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winterfrosting) wrote2024-03-24 07:53 pm
winterfrosting) wrote2024-03-24 07:53 pm
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DC is usually patrolling or at Pure Vanilla's house. But poking his notebook will always eventually get his attention!
[ And Cacao may be the one leading him to bed, but Vanilla is definitely trying to urge him forward a little faster. ]
A... Vanilla, you did not need to get me anything.
[Yet he knew he probably would regardless]
[Yet he knew he probably would regardless]
Eager. Calm, me nor the bed is going anywhere.
I know.
[ He wanders over, setting hit Staff aside to take the hair tie from Cacao, then step around behind his husband and reach up to take Cacao's hair in gentle hands. And slowly he begins to plait it into a braid, weaving the feather in with it. ]
Yet, too, how could I not? Your very heart lays on my finger. It strengthens and soothes me in equal measure.
[ A smile as he leans his head forward to rub a horn against one of Cacao's shoulders in love and affection, careful of the hair he's dutifully braiding still. ]
This the the least I could give in return. If ever you suffer a mortal wound, it will recall you from that brink. Should you either need or desire it, it shall grant you flight. And for an hour every day, wind and light are at your command.
[ He wanders over, setting hit Staff aside to take the hair tie from Cacao, then step around behind his husband and reach up to take Cacao's hair in gentle hands. And slowly he begins to plait it into a braid, weaving the feather in with it. ]
Yet, too, how could I not? Your very heart lays on my finger. It strengthens and soothes me in equal measure.
[ A smile as he leans his head forward to rub a horn against one of Cacao's shoulders in love and affection, careful of the hair he's dutifully braiding still. ]
This the the least I could give in return. If ever you suffer a mortal wound, it will recall you from that brink. Should you either need or desire it, it shall grant you flight. And for an hour every day, wind and light are at your command.
Ah, but it is so dreadfully cold.
[ He tilts his ears back towards Cacao, trying so hard to hide his smile and look concerned, tail wiggling away. ]
I fear we must both be under covers swiftly.
[ He tilts his ears back towards Cacao, trying so hard to hide his smile and look concerned, tail wiggling away. ]
I fear we must both be under covers swiftly.
Oh, I see- for your safety I will of course hurry.
[In the room they go... and Cacao locks the door just to be safe. They have many housemates after all]
[In the room they go... and Cacao locks the door just to be safe. They have many housemates after all]
So many... perhaps I should have asked for the ring to be enchanted as well?
[A revival from death? That alone would be so much]
[A revival from death? That alone would be so much]
Oh, my love, these come no where near your gift.
[ He ties the braid off carefully, then moves around to Cacao's front, his hand gliding against his shoulders as he tilts his head up to smile at him. Or well, he hopes it's at him, the Staff can't see well from this angle hanging up as it is. ]
Since reviving, I have felt empty. Not just from my healing magic being taken from me, but from the silence and lack of the Light of Truth. [ Or... whatever/whoever it really was. ] I was confident I would be all right, I was a Cookie before I was a Bearer, and I had survived well enough as that. But I had forgotten how very long ago that was, and to suddenly be mortal again...
[ He rubs his thumb against the ring, his expression turning softer, if possible. ]
I cannot hear Resolution, it is not mine, but I can feel it. Faint as it is, it's still there. It's you, your heart and love patching the emptiness. You make me feel whole again.
[ He ties the braid off carefully, then moves around to Cacao's front, his hand gliding against his shoulders as he tilts his head up to smile at him. Or well, he hopes it's at him, the Staff can't see well from this angle hanging up as it is. ]
Since reviving, I have felt empty. Not just from my healing magic being taken from me, but from the silence and lack of the Light of Truth. [ Or... whatever/whoever it really was. ] I was confident I would be all right, I was a Cookie before I was a Bearer, and I had survived well enough as that. But I had forgotten how very long ago that was, and to suddenly be mortal again...
[ He rubs his thumb against the ring, his expression turning softer, if possible. ]
I cannot hear Resolution, it is not mine, but I can feel it. Faint as it is, it's still there. It's you, your heart and love patching the emptiness. You make me feel whole again.
[ The click of the door lock doesn't go unnoticed, his ears flicking gently and his smile turning a little roguish. And the moment they're safe, he whirls around to grab Cacao's other hand and use his Minotaur strength to pull at the same time he backs up into the bed, to drag Cacao down with him. ]
Oof- haha!
[ his own strength is enhanced now, but he can not resist the power of Sheep. He laughs into the crook of Vanilla's throat, delighted]
You have a lot of energy for a cookie that is freezing to death.
[ his own strength is enhanced now, but he can not resist the power of Sheep. He laughs into the crook of Vanilla's throat, delighted]
You have a lot of energy for a cookie that is freezing to death.
[ Ugh Cacao's laugh is always delightful and it makes Vanilla laugh as well, before trying to cover it up. ]
Ah! Do we not become fiercely strong in moments of desperation?
[ He grins and wraps his leg around one of his husbands, quite pleased with his clothes from home allowing him to do so much more freely. Then wraps his arms around Cacao's head, fingers finding the new horns to investigate them better. Just light touches before wrapping around them to secure Cacao's head in his arms entirely.
So he can kiss the top of his head with vigor and enthusiasm. ]
Ah! Do we not become fiercely strong in moments of desperation?
[ He grins and wraps his leg around one of his husbands, quite pleased with his clothes from home allowing him to do so much more freely. Then wraps his arms around Cacao's head, fingers finding the new horns to investigate them better. Just light touches before wrapping around them to secure Cacao's head in his arms entirely.
So he can kiss the top of his head with vigor and enthusiasm. ]
Vanilla...
[His voice hitches slightly as he speaks, and by the end his eyes brim with tears he does not bother trying to hold back]
I... will admit I was scared. Have been since the day you first broke your Jam. As those Chosen by the Jams it is our duty to give of our selves for Cookiekind. And we would not have been selected if it was not already in our natures to do so. Yet... every time I saw you put yourself on the plate I wanted to scream. Not just your Jam, but-
[he reaches up to lightly touch the flower collar with his fingertips]
-the Corruption. The Oripathy... I know you would not be the cookie I love if you did otherwise, yet I still found myself grieving and... perhaps even resentful. That Lily and I would lose you. That a piece of you could never, truly, belong just to me.
[He lowers his hand, the tears flowing freely now]
But... to hear that a little of my Jam eases your suffering even a little... I could not be happier.
[His voice hitches slightly as he speaks, and by the end his eyes brim with tears he does not bother trying to hold back]
I... will admit I was scared. Have been since the day you first broke your Jam. As those Chosen by the Jams it is our duty to give of our selves for Cookiekind. And we would not have been selected if it was not already in our natures to do so. Yet... every time I saw you put yourself on the plate I wanted to scream. Not just your Jam, but-
[he reaches up to lightly touch the flower collar with his fingertips]
-the Corruption. The Oripathy... I know you would not be the cookie I love if you did otherwise, yet I still found myself grieving and... perhaps even resentful. That Lily and I would lose you. That a piece of you could never, truly, belong just to me.
[He lowers his hand, the tears flowing freely now]
But... to hear that a little of my Jam eases your suffering even a little... I could not be happier.
Edited 2024-12-13 18:13 (UTC)
[ Oh, his heart. Both the thing and the man. His expression can't help but crumble a little as he reaches up as his husbands hand lowers, to curve his palm against his cheek. To wipe away the tears that flow there. ]
I'm sorry, my love. I so often delve into what I can give of myself for others, that I do not lay my eyes upon the suffering I may be causing in the people I love the most by doing so.
[ Or, if he does, he considers it a small price to pay for the betterment of everyone. Ah, his alternate memories tell him how easily he could have followed Lily, because he's truly a lot like her in some things. He tugs Cacao's face down so their foreheads rest together, his other hand coming up as well to slide back into his husbands hair, careful not to pull the braid out. But to merely take a hold on him. ]
You do far more for me than you realize, or that I may vocalize. Your presence has been the strength I've been leaning on this entire time, or I would not have had it for my decisions. I... I fear that means I have taken you for granted, that willpower of yours to hold me up. I am truly sorry.
[ He drags his hand against Cacao's face again, then tilts to kiss the tears away. ]
The little piece of Jam may quiet the hole in me the loss of my own has caused, but it has always been you that has been what holds me up the most. You are my strength.
I'm sorry, my love. I so often delve into what I can give of myself for others, that I do not lay my eyes upon the suffering I may be causing in the people I love the most by doing so.
[ Or, if he does, he considers it a small price to pay for the betterment of everyone. Ah, his alternate memories tell him how easily he could have followed Lily, because he's truly a lot like her in some things. He tugs Cacao's face down so their foreheads rest together, his other hand coming up as well to slide back into his husbands hair, careful not to pull the braid out. But to merely take a hold on him. ]
You do far more for me than you realize, or that I may vocalize. Your presence has been the strength I've been leaning on this entire time, or I would not have had it for my decisions. I... I fear that means I have taken you for granted, that willpower of yours to hold me up. I am truly sorry.
[ He drags his hand against Cacao's face again, then tilts to kiss the tears away. ]
The little piece of Jam may quiet the hole in me the loss of my own has caused, but it has always been you that has been what holds me up the most. You are my strength.
[He rests his head against Vanilla's, eyes closing and taking in strength from his words. He does not know if Lily has had a similar conversation with him yet- not since the one they were both there for. He knows she is not one to not speak her thoughts when she found them important.
But also the two mages are... painfully similar. He lost them both that long ago day. He could not bear it again.]
But do not forget you are mine as well. My Resolution stands as long as I have something. Someone. To protect and fight for. I beg you, do not break my heart, Vanilla.
But also the two mages are... painfully similar. He lost them both that long ago day. He could not bear it again.]
But do not forget you are mine as well. My Resolution stands as long as I have something. Someone. To protect and fight for. I beg you, do not break my heart, Vanilla.
I will never break your heart, my love. I promise.
[ Though he's unsure of how strong he can be for Cacao now, the Resolution on his finger that pulses with a beat that matches Cacao's heart helps bolster the idea that he can. It emboldens him, helps him make a decision.
His voice is soft, for Cacao only. ]
I have given all I can give to this world. For you, for Lily, I shall give no more. What is of me as I am now is entirely yours. I vow this, my heart. My world.
[ Though he's unsure of how strong he can be for Cacao now, the Resolution on his finger that pulses with a beat that matches Cacao's heart helps bolster the idea that he can. It emboldens him, helps him make a decision.
His voice is soft, for Cacao only. ]
I have given all I can give to this world. For you, for Lily, I shall give no more. What is of me as I am now is entirely yours. I vow this, my heart. My world.
[he sighs so deeply it sounds like he's deflating]
Thank you. Like you told me to trust the fresher cookies, trust me and Lily to continue your efforts. And not just us.
Thank you. Like you told me to trust the fresher cookies, trust me and Lily to continue your efforts. And not just us.
[he is caught! His new tail wiggles in delight. His horns, at the touch, are clearly built like antlers. The texture more bone-like than Vanilla's own horns]
A last rush of energy, indeed. Here, shall we crawl under the quilt?
A last rush of energy, indeed. Here, shall we crawl under the quilt?
[ The noise breaks his heart. How long has Cacao been needing to hear that? He shifts his arms to hold Cacao down to him tighter, soothing his hands over the braid, and turning to kiss his ear gently. ]
I trust you. With everything. And I'm sorry.
I trust you. With everything. And I'm sorry.
Hm? Oh, yes. The quilt.
[ Oh right, his ruse. The ruse specially to get Cacao into bed like they weren't already going there. He pulls away long enough to try and look like he's seeking warmth, but all he does is grab the edge of the sheets and quilt and roll them onto them. Considering they're still laying on them, it's not very effective. ]
There.
[ Then he grabs Cacao's face with his hands to hold him there and kiss him all over. ]
[ Oh right, his ruse. The ruse specially to get Cacao into bed like they weren't already going there. He pulls away long enough to try and look like he's seeking warmth, but all he does is grab the edge of the sheets and quilt and roll them onto them. Considering they're still laying on them, it's not very effective. ]
There.
[ Then he grabs Cacao's face with his hands to hold him there and kiss him all over. ]
[He chuckles... and it rumbles in his chest in a way it never could before. As if his diaphragm itself is changes by his new form]
There we are, nice and comfortable.
There we are, nice and comfortable.
[ Oh the rumbling is new and makes him pause briefly to appreciate it, hands slipping down to rest on Cacao's chest to feel it. Then his tail wiggles - a noticeable sound against the covers - and he proceeds to try and look uncomfortable. ]
Ah, now I am afraid I'm too warm! One second!
[ There is a lot of wiggling that occurs as Vanilla begins to undo his clothes without moving out from under Cacao. ]
Ah, now I am afraid I'm too warm! One second!
[ There is a lot of wiggling that occurs as Vanilla begins to undo his clothes without moving out from under Cacao. ]
[Cacao moves to do the same... and doesn't take his eyes off Vanilla as he does- not that his staff can see his husband's smoldering look from this angle. But maybe he can feel the heat of it regardless]
It is all that wool.
It is all that wool.
[ His Staff may not be able to see the look Cacao is giving him, but Cacao in turn can't see the way the Staff leers as he watches his husband follow suit. Though he can watch Vanilla abandon his own clothes in helping Cacao shed his, then just gently touch what skin he can to figure out what else has changed. ]
Ah, you may have a point, perhaps I should sheer it down again?
Ah, you may have a point, perhaps I should sheer it down again?
Ah, but it has it's charm.
[He's so cute when he's fluffy. Cacao is much less cute, and the scales are shockingly more leathery on his torso. Flexible and unlikely to scrape or cut him when they are body to body like this. The distribution is heavier on his back and shoulders, thinning out on his front.]
[He's so cute when he's fluffy. Cacao is much less cute, and the scales are shockingly more leathery on his torso. Flexible and unlikely to scrape or cut him when they are body to body like this. The distribution is heavier on his back and shoulders, thinning out on his front.]
[ Cacao may think he's less cute, but Vanilla thinks he's gorgeous, his fingers finding the soft scales and tracing them with fascination. Follow the line of them along his torso, up onto his back and shoulders, oohing softly. ]
Well, if you think it's charming, my heart, who am I to take it away from you? How well do these feel?
Well, if you think it's charming, my heart, who am I to take it away from you? How well do these feel?
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