bakerstreet | Stay wild and gentle

[Where are you?? The message catches her by surprise, hands fumbling for her phone. Normally the person in question doesn't usually do text messages but she replies back quickly. 'Um.. I'm on the bus. Making my way to you. traffic is really busy today. Sorry..' Her arms wrap around Tama, fingers fiddling with the arms of the green plushie. She was meeting up with a boy today- someone that she really liked despite his harsh nature.

Finally, when the bus stop comes to their destination, Yunoha stands up and carefully makes her way to the entrance, weaving through the busy floor to a teen who people seemed to be avoiding- she could practically sense his glower from here.] K-Katsuki-kun! [She beams slightly when she sees the taller boy, cheeks flaming a dark red. Before she can chicken out, she leans up on her tippy toes to press a kiss to his cheek in greeting and apology.]

I-I didn't make you wait long, did I? [Depite the obvious differences in personalities the two seemed to fit together quite well. She doesn't hesitate to slip her hand into Bakugou's, fingers intertwining with his much larger one. They hadn't really put a title to their relationship -she was much too shy to really ask- but it seemed like she didn't need to. Bakugou seemed to reciprocate her feelings, in his own kind of way. There were times where he could be surprisingly gentle for someone so brash and it warmed her heart to know it was for her.] Sorry..

[Bakugou is standing and waiting for Yunoha at the entrance to the complex where they've planned their date, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. He isn't one to be patient, but for her, he really doesn't mind waiting. He isn't even irritated; just getting antsy and nervous. As a result, the glowers he's giving passerby who happen to glance at him are even more poisonous than usual, and families and couples who are filing in and out of the building are giving him a wide berth.

When he feels his phone vibrate in his pocket, he grabs it quickly, hoping it won't be another false alarm like five minutes ago, when he received a message from Kirishima asking about the previous day's homework and promptly told him to fuck off. But no, this time it's what he was waiting for, a message from the girl in question. He reads it eagerly, and though he isn't usually one to text much and especially not one to have initiated such a conversation normally, he's glad he did. It sets his mind at ease. No matter how many times they see each other, his hands always tend to sweat and shake far more than they ever have before. Though he likes to chalk it up to the weather, he knows it's not the case.

It's her.

Without hesitation, he sends a message back.

No problem.

Just a few more minutes of waiting, and he sees her. It takes a lot of willpower not to physically grasp at his chest with his hand because of how quickly his heart immediately starts to beat. He doesn't know why it's always like this. When she says his name, it just gets worse.]

Oh. Hey.

[His feigned nonchalance is compromised by his cheeks immediately and without his permission flaring a bright red when she kisses his cheek. Little affectionate gestures like that...he never gets used to them.]

Long? No. Just got here.

[It's a blatant lie; he got here at least forty-five minutes before their planned time of meeting just on the off chance she came early, because he was so anxious to see her. His heart is further compromised when she takes his hand. It's such a sweet and innocent gesture, and it makes his whole body feel like it's melting. Cautiously, he looks her up and down.

God damn it, she looks cute.

He squeezes her hand. And is acutely aware of how sweaty his is. Usually, this is a good thing. It just makes his quirk more powerful to have as much sweat as possible. But for the first time in his life he's suddenly worried about it. What if it bothers her? He's not usually one to consider other people's feelings but in her case the thought of displeasing her makes him want to crawl into a hole and die.]

Fuck, it's sweaty. Sorry.

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[It only takes her a moment to realize what he's talking about as she stares at their clasped hands. She sends Bakugou a sweet, comforting smile then, cheeks flushed red.] Oh? oh.

I didn't even notice. [She squeezes his hand back in return, uncaring of the sweat clinging to his palms. Most girls would find this gross but not Yunoha.] It doesn't really bother me, Katsuki-kun. So don't apologize.

[It really didn't, not to her anyway, seeing as that was just part of his quirk. She gives his hand another little squeeze, even making a point of intertwining their fingers. The people around them make it clearly obvious that they are staring at the two- the sweet looking girl and the rowdy, scowling blonde that looks more like a delinquent than a hero in training. Most people would never think that Yunoha and Bakugou could fit together as a couple but surprisingly enough, they did. ] I like you just the way you are.

Uhm.. where are we going? [She honestly didn't mind where the two spent their times at as long as she was with Bakugou. Yunoha takes the moment to glance around curiously, her other hand idly smoothing her dress down while trying to hold her stuffed plushie, Tama at the same time. She was wearing a cute flower-patterned dress, with matching white ballerina flats. Her hair was still in the same style as usual. She saw no reason to have it styled up since her hair was very short, to begin with.] I'm super excited to spend time with you today.

I know how busy school is for you. [He was in the top school meant for hero's in training, so that was to be expected. Yunoha was in a normal high school- She knew from the start that she wasn't cut out for a hero lifestyle as much as she wanted. Her powers of invisibility wasn't something that would work out in the long run.]

Okay. Cool.

[She didn't mind. She didn't even notice. Mind set at ease, he returned the gesture when she laced her fingers through his, his heartbeat picking up a little more. Every moment they spent together felt like a full Olympic event for his heart. Yunoha was just so truly sweet and genuine that it felt like his heart couldn't take it sometimes. It made him wonder how someone like him had ended up catching the heart of someone like that.

Hearing 'I like you just the way you are' made him feel like he was going to spontaneously combust. Luckily it was mostly internal, but the reactions he had to the things she was always saying to him were embarrassing to say the least. It was impossible to pretend he wasn't blushing a bit, however, wounding his pride just a little. Grasping desperately at her question to save himself from further embarrassment, he answered quickly.]

Where? Well, I wasn't sure what you'd wanna do, so I figured this place has a lot of options. I hear it's pretty popular with high schoolers. They have food and an arcade and shopping, stuff like that. I thought whatever you'd want to do here would be fine, since you said to pick where we met up today.

[Scratching the back of his neck somewhat nervously, he looked her up and down, still struck by the fact that she was excited to spend time with him. Of course the feeling was mutual, but it didn't make it any less humbling to think of her getting ready excitedly this morning, probably taking great care with her outfit, just for the sake of meeting up with him. He could hardly even believe it still. He'd never really pictured a girl liking him...especially not one as cute as her, and it didn't matter that today's destination wasn't one he'd have chosen for himself; he thought it would make her happy, and she was wearing florals and looking just as adorable as ever, and he had to glance away before he got embarrassed again. When he was with her, losing his temper was the furthest thing from his mind, but he was always dismayed to find how easily he was affected even by just staring at her for too long.]

If you don't like it, we can go somewhere else.

[Another glance in her direction for good measure.]

Yeah, school is busy, but I get some time off on Sundays, so... yeah. Sorry I can't always get away from everything for very long but. Fuck. You look really cute today.

[Yunoha didn't seem to notice how much of an effect she had on Bakugou, but if she had she would have been proud that she could make sure a tough guy turn into a squirming mess. She does notice, however, the redness on his cheeks which she decides not to bring up. He looked flustered enough as it was.] Hmm.. M-Maybe we can get some crepes? [She perks up at the thought, using her thumb to gently brush the skin on his palm. There was a delicious smell drifting through the air, which told Yunoha the stand was around the corner.]

N-No, it's fine! Don't worry about it. [She gives his hand a faint squeeze, Yunoha shuffling on her feet for a moment.] You told me about how you want to be a hero, so I know school is important.

E-Ehhh..? [She pauses here, the redness on her cheeks deepening at his words.] O-Oh.. uhm.. thank you. [She shyly glances to stare at her feet, biting down on her bottom lip.] I-I.. wanted to dress up for you. [This is whispered quietly but he would be able to hear it no problem, thanks to how close the two were standing.]

[Fuck.

The way she blushes when he compliments her makes Bakugou feel like he's going into cardiac arrest, and he actually smiles a little bit, for just a second, and it looks genuine. Something that's not a sly smirk feels odd on his lips, and he can't seem to help it when he's around her.]

Crepes? Yeah, sure. I can do crepes.

[He's glad he swallowed his pride and actually asked his mom to give him some money to be able to pay for things today. This of course led to plenty of prying questions, which he deflected the best he could, but he's sure she has at least partially figured it out by now, but it doesn't matter. He likes doing nice things for Yunoha, and buying crepes is the least he can do.

Briefly, as he gives her hand a little squeeze, he wishes he'd thought to dress a little nicer, too. She made all this effort for him and...god. It's really hard not to stare, but she really does look cute.]

Do you know where we're supposed to get crepes?

[M/M for shipping, OTA for everything else.]

[ Aged up to 18 - shipping and gen both welcome. She's definitely the one in need of someone being patient and gentle with her. ]

[Leo had never planned on getting involved with anyone. Kind of hard to do that when you were a monster that sucked the souls out of people in order to stay alive. But, despite his harsh outer nature, Leo knew that there was still good in humanity, despite how some of them acted.

He was walking home, guitar slung over his back, when he noticed a young woman who had been cornered and pressed up against a building by three men who looked rough. Leo could see the shadow of one of them writhing back and forth, the certain sign of a sinner. The woman looked very much like she was terrified but trying not to show it. So Leo approached. His dark eyes made him look fearless.]

I think the lady is too polite to tell you that she doesn't need your unwanted company.

[ Terrified wouldn't have necessarily been the word Esther would have chosen. If this sort of situation still scared her like it used to, then she doubted she'd ever leave her apartment. Swallowing back at that initial fear was only made harder now by the fact there were three men. One she could handle, that she was used to. Two, possibly...

What she had to focus on now was keeping calm until an opening either presented itself, or until she could safely create one. Something made more difficult by the hands pinning her to the wall and the fact that her knife was tucked just out of reach into the back of her boot.

Whatever happened, happened - she knew better than to delude herself. What brought some comfort though was knowing that none of the three keeping her here now would be seeing the light of day unscathed. Or even alive, depending.

The interruption by the fourth stranger, however - that put a spanner in the works for all involved. Sure, she was grateful for the help, but help meant a witness. Murder - in self defence or otherwise - tended to not go down so well when you have an audience.

While his presence grabbed the attention of all three of her assailants, the one holding her down wasn't quite dull enough to loosen his bruising grip just yet. A little over the top, really - but then Esther supposed that was what made it appealing to them; the physical reassurance that they were stronger. That was what she'd found in the past. It was about power, that was all.

She said nothing at first. She only watched as one of the men swore under his breath when it became obvious that their guest intended to hang around, and turned to approach Leo in return.

All the bravado men like this insisted on putting up, the swearing, the pointing fingers...it was eye-roll worthy, really. ]

And I think this is none'a your concern - go on, fuck off.

[The stoic role, most definitely.]

[ usually the one that surprises people with how soft he is? Hellhound and all... ]

[ Mortals and Marine life were not supposed to mingle with one another, something Kai heard plenty of, more than others perhaps because of being the selkie prince. There were just certain expectations he needed to follow, nearly without questions. But when Kai drifted towards the surface in an act of rebellion and saw someone fall in, he couldn't help but to save them against the violent night tides. The man didn't seem mortal but still not a marine dweller.

He was also so beautiful Kai couldn't take his eyes off him. It led him down the path of finding the sea witch - the one who could make him human but at a cost, of course. And things would only be temporary at best, not that he minded since he'd have legs!

Bursting with happiness, he paid the toll and an hour later woke up naked on the shore near where he dropped off the beautiful guy a week or so ago. He reached out for a nearby piece of cloth he found, shivering from the chill in the air.

Oh. Wow. ]

[ being saved was not something that Ros was used to experiencing, not even a little bit. he was the one that did the guarding and the saving and the fighting, the one that got everything where it needed to be and then just sat back and let everyone else enjoy it. that was what being a guardian meant, even if he was guardian of the underworld. Ros wasn't the being that you pulled from the wreckage of a ship on a stormy night and left on the beach with only flickering memories of a beautiful face and ethereal voice.

that just wasn't Ros's life.

and while he was grateful for whomever (or whatever) pulled him from the sea (he wasn't that great at swimming, and drowning fucking sucked), he was also really fucking confused.

which is why, a week later, Ros finds himself back at the beach kicking rocks along the sand and staring out into the sea with a furrow between his brows. why the hell would anyone go through the trouble of saving him? even if they didn't know that he would eventually come back to life (probably, he assumes), he didn't exactly have the face of someone you wanted to get close enough to save.

only he apparently did.

with a loud huff, Ros shuffles over to some rocks, picking up a few of the smaller ones and readies himself to toss them into the water when he picks up a noise from just around the outcropping. movement. human. human? cocking his head to the side, Ros sinks lower and creeps around the rocks peering around to catch sight of--

oh shit.

oh shit.

usually, Ros is really fucking good at being quiet but-- well, Ros has seen a god or two in his day, and this guy? he put most of them to shame. shit. and he looked-- well either really fucking lost or he was just mugged.

Ros is moving towards him, jacket being tugged off as he moved, without a second thought.]

Hey, hey-- here. Are you-- [ holy shit he was even more gorgeous up close. Ros's eyes widen as he holds out his jacket, it isn't much just a blazer, but it's still warm and better than nothing. ] Are you okay?

[ There really should have been concerns rushing through Kai's mind but with the actual sun beaming down on his face and the breeze in his hair, he just couldn't bring himself to fret or panic. The mortal world made such wonderful things, how could any of it be bad? Head tipping, he arched his back some as if trying to move closer up to the sunbeams. It felt so much different on land than it did in water. Speaking of! Carefully, Kai leaned over to wiggle his toes, letting out a surprised gasp. Legs! He had LEGS.

Shaking them back and forth, Kai's eyes widened in surprise and kept that way when he heard someone speak. Usually, people were cautious talking to him because his mother could be really scary. She just wanted him to be safe and, well, she never accepted his love for the human world, or even land in general. He needed to be the Prince of the sea and one day king of the waters.

Really, though, he just wanted to dance.

His head tilted as he regarded the other male, recognition flooding over him after a few seconds. The beautiful guy! The one he saved. Oh! ]

H-hi. [ Shyly, he took the jacket and tried to figure out how to put it on. They didn't need clothes in the sea! ] Are - you okay?

[ It had been a week ago but mister beautiful had almost drowned in the rough waters.

Biting at his bottom lip, he tried to stand up, wobbling dangerously and tipping forward. ]

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[ there is something familiar about the being before him, flickers of familiarity that Ros can't quite pin down at the moment, but he can't grasp them firmly. he is too distracted by the way the other is grinning, the way he wiggles his toes in the sand with a kind of joy that Ros is pretty sure he has never felt in his entire life.

it is really difficult for him to concentrate on much of anything when faced with that damned smile, all sunrise and brilliance and--

wow, breathe Ros, breathe.

watching with a furrow of his brows, Ros leans in to drape the jacket against the other's shoulders, wrapping it around him as best he could, while trying not to sigh at the sound of his voice. fuck, get a hold of yourself.]

Wait, what? I'm not the one sitting naked on the beach, why wouldn't I be okay?

[ seriously what kind of--

oh. oh that is an arm full of hot naked guy that he sure has now.

fuck.

eye wide, Ros blinks down at the beautiful being.] Uh, seriously, are you-- are you alright? Is there someone I can call for you?

[ Big strong arms kept him from falling forward and how nice of mister beautiful to care! See, his mother didn't know anything about the land dwellers! The guy could have left him there and not even bothered to talk to him in the first place. He really had picked the right one to save, despite the darkness he zeroed in on but it didn't seem directed towards him at all. Auras never lied and he put a lot of faith in gut feelings. His were rarely ever wrong and he trusted the guy in front of him to not hurt him. Probably a little crazy but it just seemed right.

Continuing to grin, Kai felt a little steadier on his legs as more time ticked by. So much so, he dared to pull back and try to take a few steps. His first steps WITH LEGS. What a complete rush of feelings and experience. He continued to wobble but didn't almost fall so fine progress for being newly human. Fantasic, really. ]

Call? [ He questioned, looking over at mister beautiful from over his shoulder. ] I don't have anyone on the land! But I asked because you almost drowned.

[ Would now be a bad time to confess getting legs to be able to be with him? Too soon?

Gathering more confidence, he twirled a little, clapping happily in pure delight. ] That's so much fun. Do you twirl?

[ Why wouldn't he, though? He had LEGS to do all kinds of things with! Things Kai had never dared to dream of until just a few minutes ago. His mother would discover the truth soon so they did need to move from the water. ]

[ it is a damned miracle that Ros manages to not make any noise as the beautiful being seems content to just... linger in his arms. linger with only Ros's jacket to cover him and fuckfuckfuck, Ros is having one hell of a time keeping his eyes, and hands, up. he usually has no problems with things like this, mind hyper focused on work and whatever he might have been tasked to do, but--

well he had been off kilter since the near drowning. felt strange that someone would save him. felt like he needed to be back here, and now this and--

wait. what. Ros watches as the man slowly walks away from him, smile on his face and an unsteadiness to his feet, that makes something click. Ros cocks his head to the side and inhales. he smells the sea and sand and sunshine, smells the darkness of the waters and-- something almost tangy. like the smell of the fae, but different.

paired with the fact that the being before him seems so damned pleased to have fucking legs--]

Fucking fuck, you're not human are you. [ it is breathed out, hushed and almost amused. almost. ] You-- were you the one that saved me? From drowning?

[ that would explain the familiarity. the knowledge. but doesn't explain why the hell he is on land right now. Ros blinks at the question. ]

Uh, no. No twirling for me. Usually. More of, uh, a fighter than a dancer.

[ The remark probably should have caused another kind of reaction but Kai just laughed instead, giving a nod of his head. For the first time in his time life, he felt a sense of liberated freedom. The possibilities of adventure rested before him and he wanted to indulge in every single one, especially with mister beautiful in front of him. Did he like adventure? No, of course, he had to. Who wouldn't want to explore all the what its? ]

No, I mean, I am human now but I wasn't before!

[ He took a very more shaky steps, trying for a twirl but he nearly ended up on the ground again. Drats! Still not coordinated enough with his new legs to dance and more. ]

That's right. I saved you and made sure you were okay. I wanted - [ Giving a shake of his head, he turned back around to look at the other guy. ]

You still move your body, yes? Bet that would translate to dancing. Do you want to try?

[ Don't mind the open hope resting on his face. ]

[ not human. well, formerly not human? human now? Ros has no idea how to think of that honestly, but it doesn't matter. what matters is that he is on the beach with the being that saved him and was now trying to learn how to walk in his jacket and fucking hell, how was this his life?

not that he is really complaining, it is--- fortuitous? maybe that is the right word, he doesn't know.

Ros watches, captivated, as the other moves, trying to twirl and dance but stumbling. it makes the hound jerk forward, hands out just in case gravity deicides that he doesn't want to let the beautiful being stay standing that much longer.]

...are you a mermaid? Siren? You smell... you smell like the sea and the fae. I haven't met many beings from the water actually.

[ there is a dazed note to his voice, a shy quality, as Ros finds himself following close without really thinking. there is laughter on his lips at the question, at the hope that lies on his face. Ros doesn't see that look on people's faces very often, especially directed at him. it has him biting his lip and shrugging before holding out a hand.]

I suppose that, as a thank you, I can try. Just-- you sure you don't want clothes maybe? And, I dunno, to tell me your name?

[ Mermaid - his nose crinkled up at just the mere suggestion but the selkie were a very, very proud lot and always believed they were superior to any of the other water dwellers. Siren? Mister beautiful only made it worse! As if he could be confused with something so deadly and flat out annoying. They delighted in wrecking everything, whether literal or figuratively. ]

No, no, I'm a selkie. Do you know of them?

[ It might be possible he never encountered one before. Speaking of which, he needed to ask his own burning questions, his attention drifting from the dancing for just a second but before he could attempt to ask anything, mister beautiful decided to beat him to the punch. ]

Clothes? Like this you put on me? [ Did all land dwellers like to hide their skin with another layer of fake skin? It made very little sense but he wanted to try the cultures and stay with mister beautiful. Not having more skins must bother him. Did he not like his main skin?

He looked down for a moment with a frown, wondering what mister beautiful found unappealing. ]

Oh! I'm Kai. Prince of the Selkie. Who are you? What are you?

[ Drifting a little closer, he ran his fingertips over mister beautiful's cheek. ] Well worth it.

[ the look on the other's face makes Ros laugh, something bubbling up and out of his throat before he really even has a chance to stop it. it was-- well it was an endearing look on him. ]

Sorry, sorry. Selkie then. My apologies.

[ give him a moment to compose himself thank you. the hound nods, hand covering his mouth as he fights another smile and tries (mostly in vain) to not stare at the other as he twirls on the beach. this isn't what Ros expected of his day, fuck not what he expected of his life really, to be saved by a selkie, and--

a prince of the selkie.

oh shit.

Ros drops his hand and blinks at Kai because--]

Prince?

[ that didn't sound good. not that it was bad just-- politics. Ros knows politics and he knows that there is no way that a prince of a whole other race should be dancing naked on the beach with the hound of hell. like that is just-- not going to end well. ]

You're a prince. Oh fuck, that-- what are you doing here wit--

[ words get stuck in his throat as Kai reaches out and touches his face, soft and something almost reverent. it takes the hound a moment to realize that he hasn't answered the question. and that those last words were incredibly ominous.]

I'm-- I'm Ros. [ yeah that didn't sound totally awestruck, good job Kerberos. ] I'm-- fuck, I'm the Guardian to the Underworld, a hell hound. You--- you probably shouldn't hang around me, your highness.

[ Ros.

He turned the name over and over again in his mind, deciding he enjoyed the ring of it and would especially love speaking it aloud. A beautiful melodic name befitting of someone so breathtaking. Mister beautiful continued talking, explaining his station in life and then spoke terrible words. Did Ros not like him already?

A frown tugged at his lips and he stopped moving completely, the jacket hanging off him somewhat from the sudden stop. Love should never end - his nan always said as much, especially when it happened at first sight. More of a rarity in the world or so she claimed since she happened upon the ground in her youth a time or two. ]

That's just - you don't have to call me highness and the hound thing doesn't - I - [ He shook at his head. ] When I saved you, you looked so sad and the sea sang your song. It was of the most longing I've ever heard. You seemed less sad when you looked and me so I got legs! To be with you.

[ Might as well be really honest! The sea never lied, though, it read Ros' heart and would have claimed his sorrow had he not saved him first from the watery grave. ]

[ can you not look like that please? it is rude and detrimental to Ros keeping his concentration. and makes it really difficult for him to remind himself that it probably isn't a great idea to do whatever it took to put a damned smile back on your face.

honestly, Ros should know that he is fucked, but there is still a small part of him that wants to try to do what is best, mostly for the sake of the adorable being before him.]

It's not-- wait, I looked sad?

[ that-- well he was dying. again. he does that. and drowning sucked but--]

You what?! You got-- fuck, Kai that isn't-- holy shit. Why would you get legs for me? I'm not-- I mean, that is a lot to do for someone. Giving up part of who you are!

[ don't mind the slightly terrified hellhound that is now stepping closer and tugging the jacket more firmly up.]

That's the stupidest thing I have ever heard. [ he is mumbling, torn between awe and horror. ] And possibly the sweetest. Fuck. Okay.... first, we need to get you clothes. Humans don't-- well they don't respond well to the whole naked thing well.

[ The confession pulled a lot of different emotions from Ros, each one better than the last because they were so easily expressed. In the sea, everyone always took more care to not show many different things. Kai never really understood why even though his mom's royal adviser told him plenty of times. The lectures were always far too boring to actually focus on and listen to. There were too many fun adventures to have instead!

Current : having legs - adventure would be the greatest so far, already shaping up to be special. Mostly because of Ros. He grinned up at him, shifting a little closer. ] Okay! Clothes then dancing, right? You said you would. I have always wanted to dance. I used to look at the land sometimes from the sea but never too long before anyone caught me. The land is kind of not anything we're supposed to focus on.

[ He gave a shrug. ] Are you - do I not make you feel better? You don't look as sad right now, except in your eyes. [ Reaching out, he stroked his hands along Ros' cheek. ]

[ holding his tongue was not really something that Ros was well known for; he was incredibly reliant on what he felt even if, for the longest time, he wasn't sure they were emotions and not just-- reactions. but the hound is still expressive, letting everything flow through him as he tried to get his barings on the situation and understand just why this adorable creature would give up a damned kingdom to-- to see him smile?

Ros finds himself stilling, hands still curled in the lapels of the jacket draped on Kai's shoulders as the other steps closer. brings the smell of the sea and magic closer and has him a little off kilter with the warmth. he should... step away. but he doesn't, in fact he does the opposite; wraps his arms around Kai's shoulders to pull him flush with a laugh.]

Clothes than dancing, sure.

[ the words are quiet, and he looks more than a little stunned when Kai reaches up touch him so gently. that is the most startling to him, the softness that is there. Ros blinks, not really aware that he leans into the touch.] I-- um. That-- I mean, yes? It's just... a lot. I guess. I'm not used to this?

[ Something about the hound intrigued Kai in a way like the forbidden caves clusters in the sea used to. He always wanted to drift where he shouldn't, uncover what probably needed to stay hidden for whatever reason. But lines and boundaries were meant to be pushed and broken sometimes to allow for something better to happen.

His story and he planned to stick to it.

A slow grin filled his face and he gave a nod of his head. How nice to be able to fluster someone else for once! ]

What aren't you used to? [ He asked as they started to walk somewhere to most likely obtain clothing. Would he have to wear clothes all the time? How dreadful. Why were humans so ashamed of their bodies to hide them underneath other skins? ]

Do you like your body? [ Generally, his thoughts were voiced at random and sometimes without Kai noticing until he heard himself say it. ]

[ all of this was strange to Ros; surreal in a sense. not just because Kai was here and all smiles and softness before him, but also because he seemed to have no problem with what Ros was. there were not many who could hear hellhound and stay with no change in their demeanour.

and, yeah okay, maybe the softness a little bit. a lot. he was a fighter and an enforcer, someone who worked in blood and bones and hellfire, not-- wind soft skin and laughter that sounds like waves. the hound can't really stop himself from swaying into the touch, into Kai.]

Uh, close--ness? [ yeah that sounded totally believable there, Kerberos, good job. ] It's just, people aren't nice unless my claws are out and they think that might help them or something but-- wait, what? Do I like-- what does my body have to do with anything?

[ what the actual fuck, sea child. you are going to give him a headache. ]

[ You'll quickly find Ros that Kai isn't like anyone else you've encountered before and not just because he comes out from the sea.

An easy smile remained on Kai, body sticking close to Ros, sensing he enjoyed the nearness for whatever reason. A state Kai would never complain about! He enjoyed being as close as he could to everyone else, offering and receiving soft touches. ]

Must be lonely. [ A frown shadowed onto his face but did not last very long before he perked right back up.

The body issues, yes.

Giggling, he looped an arm around Ros, looking up at him with fluttering eyelashes. Alluring, right? ]

Because you always wear clothes. Everyone here does. Doesn't that mean no one likes their bodies? [ It made perfect sense in his mind but he gave a shrug. ]

Let's get me these cloth skins so we can dance!

[ must be lonely. that takes him by surprise. no one ever looks at how his lives, what his existence is like, but Kai-- Kai has already thought about how people react to a being made of shadows and claws and blood and that-- fuck, Ros has never had that before.

he has also not had someone as interesting and beautiful as Kai press so close and look at him so innocently. aw hell.

he is so fucked.

Ros can feel a faint flush on his face as he moves to steady Kai against him.]

Um that-- I mean-- no? Humans just-- wear clothes? So when I am topside, here, I follow suit? [ that makes sense right? he is making sense. he hopes. it is very distracting with Kai so close, the smell of the sea tickling his nose. ] Unless I'm in my, uh, original form, I usually wear clothes. It's something to do with respect. I think.

[ he has no idea.]

Uh yeah, okay-- you alright coming back to my flat then?

[ Smiling brightly, he gave a nod of his head. Yes, of course, he understood all about respect and keeping to the current norms. The sea had plenty of them! Acquiring legs probably went against such things but if anyone looked at Ros and listened to him, they would understand the here and why.

Wrapping his arms tighter around Ros, he nodded against his chest. How nice. How incredibly nice. ]

I'm okay with that! Let's get some of these clothes you're talking about. I would like another layer of skin! [ They looked like skins to him anyway. Pulling back, he tugged at Ros' arm to get him moving. ]

I'm hungry. You have food, yes?

[ oh for the love of-- that smile was blinding. and it was also probably going to be the death of him. well, along with how easily Kai wrapped around him and all but buried himself against the warmth of his chest. the hound is struck with the very poignant desire to protect, the same way he was with Adder and Kal but-- also softer in a sense. the hound doesn't even notice how easily he finds himself pulling Kai close, holding him there as if he were afraid to let him go.

of course, he doesn't stop the selkie from tugging on him, pulling him towards nothing with that smile on his face and--

yeah so incredibly fucked.]

Uh... I might? I don't really... eat what is usually considered food. [ he eats people, sorry Kai. there is a furrow to his brows then even as he walks behind the selkie. then he remembers the all the other is wearing is a damned jacket and--]

Wait, shit just-- uh, c'mere. Not waking through town with you like this. [ does he sound a little possessive? maybe. shadow walking is something that Ros can do only when he concentrates really hard and focuses (and uses a great deal of energy) but-- well this was totally worth it if you ask him. he wraps both hands around Kai and holds him flush, tries to ignore the closeness as he looks down.] Sorry if this feels weird.

[ he doesn't clarify if he meant the touching or the movement, which is what happens next. the world shifts, shadows and darkness seeping from the cracks of everything to swallow them. it is disorienting for a moment but then--

Ros gasps and stumbles a little, letting go of Kai and he staggers back against his kitchen table and braces himself to breathe. fuck, that-- harder with two people.]

[ The whole being naked thing would take time for Kai to understand and really focus on because things in the sea were so different. No one ever wore other skins and enjoyed moving around with their tails. Clothes. He needed to remember to call them clothes and not skins. There would be so many things for him to learn but it excited him!

Ros gave very little time for him to process the words before shadows were shifting everywhere. Darkness descended and he couldn't see anything but just as quickly as it began it ended and light burst through again.

Swaying on his feet for a moment, Kai gasped out loud. What just happened? As his vision adjusted he took in what looked like a home but a very dry one! How interesting.

Ros looked - not good and Kai walked over to him with a frown on his face. ]

What happened? Are you okay? Can I do something? [ There were too many things he needed to learn and understand! ] You took us here and now you're very tired.

[ He looked around again, eyes falling onto a couch this time around. ] You should rest. You've had a big day. [ Back to tugging but for very good reason this time around! ]

[ in some sense Ros rather enjoys clothing, if only because it is like another layer of protection, something else he can use to get closer to strike. then again, he isn't surprised that the selkie doesn't quite see things that way. he is sure there are not many who do, but that was the joy of being what he was.

more importantly though, he needs to get Kai out of the open, the other is bound to attract attention, not just for being naked but also being so gorgeous. and, you know, naked. so he doesn't think twice about moving them, no matter how much energy it takes from him.]

Mmm I'm fine, fuck-- just... never done it with two living beings before. [ has he dragged corpses that way before? maybe. but that isn't something he wants to talk about right now thank you. he tips his head sending Kai a small smile.] I need a moment to get my feet under me is all.

[ though yeah okay, couch. that sounds good. Ros follows the tug, nearly tumbling headlong into Kai as he does.] Shit, sorry, still not... whatever.

[ fuck, Kai is still only wearing his coat and smells like sun and sea and sand and fuckfuckfuck.] Wait, clothes! We need to get you some!

[ Being a selkie prince meant Kai knew how to quickly access situations and read between the lines. The living keyword of Ros' sentence then did not escape him but he decided against focusing on it at the moment. The hound surely handled a lot of dead things and other bodies! Nothing to really be helped there with the way the circle worked.

The stumble nearly took them both to the ground but Kai managed to steady them and push Ros at the couch. How could anyone like things being so dry? ]

Is there not any water here? Everything looks .....different than I expected! But I've seen couches before.

[ Clothes, right. ] Where are these clothes? I can get them! You can get your legs back in order here.

[ A bright smile settled back onto his face and he couldn't help to look everywhere. ] I hear your heartbeating so fast. Are you still stumbling?

[ that is going to be a thing that gets Ros in trouble later, he can already tell. not that he was deceitful ever, he hated lying really, but there were times when he did try to keep the more gruesome aspects of his being away from people and he knows that Kai will be one of those people.

there is a snort of laughter at the dry comment though, amusement clear on his face as he sits.] Water in the taps. Can turn the tub on if you want? But yeah, its not-- wet? Would you prefer that? And no I can get them! I just-- need a moment?

[ he has half an idea to get up and set a sprinkler on in the middle of his living room for Kai,so that he can feel comfortable here, but he still feels off kilter and then even more so when Kai calls him out as he tries to stand up and oh.

oh shit.

Ros drops back to the couch.] Um, I mean. It's because-- you smell really good? I just-- fuck, sorry. That's weird, but I don't mean it weird honest!

[ Being fairly sheltered within the sea, there were plenty of things Kai didn't know but he had a far more open mind than others around him. Besides the fact he enjoyed darker aspects and never shied away from an adventure no matter how dangerous it might be. He tended to believe he could handle most things.

The one in front of him being included in the list.

Water in the taps. How curious. Did he need to tap to make it appear? A tub. He might have seen one of those in a shipwreck before. But it probably looked different out of the sea. ]

I've never been out of water! I'm not sure how it'll be. [ How his skin might react or his body as a whole.

He smelled good? What did it mean? ]

You like ......how I smell? But it's hurting you? You - [ He moved closer to press his hands to Ros' forehead. ]

How can I help you here?

[ thinking you can handle most things and actually being able to handle most things are two very different things indeed. and while Ros might willingly let himself be handled by Kai (he isn't going to think too hard on that thank you very much) he also doesn't want to pull any more darkness or danger in towards them both if he didn't have to.

though he cannot help the fondness that still manages to creep into the lines of his face as Kai looks around, confusion and wonder at the world he was now in. there is a pang of sorrow there too, because it must be one hell of a change.]

Well you will like the bathroom then, that is where there is the most water. Or can be the most water? I don't know, I have a bathtub, [ usually for decoration whoops] and a really big shower [ which he uses a lot and adores and he will never feel guilty at how fucking extravagant that shower is]. Do you mind not being in the water?

[ because he really doesn't want the other to be stressed, or uncomfortable, or--]

It's not hurting me! No, I just-- it's-- uh. Fuck. [ give him a minute, time to hide his face in his hands and groan. because how does he deal with this, honestly. and it gets worse (better?) when Kai steps close and presses skin on skin and--

oh.

Ros gapes, looks up with his eyes wide and mouth slightly open. it takes a moment for him to realize that he has a hand on Kai's hip (naked hip) and they are so so close.] Not hurting me. Not even a little. I just-- you're really pretty.

[ wait. what. ]

[ Water. Water. Water. His kind of life blood and what kept him settled and strong in almost equal measures. Since he had never been actually out if water before he needed to figure out the weaknesses there. It couldn't be fatal, though, or the elders would have warned him. Bubbles would have told him all about it, actually, because the clown fish knew just about everything. The surface gossip easily heard from a tiny fish, the same with the going ons of the sea.

Their protector more than a little busy with things.

Moving closer clicked a few things in for Kai, especially Ros' sudden confession. Oh! ]

You're turned on. [ So matter of fact like he just mentioned something about the weather or his favorite meal. ] It's apart of life! [ A pause. ] Have you ever slept with a selkie?

[ The selkie were especially alluring, second only to sirens. But selkie were more about bringing pleasures than killing and feeding like sirens. Male selkies were one of the most beautiful in all of the beings around. Few could deny them. ]

Do you want to bond with me?

Stay wild and gentle

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