Brothel AU for draconita

[darotisentys]

[It's only been a day, but he is anxious to get back to her. He won't say he's desperate to go to the brothel, because that's not the case. He would want her no matter where he found her.

The brothel is it, however, and once he's gathered with his men and orders given for the day, meals taken and a bath, he manages to sneak out once more and go to where he knows he'll find her.

His Alys.

He doesn't take his time. He's at the door as soon as he can and enters as quietly as possible, not wanting to draw a scene. He doesn't stop until he's found her.]

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[darotisentys]

If I do, it is merely my suffering speaking.

[His other hand cups her cheek before she can move too far away. He presses his lips against hers softly, lightly.]

[draconita]

[ Her entire body seems to shake as her lips press forward, eager to drink him in until her lungs beg her hair, until she has to part, until she at last grants him a a smile, soft and secret. ]

... So I should disregard your orders?

[darotisentys]

[He stands then, moving to her chair and kneeling beside it. He takes her hands in his.]

I want you to stay. That is my order.

[draconita]

Ordering me on your knees.

[ But ah, she's smiling as she lean to kiss his hair. ]

Sweet, silly boy.

[darotisentys]

[He stands, pulling her up with him.]

Come. Help me sleep.

[draconita]

Ah, you fiendish taskmaster. So after toiling for hours I am still expected to fend off the horrors troubling your sleep for the entire night.

You truly are a tyrant.

[darotisentys]

A tyrant who wishes you to sleep beside him. Clearly, I am the most despicable man to ever live.

[draconita]

Clearly.

[ So she ought to escape the clutches of such a demon, if nothing else to free herself from her equally wretched dress.

Dainty steps, as lovely as she ever was as she lets herself fall on the bed. ]

[darotisentys]

[He takes off his jerkin and shirt, then joins her on the bed.]

You are full of surprises.

[draconita]

[ Her eyes soften for a moment as she takes him in, noticing the differences from the last time she held him, a mere month ago. Holding back a sigh, she kisses the skin over his heart before gathering him in her arms. ]

They're not that many, I assure you.

[darotisentys]

They keep things interesting.

[He rests his head against her shoulder, sighing contentedly.]

[draconita]

The secrets you didn't know I had? I'm sure.

[ And just like before, it is there: the careful threading of her fingers through tangled hair, the strong steady staccato of her heartbeat. ]

Hush, sweetling. It is time for resting, now.

[darotisentys]

Yourself in general. You are an enigma.

[One he intends to figure out? Maybe. But not tonight.

He likes this part, her hand in his hair. He snuggles in closer.]

[draconita]

As women often are.

[ She smiles, ignoring the part of herself that may feel just as comfortable as the boy does as she gives his scalp slow, gentle scratches, her other hand drawing soothing patterns over the skin of his back. ]

[darotisentys]

Indeed.

[His mother and sister certainly are. But Alys is one above and beyond all that.]

You will stay here now? As Maester?

[draconita]

... You would never be able to guess how long it's been since I last set foot on this place.

[ Her words, unusually quiet. A faraway look to her that he does not get to see; is this the correct path to follow? The madam can't tell.

But Alys Rivers... ]

I'll stay with you, and care for your men.

[darotisentys]

Quite some time, then.

[She's thinking it over, he can tell. It is a big ask that he makes of her, to abandon her current life for another one.]

Thank you.

[draconita]

And then some.

[ Her lips over the crown of his head, her embrace tender. ]

I'll have to go back to town to deal with the proper arrangements. If I were to delay, you must promise me you won't neglect yourself.

[darotisentys]

[He cannot and will not make any promises.]

I will do my best.

[draconita]

The servants will tell me if you don't.

[ Fingers, running up his spine. The light pull of her fingers on his hair. ]

[darotisentys]

[He makes a disgruntled noise.]

They are loyal to you, now, are they?

[draconita]

Acts of service are a swift mean to gain loyalty.

[ A little tease then, a little smile. ]

Jealous?

[darotisentys]

I am still their lord. They take their orders from me, as now do you.

[He looks at her, serious.]

If you cannot respect that, then do not stay.

[draconita]

No one is questioning your authority, sweetling. They fear you, obey you– they do not love you, but it is not their love that you need, is it?

[ Soothing hands come to caress his cheeks, her voice a pacifying whisper. ]

So quick to anger, to mistrust.

[darotisentys]

I merely seek to keep what order I have in place. I will not be undermined by anyone.

[He'll leave the question of love out of it.]