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original: aeacinos ixocia

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who: Aeacinos and YOU
what: May catchall
when: Throughout the entirety of May
where: All around
warnings: probably nsfw things 'wink wonk', and violence because Aeacinos.

Open; Memoria lanterns

[ Aeacinos isn't one for touchy feely things. But he's been here for awhile now and even he, a great general of a sprawling army, gets homesick sometimes. He'll be watching the lantern lighting with an alcoholic beverage as he curls his tail underneath himself to get comfy. He'll be silently watching by the riverside as he lets his own lantern lose into the calm flow of the river's current. He seems peaceful enough as he looks up at the sky silent before muttering to himself. ]

To think I would be stuck on another planet yet again. [ This isn't his first bout of teleportation but he still has many things to do back home. His tail flicks in thoughtful consideration. ] Would you like to hear a tale of a fearsome warrior and his entourage?

[ Since everyone else is sharing he may as well too, right? ]

Closed to Dodger; text

Where are you right now? I wish to go to the hotsprings and wanted to know if you would like to join me. I am outside the wall just beyond the barracks.

[ Is this a date? Maybe. Or he just wants the others company. But who knows?! Aeacinos could use a good soak and why not spend it with someone after all the hard went into clearing out the springs in the first place. ]

Open; Beyond the wall fighting monsters

[ Of course Aeacinos is outside the wall fighting monsters but today people might think he is a monster because his current form is a bit different than usual. The creature he's fighting is bit big but at 50 feet tall Aeacinos is a tough opponent, not to mention the icicles raining from the sky as he swipes at the beast with his enormous tail. He'll let out a hiss mixed with a growl, fangs dripping with blood from where he struck the creature already. He'll slam his tail on the ground, shaking the surrounding earth, as he hisses again. This was a good fight and he's enjoying himself quite a bit but anyone is free to join should they dare do so. ]

Open; Around the city

[ So you might see that familiar long tail wandering throughout the streets of the quarantine as Aeacinos moves around the city. First he'll stop by the library, then a bookstore, and then finally outside a local grocery store with a contemplative look on his features as he debates on whether or not to go inside. He might just randomly call out to anyone he recognizes, or doesn't, as he motions with a clawed finger for them to come over. ]

Do you know how to cook? I am trying to learn but I am uncertain of what dishes to make for a beginner. Any help would be appreciated. These books are not very helpful for people just learning.

[ He'll say with a dismissive wave to the bag in his hand weighed down with at least three hefty looking cook books. He's trying to be...domestic but how does he even do that when he's never had to cook a single meal in his entire life?! ] It is better to learn visually and by doing the act anyway, but I am unsure on where to start.

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ill be there in a bit
busy

[What could he possibly be busy with? Well, it's fairly obvious once he turns up; his pupils are dilated pretty obviously, and he has a sort of vacant look about him even as he teleports right up to Aeacinos and cups his face to pull him down for a kiss.]

[ Busy with what indeed. Aeacinos notices the dilated pupils and the vacant look but he'll return the kiss with a bit of fervor as he runs a clawed hand through Dodger's hair, tugging on it lightly.

He lets out a snort as he leans away from Dodger, eyeing him curiously. ]

You kept me waiting, are you in any condition to travel like that?

[Dodger nearly purrs into the kiss, letting out a noise of disapproval when it ends and they have to hold a conversation again.]

I'm fine, long as I got you around... always ride you anyway, right?

[His laugh sounds a bit drunken. Apparently he's hit whatever he got his hands on a little harder than usual.]

[ Well at least Dodger's affections are still as apparent as ever. Still Aeacinos might tilt his head to the side with an amused smirk. ]

Yes you certainly have no problems with that. Shall we go then? You may take a seat if you wish.

[ As he motions to his tail which he lifts a little before turning back to Dodger. ] It is only about half a days journey from here so we will have plenty of time to relax once we are there.

Edited 2018-05-14 17:51 (UTC)

That's what, six hours?

[He groans, struggling for a moment before clambering onto Aeacinos's tail just behind his human form, so he can lean against him and run his hands under the naga's shirt.]

Whatever... long as I'm with you.

[He's tracing very odd shapes into Cinos's stomach... something like the runes that show up on Shigeru's skin when he's possessed.]

Yes. Mm though if I were to change into my other form it would only take three. But it is tiresome to for me to use it and I wish to enjoy my time with you when we get there.

[ He doubts Dodger would mind his snake form but it does expend a lot on energy on his part. Still this might be a good time to talk and he is always curious about what Dodger has to say. So he'll set off at a quick pace weaving in and out of the trees and underbrush with a fluid ease. He doesn't even have a map as he traverse the forest, almost as if he's memorized where to go. He might look back from time to time to check up on Dodger a soft hum escaping him with those touches. ]

What are you drawing? [ He likes the touch as another affectionate growl escapes him. ]

[It is somewhat nice to just hang out on Aeacinos's back, watching the wilderness pass by lazily. He's reminded a little of the fantasy games he and Duke used to play when they were little... he'd never really understood video games but Duke and his friends were always playing them, and for a while Duke had made a genuine effort to keep Dodger involved.

That had been so, so long ago...

Dodger pauses his motions, and leans up to kiss the back of Aeacinos's neck.]

Some old language I used to speak. Long story. [He sighs softly.] This guy I was fucking around here... the same sorta symbols showed up on his skin when he used his powers. Made me think of... [A pause.] Guess it doesn't matter. All of it's in the past.

[ Aeacinos leans into the kiss, turning to look back at Dodger over his shoulder. ]

We've nothing but time as we travel there, of course, it is up to you if you wish to speak of it. [ Aeacinos isn't about to force Dodger after all. He might raise a brow at that before snorting in thought. ]

Made you think of what? [ He knows Dodger sleeps around with people and Aeacinos himself is fine with that. After all he too did it back home, it would be...contradictory to be mad over something like that. ]

Are you not seeing him anymore then?

No. He uh.. decided he'd rather be with someone else. They both kept telling me to my face they were just friends... so I don't need that bullshit.

[Still, the pain of it is somewhat clear in his tone and he bulldozes past to another topic.]

Hey.. the man that fucked up my arm... [He grimaces.] I sorta made a deal that lets him control my life. I'm gonna be working for him for a while. So you might... have to get me outta trouble if something goes wrong.

Mm I see.

[ He will look over his shoulder at that sudden change of topic. His eyebrow will raise a little in obvious confusion. ]

I do not understand. You are saying that you are willingly working for this man that has skinned you alive? And...for what reason is there to do such a thing? I understand you enjoy the pain but I...do not understand being under the control of an abusive man like that.

[ His voice is tinged a bit with anger now. ] And you just expect me to go willingly along with this? And what if I do not agree to do this?

I don't- [He huffs.] I'm not doing it to be a masochist. I'm just trying to keep myself alive... he had a knife to my throat while I was in the hospital, what was I supposed to do?

[He hesitates, and then hugs Aeacinos closer, burying his face in the naga's back.]

I've tried killing him more times than I can count. I was just saving my own ass, but if he wanted to kill me he probably could. I'm just... asking you to keep me safe.

Then why are you allowing yourself to be controlled by this man? [ Aeacinos growls a touch of anger in his tone as he looks back over his shoulder. ]

Does this man have some sort of power that yours cannot compete with? You are a well-versed fighter as our spars have shown. I cannot see how you would not be able to defend yourself if you chose to.

[ Aeacinos huffs in annoyance. ] What is it about not being controlled, being your own person, Dodger? What it is about such an existence that frightens you so much?

[ His tone is softer now and filled with a touch of care and concern. ]

He's a better fighter than me. Every time he gets it in his head to attack me, I end up half-dead. [His brow furrows slightly.] I've always fought as hard as I could against him. It just doesn't work.

[He can't even explain how he's managed to be so powerless against Ivar. The kid just refuses to go down, and he knows exactly how to make Dodger panic.

At the question Dodger pauses, and his fingers twitch nervously before he just hugs him and pulls himself closer to Aeacinos's torso.]

I've been on my own since I got here. I've been here for a whole year without someone to control me, and it feels wrong. I just- I don't know what to do with myself. And everything I do turns out to be a fucking mistake. I just want someone- [He hesitates, a little startled by his own realization.] -I want someone to be impressed. Tell me I did good, or at least... y'know, that I didn't fuck up. I wanna work toward... something bigger than me.

A better fighter? Then we will practice more so that you may best him if the need occurs. [ He looks back at him with some curiosity. ]

Dodger you are a fool. [ But he says it with the utmost affection as he finally stops and moves his body in such a way so that he can shift Dodger into his lap. He'll grip Dodger's chin with a clawed hand. ]

I have been impressed with you since I have met you. Do I not count? You do not need to stay by the side of someone who makes you feel powerless just to have them control you and to win their affections for no reason. It is much better to be with someone who genuinely appreciates your company, no? Unless I am not good enough for such things, in which case, I will have to try harder to make you believe that I can be.

[Dodger's brow furrows a bit, but his cheeks are pink as Cinos speaks. It's amazing how Cinos can make him feel so desirable when he feels absolutely worthless.. and he can't say anyone has ever thought they weren't good enough for him. At least, not without him grooming the thought into them.]

You don't count.

[It's muttered almost like an apology, and his shoulders slump. Suddenly, he can't manage eye contact and is looking anywhere but at Aeacinos.]

Look- it's complicated. It doesn't matter, alright?

Hm? [ He cants his head to the side before he cups Dodger's chin in his clawed hand as he turns his head to make him look at him now. He lets out a huff and shakes his head, his long hair falling about his shoulders with the action. ]

It does, in fact, matter. Especially when it comes to your self worth or lack there of. Why do you feel that you are worthless to me, that you are not good enough? I would have said so if that were the case, no?

[ His tail lashes a little behind him. ]

I am curious to know why I do not count. But I do not suspect you will give me an answer, yes?

[Dodger bristles, grabbing Aeacinos by the wrist and shoving his hand away.]

I said it's complicated.

[His voice comes out harsh and biting, but a moment later he freezes and watches the naga cautiously. He hasn't really tried to push his boundaries with Aeacinos yet, and he's suddenly very aware that he might lose his temper dealing with Dodger's sour attitude.]

[ Aeacinos's fangs flash into view as lets out a snarl with the action. ]

You made it quite clear. What I don't fully understand is why you never wish to discuss it with anyone and just expect everyone to go along with it. It is not just your life that gets affected you do realize that, yes?

[ Is Aeacinos's temperature dropping? It sure is as is the air around them both. ]

You just want me to go along with your crazy ideas without question, is that right? I am not a man to do such things, Dodger, and I will not become that man for you either. You expect me to allow you to throw yourself at the mercy of this man, whoever it is, who has brutally tortured you and you don't expect me to ask questions?

[The drop in temperature doesn't really bother Dodger, since he's fully insulated by his own powers, but the look he's getting makes him bristle further and shy away from him.]

I just- I figured you understood. [He grimaces.] Or you'd- you wouldn't push it, I don't know, I'm just-

[He takes a deep breath, and clenches his fists. Things had been so lazy and peaceful, and he just had to bring this shit up. Ruining everything again... and it comes with the painful reminders of the last few times he'd angered his partners enough to push them away.]

It's not like- I'm not trying to be like this! This is just how my life works, I always end up under someone's boot and I always fuck up everything good I get and I always end up fucking alone when everyone gets sick of me or they die and there's no fucking changing that!

[There are flames and sparks flickering around his arms, and he feels like punching something, but he's using every speck of self-control he has not to hurt Aeacinos. He can't repeat what happened with Shigeru, and with Khisanth, and with Janet.]

I do understand. But I also care about you and the fact that you rather continue down this road of self harm, and for what purpose, does concern me a great deal.

[ His tone evens out as he speaks to Dodger with less anger now. Though he watches the sparks, watches Dodger for any signs of aggression but none come to pass. Still he's a bit on guard but he knows that Dodger can't really hurt him, not like the other people he's hurt. ]

You should...focus on people who appreciate you for who you are. People that do not judge you and want to please you. [ And here he moves and shifts underneath the other man. ]

But it is not my place to force you to live a life you do not think you are deserving of. Only you can allow yourself such things. But...it annoys me that you chose some other man over me. [ Ah. Yes there we go. He finally grumbles that under his breath. His cheeks are even a little pink as he finally breaks contact with Dodger after saying it. ]

I didn't choose it, that's what I keep-

[Hold on.

The flames flicker out as he finally looks at Aeacinos again, and notices that pink glow to his cheeks. For a moment, the gears in Dodger's head grind painfully before coming to a full, confused halt.]

...What? [His brow furrows in total bemusement.] That's not-... What are you talking about?

[ Hrm. Aeacinos looks for once in his life a little bashful and unsure. He's never really felt genuinely interested in anyone like Dodger before. Honestly he thought humans weren't worth his time but since coming here he's definitely had a change of heart.

Still he huffs a little as his tail sways behind them both. ]

I believe you know full well what it is I am saying. [ Don't make him actually say, gosh. ]

I am just...worried about you and your well being, that's all. [ He lets out a grumbled reply. ] I care about you...more than I thought I would. But you...an interesting man and you do not fear me like the others here, or think of me as some sort of spectacle to stare at. That is all I am trying to say.

[Dodger knits his brow a bit as Aeacinos speaks. This is... almost verbatim, something he's said in the past himself. He's reminded of the way he'd spoken to Eichi, when he first started to come to terms with his feelings for the kid.]

So you're- you- oh.

[He takes a deep breath, still utterly bemused. So they're... this is happening. And for once he is at a total loss for what to do about it.]

....What do you want me to- do about that.

[His own cheeks are turning red after saying that. What the fuck is going on?]

[ Aeacinos has a smirk on his features as his tail sways beneath Dodger. He'll grab him by the chin again before leaning in to kiss him hotly on the lips. ]

Ideally I would like you to only be with me. [ He'll smirk at that knowing Dodger well enough that probably won't happen but... ]

Leave that other man and stay by my side, if that is what you want.

[Dodger closes his eyes and loses himself briefly in the kiss, slipping his fingers into Aeacinos's hair to keep him close. He lets out a quiet sigh as their lips part, and seems to have relaxed a bit.]

It's not that simple, Cinos. [He frowns and leans up to kiss him again.] He could kill me if I piss him off. He's already gotten close plenty of times. I can be with you, sure, but- I gotta keep myself safe too. I know it's- cowardly and shit, but I can't help it.

[His expression sobers a bit, and he surveys Aeacinos's face with a searching look.]

All I'm asking is- if things get too bad, that you'll kill him for me. I couldn't manage it myself, trust me, I've tried. He scares the living shit out of me.

No I did not think it was that simple. But not trying to best him in fighting will not make it easier either. [ Still he is worried that Dodger is going to wind up dead at this rate if this man has this much power over him as he says. ]

Do not let this man get the better of you. And from now on... [ He'll run his claws up Dodger's chest, strong enough to tear into the fabric of his shirt. ]

Your body...that belongs to me. Understood? [ He'll give Dodger that says he won't take no for an answer. ]

I will try to protect you, but I can not do so if you are not honest and forthcoming with me. [ He pauses then before he asks something. ]

This man...do you love him?

[Dodger lets out a little involuntary gasp as his shirt frays, and shivers at those words. He's perfectly content to just end the conversation there and hook up in the middle of the woods, but those last words make him pause.]

....Of course I don't.

[He grimaces. He honestly... doesn't know how he feels about Ivar, but love isn't the right word. There isn't really a word he can think of that describes a man who he sometimes tries to kill with every ounce of energy he has, and sometimes drags to the floor to make out with. A man who he's terrified of beyond all reason, and still can't stand being away from for too long. The fact that he'd gotten so antsy and lonely during Ivar's vacation is still a point of absolute shame to him.]

He makes me feel worthless.. I hear that's not how love works. [He cups Aeacinos's face in his hands, pressing a soft kiss to his lips and then leaning back to give him a curious look.] So. What'll happen if I share my body with someone else?

[ Aeacinos lets out a growl with a fanged grimace to follow. ]

That is not how love should work in any regards, Dodger. But I am not surprised you do not know what love is meant to be like.

[ His tail will lash a little in an agitated sort of motion there and then. ] I will be rather displeased if I learn of it. Especially if it is with this man that harms you and makes you feel worthless.

[ That being said Aeacinos doesn't like to share things he's fond of. ]

I know that.

[He bristles a little with indignation, but he can't really argue about it. He's just put off by being continually lectured about something he's never really cared about before.

At the threat, he huffs softly and kisses him again.]

I'm not planning to sleep with him. [That much is true, although he's keeping the "again" part to himself.] Are we going to the hotsprings or not.

You better not be. [ Aeacinos will growl again. If Dodger did Aeacinos would be extremely disappointed in the other. ]

Of course. But it would be better if I used my other form. We will get there quicker.

[ And with their talk they lost time. Aeacinos will turn back around again rolling his shoulder before his form begins to shift. ] Hold on.

[ His voice is deeper when he says it as his body extends and grows. He'll revert into his true form of that of a 50 foot tall pale white snake. ]

We will get there faster in this form. [ His voice is...loud when he speaks and he's not normally used to talking to people in it so sorry for if it's too loud, Dodger. The speed at which he moves is double of that in his normal form, so Dodger should hold on tightly if he doesn't want to get thrown off. ]

(Curiously, Noctis had wandered around until he saw a familiar figure and stepped back to watch as he added his lantern to the river. When Aeacinos speaks, Noctis answers.)

Yeah, I'll listen.

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