[He can't help himself, his fingers lightly brushing against Jackson's hand. The temptation is there to pull him close, wanting to kiss him again, but the constant concern of being sanctioned for their relationship holds him in check.
Even if he does sway towards Jackson.]
Actually something I feel I'm definitely learning here. To take the chances I have no matter what I'm risking.
[It's why he's there. Because the chance to see Jackson, to have what amounts to a date with him in public in this place, it's worth the risks.
( He bites the air quickly and playfully, but, steps back. Maybe when he shares his news they can act a bit differently. A bit more intimately. )
You're right to. I'll throw someone else overboard. Maybe if they get the temperature of my steak wrong. ( He smirks. ) Let's take our seats. The sooner we sit, the sooner we order. And - we both have news.
Someone's in a good mood, and going to be a tease. I see how tonight's going to go.
[And he loves it, unable to stop smiling because the one weight that had been on his shoulders since he came to this place is finally eased. Not complete though, not when he's still worrying about Jackson.]
Well here's hoping they're on their game tonight. Be a shame to ruin a good night having to deal with the guards.
[Though he's not even sure they would. How does that work here? Would they answer to the guards or just to the dom of the person? Nope, not thoughts he wants to have right now.
His hand brushes Jackson's, finding himself in that mental place where he really just wants any contact with him, those same emotions that had been chaotic and desired since they met roiling up within Kyle once more.
Resisting the urge to take Jackson's hand even as he brushes past him with more contact than needed and heading for their table.]
( He'll shrug at that. Maybe he will be, maybe he won't be. )
Guards lead to being realigned, or the People Zoo. Let's avoid consequences. At least for tonight. Leaves something to look forward to tomorrow.
( The guards could come up, or any other diner here could be a plainclothes guard. Jackson follows after Kyle, feeling that small surge in their mutual touch. They reach one of the tables on the outdoor balcony, settling themselves down by the aforementioned railing.
Jackson waits for the submissive waiter nervously lists the specials and disappears before speaking. )
I know I'm intimidating, but this city takes it to another level. All because we're dominants.
[Kyle sobers at mention of the punishments that could come from even the littlest things, the things he'd feared when he'd gotten so drunk that night. Not that he plans to let that happen again.
Settling in at the rail, glad for the view even as he glances toward the submissive, listening though he finds himself distracted, wondering why the waiter acts that way. Was their dom cruel? Had they been punished too often. He tries to think about Margo acting that way and nearly chokes, covering his mouth with a cough.]
Wait, you're intimidating?
[Smiling though as he says it, glancing toward where the waiter went and back to Jackson.]
Seriously though, it makes you wonder. Though it's kind of why I wanted to see you. Well, one of the reasons why.
[After Jackson had come to his rescue, it made him realize he wanted to make more time for him, for those that he's becoming close to in this place, but definitely for Jackson.]
I'm contracted. It actually happened after you saved my ass from being an idiot. And it's not one of the cats.
( He glares, glares, and glares some more. Yes. He is intimidating. He always has been. He just doesn't always try to be.
He perks an eyebrow up at that, the partial subject change and waits to here the news Kyle beat him to. )
Glad Andrew Lloyd Webber didn't sell his soul to you. ( Ethan and CATS, though. ) But, ( He takes Kyle's hand in his and then grasps it with his other hand. ) I'm happy you're contracted. I'm not - taking it lightly. It's important. Like - Like mine. Like me. I'm contracted, too. Way to be competitive.
[Perhaps it's a disappointment, but Kyle doesn't look at all bothered with that glare. Perhaps it's because it just manages to make Jackson look more attractive in his eyes.
Smiling as his fingers curl around Jackson's, not having entirely thought about how much could change with these contracts, how much more leeway they have.
He laughs though at the competitive comment, shaking his head. ]
Not competitive. That's the best news I could have heard tonight. After the other day, I've worried about how things could end up for both of us so I'm glad we don't have to worry about that.
[At least for three months.]
So, who are they? Who am I being jealous of?
[Not that he looks the least bit worried about that. Not in the least.]
( There's a half of an eye roll Kyle gets as Jackson's nose wrinkles. )
They are Harry. They're a wizard. They're a he. ( For starters. ) He's prickly and skittish but he's not horrible to be around. He has a dark sense of humor and he went through a large-scale war. He's seen some shit. ( So have they all. ) Octavia's looking for a place and I'm helping. It's got me thinking - I might look for one, too. So I can put Harry up, take him out of the Down.
So. We're both contracted, and to people who use magic. Without telling each other. We find each other our first day. Is this something special, Valenti? You and me?
As if. [He definitely scoffs at that.] And not even counting the photo shoot wardrobe. Though, in fairness, I haven't seen you in heels.
[There's a nervousness that leaves Kyle hesitating in answer that right away. They've talked around this a time or two, and he is never sure how far he should go in admitting he thoughts on it. On them. If there's one thing he's been gaining in his time in Duplicity it's not letting himself be held back. Even if he's still working himself to death.]
Honestly? I think so. I have for months now. This just confirms it for me. Not that you need me to tell you that you're special, but you're special to me.
Jackson doesn't know quite how he feels. He can argue and see that the both of them have coincidences in spades - or not. They have always gotten along. He likes boning Kyle, and he likes being around Kyle. But, is it betraying Ethan if Ethan isn't there. He doesn't know. )
[He raises his hands in what amounts more of less to surrender, trying to consider how to word this. ]
The sex is great, that's without saying but it's more than that for me and has been. I like the time we spend together, and... Hell, I even worried about how much there would be with your move because see you is important to me.
[It's been so long since he's had these kind of thoughts and feelings, he's not even sure how to word it. Especially given he knows things are different for Jackson. Their anniversary of the day they met is his anniversary as well.]
( It may not be what Kyle wants to here. It may not be elaborate. But, Jackson listens, really listens. He sucks in a breath and takes Kyle's hand again, squeezing it. )
[Turning his hand to cup Jackson's hand, holding his hand for a moment, considering him seriously. He doesn't want to think about how crazy it is to want to be this involved with someone here. The rules are capricious and they haven't a clue when the world will fall apart, nonetheless send them back to the worlds they came from. But for now, this between them is something he wants for the time he can have it.]
That's all that matters then. We can figure out the rest as we go.
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Date: 2020-01-13 05:43 am (UTC)[He can't help himself, his fingers lightly brushing against Jackson's hand. The temptation is there to pull him close, wanting to kiss him again, but the constant concern of being sanctioned for their relationship holds him in check.
Even if he does sway towards Jackson.]
Actually something I feel I'm definitely learning here. To take the chances I have no matter what I'm risking.
[It's why he's there. Because the chance to see Jackson, to have what amounts to a date with him in public in this place, it's worth the risks.
Even the teasing ones from the their texts]
A table. I feel safe by the rail with you.
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Date: 2020-01-16 04:50 pm (UTC)( He bites the air quickly and playfully, but, steps back. Maybe when he shares his news they can act a bit differently. A bit more intimately. )
You're right to. I'll throw someone else overboard. Maybe if they get the temperature of my steak wrong. ( He smirks. ) Let's take our seats. The sooner we sit, the sooner we order. And - we both have news.
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Date: 2020-01-17 05:53 pm (UTC)[And he loves it, unable to stop smiling because the one weight that had been on his shoulders since he came to this place is finally eased. Not complete though, not when he's still worrying about Jackson.]
Well here's hoping they're on their game tonight. Be a shame to ruin a good night having to deal with the guards.
[Though he's not even sure they would. How does that work here? Would they answer to the guards or just to the dom of the person? Nope, not thoughts he wants to have right now.
His hand brushes Jackson's, finding himself in that mental place where he really just wants any contact with him, those same emotions that had been chaotic and desired since they met roiling up within Kyle once more.
Resisting the urge to take Jackson's hand even as he brushes past him with more contact than needed and heading for their table.]
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Date: 2020-01-22 01:56 am (UTC)Guards lead to being realigned, or the People Zoo. Let's avoid consequences. At least for tonight. Leaves something to look forward to tomorrow.
( The guards could come up, or any other diner here could be a plainclothes guard. Jackson follows after Kyle, feeling that small surge in their mutual touch. They reach one of the tables on the outdoor balcony, settling themselves down by the aforementioned railing.
Jackson waits for the submissive waiter nervously lists the specials and disappears before speaking. )
I know I'm intimidating, but this city takes it to another level. All because we're dominants.
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Date: 2020-01-22 09:37 pm (UTC)Settling in at the rail, glad for the view even as he glances toward the submissive, listening though he finds himself distracted, wondering why the waiter acts that way. Was their dom cruel? Had they been punished too often. He tries to think about Margo acting that way and nearly chokes, covering his mouth with a cough.]
Wait, you're intimidating?
[Smiling though as he says it, glancing toward where the waiter went and back to Jackson.]
Seriously though, it makes you wonder. Though it's kind of why I wanted to see you. Well, one of the reasons why.
[After Jackson had come to his rescue, it made him realize he wanted to make more time for him, for those that he's becoming close to in this place, but definitely for Jackson.]
I'm contracted. It actually happened after you saved my ass from being an idiot. And it's not one of the cats.
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Date: 2020-01-25 06:14 am (UTC)He perks an eyebrow up at that, the partial subject change and waits to here the news Kyle beat him to. )
Glad Andrew Lloyd Webber didn't sell his soul to you. ( Ethan and CATS, though. ) But, ( He takes Kyle's hand in his and then grasps it with his other hand. ) I'm happy you're contracted. I'm not - taking it lightly. It's important. Like - Like mine. Like me. I'm contracted, too. Way to be competitive.
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Date: 2020-01-26 09:53 pm (UTC)Smiling as his fingers curl around Jackson's, not having entirely thought about how much could change with these contracts, how much more leeway they have.
He laughs though at the competitive comment, shaking his head. ]
Not competitive. That's the best news I could have heard tonight. After the other day, I've worried about how things could end up for both of us so I'm glad we don't have to worry about that.
[At least for three months.]
So, who are they? Who am I being jealous of?
[Not that he looks the least bit worried about that. Not in the least.]
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Date: 2020-01-28 02:31 am (UTC)They are Harry. They're a wizard. They're a he. ( For starters. ) He's prickly and skittish but he's not horrible to be around. He has a dark sense of humor and he went through a large-scale war. He's seen some shit. ( So have they all. ) Octavia's looking for a place and I'm helping. It's got me thinking - I might look for one, too. So I can put Harry up, take him out of the Down.
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Date: 2020-01-30 02:15 am (UTC)It's an odd sensation realizing that he can feel as he does about Jackson and not worry about this place, the other people in his life.
He nods when Jackson talks about moving.]
If he's been through that much, might be best for him. Give him a place that he can feel secure. Might be good for you too.
[He hadn't thought about it himself, though now he's realizing he should talk to Margo about it.]
Want a laugh? Margo's a magician. I mean, I assume by wizard you mean about the same thing.
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Date: 2020-02-03 06:05 pm (UTC)From the things she's told me and I've seen? More like manifest rabbits out of nothing and walks between worlds. So thinking more like Merlin.
Except way younger and better dressed.
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Date: 2020-02-07 03:40 am (UTC)( Don't answer that. )
So. We're both contracted, and to people who use magic. Without telling each other. We find each other our first day. Is this something special, Valenti? You and me?
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Date: 2020-02-08 06:40 pm (UTC)[There's a nervousness that leaves Kyle hesitating in answer that right away. They've talked around this a time or two, and he is never sure how far he should go in admitting he thoughts on it. On them. If there's one thing he's been gaining in his time in Duplicity it's not letting himself be held back. Even if he's still working himself to death.]
Honestly? I think so. I have for months now. This just confirms it for me. Not that you need me to tell you that you're special, but you're special to me.
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Date: 2020-02-09 05:51 am (UTC)( It's not really a proclivity he has.
Jackson doesn't know quite how he feels. He can argue and see that the both of them have coincidences in spades - or not. They have always gotten along. He likes boning Kyle, and he likes being around Kyle. But, is it betraying Ethan if Ethan isn't there. He doesn't know. )
Months. Really. Played it close to the vest.
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Date: 2020-02-09 11:57 pm (UTC)[He raises his hands in what amounts more of less to surrender, trying to consider how to word this. ]
The sex is great, that's without saying but it's more than that for me and has been. I like the time we spend together, and... Hell, I even worried about how much there would be with your move because see you is important to me.
[It's been so long since he's had these kind of thoughts and feelings, he's not even sure how to word it. Especially given he knows things are different for Jackson. Their anniversary of the day they met is his anniversary as well.]
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Date: 2020-02-11 02:02 am (UTC)( It may not be what Kyle wants to here. It may not be elaborate. But, Jackson listens, really listens. He sucks in a breath and takes Kyle's hand again, squeezing it. )
You're important to me too, Kyle.
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Date: 2020-02-13 01:35 am (UTC)That's all that matters then. We can figure out the rest as we go.