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[deniles]

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[lightninglobster]

[They'd have no room to complain, considering Niles was to thank for their wealth in the first place.]

If that's how you need to frame it for now. A retainer with power--like King Xander's hand, if...

[Well. If Laslow weren't Laslow.]

Like Saizo.

[Better. He's playing with Niles' hair, nudging him towards the set table and all of the delicious little treats and drinks there.]

I have a feeling King Xander doubts my sincerity, and on some levels I don't blame him.

[deniles]

...Were you about to say Laslow? Because I would have been concerned about how capable you thought I was.

[But he agrees. A retainer with power. It shouldn't make him too concerned... should it?]

Trust me. He doubts mine as well. However, he trusts Leo, who equally trusts me.

[And that's more than enough.]

[lightninglobster]

I didn't want to compare you to Saizo, due to some of the things Saizo does for the benefit of Hoshido. I'd thought, perhaps, that certain other retainers served their lords in certain capacities, but... maybe it's best if we let the thought drop.

[Niles was probably more like Saizo, if Ryoma truly thought about it... but part of him wished that he wouldn't have to be. Niles had his hand in the black underbelly of the world, same as Saizo--and Ryoma was still grateful for all of the bleak things the ninja did so that Ryoma's path could remain unimpeded.

He'd still work for a world with no need of shinobi.]

I wonder how easy it'd be to get Prince Leo to trust me...

[He murmurs, teasing in his tone as he picked up a sweet from the plate, offering it to Niles with a hum.]

I probably have to do things the hard way by being honest and generous. Kind. It's such a trial, being king.

[And while his voice was dry and completely serious, by the gods he was joking.]

[deniles]

Ryoma. Trust me. I've done just as much as Saizo has done sometimes.

[He has murdered many a man. He has dug deep and done what he needed to so he could survive the next day. And he wonders if Ryoma realizes that or simply suppresses it.]

It'll be far easier than you think. He trusts me more than most other people. If I trust you... he'll trust you.

[He takes a bite of the sweet, humming lightly.]

Mmm. Maybe set up a date for him and Takumi.

[lightninglobster]

I know.

[He didn't know exactly how dark the stain on Niles' hands was... but he knew it was there, acknowledged it, and resolved to make it so that Niles didn't have to live that life if he didn't wish.]

That can be arranged. I'm going to need a longterm diplomat for Nohr's court... and Takumi needs polish on his political skills.

[His brother had taken well to his government studies, but he was still too known to the Hoshidan court--too brash, too young, too easy to sniff derisively at since they'd known him as a brattier child.]

I suppose that makes my decision for me.

[deniles]

Takumi would be a good fit and Leo does need something to keep himself busy.

[Plus if Leo gets married, it'll be easier for the court to respect him. And then Niles can tease him as well.]

Ah there. My first checkmark on the list. And I just arrived.

[lightninglobster]

I feel like I should protest offering my brother to your former liege a little more strongly...

[But Takumi was hardly a lamb. Leo could probably be considered a wolf... until you saw him before his morning caffeine. Ryoma laughed, kissing Niles' neck against and stealing the rest of the sweet for himself.]

Your first check was sending my brother away, hm?

[deniles]

When you say it like that, it makes me sound so cruel.

[He chuckles and moves to kiss him on the lips.]

My second check will be getting you naked.

[lightninglobster]

You relish in your cruelty, beloved.

[He leans into the kiss, lips still sweet from the treat he'd nibbled on.]

In this room? Or in our quarters, once I show you the king's room?

[His voice dropped a few notches, grin twitching on his lips as he lets his hands drift lower on Niles' waist.]

[deniles]

[He smirked and began to shuffle slightly out of his yukata.]

Here. I don't feel much like waiting.

[He let out a little chuckle and a groan, moving to spread his legs enough that Ryoma could go right at him.]

[lightninglobster]

Niles... you're as insatiable as ever.

[And Ryoma wasn't complaining. He watched the yukata fall and drape over Niles' shoulders, moving to straddle his fiance and kiss over his neck, his shoulders, hands roaming freely down his chest so that he could tug at his obi.]

Do you have anything to ease the way...?

[deniles]

In my things... if someone could fetch them...

[It would mean someone would have to walk in on them. Not sure if anyone would want to do that, mind you.]

[lightninglobster]

Easily done.

[Ryoma leaned back, calling something to the empty room... and while one of the shinobi that was within hearing distance went to retrieve Niles' things and work on her poker face, Ryoma turned his attention back to unwrapping Niles like a present, exploring every inch of skin as he slid lower and lower on his lover.]

Gods, I've missed you.

[deniles]

Ah, I can tell...

[He lets out a low little groan as he moves to slip further and further out of the outfit. He did just put it on but it was so quickly coming off.]

I don't think I've seen you this horny.

[lightninglobster]

What can I say?

[Ryoma skimmed his hand down Niles' stomach, palming at him through his underclothes as he leaned up for a proper kiss, speaking when he broke to draw breath.]

You're... you're mine, my husband to be. I don't have to hide you, or my heart any longer. You're... I hope you think you're home. With me. I'm so happy.

[deniles]

[He kissed back, letting out a small little gasp as he moved around on Ryoma's crotch. His fingers moving to curl through his hair.]

I don't know if I'm ready to call this home, but I know you won't rest until you make it feel like home.

[He smiles softly.]

And I thank you for that.

[lightninglobster]

[He pressed their hips together, rocking against Niles in slow, teasing motions as he kept his clothes mostly intact--one of them would have to get up to get the package once it was delivered, after all.

Besides, there was something enticing about having Niles next to bare under him while he remained clothed.]

I'll do everything in my power to make you desire to stay.

[The 'with me' lingered, unsaid.]

I love you.

[deniles]

I desire to stay with you, my dear Ryoma.

[He lets out a small chuckle as he keeps himself rocking against him. His undergarments slowly slipping off.]

So love me. Like I love you. And I'll have nothing left to want.

[lightninglobster]

Forever, please. That's all I want--all I need.

[He's tugging and pushing at Niles' clothes to leave him bare, to spread him open, lips chasing the paths that his hands forge.]

I'll love you until I can love nothing at all. My heart is full of my affection for you.

[deniles]

I should have known you were a sap. But this... it's too much...

[He groans, arching his back as he feels Ryoma all over his body. The shinboi came back and slowly slipped in Niles's bag into the room.]

You're going to make me melt.

[lightninglobster]

I want to give you everything I have. It's yours, all yours--only yours.

[Even if he had to take a courtesan for the purpose of procreation, his heard would only ever be Niles'.]

Melt for me. I want to see you fall apart.

[He'll leave long enough to get the bag and bring it back, finally loosening his own obi to let his robe hang free.]

[deniles]

I don't wish for everything of yours, my love. I want to give you all of me.

[He groans softly. When he gets his bag, he pulls out two things. A bottle of liquid that Leo said would make the transition better, and the lube. He chugged the liquid before giving Ryoma the other bottle.]

Then prepare me, Ryoma... make me melt.

[lightninglobster]

All of you for all of me. I could think of nothing better.

[He lets his robe cascade to the floor in a swirl of fabric, taking the lube as Niles took a drink. He slicked his fingers as he pressed between Niles' legs, using his dry hand to tug the other man's legs up and open so that he could curl fingers into him.]

Let me in, love. I'm here for you.

[deniles]

[He began to move slowly, pressing his legs upwards a bit so he can go inside. He even moves to lay down, looking at Ryoma while running his fingers through his hair.]

I'm ready... enter me...

[lightninglobster]

[Ryoma leans into the petting, eyes lidded as he rocks his fingers into Niles, twisting and stretching and striving ever deeper to prepare his beloved. He steals kisses and lets them drop along Niles' throat, grinding his cock against Niles' thigh to remind him just how much Ryoma wanted, how much Ryoma needed.

When Niles murmured, Ryoma slid his fingers free, slicking the rest of the lubrication onto his cock as he tugged him closer, grinding against his entrance as he leaned over his lover. He had a hand to the floor for balance, and another, curled around the base of his cock.]

Breathe. Here I come.

[And with a small buck of his hips, he began to rock into Niles.]