[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.]
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.
[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.
[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?
[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.
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.
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?
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?
[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?
[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?
[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!]
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.
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.
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?]
[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.]
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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.]
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[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.
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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.
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[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.
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[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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[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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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.
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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?
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[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?
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[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?
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[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?
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[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!]
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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.
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[Guh! So cute!!! He will die of cuteness! The ultimate technique!]
[A gentle kiss!] Then I will crush it ruthlessly! With kisses. [MORE kisses!]
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[The kisses make them happy and they pull him closer.] I love you. I want you to never forget that.
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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.
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[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?]
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[Grabs Klaus' butt now and kisses!]
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[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.]
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[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!]
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[A pause, consideration] Guess how much I let go depends on if you want to be the one to touch me or just watch.
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You’re so cute when you’re like this. [Nbd. Just fighting words]
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