Future Stuff ::1:: Been Up All Night

[sword_breaker]

[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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[rocketsout]

Psh, I don't know what you're talking about, I'm so stealthy. Totally.

[But food, food is such a good motivator, and breakfast is basically the best thing that he's tasted in weeks. He's more than happy to oblige, but not before leaning over to steal a lightning quick kiss.]

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Yea, right. I absolutely believe that. One hundred percent.

[He enjoys the kiss despite how brief it is and leaves the titan to eat, heading off to go knock out his workout real quick. Even if he was vanguard, that didn't mean he could allow for himself to get soft and he needed to be ready at a moment's notice if he had to be sent out. Might as well stay in shape.

Which meant shedding off the hoodie and calling over Spectre to keep watch. Last thing he wanted was a stupid injury because he wasn't paying attention.]

[rocketsout]

[His attention ends up split between the food, and far more importantly, the fact that the hunter is moving. There's definite interest, that will never go away, and he's certainly missed morning routine.

Or rather pretending to feign disinterest while sneaking a glance. Totally stealthy.]

[sword_breaker]

[Hoodie tossed onto the chair, he heads towards the hall leading to the back in order to do his normal sets out of sight and away from distractions. It should be relatively easy to do and besides the titan should be fine enough in the kitchen with the food he prepared.

He starts out simple and steadily works his way up to the more complex routines. Shade keeping a steady eye and managing to do a good job with his constant surveying of the hunter's form and keeping track for him. Definitely would need to sneak upstairs to grab clothes for the shower though the ghost could handle that if he didn't feel like putting that much effort in.

A day off after several days of mental hell was nice really. Might as well use it to his advantage.]

[rocketsout]

[Sneaking a glance only lasts so long, and he's aware enough to respect the hunter's need for privacy. Were it any normal day, it would be the time when he himself would wander away to get his day started, but given how much his muscles are still protesting the extended patrol, he's stuck for at least the next few days while he rests and recovers up.

Fair enough though, a little bit of civilian domesticity never hurt. Besides, fair was fair, James cooked? Dishes were on him. House rule.

So while the hunter trains, he sets about getting things back in order, storing away food and making sure there's another pot of coffee brewing for when the other man eventually finished.]

[sword_breaker]

[Everything is knocked out and his muscles are burning with the exertion of the workout. At least he didn't take too long doing it or he hopes that he didn't. Shade doesn't exactly function as a clock afterall and only ever recorded how much he had done.

So he slips back into the kitchen with mug in tow to snag another cup of coffee and slightly surprised that the dishes had been done. However house rule afterall. One less thing to worry about.]

Thanks for doing that.

[He sneaks a kiss before slipping around to head upstairs to grab clothes and take his own shower. Definitely didn't believe that the hot water hadn't been used and a cold shower was going to be thrilling...not.]

[rocketsout]

[He's not as fast as he'd like to think if James is already done. Still, the kitchen is appropriately cleaned, and there's a warm grin at the hunter's arrival, and the kiss of course.]

Psh, would be a dick move not to.

[But he's alone again, and maybe a little more tired than he'd like ot admit. Couch then, laying down seems counter-productive, but it helps with a little bit of of the soreness, and he throws one arm over his eyes with a sigh. Having to wait and recover was the worst.]

[sword_breaker]

[He comes back down with an armful of clothes to change into after his shower and lets out a soft laugh at the titan. Stalking over to the back of the couch, he takes his time in his movements to be as quiet as possible and placing a kiss on Liam's forehead.]

Well isn't this a change. Usually I'm the one catching a nap after breakfast. Might be getting old there, guardian. Retire and all.

[His arms rest on the back of the couch, smirking down at him. Shower can wait for now.It was amusing to have more energy than him for once.]

[rocketsout]

[Eh? What's that? That's a kiss, that's nice, and he moves to uncover one eye, raising a brow at the comment.]

'f I'm old, what does that make you? Ancient?

[Maybe that was a little mean, but he's joking, and he hauls himself up to steal a proper kiss with a hint of a smirk.]

[sword_breaker]

Wow. Way to make me feel crappy as hell.

[However that kiss does stave off some of the effort put into his fake annoyance though he manages to give a small grunt and looks down at him.]

Maybe should let you stick to the couch.

[rocketsout]

Nah, see, means that you're tough as hell.

[He sighs dramatically, flopping back down.]

Banished in less than a day? Shitty new record.

[sword_breaker]

Right. Uh hunh sure.

[He rolls his eyes with a soft laugh.]

You'd be the one to accomplish it. Sucks to be you. Anyway while you're all banished and everything, I'm going to take a shower.

[rocketsout]

Totally.

[He furrows his brows at that, but manages a smirk back.]

Thought you wanted me in there too to.save on water, or is that part of the banishment too?

[sword_breaker]

...didn't you just take one though? Before breakfast? I figured you had your fill of hot water for the day.

[Great now he's actually thinking about him joining as an actual possibility and it was supposed to be a quick shower after a workout. Nice going self.]

I mean the banishment was a maybe. Never said it was an actual thing. So...yea.

[rocketsout]

Just appreciating actually having it, yeah?

[Bingo, he's qt least gaining some points back from earlier.]

But I mean, you did say that I probably couldn't handle it, so-

[Definitely back to teasing.]

[sword_breaker]

Obviously if you're wanting another possibly.

[There's a hint of blush creeping into his cheeks but he crosses his arms and straightens out with a shrug.]

Can't handle the heat, stay out. Pure and simple rule of thumb right there.

[rocketsout]

Hey, I never said I couldn't. I think I'm pretty capable of handling it just fine.

[Nope, still smirking.]

If you need me to prove it or what-

[sword_breaker]

Right, you may have to just prove that. Um....what do you mean 'or what'?

[He's digging himself a hole that was going to end up biting him in the ass soon.]

[rocketsout]

Giving me another challenge, then?

[Alright, that's still pretty cute.]

Exactly what I said. Sounds like you're calling me out.

[sword_breaker]

[Cue the heat spreading deeper throughout his cheeks as he holds his clothes and looks away.]

And what if I am?

[rocketsout]

[Definitely still cute, and not actually the answer he'd expected. Not unwelcome, however, he can roll with it.]

Then I mean, go get in and this apparently old guardian will join you when he can roll off the couch.

[sword_breaker]

I'll keep an eye out then.

[The hunter shrugs and heads off towards the shower, trying to rid of the damn blush that was plaguing him. It was probably just a bunch of teasing however there was an invitation he had given to the titan.

Alright, focus. Stripping down he starts up the shower and hums contently when the water reaches the right temperature, stepping in. Just keep a clear head.]

[rocketsout]

[Alright, mission success: the hunter is red-faced, and he feels as though he's somewhat redeemed himself from earlier. Which only leaves actually following through. Which means getting up.

Easier said than done.

He waits until he hears water running before he makes an attempt, grunting as something in his side protests again, but he powers through and makes it to his feet with only relative discomfort. Step one, complete.

Step two, shower. He haphazardly sheds his shirt at least as he makes his way over, but nothing more, instead sneaking into the bathroom and sitting on the counter.]

Hot enough yet?

[sword_breaker]

[Oh son of a bitch. That'd be the titan. Whelp the whole clear head thing was going to wind up failing spectacularly now.

He turns his back to the shower's door but not before getting a confirming that yes that's Liam without a shirt on and is sitting there watching. Fantastic. Thankfully the hot water is starting to work up some steam.

The hunter starts washing himself, trying to ignore the titan mostly and pay more attention to the scars on his body.
You know that was a worthy way of focusing elsewhere.]

Well I'm in here, am I not? Clearly it's to my liking.

[rocketsout]

Can't argue with that logic.

[Definitely small talk, but he just raises a brow and doesn't make a move to do anything more. In fact, he does have the common sense to give the hunter a bit of privacy, instead focusing on the far wall for a bit. It would be one hell of an awful move to interrupt someone actually trying to clean up. That's for later, anyways. Can't back down from that unspoken dare.]