Doesn't it take self-reflection to understand that?
( there's an audible smile in the question, off the heels of a small, fond breath. neuvillette seems to be the type to overthink if left to his own devices. a habit that seems cute on someone whose vocal reflections convey a still surface calm. it's a habit that rings familiar, that makes her feel incredibly nostalgic.
but so does his question. )
And you're too kind to say that when we've only just met. I've always wanted to perform, to share this happiness, inspiration, and peace across the universe...
Music has always been so magical to me, that it can bring joy and peace in times of turmoil. ( ... ) Although I imagine the courtroom must be quiet to prevent distraction.
( there's an audible smile in the question, off the heels of a small, fond breath. neuvillette seems to be the type to overthink if left to his own devices. a habit that seems cute on someone whose vocal reflections convey a still surface calm. it's a habit that rings familiar, that makes her feel incredibly nostalgic.
but so does his question. )
And you're too kind to say that when we've only just met. I've always wanted to perform, to share this happiness, inspiration, and peace across the universe...
Music has always been so magical to me, that it can bring joy and peace in times of turmoil. ( ... ) Although I imagine the courtroom must be quiet to prevent distraction.
[ truly, the bar is... actually a little bit above ground, assuming that neuvillette doesn't have any ill intentions hidden away. but for now, he seems like a pretty chill guy. ishmael can only hope that he'll be able to handle everything the more her past comes to life.
no... she hopes it'll never come to that. it's taboo for most sailors to relay their own backstories, after all.
anyway, the question leaves her stunned again before reaching for her drink. ]
Jeez. Going for the hard-hitting questions already, are we?
[ she chuckles, draining her glass before thinking more deeply. what is love, really. she'd heathcliff for it once, but it's not like heathcliff has βββββββββ to remember by. so of course, instead of a more emotional answer, she's gonna answer this more logically, yet with so much solemnity in her voice as she recalls her far and few memories. ]
Love is... hmm. I guess it's wanting to speed the rest of your days with someone, no matter what they'd done in their life. Love is walking hand in hand down a pier with someone while your heart is racing and your face is all red. Love is... wanting to stay alive long enough just to see that sunset with someone again.
[ ... ]
Or something along those lines. [ waves hand, waves hand. ] I don't have much experience with it, as you can probably tell.
no... she hopes it'll never come to that. it's taboo for most sailors to relay their own backstories, after all.
anyway, the question leaves her stunned again before reaching for her drink. ]
Jeez. Going for the hard-hitting questions already, are we?
[ she chuckles, draining her glass before thinking more deeply. what is love, really. she'd heathcliff for it once, but it's not like heathcliff has βββββββββ to remember by. so of course, instead of a more emotional answer, she's gonna answer this more logically, yet with so much solemnity in her voice as she recalls her far and few memories. ]
Love is... hmm. I guess it's wanting to speed the rest of your days with someone, no matter what they'd done in their life. Love is walking hand in hand down a pier with someone while your heart is racing and your face is all red. Love is... wanting to stay alive long enough just to see that sunset with someone again.
[ ... ]
Or something along those lines. [ waves hand, waves hand. ] I don't have much experience with it, as you can probably tell.
[ Wei Wuxian watches with a keen eye as Neuvillette drinks, curious about his reaction to such unfamiliar drink. He can tell fairly immediately that it's not something Neuvillette would drink by choice, but he can't tell if it's because it's the rice wine or because it's wine in general. After all, Neuvillette does seem like the type of man who would settle down with a nice glass of wine at the end of a long day β but that's just appearances, who's to say if that's the truth?
But he does smile at the praise he gives it, even if it's hard won. ]
You don't have to drink it all, I am glad that you tasted it and that's enough for me.
[ He really is just happy he got to share it with Neuvillette briefly as it is. As for what he says next, Wei Wuxian can't help but laugh at that too, giving a soft shake of his head as he tries to think of how to respond to that. ]
I don't know what impression I've given, but people are not lining up to see me, gongzi. I'm a friendly guy, sure, but I'm just as new to this place as you are. If I had to choose anyone's company to have right now of the people I've met, you'd be my first choice.
[ And then he holds up his hand quickly, to quell any objections before they come. ]
Not because I harbor secret affections for you or anything like that. Just because, so far, you've made me feel really comfortable and I appreciate that. I've met some people here where the conversation feels like a very tense game of Go, but I don't feel that with you and that's nice. So, yes, my first choice.
But he does smile at the praise he gives it, even if it's hard won. ]
You don't have to drink it all, I am glad that you tasted it and that's enough for me.
[ He really is just happy he got to share it with Neuvillette briefly as it is. As for what he says next, Wei Wuxian can't help but laugh at that too, giving a soft shake of his head as he tries to think of how to respond to that. ]
I don't know what impression I've given, but people are not lining up to see me, gongzi. I'm a friendly guy, sure, but I'm just as new to this place as you are. If I had to choose anyone's company to have right now of the people I've met, you'd be my first choice.
[ And then he holds up his hand quickly, to quell any objections before they come. ]
Not because I harbor secret affections for you or anything like that. Just because, so far, you've made me feel really comfortable and I appreciate that. I've met some people here where the conversation feels like a very tense game of Go, but I don't feel that with you and that's nice. So, yes, my first choice.
Ah, I can see how that can put a wall between you and people.
Still, one can't just go on without anyone by their side. It's... not good.
[And that comes from a self-proclaimed loner who traveled by herself for a very long time.]
Still, one can't just go on without anyone by their side. It's... not good.
[And that comes from a self-proclaimed loner who traveled by herself for a very long time.]
...
I'm not entirely sure love is something that can be as temporary as you think. Experiencing it even once will change you irrevocably, I'm certain of it.
[ But that's not necessarily a bad thing, either. Hamel has only experienced it in a familial sense, but it had spurred her to make choices she never would have thought herself capable of making normally. ]
I'm not entirely sure love is something that can be as temporary as you think. Experiencing it even once will change you irrevocably, I'm certain of it.
[ But that's not necessarily a bad thing, either. Hamel has only experienced it in a familial sense, but it had spurred her to make choices she never would have thought herself capable of making normally. ]
[ They probably count as interests, but Kleken can't dissect very much info from them that pertains to his interests in the man. He may or may not be trying to figure out if the other is some sort of sea creature or not. ]
Walks on the beach, or simply at night?
Walks on the beach, or simply at night?
xiong!!! it's me, wei wuxian. i'm fairly certain this is... ah, i don't know how to spell your name, xiong. my good friend, the judge from tay vat!
[ he is TRYING. ]
anyway i wanted to message you because i was curious about something. do you have friends from home here?
[ he is TRYING. ]
anyway i wanted to message you because i was curious about something. do you have friends from home here?
You know, if you've found comfort or pride in it better you than someone who doesn't take it seriously, right?
Oh? Could you not order some variety?
[ He'll do it for a pool buddy. ]
[ He'll do it for a pool buddy. ]
It's kinda funny how everyone wants to return home. I mean, I get it, but also, sometimes I don't.
Sounds good. I also ran into a few people that explained all of THIS to me.
A bit wild to suddenly talk sex and kinks with your boss. Former boss. Still boss. Whatever.
Sounds good. I also ran into a few people that explained all of THIS to me.
A bit wild to suddenly talk sex and kinks with your boss. Former boss. Still boss. Whatever.
( she's not quite sure what that means but given how strange half of his information was on the profile, well she's not really going to question it. )
no wonder you're so toned and fit β‘ especially given your age. are you really over 1,000 years old?
no wonder you're so toned and fit β‘ especially given your age. are you really over 1,000 years old?
Ah, yes, Clorinde's boss. She mentioned you to me when you arrived. It's nice to finally have a chance to talk. My name is Tseng--which I'm sure you gathered from my profile, but still.
[ operation make a good(?) impression on your girlfriend's bossman ]
[ operation make a good(?) impression on your girlfriend's bossman ]
...I suppose you're right. Fortunately I haven't had to deal with that. And I hope no one here ever does - yourself included.
Would you include yourself in that list? But maybe that's a silly question since I didn't see it listed in your profile.
[ Listen. She had to ask, okay? And she has to try and save herself from her prior embarrassment somehow. ]
Would you include yourself in that list? But maybe that's a silly question since I didn't see it listed in your profile.
[ Listen. She had to ask, okay? And she has to try and save herself from her prior embarrassment somehow. ]
At the risk of destroying my professional relationship with you, you are a rather fine man.
As one would say:
A tall glass of water.
So I would say I'm not opposed, but I won't push it either if you would prefer to reject me.
[He's not upset either way, but who wouldn't want to get a taste of the hydro sovereign at least once?]
.
[When Neuvillette replies in such a way, it's hard not to speak more openly about it.]
I've had better days recently.
I've also had, perhaps, too much time to think about things.
But I don't feel comfortable going into details on this platform. It's probably easy for people to come upon this after all.
Thank you though.
And you're welcome.
You will always have my time when you need it.
As one would say:
A tall glass of water.
So I would say I'm not opposed, but I won't push it either if you would prefer to reject me.
[He's not upset either way, but who wouldn't want to get a taste of the hydro sovereign at least once?]
.
[When Neuvillette replies in such a way, it's hard not to speak more openly about it.]
I've had better days recently.
I've also had, perhaps, too much time to think about things.
But I don't feel comfortable going into details on this platform. It's probably easy for people to come upon this after all.
Thank you though.
And you're welcome.
You will always have my time when you need it.
Fontaine must be a marvelous place to have two outstanding individuals watching over its station.
If the stars align, I hope I'll have the opportunity to visit one day.
( lest neuvillette becomes homesick, maybe, )
I have to say, your regard is hard won, Mister Neuvillette.
If the stars align, I hope I'll have the opportunity to visit one day.
( lest neuvillette becomes homesick, maybe, )
I have to say, your regard is hard won, Mister Neuvillette.
Yes, that's right. The inconvenience lasted the duration of the game, and then I was released.
[ ah, sir neuvillette, avert your gaze from mona's time as an alpha. ]
Did you participate in it, as well?
[ ah, sir neuvillette, avert your gaze from mona's time as an alpha. ]
Did you participate in it, as well?
tbh - to be honest
otoh - on the other hand
w/e - whatever
atm - at the moment
things like that
itβs usually just abbreviations
i donβt even know how many people here use them
thereβs a lot of people here who say theyβve never touched computers before here
[ On second thought he kind of regrets volunteering βphrases that would be useful here.β Hrgh. ]
and i guess some people here might use shit like dtf
down to fuck
or emojis
otoh - on the other hand
w/e - whatever
atm - at the moment
things like that
itβs usually just abbreviations
i donβt even know how many people here use them
thereβs a lot of people here who say theyβve never touched computers before here
[ On second thought he kind of regrets volunteering βphrases that would be useful here.β Hrgh. ]
and i guess some people here might use shit like dtf
down to fuck
or emojis
Exactly. Aren't we made mostly of water? Not many can say such a thing - that pursuing you would do wonders for your partners' well-being.
[ so says man whose favorite food is a cocktail...
but he doesn't digress, interest instead piquing on a name he's heard before. ]
I'll have to keep an ear out, then. Who knows~ sometimes this place likes to surprise us with gifts from home. In the meantime, I'm likely no "Sigewinne", but I'm sure a milk bath with some rose petals would suit you well too.
[ so says man whose favorite food is a cocktail...
but he doesn't digress, interest instead piquing on a name he's heard before. ]
I'll have to keep an ear out, then. Who knows~ sometimes this place likes to surprise us with gifts from home. In the meantime, I'm likely no "Sigewinne", but I'm sure a milk bath with some rose petals would suit you well too.
[When his request is finish, Rin will have a staff member deliver it. Neuvillette will find a bag with two jewelry boxes in it. Each containing a brooch β the two look identical, and Rin made sure to pick something that unquestionably said, "FROM NEUVILLETTE" in her mind. The pair are aquamarine stones faceted to resemble teardrops. Or, in her mind, water droplets! They'll both bring the wearers simple, serendipitous luck.
Examples include: someone else paying for their coffee, quickly finding "lost" (aka 'I put it down but can't recall where') objects, and barely avoiding small accidents like spilling tomato sauce on a white shirt.]
Examples include: someone else paying for their coffee, quickly finding "lost" (aka 'I put it down but can't recall where') objects, and barely avoiding small accidents like spilling tomato sauce on a white shirt.]
(Previous)
[How can her precious student be so cute!? β Wait, no. This isn't a cheesy light novel title. Even if it is true she finds his pleading cute. Alluring in the way that it sparks a sadistic part of her that wants to stop it all and edge him to oblivion. Were she not performing in the role of his tutor she would have done just that. Probably would have left marks, too. Bites and bruises staking claim to that pale and pristine body of his. No matter what Neuvillette may think of himself, she knows him to be quite attractive.]Don't hold back. They call it release for a reason.
[The pace at which she strokes his cock is as quick as she can manage without doing harm to him. With the plug lodged firmly inside him Rin keeps her hips pressed flush to his backside. As if she's hilted in Neuvillette herself.
With her body draped over his and her palm pumping his length, Rin finds herself yearning. Longing to be a part of this as more than just his instructor in toys. To feel his heat inside her, or to at least be thrusting into him herself. She knows this encounter will leave her wanting, but that's fine. It's Neuvillette's comfort and enjoyment that counts β though selfishly that's a part of keeping her pride intact. Knowing that she did a good job in this capacity.]
Go ahead. I want you to come.
[She says with a purr in her voice. Emphasizing it with a firm squeeze to the engorged, sensitive head of his cock.]
[ If Wei Wuxian knew the thought Neuvillette was having behind such an ask, he'd be flustered indeed. Might even be the first time Neuvillette would have seen him flustered, in fact! But Wei Wuxian can't imagine that the reason Neuvillette is asking is specifically to see his face, even as he says I would like to see you. No, he doesn't think it's about him necessarily, just that Neuvillette is a proper gentleman and proper gentlemen fuck from the front.
Something like that.
Either way, he gives a cheery smile at the request and nods his head. That's perfectly done, of course. They're already in the prime position for it anyway. He's not going to tell Neuvillette to lay him out and fuck him like an animal, no, not this time. Instead he's going to shift to push Neuvillette back gently against the pillows and crawl across his lap a bit until his cock is in the prime position for Wei Wuxian to sink onto it. He doesn't yet, instead just giving a hum. ]
Tell me if it's too much, of course. I don't want you to feel unpleasant.
[ And then he's reaching behind himself to take Neuvillette's cock in hand, shifting his position to slowly ease himself onto it. He's stretched wide now and so even as the head of Neuvillette's cock bumps against his hole, he's able to sink down a little firmly onto it until it breaches him. His eyes flutter closed then and a soft breath leaves him as bit by bit, he sinks down onto Neuvillette.
It's only when he finally feels the base against him that he lets go of Neuvillette and braces his hands against his chest. Tightening and relaxing around him, he adjusts to the weight inside of him and groans softly. Head falling forward, bangs in his face, he looks flushed and very much aroused as he adjusts. ]
Mmm, that's... give me a minute, but that's good. You're very good.
Something like that.
Either way, he gives a cheery smile at the request and nods his head. That's perfectly done, of course. They're already in the prime position for it anyway. He's not going to tell Neuvillette to lay him out and fuck him like an animal, no, not this time. Instead he's going to shift to push Neuvillette back gently against the pillows and crawl across his lap a bit until his cock is in the prime position for Wei Wuxian to sink onto it. He doesn't yet, instead just giving a hum. ]
Tell me if it's too much, of course. I don't want you to feel unpleasant.
[ And then he's reaching behind himself to take Neuvillette's cock in hand, shifting his position to slowly ease himself onto it. He's stretched wide now and so even as the head of Neuvillette's cock bumps against his hole, he's able to sink down a little firmly onto it until it breaches him. His eyes flutter closed then and a soft breath leaves him as bit by bit, he sinks down onto Neuvillette.
It's only when he finally feels the base against him that he lets go of Neuvillette and braces his hands against his chest. Tightening and relaxing around him, he adjusts to the weight inside of him and groans softly. Head falling forward, bangs in his face, he looks flushed and very much aroused as he adjusts. ]
Mmm, that's... give me a minute, but that's good. You're very good.
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