[He considers going for the joke, and saying he's always serious, but... Nah, he'll resist the urge to immediately jump back into their usual banter.]
Pretty sure most people find it a little... intense. Easier if I'm a little more laidback, yeah? Not like it's an act or anythin' - don't think I'd be any good at that, anyway - but it ain't often I have a reason to be all that serious.
[It's not quite a laugh, but Malice's smile is surprisingly gentle as he reaches a hand out and - assuming Yamato lets him - ruffles his hair. Payback!!]
I appreciate it, Yama. I'll hold ya to that, got it?
[ Wow??? WOW. Okay, he...he deserves that, after messing with Malice's hair earlier, so. Yamato grumbles and swats Malice's hand away, but he's laughing about it, actually.
His thought bubble begins to fade, but the words, now, are calmer. He's actually happy. Who would've thought? ]
Yeah, yeah. This is the one time I'll allow it. I should probably get rid of the rest of this wine, huh?
He's just going to lean forward and rest his forehead on Malice's shoulder for a sec, as long as Malice doesn't like. Push him off or something. If all goes well, he'll just pat Malice's back once, lightly. ]
(when was the last time Malice was hugged? does he even remember?)
He doesn't push Yamato off, but he does freeze like maybe he's considering running or something - it's the equivalent of a feral cat being given affection for the first time, in other words. Eventually his good hand comes up to rest lightly against Yamato's back. If he doesn't move soon, Malice's grip on the back of his shirt is going to go tight as if to keep him there... just for a little longer, anyway.]
[ He feels Malice freeze, and it makes him wonder, too -- when was the last time Malice was shown anything this gentle? The thought makes him feel like he should pull back before the poor guy gets too uncomfortable, but then he feels a hand on his back.
Ah.
It's fine, then. This is alright...and he's glad for it. Doesn't mean his heart won't race a bit, though, at the realization that his display of vulnerability has actually been returned -- so Yamato will stay like this for however long Malice would like.
Malice can tell him over and over again about how terrible he is, but Yamato is a fool. He's a fool who will believe in Malice unless the vampire decides to tear him apart, and the better part of him is saying that won't happen. ]
[Even if his senses weren't heightened, he'd likely be able to tell that Yamato's heart is beating faster in this proximity, but then is that really a surprise? His own heartbeat (because yes, his world's vampires are Like This) has picked up as well. And why wouldn't it? He hasn't experienced anything like this (in years? ever?) and it's almost overwhelming.
In other words, we're going to stand here hugging for a truly awkward amount of time. Malice's grip is tight on the back of Yamato's shirt but he's very careful not to crush the poor guy in his grip, and when he eventually realizes he's been doing this for far too long, Malice takes a step back and glances away.]
Uh, thanks. For that.
[...do you say thanks after getting hugged?? What do you do, he has no idea. He might be very slightly pink, but don't worry about it.]
[ Malice isn't the only one who's pretty embarrassed, but Yamato is, as they both know, a good actor and very determined to not let the air continue to be awkward and nervous, so. He puts on a very natural smile and folds his arms over his chest, like it was no big deal or something like that. ]
Heh, you don't have to thank me for that. Just felt like doing it, that's all.
[ Look at him, Mr. Cool Guy over here. Completely unflappable about the whole hugging/cuddling thing. So cool!! So calm and collected!!
(No. He's dying on the inside. Please ignore that he's also pink.) ]
Don't worry about it, it's not your fault. I'll take care of it later.
[ He'd feel bad just throwing it away in front of Malice, after all...but he seems like he's dying, yeah, so Yamato will just keep his space. Keep smiling. ]
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Pretty sure most people find it a little... intense. Easier if I'm a little more laidback, yeah? Not like it's an act or anythin' - don't think I'd be any good at that, anyway - but it ain't often I have a reason to be all that serious.
this is so .......
[ Which is something he'd like to be, actually. ]
It's fine if it's scary. If you're feeling some kind of way, I want to know. That's how I'll be here for you, too.
buries face in hands
[It's not quite a laugh, but Malice's smile is surprisingly gentle as he reaches a hand out and - assuming Yamato lets him - ruffles his hair. Payback!!]
I appreciate it, Yama. I'll hold ya to that, got it?
i'm going to destroy them
His thought bubble begins to fade, but the words, now, are calmer. He's actually happy. Who would've thought? ]
Yeah, yeah. This is the one time I'll allow it. I should probably get rid of the rest of this wine, huh?
mood...
Oh yeah, that'd probably be a good idea - might be good to warn the others that this kinda thing can happen too...
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Yeah. We can worry about that later.
[ Hmmm. ]
Mind coming over here for a sec?
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[He asks it like a question, but he's already getting up and coming over. What do you need him for, Yamato?]
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He's just going to lean forward and rest his forehead on Malice's shoulder for a sec, as long as Malice doesn't like. Push him off or something. If all goes well, he'll just pat Malice's back once, lightly. ]
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(when was the last time Malice was hugged? does he even remember?)
He doesn't push Yamato off, but he does freeze like maybe he's considering running or something - it's the equivalent of a feral cat being given affection for the first time, in other words. Eventually his good hand comes up to rest lightly against Yamato's back. If he doesn't move soon, Malice's grip on the back of his shirt is going to go tight as if to keep him there... just for a little longer, anyway.]
i'm dead.
Ah.
It's fine, then. This is alright...and he's glad for it. Doesn't mean his heart won't race a bit, though, at the realization that his display of vulnerability has actually been returned -- so Yamato will stay like this for however long Malice would like.
Malice can tell him over and over again about how terrible he is, but Yamato is a fool. He's a fool who will believe in Malice unless the vampire decides to tear him apart, and the better part of him is saying that won't happen. ]
me too.
In other words, we're going to stand here hugging for a truly awkward amount of time. Malice's grip is tight on the back of Yamato's shirt but he's very careful not to crush the poor guy in his grip, and when he eventually realizes he's been doing this for far too long, Malice takes a step back and glances away.]
Uh, thanks. For that.
[...do you say thanks after getting hugged?? What do you do, he has no idea. He might be very slightly pink, but don't worry about it.]
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Heh, you don't have to thank me for that. Just felt like doing it, that's all.
[ Look at him, Mr. Cool Guy over here. Completely unflappable about the whole hugging/cuddling thing. So cool!! So calm and collected!!
(No. He's dying on the inside. Please ignore that he's also pink.) ]
You gonna be okay?
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Yeah, 'course.
[Please ignore that he's slowly dying, he doesn't know how to handle physical affection and his own desperate need for it, okay!!!!]
Anyway, uh... Sorry 'bout the wine. I guess I'll just throw out any more random bottles of it I find.
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[ He'd feel bad just throwing it away in front of Malice, after all...but he seems like he's dying, yeah, so Yamato will just keep his space. Keep smiling. ]
Thanks for the gift, anyway.
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[He smiles, though it's a little wry. Thanks for doing your best, Yamato...]
I should probably get goin', though.
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[ He'll see Malice off, and once the door's closed...
...he's just going to go and lie down for a bit. ]