[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?
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Date: 2022-11-01 07:15 pm (UTC)[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.