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Romeo ([personal profile] myblueskies) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2019-03-28 09:29 pm

Book Party [ota]

Who: Romeo, Elfnein and literally everyone in the heavens. Even if you weren't personally invited every invite came with a +ALL YOUR FRIENDS and there's also a sign. Strangers are just friends these two haven't met yet.
When: 29th April. Afternoon onwards
Where: Temple Smol (Gegute's library)
What: Just the cutest book party the heavens has ever known! Bring your best book!



Arrival

You might have received an invitation, or perhaps you are just passing Gegute’s library but there is an brightly painted sign outside.

Book Party today!

Everyone welcome! Bring your best book or dress up!

Lots of tasty food!


The doors of the temple are open and once you arrive in the lobby there are more bright arrows pointing the way into the library. If you are still stuck mister Goat is at the help desk, he’ll direct any one who needs it!

Activities

The layout of the library hasn’t really changed at all, except a few tables being moved to accommodate activities and all the comfy reading cushions have been brought to a central location. All the shelves are decorated with colourful paper chains and streamers.

Romeo had really enjoyed Yuna’s birthday party with the activities to do so he had copied the idea for Elfnein’s book party! On one table there is material for making bookmarks. You might want to recut the card strips, they are a little wonky. There is ribbon and glitter and colouring pens and glue.

On another there is a cardboard box puppet theatre, painted in a riot of colours with colourful strips of material as curtains. There is some felt and other material, as well as scissors, glue and wool to make puppets with. A sign reads in childish Hirigana. Show your best book!

Food

The invitations had promised lots of tasty food and there sure was a lot! A whole table filled with tasty treats, Romeo had been very very busy! There was a whole tray of chopped fruit, another of vegetables like carrots and cucumber.

There was bread and cheese and two bowls of pasta with different sauces. Another bowl of noddles with meat and vegetables. There was a huge bowl of rice too with a tray of grilled fish and a bowl of broccoli and asparagus.

An entire part of the table was taken up by apples and things with apples in them, apple turnovers and even an attempt at an apple pie, it was a bit smushed but probably tasted fine.

There was a tray of very misshapen cookies with messy icing and another of even messier cupcakes with far too much buttercream. There were also churos and a chocolate Gateaux, these seemed to have been bought rather than made, Romeo hadn’t even known where to start it making them!

There was an attempt at making books and other shapes out of rice and vegetables packed in the two bento boxes Ebisu’s temple had given him for Christmas, but they were a bit crumbly, misshapen or just plain strange. In the centre of Romeo’s bento attempts was his magical bento box, every time it was opened there were different fancy bento creations, if the children’s attempts left a lot to be desired.

Have fun!
hypomeneo: (You only have to let)

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[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-06-12 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Am I underestimating him? [So many layers? Armor and practicality. He can shed or don as situation and climate requires.] Or are you underestimating your own magnificence right now?

[Heat coils in his gut as he gasps. Iskandar's touch may be feather light - just brushes of lips and the light scratch of his beard - but it leaves him aching, and Waver's hands bunch in Iskandar's chiton as nerves sing out before continuing their exploration of him.]

Either way it would be a worthy challenge.

[Hmmmmmmm... his hands have made it around Iskandar's back and one is sliding lower. Goddamn, those muscles feel glorious under his fingers.

There's another gasp as Waver's head tilts to expose the column of his throat for more attention.]


... yes...

Please do.
towards_okeanos: (kiss)

fade it is, let's see how good cinematographer I am

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-06-13 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[There comes an almost lionlike roar, low, dark and hungry. Waver finds himself with his back pinned to the nearest tree while Iskandar is kissing him as if he wanted to devour him whole. His hands sliding under Waver's chiton to caress the bare skin...

When they finally return to the party the night has already fallen and they have to find their way through the forest drowned in pitch black darkness. Fortunately, Elfnein's Temple is visible even from afar. A shining beacon spilling light and laughter all around the surrounding area.

Anyone perceptive enough would notice both of their costumes are in a state of slight disarray. None of the elements of Iskandar's intricate armour is aligned properly and it looks that he's lost one of the brass buckles holding his breastplate in place. It seems he's not aware of it. Too busy whispering something to Waver's ear as they walk back to the temple.]
hypomeneo: (Everything in its own time)

[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-06-14 09:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Waver's ears are slightly pink, while bone deep satisfaction thrums through the link. It might have to do with the rapidly healing love bites on his neck (though Iskandar isn't the only one who likes to nip), or their general slight disheveled state, or he may have sorta-totally been responsible for that brass buckle (It. Had. To. Come. Off.)... but any adults at the party are sure to know what they've been up to once they get a good look at them.

As long as they don't spill to the kids.]


Well, I'm not going to say no.

[What are they talking about? It's difficult to say as Waver leans against Iskandar as they walk, arm around him to keep him close.]

Uhhh... [Ears pinker. Flustering.] Maybe. What's your idea?
towards_okeanos: (smile)

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-06-15 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, nothing elaborate.

[Right. Of course. Him. Not elaborate. Of course, he planned this beforehand. He's just pretending he didn't.]

I just thought we could take a break for a couple of days. Do some sightseeing. Maybe a weekend. Go somewhere warm. Good food, nice hotel.

[Iskandar lowers his voice so that only Waver can hear him before continuing.]

Comfortable bed.

[Now it's no more than a whisper in Waver's ear.]

Just like Hawai.
hypomeneo: (Boys around the table)

[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-06-16 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[The emotion now welling from Waver can only be summed up in one word. An all-encompassing, resounding Yes.

If he's planning on it being like Hawaii...]


A getaway for just the two of us?

[A light bit of pink dusts his cheeks to match the tips of his ears, as his voice gains playfulness.]

Spur of the moment, hmmm?

[Of course you didn't plan it. Waver suspects nothing, see him suspecting nothing.]
towards_okeanos: (ahem)

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-06-18 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Just the two of us.

[They reach the outside sitting area. Iskandar leads them to a bench. It's warm they can sit outside for a while.]

Where you would like to go? Because I'm open to suggestions.

[No. No plan at all. Absolutely not the one when they go to Thessaloniki because hey easy access and no, absolutely not because Waver once said he wanted to see place of Iskandar's birth.]
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[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-06-21 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
Greece is nice this time of year, I do believe. [Waver gives a winsome smile as he leans in and rests his head on Iskandar's shoulder.] Wouldn't have to hop a plane or anything.
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[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-06-22 12:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Mhm...

[Iskandar doesn't stop smiling. He has one arm around Waver's waist, holding him close, another resting on his head, weaving fingers into his hair. Those gorgeous hair. Black as the night, smooth as the finest of silks. He bows down to kiss them lingering there, inhaling the scent of argan oil that Waver uses to keep them in shape.]

It is.

[He needs to stop or they would need another trip to the forest. It takes a longer moment before he's able to tear himself away.]

Through the Thessaloniki shrine? We could rent a car and go south but it would be scorching hot there at this time of year.

[At least he can steal a kiss from him.]
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[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-06-29 10:32 am (UTC)(link)
Tempting me again. [Waver's brows raise delicately as his smile spreads as his hair is kissed. He too is having... issues with his hunger.] ... keep that up and we're not sleeping tonight.

[That's a long lingering kiss stolen, my dear.]

There are reasons why air conditioning was invented. For everything else there's magic.

[Help! He's British. He may wilt otherwise. On the other hand, Heroic Spirit. He can take it.

Besides, he's curious what Iskandar would show him given the opportunity to completely take the reigns.]


Surprise me. I'm looking forward to what you come up with.
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[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-07-01 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Is that as a promise?

[Iskandar chuckles.]

Who needs sleep anyway...

[Technically they can get away without it for some time. It's not sustainable in the long run but we're not speaking long term here.]

Then I count on magic because we may want to leave the hotel a couple of times.

[There's a slight pause and then a familiar, self-satisfied smirk appears.]

Unless we don't ?
hypomeneo: (You do not have to walk on your knees)

[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-07-02 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
What do you think?

[As he suggestively presses against Iskandar. Oh... someone's smirking. Ooohh!! Don't tease him for the fact that he's just as horny as you, Iskandar. There's twenty plus years of separation to make up for after all.]

I think you'll agree some variety is more interesting. [As he runs his fingers up Iskandar's chest.] Provided we don't scandalize the public in the process.

[Yes, that old chestnut. Though Waver is slowly being worked around to Iskandar's point of view... slowly.]
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[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-07-04 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I think the public could survive some scandalizing.

[Iskandar catches that trailing hand on his chest with his own, lifts it to his lips to kiss Waver's fingers and only then lets go of it.]

But I'm not that keen on sharing my best sights with anyone else [He leans down to kiss Waver again.] so no scandalizing.

[That's not teasing, that's celebrating.]

I bet we could find a beach that's empty but still nice and warm.

[If a bit rocky. At least there would be no sand. He hates sand. It sticks and gets everywhere.]
hypomeneo: (You only have to let)

[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-07-10 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Good.

[He's going to draw that kiss out. If he keeps that up, they're going to need the woods again, but... at this point, it might be too late.]

... mmm. I like that idea. We did miss out last time thanks to the crowds. We never got to properly enjoy it.

[Something tells him fun in the sand would be no fun at all, though. If beaches in Greece are sandy. He shifts even closer, smiling up before claiming another kiss.]

... bring a blanket, maybe some wine...
Edited 2019-07-10 16:06 (UTC)
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[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-07-10 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Crowds. Yes. They kind of didn't want to put on the show for half of the Far Shore. Or more precisely Waver didn't. Iskandar couldn't care less.
He chuckles. And all he planned was the museum but it seems they both were at their respective breaking points there. He knows, he was. That's not a complaint. He's quite happy with the result. Though the appropriate word here would rather be ecstatic.]


That we did. Truly a shame.

[Somebody's going to come here to tell them to get a room quite soon... Not that it bothers him one bit. Though they might not be able to enjoy the rest of the party because he is going to teleport them to the Temple any minute now. He can apologize to Elfnein and Romeo later.]

...wine would be nice...

[Somebody is being completely irresistible today.]
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[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-07-11 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
[He's more flexible around mortals, or rather is becoming more comfortable around mortals as Iskandar steadily knocks the shame from him. Mortals can't see them for the most part. This may lead dangerous places in time.

It's too late. His libido has taken the reigns and it's why any scolding is going to fall flat when it comes to this, as Waver is utterly horrible at keeping his hands off Iskandar when he's in a mood too. Poor Satya. How does she even stand them at times?]


... it would... it would be very nice...

[There's the slide of an eye to confirm no one's spying on them or coming by, and 3... 2... 1... Waver's diving in for another kiss, thoroughly intent on starting to slowly make out.]
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[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-07-11 10:47 am (UTC)(link)
[It looks they've done socializing for the day.

Iskandar groans into their kiss as Waver's fingers drag down his spine. Even more electrifying when there's still the fabric, light as it is, baring them access to the naked skin. He bites Waver's lower lip lightly before breaking their kiss. Slow is good but so is Waver's more aggressive side coming to light. Iskandar would be delighted to witness more of it. He leaves a trail of kisses up and down his lover's neck before whispering to his ear.]


Hungry for more?

[It's a miracle he can even form coherent thoughts, let alone express them as all of his blood has clearly already gone south at this point.]
hypomeneo: (Too much for me!)

[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-07-11 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[--!! Fire shoots through Waver's blood at the contact, and suddenly he moves so he isn't just pressed up seductively beside him on the bench but swinging to outright straddle across Iskandar's lap for better access. There's a pleased growl at the kisses as his fingers trail down Iskandar's spine looking for the catches of the armor of his breastplate, and he bares his neck so Iskandar can have the run of it.

The soft puff of heat against the shell of his ear makes him shiver and the roar of arousal echoes through their bond. They are definitely done socializing for the day.]


Always.

Home?

[The clasps at the back come undone and Waver pushes forward to devour Iskandar's lips in another lips as he starts working the breastplate off. Extremely bold for him, but he's counting on them being gone in the next second or two.]
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[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-07-11 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Iskandar trembles as Waver's weight sinks against his thighs. He soaks in desire pouring into him from their link. Lashes at what he is offered kissing and biting the exposed skin. It would be laughable to assume they're going to end anywhere else than his bed.]

Yes.

Now.

[He takes pride in how precise his teleportation always is but that's an ability that requires focus. Not something he has plenty too spare at that particular moment when all but the last shreds of his attention are entirely on Waver. They both fully expect for his breastplate to land with a thud on a stone floor when Waver finally manages to free him from it.

Not a splash.

...

damn...

the pond...

Somebody severely miscalculated that teleport.

To his defence, he wasn't thinking straight...or thinking at all, to be honest. The jolt of cold from the water is like a lash of a whip. At least it wakes him from the daze enough to crawl out of the pond and help Waver get out of the water. They both shaking from the temperature shock. Iskandar is cursing himself under the breath. Idiot. To fail something so simple!]


I'm so sorry...

[All it takes is one look at Waver to set his blood ablaze again. One look at how the wet fabric clings to his skin accentuating every feature of his slender body. Iskandar lets out a growl. Low, dark and hungry. He pulls Waver into his arms again. He's past the point any cold shower could help him.]

How can you be so gorgeous?

[Will they even manage to get his room at all?]
hypomeneo: (over the prairies and the deep trees)

[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-07-24 03:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[... this is karma and punishment for making out and driving for more at a kid's book party, isn't it?

-SPLASH!!!!!!!!-

Fuck.

Universe, he takes regular blessed water baths for reasons, but not noooooooow.]


Wha...!!!

Fuck.

COLD!!!

[SPLUTTERING.

Waver's coughing as Iskandar helps him out of the water. Oh that wasn't fun. That wasn't--





Forget the wet t-shirt effect, the wet chiton effect takes that and dials it up to eleven. Waver stares at Iskandar as he apologies, stares at every muscle thrown into sharp relief, and hunger rumbles up from the core of him, until he's growling himself.]


I could ask you that myself.

[As he's pulled in. Are they going to manage that? Are they going to be killed if Satya happens to come across them? Are they even thinking about any of that?

Probably--]


Bed. Bed now.

[One thought of common sense. Very fleeting as Waver sees fit to climb Iskandar like a tree to better kiss him and allow his lover to carry him off.]
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[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2019-07-26 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Protecting the remaining inhabitant of the Temple from indecent views is not exactly on Iskandar's mind. She's probably got used to them anyway. Not that Iskandar would ever consider what they do indecent. They're in love. That's how love looks like. Public displays of passion are entirely appropriate in his opinion. He would never get over the fact that modern people seem to have a problem with it.

That is all on the assumption he was capable of thinking about anything like that at the moment. He is not. He's too occupied with kissing his lover while carrying him to his bedroom. But he doesn't drop him down on the bed even if that's what he wants now. To tear those drenched clothes off him and savour every inch of that perfect body. Drink from their shared desire until they both can't take it anymore.

But not now. Not this time. He really liked that commanding voice he just heard from Waver. So instead he sits on the edge of the bed with Waver ending on his lap. They're going to make a terrible mess of the place but Iskandar does not care. He breaks their kiss with a smile.]


I noticed you had some kind of plan back there.

[He seals that observation with a kiss behind Waver's ear.]

I am all yours.

[Another kiss. This time lower and followed by a light bite. They both have a habit of leaving marks of their passion on each other.]

Do with me whatever you wish.

[Iskandar already had it his way there in the forest. And many times before. Now, it's Waver's turn to take control.]
hypomeneo: (over the prairies and the deep trees)

[personal profile] hypomeneo 2019-08-05 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
Continued here
Edited 2019-08-05 06:46 (UTC)