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[ it's unexpected.
the fact that percival would go out of his way to touch him like this. stranger even, the context, or the fact that this may have been the first time he's ever seen the other knight laugh so freely. jovial. genuinely satisfied with himself over his actions. no, perhaps, the latter not so much. but, it's enough where even vane in his inebriated state, finds himself staring for too long. his eyes widened...
that is, before he refocuses back on the touch. percival's hands are warm enough that he swears he feels the heat that emanates from it. but, that probably isn't entirely the case. he knows the heat he feels isn't... just percival. he finds himself swallowing hard as he feels percival tightly outline his length.
he's about to open his mouth to say something, but then...
there percival goes. part of vane watches with impatience. he had always been a restless individual and in times where his desires ran high, he finds it is more apparent than ever. but, while percival flops over, vane now reaches over. ] This is why you should have just been honest, Percy.
the fact that percival would go out of his way to touch him like this. stranger even, the context, or the fact that this may have been the first time he's ever seen the other knight laugh so freely. jovial. genuinely satisfied with himself over his actions. no, perhaps, the latter not so much. but, it's enough where even vane in his inebriated state, finds himself staring for too long. his eyes widened...
that is, before he refocuses back on the touch. percival's hands are warm enough that he swears he feels the heat that emanates from it. but, that probably isn't entirely the case. he knows the heat he feels isn't... just percival. he finds himself swallowing hard as he feels percival tightly outline his length.
he's about to open his mouth to say something, but then...
there percival goes. part of vane watches with impatience. he had always been a restless individual and in times where his desires ran high, he finds it is more apparent than ever. but, while percival flops over, vane now reaches over. ] This is why you should have just been honest, Percy.
[ but, he doesn't look at all mocking or exasperated. instead, he smiles a little, as he reaches over to .... roll him over.
he half-succeeds and it's here, he begins to help percival undress. once again, he finds himself oddly ... fascinated with touching the other male's skin. but, maybe more than that....he does want to get back at him a little. he presses the palms of his hand against percival's chest once more. this time pressing closer, he presses his thigh against percival's leg as well as he draws close to him. he tugs a little on his hair as he leans in to ...
lick the side of percival's mouth. kill me. ]
he half-succeeds and it's here, he begins to help percival undress. once again, he finds himself oddly ... fascinated with touching the other male's skin. but, maybe more than that....he does want to get back at him a little. he presses the palms of his hand against percival's chest once more. this time pressing closer, he presses his thigh against percival's leg as well as he draws close to him. he tugs a little on his hair as he leans in to ...
lick the side of percival's mouth. kill me. ]
[ she can understand that - though she's gotten better, alisaie has always been something of a wallflower, more content to keep to herself and watch people than to interact with them.
still, she arches a brow nonetheless, her smile twisting into something more like a smirk. she's still a bit embarrassed though.. ]
Well, I suppose I shall take that as a compliment..
[ just get to know her better percy, she's a rude little menace with a cute smile. ]
But you should better enjoy the night, my friend. Should some fools embroil themselves in a squabble 'tis hardly your concern.
still, she arches a brow nonetheless, her smile twisting into something more like a smirk. she's still a bit embarrassed though.. ]
Well, I suppose I shall take that as a compliment..
[ just get to know her better percy, she's a rude little menace with a cute smile. ]
But you should better enjoy the night, my friend. Should some fools embroil themselves in a squabble 'tis hardly your concern.
Well... Your date for the evening?
[ His grin only gets cheekier as he feels the weight of Percival's cloak settling around his shoulders. It's hard to take Percival's words at face value most of the time, but impossible now when he can feel the warmth of Percival's body lingering, warming him through.
He puts a hand to the cloak's collar, drawing it a bit closer around himself, and snuggles into the soft fabric with a little happy sigh. ]
After all, I may need someone to protect my virtue.
[ His "virtue." The "virtue" that currently has him tilting his head back and batting his eyes at Percival like some starstruck maiden. ]
[ His grin only gets cheekier as he feels the weight of Percival's cloak settling around his shoulders. It's hard to take Percival's words at face value most of the time, but impossible now when he can feel the warmth of Percival's body lingering, warming him through.
He puts a hand to the cloak's collar, drawing it a bit closer around himself, and snuggles into the soft fabric with a little happy sigh. ]
After all, I may need someone to protect my virtue.
[ His "virtue." The "virtue" that currently has him tilting his head back and batting his eyes at Percival like some starstruck maiden. ]
[ What, Percy, no horse-drawn carriage?? No chain-suspended chariot branlant to transport them to the gala?? Just kidding, she's actually delighted to be walking there—it's another quaint exercise to remind her just how different her life has become now. Her family always used to arrive at parties in unparalleled style, but... she finds that she likes this—walking arm in arm with Percy—just as well. Maybe more so. ]
Let us go directly.
[ She's just really pumped to get there and see what it's like. ]
Have you grown a little weary of them, then? I imagine you were in quite high demand. [ You know, being a prince and all. ]
Let us go directly.
[ She's just really pumped to get there and see what it's like. ]
Have you grown a little weary of them, then? I imagine you were in quite high demand. [ You know, being a prince and all. ]
Measure? For what?
[ Despite the question, one that indicates he might refuse, he follows along. He's already here and he's finding out that Percival is just as stubborn as he is, which is troublesome enough without actively trying to disagree with him. Moving ahead of him, he enters the fitting area, glancing around.
There's a small pedestal, a footstool, various thing like tape measures, pins, accessories. For someone who just threw on whatever was available, this is a lot. ]
[ Despite the question, one that indicates he might refuse, he follows along. He's already here and he's finding out that Percival is just as stubborn as he is, which is troublesome enough without actively trying to disagree with him. Moving ahead of him, he enters the fitting area, glancing around.
There's a small pedestal, a footstool, various thing like tape measures, pins, accessories. For someone who just threw on whatever was available, this is a lot. ]
Traveling through space is ordinary for us. [ Approaching the tree, he presses a palm to its bark. ] It's magic that doesn't exist.
[ Not like here. Still, his chin tips in a nod. ]
If you can really teach me, I'll do it.
[ A very pointed look crosses his features. ]
I won't go easy, though.
[ Not like here. Still, his chin tips in a nod. ]
If you can really teach me, I'll do it.
[ A very pointed look crosses his features. ]
I won't go easy, though.
Don't you know the most embarrassing things make the funniest stories later? That's how I see it anyway, much easier to look back at something and laugh than get frustrated about it. That's what parties are for.
[Insignificant embarrassments are frustrating sure, but there's little point to dwell on them when there's better things to be doing. There's a whole party full of drunken or already occupied guests after all, highly likely they'll even remember something so small in the morning.
And she likes seeing him more flustered, the cause being herself even more. She'd had her fun around the party, some as innocent as simple kisses, others far more dirty and not to be mentioned quite as casually. But the effect is all the same, maybe even more because her saying nothing about it means he can only guess what she's been up to and she likes seeing him break his gaze and look away. It's like a personal victory, and she chuckles feeling satisfied for the moment.]
My lips are sealed. I don't always kiss and tell you know. [She can't help the giggle that leaves her mouth, holding on to his offered cloak. He's so proper, the last thing she wants to do is chase him off by scandalizing him too much. She does give an amused, knowing grin at his reactions to her flirting though. Maybe there's something beneath that proper demeanor? She's beyond curious to find out, wanting him closer to her to find out for herself.] I'd say less bold and more direct about what I want. Why, does it bother you?
[Insignificant embarrassments are frustrating sure, but there's little point to dwell on them when there's better things to be doing. There's a whole party full of drunken or already occupied guests after all, highly likely they'll even remember something so small in the morning.
And she likes seeing him more flustered, the cause being herself even more. She'd had her fun around the party, some as innocent as simple kisses, others far more dirty and not to be mentioned quite as casually. But the effect is all the same, maybe even more because her saying nothing about it means he can only guess what she's been up to and she likes seeing him break his gaze and look away. It's like a personal victory, and she chuckles feeling satisfied for the moment.]
My lips are sealed. I don't always kiss and tell you know. [She can't help the giggle that leaves her mouth, holding on to his offered cloak. He's so proper, the last thing she wants to do is chase him off by scandalizing him too much. She does give an amused, knowing grin at his reactions to her flirting though. Maybe there's something beneath that proper demeanor? She's beyond curious to find out, wanting him closer to her to find out for herself.] I'd say less bold and more direct about what I want. Why, does it bother you?
I go with the flow, handsome. Far be it from me to control this tango. [ Like, not literally. It's much slower, more entangled than a tango even at this current pace. There's not passion, but there's a challenge. ] I just had to teach a few Olympia knights some lessons on how to talk to a lady. Luckily, the rest of my company this night does.
I'll be fine.
I'll be fine.
[ He's pretty sure(?) that being someone's vassal doesn't make Percival his teacher too, but he's doing a good job so far.
And besides, Yusuke usually carries himself with some measure of grace anyway, squaring his shoulders upright, chin lofted slightly—so that isn't really the issue. But he's never worked this closely with someone who wasn't part of his team; finding rhythm together would be its own challenge. The music starts to kick up its beat, and he nods, peering past Percival at another couple, copying them as he rests his hand on his shoulder. ]
I believe so.
[ In fact, he takes the first step—a half-beat too early, stepping on Percy's toes. ]
And besides, Yusuke usually carries himself with some measure of grace anyway, squaring his shoulders upright, chin lofted slightly—so that isn't really the issue. But he's never worked this closely with someone who wasn't part of his team; finding rhythm together would be its own challenge. The music starts to kick up its beat, and he nods, peering past Percival at another couple, copying them as he rests his hand on his shoulder. ]
I believe so.
[ In fact, he takes the first step—a half-beat too early, stepping on Percy's toes. ]
Relax...
[ It's just... a photo... (Seems like even booze can't get him to lighten up, smh.)
Anyway, he does a good job of looking touched by Percy's benevolence, hand reaching up to pinch his bangs in the very picture of abashed gratitude. ]
...Thank you. [ He accepts the wallet with head still bowed, staring at his feet so his companion can't see the tiny smile sneaking onto his face. ]
I won't let it go to waste.
[ It's just... a photo... (Seems like even booze can't get him to lighten up, smh.)
Anyway, he does a good job of looking touched by Percy's benevolence, hand reaching up to pinch his bangs in the very picture of abashed gratitude. ]
...Thank you. [ He accepts the wallet with head still bowed, staring at his feet so his companion can't see the tiny smile sneaking onto his face. ]
I won't let it go to waste.
I'm not changing anything! There's a difference between wanting the finishing strike and sharing the spoils. Without your help, I wouldn't have had a boat to put that fin into.
[So, it's too late. Percival is going to get a gift! He's not sure what sort of gift Percival would want, but once he thinks about just the right thing...he's going to deliver it. It's not a promise, it's a threat.
He stands just a little straighter when he thinks Percival is going to sniff his hair, but instead it seems like the red man is just leaning super close. Kaden leans closer in turn, letting his ear flick against the man's nose.]
Hahaha. Really? That's what you want to talk about at a party? You sound so serious, too. I've been really slacking in my training, so let's not fight, alright?
[So, it's too late. Percival is going to get a gift! He's not sure what sort of gift Percival would want, but once he thinks about just the right thing...he's going to deliver it. It's not a promise, it's a threat.
He stands just a little straighter when he thinks Percival is going to sniff his hair, but instead it seems like the red man is just leaning super close. Kaden leans closer in turn, letting his ear flick against the man's nose.]
Hahaha. Really? That's what you want to talk about at a party? You sound so serious, too. I've been really slacking in my training, so let's not fight, alright?
[ Percival looks genuinely surprised for a brief moment, evident by a raising of his eyebrows as he spins her around lightly. The song they're dancing to isn't particularly fast, but it does require that the partners have at least somewhat of an idea of what to do. ]
Are you? I wouldn't have guessed it. The poor first impression and lack of manners just now doesn't help.
[ But she's already addressed that, she couldn't help it obviously, and he needs to stop?! ]
I would like to learn more about this kingdom of Kouka.
Are you? I wouldn't have guessed it. The poor first impression and lack of manners just now doesn't help.
[ But she's already addressed that, she couldn't help it obviously, and he needs to stop?! ]
I would like to learn more about this kingdom of Kouka.
Then I trust you won't mind a bit of improvisation. And I hope you left them looking much worse, in that case. What a disgraceful lack of manners ill-fitting of their station.
[ Given that he's just joined the guard, he's disappointed, but he knows that just like in his home world, not everyone took a knight's ideals to heart.
The music is slow enough that they could stick to the basics of the footwork, which they're doing well in, but that wouldn't be much fun. The fact that she's keeping up, coupled with serving a few jerks their just desserts, and the padding of his ego, forms a favorable impression.
With the next step forward and towards her that he takes, Percival dips her— slow enough that the gesture matches the pace of the song, but also impressively low. ]
[ Given that he's just joined the guard, he's disappointed, but he knows that just like in his home world, not everyone took a knight's ideals to heart.
The music is slow enough that they could stick to the basics of the footwork, which they're doing well in, but that wouldn't be much fun. The fact that she's keeping up, coupled with serving a few jerks their just desserts, and the padding of his ego, forms a favorable impression.
With the next step forward and towards her that he takes, Percival dips her— slow enough that the gesture matches the pace of the song, but also impressively low. ]
That's all life, pal. If you can't improvise, you may as well start figuring out the quickest way to die.
[ She groans a bit, as if she's annoyed. It's all in good fun, though. There's no way he's going to get a fast one on her if he's friends with one of the knights. For now, she finds it interesting how they move together. He gives a step, she takes one. She overcompensates by sliding a leg between his to steady herself, but it's not until he dips her that she realizes it was like they were telegraphing moves. A hand hooks his neck, tightly and snuggly. ]
You sound offended, don't tell me I'm grinding against a knight...
[ She groans a bit, as if she's annoyed. It's all in good fun, though. There's no way he's going to get a fast one on her if he's friends with one of the knights. For now, she finds it interesting how they move together. He gives a step, she takes one. She overcompensates by sliding a leg between his to steady herself, but it's not until he dips her that she realizes it was like they were telegraphing moves. A hand hooks his neck, tightly and snuggly. ]
You sound offended, don't tell me I'm grinding against a knight...
Hmm. Well put. Sage advice for dancing and in the battlefield, I suppose.
[ Percival doesn't initially think much of their dance— he is a born and bred noble, after all, and ballroom dancing was a crucial part of his education. Perhaps it's when she says the word "grinding" that he realizes just how close they've gotten, evident by the gradual color and slow warming of his face. He keeps his composure, however, frowning just a bit as he guides her back to a stand, palm lightly pressed against the middle of her back. ]
Indeed. I'm a knight, and have been for far longer than our time in El Nysa. Do you have a problem with knights?
[ Percival doesn't initially think much of their dance— he is a born and bred noble, after all, and ballroom dancing was a crucial part of his education. Perhaps it's when she says the word "grinding" that he realizes just how close they've gotten, evident by the gradual color and slow warming of his face. He keeps his composure, however, frowning just a bit as he guides her back to a stand, palm lightly pressed against the middle of her back. ]
Indeed. I'm a knight, and have been for far longer than our time in El Nysa. Do you have a problem with knights?
[ A new song plays, and this one is much more forgiving to a more casual, lighthearted style that doesn't require a lead, so they can stop fighting over whose dick is bigger.
At some point, the effects of the glitter will wear off, but at the moment, he's still here, feet moving in a more upbeat tempo. ]
Is that so? What sort of success are you referring to? You're right in having the right attitude being a good start, but you need competence to back up your ego, as well.
At some point, the effects of the glitter will wear off, but at the moment, he's still here, feet moving in a more upbeat tempo. ]
Is that so? What sort of success are you referring to? You're right in having the right attitude being a good start, but you need competence to back up your ego, as well.
...
[How can he go from calling her out on her bad manners to asking her about where she comes from? The look on her face is likely a little comical - she's got an expression of mixed annoyance and displeasure etched in there.
...but at the same time, arguing with him is just going to prove him right about her manners, and she wants to prove him wrong. Ugh, she's going to have to be gracious about this, isn't she?]
Kouka is... it's a very peaceful kingdom. [Or so she grew up thinking, anyway. Having heard about the things she can't remember - or is it just that she never lived them? - she can't help but wonder if there's more to it than that, but she can't talk about things she hasn't experienced.] I grew up in the capital, and my father didn't really let me out, but... the gardens were beautiful, and there were always very interesting people coming through the palace.
[How can he go from calling her out on her bad manners to asking her about where she comes from? The look on her face is likely a little comical - she's got an expression of mixed annoyance and displeasure etched in there.
...but at the same time, arguing with him is just going to prove him right about her manners, and she wants to prove him wrong. Ugh, she's going to have to be gracious about this, isn't she?]
Kouka is... it's a very peaceful kingdom. [Or so she grew up thinking, anyway. Having heard about the things she can't remember - or is it just that she never lived them? - she can't help but wonder if there's more to it than that, but she can't talk about things she hasn't experienced.] I grew up in the capital, and my father didn't really let me out, but... the gardens were beautiful, and there were always very interesting people coming through the palace.
(( from here ))
What are you talking about now? Let me enjoy the sights. And for the last time, my name is Percival. P-E-R-C-I-V-A-L, although I doubt you can ever grasp your brain around spelling anything.
[ He closes his eyes, leaning against the balcony and taking a long sip of his hot drink.
He then grows silent, and visibly, for just a brief second, melancholic. Siegfried and Lancelot would have liked to see something like this. ]
What are you talking about now? Let me enjoy the sights. And for the last time, my name is Percival. P-E-R-C-I-V-A-L, although I doubt you can ever grasp your brain around spelling anything.
[ He closes his eyes, leaning against the balcony and taking a long sip of his hot drink.
He then grows silent, and visibly, for just a brief second, melancholic. Siegfried and Lancelot would have liked to see something like this. ]
It is a compliment, or a commentary on the sad state of our peers.
[ No, it's really just a compliment. This is just his bad attempt at a joke. ]
Perhaps. I'm not much for parties like this, so it's good to keep occupied.
Tell me— what sort of house do you hail from?
[ No, it's really just a compliment. This is just his bad attempt at a joke. ]
Perhaps. I'm not much for parties like this, so it's good to keep occupied.
Tell me— what sort of house do you hail from?
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Not only is that presumptuous of you, but you couldn't be anymore wrong.
[ But there's something contagious about Cain's smile, and though he doesn't smile externally, his hardened gaze softens the longer he looks down at Cain bundled up in his cloak. Ignoring that ridiculous outfit, Cain is the picture of endearing at the moment, even as he continues this stupid charade, or perhaps because he so shamelessly continues this stupid charade.
Protect his virtue. That's funny, considering how little he hesitates in invading Percival's personal space in decidedly non-innocent ways.
Percival sighs, exasperated.
In a moment of allowing himself to act on impulse rather than rational thought (a rarity, but increasingly common the more he interacts with Cain), he takes a step forward and draws Cain's chin upward, leaning down to kiss him firmly and without warning.
There's no mistletoe in sight. ]
[ But there's something contagious about Cain's smile, and though he doesn't smile externally, his hardened gaze softens the longer he looks down at Cain bundled up in his cloak. Ignoring that ridiculous outfit, Cain is the picture of endearing at the moment, even as he continues this stupid charade, or perhaps because he so shamelessly continues this stupid charade.
Protect his virtue. That's funny, considering how little he hesitates in invading Percival's personal space in decidedly non-innocent ways.
Percival sighs, exasperated.
In a moment of allowing himself to act on impulse rather than rational thought (a rarity, but increasingly common the more he interacts with Cain), he takes a step forward and draws Cain's chin upward, leaning down to kiss him firmly and without warning.
There's no mistletoe in sight. ]
Take your body measurements so we can purchase the right size, of course. Have you truly never done this before?
[ Everyone from every background had to get measured for their clothing, didn't they? They should at least have a vague idea of what their body measurements were.
But, as always, he's all business, stepping away for a moment to allow Mikazuki some privacy. ]
Disrobe, and I'll be back in a moment to measure you.
[ Everyone from every background had to get measured for their clothing, didn't they? They should at least have a vague idea of what their body measurements were.
But, as always, he's all business, stepping away for a moment to allow Mikazuki some privacy. ]
Disrobe, and I'll be back in a moment to measure you.
[ He winces and hisses, but surprisingly avoids the urge to scold Yusuke just yet. He did offer to teach him after all, and Yusuke was very forthcoming about his lack of dancing experience. ]
No. Follow my lead. Let us try that again. I will take the first step, and you will follow. We must take care not to bump into anyone else, as well.
[ Finally, he takes the first step backwards, lightly pulling on Yusuke's hand and guiding him to do the same. ]
No. Follow my lead. Let us try that again. I will take the first step, and you will follow. We must take care not to bump into anyone else, as well.
[ Finally, he takes the first step backwards, lightly pulling on Yusuke's hand and guiding him to do the same. ]
I expect you won't.
[ He pauses for a moment, picking up both of his drinks again and taking sips out of both. He really looks like a hot mess right now, alternating sips out of both cups.
Finally, after thinking about it for a long moment, and apparently deciding that this is for the best, he sets them both down. And begins to take off the giant sword strapped to his back. Its magic is deactivated, thankfully, so Akira won't be lighting himself on fire by accident.
But maybe he should. ]
You need something to protect yourself with, as well.
[ He pauses for a moment, picking up both of his drinks again and taking sips out of both. He really looks like a hot mess right now, alternating sips out of both cups.
Finally, after thinking about it for a long moment, and apparently deciding that this is for the best, he sets them both down. And begins to take off the giant sword strapped to his back. Its magic is deactivated, thankfully, so Akira won't be lighting himself on fire by accident.
But maybe he should. ]
You need something to protect yourself with, as well.
Regardless, it's not necessary. I'd rather that the next time we happen to work together, you not inflict bodily harm on me.
[ But he may not turn down a Kaden gift. Then again, Kaden's interests seem pretty... odd, so maybe he would.
Kaden's ear flicker catches him a little by surprise, but not in a bad way. He buries his nose in Kaden's bangs now, lingering there for a moment, oddly affectionate. ]
I'll think about it. I'm eager to get my revenge. [ It's a JOKE........... ]
[ But he may not turn down a Kaden gift. Then again, Kaden's interests seem pretty... odd, so maybe he would.
Kaden's ear flicker catches him a little by surprise, but not in a bad way. He buries his nose in Kaden's bangs now, lingering there for a moment, oddly affectionate. ]
I'll think about it. I'm eager to get my revenge. [ It's a JOKE........... ]
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