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during the nov supermoon, slaps nsfw warning on here

[crisantemo]

[ Lapis knew this month was going to be a problem when she felt more... restless than usual the moment the first day hit, when the spirit vein shifted to reflect the element of shadow. She was never shy about anything related to intimacy, especially considering it's a fairly regular occurrence between her and Jinwoo, but...

There's that, and there's being turned on just after cuddling for a while. At least she's mastered the art of the pokerface; the last thing she wanted to do was harass him with how worked up she's been feeling. She already worries about being a little too needy at times so she's very much trying not to add to that.

And then the supermoon rose.

Of course Lapis was aware of it - she's always been attuned to the moons phases - but it's what comes with it is the issue. It's like every little burning feeling has been amplified; what had just been a warmth under her skin now threatens to sear through her. But it's. It's fine. If she has a really cold shower before they have to work at the theatre, it'll be fine.

...

It is not fine. It's a struggle to focus through the haze of want, and it's only through a miracle and sheer will she manages to make it to a break with her composure mostly in tact. A composure she's rapidly losing her grasp on as she stalks over to Jinwoo, grasps his wrist and all but drags him to one of the more secluded areas of the back corridors. ]

I-I'm sorry, I can't...

[ She doubts she's making sense, but maybe how flushed she is and how she clings to him with the last threads of restraint help point towards her predicament. ]

[lowestclass]

[ He's been dealing with the supernatural for... how long? He even remembers times when the moon is out and full and bigger than usual. How he's usually forced to sit on Lapis' dragon-shoulder as a puffed up, three-legged crow.

But this time it's different. He's felt a little restless all night and he wasn't exactly sure why, but there's a surge of--something--in his chest when Lapis grabs him and drags him down the hallway with a strength normally reserved for when they're fighting together and she's trying to help him dodge.

He's gonna' stare at her with a confused expression that slowly shifts; in how he's both looking at her and in realization to what she's saying--while also putting a thumb on why he's felt so restless all night.

Ah. Ah. Were he not looking right into Lapis' eyes, taking in the image of her flushed face, he'd feel embarrassed to admit why he'd felt off--but now he can see he wasn't the only one going in circles in his head.

His hands come up to slide up onto either side of her neck, cupping her face in his hands. ]

...Shh, sh. [ he gently chastizes her for apologising, already leaning in to press his lips against hers, with a few small, warm kisses that he can already feel himself wanting to push into something a little hungrier. patient, he... should be patient. ] No apologising.

I think we're both thinking the same thing.

[crisantemo]

[ Lapis does wonder for a moment if she'll need to be more clear about what's wrong, about what she wants, and she's fairly certain she's rapidly losing the patience and coherence for that. The want is quickly becoming an ache; insistent and impossible to ignore as heat clenches in the pit of her stomach.

So it's a relief when he seems to understand, a little shiver working up her spine as his hands cup her cheeks and his lips press to hers. The kisses are returned eagerly, letting herself lean into it and letting out a soft sound of disappointment when he stops. It's only when he speaks does she stop herself from leaning back in, snapping back into focus and not how badly she wants to kiss him again - ]

O-oh. [ Oh.

Now she feels a little sheepish. And much more emboldened, hands reaching up to curl against his shoulders. ]

I know we're not home, but... But I can create that space or we can do something shadows or - [ She's rambling again. There's a pause, a deep breath, and she tries again. ]

I don't think I can wait, Jinwoo.

[lowestclass]

[ yep, that did it. not only to her, but he could feel it, now, too. the way the feeling of her lips left a nearly buzzing feeling against his own; an ache starting, dull and growing in his stomach--certainly destined to go lower the more she kept her hands on him.

And given how hard she's holding onto him, she won't be letting go anytime soon.
His mind races: the 'proper' and 'overly polite' part of his mind already yelling that this isn't the proper place for this, they're not at home, they're not even anywhere near a bed, but--

He's certain with how he's feeling right now, sooner or later any surface would do.

Shadows was one thing but there was the worry of making too much noise--ah, right.
That space. ]

You can... take us somewhere small, but quiet, can't you? [ they never got around to furnishing the little closet space, but he's sure he'd thrown some cushions in there; maybe a throw blanket the one time he'd thought 'hey this could make for an easy nap space sometime if we're out in Hyrule or far from home'. ]

It's not home but--it'll. It'll do, in a pinch.

[ a pinch indeed--that's exactly what he's gonna do with a thumb and forefinger when he ... fails to realise he'd, at some point between thinking and rambling, gotten a hand under her shirt and pressed over the swell of one of her breasts. ]

[crisantemo]

[ The space isn't anything fancy - maybe the fanciest part of it was how the walls and floor are dappled with the night sky, stars glowing faintly in the dim light. But that makes it a nice place to relax or nap or -

- Be used for situations like this. Even now part of her just wants right now, and every second apart from him is becoming more and more agonizing. But she can do this much, she can, and she takes another deep breath as she tries to focus. ]

Right. Right, I can - [ And her words cut off into a pitched gasp at the pinch, heat throbbing sharply through her for a moment at the faint sting. Focusing is so much more difficult now, and even as a hand reaches for his wrist - not pushing, but him pulling closer - she takes another deep breath as she remembers how this power works. ] W-wait, give me a second...

[ She all but drags him in as the space finally opens up behind her, the bright lights of the hallway fading. And despite what she said about waiting, the door behind him hasn't even closed yet before the hand still on his shoulder pulls him down; her lips pressing hard to his. ]

[lowestclass]

[ it's still such a strange thing. A space between space, a closed off area that's just theirs. Like opening a literal closet space and the door just--disappears, just like that. Appearing only when Lapis willed it; cut off from the world and yet, not stuffy or uncomfortable. The walls are warm, despite how they sparkles like stars, shifting like galaxies under his fingers as he's pulled down; using a hand to brace himself a little, before his brain takes over for

everything else.

He doesn't need to brace himself. He can just let her pull him in, his lips clashing with hers, and he can hook a leg a little between hers--

Making them fall.

It's with shadows that he catches her, letting them both land on the ground with a fall that's less a fall and more just a gentle slide down onto what little is being kept in the little space-between-spaces.

They're out of sight now.
There's no need to be shy about his actions as he pulls one of her thighs over his, curling down and over her as the kiss becomes less a gentle press of lips and more a hungry battle between them. Sharp teeth pressing and pinching as his hands slide up her thighs, along her hips... ]

Have you had your second? [ he asks with a low rumble in his throat.

he doesn't want to wait

but

he's ever the patient creature. ]

[crisantemo]

[ Any semblance of surprise at the feeling of falling is immediately drowned out by the feeling of his lips against hers - teeth and tongue insistent against his own, eager for anything he could give her. And her skin almost feels like it's burning as hands trail up her thighs and to her hips, shivers working up her spine as she tries to pull him closer still.

The layers of fabric between them is quickly becoming far too stifling though, and a hand is already working under his shirt when he speaks - painted nails grazing over pale skin as she huffs gently. ]

Hmm, I think so. [ Her words are punctuated with a roll of her hips against his, unashamed and eager. Even just that much is enough to make her breath stutter, heat aching between her thighs, and she's very certain if clothes aren't removed the normal way soon she'll start tearing. Her panties are most likely a lost cause either way; the lacy white of the fabric practically translucent from just how much she's aching. ]

So no more waiting, okay?

[lowestclass]

[ he likes Lapis' clothes. and he knows how expensive some of her outfits and fabrics were. so he'd rather not start tearing them off, even if it's a very, very tempting thought in the moment as his hands grace and grasp for buttons and clasps, trying to remove what he can, quickly.

there's a terrible thought in his head to just remove what was necessary and...

ah, the fog had gotten to his mind, too. probably around the moment where his hand brushes down between her thighs, fingers finding how slick her thighs are, along the inside, his eyes casting down for just a moment as he realises exactly *how* much she's been holding back. shit.

...it's the most attractive thing in the world at this moment, really, and he can feel the blood rushing through his ears as it hits him all at once.

Words are replaced with a low, hungry growl as his hands choose to divest her of the poor scrap of ruined lace, tossing them to the side for now, so he can grant her wish. ]

No more waiting.

[ he finally mumbles between quietly panting breaths, the self-same desire hitting like a truck as he tries to get clear through the desires now invading, taking over clear thoughts.
Normally this is where he'd dive between her legs, using his tongue to pull pleasure out of her--but he's not sure he has the patience. ]

Lapis, I want to...

[ ah. ]

Christmas Day!

[crisantemo]

[ It's almost funny, to think of how much time has passed - how many holidays they've spent together. Another Christmas has arrived and the house has become even more lively with the addition of little Pokémon babies, who happily rush around with their own presents. And Lapis really wouldn't have it any other way.

And with the babies entertaining themselves with their own gifts, it's time for Lapis to give some gifts to Jinwoo - along with the gift she requested from Santa she also put together something herself. Wrapped in nice little boxes is a handmade crow vanity mirror, along with an original Seven Samurai poster she managed to procure. ]

Um, merry Christmas, Jinwoo...

[ You would think Lapis wouldn't be nervous about giving gifts, but some things never change - and gift anxiety is one of them. Even though the reactions have always been very positive; nerves were a tricky bitch at times.

Which also means she hasn't entirely noticed the mistletoe - a cute skull upon purple foliage, a combination of Christmas and their usual aesthetic - has been positioned above them. ]

[lowestclass]

[ maybe their christmas wasn't a traditional one--maybe their christmas tree was one of those unpopular black christmas trees, too--but it was the best kind of Christmas he's been enjoying for years, now. There's people coming and going from the house, visitors and friends of even Husk's alike--their little Pokemon pattering around the home and playing with toys their 'parents' bought them for Christmas. It was fantastic.

And here's jinwoo, opening gifts wrapped in a way that's so beautiful that it's almost a shame to tear them open as excitedly as he does, but here we go.

He's examining the vanity mirror with a glitter in his eyes; already looking up and around to think of a place he could put it. Along with the poster--good lord he could spin with excitement. ]

You outdo yourself every year. I have no idea how you managed to get your hands on this... look at Kikuchiyo ...!

[ a little laugh escapes him as he moves to put the bracelet on, clipping it to size it properly before admiring it.

he turns his head to look at her with a little slide of a grin. ]

Have you opened the ones I got for you, yet? [ they're still under the tree, but... while he absolutely notices the mistletoe above, he's seeing if she does, and if she tries to move. ]

[crisantemo]

[ It's been nice, to see the house so lively this year - with the kids rushing around, with people coming and going; especially Husk's friends. Lapis is so happy that Husk is going out more, that he's made more friends and that Flins is in his life...

And seeing Jinwoo's excitement over his gifts has her both smiling brightly and feeling a little embarrassed over how nervous she had been - logically she knows he would like the gifts, but she still worries! Now relief washes through her as she giggles gently, absently fidgeting with the edge of her sweater. ]

It took some effort! I did a lot of online sleuthing for it, but I'm really happy you like it.

[ She perks up as he puts on the bracelet, before blinking when he mentions her gifts. There's a peek over at the tree, a quiet "oh!" as she shifts to sit up and shuffle over; with how focused she is on her fiancé, she is still oblivious to the mistletoe looming overhead. ]

Oh, no, not yet! I'll admit I was a bit nervous again, but I will go take a look- [ Now she will try to move over to the tree. ]

[lowestclass]

I do like it. I'll be hard pressed to remove this, now, especially--

[ he STARTS to say

and then Lapis falls for his trap hook and line, and she tries to move away.

Quick as he can his hand moves down to grab her wrist, and he does a little twist--pulling her back in with his arm around her waist. There's a small grin on his face, glancing over his features. ]

Ah, ah ah.

[ he scolds her in a nearly low, rumbling, scolding tone. ]

You can't do that.

[ he .... points up, as the grin on his face starts to grow. ]

Not without paying the tax.

[crisantemo]

[ There's a sound of surprise as she's pulled back in, golden eyes blinking up as his arm wraps around her waist. Her brows furrow in silent question, still not entirely understanding what Jinwoo means as he points up.

Pay what tax, what is it- ]

The tax- [ - And she looks up and.

Ah. Ah!

She gets it now, and a smile slowly curls at the corner of her lips. ]

Oh, I see. Sorry, sorry, that was careless of me. [ And she'll lean up, pressing her lips to his. Except it's a brief, teasing kiss - more of a fleeting brush of skin than anything else, and her smile is all faux innocence as she leans back. ]

Is that enough to pay?

[lowestclass]

[ oh how the grin on his face widens when she leans in to give him a chaste kiss.

ah, that's the game theyre playing
is it?

his eyebrows raise a little and he makes a thoughtful sound as she asks "is that enough"?

as if hes seriously considering her offer at face value. ]

Ah, well, if you consider the price and the amount of debt you incurred by standing here all this time without noticing....


[ he pretends to count on his fingers, mumbling as he runs some very complicated math ]

...No.
No, you still owe quite a debt and it'll take at least 17 more of those to pay it.

You might want to.... consider other options.

[crisantemo]

[ There's a muffled giggle as he takes a moment to consider her offer and total up the true "cost." She'll even do a little fake gasp of shock when he gives her the total price - she's committed to this bit now. ]

At least 17? Oh, that may be too much... [ As if she wouldn't happily kiss him at least 17 times on a normal day-

But she'll lean up to gently bump her forehead against his, tail swaying lazily behind her as she hums. ]

Other options... Hmm, what if I ask for a hint? Would that add to the debt?

[ Yes there's presents but what if she keeps flirting with her fiancé instead. ]

Action > christmas eve

[wiseoldbartender]

[ Hello dear Jinwoo, did you have plans to have a relaxing Christmas Eve? Maybe do some last minute prep for the day tomorrow? Do some present wrapping? Have some quality time with your beloved fiancee?

Well fuck you, you don't get to do any of that, because Husk got a parcel in the mail and he's about to make that your problem for the entire ass day. As soon as he's in the house, he's yellin']

JINWOO?!! Jinwoo, get your ass here, I need you.

[lowestclass]

He totally had plans on relaxing. He's been going through his DVD collection, trying to decide which movies to watch just before christmas when suddenly he hears Husk... shouting.

Hm.

Usually it's Lapis he's asking help for, so there's a weird sense of... glee, to be asked for instead.

He's going to slowly make his way out of his office--where he kept his expansive collection--and he sloooowly leans out of the hall doorway to look at Husk.

No fires or emergencies. So that's good. ]

Abeoji.

Is something wrong? Did you lose the remote...?
Or is the TV doing something strange...

[wiseoldbartender]

[He had such wonderful plans and now here is Husk ruining them. Sure, he could bother Lapis with this one, but why not switch it up for a day? Make this Jinwoo's problem.

Nothing is on fire, but Husk holds the new phone aloft like he's expecting it to bite him. ]

No, the TV's fine. It's this. Shroud sent me a new fuckin' phone and the bastard thing's in Korean. I don't know how to set the damn thing up. Can you please set it up so I don't throw it at his smug bitch head?

forward dated to valentines!!

[crisantemo]

[ It has been a very... very difficult month, with the ongoing kidnappings and search attempts - but now everyone is free, everyone is home, and they can slowly start to unwind now that life has returned to something close to a normal. Which also means time to celebrate Valentine's Day with her fiancé. Both for a nice date and also to discuss some wedding plans as well -

- Wedding plans, she never once thought she would ever reach this point. But here they were, planning one of the most important events of their lives in a few months. Now they're here together at a nice hotel they've booked for the weekend, just the two of them; with how hectic things have been, it seemed best to opt for a quieter getaway. Plus this hotel had a spa and they could sorely use that right now too.

She'll take a moment to breathe out and put her bag down once they step into their hotel room - and then giggle softly as she takes it in. ]

I see they're already prepared for the holiday...

[lowestclass]

All the staff dressed in pink was a bit much, but. I suppose that's Capitalism in America these days...

[ Especially when the vacation they're taking is out of town, somewhere other than Kaisou, State, City, America--and when you're visiting the Happiest Place On Earth for a holiday, why wouldn't they go all out? ]

According to the maps, there's all sorts of different food stalls in each part of the park... are you willing to bet we can find themed food in almost every single one of them?

...

We should make a checklist. Or a scavenger hunt. To see who can find the most heart-shaped foods being sold...

[crisantemo]

Mmhm, but I don't mind too much. This is one holiday I'm all for celebrating fully.

[ And they can make the most of it, especially since they're outside the city right now. She knows Jinwoo has been wanting to go to Disney World for a while, so she's glad she was able to get these tickets and bookings for them. ]

Our stomachs may hate us afterwards, but sacrifices must be made in the pursuit of themed snacks.

Ah, but what would the winner get?

[ She flashes him a little grin as she gets to unpacking some of their stuff for the stay. ]

[lowestclass]

I haven't really thought about this date before I met you. So I'm happy to be able to have someone to share it with.

[ it was one of those holidays he always ignored. And now, whenever it approached... he felt a swell of excitement.

Oh, the tears he shed when Lapis handed him a card for Valentine's day, knowing full well that Jinwoo could teleport them to Florida, given he'd spent most of his life with the Order down here, anyway. ]

Don't worry. I brought Stone in his pokeball with me. We can tuck away in our bag anything we can't eat and feed it to him once we're back to our hotel room. We're on the ground floor so he won't crash through the floor...

[crisantemo]

Hehe, same for me. Now it's more excuses to do things for you.

[ She knows she can do that anytime, and she certainly does, but she always loves more excuses to dote on him. What was once a holiday she only cared about for discounts is now another excuse to show him how much she adored him.

And she was very proud of herself at the tears shed at the card she gave him - despite the fussing. Mission successful. ]

Ah, that's one way to do it. A very cunning plan. [ She'll go plant herself on the bed now and open up the map for them to look at. ]

Our hotel is in the Magic Kingdom area, so we should be able to work in a circle from there... See how much we can hit up before we go to dinner.

[lowestclass]

I can't believe you got a spot so close to the Magic Kingdom.

The tickets couldn't have been cheap...

[ As if they really have to be concerned about something like money for a while, what with how neither of them have really spent their Black Order salary for the last howmanythefuckever years... ]

...Alright, bags in rooms, things settled, dressed and ready...

...Shall we go find our first place to explore?

I'm sure you're just as hungry as I am.

[crisantemo]

They weren't but... Well, I never really spent much of my salary before. And you're worth every penny.

[ All these savings are for spoiling her family now. ]

And I am pretty hungry, lets have a look at the map...

[ Let's see, let's see... ]

Do you want to sit down somewhere first, or should we check out some of the carts? I think there's a good restaurant near the entrance.