[ McGillis takes a deep breath. It's stupid to get worked up over this, and he's the bigger man not just physically. Fine, he allowed for this risk when he took the stupid bet. Might as well make the best of it.
He'll start off shallow, but this time it's just to get Izou's guard down.]
You're handsome. You're easy to tease and you make the most amusing expressions when you're caught off-guard. You think you know what it's like to struggle and you're not afraid to make it known that you disdain the ruling class. You fought a revolution. You're intense. You lived and died by power.
[ McGillis was a few steps away from Izou when he started, but he's getting closer now until there's very little distance left. ]
I like the look in your eyes when you lock onto your prey. I like the way you're too stubborn to step away from this.
[Yeah it works exactly as he intended. Handsome yes! Correct he is that!! But then no!! Don't tease!!! He's about to get angry with that and "think" being used about struggle even though he knows McGillis has had it worse, but then the things he feels real pride over hit and he's silenced.
Above all else, none of it was judging whether he was of value with a sword. He's proud of his swordsmanship. It was the first thing he can remember being praised for, again and again. Ryouma's young face grinning at him, You're a genius with that sword, Izou!
He feels like he should be annoyed it wasn't pointed out now, but... He's not? McGillis finds his presence appealing and it doesn't hinge on him having some intrinsic value, but rather how he carries himself. But also... Intense? Stubbornly determined? Fierce look in his eyes?? ]
... No fair. All that shit at the end is stuff I woulda said about you. S'why I wanted ta take you here and make it a competition.
[HE FEELS VERY SEEN RIGHT NOW... But for once it doesn't feel in a bad way???]
[ ... so that was why? Not just to see him frustrated or embarrassing himself, not for how tonally discordant it feels for the both of them to stand in this neon landscape, but to see him get serious? Minigolf, of all things, for that? Sometimes the way Izou's mind works is still a mystery.
But the sentiment in itself is appealing. Despite all the ways it has failed him lately, McGillis continues to think that his capacity to grasp for and try to master any kind of power is his greatest strength.
That Izou isn't contesting this part of him is maybe the greatest proof he's received yet that the other man is looking past the masks he's forcefully removed from McGillis.
McGillis is quiet for a moment and finds himself brushing a stray strand of wavy hair from Izou's forehead. ]
Let's get you somewhere dry. There's a hotel nearby.
[ Izou is asking for reassurance that he wants this and McGillis isn't sure if that makes him feel appreciative or irritated. It's a difficult sentiment to unpack and he shelves it for later. ]
Of course I am. You're not planning to make me regret it, are you?
[If McGillis had won, Izou would have told him that one of the things he finds appealing about McGillis is that he's so pragmatic that anything positive he says, Izou feels he can inherently trust it. He's so used to being given what is ultimately lip service by people who want him as a means to an end and know he's easily led around by praise.
Even with Fujimaru, he sometimes worries she doesn't mean all the praise she gives. He constantly doubts it from Celeste. He doesn't worry for even one moment that McGillis is saying yes to placate him. He's too strong willed for that.
He straightens up, still flushed but honestly very pleased. Excited even.]
Hell no. You already know how I handle, don't ya?
[Izou is in fact bringing up the time he tried to kill McGillis as promise of his skill in bed.]
[ To a person with common sense, that comparison would be a turnoff. To McGillis... well, he smiles. ]
I've gotten a taste of you in more ways than one, it's true.
[ He takes care to brush his hand against Izou's very briefly, before going to pack up their golf things to return to the underpaid part timer at the front.
But hey, they're not in the kid's earshot just yet... ]
It'll be nice to pin you down without unwelcome interruptions, this time.
[This causes Izou to short circuit for different reasons. HE HADN'T EVEN FINISHED THAT SENTENCE EARLIER!!! HOW HAD MCGILLIS KNOWN!!! THAT WHILE HE HADN'T REALLY FELT IT AT THE TIME BUT REFLECTING BACK ON IT NOW, THE POSITION MCGILLIS HAD GOT HIM IN WAS REALLY HOT!!! FUCK!!
Wait hold on is McGillis just ASSUMING he's the one doing the pinning down!!!! Wow!!! He's not supposed to just ASSUME that Izou prefers to be held even if it's true???? This calls for defiance.]
Hah! Bold of you ta think yer gonna get the better of me so easily a second time.
[ For all that Izou feels indignant about the assumptions McGillis may be making about him, McGillis' actual thought process is a lot simpler. Izou will be the one being held, because McGillis himself refuses to be in that position. And if Izou's not fine with it either, they'll just have to forego that specific form of intimacy.
So he doesn't rise to the challenge this time. ]
It's not meant to be a competition, you know?
[ He hands the golf materials back to the kid manning CRAZY MIKE'S kingdom, accidentally waking them on a nap on their shift. Oops.
Goodbye, bright sparkling neon world. Hello, short walk to the... discreet location down a fork in the street. ]
[Izou at least has the sense to suspend the conversation as they bother the front desk kid, not that they would've probably retained anything they heard, having just been roused from a nap. But as soon as they're back on the street;]
Well why not? Didn't you just say you wanted me ta be intense?
[Sure it's not MEANT to be but also. Surely it should be.]
[ That logic.... well, that logic McGillis can understand. He's never actually had sex with somebody he felt possessive over, but that doesn't mean that the sentiment is alien to him.
He hums, obviously pleased. ]
I'd tell you that I have no intention of getting around like that, but I fear it'd make you too smug.
[ Just a few more steps until the hotel. Despite himself, McGillis finds himself actually looking forward to this. ]
[Izou has managed to maintain excitement without becoming flustered or embarrassed so far, we'll see how long it lasts.]
Well why not? Ain't it just givin' that dumb goddess more bond power or however it works?
[ALSO IF MCGILLIS IS GOING TO BE MONOGAMOUS HOW IS HE GOING TO GET TO MAYBE GET WITH CELESTE AND ELI IF THEY'RE DOWN WITH THAT NOT THAT HE'D SAY THAT NOW???]
[ Bold and incredibly untrue words from a man who has constructed an incredibly elaborate narrative in his brain that somehow justifies going on a nice date.
The conversation is briefly interrupted by McGillis having yet another front desk talk with this time a homely middle aged lady who gives them a really annoying wink as they head off to the elevators.
McGillis ignores this and gets back to the point. ]
And just like I don't need excuses to want this, I don't need a reason to not want something else, do I?
[Incredibly untrue it may be, Izou doesn't know better than to take it at face value. Or well, he does, but time and time again, his desire to be wanted and prized wins out over his attemted skepticism in the wake of betrayal. As much as he tries to be cynical, it's simply not in his nature.
Such a bold statement of clear intent has him somewhat in a daze until the elevator doors slide shut behind them and he yanks on McGillis's collar to pull him down for a kiss.]
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[ Talk about forceful...! McGillis is actually surprised by the sudden movement, but it only takes half a second until he's caught himself and--
Well, elevator rights are notoriously short so he holds back from pressing Izou against the wall, even though doing so is extremely tempting.
But he does kiss back with full intensity, taking all that Izou is willing to bestow on him until the doors open again and they're in clear view of a thankfully empty hallway. ]
[ Izou... You're so lucky McGillis is used to being the organizational brain. ]
15... that way.
[ It's only three doors down the hall to the left and then McGillis gets to unlock the door into their private domicile for the night. The door clicks shut behind them with a sense of finality. They're alone now, well and truly.
McGillis turns to Izou with a small smile and lowered eyelids. ]
Restraining me is off limits and I'm not going to be on the receiving end. Other than that, I'll give you everything you could want.
[Everything!! How can McGillis be so sure he can deliver on that!! Izou is already letting his hoodie fall to the floor and proceeding to unbutton his shirt. Gotta get those wet clothes off, after all.]
Lucky fer you that's how I prefer it. [He wouldn't normally admit it so freely but... It seems only fair to meet that frankness.]
B-but! Don't think that means I'm just gonna let ya do whatever you want with me!
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He'll start off shallow, but this time it's just to get Izou's guard down.]
You're handsome. You're easy to tease and you make the most amusing expressions when you're caught off-guard. You think you know what it's like to struggle and you're not afraid to make it known that you disdain the ruling class. You fought a revolution. You're intense. You lived and died by power.
[ McGillis was a few steps away from Izou when he started, but he's getting closer now until there's very little distance left. ]
I like the look in your eyes when you lock onto your prey. I like the way you're too stubborn to step away from this.
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Above all else, none of it was judging whether he was of value with a sword. He's proud of his swordsmanship. It was the first thing he can remember being praised for, again and again. Ryouma's young face grinning at him, You're a genius with that sword, Izou!
He feels like he should be annoyed it wasn't pointed out now, but... He's not? McGillis finds his presence appealing and it doesn't hinge on him having some intrinsic value, but rather how he carries himself. But also... Intense? Stubbornly determined? Fierce look in his eyes?? ]
... No fair. All that shit at the end is stuff I woulda said about you. S'why I wanted ta take you here and make it a competition.
[HE FEELS VERY SEEN RIGHT NOW... But for once it doesn't feel in a bad way???]
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But the sentiment in itself is appealing. Despite all the ways it has failed him lately, McGillis continues to think that his capacity to grasp for and try to master any kind of power is his greatest strength.
That Izou isn't contesting this part of him is maybe the greatest proof he's received yet that the other man is looking past the masks he's forcefully removed from McGillis.
McGillis is quiet for a moment and finds himself brushing a stray strand of wavy hair from Izou's forehead. ]
Let's get you somewhere dry. There's a hotel nearby.
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The casual touch somehow feels more intimate than the kiss they'd shared at the ball, but Izou doesn't have time to try and unpack that thought.]
I mean, I've got dry clothes back-
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Y-you sure?
[His stance on the matter is (somewhat embarrassingly) already known. But at that time, it hadn't gone both ways.]
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Of course I am. You're not planning to make me regret it, are you?
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Even with Fujimaru, he sometimes worries she doesn't mean all the praise she gives. He constantly doubts it from Celeste. He doesn't worry for even one moment that McGillis is saying yes to placate him. He's too strong willed for that.
He straightens up, still flushed but honestly very pleased. Excited even.]
Hell no. You already know how I handle, don't ya?
[Izou is in fact bringing up the time he tried to kill McGillis as promise of his skill in bed.]
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I've gotten a taste of you in more ways than one, it's true.
[ He takes care to brush his hand against Izou's very briefly, before going to pack up their golf things to return to the underpaid part timer at the front.
But hey, they're not in the kid's earshot just yet... ]
It'll be nice to pin you down without unwelcome interruptions, this time.
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Wait hold on is McGillis just ASSUMING he's the one doing the pinning down!!!! Wow!!! He's not supposed to just ASSUME that Izou prefers to be held even if it's true???? This calls for defiance.]
Hah! Bold of you ta think yer gonna get the better of me so easily a second time.
[Please plase please please do.]
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So he doesn't rise to the challenge this time. ]
It's not meant to be a competition, you know?
[ He hands the golf materials back to the kid manning CRAZY MIKE'S kingdom, accidentally waking them on a nap on their shift. Oops.
Goodbye, bright sparkling neon world. Hello, short walk to the... discreet location down a fork in the street. ]
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Well why not? Didn't you just say you wanted me ta be intense?
[Sure it's not MEANT to be but also. Surely it should be.]
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And I meant it, too.
[ He wants Izou to look at him like he wants to devour him. That is absolutely true. ]
But there's ways to do that which don't involve trying to best each other, isn't there?
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... I'm gonna bite you.
[This is his solution.]
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The ways of your mind are a mystery to me.
[ But that's not a no. Izou has hit on a way of using force on McGillis that isn't totally tainted by bad association. ]
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Leaves a mark, don't it? That way if you get with anyone else they'll know I was there first.
[So now he's just competing with McGillis's hypothetical other suitors.]
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He hums, obviously pleased. ]
I'd tell you that I have no intention of getting around like that, but I fear it'd make you too smug.
[ Just a few more steps until the hotel. Despite himself, McGillis finds himself actually looking forward to this. ]
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Well why not? Ain't it just givin' that dumb goddess more bond power or however it works?
[ALSO IF MCGILLIS IS GOING TO BE MONOGAMOUS HOW IS HE GOING TO GET TO MAYBE GET WITH CELESTE AND ELI IF THEY'RE DOWN WITH THAT NOT THAT HE'D SAY THAT NOW???]
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I'm not doing this for the goddess.
[ And he absolutely resents the idea of fucking people to give Braphine power, the fuck??? ]
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I didn't mean it like that! Like it's more like an excuse or side effect than a reason, y'know?
[He would be here regardless.]
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I don't need excuses to want this.
[ Bold and incredibly untrue words from a man who has constructed an incredibly elaborate narrative in his brain that somehow justifies going on a nice date.
The conversation is briefly interrupted by McGillis having yet another front desk talk with this time a homely middle aged lady who gives them a really annoying wink as they head off to the elevators.
McGillis ignores this and gets back to the point. ]
And just like I don't need excuses to want this, I don't need a reason to not want something else, do I?
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Such a bold statement of clear intent has him somewhat in a daze until the elevator doors slide shut behind them and he yanks on McGillis's collar to pull him down for a kiss.]
those of you reading along at home, there be nsfw soon
[ Talk about forceful...! McGillis is actually surprised by the sudden movement, but it only takes half a second until he's caught himself and--
Well, elevator rights are notoriously short so he holds back from pressing Izou against the wall, even though doing so is extremely tempting.
But he does kiss back with full intensity, taking all that Izou is willing to bestow on him until the doors open again and they're in clear view of a thankfully empty hallway. ]
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What... What was th' room number?
[He hadn't been paying attention, unsurprisingly.]
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15... that way.
[ It's only three doors down the hall to the left and then McGillis gets to unlock the door into their private domicile for the night. The door clicks shut behind them with a sense of finality. They're alone now, well and truly.
McGillis turns to Izou with a small smile and lowered eyelids. ]
Restraining me is off limits and I'm not going to be on the receiving end. Other than that, I'll give you everything you could want.
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That's a pretty big an' bold claim ta make.
[Everything!! How can McGillis be so sure he can deliver on that!! Izou is already letting his hoodie fall to the floor and proceeding to unbutton his shirt. Gotta get those wet clothes off, after all.]
Lucky fer you that's how I prefer it.
[He wouldn't normally admit it so freely but... It seems only fair to meet that frankness.]
B-but! Don't think that means I'm just gonna let ya do whatever you want with me!
[He has to say this to keep his pride intact.]
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