[ Joonghyuk looks at Kaeya and doesn't say anything because... He's thinking about something. Niah at this very moment pulls Polaris down to groom with affectionate licks. ]
Last time I ventured out to a storm, I was filled with intense dread and fell unconscious. The same dread from reading the messages on the walls in the lighthouse about the spectres.
[ polaris goes down, but not without fastening a clawed foot around one of niah's paws, proceeding to? run his beak against niah's fur, seeking out knots and any sort of sand in his short fur. he's thorough and attentive, especially with the fluff on her ears.
kaeya meets his eyes, a soft smile playing on his lips. polaris trills softly. ]
This place is so vibrant and alive... It's different from Krankaz, even from Otamo. There's plenty of shops with all sorts of food, clothing, and supplies... we should maybe restock here if our next world is barren.
We do have treasure to barter with... Ideally, getting high-end medical supplies should be a priority. The Watchers can only provide a certain amount of healing due to the situation we're in.
[ Killing game, killing game. Niah continues to lick gently, not at all bothered by the beak grooming him. His ears do flicker once in a while.
Joonghyuk is about to say more, but he nuzzles the side of Kaeya's head. ]
[ he's about to respond, but the motion catches him off guard. not in a bad way, but in the way that makes him blink softly at the touch. however, he's already reciprocating it back? in kind? polaris is twisting into wolven shape, tail swaying happily as he uses a broad tongue and teeth to nibble softly.
in turn, he presses back, fingers hesitant before grabbing just slightly at his arm to press a little closer. ]
I'd like to try and limit our use of the Watcher's abilities while they're still healing, so agreed. Perhaps you should get something that isn't a black turtleneck as well.
[ ......... he takes a moment like he has to verify Kaeya's words with his recent actions. Confusion. Dislike. His sword is shaking because he wants to snuggle and he's RESISTING.
Niah, instead, snuggles with Polaris. Curled up like a large black cushion. ]
[ polaris in turn is white as snow, pushing his face into niah's, mouthing softly until finally he curls a tail around the both of them with an audible happy whine. ]
Yoo Joonghyuk. Your sword is trembling. [ he stays where he's backed off a bit to avoid said sword, only folding his arms. there's soft concern in his eyes, and his fingers twitch slightly against his sleeves. they itch something fierce and it isn't even the burns. what is this, but at the same time he's aware. the need to reach out and touch. but a sword is enough to keep him away. he's a slut, but he's not stupid. ]
[ Niah decides to shift into wolf form, too, if only because they can better snuggle and match. He also lets out a soft whine, not as loud, more shy.
Joonghyuk looks to his sword and squints because he always had steady hands. A sigh as he sheathes it, but keeps his hand on the handle because. Wants to touch. ]
[ hm... hmhm... foot tap... he'll step closer, swanning in just slightly, hands behind his back now. he's definitely within reach, just hovering. this is amusing... ]
[ a bare hand for a bandaged hand. he takes it gently, fingers curling around his hand. no doubt, it feels good too--kaeya feels that aggressive pull truly settle in his palms as he settles their hands together, like an arrow through his gut. after last week, well. maybe it's just comforting. polaris meanwhile is content to nip and nuzzle and teeth, licking happily at niah's contentedness. ]
Suddenly getting familiar because we’re holding hands?
[ He doesn’t genuinely think that’s it, considering how Polaris normally acts. It’s also. A joke, actually. He’s making a joke? Niah accepts it with happy tail wags thumping against the floor, something he… Never does.
His thumb brushes against whatever skin available, hesitant yet curious. Joonghyuk desperately wants to fight these strange sensations. With comfort comes heightened murderous intent, but he leans in to nuzzle the side of Kaeya’s head again. ]
[ a laugh. it gets a laugh, a breath as he pushes in and nuzzles his head once more. he's like a cat! an actual cat, who would prefer to touch and be touched on his own terms. fine. at least the sword is away... and the hand in his shoots warmth up his arm, the good kind instead of the sting of an old burn.
he stays still, returning the press only towards the end. his fingers curl a little more securely. ]
You won't pull your sword on me then.
[ squeezes. a little closer. slower than before this time. just testing. ]
[ Joonghyuk is very stray feral animal adjacent. He stays pressed here, savoring the close proximity. If he thinks about it, it's been a long while since he indulged in the comforts of little touches. ]
I won't as long as you know your place.
[ The words are sharp yet his actions betray it. Pulling back, he lifts up their joined hands so he can gently brush his cheek against Kaeya's knuckles and curled fingers. ]
[ the cheek to the back of his knuckles makes him smile a touch more. polaris has managed to get up from the tangle on the ground, if only to walk the way wolves tend to do, pressed side by side and trying to mouth happily at niah's jaw, nudging and pressing and pawing at him. ]
Quite a bit... it's not the worse curse we could have placed on us, don't you think? What if we all lost one of our senses? Or suddenly had animal ears and tails? Or suddenly none of us could talk? I'd find those frustrating...
Except maybe the ears and tail business.
[ i can't believe ppl debate catboys and their rights later. ]
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Last time I ventured out to a storm, I was filled with intense dread and fell unconscious. The same dread from reading the messages on the walls in the lighthouse about the spectres.
Still, I'm curious.
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kaeya meets his eyes, a soft smile playing on his lips. polaris trills softly. ]
This place is so vibrant and alive... It's different from Krankaz, even from Otamo. There's plenty of shops with all sorts of food, clothing, and supplies... we should maybe restock here if our next world is barren.
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[ Killing game, killing game. Niah continues to lick gently, not at all bothered by the beak grooming him. His ears do flicker once in a while.
Joonghyuk is about to say more, but he nuzzles the side of Kaeya's head. ]
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in turn, he presses back, fingers hesitant before grabbing just slightly at his arm to press a little closer. ]
I'd like to try and limit our use of the Watcher's abilities while they're still healing, so agreed. Perhaps you should get something that isn't a black turtleneck as well.
[ affectionate pluck. ]
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Niah, however, is still grooming happily. He's especially content. ]
What are you doing?
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You leaned into me.
Very deliberately.
[ world's flattest tone. polaris is indeed still content at being groomed, world's happiest wolf. ]
Put your sword away, that's rude.
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Niah, instead, snuggles with Polaris. Curled up like a large black cushion. ]
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Yoo Joonghyuk. Your sword is trembling. [ he stays where he's backed off a bit to avoid said sword, only folding his arms. there's soft concern in his eyes, and his fingers twitch slightly against his sleeves. they itch something fierce and it isn't even the burns. what is this, but at the same time he's aware. the need to reach out and touch. but a sword is enough to keep him away. he's a slut, but he's not stupid. ]
Speak your mind.
[ or i'll speak mine. ]
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Joonghyuk looks to his sword and squints because he always had steady hands. A sigh as he sheathes it, but keeps his hand on the handle because. Wants to touch. ]
This is an aggravating curse.
[ That is his mind. ]
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It could be worse.
[ just smiles a bit. if he could wink! he would! but he can't so. ]
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Nice blinking. ]
I don't like not having control over myself.
[ He wants... to snuggle, which Niah gets most of as he licks Polaris' muzzle. ]
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[ kaeya when u put it that way. who fucking knows. ]
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This is a trick question.
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No trick, just curious. Really.
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[ But he will take off a glove and offer it to Kaeya. Bare hand. ]
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[ a bare hand for a bandaged hand. he takes it gently, fingers curling around his hand. no doubt, it feels good too--kaeya feels that aggressive pull truly settle in his palms as he settles their hands together, like an arrow through his gut. after last week, well. maybe it's just comforting. polaris meanwhile is content to nip and nuzzle and teeth, licking happily at niah's contentedness. ]
You know you can just call me Kaeya.
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[ He doesn’t genuinely think that’s it, considering how Polaris normally acts. It’s also. A joke, actually. He’s making a joke? Niah accepts it with happy tail wags thumping against the floor, something he… Never does.
His thumb brushes against whatever skin available, hesitant yet curious. Joonghyuk desperately wants to fight these strange sensations. With comfort comes heightened murderous intent, but he leans in to nuzzle the side of Kaeya’s head again. ]
You are familiar enough as Kaeya Alberich.
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he stays still, returning the press only towards the end. his fingers curl a little more securely. ]
You won't pull your sword on me then.
[ squeezes. a little closer. slower than before this time. just testing. ]
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I won't as long as you know your place.
[ The words are sharp yet his actions betray it. Pulling back, he lifts up their joined hands so he can gently brush his cheek against Kaeya's knuckles and curled fingers. ]
You must be enjoying yourself.
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[ the cheek to the back of his knuckles makes him smile a touch more. polaris has managed to get up from the tangle on the ground, if only to walk the way wolves tend to do, pressed side by side and trying to mouth happily at niah's jaw, nudging and pressing and pawing at him. ]
Quite a bit... it's not the worse curse we could have placed on us, don't you think? What if we all lost one of our senses? Or suddenly had animal ears and tails? Or suddenly none of us could talk? I'd find those frustrating...
Except maybe the ears and tail business.
[ i can't believe ppl debate catboys and their rights later. ]
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Except Niah also gently chomps his neck playfully. It is gentle. ]
... You can admit that you like being pampered and spoiled.
[ He has seen your memories of abandonment and how slutty Polaris is. ]
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I simply refuse.
[ there we go. how dare you read him
as if it isn't obvious fuck u polaris!!!!]Meanwhile, I think this is quite good for you, Yoo Joonghyuk.
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For me?
[ what ]