middaeg | [OPEN] rainy and sticky days

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[OPEN] rainy and sticky days

Who: Wataru & YOU!
When: All of Mareuer
Where: In and out of town
What: Catch-all for the month! Quests, events, and others. Open prompts under the cut. HMU if you want a close thread!
Warnings: NSFW in one of the threads, a corpse in one of the prompts, Kivat being Kivat, and that's it.

i; research request — i fucking love reading

[ A simple enough request that gives me an excuse to look around the library. Though he's strictly ordered to just look up books about chimeras and similar, he can't help himself and skims through a few unrelated shelves, curious about what he could find about this world. His free time has been cut off a lot since he started working, so now is a chance like another to catch up.

He's in the process of piling a few books when he sees another person seemingly into the research. He smiles softly. ]

Are you also looking up chimeras, by chance?

ii; hungry grass — rest in pizzas

[ Wataru brought more than just a sandwich, in case the situation called for him staying in the grass further than necessary. He ended up dawning down more than half his share while investigating, without even realizing it. Kivat might even praise him for getting more fat into his exceedingly slim body, but that's besides the point.

When the corpse comes into view, he feels a sudden wave of nausea hitting him. He'd seen a lot of humans getting turned into nothing but only their clothes when the Fangire sucked all their life essence out. He also witnessed the Fangire themselves shatter into pieces of glass when they died. But an actual human corpse, just laying there and rotting? That's something he's still not quite used to seeing in plain view.

He notices he's still got a piece of pizza in his mouth, and he shoves it back into his bag. He's no longer hungry. ]

I guess that answers it. [ He tells the companion who came to investigate with him, although it sounds even ridiculous to him that a dead body would cause hunger-inducing grass to grow around it. So he adds, as an afterthought, ] ... Probably.

iii; kivat option — stuck in the moment

[ Kivat Bat the 3rd loved wandering around with no purpose, interacting with people and playing pranks sometimes. As Wataru's familiar, he's the complete opposite of him: chatty, loud, and brutally honest. He got around making a few friends among the monsters thanks to his attitude, but with those came also enemies he pissed off either on purpose or by accident.

So one day he gets his comeuppance. A cat turnskin managed to capture him, wrap him up in tape, and trap him under a half dozen sacks of fertilizer. Bad luck wills that the weather is especially bad today, and a rainstorm pours in the area with no one noticing that the sacks are soaking up in the street.

Muffled by the tape, his voice can still be felt faintly in a pitiful "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" sound that might as well be ominous if he wasn't pissed off while wildly wriggling and trying to break out. That turnskin is a dead monster.

Wonder if anyone manages to find him before Wataru does? ]

iv; wildcard

[ The prompts are mostly for quest shenanigans but there are still other things Wataru will do throughout the month! He will...
- Help experiment for the sake of vampires in the Desmodus Mori quest;
- Be out of the city and assist the infected when he's not at his job;
- Frequent the Coven, especially the Abjuration and Evocation classes;
- Work at DiplomaTea as a server/musician;
- Walk his petalwolf Dahlia around, play with the orhphans and refugee children, etc.
- Probably be around for full moon shenanigans if you want something hotter.
- Event shenanigans, possibly, when they come around.

Let me know if you want a specific closed thread! PP me at gaiamemories or send me a PM. ]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ It's no use lying to himself. After the hot disaster that was Ieuneur's full moon, Wataru spent the next two months being kind of fidgety around Everett at his workplace. What happened between them was undeniable as much as it was an actual great first close experience with sex for the witch, and he kept getting those reminders whenever he saw his boss and talked to him about mundane things like work routine and their pets. He clearly remembered the sounds and sensations they both caused to each other the whole time they were in Everett's bedroom, and that was... distracting, sometimes, leaving him a blushing mess.

On the other end, Everett had been acting his usual self. Maybe he forgot the whole thing, but Wataru doesn't have the heart to ask directly. It would be fine if it was just a... one night stand, as they say. But the memories of it are still haunting him weeks later, and although it made me generally curious about how further sex could go between two people, he couldn't really look it up. Still too embarrassing. It was pathetic, and he felt bad for it.

Full moon comes around for Mareuer eventually. He gets a call from Everett who's asking him to come over to brush his fur. The timing and request are suspicious but... somehow, he feels as though this is yet another chance to maybe talk things over and determine where they both stand. If they're still friends and coworkers after this. Anything at all will probably give him peace of mind.

He knocks at the door of Everett's cottage, and takes a deep breath, waiting. ]

[Everett was standing at his hearth, feeling instinctually hesitant to spark a fire up within it. The full moon being about makes him... jumpy. Among other things. Good company should sooth that well. At the knock, he jumps with a clatter of hooves, before setting the matches aside to go get the door.

Wataru is greeted with as fond a smile as ever, opening the door wide to welcome his friend in]

Come in, come in. So good to have you over! It's been far too long, my apologies for being so distracted of late. [between the business, the newly formed council, and running between Dorchacht on diplomatic missions... well, he's just a busybody, wish he could be everywhere at once. It's good to have a night set aside just for Wataru's fine company.]

[ The closer he hears those hooves hitting the floor, the more nervous he grows. He gulps saliva down his throat a couple seconds before Everett appears at the door, smiling and being gentle, lovely, as usual...

Wataru can hardly keep eye contact with his boss as he walks in. ]

I understand. We didn't have an easy time, overall.

[ A real, unpleasant understatement. He'd rather not talk about it. Expecting Daisy to welcome him, Wataru looks in the direction of where he'd seen her bounding over to him last time.

It's been two months and he still remembers every minute of that night. His face heats up. ]

Thank you for inviting me, by the way. I... [ He pauses, closes his mouth, stifles a sigh. ] I kind of, uh, wished we could talk alone. Without others around. I mean...

[ This is SO DIFFICULT!!! ]

[As is to be expected, the moment Daisy smells Wataru has walked in, she's bounding out from where ever she was curled up. The petal wolf is larger than ever, still somewhat a puppy, but well trained enough by now to sit at the young man's feet and wait for attention. She's still hardly polite about it, stomping her feet in scarcely contained excitement.

Everett's focus is entirely on his companion, nodding along with a calmness he can only hope Wataru anchors to in time. Such a shy, nervous thing he can be, but Everett saw that as cute.]

Yes, anytime you might wish, my dear. I do so enjoy your company, privately or otherwise. [he eyes Daisy a moment before looking back to Wataru] Though, you must give her your attention, first. She looks ready to burst.

[ Daisy's such an adorable girl, just as much as Dahlia is. Seeing her eases up his anxieties a little and brings a smile to his face. When Everett mentions giving her attention, Wataru doesn't waste time ashe kneels down and brings the petalwolf closer, hugging her and petting her head, also expecting puppy kisses. ]

I... do so enjoy it, too. [ He admits, glad that he doesn't have to necessarily look at Everett now. ] Hopefully we have more time this month... or otherwise.

[ He doesn't want to sound eager. Or too imposing. Everett is a friend and Wataru shouldn't be weird about it. So self-conscious... ]

Yes, I shall make more time for your company. We should walk Daisy and Dahlia together in the morning hours, on our way to opening the shop. A fine, quiet hour to spend chatting, don't you agree? [and the weather should be turning nicer and nicer, soon enough. Everett adores the rainy months of the Above World of Myddvai, Aefenglom seeming to be similar in those. Rain wasn't something the Springtide had, living below ground as they did. Everett became very fond of it in his travels, such a simple thing was so novel for him.]

With more wet months ahead of us, shall I be keeping any eye out for you arriving drenched on my doorstep? [a tease, this man, through and through]

[ When he was a germophobic shut-in, Wataru didn't care whether or not it rained because he wouldn't move from his house unless necessary for his project. As he grew out of that, he learned to appreciate calm weather. It's been a lot... wet, as Everett worded it, lately. He's not into the idea of drenching himself, and walking their pets every morning doesn't sound so appealing if it rained, but he'd be spending time with his boss, and that's...

He can't just refuse that. Okay. ]

If we could arrange that, then I'm all for it. [ He nods. It wouldn't affect his daily schedule that much. And then Everett just has to tease him over his past mistake in the snow, and he'd rub the back of his neck if he wasn't busy rubbing Daisy's belly. ] ... I made sure to bring an umbrella at all times now that I know it gets rainy at this time of the year, so... I'm kind of excluding the fact I'd be "drenched".

[ Wataru, that sounds a bit... hm... ]

Well prepared! I see. You'll just need some other excuse to appear at my doorstep. [Everett taps a finger to his lips, mockishly contemplative]

I would accept you are my friend, I wished to see you. If that is not too earnest and simple.

[ ... He stops, blushing at that. It doesn't sound so innocent after what they've done last time. ]

A little too earnest, but there are milder examples I could figure out.

[ Gosh. Thankfullyu Daisy is here to mellow the tension within him. ]

Ooh, I'll look forward to hearing them. [he chuckles along, glad this can be a silly game between them. It's a very Springtide thing, to not directly admit you long for someone's attention. Always some excuse or another needed, to demand the time of another.]

Speaking of flimsy excuses, my fur is in need of brushing. So difficult to reach between my shoulders. [a beat, because he knows putting a small pause will make it linger in Wataru's mind]

And my lower back, about the tail.

[ ... Yeah, the brushing. That's what he came here for. Knowing it was an excuse for Everett to see him again, Wataru can't really hide behind it and quell the heat off his cheeks. But he's not about to delay the moment with idle chit chatting, though he loves being with Daisy.

He gives her a few last pets and then stands up, shedding himself off his coat. ]

Would you like to start now? We could... have tea later?

[ Last time they had tea, one thing led to another... and he does want to see how Everett looks like with all that fur on him. It's shameful and he starts drilling it into himself that it's only out of innocent curiosity - that's all there is to it!!! ]

That would do just fine, Wataru. Let me grab a proper brush.

[Sure, just innocent curiosity...

Everett does as he said, getting a sturdy brush capable of dealing with so much fur. He also needs to pull his tunic up and off, leaving himself again bare chested, in all the eye candy that is. The fur had grown in from the top of his neck down to his shoulders, fading before it trailed too far into his chest area, stopping short of his shoulder blades on the back though trailing down his spine to a diamond patch of fur at the base of his tailbone which was, now, a proper tail.

He sits at the couch, the best place to sit close enough, really. Wataru may join him when ready, if that's even possible to be]

[ Wataru waits, struggling to contain the... excitement? within him. It even shames him to think he's looking forward for something like this. It's otrageous.

He's not ready for anything when Everett strips his top half bare and sits down. ]

...

[ Mutely, he joins the faun and claims the brush, standing there immobile with the thing hovering uselessly in his hand. ]

Where should I begin?

[Everett will go head and face away from Wataru, reaching for a hair ribbon he'd also grabbed with the brush. Moving to bunch up his long hair, he'll tie it upward in a loose bun of sorts, to get it off his neck and out of Wataru's way. The fur had crawled all the way to his hairline and beneath his jaw, if not quite creeping up to his neck or turning to facial hair.]

The front I can easily maintain, but I can't well reach my back.

[ Now that Everett is not looking at him, Wataru can unleash the full blown red over his face. It's not wise, maybe, because his boss might turn around anytime, but any further bottling up is out of question when he's on the verge of exploding. He needs to calm down... if only he asked for some iced drink...

Well, the quicker he does, the sooner he's done. Wataru starts off with few shallow brushes first, as a test for himself to see if the repeated activity will puff some steam off him eventually. ]

... Please, tell me if I accidentally hurt you.

You have a gentle touch, lad. I'm more likely to tell you to be more harsh with me. Knots don't work themselves out without some firm attention.

[is he... talking about the fur? Or about something else entirely? He'll await Wataru to start brushing him]

Edited 2020-03-14 03:20 (UTC)

[ ... That sounds really bad Everett STOP--

Actually, it's fine. Wataru shakes his head and sighs. He hasn't been really introduced to some things that may turn sexual like... being rough. ]

I'll try but still tell me if it goes too far.

[ Knots would hardly show up on short hair, but he'll see. Wataru starts brushing Everett's back with broad strokes, not digging the brush too deep but trying to get the fur spotlessly smooth. ]

I will be sure to say. [Well, as good a time as any for them to chat, given Wataru's wish to talk alone between them. He presumes the young man will feel more candid and at ease if they're sitting in such a way that Everett isn't staring him down, marking every shift of expression.]

What is it you wished to discuss with me, my dear?

[ Hmm. Actually there's not really... much he wants to talk about? There was last full moon which wasn't good on his mental health, but would telling Everett make him feel better?

A frown settles in, hard. It's making him forget his flustering at least. ]

How had last month been for you?

Last month... busy. Much too busy, even. I shall hope to stop bouncing between Dorchacht so often. I believe it's wearing me out. And I see my companions here far less often when traveling.

[diplomatic work might be his passion, but there wasn't much being done. Lots of work and little accomplishment to show for it. Spending more time upon the council, with the seats now open, seemed a better opportunity]

I think it better to spend time reviewing the motions of our new council seats. Another chance for us to share one another's company, away from the shop.

[ He listens to Everett and nods along, although his friend can't see him from the angle he's in angle. What Wataru sees, on the other hand, is the mass of fur he's currently brushing with careful but not too weak strokes, watching it form parallel neat lines every time he passes his brush through, from the top downwards.

The council being mentioned brings a bit of a smile on his face. ]

Mhm. I joined it on a whim, because I share the desire to improve the quality of life in the city. As I am now, I don't think I'm doing enough.

[ Playing music for customers is nice and all, but... he really wants to go with something more concrete as his time in Aefenglom draws longer. ]

That's a noble goal, my dear. I'm glad that is why you are involved, we need to keep our ambitions focused on the betterment of this world around us. If the Mirrorbound contribute positively, we will soon be more the asset as strangers in this strange land.

[and that should keep them safe, which is a large concern of Everett's. Having seen the Dorchacht incident all first hand, the Mirrorbound need be sure there's no regression while they are here. Some wish to fight, or run, but Everett thinks it best to be productive. Make themselves of value and precious to their good hosts.]

[ Wataru finds himself more comfortable talking about the matters of this world, as grim as the situation is currently. A small smile sets on his mouth eventually, as he enjoys the sounds of his brushing just a bit.

... He finds himself stroking the fur lightly with his other hand, though unwittingly. ]

Yeah... I hope someday we can leave this world knowing we've done something worthwhile for all the natives here.

[The brushing and the fingers petting him draw a pleased hum from Everett. It's a very contented moment to share. He hopes Wataru can forget his tension somewhat. He'd never have meant to stress the poor boy out, nor confuse him about where they stood]

That would be a marvelous accomplishment, I agree. Something to be proud of. [he leans back further, into the touch, not flopping into Wataru, but wishing to be closer]

I know many wish to return to their homes as soon as possible... but I am enjoying my time here. Truly. Changes and all.

[ Noticing the movement, Wataru remains still. He keeps brushing, sometimes moving up to also have a go at Everett's luscious hair. ]

It would be. [ He agrees, pondering over his current status here and how much he enjoys his time in Afenglom. Not... much, honestly, or at least not like Everett apparently does. But lately many things keep him busy and it's not so bad if he ignores the internal fights and horrible things that happen to fellow Mirrorbounds every month.

He couldn't get over the death of his Bonded. Even now he still really, really, can't.

Wataru pauses for a second, then slows down his brushing. ]

I'm a bit... half and half on that. I miss my friends at home, but there's so much to do here that keeps me occupied and I'm learning so much more things here than I ever did back home. I wouldn't mind staying a while longer.

Everett (NSFW) — more full moon mistakes

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