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

[rocketsout]

Nah. No apologies. Nothing you need to apologize for.

[Living potentially forever did, after all, take its toll. But there's worry all the same, concern for the hunter, his hunter, and it would be behoove him to ever deny it.]

'cept maybe for stealing all the hot water.

[Deflect, because he knows James doesn't want to talk about it, and he can at least respect that wish.]

[sword_breaker]

I'm kind of ruining that great mood we had. Basically stabbing it really.

[He's already seen a lot of crap before he had met the titan and more so afterwards which made his perception of himself not the best. Fundamentally broken from the start. Still the other comment forces out a simple smile.]

Yea be nice if you didn't.

[rocketsout]

You stab a lot of things. In fact, if you didn't stab things, dunno if we'd ever have really hit it off, yeah? Not always such a bad thing.

[But he keeps things light, not touching further. No need to cause undue duress to the hunter.]

And nah, you're the one stealing it right now. Gonna have to just latch on if I don't want to freeze myself into another rez.

[sword_breaker]

Well that is true. I haven't stabbed you in a long time though. Did make a promise not too afterall and I like to maintain that.

[His smile broadens slightly and continues to stick around some, trying his best to keep his mind off of less positive things. He turns his head to press a gentle kiss on his cheek.]

Aren't you already latched onto me?

[rocketsout]

At least not with a blade.

[Oh, that's another tasteless crack, but he flashes a toothy smirk at the other before burying his head in James' shoulder with a quiet noise of contentment.]

Well yeah, but like...I mean then you'll never be able to get me to let go. Like that kind of latched on. Stuck with a new fate, all that.

[sword_breaker]

Well I don't think I've heard any complaints about that.

[Definitely grinning now and he's twisting around in order to wrap his arms around him, brushing his lips against his temple.]

Am I supposed to not like this new fate? Want me to put up a fuss and all for you? Hm?

[rocketsout]

That's 'cause there definitely aren't any.

[He takes the moment to close his eyes and offers a contented noise in return, fingers tracing nonsensical patterns across the hunter's shoulders.]

And I mean, you do you, but I kinda like being wanted. A fuss is a fuss, but you're stuck with me either way.

[sword_breaker]

Good. Nice to know that I'm doing something right.

[A pleased noise is given at the touches, arching his back into them while burying his face into the crux of Liam's shoulder. They would have to leave at some point but for now this was nice.]

No fuss. Promise. I want to be stuck with you. Better that way.

[rocketsout]

You do a lot of things right.

[And it's such the truth, no sarcasm or joking at all. There's a moment when his arms tighten around the hunter, holding the other close as he presses a soft kiss to the top of his head.]

And good, 'cause you're definitely stuck. For a really, really long time.

[sword_breaker]

I try my best for you.

[Which about as close to truth as he can ever get. As much as he was told that he deserved nice things so did Liam.]

I already accepted that. Sorry not sorry.

[He coaxes down one of his arms in order to intertwine fingers with the titan, However the moment only can last for so long as te hot water runs out finally and it turns chilly.]

[rocketsout]

[It's the small things like that that steal his breath away, bring such fondness in him that it temporarily removes all reason and words. Instead of answering, he traces over the back of the hunter's hand with the pad of his thumb, slow and loving.

It's a great moment. And then everything is freezing.

There's a wince at the sudden cold, and he huffs in annoyance, winding himself around James in a futile attempt to stay warm, though it only works for so long before he's reaching over to shut the water off and grab a towel to throw around the both of them.]

[sword_breaker]

[Damn shower had to go and ruin that time for him. The cold water forces him to move in close against the titan to seek out more warmth before the solar in his blood kicked up into play. Today and yesterday showing the most ease he's had calling it out in almost a month.

However everything is shut off and there's a towel around him, keeping him pressed up against Liam. Not that he's really against that. He's exuding warmth and starts to almost curl into him, sighing softly.]

[rocketsout]

[He can't help the quiet, fond laughter that wells up in his chest, and he winds himself around James all the more, drinking in the hunter's warmth.]

C'mon.

[It's quiet and loving, and he leans down to press a soft kiss to the hunter's brow.]

I uh, gotta make sure stuff is perfect for tonight.

[sword_breaker]

[A pleased noise drawn from him as the titan wraps around him, enjoying the small kiss before leaning up in order to steal an actual one.]

Same here. Still doesn't make me want to leave though.

[rocketsout]

Like I said, so long as you come back.

[But he's smiling into the kiss, breaking away only to press another kiss to the tip of James' nose.]

And I'm always gonna come back too.

Time skip? o/

[sword_breaker]

I promise that I will.

[He doesn't exactly want to but he needs to so he breaks away from the titan and heads upstairs to get clothes on. Simple stuff really. There was no need to get all decked out just yet.

Shade is hovering over his shoulder soon enough as he makes sure that his boots are laced up properly. Then a jacket is thrown on, to keep that warmth going.]

See you back here later. Ok?

[Then he's heading out the door. Medical supplies, maybe some food or drinks that are missing but definitely something more important took priority. He wanted this perfect for the titan. The ghost is sent to reserve themselves a table at the restaurant.]

can do o/

[rocketsout]

[Breaking away isn't necessarily what he'd like to be doing, but it has to happen, and he's left to dry himself off and get dress, shivering slightly at the loss of warmth that comes with the hunter leaving.

But there are things to be done.]

Yeah. Don't be too long.

[He's got a few things that need to be taken care of too, after all, and it makes the afternoon go quickly. There's a twinge of nerves as it gets later and later, and though he's spent a fair amount of time cleaning himself up, making sure that he's presentable, there's still slight worry. He checks his pockets, makes sure everything is in order, and unfortunately there's little to do beyond small repairs to his armor, but even then, he's careful not to muss himself up.

Nothing left to do but wait.]

[sword_breaker]

[The hunter's arrival back to the apartment is announced by the flashing blue light and horrible rendition of an old time ambulance by the ghost transmating inside. Shade has taken his job as nurse ghost seriously (or as a serious joke). He floats over to the counter to deposit a bag of drinks before putting down another of medical supplies next to it.

Meanwhile the hunter is trying not to stress out and is seconds in after him. This was supposed to be a nice and simple evening. He even managed to get a suit and everything.

His hand periodically going to his breast pocket to make sure things were still there and thankfully they were. However he glances around to focus on the titan waiting for him. That took longer than he expected. Shit.]

Sorry about that. I didn't mean to be out so late. Got everything though.

[rocketsout]

[What in the-

Shade. Alright, that's definitely an explanation. Sometimes it always seemed like the ghost was way too excited about everything. Interesting in comparision to his guardian, really, but the noise is definitely enough to distract the titan at the moment.]

Wha- no it's fine. Not that long.

[And worth the wait, it seems like, because he'd almost forgotten how well James cleaned up. There's a moment that he just appreciates the sight, and then he's standing, walking over to wrap an arm around the hunter's shoulders in order to pull him in for a soft kiss.]

Go out now and find somewhere to hit up?

[sword_breaker]

[Shade stops his noise making after a stern look from his guardian but continues on his flashing regardless since it wasn't as distracting. The ghost continues his work in silence for now.

The hunter sighs softly at the nonsense and shakes his head before glancing back. He was being watched and he didn't know if that was a good thing or not. Then his attention goes to movement and of course the kiss.]

I might've already had a place in mind. Nice restaurant with downstairs bar and all. We haven't been there in a while.

I ugh...thought it'd be nice to start something at place that was already significant. If that's good with you.

[rocketsout]

[There's a small grin at that, and he closes his eyes, resting his forehead against the hunter's with a quiet noise of contentment. The nerves are certainly still there, but he's doing his best to push them aside. He'd promised everything would be perfect, after all.]

Have I said you're a sap? 'cause you are, and I love it. 'course it's good with me.

[sword_breaker]

Countless times really. So it's nothing new for me. But that's good cause Shade got the reservation all set and we can head out now.

[He gives him another kiss then looking him over before fixing Liam's tie, giving a soft laugh.]

I can tell that you were up to something.

[rocketsout]

Up to something? Me? Never.

[But he grins widely all the same, unwilling to give anything away further. There's a small noise of amusement at the adjustments though, and he rolls his eyes dramatically, all in good jest.]

Am I all good and proper now though? Okay to leave the apartment?

[sword_breaker]

You always are. I was more so commenting on how my workbench looks. It was tidier than that when I left.

[His own roll of his eyes and wraps the tie around his hand to tug Liam down some, smirking.]

You going to be a dick about this? Me and Shade can have a nice dinner on our own.

[A light teasing remark really. The ghost mentioned even moves over and glances between the two curiously, eye still flashing in and out.]

[rocketsout]

Still got repairs to make. Y'know, armor doesn't just fix itself, yeah?

[But he's mirroring the smirk, grin toothy and amused at the action.]

I dunno, I'm sure Shade is great dinner company, but would you really be so cruel as to leave me here?