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🌳 trahearne ([personal profile] pactmarshal) wrote in [community profile] crescentview2023-01-09 11:29 am

the dreamer has nightmares | closed

🌳Who: Trahearne and others!
🌳What: A series of nightmares leaves Trahearne (and others) sleepless
🌳When: The second week of summer
🌳Where: In the dream world
🌳Warnings: Slaughter, prejudice, depression in general, maybe a lil nsfw, Heart of Thorns spoilers looks directly at cocoa
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-08 10:58 am (UTC)(link)
[ God, if only handholding was a square of his. It would have practically been free of charge.

He hadn't expected the other to be the sort of man to be so comfortable with that sort of thing, all things considering- Trahearne didn't have the vibes of a man fully steeped in that level of comfort. But perhaps things have changed, or he's simply good at hiding it. Either way, the lack of curiosity has him humming under his breath before he finally picks up his drink again.

Well, he thinks between polishing off the rest, if he's so confident in himself. Who is he to deny a free opportunity?

The empty cup is placed down again, and he meets the other's gaze as he slides the paper back across the table with the tip of a gloved finger. ]


If you're so confident, then. [ So be it, tree man. ] How experienced are you with the prospect of blindfolds?

[ ...If he was a lesser man, he might be questioning why the trees have both been handed specific slots regarding flavors of BDSM, but that's none of his business, really. ]
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-09 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ A man's true calling...

The answer earns a blink, but not much else. Perhaps Sylvari really are a more adventurous sort than anticipated, from what he's seen so far. Still, he's not going to complain if there's he's getting none in turn- better for the both of them, then. ]


I would hope something so little could hardly intimidate a man of military status.

[ Honesty is good! He's of a more brutal flavor himself, but this works, too.

Adelis is nothing if not a bit surprised at the suggestion, eyebrow quirking at both the smile and the words in question. Audacious, he says. That isn't the first time he's heard that, but he wasn't quite expecting it from Trahearne's mouth.

There's a shift, leaning forward in opposition to the other leaning back, resting comfortably on the table itself. ]


As I've seen fit to warn others before, you'll find I'm rather difficult to keep down. [ This is the second time he's delivered that warning, but he's being challenged, so he'll humor it. ] But if you think it within your abilities, you're more than welcome to try.

[ try it.mp3 ]
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-09 09:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ Well, this is a side of Trahearne he didn't think existed. Not that he minds it, of course- it's an interesting development. Perhaps more than interesting, seeing where this is going. A smile of his own quirks his lips, albeit far more smug in nature. ]

Hah. Getting rather bold, aren't we?

[ An off comment, as he watches Trahearne put the card away. He does like bold, when it isn't getting on his nerves, anyway. Adelis is paying rapt attention to the barest shift in the other's posture, in the look in his eyes, and the idea he might be getting more out of this than he originally thought crops up rather fast.

Trahearne stands, and so does he, after slowly uncrossing his legs. ]


If you insist. [ That's a first as well, but not unwelcome, as he moves to follow after the other once he starts to leave. ] I'm certain my roommate grows rather tired of being kicked out, anyway.

[ Congrats on not being #sexiled for the third time, Ryuki. ]
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-09 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, Ryuki would leave- without much protest, albeit probably with a grumble. But he's been especially out of it lately, so Adelis figures it's better to leave well enough alone with that one.

Adelis' face does not flicker at the glance, the meaning rather obvious, but it brings a sense of...amusement, perhaps. There are few people who would deign to order him around and not risk his ire, and even those he would listen to still risk the bite of his tongue, anyway. This however, he'll humor. As for how long, we'll just have to see.

Adelis keeps pace evenly, even with his shorter legs- and while the request does earn a modicum of surprise, it does nothing to slow him down or do anything more than earn a sideways glance. For a moment, his eyes rake over Trahearne's form as if attempting to see an early glimpse, but upon seeing nothing, slide back up to his face. ]


Something that simple, I can manage.

[ Well, at least the rope wasn't needed for this one. He crosses his arms, one hand coming to tuck his hair behind his ear ]

Old wounds unbothered. [ And then he cants his head, notably looking ahead rather than at Trahearne's face as he continues. ] But new ones are fine, I presume.

[ Another challenge. ]
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-09 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Hah. A small smirk of his own slides over his face at the answer, finally looking back over with his hand dropping. ]

‘Tis only fair to balance one’s scales. [ This isn’t something that phrase is usually used for, but the principle is the same. ] If you’ve the stones, that is.

[ The farm is like any other, but well put-together. Adelis lets his gaze flit over it as they approach the door, only to pause as Trahearne’s gestures him in with a hand resting on his back. Ah, so that’s how he wants to be.

Blue eyes slide down to the arm in question, before he finally steps in with the clack of heels on wood. He’s only partially paying attention to the interior, back turned intentionally as he lightly cranes his neck around. ]


I’ve only so much patience to offer, you know.
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-10 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ On that, they agree- willingly is circumstantial, and he would rather fight for it than fully submit himself to anyone just like that. It would take a level of trust he has never handed out, and he doesn't plan to, anytime soon.

The door clicks, and Adelis is keenly aware of the eyes raking his form- not an unfamiliar feeling, but not an unwelcome one, either.

What a tone that is, hm. For such a passionate man, he's full of surprises.

Turned around, the hand on his shoulder and request earns naught but a light tilt of the head. To touch is one thing, but to stand and admire? What a quaint request...or as quaint as it can be, when Trahearne breaches his space and they are nearly flush. Adelis doesn't so much as flinch, although he does have to crane his neck up to actually meet his gaze- and he's even wearing his bloody shoes, too. Honestly. ]


You can consider yourself fortunate. [ He hums, unblinkingly. ] Normally, I'd charge a fee for both looking and touching.

[ The edges of Trahearne's face blur as the glasses are gingerly tugged off his face, and that does make him blink the slightest- few would dare touch those, but at least he's gentle with them. If he wasn't, he'd be taking the cost out of him in another way.

His chin tilts, and Trahearne will find Adelis' skin is cool to the touch- not warm, like most humans would be. Not for much longer, of course, as the lips press to his own- and if he is expecting anything less than retaliation at the sharp press of teeth, he's sorrowfully mistaken.

Adelis' gloved hands coil upwards, with one's fingers digging taut into the foliage of the taller's hair as his own teeth snap back. Since he's been kind enough to leave his mouth open, a tongue presses into the other's mouth, exploratory but no less sharp in nature. The other hand presses to the back of Trahearne's neck, to tug him in closer.

He pushes himself up- further on his toes, since the heels aren't doing the trick. ]
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-10 10:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oho. Adelis latches onto that brief moment of give, the lack of proper pushback for a few moments making his lips twist into a smirk. He had been right, in his assessment then- for all his bravado, he seemed like the sort who didn't engage in this type of embrace too often. Just a second of weakness is all one needs to latch onto...he'll be remembering that one.

But then there's a noticeable shift as the pressure is returned, the brush of the other's tongue and continued press of his teeth urging him forward- especially a hand tangles in his own hair, fingers taut to the scalp, and his breath hitches if but for a moment.

The fold is unexpected, back bending somewhat, but it doesn't throw him off- it just makes his fingers curl across the back of Trahearne's neck, grip tight as he's pressed against the other's chest. He can feel the warmth beginning to settle under his skin again, and when the other pulls back, his smirk only widens. ]


Can we? [ It's not a legitimate question. His own tone is low and smooth, unbothered as he gives a light, firm pull to the other's hair as if to make a point as he cranes his head to speak directly in his ear. ] I suppose you'd better hurry up, then, shouldn't you. I am your guest, after all.
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-10 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The scowl is a bit amusing, but it’s the hand sharply gripping his wrist to whip it away from the other’s head that has his eyebrow raising. Hit a nerve, has he? Or perhaps-

Ah. So that’s it.

He doesn’t attempt to free his wrist, nor does he comment beyond the narrowing of his eyes- it’s cute, he should say, thinking he serves anyone. Oh, he can defer to authority if he must, but that is limited to his job, and survival. Right here, right now? He owes nothing…but it’s entertaining, for Trahearne to think he does. This attempt would usually garner a gnashing of teeth, but he finds he doesn’t need to, to provoke the reaction he needs.

Adelis keeps pace enough that he isn’t quite yanked along, despite the grip, and he has a few moments to examine the bedroom itself before the door closes with the force of his back hitting it. He peers up, at that smile and the words, and only allows his own to spread a bit further- albeit far sharper. ]


I’ve plenty of patience for those who earn it. [ An unsaid implication that Trahearne has not. ] And the same goes for lending my ear.

[ He pushes himself up a bit further, leaving a bare breath of space between them as he lifts his free hand to condescendingly brush the taller’s cheek. ]

But question is, how well do you adhere to your own lessons?
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-12 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Hmm. What a quick change of mood this one is capable of. The press of the other's cheek into the subtle brush of his fingers earns a hum under his breath, moreso like the way one looks at a needy cat than anything else. Sylvari really are touchy, aren't they.

Well, that's fine. As long as he doesn't attempt to get too overtly affectionate, then he may have to bully him for it.

He watches with only the barest flicker in his eyes as Trahearne pulls away, the odd stare into nothing having him wondering if he needs to snap him out of something or other- at least until his hand reaches and what foliage covering his torso promptly scatters and falls to the floor. Huh. That's new.

It doesn't distract him for long, however, because his gaze drags up to the gash drawn straight across the other's body. A nasty thing, that is, and it is indeed surprising he managed to live despite how grievously deep the wound looks. No wonder he deemed fit to mention it.

But Adelis, naturally, offers no reaction beyond a flicker of acknowledgement. He is not one for condolences or reassurances, and he doubts that's what Trahearne was fishing for anyway. He knows, and he'll make a note of it, as he's in no hurry to ruin it whilst causing unwanted pain.

Unwanted, emphasis.

Hair tucked behind his ear, he lets his gaze settle back on Trahearne's face, feigning contemplation for a moment. ]


Lessons on patience, wasn't it? [ It rolls off his tongue, as blue stares into amber. ] But it seems to me yours is severely lacking thus far.

[ His free hand drops to coil, tightly, around the back of Trahearne's neck, giving him a sharp pull forward to minimize the distance. ]

I don't believe you're quite qualified to teach.

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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-13 11:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ He does not wrench or whip the hand away this time, which says something- he is testing, slowly, the boundaries he can push and buttons he can press. He desires reactions, but he isn't interested in turning him off of it completely- that defeats the whole purpose.

They are close, now, mere inches from being flush. The smile, itself, is returned in kind, albeit not as soft. His head tilts at the first bit, interest piquing slightly...

And then Trahearne just...keeps going. And going.

Adelis' face slips into blankness, expression unflickering as he parses the fact that, wow, this guy is really just...pulling out his resume. On undead and dragons. Right here, in his bedroom. While Adelis doesn't look quite bored, per-say, he doesn't look impressed either, gaze dropping harsh at the hands that brush his waist suddenly as he contemplates how exactly to respond-

Only for him to freeze before hands reach out and latch onto Trahearne's shoulders as he's promptly lifted, finding himself in the other's arms as he stares down with surprise at the returning satisfied look in amber eyes.

...Bastard. ]


Careful I don't decide to get my proper vengeance- we are a revengeful folk, you'll find. [ His look is sharp from his perch, leaning down to grip the taller's chin between gloved fingers as they tap closer to the bed. He certainly won't let his position nor their difference stop him. ] And if you insist, then I can hardly argue.

[ More like- if he has to listen to the thesis he's going to straight up blueball this man, and opts to not attempt to needle that particular line of thinking again. Instead, Adelis reaches his free hand up to idly grip the leather between his teeth and pull it off slowly, before dropping it haphazardly to the floor. ]

Do your best to not disappoint me, then.
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-15 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ While he doesn't particularly enjoy being manhandled without permission, his gaze doesn't waver, peering down at that growing smirk with a tight gloved grip. Well, he thinks, that's better than having to listen to another lecture. If he has to listen to another scholar's thesis whilst preparing to sleep with someone, then he may just phone it in.

Adelis gaze flickers downwards in light surprise at the face pressing to his chest, vaguely quirking a brow. Different levels of touchy, then.

The bed is soft under his back, and he doesn't have much time to prop himself up before the other is already over him, cool hand sliding up his skin as his shirt is pushed up. His free hand coils about Trahearne's shoulders, gloved fingers digging into his back at the tongue slides over his torso, across the star-burst shaped scars, only vaguely twitching at the scrape of teeth. It's a bit difficult to see, vision as blurry as it is, but he doesn't really need to to feel.

Not particularly loud, the firm circles dragging closer to his groin earn a soft exhale, before his leg shifts upon the sheets to hook about Trahearne's own and tug him closer, grip on his shoulders tightening all the while. ]


You'll need to put in more of an effort to see what you want.

[ Guess you'll just have to find out! ]
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[personal profile] for8000amonth 2023-02-16 10:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ Part of Adelis wonders if his usual techniques will get him far here- Trahearne seems both dense in some ways, and yet clashing with him in others. Perhaps it will take a bit more to pin him down as he likes, but he supposes he's got plenty of time.

The look on his face is...hm, a bit new, but he doesn't comment. He seems to enjoy looking at his face all too much, and Adelis tilts his head, the gaze he offers back one that is far sharper and more challenging. He may stare all he wishes, but he expects compensation in return.

There's the brush of skin, and he hums lightly as his hair is tucked behind his ear. Regardless of how Trahearne towers over him, stares down at him, Adelis meets him with equal measure, albeit the press of the other's hips to his own has him casually, slowly rolling his up to meet the wood covering his lower half.

He skims his teeth across Trahearne's lip, his leg shifting up a bit further to brush the taller man's thighs. The question, naturally, makes his smirk widen a fraction. ]


Do you want me to be specific?

[ It's a challenge, naturally, especially in the way he opts to drag his fingers slowly down Trahearne's spine, but with a dangerous, harsh press as he does so. ]

What did you ask me before...about being here at your request? [ The fingers trail down, down further with his words, as if counting the nonexistent vertebrae. ] To serve you? Is that what you'd like?

[ With a brush of black leather, his hand finally coils about Treahearne's hip- before giving it a sharp press down with a surprising show of strength, to grind against him better. . ]

It's a shame you'll find I don't serve easy.

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