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Post by Pearce Lockheed on Dec 6, 2020 5:03:59 GMT -5
Pearce smiled faintly, still a bit distracted by his head, but he did pull his hand away. He chuckled faintly. "Yes, you do," he affirmed. He knew Zander didn't work well with others all the time but being the instructor's assistant might motivate him a bit differently.
Zander was probably right but a walk would be good. "I am well aware," he said with another smile, moving so he could sit next to Zander. "I just worry about you taking care of yourself."
Speaking of taking care of himself... He had had breakfast...but it was evening now. "Not recently..." he admitted slowly. The young man had backed him into a corner on being a good example and role model and not a hypocrite. Shit.
Just as quickly as he had sat down, he stood up again. "I'll have the cook prepare something." Likely soup or a savory pie. "Would you like a drink?"
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Post by Zander Brogthamon on Dec 6, 2020 16:00:34 GMT -5
"Oh you worry about me caring for myself do you?" Perhaps they both worried a bit too much about others before worrying about their own health. Though they also tended to check after each others needs so it kind of balanced itself out. Still, there would always be worry.
There was a gut feeling that the marquis hadn't eaten recently. Hearing that he in fact hadn't made Zander shake his head as he reached to take Pearces hand. "Did you not eat while you were out with your cousin?" To be entirely fair he also would forget to eat while at work if it weren't for other soldiers and commanders reminding him to grab food. But he worried more for Pearce. He didn't want the man becoming ill from being too under weight.
As the blonde quickly stood up Zander pouted as he reached for him. "I would like a kiss." He insisted as he pulled himself up from his seat. The redhead wrapped his arms around Pearces neck with a soft smile. "You're so handsome when you get all firm and strict." He purred teasingly.
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Post by Pearce Lockheed on Dec 6, 2020 16:39:23 GMT -5
Of course he worried. The look on his face was a 'no shit, where have you been' expression.
"Not particularly," Pearce replied, more than a little embarrassed. Some days were better than others. He knew he should eat and it was rare that he truly forgot. He consciously made a choice not to most of the time. He was thin for his height and especially for someone who claimed to like food, it wasn't ideal. Recently his stomach had been handling food better but it was habit now.
He smiled and gave the redhead a reassuring look, pressing a kiss to Zander's lips and tugging him with him to the door. "Oh really?" He teased, gently pressing the young man against the wall next to the door with his hips before pulling away to open the door. The marquis hardly needed to leave the room to fetch a servant and ask for a light dinner to be prepared and some chamomile tea. As much as Pearce wanted his usual he knew he shouldn't.
"I don't prefer to be," he said softly upon returning, giving the young man another kiss and gently letting his hands explore Zander. He preferred to be tender not...firm and strict. Not all the time. As much as he wanted to be close to the boy he couldn't get passed the pang in his head and Zander's injury so he didn't let his hands wander anywhere too suggestive. His fingers kept fidgeting with the edge of the bandages. "Let's sit down," he said with another kiss, eyes still full of concern.
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Post by Zander Brogthamon on Dec 6, 2020 23:24:50 GMT -5
The redhead couldn't help but chuckle as he was pushed against the wall. If he weren't so sore from work he may have been a bit more teasing. Though as Pearce pulled away he still whined in protest and reached for him again.
As he returned Zander was quick to wrap his arms back around the mans neck. He arched into the touch though was glad he was a bit more concious of where he touched. With his chest and bruises still tender. "Well, it's good you're always so good looking then." He stated as he playfully stuck out his tongue. He certainly loved how sweet and soft his boyfriend was on a regular basis but he wouldn't say he didn't love watching him put his foot down.
As they sat back down Zander moved close to the blonde and let his hand rest on his thigh. "Are you feeling alright, love? I know we were up a bit late." That only seemed to remind him of just how they'd fallen asleep the night before. A devilish smile crossed his lips but he wouldn't mention it just yet.
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Post by Pearce Lockheed on Dec 7, 2020 0:56:10 GMT -5
It always felt good to feel Zander's hands on him and hear him whine for affection. Serious, teasing, he didn't care and it was arguable that Zander made such sounds out of habit by now. Pearce was always happy to give it to him.
He took a moment to simply enjoy the young man's scent. Sweaty though he was, it wasn't so bad today, likely because he had been forced to stop working. Pearce wasn't sure, come to think of it, what Briella had meant by 'smelled funny.' Was this about the animals again? He shrugged the thought away. "You need to eat more if you want to keep that muscle," he mused gently, ignoring the compliment and immaturity. He squeezed Zander's bicep. Not that Pearce minded but he knew Zander did.
Pearce almost jumped at the hand on his thigh, clearly distracted by something. Or maybe it was the question that made him jump. On closer inspection it was definitely the question. "I have been feeling a bit...fuzzy today. But I...had a lot of tea this morning. A lot," he admitted. Not that he really knew what what in said tea but the marquis noticed more had been more effective. Maybe he had a tolerance.
"It wasn't all that late was it?" Hadn't it been early? He...didn't entirely remember. Well, okay, he remembered very specific moments for sure. He presed his hand to his forehead again.
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Post by Zander Brogthamon on Dec 7, 2020 1:23:47 GMT -5
The comment on his muscle mass made him pout. It had been hard working up to the point he was at now. Since he'd moved to Aralore he'd put on almost sixty pounds. Most of which was muscle weight. He was fairly lean but he was at least confident in the body he had now. Still, hit looks were a bit of a sore subject with him. While he wanted to make a comment about one of them being in more need of weight that didn't seem fair. "What? Are you planning on leaving me for a stronger man?" He teased instead.
Still, Pearce seemed to be a little more out of sorts than normal. When he watched the blonde press his hand to his head again he only became more concerned. "Well what tea did you drink?" That might have been a better question for Heather as he didn't suspect that the man entirely knew. Zander pressed the back of his hand against the mans forehead before cupping his face in both of his hands. "You don't feel warm so you're not running a fever." He muttered mostly to himself.
"Are you still feeling dizzy?" Worry darkened his bright green eyes as he moved to sit closer to Pearce. Just incase he fell faint again and needed to be caught. "Do you need to lay down?"
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Post by Pearce Lockheed on Dec 7, 2020 1:52:59 GMT -5
"No, I only meant..." he trailed off, blushing and embarrassed. "S-sorry, Zander," he mumbled. Between joking about him seeing someone else and realizing he had perhaps been a bit too nonspecific about what he meant he felt bad. "You just need to eat more," he added awkwardly. "We...both do."
"I...whatever the doctor gave me." Pearce had no idea. He looked sheepish and nervous as Zander inspected him. Dizzy? Why would... oh like that time at breakfast. "No, no, nothing like that," he was quick to say.
Pearce attenpted to gently pull the boy into his lap so Zander couldn't continue his evaluation. "You know you're my favorite person too." Maybe it was his turn to be a bit distracting while they waited on dinner. "Did you enjoy last night?" Laying down wasn't a bad idea he supposed but it was difficult to cuddle someone with major bruises.
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Post by Zander Brogthamon on Dec 7, 2020 2:04:33 GMT -5
That was fair. With as active as he was the red should be eating a lot more than he currently was. Especially when he would go an entire day only eating one meal. But he was far more worried about Pearce eating. He supposed it was also habit between food being taken from him as punishment and not eating most days so Briella could. "Well, start eating with me and Bri then." While he tried to push away nagging thoughts on his appearance they still lingered in the back of his mind now. He'd just have to find a way to work out the next day without worrying Pearce.
He let himself be pulled over the straddle the marquis lap. Though he hissed a bit at the movement. Zander rested his hands on the blondes chest and smirked at the comment. "Really? I thought Heather would be your favorite." He teased with a snicker. The question brought his mind back to what he'd remembered.
"Oh I did. Did you sleep well?" His asked with a mischievous grin.
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Post by Pearce Lockheed on Dec 7, 2020 3:33:51 GMT -5
He did eat with them sometimes. Or well...perhaps sitting at the table did not count entirely. He nodded all the same.
Pearce murmured soft apologies at the sounds of pain, pressing a soft kiss to Zander's cheek and offering a small smile. He chuckled. "You. Hands down, not a competition," he declared. He placed a hand on one of Zanders, both enjoying the contact and mildly worried the boy could feel his heartbeat even through his clothes. He wasn't nervous and he felt normal for him, but after the noticeable relative calm of the tea, it felt like it was pounding more than before. His headache mimicked the rhythm and he settled back against the sofa to rest his head gingerly.
"I did. You are very comfortable, love. The good kind of exhausting too." He remembered that much at least, how the evening had began, massage and all. Pearce knew enough to know that smile meant something, like Zander knew something he didn't. "What?"
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Post by Zander Brogthamon on Dec 8, 2020 2:06:51 GMT -5
No, picking at ones food while their company ate didn't count. Perhaps if they had a few more one on one meals it might be a little easier for him.
The comment made his heart flutter in his chest. "No competition?" He asked playfully as he used his free hand to idly run his fingers through the marquis hair. The comment on how 'comfortable' he was only made him have to bite back a laugh. "You certainly seemed rather...comfortable." His voice held the tremble of laughter behind it.
The question only made his smile brighter and more devious. "Do you remember how we fell asleep? Or...where you fell asleep?" He questioned teaaingly.
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Post by Pearce Lockheed on Dec 8, 2020 5:46:09 GMT -5
Pearce could see the wheels working in his boyfriend's head about how best to help him eat. The marquis appreciated it immensely. He did try, food just never sounded appealing. Even right now, after only a small breakfast in the morning. But if Zander pressed him or seemed worried then Pearce would cave. Even Briella could convince him to do a lot these days, though she didn't seem to push her luck.
As for himself, Pearce wondered if a gathering of sorts might be helpful. Small snack foods, more constant eating in small portions instead of a fuss to sit down for a traditional meal. Not to mention Percival would love it.
He blushed at Zander's clear pleasure from his words and then closed his eyes, enjoying the hand in his hair. He hummed affirmation. Very comfortable last night, yes. He had gotten better sleep than he usually did. And slept in a little.
Pearce gave Zander a confused looked. "How and where I...in bed? With you. In...oh." He didn't blush but instead paled slightly and felt his stomach drop out of him. Where indeed. He had been very tired last night. He felt terrible. "Zander, I...I...sorry," he fumbled faintly, ashamed. "I...that was..." Awkward. Rude. Uncomfortable. Hilarious. Concerning. "You're not boring I..." he winced. "Would you take it as a compliment for how...safe and loved you make me feel?" He was reaching a little, but at least the words all came out right.
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Post by Zander Brogthamon on Dec 9, 2020 3:26:51 GMT -5
Zander couldn't help the way he slowly started to tremble as a wave of giggles washed over him. The realization on Pearces face was priceless. It didn't help how terribly endearing it was watching him fumble over his words. "It's alright, love." He reassured as he attempted to calm his giggling. Honestly the redhead had been a bit more concerned about his boyfriends well being as opposed to whether or not he was boring in bed.
"We had...a long day. I had just wanted to make you feel good and go to bed anyway." It had been the marquis idea to continue. Zander had a feeling he'd fall asleep quickly after. Just not how quickly. "You're so precious." He purred teasingly as he tried to fight off another wave of giggles. Had it been literally any other man the redhead might have taken offense to it but this wasn't just any other man. This was Pearce. His Pearce.
"Well I'm glad you feel so safe and comfortable with me." While he said it in a playful manner it was nice to know. That the man was so comfortable with him he could relax enough to become as tired as he had been and just fall asleep. "I don't know how you pass out so quickly though."
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Post by Pearce Lockheed on Dec 9, 2020 3:45:37 GMT -5
Zander laughing at him made Pearce squirm slightly. Even knowing Zander cared about him and with the reassurance, he was still beyond ashamed. He didn't normally fall asleep like that. Not so quickly. He had been tired a lot recently but he wpuld say he slept any better. Last night had been an exception. Pearce had needed it. All of it. The talking, the sex, the sleeping.
"Not as much as you. You should have woken me," he said quietly, still embarrassed, though some color was slowly returning to his features. He was glad Zander hadn't but...still...he felt bad. And then he blushed suddenly with another thought and had to ask out of curiosity but he had no idea how. "Did you keep...uh..." No, he couldn't figure out how to ask.
With his blood pressure thoroughly all over the place, Pearce fidgetted with Zander's hair and bandages.
"I've been...more tired recently. And I am old you know." He said it like he was ten years older than he really was. Though Zander was right, passing out that fast could not be healthy. He frowned slightly to himself.
A servant arrived with a soft knock and announced dinner was served. Salads and a butternut squash soup with a bit of ham on the side. Pearce asked for more tea. By now, most of the staff knew what he meant when he didn't specify what kind.
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Post by Zander Brogthamon on Dec 11, 2020 2:19:45 GMT -5
The suggestion that he should have woken the man up made Zander chuckle as he shook his head. "I didn't want to wake you. You seemed so...comfortable." He bit back a snicker as he peppered soft kisses against the blondes cheek. The next question made him raise a brow curiously. For a moment he wasn't quite sure what he meant. Once he connected the dots however the redhead snorted a laugh.
"No, I didn't." He stated a bit more firmly than his previous joking. "Not that I could've even if I wanted to with the the way you were holding me down." The comment about Pearce being old made the redhead pout. Sure, he was over a decade older than him but that didn't mean much.
"You're not that old, love. You seemed pretty...energetic last night." He purred teasingly. The knock at the door made Zander jump. Out of insinct he nearly pulled away. Though he relaxed a bit more when he realized it was only one of the servants. Though he was a bit worried about why Pearce had been so tired. That couldn't be very healthy. "Let's go get some dinner, sleepyhead."
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Post by Pearce Lockheed on Dec 11, 2020 3:27:56 GMT -5
The marquis frowned. He appreciated Zander's care that he was comfortable but still, he would have liked to continue. Not much for it now of course. Pearce wanted to say he wouldn't in the future but he was ever so tired lately and the last thing he wanted to do was to lie to the young man. Maybe tired was the wrong word. But that was why he had mentioned his age.
Energetic? He blushed. "Um, yes." Energetic was one way to put it. He knew he wasn't that old. Well beyond the age most men started families, certainly, but not impossibly so. And surely not old enough to be bringing it up in conversation. Maybe it was stress. Or being around much younger men. Pearce would have thought that would have the opposite affect, however.
"I dislike that pet name," he noted as they got up from the couch and headed for the smaller dining room. It was a bit awkward to say because he was, in fact, feeling fatigued this evening, but admittedly he had been out quite a while. Or maybe it was the tea. Actually...that made sense.
Dinner was filled with a lot of goading each other to eat and teasing in other ways. Heather did not, in fact, allow the marquis another cup of tea. She put her foot down firmly there and he doubted he would be able to get more than one a morning going forward.
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