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[ At least Thoma is a simple dog who will gently and happily hold onto his single hope while Ayato thinks himself in circles. ]

[ Aaand the not-flustering lasts for only a minute. He's quite sure he would have literally died if it had been Ayaka who'd come to check in on him. If not out of embarrassment for being caught in that position, then certainly by Ayato for letting himself be caught. ]

No-! I had hoped you would tell her, though I had also hoped neither of you would visit for worry of getting sick yourselves...

[ That plan hadn't worked in the least. ]

Ah- we could just say your clothes got dirty while you were here.

[ Which... wasn't a lie, a fact that Thoma realizes when his gaze flickers toward the discarded clothing. ]

{ the look of relief that crosses his face is not hidden at all. he's glad that ayaka was not told directly, and it suddenly makes sense why he was able to use the spare key--why it hadn't been taken yet. }

I left her a note to say I was coming to check on you, but you should know neither of us would want you to be suffering on your own.

{ there's a pause this time, his expression shifting to a softer form of amusement, because it's a little funny now that they are here now. }

I even bought soup.

{ he'll gesture to the side of them, where there is indeed a container with soup sat inside a cardboard carry tray. } I'm honestly surprised I didn't drop it on the floor at the time-- { and that softer look is definitely turning more teasing again. thoma is never living this down. } --with the way you moaned my name as I'd entered the room.

[ He'd been about to scold Ayato about approaching people who were sick, it's very dangerous to put yourself in such a situation Ayato!!, and even though the soup was very appreciated and honestly makes his heart beat a bit faster with how sweet it was for Ayato to go through the effort of doing so, it was still- ]

[ And then the tease comes along and his face heats up even more. He can't even hide in his pillows because Ayato is on top of both of them. Still naked. And undoubtedly well aware of why Thoma had been saying his name as he entered so he couldn't even deny it. ]

[ What do you even say in this situation?? ]

It... was the only way I could find relief...

[ Yes admitting that jacking off to your boss was the only way to satisfy yourself, that's what you should say. ]

{ really he wouldn't do it for just anyone, he has a very short list of people he'd be willing to do that for, thoma just happens to be on that very short list.

and he's going to regret teasing as far as he has when he didn't expect the honesty, not to mention he'd thought he had been more aware and it was just because he'd noticed him come into the room. his mouth feels dry again, eyes stuck on thoma's face as it flushes in such a lovely shade of red.

thoma did the smart thing by grabbing something to cover himself, something he starts to regret because that admission has his mind oh so helpfully providing images of how there are likely other times he's thought of it if that's the case.

his mind is suddenly a filthy mess, apparently.

his eyes close, just mid thought on something he probably should not be dwelling on right now (thoma don't look down) when he realises he forgot to ask something. }

Ah, that reminds me-- { he probably should have realised sooner } --you were trying to tell me something before I--ah--offered to help? { focus. }

--Oh!

[ Thank the archons for the shift in subjects because it gives Thoma something to focus on, instead of letting his gaze shift nervously around the room to look at anything except Ayato after that confession. Yes, he'd realized how absently condemning it had been to say that and yes, he'd been hoping against hope that Ayato would... let it pass. ]

[ So he was quick to latch onto discussion of what had gotten them into this mess in the first place. Sitting up again, he shifts on the bed, reaching out toward the snapped bone. And of course the blanket helpfully slips low on his waist, nearly off it in fact and if Ayato were to look down he'd have himself a treat. But then Thoma pauses, unsure if he should actually touch it again, and settles for simply pointing it out. ]

Here, this is the wishing bone I picked up at one of the shops. It's supposed to grant a wish of bringing an item from home, same as the dandelion, but it was after using this that I found myself like... that.

{ thoma needn't worry, he won't be going back to that now he dug a little too deep with his teasing. he will let his eyes dip lower when the blanket slips though, having to force himself to look up at when thoma's face keeps talking and points to where the wish bone(r) is lying on the side. }

I don't remember seeing that at the shop I went to. { he didn't go to the shadier store... } How curious, I take it that it didn't mention anything about having aphrodisiac properties?

I found it in a shop that looked more out of the way. The price was cheaper, so I expected there might be some sort of flaw with it, which is why I wished for something not particularly personal from home with it.

[ Of course he used the dandelion for the item he wanted to be sure wouldn't come damaged or disformed and the bone for something else. ]

And, ah, yes, they only mentioned that children were not allowed to purchase this, which is a relief all things considered...

[ And then he seems to realize he's exposing himself by stretching out the way he is and flusters, sitting back on his heels next to Ayato and tugging that blanket back up to cover himself again. ]

I-I suppose it should have been more obvious.

{ at thoma's admission this time, he sighs. really, he should likely know better than to rush in and try something out from a dodgy cheap salesperson -- but he also cannot bring himself to complain about that right now. }

That's something at least.

{ and then he's shifting himself, sliding his legs back and under himself so he can lean over thoma to pick to the remnants of the bone to examine it more closely. }

It seems so harmless from first glance.

[ Some of us are weak to deals, Ayato, we don't all think a dango costs ten dollars. ]

[ He's quick to fluster, though with worry this time when Ayato reaches to take the bone into his hand. He ducks his head to look over his lord with careful and worried eyes; neither of them knows for sure how this thing works so who knows if there were still lingering influence from it right now. ]

Ayato, it- You're not feeling any effects from it, are you?

{ things cost money?WSdgkjdng

but in all seriousness, he'd rather get something quality, thoma is lucky that's all this did and he didn't lose a bone to use it. }

I can't feel anything different. Did it happen instantly?

[ He keeps his eyes on Ayato for a moment more before letting out a sigh of relief, sitting back once more. At least, it seemed, it didn't affect everyone who touched it after it was snapped. He'd already died once this morning, a bone-affected Ayato would kill him twice over. ]

It started up after a few minutes and it got worse.

[ He didn't want to specify that it was near uncontrollable when Ayato entered the room, if only because he wasn't sure if it was the bone or himself that'd driven that. ]

{ as much fun as it may have been to even pretend that was the case, it almost feels like walking on egg shells already right now, so he'll be honest in that it seems to be fine. }

I suppose it makes sense it's a simple exchange at the time. I take it you won't be buying one of these again?

[ Thank you for sparing his life, Ayato. For now. ]

I will not...

But, ah... would you like to shower? Even if you borrowed my clothes, you're...

[ He had apparently been very intent on making Ayato a mess and it showed. ]

{ a shame crosses his mind before he can think to stop it. }

That would likely be a good idea. { neither of them need to finish that sentence. he looks very much like he's just been ravished after all. even thoma trying to lick him clean earlier likely didn't manage to get all of it and he definitely feels sticky.

he also likely needs a good ten or twenty minutes on his own to cool down and process why his mind keeps going back to the gutter. }

[ He's suddenly struck with the thought that there's only one blanket and two of them. And while it's embarrassing to think about Ayato seeing him naked, he's extremely certain he can't handle seeing Ayato naked. He might have his right mind about him now, but that didn't mean his self-restraint was great in the first place. Particularly not with Ayato's voice still ringing in his ears. ]

[ So he moves to get up again, slowly this time so he disturbs the bed as little as he can, offering a hand to his lord once he's up. And trying very desperately to not let his eyes flicker over Ayato's body. Again. ]

[ He's not doing so great at that part. ]

You can keep the blanket on- I can collect it once you're in.

{ out of the two of them, he is not particularly being shy about being naked, and if anything, he can only see thoma's reactions to this as endearing.

and more than a little flattering.

his hand reaches out, fingertips grazing along thoma's palm as he moves to hold it, pulling himself up after. his legs definitely still feel a little wobbly, a little like pins and needles have faded by now but that dull ache is left behind. }

I think for your house mate's sake, in case they come back around now, I probably will need to.

{ rui does not need to see this walk of shame }

[ #saverui ]

[ The thought of his housemate catching sight of them flustered Thoma for a hot second before he was quick to reassure his lord with what he knew to be fact. ]

Ah- he left for the day and isn't usually back until later in the evening, but I can deadbolt the door if it would bring you more reassurance.

[ And very apologetically and vaguely explain why he had to later... ]

{ #saverui }

If you know his schedule well enough to know for certain, I'll trust that.

{ even if he's still a little uneasy with the idea of it. it isn't that far to the bathroom. }

Do you have clothes I can use after, then?

Yes, my clothes should fit you just fine. I'll get something for you to wear, and a towel.

[ His clothes will fit a little loosely, perhaps, but it'll do. ]

[ On the other hand, Thoma doesn't exactly want to linger around his room naked, so he'll move to the dresser nearby tot ake out a pair of pants to wear, vaguely hoping that Ayato won't watch him do so. ]

{ he definitely isn't as broad, but better this way than not being able to fit at all. }

Thank you. { he'll at least finally take the blanket a bit more properly, raising it up with one hand so he can hold the clothes with the other.

he is, however, only holding it against his front, after all. thoma can at least be grateful he's busy reaching down to sort out his own clothes--or at least just grab his phone out of it to check he hasn't got any messages while he waits.

other than that, said clothes are getting left in a dirty pile where they are. }

[ He turns around with a change of clothes in hand, about to call Ayato's name so he can pass him the change of clothes he has prepared when, unexpectedly, he gets an eyeful of Ayato from behind. ]

[ Was that a bruise? When had he touched him there??? ]

[ His head whips back to the cabinet, standing up this time in a feeble attempt to cool off his face before turning toward Ayato again. ]

W-Will these work?

Hmm? I don't mind anything you can offer. { he'll place his phone on the bedside table, before his hand reaches for the offered clothes next. } Anything would be better than having to put my own back on, after all.

{ he just smiles, because he does not need to explain why. }

[ That blush has absolutely no time to dissipate and remains clear as day on Thoma's face as he sets the change of clothes in that outstretched hand. ]

... I'll have them cleaned immediately.

[ Privately, because he doubts he could stand being caught by anyone cleaning some very suspiciously stained clothing. ]

{ he holds onto the clean set of clothes firmly. }

There's no rush, I have other clothes. { imagine if this was before he'd been shopping with ayaka though, what a disaster that would have been. } And thank you. I'll be back soon.

{ he does hesitate at the door though, peering through a gap before deeming it safe to head to the bathroom for that shower. thoma will find he isn't quite as quick as he normally would be, as he needs a moment to himself as well. }

[ Thoma would have died for however long Ayato needed to wear his clothes for, it's true. ]

Please, take your time.

[ All the time Ayato needs really, because Thoma will very much let his face drop into his pillow once he's in the bathroom, only to jolt up when he realizes he can smell the other man on his pillow. After that realization, he's quick to change both his pillow case and the sheets, bundling them for washing along with Ayato's clothes as he lays out fresh ones. ]

[ And then, since he really is a creature of habit, he'll make his way to the kitchen in his hastily worn pants to prepare some tea for Ayato. Carefully, since he decides also to skip the shirt to spare himself one more piece of clothing to clean in the growing pile of sinful laundry. ]

Edited 2023-04-13 06:22 (UTC)

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