Calming Caretaker

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CALMING CARETAKER Who in the world could hate kindness? Sweetness? Conscientiousness? All of us, on some level, like to be pampered and taken care of, from the most churlish to the most pleasant. Yes, even those grouchy grumps, or, of course, the cool-headed psychos - Okay, maybe not all of us to the same degree. Regardless of your disposition, somehow, you've gained a doting significant other. It seems like they find their greatest pleasure in taking care of and looking out for you. This may manifest in them simply trying to keep you entertained, happy, and healthy; it could also come in the form of them being a domestic doter, taking care of all your needs. Be it the former or the latter, there's an inherent adorableness that comes with their efforts and generosity, and in return, you have an urge to protect and care for them. They're just too precious for this world! Only, you know, there's a good chance you can a. ignore this, because you're emotionally stunted and full of wo/manpain, or b. repress it because you're a badass and would never. Unless you've completely disregarded all that because they're just too much and you want to hold them forever. So, how do you feel about all this? Do you wish they'd stop with this foolishness (not really)? Are you pushing them away? Are you embarrassed? Maybe you're absolutely taken with them! Just realize that you have it incredibly good. HOW TO PLAY • Comment with your character, preferences, their role, any info, etc. • Reply to others. ROLE • Usual: This is how they always are. "Caring" is in their nature. • Unexpected: They don't seem like the type...but with you, they are. • Terrible at It: They're trying hard, yet it seems like they fail at trying to take care of you. Depending on who you are, though, that may just make them more endearing. • Because You Like It: They heard you like those who are sweet and kind, so they're trying to change their ways. • Not Together: Technically, you're not together romantically, but everyone knows the truth. • The Doted Upon: What it says on the tin! PROMPTS • Feeding: Whether they cook for you or have moments where they feed you, literally, they take your nutrition seriously. • Massage: Let them work out all those kinks. • Clean You Up: Here, they've drawn a warm bath for you. • Dress Your Wounds: If you're the kind of person who gets in battles, they'll see that you're all patched up. • Singing: Or telling stories, or otherwise calming you down. • Lap Rest: Sometimes, their lap is the best pillow. • A Shoulder to Cry On: When you have troubles, they're always there to listen. • The Calming Force: If you have moments of terror from past trauma, they're always willing to put themselves on the line to bring you back to reality, even if it puts them in danger. • Soft Kisses: Their kisses feel so good, and they're never demanding. • Head Pat: Sometimes, a simple gesture can mean the most. • Grooming: They'll fix your hair - or at least play with it - and help you shave. • Gifts: Homemade or expensive, they like to shower you in presents. • Lovemaking: The obligatory smut option, where they're a generous lover. • Protector: They look out for you, and while they don't seem that way, if you're threatened, they get like a bear protecting her cubs. • Gentle Giant: They make you feel so small and delicate. • Reverse: For once, you want to dote on and take care of them. • Unwilling: It's a wonder they still try to care for you, because you're cruel to them and rebuff them at every turn, even if you really don't mean it. • It's Okay to Cry: They never get upset because they don't want to put that on you. You want to let them know they can let it all out. • WILDCARD

Comments

[not_the_question]

He frowns.

"It doesn't mean I don't like you. In fact, in your case, it's for your own protection."

Too much loss recently. He likes Irene and as long as she's not with him, there's the possibility that he can come back.

[msadler]

"I'm not the type of woman that likes being told something is 'for my protection'. I can protect myself." And she has on multiple occasions. She knows how to hurt people, those same pressure points can be either a little painful or excruciating.

[not_the_question]

"I never said you couldn't protect yourself. But consider tonight... that kind of thing happens to me all the time."

He sighs heavily.

"I'm so tired of losing."

[msadler]

"I'm usually a better fighter. I've put men in the hospital for trying to hurt me."

She sits up, but rests her back against the headboard.

"I'm sorry you lose people."

[not_the_question]

"Then what makes you think I would ever want to lose you? Hmm?"

Because that's what it amounts to right now.

[msadler]

"You don't have a say in the matter. My lifespan is nothing next to yours.

There's a sadness in her voice, because like many before, she'd want nothing more than to travel with him forever.

[not_the_question]

"Neither do you!"

It comes out a bit clipped. He swallows.

"Look, I lose everyone eventually. Is it so wrong to want people around as long as possible?"

[msadler]

"I know. If there was some trick to live to be three hundred I'd do it in a minute."

Because death does scare her, it's the ultimate unknown.

"And you do so by leaving for months at a time?"

[not_the_question]

He shrugs, his hands in his pockets.

"It's how my life works. I can't always remember when I pop in and out of people's lives. Sometimes it can be months, sometimes years."

[msadler]

"That's a way to lose people too. Stay away a bit too long and come back to my grave."

He's really shite at comforting though. Since they've moved to bickering.

[not_the_question]

"It's happened..."

The Brig. He's not quite forgiven himself for that one.

"Irene. What do you think it's going to be like? Hmmm? If you came and travelled with me. Have you really thought about it?"

[msadler]

"Dangerous adventures to save the universe? You do like to emphasize the danger part."

She has thought about it, but she's got fairly limited information about what most of his travels are like.

"Regularly reminding you to not be a git."

[not_the_question]

"And have you thought that maybe there might be a reason why I emphasise the danger part? Or what might be so big and terrible that it might be able threaten the universe?"

Because no one ever has a clue. It's all about the adventure... They don't think about dying.

[msadler]

"The sort of things that can easily kill a human. But so could a round from a sniper rifle if the wrong people found out I was still alive."

She gives a pointed look.

"It's not as if I'm living a truly safe life now."

[not_the_question]

"This safety is different. That's humans killing each other. This... this is ghosts and aliens and creatures who don't even know they can hurt you."

There's safe and then there's safe.

[msadler]

"I'd rather die trying to do something good then to get shot from a thousand yards away. At least then it would mean something."

Turns out deep inside the Dominatrix, there is a woman who'd like to be far more then the woman that beat Sherlock Holmes.

[not_the_question]

"That happens more often than you can possibly imagine."

He just doesn't want to be even the indirect cause of anyone's death at this point.

[msadler]

"You don't want to take me, that's fine. Can we stop bickering about it tonight? We were just going to cuddle and now we're debating the best cause of my death."

The night turned darker than it had started. Irene pats the spot next to her.

"Take off your shoes though."

[not_the_question]

He clearly debates for some moments before bending over to unlace his Docs. Then he sits on the bed before finally, finally lying down - properly this time, with his head on one of the pillows.

"My life isn't pretty..."

Which is about as close as he can get to saying he's sorry.

[msadler]

"Except for the times when it is. When you show people galaxies, or have lunch on a cloud. You showed up and changed everything I thought I knew."

She moves a bit closer, draping an arm around his midsection.

"And then you actually wonder why people will face all the nightmares at your side?"

[not_the_question]

"Those are the rare moments. They don't happen everyday."

He's clearly adapted to touch, since he doesn't tense when she drapes her arm over him.

"People don't face nightmares at my side. They travel with me and get caught up in the nightmares that I encounter."

Clara did, but she was wanting for death after Danny, he thinks.

[msadler]

"You shouldn't have to face them alone, that's all I'm offering."

She notices that he doesn't tense, that insanely long night served him well. It's good, she thinks, this body of his needed to relax a bit.

"A hand to hold for those times when my alien get scared."

[not_the_question]

"I'm not alone. Usually I'm trying to save someone or a whole species, or the whole universe..."

He sighs.

"I thought you didn't want to talk about it any more."

[msadler]

"The times I feel the most alone are in rooms full of people."

She moves even closer to rest her forehead against his chest.

"I didn't, you're right."

[not_the_question]

He looks down at her movement from the corner of his eye.

"There's a difference between feeling lonely and being alone."

He has no problems with alone. And people only think he has problems with lonely.