"If you're willing to be an option on the menu..." Illuga sounded far more appetizing than mushroom soup. Of course, he would eat it if offered, and enjoy it simply due to the sentimental value it held as a creation of a loved one. However, the foods humans found delicious were more often than +

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 19h ago

b—but , I am about to prepare the meal and feed y— [ when pulled closer by the hanging belt , illuga's entire features brightly 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥——how could flins easily 𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘺 him like this !? so 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 , s—so 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 , he'll list down a lot of adjectives

"Teasing you? Hmph. My host has already downed his dessert, and here I am - 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨." Now, as Illuga's face became visible once more, he 𝘵𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘥. The belt was akin to a leash, he thought, the outline of his smirk faintly tracing over the shell of an ear as Illuga was dragged closer. +

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 20h ago

𝘩𝘮𝘱𝘩 ! were you teasing me , sir flins ?! [ illuga's fingers were divided , peeking through them before slowly removing hands from face , though expression remains too blushing , still . ] as for the menu , it's ... mushroom soup . I acquired some

"An important colleague of mine invited me to dinner, you see." Laughter tinged his tone, amused, if not the slightest bit mocking. It was difficult to tell what Flins' intentions were as his hand ghosted around to the front of Illuga's sweater, pinky finger hooking into the loop at the +

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 20h ago

[ illuga's flustered even 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 , it's hard not to neglect the growing pressure——getting so 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 , statued with the difficult thought he's going to muster and regret it afterwards . ] ... is it 𝙢𝙚 then ? [ he finally said the THING . okay , time

Fingers dance over Illuga's coat, barely touching the fabric as Flins doesn't quite commit to grasping his waist. He lets out a low chuckle - intentionally alluring. "No. Try guessing again."

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 21h ago

[ everytime flins does 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 , illuga's heart would skip a beat——every nerve in his brain becomes 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘺 at trying to think with every possible angle . ] I ... 𝘶𝘩𝘮 , picking something at the voynich guild ? or ... [ 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝙢𝙚 ? he wanted to say that ,

"Oh?" Flins leaned down until his mouth was positioned near Illuga's ear, voice dropping by an octave into a husky, lower register. "As it happens, I do have some 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 matters to tend to. Can you guess what those might be?"

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 23h ago

w—well , it's only 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 to return a favor , isn't it ? [ illuga somewhat realizes that he's actually inviting flins for dinner and ... suddenly , his cheeks went rouge . shaking head , the young captain insisted on his prior statement . ] b—but ,

Flins gave a small bow, one hand tucked behind his back and the other stretching out to his side with a flourish - as if taking the role of an actor applauded after the show. "Nothing would please me more, Young Master. Enjoy to your heart's content." At the invitation to stay, +

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · yesterday

not just 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 , sir flins ! I 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 enjoyed it , much like you think ~! [ and illuga continues to munch , doing all those 𝘮𝘮𝘩𝘮 sounds , satisfaction brimming his features like he's returned for being young again . because he finished the

// i hate flins i hate him he's the type of lover who commits fully to the point of obsession/hyperfixation....... with illuga he literally lives to serve..... somehow he's so so soft and gentle and loving and always has illuga's best interest at heart but he also torments and ragebaits him UGH

Ah. The simplicities in life, he had learned, were often the most rewarding. His chest soared with pride at Illuga's compliments, knowing he had delivered a job well done. Anything to take just a little bit of pressure off the young master's already heavily-burdened shoulders. +

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 2d ago

wait ... you 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 this , sir flins ? [ illuga blinked once , then twice——admiring the sweetness these snacks delivered , keeping him afloat and energized . truly marvelous . ] 𝒐𝒉 , I never thought you're good with this too . usually , you're

He has to resist the urge to reach out and caress that round cheek as Illuga munches away merrily. Flins crosses his arms, finding it easier to hold himself back when his hands are locked down. "Ah, it truly warms my heart to know they are to your liking. I baked them myself, you know." +

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 2d ago

I guess that's been my life since I'm younger then , prepping meals for the senior ratniki ... then learning recipes myself , I'm just so used to it . [ illuga took a bite off from the snacks offered , then reacting soon after . ] 𝒂𝒉 , nothing feels

"Upright and hard-working - that's my Young Master, indeed. Us other Ratniki would benefit from learning a thing or two from your diligence." Ahh. Illuga's bright laughter is a ray of light over this dreary land. Flins' gentle smile reaches his eyes as they crease at the corners.

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 2d ago

not at all , [ the young captain chuckles at the comment , wanting to make the conversation lighter as possible . ] don't worry , I don't plan for snacks to replace my dinner , you know ? I'll cook after my brief relaxation , sir flins ~.

// going to keep to short replies until later because i have the worst headache known to man

"Oh." Flins pretends to peer around, making a show out of his next remark. "Is there anyone else in the vicinity who may want one...?" He levels a smug grin at Illuga shortly after, pushing the snacks closer. "It is important to nourish your body. This isn't a replacement for dinner, though."

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 2d ago

sorry , sorry ... it seems that I truly needed one , I run out of water from my personal bottle , after all . [ illuga straightens himself , this time he drinks slow ... then optics glittering at the snacks . ] are these for me ?

"My, my... The water will not up and fly out of the cup, Young Master. Pace yourself." A second glass of water magically appears, intended to replace the empty cup Illuga sets down. Flins happens to have snacks this time, too - some sweet pastries filled with Lakkaberry.

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 2d ago

the gesture I need for this exhausting day , [ and illuga didn't hesitate with drinking water . he was so parched that he's losing himself from trying to finish this one piece of work , he swears— ]

A glass of water is placed on the table before him. "You've done an excellent job today."

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 2d ago

[ flops down , finally done with paperwork——stretching arms as he does . ]

Fog rolls in along the shore, thick enough to cut through; eerie and frigid. Step. Step. Leather boots leave an imprint on the sand as they gradually traverse the coastline. He lifts his lantern. Blue light spills out, washing over his surroundings. Searching. Seeking. There is a threat present, +

Star-pale, celestial, neither flesh nor blood.

With such a lively cast leading the show, how could I ever think to be lonely again? The noise is loud in volume, but the company has the warmth of home.

flins.⋆༺☾༻⛧🕯@phosphylax.bsky.social · 3d ago

Another day draws to a close, much like the curtains shutting over a stage. While humanity takes its brief intermission, I, the stage hand, shall prepare the next act...

₍ i want you the way stars burn . ₎♡

// goodnight~ work later!

💭 Do your best, Young Master.

💭 A garland as an offering... Hmmm, I see. How lovely.

Another day draws to a close, much like the curtains shutting over a stage. While humanity takes its brief intermission, I, the stage hand, shall prepare the next act...

Hmm.

If Flins had a heart, it would have surely broken. Concern etched his face as he 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 the sob wrack that lithe frame, and Illuga shook within his embrace. He let him go freely, observing the scattered dough and failed attempts to clean it quietly. Flins recovered from the initial shock fast. +

𝕀𝕃𝕃𝕌𝔾𝔸✶@dawnbearer.bsky.social · 4d ago

Illuga can't concentrate on the dough anymore. It's Flins' attention what distracts him, makes him want to forget about the bread and turn his back to it, to drink from his lips and embrace him. This was one of the things he fought so hard to achieve. His hands squeeze the dough hard, until it »

// i have two music deadlines a zine fic deadline and a video script i'm writing and instead of doing any of that or the bulk of my replies i run around miliastra playing lyre for randoms what is wrong with me

And so, another cliffhanger was set, dangled before Illuga's eyes like the most mouthwatering cheese placed before a mouse on a wheel. Flins knew that 'satisfied' was not exactly the correct word to use, here. Unbidden yearning lingered in the young master's eyes, the denial of immediate +

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 4d ago

y—yes . [ illuga , despite how instant that response was , 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 from own breath . he wanted to say : it wasn't 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 , I wish to learn more even if it meant scaling the mountain where that 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 (rotwang) once habituated . however , today

Seemingly satisfied with that answer - or, maybe it was the look in Illuga's eyes as he gave it - Flins laughed under his breath. It was a dry, wry sort of sound, as if he was reacting to a humorous joke only he could hear. And just like that, he pulled away, removing the hand on Illuga's nape. +

┃ᅠ𝒏ɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢᴀʟᴇ .@the-oriolus.bsky.social · 5d ago

... [ honestly , illuga cannot understand himself ... being in conundrum at the moment feels appropriate enough . he peered properly at flins' face : unchanging , nonchalant ... sometimes , he wondered what's going through that mind of his ? admittedly ,

I do not desire mediocre love, I want to drown in somebody.

// i want to write pls spare me