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Hythlodaeus

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[weenwoon]

He's quiet for a moment as he works out the implications. Could it be...

"... You mean you would be amenable to it?"

[emet_sulk]

"I... Maybe." He's quick to raise a finger before Hythlodaeus' face though. "I'm not saying I will necessarily take you to bed in that form, mind you! But-- this body feels stifling...at times..."

He gulps down another mouthful of wine and grimaces when the alcohol hits too fast.

"If you'd rather not then I-- I understand. I'm only using you to stave off my own loneliness after all..."

[weenwoon]

It doesn't take long for Hythlodaeus to regain his usual cheer at this news. He grins, wrapping an arm around Hades's shoulders and leaning against him more.

"Oh, I cannot believe you would still feel lonely when I am here!~ Mayhap I have been remiss in bothering you enough?"

He takes another draught of his wine and sets the empty glass down.

"... 'Tis not merely bedding you that I want, Hades. I would simply... like to see you as you truly are."

[emet_sulk]

He voices a muffled, half-hearted complaint and sets his glass down on the table as well.

"Well, save that for when we move into a larger place. I'm not trying it here. Although... Although I would still like to spend the night with you."

[weenwoon]

... Well, now that the serious matters have been largely settled, Hythlodaeus feels free to go back to being his cheery, somewhat annoying self. He reaches for the bottle to pour them another couple of glasses.

"For someone with such plans, you certainly were flustered at seeing that... outfit at the leatherworker's."

Said as he hands Hades his glass with a smirk.

[emet_sulk]

He flusters and shoots a small glare at his friend as he accepts the glass.

"May I remind you that I have lived a fair while longer than you by now? I've seen my share of-- of lewd costuming."

[weenwoon]

"Hmm, have you? Under what circumstances?"

Hythlodaeus's grin says it all: he mostly wants to fluster Hades, but a part of him is curious about his... adventures in the mortal world.

[emet_sulk]

"In passing, when I had cause to visit houses of pleasure," he mumbles. A glare immediately follows. "I wasn't there for their services, before you ask."

[weenwoon]

"And here I thought I would get to see what you have learned over the years," Hythlodaeus sighs dramatically. Then he shoots Hades yet another smug look that says he is fully aware of how bratty he is being. "Although your usual shyness is very charming, too."

[emet_sulk]

Hades (gently) elbows Hythlodaeus and huffs.

"I'm not some shrinking violet any more." Almost right after he says that, he realises the implication and hastily adds: "I mean that I'm not shy. I never have been. I don't know where you got that impression from."

[weenwoon]

"Hmmm~ Mayhap from the fact that you still got so easily flustered at the restaurant?"

That elbow jab doesn't deter him in the slightest.

[emet_sulk]

"That was because you were acting so flagrantly in public," he retorts. "Not a single thought towards those who might be watching."

Shifting more upright, he plants a decisive kiss against Hythlodaeus' cheek.

"I thought you already knew I respond better when we're alone."

[weenwoon]

Despite his earlier teasing, Hythlodaeus can't help flushing at that kiss. Even from his point of view, it's been a while since they were last intimate with each other.

"Well... does it not make sense, then, that I would test your- progress, shall we say, by seeing how you respond in public?"

Even as he says that, his free hand finds Hades's to intertwine their fingers.

[emet_sulk]

He makes a grumbling noise and gently grasps that hand in return. He's very, very comfortable with the way he's snuggled up to Hythlodaeus right now.

"You know, I hear that some depraved few enjoy the thrill of being caught in public. I didn't realise that you were one of them."

[weenwoon]

Hythlodaeus snorts with laughter at that, gently squeezing his friend's hand.

"Now, I did not say that! And anyroad, that was far tamer than what I have seen some other couples do in public."

(Are they a couple now? We just don't know.)

[emet_sulk]

"You've...seen them?"

The alcohol has finally loosened him up more. He closes his eyes briefly.

"I don't enjoy public indecency, Hythlodaeus, and I'd rather you didn't give others the wrong impression about our relationship. These mortals do not understand agape."

[weenwoon]

"There are all sorts of visitors to the taverns," Hythlodaeus remarks at that first part - and it's true, including couples who think nothing of being overly... affectionate in public.

But what Hades says about their own relationship makes Hythlodaeus's chest feel warm. Agape... It really is the best expression of what they are to each other.

But he wouldn't be Hythlodaeus if he didn't still tease Hades over it.

"You love me~"

Crooned in that sing-song voice of his that he uses when he knows he's being a little shite.

[emet_sulk]

He elbows Hythlodaeus more solidly this time.

"Oh, shut up," he grumbles. There's no point denying it: he does love Hythlodaeus in his own way. It may not be a romantic love, but there's no other way to describe how his heart ached when they parted, and the way it soared when they were reunited.

"Now are you going to keep teasing me or do I have to kiss you until you stop speaking?"

[weenwoon]

Hythlodaeus's grin only widens at the nudge - he's so pleased to be getting the reaction he's fishing for.

"Hmmm, I wonder~ Don't you secretly enjoy being teased?"

[emet_sulk]

"To a point."

He frowns. Almost petulantly.

"Tease for too long and it can become torturous."

[weenwoon]

"Hmm? Is that so?"

Seemingly nonchalantly, he tightens his hold on Hades's waist slightly, fingers subtly probing at his clothes. The aforementioned teasing, one might assume.

"Well, you could always take matters into your hands, like you said. Or..."

Hythlodaeus turns his head to keep - very smug - eye contact with his friend.

"Is it that you want me to take the lead?"

[emet_sulk]

His cheeks seem to glow a darker shade of pink. He's not really sure which he wants right now. Both options are appealing in their own way, and as is typical of someone presented with many appealing options, he is struck with hesitance over the choices.

"I...would like you to act as you normally would," he says eventually. His unoccupied hand lifts to tug suggestively at Hythlodaeus' collar. "Let us satisfy each other without thinking too much on who is leading whom."

[weenwoon]

"How I normally would, hmm?"

The tone of the question makes it clear that Hythlodaeus wonders if Hades is really sure about that: after all, what could you expect from someone with his capriciousness?

But for now he simply lifts his hand to cup the side of Hades's face, thumb stroking his cheek.

"Allow me to look at you, then. I haven't had the chance to study your new features quite so closely yet~"

[emet_sulk]

He holds still whilst Hythlodaeus explores his face. Although he had made a point of choosing someone with similar eyes, the streak of white hair is something he had to grow out gradually. Without it, he fears he would have forgotten himself. Solus' face is familiar but sometimes that slight irregularity throws one off worse than a completely new face.

Truth be told, Hades is afraid to look in the mirror too often. He feels as though Solus' face has supplanted his own of late.

Should Hythlodaeus' hands venture too close to the Garlean 'third eye', he will twitch and draw back instinctively.

[weenwoon]

Hythlodaeus moves his hand away hurriedly, not wanting to disrupt the moment.

"Ah... sorry. You've said it's a spatial sensory organ, yes?"

But before the mood can turn sour, he goes on with a cheery smile:

"I would be surprised if the Garlean people did not find a use for it in... intimacy."

(Surely, there are some strange fetishes out there. Surely.)