[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?
[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?
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.]
[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!]
[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.
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.
Edited (Stupid phone // all done now lol) Date: 2022-10-31 03:31 am (UTC)
[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.
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.
[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.
[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!
[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.]
[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.
[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.
[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.
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.
[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?
[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?
[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!]
[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.
[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.
[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...
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Date: 2022-10-30 11:08 pm (UTC)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?
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Date: 2022-10-30 11:27 pm (UTC)[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?
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Date: 2022-10-30 11:42 pm (UTC)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?
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Date: 2022-10-31 12:30 am (UTC)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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 12:45 am (UTC)[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.]
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Date: 2022-10-31 01:21 am (UTC)[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!]
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Date: 2022-10-31 02:43 am (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 03:01 am (UTC)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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Date: 2022-10-31 05:03 am (UTC)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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 08:29 am (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 09:04 am (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 09:15 am (UTC)[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!
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Date: 2022-10-31 09:22 am (UTC)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.]
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Date: 2022-10-31 09:43 am (UTC)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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 10:44 am (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 12:46 pm (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 07:09 pm (UTC)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.]
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Date: 2022-10-31 07:39 pm (UTC)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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 08:02 pm (UTC)[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?
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Date: 2022-10-31 08:53 pm (UTC)[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?
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Date: 2022-10-31 09:35 pm (UTC)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!]
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Date: 2022-10-31 10:49 pm (UTC)[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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 11:07 pm (UTC)[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.]
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Date: 2022-10-31 11:17 pm (UTC)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.
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Date: 2022-10-31 11:50 pm (UTC)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...
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