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So... ninety percent, then?
[he has the impulse to lick the Captain's throat. this isn't the first time it's happened, but it's the first time he's had a tongue to do so, so... lick]
[he has the impulse to lick the Captain's throat. this isn't the first time it's happened, but it's the first time he's had a tongue to do so, so... lick]
[a soft sigh, and he wraps his arms around his shoulders - and, admittedly, that's definitely another plus. way more comfortable.]
... Forty. Give or take.
... Forty. Give or take.
"... Sparkles?"
The name sounds absurd in her mouth, but that's the least of her worries right now.
The name sounds absurd in her mouth, but that's the least of her worries right now.
[This sad little djinn is completely useless to her. Powerful, yes, but unhelpful.]
I won't say I'm not disappointed, but I don't know what I expected.
[One last effort]
Are you sure that star won't fall again?
I won't say I'm not disappointed, but I don't know what I expected.
[One last effort]
Are you sure that star won't fall again?
[So, he made a lot of macarons recently. Like, a lot, a lot of macarones. He figures maybe this might be the perfect time to go introduce himself to Sparkles like he told Fio he would.
So, colorful plate of confections in hand, he steps into the arcade.]
Sparkles? Are you in there? Fio said you like to hang out here. She said you like sweets so I brought you some.
So, colorful plate of confections in hand, he steps into the arcade.]
Sparkles? Are you in there? Fio said you like to hang out here. She said you like sweets so I brought you some.
[he can't get used to this. he doesn't want to get used to this. but it does feel good to feel again. and he can't deny the thrill that runs up his spine at the embrace, knowing he isn't posing an awkward and uncomfortable challenge for every touch like normal.]
Color me impressed. You officially have a higher tolerance than I do. [he's joking! mostly.]
Color me impressed. You officially have a higher tolerance than I do. [he's joking! mostly.]
You don't know if you're... a life? Huh. [ Head tilt. She's not quite sure if she fully understands what it means, but after a brief thoughtful pause, she continues: ] Well, I say that you're "a life" 'cause you do things living things does! You get sad and angry and you learn new things. And... happiness. You'll learn it someday. I know it! [ Her grip tightens a little. ]
Maybe... you're already "unstuck."
Maybe... you're already "unstuck."
...Well, I'm here with you now, aren't I? [ She turns to it with a small smile. ] You're not locked away and now you're out here making new memories and friends and everything. So... I'd say that makes you not stuck anymore! You're already living a new life.
Well, then. [grins] Where's my reward?
Are you saying being better than me isn't its own reward?
[he slides his knee further up between his thighs, giving his throat a light, playful nip with his teeth before soothing the spot with his tongue.]
[he slides his knee further up between his thighs, giving his throat a light, playful nip with his teeth before soothing the spot with his tongue.]
It's not a reward if it's all the time.
[an irrepressible idea pops into his head, and while Skulduggery is at his neck, he tilts himself just far enough to catch an earlobe between his teeth, pressing down once before falling back.]
[an irrepressible idea pops into his head, and while Skulduggery is at his neck, he tilts himself just far enough to catch an earlobe between his teeth, pressing down once before falling back.]
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