Future Stuff ::1:: Been Up All Night

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[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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As I said, it's ugh nothing. Just forget about it.

[He couldn't exactly see the titan's face right now so he was going by touch and hearing which weren't exactly giving him the confidence he needed after admitting that. So he tries to busy himself by smearing kisses along Liam's shoulder.]

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[No, no that doesn't sit right, and while the mouth at his shoulder is nice, he reaches to nudge James up, taking care not to startle him from his blind side. He then steals a soft kiss, breaking away only to gently knock his forehead against the other's.]

's not nothing. Like the opposite of nothing.

[Suddenly nerves, and he laughs quietly under his breath to try to hide it.]

Besides, how cool would it be to say 'oh yeah, the vanguard? You mean my husband, right?'.

[When in doubt, joke.]

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[Shit no don't make him look up. The hunter keeps his eyes downcasted to avoid further blows to his nerves but the kiss catches him off guard. That wasn't what he expected at all or rather assumed.]

Yea you're right. More like a lot of something.

[That earns a soft chuckle from him as he moves down to nuzzle into his neck.]

Would be seriously proud of it. Also that and the look on people's faces. But I could point out the tough as hell titan that's mine.

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D-

[Words again, they're becoming more and more difficult as he tries to parse through the nerves that are suddenly leaving him tongue tied.]

Do you want to, then?

[And maybe it's not the most romantic time, or way, to be asking: back from patrol, bruised up, and still somewhat interested from the hunter's previous ministrations. But it's an important question, damnit.]

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Wait what? Do what marriage or whatever? I ugh...

[What the hell are words let alone comprehending questions at this rate? But it decides to finall click and he's pulling him into a deep kiss before smirking some, pressing his forehead to Liam's.]

Hell yes. I-if you're good with it.

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[The few moments of incomprehension seem to last forever, and something in his chest twists terribly. He must have overstepped his bounds, this was such a spur of the moment bad idea-

and he's being kissed, and that's all he needs. His eyes slip shut and he takes a deep breath to try to steady himself, even as he's grinning like an idiot.]

Yeah. Yeah, yeah I am. Really am.

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[His chest tightens in wait for his response but everything relaxes afterwards and he lets out a soft noise of contentment. This wasn't what he had expected to happen after making that ridiculous comment but he wasn't exactly going to complain.]

That's um really good to know. I wish it was a better time or something. Maybe at a dinner or so. Maybe even not in a shower and all. Be you know clothed possibly.

[Dammit he's rambling and glances away to hide that fact. Shit.]

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[He laughs at that, winding his arms tight around the hunter.]

Uh, yeah. Should...could try for take two tonight if you want? Go out somewhere fancy or whatever, do it the proper wag?

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I'd like to do that. Get all decked out and pop the question properly. It'd be great.

[He presses a kiss to the titan's neck before going back to a grin.]

However you have a challenge to finish first.

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I even promise to be on my best behaviour and act super surprised.

[Shit, it's actually happening, and there are still nerves, but he can't stop grinning, even when the hunter's words turn.]

I dunno, I'm in here, you said I couldn't stand the heat, I think I'm doing just fine.

[Teasing of course.]

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I might have to pick up some stuff before then. Best behavior would be great. I don't know about the surprise bit.

[Holy shit this is actually happening and it's making him on cloud nine right now. Laughing softly, he nudges the titan to be against the shower's wall.]

And if I want to make it hotter? What then?

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Psh, the best behaviour. Seriously.

[The fact that this has become a reality seems almost unreal, and it's impossible for him to stop grinning now that he's started. The wall is a little cold, but he just smirks back, feigning nonchalance with a small shrug.]

I mean, best way to find out is to try.

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That'd be appreciated.

[A kiss is given to the titan to wipe that smirk off for a few moments while his hands move to keep a loose hold on his waist. The hunter giving a small teasing rock of his hips.]

Oh really? There was something else. Last night how you said you weren't tame and all. Not exactly disproved that yet either.

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[The action is rewarded with a quiet groan and while he tries to keep smirking, it's a bit shakier than before, even as he slides his hands down the hunter's back, pulling him close.]

Said a lot of things. Like that. Like how a certain hunter vanguard has a nice dick. Like how I'm appreciating running water. Lot of things.

[He leans in to press an open-mothed kiss to the column of James' throat.]

You want not tame though? Gotta move. Not gonna have to get rezzed because someone slipped and broke their neck in the shower. Kinda would kill the mood.

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[The hands moving along his body is nice but the tug closer definitely gets a small laugh as well as another rock of his hips, enjoying the little hiccups in the titan's behavior.]

Fair enough. I'll give you all of that but still.

[A pleased groan leaves him at the kiss and he shifts his weight from foot to foot. He reaches back behind himself in order to shut off the water.]

Where are we going to be moving then? Hm?

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[Without the water there's a slight chill, and he shivers lightly at it's loss, pressing himself into the hunter to seek out more warmth.]

Depends-

[He presses a gentle bite to James' throat, slowly grinding against him.]

Where's the best place for me to pin you down, work you up, and then ride you until you can't remember anything but my name, yeah?

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[It sucks that the heat of the water has left but he hums softly in thought, letting his light course with solar rather than arc in order to keep his shivering at bay. His arm hooking around the titan's waist to keep him close.]

Sounds good to me. Well do you want comfort or convenience? The back sofa is closest but the bed has the most room. So what will it be?

[He didn't have a preference at the moment. This feels amazing so far and he exposes his throat more at the bite, groaning softly.]

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Room, definitely room. Be more adventurous later, when I'm not so banged up.

[But he's effectively distracted himself now, hands splaying over the hunter's hips as he starts to work a mark into his neck.]

Missed you.

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[He gives an affirmative nod before letting out a pleased noise at the teeth on his neck.]

It'd be good to keep you from further injury.

[Then he stops at those last two words and his hand goes up to gently hold the back of Liam's neck, the other curling into his hip protectively. Something in his chest tightening as a smile flickers onto his face.]

Same. So glad you're back.

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If I'm gonna get hurt, might as well be from something nice, but I kinda want to enjoy this for now.

[He's joking, of course, and he grins into the hunter's neck, nuzzling at the crux of his shoulder as he brushes the pads of his thumbs over the curve of his hips.]

But I told you, I gotta come back. 'cause I've got the best thing in the world back here.

[Definitely sappy, but he leans up to steal a soft kiss before nudging James a bit.]

C'mon, towel. Then I'll prove it.

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How about no injuries at all? Even if it would be enjoyable, ok? I like it when you're not all banged up and all.

[Well that was rather cute and he laughs quietly, shaking his head as he slides out of the titan's hold. The nudges enough to coax him from the shower and throw a towel at him.]

And you call me a sap.

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Only the good kind of banged up, promise.

[Towel, though, that's definitely useful. He snatches it out of the air and gives himself a quick dry, then tosses it aside haphazardly.]

Well you are. 'course.

[But he's taking the hunter's hand after that, tugging him into a soft kiss before he's heading upstairs.]

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Sure alright. Whatever you say.

[He makes a note that his shower didn't exactly count but right now there was a more important matter at hand. He rolls his eyes despite the kiss and follows close after the titan.]

As much of one as you are then.

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See, I am. 'cause I love you.

[And that feels so good to say.]

C'mon.

[He's still not able to be as exuberant as he'd like, and there's certainly no way that he'll be able to pick up the hunter, but that doesn't stop him from pulling him along, stopping only to steal a quick kiss before he drags the other up the stairs.

When they finally make it up, it doesn't take more than a moment before he's gently maneuvering James to the bed, easing him into laying down so that he can straddle him.]

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I know. That's good to know so I love you too.

[A soft laugh leaves him while he allows Liam to lead, shaking his head at how enthusiastic he was at it. At least he wasn't trying to push himself too hard and attempting to pick him up. The kiss is definitely a nice touch though.]

So are you going to do as you say and...

[Oh. The titan certainly is because he's on his back on the bed and that's definitely Liam moving to straddle him. Right. That's a thing. He moves his hands to gently hold onto his waist, blushing some.]

Nevermind.