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kingsroads) wrote2018-11-27 08:57 pm
kingsroads) wrote2018-11-27 08:57 pm
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chilling in the pillar of darkness
five feet apart cause they're not gay
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Strange is about to enjoy some cuddling but then Shura gets out of the bed. He gives her a slightly petulant pout before she tosses the rag on his head and okay, she's got a point there. Fortunately, he's awake and active enough to clean, and so he does.
He'll tease Shura a little bit while cleaning, of course. ]
You know, I think you might be the only person I've met who's got a distaste for cuddling.
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That’s not—
[ Shura could try to explain herself and why she really doesn’t know if she’s completely averse to snuggling or if it’s something she can learn to tolerate, but that would require explaining herself and she’s tired. Instead, she gets a drink of water and sasses. ]
You haven’t fucked enough people if you think I’m bad about it.
[ She hasn’t kicked him out of her bed yet, that was something! ]
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[ Unfortunately for Shura, Strange is annoyingly monogamous. He continues to clean up his mess, though he occasionally steals a glance in Shura's direction. ]
I do love you, you know. I know I've said it before, but might as well say it again.
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I know.
[Because what is love?? Shura has no idea. But even if his insistence on saying I love you more than once makes her feel weird, it isn't as if she doesn't have some weird and vaguely pleasant feelings towards him.
Since this whole thing's new to Shura, she'll just carry on and pretend that he didn't just say that. The idea of letting him stay with her after sex is a a big enough challenge for her tonight. She has to steel herself before she gets back to bed and slips under the covers.]
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While Shura slips under the bed, Strange looks around, frowning a little as he holds up the washcloth. He really wants to cuddle with her under those covers! (Or at least sleep). But what the heck is he gonna do with this washcloth. ]
What should I do with this?
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[She motions vaguely before realizing that this probably isn't helpful. She'll just reach over to take the rag from him and toss it in an appropriate corner. Things like laundry baskets are way overrated.]
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He gives her a smile that's equal parts charmed and 'I can't believe this' before he moves to get underneath the sheets as well. ]
We'll deal with that in the morning.
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But now here comes the problem. He was in her bed. What did she do with him now?? This wasn't going to just be a matter of both of them trying to do her best to sleep on the edge of the bed so they could afford the other some privacy. No. it was the complete opposite!
So Shura just lies down on her back, tugging the blankets up. Strange can do what he wants, she'd figure something out.]
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As she lies down on her back, he lies down on his as well. There's a moment's pause before Strange rolls over to his side getting in a position for Shura to spoon or cuddle him if she wanted. ]
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After a second, she'll turn on her side to face him, not quite meeting his eye.]
I've never stayed with anyone, so...
[So.]
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As Shura turns to look at him, Strange makes a concerted effort not to outright stare at her as they lay together in the bed. He briefly wonders what she means by that: 'never stayed with anyone.' Has she never slept together with someone she had sex with? That's kind of sad, in an odd way. ]
Usually this part involves more cuddling, [ he says, in an apologetic tone. ] But if you don't want to do that, we can just sleep near each other.
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[ Lots of things about Shura’s life are pretty sad. But she really had expected Strange to just cuddle up to her, and he hasn’t, so what’s up? ]
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[ But, if Shura is asking him about it, then she must want it, right? So, he scoots closer towards her, cuddling up and moving his arm so that she could rest her head on it if she wanted. ]
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I—
[ Okay, fine, she’ll go for it. She has no idea how much of this she’ll tolerate, but it’s something she should at least try, right?? She follows his lead, resting her head on his arm. This is... okay? But a little intense since he can still look at her, so after a moment she’ll roll over to her other side. Maybe spooning will be slightly less awkward?? ]
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Good night, [ Strange quietly says, as he continues to snuggle against Shura ]
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Mm.
[Shura shifts, finding a good spot before shutting her eyes. Weird, but not bad. And in the end, even though the night hadn't gone quite as she anticipated, she was feeling a little less wound up.
It won't take more than ten minutes before at least one of the dragons decides to crawl into bed, though. It's going to get crowded.]
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No, Alistair, stop climbing up, [ Strange sleepily murmurs. ] Not tonight.
[ And that's how Shura learns that Strange occasionally cuddles with his dragon when he goes to sleep. ]
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If Strange still thinks Shura’s against snuggling, he may or may not be surprised at the fact that Aconite almost always sleeps with Shura. ]
Let him. Ain’t anywhere else for ‘im.
[ It’s taking a bit longer for Shura to really start falling asleep, but she definitely sounds tired. Aconite is hot on Alistair’s heels, realizing quickly that this isn’t the usual sleeping arrangement. Eh, whatever, she’ll just climb over Shura and Strange’s legs. ]
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Alistair takes this as a good sign and also starts clambering over Strange and Shura's legs. He wants to get up near Strange's face and happily settles down the moment he reaches the back of Strange's neck. ]
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[Aconite almost follows Alistair, but she does take a moment to consider, and decides that a spot on Shura's waist will do nicely. It ends up with her sprawling over both Shura and Strange's sides. Hope neither of them planned on moving at all!]
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Bell is not an idiot and she isn't getting up on the bed with everybody. Instead, she hops over to Shishi. They can cuddle by themselves, right? Right. ]
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But once they're all settled, it'll probably be a quiet night. It's a bit too warm for all these bodies in one bed, but that's just part of living in a crappy house with no ventilation.]