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.]

Comments

[sword_breaker]

Hm then maybe I can make a bladedancer out of you after all. Show you how to charge a blade rather than throw an arc tantrum essentially. Maybe even how to blink. You do know already how invis works.

All so I can stay your personal heater.

[There's a soft smile at the pressing in, wrapping his arms better around Liam and gently kissing his forehead before humming contently. He didn't mind being a source of warmth really. At least it was appreciated by someone.]

[rocketsout]

Hey, at least it's an effective arc tantrum. Don't diss it until you try it. And hey, it could be totally essy to learn, I might be a natural.

[The kiss makes him grin all the more, and he all but melts into the hold. Warm, happy, content, it's the best possible combination to be shared with the best possible person.]

Even if I could touch solar, think I'd want you around to curl up with anyways.

[sword_breaker]

Fair enough. It has proven to be rather useful on several occasions. I don't think I could do that very well to be quite honest due to the lack of precision of a blade and mobility. I'll be the judge of your supposed natural abilities though.

[He never wanted to give this up at all, more than happy to press another soft kiss to the titan's cheek while maintaining his gentle hold on him.]

Good to know. Never losing this privilege I hope.

[rocketsout]

Hey, no need to be precise if you just break everything, yeah? But nah, it's a totally precise thing though. Totally. Takes a lot to be able to aim it properly and not just wiff.

And c'mon, I'm totally a natural.

[Gentle joking, to be sure, because he's entirely content at the moment.]

Not so long as I'm around. Gonna get sick of me stealing your solar some day, and even then I'm gonna still do it.

[sword_breaker]

Well what if you don't want to break everything though? Wouldn't the lack of direct precision become an issue? Just saying, not necessary to annihilate everything.

Still have to see for myself.

[That last part earns a soft laugh from him though.]

Good to know. Don't think I see myself ever getting sick of this however.

[rocketsout]

Well why in the heck would you ever not want to break anything? Easiest way to take care of the problem, whatever it is.

[He nuzzles into James' shoulder with a wry grin.]

Better not, 'cause I'm gonna be here for a long, long time.

[sword_breaker]

Fair enough. Still not always the best solution sometimes though.

[A gentle kiss is pressed against the titan's temple before giving a small smile.]

Good. I'd like to keep it that way. Fight for it really.

[rocketsout]

Totally the best solution. Never not the best solution.

[Oh, but those are some rather touching words, and it strikes something warm in him.]

Never have to fight anyone, promise, because there's never gonna be anyone else.

[sword_breaker]

Never have I heard more titan-esque words in my life.

Though it doesn't have to people. I don't think you'd ever do such a thing neither would I. Fight against the darkness from trying to end you. Fight anything really. I'd do that to keep you around as long as I can.

[rocketsout]

[Oh. Oh that strikes something even deeper, and he curls further around James, pressing a kiss to his shoulder with a low noise.]

Promise I'm not going anywhere. Ever. The darkness itself can kiss my ass, not letting it rip me away from you.

[sword_breaker]

[His hold on him tightens and he's remaining as close as he can, lining soft kisses along his pulse with a content hum. He should've expected an answer like that but still happy to hear it.]

Good. Really good.

[rocketsout]

Like it would be anything different.

[Good, that hold is exactly what he wants, and even in the wake of being a bit winded, he still wouldn't miss this for the world.]

[sword_breaker]

Well I would hope not.

[At some point he was going to have to sneak away to attempt some paperwork but right now wasn't a good time. More than content to stay here.]

Did you check in with the host while out?

[rocketsout]

Ehhhh, I mean....they're big kids, they can deal with me not being around for a day or two. Or four. Or more.

[Which of course is the easy way of sidestepping the question and not having to admit that he's been negligent with his work.]

[sword_breaker]

[That was probably the most unsubtle and drawn out no that he's gotten as an answer in a while. However it wasn't his place to poke and prod about the Host. He may be a Vanguard but he didn't have the exact authority to get his hands into those matters let alone he respected whatever Liam decided to make as a call.]

Fair enough. Whatever you think is best.

[rocketsout]

I mean, it is what it is. Like...should...probably check up on 'em at some point, figure out what our next assignment is but-

[He goes quiet for a moment, frowning slightly at the thought.]

Just don't want to get sent out real quick again, yeah?

[sword_breaker]

That's just something that we'll have to deal with. Can't exactly stop doing our jobs especially when there's people counting on us.

[That's certainly something to keep in mind though. The fact that this vacation or whatever it is can be cut short by new orders didn't bring a smile to his face. However he gives the titan a soft kiss before moving to sit back up, dropping his hold.]

I'll still be here though at least.

[rocketsout]

[There's a noise of discontent as he's moved, and even more discontent as the hunter sits, and he moves to follow him, leaning against his shoulder with a sigh.]

Should come with sometime. Like I said, teach my boys a thing or two.

[sword_breaker]

[A soft sigh leaves him as he settles to rest his head on top of Liam's gently, mulling that over for a moment or two.]

I'll see what I can do. If there's enough time between now and your next assignment, maybe then. Sound like a plan?

[rocketsout]

Yeah.

[It makes things a bit more sullen, and he's not certain that he likes that. Guardian life isn't at all conducive to allowing time with loved ones, after all, and that's a pretty shitty reality.

Still, he grins anyways, though it might be a bit more subdued than before, and reaches over to lace their fingers together.]

Totally a plan. And if not, then I'm just gonna have to kill everything out there fast and punch the darkness in the face quick so that I'm back home before you even notice I'm gone.

[sword_breaker]

[Their lives may not exactly promote the whole enjoyment of time with each other but that doesn't mean that it needs to bring down the mood. Bad enough that the past month was shitty enough to last them for a while.

So he moves in order to steal a soft, reassuring kiss before giving his hand a squeeze.]

I'll try my best to get the paperwork and planning settled out then. That whole killing thing would go faster if I was there anyway.

[Humming contently, the hunter presses his forehead to the titan's gently.]

[rocketsout]

[The kiss and contact help ground him, and he can't help the small grin that tugs at the corners of his lips.]

I mean, it really would. I kinda learned from the best, after all.

[sword_breaker]

Pft I'm not the best. Maybe one of them but not the end all, be all.

[However the compliment is appreciated and earns a smile from him.]

I'll give my best effort to get the appropriate approval.

[rocketsout]

Nope, can't argue. Definitely the best, and I'll fight anyone that says otherwise. That includes you. But maybe I'll go easy on you.

[He leans in to steal a quick kiss with the beginnings of a grin.]

[sword_breaker]

Hm I could definitely be alright with being the best for you. But I would destroy you in a fight. So you might as well put in your entire effort rather than half-assing it.

[A small kiss on the cheek before getting up and grabbing his clothes, at the very least sliding on things onto his lower half after getting cleaned up some.]

Probably should let me change the sheets. Knock out some small chores and whatnot.