Fell Asleep on Meme

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sweet dreams.

 

  Someone, whether it be a friend or a total stranger, has fallen asleep on you wherever you happen to be; you are a rather comfortable pillow to them.  

What do you do?

 

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[aharbinger]

I do what I can.

[Maxwell mumbled into Dorian's shoulder, he might not be able to get any sleep, but he was quite content to get as much rest just like this as he could. It wasn't often he found himself able to spend time alone with the other man.

Of course it also meant that this inevitable conversation would come up and he stiffened up a bit as he listened to what the other man was saying]

Sorry...sorry...I'm not trying to force you into anything...I can't say it doesn't twinge a bit, but I know what I am. So...I get it...what you're saying if you need me to step off a bit.

[Young, the Inquisitor, it probably made for a better fling than a relationship.]

I return from my long work day! Excuse me while I just long-distance hug Maxwell.

[tevinterpariah]

<sub>[What? Maxwell thought he meant...

Dorian sat up some, looking back over his shoulder with a deep frown and furrowed brow.]</sub>

What are you babbling about? I don't care what you are. Sure, there might be some damning rumors flying around, but really. Since when have I been the type of man to give half a nug's arse about any of it? Really, I ought to smack you one.

_{[But he didn't. Instead, he turned in place so that he was sideways with his legs still curled outward, his hand coming up and taking gentle hold of Maxwell's chin, making him look up, locking eyes with him when he could.]}

Nothing you've done has made me unhappy. I may not always trust your judgment, but you've never made me regret any of this, or feel forced into anything.

_{[His hand moved away after that, slipping around to rest against the back of Maxwell's neck. His forehead came to lean against the other's as a soft huff of a chuckle left his lips.]}

I only meant that this is strange, for me. You know I don't expect anything, nor do I want to be wooed. I simply want time with company nearly as charming as my own.

I've been traveling all day so I udestand long days oi

[aharbinger]

I...[honestly he had no idea what he was babbling about and when reproached he could only feel embarrassed, taking the chastisement he earned...and...oh, was Dorian really turning around to look at him? He wasn't sure he could handle that, but he was being made to look, held in place, eyes fixing on his own. His eyes were beautiful...piercing...]...Maker, don't look at me...I don't know what I'm saying...I just, I'm not the best navigator at this sort of thing.

[He couldn't help flitting his eyes elsewhere briefly knowing he couldn't avoid it and he didn't really want to avoid looking at Dorian, he just felt like such a novice and he knew it was showing.]

If it helps I don't always trust my judgment either...I listen to my gut and hope that it's right. Sometimes it is...and sometimes it isn't...like now, I'm just glad I haven't made you regret anything.

[Maxwell tightened his hold on the mage just a bit, his nose brushing along side his companion's nose. He really should be more honest about his own intentions, he knew that, but his intentions weren't casual, or even in the same realm.]

I suppose we're in the same boat there...but I am getting attached, I want you to know that...

*rolls in gurgling after being utterly destroyed by Hot Dog Day at work* I am slain by wieners.

[tevinterpariah]

_{[Dorian's eyes closed and his head fell to rest against Maxwell's shoulder, his hand resting lightly against the side of his neck, thumb rubbing across the space just beneath his ear.]}

How could you not?

_{[Joking tone, keeping with his usual 'of course you adore me, I'm me' thing, but there was genuine affection there. His lips pressed to the other's neck, before he finally withdrew and turned back around to resume his former position reclining against Maxwell's chest.]}

And now that we've gotten the egregious amount of sap out of the way, I think a nap is in order.

sounds like a good time

[aharbinger]

[It was a good thing that Dorian didn't opt to stay in this position, with the open access to his neck, in their time together the mage quickly learned exactly how to turn him on. And rubbing that little space of flesh just beneath his ear was a good start in getting him going.]

Well you do make it difficult, I'm sure you realize.

[Though behind that joking tone Maxwell wasn't entirely sure he realized just how serious the rogue was, even as he was keeping it as light as he could given the topic. Though maybe he wasn't aware of just how serious the inquisitor was.]

A nap would be nice, but you've also made that difficult.

[tevinterpariah]

And just what would you suggest instead?

_{[While Dorian was well aware that he wasn't making this any easier on either of them, he wasn't exactly sure how he should be going about this. Love wasn't exactly something he'd ever believed was within the possible outcomes for him, and this was very quickly turning into just that.]}

All joking aside, I am interested to hear what you would have happen now. If there were a warm bed and candlelight I'm sure I could think of something, but this is quite outside of my broad range of experience.

[aharbinger]

If it weren't so cold I could think of a few things.

[The rogue quipped, suggestively nudging the back of the other man's neck with his nose. In spite of this, if Dorian left it to him, if he didn't outright reject Maxwell, but took no initiative to push for more, then the Inquisitor could pursue him with all of the persistent cunning of a harpy.]

Hold on...my mind is in the gutter, you...are you interested in what I would have happen in our relationship?

[tevinterpariah]

That too.

_{[His smile betrayed him, but the idea of having a serious talk about where they stood to together was, while not exactly his favorite option on the list of things they could possibly do with their time here. Before either of them could think too deeply on the subject, he reached back again to draw the tips of his fingers across the side of Maxwell's neck, in just the way he knew could make him squirm.]}

But yes, what would you have happen?

[aharbinger]

I could probably go on in some detail...

[And he easily squirmed under those fingers, or rather, that magic touch--it didn't take his lover to figure out just where to touch him, how to make the rogue melt in his boots. Fortunately there was plenty of armor between their bodies, but that didn't stop him from wrapping both arms around the other's body and holding him close.]

...I would have you do just that for the rest of my life, because you're making me feel pretty damn good.

[tevinterpariah]

_{[Even with the layers between them, Dorian new this sort of squirming, and it amused him. But this was a time for serious discussion; he could harass and rile up his companion later. Perhaps when they were less at risk of being caught in the act. He would have much rather the rumors about the two of them stay their ordinary level of tawdry.]}

A life of hedonistic pleasure doesn't seem like you, amatus. Are you certain that you could keep it up?

_{[A tease, almost a deflection from what he realized the point of the statement was. Or at least, what it sounded like.]}

You have done a great deal for me, more than I feel I could ever repay. And never once have you wanted anything in return. People will talk about this more than they already do, of course. The rumor will spread that I'm simply using you for what you can do for me.

[aharbinger]

I suppose that depends on how you mean it when you say hedonistic...maximizing pleasure, minimizing pain...I can see that about myself. If you mean wanton pleasure, the kind of pleasure in which I could never be enough for you...well...probably not. I don't know if I would like myself as a perpetually jealous man...I doubt you would either.

[It might have been said in jest, but it was certainly a serious point for Maxwell. If he was going to be with Dorian, he wanted the man for himself. He couldn't hold prisoner a man who didn't want the same things in a relationship.]

There's nothing you need to repay me for [this was said with a small incredulous laugh] the things I have done for you are just...the sort of things you do when you care about someone. People can think what they like, they will regardless, if anyone has any questions then I am happy to answer them. What matters, and this is what's really important here, is what you think.

[tevinterpariah]

Never let it be said that you don't have a silver tongue.

_{[Dorian's hands were occupied for the moment or he might have put them over Maxwell's mouth to stop him being so gods-damned sweet. He pouted some at the wall, his head falling back against the other man's shoulder.]}

I would do my utmost to keep you content, though. You do deserve that. More than most, even. You are doing good work out here. I only want to know that when it's all over, depending on whether we survive...

_{[A long sigh left him at that. He didn't like thinking forward to what might happen, but there it was.]}

Maxwell. You've become incredibly important to me. Some might call the attachment undue or unwise, and perhaps they're right, but that doesn't change that I... I do care about you. Quite a lot, actually. So if you want to continue with this, I will absolutely not object. I am simply attempting to reconcile it in my mind that it will continue to be worth pursuing.

[aharbinger]

I don't think it's ever been said...but as long as there are no complaints.

[Fortunately Maxwell could free at least one hand, enabling him to stroke the mage's hair as he reclined back against his shoulder.

While he stroked his lover's hair he listened to the other man, hoping he was hearing what he was saying.]

I don't know if you're being realistic or if your just this innocent when it comes to relationships. Regardless I will want to continue our relationship, because it's worth it...and you're worth it to. I know nothing is set in stone, but it's not worth thinking about the end of anything when we're just getting started...is it okay to think about how much I love you right now?

[tevinterpariah]

_{[Anyone else putting fingers in his hair might have earned them a few missing digits, but he leaned his head into Maxwell's touch, eyes falling closed.]}

As opposed to all the time that you merely only like me? _{[A scoff, and then a return to a slightly more somber tone.]} You remember what I told you, when you first met Father... Growing up in that household didn't exactly make it easy to establish meaningful relationships. Shocking, I know.

_{[As he rolled his eyes some, Dorian reached up for Maxwell's hand and started to fiddle idly with his fingers, calloused and rough, more rugged than Dorian's own long, tapered and much softer ones.]}

[aharbinger]

[Fortunately Maxwell wasn't afraid of anything...well, maybe spiders...a bit...just a little. It was a secret he would take to the grave if he could, but he clearly showed a great deal of prejudice when it came to exterminating spiders.

Other than that, fearless, he had to be if he was going to put his fingers through Dorian's hair.]

I didn't think much of you at all in the beginning to be honest with you, but then you said "don't worry, I'll protect you" and that was...adorable. [Though getting to know Dorian made him realize that people could be more underneath it all.] Well then...it'll be a learning experience for both of us, right? I don't mind being a lab nug.

[Maxwell opened his hand, giving Dorian access to his roughened fingers. Years with a bow and wielding daggers and other tools had an effect on him. He didn't want to have the hands of a noble anyway. That wasn't to say he didn't appreciate Dorian's softer, smoother ones.] You have so much to give.

[tevinterpariah]

_{[No doubt the Iron Bull had noticed and pegged that fear of spiders and if questioned on it Dorian might have admitted to having a suspicion, as well as thinking it quite funny and rather cute.]}

I was merely teasing back then, a little bit, but I am glad it made a good impression on you. And, I confess, it gave me a warm fuzzy feeling when you said there was nobody you'd rather be stranded with.

_{[Dorian chuckled at that, then laced his fingers through Maxwell's, looking briefly at the subtle contrast of their skins, then bringing it back to his lips and pressing a light kiss to his knuckles. He lingered there, huffing a quiet sigh against his fingers.]}

Pleasing to see someone that acknowledges that besides myself.

[aharbinger]

[Fortunately Maxwell had no intention of mentioning it or bringing it up as a topic unless he had nothing else to talk about...which seemed unlikely. It was his own secret shame that he could be afraid of spiders, but that was that.]

I think I knew on some level, but after a while your personality just...sort of...became you. [And it was over a period of time that he became attracted to Dorian then fond of him and he cared about him...had sex with him] You were fantastic, absolutely fantastic, I'm not sure how I could have kept a cool head if you weren't there.

[Maxwell actually enjoyed their contrasts, his fairer skin against his lover's warmer skin, his rough hands against those smooth ones. Soft, silky, smooth lips...if he didn't stop himself his thoughts would detour to places they shouldn't.]

You and I are two very similar creatures...

[tevinterpariah]

_{[Perhaps one day, Dorian would bring it up, laugh about it, then never do it again, just because. Maybe on a day that he really needed a good laugh. After all this was over and he wasn't as liable to get yelled at for it.]}

A good thing for you that you have a good ground then. And if you ever need it in the future, you are absolutely welcome to my expertise.

_{[Dorian's lips remained pressed against Maxwell's hand as he smiled, his cold-reddened nose resting there atop his fingers.]}

It's only reasonable to see that.

[aharbinger]

[On that day Maxwell would either bury his head in his hands in shame, or he would tackle Dorian to the ground for all of his trouble.]

Before this is all over it's very likely that I will. Though when this little expedition is over I may require more immediate attention.

[He propped his chin on Dorian's shoulder his face turned in slightly towards his companion's neck.]

Well, apart from us both being a rather good looking pair, I mean.

[tevinterpariah]

I do believe I can manage that.

_{[Dorian smiled warmly and turned his face back toward Maxwell's, nose up against his temple. He chuckled and laid his fingertips against the man's jaw, dipping his head and pressing him into a very light kiss, a promise of things to come.]}

That's obvious to anyone with eyes, really.

[aharbinger]

Oh...see...now I'm looking forward to doing some naughty things in the future. Underneath warm blankets...ordered that bed from the Free Marches...down blankets and fur...

[He felt himself curling closer to Dorian instinctively...it sounded so nice right now. He was easily distracted, however, making a soft sound as the mage coaxed him in for a light kiss.]

As I've said before...I have those...and...

[...he chased Dorian's lips for another kiss. Really, a light peck was hardly enough.]

[tevinterpariah]

As I recall, your quarters are excellent for extended stays.

_{[Meaning that he didn't plan on letting Maxwell out of arm's reach for a while after they made it back to what was, at least for now, their home. Dorian reciprocated the kiss as it was practically begged for, canting his head to be able to fit his lips more firmly against Maxwell's. His tongue darted out briefly to flit over the other man's lips then withdrew to mouth his way over the front of Maxwell's throat, teeth scraping over sensitive skin.]}

May have to tie you down...keep you from running off to check on the others...

Sorry for the lag, I've been all over Fife

[aharbinger]

I seem to recall the exact same thing and with that new bed making its way it'll be even better for those extended kips.

[And he was expecting Dorian to spend a great deal of time with him after all of this teasing, he would be hard pressed to disengage himself from the rogue. It was only too tempting to chase the tongue and capture it between his lips, but Dorian really had a handle on what he was doing, knowing just the right buttons to push in order to entice and frustrate the Inquisitor who was shivering now--and not from the cold.]

I might not look as good as you do in ropes, but apparently chains suit me if it helps.

It's all good! You having fun at least?

[tevinterpariah]

_{[Dorian's chuckle reverberated in their small space, all warmth and tender amusement as he kissed his way back around to the side of Maxwell's neck and nuzzled up into the space under his ear, then sat back again to look him in the face with an easy little smirk.]}

I can find chains just for you.

Oh yeah had to crawl my way through St. Andrews, but it was fantastic

[aharbinger]

Oh yeah? You plan on etching my name on those "just for me" chains?

[At the other man's mercy, the rogue tipped his head obligingly to serve the path those lips were mapping along his neck and ear. Oh, he would certainly have to revisit this torture on the other man that was certain. Convinced even more to do so when the mage smirked back at him, he dipped forward and kissed those lips quickly before leaning back against the wall and pulling Dorian to him.]

Cheeky.