Senecio adn Tide II

[VisAnastasis]

Falcon seemed a little warmed up with Svarik's reply. Still a little red in his face and flustered, he timidly caressed the hand he held with his thumb.
" You... don't have to decide right away, of course, there is enough time, and Lipka should also naturally have a say in it... just like in Silver Symbelmyne's case, we want to make sure we pick the best option, " he brought himself to look at Svarik and smile, and the smile was genuine, despite vulnerable, as he added in a gentle tease. " I just wanted to make sure to give you this tip before you go down Hans Eldergod's *just put my coolest title together* path and pick something like Meadowking... Meadowking is good for brand recognition and simple enough to spread more easily than most, but it is just too specific to be given to others who are not you, " the smile reached his eyes. " It is a title you earned all on your own, with your own hard work, dedication and heart... You should not pass it down as a name to others. It is something that should only belong to those who are as fitting as you to bear it. It is cheap if given freely to anyone else. "

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" And I would gladly skip holding your hand on the way back with the smugness of holding you close as we dramatically jump through the air, " Tide chuckled as he stood up and offered Senecio his hand to lift him up. " So we might as well do it, what do you think? I'm ready when you are... "

[Mirach]

"I did wonder about Eldergod," Svarik chuckled. "Yes, it seems right to pick something more inheritable. We will do that together, right?"

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"Ready," Senecio said immediately, and got up.

[VisAnastasis]

Falcon snorted with Svarik's words.
"From what I got from Tide I think Hans was some kind of trickster elder god of songs and wisdom, apparently, but that's the extent of my knowledge. Elder Gods seem like a big deal among Beings, and Hans must have wanted to make sure no other Beings picks it first, but it's really too dramatic as a surname, for my taste. We don't need title surnames like that... " Falcon smiled shyly, and he let go of the magical lantern, leaving it to float at their side - and instead, he reached for Svarik and pinched his cheek lightly, with gentle endearment he could not help but show. " We... will come up with something cooler, deal? " he grinned. "Besides, we have Zephir who is good with naming and a lot of Being acquaintances good with names. We... will surely have a lot of options, just like Simbel... "

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Tide reached for him and picked him up, placing him in his arms carefully so he's comfortable. He couldn't help grinning a little as he held him closely so he'd not fall - but the next moment, he already took a leap, and they were high in the air, soaring toward the mansion.

[Mirach]

Svarik smiled brightly, pleased with how casually was Conrad using the word "we" and talking about the future. "Yes, we will pick the best one," he said and entwined his fingers with Conrad's.

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Senecio held on tightly as they soared through the air. "Shall we continue the story of the king and his slave?" he asked as they landed.

[VisAnastasis]

" I look forward to it... " Conrad whispered just a little hoarsely, glancing down at Svarik's hands with wonder in his gaze. " I am sorry for being picky. It's just that I want us to have... the best of everything. My Svarik is the best, and he deserves only the best. I will settle with nothing but that for you... " he said innocently as he leaned forward, and still too new to this to be more daring, instead of going for the lips, he kissed Svarik's forehead lightly, and brushed his hair with the free hand- there was clear affection and pride of meadow king in his gesture.

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" It was really something, to act so differently from who I am...  It was fun to pretend to be someone so dramatic and edgy... and so drunk with confidence, " Tide nodded earnestly, indeed appearing anything but. " I think it would be... nice. It is such a confident kind of character that I can't help feel more confident with it, too, " he smiled shyly as he admitted. " Would you like us to do it, too? I wonder how you feel about that role, too... And where would you like us to go? Same room, your bedroom, or somewhere else? It is... taxing role for you, so I want to make sure we are in the location you would feel more secure at during and afterwards. Hans said things like those are important to take note of. " he explained brightly, the content of the new tips he has gotten and putting them to practice right away.

[Mirach]

"You can say freely that you want the best name, too," Svarik grinned and kissed Conrad on the cheek in return.

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"Your room's familiar. Mine is newly furnished and still needs me to find a proper place for things in the shelves," Senecio said. "And I'd really like us to do it. Love being a good little slave for a confident ruler..." he smiled.

[VisAnastasis]

" Nope, I will not admit it in a million years, " Falcon laughed out, a big grin not leaving his face, that rather, was full of endearment and warmth - and with Svarik's free kiss, he was encouraged to say instead with a soft tease. " I am merely... taking precautions to make sure your future husband has the name you feel happy, and not embarrassed to call him by in public because it sounds comically cute on him. Since we are in a unique position to choose this, you should have a husband with the name that outshines all others, naturally," he whispered a little hoarsely. " Because you should have only the very best things in the world... "

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Tide's face grew a shade redder, but he nodded.
" Okay... " he agreed, and they walked toward Tide's room." The rope is there, so we'd have to stop by there anyway. Just... it's a little... dangerous role. " he whispered just a touch more quietly, with some embarrassment, but it seemed he had to ask to make sure." No matter how submissive the role, you'll remember your safe words well, and not hesitate to use them, no matter how overwhelming the role is, right? This role... brings a lot of temptations with it to me, " he murmured shyly." So you'll be firm and quick to stop me if I cross any line, right? "

[Mirach]

Svarik chuckled and took Conrad's hand again. "Can we go back to Melody now?"

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Senecio looked at Tide with serious expression on his face. "Of course," he said. "I would be breaking your trust if I didn't."

[VisAnastasis]

" Of course, " Falcon accepted the hand and pressed it. " Just make sure you don't tell her about this yet, deal? Not until it's time to choose. She'll think it's cute and tease me to no end, and my heart can take only so much at once. " he said timidly as they entered the mansion, to their room where the girl awaited them.

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" Good, " Tide's face cleared up a little. " It's not like I doubt your intentions, " he clarified still, as they were entering the room, not wanting to be misunderstood. " It's just that... you're too... professional actor, I guess? " He snorted shyly at the thought. "When you're in a role, you seem to be lost quite fully in it sometimes. So I want to make sure you will do your best to break out of the role if needed even if it may be hard in certain moments to do that. That's all... "

[Mirach]

Svarik nodded reassuringly before they went upstairs where Melody awaited them. He was already getting quite tired, and wasn’t trying to hide it in any way.

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"I know. It's a matter if trust though. I trust you to stop if I ask for it, and you trust me to ask when it's needed. I think it's already becoming a part of the role to me," Senecio said.

[VisAnastasis]

Melody had made them spiced milk by that time, and arranged armchairs by the largest window, so they could watch the stars together. Without talking, she gestured for them to come to her, and seated them and gave them a blanket and a mug of milk each.
They watched the stars and relaxed quietly for a while, taking in the long day, and only when Conrad felt the two of them were getting too sleepy, he lead them to the bed, and tucked them in with a content smile on his face, as if it was a crowning moment of the day for him.

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" Then everything's okay, " Tide replied slowly. " I'm still... getting used to... such different kinds of games, " he admitted humbly. " It brings out a lot of unusual feelings... so please be patient with me as I sort them out. As long as I know you'll voice your disagreements strongly if needed, I can feel confident... to keep raising the stakes. "

[Mirach]

Svarik loved the moment as well, and smiled sleepily as Conrad tucked him in before closing his eyes.

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"Remember that you can end it anytime as well if you get uncomfortable. The safeword isn't just for me."

[VisAnastasis]

Falcon decided not to lock the doors tonight because Erdel would be coming by the morning. He was more comfortable sleeping in the armchair, though, and he covered himself in the blanket upon it. He watched the two sleeping people he adored for a while longer as he was dozing off, before he finally fell asleep as well, exhausted deeply by the long emotional day.

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The smile with which Tide responded to Senecio's words was pure and hopeful, and in it was reflected slowly growing anticipation.
" I think, with this level of boundary decisions you give me and with the nature of demonic stamina, not wanting to end it is more of a problem for me than wanting to end things sooner... But it's reassuring none less, to know I can end it as well if I suddenly don't feel good about it for some reason," he admitted, before he shyly added, with growing curiosity. " How about the start, though? Did you have something in mind? I keep wondering what is the next thing you'll suggest. Last time we had a catalyst of being punished over breaking something precious, which lead to you becoming the first mate to the Beast King, so now the two already have some kind of ambiguous connection. Are we going to come up with some other dramatic circumstances, too? "

[Mirach]

"Well, it should be something involving ropes," Senecio said thoughtfully. "Your plotting advisors brought me bound accusing me of being an enemy spy? Whether you believe them or not, it's up to you..."

[VisAnastasis]

" Hmm, " Tide brought a hand to his lips, thinking about Senecio's suggestion carefully as if he was carefully crafting something important. " I don't think  Beast King would be as unreliable as a person to go instantly berserk and right away discard and seriously torture someone he was interested in just because of some accusations. He should be feared for his might, but also, not tricked easily enough to look foolish... He knew last time that slave broke the vase on purpose to give him an excuse to relieve his frustrations. So he should be able to see through his greedy advisors. Is he just playing along, then? " Demon tilted his head curiously, as he seemed interesting in building up his character's background, indeed, like it was a game. " He knows Sein didn't betray him, but he knows his advisors would feel suspicious or rebel if he does nothing, so he whips and tortures Sein under the excuse of interrogating him for information. What do you think about making Sein know some information that could help release him from guilt and be useful to advisors, but feels it's too dangerous to share it right away? " he asked with interest. " That way, when he finally says it, Best King will tell that information to advisors as a result of his investigation, and they will be placated enough to leave Sein alone for the time being. That way, you can decide how long you want the *interrogation* to last, " he explained his reasoning innocently. " Because Beast King can't stop it before he gets the information, and Sein Miru can't reveal it before he feels he has no other choice, so I think it would raise the stakes properly. It would be interesting plot point, after all... between Beast King and Sein Miru, to see who would break their resolve first... "

[Mirach]

"A mocked interrogation?" Senecio smiled with anticipation. "I like that! But the motived are getting a bit too complicated. Let's say thay the slave learnt something about one of the advisers plotting against the king, and the king trusts him, but can't accuse an advisor based on the word of a slave. But if he only claims that he only knows that his slave has some information and calls the advisors as witnesses while he's trying to get it from him, it will be enough for an accusation. It has to look authentic, but the slave agreed to it. How does that sound?"

[VisAnastasis]

" So, in this scenario, advisers are watching as Beast King tortures Sein, right? " Tide checked. " I have never been intimate with someone in front of the crowd, it's a little embarrassing though, hmmm... but I guess it would be strange for flamboyant Beast King would feel shy about it, " he finally decided about it and nodded. " I think we have got good motivations down, so we should go with it. If we are dramatic enough, I hope I will avoid feeling embarassed. "

[Mirach]

"You don’t have to make it intimate from the king's side," Senecio said. "Maybe he can be later, when they are alone. As a reward..."

[VisAnastasis]

" Hah, like I didn't think about giving you a reward, anyway. That's just natural. What kind of lousy king would Beast King be if he didn't distribute rewards properly? " Tide teased with a light chuckle, getting a little less nervous with the exchange. He reached for the drawer at a side and took out the ropes from them, as well as the whip. " Since the two want to make it convincing it has to look like it hurts a lot, so I assume you would want me to use the whip at higher damage where it hurts more? " he asked shyly to check, preparing his mind as he was doing so. " I mean, we aren't exactly going for realism of real torture, where one would use hot iron, blades, pulling out nails and whatnot, so I think whip should be a good choice to trick advisors in any case. "

[Mirach]

"Yes, it seems proper for the setting," Senecio nodded eagerly. "And the rope restraints."

[VisAnastasis]

" Hehe, I am sure if we were running this script by Hans ge would have tons of constructive criticism, but I rather like it as it is. It should be fun, not realistic, after all. " Tide agreed. He turned to Senecio and smiled with a little timidness as he gestured to him innocently." Now, on a scale of one to ten, how much do we mind worrying Hans? Because, you know, I can always dramatically tear of your clothes during torture if you don't want to be naked right away, " he teased." Wouldn't it be properly humiliating to start just a prisoner and end up unclouded in public while you are being whipped? If we do so, though, we must definitely burn the clothes afterwards or Hans will get a stroke and try to punch me, not necessarily in that order."

[Mirach]

"No, definitely not these clothes, I like them too much," Senecio chuckled. "But I like the idea, and Hans doesn't need to know. Let me just change into something older and the problem is solved."

[VisAnastasis]

" Indeed, you look too cute dressed like that, both me and Hans would be sad if those clothes were ruined." Tide said softly." Make sure you pick the clothes that annoy you the most, deal? The ugliest, most shabby ones. Something you will nit feel bad tearing to shreads is good."

[Mirach]

Senecio nodded. "I'll be right back." He quickly went to his room and searched a pile of his clothes for a while until he found an old, faded grey tunic and pants that didn't fit him well. Then he hurried back to Tide's room.

[VisAnastasis]

Tide was sitting on the bed, waiting for him patiently with rope in his hands. When he came in, he measured him up with a little grin and smiled, patting the bed at his side and gesturing him to come.
" Hands where I can see them," he teased gently." Be a good boy and get captured for me, deal? Or do you want to dramatically resist for our imaginary crowd?"