[he gives one false-grumpy little huff, but doesn't argue. they still have yet to really go for it since kyojuro gained this new strength... ah, but that's still for another time.
although he's come to expect it in intimate moments like this, the name from kyojuro's lips still manages to fluster akaza.]
I couldn't forget anything about you, Kyojuro.
[akaza extends the makeshift scroll to him, even if he's more than a little embarrassed. there are a few sheets of various sketches of kaname, of a somewhat messy but charming quality. a single sheet of kyojuro's leon follows, including one doodle of it loafing with akaza's serne.]
[Kyojuro takes the scroll with a gentle hand. His eyes dance over each drawing, picking out individual details with eyes dancing with mirth. Judging by the smile on his lips, no longer wide, but soft and touched, he's quite happy with the gift.
In the end, he keeps it held aloft as he turns back to Akaza, this time seeking out a proper kiss.]
[despite his own misgivings, kyojuro doesn't appear to share them. it still doesn't feel like enough, to akaza, but... if his partner is happy, that's what matters. his return of the kiss is almost shy, and he has to take a deep breath as he tucks his head down afterward.
for a moment, his eyes wander, and his throat bobs as he swallows down something that feels simultaneously innocent and insidious. what he's fully aware is a normal human emotion, nearly strangled by the cells now dictating his nature. fighting it is more difficult than any physical battle he's fought, but for kyojuro...?]
[The way Kyojuro practically beams at that confession — the light of it could illuminate the Grove for weeks. With Akaza's head tucked down, and with Kyojuro's hands still occupied by holding that scroll, he has to settle for kisses along the lines at the top of his head, but it'll do.]
I count myself lucky, to have your love. And I am more grateful than you could ever know! [Okay, maybe he tries to work his kisses around Akaza's cheek, in an effort get at his face again.] Thank you, for being mine. And for making this a truly special birthday!
[ugh. even not looking directly at him, akaza can feel kyojuro's smile radiating like the sun. and yet, it only makes him glance back up at him. it helps that kyojuro encourages him with all the affection.]
I don't know why, but I'm glad you are. [he returns the favor, trailing light kisses from kyojuro's jaw to the corner of his lips.] Thank you, for... giving me another chance. Caring about me. [even thinking about how far they've come makes his face warm, almost prickly, in that all-too-human way.]
[Said easily, smoothly. His act of mercy ranks up there amongst saving those passengers. Yes, he's more than aware of the dissonance there. He's spent plenty of time grappling with it. Perhaps he will again soon enough. It won't change how true he believes it to be.
In any case, he carefully sets the scroll aside, then reaches to gather Akaza up completely.]
I suspect my day will be kept rather busy. You may not know this, but Uzui thinks himself the God of Festivals. I do not think I will be getting away without a bit of a stir. [If only he knew.] So, if it is alright with you, I would like to have you, as we are now, for just a little longer.
[that is? gods. kyojuro continues to be so disgustingly wholesome that akaza can't even bring himself to argue it -- particularly not when he benefits from it so much.
just as easily, he melts into kyojuro, arms slipping around his waist and over his shoulder, into that damp hair. everywhere their skin touches, his continues to tingle. and he's apparently terrible at keeping secrets, because his face only reddens, maybe to the point it's more pinkish than sickly and blue. surely that's just a trick of the light, though?]
You... think so? [clearing his throat.] Well -- I don't have any qualms with that.
[The good news is that Kyojuro is far more distracted with burying his face in Akaza's hair. Surely he'll feel the way Kyojuro's lips part against his scalp, unable to hold back the delighted smile that spreads over them. His fingers stroke gingerly up the span of Akaza's back, then smooth back down to take in the feeling of muscle beneath them.]
Good! I am glad we could settle on our plans. [Though there's enthusiasm in his voice, it's also softened by warm affection.] Thank you for sharing in this day with me.
You're welcome. Obviously. [it may or may not be obvious, but he sure hopes it is. he feels a shiver run up his spine in response to kyojuro's touch, and he leans to kiss behind his ray of sunshine's ear. oddly enough, he gets a glimpse of his own hand in kyojuro's hair.
... it's strange, especially to see it happened without him fully intending, but also... it's just the two of them right now, and he can't deny feeling oddly human in this particular moment. he has yet to consciously take on such a form just yet, but for now, akaza allows the rest of his skin to change. he keeps his pants and the anklet kyojuro gifted him, but the vest fades as well, so they're just about even, clothing wise.
[Indeed, Kyojuro had indeed chalked the earlier shift in color to little more than a trick of the light. It isn't until he's face first within that hair that he realizes. The shift between human and something more doesn't really matter to them. They are both part of Akaza, and Kyojuro loves them both equally.
Not that it keeps him from leaning back and meeting his partner's eyes. Yes, that gaze does briefly rove, taking in the sight of the form he both cherishes and appreciates, but it comes back just as quick.]
It is more than alright with me. [His hands slide forward, stroking reverently over his sides.] Is it comfortable with you?
[Not only is the positioning intimate, but also... He knows Akaza has a complicated relationship with, well, himself.]
[the intimacy of being very obviously admired in the form he's... scared of, honestly, feels both uncanny and flattering. ultimately, though, kyojuro's eagerness does wonders to ease akaza's worry.]
I think so.
[the hand in kyojuro's hair slips back to caress at his cheek, even as kyojuro's hands continue to make him shiver.]
There's nothing in particular you want to do...? I want to show my appreciation.
[Kyojuro tilts his head, butting into that hand not unlike a particularly eager cat. The force of his smile is enough to force his eyes shut, radiating that sunny warmth that he's come to embody. The expression only breaks when he tilts his head further, enough to place a kiss against his palm.]
Your appreciation? You already gave me a gift, Hakuji!
[Those hands slide up, gingerly cupping the face of his beloved. He holds steady as he steals one kiss, then two, then three.]
All I could ever ask for is your love. And as I have already vowed to protect it for eternity, it seems I must already be in possession of it!
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Date: 2026-05-10 06:18 am (UTC)although he's come to expect it in intimate moments like this, the name from kyojuro's lips still manages to fluster akaza.]
I couldn't forget anything about you, Kyojuro.
[akaza extends the makeshift scroll to him, even if he's more than a little embarrassed. there are a few sheets of various sketches of kaname, of a somewhat messy but charming quality. a single sheet of kyojuro's leon follows, including one doodle of it loafing with akaza's serne.]
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Date: 2026-05-10 06:21 am (UTC)In the end, he keeps it held aloft as he turns back to Akaza, this time seeking out a proper kiss.]
It is a wonderful gift, Hakuji. I love you so.
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Date: 2026-05-10 06:36 am (UTC)for a moment, his eyes wander, and his throat bobs as he swallows down something that feels simultaneously innocent and insidious. what he's fully aware is a normal human emotion, nearly strangled by the cells now dictating his nature. fighting it is more difficult than any physical battle he's fought, but for kyojuro...?]
Kyojuro, I... love you, also.
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Date: 2026-05-10 06:43 am (UTC)I count myself lucky, to have your love. And I am more grateful than you could ever know! [Okay, maybe he tries to work his kisses around Akaza's cheek, in an effort get at his face again.] Thank you, for being mine. And for making this a truly special birthday!
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Date: 2026-05-19 06:17 pm (UTC)I don't know why, but I'm glad you are. [he returns the favor, trailing light kisses from kyojuro's jaw to the corner of his lips.] Thank you, for... giving me another chance. Caring about me. [even thinking about how far they've come makes his face warm, almost prickly, in that all-too-human way.]
Is there anything you want today...?
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Date: 2026-05-19 07:01 pm (UTC)[Said easily, smoothly. His act of mercy ranks up there amongst saving those passengers. Yes, he's more than aware of the dissonance there. He's spent plenty of time grappling with it. Perhaps he will again soon enough. It won't change how true he believes it to be.
In any case, he carefully sets the scroll aside, then reaches to gather Akaza up completely.]
I suspect my day will be kept rather busy. You may not know this, but Uzui thinks himself the God of Festivals. I do not think I will be getting away without a bit of a stir. [If only he knew.] So, if it is alright with you, I would like to have you, as we are now, for just a little longer.
[Let him savor the quiet.]
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Date: 2026-05-20 12:31 am (UTC)just as easily, he melts into kyojuro, arms slipping around his waist and over his shoulder, into that damp hair. everywhere their skin touches, his continues to tingle. and he's apparently terrible at keeping secrets, because his face only reddens, maybe to the point it's more pinkish than sickly and blue. surely that's just a trick of the light, though?]
You... think so? [clearing his throat.] Well -- I don't have any qualms with that.
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Date: 2026-05-20 12:50 am (UTC)Good! I am glad we could settle on our plans. [Though there's enthusiasm in his voice, it's also softened by warm affection.] Thank you for sharing in this day with me.
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Date: 2026-05-20 01:17 am (UTC)... it's strange, especially to see it happened without him fully intending, but also... it's just the two of them right now, and he can't deny feeling oddly human in this particular moment. he has yet to consciously take on such a form just yet, but for now, akaza allows the rest of his skin to change. he keeps his pants and the anklet kyojuro gifted him, but the vest fades as well, so they're just about even, clothing wise.
just to be certain, though...]
Is this alright...?
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Date: 2026-05-20 01:24 am (UTC)Not that it keeps him from leaning back and meeting his partner's eyes. Yes, that gaze does briefly rove, taking in the sight of the form he both cherishes and appreciates, but it comes back just as quick.]
It is more than alright with me. [His hands slide forward, stroking reverently over his sides.] Is it comfortable with you?
[Not only is the positioning intimate, but also... He knows Akaza has a complicated relationship with, well, himself.]
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Date: 2026-05-20 02:49 am (UTC)I think so.
[the hand in kyojuro's hair slips back to caress at his cheek, even as kyojuro's hands continue to make him shiver.]
There's nothing in particular you want to do...? I want to show my appreciation.
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Date: 2026-05-20 07:13 am (UTC)Your appreciation? You already gave me a gift, Hakuji!
[Those hands slide up, gingerly cupping the face of his beloved. He holds steady as he steals one kiss, then two, then three.]
All I could ever ask for is your love. And as I have already vowed to protect it for eternity, it seems I must already be in possession of it!