wakingthedead | Not quite a yellow submarine, but... || September 19, 2063

WHO: Drake, Hikaru, and the War Hounds
WHAT: The Hounds and their pet NPCs of the moment take a submarine up from the first of many sealed Avernian Gates
WHERE: Somewhere in the ocean, off the coasts of South America
WHEN: September 19, 2063 (7:00 PM to about 10:00 PM)
SAFE FOR WORK? Other than Drake's potty mouth? Probably.
OTHER NOTES: None!

[This submarine is typical Vice Military Solutions fare - that is, it's definitely more impressive than anything that the World of Light has to offer, but it's pretty average for any Keeper of the Vigil whose used to what Vice Enterprises has to offer with regard to transport.

You're all getting your own rooms to rest up in, and you have free reign of the ship right down to the bridge. You may want to lounge around in the large common area for crew and guests alike: it's got an impressive bar, and the cafeteria kitchen has been opened for your convenience.]

OOC NOTES
+ This post will both be for shenanigans with Drake and Hikaru, and for anything that you guys want to do with each other.
+ Make sure to label your threads accordingly on whether they're meant for just one person, or if they're open to all.

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[ He's blinking at that response. It's not exactly what he expected to hear.

Softly now: ] Oh.

Um.

[ What's a guy supposed to reply to that? ]

[...He's not saying anything.

"Because he clearly wasn't expecting that. I told you so."

What should I--

"Brother."

Did Death just wince a little, like someone shouted in his ear? Yes.

Anyway.]

My sincerest apologies. In my desire to understand the human condition for myself a little more and perhaps in my need to experience what my brother experiences, I made you awkward.

[ ...

OH.

Suddenly things make so much more sense. ]

Getting constantly ribbed about my sex life with Hikaru is something of a thing these days. [ Is he doing his best to show that it's really no big deal? He hopes so. ] And exchanges like that tend to be awkward.

[ A minute pause at that. ] I'm sorry if I didn't explain it better at the time.

It's all right.

[Then, more softly:]

I should have known better than to ask anything of you in that direction in the first place.

[ And because he really doesn't think anything of it -- after all, it's not like it was done with any malicious intent: ]

You were curious about feelings. [ Matter of fact and with a small attempt to understand. Hikaru had explained to him that this was all... new. ] And it's not like there was anyone else that you could-- [ UM ] -- ask.

[ He really hopes that he's not giving any offense. He feels like he's tripping over what he wants to say. ]

Right.

[Looking decidedly nervous about something now, and he's not aware of it at all.

"I think it's safe to tell him, you know."

...]

[ He's definitely catching that.

If he leans in, forgive him. If anything, that's genuine concern written all over his face. ]

Something wrong...?

I would... I would rather not say at the time.

[They kind of just managed to apologize to each other and sort out the mess from their last real conversation.

Not yet.

"Suit yourself. But don't blame me if he actually presses the issue, or if he asks me."

...Mm.]

[ And because, let's face it -- this is Josh.

He's reaching out before he can even think to do otherwise, and setting a hand over the one that Death has clenched on Hikaru's knee.

No words, just a silent offering of "okay," as the Sin-Eater offers a small smile as he looks up towards the abstract being currently using his significant other's body. ]

[...

You're definitely going to feel how he goes still underneath your touch before withdrawing rather minutely. And going for that cigarette.

"...Okay. That's not going to make him curious at all."

Please, Brother.

"Just saying."]

[ Just because Josh's curiosity is piqued, doesn't necessarily mean that he's actually going to press. He can ask questions later, because right now, all he's seeing is how he is making Brother Death more uncomfortable.

Pulling back now, a soft: ] Sorry, [ passing his lips. ]

It's fine. It's not your fault.

[It's all on him.

I am done here.

"Are you sure?"

...

"Right, of course."]

As things stand, that was all that I wished to tell you for the moment.

[ He attempts a smile, but that only seems to underscore how he really hadn't intended on making Death feel uncomfortable. ]

Maybe we can... talk again sometime?

[ It sounds a little feeble, but nevertheless earnest. ]

[Nods, with a small smile of his own. The look in those eyes, though, is sad.]

Yes, please. I would like that.

[ Nodding quietly now, gaze falling to his hands. ]

I guess I'll see you then.

If circumstances permit.

[He's killing that cigarette now, and leaning back. Those eyes shut for longer than a blink, and --

Well. It's pretty obvious who is back in the next moment. Those red rings are gone, and Hikaru's... well. He's smiling at you a different way.]

You okay?

[With that look that says that yes, he heard everything, as promised.]

Yeah.

[ It's the kind of 'yeah,' that's actually a 'could be better,' but he's not going to complain. The exchange has left him a little quiet, but you heard anyway, so... ]

[Okay.

Leaning in to catch your lips with his, soft and gentle and coaxing. When he withdraws, he's keeping his eyes right on yours.

No, you don't have to say anything. But he is here to make you feel better if you need him to be.]

[ There are things he'd like to say.

It just feels impolite to voice them since the party in question happens to be attached to you. So instead, he'll give your hand a squeeze. ]

I should... let you get back to your rounds.

Only if you're sure that you'll be okay on your own.

[Saying that firmly. He could hang out with you this entire ride and do his work later.]

I'll be fine.

[ His smile is a little quiet, but he does mean it. ]

Just... thinking. [ He does lean forward as he lifts your hand to his lips though. ] It's just... stuff.

All right.

[And he's standing in the next moment, walking over, and planting another kiss right on your forehead. That's his way of saying You don't have to tell me yet without actually saying the words.]

I'll get my stuff and hunker down somewhere to work, then.

[ Josh is going to catch that hand of yours in turn and tug you back down so that he can lift his lips your way and kiss you right on that mouth.

He'll linger a bit, tell you Thank you in kind. ]

Catch you later? [ Saying that softly now. ]

Of course. I kind of can't go anywhere else as it is.

[Teasing just a bit, but the way he responded to your kiss was genuine.

He isn't going to push you. You'll come around if and when you need to.]

[ That makes him chuckle. ]

I think I'll go... check the place out. [ Not letting go of your hand just yet. You can both head back out together. ] Never been in a sub before.

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