thenearshore | And I've got my mind.

How sweet.

[ Both teasing, and partially genuine! Either way, William is thinking of her needs, and she'll take it!

Besides, she won't be curling her hair until the morning, fortunately for him. ]

[ The remainder of the day going fairly decently, the two arrive at Grell's temple. How they've managed to make it to this point without some petty bickering ending the night early is a feat in itself. But now William finds himself seated on the same chaise lounge that he took residence on when he'd played babysitter for Grell during the harvest moon. He looks at his watch, wondering just how much longer it was going to take her to gather up whatever it is she needs. Though the day was surprisingly enjoyable and relaxing, he's finding himself looking forward to sleep. ]

Are you nearly finished?

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[ It has been an eventful day, and Grell knows that she should be getting her beauty rest soon - and yet, she's just so excited. Tonight, she'll be sleeping in William's bed, and realistically, she knows very well that she would forgo an entire night of rest and get downright nasty for him... Not that she expects their evening to take that direction, alas. ]

Very nearly.

[ In addition to her skincare routine and hygiene essentials, she's packed herself a flat iron, hair ties, makeup for the following morning, a fresh set of clothing, and her new sleep wear! All of it was necessary, but certainly took a bit of time to gather. Now, all she has to do is figure out what she's done with her phone charger... ]

Now, you're certain that you wouldn't like anything while you wait?

[ With him sitting in her room, she's additionally prone to getting distracted - for, while she was checking the chairs, she's somehow found herself wandering up to William, instead, to place her hands upon his shoulders. ]

Chamomile tea? [ It's probably the only thing she can decently make, in existence. ]

If you would like me to fall asleep the moment we get to my temple.

[ Which might happen anyway, it was an eventful day. But, apparently he's ready to get a move on. Standing up and removing her hands from his shoulders he scoops up two of the bags that Grell has already set out as an indication that they should head out. ]

Find whatever it is you're looking for. We can have tea there if it suits us.

[ Parting her mouth to reply, she'll take a moment to backtrack on that thought - and such offers William the proper time successfully remove her. ]

Well, no, I wouldn't want that.

[ With a mildly amused roll of the eyes, she'll right his coat shoulders, bunched by the straps. ]

If you've an extra charger, there won't be any need. That was the final necessity.

[ And necessities they are, what are in those two bags. ]

You can use mine for the time being.

[ He readjusts one of the straps before glancing around to see if there was anything else. With all that's here already, it seems as though Grell's packed for a long weekend's stay. Not that he wouldn't put it past her to try and make that the goal anyway. ]

Is that all, then?

Mn, that will be all!

[ A grin will split across her face, as the lady slips her arms about William's waist. In doing so, she will take the liberty of teleporting them both to the entry of William's temple.

Immediately, she's stepping back to turn on her heel! ]

Come on, then!

[ With an excited little hop, she's headed off toward the master bedroom. It won't be the first that she's seen it.

During the time that William had gone comatose, she had been by rather regularly. It became necessary for her to physically see him, to know that he wasn't gone for good. While she was there, she took it upon herself to see that he was cared for, allowing some fresh air in the room and fussing at Hannah to assist her in changing the sheets, among other things. ]

[ Being that William was knocked out cold during that time, he is completely unaware that Grell had even been to his temple before the previous night. So when she automatically heads towards his bedroom, he has to pause behind her. ]

Sutcliffe. Where do you think you're headed?

[ Oh, what a stern tone! They're back to surnames, even!

Twirling whilst folding her arms behind her back, she tilts her head with a flirty bat of the eyes! ]

Your bedroom, silly. What, unless you had somewhere else in mind!

How do you know where my bedroom is located?

[ Don't give him that innocent look. He's well aware that they went nowhere near it the other night. And his temple isn't exactly the typical layout for a home. His room lies deep under the main portion of the temple, proving very inconvenient to get to if one weren't able to simply teleport there. ]

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[ With a faint purse of her lips, Grell blinks curiously. ]

What are you--

[ Waiiit... That's right, she does recall it, now. ]

Ah. I suppose you wouldn't have known I was there, at the time, being in that-- coma, or whatever you'd like to call it.

[ Why is he surprised? He really shouldn't be surprised at all! ]

And did what? Or would I rather not know.

[ Standing herself upright, Grell pointedly plants her hands onto her hips! ]

I checked in on you, to make certain that you were present and comfortable. Perhaps you noticed that you didn't feel as though you'd been unattended for two weeks?

[ With a toss of the head, she'll flip her hair as she spins back 'round to continue on toward his room. ]

But if you'd like to believe that I'd my hand down your pants during your mental absence, then by all means.

[ Even if he had been implying something lewd happened, the specific mental image Grell's response gives him causes an irritated, and somewhat flustered huff to escape him. Quickly, he catches up to Grell, tightly gripping her upper arm and immediately transporting them to the center of his bedroom.

Once there, he drops her bags at the foot of his bed and finally turns to speak to her. ]

I was far too focused on getting you out of the situation you'd created at the harvest moon celebration to notice.

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[ The aggressive way that William grasps the redhead does well to swing her back into a pleasant mood. By the time he turns to address her, Grell is grinning once more. ]

Remind me - [ Closing the distance between them, she's rubbing her palms up and along his lapels. ] - how was it that you knew to find me?

Honestly, it is practically second nature now, having dealt with you for a century.

Your frantic messages on my phone, along with a red moon. What else would I be expected to think?

[ But perhaps it is a bit odd that it was the first thing he thought to inspect upon waking. He allows her hands to idle at his chest, for now, his own remaining where they are at his sides. ]

[ She hums, sharp and amused. ]

You have learnt a thing or two about me, this past century.

[ Those hands wander up and behind his collar. ]

Those messages were why I'd come, though. You hadn't outright ignored me for quite so long. I was upset-- but a bit worried, as well. [ Idly, she brushes a thumb along the exposed skin at the nape of his neck. ] Moreso, once I saw you... and so, I kept coming back, dreading that you'd leave me for good.

You do realize that if I left, it would not be by my own choosing.

[ Unbeknownst to him, his eyes close briefly at the subtle touch against his neck. ]

I am enjoying my time around you here far more than I ever did at the office.

[ Which sounds like an insult, but really it's the absence of their job responsibilities that is allowing him to relax around his coworkers. ]

[ And yet, his reaction won't go unnoticed by Grell. While she won't repeat the gesture again, just yet, she's taking note for later. ]

You're saying that if you were presented with the option, you'd stay, then?

[ With a slight tilt of the head, she quirks a brow inquiringly. ]

With me?

Yes, even with you here. I thought that would have been obvious, by this point.

[ He sighs, giving Grell a look that says, "Must you keep making me admit these things over and over?" But, if she's going to be that way, he'll make it a bit more clear. Finally removing her arms from around him, he points in the direction of the master bathroom. ]

Go get changed.

[ Grell has also learned a thing or two about William over the past century, and of all the things that he could have said, that might be the kindest. Joy touches her features, and if he hadn't removed her hands, they would have found their way to his cheeks. ]

Mn, fine, fine.

[ Shooting him a crooked little smile as she passes, she'll take up her bags on the way to the restroom. ]

It's just nice to hear, by the way. So, thank you.

[ It doesn't take her long to set out her supplies and begin her nightly routine; much less time to undo it all than to put herself together, certainly. After brushing her teeth, she'll begin to undress, next - not bothering to close the door at all. ]

[ It never occurred to William that actually telling Grell such things could be even more meaningful than any sort of implied action. He ponders it for a moment, humming thoughtfully to himself before giving her a nod of understanding.

With Grell's disappearance into the bathroom, William starts his own routine, which is far less in depth than hers. A quick change of clothes, his usual old style pajamas now replaced with a nicely fitting, comfortable t-shirt and soft cotton pants. The day's attire is neatly placed in a bin kept in one of the large, ornate wardrobes for later washing. And once changed, he joins her in the bathroom, paying no mind to whether or not she's decent. They are both physically male, after all, so there's nothing much to hide. ]

Do you honestly need all this?

[ Coming up beside her, he picks up a random jar from the array of beauty products that have found their way onto the marble counter top. What she needs any of this for is beyond him, so he returns it and takes to brushing his own teeth. ]

[ It's a shame that Grell didn't see more than a couple glimpses of William's changing process in the bathroom mirror, but she'd been quite sure that she shouldn't risk being put out the couch. Perhaps she regrets that decision, considering that he doesn't seem to be affected by her state at all.

Actually, with how fussy he tend to be with any sort of physicality about her, she expected some sort of quip - just a fun little rise out of him - and as such, when she drops her trousers, the last she expects is to see him so nonchalantly standing beside her.

With a start, the redhead's hands briefly cover her chest! ]

Ah, well-- [ No big deal, right? She's wearing her cutest pair of panties, after all! (Couldn't chance it otherwise.) ] I suppose I don't, considering that I haven't aged a bit in this lifetime... but after a long day of wearing cosmetics, provides some relief, and leaves my skin soft...

[ A bit of mouthwash and rinse and he's making no effort to hide the look he gives Grell up and down in the mirror. He's honestly not surprised by what he briefly sees, the undergarments she's chosen for the evening - even if it hadn't been established that she'd be spending the night when they'd first made plans.

But he doesn't comment on it, instead simply combing some of the product from his hair before turning to leave her to her routine. ]

Don't take too much longer. I may be asleep by the time you finish.

[ In fact, once she does finish, he'll already be beneath the sheets, lights dimmed, casually scrolling though some website on his phone. ]

I'm nearly finished...

[ She might have had her top on by now, at least, but when William looks at her like that, she find herself faltering.

Once he's left, Grell can't help but look at her own reflection in the mirror and wonder what's just happened...

Minutes later, however, she'll emerge from the bathroom, finally decent! The new outfit covers all of the important bits, anyway; her belly ring is just visible beneath the top' s hem, and her bottom might be visible, if she were to bend over too far - but, all the better!

She's just securing the ends of her braided hair before she gives a gentle clear of her throat, then taking a little spin. ]

So, what do you think?

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