for Essek (lacrymaperle) - vampire/werewolf au

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[There had been a simpler time, several years before when Bren hadn't yet known Trent Ikithon, a time when he was thoroughly and blissfully unaware of the things that existed in the dark, when the ideas of werewolves and vampires and other creatures that ought to have been nothing more than fairy tale fodder. Instead, his paths had crossed with Trent and everything had changed. He'd been thrown into a small walled courtyard one night, under the light of a full moon, and he had not been alone. That was the first time he had met a werewolf. Bren remembered the bite, still had the scar of it on one forearm, remembered the confusion and the terror -- both of which were nothing compared to the full moon that followed the month after, the first time he'd transformed. He remembered the pain of his entire body breaking and reshaping itself, the fear of losing himself entirely. He'd blacked out that night, woken up naked and aching as if he'd been run over by a bus.

It had been the same very moon since, except that piece by piece, bit by bit, he held onto some small shred of himself during the transformation. Trent Ikithon had explained that all this was for Bren's own good, that he was safer here than anywhere else. that there were vampires who would tear him apart on sight, one in particular, a singular monster who Trent seemed to have a personal loathing for. Bren tried to probe why any vampire, never mind a particular one, would have any interest in him. No explanation was ever given except that 'the Shadowhand will never have you. Not in this life or the next. I will see to that.'

Bren had no idea what that meant. Before all this, the only strange thing in his life were recurring dreams -- and oh they were beautiful things. Arms that were secure and safe around him, tender and gentle but not warm. The soft lilt of a voice that assured him everything would be well, that wherever he went he would be found again. Trent had hated the dreams and had done his best to cast them out of Bren's conscious awareness. Now they were barely shadows, things he could remember the feeling of more than the details. It hurt even trying to recall them, so he didn't.

This past moon Bren had made his escape after he transformed, finally aware enough of himself that he had his chance. He was free. That was the only thought in his mind right now and it repeated in echoed mantra over and over again as he tried to keep himself from spiraling into a breakdown. It had been years since he'd been out, actually out in the world, not kept with Trent Ikithon's control, trapped within the grounds of that monster's manor. He was, after all, Trent's pet project, for whatever reasons the old bastard had. It didn't matter. Back in that direction lay only pain and isolation. He wouldn't go back.

Of course, he didn't really have a plan to go forward either, really. Even before he'd been captured and turned, he hadn't had any family left, few friends, and he'd been out of the world for years now. He managed to steal find some clothes, ill-fitting, a coat that was too big on his underfed frame, a scarf wrapped about his neck. He was a mess, long copper hair in tangles past his shoulders, his beard untrimmed, a frantic fear in wide blue eyes as he tried to find somewhere to hide, somewhere to get his bearings. He couldn't let Trent find him again. This was freedom, and he would not give it up.

A soft meow caught his attention, and he looked up in surprise as a small orange tabby approached him. For the first time in a long while, Bren smiled.] Hello there... [The little creature sniffed his outstretched hand and headbutted his fingers. It was the first kind touch that he'd known in so long, he almost teared up over it.] Well, at least I am not alone anymore. That's comforting.

[Now if he could just figure out what the hell he was going to do, where he was going to go.]

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[ Bren was leaving these subtle hints of his nature to Essek, and all Essek could pick up was on the fact that the words were incredibly arousing, both the innuendo that Bren would growl and then coupled with the inference that Bren would behave just as well as his nature allowed, well it sent a thrill going through him. A hum of pleasure, melodious and pitched for his lover's ear only before he slipped first into the car.

A passing look at the driver in the rearview mirror before finally he reached across the seat for Bren's hand so that he could drag the other man in with him. ]

It would be both a shame and a pleasure if I had to tame a brat this evening.

[ He slid against the seat, knees poised in a way that was decorous, and certainly a way in which when Bren would be able to settle his hand down upon, perhaps even a little bit higher up where skin was revealed between skirt and boot. ]

But maybe? All I will do is reward you, because I do so love to give my Chathiu a little something to chew upon. [ And then Essek curled his fingers lightly into the undone collar, pressing it aside to show quite the mark there, where his mouth had been last night, the bruise a beautiful shade of purple that proclaimed who the other man belonged to. ]

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[Bren slipped into the car beside Essek, pulling the door shut and deliberately moving himself closer. There was the flicker of a smile on his lips at those words.]

For me, I think it would only be the latter...

[All pleasure, no shame in allowing himself to be tamed by the hand of his soulmate. He was quite certain he'd enjoy every moment of it -- both the being the brat and any taming that it happened to inspire.

In fact, he couldn't help but start now, setting a hand right upon that knee, fingers slipping to the inside of his thigh, drawing up and then down, fingers teasing their way to the back of his knee -- some sixth sense that this may well indeed be a sensitive spot.

It was his turn to shiver as Essek continued to speak, at the touch of those fingers. He swallowed down the sound that wanted to escape.]

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[ A hiss of breath as Bren's hand dipped palm against his thigh, against his cool flesh and then downward until thumb brushed against the backs of knees which he knew that Caleb had utilized as a weakspot many a time; how that could cause him to melt in some places.. and harden in others.

His fang, tipped as it dug into his low lip and the way that his eyes looked hazed like he was experiencing the effects of some drugs, and yet the only drug that he was currently on was Bren's presence in this car and the way that there was still so much room because their bodies were pressed up against each other. ]

I did not eat anything before leaving the house, you know..

[ His thumb brushing the mark on the neck and then trailing it a little bit further downward to press the spot that bruised less because it was his favored port of entry, and he also knew that it was sensitive-- how could it not be sensitive after how many times he had latched onto it. ] I do not normally have a snack in the car but this is the first time that my favorite flavor has gone out with me.

[ He'd also applied his lipstick just before coming downstairs, so there would be a rather noticible stain on that neck if he partook, with Bren fufilling both the role of snack and lipstick blotter. ]

If I have a little nibble, will you be good for me?

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[That was a thoroughly rewarding reaction, the way that he could see that pleasure mist over those stunning amethyst eyes. They may be in the back of a car, on the way to an event that he knew his lover would dazzle at, that all eyes would be on the beautiful and mysterious Lord Thelyss. So perhaps it was that possessive streak rearing its head early that had his hand lingering, just shy of inappropriate-for-public touch.

And Bren looked at the other man like he was a vision sent from the heavens themselves.

He lifted his chin at the press of that thumb, over the mark he knew was on his skin proclaiming that he was claimed by his lover, that he belonged completely and solely to this beautiful, preternatural creature. A shiver swept across the surface of his skin, deeper still as that thumb traced down to the spot that he knew Essek favored.]

It won't do for you to go hungry, Liebling.

[He let his head fall to the side to bare his neck to Essek, invitation and permission and plea all wrapped up into one.]

I will be very good for you.

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[ his very good boy, how he offered his neck for supping-- the slender freckled line of it. It was smooth the way that Essek shifted to curve against Bren's side while his palm rested flat against waistcoat. His tongue slid over his lower lip, against his teeth at the offer and then he hunted with lips against marks that were karmically placed their as beacons.

A hum and then his teeth slid into flesh like it was hot melted butter, and then once he did-- the blood clamoured for him and he was pulling the sanguine treasure from his lover, hot right against his mouth, pulling and pulling while his hand smoothed up and down that chest and clothed abdomen.

Each revolution went lower and lower until finally his palm was dragging against the crotch of tight leather pants; his senses clocking Bren's arousal even as he feasted on his lover's blood, he would make sure that at the party Bren had something substantial to eat ]

Nothing tastes as good to me as you do, Chathiu--

[ he breathed the tang of copper and fire before he pressed a kiss to jawline, his heart thumped now and his lungs drew breath, a soft flush against his feature as Bren gave him life. ]

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[The first touch of those teeth to his skin stilled Bren's breath for a moment, that held-breath anticipation before sensation swept through him, the way that Essek seemed to course through him in place of the blood that the vampire dank. The pleasure of it was immediate, familiar and overwhelming and perfect. Bren's eyes drifted mostly shut, his hand only sliding further up along the drow's thigh teasing at the hem of his skirt.]

My love...

[He murmured soft and low, barely sound at all, but encouragement. His voice caught on a groan as that hand pressed to his pants, where his cock was already stirring, from the pleasure of the feeding, of knowing that Essek was taking in the very essence of him.]

Good. I would be a jealous man otherwise. I want you to crave me as much as I crave you...

[He turns towards the kiss at his jaw, ducking to seek out Essek's lips with his own, needing to kiss him as much as he needs to draw his next breath.]

And I do. I need you like the air in my lungs, Liebling.

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[ The kiss was like a drawing of air out of Bren's lungs and into his own, he sucked and bit at the lower lip between those words, the promise that Bren would let him be his air, his life-- and perhaps two weeks ago, Essek would've chuckled at the irony of statement; now however? He knew that he wanted to be the breath in Bren's lungs, wanted to fill them with sweet sweet desire until his lover was breathless for him.

He had not been unmindful of his mate's growing confidence; he had not yet figured that was associated with the moon in it's current phase.

Essek's tongue slid underneath Bren's and the taste of copper and fire was on the tip of his tongue, eagerly shared-- the taste of his lover which was unique to any other taste because it was nuanced with everything that he loved; it had been the same with Caleb that nuance; he'd had to temper himself-- learn not to gouge himself on his favorite taste. He'd been moderate, and he'd be moderate now. His own tongue felt warm and slightly swollen, warned with Bren's life force.

And Essek's hand was digging the heel of his palm into those leather pants, to bid that arousal to rise-- teasingly. ]

Perhaps one day.. [ He said as he tore his lips finally away, casting a kohl-lined glance up at Bren, against saliva-glistening lips from the heat of their kiss. ] I will affix you with a cock ring and a plug and then take you to one of these functions, lead you around by your pretty cock and ass, yes? No one else will know but me-- and I will be smug in the secret of it.

[ He wondered if that would arouse Bren, would it arouse him as much as it did Caleb when this side came out? The dominant drow and vampire who knew exactly what he wanted from his lover and was unafraid to take it ]

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[Ironic or not, it was true. What use was breathing if he weren't breathing for Essek, if he weren't with the man his soul was meant to find. It was a dramatic thought, but a true enough one. He felt more alive since he'd met Lord Thelyss than he had in this entire lifetime. Even now, he could feel his heart quicken as he set a hand against Essek's cheek, felt the flush of warmth there, the evidence of his blood flowing through the vampire. His vampire.

He leaned up and into that touch, the coppery taste of his own blood echoing along the other man's tongue. Bren lost a groan to those lips, one that only rose in pitch and need as that hand continued to knead at his arousal. He was half-hard already, and his cock responded to that attention, swelling beneath that touch, rising out of need for more of that attention, at that touch.]

Ah...

[His tongue flickered out to swipe along his own lips as if chasing the taste of their kiss, eyes hazed with desire as those words shot straight through him. A soft, needing whimper as he imagined it, of being plugged and ringed and at Essek's mercy in public with no one around being aware of the secret.]

Please... [Soft and low.] Would you find somewhere to fuck me there? Fill me up with your come and take me back out with your seed stoppered inside me?

[Because oh, Bren would all too happily submit to what his lover wanted of him, would give Essek everything he had to give.]

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[ It felt so easy to leave a trail of kisses against that neck, the sweetness of it was like desire in it's raw form-- a plum trail that unmistakably claimed this man as his own; that others would see in the right light. That this redheaded man, all lank and heat in soulful blue eyes, was his by karmic right. His tongue slid against the seam of that mouth once again and his fingers played up and down over stretched taut leather.

A reminder of whom he belonged to.

They would be arriving to their destination shortly and he would have Bren hard in his leather, hard for him, and him alone. There would be nothing that could stop Essek from making that very solid claim, however in return Bren was allowed to claim him as much as he desired.

It was a two-way street, this between them. Perhaps if it was just a fling or something that didn't pull so strongly to his soul, he'd want to pull the balance of power toward himself more firmly, but this was his mate.

The car pulled to a stop and then Essek lifted his hand from between Bren's thighs, but only so that he could drag those same fingers lightly against that cheek. ]

We will have more of this later, I promise.

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[Bren road in the backseat beside Essek in a dream, lost in the touch of those lips and that hand. He's nearly forgotten about their destination, nearly forgotten about anything at all besides how Essek Thelyss. His hips rocked up to press towards that touch, the pressure of that hand. The leather stretched tight over his swollen cock, the material doing very little to hide the bulge of his arousal.

He was fine with being claimed this way, fine with the world knowing that he belonged to Lord Thelyss -- and they would know that Essek was his as well. For this lifetime, his previous and everyone that came thereafter, he knew that he would find his way back to his other half.

When the car came to a stop and that hand shifted away, an embarrassingly needy whimper escaped, lips parting around the start of a plea for Essek not to stop. The touch of those fingers at his cheek stilled the words. He turned into the touch, nodding.]

Later... [He agreed, voice rough with the lingering need.]

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[ The door was opened by event staff and then before Bren could go out first, and Essek knew that perhaps Bren would want to go out first to protect him; he effortlessly slid past Bren and on the way out pressing a soft kiss to his lover's cheek in the process, his still thought human lover who must be protected at all cost. Thus did Essek take the hand to be helped out by the attendant and used the moment to pause to straighten out his skirt, and make sure that he was effortlessly put together while he waited for Bren to pop out so that he could take that arm.

Later was such an unspecified amount of time, it could be anywhere from ten minutes to three hours from now.

A smile curved over his lips though when Bren did exit the car and then he would take that arm; an affection there that the entire world of Rexxentrum would see. ]

You have always been handsome to me, but you are doubly so tonight-- never doubt your worth, Chathtiu-- always remember that you deserve to be on my arm like this. [ And then to bring to mind more practical matters ] I do know my way around this place so just follow my lead.

[ There were many eventualities that Essek had plotted in his reasonings, however he was not taking into account a few other things and that would be his hubris when it came to the safety of Bren; perhaps it was also the subtle underscored horny that was also doing it, making it hard to think when Bren's warmth presented itself to him ]

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[Bren would have protested, but the fluid motion of the way his lover simply climbed straight over him was over by the time he even found the words -- especially distracted by the gentle kiss that fell on his cheek as he was. He took a breath to steady himself, glanced down once at his unapologetic arousal that was contained by his leather trousers but then only just barely, sighed and moved to climb out of the car after Essek.

He offered his arm instinctually, reaching across to set his his opposite hand atop Essek's in a blatant of a matching affection. Let everyone watching know that he was more simply an escort for Lord Thelyss, not some passing figure who would be forgotten by the next event.]

Whether I deserve it or not, I'm not foolish enough to question my place on your arm, at your side. This is where I am meant to be, ja? Where I wish to be, always.

[He ducked his head in acknowledgment. He would follow Essek's lead, swallow down the anxiety in him at being out, at being among so many people when for too many years he had seen only Ikithon and the spare few others he'd been allowed contact with.]

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[ The hand laid right against Bren's forearm was gentle and full of tenderness. For all that the drowpire could be as far and as cold as the most distant star in the solar system-- his reputation forever proceeding him; Now however there was a thin thread of vulnerability of which the source came from the man beside him. His heart clenched with a protectiveness that he had not felt for nearly a century but now bubbled up to the surface with such fearsome emotions.

As they walked, Essek did a brief sigil with his other hand just underneath the forearm, casting duplicate self. Something that he always did especially as the fact that there would be photographs taken at this soiree. Bren would feel the warm wind of magic like a lover's kiss, a familiarity of the aether as the spell took shake to create that imprint that would appear in all photographs.

Into the folds of society and all eyes were on Essek as he entered with Bren at his side-- the crowds seemed to part like waters at their entrance, and then hushed whispers rippled like waves-- speculation over who the mystery man was that was accompanying the owner of the premier fashion house renowned across Exandria. ]

People are already talking about who you are, however I am not inclined to reveal anything more than you being my handsome escort, let them talk a little bit-- you are my delightful mystery.

[ A few people step forward to greet and exchange pleasantries, a few of them men whom seem to have their eyes trained on Essek with much admiration in their gazes and the rolling hint of fawning that was almost as keen as a tangible scent. ]

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[Bren could indeed feel the flush of magic shivering beneath his touch, even if he was still coming to understand magic fully in this life. It was oddly a second nature to him, as if his soul remembered wielding the arcane power, muscle memory that had somehow survived from one life into the next. Just like his heart remembered beating for Essek Thelyss and Essek Thelyss alone.

This was the first time that the werewolf had been out among a crowd of people since he had been turned, and he could feel the anxiety building inside him, threatening to choke his from his lungs. But Essek was there, and Bren drew strength from his presence, from the contact of Essek's hand on his arm.]

A mystery am I? I suppose that's appropriate enough. Let them talk, so long as they know I am yours, nothing else matters.

[Except perhaps that people also knew that Essek was his -- and this realization came into very sharp focus when the first few people approached and began making polite conversation. It was the way some of them looked too long at Essek, the fawning and the flattery that had Bren shifting closer ever so slightly, fighting the urge to bare his teeth.

Instead he quite deliberately moved to set a hand against the small of Essek's back, a gentle but pointedly intimate touch, a subtle claim for anyone watching. This man was his, and he would not be sharing him with anyone.]

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[ 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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[And Bren was all too eager in those lessons, and in his own studies during the daylight hours where he could not be with Essek -- though more and more his own schedule had become nocturnal to match his lover's. His still-secret lupine nature made it an easy adjustment, as the wolf desired to thrive beneath the moon as well, no matter what it's phase in the night sky.

And he wanted to spend as much time with Essek as he could, in his arms, by his side. Even in public like this, Bren was exactly where he wanted to be. If he noticed the tilt of that head, noticed Essek's reaction to his possessive gesture, he didn't show it. But that hand remained where it was, against the graceful arch of that back, fingers teasing a light touch there, the trace of an invisible rune as if muscle memory would have him cast some spell to keep Essek by his side if he could.

Ignoring the cameras for the most -- save for the unfortunate flashes that set unwanted stars in his eyes for a moment before they faded -- he managed to smile and be engaged in the introductions and the people that they met. Most of these individuals were treated to the cordial if somewhat reserved side of him, the rust beginning to shake off from what used to be a decent amount of charisma.

Those who decided to ply Essek's hands with kisses however, were met with a harder gaze, the smile that may have graced his lips not making it anywhere near blue eyes that burned dangerously, a smile that showed just a bit too much teeth, a voice that was roughened by the start of a growl that wanted to steal the words away entirely.

At one point, after one of these hand-kissing introductions, once the preliminary introductions and niceties were spoken and the drowpire had started in on what was likely professional and political conversation, Bren made a point to take Essek's hand, to lift it to his own lips. He pressed a kiss to the back of his knuckles before casually turning that hand in his to touch a more lingering kiss against the inside of his wrist, only barely restratining himself from biting there.]

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[ The same hand that had been kissed by one of the wealthy Rexxentrum businessmen, lightly kissed by Bren. It was impossible not to falter in what he was talking about as his voice trailed off, and he watched Bren systematically kiss a trail from knuckles to around his wrist and finally against the wrist where a light fragrance of plum, lavender and sandalwood would attack those precarious sensibilities.

Gods, Essek's own sensibilities were taking a circuitous route, watching it with parted lips before finally he had to physically drag his gaze away to return back to a potential sponsor, someone quite renowned within the mercantile world.

Nevertheless Essek's core became a mess of hunger and want that seemed to be pinged by Bren's possessiveness of him. He was attempting to steer the conversation to a quick end all considered. Not because he wanted Bren's own possessive claimings to stop, but rather so that he could perhaps entice Bren to lead him onto the dance floor. ]

I will keep your proposal in mind, Herr Shultzen; however I think that it may be about time to give my escort a dance, he's been a very good boy tonight.

[ Letting the other man know under no uncertain terms that this man was his and that he did not mind the show of blatant possession. ] A waltz is starting, would you lead me out, Chathtiu?

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[It was not lost on Bren the way that Essek's attention was stolen back to him by the brush of his lips to his wrist, by the way those amethyst eyes and the galaxies contained in them shifted to him. He could smell the familiar scent of Essek, of the fine perfume he wore and the subtler but even more intimately familiar scent of his skin. Bren was nearly dizzy with it, with the proximity.

He had to remember where they were. The show of possession had been already pushing the line perhaps more than he ought to -- except it seemed he would be rewarded for it. He offers this Herr Shultzen a brief smile of his own, a brief flash of teeth. That was right. He had been a very good boy, hadn't he? That sent a thrill through him, and even if he did not currently possess one in this form, his inner tail was certainly wagging.

His gaze immediately shifted to Essek and did not stray.]

Of course. It would be my honor. [His hand found Essek's and began to lead the both of them towards the dance floor as the music began.]

And my pleasure. [He added, leaning close to murmur those words directly to Essek's ear. That spoken, he turned to face him, setting a hand against his waist, finding the correct posture for the dance.]

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[ And Essek had nary anything more to say to Herr Shultzen for his attention was stolen by Bren and the way that his lover pulled him toward the dance floor; but then he was absolutely enraptured by him-- and Essek did notice that Bren had given the other man a smug and self-satisfied smile. That was very sexy and Essek could feel himself being lured in despite himself.

Once they were on the dance floor, Essek glanced up at Bren with an arch raise of his brow ]

I enjoy it when you do things for my pleasure, however I also want to do things for yours..

[ Tilting his head up to look up at Bren as they assumed the positional on the dancefloor ]

It takes two to tango.. or dance, as the case may be. And I promise that if I see anyone looking at you the wrong way, I will be just as possessive, hmmm?

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Being by your side is pleasure enough, Liebling.

[Especially in those moments where he had Essek's eyes on him, those breaks in the other man's perfect social graces where Bren could see those peeks of desire that he knew had to be obvious in his own gaze, in each and every one of his touches.

Bren let his thumb drift in a slow, subtle caress along Essek's side before he eased them into the dance, finding the rhythm of the song and the pace of the waltz easily enough, though all his attention, his gaze, his everything was focused on the beautiful creature in his arms.]

I am yours, and I would like the world to know that. But I do not think anyone will notice me when you are there. You're the jewel of the party. No one can take their eyes off you. If they look at me, it is only in jealousy that I have your favor.

[His hand slipped from the proper place at Essek's waist, around to urge him closer, to settle closer to the small of his back.]

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[ Settling into Bren's perfect embrace, a dance that was touch scandalous with the placement of Bren's own hand as it settled right there at the curve, his own body settling closer than perhaps was proper, but then Essek had no care for proprieties where proper behavior was concerned; he wanted to sink into it, to stare into those eyes forever, to dance with this man throughout the waltz of time and space.

The sweet caress sent a shiver running through him, an instinctual want for more of such touches of which he wanted an entire collection of them, to hold them close to him in the times when they were apart. Already he was starting to hoard them, remembering the time where he had one hundred years without. He knew that it was likely that a hundred more years would pass after this time with Bren-- until his lover was reborn to him again.

Each moment was a treasure and was golden. ]

Should we show everyone how well we move together, Chathtiu[ As if they were born to be together. No one else could touch them, no one was worthy enough to be by his side and his own eyes clinging lovingly with a warm gaze that was hesitant to draw away. Warmth, what a strange notion and yet already he had thawed; conversely he had only thawed for Bren. No one else would understand what lay just beyond winter. ]

You are the only one I see in this room, Bren Ermendrud...

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[Bren was not thinking about scandal or propriety or anything else except the man he was dancing with. Being close to Essek had that effect on him, reducing the world to a small sphere that included the two of them and nothing else. He met that gaze and his entire expression softened, all his defenses falling away for this man and this man alone.

He wanted him in so many ways, but all of them came down to wanting him close, wanted to bask in the way those impossibly beautiful eyes looked at him as if he were something worth looking at. That warmth, he recognized what a precious and rare thing it was from this man. He would treasure it, keep it safe and close and his, even when he didn't know entirely who he himself was just yet.]

Ja, by all means.

[And they did, a perfect match, ideal complements of each other -- day and night, fire and ice, each better for their proximity to the other. The music swept them along, but Bren barely heard it, caught up in the rhythm of his own heartbeat and Essek's, beating in cadence with one another.]

Then that is all I need... to be seen by you, and only you.

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There is no one for me but you.

[ Essek murmured as they waltzed around the room; he knew that they made a beautiful sight. With his own drow beauty shaded like nighttime, and then he was held within the circle of Bren's arms, the tall ginger man clad in black leather, lithe and yet he could feel corded muscles underneath his fingertips, a wiry strength that he had not yet associated with the moon.

He could not think of anything that would suit him as much as this soul did. He hummed in response to the music although it was hard not to lean in a bit, to press his lips close to the other man's ears and to encourage him ] If you are good, perhaps we may steal away from the party for a little while, find a dark corner.. would you like that?

[ Not realizing it would play into Bren's inherent need to scent mark the other man. ] We could come back to the party with your throat filled with my seed--

[ Well this may not have been proper dance conversation, but the look in Bren's eyes was bringing quite a few intent longings to life, including this. And they were still on their honeymoon period. ]

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[Bren did not look away from Essek's eyes, at least not until the other man leaned closer, until those lips spoke directly to his ear. Then his own eyes fell half-shut, the rest of the room the bleary background of a dream that he never wanted to end. The words caught a breath in his throat, a soft gasp of sound that shuddered ut of him in a trembling breath in the next moment.]

Yes... I would like that very much. I will be as good as you want.

[He only barely managed to stifle back the moan that came next, because oh yes he could picture it. Could imagine the two of them tucked away, could imagine being on his knees at the feet of his lover with his lips wrapped around his cock, begging for his seed.

And they would come back to the party smelling of one another, and that appealed so intensely to the wolf that resided inside him. This was his mate, and the world should see and scent and know the signs of it.]

Please.

[zauberdecke]

[ Essek would not understand just precisely how much the concept of scent-marking would appeal to the man man who right now held him in his arms as then waltzed around the room, he heard the hitched breath, the subtle moan form around the 'please' and which sent a charged surge of energy downward and right into the silky underthings he wore, special because of his skirt-- could imagine his thigh resting on a shoulder and his skirt pushed up.

Remembering moments in the Solstryce library as two young men who could not keep their hands off each other and who utilized the darkened corners amid shelves and racks, furtively. ]

Give me two hours, two hours to take care of a few more items of business and then I will allow you to lead me into the darkness.

[ His hand moved from shoulder to the side of that neck, to feel the thrum of a heartbeat there and how it quickened with sheer arousal; his own eyes darkeneing in response. That was one of Essek's secret kinks, it was the possibility of getting caught. Of being rumpled quite thoroughly-- there had been a few times where they had been caught, in a different life; both their mouths kiss swollen and hair mussed, with their minds fuzzed by desire. ]