Johnny comes home two hours later, grimy and sweaty but still extremely pleased with himself. When he sees Jack, he darts forward to give him his kiss briefly before scampering off to the bathroom, shedding his clothes carelessly every step of the way. ]
I imagine that would be difficult for you to do alone.
[It's a fond tease though, before Jack awaits his arrival. He eyes his actual approach, but the truth is that he wouldn't struggle too much if Johnny chose to wrap him up completely.]
Scrub and rinse twice, once for the dirt and once for the smell.
[Jack does follow after him though, leaning in the doorway.]
Progress report. And don't think I won't be following up on it.
Yessir! [ Johnny laughs and salutes him with his loofah. He's scrubbing up under the shower shamelessly, watching the grime flow from him into the drain. ]
We've cleared almost all the junk, and Ari's architects are finishing up the final draft of the blueprints. Hiro's been amazing about helping out with it too.
[ He rinses himself off.
] We start construction in two days. They're digging deep into the earth tomorrow night to lay the foundations.
[ He looks back at him, before he gets to so soaping himself up again. ] You know, you're really hot when you're bossing me around. Why haven't we played the 'commander-in-chief' kink in bed yet?
[Despite the vague look of disinterest, Jack is taking it all in. And tomorrow, he'll go to the site and take a discreet look for himself. It must be done, and it must be done right.
But Johnny seems to be taking everything seriously, so Jack doesn't actually doubt anything that he tells him. He lets his eyes slide over him, snorting softly at that last part. No matter how hard Johnny works, how serious he gets, it always seems to come back to sex.]
You want me telling you want to do in bed? That can be arranged.
[ He knows you're taking it all in, baby. Johnny is showing off before him, a slow, lazy smirk tugging at his mouth. He crooks a finger over at him, inviting him over. ]
Come and get your love, baby.
[ It's more than sex with Jack, sharing the intimacy with him without fear, spoiling his lover with everything that he has. ]
[But the words are without any heat, any substance these days. Jack smiles at him, content to lazily watch from halfway across the room. He doesn't have to steal moments like these whenever and wherever he can get them. He can have them, have Johnny, whenever he wants.]
You should conserve your strength. You have a long way to go.
[ Johnny beams at him when he finishes up, before grabbing a towel and drying himself, setting it to the side. He hunts for a pair of trousers and pulls it on, forgoing the shirt.
Jack is a warm, delightful presence, and Johnny strides over to take his hand, leading him out the bathroom. He doesn't forget what he came back early to do, and he hums. ]
Okay, so. Where do we start with this research? How can I help?
[ Johnny looks at him thoughtfully, his mind clearly spiralling somewhere else. Specifically, Japan. ] Did you know that Japanese people had this weird fetish for cat-people? Catgirls with cat ears and a tail out their butts.
[ He pauses. ] Catboys, too. I mean, they weren't real, but they sure as hell drew a lot of them.
[ He might be imagining Jack with cat ears right now. And a fluffy tail. ]
[His distaste shows from the very beginning because...wtf Japan? But it slowly turns into horror, because not only can Jack tell that his lover's mind is somewhere else, he can also tell where it's going, where it is.]
[ Johnny says innocently, going to pick a mewling Shadow up. She's bigger now, but still topped on the small side, and he drops a little kiss on her forehead. ]
You'd be adorable with cat ears, just saying. Anyway, do you think you can learn to control it? Be able to do it anytime you like?
I think you're confused about your choice of words.
[Because a grown man with cat ears would be more ridiculous than adorable - though he does remember a man from his very first feast who was well-suited to them.]
I will learn to control it, and then it will be useful. Maybe I'll even spy on you, the drabwurld equivalent of going through your phone.
[ Johnny pretends to look wounded as he sets Shadow on his shoulder so she can get a good look at the world from his height. He supposes the view is very different when you're a tiny ball of fur.
He's leaning over for a kiss. Go on, smooch him. ] Am I allowed to still look at boobs?
[ Mmmm, Tender and affectionate Jack kisses are great. Johnny licks his lips before he starts off towards the table where some of the books are, careful to keep Shadow on her perch before letting her off on the table.
She promptly curls up near a mug, purring quietly. ] I'm just sad you can't appreciate breasts. But then again, I can't appreciate dicks aside from yours, so I guess you're sad I can't do the same either, so we're square.
[ He pats the chair beside him. ] C'mere. Let's work stuff out.
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[It's a fond tease though, before Jack awaits his arrival. He eyes his actual approach, but the truth is that he wouldn't struggle too much if Johnny chose to wrap him up completely.]
Scrub and rinse twice, once for the dirt and once for the smell.
[Jack does follow after him though, leaning in the doorway.]
Progress report. And don't think I won't be following up on it.
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But Johnny seems to be taking everything seriously, so Jack doesn't actually doubt anything that he tells him. He lets his eyes slide over him, snorting softly at that last part. No matter how hard Johnny works, how serious he gets, it always seems to come back to sex.]
You want me telling you want to do in bed? That can be arranged.
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Come and get your love, baby.
[ It's more than sex with Jack, sharing the intimacy with him without fear, spoiling his lover with everything that he has. ]
Or is it sir-baby?
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[But the words are without any heat, any substance these days. Jack smiles at him, content to lazily watch from halfway across the room. He doesn't have to steal moments like these whenever and wherever he can get them. He can have them, have Johnny, whenever he wants.]
You should conserve your strength. You have a long way to go.
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Jack is a warm, delightful presence, and Johnny strides over to take his hand, leading him out the bathroom. He doesn't forget what he came back early to do, and he hums. ]
Okay, so. Where do we start with this research? How can I help?
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[And he bumps his shoulder against Johnny's. He's less concerned by it now, and that's thanks in large part to his lover's presence.]
I've found much more on animal transformations. I guess I should be glad that I don't actually turn into a cat.
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[ Johnny looks at him thoughtfully, his mind clearly spiralling somewhere else. Specifically, Japan. ] Did you know that Japanese people had this weird fetish for cat-people? Catgirls with cat ears and a tail out their butts.
[ He pauses. ] Catboys, too. I mean, they weren't real, but they sure as hell drew a lot of them.
[ He might be imagining Jack with cat ears right now. And a fluffy tail. ]
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Stop it.
[Don't make the claws come out, Johnny.]
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[ Johnny says innocently, going to pick a mewling Shadow up. She's bigger now, but still topped on the small side, and he drops a little kiss on her forehead. ]
You'd be adorable with cat ears, just saying. Anyway, do you think you can learn to control it? Be able to do it anytime you like?
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[Because a grown man with cat ears would be more ridiculous than adorable - though he does remember a man from his very first feast who was well-suited to them.]
I will learn to control it, and then it will be useful. Maybe I'll even spy on you, the drabwurld equivalent of going through your phone.
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[ Johnny pretends to look wounded as he sets Shadow on his shoulder so she can get a good look at the world from his height. He supposes the view is very different when you're a tiny ball of fur.
He's leaning over for a kiss. Go on, smooch him. ] Am I allowed to still look at boobs?
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You can still look at them. You're going to anyway.
[Because Johnny Storm.]
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She promptly curls up near a mug, purring quietly. ] I'm just sad you can't appreciate breasts. But then again, I can't appreciate dicks aside from yours, so I guess you're sad I can't do the same either, so we're square.
[ He pats the chair beside him. ] C'mere. Let's work stuff out.