The morning after [Invite]

[Zyrune]

If I, fall for you I'll never recover Tadashi squinted in irritation at the boundless unfortunate columns of orange light bathing his face in soft morning light. An unfortunate result of him not closing the curtains to the tavern room, he and his companion had managed to secure late into the previous night. One bed, much to Tadashi's delight and some hesitation on the fox tail's part. The furry body next to him lay huddled against him, shifting to avoid the morning sun would put space between the two, space that the lander did not want right now. Lounging on the mattress, hair mussed and somewhat falling into his half-lidded eyes, the taller man let out a breath of contentment and shifts a little closer to his sleeping partner, softly resting his cheek against the bare back of his furry companion. He had only his under garments on, while the sorcerer had chosen to wear a little more. He could remember the previous day as clear as day, but it was still a little hard for it all to sit right. His brief romance with his friend had come down quickly and another with the adventurer lying next to him had sprung up just as quickly and even though Jacoben lay right next to him, it was hard to believe that it had all taken place the day before. Of course the two hadn't done anything more than sleep in the same bed, much to the fox tail's relief, it was still rewarding to open his eyes and fell the shorter body next to his. Something just felt right in the world. He wasn't exactly sure what time it was, nor did the lander particularly care all that much, he just hoped that it was too early for anyone to bother them or to pull the sleeping fox tail from his arms. It's the first time he has woken up with another in quite some time and it was remarkable how quickly the fox tail had fallen asleep. That had made it easier for the taller man to huddle in so close, the shorter body curling around his almost instinctively the night before had brought a contented grin to the lander's face. Letting another soft breath pass over his lips against the soft body next to him, Tadashi closed his eyes, allowing himself to listen to the fox tail breathing. This was all pretty new and some part of him feared the sorcerer would wake up and bolt out the door, deciding to change his mind, that everything that they had shared was something he now regretted. And as if in preparation for that moment, the lander needed to preserve this moment, even if it was just for a few more precious seconds. Tracing his finger down the side of his sleeping companion, the lander sighed peacefully. The shorter body seemed to move and with it the lander froze, his shoulders and body tensing praying the shorter body to sleep once more. His lips curve into a lazy like smile as the fox tail seemed to relax once more allowing the lander to continue his caressing of the shorter body. Tagged: @eleri Wc:  523 Notes:

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Jacoben HP: 100% MP: 100%

"Any treasure you obtain without ever having to work for it is no treasure at all."

Warmth, that was the first thing that he registered as he began to awaken from what was a surprisingly deep sleep. He was very warm, as though in a hot bath with a furnace pressed along the length of his back. It wasn't an uncomfortable warm either, it was the kind of warmth which encouraged dozing, comfortable and enjoyable and at just the right temperature to discourage waking up and facing the world. His breathing pattern shifted as he inhaled deeply and arched his back as his hands came up over his head and he stretched contentedly, his shoulders and hips sliding backwards to accommodate the movement and pressing against something solid that in his mind was probably the wall the bed was pressed against.

Continuing the sinuous motion until all his vertebrae clicked back into place, Jacoben shifted away from the wall behind him as he finally acknowledged it prodding into his back. He huffed sleepily as something seemed to run down his side, his hand coming up to slap it away only for his yet-to-be-fully-conscious mind to realise something odd about what his hand felt. Thin fingers skittered over its surface as his silvery brows furrowed in confusion, and slim hips pressed backwards as he came to the realisation that the surface behind him was not a wall, but something far less solid.

It took a few more moments for the sleep befuddled Sorcerer to fully process everything that his senses were informing him, but when he finally did his eyes snapped open even as he propelled himself forward and away from the warmth behind him, becoming entangled in the blanket and plummeting off the edge of the bed to end up in a heap on the floor, his bare legs sticking up in the air as his nightgown fell to his knees and a single tail flailed in the air trying to help him twist around into some semblance of order so he could get up.

"Oww...." Jac groaned as he worked to untangle himself and get to his feet, smoothing out his nightgown and stretching slightly to alleviate any remaining stiffness. It was only when he spotted Tadashi still laying in the bed that he fully appreciated the situation and began to blush profusely, the blanket suddenly being pulled up over his head to hide his face as he tried to control his embarrassment. He remembered the night before properly now, and part of him wanted to sink into the floor and never return, such was the sense of shame he was feeling. He had slept with someone the very night he had met them. Sure, it was literally only sleeping, but how could he have gotten so comfortable with someone who was practically a stranger that he fell asleep so swiftly? Sure, it was the only room available on such short notice, but maybe he should have gone to sleep on the floor and left Tadashi to the bed on his own, that would have surely been the better way to handle this, not simply accepting that they would need to share a bed and then sleeping so quickly that he barely recalled closing his eyes.

It took him a few moments to realise he was being stared at and he pulled the blanket tighter around himself as he tried to hide his body beneath the fabric, stuttering awkwardly as he tried to calm his beating heart. "G...good m...morning..."

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[Zyrune]

If I, fall for you I'll never recover Another few moments past over the two peacefully as the taller man continued his soft hand movements up and down the smaller man's body with a tender care, careful not to wake him. However when the shorter adventurer started to wake, he did so rather oblivious to the taller man's presence behind him, arching his back and pressing into the lander in a rather vulnerable position that caused the lander to stiffen, his cheeks turning a slight shade of red. Fighting his body and the urges the fox tail was unintentionally drawing from him, Tadashi held his breath, wishing they were at that stage where he could destroy the shorter man's body in passion, however he managed to relax somewhat as the moment passes and the soft body he had so tenderly been cradling moved forward almost batting the lander in the eye as the shorter an's arms stretched this way and that, his body contorting to allow the process. As a sleepy huff escaped the smaller boy's body, Tadashi did everything he could from laughing at how cute the adventurer managed to be, this however did not prevent the lander from his soft caresses, curious as to how long it would take the adventurer to realize. His answer came swiftly as the shorter man swatted his hands away and Tadashi resigned to his fate. It was time to wake up from this dream. As the body beside him and blanket covering him shot forward without warning, the lander blinked rapidly in confusion, pulled from his warm heaven to the fresh and crisp morning air of reality as his body now lay exposed. Yawning Tadashi, craned his neck slightly as he watched the small body struggle under the mountain of blanket he had created for himself. Tadashi's lips curved up into a lazy smile, as Jacoben slowly freed himself, the the blanket now being used to conceal the red tint forming on the pale man's face quite rapidly. It was cute how easily the smaller man had given himself to Tadashi once sleep had taken hold of him and open he had been, and yet now fully awake the strong adventurer literally cowered trying to save whatever modesty he could under his blanket of protection against the lander's wandered gaze. Knowing that the shorter man is watching him as intently as he was, the lander shifted onto his side, his body now free for the fox tail to explore, that was if the shorter man didn't die from embarrassment right there and then. “Good morning Jacoben…” The lander whispered allowing his voice to take on a seductive tone for a moment before he let out a laugh. “By god you are cute.” Letting out a quiet laugh, the taller man shook his head before dropping back down onto his back, his head now against his pillow. "If you want to get up you have five minutes," He paused another lazy smile forming on his face as he stared up at the ceiling. "After that I'm coming over there and dragging back to bed." He laughed a devilish glint in his eyes. Tagged: @eleri Wc:  525 Notes:

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Jacoben HP: 100% MP: 100%

"Any treasure you obtain without ever having to work for it is no treasure at all."

Mismatched eyes took in the sight of the man laying on the bed across from him for a few moments before the blanket was pulled completely over his head to hide the significant blush that was shading his features so thoroughly. Yep, this was completely and utterly embarassing, why did he have to act like such an idiot all the time? It would be nice if he could just remain calm in situations that bothered him rather than getting all flustered like this.... of course anyone would get flustered to wake up somewhat unexpectedly to find a well built man cradling them and playing with their back.

The other man's ultimatum only had him blushing even further, the implications of the choice causing something to swell within him though he couldn't quite identify the emotion. A traitorous thought in the back of his mind told him that he wouldn't mind being dragged back to bed by Tadashi, and a spark ran down his spine at the thought in a way that wasn't exactly uncomfortable. Shaking his head slightly beneath the blanket the Foxtail let out a sleepy little "noooo," as he sank down onto the ground and hid beneath the blanket, trying to get the thought out of his head and not realising just how out of character he was acting this morning.

Huddled up on the floor under the blanket Jacoben wasn't exactly sure what he was doing anymore, and he felt very silly in a sudden moment of mental clarity. But what could he do about it? He was now on the floor covered in cloth and it wasn't like he could just pretend it never happened....no, his best bet was just to lay there long enough that Tadashi let it go....like that was ever going to happen. He'd only made it worse for himself and there was no way he was getting out of the situation, which in turn added to his embarrassment and made him want to hide even more. There was no getting out of it, he was never going to forget this morning out of sheer embarrassment now.

"I'm not here anymore, I've sunk through the floor and disappeared, so you can forget I ever did such a stupid thing..." the Sorcerer declared into the room from beneath his blankety protection, doing the only thing he could think of to save face and acknowledging his own stupidity in a way that he hoped would mean that Tadashi couldn't use it against him. "You can go about your morning routine, pay no attention to the fox behind the blanket..." at this he began to snicker slightly to himself for the reference, even if Tadashi wouldn't get it. Wizard of Oz was a very old story, but some lines had managed to embed themselves into the Western cultural identity and being able to draw on that allowed Jacoben to try and calm himself slightly through the use of humour.

He'd probably become embarrassed again very soon, but at least it wouldn't be added to the old tension in his body, as he had managed to relieve at least a portion of it.

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[Zyrune]

If I, fall for you I'll never recover Staring at the talking lump lying on the floor next to their bed in disbelief. The lander smiled and began to blush somewhat. Every time he thought the fox tail couldn't get any more cuter, he seemed to find further inspiration. However as much as the taller man was enjoying the scene, it was cold. He prided himself on his prime condition which could rival that of some adventurers but even he started to shiver under the brisk morning air that seeped into their room. "Oi," He grumbled starting at the blanket lump refusing to move, refusing to join him, refusing to return that cherished warmth to his now shivering body. He briefly considers just diving into the blanket fort, goofy fox tail boyfriend be damned, but he grunts again, forcing himself to sit up and move to the edge of the bed to get a better look at the new form of his boyfriend. As he stared at the ball of blankets lying nearby, he couldn't help but smile affectionately and for a moment he contemplates joining the fox tail, however he knew full well that the blanket would never cover his tall body as well as it did the fox tail, not without the two of the lying on the cold hard floor. Letting out a huff and glowering at the ball of blanket, its clear he doesn't intend to carry on the conversation through a blanket, shy little fox tail be damned. With another glare towards the blanket, the taller body rises until his bare feet make contact with the hard cold floor, bending at the waist, he manages in one quick scoop to draw the ball of blankets and the fox tail hidden within it to his chest, although Jacoben was considerable light for a sentient being, he was nonetheless easy to carry, despite his kicks this way and that as he was lifted. Quickly throwing his hands outward towards the bed while still holding the blanket, he watched with a smirk as a tumbling short fox tail adventurer was sent towards the bed. Throwing the blanket upwards, the taller man dives for the fox tail quickly pinning him underneath his larger body but making sure not to entirely squish him in the process, a soft kiss is planted on the boys body in surprise as the blanket falls to partially cover them. "You are such a weirdo," The taller man mumbled, his voice seething with affection before nuzzling the smaller man's neck, planting the occasionally soft kiss here and there. Tagged: @eleri Wc:  425 Notes:

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Jacoben HP: 100% MP: 100%

"Any treasure you obtain without ever having to work for it is no treasure at all."

Jacoben felt his tail slip out of the blanket nest he had built for himself, waving around in the cool air and giving the bundle of fabric the appearance of having a tail all of its own considering the similarity in colour between his fur and the bleached material. It seemed that Tadashi wasn't going to give up on him that easily, and he heard the larger male sigh and get up, the padding of feet on the timber bringing the Lander to right next to his blanket fort of protection. "There's nobody home, go about your business..." the Foxtail stated as he curled tighter into a ball in the vain hope that Tadashi wouldn't be able to pull him out of its protective embrace.

For a moment it almost seemed as though it had worked, until he felt himself being scooped up off the bed blankets and all to which he responded with a dignified "eep" of surprise. A few moments afterwards he felt himself thrown from the strong arms and into open air, his own limbs flailing to reorient and control his movement as he was removed from the blankets and sent sprawling onto the bed where he managed to roll into a sitting position for all of a second before Tadashi tackled him to the mattress (lightly of course) leaving him both sprawled out beneath the larger body but also beneath the blankets once more.

Gasping softly as he felt a kiss pressed against his neck the Foxtail wrapped his arms around Tadashi's broad shoulders. He felt like he probably should have taken offense at being called a weirdo, and honestly he also should have been thoroughly embarrassed at acting in such a silly fashion in front of someone he had only just recently gotten to know, but the words had been said with the weight of an affection he had never heard before and he was left with a twisting feeling in his abdomen that was a bit hard for him to identify.

In the end however he simply decided to go with the flow, accepting the little acts of affection that were being given to him and pulling the larger body down so that Tadashi could relax comfortably above him. Jacoben was an adventurer and found no difficulty in supporting the other male's weight no matter the size discrepancy between them. Enveloped in this warm embrace and the focus of more caring contact than he had had for as long as he remembered Jac began to get sleepy once again, his body twining to make sure that there was as much contact between them as possible as his eyes began to slide closed with morning laziness. "We don't have to leave the tavern just yet," declared the Silver haired youth, as he made himself comfortable on the bed, "there's no reason to be up and about this early in the day." With that he fell silent just enjoying the intimacy of the situation as best he could despite the slight discomfort that came from having someone else so close for the first time ever.

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[Zyrune]

If I, fall for you I'll never recover Without saying anything, the larger male presses his face into the soft delicate neck that smells so nonintoxicating to him right now. Not even kissing, he lets his mouth hover above the skin for a moment or two, enjoying how the fox tail's body tenses with anticipation before presses his lips against the soft skin below. He almost wants to melt, to stay there in that moment for the rest of the day, (or maybe forever). The way the sorcerer had curled around him, his arms ensnaring his neck and drawing him closer, closer than Tadashi thought the fox tail would have been comfortable with. But eventually he pulls away, not with his body, but with his head as he inhales gazing down at his boyfriend lying beneath his larger body, enjoying how it felt to have him there, their legs entwined, the warmth, the comfort, it was beyond perfect. The lander smiled as the fox tail's eye closed, possibly due to his plan taking hold. "You're beautiful." Reaching up with one hand, Tadashi runs a hand through the smaller man's hair gently bringing his finger down just behind the adventurers ear with a peaceful sigh of contentment. Beaming, the lander rolled his hips forward and linked their ankles together beneath the sheets. “Let’s stay in bed all day,” he whispered, a devilish glint in his eyes, before he reconnects their lips. He meant it too. Inhaling the younger man's scent once more, he continued with his soft delicate kisses enjoying how the morning was moving along, slowly, peaceful and romantic. "We can have breakfast in bed, bath each other in kisses," He whispers as he pulls the shorter man's top up somewhat to expose his stomach to plant some more soft kisses in a soft or preview of what the fox tail can expect, ignoring the smaller man's protests for a moment before returning to his place at the fox tail's neck, his breath now tracing the man's jaw. Although he would have moved further below at the fox tail's whims, it was far too early in their relationship for that kind of step, not only that but the lander wanted to make sure the fox tail was as comfortable and as loved as he could be, before anything of that nature was even to be considered. Not only that, but the last room of a tavern the two were paying over the moon for due to a lack of planning was not the place for their love to take physical shape. "I'm glad you came back to bed," The lander muttered sleepily, his voice dripping with that sleepy morning tone. They lay there for a few moments soaking up the soft peaceful tones the bed and morning had been offering up to them so far, until the lander propped himself up on one elbow, his body still curled up tightly against the fox tail, making sure there was maximum body contact, knowing full well what might be felt upon doing so. With a serious face, he gazed down at his boyfriend for a moment. "When you said forget you did such a stupid thing... Did you mean this was stupid?" He paused for a moment before tilting his head downwards until his lips rested above the fox tail's still gazing into the dual coloured eyes belonging to him. "Or did you mean literally flying across the room when you realized it was me beside you?" Tagged: @eleri Wc:  577 Notes:

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Jacoben HP: 100% MP: 100%

"Any treasure you obtain without ever having to work for it is no treasure at all."

Jacoben pretended not to hear the compliment that he was given, to save himself from the embarrassment he felt at being called beautiful. If he never heard it then he didn't have to feel the sting of his own romantic awkwardness. "We can't stay here all day," he murmured sleepily, accepting the kiss languidly before snuggling back into a comfortable position, "and Adventurers don't need to bathe." It was odd how relaxed he felt now compared to the higher level of panic he had been feeling when he first woke up, perhaps he was just making up for the mistake of overreacting previously.

He tensed as the larger man pulled up his nightgown, glad that he had kept on his pants and underwear beneath it unlike his usual sleep attire. Tadashi would feel just how uncomfortable the Foxtail was with being so exposed and it seemed he took notice of it as he soon returned to higher and more familiar ground which allowed the Sorcerer to relax once more. He was glad that Tadashi hadn't decided to explore further down, because he wasn't sure how he would have reacted to such a thing. For a few minutes they simply lay there enjoying the sort of sleepy morning sensation that Jacoben's earlier panic almost took from them, the white haired youth simply mumbling an agreement to the Lander's declaration.

The query that came shortly afterwards woke him up like cold water poured down his back, and the teen struggled to get out from under Tadashi and sit up, an uncertain look on his face as he tried to decipher just what the larger man was hinting at, his ears flicking agitatedly as he contemplated his own response to the question. "I don't know if this...." he gestured to indicate the two of them "is stupid yet, it's too early to tell. As long as this doesn't turn out to be some sort of fling then it's not something to forget..." here he pulled his knees up to his chest and rested his chin on them, arms wrapped around his legs as he stared down at his feet with a contemplative expression on his face.

Maybe if he had slept with the other man in a more euphemistic sense then it would have been a stupid thing to forget about, but the start of what could be a serious relationship? No, he wasn't inclined to simply drop that unless it proved to be a falsehood. He'd never had such an opportunity before and having it presented to him like this made him willing to reach out and grab it with both hands in perhaps the most proactive action of his life. His face became more determined as he came to that realisation and his voice lost the uncertainty that had coloured it previously. "I want to make this work, as something long term" he declared seriously, "so if you're having second thoughts or weren't really serious last night then you should leave...like I said, I'm not interested in being a fling or a notch in someone's belt." The ease of which he said the words belied the strength of the emotion behind them, he meant every word and knew that if Tadashi was simply toying with him then he would probably end up doing something that he regretted.

He desperately hoped that the Lander stayed, but he wasn't going to compromise on that particular aspect of their relationship.

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Tags: Zyrune

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[Zyrune]

If I, fall for you I'll never recover As the fox tail squired this way and that, shoving the lander roughly to the side in a way he hoped wasn't intentional, Jacoben's body changed, causing the taller man to take notice, a grumpy expression take hold of his handsome features. What the hell? Apparently the fox tail was still on edge as Tadashi's mindless jesting seemed to have pulled a nerve with the shorter man who seemed to contemplate the question quite seriously, taking away from the lander's plan to make him squirm before attacking his lips in soft kisses once more. Letting out a yawn, he stretched for a moment listening absentmindedly to the shorter man's words. “What?” Leave it to the fox tail to over analyse everything before breakfast and put more space between the two when it was desperately uncalled for. After staring at the shorter man with a blank expression for long enough, he propped himself on his elbow lazily reaching over to place a hand on Jacoben's arm. "Hey come on, I was joking?" He whispered tentatively rubbing his hand up and down the other's. The lack of response from the sorcerer was frustrating. It was fair enough that he was still wondering as to what exactly their relationship was, even though they had agreed to become a couple the night before, but it was frustrating to have that same person question your motives and heart when they called it stupid in the first place. "Oi!" The lander rose forcibly taking hold of the younger man, kicking his legs out from under him careful not to hurt him until the taller man was on top of him once more. "You were the one who said this was stupid, not me." He paused for a moment before his features softened once more and that lazy smile took hold of his face one more. "I'm in this, all the way. I was asking because from the way you woke up this morning, it felt like you were shocked to think I'd stay until morning." The taller man sighed partially out of frustration for the event and let go of the short man rolling onto his back in the process. "I like you Jacoben, I'll tell you that every day if I have to in order to convince you of it." The taller larger male exhaled as he stared upwards towards the ceiling, his head resting on his pillow unsure what the fox tail might over think next. The lander frowned and rolled onto his side in frustration, pretty sure the fox tail was going to bolt any second as a result of his forcefulness moments before and he doesn't want to see it happen. Tagged: @eleri Wc:  449 Notes:

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Jacoben HP: 100% MP: 100%

"Any treasure you obtain without ever having to work for it is no treasure at all."

Jacoben tensed slightly as he was touched again, but he turned his head slightly in both acknowledgement and slight surprise as Tadashi declared his question to be a joke. He couldn't help but gasp as he was practically manhandled until he was beneath the larger body once again, and no matter how gentle the actions were he felt himself tense up further as his body began to panic at being trapped. He was overreacting surely, he couldn't have made the Lander angry enough to want to hurt him after all.... so why was it he felt a frisson of fear shoot up his spine?

When the dark haired man explained further Jac released a gusty sigh, turning his head in shame as he realised that not only had he inadvertently caused the Chef to worry, but he had also completely misinterpreted the situation and gotten both defensive and worried. It seemed he still had a very long way to go with this whole relationship thing, but he had already decided that he was going to try to make it work, which meant owning up to problems and talking through them like reasonable adults. That was what he was after all, and he wasn't going to be one of those people who let misunderstanding fester and ruin the connection between himself and his partner.

"I'm sorry," the Foxtail stated quietly, unable to look the other man in the eye as he lay there beneath him and tried to find the right words to explain himself. "I've never....never shared a bed with anyone before, and I wasn't really aware of where I was when I woke up..." at this point Tadashi rolled over and off him, leaving him staring up at the ceiling with the other's broad back facing his side. The younger of the two didn't move from where he was, only the slightest hitch in his breathing indicating his slowly building distress as he continued to try and inform Tadashi of what had been going on in his mind.

"I didn't know what was touching me when I jumped out of bed, I didn't even register a person, just that I wasn't alone in what I thought was my bed, and I've always been alone when I woke up... my body just reacted before I could realise where I was.... I'm sure that sounds like I'm trying to shift the blame but it's the truth," here the youth frowned for a moment, allowing himself to sigh before continuing. "When I said forget the stupid thing I did I meant jumping out of bed like I'd been bitten by a spider. I was just embarrassed that I had reacted like that and wanted to alleviate that feeling somehow. I didn't mean to upset you..."

With that said he turned over as well, so that his back faced Tadashi, his tail curling around his waist to press against his chest. Running his hands through the soft fur to sooth himself the Foxtail didn't know what else to say, so he didn't say anything at all. He had ruined the comfortable moment and it was probably best if he got up and started getting ready for the day, but in his guilt he didn't really feel ready to move beyond the position he was in now.

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If I, fall for you I'll never recover Turning his head to look over his shoulder at the fox tail, he was surprised to the see the smaller man in a similar position to himself, though his reminded the lander of a small child curled up on itself after upsetting it's parents. The lander could feel his face burn slightly at the thought. Letting out a breath of air in frustration, the taller male shook his head in disbelief. It was hard to resist the shorter man, with or without his charm activated, the fox tail certainly had his hooks into the teal eyed male. It was hard to believe that he hadn't spent a single night with anyone else, had the sorcerer been completely unaware of his charm until now? Tadashi had had enough, it was morning, that meant early morning sleepy cuddles, especially for budding new romances. It wasn't the time or place for awkward silences and back to back emotion filled conversations. Then again the entire situation was partially his fault, if he hadn't set the younger fox tail on edge, then perhaps the adventurer would still be in his arms, head against his chest. Frowning the lander turned over further onto his side somewhat as he took in the sight of the fox tail's bed hair, it was adorable. "I'm going to cuddle you." The tone of the lander's voice left no room for discussion as he rolled over fully, throwing his arm around the shorter man easily pulling the smaller body right into his, his chin resting at the top of the man's head. Letting out a small yawn, the lander smiled. "You didn't upset me." The teal eyed man muttered after a few moments of silence had passed between them. "I' sorry for causing you to worry like that." He paused then grinned. "I guess I need to be the little spoon next time, that way you'll know there is a man in your bed and not a wall right?" He couldn't help it as a low laughed tumbled out of his mouth, the breath shaking the top of the shorter man's hair. "Did you sleep well my boyfriend?" He asked, his voice once more returning to that soft soothing sleeping morning tone as he wished to change the atmosphere inside the small room. Tagged: @eleri Wc:  382 Notes:

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Jacoben HP: 100% MP: 100%

"Any treasure you obtain without ever having to work for it is no treasure at all."

The Foxtail lay there for a while, not sure what to say or think and so he simply ran his fingers through the fur of his tail as a form of self comfort. He couldn't help but perk up when Tadashi declared that they were returning to cuddling, and he didn't resist as he was pulled into the Lander's chest, the larger man enveloping him in a blanket of limbs with his head tucked beneath the dark haired male's chin. Far from becoming irate at this action Jacoben pressed himself against the firm chest and wrapped his arms around the thicker limbs, trying to regain some of the earlier warmth and comfort.

The Foxtail hid his head as Tadashi began to tease him about his earlier reaction once more, swatting lightly at one of the arms that held him to get his point across without bringing any misunderstanding into the mix. "Noo, I wouldn't make a good big spoon, I'm too little," he commented after a few moments of gathering his courage, he knew he didn't need to be ashamed about being playful in this situation but it was still so new that he got embarrassed regardless. "I think the better solution is making sure I get used to there being someone else in my bed...." the little Sorcerer ventured, his face bright red at the suggestion but refusing to withdraw it.

But it really was a good alternative all things considered, Jac really didn't want to take the big spoon role, but he'd need to become accustomed to sharing a bed if he didn't want to have a panic attack or something similar every time he woke up a little disorientated from sleep. That didn't stop him from feeling a bit uncomfortable about the connotations of such a suggestion and what it might say about him as an individual. Not that he thought Tadashi would think those things about him but he couldn't help but fret about such things for a short time.

"Ah... I slept very deeply last night....which is probably why I woke the way I did....." Jac trailed off at the end, distracting Tadashi with a cunningly wrought plan which involved wriggling his hips slightly and pressing back with them in what appeared to be an attempt to get more comfortable. He might have been very innocent, but even he knew that such a thing would make a good distraction. Of course, it did add to his comfort as well now that he had the furnish that was Tadashi's chest against his back which helped him return to that state of content warmth which was well on its way to sending him back to sleep.

"And you? I didn't kick you or anything while I slept, did I?" he was somewhat concerned about this matter now that he thought about it. He'd never shared a bed with another person, so he didn't know if he snored, or kicked, or talked, or had any other less than sterling qualities as a bedmate. Now that he had spent the night with Tadashi, and would probably spend several more, it seemed like a pertinent question to ask.

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Made by Sifr of GS, Synesthesia and Adoxography.

[Zyrune]

If I, fall for you I'll never recover The taller man's lips curved up in a lazy smile as the short body pulled him closer, which he was more than happy to oblige. The feeling of the sorcerer pressing against his body was oddly soothing and comforting. The lander's cheeks burnt at the shorter man's reply as to his big spoon suitability. Chuckling slightly at the man's sudden return to being that adorable fox tail his heart seemed to continually ache for, Tadashi gave the small body a reassuring squeeze before his eyes opened in shock and he stared at the head resting beneath his in utter disbelief. Here was this short man in his arms who had literally jumped across the room when he'd first realized he had shared a bed with another man, this short man who had tried to protest the sharing of beds in the first place now suggesting that they do it more often, to the point where it was a common occurrence. Now the lander was happy he was the big spoon as he was sure his entire face had turned a shade of crimson as his heart twisted in a way that made him want to pull the fox tail tight against him and never let him go. Burying his head against the soft head, he closed his eyes and breath in that soft earthy aroma that swam around the shorter man's body. It was starting to rapidly become the larger man's favorite smell. Nodding but making sure that his head was still ducked behind Jacoben, he sighed. "You were the perfect bed companion." He grinned as he spoke. "I never had to rob the covers from you once, though that might be because I never really left you alone last night." This time he chuckled, letting it rock his body slightly. It was the truth, Jacoben had been too adorable, too warm and inviting not to wrap himself around the short man the instant his body his the cool tavern sheets the night before. "I had a really nice dream too," The lander's brow furrowed for a moment as he adjusted his embrace on the shorter body, making sure he was pressed against the fox tail lovingly. "Do adventurers ever dream or is that a mortal thing?" Tagged: @eleri Wc:  377 Notes:

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Jacoben HP: 100% MP: 100%

"Any treasure you obtain without ever having to work for it is no treasure at all."

For the time being Jacoben just enjoyed being held as he lay in bed with Tadashi, the comfortable warmth bringing him back to a drowsy state as he felt the heat seeping into his body and raising his core temperature. "I probably didn't need covers last night if you were like this," the Foxtail murmured teasingly from his place within Tadashi's arms, knowing that if he had been in his original body the heat probably would have become uncomfortable by now but his Adventurer body was more resilient to such things and so he only felt warm and drowsy. He was glad that he hadn't caused the Lander any problems during the night, it meant he wouldn't feel too awkward if they did this sort of thing again.

It took the sleepy Adventurer a few moments to understand the question he was being asked, and a few moments more to come up with a coherent answer. "It depends on the person, same as anyone else..." he stated quietly as he snuggled into the larger man's embrace, a soft sigh making its way out of his body in an expression of general contentment. "I don't usually dream, or at least not that I remember, but when I do remember it it's most often either really weird or scary....or both." Here he shrugged slightly, somewhat curious as to why that might be, but otherwise unconcerned with the situation.

"So what was your dream about?" he inquired curiously, turning around in Tadashi's grasp to look up at the Lander's face curiously, the ruffled hair and fur of his body adding a level of dishevelled cuteness that he was completely and utterly unaware of.

After listening to however much Tadashi was willing to share and responding in an appropriate fashion Jacoben began to squirm until he pulled out of the other man's grasp and sat up on the edge of the bed. "Alright, we've been lazy enough now, let's get cleaned up and dressed and go find something to eat for breakfast," the Sorcerer declared as he stood up and stretched properly, gathering up his clothing and slipping the shirt on beneath his sleeping gown before putting on his pants, socks and shoes. The sleeping gown was then removed and put away leaving him in the same clothes he had been wearing the day prior (sans the drink covered robe).

Pulling a comb out of his pack the Foxtail began to comb his hair into some semblance of order, carefully combing around his fox ears with the ease of over a year of practice. "What did you want to go an eat?" he inquired as he started on his tail, brushing out the various knots that had accumulated there during the night. Sure he could have waited for the automatic cleaning feature to come into effect but there was something soothing about manually cleaning himself that he missed if he just waited for the program to do all the work. "That is.... if you wanted to get breakfast with me I suppose..." the small male added, suddenly unsure of himself as he realised that he was making an assumption that the other didn't have places to be.

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Word Count: 586 (533+53 [10% Luna Bonus])
Tags: Zyrune

Made by Sifr of GS, Synesthesia and Adoxography.

[Zyrune]

If I, fall for you I'll never recover The tall lander only smiled as he felt the shorter male relax, it was hard not to close his eyes and let the morning take them once more in that drowsy lazy morning state. Tadashi couldn't help but smirk at the man's teasing, it was true, the larger male's body seemed to cover him completely and he was sure at some stage during the night he had covered the smaller body in a protective, warm and loving embrace that he wished he had been conscious to experience. Tracing the ends of his fingers in small soft motions where they wrapped around the shorter body, he let the man's scent fill his lungs, enjoying the feeling of that soft smooth skin that was his to touch. It was interesting to the lander to hear from the fox tail about his people. Adventurers were such a strange and misunderstood race with a growing reputation since the catastrophe had occurred and although his friendship with the strawberry pink druid had yielded plenty of answers to the many questions the chef seemed to think of regarding his childhood idols, but the druid had often been guarded and certain subjects had seemed untouchable with him or at least that was how it seemed to the lander. Now however as he lay listening to the shorter man snuggled up in his protective embrace, he couldn't help but wonder what else people of the land and his idols had in common. In fact as he lay there, his eyes half closed as he breathed in that soft earthy smell the fox tail seemed to fill the air with, he couldn't help as his heart swelled. It was strange having something so adorable and cute within his arms with the knowledge that they had spent the night together, but it was stranger to think that the small soft humanoid within his protective embrace was an immortal being from sent from the stars to help during a time of great distress. The tall teal eyed lander just chuckled, a soft laugh as he slowly whispered against the fox tail's ear the tale of his dream, how he and the fox tail had swam through the stars together, his voice purred against the shorter male's ear softly with each word. "No." The lander grumbled as he tried to hold onto the smaller body wiggling from his grasp, mumbling and whining as his newly cherished boyfriend and warmth finally escapes from his grasp. One last attempt his made as the lander pushes himself forward, wrapping his arms around the shorter man's torso, trying to pull him back to bed. But nonetheless the fox tail eventually escapes and Tadashi heaved a sigh, unimpressed at the man's determination to leave their happy morning paradise so soon. It's clear that the lander is unimpressed. However as disappointing as it was that he was now faced with the idea of facing reality once more, it was even more fun being allowed to watch the fox tail dress and yet he found himself frowning as Jacoben seemed determined to maintain his modesty as he dressed while keeping that small frame hidden under layers of cloth. As baffled as the lander was, he couldn't help but let out a low laugh at the sorcerer's question, of course he wanted to have breakfast with him, in fact, if it was up to the lander, he would have had the sorcerer himself for breakfast. Tadashi sighed softly for a moment before rising from the bed, taking a few soft strides towards the shorter now dressed figure before him, before drawing him close into his body once more, although the fox tail was dressed, he had only on his undergarments and simply wished to feel Jacoben against him once more, though it wasn't the same now that he was dressed. Lowering his face, he nuzzled the fox tail's for a moment. "Fine you win, lets get something to eat, but I want tea wherever we go." He spoke gazing into the shorter man's eyes before planting a soft kiss on his lips, savoring the taste before letting him go and seeking the pile of clothes he had dropped on the floor somewhere near the bed to begin the task of getting dressed. Tagged: @eleri Wc:  712 Notes:

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Jacoben HP: 100% MP: 100%

"Any treasure you obtain without ever having to work for it is no treasure at all."

Ignoring Tadashi's obvious disappointment at the situation now that they were no longer lounging around in bed and cuddling, Jacoben waited for the larger man to get himself up out of bed and get ready to begin the day. Accepting the additional affection he received, the Sorcerer busied himself with making the bed while Tadashi dressed, making sure that there wouldn't be much that needed to be cleaned up after they had departed. He didn't like inconveniencing others after all, even if he knew they'd need to clean the blankets up after the duo left... it also served to distract him from his new paramour while the teal eyed man was in a state of undress.

Flicking his tail in irritation at being forced to decide where they would go to eat, Jacoben just let out a small sigh and led Tadashi out of the Tavern. They had left early enough that they didn't need to pay for another night, so the proprietor merely waved as they left and wished them a good day. It would have been rather irritating to have to spend even more money on a room they didn't need any more so he was glad he had been able to force Tadashi up and about. But what to eat? He barely had a clue what he felt like or even had an idea where they could go to find something to fill their stomachs.

Granted, he could always just forget about eating for now and head back to Londinium, but that wasn't really an option that he wanted to take since it meant he'd have to end whatever it was that they were doing here. Eventually he found a place that seemed to cater to the common foods of his old world and were currently serving their breakfast menu. Choosing a bowl of warm porridge for himself practically drowned in fresh milk with a swirl of honey, he also paid for a full pot of tea to accomodate Tadashi's original demand. With that out of the way he would wait for the Lander to pick his fare and then the two could sit down at the rough wooden tables and eat.

While he waited for his companion to get his food, and his own porridge to cool down enough to eat, the silver haired teen examined the table with a critical eye, frowning at the rough finish and lack of finesse in the crafting. It had nails in it too, something that was completely unnecessary if you knew proper joins. Obviously this was a cheap purchase from an inexperienced crafter, and it offended some of his professional sensibilities to see such work being put to use. Once Tadashi had sat down and their meal had progressed to the stage of conversation Jacoben finally built up enough courage to ask about something that had been bothering him since they had left the tavern. "What happens now? I mean, once we've left Stratford and return to our homes? Do you have any plans for that or is it going to be something we make up as we go along...?"

He wasn't sure how to get across what he really wanted to know, which was how their relationship would work exactly. There was no way he was ready to move in with the Lander, they just didn't know each other quite long enough for that, but he didn't know Tadashi's schedule, or even interest in meeting up in Londinium. The uncertainty and self-doubt that had begun to creep into his mind as soon as they were no longer in direct physical contact pushed him towards a more fatalistic interpretation of their situation.

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Word Count: 674 (613+61 [10% Luna Bonus])
Tags: Zyrune

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