[he actually does open his mouth in reflex for a sec, in the way of a guy who has spent the last few days constantly poking people into doing things and taking tasks even if he hasn’t been outright ordering them to. but pauses.]
[makes a startled little noise in his throat, fully not expecting it in the middle of the kitchen even in the quiet hours. fully not prepared for any gesture of sweetness after days of violence, actually
then he leans into it with the quietest of breaths, kissing back.]
[his affect still seems fairly blunted, but the startlement still in his eyes and the way the line of his mouth has relaxed softens his face a little, for the first time Minuet's seen since he got back.]
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featherduster) wrote2023-06-15 02:30 pm
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Tell me about it sometime?
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[ He puts his hand over Charon's, closing his eyes for a moment ]
You look like you're doing better. I'm relieved.
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You’ve kept seeing me at my worst since you returned, I’m afraid. But rest and food work many miracles.
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Care.
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Then that’s all I need right now.
Let’s play.
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But first he abandons self-control and leans all the way across the table to kiss him ]
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then he leans into it with the quietest of breaths, kissing back.]
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. . . Sorry, I'd just been wanting to do that.
[ Charon has simply been too slippery up til now ]
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...well, don't apologize.
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Just didn't want to overstep.
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[ Sitting back down before he just vaults the table, frankly ]
Best two outta three. If you lose you get to help me make breakfast.
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And if I win?
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[offers him the pen he was using with all the formality of a king granting a sword: you first]
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You're not gonna tell me ahead of time?
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[corner X baby]
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Hmmm, maybe I should've added conditions...
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Afraid of what I might come up with?
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Yes. Your mind is formidable.
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What a compliment.
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It is, actually. You should be flattered.
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I usually am.
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