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[peacetalks]

"Pray speak your piece, and I shall return it anon."

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[finalsteps]

When you say that it makes it difficult to stay away.

[ Even with Nidhogg and Hraesvelgr’s problems. ]

I know we must stay strong. I regret nothing about how we have come to be either. These possessions being able to grab us so easy, I hope it eases off after this task.

[ He can’t sleep a wink like this. ]

[peacetalks]

As do I. I feel so weary and yet so tense at the same time.

[finalsteps]

Is there aught I can do to take your mind off of it?

[peacetalks]

[takes a breath and lets it out]

So long as I am talking with you, I feel not nearly so worn. Tell me truly, how do you fare?

[finalsteps]

My mind races and it tires very quickly right now. But talking to you gives me ease.

[peacetalks]

If I'd half an onze of talent for music, I'd sing you a lullaby... but I shall leave such things to Megumi.

[...]

Would that I could be at your side in this moment. If I were...

[finalsteps]

What if you were?

[ Aymeric's own voice is melodious enough. ]

[peacetalks]

I would most certainly hold you in my arms, if you would permit me. I would kiss you, on every ilm of your face, as a promise of love and devotion. I would...

[pauses, thinking]

I would place my fingers on your brow, and your temple, and sooth away any lines of stress or worry. Try it. Place your fingers there, and rub them in circles.

[finalsteps]

[ well, he can only do that with one hand, but he does. there is an audible pleased sigh. ]

The only thing that would make this better if it were actually you doing it. You could probably imagine how relaxed I would get.

[peacetalks]

I can certainly imagine it.

[chuckles softly]

And then... if you would allow it, I would brush your hair. You look quite handsome with your hair tied up, but just as much so with it down. And I do so enjoy running my fingers through it.

[finalsteps]

Ever the romantic you are. You would spoil me as I would like to spoil you.

If you would allow it I would also run my fingers through your hair, and kiss your temples.

[peacetalks]

Of course I would spoil you, my love. I can think of few others who deserve to be spoiled as much as you.

[sighs, almost dreamily]

Oh, how nice that would feel... to lie with you and kiss you, with our hands in one another's hair.

[finalsteps]

You make me think of it, you know. Kissing you, holding you. Being with you.

[ it pains him that they can’t, really. ]

I promise to give you whatever you require whenever we can get close again.

[peacetalks]

[softly, almost a whisper]

And I you. I would shower you with kisses, given half a chance. Your lips, your cheeks, your brow, your ears.

[with an audible grin]

And that spot on the back of your neck that makes you shiver, of course.

[finalsteps]

Now I think you are just trying to lead me into telling you how much I desire you right now.

[ Chuckling into the phone. ]

Was that the goal?

[peacetalks]

[

there's a pause that's long enough to be conspicuous, and aymeric clears his throat]

Not... intentionally.

[finalsteps]

Did you know you make the most irresistible sound when I nibble right below your ears?

[peacetalks]

[laughs softly]

Spoken as though you're not the same. Ever the plight of the elezen, these ears of ours.

Is that what you desire, then? To nibble my ears?

[finalsteps]

I don’t make quite as handsome noises.

[ Smiling a little. ]

When I go from your ear to your jaw is the most handsome noise.

[peacetalks]

[rumbles, low]

Between you and Megumi, you've left a number of marks on my neck I fear will never quite vanish... for when they fade, the two of you see fit to renew them.

[idly unbuttons his tunic and places his hand over his neck]

That is not a complaint, mind you.

[finalsteps]

If your neck was in front of me now, why, I would see it fit to unbutton your high necked shirt and have my way.

You should leave your neck more accessible, love. You could very well show those marks off, aye?

[peacetalks]

Such sights ought to be for your eyes only...

[swallows, running his fingertips along his neck]

And I fear if I left my neck bare you would ravish me at every possible opportunity. Can you deny it?

[finalsteps]

Given the opportunity I would absolutely ravish you at any time.

[ There is a low purr into the receiver, draconic but with no fear of nidhogg. ]

[peacetalks]

[sucks in a deep breath and lets it out, audibly shaky]

Pray tell me more. How you would ravish me.

[finalsteps]

[ ???? Aymeric likes this ???? ]

I would start at your ears and make my way to your jaw, and then I would follow it to your neck.

I am not a patient man…but for you, aye.