[ Essek had given Bren a few lessons within the structures of their time together, however not many. Not when they had a lifetime with which to catch-up; when Essek would rather curl up and cuddle with his lover. But he knew that the indepth magic lessons would happen, however he understood also that the soul was self-driven; would grasp concepts unprompted. Sometimes it was just enough to lay out the tools like a banquet and allow the soul to partake as he saw fit.
He knew that the soul would come out and would seize and focus. He would not pressure Bren until that time came, and then he would gladly spend hours upon hours in magical theory and studies; his other true passion other than his lover's soul-- and fashion of course.
A tilt of his head, archly-- in Bren's direction as he felt the hand drift downward to the small of his back. A warm warning of possession and one that sent a thrill running through Essek; anticipatory and hot. It felt primal and warm, a warning to all other predators. Except, Essek knew full well that he himself was a predatory of sorts.
That did not make it any less sexy, too alpha men who were pointed in their ownership of each other.
A few more pictures were snapped of them, from the outskirts of the ballroom-- as Essek made his way from person to person, exchanging pleasantries here and then some well-meaning shop talk here. Essek's hand was taken a few times, kisses pressed to the back of it. And all the while Essek kept himself mindful of the man beside him, gauging his reactions as they came. ]
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He knew that the soul would come out and would seize and focus. He would not pressure Bren until that time came, and then he would gladly spend hours upon hours in magical theory and studies; his other true passion other than his lover's soul-- and fashion of course.
A tilt of his head, archly-- in Bren's direction as he felt the hand drift downward to the small of his back. A warm warning of possession and one that sent a thrill running through Essek; anticipatory and hot. It felt primal and warm, a warning to all other predators. Except, Essek knew full well that he himself was a predatory of sorts.
That did not make it any less sexy, too alpha men who were pointed in their ownership of each other.
A few more pictures were snapped of them, from the outskirts of the ballroom-- as Essek made his way from person to person, exchanging pleasantries here and then some well-meaning shop talk here. Essek's hand was taken a few times, kisses pressed to the back of it. And all the while Essek kept himself mindful of the man beside him, gauging his reactions as they came. ]