[Though the guilt still gnaws at him, just as hungry as Malice was before, there's a small flicker of something else burning hot and bright in his chest. The familiar spark of hope - the one he's spent so much time cycling between carefully nurturing and ruthlessly crushing, because why should he hope for anything better than his current lot in life? Why should he believe things will get better, when time and time again, they haven't? When given the choice between a life he quite enjoyed and the hope of a better future for the humans he cared for, Malice took the chance for more. For family, yes, but for fortune and power and status as well - and because some part of him was terrified of losing that spark of hope. He's lost it so many times before, after all, so why cling to it? Why not destroy it, and start again, on his own terms?
Did you get what you wanted? Lotisse had asked him, of siding with Rosalie. One of the few times that man had ever been straightforward about anything.
And one of the only times he was straightforward about his feelings on it in turn, No.
But here in this world, things are different. Things have been different from the moment he greeted those trapped here with him, tasked with something they realistically should never be capable of. Granted magic, and freedom in a way Malice has never truly had, and left to learn and change based on this world, the people, and those they've met along the way.
The old Malice would have been terrified of this, of that he's sure. The spark of hope that burns brightly now would have been crushed long before this point, so as to keep from being hurt again. But that isn't the case now, and Malice allows himself to enjoy that feeling, relaxing into Yamato's grip, nuzzling against his human gently.
Did you find the love you were looking for?
No. I don't know if I ever will.
Malice was wrong about that. He couldn't be more happy to have been wrong.]
[ Some time passes in which they stay tangled up in each other, and Yamato's content to lie down without saying a word for a while longer. A part of him can't help but wonder, however, how much Malice is still feeling that guilt. He hopes it's muted by now, but you never know.
Moments later, he pulls back, but only just enough so he can look at Malice again. He can't help himself, either – he moves in to press a gentle kiss to Malice's cheek. It just feels...right, to do so. Almost like he needs to reaffirm his feelings or something like that.
Anyway, he's going to ask something stupid, because he feels like the time for lightening the mood is past due. Maybe it'll help. ]
So. Did I taste okay?
[ ...Well, alright. He's going to lighten the mood with a question that can very easily be misconstrued out of context. It's not on purpose....I swear.... ]
[It's so relaxing being tangled up like this that Malice is a bit startled when Yamato pulls back a bit. He allows him to go, of course, head tipped a bit into the pillow as he waits for the words.
...Which are not at all what he expected. While the meaning behind the question is obvious, the first thing that shoots out of Malice's mouth is absolutely not helping the mood at all.]
Can't comment 'til I've had more of ya, yeah?
[.................at least you lightened the mood, yamato? unfortunately, malice just ruined it.]
[He says, but then he leans forward to press a kiss to the corner of Yamato's mouth. It's partially in apology; he does appreciate the attempt to get his mind off of things, after all.]
[ Oh...cute... Yamato's heart flutters a little at the kiss, and he leans in to press a kiss to the corner of Malice's mouth in return. Then, he leans in and lightly nuzzles his cheek with his nose. ]
...I want to be with you, in all seriousness.
[ Yes, in that way. When the time's right, of course. ]
[It gets a soft laugh from Malice before he leans in to do just that. They're gentle, soft kisses, remaining chaste but no less loving for it. He's perfectly content to kiss Yamato for as long as his human wants to be kissed.]
[ Cute... Yamato kisses him back with a smile on his face. Despite everything, he's in a good mood. He's glad that Malice is here with him, and if Yamato could, he'd erase his bad feelings and any guilt he might have for being hungry. This will only serve to motivate him further, though. He's going to figure out that spell. He'll make sure Malice is happy. ]
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Did you get what you wanted? Lotisse had asked him, of siding with Rosalie. One of the few times that man had ever been straightforward about anything.
And one of the only times he was straightforward about his feelings on it in turn, No.
But here in this world, things are different. Things have been different from the moment he greeted those trapped here with him, tasked with something they realistically should never be capable of. Granted magic, and freedom in a way Malice has never truly had, and left to learn and change based on this world, the people, and those they've met along the way.
The old Malice would have been terrified of this, of that he's sure. The spark of hope that burns brightly now would have been crushed long before this point, so as to keep from being hurt again. But that isn't the case now, and Malice allows himself to enjoy that feeling, relaxing into Yamato's grip, nuzzling against his human gently.
Did you find the love you were looking for?
No. I don't know if I ever will.
Malice was wrong about that. He couldn't be more happy to have been wrong.]
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Moments later, he pulls back, but only just enough so he can look at Malice again. He can't help himself, either – he moves in to press a gentle kiss to Malice's cheek. It just feels...right, to do so. Almost like he needs to reaffirm his feelings or something like that.
Anyway, he's going to ask something stupid, because he feels like the time for lightening the mood is past due. Maybe it'll help. ]
So. Did I taste okay?
[ ...Well, alright. He's going to lighten the mood with a question that can very easily be misconstrued out of context. It's not on purpose....I swear.... ]
nsfwish i'm so sorry
...Which are not at all what he expected. While the meaning behind the question is obvious, the first thing that shoots out of Malice's mouth is absolutely not helping the mood at all.]
Can't comment 'til I've had more of ya, yeah?
[.................at least you lightened the mood, yamato? unfortunately, malice just ruined it.]
HELP ME????????????????
He. Hm.
He turns a very bright shade of pink and he can't help but clear his throat. ]
Oh.
[ Hang on a second. ]
...Are you asking?
buries face in hands
[.....................]
That isn't what you meant though.
[hm,]
IMMMMMM
[ . ]
You know, if you want – other things – [ he is so embarrassed. ] you can just ask.
🤝
Well, yeah, 'course I can. Figured I'd just save it for whenever we were gettin' in the mood, y'know? No sense rushin' into it.
LMFAOOOO
[ He's so red. Well. As red as one can be given how much blood he's lost but you know. ]
I mean...it's not like I'm experienced in that department either, so...
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Good thing I'm plenty experienced! I'll teach ya!
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Geez, don't sound so eager!
[ He's so flustered right now. ]
I-I mean, you can, it's fine, but – ah...
[ pleaaaase send help ]
nsfw mention again,,,
[And then, with a sly smirk that says he knows exactly what he's doing and he's doing it solely to cause chaos:]
'Sides, I've been wantin' in your pants for awhile now.
nsfw warning continues ig....FAREWELL
You. You've what, now.
[ No, no, he knows exactly what Malice said and what it means and it is making him incredibly embarrassed! Thanks! ]
I. Geez...
[ But. Okay.
1) Malice is hot.
2) He actually really liked that time they made out? They should probably do that again sometime?
3) Please send help. ]
It's not like...I would've said no...
stares into the sun
[This is just what couples do?? They ruck.]
i.
Fine.
[ Look. Malice has a point, but he also has no concept of shame and Yamato does, so. ]
I mean, you've already seen me shirtless...
[ EAST MISSION HAPPENED A LOT. ]
i'm so sorry.
[heh heh heh...]
.
Funny that I can't kiss you right now, isn't it.
[ Because. Like. Blood....right.... ]
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[He says, but then he leans forward to press a kiss to the corner of Yamato's mouth. It's partially in apology; he does appreciate the attempt to get his mind off of things, after all.]
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...I want to be with you, in all seriousness.
[ Yes, in that way. When the time's right, of course. ]
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[...]
An' thanks.
[For all of this.]
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[ Another kiss, then: ]
It's what I'm here for.
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[It's light, but he means it.]
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[ He pretends like he takes a few seconds to think about this. ]
Repay me in kisses, then. I'll accept that.
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