[and... somehow, kyojuro seems just as confused by akaza's own confusion, which in turn only complicates it.
even if he tries to force less tension into his hand to reassure kyojuro, akaza keeps his ravenous mouth firmly barred from any temptation of human flesh.]
[... tilting his head in the opposite direction. two stupid dogs. his hand relaxes a bit more, almost remaining over his mouth for show more than anything.]
... Is it forever, or for "the rest of your life?"
[hm. with no barrier left but air, akaza's fangs press into his bottom lip, though he stops himself before breaking skin. that would only make kyojuro fret.]
... Oh.
[there's a surge of warmth in his face, and humiliation floods his chest in much the same way. somehow, though, it feels almost inconsequential, and he can't help but laugh, short and nervous.]
[Though the laugh eases some of the tension in Kyojuro's shoulders, he still cannot help but fret. Releasing Akaza's hand, he instead reaches out to cup his face. It's a light, careful touch, thumbs carressing the center most line of his tattoos, while his fingers come to rest against the column of his neck.]
[without akaza needing to even think about it, his head tilts into that hand. and his fingers that were nearly digging into his own skin lay carefully over kyojuro's forearm in a tentative return of affection.]
It is. I'm sure I just confused myself.
[his eyes dart to the side, cheeks still faintly tinged.]
Even... with Koyuki, I haven't talked like this very much. I don't think I'm very good at it.
[A shiver works through Kyojuro as those fingers graze down his arms. It's a light touch, but the fact that it's Akaza means everything. Especially when they're talking about something like this.]
I think you are doing just fine. I have not been upset by any means.
[He leans in, lips grazing over the other man's forehead.]
[it isn't that akaza believes kyojuro would lie to him, but it's hard to imagine someone not being upset while he seems to take so many things the wrong way or not understand them at all.
his skin grows hot underneath kyojuro's lips, and he tucks his head down a bit in embarrassment.]
Of course! It is a difficult thing to learn a new way of existing. That you are trying at all is worth admiring.
[With Akaza now distracted, Kyojuro decides to press the advantage. He twists his arms free of that wandering touch and opts to instead wrap them around Akaza. It takes only seconds to pull the other man into his lap, cradling him close.]
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Date: 2026-02-14 03:12 am (UTC)even if he tries to force less tension into his hand to reassure kyojuro, akaza keeps his ravenous mouth firmly barred from any temptation of human flesh.]
Of course I want that.
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Date: 2026-02-14 03:17 am (UTC)[Please help, he is tilting his head like the most confused golden retriever on the planet.]
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Date: 2026-02-14 03:41 am (UTC)... Is it forever, or for "the rest of your life?"
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Date: 2026-02-14 03:42 am (UTC)Forever, in the same way our previous selves still linger on.
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Date: 2026-02-14 03:49 am (UTC)... Oh.
[there's a surge of warmth in his face, and humiliation floods his chest in much the same way. somehow, though, it feels almost inconsequential, and he can't help but laugh, short and nervous.]
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Date: 2026-02-14 03:51 am (UTC)Is that alright?
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Date: 2026-02-14 04:04 am (UTC)It is. I'm sure I just confused myself.
[his eyes dart to the side, cheeks still faintly tinged.]
Even... with Koyuki, I haven't talked like this very much. I don't think I'm very good at it.
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Date: 2026-02-14 04:25 am (UTC)I think you are doing just fine. I have not been upset by any means.
[He leans in, lips grazing over the other man's forehead.]
And I rather like you as you are!
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Date: 2026-02-20 05:03 am (UTC)[it isn't that akaza believes kyojuro would lie to him, but it's hard to imagine someone not being upset while he seems to take so many things the wrong way or not understand them at all.
his skin grows hot underneath kyojuro's lips, and he tucks his head down a bit in embarrassment.]
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Date: 2026-02-20 05:30 am (UTC)[With Akaza now distracted, Kyojuro decides to press the advantage. He twists his arms free of that wandering touch and opts to instead wrap them around Akaza. It takes only seconds to pull the other man into his lap, cradling him close.]
In fact! I would even say that I am proud of you!