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]

I require only you.

[After several minutes, he hands the brush back to her and kneels beside the chair.]

I could not wait to see you again.

[draconita]

[ The comb is discarded without much of a thought as she twists her body to face him, both hands reaching to cup his face.

She leans down, a little, without yet kissing him. ]

You missed me.

[darotisentys]

Of course.

[It's whispered, with a slight smile.]

How could I not?

[draconita]

Very easily, if you so desired it.

[ A slight kiss, then, barely a caress. ]

[darotisentys]

I do not.

[He almost lets her get away before capturing her lips again.]

I missed you most ardently.

[draconita]

[ She's smiling as she allows him to have this, love-starved boy that he is.

Her hands slide off his face so she may embrace him, rewarding him with the playful tease of her tongue. ]

[darotisentys]

[He returns the kiss in kind, leaning in toward her.]

Now. Did you miss me?

[draconita]

I was too curious to miss you.

[ Honesty is a rare thing in a brothel, though he may as well not take her word for it. ]

Although I hoped you would come, for I did want to see you again.

[darotisentys]

Curious about what?

[His eye searches her face.]

I am glad for that.

[draconita]

Noble lordlings are always eager to sate their curiosity and fulfill theirs whims, but novelty wears off quickly when there's younger, eager girls around to play to their pride.

So I was curious to see if that would be the case with you. I dared to think that it wouldn't... and here you.

[darotisentys]

If I wanted one of the other girls I would have them. They do not interest me.

[He cups her face in his hands.]

They do not have your eyes.

[draconita]

[ A slight blush betrays her, despite how composed she seems to be, holding his gaze with a calm, collected gaze. ]

Witch's eyes, the men like to say.

[darotisentys]

A witch? Perhaps you have cast a spell on me. You are beguiling.

[draconita]

My prince, I would not dare.

[ How soft, how compelling does her voice accentuates that my. ]

[darotisentys]

No? How would I know if you had?

[He leans into kiss her again, softly.]

[draconita]

My dragon, [ A small thing, punctuated by the words she whispers. ] you are too mighty, how could I manage?

[ Her fingers, burying themselves in his hair, nails dragging lightly along his scalp. ]

I'm helpless, against you.

[darotisentys]

[He almost laughs.]

I doubt you are helpless against anyone, let alone me.

[draconita]

Almost made you laugh, though.

[ Cheeky thing, this Alys Rivers. Coy and dark one moment, playful and light on the next. ]

[darotisentys]

Is that your intention, then, to see me happy?

[He takes her hand and draws her up with him to a standing position.]

Would you truly care?

[draconita]

The world is dark and cold.

[ She follows, arms soon moving to embrace his waist. ]

If you can share a laugh with someone, why wouldn't you?

[ Those eyes, clear and knowing and locked on him. ]

Joy softens you. Why not take joy from it? Why not care?

[darotisentys]

Caring is vulnerability.

[Weakness. He can't stand that,]

What good does it do anyone to feel softly?

[draconita]

Suppose not much at all.

Easier to search for comfort in a brothel. Safer, certainly.

[darotisentys]

[His jaw clenches.]

Clearly, then, I am wasting my time.

[draconita]

Stop that.

[ A hand cupping his chin, lowering his face to hers. ]

You crave what you crave. You're here. You can allow yourself this moment you made for yourself with me, without lashing out and letting anger get the best of you.

[darotisentys]

[It's not entirely anger that's getting to him, but the thought of the embarrassment he may face if word gets out.]

I asked you to help me. Will you?