Myth!AU - In The Shadows

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[Second Part to the Myth AU!~]

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[sword_breaker]

No doubt about that.

[A small confirmation from the reaper that he wants the dullahan to stick around for more years to come. He hadn't realized how lonely he had been until Liam had come into his life and he sure as hell wasn't going to think of losing him anytime soon.

He turns in his arms to steal a proper kiss, smiling. The reaper's fingers slowly stroking through the dullahan's hair before coming to rest at the back of his neck.]

Will do. Thinking about making you your favorite drink right now though. Enjoy ourselves.

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Oh?

[He flashes the man a slightly childish grin, and from the tone of his voice it's very obvious that he's far more excited for the prospect than he'd like to let on. This is his first holiday, really, and the novelty of it is enough to make him giddy.]

I'm enjoying myself right now though.

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[He smiles, pressing a soft kiss to his cheek. Of course the dullahan was going to further perk at the prospect of such a drink and the reaper was more than happy to oblige.]

Not even the powder stuff. Got the chocolate and milk and everything. Even these huge marshmallows that I think are in snowflake shapes. Peppermint sticks to stir too.

[rocketsout]

The make 'em in shapes? Are you for real?

[Alright, now he can't hide his excitement, and he leans in to press a kiss to James' cheek before breaking away to grin brightly.]

You went all out, holy shit.

[sword_breaker]

I wouldn't lie about this. Come on, dork, I'll show you.

[With that, he takes Liam's hand in his and guides him over to the kitchen where all of the supplies are awaiting on the counter along with the instructions for the charm. The reaper wanted the dullahan to enjoy all of the perks of the season and that always included a warm drink whenever.]

[rocketsout]

[At the sight of everything on the counter he grins, eyes bright with excitement that would perhaps be more proper on a small child. Looking over to James, he leans over to wraps his arms around the reaper and hug him tight to his chest.]

You're amazing, you know that?

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[Seeing such excitement on Liam's face is enough satisfaction for the reaper and there isn't anything else that he could ask for asides from making the dullahan happy. However a soft laugh slips out at the hug, nuzzling into the crux of the other's shoulder. His arms coming up to reciprocate the tightness.]

I try my best for you. That's the least you deserve.

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Really, you're the greatest. The greatest ever.

[He's grinning bright into James' shoulder, and even with the temptation that hot chocolate offers he still can't bring himself to pull away.]

Thank you.

[sword_breaker]

No problem.

[It was so worth going through the snow and dealing with the crowds to see his dullahan so easily amused and happy. He would do it again and again just to see that smile. One that he can't help but reciprocate as he holds Liam close and noses his temple gently before pressing a kiss there.]

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So...means that I get to make it too, right?

[He's grinning toothily now, leaning into the kiss with a pleased sigh.]

Probably won't burn the kitchen down.

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Yea I suppose it does. Helps that I printed out instructions then?

[A soft laugh slips out as he shakes his head, grinning.]

I'm not looking to remodel yet. Let's try our best to avoid that.

[rocketsout]

Oh you did? Awesome, let's see 'em.

[He leans over and steals a quick kiss.]

I'd pay for it if you did, promise.

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[Stepping around the dullahan, he peruses through the supplies on the counter before finally finding the sheet of paper. Honestly he could have used his phone but sometimes it was better not have to scroll. The sheet is offered over.]

There you go. One recipe for hot chocolate that is the legit stuff.

[rocketsout]

Sweet, okay.

[As he accepts the paper he shoots James a wide grin, but it's replaced by quizzical contemplation as he reads everything over. It's not Greek, but it feels like it's pretty close.]

But uh, maybe we should do this together.

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[He plucks the paper back from the dullahan but only after stealing away a brief kiss. A soft smile offered as he eases up to the counter.]

Together sounds perfect. Can you pour the milk into the pot for me? Two cups will do.

[rocketsout]

Yeah, I think I can do that. Two cups, not so hard.

[He grins into the kiss as the paper is stolen back, then moves to grab the milk as instructed.]

This pot right here?

[Without waiting for confirmation he pours the milk in.]

Done. Next?

[sword_breaker]

I figured you had a handle on it. Also yea that'd be the one.

[He glances back before measuring out the necessary amount of chocolate chips into a cup. It's then handed over to the dullahan.]

There's a pan on the stove. Put these in it and turn the stove onto low heat.

[rocketsout]

Wait...the milk pan or the other pan? Do they both go in the same thing or am I looking for a different one right now?

[This may very well be the first thing he's ever actually cooked, the learning curve is a little steep.]

[sword_breaker]

No ok the milk should be in the small pot there. That doesn't need to have its burner on yet. The chocolate chips go into the actual pan on low heat.

[He glances back with a raised brow.]

So yea the other one.

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Hey, just had to make sure. This is a lot more complicated than just ordering it at the coffee shop.

[And a lot more fun too, if he's honest with himself. But the chips go into the correct pan without much more fuss and he turns to look back expectantly.]

Alright?

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Well yea. I did tell you that this was going to be the real stuff. There's a lot of work to do instead of heating up water and throwing some powder in it.

[He laughs softly and comes over with spoon, checking over everything. The reaper reaches past the dullahan to turn on the appropriate burner.]

Need to turn that on for sure.

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The things you gotta work for are always the best though.

[There's weight to his words, and he grins shyly as he leans over to brush his lips against his reaper's cheek.]

Step one then. It's on. Now what?

[sword_breaker]

You aren't wrong there. Besides you're learning how to do this. Maybe next time you won't need help. Be the badass hot chocolate maker.

[He turns on the other burner to be on a low heat as he starts to stir around the chocolate. A smirk breaking out onto his face at the gentle kiss.]

That was more than one step but now got to wait for things to get heated.

[rocketsout]

What if I want the help because the help is awesome and easy on the eyes?

[He grins crookedly at the man, a single brow raised.]

Heated, or 'heated' 'cause you can do one, the other, or both at the same time.

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Hm well I'd love to meet this help then. Especially if they're going to be a dullahan's eye candy apparently.

[A soft laugh easing out as he slowly stirs the softening chocolate. His head cocking to the side in mock thought.]

I don't know. Not sure that we can do at the same time. This recipe isn't that time consuming. That doesn't mean I don't like it when other things get 'heated'.