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[He'd been unbearable when Eiden had disappeared, and when the man reappeared a few days later Edmond had not spared any words in telling him exactly what he thought of his impromptu abandonment of the cat he had moved into the apartment, a creature who had come to rely on him and who Edmond had to care for in his absence.

There were several other things said, until the metaphor fell apart and it became clear Edmond was not in fact talking about the cat (who was fine and fed and content).

After that the progression of events was inevitable. Falling into bed together, the young knight muffling his pitchy moans into the pillow as Eiden drives into him, cleaning up after... and then Edmond had asked Eiden to do something a little different. He had asked the other man to stay the night with him.

And so it is that the following morning, Eiden will wake up with a warm arm draped over his chest, a leg hooked around his, and soft breath puffing against his arm as Edmond's forehead presses gently into his shoulder. It isn't at all how they fell asleep, with Edmond curled on his side and Eiden unsure of whether or not he should touch the other man at all, but it is clearly a position that Edmond is very comfortable in... given that he does not appear to have woken up yet.]

[ It had been weird for him. Not just the strange return home (which is what he'd call it), but everything that happened after getting back here. But there's something nice about knowing your absence was noticed and you were missed. Even if Edmond went about expressing that in a roundabout way. It's fine, he didn't have to say it. Eiden knew and would pry that 'I missed you' from him at another time.

The invitation to stay the night surprised him. Eiden didn't stay the night - not even here where they shared a home. And, on the chance that he did spend the night with someone, he was often gone before his partner for the evening woke up. When he wakes up, he doesn't really realize where he is immediately. It takes him a few moments to observe the situation. Edmond was fully snuggled into Eiden, and quite comfortably it seemed.

He was going to be there for awhile, he realized. Especially since Eiden didn't want to wake Edmond up. He looked a bit like sleeping beauty and it would be a shame to not let him enjoy the time to relax. He's careful not to move, so that he can treasure this moment fully. He supposes he probably could have initiated the snuggle last night, but he just simply wasn't sure if he should. Now he knows, he guesses that he can do it next time. If there is one. ]

Hm...beautiful.

[ It's a near whisper, just for himself, really. And Eiden closes his eyes again and simply listens to the other without going back to sleep. ]

[How it happened over the course of the night is anyone's guess. It just seems that, contrary to all expectations considering his prickly nature and on-again, off-again aversion to being touched, Edmond is a cuddler when he's asleep. At least, he is when it comes to Eiden... who he trusts and is thankful for having in his life.

Maybe it's that. Maybe it's just another way for Edmond to say that he missed him without saying it.

Despite how quiet the whisper is it does draw Edmond further into consciousness, and he lets out a small 'mmmnh' as he stretches his lithe body out against the other man's side and snuggles in closer for a moment.

And then--]

Ah!

[The blue-haired knight bolts upright, clutching the sheets up against his chest, looking ridiculously scandalised given the fact they are both naked and had slept together the night before.]

Who-- who gave you permission t-- to..?!

[Oh, god, had he been cuddling?]

[ Ugh. Eiden doesn't snuggle too many people, and despite some awkwardness at the unfamiliar feeling it gave him, he was enjoying it. How could he not enjoy being that close to a beautiful man? Plus, it was nice and warm and the sheets suddenly being pulled away with the body warmth left him with a sudden feeling of cooler air touching his skin. He sits up, trying to not seem bothered, but he is - and he's not great at hiding it.

He makes a slightly disgruntled face towards the other. ]

I think you gave me permission to!

[ Wait - ]

No, I know you did! I wouldn't have stayed if you didn't.

[ That's for sure. This is definitely why he wouldn't have if not invited. ]

You didn't seem to mind it so much, either.

[ Yes, he was snuggling. ]

[Gave him permission? Edmond can't see how he could have but then again... he may have initiated it after all since Eiden had been so respectful of keeping a distance when they were finished, and that could be seen as implied consent... The knight flushes pink to the roots of his hair at the final accusation.]

That--!

[He pushes his face into his hands for a moment then mutters into his palms.]

I... suppose I didn't...

[No, it was nice. It was nice waking up being held like that. He still feels fluttery when he thinks about it and he's so wrapped up in his own feelings on the situation that it takes him a moment longer than it should to recognise that Eiden looks a bit... put out.]

Ah... [W... well...] Would... you want to keep doing it?

...Snuggling? And you mean like now?

[ He'll just be out with saying what it was and making sure to ask specifics. His expression softens because yeah, he wouldn't mind that at all. He doesn't really do that part very much, and certainly not with anyone he's slept with recently. So he thinks it would be pretty nice to have at least a little bit of that soft feeling of having someone close to him. ]

I mean yeah, sure. If you want to.

[ He didn't want to leave Edmond hanging on an answer, either. He thinks it probably took a lot out of the other to even ask like that. ]

You know, I never would have guessed you'd snuggle up like that.

[Ack, does he have to call it 'snuggling'? It's enough to make Edmond blush up to the roots of his hair but he nods anyway, apparently currently unable to meet Eiden's eyes. He can still see the way he's looking at him, though, even without glancing his way directly.

It's utterly intolerable. He hates it, but he doesn't want it to end. As things often are when it comes to Eiden.]

I never-- [Huff.] That was the first time I've stayed the night with someone like that.

[After sex, with someone he is far more fond of than he would ever admit... is it really any wonder that he wanted to be closer?]

Lie back down, then...

[ He's not actually surprised at all that this was the first time Edmond has stayed the night with someone. He definitely doesn't act like someone who is comfortable or used to having a visitor stay. Other than the surprise and the shock of the shift in air temperature, Eiden isn't particularly bothered by the whole thing, though. Edmond has definitely seen him this naked before - more than once.

Instead, he just grins dumbly and shifts his body to lay back down in the bed. ]

Easy. You're nice and warm, you know?

[ Seeing if he can make Edmond blush anymore. ]

[He pauses a moment after Eiden settles back down, then he huffs and all but flops back down next to him and presses his forehead into the warm curve of the other man's shoulder.]

It's just warm in here, that's all...

[And the warmth coming off him has absolutely nothing to do with how embarrassed he is about his reaction to waking up cuddling up to Eiden. Nothing at all! He just woke up, of course he'd be warm.

Edmond slides his arm over Eiden's chest, letting his hand rest just over where the other man's heart is beating.]

... This is nice.

It was kind of cold without you here.

[ He settles in, giving Edmond moments to get comfortable and cozy here against him. While he's definitely cuddled and spent the night with people, this is a totally new sensation for him with Edmond. And it was one that he was feeling a bit spoiled by. So of course he'll take the opportunity to flirt with the other a little bit.

Why wouldn't he? ]

But it's much better with you in bed with me.

[ It's true, too. It does feel better to have Edmond here next to him in bed. It's comfortable and perfectly warm to him. He brings his hand up and uses one finger to trace small motions over Edmond's hand that is resting on Eiden's chest. He's doing it without thinking much of the motion itself, but rather the touch. ]

See?

... I see.

[He watches the movement of Eiden's finger over the back of his hand. If it was the one with his gem embedded in it he would have pulled it away by now (or at least made some show of pretending he didn't like it) but it isn't, and so he allows it with a softly huffing exhale that serves as him acting like he's annoyed.

Living with Eiden like this has been... different. He's realised he's weak to the other man in more ways than he had realised. It's dangerous, probably... but he has no intentions of leaving. Who would keep him safe if he did?]

Eiden...

[A thought flits into his head, and his face immediately burns at the idea of voicing it.]

What we did last night... do you think... I could do that to you some time.

[ He didn't expect to hear that sort of question from Edmond. The other has always seemed a little bashful over everything, and a glance towards his heated face is enough to tell Eiden he still is. He's proud that Edmond seems to have pushed through this to ask for something that he wants of their experiences together. It had to have taken a lot out of him. And, to be honest, Eiden really does like when someone takes charge, so he doesn't even consider a different answer from the one he gives: ]

Absolutely! I'd like that.

[ It does sound really nice. ]

Anytime you'd like. You can even be spontaneous with it!

I can?

[He's not sure if he can, actually... but the idea is a little exciting he'll admit. Edmond props himself up on his elbow, still blushing furiously but looking markedly more calm than when he woke up, and he looks down at Eiden curiously.]

You wouldn't mind?

[Seems like a silly question given Eiden's own tendency towards spontaneity, and yet he still feels like he needs to ask it. Edmond's own ability to do something just because he wants to is a work in progress, after all.

He leans down and shyly bumps the tip of his nose to the other man's.]

Any time I like, hm.

[ Eiden blushes just a little at the closeness, grinning widely. Edmond is wound so tight that his hesitation doesn't actually surprise Eiden. But Eiden persists with his answer. ]

Of course I wouldn't mind.

[ Of course he wouldn't change his mind on that, either. The thought that Edmond wants to seize some of that control is really very attractive. There's a marked difference between the Edmond he has here in bed with him to the one when they first met. That Edmond would never get this close to him without some persuasion, but he definitely wouldn't have shared a bed with him. And they definitely would not have cuddled. ]

Anytime you like...I don't think I'll ever tell you no.

[ He's cute - well, more than that - he's beautiful. He leans in a little to steal a soft kiss on the lips since they are this close, and it would be a shame to waste this moment. ]

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Oh, he only prickles up all the more when it sounds like Dante is trying to pull rank on him like that, and in a situation like this! As if he would even think to suggest such a thing even if they both know how this kind of thing goes.

"Tch. I had to handle it alone for most of my life as well."

And it is a... lonely, clinical way of going about things. Something that he had never really thought much about before, hateful as he was towards his abundance of essence and the various abilities it came with, never wanting to have to deal with the things that frequent fluctuations would do to his body but having no other choice.

Normally, he would decline the offer, tempting as it is with how accustomed he has become to regulating his essence with the help of another person, but something... Something, maybe it's the way Dante is blushing so hard when nothing has even happened yet... something makes him step closer, makes him place his hand against the younger man's waist, and makes him lean down to press a warm, bold kiss against the Sun Lord's lips.

Any thoughts of rank or consequences or protocol immediately fly out of Dante's mind as Edmond makes the brash move to capture his lips in a kiss that he is FULLY unprepared for. It isn't bad, quite the opposite in fact, but it makes Dante go rigid, his face heating up even more as he flusters, his composure lost and Dante too inexperienced to know how to regain it.

Edmond can definitely tell how he stalls out, even when he does try to jump in and reciprocate, his lips parting as he starts pressing back against Edmond's lips as if he could wrestle him that way.

It should be easy then, for him to pull away and say that it was just too awkward to continue, but even something this simple felt electric somehow. He wanted to be close to Edmond, and he'll just... chalk it up to essence if anyone asks! For now, he will content himself in running his hands down Edmond's sides, trying to get a feel for the Vice-Captain's body. He knows it is a good one- any fool with eyes could see that- but there is something better about getting to map the tight muscles with his fingers.

It is definitely not like kissing Eiden. Dante has none of the other man's finesse and the way he immediately tries to wrest control back makes Edmond pull away from him for a moment as if in silent reproach.

The hands on him pull him back in and if his essence was not stirred before then it definitely is now, a familiar sweet scent rising between them as a clear indication of the spike in his arousal.

He explores with his own touches, a little more timid but equally curious, mapping down Dante's ribs and waist and then around to get a firm handful of his ass. With the Sun Lord's hands all over him in turn he can only assume he has permission... and he does not think to ask.

His other hand goes into Dante's hair, tangling into the fiery locks and guiding the angle of his head as they kiss. If there is one thing Edmond is not shy to take control of, it is this.

{ after arranging to meet in dayrise, he takes a few hours to actually make sure he makes an effort for showing up to this one. he's done more of a business casual so far, jeans with a nice shirt and all. this time, however, he does actually wear dress trousers. more of a dark blue colour with a white shirt. his belt and shoes are still black, but hopefully it looks fancy enough.

this time though he won't be on his phone when edmond does arrive at least. instead he's glancing up and down the street, just people watching for whenever edmond does show up. }

[It took him a while to figure out what he was going to wear.

What he arrives in is somewhat modest by Klein standards, but he's still drawing a few gaping stares as he walks down the street. A blue shirt with the back dropped to the base of his spine, the space across his shoulders draped with a few delicate gold chains. High-waisted, black trousers that cinch his waist in, almost in the same way a corset would. His boots are fitted against his calves and sport inch-high heels that he has no trouble at all walking in.

He tucks a stray wisp of hair that came loose from his long braid back behind his ear with a visibly shy smile when he comes to a stop in front of Ezra. That they match wasn't planned, but he doesn't mind it.]

I hope I'm not overdressed.

{ honestly it may be modest by klein standards but it will be enough for ezra's jaw to actually physically drop (in a good way!!) when he sees him--or rather his back. not yet, but there will be a chance. he'll stand up straighter as edmond gets closer, a bright smile on his face when he really takes in the effort he's put into it.

he may or may not be struggling with words at first. }

Y-you look... I mean you are-- Wow.

{ look can edmond blame him for failing with words right now???? }

[He does not miss the open gawping. Ezra doesn't exactly make it subtle. And, as ever, he has no idea of how to deal with genuinely meant compliments.]

I, um.

[Edmond smiles, clearing his throat.]

I wanted to look nice for you.

{ ezra is as subtle as a brick through a window, he wears his heart on his sleeve even when he tries to be cool about it. }

You've done an amazing job then.

{ he smiles back, still definitely flushed but at least it is calmed down. }

But I think you'd manage that with whatever you chose, this is. Extra nice. I guess.

{ his hand reaches out, and if edmond let's him he'll take hold of it and give it a gentle squeeze. }

[Oh. Well.

His gaze darts to the hand being offered to him and there's only a moment of hesitation before he takes it. It's not a commentary on Ezra so much as his own shyness, if the colour his face has gone is any indication.]

I... thank you.

[He's grown used to such comments from Eiden, though they still fluster him. Hearing similar things from someone else is almost too much.]

You look very handsome.

{ he gives him his own soft smile in return to that. squeezing again as he's thanked. they can set off in a moment. }

Sorta. I feel like I may be pretty underwhelming right now in comparison. If you let me invite you out for dinner again, I'll try and do something better. Promise. Thanks though.

{ he'll look off towards the direction of the place he was thinking of taking them to. }

Ready to get going? It's a bit of a walk, but nothing too bad.

You're not--... not underwhelming at all.

[He can see the other man made an effort and he's flattered.]

And that's not a problem - I can manage a walk.

{ a small flush does form across his cheeks at that, and he looks pleased--not smug just pleased--at edmond's words. he squeezes his hand, and then looks like an eager puppy ready to get going. }

Yeah, plus it may help us work up a bit of an appetite. Now I'm doing less quests I'm having to go on walks and get fresh air when I can.

Oh?

[Truth be told Edmond does not do many quests himself, but he has a full time job with the police. Outside of that, he mostly likes to spend time with Eiden, though he still gets out to complete quests on occasion.

It's important to keep in touch with local issues, after all.]

Perhaps we could venture out together one of these days.

Yeah, I like to keep active. It isn't anything intentional, really. I guess I just have a lot of extra energy? So if I can go on a walk or a run to get some of it out, I'm having to do that. With the program still being pretty new I'm having to keep an eye on things for now.

{ but }

But I'd be more than happy to find time to go on one with you.

[He smiles brightly immediately, then looks embarrassed by his own eagerness.]

Well, that--

[Ehem!

Why is he getting embarrassed???]

That sounds like we have an agreement, then. I'll be sure to call on you when I need company for an assignment.

{ it's probably infectious, after all ezra is also grinning like an idiot at the idea of spending more time together. quest or otherwise! }

Perfect, then I'll await your call. I still have to make sure others settle in for the program first but I imagine once they have it'll be easy to dip out for quests and stuff.

[His expression softens a little.]

I'll be looking forward to it.

[Then, as if realising he was starting to look far more like a fool than he might have intended, he clears his throat.]

A-are we almost there?

Edited 2025-12-10 02:14 (UTC)

{ he's all good! thankfully after the five or so minute walk they do arrive at a fairly swanky looking italian-esque restaurant. ezra will hold the door open for edmond, trying to not let his own voice come out as a stutter. }

Yeah, sorry it did have a bit of a walk but this should be it. I did make a reservation to make sure we'd have a spot, but it may not be that busy anyway. Guess we'll see.

{ and once they're inside he'll chat to the server, telling them about the reservation, and thus getting them led to a nice table by a back window so they can look outside if it gets awkward. }

[Edmond does not often get asked out on dates. Back in Klein he never had time for them and here Eiden does not usually ask. It's nice, though he does find himself unsure of how to behave.

At least there is no worry about finding a table. He slips into his seat once they get there and smiles across at the other man.]

I should thank you for inviting me out like this. I... had been hoping you would.

{ ezra's also a bit awkward with this. he's had dates before, of course, but it was a lot more like dancing and drinks than a meal like this. }

I... probably should have done it sooner, actually. I just. { he laughs sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck before lifting the menu, resting it against the edge of the table. } I wasn't really sure if you'd want to, and then... Well... Then I couldn't stop thinking about bringing you to somewhere like this. I hope you like it?

I'm sure I will.

[He thinks he would have liked anywhere that Ezra decided to take him. When it comes to being doted on, Edmond is far more easily pleased than his manner and background might suggest.]

Have you been here before..?

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