Senecio adn Tide II

[Mirach]

Senecio didn’t wince with the individual lashes anymore, and when Tide touched his soul, he moaned deeply, a raw uncontrolled sound as he let go of all conscious thought and let himself be lpst in the sensations.

[VisAnastasis]

The experience indeed occupied all of his senses fully, so that it was hard to think clearly among all different sensations. His body was restrained and explored endlessly and deeply, with many restless hands. He felt exposed before them, as if there was nothing left unturned... And the same felt for his soul. The places he touched felt raw and hurt under such close touch, but as initial shock passed, more his soul relaxed under it, stronger the soothing quality of it felt. He could feel Tide's presence growing more noticeable in the air around him, and leaned closer against him. If he felt like scars upon his soul were thoroughly explored at the start, with time it felt more and more as if those scars were being soaked and rubbed with soothing balm  that enveloped him closer and closer. The air was full with the scent of the sea foam and pomegranate flowers as presence began touching and exploring some of the worst scars, as flashes of some of the cruelest memories resurfaced with it, of Guliermo and the worst feelings brought by him... But at this point his mind was hazy, and the experience was too overwhelming, and those assaulting dark memories felt faded and distant among endless touches of a hungry demon.

Tide observed his responses closely and focused on moves and acts actor responded well to, and after a while, as if he couldn't help himself against the temptation, he caressed actor's face, and then leaned against him needily and began bitting his neck and shoulder lightly, like in the morning. Despite it was a bite and hurt a little, there was gentleness and love in the gesture, and it felt closer to a kiss. It felt as if Tide was tasting him and leaving a mark on him as his own. All three, his body, mind and soul felt extremely sensitive and impressionable right now, and all three were getting lost in the moment in different ways. It felt as if what Tide was doing purposedly prolonged the experience much more than it would usually last, as he was tense like a spring under the anticipation, but it took much longer to reach the pleasure, as it always felt just a little out of reach, behind just another swipe of the whip, just another rough move, or just another flash of the past memories left behind. It was getting harder and harder to think.

[Mirach]

Senecio wasn't thinking. The state filled with pure feeling and no thought was what he always sought in this kind of experience, and with Tide's ministrations he slipped into it easily, overwhelmed with the intensity of the sensations, but wanting more of it still. He pressed himself against the bite and spread his legs more, making an incoherent needy sound at the back of his throat.

[VisAnastasis]

Despite it was a game he participated in willingly and was pushing its boundaries himself, in the back of his mind, Tide must have always been a little bit worried that something he does may end up going too far, and that even if he asks for it, in the end, something he does will cross the line and Senecio would grow fearful of him, especially in this rougher form, and especially when he was pushing the things further than ever before. However, not only did the actor not treat him differently but he leaned into his touch and encouraged him instead, freely asking for more. There couldn't have been a response that would make the demon more pleasantly surprised and relieved.

Tide choked up a little, as he leaned closer, and embraced the actor with one pair of hands, pressing the actor's body more closely against his, as he bit into his shoulder with a little howl, trembling with suppressed desire, fighting so it wouldn't overtake him. But though his acts were repressed, his feelings did not lie - demon's thoughts sparkled with venerable neediness and attraction, and whenever he would bite him, his breath seemed shorter and there was saliva dripping own his chin, as it seemed he was barely getting a taste of something exquisitely tasty to him - a touch of a soul he was attracted to terribly, but would never dare to actually eat. His attraction, relief and delight at the obvious positive response to his choices coloured his actions more and more - the presence caressing vulnerable places of his soul did not only feel soothing anymore but also enhanced with hot streaks of joy. As Senecio spread his legs more, the desire and joy with it only grew stronger in the vulnerable creature, that took it as an invitation - supporting him with its body more as it did that, and rewarding him for the offered trust by exploring him more deeply and roughly in this more accessible position. More accepting Senecio acted, more excited and bubbly Tide seemed to feel, and stronger the aura touching his soul felt, and freer and faster creature kept moving and touching him, finally losing the inhibitions coming from the new form, treating him as freely as he did in his other more humanoid one.

[Mirach]

Senecio gasped as the bites and touches sent his body close to orgasm, but the touch on his soul steadied him just before it. Tide was fully in control of his pleasure then, able to send him over the edge with a single slight push, but also able to keep him just before it for as long as he wanted.  Senecio squirmed, his body instinctivelly seeking relief, but his mind was ecstatic with the feeling of being controlled so deeply.

[VisAnastasis]

Tide indulged himself in the closeness, as it seemed he enjoyed the unexpected more time they could be intimate. It felt like he really needed this too, after everything that happened. At the same time, though, Senecio could feel it was getting dangerous, as, precisely because they were intimate for a longer time than ever before, the demon was slowly growing more aroused, and it was harder to fight the urge to act more on his desires. His thoughts and feelings were swarming, full of shimmering attraction that threatened to swallow Senecio whole. But Tide knew if this continues, that he won't be able to control his strength and urges much longer, and that danger grew that he could injure Senecio more severely.

So, ultimately, it was that sentiment that led Tide to suddenly realize it was not safe to prolong this any longer. His throat was a little rasped as he tried to steady his breath, and his shoulders shook, as he focused determinedly on giving the ending he sow fit for their game. He caressed the vulnerable place in the actor's soul once more, with as much desire as tenderness, before he focused on retreating his aura from him, breathing heavily. After that moment, the pressure slowly faded, although in the aftermath the soothingness still lingered. His soul was finally left alone, getting a breather, as instead, the creature focused on his body fully now, allowing it to finally reach the relief it craved. His hands trembled under suppressed desire, but he kept moving faster and using the whip, although it grew less frequent, as his attention was elsewhere, as there was one thing he didn't yet get to do, but had too great need not to do. He freed first two of his hands and cupped the actor's face with it, and then, he suddenly leaned his mouth against Senecio's, kissing him and bitting his lip hungrily as he did so, closing his eyes and putting his whole heart into the eager kiss, losing himself in it.

[Mirach]

Senecio cried out as the touch sent him over the edge, with a force proportionate to how long it was delayed. His body arched in the release, trembling and straining against the bonds. Then he sagged against them, still dazed and lost in the feelings, but coming back slowly.

[VisAnastasis]

Tide's hands were trembling and he seemed to be struggling hard to calm down, breathing heavily against's actor's bare neck as he ended the kiss. Still, since he felt Senecio was slowly coming back to reality, his body moved on its own to support him. He carefully retreated his hands from Senecio's intimate parts, not wanting to cause him discomfort or pain now that he was coming back to his senses, knowing the reality of their rough play will down at them as they calmed down. He supported his body timidly with his trembling hands and reached for the rope.

Since he was still a little dazed, he didn't trust himself to properly untangle the knot, but he didn't want to leave Senecio bound in an uncomfortable position any longer. He reached for the bonds, and in his impatience, he just simply tore the rope with his fingertips as one would a thin streak of paper, and once the remnants of the rope fell down around them, embraced the stumbling actor, supporting him by leaning actor's figure against his body, raising him up and holding him with all his arms protectively. Despite the form was different and not soft and cuddly like his preferred one, the worry and warmth behind the gesture felt the same.

[Mirach]

Unknown to Tide or even Senecio who wasn't able to think coherently yet, it was a crucial moment. It was the moment when he was usually left alone in the past - used and thrown away. But not now. Now Tide cradled him safely, and when Senecio opened his eyes, there was some wonder in them. 

[VisAnastasis]

Tide, who was calming down only slowly, sow the actor open his eyes. As his thoughts were growing more coherent, he began to worry that the actor may show some trace of fear, at least a tinge, knowing that, in this new form, he had shown him a rougher, more frightful side of himself, much unlike a gentle polished kind image he worked so hard on. But that worry was exchanged with surprise when he saw the actor's wondering and relaxed expression that was much different than what he feared. Tide's pupils shook under that gaze, and he did not realize he held his breath. He opened his mouth to speak, but it seemed words could not come out just yet. Hesitant in the aftermath of their rough play, while still holding him close, Tide freer his upper hand, and he slowly caressed Senecio's cheek, a little tensely observing his expression for any possible trace of rejection - it was not something he addressed out loud, but this was a moment crucial to him, too.

[Mirach]

Senecio leant into the gentle touch, still a bit amazed that it's there and afraid it would go away.

[VisAnastasis]

Demon choked up a bit, as it slowly dawned on him that no matter how he looked like, Senecio always leant closer to him, without hesitance. It made his heart tremble, with growing greed. The hand caressing him steadied, and despite the form he leaned against wasn't soft like the other one, the actor suddenly felt more comfortable as a strong familiar warmth enveloped him, as the demon used his heating powers to warm him up. It didn't decrease the growing pain across his body that was quite aching by now, but it felt comfortable and soothing. The caress on the cheek slowly progressed to the caresses on the hair, too. It felt like Tide had too many swirling thoughts to decide what to say. Words did not seem to feel proper right now, anyway, with both of them in a vulnerable, thoughtful state of mind, so he chose silence just this once, and he held the actor protectively and closely as he caressed and warmed him, buying both of them time for the overwhelming new experience to sink in a little.

[Mirach]

Senecio's feeling also didn’t fit into words, but found release in tears. They ran down his cheeks as he leant into the embrace, shivering despite its warmth.

[VisAnastasis]

Maybe in other circumstances, if a little more unsure, Tide would be worried about sudden tears. But Senecio leaned against him instead of pulling back, and the demon was certain those were not tears of distress, and that realization brought a flutter of joy into his heart that was for many years drilled by countless rejections and bad relationships. He was careful about Senecio's back because it was bruised and hurting by the whip, but his embrace was still honest, and he seemed to grow more used in handling him in this form, as he used all his arms more advantageously than he would use two, to support him well and lull him lightly - his look was different, but gestures were the same.
He just couldn't seem to be able to speak up, though, not right now. He began humming something instead. It was akin to a whistle of a demon language, a calming soothing melody. He hummed it slowly, as he stepped toward the bed. He did not want to lie Senecio down on it, not wanting to let go of him, and not knowing if his body will hurt more if stirred suddenly too. Instead, he took the soft blanket from it and manoeuvred it to wrap it lightly around Senecio's body as he held him. There was still a familiar warmth of heating power around them, and Tide must have known the actor isn't shivering because of the cold, but he seemed to hope that being covered in something soft would help steady him.

[Mirach]

Senecio breathed out slowly, relaxing as he did so, reassured now completely that he won't be left alone. He wasn't quite sure how to react though, since that was a new experience. He was too dazed though, and just decided to go with it and let himself be cradles and reassured. He closed his eyes, content to stay like that for a while, with the lingering pain still stinging pleasantly and the softness around him soothing his mind.

[VisAnastasis]

As the actor was being soothed and was relaxing slowly, it seemed to affect Tide, who was also slowly calming more. He kept cradling and lulling him lightly, humming as he did so - it didn't feel patronizing, though, like treating a child, rather, based on gentle feelings behind the gesture, it felt like it was a protective gesture Tide himself indulged in and that was reassuring him too. But after a while, as their thoughts were both settling down, he could not help break the silence hesitantly.
" Seine... Is there really nothing I would do that would... push you away? " he finally asked while caressing his hair wonderingly. " You weren't thinking clearly for the most part... but you still remembered your safe words, right? Were you not... tempted to use them? Not even once? "

[Mirach]

Senecio shook his head slowly. "Wasn't thinking..." he murmured, his voice still a bit hoarse. "I like it like that. But, if it would get where I don't want to, I would start thinking. That's how I know, I guess. If I start thinking about what's happening... outside the role, I mean... then something's not right, even if I can't tell what it is right away."

[VisAnastasis]

Tide didn't seem to understand fully, but he nodded slowly at what he could grasp.
" It is all... a little complicated for me," he admitted quietly. " I understand you like to be pushed to your limits... but deep down, I do worry. What if I overestimate how much you can handle? How do I recognize that you are breaking out of the role? " the demon gulped, and hesitantly, overcoming embarrassment that made it hard to speak of it, he carefully shared. " When... we were both getting... um... quite heated... when I bit you and got rougher... you leaned into the bite. You opened your legs wider to my touch. Isn't a prisoner that is to be punished beyond belief supposed to resist fully with all their might? But this... was something my Senecio would do instead, I thought. It clearly felt out of character for a tortured servant to be so eager in face of pain, I thought... I was pretty sure you just forgot all about the character and were just being yourself. Was I... wrong? "

[Mirach]

"Did I do that?" Senecio asked. "I don't know about it. I... wasn't thinking, you see. That's when I can be most myself, I guess. Why I like this. I do think in character, to bring myself there more easily. But if something brings me out of there by crossing a line, I'd start thinking about it and I'd remember the safeword. It's nice... to know that it's there and I can do that. Don't worry if I seem too lost to remember it. I would, if it gets where I don't want it to."

[VisAnastasis]

" Then... as long as you are absolutely sure you would remember the safewords if needed... it's alright, " Being finally said, and finally, smiled a little faintly with relief - it was more felt in its feelings than in face, that wasn't well fit to make a friendly expression. " I always feel... like you are purposely vague when it comes to these subjects, but... I understand it's unusual for you to talk sincerely about it. It's... a little pity that you don't remember your reaction, but... it still made me happy... To think how further we are getting from our first time when you expressed no preference at all.  " he caressed his hair as he asked. " It's good to practice expressing your thoughts, so... would it be okay to practice just a little bit more? How was it? Any... constructive criticism? Anything at all... that you feel like you want to tell me? Or ask me? "

[Mirach]

"I'd like to talk about it later, but now... I'm not sure what happens now. What should happen. Could you tell me that?" Senecio asked.

[VisAnastasis]

" Well, that's easy. Whatever we want to happen should happen, " Tide replied confidently, as if it was natural, slowly getting a better hold on the conversation now as they broke the first ice. " So, why don't we just tell each other what would we like to happen, and then make a compromise? My idea is that it's first important that we have calmed down and are reassured neither of us is traumatized or bothered by something. Since we both calmed, I think we are doing decently on that one... We can just cuddle for a while longer or do something else to get more reassured if you feel like it. And... I am not pushing it because you don't seem injured to the point of emergency, but... I do expect when you are ready, that you will let me check on your body, " he couldn't help but admit shyly. " I... may have... allowed myself fewer inhibitions this time, since you promised me I can use as much balm on you as I can, and I am planning to overuse your permission for that. If you are not ready right away, we don't have to do it right away. It depends on your priorities. But naturally, I expect you to let me see to it at a point you are ready... "

[Mirach]

Senecio bit his lip, a bit hesitant to ask at first. He overcame that after a moment, though. "Could we, maybe... continue the play?" he asked. "You are the king, and you punished me and it made you feel better because you had a hard day, and were angry with the council or the army whom you couldn't punish, but you relieved the tension and... and maybe I brought the vase on purpose to give you an outlet? And now I... deserve a reward?" The last words were uncertain, almost whispered - a scenario he maybe used to dream of, but never dared to admit or say aloud until now.

[VisAnastasis]

Tide smiled slowly, seeing the obvious uncertainty in the actor's voice, and realizing through it how much Senecio must have wanted it to even bring himself to ask. Before he said anything, he unexpectedly pinched Senecio's cheek lightly and playfully, looking at him with feelings of endearments.

" What a bold proposition for a servant... and what a bold play, testing the self-control of your master like that. But I guess it would be unbecoming of me not to reward such loyalty, " he teased gently, with curiosity slowly colouring his feelings. " What kind of reward did you have in mind? I'd like to see what I can do. And, this will sound foolish, but... can we maybe change my title, though? Maybe we can use something more imaginary, like a Beast King? " was his unexpected remark. " I know we can make Demon King imaginary too... but I keep struggling to separate myself from him. I barely manoeuvred mentally over punishing you over such a silly thing as a vase... But a Beast king wouldn't struggle with what Demon King would absolutely never do, right? " he inquired hopefully, his bright words really clashing with indeed beastly appearance. " So, if it's an imaginary Beast King with the imaginary council and army and loyal attendant, I feel like we can let him get away with more unreasonable personality. "

[Mirach]

"Of course, my Beast King," Senecio whispered. "If I can be so bold as to ask for a reward... I'd like the same I hoped for before. Your attention..."