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. )
My parents may have never done much for me, but at least they did this.
[ surprisingly, there's no bitterness in his voice when he says that. yuri means it; he's glad that his parents have brought him here, to finn, even if it was wholly against his will.
it's the one thing he'll ever thank them for, honestly.
yuri turns back to his little tray and finishes off the last few morsels and finally settles in with his tea, head tipping to the side to rest lightly against the windowsill. ]
( he has mostly had his fill of their afternoon treats, though he does occasionally reach over to break a piece of cookie off to pop it into his mouth. he realized halfway through the last round of snacking that shoveling entire cookies into his mouth made him very slow to respond. )
You said you studied different types of dances, Yuri? What are your favorite, ah, genres?
( not that finn has the grace to learn anything more elaborate than a simple dance for their wedding celebration. but he can certainly show an interest in whatever yuri is interested in. the boy has already listened to finn talk at length about his favorite rose bushes outside. )
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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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Date: 2024-07-02 01:46 am (UTC)[ surprisingly, there's no bitterness in his voice when he says that. yuri means it; he's glad that his parents have brought him here, to finn, even if it was wholly against his will.
it's the one thing he'll ever thank them for, honestly.
yuri turns back to his little tray and finishes off the last few morsels and finally settles in with his tea, head tipping to the side to rest lightly against the windowsill. ]
We need to dance, once I'm feeling better.
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Date: 2024-07-02 05:01 am (UTC)You said you studied different types of dances, Yuri? What are your favorite, ah, genres?
( not that finn has the grace to learn anything more elaborate than a simple dance for their wedding celebration. but he can certainly show an interest in whatever yuri is interested in. the boy has already listened to finn talk at length about his favorite rose bushes outside. )