[ ...oh. he knows that look. that look means 'tread very carefully or expect to be best friends with your right hand for the next three months'. In what Johnny hopes is his apologetic expression, he asks, ]
I'll get it out for you. And clean and sterilise it so it's good as new. Ever seen one of those drug shows where they make those dudes swallow heroin packets? It came out of their poop pretty fine, I'm sure your ring will too.
[ Johnny's a tremendous sucker for Jack's sadface, especially when he knows it's precious to him. He'll be following it around personally, ever ready for scooping duty even if it's gross.
He'll broach the subject with Dany after he makes sure Jack is fine. ] You okay?
[No. No. He does not want to talk about men swallowing heroin and...where it comes out. He doesn't want to think about why his ring needed to be sterilized, if he ever sees it again.
But. Johnny obviously cares, and that's enough to make him smile.]
Of course. At the end of the day it is just a ring, Johnny.
[ Johnny will buy him a new ring. All the rings he'll ever want. He picks up on Jack's expression, but calms when he sees him smile, beaming right back at him. ]
I know how important Kyrianna's gift is to you. It's not just a ring. [ He pauses. ] What if I gave you a deep-tissue massage today? Your girls taught me a few tricks.
I always want to get my hands on you. I'd spend the entire day making love to you if I could.
[ Johnny tells him with frankly adoring eyes, honest with every word. He cannot get enough of him, he tells him that all the time, shows it to him with every kiss, every touch.
[ He is the true power behind Johnny, the teeth behind the title. He is the one that people have to watch out for, shrewd and clever and sharp, a stark contrast to Johnny's trusting, friendly nature.
He is Johnny's heart, his true north. ]
Unseelie. She's blonde, very pretty, and very fierce. She's a queen! [ A beat, in case Jack takes it wrongly. ] I mean literally. She ruled over a place, and was trying to abolish slavery. Slavery! Imagine that.
[Yes, he is shrewd where Johnny is trusting. Right now he's thinking about how dragons were Seelie allies, that's the rumor anyway. But things are not always so black and white when it comes to the courts.]
You didn't lead with that part. [Jack smirks. Johnny started off with blonde and pretty, not abolisher of slavery. But he'd expect or want nothing else from Johnny.] I haven't met her. Perhaps one day I'll have the honor.
[That's plenty of time for Jack to prepare for one guest, even a queen. But this is the first he's hearing of refugees. He pinches the bridge of his nose.]
The massage will have to wait. I have to prepare for them.
I'll take care of the refugees! We've set up enough places for them outside the castle grounds, and the men are ready to get them settled.
[ Johnny looks crestfallen at the mention of massage-postponement, but he supposes it can't be helped. ] So basically it's just her. I thought you'd know best what's fit for royalty and all.
[ Because while sometimes Johnny neglects to tell him things, it's instinct to drag him along to whatever he's doing as much as possible. Not that he's dependent on having company to do whatever he wants -- he just likes having Jack by his side. And maybe he wants to show Jack off a little, too. ]
[Jack's always careful to hang back just a bit, especially at first. Johnny must be seen in charge of his spire at all time, even if he doesn't face any challenge alone.]
[ He flicks the video feed off when he finally finds Jack. Grinning, he rounds the corner and goes over to him. Buddy is trotting along at his heels, and Johnny is ever ready for poop duty. ]
You know I always want you with me. Need my help with anything? I'm free right now.
[ Johnny looks at him, pretending to be wounded. ] I would never!
[ But it falls away quickly enough as he lets Jack lead the way, sobering. ] I asked her to bring them here. The coastal villages are crumbling, and they have nowhere to go. At least here I can give them shelter and food. And hope. [ He pauses. ] If they want jobs, they can have it, too.
[Jack frowns to himself as they enter of the bedrooms, the largest that's been completely remodeled. It should do. But his frown is really from thinking about those coastal towns, knowing how bad it's getting for those threatened by the Void.]
You'll earn their loyalty in return. [His voice is proud. That's a good thing.] But you should figure out the spire's limits now. Bring in too many, and you'll make those who've lived here and helped build it nervous, even resentful.
You think so? [ Johnny hasn't considered that before, more fixated on saving them than anything else. He looks over the new bedroom admiringly, realizing that Jack has done a fantastic job of them. ]
I think we can do with about seven hundred of 'em, probably? Nine hundred or a thousand, if I carved into the mountains. [ He runs his fingers lightly over the rich wood, musing. ] Jack, this place looks good.
[Jack fluffs the pillows, make sure there are fresh candles. His thoughts are more on the refugees than the room. More will come unless the Void is stopped immediately. They need to start carving into the mountains right away.
He smiles at him gently, pressing a kiss to Johnny's cheek as he passes.]
I'll never know what I'd do without you. [ Johnny smiles, catching him by the waist to stop him briefly, leaning over to nuzzle against him, his stubble lightly rubbing against his skin. He notes Jack's worry, the frown and the distraction, the threat that looms over them all. ]
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Which ring?
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[Uh oh, sentimental value.]
It should pass in about 48 hours, if it's not totally destroyed. Be ready and wear gloves. [Jack sighs.] Now, were you wanting something with me?
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[ Johnny's a tremendous sucker for Jack's sadface, especially when he knows it's precious to him. He'll be following it around personally, ever ready for scooping duty even if it's gross.
He'll broach the subject with Dany after he makes sure Jack is fine. ] You okay?
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But. Johnny obviously cares, and that's enough to make him smile.]
Of course. At the end of the day it is just a ring, Johnny.
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I know how important Kyrianna's gift is to you. It's not just a ring. [ He pauses. ] What if I gave you a deep-tissue massage today? Your girls taught me a few tricks.
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[Jack smirks a little before nodding.]
That sounds nice. Show me what you learned.
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[ Johnny tells him with frankly adoring eyes, honest with every word. He cannot get enough of him, he tells him that all the time, shows it to him with every kiss, every touch.
He sighs softly. ] Do you know who Dany is?
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I'll cancel your plans and you can. Who's Dany?
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[ It turns him on like nothing else. Johnny starts walking, obviously going to look for him. ]
Danaerys Targaryen, mother of dragons. Have you ever met her?
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Mother of dragons. [It's an interesting title in its own right, but there's more to it to Jack.] Unseelie?
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He is Johnny's heart, his true north. ]
Unseelie. She's blonde, very pretty, and very fierce. She's a queen! [ A beat, in case Jack takes it wrongly. ] I mean literally. She ruled over a place, and was trying to abolish slavery. Slavery! Imagine that.
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You didn't lead with that part. [Jack smirks. Johnny started off with blonde and pretty, not abolisher of slavery. But he'd expect or want nothing else from Johnny.] I haven't met her. Perhaps one day I'll have the honor.
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[ Johnny has the grace to look abashed for not telling him earlier. He just received word of her impending arrival just hours before, but still. ]
She took a quest from me a couple weeks ago. Do you think you can prepare one of the best rooms for her to rest in?
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[That's plenty of time for Jack to prepare for one guest, even a queen. But this is the first he's hearing of refugees. He pinches the bridge of his nose.]
The massage will have to wait. I have to prepare for them.
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[ Johnny looks crestfallen at the mention of massage-postponement, but he supposes it can't be helped. ] So basically it's just her. I thought you'd know best what's fit for royalty and all.
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You should greet her.
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[ Because while sometimes Johnny neglects to tell him things, it's instinct to drag him along to whatever he's doing as much as possible. Not that he's dependent on having company to do whatever he wants -- he just likes having Jack by his side. And maybe he wants to show Jack off a little, too. ]
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[Jack's always careful to hang back just a bit, especially at first. Johnny must be seen in charge of his spire at all time, even if he doesn't face any challenge alone.]
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You know I always want you with me. Need my help with anything? I'm free right now.
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[There's a decidedly childlike side to the baron, endearing at times. But not when Jack's trying to ready a room for a queen.]
Why are they coming here, anyway?
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[ But it falls away quickly enough as he lets Jack lead the way, sobering. ] I asked her to bring them here. The coastal villages are crumbling, and they have nowhere to go. At least here I can give them shelter and food. And hope. [ He pauses. ] If they want jobs, they can have it, too.
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You'll earn their loyalty in return. [His voice is proud. That's a good thing.] But you should figure out the spire's limits now. Bring in too many, and you'll make those who've lived here and helped build it nervous, even resentful.
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I think we can do with about seven hundred of 'em, probably? Nine hundred or a thousand, if I carved into the mountains. [ He runs his fingers lightly over the rich wood, musing. ] Jack, this place looks good.
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[Jack fluffs the pillows, make sure there are fresh candles. His thoughts are more on the refugees than the room. More will come unless the Void is stopped immediately. They need to start carving into the mountains right away.
He smiles at him gently, pressing a kiss to Johnny's cheek as he passes.]
I can't let you look like a slob, now can I?
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