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[Logically, Alucard knows that this is a terrible idea. His father alone makes this an absolutely awful idea from every angle, because a Belmont smooching his son? No. Absolutely not.
Part of him wants to say yes as a matter of putting things to rights for Trevor, just a little. He deserves things better than those awful four years, but isn't kissing out of pity an insult too? Probably.
He doesn't make noise as he tries to stall, just absently scratches at his beard.
When the hell did he grow a beard?]
I....haven't shaved in a week. I think I haven't bathed in a week either.
Part of him wants to say yes as a matter of putting things to rights for Trevor, just a little. He deserves things better than those awful four years, but isn't kissing out of pity an insult too? Probably.
He doesn't make noise as he tries to stall, just absently scratches at his beard.
When the hell did he grow a beard?]
I....haven't shaved in a week. I think I haven't bathed in a week either.
[ His shoulders sink just a little. Oh well. It's hard not to be a little disappointed, but that's all. Asking was the important part, the part where he got to assert who he is. Everything else is secondary.
But he does move closer, standing and limping toward Alucard. To get a better look at the offending beard, and also to smell him. ]
You smell nice. Like human. [ He says, as if that's a normal thing that people say. As for the beard-
-he brings a hand up to his own chin, rubbing at the stubble there. He's pretty sure he hasn't shaved in his life. Huh. ]
But he does move closer, standing and limping toward Alucard. To get a better look at the offending beard, and also to smell him. ]
You smell nice. Like human. [ He says, as if that's a normal thing that people say. As for the beard-
-he brings a hand up to his own chin, rubbing at the stubble there. He's pretty sure he hasn't shaved in his life. Huh. ]
Not like a vampire?
[That's a surprise, one that actually rouses Alucard to look up and not just be a blushing mess. Thet's a head tilt, and he slowly starts to get up--]
Here, let me at least help you down.
[That's a surprise, one that actually rouses Alucard to look up and not just be a blushing mess. Thet's a head tilt, and he slowly starts to get up--]
Here, let me at least help you down.
Humans smell like work. Sometimes. Vampires never do.
[ Which is bout the only way of saying YOU SMELL LIKE SWEAT and making it seem like a compliment. When Alucard gets up, he stops. Both to demonstrate that he isn't moving closer to force the kissing issue and because he's been given an instruction. ]
[ Which is bout the only way of saying YOU SMELL LIKE SWEAT and making it seem like a compliment. When Alucard gets up, he stops. Both to demonstrate that he isn't moving closer to force the kissing issue and because he's been given an instruction. ]
[Shit, the instruction thing. Alucard sighs, then shakes his head.]
Forgot, sorry. Ignore what I just said.
[That should cancel out that order.]
Would you like a hand down?
Forgot, sorry. Ignore what I just said.
[That should cancel out that order.]
Would you like a hand down?
No, I-
[ He presses his lips together, thinking. ]
-You didn't do anything wrong. It just- helps. To do what I'm told. Easier that way.
[ Another pause, and he holds his arms out. Yes, he would like a hand down. Actually using words to ask for help is just hard. ]
[ He presses his lips together, thinking. ]
-You didn't do anything wrong. It just- helps. To do what I'm told. Easier that way.
[ Another pause, and he holds his arms out. Yes, he would like a hand down. Actually using words to ask for help is just hard. ]
I just don't want--
[Want to be like that man. That's all.
Alucard shuts himself up. He just moves over to Trevor, takes Trevor's arms carefully, and guides him down onto the floor. Alucard's made a little blanket nest there with warm blankets and a few pillows, and it's proven to be comfy if he's a wolf or a man.]
There.
[Want to be like that man. That's all.
Alucard shuts himself up. He just moves over to Trevor, takes Trevor's arms carefully, and guides him down onto the floor. Alucard's made a little blanket nest there with warm blankets and a few pillows, and it's proven to be comfy if he's a wolf or a man.]
There.
[ He's been close to Alucard since that first night after the examination, but always for good reasons. Applying strange salves to injuries, measuring wings to try to understand how to make a shirt work. Never just- this.
It's nice. It's nice, but it makes him say stupid shit. ]
Got a question. Don't worry, not one about kissing.
It's nice. It's nice, but it makes him say stupid shit. ]
Got a question. Don't worry, not one about kissing.
I'm listening.
[The proximity has never been a question. Alucard understands it. He's the one that got Trevor out of there, and he's the one that's with Trevor during the most awake hours he has.]
[The proximity has never been a question. Alucard understands it. He's the one that got Trevor out of there, and he's the one that's with Trevor during the most awake hours he has.]
If you'd known-
[ -this is difficult to ask, and he's not sure he even wants the answer. It's 'do you regret this' in the skin of another question, in part. But it's also something he needs to know. Alucard asked him if he was sure that he's want to bind himself to someone else so soon after the last set of bonds were broken.
He thinks he is, but he might need to hear this answer first. ]
-If you'd known who I was, would you still have taken me away from him?
[ -this is difficult to ask, and he's not sure he even wants the answer. It's 'do you regret this' in the skin of another question, in part. But it's also something he needs to know. Alucard asked him if he was sure that he's want to bind himself to someone else so soon after the last set of bonds were broken.
He thinks he is, but he might need to hear this answer first. ]
-If you'd known who I was, would you still have taken me away from him?
Yes.
[That much is certain. There's no hesitation in the response, and Alucard's single word is all too firm.]
No one deserves that.
[And a Merchant like that? He could not be suffered to exist in his father's lands.]
[That much is certain. There's no hesitation in the response, and Alucard's single word is all too firm.]
No one deserves that.
[And a Merchant like that? He could not be suffered to exist in his father's lands.]
[ He nods, and for a while he's silent. It's what he wanted to hear as is, but the lack of hesitation- that means a lot. THE FAIRY HAS DECIDED THAT HE IS MARRIED TO THIS VAMPIRE. ]
You don't have to call me your husband, if you don't want. Or do kissing. I don't mind.
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I won't hurt you or your family. I swear it. And-
[ He purses his lips, trying to think of something that might, might come close to convincing Dracula. ]
-if he has orders, I'll follow them. So long as you don't disagree with them.
You don't have to call me your husband, if you don't want. Or do kissing. I don't mind.
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I won't hurt you or your family. I swear it. And-
[ He purses his lips, trying to think of something that might, might come close to convincing Dracula. ]
-if he has orders, I'll follow them. So long as you don't disagree with them.
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Alucard tilts his head, much like a dog does. He's missed something. He's also tired. And while it's good that Trevor won't raise a hand against Dracula it's...]
Please wait before you say anything else about this.
[His voice is soft. Pleading.]
We're trying something. I can't tell you about it, but it might impact everything you just said and--
[God.
Words are hard.]
I'm sorry, can I just be not-human for a little bit?
Alucard tilts his head, much like a dog does. He's missed something. He's also tired. And while it's good that Trevor won't raise a hand against Dracula it's...]
Please wait before you say anything else about this.
[His voice is soft. Pleading.]
We're trying something. I can't tell you about it, but it might impact everything you just said and--
[God.
Words are hard.]
I'm sorry, can I just be not-human for a little bit?
If you wouldn't mind.
[Trevor leans over to press a kiss to Adrian's temple, soft and brief and sweet in spite of its brevity. And that -- despite Trevor being entirely responsible for it -- gives him pause for a moment. It was an entirely unconscious gesture, and he has to wonder if he's already getting too comfortable with this. Though if Adrian's not complaining...
Trevor comes back to himself, and slides out of the booth again to work out payment with the host. It's all typical tedium, yes everything was excellent, yes he'll make a donation with his purchase, yes credit please, and by the time he returns to offer his arm to Adrian, he's fully out of whatever almost-dwell he'd been nearing.]
Ready?
[Trevor leans over to press a kiss to Adrian's temple, soft and brief and sweet in spite of its brevity. And that -- despite Trevor being entirely responsible for it -- gives him pause for a moment. It was an entirely unconscious gesture, and he has to wonder if he's already getting too comfortable with this. Though if Adrian's not complaining...
Trevor comes back to himself, and slides out of the booth again to work out payment with the host. It's all typical tedium, yes everything was excellent, yes he'll make a donation with his purchase, yes credit please, and by the time he returns to offer his arm to Adrian, he's fully out of whatever almost-dwell he'd been nearing.]
Ready?
Of course not.
[There's a very small, delighted smile in response to that kiss. He doesn't catch the pause, because the gesture's sweetness has simply blindsided the dhampir in the very best way possible. Tonight Trevor has been full of surprises, and more than that, given Alucard everything he's wanted in a relationship with either one of them but been terrified to pursue. Or even ask after, because Trevor is Trevor and he doesn't want to move into one territory with Sypha and leave Trevor behind.
In Trevor's absence, Alucard taps quickly at his phone. The car will be there shortly, and there's the helpful notification that it's here! when Trevor returns.]
Very. Car's waiting for us.
[Waiting, and Alucard's been waiting for something too. He slides in first, but once in, Alucard doesn't scoot all the way. He takes the middle seat instead, waits for Trevor to sit and buckle up. When that does happen, Alucard immediately leans against the Belmont. It's an odd sideways sit, not comfortable but making do, forcing Trevor's arm over his shoulder.
Perfect. It's all he wanted since they left the damn house.
[There's a very small, delighted smile in response to that kiss. He doesn't catch the pause, because the gesture's sweetness has simply blindsided the dhampir in the very best way possible. Tonight Trevor has been full of surprises, and more than that, given Alucard everything he's wanted in a relationship with either one of them but been terrified to pursue. Or even ask after, because Trevor is Trevor and he doesn't want to move into one territory with Sypha and leave Trevor behind.
In Trevor's absence, Alucard taps quickly at his phone. The car will be there shortly, and there's the helpful notification that it's here! when Trevor returns.]
Very. Car's waiting for us.
[Waiting, and Alucard's been waiting for something too. He slides in first, but once in, Alucard doesn't scoot all the way. He takes the middle seat instead, waits for Trevor to sit and buckle up. When that does happen, Alucard immediately leans against the Belmont. It's an odd sideways sit, not comfortable but making do, forcing Trevor's arm over his shoulder.
Perfect. It's all he wanted since they left the damn house.
[Trevor's barely gotten situated in the car when Adrian's pressing against his side. His arm winds willingly around the dhampir's shoulders, and despite the lovely effect, he's somewhat resentful of Adrian's up-do. It's preventing his fingers from curling through the man's hair, and his hand hangs awkwardly for want of something to touch.
Trevor confirms their destination to the driver. But Adrian's current position cannot possibly be comfortable. Cars aren't generally the most comfortable place to have a snuggle, but this is unacceptable, considering Trevor can actually do something about it. He shifts, carefully maneuvering to lean back against the door, slipping his thigh beneath Adrian's knees to create a cozy space for the dhampir between the seat and Trevor's chest. Now, with the new position of his arm, he can easily brush his fingertips over Adrian's cheek instead. It's almost as good as his hair.]
Better?
Trevor confirms their destination to the driver. But Adrian's current position cannot possibly be comfortable. Cars aren't generally the most comfortable place to have a snuggle, but this is unacceptable, considering Trevor can actually do something about it. He shifts, carefully maneuvering to lean back against the door, slipping his thigh beneath Adrian's knees to create a cozy space for the dhampir between the seat and Trevor's chest. Now, with the new position of his arm, he can easily brush his fingertips over Adrian's cheek instead. It's almost as good as his hair.]
Better?
Mmmhmmm.
[He practical purrs the response, and it can doubtlessly be felt as Alucard has now nestled his head in the crook of Trevor's neck. He was already thinking the word perfect and yet somehow it got better.]
Thank you for tonight.
[It isn't over yet. Alucard knows that, but it is well worth articulating his gratitude now.]
[He practical purrs the response, and it can doubtlessly be felt as Alucard has now nestled his head in the crook of Trevor's neck. He was already thinking the word perfect and yet somehow it got better.]
Thank you for tonight.
[It isn't over yet. Alucard knows that, but it is well worth articulating his gratitude now.]
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
[There's no doubt in Trevor's mind that Adrian's sincere in his gratitude. He's never seen the dhampir like this before, practically -- and almost aggressively -- melting against Trevor's chest. And it feels nice. There's an intimacy to it that Trevor can't put words to; not because he doesn't want to, for once. He simply doesn't have the words for it.
Perhaps part of him doesn't quite understand it yet, or why it feels so completely sublime. Waiting for the other shoe to drop has rarely been so enjoyable.
And sometimes if the shoe's not falling fast enough, Trevor has to hurl it himself.]
Any comments? Complaints? Recommendations for future outings?
[There's no doubt in Trevor's mind that Adrian's sincere in his gratitude. He's never seen the dhampir like this before, practically -- and almost aggressively -- melting against Trevor's chest. And it feels nice. There's an intimacy to it that Trevor can't put words to; not because he doesn't want to, for once. He simply doesn't have the words for it.
Perhaps part of him doesn't quite understand it yet, or why it feels so completely sublime. Waiting for the other shoe to drop has rarely been so enjoyable.
And sometimes if the shoe's not falling fast enough, Trevor has to hurl it himself.]
Any comments? Complaints? Recommendations for future outings?
[They have a few more minutes until they're home and Alucard can do this properly, all curled up and happy and stupid against Trevor like he wants to be. No seat belts in the way, nothing.
The part of Alucard, and it is a very tiny part, that isn't stupid and besotted and awash in affection realizes that Trevor's question is a self-sabotage attempt. And easy to avoid.]
Shhhh. [He squeezes Trevor's hand gently.] That's for tomorrow.
The part of Alucard, and it is a very tiny part, that isn't stupid and besotted and awash in affection realizes that Trevor's question is a self-sabotage attempt. And easy to avoid.]
Shhhh. [He squeezes Trevor's hand gently.] That's for tomorrow.
[All right... All right, that's fair enough. Trevor won't argue it when Adrian's looking so incredibly content, though he has his doubts that it will actually come up tomorrow. At least he tried, and trying to sabotage a perfect night is about all a man can do.
Except for petting. He can pet now that Adrian's tucked so tidily against him, and his hand wanders carefully so as not to disturb anything vital on the dhampir's suit. Idle fingertips drift over Adrian's hair, his forehead, down his jaw, along the side of his throat; anywhere they can feasibly stroke without upsetting a bead or accessory.]
Thank you for coming with me tonight.
Except for petting. He can pet now that Adrian's tucked so tidily against him, and his hand wanders carefully so as not to disturb anything vital on the dhampir's suit. Idle fingertips drift over Adrian's hair, his forehead, down his jaw, along the side of his throat; anywhere they can feasibly stroke without upsetting a bead or accessory.]
Thank you for coming with me tonight.
[There's a soft, happy sigh that comes with Trevor's hand. This? This is all he wants for the rest of the night. To just be curled up, Trevor's hands moving over him, and the rest of the world gloriously ignored.]
I want more nights like this.
[He says it so very quietly, just as the car pulls up to the house. Just as it's time to exit.]
Please.
I want more nights like this.
[He says it so very quietly, just as the car pulls up to the house. Just as it's time to exit.]
Please.
Of course.
[Escorting Adrian from the car is old hat at this point, with the added task of carefully extricating himself from the melting dhampir. Inside the front door, however, is as far as they get before Adrian's set upon. Trevor's behaved all night, even with hands and mouth all hunger and wanting, he's been good. And if he slips momentarily? Well, who could blame him?
As far as slips go, it's not terrible. Trevor backs Adrian against the closed door, moving to cradle his jaw with both hands, to hold him fast as Trevor catches his lips and kisses him, deep and lingering. Trevor's not sure when the taste of his lips became comforting, but it serves to drive away his doubt for a few moments, get him out of his own head with pleasant sensory distraction. That's the best thing he can ask for right now.
But he's promised to be a gentleman, and after a few moments, Trevor releases him again, fingertips drifting back to massage idly at the back of Adrian's neck.]
Go get comfortable, will you? It's hard to hold you with all this beading.
[Escorting Adrian from the car is old hat at this point, with the added task of carefully extricating himself from the melting dhampir. Inside the front door, however, is as far as they get before Adrian's set upon. Trevor's behaved all night, even with hands and mouth all hunger and wanting, he's been good. And if he slips momentarily? Well, who could blame him?
As far as slips go, it's not terrible. Trevor backs Adrian against the closed door, moving to cradle his jaw with both hands, to hold him fast as Trevor catches his lips and kisses him, deep and lingering. Trevor's not sure when the taste of his lips became comforting, but it serves to drive away his doubt for a few moments, get him out of his own head with pleasant sensory distraction. That's the best thing he can ask for right now.
But he's promised to be a gentleman, and after a few moments, Trevor releases him again, fingertips drifting back to massage idly at the back of Adrian's neck.]
Go get comfortable, will you? It's hard to hold you with all this beading.
[Alucard gets off of Trevor with great, great disappointment. As uncomfortable as the car has been, Trevor isn't, and the sudden tenderness has been a surprise and something he wants to do nothing but luxuriate in.
He's the one that opens the door (the house responds to him after all, and Alucard need only place his palm over the knob and everything unlocks.) But once it's closed, well, that's probably about all the control Alucard's going to exert for the next few minutes.
It's a lot, how Trevor kisses him. Intense in a way that Alucard might've expected, but is still taken aback by. Warm hands, impossibly warm hands, on his jaw. Lips that still taste a little of wine, a little of meat, a little of overly sweet dessert. Alucard's hands don't know where to go, but they settle on Trevor's hips, so very careful and almost terrified to exert any pressure.
He kisses back though, careful with his fangs and where they scrape. No drawing blood. Not romantic at all.]
That means you have to let go, Trevor. And move away from the door.
He's the one that opens the door (the house responds to him after all, and Alucard need only place his palm over the knob and everything unlocks.) But once it's closed, well, that's probably about all the control Alucard's going to exert for the next few minutes.
It's a lot, how Trevor kisses him. Intense in a way that Alucard might've expected, but is still taken aback by. Warm hands, impossibly warm hands, on his jaw. Lips that still taste a little of wine, a little of meat, a little of overly sweet dessert. Alucard's hands don't know where to go, but they settle on Trevor's hips, so very careful and almost terrified to exert any pressure.
He kisses back though, careful with his fangs and where they scrape. No drawing blood. Not romantic at all.]
That means you have to let go, Trevor. And move away from the door.
You're right.
[Just give him a minute. Just-- Just a minute. To wind his arms around Adrian's waist and bury his face against the dhampir's neck. The gratitude -- and his need -- overwhelms him at times, but he doesn't have to pay mind to it. He's a dab hand at refusing to acknowledge all other emotions, after all; why should this be any different?
With a regretful parting squeeze, Trevor takes a step back. With a steadying breath, he motions for Adrian to be on his way if he so chooses. He'll be following the dhampir upstairs to change, in any case.]
[Just give him a minute. Just-- Just a minute. To wind his arms around Adrian's waist and bury his face against the dhampir's neck. The gratitude -- and his need -- overwhelms him at times, but he doesn't have to pay mind to it. He's a dab hand at refusing to acknowledge all other emotions, after all; why should this be any different?
With a regretful parting squeeze, Trevor takes a step back. With a steadying breath, he motions for Adrian to be on his way if he so chooses. He'll be following the dhampir upstairs to change, in any case.]
[In the moment that Trevor's almost wrapped himself around Alucard entirely, Alucard has made a few choices about the rest of the evening. The first is that he is going to return the affection right here and now, and Alucard's arms move to just embrace Trevor entirely and hold him. Just until Trevor decides he ought to let go, and when he does, then Alucard pats his back gently.
He does move beyond Trevor, one perfectly manicured hand ghosting over the wall. It's a way of communicating with the house, and from one of the hidden speakers in the living room, something very soft and very classical starts to play. It isn't dancing music, it's relaxation music. Nothing loud. Nothing bold. Just a quiet comfort that seems to go well with that far too revealing squeeze of the dhampir.
Alucard doesn't go upstairs. He sheds his jacket and folds it carefully over the nearest armchair, before he goes over to the sofa. Shoes get slid off, and then the vampire just gets comfy. Resumes melting like he was in the cab, just without anyone to catch him.]
He does move beyond Trevor, one perfectly manicured hand ghosting over the wall. It's a way of communicating with the house, and from one of the hidden speakers in the living room, something very soft and very classical starts to play. It isn't dancing music, it's relaxation music. Nothing loud. Nothing bold. Just a quiet comfort that seems to go well with that far too revealing squeeze of the dhampir.
Alucard doesn't go upstairs. He sheds his jacket and folds it carefully over the nearest armchair, before he goes over to the sofa. Shoes get slid off, and then the vampire just gets comfy. Resumes melting like he was in the cab, just without anyone to catch him.]
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