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[ kaname hums as he's kissed again, peering open an eye and then shutting it again as he moves his hands up to play with leona's ears instead. gentle pets. ]

When you've already seen me like this? I don't think I could even feign it at this point.

[ which is a little worrying, sure, in the sobering sense that he's putting trust in someone else... but he hasn't made a mistake so far in who he's allowed to see a different side of him, so he's easing into confidence with it bit by bit. he'll make a mistake one of these days, but not today.

... mm. kaname'll open his eyes again, and he'll dodge any attempts at kisses with a turn of his head. ]

... I have a question for you. You'll answer it honestly, won't you?

[ wow. he's not letting leona get any more smooches... amazing. playing coy again, so soon? maybe he does need to tire him out with a little more, just to get him to let leona get his lips on him again and again. ]

Yeah. Got no reason to lie to ya.

[ which is also a lie in and of itself.

leona fixes his gaze on kaname, tilting his head slightly to one side in curiosity. he stares thoughtfully and without skepticism, wondering... what he wishes to ask him. ]

[ mmmmmmmmmmmm.

it's a silly, difficult question to ask, but it's one he snags on when it comes to particular people -- and leona is certainly one of those, now more than ever, though. he doesn't think it would extend this far. ]

... My brother doesn't have anything to do with all of this, [ the closeness, the getting to know each other in the first place maybe, ] does he?

[ it's not exactly what he wants to ask, so he'll follow up with a hesitant clarification. ]

Rather, you didn't approach me after that night just because I'm his younger brother, did you?

[ asked to do so or otherwise, not that he would know. ]

[ he's not trying to dismiss whatever possible insecurities might be hanging onto his words, but leona's visibly taken aback. he doesn't pull away though--- instead, he continues to press himself into kaname's space and continues to smother him with his presence. he wants to just... ]

Nah. If anythin', he'd probably kill me and hang my hide outside of your house if he knew 'bout this.

[ not to say that leona wouldn't fight back and probably win, but. yeah. ]

I didn't approach you just 'cause of your brother. I didn't even know... he left me after comin' to my room in a panic. Left me his gemstone to keep it safe until after he knew you were safe.

[ he's not going to force another kiss, but he feels more protective than ever. that's for sure. ]

So I was curious. Assumed you were related. Wanted to see for myself why he'd risk everything... makes sense now.

[ too much sense, actually. ]

[ surely it's supposed to be comforting. it's something he should want to hear -- and in part, sure, it is.

but at the same time there's a sharp jump in his chest and kaname's hands grip harder at the ears automatically, loosening only to move back down to leona's hair to dig in there. ]

... What do you mean, "risk everything"?

[ why would he leave his gemstone? the very thing that he'd told kaname to keep safe -- that was their life, in more words than that, a precious little stone that was everything that they were flaws and all? ]

His life, for starters.

[ there's no reason to dull the seriousness of what himeru set out to do when he left the safety of leona's apartment that night. even he warned the impulsive idol from going out and making what could've been a fatal mistake. ]

But he left me the stone 'cause he trusted me... 'cause he knows how powerful I am. Even without my magic that night, I'm still pretty damn strong.

[ his muscles don't lie. ]

I wasn't gonna betray him. No reason to. Still don't have any reason to.

[ ... oh, just that. he seems to ease back again, dropping his head against the sheets and closing his eyes with a long sigh. it isn't as if he understood what matoba had put into his head, but the riddle-like words drift back every now and then. ]

If that's all, then nevermind. I was worried about something else.

[ something he'd done himself, though he doesn't know his brother has also given blood to save what time they had together. ]

... I'm relieved it has nothing to do with him, though.

[ mm. he doesn't know how to say it without giving too much of his worries away, though, so he'll leave it at that and let his hands trace over the clawing he gave leona earlier. pressing over the raised skin lightly, experimentally. ]

I can't stay the night. [ an apology. ] What do you usually do after... this?

[ sort of... thing........ ]

[ whatever that has kaname suddenly worried like that... begs the question of how important it must be. yet he doesn't open up any further and while leona's curiosity is now piqued, he's not here to push any further. no--- why ruin a good thing? he gets to have kaname a little longer, the feeling of those fingers against scraped skin forcing a sigh of relief (or something like it) out of the beastman.

... ]

's okay. I get it. [ that he can't just... out himself here. he has a place to return to. a brother to keep company. no use in hiding a little disappointment though, because he is. ]

Can lie here for a bit if you want, or if you're desperate to get clean, my shower's fine. Shampoo and conditioner, bar soap... and if you want help gettin' your back, I can join ya.

[ but otherwise, he's content in snuggling. ]

I'm in no hurry to leave you... mm.

[ ... kingscholar... or leona... mmmmmm. does it mandate a change? should it... he'd only relented earlier because it was easier to say, but it isn't as if he's having difficulties now. ]

... Leona. [ it does feel nice in his mouth. and it'll be easier when he's referring to the other as well, so the warmth that drips in now isn't present around those who might catch wise.

he doesn't want his brother to string leona up, after all. ] Anyway, I... do think I like the sound of your offer.

[ he hasn't showered with someone he liked before... new experiences, and honestly thinking of doing a full body like he wants makes him feel a little tired. maybe he'll get the beastman to wash his hair too. ]

[ it's nice hearing kaname say his name. it brings a smile to his face, and some of those worries are assuaged by his voice alone. he can't really describe why it does--- maybe it's the tone? the warmth that lingers in his ears?

he'll bottle up that feeling for later. ]

Nice. Here, lemme get off of ya and then... we can continue a lil' in the shower.

[ best place to get dirty is the place you get clean. kind of.

and then he grins. ]

Might get hungry. Might need to nibble on ya.

[ continue... nibble... kaname flushes, biting at leona's lips briefly before letting him go. get up then. ]

Feel free to try. I'll bite back.

[ kaname'll be a little more sheepish with his nakedness, regardless of what they'd just done he's not used to being so bare around others, but it's fine. he'll get over it in time. ]

That's what I want.

[ as he rolls off, he holds a hand out to kaname. though he feels lethargic, he can't help but have a burst of... some kind of energy. something youthful? playful? maybe it's a second wind of arousal, too.

either way, the shower is turned on with a flick of the wrist. thanks, magic. ]

You did seem to like it in the moment...

[ ... he's taking the blanket. it's his robe now as he takes leona's hand and follows up, shivering a little at the lack of warmth enveloping him. he misses it already. he wants to be back under leona, surrounded and overwhelmed. it was cozy, comfy, and he'd definitely be lulled to sleep with those conditions.

the magic is cool as ever though, kaname's head ticking up in that direction. ]

Can you lift someone with magic too?

[ just asking... ]

When you're doin' it, yeah.

[ anyone else? he might not enjoy it as much. simple.

...

it's okay. he'll drape himself around kaname as soon as he's up, escorting him towards the bathroom. it's small but it'll be fine. if they're up against each other, the shower will definitely not feel as cramped. ]

Hm. I can try but I dunno. Not sure how comfortable it'll be. It's not like ridin' a broom.

[ oh, he wasn't expecting that, not the answer or the weight on him... give him a moment and he'll let himself be shuffled onward. it's small... he wasn't expecting anything big, but kaname's still not impressed. do you know how big his house bathroom is? bigger than an apartment's.

but it'll do. let him... shimmy off the blanket, the marks leona'd left more pronounced given time to swell and darken. kaname scoffs in disbelief, turning his head to make sure the other isn't pulling his leg. ]

You ride on brooms? Don't tell me you cook in cauldrons too, Leona.

[ leona's definitely used to extravagance, so... yeah. it's not great. he's had much better. maybe he'll think about moving one day to a place that is just more... livable? even his room back in the savanaclaw dorm was nicer--- even had his own private bathroom just because he was the leader.

...

also how does kaname know, is he a secret mage?! ]

Don't cook in 'em, but we make plenty of potions using 'em. Best thing to use because it keeps dangerous stuff inside and away from your body and face.

[ and alchemy is one of his strongest subjects, so. ]

... You're not joking.

[ unbelievable... magic, brooms, cauldrons with potions... forget a cool title like mage, leona's just a witch isn't he. like your bog standard halloween witch. but he's a very strong witch. all he's lacking is a familiar-- wait. ]

Do you have a little familiar too? Does your school's uniform include a pointed hat? You're the one who suggested the shower, but you won't start melting if running water touches you, will you?

[ the last one's weird but bear with him, he's not letting leona step in until he's sure he won't have a pile of lion goop to contend with. ]

[ okay. he's really milking some kind of stereotypical perception of wizards... witches... mages... and leona gets it.

doesn't mean he likes it though! ]

Nah. Got plenty of second and first years though, if that counts. My uniform is what you've seen me in--- vest, pants. And I'm perfectly fine in water.

[ the only lion goop is... you know. ]

Promise I'm not gonna slip into the drain.

[ hm...................

okay. kaname'll check the temperature before he pulls leona in with him, get soaked. ]

Good. I'd be upset if you melted.

[ that... feels better yeah. these showers always remind him of the ones the non-special students had to share, and having someone with him today intensifies it, but he vastly prefers the company of this particular beast to the ones at school. though he always tried to do it alone anyway. ]

You'd be a hassle and a half to clean up, and I'm not fond of hassles either. Too bad about the pointed that, though -- I think you'd look good in one.

You and me both.

[ he has plenty of time to metaphorically melt when they're done. right? or maybe he'll just ooze all over kaname right now, especially because he's now wet. water dripping down his braids, flowing down his body, which he now presses against kaname's back once they're both inside. he reaches for a bar of soap and lathers his hands with it before rubbing the other's skin from shoulders down to sides, to stomach... and even going lower so he can massage more sensitive places. ]

Mm, I dunno 'bout hats. Don't like the feeling of 'em on my ears.

[ unless it's like, a pirate hat, where it can sit in between.

he takes this time to press his face into the top of kaname's head, nosing his hair. ]

I should probably be thorough, huh?

[ kaname's hands jump to leona's with a sharp inhale before they go too far, grip tense a moment (it'd been different in the heat of the moment, he just needs to get used to it here) before he forces himself to let go and reply, stumbling a bit in his efforts to appear perfectly fine and definitely not jumpy or anything-- ]

R-Right, you should be. Thorough.

[ ... okay no he's turning around to look up at leona. ]

Let me do you first. [ he doesn't care if he's already started. he'll find this easier next time (next time?) but there's a kind of hesitance in his flushed expression. ] You treated me well, so... so I'll treat you well.

[ yeah. sure. he can go with that. just. he knows he asked for it, because it is appealing, he just needs to warm up to letting go. ]

[ brave. getting braver. finding his courage when it comes to the personal and the intimate... even if it's not obvious to kaname, leona's feeling the same way. yeah, he could have anyone he wanted back home. beastmen or beastwomen. some of it attributed to his status, but...

he certainly won't turn down a little this for that from kaname. ]

Mm? You already have.

[ but that doesn't mean... he won't show him the kind of favor that he blatantly deserves.

such as another headpat, brushing some of that wet hair back and behind that ear he's seen the boy do a few times before. ]

[ the motion turns his gaze down and then straight back up and off to the side, leona's fingers leaving warmth not from the water in their wake. the hair stays now, unlike when it's dry, and kaname leans into the touch as natural as can be. it's a habit he picked up mimicking someone else, but now it could only be his. ]

Shut up. I wouldn't call any of that equal -- certainly not to the partners you must've had with your comfort and experience.

[ but there's no heat to it, just a little embarrassment, and he gropes blindly for the soap for a moment before catching it and lathering his hands, setting it back carefully behind him as he starts under leona's chin, pressing his palms into the other's neck and then to his shoulders and back up again.

like a little massage, enjoy it. he'll do the same sort of back and forth as he goes down too: down arms and back up to shoulders, lingering there as he debates the merits of teasing a lion no matter how lethargic he seemed. ]

... Does that feel good?

[ he just needs to know before he moves down. ]

Mm, haven't had many of 'em. You'd be surprised what happens when they realize you're not some charitable and foolish prince lookin' for praise...

[ of course, this is all murmured. being lulled into a sense of calm by the water and now by a massage, kaname's hands a gentle reinforcement of how nice it is to be with someone... how can leona stand upright? shoulders slumping, ears drooping, eyes closing slightly; when was the last time he felt like he could be around another without at least one sense being affected in a negative way? ]

... yeah, feels nice. Wish I got attention like this all the time.

[ that has meaning, of course. that feels genuine. ]

[ mm. well, at least kaname can understand that to a point -- not quite to a princely point, but to a point. he moves back up briefly to cup leona's face, the weight nice in his hands, before he lifts up a little to kiss him.

briefly. he isn't lingering before he swipes his hands back down and runs them across the other's chest instead, talking as if he hadn't just did what he did. leona won't be short that attention anymore, kaname likes seeing him this way. ]

While I'm no prince, I had plenty of people seeking my favor in much the same way -- though I had to smile and place nice as if I liked their flattery. [ clearly he did not! ] I was told it was more important to ensure their cooperation than to have them against me.

[ though. the hated feeling was mutual. kaname'll rub down his sides too, same motions as before. point a, point b. ]

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