(closed) i had this crazy idea—

[coherer]

Who: jonas ward and friends.
When: aereuer first to thirtieth.
Where: in town, out of town, and on the high seas!
What: closed prompts for the month of aereuer.
Warnings: n/a, will edit as they come up.

(if you'd like a closed starter, hit me up at frooting or frugivorous#0874. there's also my plotting post here, so if anything interests you then know i am 100% open to new and old friends! and, hell, if you wanna' wildcard it? fuck it up, guys. i'm down for anything.

let's have fun!)

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[eyeforaneye]

[ While Sasuke's vows represent a concentrated version of his feelings, condensed into singular points and spoken with a forced confidence that doesn't suit him – when did he last feel anything resembling shyness? – Jonas's are meandering and full of the tics that characterize him. Smattered with "likes", little jokes, and references to their dynamic.

More perfect than Sasuke's answer could've ever been, unguarded and open in a way he's not sure he will ever be able to emulate but in the absence of feeling it himself he'll get to experience it through Jonas. And that's enough for him.

Naruto once said something similar to him. "I'm really glad I met you", right before Sasuke had rejected him and reiterated his desire to destroy any ties that bound them forever. He sees the futility of that response now, and here, binding himself to Jonas, he has a chance to make the past right. ]

From our heads, huh... [ There's a whiff of amusement there, tinged with fondness in the moment. ] You're starting large. [ Isn't saying he'll take care of him just as tall an order? No one takes care of him. No one asks after his needs or tries to provide for him. No one's done that in over a decade. ] I think you're just trying to be more impressive than I am. Fine, I suppose I'll let you this time.

[ He turns his gaze on that witch, nodding once to solidify they've finished saying that they need to say before the glow surrounding them turns even brighter for one blistering second. All at once that pressure is alleviated, certain his heart's beating faster now if it isn't just pulled towards Jonas in some gravitational spell. ]

... ah, I feel it. A slight hunger. [ Poetry. ]

[coherer]

More impressive? ("that's impossible," goes unsaid, but their bond snaps in place and his head's forced to lower at the influx of energy—not to mention the draw on his own that makes him feel like he's finally able to breathe.

the rush of anticipation and apprehension in equal measure makes his own heart pound along with sasuke's, air that's been sucked into his lungs shaking out with a sigh. so this is what it feels like. he laughs, almost unwilling to do so but is unable to stop himself, a wheezy thing that's a result of culminating stress.

it dissipates now, replaced by the strong presence his soul feels affixed to his. it's still there, which means he's still alive, and his grip on sasuke only tightens.)

I know, I know, I'm sorry. And for the smoke I sorely need right now. (a smile, trying to lift himself into a sturdier stand, meaning to draw sasuke up with him.) You okay? Your– you're... I don't know how to define the feedback I'm getting. Guess I shouldn't do that aloud, huh?

... actually, could we get some privacy? (an aside to the witch who's already begun putting her things away, "most certainly, please excuse me. and might i say 'congratulations.'" she doesn't use the door, instead teleports herself to another sector inside of the coven with a polite bow of her head.)

[eyeforaneye]

[ The first swell of magic that breaks upon him like a wave upon a shore is fittingly comparable to water in the mouth of a parched and dying man. His aches lessen and his mind clears, finally, briefly relieved of a craving as strong as his need for blood. Jonas's hunger, a joke in and of itself, is almost immediately forgotten. He apologizes too for needing a cigarette and Sasuke wonders if he should tell him he hadn't noticed. One small craving in the wake of alleviation from a much larger one. A net improvement, no matter what.

Jonas speaks and he focuses back in with barely widened eyes, an open expression so unlike his normal impassivity. ]

Things are still balancing out for the both of us. [ That witch vanishes and in true Sasuke fashion he barely affords her a second glance, very momentarily envious of her power but that feeling can wait. ] Is it–

Does it feel easier for you? Your magic buildup.

[coherer]

(what a look, what a feeling. sasuke's mind may be a field of mines, but their new connection yields surprisingly positive results on the first waves. there's surprise, like a bizarre pull leading him into an unhesitant curiosity, and appreciation for the vulnerable look in his bonded's eyes that makes his chest ache. and his cheeks burn.

the envy only makes this that much more endearing, jonas left with a rather giddy shake to his fingers.)

Yeah, (winded and quiet, hand raising to settle at the centre of his chest,) the anxiety's gone. I had this– I guess it was this overwhelming pressure in my veins that freaked me out. It's– it's like I'm ten pounds lighter. Like, I could run a marathon right now. Is it the same on the Monster end of things?

... I mean, I guess I can just sense how you feel about it.

[eyeforaneye]

A marathon?

[ He doesn't attempt to hide a quickly fading incredulity, momentarily amused by such an unexpected desire. And this is after losing some of his energy?

Too much chakra and you'll splinter the wood. Not enough and you won't stick at all. This, between the two of them? Is now finally just the right amount, and where Jonas wants to run Sasuke wants to finally enjoy a peaceful rest before launching into his own productivity. ]

It will be soon, my body's still adjusting. [ That dapper cape of his is smoothed absent-mindedly, finally stepping free of the etchings on the floor beneath them to take a deep breath nearer the room's single window. ] But I feel more... sated. I think it'll be easier to deal with my hunger now. It's for the best, I didn't want you to need to feel the emotions surrounding that.

[coherer]

(jonas feels connected to this moment. besides the fact that that's quite literal, it's an emotional draw that has him watching sasuke's every move as though trying to anticipate what mood he'll experience next. there's amusement, a mellowness to his loitering by the window, and he takes the time to explain like he wouldn't already know.

he's glad. the openness may be making him a little self-conscious, but jonas knows it's just the residual jitters and his hand comes away from his waistcoat with a small smirk.) Well, that's alright. It'll suck, but I thought about it before. Y'know, when I was deciding to ask you to do this with me...

Wanna' head home?

(it's an unthinking invitation, figuring it'd be a nice walk back and an even easier time relaxing on the couch with some discussion. jonas thinks the water out by the bay would be nice to pay a visit to, too, in a small detour.) Not that you gotta' hang around me right now if you want space or anything. Gotta' test the long distance thing soon anyway, since that'll be important later. Know the Bond's limits and stuff, right?