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[He doesn't think directly about all the people that had been taken after he fucked, he hadn't been attached to them in the first place. But there still is an uneasiness that isn't only about himself. He doesn't want to leave him, and doesn't want Taryon to leave, either. This could be ephemeral. A dream. Taryon could still be mad at him. Taryon may not exist at all. He may wake up back in the Elfsong, return to being lonely, bitter, angry, focused only on vengeance and power no matter the cost.
He smiles at the tickle of his beard, and kisses his jaw.]
Me, too. [He chuckles.] Well, I do feel a little worse for wear, honestly, but only physically speaking.
He smiles at the tickle of his beard, and kisses his jaw.]
Me, too. [He chuckles.] Well, I do feel a little worse for wear, honestly, but only physically speaking.
Just from feeling tired, right? [He rolls his head to tragically pull away from Astarion and gaze at him instead. Hopefully no injuries were reopened or sprains were had. Nothing so bad as mashing their dicks.]
You look...happy. [That means it wad good. It was really good. It means Taryon did a good job, and Astarion isn't afraid like he was in the hotel after he kissed Taryon or in the underworld or after they fought. It's the happy end at the end of a story of challenges and trials.]
You look...happy. [That means it wad good. It was really good. It means Taryon did a good job, and Astarion isn't afraid like he was in the hotel after he kissed Taryon or in the underworld or after they fought. It's the happy end at the end of a story of challenges and trials.]
[The plasters dotted here or there on his body remain blood free, even if they had reopened there probably wasn't enough to go around as all his reserves rushed to one particular area.]
I'm just very hungry.
[He chuckles, turning so he can see him too. His expression must be exceptionally soft for Taryon to say that. Part of him winces at the thought, but more and more of him is growing used to it. The more time that passes in this world, the expanse that grows between him and his obsession for vengeance back home, the easier it is to think he deserves this. That vengeance can, in fact, wait.]
I am happy. You make me very happy.
I'm just very hungry.
[He chuckles, turning so he can see him too. His expression must be exceptionally soft for Taryon to say that. Part of him winces at the thought, but more and more of him is growing used to it. The more time that passes in this world, the expanse that grows between him and his obsession for vengeance back home, the easier it is to think he deserves this. That vengeance can, in fact, wait.]
I am happy. You make me very happy.
[A sigh, though Taryon's smile does not disappear.]
Sorry I couldn't help with that.
[One finger isn't enough. It's probably too soon to offer a neck, if they haven't even been inside each other.
His lidded eyes are cast downward as he thinks. Astarion is still injured, and it may be a while until LILITH has enough spare blood to bring Astarion back to full health. It will take time before they can truly resume their relationship.]
I...hope it won't be long until we can go in a date again.
Sorry I couldn't help with that.
[One finger isn't enough. It's probably too soon to offer a neck, if they haven't even been inside each other.
His lidded eyes are cast downward as he thinks. Astarion is still injured, and it may be a while until LILITH has enough spare blood to bring Astarion back to full health. It will take time before they can truly resume their relationship.]
I...hope it won't be long until we can go in a date again.
[It wouldn't be too soon, not with how hungry he is, he also trusts him thoroughly. But he won't push for it, not when it seemed Taryon had no interest. He doesn't mind if he wasn't, Astarion does appreciate knowing he is with someone that doesn't have a vampire fetish, but it doesn't help the hunger. He sighs and shrugs as he rolls onto his side to essentially "snuggle" into Taryon.]
It's fine. With the flu gone, I should be fine to go hunt animals once more. [Snorts.] 'Tis what I get for trying to be conscientious of spreading illness.
[He smiles quietly into Taryon's hold.]
I don't mind just staying in and listening to you read.
It's fine. With the flu gone, I should be fine to go hunt animals once more. [Snorts.] 'Tis what I get for trying to be conscientious of spreading illness.
[He smiles quietly into Taryon's hold.]
I don't mind just staying in and listening to you read.
[Taryon kisses his temple.]
You're so considerate and selfless to go in a diet in such trying times.
[He knows it annoys his boyfriend (boyfriend! No longer just annoying his thieving friend) to insist that he's such a nice person, but what's better than telling someone you love how amazing they are? Astarion is so cute when he denies it.]
Good plan. Can't go wrong with the classics. And— I guess drinking from my finger once in a while wouldn't hurt. [A soft snort.] If you don't make those noises all the time. As much as I love...this, we really shouldn't have so much intercourse right now.
[Though he can't complain about the moment. Taryon slides his palm over Astarion's smooth chest, slick with sweat and oozing the command to lie here for hours and forget about the morning.]
You're so considerate and selfless to go in a diet in such trying times.
[He knows it annoys his boyfriend (boyfriend! No longer just annoying his thieving friend) to insist that he's such a nice person, but what's better than telling someone you love how amazing they are? Astarion is so cute when he denies it.]
Good plan. Can't go wrong with the classics. And— I guess drinking from my finger once in a while wouldn't hurt. [A soft snort.] If you don't make those noises all the time. As much as I love...this, we really shouldn't have so much intercourse right now.
[Though he can't complain about the moment. Taryon slides his palm over Astarion's smooth chest, slick with sweat and oozing the command to lie here for hours and forget about the morning.]
[Oh, that does make him give a face of utter disdain, though it probably loses most of its edge as they lay cuddling in their after glow.]
Sometimes you just have to pick your battles smartly.
[He may be more kind than he like to let on, but part of it was just sheer avoidance of being harangued by his fellow Outsiders. If the sickness had continued on much longer, he would have had to eventually break the rules, others be damned. But, his boyfriend thinking he had been fully selfless isn't too bad.
He hums happily as he was touched again, groggy smile on his face.]
We can't we? There's no rules saying we cannot.
Sometimes you just have to pick your battles smartly.
[He may be more kind than he like to let on, but part of it was just sheer avoidance of being harangued by his fellow Outsiders. If the sickness had continued on much longer, he would have had to eventually break the rules, others be damned. But, his boyfriend thinking he had been fully selfless isn't too bad.
He hums happily as he was touched again, groggy smile on his face.]
We can't we? There's no rules saying we cannot.
True...
[They can continue experimenting. There's no shame in engaging in sex with another man. No one can tell Taryon what to do.
But — he has to be practical.]
I can take it slow. It feels special. You... [He's too precious to rush with.] I like it when we lie like this.
[His very first time was like this. Trousers at their knees, shirts gone or opened, just hands and bodies and the knowledge that someone wanted him that intensely. If Astarion is happy with this, it means their future is promising.]
...Um. Do...you want to run to thr showers now? Before you fall asleep, I don't mind staying here. [A small laugh.] I don't know if I want to get up.
[They can continue experimenting. There's no shame in engaging in sex with another man. No one can tell Taryon what to do.
But — he has to be practical.]
I can take it slow. It feels special. You... [He's too precious to rush with.] I like it when we lie like this.
[His very first time was like this. Trousers at their knees, shirts gone or opened, just hands and bodies and the knowledge that someone wanted him that intensely. If Astarion is happy with this, it means their future is promising.]
...Um. Do...you want to run to thr showers now? Before you fall asleep, I don't mind staying here. [A small laugh.] I don't know if I want to get up.
[His smile turns soft at the word "special", and he touches Taryon's chest, stroking it idly. Experimental is the way to put it, just touching a man because he can. Because he wants to, and he wants it, but no expectation beyond this.]
Yes. I like it, too. Let's just do whatever feels good in the moment, hm?
[He sighs dramatically at the thought of having to get up himself.]
Must I/
Yes. I like it, too. Let's just do whatever feels good in the moment, hm?
[He sighs dramatically at the thought of having to get up himself.]
Must I/
Mm‐hm. [The corner of his mouth twitches when Astarion brushes his fingers across his hair-dusted chest. That certainly feels good in the moment, and Taryon wouldn't mind if it continued for ages without escalating.]
I'm going to feel gross when I wake up, and I'd rather no have people see me in the morning. They're going to know what happened. [He buries his face into the pillow. The horrors, being perceived!]
I'm going to feel gross when I wake up, and I'd rather no have people see me in the morning. They're going to know what happened. [He buries his face into the pillow. The horrors, being perceived!]
Will they? [He groans as he sits up, pushing sweaty curls back off his forehead.] It's not as if I put any marks on you. Unfortunately.
I feel like if we saw two naked guys that are dating go to the showers together, I would have a good guess for the reason.
...And I can smell you. [He rolls to his side before pushing himself up to kneel beside Astarion. Up here, the white spend streaked over Astarion's torso are extremely visible. Taryon finds himself staring at the marks.]
...And I can smell you. [He rolls to his side before pushing himself up to kneel beside Astarion. Up here, the white spend streaked over Astarion's torso are extremely visible. Taryon finds himself staring at the marks.]
[He would enjoy Taryon staring at his stained body more if he hadn't just essentially said he smelled bad.]
Taryon. Darling. My sweet boy. Don't say that to the man you just fucked.
Taryon. Darling. My sweet boy. Don't say that to the man you just fucked.
Technically, I didn't do that to you... [Details aside, a handjob and a fucking lead to the same result.]
And I think I also smell different, please.
And I think I also smell different, please.
Yes, you do.
[His sense of smell is much more keen, after all, but his distaste for certain smells has changed with his vampirism. Meaning, the sex body odor isn't that terrible to him.
But all the same, he says perfunctorily as he stands:]
And so we will go shower together.
[His sense of smell is much more keen, after all, but his distaste for certain smells has changed with his vampirism. Meaning, the sex body odor isn't that terrible to him.
But all the same, he says perfunctorily as he stands:]
And so we will go shower together.
Exactly what I was hoping.
[He tosses his legs over the side of the bed to ensure that he stands in one dramatic motion with both feet on the ground and his body rising, sping unfurling until his head shoots up high. It looked more dramatic in the TV show he was following.]
Let me... [He shuffles towards the drawers and pulls out two towels, one which he hands to Astarion.]
[He tosses his legs over the side of the bed to ensure that he stands in one dramatic motion with both feet on the ground and his body rising, sping unfurling until his head shoots up high. It looked more dramatic in the TV show he was following.]
Let me... [He shuffles towards the drawers and pulls out two towels, one which he hands to Astarion.]
[He watches his theatrics with a fond little smirk, and takes the towel. He wipes himself off where the towel wouldn't cover before wrapping it about his waist. He doesn't mind people knowing they were going to the showers because they had sex, but they did not need to see the direct evidence of it.]
Ready, darling?
Ready, darling?
[Taryon wraps the towel around his waist and snatches his basket of hair products.]
All ready. [He steps behind Astarion and halts.] You don't mind people seeing...your back?
All ready. [He steps behind Astarion and halts.] You don't mind people seeing...your back?
Oh.
[He hadn't thought about it. He didn't usually head to the showers without a shirt, after all.]
Maybe if you have a robe?
[He hadn't thought about it. He didn't usually head to the showers without a shirt, after all.]
Maybe if you have a robe?
I have a faux silk one you can borrow.
[Of course he does. It's some sort of plastic blend, but he feels somewhat fancy.]
Heh. Ha, ha!
[He opens the door to his closet and leans against the wall.] We've already started sharing our clothes. Can you believe it?
[Of course he does. It's some sort of plastic blend, but he feels somewhat fancy.]
Heh. Ha, ha!
[He opens the door to his closet and leans against the wall.] We've already started sharing our clothes. Can you believe it?
[Faux silk? Terrible. Taryon deserves better. He makes note of it.
He finds the robe and pulls it out, shrugging it on. It feels nice, at least. He chuckles at Taryon's excitement, and steps toward him to peck him on the cheek.]
You're rather adorable, you know that, right?
He finds the robe and pulls it out, shrugging it on. It feels nice, at least. He chuckles at Taryon's excitement, and steps toward him to peck him on the cheek.]
You're rather adorable, you know that, right?
[He has to protest being merely cute, but the kiss is too sweet, and his cheeks grow rosy with his wide smile.]
Heh...alright, let's get clean. Together.
Heh...alright, let's get clean. Together.
[On a morning where Astarion and Taryon hadn't spent the night together, Taryon will wake up to one of the figures of him and Doty, all built--clearly built by someone who has never done anything like it before, but pretty well-constructed considering who had done it. It comes with a note:]
I could not track down one of the ones that talk, but I hope you like this gift nonetheless.
Yours,
Astarion
[When Taryon eventually makes his way to where all his hair care items are, he'll find a box of the figures, unopened. Another note is with it:]
I suspect you would be disappointed I already put the toy together for you, so here is one for you to tinker with.
Yours dearly,
Astarion
I could not track down one of the ones that talk, but I hope you like this gift nonetheless.
Yours,
Astarion
[When Taryon eventually makes his way to where all his hair care items are, he'll find a box of the figures, unopened. Another note is with it:]
I suspect you would be disappointed I already put the toy together for you, so here is one for you to tinker with.
Yours dearly,
Astarion
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