[Argenti is still a wonderfully powerful opponent, and one who keeps Fray on his toes. He's adapted quite a bit to fighting without his usual dark power, but even so he still struggles to land any serious hits on his boyfriend - though that's to be expected, as a serious hit from a greatsword would likely be near-fatal, even with armor. Still, he appreciates the practice, and today is hardly any different. His eyes are alight, and not just with their usual glow even as Argenti steps forward.]
As are yours. I still can scarcely keep up with you.
[He rests the greatsword back over his shoulder, inclining his head at that.]
A hotspring... I've heard of them before, but have never visited one. Yes, let's go see it for ourselves.
[ It feels like a beautiful brightness that reaches into Argenti's soul, one he meets all the same, his smile small and true. ]
I shall accept this praise wonderfully, my dear.
...But, good. Let us indeed depart.
[ His words are soft, but gentle, eyes twinkling a bit in earnest excitement; Argenti will guide the both of them there, to a place where only innocent things will occur! Anyway, the process in reaching the hotsprings really doesn't take all that long.
Once they've checked in, Argenti passes Fray a brighter smile, and begins to immediately shed his clothing in the changing area with a swiftness so embarrassment does not overtake him. Placing away his armor and other articles of clothing, he'll pause, going to be grabbing a towel after putting up his hair into a ponytail. Not that it may last, but...he's going to be turning to face Fray, essentially mostly bare, muscles as well as scars visible, and decides to gather enough courage to tease: ]
[Oh, right. Going to a hot springs means that they need to get undressed. Fray isn't exactly shy about his own body - after all, it is essentially V'rhas's - but rather the hesitation comes from the fact that he's going to see Argenti undressed. He was not mentally prepared. He still is not mentally prepared even as he takes his sweet time getting himself undressed and slinging the towel around his waist. When he finally turns to Argenti, he's already pink, and he's bright red within a few moments of blatant staring.
Fray clears his throat and pretends he totally wasn't doing that (despite staring for way too damn long).]
Incredible as always, my beloved.
[He wants to run his fingers over every single scar and it is very difficult not to continue staring at his boyfriend, but like!! Come on, Fray, get it together. We are here for a nice, innocent time—]
[ Argenti doing his best so that he isn't freaking out himself or being stunned silly because boy he has never so much as seen Fray in a state of so much...undress, either. His face is a soft red when Fray does end up turning around, and by Idrila he can't pretend to not be affected here, his own gaze lingering in a way that dances around the nature of "respectfully". ]
I am most glad that you enjoy what you see.
[ Argenti pauses, realizes what he just said, and his hands fly up to his mouth as if to silently verbalize, "Oh my."
His face flushes even more. ]
Ahem...which, you know, is a reasonable thing to say, naturally.
[ Anyway, maybe he should stop talking, and will his body to move. ]
[Fray's body is also littered with scars, though they're all old. It's obvious he hasn't let up on his training in all his time here as well - after all, he couldn't swing around a greatsword if he didn't have the muscles to show for it. When he finally manages to bring his gaze back to Argenti's face (where it belongs), he can't help but feel pleased that he's earned a blush. His beloved is so cute...]
Right, yes, of course.
[Maybe this will be easier once they're in the water and no longer just staring at each other... C'mon, in we go!!]
Er. Right, focus. Argenti does steal a quick cheek kiss, chaste and quick for now, before he moves towards the warmer water. Whatever preparations they needed to make are over and done with, so naturally they'll have the chance to sink in.
Which means there is still the convenient wash area nearby with various, let us say...herbal substances if needed after they're done. And one of Argenti's hands will be moving for one of Fray's so that fingers can wrap around it, ensuring when he seats down in the warm water, they'll of course naturally be close together. ]
Ah...that certainly hits the spot, doesn't it? I've been to many worlds, but I have yet to have the pleasure in indulging in such things until now.
Nevermind having imagined doing so with someone so dear to me.
[Will he ever be any less red? Probably not. Argenti leads the way and Fray follows, joining Argenti and lacing their fingers together.]
Ah... It really does. I've never experienced anything like it before.
[But it's incredibly relaxing; he can see why such a thing would be popular. How many of the others have spent time here? They're really missing out if they haven't.
...Though Argenti's words get his ears to flick a bit and his gaze to dart.]
Yes, well. I imagine you'd say that about most things.
[He's smiling though; this really is nice. He's just shy...]
[ Oh yes, even Argenti is realizing there are so many benefits to this popular activity; he only wished he realize it sooner. But, better late than never.
As for Fray, he is absolutely cute...oh, Argenti enjoys it when the other man gets ever-so-bashful or shy - the smile is cute even as his gaze darted away along with the flicker of those ears. He'll squeeze Fray's hand where they have their fingers intertwined, and then move so that his shoulder is against the other man's, before shifting, leaning in close.
The earlier activity hasn't exactly curbed the excited feelings lying beneath the surface, so he is feeling a little bold. Just a tad. ]
Maybe so.
But, this allows us to...indulge in an activity that is relaxing, and affords to us a different, but special kind of closeness.
Not that we are already not so near and dear to one another. I just realize I have been merely blessed by also having the opportunity to see more of your beautiful self - to partake in your presence in a new way. And, of course, see how much it eases you so.
Such things send nothing less than an incredible, and delightful happiness to my soul.
[Settling in side by side helps; he doesn't have to look directly at Argenti for a moment, so he can try to compose himself. At least until Argenti starts speaking again, and his ears flick again before settling in upright position. The !!! is real, because he thinks he's following what Argenti's saying.]
And more than that, I'd wager.
[He grins at that; the expression is a bit sheepish, but no less pleased. It's not exactly a surprise that Argenti's into him - after all, they are dating and he's very much into Argenti - but it's flattering none-the-less. There's no reason to be shy about it. His free hand comes up to rest against the side of Argenti's face.]
I truly do love you, you know. Your beautiful way with words, your strength and kindness, and certainly your appearance. What is there about you I don't adore?
[Rhetorical question, because of course he adores everything about his wonderful, perfect boyfriend. He doesn't even let Argenti have a moment to answer, because he leans in to kiss his boyfriend passionately; forget gentle and chaste, he wants to show Argenti how much he wants him.]
[ Oh...cute. It never gets old to see the expression in those cat ears - this remains the same even now. Though, this time it's for catching the subtle meaning in those words, he suspects - and it is more or less confirmed when Fray says what he does. He only has time to say, to affirm those first words of his: ]
...Yes...
[ His heart's pounding a mile a minute, and he feels the hand gently cup one side of his face, making him for a moment lean into it a little. His eyes do flutter back open as Fray unleashes his stream of praises, and he is right to seize the moment, to kiss Argenti so ardently. Oh, and it feels wonderful with those lips pressed so incessantly and intensely against his own, and Argenti can't help but reciprocate, tilting his head just so, lips parting a little. To fit continuously and perfectly against Fray.
His arms encircle the other red head, as he now is close enough to him however much he can manage, just this much contact a pleasant, electric shock as that desire rises to more than just a spark. ]
[Fray takes that opportunity to deepen the kiss, marveling to himself about how easy and natural this feels, despite the fact that he has no memories whatsoever from V'rhas to draw on. This too is uniquely his, and he couldn't ask for a better partner to experience it with. Fray shifts to press against Argenti, one hand still gentle on his cheek while his other comes up to trace down his boyfriend's neck, over his collarbone and then down his chest. There's no point in being shy about it - he knows what he wants and he's not going to beat around the bush any further. Argenti will stop him if he isn't comfortable with it, Fray's certain of that much.]
[ Fray deepening the kiss causes the heat to rise, his cheeks already warm from every single moment starting from the innocent temptation in the changing room to now, where they have started to embrace each other in earnest. Feeling the shift, feeling Fray press up against him like that stirs the fire, and each sensation is registered acutely in his mind - the gentle touch on his cheek, the soft trace of those fingers down his bare skin. He can't help but sight softly into the other man's mouth, eyes even slipping closed for a second.
This is something that feels far more intimate than even the stoking of an excited exchange of affection - a desire Argenti has never imagined he'd reach for so willingly. Yet, he wants it all the more - his hands that lay against Fray's back are mostly idle, but curiously trace against the bare skin, and he too only feels himself to shift slightly, craving more contact. ]
[The hands against his back get a soft shudder from him; this sort of intimacy is unfamiliar and yet everything he could have ever wanted. Even when he breaks the kiss to breathe, it's only for a brief moment.]
Argenti...
[It's as much a prayer as it is the other man's name, and Fray returns to kiss his boyfriend again, just as passionately. The hand against Argenti's cheek slides down to join the other in exploring the planes of his boyfriend's body, fingers gently lingering over every scar and mark as though he can simply memorize them all by touch alone.]
[ The way Fray speaks his name sounds like benediction, making Argenti feel a delightful sensation that spreads to his chest, with his own breaths coming out fast, as he gazes warmly, yet lovingly back into the other man's eyes.
He is a bit too caught up in the moment to speak something then, but the emotion is clear enough to make up for it by the time Fray moves to claim his lips once more. The passion endures, on both ends, as Argenti excitedly returns the kiss with unrelenting vigor, feeling ever the more stronger for each moment of experience and pleasant contact he earns in return.
Feeling those fingers touch over particular and more sensitive scarred, marked parts of him make another sigh escape his throat, muffled easily with the kiss being what it is. Though, it inspires further boldness, Argenti's hands that are tracing against the bare skin at the back move to gently run up and down Fray's sides, dipping into water as those fingers dare to move down to those hips, then back up, and over to his back. An almost too-playful smile would settle across his lips if he were not occupied - though he breaks the kiss briefly, to speak again, seeming almost breathless. ]
Beautiful...I cannot help but behold you in your splendor, as you do me. Even your voice is like a whispered song.
[ Then he will lean in for another kiss once more. ]
[You can't just praise him like that and kiss him, how is he supposed to flush and look away while being kissed?? Oh well, he supposes he just has to push through the embarrassment and return that kiss, because losing out on even a moment of kissing his perfect, wonderful boyfriend simply isn't an option.
His hands slide lower down Argenti's body, dipping beneath the water as an unconscious mimic of Argenti's own explorations against his back. He's enjoying the touch, after all, so why not do the same for Argenti? One of Fray's hands settles on his boyfriend's thigh - partially to help balance himself and partially just to test the waters, so to speak, while the other traces down his boyfriend's side.]
[ Maybe that is part of the strategy. Can't look away when Argenti has Fray deep within the kiss, unable to glance away except his one and only. Not that he thinks Fray minds, of course, given how much passion he's giving to him already. Both in the way he's been so receptive with the kiss, and...
The fingers that trail down his body, that move in a mimicry of his own not too long ago, still feed into the pleasant sensations cultivated by each and every moment they're sharing with one another. He feels one hand settle on his thigh, and...he pulls back from the kiss. Leans upwards, into the touch, but also in a general sense too - easy with his height in mind - to speak closer to one of those cat ears, words soft, yet eager, even as he feels caught in unexplored territory. ]
You can, if you wish - I mean, however you wish to touch me...I would like it.
[ There is excited nervousness, but with more impulses he thought he might never feel. Desire that feels like it continues to unfurl, even more.
He then shifts so his face is back to close to Fray's, and one hand moves to settle from the other man's back to slide between the both of them so he can allow his palm alongside those fingers to explore over Fray's bare chest. More admiration of his boyfriend's body, of his everything, enough so that he can even move one thumb daringly and experimentally over one nipple, in appreciation - and wonder. What would his dearest say to this boldness? It is the only reason he doesn't immediately kiss him once more. ]
[That touch is electrifying, and it it gets a sharp gasp from Fray. Oh, he really didn't realize how badly he wanted this until just now, but now he can't imagine doing anything else. He shifts a bit so that he can lean into Argenti's neck, pressing idle kisses there to keep his mouth occupied as his hand slides to palm Argenti, tough gentle.]
You are [he interrupts himself with another kiss to Argenti's neck] impossible to resist. This was an excellent idea.
[Is rucking the the hotspring really an excellent idea???]
[ The touch, gentle as it is, is another pleasant sensation that feels so surprising that Argenti is unable to keep from allowing a sharp gasp in turn to escape from his throat. He leans into the touch as well as relaxing into those light kisses, wanting to feel more of it, and if his face hasn't been flushed before, it is now. ]
O-oh...I shall count that as a victory, my Fray.
[ If anyone asked him if rucking in the hotspring was a great idea, he'd...
...probably die from embarrassment before being able to answer that, actually!!
All the while, he decides to repeat what he did with his thumb, before bringing another finger to give an experimental squeeze to that sensitive nub. Perhaps as encouragement? ]
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As are yours. I still can scarcely keep up with you.
[He rests the greatsword back over his shoulder, inclining his head at that.]
A hotspring... I've heard of them before, but have never visited one. Yes, let's go see it for ourselves.
[Surely nothing untoward will happen there!!]
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I shall accept this praise wonderfully, my dear.
...But, good. Let us indeed depart.
[ His words are soft, but gentle, eyes twinkling a bit in earnest excitement; Argenti will guide the both of them there, to a place where only innocent things will occur! Anyway, the process in reaching the hotsprings really doesn't take all that long.
Once they've checked in, Argenti passes Fray a brighter smile, and begins to immediately shed his clothing in the changing area with a swiftness so embarrassment does not overtake him. Placing away his armor and other articles of clothing, he'll pause, going to be grabbing a towel after putting up his hair into a ponytail. Not that it may last, but...he's going to be turning to face Fray, essentially mostly bare, muscles as well as scars visible, and decides to gather enough courage to tease: ]
How do I look?
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Fray clears his throat and pretends he totally wasn't doing that (despite staring for way too damn long).]
Incredible as always, my beloved.
[He wants to run his fingers over every single scar and it is very difficult not to continue staring at his boyfriend, but like!! Come on, Fray, get it together. We are here for a nice, innocent time—]
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I am most glad that you enjoy what you see.
[ Argenti pauses, realizes what he just said, and his hands fly up to his mouth as if to silently verbalize, "Oh my."
His face flushes even more. ]
Ahem...which, you know, is a reasonable thing to say, naturally.
[ Anyway, maybe he should stop talking, and will his body to move. ]
We should go inside now, my dear.
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Right, yes, of course.
[Maybe this will be easier once they're in the water and no longer just staring at each other... C'mon, in we go!!]
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Er. Right, focus. Argenti does steal a quick cheek kiss, chaste and quick for now, before he moves towards the warmer water. Whatever preparations they needed to make are over and done with, so naturally they'll have the chance to sink in.
Which means there is still the convenient wash area nearby with various, let us say...herbal substances if needed after they're done. And one of Argenti's hands will be moving for one of Fray's so that fingers can wrap around it, ensuring when he seats down in the warm water, they'll of course naturally be close together. ]
Ah...that certainly hits the spot, doesn't it? I've been to many worlds, but I have yet to have the pleasure in indulging in such things until now.
Nevermind having imagined doing so with someone so dear to me.
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Ah... It really does. I've never experienced anything like it before.
[But it's incredibly relaxing; he can see why such a thing would be popular. How many of the others have spent time here? They're really missing out if they haven't.
...Though Argenti's words get his ears to flick a bit and his gaze to dart.]
Yes, well. I imagine you'd say that about most things.
[He's smiling though; this really is nice. He's just shy...]
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As for Fray, he is absolutely cute...oh, Argenti enjoys it when the other man gets ever-so-bashful or shy - the smile is cute even as his gaze darted away along with the flicker of those ears. He'll squeeze Fray's hand where they have their fingers intertwined, and then move so that his shoulder is against the other man's, before shifting, leaning in close.
The earlier activity hasn't exactly curbed the excited feelings lying beneath the surface, so he is feeling a little bold. Just a tad. ]
Maybe so.
But, this allows us to...indulge in an activity that is relaxing, and affords to us a different, but special kind of closeness.
Not that we are already not so near and dear to one another. I just realize I have been merely blessed by also having the opportunity to see more of your beautiful self - to partake in your presence in a new way. And, of course, see how much it eases you so.
Such things send nothing less than an incredible, and delightful happiness to my soul.
[ Among maybe other things too. ]
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And more than that, I'd wager.
[He grins at that; the expression is a bit sheepish, but no less pleased. It's not exactly a surprise that Argenti's into him - after all, they are dating and he's very much into Argenti - but it's flattering none-the-less. There's no reason to be shy about it. His free hand comes up to rest against the side of Argenti's face.]
I truly do love you, you know. Your beautiful way with words, your strength and kindness, and certainly your appearance. What is there about you I don't adore?
[Rhetorical question, because of course he adores everything about his wonderful, perfect boyfriend. He doesn't even let Argenti have a moment to answer, because he leans in to kiss his boyfriend passionately; forget gentle and chaste, he wants to show Argenti how much he wants him.]
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...Yes...
[ His heart's pounding a mile a minute, and he feels the hand gently cup one side of his face, making him for a moment lean into it a little. His eyes do flutter back open as Fray unleashes his stream of praises, and he is right to seize the moment, to kiss Argenti so ardently. Oh, and it feels wonderful with those lips pressed so incessantly and intensely against his own, and Argenti can't help but reciprocate, tilting his head just so, lips parting a little. To fit continuously and perfectly against Fray.
His arms encircle the other red head, as he now is close enough to him however much he can manage, just this much contact a pleasant, electric shock as that desire rises to more than just a spark. ]
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This is something that feels far more intimate than even the stoking of an excited exchange of affection - a desire Argenti has never imagined he'd reach for so willingly. Yet, he wants it all the more - his hands that lay against Fray's back are mostly idle, but curiously trace against the bare skin, and he too only feels himself to shift slightly, craving more contact. ]
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Argenti...
[It's as much a prayer as it is the other man's name, and Fray returns to kiss his boyfriend again, just as passionately. The hand against Argenti's cheek slides down to join the other in exploring the planes of his boyfriend's body, fingers gently lingering over every scar and mark as though he can simply memorize them all by touch alone.]
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He is a bit too caught up in the moment to speak something then, but the emotion is clear enough to make up for it by the time Fray moves to claim his lips once more. The passion endures, on both ends, as Argenti excitedly returns the kiss with unrelenting vigor, feeling ever the more stronger for each moment of experience and pleasant contact he earns in return.
Feeling those fingers touch over particular and more sensitive scarred, marked parts of him make another sigh escape his throat, muffled easily with the kiss being what it is. Though, it inspires further boldness, Argenti's hands that are tracing against the bare skin at the back move to gently run up and down Fray's sides, dipping into water as those fingers dare to move down to those hips, then back up, and over to his back. An almost too-playful smile would settle across his lips if he were not occupied - though he breaks the kiss briefly, to speak again, seeming almost breathless. ]
Beautiful...I cannot help but behold you in your splendor, as you do me. Even your voice is like a whispered song.
[ Then he will lean in for another kiss once more. ]
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His hands slide lower down Argenti's body, dipping beneath the water as an unconscious mimic of Argenti's own explorations against his back. He's enjoying the touch, after all, so why not do the same for Argenti? One of Fray's hands settles on his boyfriend's thigh - partially to help balance himself and partially just to test the waters, so to speak, while the other traces down his boyfriend's side.]
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The fingers that trail down his body, that move in a mimicry of his own not too long ago, still feed into the pleasant sensations cultivated by each and every moment they're sharing with one another. He feels one hand settle on his thigh, and...he pulls back from the kiss. Leans upwards, into the touch, but also in a general sense too - easy with his height in mind - to speak closer to one of those cat ears, words soft, yet eager, even as he feels caught in unexplored territory. ]
You can, if you wish - I mean, however you wish to touch me...I would like it.
[ There is excited nervousness, but with more impulses he thought he might never feel. Desire that feels like it continues to unfurl, even more.
He then shifts so his face is back to close to Fray's, and one hand moves to settle from the other man's back to slide between the both of them so he can allow his palm alongside those fingers to explore over Fray's bare chest. More admiration of his boyfriend's body, of his everything, enough so that he can even move one thumb daringly and experimentally over one nipple, in appreciation - and wonder. What would his dearest say to this boldness? It is the only reason he doesn't immediately kiss him once more. ]
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You are [he interrupts himself with another kiss to Argenti's neck] impossible to resist. This was an excellent idea.
[Is rucking the the hotspring really an excellent idea???]
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O-oh...I shall count that as a victory, my Fray.
[ If anyone asked him if rucking in the hotspring was a great idea, he'd...
...probably die from embarrassment before being able to answer that, actually!!
All the while, he decides to repeat what he did with his thumb, before bringing another finger to give an experimental squeeze to that sensitive nub. Perhaps as encouragement? ]