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[ shylock is a beautiful validation machine - one that bradley needs more than he'd ever admit to himself. he sighs with relief when he finally hears what he wanted to hear more than anything else, barring a proper invitation to live together.
with shylock's chest pressed close to his own like this, there's an immediate reaction from bradley's body. sweet words that ring true coming from the most attractive person in all of hell would get anyone hard, after all. his free hand circles around shylock to hold his waist, caressing his face with his other palm before leaning in to kiss him.
he makes sure it's deep from the start, still tasting like alcohol. he should probably wait until they're in a bedroom or at least somewhere with a decent surface, but how could he, when shylock is impossible to resist? ]
with shylock's chest pressed close to his own like this, there's an immediate reaction from bradley's body. sweet words that ring true coming from the most attractive person in all of hell would get anyone hard, after all. his free hand circles around shylock to hold his waist, caressing his face with his other palm before leaning in to kiss him.
he makes sure it's deep from the start, still tasting like alcohol. he should probably wait until they're in a bedroom or at least somewhere with a decent surface, but how could he, when shylock is impossible to resist? ]
Oh, I was just loitering outside of a café! It had the funniest tablecloths and the worst music, so of course I was gonna listen for a while.
[ and eat some really bad pizza, but what does murr know about quality outside of gems and getting the worst reactions out of people?
he does make grabby hands tho. ]
Why! Did you like it? I know more of it, I can continue if you'd like!~
[ and eat some really bad pizza, but what does murr know about quality outside of gems and getting the worst reactions out of people?
he does make grabby hands tho. ]
Why! Did you like it? I know more of it, I can continue if you'd like!~
["Is that true?
Can that be true?
How can you be so sure wizard?"
That voice, her own voice that has been dormant, tethered to the recesses of her mind due to Hell's power whispers faintly. It hasn't been loud since the blood rain, thankfully. Looking at Shylock's words was simultaneously comforting and brought up that resentment that would never completely dry out.]
I'm trying.
I must have gotten better at it if you say it's so.
[She's not sure what else to say because there's only so much over text that can be conveyed.]
See you at Hemlock some other evening?
Can that be true?
How can you be so sure wizard?"
That voice, her own voice that has been dormant, tethered to the recesses of her mind due to Hell's power whispers faintly. It hasn't been loud since the blood rain, thankfully. Looking at Shylock's words was simultaneously comforting and brought up that resentment that would never completely dry out.]
I'm trying.
I must have gotten better at it if you say it's so.
[She's not sure what else to say because there's only so much over text that can be conveyed.]
See you at Hemlock some other evening?
Good morning. This is Shinonome – we spoke just over a week ago about me running deliveries for you once I managed to get a bike. I've managed to get one and I'm in the process of having it checked over to make sure it's safe to ride and can stand up to running deliveries.
Let me know when you'd prefer to conduct an interview and I'll make my way over.
Let me know when you'd prefer to conduct an interview and I'll make my way over.
I know. [ he says it just as solemnly. ] It's never not daunting, to have so many responsibilities suddenly placed on your shoulders when you're already carrying this much. But fear and anxieties don't always have to be a weakness. Frankly, if you weren't nervous about the whole thing, it either means you're overconfident with the tasks you have on hand, or you simply do not care. And I know for the fact that you aren't the latter, Emily.
[ she cares too much, in fact. which would probably be a weakness for most medical professionals who need to be neutral in the face of death, but it doesn't always have to be this way. one must strike a balance. ]
Furthermore, you won't be alone in that rank. I'm rather familiar with Ryouma and Mr. Matoba, and they seem to be very good at what they do. All you have to do is ask them for assistance, like how you approached me today.
[ she cares too much, in fact. which would probably be a weakness for most medical professionals who need to be neutral in the face of death, but it doesn't always have to be this way. one must strike a balance. ]
Furthermore, you won't be alone in that rank. I'm rather familiar with Ryouma and Mr. Matoba, and they seem to be very good at what they do. All you have to do is ask them for assistance, like how you approached me today.
A cafe, and you didn't think to invite me... I'm terribly hurt, dear Murr.
[ grips his own chest with the feigned intensity of an affliction attack. ]
I'd love to hear you sing it. In fact if you could teach the the song, I could accompany your sweet, merry melodies.
[ grips his own chest with the feigned intensity of an affliction attack. ]
I'd love to hear you sing it. In fact if you could teach the the song, I could accompany your sweet, merry melodies.
[ mm, going for the offense now, are we? that's fine, shylock supposes. bradley needs this more than him, after all, and shylock is only fulfilling his fuck quota of sorts as tamamo lieutenant. one could even this an orientation of sorts, a taste of what this version of hell has to offer.
and it's not as though he's going to slack off when it comes to makeouts either. shylock doesn't hesitate in returning the kiss with equal fervor, his tongue urging bradley's lips to open up so that he can explore the other's mouth and taste more of that alcohol. it's intoxicating, even for someone who rarely if ever gets drunk, and shylock needs more of it.
he pulls away slightly to breathe, but not without tugging gently at bradley's lower lip. taking his hand, he drags him away to the bedroom, where he all but forces bradley to sit on the bed so that shylock can stand in between his legs and strip off his own clothing nice and slowly. the way he unbuttons his vest is excruciatingly slow, as do the rest of his top, but if bradley is that eager to get it started already he should do something about that. :) ]
and it's not as though he's going to slack off when it comes to makeouts either. shylock doesn't hesitate in returning the kiss with equal fervor, his tongue urging bradley's lips to open up so that he can explore the other's mouth and taste more of that alcohol. it's intoxicating, even for someone who rarely if ever gets drunk, and shylock needs more of it.
he pulls away slightly to breathe, but not without tugging gently at bradley's lower lip. taking his hand, he drags him away to the bedroom, where he all but forces bradley to sit on the bed so that shylock can stand in between his legs and strip off his own clothing nice and slowly. the way he unbuttons his vest is excruciatingly slow, as do the rest of his top, but if bradley is that eager to get it started already he should do something about that. :) ]
[ shylock is the closest thing to a big tiddy witch around so, he gets bradley immediately horny …yeah, he's into it until it becomes obvious that shylock is taking too long on purpose. he starts undoing his own shirt after removing his tie, clicking his tongue. ]
Don't you have magic for that shit?
[ he has no patience for teasing!! ]
Don't you have magic for that shit?
[ he has no patience for teasing!! ]
If you knew how much I have to keep Ryouma from hurling himself into more danger...
[she sighs, but it's an unconscious reflex, seeking comfort, for her hand to find his own and hold it. an anchor instead of getting lost in her own thoughts.]
I know he'll stand behind me. That he'll be happy for me, which I don't know if I can stomach right now. It's...if I trip and fall over my feet as myself, then it's only me that deals with the aftermath. If this happens when I'm meant to keep the rest of the clan in mind, then it means I haven't done my duty right by them. That's what's so fearsome.
[she sighs, but it's an unconscious reflex, seeking comfort, for her hand to find his own and hold it. an anchor instead of getting lost in her own thoughts.]
I know he'll stand behind me. That he'll be happy for me, which I don't know if I can stomach right now. It's...if I trip and fall over my feet as myself, then it's only me that deals with the aftermath. If this happens when I'm meant to keep the rest of the clan in mind, then it means I haven't done my duty right by them. That's what's so fearsome.
[ shylock only laughs as he continues to unbutton his top slowly and deliberately, his unblemished skin starting to peek out with every button undone. ]
I do. But that wouldn't be romantic, would it?
[ why would you rush the Shylock Bennett Experience™️, bradley. they have all night for this, assuming that murr doesn't bust in on them going at it anytime soon. wouldn't that be scandalous and exciting? ]
I do. But that wouldn't be romantic, would it?
[ why would you rush the Shylock Bennett Experience™️, bradley. they have all night for this, assuming that murr doesn't bust in on them going at it anytime soon. wouldn't that be scandalous and exciting? ]
[ listen unless murr is also a big titty witch, he's not allowed in here.
but it's true, he's supposed to be here to clear his mind, and... because he missed shylock, frankly. he reaches to touch the naked sides of his body, tugging him close - slowly, this time, looking up at him. ]
You're looking for romance with a Northern Wizard? You know that's not something just anyone can pursue.
but it's true, he's supposed to be here to clear his mind, and... because he missed shylock, frankly. he reaches to touch the naked sides of his body, tugging him close - slowly, this time, looking up at him. ]
You're looking for romance with a Northern Wizard? You know that's not something just anyone can pursue.
[He knows Shylock hates text but cut him a break, there's an emergency going on,]
So much excitement, isn't there?
Shylock-san, I'm certain that you are not too inconvenienced by all of this. It's such an inelegant attempt, intended to draw all our eyes away from the business we have been preparing for. Perhaps it will interest you to know that your lady will not find very much reason to pursue that bounty, very soon.
I would like you to know this.
We in Sutoku will not be distracted. I certainly hope the same applies to all of our allies.
[It's an extended courtesy, and a warning both. If the foxes stay in their lane, so will everyone else- and the Alliance will be the barrier to keep the Shutens out of Tamamo dens.]
So much excitement, isn't there?
Shylock-san, I'm certain that you are not too inconvenienced by all of this. It's such an inelegant attempt, intended to draw all our eyes away from the business we have been preparing for. Perhaps it will interest you to know that your lady will not find very much reason to pursue that bounty, very soon.
I would like you to know this.
We in Sutoku will not be distracted. I certainly hope the same applies to all of our allies.
[It's an extended courtesy, and a warning both. If the foxes stay in their lane, so will everyone else- and the Alliance will be the barrier to keep the Shutens out of Tamamo dens.]
[ it can happen!! murr transforms all the time! #BoobsforBradley2022
shylock lets himself be pulled in, a hand coming up to cup bradley's cheek. ]
It isn't wise to pursue a romantic relationship with a Western wizard neither. [ he smiles, just saying. and besides, no matter what bradley does, he'll never be as batshit as murr. ] Would you rather we skip the formalities and have you fuck me instead?
[ the shirt falls onto the floor. his smile widens, his gaze half-lidded. ]
shylock lets himself be pulled in, a hand coming up to cup bradley's cheek. ]
It isn't wise to pursue a romantic relationship with a Western wizard neither. [ he smiles, just saying. and besides, no matter what bradley does, he'll never be as batshit as murr. ] Would you rather we skip the formalities and have you fuck me instead?
[ the shirt falls onto the floor. his smile widens, his gaze half-lidded. ]
[ you could at least CALL, matoba. but it's just like him to inconvenience a wizard during dire times, isn't it... ]
Indeed. The last time the city's been this lively was the night parade. To think we've been here for that long...
Anyhow. It is quite a shame that milady has lost interest. Not that it'd stop the other kits from going out into the Wastes for their own agendas nonetheless.
Indeed. The last time the city's been this lively was the night parade. To think we've been here for that long...
Anyhow. It is quite a shame that milady has lost interest. Not that it'd stop the other kits from going out into the Wastes for their own agendas nonetheless.
[He would but there's so much shouting in the background!]
Over half a year we have known each other. It feels much longer, doesn't it?
So long as we are all working towards the same goal, I have no worries. Those who feel a desire to protect this city and their clans are far more trustworthy than those greedy fools who are after a phantom bounty.
I do hope you and Hemlock remain safe through this night.
Over half a year we have known each other. It feels much longer, doesn't it?
So long as we are all working towards the same goal, I have no worries. Those who feel a desire to protect this city and their clans are far more trustworthy than those greedy fools who are after a phantom bounty.
I do hope you and Hemlock remain safe through this night.
[ please #BoobsforBradley2022 make it trend ]
...I don't do romance.
[ he says, like a liar. he pulls him even closer, running his hands up his sides towards his perfectly pristine chest, slowly sliding his palm over his wizard crest. ]
But if you weren't taken, I'd consider it.
...I don't do romance.
[ he says, like a liar. he pulls him even closer, running his hands up his sides towards his perfectly pristine chest, slowly sliding his palm over his wizard crest. ]
But if you weren't taken, I'd consider it.
[ okay, he has to laugh. sorry bradley, it's nothing personal. but how many times has shylock heard that from countless people he'd bedded for the past millenia and a half? really, bradley should focus more on people he can and will have.
shylock then presses a hand on bradley's chest and pushes him to lie down on the bed before clambering onto the bed and straddling the other wizard's hips. is he hard already? let him just grind his own hips down a little and check if he is. ]
You should save those words for someone who needs it more than I do.
shylock then presses a hand on bradley's chest and pushes him to lie down on the bed before clambering onto the bed and straddling the other wizard's hips. is he hard already? let him just grind his own hips down a little and check if he is. ]
You should save those words for someone who needs it more than I do.
I'm making progress. I've mostly gotten my head around the Tamamo territory and I'm good enough at following maps and directions that I'm confident I won't have any trouble making my way around.
I can make my way over whenever it's convenient for you.
I can make my way over whenever it's convenient for you.
[ of course he's turned on already. imagine not being horny while being straddled by shylock from the west??? it's impossible. he holds his hips in place, grinding his definitely hard cock against him. ]
Hah. That's not gonna be easy. Everyone wants to hear that from me.
[ what he really means is nero doesn't want to hear it from him. he just wants to be fwb or something stupid and juvenile like that and it drives bradley insane. bradley wants... something. he wants to be someone's something. if nero won't take him, he'll at least want to be someone important to shylock. he doesn't care if murr is part of the picture, either; as long as shylock feels something for him - anything, any feeling at all besides phyisical attraction - bradley couldn't ask for anything else. ]
And I'm not sayin' it 'cause you need to hear it or not. I'm tellin' you because it's the truth, and I don't think anyone here really knows your worth.
Hah. That's not gonna be easy. Everyone wants to hear that from me.
[ what he really means is nero doesn't want to hear it from him. he just wants to be fwb or something stupid and juvenile like that and it drives bradley insane. bradley wants... something. he wants to be someone's something. if nero won't take him, he'll at least want to be someone important to shylock. he doesn't care if murr is part of the picture, either; as long as shylock feels something for him - anything, any feeling at all besides phyisical attraction - bradley couldn't ask for anything else. ]
And I'm not sayin' it 'cause you need to hear it or not. I'm tellin' you because it's the truth, and I don't think anyone here really knows your worth.
Great! Okay. Here, follow along.
[ he clears his throat. murr is ready to sing the next part of the song.
but there's a catch. what song is he singing now?
well. hold onto your butt. ]
With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride!
You're toxic, I'm slipping under!
[ also he's doing the dance. thanks, britney. ]
[ he clears his throat. murr is ready to sing the next part of the song.
but there's a catch. what song is he singing now?
well. hold onto your butt. ]
With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride!
You're toxic, I'm slipping under!
[ also he's doing the dance. thanks, britney. ]
I knew that bounty was too good to be true from the beginning. The fact that Kaberou put such a large amount down just to get his daughter back, with no regard as to whether she return to him specifically, puts a sour taste in my mouth.
[ this is the part where shylock's taking a drag off his pipe tbh. ]
But thank you, Mr. Matoba. Would you believe that Hemlock has suffered less damages compared to last time? It won't take me too long to replace what's broken, thankfully.
And most importantly, do take care of yourselves out there.
[ this is the part where shylock's taking a drag off his pipe tbh. ]
But thank you, Mr. Matoba. Would you believe that Hemlock has suffered less damages compared to last time? It won't take me too long to replace what's broken, thankfully.
And most importantly, do take care of yourselves out there.
[ ahh, yes. ryouma. shylock does like the guy for being very entertaining, at the behest of his own life.
he listens, nods, and moves his hands so that they're covering emily's. she's at it again, trying to shoulder all the duties and be expected to be blamed for them. ]
But that's it, Emily. You are no longer alone, and there is strength in numbers. If you trip and fall as yourself, then let others catch you as yourself. Like how I have you here right now.
[ he smiles. ]
Perhaps this is the Daitengu's way of telling you that you'll need other people's assistance now more than ever. And that it is all right to do that. Other members of the Alliance would kill to be in my position right now, to help the Emily Dyer with whatever she needs.
he listens, nods, and moves his hands so that they're covering emily's. she's at it again, trying to shoulder all the duties and be expected to be blamed for them. ]
But that's it, Emily. You are no longer alone, and there is strength in numbers. If you trip and fall as yourself, then let others catch you as yourself. Like how I have you here right now.
[ he smiles. ]
Perhaps this is the Daitengu's way of telling you that you'll need other people's assistance now more than ever. And that it is all right to do that. Other members of the Alliance would kill to be in my position right now, to help the Emily Dyer with whatever she needs.
[looking to him, to that smile, she wishes she could trust it without abandon. in this light, anyone would - with a voice that could soothe away her doubts, gentle enough to calm a spooked heart, and no need for it to be raised. his hands, warm and steady, holding hers and keeping her breathing, in one place. his eyes, the same shade as the autumn dahlias she had paused to look at in the shop window just the other day.(and is that why? had she known, in some thought swimming under the surface, to mark the color?) anyone would trust a smile that inviting, want to touch it just to see if it's real, that this isn't a dream that leaves one weeping because it's over.
it's not entirely a conscious thing, drifting a little closer into his orbit. she could say something bold, could make it sly and quip accordingly and pack up all this vulnerability and trade familiar remarks-]
And what if I don't know what I need? Where do we go from there?
[it's more honest than she meant it to be, and there's the inner desire to push it away, laugh it off somehow - but she's going to let it stand, because she wants to believe him. to be helped, like she's helped others so many times. it might be terrifying, but it's there. not knowing is enough to confess to.
because she does trust him, just not in a way to follow without a thought of her own.]
it's not entirely a conscious thing, drifting a little closer into his orbit. she could say something bold, could make it sly and quip accordingly and pack up all this vulnerability and trade familiar remarks-]
And what if I don't know what I need? Where do we go from there?
[it's more honest than she meant it to be, and there's the inner desire to push it away, laugh it off somehow - but she's going to let it stand, because she wants to believe him. to be helped, like she's helped others so many times. it might be terrifying, but it's there. not knowing is enough to confess to.
because she does trust him, just not in a way to follow without a thought of her own.]
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