Do you really think people will only care about one or the other? Mmm. It intrigues me more to know that underneath the robe, within your prestigious role, lies a person who has wants and wishes and desires beyond it all.
[As if to emphasize their words, they gently pull Envy's hand up to kiss the back of their knuckles lightly.]
Well, um, you know, if- if you wanted to? Am I being too presumptuous here, you can tell me to shut up, really, I'm not going to get offended or anything if you're not interested, I just, you know, I thought maybe-
[And as Envy is rambling on, the priest shifts forward onto their knees to cross the distance between them. A pleasant smile is all they'll give for warning before they lean in to capture the other's lips underneath that hood, gently.]
[it sure is! they shut up with a muffled noise of surprise, leaning into that kiss eagerly. they waste no time-- their end of it is blatantly needy, not quite pushing past that gentleness but very clearly Here For It.
they do lean away slightly for breath, though, and one hand reaches up to pull their hood away.]
Jeez, that thing is kind of a pain for this, huh? Sorry- is this better?
[lmao hi. they said they were interested in what's under the robe! anyway! he has about four eyes on his face, currently, and his original pair of eyes have a faint green glow and narrowed pupils. the other two are heart eyes.]
he almost shies away at the sudden touch and the compliments, face flushed pink; the flush only deepens at that kiss. it's a sweet gesture, and sure, he knows things about douman... but they don't outweigh the fact that he likes this regardless.]
I-- beautiful? Really? You don't need to flatter me, you, um, we're already here, y'know?
[Douman may be looked at intensely, but their smile is still light.]
I will only say such things if I feel that you do have such an interest in me. But I suppose, if you do not...
[And Douman pulls their hand away completely, glancing away.]
Then that is what it is. If I am not yours...if you weren't the one behind my coming here, then...mm. I suppose I must face reality...and accept that not everyone would accept this priest and all they have done.
I mean- I can't really judge that much, you know. And you can't really help what you are.
[he frowns slightly as douman pulls their hand away, posture shrinking slightly.]
I can't say I exactly hand-picked all of you who are aligned with envy, or anything, but-- I do like that you ended up tied to me. I was hoping you would be.
[A flicker of something occurs deep in those dark, dark eyes, like a flame moving past a window in a dark window. And then its gone.]
Is that so. [Like a purr, those words come. Does Envy truly understand their feelings? Understand their desire? Maybe yes. Maybe no. They raise the other's hand to place against their face, leaning into it like an attention-seeking cat.] So here we are, companions in misery and longing.
[he seems to perk up a little at that flicker, honestly, watching douman with more open curiosity-- he kind of wants to see that again. his fingers curl easily against douman's cheek, though, smiling slightly.]
-yeah. More or less. Maybe less misery, the other Avatars can be pretty good company, but... well, you know what I mean, right? It's still not quite the same.
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[And Douman meaningfully splays a hand against their own chest, lips pursed in a slight, knowing smirk.]
The person who you were before can quite influence the one you become, after all.
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[they reach up to rub at the back of their neck, a few eyes opening up as their sleeve slips down their arm.]
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[As if to emphasize their words, they gently pull Envy's hand up to kiss the back of their knuckles lightly.]
Come now. Don't be so hard on yourself, hm?
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[while their face isn't visible, the shy way they duck their head at that hand kiss implies they might be blushing.]
You, um. You can do that properly, you know, I'm not going to tell you no. If you want to! I'm not saying you have to, either-!
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[Their eyebrows go up at that.]
Mmmm. My dear Envy...are you saying that I can kiss you...properly?
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[please god shut them up.]
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[And as Envy is rambling on, the priest shifts forward onto their knees to cross the distance between them. A pleasant smile is all they'll give for warning before they lean in to capture the other's lips underneath that hood, gently.]
[That's one way to shut them up!]
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they do lean away slightly for breath, though, and one hand reaches up to pull their hood away.]
[lmao hi. they said they were interested in what's under the robe! anyway! he has about four eyes on his face, currently, and his original pair of eyes have a faint green glow and narrowed pupils. the other two are heart eyes.]
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[Either way, Douman's eyes widen at the sudden appearance of the face - they reach up, ever touchy, to grasp the sides of it to lean in.]
...My. How could someone as beautiful as you want to hide all this away?
[I hate to write this but Douman takes the chance to tilt their head slightly to kiss underneath one of the eyes.]
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he almost shies away at the sudden touch and the compliments, face flushed pink; the flush only deepens at that kiss. it's a sweet gesture, and sure, he knows things about douman... but they don't outweigh the fact that he likes this regardless.]
I-- beautiful? Really? You don't need to flatter me, you, um, we're already here, y'know?
[please flatter him.]
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[What a lovely color. It contrasts so vividly with the hue of his eyes. Douman strokes over his cheek lightly, his tone quiet, smooth.]
I'm glad that such a man like you has staken a claim in me.
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[his head tilts into the touch, but he's watching douman with more than just curiosity, eyes intent.]
Because I will get jealous if you go around saying things like that to just anyone!
[there's a hint of a laugh in his voice, but-- there's still that focused look, even so.]
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[Douman may be looked at intensely, but their smile is still light.]
I will only say such things if I feel that you do have such an interest in me. But I suppose, if you do not...
[And Douman pulls their hand away completely, glancing away.]
Then that is what it is. If I am not yours...if you weren't the one behind my coming here, then...mm. I suppose I must face reality...and accept that not everyone would accept this priest and all they have done.
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[he frowns slightly as douman pulls their hand away, posture shrinking slightly.]
I can't say I exactly hand-picked all of you who are aligned with envy, or anything, but-- I do like that you ended up tied to me. I was hoping you would be.
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[And just like that, Douman reaches back again but this time just to gently hold the other's hand.]
And what do you like? What pleases you? My deeds? My abilities? Mmm. I wonder.
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[he glances away, at that-- at least with several of his eyes. not all of them look away from douman.]
Kind of can't blame you for it, you know?
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[A flicker of something occurs deep in those dark, dark eyes, like a flame moving past a window in a dark window. And then its gone.]
Is that so. [Like a purr, those words come. Does Envy truly understand their feelings? Understand their desire? Maybe yes. Maybe no. They raise the other's hand to place against their face, leaning into it like an attention-seeking cat.] So here we are, companions in misery and longing.
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-yeah. More or less. Maybe less misery, the other Avatars can be pretty good company, but... well, you know what I mean, right? It's still not quite the same.
past a window in a dark window i am TIRED
[There is a low hum as they turn their head and place a light kiss against his palm.]
While I'm here...I want to. You will always have an open ear with me.
nudges you to bed
[that kiss is encouraging-- he leans in to try to steal another proper one.]
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[And they let him, cupping Ryan's cheek gently as they return the kiss. They run their tongue across the other's lips before pulling back.]
This humble priest...is in your hands.
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-what if I'd rather be in yours, for now?
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Oho. [They're not saying no to that movement - a hand slides around the other's waist.] Those are dangerous words. One may take them a certain way.
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How are you taking them, then?
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