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[ Inej purses her lips and continues to press the towel to her wet hair methodically. It was Kaz and naturally he always did what he wanted to and didn't 'need' to do anything. It didn't stop her from occasionally saying something like he should rest or eat, even if he wouldn't take her suggestions. ]
I will soon.
I will soon.
I know. One less slaver on the seas is better than doing nothing.
You know I did.
I can't wait, Nina. You always make the best spicy recipes.
Has anything new happened while I've been away?
You know I did.
I can't wait, Nina. You always make the best spicy recipes.
Has anything new happened while I've been away?
[ That was the difference and Jesper knew that deep down. He'd gotten more in debt over the years than turning any kind of profit. ]
True, everyone wants soggy funnel cake and deep-fried Oreos. It's not the same but I bet between Nina and Adonis, we could have our own deep-fried dessert night.
Great, no big deal then. Just a little breaking and entering in one of the watchtowers. Easy.
[ He definitely thinks Kaz is insane! ]
You know I will. Let you know and stall them.
True, everyone wants soggy funnel cake and deep-fried Oreos. It's not the same but I bet between Nina and Adonis, we could have our own deep-fried dessert night.
Great, no big deal then. Just a little breaking and entering in one of the watchtowers. Easy.
[ He definitely thinks Kaz is insane! ]
You know I will. Let you know and stall them.
[He shouldn’t enjoy annoying her, but he does. There’s a part of him, a part of a phantom adolescence he was never safe to indulge in, that finds a boyish appeal in nettling her. He likes how her dark brows sometimes knit together, or in this case, how her lips pursed together at his stubborn nature. He’s a nightmare to care about, he knows. He keeps waiting for her and the others to stop.
It’d probably be better for them if they did. Though he knows he can’t control them. He wouldn’t ever try.
Kaz pulls on his boots, knotting the laces and then rising to his feet from his position on the floor with a surprising nimbleness given his leg. Those are his advantages in a fight; he’s fast and ruthless, not above using whatever he has to in order to win. It isn’t elegant, but it’s often enough dramatic. He moves over to his desk, opening a drawer to put away the polish.]
What’s on your mind then Wraith that’s worth the dripping?
It’d probably be better for them if they did. Though he knows he can’t control them. He wouldn’t ever try.
Kaz pulls on his boots, knotting the laces and then rising to his feet from his position on the floor with a surprising nimbleness given his leg. Those are his advantages in a fight; he’s fast and ruthless, not above using whatever he has to in order to win. It isn’t elegant, but it’s often enough dramatic. He moves over to his desk, opening a drawer to put away the polish.]
What’s on your mind then Wraith that’s worth the dripping?
They probably would if you asked. Both like to cook for the enjoyment of others.
Don’t tell me you’re worried, Jesper. You’ll get frown lines.
Good. Keep it between us, too. Let’s let the others have fun while they can.
Don’t tell me you’re worried, Jesper. You’ll get frown lines.
Good. Keep it between us, too. Let’s let the others have fun while they can.
Hmmm, I'll do that. I bet there are others who would like to partake.
Maybe they'll try deep-fried Kazbars.
Just don't get shot, some of us will be too far away to be much help. I'm much too young for frown lines.
I'll make sure Nina and Les aren't distracted during their competition and the others eat all of the fried food they can handle.
Maybe they'll try deep-fried Kazbars.
Just don't get shot, some of us will be too far away to be much help. I'm much too young for frown lines.
I'll make sure Nina and Les aren't distracted during their competition and the others eat all of the fried food they can handle.
Jesper looks Wylan and Kaz over critically. At least they don't look any worse for wear considering this slight fire.
"You said "slight fire" this doesn't look so... slight," he says and takes the broom from Wylan's hands.
He barks out a laugh at the chiding from Kaz and shoots him a look. "He's not wrong though," he says before smiling at Wylan and leaning in to press a quick kiss to his mouth. "You're fine," he murmurs before pulling away and starting to sweep.
"So what was this hypothesis?"
"You said "slight fire" this doesn't look so... slight," he says and takes the broom from Wylan's hands.
He barks out a laugh at the chiding from Kaz and shoots him a look. "He's not wrong though," he says before smiling at Wylan and leaning in to press a quick kiss to his mouth. "You're fine," he murmurs before pulling away and starting to sweep.
"So what was this hypothesis?"
Most everyone we know enjoys eating and being social.
It would probably be pretty similar to deep fried Oreos.
I'm always perfectly fine.
If you also win a giant stuffed animal, you have to figure out how to carry it up the stairs to your room.
It would probably be pretty similar to deep fried Oreos.
I'm always perfectly fine.
If you also win a giant stuffed animal, you have to figure out how to carry it up the stairs to your room.
Peter watches Felix finish his drink even as he toys with the stem of his own glass.
It's sexy and playful, and yet there's something else really important there to what he's saying and Peter realizes that he's on a precipice. If he makes this choice now, everything could change. Would he ever go back? Would they hunt him down? What would happen if he went with Felix and decided just that; what he wants for his life.
He lifts his glass and downs the rest of his glass.
"I want more to find out how it tastes on me, and how good you taste."
It's sexy and playful, and yet there's something else really important there to what he's saying and Peter realizes that he's on a precipice. If he makes this choice now, everything could change. Would he ever go back? Would they hunt him down? What would happen if he went with Felix and decided just that; what he wants for his life.
He lifts his glass and downs the rest of his glass.
"I want more to find out how it tastes on me, and how good you taste."
“I suppose slight might be a subjective term, all things considered…” Wylan realizes he’s definitely been spending too much time with Kaz. Giving Jesper a sheepish look he admits, “I didn’t want to worry you. We are fine. Just need a shower.”
The kiss is met with one in return, a warm smile on Wylan’s face when they part. He still gets little somersaults in his stomach when they kiss. He wonders if that’ll ever stop.]
“Ah, the hypothesis was regarding a time delay mechanism and whether a different wick would help give us a more precise time range on it. It did! It just… had an unanticipated side effect that will need tweaking.”
The kiss is met with one in return, a warm smile on Wylan’s face when they part. He still gets little somersaults in his stomach when they kiss. He wonders if that’ll ever stop.]
“Ah, the hypothesis was regarding a time delay mechanism and whether a different wick would help give us a more precise time range on it. It did! It just… had an unanticipated side effect that will need tweaking.”
And some won't be at the festival. It's only right they get to partake in the fried foods.
Hm, probably. Deep fried Oreos are really good.
Yes, of course. Always perfectly a-okay.
Think Les could shrink it down to a manageable size until I get it to my room? That's a thing witches can do, right?
[ He was sure she's seen her do similar things before! Is he already planning on it? Certainly. ]
Hm, probably. Deep fried Oreos are really good.
Yes, of course. Always perfectly a-okay.
Think Les could shrink it down to a manageable size until I get it to my room? That's a thing witches can do, right?
[ He was sure she's seen her do similar things before! Is he already planning on it? Certainly. ]
Maybe you can re-crisp fried foods in the oven. I've seen Nina do that with French fries. Dunno if it works for funnel cakes.
You ever think how deep frying sounds more contemplative to watch than shallow frying?
[More likely he just desperately needs to sleep, but this is a genuine thought the Bastard of the Barrel has.]
It's the "a" in front that really sells it.
That's a thing she might be able to do, even if I'd caution her that indulging you is a slippery slope.
You ever think how deep frying sounds more contemplative to watch than shallow frying?
[More likely he just desperately needs to sleep, but this is a genuine thought the Bastard of the Barrel has.]
It's the "a" in front that really sells it.
That's a thing she might be able to do, even if I'd caution her that indulging you is a slippery slope.
It can. Though I find yelling very cathartic sometimes I've been told I'm not supposed to, so take it for what that's worth.
It damned well is, yeah. Everyone they might have captured they now won't thanks to you.
I like to think the spice has to start within someone. Nobody bland ever made a good dish.
Turf warfare, Council political manipulations, international bloodshed, and I'm pretty sure Kaz made a demon jack-in-the-box? I don't know, nobody listens when he and Lantsov are off doing things together.
I like to think the spice has to start within someone. Nobody bland ever made a good dish.
Turf warfare, Council political manipulations, international bloodshed, and I'm pretty sure Kaz made a demon jack-in-the-box? I don't know, nobody listens when he and Lantsov are off doing things together.
I'm game.
Oh, that sounds intriguing. I'd love to witness some of those interactions play out. From safely behind a buffet table. I bet they appreciate old school dishes they can brag about having been around when they were invented.
Oh, that sounds intriguing. I'd love to witness some of those interactions play out. From safely behind a buffet table. I bet they appreciate old school dishes they can brag about having been around when they were invented.
Inej nods as they walk toward the back office, keeping an ear and eye out for anyone who may wander along their path.
"You got it," she says and as they get to the office, stations herself close by but out of sight. After all, she was the Wraith. She worked best when no one could see her or know she was there.
There are days and times that Kaz drives her up the wall, and there are times like this when they work so effortlessly together and when he shows his trust in her that it makes it worth it. She's not sure what he's getting out of that safe but it didn't really matter. Kaz always had a reason, she's found.
"You got it," she says and as they get to the office, stations herself close by but out of sight. After all, she was the Wraith. She worked best when no one could see her or know she was there.
There are days and times that Kaz drives her up the wall, and there are times like this when they work so effortlessly together and when he shows his trust in her that it makes it worth it. She's not sure what he's getting out of that safe but it didn't really matter. Kaz always had a reason, she's found.
[ Inej shakes her head and presses the damp towel to her shoulders. Considering his bad leg, Inej has always been a little impressed with the ease and the nimbleness Kaz displays - especially during brawls. ]
It's nothing, Kaz. For once, it felt a little peaceful.
[ Which never happens considering it's Ketterdam. And although from her perch it felt peaceful, she knew it was an illusion. ]
It's nothing, Kaz. For once, it felt a little peaceful.
[ Which never happens considering it's Ketterdam. And although from her perch it felt peaceful, she knew it was an illusion. ]
I can always count on you, Nina.
Hm, I can see it. Cooking is outside of my wheelhouse which makes me grateful that I know someone who is fantastic at it for when I visit.
A demon jack-in-the-box? Do I even want to know?
[ Because yes, that is what Inej is focusing on. ]
I'm surprised no one has tried listening in on their playdates yet.
Hm, I can see it. Cooking is outside of my wheelhouse which makes me grateful that I know someone who is fantastic at it for when I visit.
A demon jack-in-the-box? Do I even want to know?
[ Because yes, that is what Inej is focusing on. ]
I'm surprised no one has tried listening in on their playdates yet.
Felix can see the wheels turning in Peter's mind as he considers what all of this means. He continues sliding his foot up and down Peter's leg slowly, letting the other man make his decision.
And although it started off as simple - spending time together tonight and while Peter was here, he was also of the mindset that Peter deserved to have his own life. He may have only just met the other man but from what little he knows of the family? Any alpha who couldn't shift without being chained up and using her family? Didn't deserve to be called an alpha.
It was naturally one of the reasons he doesn't speak to any of his own direct lines. They were out there, of course they were, but while they liked being anywhere else, he primarily stayed in Italy. They didn't come calling and he didn't go looking.
The moment Peter downs the rest of his glass, Felix smiles. "Good, I'm glad we're on the same page then, bello. Come, we will go home and we can stop at your hostel tomorrow." He stands from the table and picks up the bottle of wine with one hand while holding a hand out for Peter.
And although it started off as simple - spending time together tonight and while Peter was here, he was also of the mindset that Peter deserved to have his own life. He may have only just met the other man but from what little he knows of the family? Any alpha who couldn't shift without being chained up and using her family? Didn't deserve to be called an alpha.
It was naturally one of the reasons he doesn't speak to any of his own direct lines. They were out there, of course they were, but while they liked being anywhere else, he primarily stayed in Italy. They didn't come calling and he didn't go looking.
The moment Peter downs the rest of his glass, Felix smiles. "Good, I'm glad we're on the same page then, bello. Come, we will go home and we can stop at your hostel tomorrow." He stands from the table and picks up the bottle of wine with one hand while holding a hand out for Peter.
You're my girl. Not even an ocean shall change that.
The sisters at the orphanage were always so busy, I took to helping in the kitchens. I suppose the knack for it stuck afterwards.
I don't even know. You'll have to ask him about it.
Inej, love, they're trashfires and anyone sane just wants plausible deniability when they're together.
The sisters at the orphanage were always so busy, I took to helping in the kitchens. I suppose the knack for it stuck afterwards.
I don't even know. You'll have to ask him about it.
Inej, love, they're trashfires and anyone sane just wants plausible deniability when they're together.
[Peace. He doesn't know it. He doesn't even think he wants it. The restless fire that rages inside of him can burn cold as ice, but it's never quiet or immobile.
Perpetual motion against innate stillness.]
I know better than to think you'd consider peace nothing. Enjoy the lack of price that comes with it though if you can.
[It's not even meant meanly, for all the bluntness. He knows what the quiet means to her. If she's found a pocket of it, well. He won't shatter the pretense. He leans against his deck, thumb circling the top of his cane as he studies her.]
It's never quiet to me, though.
Perpetual motion against innate stillness.]
I know better than to think you'd consider peace nothing. Enjoy the lack of price that comes with it though if you can.
[It's not even meant meanly, for all the bluntness. He knows what the quiet means to her. If she's found a pocket of it, well. He won't shatter the pretense. He leans against his deck, thumb circling the top of his cane as he studies her.]
It's never quiet to me, though.
Jesper snorts. "Well, when you say 'if you see me covered in smoke stains, don't be alarmed', I get a little alarmed. I figured you were fine since you were texting but had to see for myself."
He smiles at the warm smile that spreads over Wylan's face.
As he sweeps, he listens to Wylan and nods. "The unanticipated side effect being the slight fire then? At least you are one step closer to sorting it all out." And he knew that if anyone could, it would be these two.
He smiles at the warm smile that spreads over Wylan's face.
As he sweeps, he listens to Wylan and nods. "The unanticipated side effect being the slight fire then? At least you are one step closer to sorting it all out." And he knew that if anyone could, it would be these two.
The moment Henry crosses the threshold, Alex reaches around him and closes the door, locking it softly so no one else can hear.
"Well feel free to blow anything else you want," he says, pushing Henry back against the door as his body pressing against the Prince's form.
There's no hesitation, his mouth claiming the British royal's mouth with a wild groan that shows just how needy and hungry he is for this moment. His hands slide over Henry's form, tracing the line of his hips before one pushes up under his shirt, no desire for hesitating or testing the water. Just needful and eager.
"Well feel free to blow anything else you want," he says, pushing Henry back against the door as his body pressing against the Prince's form.
There's no hesitation, his mouth claiming the British royal's mouth with a wild groan that shows just how needy and hungry he is for this moment. His hands slide over Henry's form, tracing the line of his hips before one pushes up under his shirt, no desire for hesitating or testing the water. Just needful and eager.
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