[Jack's listening, he always listens, but he's more focused on the feeling of Johnny's touch against his stomach.
And then it sinks in, and Jack pushes himself up onto his elbows, looking at Johnny with mild surprise.]
That's a brilliant plan.
[He's looking at Johnny with something akin to awe. It's not that he didn't think him capable of it, it's just a testament to how much he's learned and grown.]
[ Johnny beams at him, brightening at Jack's reaction -- it had occurred to him only recently, and with his lover's expression comes a certain sort of excitement as he latches onto the theory. ]
I mean, why not, right? If those things are tearing up the landscape looking for shards, we might as well just toss them into the void. Problem solved.
[ Johnny lets himself be drawn down, trailing his fingers over his cheek and mulling over that option. ]
Mmm, tell me more about how handsome you know I am. [ He says cheekily, and he leans down to kiss him briefly on his cheek, his nose, his lips, ever affectionate. But another idea's budding in his mind, the one Hiro previously offered: what about blood magic, then? ]
[ It always surprises Johnny that Jack's this good at reading him, but it's delightful, intimate, and he laughs softly before he shifts, propping himself above Jack but resting his chin and elbow on his lover's chest thoughtfully.
Shadow, lurking in the corner, decides to join in too, soundlessly leaping from the floor to settle on Jack's feet. ]
So, Hiro mentioned blood magic, right? Maybe we can do that as another option, too. We can ask Lauralae? I mean it's less cool than pitching them into the void, but.
Mm, I asked about undoing blood magic. Loki hinted at the sacrifice it must've taken for them to make such things...and the greater one it would take to undo them.
[He ruffles his fingers through Johnny's hair idly. It's gotten longer. He likes it.]
I trust Lauralae's knowledge of it. I'll visit her rooms, if she'll allow.
[ Johnny's own blood runs cold at the idea of it, that there are people who would want something so much that they could kill so many for it. He's supposed to destroy those sorts of people, the ones who have little regard for life to achieve their own means, no matter which side they're on.
He nuzzles into Jack's idle touch, supposes he should go for a haircut soon -- he's beginning to look more and more like Steve. Glancing up at his mention of Lauralae, he smiled briefly. ]
[ Johnny huffs, leaning over to kiss his lips with a soft smile and a shake of his head. ]
I was just teasing. [ C'mere, give Daddy some sugar. ] It's good, you know. You're finding people that you like here. She seems to like you a lot, too.
[ And Johnny's always more perceptive than he lets on. ] She also came when you invited her -- not many people so that for people they don't care about.
[It pleases him, even if he doesn't desire women in certain ways. It's...a kind of validation, something so easily given to him in Gilboa (not counting his own father). People liked him there, but Jack always doubted their reasons their sincerity. He doesn't here.]
I'm happy she's here. I think she has much to offer, and we shall offer in return.
[ Johnny laughs softly at that -- he knows a thing or two about being liked by people because he could do something for them; and he recognises the look on Jack's face, the overture. ]
You talk like it's some sort of trade. She's a friend, right?
[Jack understand that in a way. He credits what they have now to a similar code, when Johnny saved his life and he felt obligated to repay that debt. And in the meantime...
He catches Johnny's chin between his thumb and forefinger, smiling at him.]
You have a fondness for people. Is anyone not your friend?
[ Johnny smiles right back, allowing himself to be held in place by his lover. He regards him with soft, mischievously warm eyes that speak volumes of how he feels for him, even if he can't quite articulate it yet.
Out of everything here, Jack is the best thing he's ever had for himself; he's Johnny's match in every way, even if they cannot be any more different from each other. ]
Well, you'd be happy to note that my exes aren't. Maybe?
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And then it sinks in, and Jack pushes himself up onto his elbows, looking at Johnny with mild surprise.]
That's a brilliant plan.
[He's looking at Johnny with something akin to awe. It's not that he didn't think him capable of it, it's just a testament to how much he's learned and grown.]
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[ Johnny beams at him, brightening at Jack's reaction -- it had occurred to him only recently, and with his lover's expression comes a certain sort of excitement as he latches onto the theory. ]
I mean, why not, right? If those things are tearing up the landscape looking for shards, we might as well just toss them into the void. Problem solved.
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[Jack smiles, pulling him back down again.]
You're grown. It's quite handsome.
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Mmm, tell me more about how handsome you know I am. [ He says cheekily, and he leans down to kiss him briefly on his cheek, his nose, his lips, ever affectionate. But another idea's budding in his mind, the one Hiro previously offered: what about blood magic, then? ]
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[Jack smirks after he reconsiders, eyelids heavy as Johnny scatters affectionate little kisses. But he knows his lover well by now.]
What is it?
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Shadow, lurking in the corner, decides to join in too, soundlessly leaping from the floor to settle on Jack's feet. ]
So, Hiro mentioned blood magic, right? Maybe we can do that as another option, too. We can ask Lauralae? I mean it's less cool than pitching them into the void, but.
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[He ruffles his fingers through Johnny's hair idly. It's gotten longer. He likes it.]
I trust Lauralae's knowledge of it. I'll visit her rooms, if she'll allow.
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[ Johnny's own blood runs cold at the idea of it, that there are people who would want something so much that they could kill so many for it. He's supposed to destroy those sorts of people, the ones who have little regard for life to achieve their own means, no matter which side they're on.
He nuzzles into Jack's idle touch, supposes he should go for a haircut soon -- he's beginning to look more and more like Steve. Glancing up at his mention of Lauralae, he smiled briefly. ]
You know, I think you have a little crush on her.
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He snorts at the accusation, but looks away from the smile on his lips.]
You know that isn't so. I just find her interesting.
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I was just teasing. [ C'mere, give Daddy some sugar. ] It's good, you know. You're finding people that you like here. She seems to like you a lot, too.
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[It's a non-committal sound before he kisses him back. Jack's eyes are still a little open as his lips move against Johnny's.]
Why do you say that? Did she say something about me?
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[ And Johnny's always more perceptive than he lets on. ] She also came when you invited her -- not many people so that for people they don't care about.
Does it bother you?
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[It pleases him, even if he doesn't desire women in certain ways. It's...a kind of validation, something so easily given to him in Gilboa (not counting his own father). People liked him there, but Jack always doubted their reasons their sincerity. He doesn't here.]
I'm happy she's here. I think she has much to offer, and we shall offer in return.
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You talk like it's some sort of trade. She's a friend, right?
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[Jack understand that in a way. He credits what they have now to a similar code, when Johnny saved his life and he felt obligated to repay that debt. And in the meantime...
He catches Johnny's chin between his thumb and forefinger, smiling at him.]
You have a fondness for people. Is anyone not your friend?
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Out of everything here, Jack is the best thing he's ever had for himself; he's Johnny's match in every way, even if they cannot be any more different from each other. ]
Well, you'd be happy to note that my exes aren't. Maybe?
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[At least not as far as he knows. But yes, it does make him happy.]
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[ They aren't, but now he's curious. They haven't actually touched on the subject of exes before. ]
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[ Johnny exhales and leans forward to kiss him, a hand coming to cup his race sweetly. ]
You sound so good when we have sex, they're gonna be up all night. I won't be surprised if they end up wanting to be with you instead of me.