[ It had been weird, being on the other side of the court. Not being the one who had brought the entire thing to trial. Though honestly, it had been just about as much of a nightmare, if not moreso. The media had become a circus as usual and Heleen had a particular brand of cruelty she liked to try and impress when she'd thought people weren't looking.
Inej had survived her time on the stand, if only because Tomassen had very pointedly asked Heleen's attorney what the fuck is wrong with you. Kaz had seen him pushed to the brink of his—admittedly long—fuse before, in the trial with Rollins. But this had been a different beast altogether. Despite the fine and the emotional upset, he'd been pretty sure Sofia was proud in the aftermath.
Certainly, they'd both been relieved and elated when the trial wrapped in a win. Something they'd been expecting but still left all of them weak-kneed. And had Inej crying until Kaz seriously worried about her dehydrating. They didn't get too much time to simmer in the win, with Tomassen suggesting they get out of the country for a bit, a slightly strained look on his face. Kaz had agreed it was a good idea, though he'd been extremely reluctant to leave his adoptive parents behind in the mire. After Rollins had been found guilty, they'd been extremely stressed until everything completely wrapped. He still doesn't have all the details of what happened.
Heleen, he thinks, won't be much better. Possibly worse. So the important part is getting Inej away where she can't be touched.
They end up in Shu Han, like they'd talked about on his couch that time. Spring is around the corner, the perfume of blooms just starting to fill the air. Most of their first day they'd spent crashed out in bed, exhausted from the emotional journey and the jet lag both.
Earlier, he'd heard Inej get up but had elected to stay in bed, eyelids still quite heavy. By the time he starts to come to again, he feels the bed dip lightly, followed by the light smell of her shampoo and a kiss to his forehead. ]
Morning. [ He rubs a hand over his face and cracks his eyes open, blinking at the gentle stream of light coming in. Vision clearing, his gaze goes to her face, smiling sleepily at her damp and slightly tangled hair. And then drops a bit to take in the fluffy robe. With not much else. Ah. ]
[ ah, he's still half asleep. her smile widens a little bit at his sleepy look, and inej brushes the hair out of his eyes with a light touch of her fingers. seemingly not noticing kaz taking in the robe, or not much caring. he always averts his eyes respectfully when she's adjusting her shirt or changing in the corner, so inej has never really felt uncomfortable around clothing with him. it's nice, really. feeling unafraid. ]
Good morning.
[ amused, as she lowers herself down for a light brush of her lips against his, in a brief kiss. ]
And yes, it was. [ divine, really. all bubbles and steam. ] I think I drained it correctly; the instructions on the wall for how to operate the tub are in Shu.
[ and while inej is working on becoming fluent, it's still a work in progress. still, other things are more important, like running her finger along kaz's cheek. ]
Should we call for room service or should we try to go get breakfast?
[ both are good options, but one requires he get out of bed, which is irritating, as she sort of enjoys his messy look. and how nice his arms are. hm. ]
[ He returns her kiss briefly, twice—one brushed to her lips, the other a simple affectionate peck to the cheek. There's so much he never thought he'd like or get used to and this is one of them; the casual and relaxed affection. Doing it just because he wants to and she makes him inordinately happy. Especially so right now, because they're both riding the high of winning the trial. Some of the stress he's seen around her eyes has dropped away, leaving her less panda-like than he's seen in the last few weeks. ]
If the water isn't in the tub, that's a start.
[ It's probably fine. This part of Shu Han sees tourists quite often, he doubts they'd put enormously complicated instructions for something like a bath tub. ]
Well, pros and cons. [ Room service isn't very adventurous and they should probably see more than this. But it does mean he can stay in bed for a little longer, which he feels keen about. Getting up would be good though, since there's a lot of Shu Han to see. ]
[ he had booked tickets and sent them on their way fairly quickly. inej isn't entirely sure what happened, but the people in ketterdam were powerful, and levers moved without anyone seeing them or having a clue. she's certain heleen is going to fight tooth and nail against the decision, and tomassen seemed to think it was best if inej wasn't anywhere near the city when that happened.
she brushes back his hair again before letting her hand rest on his chest, touch light, liking the feeling of his heartbeat underneath her fingertips. ]
You look ready to stay in bed for a little while longer, though.
[ very reluctant to get moving, which she's hardly going to complain about. they deserved a little rest. ]
[ Oh. Well. He supposes he'll have to text Tomassen later and ask. Though he supposes they won't be expected back for a bit. At least a week.
Either way, he'll check in with his parents later—he remembers the aftermath of the Rollins case. Chaotic, to say the least. He doesn't like the idea of having them deal with it all, though he certainly agrees getting Inej out of the country was a good call.
Speaking of, he settles his hand over hers, thumb lightly tracing her knuckles. ]
Can't argue with that. Are you coming back to bed?
[ She's taken a bath so really, getting dressed and being up is a thing. But also: he won't say no to more cuddling while they're both way more conscious. ]
[ coming back to bed seems to be the best answer, here. part of her almost pulls away, to say she'll get back into pajamas. but that seems silly. and the robe covers most of her. it, like many things, is too big for her. so it's really more of a dress than a proper robe.
besides, kaz would never push more than she was comfortable. it isn't as if he would ever remove the robe without her permission. ]
Mhm.
[ it's a soft noise of agreement, as she gets up just enough to slide back into bed next to him, pressing a gentle kiss to his temple before resting her head against the pillow. ]
[ There's a bit of a thoughtful look on her face before she pulls the covers back and slides under them. When she settles, after kissing his temple, he rolls closer, looping an arm around her middle and curling his fingers around one of the loose ties to the robe. It's soft and fluffy, soothing to touch and in this case: snuggle up to. ]
Hm, don't care.
[ Really, he should call down for room service but this takes precedence. Dipping his head, he tucks his cheek against her shoulder, letting out a contented sigh. ]
You did it. [ And they're nearly on the other side of it. No more Heleen. ]
[ she's wrapped up in his arms easily, pressing his face into her shoulder. he plays with the string of her robe, which doesn't stir any anxiety in her. he's not removing it, or undoing it. simply touching to touch.
she exhales slowly, at his comment, running her fingers along his arm with a soft hum. ]
It feels wrong to take credit.
[ kaz is really the one who jump-started the process, and even if he hadn't, inej certainly couldn't have afforded an attorney. she's grateful, eternally, that she had been represented for free. even though tomassen was entitled to at least a third of the winnings as a contigency fee, he had already refused it. however much money that is. inej hasn't even looked at the damages.
still, she presses her lips against his hair, tone quiet. ]
It wouldn't have gone anywhere if you decided not to testify.
[ Other motions for cases had appeared, according to Tomassen—they'd talked about it when he was first trying to convince him to take it on. But in every single one of them the girl had either backed out or disappeared mysteriously, which hadn't set a positive precedence. It's why Kaz had checked and double checked that Inej wanted to continue pressing on, worried about what the fall out would be from Heleen. Because it wasn't as though Heleen was willing to play by the rules. She had the money and connections to make life completely miserable for someone.
Well, moreso. ]
Almost to the end. [ They're so close. She's so close. To being free of Heleen and not having to worry about the awful woman for the rest of her days. She can use that time to keep healing and kicking off her life. Pursuing what she wants to do instead of being forced to work a debt that wouldn't have ever disappeared.
He reaches up carefully, blindly, palm setting against the side of her neck as he lightly strokes his thumb on her skin. ]
[ the soft gesture is soothing, and inej waits there for a moment before turning her head slightly, so she could press her lips against his palm. ]
Almost there.
[ she agrees quietly, kissing his palm again, the movement gentle. ]
It will be nice, to focus on something else, other than her. [ she murmurs, dipping a little lower, so she can brush a kiss against his wrist. ] I could spend more time thinking about you than I already do.
[ She kisses his palm and he quirks a smile, shifting his weight a bit so his arm isn't at such a strange angle. ]
Is that often, then? [ Maybe he sounds a bit surprised. And the embarrassment is also leaking through as a small shiver goes through him when she kisses his wrist. It's a sensitive part of skin and it feels so much more intimate that one to his palm or the backs of his fingers. ]
[ she admits, feeling the slight tremor of his skin as she presses his lips to his wrist. and she pauses before shifting to press her cheek against his arm, ducking her head a little to meet his gaze, eyes curious. ]
[ Oh. Well. That's a nice thing to hear. Of course, now he's curious what she's thinking of. But he wonders if she'll turn that same question on him—he's definitely had some stray thoughts about how New Years could've gone if either of them had been ready for it.
He also thinks about the time they spent in Ravka, kissing on her small porch when the weather finally turned warm in spring. ]
[ her curious expression turns into a brighter grin, at the admission, and inej turns her head a little to kiss the inside of his wrist again, the action purposeful. ]
I didn't know you were ticklish.
[ she definitely sounds mischievous, now, though she doesn't kiss his wrist again, choosing instead to run her thumb along the back of his hand, amused. ]
Where else?
[ as if he'd tell her, but she's content to explore and find out herself if he refuses to answer. ]
[ Since he's ready for it this time, it doesn't make him shiver quite as much when she kisses his wrist a second time. It still tickles, just a bit, right where the skin is thinnest. ]
Hmm, you'll have to find out.
[ They're matching now, both tones verging on mischief. He's interested to see if she'll take him up on it. Part of him thinks she will. And though he isn't too keen on being tickled, really, the underpinnings of her figuring out where is too much to say no to. ]
[ oh, a challenge. so that's how it's going to be.
inej is only ticklish in a very particular spot, right at the lower end of her stomach. which absolutely no one would have access to, though kaz might. one day, maybe. though inej is certain she would probably have more important things on her mind than being ticklish if his mouth is anywhere near that part of her body.
at any rate, she matches the mischievous glint in his eye with a slight grin, and inej pushes herself up to lean over him a little, hair falling over her shoulder, the robe loose on her frame. and she lowers herself for a brief kiss, but lets her fingers coast down his sides, to dig in (gently) along his ribs.
[ There's no hesitation as she props herself up to lean over him, face lit up with a grin. He has a split second of pause because she's beautiful like this—hair loose over her shoulder, a smile that says she's clearly enjoying herself. And maybe he likes it a little too much when she's over top of him. Especially now that she's wearing a robe that's starting to show off more of her collarbones.
His hand slides to her waist as she dips down for a brief kiss, one he chases after for a second. Her fingers skim across his ribs which feels funny but not exactly ticklish. She's close though. ]
[ it's a thoughtful noise against his lips as she lets her fingers trail a little lower, dancing along the curve of his hips, along the waistband of his boxers. ]
Here?
[ she says with a slight grin as she dips down for another kiss, letting her fingers ghost along his hips. ]
[ Her touch dips lower and his muscles jump reactively, both not used to the touch and surprised by where it is. Maybe he shouldn't have been. His face heats up a little as she keeps touching, though it doesn't produce the same reaction as before, it does make him shiver.
Just, perhaps, not in a ticklish way. Almost there. ]
Not quite. [ He leans forward to meet her kiss, pressing a shorter one to the corner of her mouth. ]
[ Not this time. And really, he tends to be honest with her anyway, knowing she'll understand some of his weirder quirks. It's nice to be able to be himself without the exasperation or impatience.
He's distracted away from that thought immediately as her hands find his sides, touch light enough that it almost is an accident. It doesn't seem like she's testing it as a ticklish spot at any rate.
Even though it certainly is. Her fingers curls and thumbs brush along the skin and he lets out a startled laugh, jerking minutely at the shock of it. ]
[ ah, there it is. the laugh brings an instantaneous grin to her features as she digs her fingers in a bit more with a laugh. ]
I guess not.
[ amused, though she soon releases her hold, to leave him a chaste kiss on the lips, letting go to tug her robe a bit more back into place. the stupid thing is far too big for her to wear it seriously, but ah well. ]
Not a very creative place to be ticklish, I have to say.
[ a soft chuckle escapes as he sits up, and inej tilts her head slightly as he kisses her jawline. maybe giving him a little more room, if he wants to continue.
she hasn't panicked, yet. she keeps waiting for it to happen, the moment of terror when something is too much. her therapist has essentially told her she will know when she hits her wall.
for now, though, the thought of him kissing her overrides any other hesitation. if she needs to stop, she will. ]
Mm, I suppose I should be grateful for that. That no one else looks.
[ she murmurs, letting her fingers run along his arm thoughtfully as she settles against his leg, letting the robe fall a bit around her hips. ]
[ Inej tilts her head when he kisses her jaw, clearly indicating he can keep going if he wants. Which he doesn't hesitate to do, comfortable with this kind of contact. It's as they get more eager that they come closer to their respective boundaries.
Over the months, they've learned what that wall feels and looks like. Not only for themselves but for the other person as well. Inej goes still and tense, her gaze unfocused as a memory creeps up on her.
And he'll start to feel the creeping dread, clawing its way up his throat. Akin to the panic he'd felt when he thought he was going to drown. Both are clear stopping points that they're more than understanding of.
None of that is here right now, as he presses soft kisses along her jaw and lightly down her neck, right across her pulse point. He stops when he gets to the dip of her collarbone, pulling away to catch her gaze and make sure she's okay. And to affectionately tuck some of her hair behind her ear, from where it escaped earlier. ]
Likely to catch my cane if they did.
[ Only she's gotten to see him this undone. Jes comes closest, because he'd known Kaz when he was younger, nearly a different person and totally unconcerned with casual touch. ]
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Date: 2020-11-23 12:30 am (UTC)Inej had survived her time on the stand, if only because Tomassen had very pointedly asked Heleen's attorney what the fuck is wrong with you. Kaz had seen him pushed to the brink of his—admittedly long—fuse before, in the trial with Rollins. But this had been a different beast altogether. Despite the fine and the emotional upset, he'd been pretty sure Sofia was proud in the aftermath.
Certainly, they'd both been relieved and elated when the trial wrapped in a win. Something they'd been expecting but still left all of them weak-kneed. And had Inej crying until Kaz seriously worried about her dehydrating. They didn't get too much time to simmer in the win, with Tomassen suggesting they get out of the country for a bit, a slightly strained look on his face. Kaz had agreed it was a good idea, though he'd been extremely reluctant to leave his adoptive parents behind in the mire. After Rollins had been found guilty, they'd been extremely stressed until everything completely wrapped. He still doesn't have all the details of what happened.
Heleen, he thinks, won't be much better. Possibly worse. So the important part is getting Inej away where she can't be touched.
They end up in Shu Han, like they'd talked about on his couch that time. Spring is around the corner, the perfume of blooms just starting to fill the air. Most of their first day they'd spent crashed out in bed, exhausted from the emotional journey and the jet lag both.
Earlier, he'd heard Inej get up but had elected to stay in bed, eyelids still quite heavy. By the time he starts to come to again, he feels the bed dip lightly, followed by the light smell of her shampoo and a kiss to his forehead. ]
Morning. [ He rubs a hand over his face and cracks his eyes open, blinking at the gentle stream of light coming in. Vision clearing, his gaze goes to her face, smiling sleepily at her damp and slightly tangled hair. And then drops a bit to take in the fluffy robe. With not much else. Ah. ]
Good bath?
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Date: 2020-11-23 01:38 am (UTC)Good morning.
[ amused, as she lowers herself down for a light brush of her lips against his, in a brief kiss. ]
And yes, it was. [ divine, really. all bubbles and steam. ] I think I drained it correctly; the instructions on the wall for how to operate the tub are in Shu.
[ and while inej is working on becoming fluent, it's still a work in progress. still, other things are more important, like running her finger along kaz's cheek. ]
Should we call for room service or should we try to go get breakfast?
[ both are good options, but one requires he get out of bed, which is irritating, as she sort of enjoys his messy look. and how nice his arms are. hm. ]
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Date: 2020-11-23 02:56 pm (UTC)If the water isn't in the tub, that's a start.
[ It's probably fine. This part of Shu Han sees tourists quite often, he doubts they'd put enormously complicated instructions for something like a bath tub. ]
Well, pros and cons. [ Room service isn't very adventurous and they should probably see more than this. But it does mean he can stay in bed for a little longer, which he feels keen about. Getting up would be good though, since there's a lot of Shu Han to see. ]
How long are we here again?
[ Booking things are a bit of a blur. ]
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Date: 2020-11-23 03:16 pm (UTC)[ he had booked tickets and sent them on their way fairly quickly. inej isn't entirely sure what happened, but the people in ketterdam were powerful, and levers moved without anyone seeing them or having a clue. she's certain heleen is going to fight tooth and nail against the decision, and tomassen seemed to think it was best if inej wasn't anywhere near the city when that happened.
she brushes back his hair again before letting her hand rest on his chest, touch light, liking the feeling of his heartbeat underneath her fingertips. ]
You look ready to stay in bed for a little while longer, though.
[ very reluctant to get moving, which she's hardly going to complain about. they deserved a little rest. ]
So room service might be more practical.
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Date: 2020-11-23 03:52 pm (UTC)Either way, he'll check in with his parents later—he remembers the aftermath of the Rollins case. Chaotic, to say the least. He doesn't like the idea of having them deal with it all, though he certainly agrees getting Inej out of the country was a good call.
Speaking of, he settles his hand over hers, thumb lightly tracing her knuckles. ]
Can't argue with that. Are you coming back to bed?
[ She's taken a bath so really, getting dressed and being up is a thing. But also: he won't say no to more cuddling while they're both way more conscious. ]
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Date: 2020-11-23 05:33 pm (UTC)besides, kaz would never push more than she was comfortable. it isn't as if he would ever remove the robe without her permission. ]
Mhm.
[ it's a soft noise of agreement, as she gets up just enough to slide back into bed next to him, pressing a gentle kiss to his temple before resting her head against the pillow. ]
Your pillow is going to get wet.
[ she murmurs, amused; her hair is still damp. ]
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Date: 2020-11-23 08:07 pm (UTC)Hm, don't care.
[ Really, he should call down for room service but this takes precedence. Dipping his head, he tucks his cheek against her shoulder, letting out a contented sigh. ]
You did it. [ And they're nearly on the other side of it. No more Heleen. ]
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Date: 2020-11-23 08:58 pm (UTC)she exhales slowly, at his comment, running her fingers along his arm with a soft hum. ]
It feels wrong to take credit.
[ kaz is really the one who jump-started the process, and even if he hadn't, inej certainly couldn't have afforded an attorney. she's grateful, eternally, that she had been represented for free. even though tomassen was entitled to at least a third of the winnings as a contigency fee, he had already refused it. however much money that is. inej hasn't even looked at the damages.
still, she presses her lips against his hair, tone quiet. ]
But I am glad it is over. At least, this part is.
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Date: 2020-11-24 12:48 am (UTC)[ Other motions for cases had appeared, according to Tomassen—they'd talked about it when he was first trying to convince him to take it on. But in every single one of them the girl had either backed out or disappeared mysteriously, which hadn't set a positive precedence. It's why Kaz had checked and double checked that Inej wanted to continue pressing on, worried about what the fall out would be from Heleen. Because it wasn't as though Heleen was willing to play by the rules. She had the money and connections to make life completely miserable for someone.
Well, moreso. ]
Almost to the end. [ They're so close. She's so close. To being free of Heleen and not having to worry about the awful woman for the rest of her days. She can use that time to keep healing and kicking off her life. Pursuing what she wants to do instead of being forced to work a debt that wouldn't have ever disappeared.
He reaches up carefully, blindly, palm setting against the side of her neck as he lightly strokes his thumb on her skin. ]
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Date: 2020-11-24 01:33 am (UTC)Almost there.
[ she agrees quietly, kissing his palm again, the movement gentle. ]
It will be nice, to focus on something else, other than her. [ she murmurs, dipping a little lower, so she can brush a kiss against his wrist. ] I could spend more time thinking about you than I already do.
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Date: 2020-11-24 02:20 am (UTC)Is that often, then? [ Maybe he sounds a bit surprised. And the embarrassment is also leaking through as a small shiver goes through him when she kisses his wrist. It's a sensitive part of skin and it feels so much more intimate that one to his palm or the backs of his fingers. ]
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Date: 2020-11-24 02:37 am (UTC)[ she admits, feeling the slight tremor of his skin as she presses his lips to his wrist. and she pauses before shifting to press her cheek against his arm, ducking her head a little to meet his gaze, eyes curious. ]
Ticklish?
[ she might sound a little amused. ]
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Date: 2020-11-24 02:15 pm (UTC)He also thinks about the time they spent in Ravka, kissing on her small porch when the weather finally turned warm in spring. ]
No. [ Actually... ] A little.
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Date: 2020-11-24 04:46 pm (UTC)I didn't know you were ticklish.
[ she definitely sounds mischievous, now, though she doesn't kiss his wrist again, choosing instead to run her thumb along the back of his hand, amused. ]
Where else?
[ as if he'd tell her, but she's content to explore and find out herself if he refuses to answer. ]
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Date: 2020-11-24 06:47 pm (UTC)Hmm, you'll have to find out.
[ They're matching now, both tones verging on mischief. He's interested to see if she'll take him up on it. Part of him thinks she will. And though he isn't too keen on being tickled, really, the underpinnings of her figuring out where is too much to say no to. ]
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Date: 2020-11-24 07:51 pm (UTC)inej is only ticklish in a very particular spot, right at the lower end of her stomach. which absolutely no one would have access to, though kaz might. one day, maybe. though inej is certain she would probably have more important things on her mind than being ticklish if his mouth is anywhere near that part of her body.
at any rate, she matches the mischievous glint in his eye with a slight grin, and inej pushes herself up to lean over him a little, hair falling over her shoulder, the robe loose on her frame. and she lowers herself for a brief kiss, but lets her fingers coast down his sides, to dig in (gently) along his ribs.
a prime ticklish spot, she thinks. ]
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Date: 2020-11-24 08:16 pm (UTC)His hand slides to her waist as she dips down for a brief kiss, one he chases after for a second. Her fingers skim across his ribs which feels funny but not exactly ticklish. She's close though. ]
Try again.
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Date: 2020-11-24 08:32 pm (UTC)[ it's a thoughtful noise against his lips as she lets her fingers trail a little lower, dancing along the curve of his hips, along the waistband of his boxers. ]
Here?
[ she says with a slight grin as she dips down for another kiss, letting her fingers ghost along his hips. ]
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Date: 2020-11-24 10:34 pm (UTC)Just, perhaps, not in a ticklish way. Almost there. ]
Not quite. [ He leans forward to meet her kiss, pressing a shorter one to the corner of her mouth. ]
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Date: 2020-11-25 12:09 am (UTC)I will know if you are lying, Kaz Brekker.
[ she warns as he kisses the corner of her mouth, and inej curls her fingers a bit into his sides, running her thumbs along his skin. ]
You cannot hide anything from me.
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Date: 2020-11-25 12:31 am (UTC)[ Not this time. And really, he tends to be honest with her anyway, knowing she'll understand some of his weirder quirks. It's nice to be able to be himself without the exasperation or impatience.
He's distracted away from that thought immediately as her hands find his sides, touch light enough that it almost is an accident. It doesn't seem like she's testing it as a ticklish spot at any rate.
Even though it certainly is. Her fingers curls and thumbs brush along the skin and he lets out a startled laugh, jerking minutely at the shock of it. ]
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Date: 2020-11-25 12:41 am (UTC)I guess not.
[ amused, though she soon releases her hold, to leave him a chaste kiss on the lips, letting go to tug her robe a bit more back into place. the stupid thing is far too big for her to wear it seriously, but ah well. ]
Not a very creative place to be ticklish, I have to say.
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Date: 2020-11-25 12:56 am (UTC)No but I don't have anyone else looking for it.
[ Unlike some people!!!
He sits up a bit, sliding his hand from her waist to her covered thigh, leaning in to return her kiss. And giving her another one to her cheek.
And one more to her jawline, for good measure. ]
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Date: 2020-11-25 01:11 am (UTC)she hasn't panicked, yet. she keeps waiting for it to happen, the moment of terror when something is too much. her therapist has essentially told her she will know when she hits her wall.
for now, though, the thought of him kissing her overrides any other hesitation. if she needs to stop, she will. ]
Mm, I suppose I should be grateful for that. That no one else looks.
[ she murmurs, letting her fingers run along his arm thoughtfully as she settles against his leg, letting the robe fall a bit around her hips. ]
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Date: 2020-11-25 02:02 am (UTC)Over the months, they've learned what that wall feels and looks like. Not only for themselves but for the other person as well. Inej goes still and tense, her gaze unfocused as a memory creeps up on her.
And he'll start to feel the creeping dread, clawing its way up his throat. Akin to the panic he'd felt when he thought he was going to drown. Both are clear stopping points that they're more than understanding of.
None of that is here right now, as he presses soft kisses along her jaw and lightly down her neck, right across her pulse point. He stops when he gets to the dip of her collarbone, pulling away to catch her gaze and make sure she's okay. And to affectionately tuck some of her hair behind her ear, from where it escaped earlier. ]
Likely to catch my cane if they did.
[ Only she's gotten to see him this undone. Jes comes closest, because he'd known Kaz when he was younger, nearly a different person and totally unconcerned with casual touch. ]
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