. Well, that mental image is playing out in his mind now. Shit.] Ha. Yeah. [They lightly scritch his chin like a cat.] I’d probably let you…but in the room it’s easier to do it together.
[To be fair, they could do that anywhere with or without the privacy. Wouldn’t even have to fully get undressed.] We’ve done worse in semi private. [Like the Tommy Bahama excursion and that time in the theater when Nobunaga sat on his dick.] We’re definitely going to have to go before I forget myself.
[To be fair, they could do that anywhere with or without the privacy. Wouldn’t even have to fully get undressed.] We’ve done worse in semi private. [Like the Tommy Bahama excursion and that time in the theater when Nobunaga sat on his dick.] We’re definitely going to have to go before I forget myself.
[The scritches get even more purring rumbles! And a low growl as the fire lights up even more in his eyes!] We haven't done anything here before. [No. Bad Nobunaga.] How far do you think I can get away with here?
That's hot.
[Starts undoing Klaus' shirt and nomming him gently all over!!!]
[Starts undoing Klaus' shirt and nomming him gently all over!!!]
Yes, yes I am. But only for you. [Purrs lightly at the hair tug, descending into deeper growls and his sucks and bites get a bit rougher, tugging on Klaus' skin with his mouth and his hands sliding down over their sides.]
[The shiver, the repressed moans, the words especially does so much to override all of Nobunaga's brain in one go, and he's instantly stopped caring about where they are, intent on fucking Klaus silly.]
I love you too. More than I can stand. [He nips down Klaus' throat with small sucks, and starts stroking them off.] The moment I see you, it's like my heart begins singing and I feel like even I am the one floating, and I know I'm so lucky that you even look my way. [Nom nom nom!]
And I get jealous of your sunglasses for getting to stay on your face and shield you or stand in my way. [Nuzzles with a happy purr and more strokes anyway.] And all I can think is, "He's mine. I must make him mine, conquer every little bit of you." And then I remember I have, and I get even happier, and want to do it all over again. Chu!
[Big long kiss!]
I love you too. More than I can stand. [He nips down Klaus' throat with small sucks, and starts stroking them off.] The moment I see you, it's like my heart begins singing and I feel like even I am the one floating, and I know I'm so lucky that you even look my way. [Nom nom nom!]
And I get jealous of your sunglasses for getting to stay on your face and shield you or stand in my way. [Nuzzles with a happy purr and more strokes anyway.] And all I can think is, "He's mine. I must make him mine, conquer every little bit of you." And then I remember I have, and I get even happier, and want to do it all over again. Chu!
[Big long kiss!]
[The hand in Nobunaga's hair tightens reflexively, legs moving apart.] Fuck. [Yes, he's aware they are in public, but their thoughts on that are a little fuzzy on public decency. All the same, when a part of his brain checks back in, he laughs softly.] Ho-how can you even...ahh...even talk like... [Like what? Well, they're mildly distracted mid-thought by Nobunaga's mouth and there's a wild, utterly stupid moment where he almost quotes some dumb joke he'd heard.] God, you're hot.
[Truly, Klaus is not a poet.] Babe, nothing can stand in your way. Not when your mouth is so distracting. [It's funny that being conquered wasn't ever something that Klaus felt was a thing that would turn him on, but it is. And he's about to comment that, yes, he is all his. Completely. But the kiss keeps his mouth occupied. So their free hand slowly travels down to press lightly against him through his pants before slowly moving up towards the waistband.]
I would let you have everything and anything you wanted. I am yours. All of me. And you are mine. [They've gotten better at figuring out how to get inside Nobunaga's pants since the start and so they make a point to do so, stroking him in kind.] So if you want anything in particular right now...ask.
[Truly, Klaus is not a poet.] Babe, nothing can stand in your way. Not when your mouth is so distracting. [It's funny that being conquered wasn't ever something that Klaus felt was a thing that would turn him on, but it is. And he's about to comment that, yes, he is all his. Completely. But the kiss keeps his mouth occupied. So their free hand slowly travels down to press lightly against him through his pants before slowly moving up towards the waistband.]
I would let you have everything and anything you wanted. I am yours. All of me. And you are mine. [They've gotten better at figuring out how to get inside Nobunaga's pants since the start and so they make a point to do so, stroking him in kind.] So if you want anything in particular right now...ask.
[Nobunaga is weird enough to probably want to hear the joke.]
[He starts to blush at the words, and at the touch, his mind completely falls blank, groaning openly, and wantonly thrusting into it as if he's gone months without sex instead of a day or two at most.]
Klaus...
[Such a groan, and his legs give out. He's always doing what is most effective on himself, but for whatever reason, it still utterly surprises him when it's done back on him. He was throwing his emotion and affection and love and words at Klaus Luke an attack, and didn't bother with shields or defenses.]
[Anything he wants? You. You. You. Youyouyouyouyouyou.]
You. I want you. You... I want to be with you. [He strains even more into the touch, the plan of attack falling further away. Whatever it was. Was it even a plan? Not much, or he'd have done this in their room probably.] I want to make love to you every day. Even more. I want to always have you in my heart and never lose this. I want to marry you and make you as happy as you make me.
[More kisses, and now Nobunaga is shuddering. His breath is getting caught again. They should figure out specifically how they're going to fuck this time, but his breath is getting lost again.]
S-slow me down or I'll definitely cum, just from this.
[A small laugh and he works off Klaus' pants more, groaning again with pure heady desire and bliss.]
I am in love with you
You set me free
I can't do this thing called life without you here with me
'Cause I'm dangerously in love with you.
Just keep loving me the way I love you loving me.
[Of course he's going to spring Destiny's Children on Klaus in these kinds of moments. Like saying everything Klaus has ever done and been led up to this, so be proud of it, because Nobunaga loves it. All of it.]
[He starts to blush at the words, and at the touch, his mind completely falls blank, groaning openly, and wantonly thrusting into it as if he's gone months without sex instead of a day or two at most.]
Klaus...
[Such a groan, and his legs give out. He's always doing what is most effective on himself, but for whatever reason, it still utterly surprises him when it's done back on him. He was throwing his emotion and affection and love and words at Klaus Luke an attack, and didn't bother with shields or defenses.]
[Anything he wants? You. You. You. Youyouyouyouyouyou.]
You. I want you. You... I want to be with you. [He strains even more into the touch, the plan of attack falling further away. Whatever it was. Was it even a plan? Not much, or he'd have done this in their room probably.] I want to make love to you every day. Even more. I want to always have you in my heart and never lose this. I want to marry you and make you as happy as you make me.
[More kisses, and now Nobunaga is shuddering. His breath is getting caught again. They should figure out specifically how they're going to fuck this time, but his breath is getting lost again.]
S-slow me down or I'll definitely cum, just from this.
[A small laugh and he works off Klaus' pants more, groaning again with pure heady desire and bliss.]
I am in love with you
You set me free
I can't do this thing called life without you here with me
'Cause I'm dangerously in love with you.
Just keep loving me the way I love you loving me.
[Of course he's going to spring Destiny's Children on Klaus in these kinds of moments. Like saying everything Klaus has ever done and been led up to this, so be proud of it, because Nobunaga loves it. All of it.]
[Klaus laughs softly at the reaction, arm moving to hold him up a little.] I know Nobunaga. That wasn't the question. [Well, not exactly, but...
They carefully let go so Nobunaga has a moment to breathe...or hate that this is what's happened. One or the other.] Is that slowed down enough? [Is this Klaus being a little shithead? Yes. Maybe.]
[The songs always catch him off guard just a little. But it's just so cute and he squirms slightly to let Nobunaga push his pants down.]
So you just...ah...wanna finish like this... [A light squeeze of fingers around his dick] use your mouth...or fuck me over this counter. Is what I meant. We can also be on the floor. I don't have anything with me, though.
They carefully let go so Nobunaga has a moment to breathe...or hate that this is what's happened. One or the other.] Is that slowed down enough? [Is this Klaus being a little shithead? Yes. Maybe.]
[The songs always catch him off guard just a little. But it's just so cute and he squirms slightly to let Nobunaga push his pants down.]
So you just...ah...wanna finish like this... [A light squeeze of fingers around his dick] use your mouth...or fuck me over this counter. Is what I meant. We can also be on the floor. I don't have anything with me, though.
Fuck... yeah. I know what you meant... [Soft whistle through his teeth. Everything all at once. He always has this problem. But he loves it and Klaus being a shithead too!] I do. I've been carrying stuff on me since uh we got back together. [You know. Because it's them.] It's sweet uh... vanilla cinnamon? [Noms Klaus all over!] Anything you want? You know me. I lose my head around you. [Sucks on an ear with another growly purr and digs through his pockets, moving aside knives for oil!] I want it all. Bit of a problem.
[Klaus is not fully surprised. Nobunaga tends to be scattered when turned on at times, which is cute. But even cuter for coming prepared.] You’re so hot for that. [But the decision is mostly made, a small moan escaping his lips at the feeling of their ear being sucked on]
Well, you’re already…ah…looking for stuff, so m-might as well fuck me over the counter. Probably have to make it quick b-because people. [And they’re mildly surprised no one’s walked past yet, but they’re not complaining either.] We can do longer or more in the room. [A beat] You can be a little rough about it.
Well, you’re already…ah…looking for stuff, so m-might as well fuck me over the counter. Probably have to make it quick b-because people. [And they’re mildly surprised no one’s walked past yet, but they’re not complaining either.] We can do longer or more in the room. [A beat] You can be a little rough about it.
[The praise is definitely encouraging. Easiest way ever to ensure Nobunaga never stops carrying preparation on him at all times!]
Fast and hard, fuck... [Just laughs, savaging Klaus' throat with his teeth and the rest of their body with his hands.] Good thing that's what you want because I wouldn't be capable of doing otherwise... [More laughs and he trails kisses all over them roughly pressing slicked fingers inside and putting some on Klaus to help prep himself for expediency.] I love you. I love you so damn much.
Fast and hard, fuck... [Just laughs, savaging Klaus' throat with his teeth and the rest of their body with his hands.] Good thing that's what you want because I wouldn't be capable of doing otherwise... [More laughs and he trails kisses all over them roughly pressing slicked fingers inside and putting some on Klaus to help prep himself for expediency.] I love you. I love you so damn much.
[Klaus bites down on their lip to muffle the moans. There’s a part of his mind carefully aware that this could end up on the photo board, but this is fine. Probably.]
Love you too. [They use whatever they’ve been given to help get Nobunaga prepare him.] So much.
Love you too. [They use whatever they’ve been given to help get Nobunaga prepare him.] So much.
[Nobunaga would frame it with pride and tell Klaus' siblings they should be glad there's no newspapers here, right?]
I love your mind the most, your body, that's a given. [Like obviously, since Nobunaga loses his own mind wanting to fuck his slim lover every chance he gets, covering them in bites and kisses, hoisting them up and groaning into Klaus' neck with pleasure as he slowly presses inside of them, hissing through his teeth as he pulls back sharply, angling more roughly, frantic and desperate like every second is their last chance as always.] Fuck you're so gorgeous. Love your adventurous spirit. Your voice. Your taste. Your smell. Every moment I spend with you I treasure.
I love your mind the most, your body, that's a given. [Like obviously, since Nobunaga loses his own mind wanting to fuck his slim lover every chance he gets, covering them in bites and kisses, hoisting them up and groaning into Klaus' neck with pleasure as he slowly presses inside of them, hissing through his teeth as he pulls back sharply, angling more roughly, frantic and desperate like every second is their last chance as always.] Fuck you're so gorgeous. Love your adventurous spirit. Your voice. Your taste. Your smell. Every moment I spend with you I treasure.
[There's a warmth that spreads through their chest at the words. Even if they don't understand how their mind could be the thing most worth loving when they aren't even the smart one in their family. Everyone could tell him that. But all of it makes him feel loved in a way he's never really let himself be.
His head drops back, fingers digging into Nobunaga's back.] I - ah [He can't even help the moans at this point.] You're everything to me. I think I can't love you more... [It's his turn for a few kisses to Nobunaga's mouth and face.] But I always do. You make me feel like I'm special. And I hope you feel special, too. Cause you are. To me.
His head drops back, fingers digging into Nobunaga's back.] I - ah [He can't even help the moans at this point.] You're everything to me. I think I can't love you more... [It's his turn for a few kisses to Nobunaga's mouth and face.] But I always do. You make me feel like I'm special. And I hope you feel special, too. Cause you are. To me.
Special... [Fuck it's always the sweet wholesome stuff that does him in. Lewd, lascivious, corrupted as hell itself, Nobunaga strives to embody. Innocence is something he's never really had, believing like he does, that the caste system is so corrupt that being born a noble is a reverse sin bought by oppressing the lower castes -- and yet it's that constant strive for ideals that probably does him in like this. Sweet and innocent.]
[He groans too, melting even more into the kisses that firmly remind him he's not just layering his affectionate attacks on Klaus, but it's reciprocal, not as one-sided as it is in his head, and Nobunaga shudders all over, struggling extra hard not to cum right then and there in bliss.] Yeah... yeah definitely. Far more than I deserve. [He bites Klaus, knowing that Klaus is going to scold him for that.] Don't argue with me. [More groans, and the thrusts get rougher, and even shakier, as Nobunaga can barely contain himself. Sure Klaus said fast, but that's too fast!!] Just accept that I accept it, and will greedily -- ahhhhh fuck Klaus [Nobunaga trails the bites and shifts them to gentle kisses over the other bite marks to their shoulder.] Take hnnngh... all of you I can...
[He groans too, melting even more into the kisses that firmly remind him he's not just layering his affectionate attacks on Klaus, but it's reciprocal, not as one-sided as it is in his head, and Nobunaga shudders all over, struggling extra hard not to cum right then and there in bliss.] Yeah... yeah definitely. Far more than I deserve. [He bites Klaus, knowing that Klaus is going to scold him for that.] Don't argue with me. [More groans, and the thrusts get rougher, and even shakier, as Nobunaga can barely contain himself. Sure Klaus said fast, but that's too fast!!] Just accept that I accept it, and will greedily -- ahhhhh fuck Klaus [Nobunaga trails the bites and shifts them to gentle kisses over the other bite marks to their shoulder.] Take hnnngh... all of you I can...
[Klaus will never get over knowing that there's a part of him that makes Nobunaga just nearly lose himself. They do open their mouth to argue even as they're told not to.] Know I'm arguing in my mind. [Cause Klaus disagrees. They're both fucked up in their own ways and they will always believe that Nobunaga is worthy of them and deserves every piece of themselves they give up.]
Will give you everything. [Klaus moans, using one hand to push up slightly and shift the angle just a touch. They don't care if it's "too fast" cause it feels so good. They can feel the subtle changes in Nobunaga's body and it's heady knowing they have this affect on him.] Love you. Want all of you.
Will give you everything. [Klaus moans, using one hand to push up slightly and shift the angle just a touch. They don't care if it's "too fast" cause it feels so good. They can feel the subtle changes in Nobunaga's body and it's heady knowing they have this affect on him.] Love you. Want all of you.
...If you have a minute. I probably could use some advice on something. I would rather discuss this more in person then over this.
Come by my cabin. I don't need anyone hearing this.
Shiranui moved to answer the door and let Klaus inside. He made sure that his random roommate was gone for now. Someone he hadn't really interacted with save in passing. Surprisingly, Shiranui kept the cabin pretty neat. It helped not having many personal items, but he liked to keep his living space clean and organized.
"Thanks for stopping by," he greated, ushering Klaus inside and allowing him to sit where ever he wanted to. At least he knew that he handled contacting Klaus correctly, so that was good. "It's awkward enough asking for advice. I tend to keep to myself and solve my own problems."
"Thanks for stopping by," he greated, ushering Klaus inside and allowing him to sit where ever he wanted to. At least he knew that he handled contacting Klaus correctly, so that was good. "It's awkward enough asking for advice. I tend to keep to myself and solve my own problems."
Klaus steps inside, looking around the room before humming thoughtfully. Well, it's not as messy as his room is. Klaus wonders just how many knives will be hidden in the room now that Nobunaga's moved in. Probably a lot.
"Yeah. No problem, buddy." He tilts his head slightly. "So what happened that needs advice? And why do you trust me with it?"
"Yeah. No problem, buddy." He tilts his head slightly. "So what happened that needs advice? And why do you trust me with it?"
"From the people I've met you appeared to be more calm and open minded. You also seem to know most people here," Shiranui explained after some thought. "And people seem to trust you alot from what I've witnessed."
He gave a wary sigh trying to figure out how to explain it.
"I broke my own set of principles that I set for myself."
He gave a wary sigh trying to figure out how to explain it.
"I broke my own set of principles that I set for myself."
Klaus considers most of what’s been said to them. “Um. Yeah. Okay?” There’s a brief pause and Klaus shrugs. “Well, they’re also all really traumatized, so that’s not a reflection on me. Probably. I didn’t traumatize them!” Just in case it needs to be said.
But okay. He needs help. Why trust him? A mystery, but it’s fine. Demons or something.
“Oh. What principles are those?” And how are they supposed to help with that?
But okay. He needs help. Why trust him? A mystery, but it’s fine. Demons or something.
“Oh. What principles are those?” And how are they supposed to help with that?
"But you tend to listen and not judge right away." Shiranui calmly explained.
"I'm someone that doesn't openly demand or feel they can take what they want with out permission. My one buddy felt he was above that and spent a long time trying to kidnap a young woman who refused his interest in her.
The expression he had when she turned him down was spectacular. He thought he could just take her and force her to be his wife...instead of getting to know her."
Shiranui explained as he gave it some thought. He wanted some kind of context to why it was important.
"I just did that to a degree with someone here. I didn't even know their name. Things started off rocky, but we managed to smooth it out. I thought we were good enough to spar. I sensed she would be an equal match. I don't usually find someone that can match my skill level.
She was...but I got lost in the adreline rush and made a pass at her by kissing her. I'm surprised I didn't get ripped to shreds from it even after I apologized.
She accepted the apology but there's still tension. And I feel that no matter what I do...I make things worse."
Shiranui could feel his face turn red as he admitted to what he had done. The shame and guilt was still eating at him.
"At home...When I attended the tea houses, I used to kick out guys who made such passes on the geisha and their miyuko. Now I just contradicted myself."
"I'm someone that doesn't openly demand or feel they can take what they want with out permission. My one buddy felt he was above that and spent a long time trying to kidnap a young woman who refused his interest in her.
The expression he had when she turned him down was spectacular. He thought he could just take her and force her to be his wife...instead of getting to know her."
Shiranui explained as he gave it some thought. He wanted some kind of context to why it was important.
"I just did that to a degree with someone here. I didn't even know their name. Things started off rocky, but we managed to smooth it out. I thought we were good enough to spar. I sensed she would be an equal match. I don't usually find someone that can match my skill level.
She was...but I got lost in the adreline rush and made a pass at her by kissing her. I'm surprised I didn't get ripped to shreds from it even after I apologized.
She accepted the apology but there's still tension. And I feel that no matter what I do...I make things worse."
Shiranui could feel his face turn red as he admitted to what he had done. The shame and guilt was still eating at him.
"At home...When I attended the tea houses, I used to kick out guys who made such passes on the geisha and their miyuko. Now I just contradicted myself."
Okay. That’s fair. Klaus will squash his bad vibes and self deprecation for the moment and focus on this instead.
As he listens, there’s a nod. Sounds like the oni kidnappings that Nobunaga is always going on about. But like not the lighthearted fun that it is when Nobunaga throws them over his shoulder and pretends to kidnap them.
“Ah. I see.” Klaus is trying to wrack their brains a little to figure it out. Who is this mysterious person? “Well, at least you know it was a bad thing.” He sighs. “Nobunaga’s done sort of the same thing to our friend.” Friends, really. But at least one of them was trying to stop someone from hurting themselves. “Depending on who they are, it’s just probably going to take time. I mean, you said you apologized, right? So…that’s a big step.” But from here? It depended on the person.
“A lot of the how to proceed depends on the person. But…I also think part of it may be time and space.”
As he listens, there’s a nod. Sounds like the oni kidnappings that Nobunaga is always going on about. But like not the lighthearted fun that it is when Nobunaga throws them over his shoulder and pretends to kidnap them.
“Ah. I see.” Klaus is trying to wrack their brains a little to figure it out. Who is this mysterious person? “Well, at least you know it was a bad thing.” He sighs. “Nobunaga’s done sort of the same thing to our friend.” Friends, really. But at least one of them was trying to stop someone from hurting themselves. “Depending on who they are, it’s just probably going to take time. I mean, you said you apologized, right? So…that’s a big step.” But from here? It depended on the person.
“A lot of the how to proceed depends on the person. But…I also think part of it may be time and space.”
"It's Valdis. She's already wary of me because I'm an oni. She made that clear. I could sense the tension as soon as I walked into the room. I had tried to explain that I wasn't a bad person like people assume because I'm an oni. And I screwed that up. I knew she wasn't human also, but never demanded to know what she was. I don't care." Shiranui carefully explained.
"She's one hell of a fighter. The first person I've fought agianst in a long time that wasn't human. I think no matter what I'm doing there's always going to be a strike against me because of who I am. Even though it's clear she's trying not to hold on to that fact."
"She's one hell of a fighter. The first person I've fought agianst in a long time that wasn't human. I think no matter what I'm doing there's always going to be a strike against me because of who I am. Even though it's clear she's trying not to hold on to that fact."
Valdis again. “She has a problem with you being an oni?” Have they talked about this before? Klaus can’t remember having this discussion. Then again, lots of things have happened.
There’s a sigh. “People make mistakes. It’s just that Valdis tends to deal with a lot of mistakes from a lot of people. And she’s an empath on top of everything, so she can feel everything, too.” Which should mean she felt the sincerity of the apology as long as it was there.
“She can move past a lot of bullshit. She’s done it for Nobunaga. I can talk to her if you want me to? Or try to casually see if there’s anything I can do to help with it.”
There’s a sigh. “People make mistakes. It’s just that Valdis tends to deal with a lot of mistakes from a lot of people. And she’s an empath on top of everything, so she can feel everything, too.” Which should mean she felt the sincerity of the apology as long as it was there.
“She can move past a lot of bullshit. She’s done it for Nobunaga. I can talk to her if you want me to? Or try to casually see if there’s anything I can do to help with it.”
"I'm not sure if talking to her would help. It would mean now that others are aware of what happened. And I'm not sure how she would feel about that. I suppose that's why she didn't rip me to shreds....which I think would have been better."
Shiranui stated as he ran a hand through his hair, something he did when nervous.
"I know I can't do anything about her disliking oni. Obviously something happened in the past to cause that. And if I'm honest most oni aren't really nice people. I don't fit in with my people and I don't fit in with the humans because I'm so different. I figured giving her space would help...but as I said earlier I think I just still screw things up some how when I do interact with her even if it's not much."
Shiranui stated as he ran a hand through his hair, something he did when nervous.
"I know I can't do anything about her disliking oni. Obviously something happened in the past to cause that. And if I'm honest most oni aren't really nice people. I don't fit in with my people and I don't fit in with the humans because I'm so different. I figured giving her space would help...but as I said earlier I think I just still screw things up some how when I do interact with her even if it's not much."
Klaus pauses. "Do you want a hug? I feel like you need a hug." But they also won't hug him if he seems uncomfortable with it. There's a lot of people who definitely seem to be uncomfortable with touching.
"I'd say you should talk to her about books and stuff, but...uh...I guess that might not work. Maybe talk to her about neutral subjects instead?"
"I'd say you should talk to her about books and stuff, but...uh...I guess that might not work. Maybe talk to her about neutral subjects instead?"
The question caught Shiranui off guard and he wasn't sure how to react to it. When was the last time someone had hugged him? It had been so long. Ususually Takasugi just placed a hand on his shoulder. Harada had done the same. He finally gave a nod agreeing to the hug. He was glad no one was around to see this.
Hesitantly, Shiranui allowed himself to lean into the hug. Admittedly it felt nice. He was used to always having to keep a wall up and not appear weak.
For the moment Shiranui didn't have to put up a show. He was grateful for it. He knew it wouldn't be used against him.
For the moment Shiranui didn't have to put up a show. He was grateful for it. He knew it wouldn't be used against him.
Edited (Needed to adjust comment.) 2023-02-16 03:37 (UTC)
He didn't realize how much the adjusting to the ship was taking a toll on him. Trying to get used to the new way of things getting used to people interacting with him and seeing him as an individual. It was nice being able to rely on someone else. After a moment, Shiranui pulled away blushing slightly.
"Thanks...I'll figure it out and get used to everything here. It's a lot for an outdated guy like me to take in." Shiranui stated.
"Thanks...I'll figure it out and get used to everything here. It's a lot for an outdated guy like me to take in." Shiranui stated.
Klaus gives him a big smile. They notice the blush, but decide against mentioning it because...there's really no point in making them more awkward. Unlike when Nobunaga does it and it's very important to Klaus to tease him about it.
"Ehh. We're all outdated to someone, right? Like, there are definitely people from the future here and I'm sure me and my 2019 knowledge is infantile to them." He pats his shoulder. "Just like...be kind to yourself and mindful of those moments where you might get carried away again? And Valdis will come around. Just give her time and think, 'what would Nobunaga do' and then do the opposite of that."
"Ehh. We're all outdated to someone, right? Like, there are definitely people from the future here and I'm sure me and my 2019 knowledge is infantile to them." He pats his shoulder. "Just like...be kind to yourself and mindful of those moments where you might get carried away again? And Valdis will come around. Just give her time and think, 'what would Nobunaga do' and then do the opposite of that."
"Sounds like everyone uses Nobo as an example of what not to do. He really has no sense of boundaries and what's appropriate," Shiranui stated smirking a bit. He gave a nod in regards toward Valdis.
He decided it was best to move to a different topic wanting to end things on a more lighter note. "Speaking of outdated...Where does one get new clothes? I could use some new clothing that's not torn and ragged from fighting."
He decided it was best to move to a different topic wanting to end things on a more lighter note. "Speaking of outdated...Where does one get new clothes? I could use some new clothing that's not torn and ragged from fighting."
Klaus laughs softly. “I love him to death, but sometimes he’s stupid. He’s figuring things out.” He looks around almost as if he’s looking to see if anyone is there listening even though he’s knows they aren’t. “The secret is to tell him that only the sexiest, scariest people do something you want him to do and that he’ll be corrupted by purity if you don’t want him to do something else.”
This is just a random knowledge Klaus has. “But also be firm with him about boundaries. He’ll listen. If you need to, use me as a method of Demon King taming. Also don’t tell everyone my secrets.”
There’s a sort of brightness as clothing is mentioned. “Tommy Bahama is really the clothing place to go to! Do you mind colors?”
This is just a random knowledge Klaus has. “But also be firm with him about boundaries. He’ll listen. If you need to, use me as a method of Demon King taming. Also don’t tell everyone my secrets.”
There’s a sort of brightness as clothing is mentioned. “Tommy Bahama is really the clothing place to go to! Do you mind colors?”
"I won't tell anyone what you said," Shiranui replied in a somber tone.
"I really don't know. I've only done dark colors and mostly black. As long as it's not bright colors, I suppose I would be okay."
"I really don't know. I've only done dark colors and mostly black. As long as it's not bright colors, I suppose I would be okay."
....Shiranui gave a resigned sigh. "Alright...let's go and see what you're talking about."
He didn't realize that this was going to be a big ordeal.
He didn't realize that this was going to be a big ordeal.
Klaus looks at him quietly for a moment before gesturing for him to follow. "Are you super worried about wearing specifically clothes in the men's section or? Cause there's some nice flowy pants in the women's section. And really...they're only gendered because people are...well...weirdly obsessed with gendered things."
A beat. "But there's some things you could make into other things if you wanted!"
A beat. "But there's some things you could make into other things if you wanted!"
"Uh, I suppose it depends. Western clothing is pretty new for us.
I think it's better then the kimonos we were wearing." Shiranui explained.
"Let's go and see what you're talking about."
I think it's better then the kimonos we were wearing." Shiranui explained.
"Let's go and see what you're talking about."
Klaus shrugs. They know that it can be fun to wear all different kinds of things. It's just that the women get flowier pants. And they like those ones the most when he's in the mood for it.
"Oh? Are you more of a flowy clothes kind of look or tight? A mixture? I'd let you try the crop top that Ava and I share, but you're a lot more muscle-y than either of us and it's hot pink, so you wouldn't be a fan."
But yes. To the Tommy Bahama!!
"Oh? Are you more of a flowy clothes kind of look or tight? A mixture? I'd let you try the crop top that Ava and I share, but you're a lot more muscle-y than either of us and it's hot pink, so you wouldn't be a fan."
But yes. To the Tommy Bahama!!
..."Nope. No pink for me. I really don't know on what I like with clothing." Shiranui stated.
"I didn't know there were different kinds."
He followed Klaus to the store and couldn't help but make a face at the bright colored clothing. This might end up being a disaster.
"I didn't know there were different kinds."
He followed Klaus to the store and couldn't help but make a face at the bright colored clothing. This might end up being a disaster.
"Disappointing, really, but okay." Not everyone likes bright, painful colors.
There's a beat. "Give it and me a minute." They pull out a pair of linen pants in dark blue and black. Then there's these pants. Also this shirt exists.
"You just have to look a little longer."
There's a beat. "Give it and me a minute." They pull out a pair of linen pants in dark blue and black. Then there's these pants. Also this shirt exists.
"You just have to look a little longer."
...Shiranui gave a nod of approval and looked a little relieved by the choices. They were simple designs and not bright.
Reluctantly, he started to dig around as well to see what he could find.
Reluctantly, he started to dig around as well to see what he could find.
Most of the things are brightly colored, but there’s some black or at least darker colors. Klaus doesn’t mind being loud when it comes to fashion. “If you find stuff you like, there’s dressing rooms if you wanna try them on in private. To make sure everything fits the way you like.”
Shiranui gave a nod. "Alright." He was trying his best to stay away from stuff that had a lot of buttons are appeared to be complex in putting everything on. He had a small armful of possibles. Mostly still in dark colors, but some had a few lighter shades. He also tried to stick with stuff that had short sleeves or no sleeves at all. He stopped to show Klaus what he had picked out before going to the changing rooms to try everything on. He really only wanted at least two or three different outfits at best. If he needed more clothes for later...then he would get those then.
For the most part Shiranui didn't have any problems changing into the new clothing. It was the buttons he ran into an issue with. Buttons were a new concept that came with the western clothing. At least the shirts he had only had a few. For the most part he didn't get to crazy with the choices he picked. He tried on a pair of jeans and a black shirt with flowers over it that reminded him of the wrap he wore with his current outfit. He left the scarf off and boots for time being. The boots often took a bit to take off and then put back on. He stepped out for Klaus to inspect. Klaus might find the buttons not aligned properly.
Klaus smiles a little as Shiranui steps out. They step forward. "Hold on a moment. Let me...fix this." It's a warning that there's about to be touching in a way so that he can stop them if it's going to be a problem. If not, then he'll just carefully fix the buttons.
Shiranui gave a nod acknowleding that it was okay for Klaus to adjust the problem. He appreciated the fact he asked first before automatically fixing things. "Did I mess up the buttons?" Shiranui questioned.
"We never had them before until the western clothing started to arrive at my country."
"We never had them before until the western clothing started to arrive at my country."
"We usually used obis, or knotted stuff." Shiranui explained. "I like alot of the western clothing. It's better then wearing the many layers of kimonos I used to have to wear."
Shiranui did find he liked the jeans alot better then the trousers he was wearing. He still wasn't too fond of having sleeves, but they weren't as bad as wearing something long sleeved. He still kept the arm bands he had on. "Is there anything I can wear aside from boots and sandles?"
Shiranui did find he liked the jeans alot better then the trousers he was wearing. He still wasn't too fond of having sleeves, but they weren't as bad as wearing something long sleeved. He still kept the arm bands he had on. "Is there anything I can wear aside from boots and sandles?"
Klaus doesn't really know that much about Japanese fashion outside of Nobunaga's armor and the frustrating pants that he's finally figured out. "Huh. I mean, that can be fun, I guess?"
They hum thoughtfully, considering it. "You can probably find tennis shoes? Or just not wear shoes? This place is...weird like that." A beat. "Also we can alter these however to make them better. The shirts and whatever else."
They hum thoughtfully, considering it. "You can probably find tennis shoes? Or just not wear shoes? This place is...weird like that." A beat. "Also we can alter these however to make them better. The shirts and whatever else."
"I suppose...it is fun to undress the layers that your partner wears." Shiranui stated with a smirk. He did like the idea of being able to alter the clothing. After trying on a few more shirts and pants he moved on to looking at the shoes. He settled on a few outfits that Klaus helped suggest and some that he picked.
"I prefer wearing some kind of shoe, incase I have to fight. I use a lot of martial arts in my fighting style and prefer to protect my feet as much as possible."
"I prefer wearing some kind of shoe, incase I have to fight. I use a lot of martial arts in my fighting style and prefer to protect my feet as much as possible."
Klaus considers that for a moment. “Yeah. I do kinda like that. Only I have years of armor to get through most of the time.” There’s a smile. “But now I’m pretty effective at taking off and putting on his armor, so that helps with the whole…dressing thing.” Since he doesn’t have someone specifically to help with that. Klaus wonders idly if Nobunaga would like if he wore more layers or if that would be frustrating.
“Yeah. Sneakers would probably work. There should be some of those around. I think I saw something. Somewhere.”
“Yeah. Sneakers would probably work. There should be some of those around. I think I saw something. Somewhere.”
Text, lightly forward dated from memshare but before April
ablativeholopleather
2023-03-27 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
need help
can you talk
[This is what a Philology of 1 looks like, sorry Klaus.]
can you talk
[This is what a Philology of 1 looks like, sorry Klaus.]
Edited 2023-03-27 16:36 (UTC)
[It takes a long time to actually send something. If Klaus is paying attention they'll notice that the typing ellipses keep coming and going every few seconds.]
tell me what you know about human courtship
tell me what you know about human courtship
i have never been on a date in my life
live gets in the way of dates
and the last person i liked was like
way smarter than me
same now actually
wait does this mean i have a type
hold on
and the last person i liked was like
way smarter than me
same now actually
wait does this mean i have a type
hold on
dedusmuln
crush is different
i kinda have a crush on like
three different people
but this is different
more serious i guess
have you met gil
crush is different
i kinda have a crush on like
three different people
but this is different
more serious i guess
have you met gil
he's short and strong and leaves ice in his wake
he's patient and smart
he takes the time to explain things to me when it stops making sense
and he listens when i need to talk about hard things but doesn't force me when i don't have the words
he's way out of my league and like
i'm pretty sure i'm just a student and a friend
friend is cool i'm glad i have friends
you're my friend
helena's my friend
i love you very much
i just also think like
if i said something he would do the thing
where you let someone down gently because you don't wanna hurt feelings
and i wanted to ask questions but i don't want to make it weird
weirder
he's patient and smart
he takes the time to explain things to me when it stops making sense
and he listens when i need to talk about hard things but doesn't force me when i don't have the words
he's way out of my league and like
i'm pretty sure i'm just a student and a friend
friend is cool i'm glad i have friends
you're my friend
helena's my friend
i love you very much
i just also think like
if i said something he would do the thing
where you let someone down gently because you don't wanna hurt feelings
and i wanted to ask questions but i don't want to make it weird
weirder
pleas no
i just like
need to know how to approach this i guess
i just like
need to know how to approach this i guess
the reproduction part
two humans make another human
small human grows in one of them
comes out small, grows up over time
two humans make another human
small human grows in one of them
comes out small, grows up over time
oh. so just the basics.
you can also have sex without it leading to babies or wanting it to
uh...and nobunaga and i cannot biologicallyhave babies make another human together.
not that i trust myself to have children
yeah. don't think that's the vibe.
it's not necessary. obviously. the sex.
some people just really like it. some people don't like it. some people are ambivalent.
you can also have sex without it leading to babies or wanting it to
uh...and nobunaga and i cannot biologically
not that i trust myself to have children
yeah. don't think that's the vibe.
it's not necessary. obviously. the sex.
some people just really like it. some people don't like it. some people are ambivalent.
so sex as recreational activity
cool
how do you know if someone is into that
just ask?
sorry for stupid questions
i don't wanna fuck this up
cool
how do you know if someone is into that
just ask?
sorry for stupid questions
i don't wanna fuck this up
yep.
yeah. i mean, if you want to make it less...'do you like to fuck'
you can like...ask if they have boundaries they want to keep in mind, places they don't like being touched or things they're not comfortable with doing.
you could mayyyybe wait till after you've figured out they like you too.
nobunaga responds positively to people coming on strong, but not everyone does.
and don't be sorry. it's fine.
i'm just not usually like...the useful one in any situation
so i hope i'm not fucking this up
yeah. i mean, if you want to make it less...'do you like to fuck'
you can like...ask if they have boundaries they want to keep in mind, places they don't like being touched or things they're not comfortable with doing.
you could mayyyybe wait till after you've figured out they like you too.
nobunaga responds positively to people coming on strong, but not everyone does.
and don't be sorry. it's fine.
i'm just not usually like...the useful one in any situation
so i hope i'm not fucking this up
ok yeah that's doable
he's patient but i don't think he wants me groping in the dark
i'll talk to him about the feeling stuff
then it's
you know
whatev
he's patient but i don't think he wants me groping in the dark
i'll talk to him about the feeling stuff
then it's
you know
whatev
just so you're not alarmed
if you need me i'll be at the bottom of the pool for a while
like a week or so
if you need me i'll be at the bottom of the pool for a while
like a week or so
explosion and fighting
figure if i'm down here i can't do any more damage
figure if i'm down here i can't do any more damage
gil and crichton fight
they exploded
then they started fighting this morning when we went to try and apologize
now crichton is hurt
gil is avoiding me
i just wanted to let you know so you didn't worry
not like I need to breathe if i'm not talking right?
they exploded
then they started fighting this morning when we went to try and apologize
now crichton is hurt
gil is avoiding me
i just wanted to let you know so you didn't worry
not like I need to breathe if i'm not talking right?
gil got mad at him on my behalf
i don't even know what i can say about it anymore
what am i supposed to do?
this isn't even like a
humans only kind of thing
something's wrong with crichton though
what is harrvy
i don't even know what i can say about it anymore
what am i supposed to do?
this isn't even like a
humans only kind of thing
something's wrong with crichton though
what is harrvy
we’ll figure it out, okay?
oh man. not that saggy ballsack again
it’s not crichton
just some asshole that lives in his brain
i hate that guy. he has NO fashion sense
wears a bad bdsm pleather outfit
and he looks so bad in it
i thought *i* had no shame, but that guy takes the cake
like how can you be both so ugly and so unfashionable at the same time?
also so evil
he sucks so bad.
i guess being evil really is bad for your skin
oh man. not that saggy ballsack again
it’s not crichton
just some asshole that lives in his brain
i hate that guy. he has NO fashion sense
wears a bad bdsm pleather outfit
and he looks so bad in it
i thought *i* had no shame, but that guy takes the cake
like how can you be both so ugly and so unfashionable at the same time?
also so evil
he sucks so bad.
i guess being evil really is bad for your skin
oh ok
so like
i told gil that if crichton is being rude it's probably just like
something he's going through
emotionally right?
but if it's a weird evil bondagey brain parasite
that's worse
it means the accountability is out of whack
and that gil punched crichton because of what harrvy did which means crichton didn't deserve that even more this time
[Backspacing out of several extremely self-flagellating thoughts. Those aren't going to help here.]
i thought maybe if i left everything alone it would stop
if it's a dude-in-crichton's-brain problem though
what do we do about it?
so like
i told gil that if crichton is being rude it's probably just like
something he's going through
emotionally right?
but if it's a weird evil bondagey brain parasite
that's worse
it means the accountability is out of whack
and that gil punched crichton because of what harrvy did which means crichton didn't deserve that even more this time
[Backspacing out of several extremely self-flagellating thoughts. Those aren't going to help here.]
i thought maybe if i left everything alone it would stop
if it's a dude-in-crichton's-brain problem though
what do we do about it?
this sucks
like, so much
i at least want to talk to crichton
make sure he knows i'm definitely not mad at him
and maybe try to talk to gil when everyone has cooled down
need to stop feeling like i'm actually about to fall apart
like, so much
i at least want to talk to crichton
make sure he knows i'm definitely not mad at him
and maybe try to talk to gil when everyone has cooled down
need to stop feeling like i'm actually about to fall apart
i'll text him and wait and see
yeah
i think i need like
ten years worth of hug
:(
yeah
i think i need like
ten years worth of hug
:(
can't have my phone under water so just hanging out on the side
if you don't want to i can come to you
or meet in the middle somewhere
if you don't want to i can come to you
or meet in the middle somewhere
[Nobunaga cheerfully noms Klaus' ear early in the morning with his typical:] Are you going to sleep forever and forget all about your birthday? Just because you're the only one with it here is no excuse, you should enjoy all it has to offer! [NOM!]
[There are waffle ice cream sandwiches waiting and a whole bunch of random NEWER clothes nabbed, and put together, so Klaus can do a whole big fashion show with himself or Nobunaga.]
[He also wrote him a fucking song.]
[But that has to wait until he can drag him to the drums to play it for him!]
It matters not whether you have 7 siblings, or 47, there is only one Klaus, and you will always be my favorite.
[There are waffle ice cream sandwiches waiting and a whole bunch of random NEWER clothes nabbed, and put together, so Klaus can do a whole big fashion show with himself or Nobunaga.]
[He also wrote him a fucking song.]
[But that has to wait until he can drag him to the drums to play it for him!]
It matters not whether you have 7 siblings, or 47, there is only one Klaus, and you will always be my favorite.
[They wake up gradually due to the ear noms and the words. There's a small laugh once everything catches up to their brain.] Only forty-three, buddy. I'm one of forty-three.
[They stretch slightly, moving to carefully entrap Nobunaga in their limbs.] Morning, babe. What are you up to?
[They stretch slightly, moving to carefully entrap Nobunaga in their limbs.] Morning, babe. What are you up to?
[sent right in the middle of this!]
MUTINY!
The ship is ours and the rules no longer apply. Try it out right now! They can't stop all of us. Start a fire! Take some goods without a pointless charade! For fun, for freedom, just because you can!
[This is not strictly true, but Ari would love it very much if you caused as much chaos as you possibly can at this precise moment.
Replies to queries or complaints may be limited; Mission Control is very busy right now.]
MUTINY!
The ship is ours and the rules no longer apply. Try it out right now! They can't stop all of us. Start a fire! Take some goods without a pointless charade! For fun, for freedom, just because you can!
[This is not strictly true, but Ari would love it very much if you caused as much chaos as you possibly can at this precise moment.
Replies to queries or complaints may be limited; Mission Control is very busy right now.]
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