[Ciro looks down at the hand squeezing his own and nods. He believes that, but regardless of his willingness to help, it does seem pretty backwards to take ownership of a whole person. Even for beings as old as they are. It's one of the reasons he's found so far that make this place a bit uncomfortable to live. Though seeing dom and sub pairings walking around casually and engaging in bedroom behavior in public is also odd. He wonders whether Rune would be willing to do any of that with him.]
I hope you're right. The more I see of this place the less I like it, but if we can't leave, I think I could get used to it.
[Which is code for, please don't get hurt doing something stupid, Rune. Ciro takes the hand he's holding and brings it to his face, resting a cheek against it for a moment before letting go.]
I'll work on that too. First, I want to take off this mark.
[ He doesn't need to, but he gestures to his throat and the dark black line that runs the length of his skin. If Rune had wanted to get tattoos or carve himself up, he would have done it years ago. It's just something that doesn't make sense for him, and the fact that this place automatically chose him to have it... He grits his teeth and sighs, nearly taken by surprise at the way Ciro cups his face. It's almost instinct to reach out for his hand, but Rune only stands still. ]
Then we'll contract. [ He looks around the apartment again. It feels much too big, but without a shop or a basement, they'll have to share the space accordingly. ] How many rooms does this place have?
[He steps closer, tipping Rune's chin up a little to get a better look at it. Ciro trails his index finger along the line slowly to see if he can feel any magic coming from the mark that's different from Rune's.
Leaning in he puts his face closer, dragging his tongue over the line just as slowly. He picks up a little something from it, but it isn't any sort of magic that he knows.]
Rune doesn't say anything though, caught in some thought when Ciro gets close enough to taste him. He can feel his breath catching in his throat, holding it as Ciro's tongue rubs over his skin, and there's a strange feeling in his chest when he draws back. Could he tell him what it felt like? Some part of him even wonders if he could taste it on Ciro if he kissed him, but he isn't going to attempt any sort of experiment just yet. ]
[If he had any conclusive information to draw from the mark, he would have shared it. All he got was the taste of Rune's skin and all that magic inside him he wasn't able to access. Maybe they could do something about that tag while they're here. It might not function the same way so far from the source of the initial spell? Unlikely, but worth trying.]
You want to sleep with me? [This pulls him from his thoughts pretty quickly, his eyes a little too hopeful. Ciro isn't worried though, if Rune couldn't tell so far that he has feelings for him then a little excitement at that suggestion isn't going to give him away either.] I mean, in the same bed.
Mostly, Rune just assumes it's Ciro being Ciro, and while he usually appreciates his enthusiasm in some way, he doesn't think it's warranted here. Realistically, it would be difficult to actually share a sleeping space with Ciro if he chose to partake in this city's overabundance of sex, but it's a compromise he's willing to work with to have a working space that's safe and close by. Rune touches his thumb to the corner of Ciro's mouth, searching his eyes for something before looking away. ]
We won't be here long, so I don't see why not. If you bring someone else here, tell me in advance.
[Ciro has learned his lesson about having strange men (and sometimes women) in the house before getting here, and he doesn't think he'll be inviting anyone home with him while Rune is there. The last thing he wants to do is upset him..even if he still doesn't quite get what it is that makes him so upset or what is causing the jealousy the couple times it has happened.]
I won't bring anyone. Don't worry.
[When the eye contact breaks, he eventually steps away to drop himself back against the bed lazily. There's more than enough space for the two of them. Especially if this is only meant to be temporary.]
I have a feeling we'll have enough to do that I won't need to find entertainment elsewhere.
[It's hopeful thinking. He's definitely going to get restless and pick up strangers, but at least it's not on his list of things to do just yet. Give it a day or so.]
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I hope you're right. The more I see of this place the less I like it, but if we can't leave, I think I could get used to it.
[Which is code for, please don't get hurt doing something stupid, Rune. Ciro takes the hand he's holding and brings it to his face, resting a cheek against it for a moment before letting go.]
I agree. We're better if we're together.
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[ He doesn't need to, but he gestures to his throat and the dark black line that runs the length of his skin. If Rune had wanted to get tattoos or carve himself up, he would have done it years ago. It's just something that doesn't make sense for him, and the fact that this place automatically chose him to have it... He grits his teeth and sighs, nearly taken by surprise at the way Ciro cups his face. It's almost instinct to reach out for his hand, but Rune only stands still. ]
Then we'll contract. [ He looks around the apartment again. It feels much too big, but without a shop or a basement, they'll have to share the space accordingly. ] How many rooms does this place have?
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[He steps closer, tipping Rune's chin up a little to get a better look at it. Ciro trails his index finger along the line slowly to see if he can feel any magic coming from the mark that's different from Rune's.
Leaning in he puts his face closer, dragging his tongue over the line just as slowly. He picks up a little something from it, but it isn't any sort of magic that he knows.]
Two rooms.
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Rune doesn't say anything though, caught in some thought when Ciro gets close enough to taste him. He can feel his breath catching in his throat, holding it as Ciro's tongue rubs over his skin, and there's a strange feeling in his chest when he draws back. Could he tell him what it felt like? Some part of him even wonders if he could taste it on Ciro if he kissed him, but he isn't going to attempt any sort of experiment just yet. ]
We could share one and use the other as an altar.
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You want to sleep with me? [This pulls him from his thoughts pretty quickly, his eyes a little too hopeful. Ciro isn't worried though, if Rune couldn't tell so far that he has feelings for him then a little excitement at that suggestion isn't going to give him away either.] I mean, in the same bed.
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Mostly, Rune just assumes it's Ciro being Ciro, and while he usually appreciates his enthusiasm in some way, he doesn't think it's warranted here. Realistically, it would be difficult to actually share a sleeping space with Ciro if he chose to partake in this city's overabundance of sex, but it's a compromise he's willing to work with to have a working space that's safe and close by. Rune touches his thumb to the corner of Ciro's mouth, searching his eyes for something before looking away. ]
We won't be here long, so I don't see why not. If you bring someone else here, tell me in advance.
[ So he can make himself scarce. ]
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I won't bring anyone. Don't worry.
[When the eye contact breaks, he eventually steps away to drop himself back against the bed lazily. There's more than enough space for the two of them. Especially if this is only meant to be temporary.]
I have a feeling we'll have enough to do that I won't need to find entertainment elsewhere.
[It's hopeful thinking. He's definitely going to get restless and pick up strangers, but at least it's not on his list of things to do just yet. Give it a day or so.]