( he's still learning about the whole heat partner thing. though, finn does keep reminding himself that most people learn without a door between themselves and a partner. )
The oats are kind of, um, still really sweet. ( finn laughs, wrinkling his nose. ) Maybe they can make you one that's better for your tummy right now. And then we can have oatmeal together when you're more ... upright.
( there's another knock at his door and finn sighs. it's his signal to start getting ready. )
The next time will be so much better because I'll be able to do more! And you can have bites out of whatever I'm eating too!
I would love some eggs with my lunch, actually, so please do.
[ the fact that finn is thinking ahead to the next time--because the next time, they will be married--makes yuri's heart flutter happily in his chest. he's already thinking about how to take care of him, how to tend to him; he isn't balking at the responsibility, or trying to figure out how to foist it onto someone else. or, worse, make yuri continue to suffer it alone. ]
Mm. You might start making that needy side of me come out. Hope you're prepared to hand feed me.
[ he's mostly joking but, honestly, he has no idea how he'll behave with a partner. ]
I'd do whatever you want me to, ( finn finds himself saying, the words falling from his lips before he can think about it. and before all of this happened, before he met yuri, he was always someone who thought carefully about the things he said.
maybe he's learning to trust his instincts more with him. )
I know you'd do the same for me, if the positions were switched, ( finn adds firmly, slowly getting to his feet. yuri might be able to hear him shuffling about as he tries to choose his outfit for the day. )
[ oh. yuri lifts a hand and rubs lightly at his chest, trying to calm his heart down as it rattles against his ribs. he lifts both hands and buries his face in them, literally giggling (quietly) and kicking his feet as he tries to calm down.
yuri eventually rubs at his face, recognizing the lingering heat as his heat and he huffs out a breath. great, now he's all affected by this. ]
Y-yes. Firm! ( finn calls through the top of his shirt before pulling it over his head and adjusting the sleeves. his outfit is simple, relatively nondescript, lacking any sort of whimsy he tends to wear because he wants to show them all he is someone who can be taken seriously!!
he taps on the door as he plops into the chair to put on a pair of leather shoes. comfortable sandals definitely don't give off the air of meaning business, unfortunately. )
Feel better, Yuri. I'll tell Ayla what you need for lunch when she gets my jammies from last night!
[ yuri smiles, feeling so very content right now, even though his future partner is through a door. he gives the door a soft, answering tap before he flops back over onto his side and curls back up around finn's clothes again, grinning into the fabric.
can't wait to add the jammies from last night into the little ball of clothes.
yuri does fall back asleep, the pain staying away long enough for him to do so. it isn't so bad once he's actually knocked out, but there's a twinge that wakes him up eventually. he doesn't really know what time it is, or even if finn's back yet, and he gets up to head into the bathroom for a little while before coming back out and curling up again, his little bowl of water refreshed with a new towel to lightly dab at his skin.
he really, really hopes the meeting went well. and that no one asked too many questions. ]
( finn doesn't return for some time, trying not to look so bewildered as his mother and a few other near-strangers thrust papers for him to sign here and there. it will be a while before his mother eventually relinquishes the full title and house to him and he's honestly grateful for that. it will give both him and yuri the time they need to truly find their bearings.
he's never in a rush for anything, but he is eager to learn how to be a good husband to yuri more than anything else. today is a good start, even though he's sorry to leave yuri alone for several hours.
but then tea time rolls around and finn is all too happy to bound back into his room. normally, he would spend this free time outside, but he decides to open his windows again to let the air in before taking a seat on an ottoman in front of their shared door. )
[ he's opened his own window in the time finn was gone, electing to maybe air out his room for a bit. the heat coming in from outside isn't exactly helpful, but it's better than stifling himself with his own scent.
(hopefully, the wind is blowing the opposite direction of finn's window.)
he's settling back into his nest again when he hears movement on the other side of the door and immediately perks up, turning to face the door again. ]
Good! I was firm, I think! At least I remembered all the stuff we talked about before. We made a little file for you to look over later, when you're up to it.
( and he's very proud of himself! )
Are you up for a snack or teatime with me? ( he might be sounding too hopeful now. finn knows that they still have to keep their distance from each other, at least until this evening if not later. but there's nothing he would like more than to share a little treat with his future husband, especially since he has to be nest-bound for the time being. )
[ yuri smiles faintly and hums as he looks up at his window, struck with an idea. he pushes himself up to his feet and goes to his chest of drawers to pull out a robe and hastily tie it on. ]
I have an idea. Go to your window.
[ he excitedly pulls a chair over (one still with a cushion, since he couldn't remove it) and he places the back of it against the window, kneeling on the seat so he can lean forward and look out without fear of accidentally tumbling out. yuri turns his head and looks toward finn's window, waiting.
he'll look a little more flush than usual, perhaps, but there's a glow to him all the same. something warm and content. ]
[ yuri laughs and gets back up, turning the chair so he can sit in it sideways instead. he rests his arms on the windowsill as he continues to tilt out of it enough that he can see finn, something in his heart calming down just looking at him. ]
It's only been a day since I last saw your face and it already feels like a lifetime ago.
[ he lifts a hand and absently twirls a little bit of hair around his finger, smiling ever so fondly. ]
Yuri, ( finn giggles, covering his mouth, already shy as if he didn't just help him get off 24 hours ago.
and because he's just a little too eager to see him in person and make sure he's doing better, )
Will you be ready to walk around the gardens after dinner?
( look, the staff are great and his mom is fine, and he's been able to respond to messages from his few friend at home, but it does feel lonelier without him. )
[ his eyes go out to the gardens below them, the scent of the fragrant flowers still managing to drift up toward him on the wind. he closes his eyes and breathes in deep for a moment before letting out a slow breath. ]
When the sun's lower in the sky would probably be the best. So things have had a chance to cool off a bit.
[ yuri's head turns at the sound of a knock and he calls ayla in, smiling at the girl who seems relieved to see him up and about. she brings the tea tray and its little snacks (yuri immediately spies the eggs) and he nods at her before she leaves again. yuri picks one of the eggs up and wiggles it out the window. ]
( simultaneously, finn is presented with light teacakes and an assortment of cookies he's been caught taking from the kitchen late at night when his cravings strike. he's grateful and he's very hungry, and his butler is relieved that finn is somewhere that isn't on the floor of his suite.
he's shoved a checkerboard cookie into his mouth when he leans over to see yuri showing him his egg. )
Protein! You need all the energy. The eggs here are really good. They're from the cutest chickens in town.
( because he had to know. and subsequently, he had to see them in person. )
[ yuri laughs and pulls the egg back in to take a solid bite from it, practically melting into his chair just over the simple act of eating something different. his eyes close as he chews, smile still on his face.
he doesn't open them again until he's finished the egg off, leaning back out of the window again with a cup of iced tea in his hand this time. ]
Ah, it was perfect.
[ he rests his chin on his hand and hums, thoughtful. ]
I wanna meet the chickens at some point.
[ and... well, the people around here in general. ]
My mother mentioned something about that, actually, going on a local tour when we're married. ( not normally something finn gets excited about, but he feels a lot more comfortable about the prospect of socializing that much with yuri at his side. )
Yuri? I'm a little sad our swim yesterday got cut short. ( he laughs, bashful as he rubs the warm back of his neck. )
But I hope we can do it again soon. And I'll... do what you asked me to last night, if you still wanted.
[ so they can get shown off to the locals, mostly. it's not as though they're rulers around here, necessarily, right? like he knows they're important but maybe yuri should have paid more attention to what he'd be marrying in to to find out how important. ]
The summer is still coming. We'll have more chances to swim.
[ the reminder of last night heats yuri's cheeks immediately and he ducks his head as a new wave of want washes through him. he shifts slightly in his seat, wrinkling his nose at the sensation, face still burrowed in his arms.
but he lifts his head and smiles, cheeks pink and eyes sparkling. ]
I'd like that.
[ hair being played with. food being fed to him. honestly sounds like a great time, just like that. ]
That's right! I don't think we could be blamed for wanting to cool down if today is any hint as to how summer is going to be.
( finn catches it, the subtle change in yuri's expression. he's been trying to be more observant, even if his mind often wanders still. maybe he shouldn't bring it up, maybe yuri's embarrassed about being so vulnerable.
he shovels another cookie into his mouth, washing it down with tea and a happy lick of his lips. )
Are you alright, Yuri? ( finn asks cautiously, not wanting to directly address his grimace. )
[ he's horrendously distracted by finn's tongue, now, thank you, but he's okay. ]
Just... started thinking about last night, is all. And listening to you when I-- er. Anyway. It just got me...
[ yuri just sort of waves a hand in the air and he finally huffs out a breath, cheeks puffing out as he looks away. ]
Well, needless to say, there's reasons why omegas don't usually wear a whole lot while they're in their heat. Or anything at all, if we can get away with it.
but he's still blushing, even looking at yuri all comfortable in his robe. he rushes to gulp down the rest of his drink so he can free his arms to lean on the guardrail. this has been an unusual courtship to say the least. most people, as far as finn is aware, don't have to jump through such hoops before marriage these days. but the aristocracy live in another world entirely. )
And, I'm not very good at that kind of talk, but ...
( just say it, finn. you don't stumble over your words this much, usually. )
I could learn? Though next time will be. Different.
My sleepy voice? ( finn laughs, embarrassed, rubbing the back of his neck. it's getting warm in here all over again! it is a little low and grumbly. and if yuri likes hearing him talk... )
I suppose you'll hear that more often when we're married, ( he muses shyly. they still have separate suites, but no one's said married couples can't sleep in the same bed here. and he rather likes the idea of having a comfortable bedmate to cuddle with, especially when the seasons change. especially when it's yuri. )
Mmhm. It got all deep and rumbly. I liked it a lot.
[ yuri giggles softly and looks down to the gardens again, glad that they're far enough up that their conversation likely won't be overheard by any passers-by. not that he's ashamed of anything he's saying, but-- well. it's private!
and okay maybe a little embarrassing if other people heard.
his eyes drift back over and he lifts a hand to lightly drum his fingers against the windowsill, tapping out a nonsense rhythm. ]
Finn? I'm really excited about this. Us. The wedding.
Me too. I didn't think I would be! I mean, I still miss where I grew up and everything and I still think this fancy life is a bit much but... I'm happier to be doing it all with you. It makes me feel better.
(yuri makes him feel better. he smiles over at him, happy to get a conversation face-to-face today. )
To think, of all the people in the world, we ended up in an arranged marriage together.
( finn has always loved fairytales, even believed in many of them, but this might make him a true believer in fate, especially if things continue going so well between him and yuri. )
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Date: 2024-06-25 03:23 am (UTC)( he's still learning about the whole heat partner thing. though, finn does keep reminding himself that most people learn without a door between themselves and a partner. )
The oats are kind of, um, still really sweet. ( finn laughs, wrinkling his nose. ) Maybe they can make you one that's better for your tummy right now. And then we can have oatmeal together when you're more ... upright.
( there's another knock at his door and finn sighs. it's his signal to start getting ready. )
The next time will be so much better because I'll be able to do more! And you can have bites out of whatever I'm eating too!
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Date: 2024-06-25 03:34 am (UTC)[ the fact that finn is thinking ahead to the next time--because the next time, they will be married--makes yuri's heart flutter happily in his chest. he's already thinking about how to take care of him, how to tend to him; he isn't balking at the responsibility, or trying to figure out how to foist it onto someone else. or, worse, make yuri continue to suffer it alone. ]
Mm. You might start making that needy side of me come out. Hope you're prepared to hand feed me.
[ he's mostly joking but, honestly, he has no idea how he'll behave with a partner. ]
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Date: 2024-06-25 04:24 am (UTC)maybe he's learning to trust his instincts more with him. )
I know you'd do the same for me, if the positions were switched, ( finn adds firmly, slowly getting to his feet. yuri might be able to hear him shuffling about as he tries to choose his outfit for the day. )
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Date: 2024-06-25 04:53 am (UTC)[ oh. yuri lifts a hand and rubs lightly at his chest, trying to calm his heart down as it rattles against his ribs. he lifts both hands and buries his face in them, literally giggling (quietly) and kicking his feet as he tries to calm down.
yuri eventually rubs at his face, recognizing the lingering heat as his heat and he huffs out a breath. great, now he's all affected by this. ]
I'll hold you to that, you know!
[ huff!!! ]
Ok. You go, be good. Remember, stay firm!
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Date: 2024-06-25 05:04 am (UTC)he taps on the door as he plops into the chair to put on a pair of leather shoes. comfortable sandals definitely don't give off the air of meaning business, unfortunately. )
Feel better, Yuri. I'll tell Ayla what you need for lunch when she gets my jammies from last night!
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Date: 2024-06-25 05:13 am (UTC)[ yuri smiles, feeling so very content right now, even though his future partner is through a door. he gives the door a soft, answering tap before he flops back over onto his side and curls back up around finn's clothes again, grinning into the fabric.
can't wait to add the jammies from last night into the little ball of clothes.
yuri does fall back asleep, the pain staying away long enough for him to do so. it isn't so bad once he's actually knocked out, but there's a twinge that wakes him up eventually. he doesn't really know what time it is, or even if finn's back yet, and he gets up to head into the bathroom for a little while before coming back out and curling up again, his little bowl of water refreshed with a new towel to lightly dab at his skin.
he really, really hopes the meeting went well. and that no one asked too many questions. ]
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Date: 2024-06-26 02:04 am (UTC)he's never in a rush for anything, but he is eager to learn how to be a good husband to yuri more than anything else. today is a good start, even though he's sorry to leave yuri alone for several hours.
but then tea time rolls around and finn is all too happy to bound back into his room. normally, he would spend this free time outside, but he decides to open his windows again to let the air in before taking a seat on an ottoman in front of their shared door. )
Hi.
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Date: 2024-06-26 02:59 am (UTC)(hopefully, the wind is blowing the opposite direction of finn's window.)
he's settling back into his nest again when he hears movement on the other side of the door and immediately perks up, turning to face the door again. ]
Hi!
[ oh. maybe that sounded way too excited. ]
How'd everything go?
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Date: 2024-06-26 03:28 am (UTC)( and he's very proud of himself! )
Are you up for a snack or teatime with me? ( he might be sounding too hopeful now. finn knows that they still have to keep their distance from each other, at least until this evening if not later. but there's nothing he would like more than to share a little treat with his future husband, especially since he has to be nest-bound for the time being. )
Or, um. Did you need my help for anything?
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Date: 2024-06-26 04:05 am (UTC)[ yuri smiles faintly and hums as he looks up at his window, struck with an idea. he pushes himself up to his feet and goes to his chest of drawers to pull out a robe and hastily tie it on. ]
I have an idea. Go to your window.
[ he excitedly pulls a chair over (one still with a cushion, since he couldn't remove it) and he places the back of it against the window, kneeling on the seat so he can lean forward and look out without fear of accidentally tumbling out. yuri turns his head and looks toward finn's window, waiting.
he'll look a little more flush than usual, perhaps, but there's a glow to him all the same. something warm and content. ]
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Date: 2024-06-26 04:46 am (UTC)and oh, yuri still looks as pretty as ever. today, it's a slightly different type of pretty, softer and pinker around the edges. )
Oh...
Hi.
( finn smiles like a dope. )
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Date: 2024-06-26 05:50 am (UTC)[ yuri laughs and gets back up, turning the chair so he can sit in it sideways instead. he rests his arms on the windowsill as he continues to tilt out of it enough that he can see finn, something in his heart calming down just looking at him. ]
It's only been a day since I last saw your face and it already feels like a lifetime ago.
[ he lifts a hand and absently twirls a little bit of hair around his finger, smiling ever so fondly. ]
My handsome Finn.
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Date: 2024-06-26 03:19 pm (UTC)and because he's just a little too eager to see him in person and make sure he's doing better, )
Will you be ready to walk around the gardens after dinner?
( look, the staff are great and his mom is fine, and he's been able to respond to messages from his few friend at home, but it does feel lonelier without him. )
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Date: 2024-06-27 02:41 am (UTC)[ his eyes go out to the gardens below them, the scent of the fragrant flowers still managing to drift up toward him on the wind. he closes his eyes and breathes in deep for a moment before letting out a slow breath. ]
When the sun's lower in the sky would probably be the best. So things have had a chance to cool off a bit.
[ yuri's head turns at the sound of a knock and he calls ayla in, smiling at the girl who seems relieved to see him up and about. she brings the tea tray and its little snacks (yuri immediately spies the eggs) and he nods at her before she leaves again. yuri picks one of the eggs up and wiggles it out the window. ]
Thank you.
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Date: 2024-06-27 03:51 am (UTC)he's shoved a checkerboard cookie into his mouth when he leans over to see yuri showing him his egg. )
Protein! You need all the energy. The eggs here are really good. They're from the cutest chickens in town.
( because he had to know. and subsequently, he had to see them in person. )
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Date: 2024-06-27 11:56 pm (UTC)he doesn't open them again until he's finished the egg off, leaning back out of the window again with a cup of iced tea in his hand this time. ]
Ah, it was perfect.
[ he rests his chin on his hand and hums, thoughtful. ]
I wanna meet the chickens at some point.
[ and... well, the people around here in general. ]
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Date: 2024-06-28 04:16 am (UTC)Yuri? I'm a little sad our swim yesterday got cut short. ( he laughs, bashful as he rubs the warm back of his neck. )
But I hope we can do it again soon. And I'll... do what you asked me to last night, if you still wanted.
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Date: 2024-06-28 04:34 am (UTC)The summer is still coming. We'll have more chances to swim.
[ the reminder of last night heats yuri's cheeks immediately and he ducks his head as a new wave of want washes through him. he shifts slightly in his seat, wrinkling his nose at the sensation, face still burrowed in his arms.
but he lifts his head and smiles, cheeks pink and eyes sparkling. ]
I'd like that.
[ hair being played with. food being fed to him. honestly sounds like a great time, just like that. ]
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Date: 2024-06-29 05:23 pm (UTC)( finn catches it, the subtle change in yuri's expression. he's been trying to be more observant, even if his mind often wanders still. maybe he shouldn't bring it up, maybe yuri's embarrassed about being so vulnerable.
he shovels another cookie into his mouth, washing it down with tea and a happy lick of his lips. )
Are you alright, Yuri? ( finn asks cautiously, not wanting to directly address his grimace. )
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Date: 2024-06-30 03:42 am (UTC)[ he's horrendously distracted by finn's tongue, now, thank you, but he's okay. ]
Just... started thinking about last night, is all. And listening to you when I-- er. Anyway. It just got me...
[ yuri just sort of waves a hand in the air and he finally huffs out a breath, cheeks puffing out as he looks away. ]
Well, needless to say, there's reasons why omegas don't usually wear a whole lot while they're in their heat. Or anything at all, if we can get away with it.
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Date: 2024-06-30 06:01 pm (UTC)( finn. obviously.
but he's still blushing, even looking at yuri all comfortable in his robe. he rushes to gulp down the rest of his drink so he can free his arms to lean on the guardrail. this has been an unusual courtship to say the least. most people, as far as finn is aware, don't have to jump through such hoops before marriage these days. but the aristocracy live in another world entirely. )
And, I'm not very good at that kind of talk, but ...
( just say it, finn. you don't stumble over your words this much, usually. )
I could learn? Though next time will be. Different.
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Date: 2024-06-30 07:00 pm (UTC)[ finn. please.
an amused look flashes across his face as yuri watches finn gulp that tea down and he lifts a hand to cover his grin. that's his finn. he's said so! ]
Well. Next time, you might not have to say anything at all. Though I do like listening to you talk...
[ yuri turns his gaze a bit, twirling some of his hair around his fingers. ]
Your voice this morning, right after you woke up? That was... nice.
[ really nice. ]
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Date: 2024-06-30 07:31 pm (UTC)I suppose you'll hear that more often when we're married, ( he muses shyly. they still have separate suites, but no one's said married couples can't sleep in the same bed here. and he rather likes the idea of having a comfortable bedmate to cuddle with, especially when the seasons change. especially when it's yuri. )
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Date: 2024-07-01 04:25 am (UTC)[ yuri giggles softly and looks down to the gardens again, glad that they're far enough up that their conversation likely won't be overheard by any passers-by. not that he's ashamed of anything he's saying, but-- well. it's private!
and okay maybe a little embarrassing if other people heard.
his eyes drift back over and he lifts a hand to lightly drum his fingers against the windowsill, tapping out a nonsense rhythm. ]
Finn? I'm really excited about this. Us. The wedding.
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Date: 2024-07-01 05:40 am (UTC)( yuri makes him feel better. he smiles over at him, happy to get a conversation face-to-face today. )
To think, of all the people in the world, we ended up in an arranged marriage together.
( finn has always loved fairytales, even believed in many of them, but this might make him a true believer in fate, especially if things continue going so well between him and yuri. )
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