No need to rush

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little steps No matter how much they care for the other person and want to be with them, some people simply can't dive head first into relationships. Little things that form intimacy and romance, little acts we take for granted - being close, holding hands, kissing, showing affection in public - they won't or can't do...at least not right off the bat. Something in their past, their experiences, their trauma, or even their personality holds them back. For both them and the person they're "dating," as it were, this can lead to a frustrating experience. Still, steps can be taken towards letting the walls fall down. Little, tiny steps, but those can mean the world all the same. The People One With the help of a partner, one person warms up. Two Both sides of this couple are learning how to be in a relationship and to be open. The Actions Talking → A relationship can't exist if there's not some communication, so either learn to use your words or become so close you can speak without them. Spending Time → Even such mundane occurrences as watching TV or cooking together is new ground. Touching → You might just find you enjoy reaching out and touching them. Kissing → Another kind of touch, when you think about it. Cuddling → ...at least they're warm and, hopefully, soft. Sleeping → You're at your absolute weakest when you're asleep. It shows trust to doze off around this person. Public Display → It's one thing to be in love in private, but showing you care in public is a different story. Kind Words → Three little words (more or less) are all it takes. Why, then, are they so hard to get out? Sex The ultimate stumbling block to some. To be laid blissfully bare is to truly let your guard down.

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Rhys the Company Man | Borderlands | M/M

[10milliondollars]

(Ooc: ota, see profile for ships)

Isabelle Lightwood | Shadowhunters

[izzybelle]

[ No sex. ]

/rolls up late with starbucks

[revoluxionary]

[To be fair, Caspian was going to be back in the United States anyway. In fact, to be even more fair, he was going to be back in New York anyway. One hoped it would be a less eventful trip than his last to the Big Apple.

Then again, one hoped that it would involve at least the same amount of Isabelle Lightwood. Maybe even a bit more.

He had mentioned it more than a month ago. He had brought it up a few times closer to the trip. He hadn't pushed for any solid confirmations. But he had hope.

And a recommendation for a quiet little coffee shop that he could sit in for a nice long time in case she actually couldn't drop in to see him.]

[izzybelle]

[ It's not an easy thing to get away, especially since she hasn't told anyone about her friendship with Caspian, not even her brothers or Clary.

She's not sure why she keeps this particular secret so close to her heart, but for some reason it just feels terribly important to let this one thing be as private as she can possibly make it.

For his benefit she has dressed what is her version of modestly, which still means that her dress clings to every single bit of her that it covers. Still, it reaches to her knees and has both long sleeves and isn't showing off much of her chest at all.

Granted, this is also in part because she doesn't want too many of her runes to be showing.

When she sees him, her smile is bright and warm as summer sunshine, her high heels clicking sharply on the floor as she hurries over to greet him by planting a kiss on his cheek, leaving behind a bright red imprint on his skin.

Sorry not sorry. ]

Caspian! It's so good to see you.

[revoluxionary]

[For the first few heartbeats, Caspian doesn't notice at all what she's wearing. All his mind has room to notice is that bright smile sweeping toward him, dragging him to his feet.

The problem is knowing what to do with his hands. Maybe briefly squeezing her elbows is the right thing. Moving to pull out a chair for her certainly is.]

You-- too. I'm so glad you had a minute.

[And he'll be glad if she points out the lipstick smudge on his cheek before they part ways again.]

Get you some tea?

[izzybelle]

Yes please.

[ But first let her grab a napkin and wipe that smudge off before she sits down, she's only merciless to her enemies after all. ]

Phoenix Wright | Ace Attorney | OTA

[seafoodlawyer]

[knitbadsweaters]

[OOC: Hey, Sara! Emily here! I did the random number generator and I got cuddling! You okay with that?]

[seafoodlawyer]

[Perfect for these two! :3 You wanna start or should I?]

I'll start!

[knitbadsweaters]

[While prison was not that bad considering, it is a little strange to be out. However, despite that, Iris feels as happy as ever. All the guilt she had felt during those several years and being relieved of it when Phoenix told her that he had always believed in her. And while she would have accepted it at just that, she felt even more joy and happiness when it turned out that Phoenix still had feelings for her and they agreed to date again.

Things are a little different now though. No longer does she have to go out with him as 'Dollie'. She can be herself. The way they talk to each other now is not quite the same as back then either but Iris does not mind.

Feeling a sense of peace, Iris knocks on the office door.] Feenie? Are you there?

[seafoodlawyer]

[Despite its former association with Dahlia, Phoenix has come to embrace the nickname of 'Feenie.' In the end, Iris was the person he'd fallen so hard for all those years ago, the person he thought 'Dollie' was before the real Dahlia showed her true colors. Phoenix glances at the paperwork for an upcoming case one last time before he puts it away and quickly waters Charley before going to answer the door.]

You're just in time. I'm really glad to see you. [The case may not be as intense as the DL-6 resolution or Matt Engarde's, but he'll still have his work cut out for him.]

[fairbrook]

( I saw you on Emily's post, shhhhhh. Would you be interested in a thread with this tsundere vampire hunter, because CLEARLY what Phoenix needs is more weirdness in his life. )

[seafoodlawyer]

(oooh, that could be fun XD any prompts that ping you? 1 or 2 sounds best to me.)

[fairbrook]

( I'm thinking I'll roll with 2 + 3, maybe 4 depending on where things go. She'd honestly probably appreciate him being an anchor of normalcy in her life, considering... everything else, even if she's not the best at outwardly expressing her feelings. I want to say she's similar to Edgeworth in her general demeanor... if he was trained in combat against the undead and wasn't as easily startled by some things. RIP.

As for setting, she could either be doing research in Japanifornia America for whatever reason, or he could have been called to London to work some kind of case. Just let me know if anything needs to be changed!! )

( It would be just Integra's luck to have come down with a migraine mere hours before the time she agreed to make time for her friend, wouldn't it? Work for her had been relatively slow. No incidents had occurred that were more than her team couldn't already handle themselves, so she (despite her condition) sought out to set out the table before Phoenix arrived, bullheaded woman that she was.

Oh, sure. She could have asked for the assistance of her butler (ha... ha,) but adding her own touch was - for whatever reason - important to her.

And for the time being, the lunch she so carefully crafted had largely gone untouched (trays of scones and delicately cut sandwiches, tarts, various mixed fruits and cheeses,) save for a cup of lemon and gunpowder green tea, which at present resided on the coffee table in front of the settee where she rested.

Sorry Phoenix, you now have a very miserable Sir Hellsing on your hands; her head plopped heavily on his lap. )

lucas sterling, original.

[canticles]

[ m/f pref. ]

midorima shintarou | knb

[veteran_king]

Riza Hawkeye || FMA:B/Manga (locked)

[his_queen]

locked to colonelmustbang

[his_queen]

Mister Mustang?

I- I mean... Roy- I...

[She fixed her short hair, strands falling every which way, and looked more than shocked. She knew he talked of coming to visit, but it was all a silly fantasy to her. Riza's tired eyes looked him over, and put a finger to her lips as she shut the door behind her, stepping outside.

With a quick glance to the upper window to make sure it was closed, she finally spoke properly.]

Father's asleep right now. He's not fairing too well. [Finally, she shook her head and allowed herself a smile.]

What are you doing here? I thought for sure you would go home to visit your family.

Éponine | Les Miserables | OTA

[knowsherway]

Varric Tethras | Dragon Age

[undwarfy]

( ooc: up for anything! )

Warden Brosca | Dragon Age: Origins | ota

[wardenbrosca]

[See profile for personality and worldstate. Flexible on romances, I'll do anything if we can do it well.]

Warden Surana | Dragon Age: Origins | ota

[wardensurana]

[See profile for personality and world state. I'll ship with anyone if we can do it believably.]

Nico Acosta | OC | M/F

[anoranza]