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Shh... you wouldn't want to blow my cover, 𝑟𝑖𝑔𝘩𝑡.ᐣ 𝐦𝐝𝐧𝐢. 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 || 25+ ✑ by Dromi.
"No... urgh. The mere thought of eating makes my stomach churn." He hunches forward, pressing his arm deeper into his stomach. "Argh... I really need to sit down..."
That was definitely alarming, but before Kaeya had the chance to squat down, Lohen was back up. " We all get sick. Did you eat anything weird earlier ? "
"UGHHHH..." He slumps down, rolling on the tiles until he's right in front of Kaeya. "No. I couldn't even go on patrol today..." He finally got up and pressed a hand on his abdomen. "Not really giving the best impression right now, eh cap?"
While lashing out wasn't unusual for Lohen, Kaeya had the feeling that something was bothering him that day. " Nothing much. Just making sure you're alright. Got hurt while on duty ? "
"I'm FINE." He's not. He looks like a hissy cat. A little hunched, and with murderous eyes, though that's pretty normal on him on a regular day. "Ugh. What do you want."
Hands in the air, as if surrendering. " Woah, now. You doing okay, Vice Captain ? "
Utterly miserable, that's how he feels. Hugging the wall right in front of the door of the headquarters and growling whoever tries to approach him with concern.
|| Giving Lohen cramps because I'm going through them right now hgahsdhfkd
Lohen kept his cheek pressed against Varka's hair affectionately, a rare gesture from the young man towards his superior. He didn't respond immediately: he was too busy imagining what kind of torture he'd inflict upon anyone who dared hurt His Grandmaster. He licked his lips, »
[ the silence's 𝘢𝘸𝘬𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; varka waited for lohen's response regardless——the other continuing to trace across flesh's surface , minus the scratching . what comes after is something astonishing , heart thumping at this 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 he feels . they've never been
Lohen keeps staring at Varka's back, concentrated. Thinking to self. His fingers move idly, tracing scars and moles equally, concentrated. Silent. He's deep in thought. Then his arms slowly surrounded Varka's shoulders, leaning on him until his cheek rubs the back of the Grandmaster's head, »
[ maybe it wasn't entirely 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 but something akin to softness coiling with little thorns ... which varka didn't mind at all . ] fair enough . [ the knight comments , until he somewhat 𝘨𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 from those nails raking where his scars are , except
"And isn't that what you like? A little insanity here and there has never killed anyone." His hands came to rest on the older man's shoulders as he positioned behind him. The water rumbles behind them, cool and refreshing. But Lohen's body feels warm against the Grandmaster's back. »
[ it's because varka 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘴 lohen , of course——then again , it's a 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦—𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘥 sword towards him . he's just going to brace himself— ] ya sounded a little 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘦 there . [ the man points out , yet approaching where the vice—captain wanted him to be . ]
...heh. Why is that Varka seems to be a puppy every time they are alone? Where did that spirit of Boreas go? "Hehe. Relax, Varka, what's with that face? Come sit." Pats the water near to the waterfall, eyes less green and more red with each passing second. "I'm going to treat you sooo well."
[ varka wasn't entirely sure about this arrangement only because lohen ... well , it 𝘪𝘴 lohen , after all . upon the suggestion , the man tilts , 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 ( thought lohen's going to jump at him any second now ) and nodded . ] can't see why not ,
"pfft, what do you mean, 'what now'?" He's terribly amused with this, so much he's considering behaving himself... His eyes fixate on Varka's scars, and he suddenly got an idea. "Want me to count your scars or something?"
can't just give ya what ya want ! [ because if varka did , he's just succumbing; 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 , is it 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 to back out now ? ] 'kay , [ he easily removes his armory and clothing , now joining lohen after he just splashed him , dipping . ] what now ?
"Bah! You are no fun, Varka!" He uses his palms to splash him before turning to dip back into the water. He rises up again, gasping. "Come on, Grandmaster! Just get inside!"
n—no ! of course ! 𝒈𝒉 , [ varka groans , how can he comfortably take a bath when lohen's here ? it's ... it's 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 . sweats . ] a—anyways , no fightin' . 'm tryin' to peace with ya here , lemme take a dip !
"And why wouldn't I be able to get here?" Steps up from the water, in all his naked glory. He rests his hands on his hips, confused. "Do you think this place has your name on it?" He licks his upper lip, grinning wickedly. "Do I have to fight to reclaim it?"
//////////!? lohen !? when did you 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 !?
"Yeeahh!" Lohen's pupils blow wide with excitement, knife in hand. He's been cooped up for too long. TOO LONG. "I've been a good boy, I haven't ambushed you for four weeks straight! heheheh... I am so... soooo pent up, Varka! You are going to regret it!" The young man leaps excitedly to the man, »
in a 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 ? yeah sure , why not ? come at me then , lohen ! [ varka crosses arms , waiting for this feisty rabbit to have a knuckle at him ( and grab the unhinged knight so 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺 he won't immediately react ) . ]
"So how about all of them AND you in a fight, Grandmaster?" Cracking knuckles with a wide, unhinged grin.
there's two options to go by : 𝙤𝙣𝙚 , all of them in a 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵; and 𝙩𝙬𝙤 ... i'd say ten . [ varka didn't just encourage him— ]
"So, how many snegoviks could I be able to take before I collapse in exhaustion? I accept bets."
...Okay, the bard is also a weirdo. Ahhh, not difficult to imagine, giving Varka's frequent company... "Alright, smartypants, I was asking if you are doing well, you know? Last time you were hanging out on those ruins, doing whatever." Lohen shakes his hand. "Anyway, you didn't like my prayer?"
ROLLING HIS EYES. "Ugh... you are juuuust like the Grandmaster."
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