[Essek was not the only one spellbound. Caleb had been swept up in everything about the other wizard, the beautiful lavender of his skin, the color of the sky in the fairest moment of twilight, dusted with its own field of freckled white stars. They were day and night, in many ways, dawn and dusk, ever opposite but perfect counterpoints to one another.
Or maybe Caleb was just feeling poetic because he was an absolute fool in love who had missed his boyfriend. He could feel the start of a blush as Essek spoke.]
It will be easier to fall asleep after hearing your voice.
[Not quite as easy as falling asleep in Essek's arms, but still. Much better.
He watched as Essek opened his package, beaming all the more at his reaction.]
Of course, if you want. [He took the scarf from him and settled it around the other wizard's neck, smoothing it out down along his chest.] There. Perfect. It brings out the bit of gold in your eyes.
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Date: 2023-04-25 01:33 am (UTC)Or maybe Caleb was just feeling poetic because he was an absolute fool in love who had missed his boyfriend. He could feel the start of a blush as Essek spoke.]
It will be easier to fall asleep after hearing your voice.
[Not quite as easy as falling asleep in Essek's arms, but still. Much better.
He watched as Essek opened his package, beaming all the more at his reaction.]
Of course, if you want. [He took the scarf from him and settled it around the other wizard's neck, smoothing it out down along his chest.] There. Perfect. It brings out the bit of gold in your eyes.