Affection Attempt

[anonromance]

AFFECTION ATTEMPT Let's face it: you're bad at this whole "romantic affection" thing. Really, that's being generous. You suck abysmally at it. Still, you've found yourself in something resembling a human relationship, somehow, and you feel like you either have or want to show you care. Uhm, congrats. I'm sure this is going to work out well for you! Just kidding. Be it a physical gesture, kind words directed their way, or a gift, you're going to screw this up, most likely. Screw it up badly. Hopefully, they'll be charmed by you at least trying and won't be offended. Fingers crossed. Comment with your character, info, preferences, and desired role: either the one pulling the attempt or the unwitting significant other. Reply to others. Thread.

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Oh my God I'm DYING!! LOL

[motheroftitles]

[While she hadn't hit her head, as least not that she could recall, Daenerys similarly couldn't explain what had drawn her to the sellsword. Gods knew he wasn't perfect and there were aspects of his personality and mannerisms that made her blood boil.]

[But still, Asher was...charming. Devoted, and strong.]

[But he could be strange and even foolish with the best of them too.]

[Daenerys tilted a brow as she heard him calling out to her. She hadn't seen him in a while, and was actually curious what he'd been up to. But as she approached, with his hands behind his back like that, Daenerys was suspicious.]

Indeed, it's a lovely night. Though I wonder if it's a bit warm - are you all right? You've a strange look about you...

[ostracism]

[ as she should be, because asher is acting like a complete god damn weirdo right now. his eyes widen slightly, he shifts back and forth on his feet, and maybe there's a faint hit of pink rising to his cheeks. ]

Me? Never been better. I was just... admiring your beauty, my queen. [ smooth. totally nailing it. asher steps closer, his hands still behind his back even as he begins to bridge the decent gap between them. ]

Are you busy?

[motheroftitles]

[Daenerys blinked as he stepped closer. Giving a flirtatious little smile, Daenerys took a step closer as well. She liked it when he blushed; he was typically so tough and rugged, seeing him blush softened him a bit. Just for her.]

[She liked it when he called her by name, especially when he moaned out her name in lust and arousal. But now was not such a time. She chuckled at his compliments, knowing he was trying to distract her, or throw her off somehow.]

At this moment? No, I'm not busy, why? Did you have something in mind, Asher?

[She stepped a bit closer, leaving very little distance between them. Barely a couple inches.]

[ostracism]

[ he preferred to call her by name in such intimate moments. but outside of it, he liked to toss titles around — test the waters to see what had her laughing when he said it in a haughty, teasing voice; or what made her glower at him like she was ready to send her dragons to roast him alive.

this time he had used it to try and throw her off a bit, to bide some time before giving dany her gift. the gift he is strongly considering retracting now, if only because he wants the use of his hands as she draws closer. ]

I can think of a couple things. [ more than a couple. NO WAIT. focus, asher! he clears his throat, makes a point of stepping back just once so he has enough room to move his arms afterwards. ] But that can wait for a minute. There was something I wanted to show you — give you, actually. [ here it comes, the big reveal of...

that stupid doll he made. ]

[motheroftitles]

[Daenerys looked perplexed as he mentioned wanting to show her something. She almost made a joke about how he shouldn't reveal himself in public, but he already produced the doll before she had an opportunity.]

[Daenerys smiled as she reached for it.]

Awww, it's absolutely precious! Did one of the village children make this for you? Looks a bit like me!

[She has no idea who the gift is from or intended for; and the big grin on her face makes that plain enough.]

[ostracism]

[ she's smiling! that's good. asher smiles right back at her, lets her take the doll from his hands and — oh no, what did she just say? ]

Uh... [ he falters slightly, that blush on his cheeks all the more visible now. he raises his now free hand up to rub against the back of his neck; awkward and uncertain. maybe he should just play it off — yeah, a kid from the village made it and asked him to deliver it to her; a gift to their queen.

but on the other hand, asher did put a lot of effort into making the stupid thing. this was supposed to be a gift for her, from him, handmade with love and all that bullshit. ] Actually, I made it... for you. [ his lips twist into a frown, a hand moving to brush against the straw on the dolls head. ] It's supposed to be you. Shit — does it really look that bad? [ he's not good at this okay. ]

[motheroftitles]

[She blushed and felt absolutely awful for her mistake. Daenerys reached out for him, wrapping a hand around his bicep.]

Asher...oh, forgive me! I'm so sorry! You made this yourself? For me? That's so sweet!

[She looked down at the doll again with more love in her eyes. It didn't need to be a perfect likeness, he'd made it for her. Daenerys leaned up and kissed him softly.]

It's a wonderful gift, and such a surprise. Thank you.

[ostracism]

Really? [ and just like that, with a press of dany's lips against his own and her expression of thanks, asher's dumbfounded frown is replaced with his absolutely stupid shit-eating grin. we all know the one.

he leans in close now, returns the kiss he just gave her with one of his own, his hand raised to brush some of her hair behind her ear. ]

'M glad you like it. For a second there I thought you were going to start mocking me for my shoddy craftsmanship.

[motheroftitles]

[She leaned up and kissed him back when he kissed her again. Her hands came up and rested against his chest as she leaned up into him, keeping the doll clutched carefully in one hand.]

Why should I mock you? You did this for me, for no reason at all - your primary profession isn't dollmaking, so I think this is rather good for a first attempt!

[She leaned up again and pressed her lips softly against his. Happy to see this side of him; this thoughtful, affectionate side.]

[ostracism]

In that case, maybe I should give up my sword and start going into the dollmaking business. I hear it's pretty lucrative - a lot less dangerous, too. [ he is most obviously teasing — something made blatantly obvious when his grin just gets wider and his voice lilts slightly.

asher leans down to wrap his arms around dany's waist, lifting her up so she won't have to get up on her toes to continue kissing him. this next one comes with a bit more passion, a little more heat as he firmly presses their lips together. ]

[motheroftitles]

[Daenerys laughed softly at the preposterous idea as she shook her head. Her heart fluttered a bit in her chest as he wrapped his arms around her. Daenerys wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned into him. It felt good, being held in his strong arms like this.]

[She returned his kiss, matching his passion and parting her lips to take his lower lip between them. One hand came up to cup his jaw as she deepened the kiss.]

[There had been times since this thing between them had started that Daenerys wondered if he wasn't just using her for gold or for use of her army. But times like this, she knew he was with her because he truly cared for her. And that thought alone made her heart swell.]