sword_breaker | Future Stuff ::1:: Been Up All Night

Future Stuff ::1:: Been Up All Night

[This was not clicking for some reason. He has been staring at these reports for the past hour and half, nothing having been accomplished besides from papers being shuffled around in a semblance of productivity and knives thrown into the pillar behind him out of sheer frustration. His fingers tapping along the worn metal to keep himself from doing further property damage at this rate.

The bottom line was that stress was gnawing at him.

Not from the job though. If anything, reports should came as second nature after the past few months and coordinating had been relatively easy once the rough first week passed by. Being a vanguard should cause less stress than doing actually fieldwork yet here he was at a breaking point almost.

There was nothing. Absolutely nothing. Those stupid letters and photos and other bullshit weren't coming in anymore.

Something had to have happened and he's stuck here in this goddamn tower like a fresh rezzed moron.

His hands were effectively tied as well. No one could be sent out without the other two's approval and even then it'd be brought forward to discussion by the head vanguard. Which means that nothing could happen for days and he'll be sitting on his ass like he already was. All it did was make him all the more frustrated about having given up his freedom to leave as he so pleased because at least then someone would be out there trying to figure out what happened.

The hunter buries his face in his hands with an exhausted sigh leaving him. He probably looked like hell at this rate. Throwing himself into long hours had made his sleep schedule an abysmal handful of hours in the past few days. Half the time he didn't know how he wasn't passing out during meetings. Be easy to. Pull the hood further down, lean down on the table and maybe get an hour or two of on and off rest. Might be the best time to try it out to be quite honest since the hall was dead before attempting it when there'd be actual repercussions to getting caught.

He grunts after stretching out on the table some, pillowing his head with his arms for something close to comfortable. Shade is called out of transmat to keep a watch on things while an attempt at a nap was made. The ghost whirling softly in concern but does as told.

Things suck. Might as well try to ignore it for the time being.]

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You really don't want to do that, I'm nasty right now.

[But he doesn't move to push James away, and instead reaches very carefully to wind his arms around the other. The relief is nearly palatable, and while he may never admit it, there's a tightness to his chest and a bit of wet around his eyes. It's good to be home.]

And it's totally true.

[The helmet though-]

Took a look at it?

Yea I can now notice that. Good thing I'm wearing your hoodie and not mine. Sorry not sorry.

[Probably should feel bad for getting this thing dirty but right now he didn't exactly care. However he does move to rest his chin on a shoulder piece with a soft sigh, glancing up and smirking.]

Well it sucks when mine has to run off. And definitely could use a shower.

You did leave it in my office. So yes I did. It's salvageable though. Going to need to buy some new components.

Eh, I mean, gonna have to clean the hell out of the undersuit anyways. What's another hoodie or whatever?

[Still though, that's not even on the radar of important at the time. He laughs under his breath, rolling his eyes.]

And okay, but you like just mentioned the magic words right there. Like I will probably kill someone for a shower. Or beg. Or trade lewd favors. Really.

[Oh...he did leave it, didn't he? There's a small stab of guilt for that, and it does dull his grin just a bit.]

Sorry about that.

Yea that will be a definite. Just saying. I can always steal another one anyway. So there's that.

[The armor starts to hurt to be pressed against so his hold relaxes somewhat.]

Please don't kill someone. Also you don't exactly do the whole begging thing though I mean I'm sure that can be combined somehow with the lewd favors. Regardless you're taking one.

Don't. It snapped me out of it and made me realize how much of an ass I was.

Not stealing if I give it to you.

[Feeling the other move away, he loosens his hold, pulling back slightly to give James some room.]

See, I'm at that point. I will get down on my hands and knees and beg buck naked if it means I get to finally see running water again. You know how Venus is, I feel disgusting.

[He falls quiet for a bit though, processing that revelation, but in the end he closes his eyes and very carefully hugs the hunter close for a short moment.]

...can I come in?

Eh I've wearing quite a number of them though. So...yea.

[He stays close though despite having pulled back, more than wanting to stick by after everything.]

As much as that would be amusing to see, I think I'll just let you use it without asking for anything. You know like how we've done it for a while now.

[Then there's another hug and fuck it he'll deal with the armor because this is nice. He presses his forehead against Liam's gently.]

Absolutely.

Then it looks like we're sharing.

[Despite everything he smiles, eyes closing at the contact, though he pulls away just for a moment to gently bump his forehead against James' before leaning back in.]

Kinda like this idea. Think I'm probably gonna take you up on it right now. Kinda definitely like being home.

[And as reticent as he is to move, he breaks the hold ever so slightly, tugging the hunter inside.]

As if I'm not used to that concept already.

[This is great after being alone for so long and he closes his eyes for a brief moment but quickly flickers them open at the bump.]

Sounds like a plan. I promise that I didn't use all the hot water earlier.

[It's a small simple joke and he's smiling. However the blush faintly returns at the tug, following the pull and making sure to close the door.]

If you did, that'd totally fall under 'cruel and unusual'.

[It feels good to be joking again though, and he stops for a moment to press his forehead against James' again for a short while, but in the end he breaks away with a small, fond, grin.]

Promise I'll reiterate how much I missed you later until you're sick of hearing it, but I'm gonna be a dick and steal the shower now until further notice.

[And he's off to do just that, haphazardly stripping out of his armor on the way there and leaving Tarlowe to transmat it away.]

Fair enough.

[By the traveler this is much better than the past week let alone month and it makes everything feel infinitely better. However he gives a small nod, shoving his hands away once more.]

That's not exactly a dick move or whatever. So yea go do that if you can.

[He watches after the titan before heading back over to the couch and flopping down. There wasn't much to do other than wait and possibly watch the ghosts zoom about the apartment.]

[Showering might actually be one of the best things in the world right now, as far as he's concerned. While he's anxious to get back to James, he has missed the hunter terribly, he's not about to pass up the first chance he's had in weeks to finally scrub all the grime off himself.

He stays until the water runs cold, just enjoying the sheer fact that he's able to, and when he can't stand the freezing spray any longer, he finally relents.

And promptly realizes that in his haste, he's forgotten to grab any actual clothes.

Whatever, a towel slung round his hips and one thrown over his shoulders do the trick well enough as he finally emerges and makes a beeline for the stairs, stopping only momentarily to lean over the back of the couch and place a soft kiss to James' brow.]

[He's half tempted to close his eyes again and enjoy the peace but manages to keeps himself awake. Which is the better choice as there's a kiss on his brow that forces him to look back.

Oh. Well that's a thing. Liam without clothes on, just towels. He stares after him but it steadily becomes more out of concern than anything. All the bruises and other injuries definitely make him worry as well as feel lucky as hell.]

Let me guess, forgot that clothes are a thing?

[Might as well joke though.]

Gimme a break, it's been a while.

[But he's not at all surly, it's just teasing back as he books it up the stairs. The apartment is definitely colder than he remembers; either that or he's just become too used to how sweltering Venus was. Either way, clothes.

He manages to dig out another hoodie and a pair of comfortably worn pajama pants, and after that he's dress and slightly less chilled, he's bounding back down the stairs as quickly as is comfortable. Vaulting over the back of the couch is out of the question, and so he takes the long way around, worming his way on and next to James with as much care as he can possibly take.

Once situated, he reaches out to tug the hunter over to him, leaning back and holding him to his chest.]

And I warned you, you're gonna get so done with how much I'm going to be around.

It was only a month. I'd like to think that clothes are something to not be forgotten about so easily.

[There is definitely concern over how fast the titan decides to take those stairs but nothing that could be done really. He wasn't exactly going to yell about that especially after having done worse. So he merely raises an eyebrow at the speed that Liam returns out.

He slides over to offer room on the couch but apparently that was the wrong option as the titan presses in considerable close. Then he's being tugged again but this time to be held.

His cheeks dusted with a blush as he glances up with a soft laugh.]

I doubt that. So bring it on.

Psh, you're lucky I'm not feral by now. Y'know, out there, living amongst the vex and the fallen, eating spirit bloom or something like that.

[It's so good to be joking around again, and he leans down to nose at the hunter's temple. He's sore, yes, still exhausted and beaten down from the entirety of his time away, but he's not about to let that stop him from finally being able to spend time with James.]

Not leaving for a long time though, if I can. Good luck, you're not moving for now either, you're stuck.

Eh if you ended up going feral, I would hunt you down and knock some sense into you.

[He lets out a pleased noise, pushing up carefully in order to press a gentle kiss on Liam's neck. He knows about the injuries now and is hesitant to do anything remotely not gentle which is fine with him.

This is warmest he's been in what feels like forever. His face burying into the titan's shoulder softly.]

I don't exactly want to move anyway. So if anything you're stuck on this couch with me. Sorry not sorry.

Don't you do that anyways?

[He offers a soft noise in return, reciprocating the kiss with a gentle press of his lips to James' temple. It's so good to be back, and it's so good to have the hunter in his arms after so long.]

Think I can live with that. The vanguard going to get mad at you for skipping out?

Not recently no. Haven't had to hunt you down for at the very least a year or two.

[He gives a content hum, closing his eyes and enjoying the moment. The last thing he needed to do though was fall asleep on the titan right now because that'd be a waste.]

I don't give a damn right now. I'm not head so people can get over it. This is more important.

See, I'm being good. Er...sort of. As good as I want to be.

[It's just a simple joke, and it's punctuated by a slight nudge in order to get the hunter to move a bit so that he can lean down and steal a proper kiss. Definitely been too long.]

Good. Think it's pretty important too.

Yea this is incredibly good. At least much more so than you couldn't be right now so yea. Not even remotely feral.

[There's a confused noise at the nudge and he moves to look up but no complaints come from him at the kiss, enjoying it.]

Excellent. Not going anywhere.

[He laughs under his breath, holding the hunter closer for just a moment as he playfully leans down to nip at the tip of his ear.]

Totally feral, could eat you or something. Watch out.

But yeah, I think I like this plan. Don't want to be away at all for a long time.

I don't think you ever would do such a thing. Too tame for that.

[He rolls his eyes and laughs softly.]

It's the best plan we can ask for. I'll follow it for sure.

Psh, since when have I ever been tame?

[But it's just a joke, and he presses another kiss to the crown of James' head.]

Good, cause if you don't, I'll have to make you. Plus, y'know, looking forward to sleeping in a real bed. And sleeping alongside the best guy ever.

Do you really want me to answer that? Seriously?

[A light tease really but his attention is caught at one of Liam's comments, a flush hitting his cheeks.]

Hey I will ok? It'd be great to finally not have it feel so empty. But I ugh I'm not the best.

[He grins toothily, laughing under his breath.]

Totally not tame, and I promise the bed won't be empty if I have anything to say.

[Another kiss, and he's still laughing.]

Nah, you're definitely the best. No arguing.

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