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kingdomsofrain2024-01-24 08:25 pm
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So Enri nuzzles his husband(-to-be, soon, really soon!) and murmurs love to him. It's okay, Babygirl and I'm here, whatever happened, it's all okay.
I'm always going to be here, Daddy. I promise. We'll handle it together.
When he reads what happened, he hums a note of acknowledgement. Personally, he has his own feelings about hiding family from family, and he knows he's probably going to be unfair to Sen if he took sides. (He already takes a side, so he'll be even more unfair.) Setting the phone aside, he spends the remaining time talking with Darius - yeah, he gets why Sen's touchy about it, but it's still not fair, it feels like shit when people want to hide their relationship with you, and Darius, hey, look at me, listen. You're not a bad person. You're the fucking best.
You're a good man. I'm saying you're a good man.
Sen knows that, or else he wouldn't've told you about any of it. It's just a fight, that shit happens between brothers, yeah?
He kisses Darius's nose then presses forehead to forehead, nudging with a tender smile. It just feels bad like this because you love each other. No one makes shit sting like your brother. Feels like the end of the world - but it's not even the end of today, okay?
He loves you, and I love you. This'll blow over, Babygirl. Just talk to him. ]
I don't like to see you two hurting.
Either of you.
I see you're hurt, Darius. It's not nothing. It's not nothing, either, to have a brother you're proud of, eh? Or one you like, at least. One who cares for you, also.
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Forgive my silence here. I have been speaking with Nova, and also finally had access to hot water for a shower. Oleksei needs a better heater.
The important thing is Nova, or rather, that I mentioned this all to him. He says the anniversary of Senan's mother's passing is soon.
He used to disappear and to drink, but can do neither of these things now?
So. Perhaps it isn't all you and the consequences of speaking.
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He is being thoughtless as well. You deserve to hear this.
...But perhaps some leeway, eh?
And - wait for after this date to pass, but consider the both of you having a conversation about this instead of expressing your hurts through jokes.
I'll say so to Senan, also.
Later. Not now.
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Might have, before Enri.
Might have, without Enri’s arms around him, Enri’s tender support; without knowing he could and always can trust to his Love - nearly, ah, so nearly his husband! - to meet him, hold him, shield doubts away and guard him from the sharpest storms, the sting of his own teeth.
There’s nothing more sustaining than his Enri’s voice at his ear, Enri’s words gifting precisely what can settle Darius’s storm. Nothing more sustaining than to breathe the scent of his Love and mirror the rhythm of his breath, as Enri’s touch cards perfect, assuasive through Darius’s hair. Nothing more sustaining than a kiss to the nose that leaves Darius half-smiling, the hurt not gone but softened, brought back into perspective. The world isn’t ending and needn’t end. Nothing’s been broken entirely, and Enri, his Enri will always be here, and with him. ]
[ … ]
So it is.
His mother. [ … ] Moira.
[ … ]
Fuck me for forgetting, IThat’s reason enough for his [ … ] absconding. His aggravation with me.
[ … ]
I don’t[ … ]
I don’t like to be [ … ] at odds with him. Not now, in particular, when our wedding is so close.
I
The last time I laid vitriol that struck him, it was weeks before we truly
The last time I gave Rin cause for ire regarding Sen, it
[ … ]
You’re correct, Vitaly; this habit of cloaking hurt in joking bears discussion.
Just as you’re correct to hold approaching Senan for a later date. It isn’t what he needs just now. [ … ] It isn’t at all what he or his mother’s memory merits.
That leeway. Of course it’s his right. I’ll speak with him, if he’ll permit it.
You’re with your cousin?
[ … ]
I’ve only just now registered your remark regarding Nova and hot showers.
Fuck’s sake, Vitaly.
Granted, I’ve neither room for nor intention of begrudging you that reference, or anything it spoke to.
[ … ]
[ … ]
Something for your consideration. There are a number of guests coming from outside of the city. A number of them have secured less than optimal accommodations; I assume in accordance with either finances or availability of rooms. It is my intention to see these rooms improved on, with no need to advertise the fact beforehand.
The first related point: I’ve no idea whether you’ve found a place, but you’re welcome to settle yourself into one of my apartments through the duration of your stay. You know I have no shortage to choose from, and it strikes me as the least that I can do. The least of what I’d like to do, as well.
The second point. Nova’s is among the reservations I’ve sighted for revision. If this is a fact you’d like to take to your own hands, you need only say it.
[ … ]
Perhaps another point for your consideration, or simply [ … ] a fact I haven’t stated.
I have missed you.
I’ll be glad to see you again.
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[…]
Yes, please send me the information for Nova’s hotel. I would like to take care of that, very much. Thank you.
And - please say nothing to him about it. Let him think it was you. Eventually, he and I will have to talk about money, but I’d prefer it not to happen immediately.
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This other thing, the apartment - it’s a generous offer and I would like to accept.
I’d also prefer to pay you rent, and to have a month-to-month contract. There are many reasons, but the foremost, Darius, is that we’re friends, and I’m not in financial need. I won’t take things from you just because you have an excess. It feels […] tacky. It would be different if I was a guest in your own home, but a random unoccupied apartment should be rented.
Well. And because of my own situation, it’s true I have feelings just now about using relationships for money.
I’ll also pay for the utilities. You aren’t getting around me this way, either.
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What are you suggesting about my shower? I am in a country with infrastructure in ruins; you think hot water is easy to
come byfind?You have a filthy mind. As always. Stop thinking about me and my shower.
[…]
That’s for Nova. 😌
[…]
Okay, enough of that. I don’t want you distracted by my plumbing while you’re with your Pup.
[…]
I’ve missed you, as well. More and for longer than you could know.
I’m so glad to see you again, Darius.
Tell your foul-mouth husband I thank him for bringing you back.
And then do one of your punishments on him for saying such disgusting things to me — eh, or I’ll start telling you all about my showers.
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I beg your pardon, using my own emoji against meYes, yes. As Sen’s told it, your ‘plumbing’ is a distraction and a half. 🙄
Ah, but then there’s no chance of my being distracted - or sparing so much as a stray thought to Vitaly Kozak in the nude - when I have the perfect cock at hand, and at Daddy’s command. 😌
On which note, you might take care with your requests, Vitaly. I believe you’ve heard some measure of how well my Puppy relishes his punishments. Will you, do you think, be spared from bearing text-born witness to the details?
Tsk, tsk, in any case, it’s far too late for second thoughts. 😌😌😌
(I’ll pass along your thanks, though he’ll see this message for himself. He has access to all that I text; something to bear in mind, perhaps? 😌
Something you’ll know, I expect, for the significance it bears.
Ah, and here, a note for my Enri’s lovely eyes: What do you think, my love? Should I bring a punishment upon you? >;3)
For the apartment [ … ] you are an incorrigible wretch. I expect there isn’t any chance of persuading you that you are my guest so long as you remain in any home of mine?
Stubborn shithead that you are, I’ll refrain from arguing over the point. …And, yes, I understand your reasoning, and won’t speak against it. I’ll have a contract drawn up, and as I expect you’ll insist on the point, I’ll send it to you for review before signing.
Look for the details of Nova’s current accommodations in a separate text. If you’ve any questions, I’m sure I can fill in the blanks.
Related: What you do or don’t do in the apartment’s shower will be your own business. 🙄
It can’t be worse than what the esteemed Jaegers did in the rooms they adopted for themselves. (Don’t fret upon that point: I will not be placing you in the apartment Verne and his sisters settled in. That particular property needs another two or three deep cleanings before it can be of use to anyone.)
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V[ ... ]
[ ... ]
Vitya.
If I may call you so.
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Why is Senan telling you about my plumbing fifteen years after he sees it? It's good, but it's not that good.
That's Rin terri[...]
собака reads your texts.
Yes, I know this significance. Does he? собака, eh, he doesn't let people touch his phone. Well, but maybe he told you this already.
He breaks it before anyone can touch it; did he tell you about that?
One time, he threw his phone into traffic so a truck runs over it. It's spite. He's a spiteful man - like a cat, knocking shit off counters because he feels like doing so.
And you, собака, have a foul mouth.
[...]
Okay now, seriously, this between the three of us: limits. I won't make any threats or ultimatums, but if you want to talk to me, talk to me about something other than sex or how ever you call what you do to one another. Please. At least 75% of the time.
[...]
Why was Verne in your apartment?
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Shithead.
[...]
Dasha.
[ In Ukrainian, [ ] in English: ]
I think this might fit you better. Enri tells me I should [be cool] about it.
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[ … ]
VitalyVitya, IDasha.
It does. Suit me; fit me [ … ] better. More wholly.
[ … ]
I did say that Enri has brought me nearer to myself.
Without him, I expect I never would have discerned - certainly, I could not have accepted - this part of what I am.
I would be far less without it; I was far less in my own ignorance.
[ … ]
Please. Do call me ‘Dasha.’ And you will - I think, and I believe I have reason to trust - remain Vitya to me.
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Regarding Sen, I can only believe he was suitably impressed. Whether he’d speak a word of your plumbing now, I can’t begin to say; he mentioned it (‘it,’ I say as if possessed of delicate sensibilities; your dick is of course what I mean) shortly after playing what seemed to be an unintended witness. I found the gangle of a man wandering blank eyed and asked what in fuck’s name his problem was; he reported in uncharacteristically brief but illustrative enough fashion.
Regarding Verne: Is there ever a satisfactory answer? I’ve learned nothing of his reasons, nor has Mr. Navarro - who lent a hand in moving Jaeger out, and thereby fell into an unfortunate encounter with the sisters - informed me of anything save that Verne retained a photograph from the Y2K debacle.
Regarding myself: I am very like a cat in some regards, as my Puppy well knows. 😌
And for this matter of limits. Enri and I have consulted, and we’re agreed that 75% is a viable, if perhaps not ideal, request.
[ A photograph follows, almost certainly taken by Enri: Darius and Enri gathered close, both giving a thumbs up to the camera, both looking toward the camera but with eyes fixed peripherally on one another. It may be gleaned that Darius is settled on Enri’s lap; it’s very clear his arm is wrapped around Enri, and that there’s not an inch of space between Daddy and his Puppy.
Shortly after, there’s a second photograph: Darius and Enri in nearly the same position, only their hands have joined into a heart facing the camera, and they are absolutely, undeniably locked into an ardent kiss. ]
You may keep your comet all you like. I have my emoji, and I have as well my sun, my sunlight, my Sunny Pup. 😌🐕🍯
Who has, Vitya, a mouth at once filthy, divine, and eminently beloved by and dear to his Daddy. 😌
(As well, he is perfectly aware of my habits regarding phones, though I will note I have not ruined so much as a single phone in the past half year. You see how some things change?)
[ … ]
Did Enri happen to mention that he built a temple for me?
He knows me perfectly, Vitya. And he is the man and Puppy, heart and husband I’ve been seeking all this time.
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This said: you have used your entire 25% in one text.
But, yes, he did mention he gave you a temple. He didn't say he built it for you, however.
I never thought this godhood notion would do you benefit, but I can see that finding a man who loves you as well as worships you has been very, very good for you. So, I was wrong.
I am happy for you, Dasha, and for your Pup. It seems as though you love him in ways that bring him closer to himself, as well.
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I ought to have remembered. I have and I offer no excuse for my negligence.
Your mother[ … ]
Put otherwise, I’ve been reminded of the nearing date and its significance.
I am sorry, Sen.
I know it isn’tI understand it’s no simple time for yShe merited better, as do you.
As well, I ought to have considered—
Well. A great many details I’d [ … ] neglected. Refused to see, perhaps, or it was simpler not to notice.
If anyone ought to be met with censure, it’s Darcy. Perhaps myself, for flagrantly ignoring what should be clear. But ‘ought’ is unequal to what would
likelyperhaps invariably follow, a fact written clear to anyone who looks upon the matter as a whole.[ … ]
I
expect Iwished to remain in the [ … ] felicity of dreaming. Of calling you my brother and having others know you as such, and believing anyone with half a brain would comprehend who in the story ought to be decried.Revelation is a luxury not afforded by your own position, and [ … ] true, not one without consequences. Few of which would touch me; all of which would fall upon you, and on your mother’s memory.
[ … ]
They are rancid, the shits in my acquaintance.
PerhapsIt might be saidTruly, they’ve no right or claim to know a thing about you. And [ … ] whatever I may like to have known, I don’t wish to place you in the sights of their slander.I am, as you know, prone to particular variants of tunnel vision.
And to being an incalculable ass.
You needn’t tell anyone, of course. And I will [ … ] endeavor to aim any lashing out of mine elsewhere.
[ … ]
I don’t like to be at odds with yIf you find yourself ready toNo matter who knows or not, I am terribly proud to have you as my brother.
[ … ]
When you’re ready to speak, I would like to. Of this; about Moira, if you’re of a mind to; or of any other matter.
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You're such a shit
You
Of course you'd
Fucking Enri and his fuc
[...]
[ Two hours later: ]
You realize, don't you, that I'm not ashamed of you?
Fuck's sake, Darius, I've followed you around the world more times than I can count, many of those occasions long after I suspected we were kin. You've nearly killed me at least twice and yet, here I am.
I'm not certain what you think about my circumspection with this, but I've told many people. It's a [...] pleasure to do so, really. To tell those who love us both, or tolerate either of us at the outset, has been affirming and [...] quite emotional.
The whole of it is quite emotional, Darius. Surely you can understand why I don't care to tarnish it.
I understand how you feel. I do. I know you prefer to announce from every rooftop all the things that bring you the most joy, but it's not my way. I've never had that impulse, though I'm certain it seems so from your vantage; you're privy to those things in my life that have given me the most happiness because you are one of them.
I keep silent on matters like this because I don't want the good in my life soured. Take it as you will, understand what you're able, when I say that learning you are my brother was one of the greatest joys in my life.
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My mother's memory can withstand the onslaught. I'm not certain I could.
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I'm not certain I care for what this is doing to you, though
I think I might be hurting you terribly
Fuck you, making me weigh her memory against your feelings
That's not fair, I know it's not fair, but fuck you anyhow
[...]
You're such a shit.The trouble is, you mean nearly as much to me as she does, and I recognize I have a choice to make between tarnishing her memory and wounding you rather badly. The wounding having already occurred and the tarnishing inevitable - because inevitably, it will get out - leaves me only to ask for forbearance.
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Not indefinite.
Get married, go on your honeymoon. When you're back again, we'll sit and sort out how to maximize the fallout. If I have to hear a cross word about my mum, I want as many people inconvenienced by the news as possible.
[...]
Darius -
I have every right to be angry, but you forgetting what's on with me doesn't invalidate the hurt. You have every right to be hurt, and I'm sorry to have been the cause.
You're a narcissistic, pigheaded shit and I love you.