[ to flirt is - easy, to lean into things like this is simple. a life before keyleth was full of these kinds of interactions, and now, as he's - gone, unattainable, for thousands of years, he'd told her the same. don't hold out for me. i'll be there. attraction and love have always been easy between the members of vox machina, as fluid as fluid can be, and he fully expects keyleth will find others, in their long, long time apart.
he just didn't exactly expect the a life possible where it could be the same.
but here one is, and so, vax is thoughtful, for a moment, his head still cocked to the side.
...after the events of the last few days? he's feeling pretty lucky.
at this point, he's successfully managed to pin himself up against this door enough that he's not going to fall over (vax your injuries) (he's fine) and that the height difference is a little easier to navigate, so vax just wriggles his arms free and drapes them over his shoulder, and his voice drops a little bit. ]
Well. [ the emotional vibes here are playful and warm - a little bit of a cat and a mouse. ] Thought about just kissing you a few days ago, so I know my answer. You?
no, not quite. there's definitely a flash of confusion, as he wonders when, why, but.
well. on his own end, this has never come easy to him, ever. hythlodaeus and azem have never heard a whisper of it from him, though he somewhat suspects they all know. they simply... keep carrying on the way they always have, comfortable. azem calls and knows with certainty that hades will answer. hythlodaeus shows up at all hours and knows he will be let in.
and here-- it's different, surrounded by all these people he hopes to one day leave. but vax is the one person who's closest to what he's used to, and... well, honestly, who doesn't have such a huge difference in lifespan. he would never even entertain the idea of letting someone like that kiss him; it would not be fair, to them.
[ hmmmm. well. he can read a moment when it's happening, maybe better than most people, and he's spent a lot of time coaxing emet along, hasn't he? vax's emotions are still reading that fond, affectionate teasing, warm and playful - something a little further away, too, a quiet little longing that seems to follow him.
he brings a hand around to the back of his neck. ]
'Attracted'. Kind of a silly word. [ that's definitely more playful - his voice is a little lower, and he coaxes to bring him in a little closer, leaning upwards, too. ] Old fashioned way to say that I'm into you.
[ he ducks his head under a little further, trying to properly catch his eyes. ] You've sort of left me hanging, though.
[the warmth is reflected, slowly, hesitant. easing into it, into the concept. and when vax settles there, tries to bring him in closer... emet-selch finally gives in and just holds him up, supported on one arm. stop using the door, idiot bird.]
...if you had done it, when you thought to, I believe that I would have allowed it.
[you know, eventually, after he got over the shock of it happening and quit being flustered over it.]
[ ...it is nice, isn't it? for vax, it's just a reminder of how very, very human he is again here. he almost died, on sunday. percy almost died, on sunday. he saw his sister, the glowing, warm form of the most important person in his entire world, who saved his life. when this ends - because it will end - it will be back to the side of the raven queen. back to the life he promised, back to his time as a champion and away from the simple little joys of being alive.
... so why not enjoy it? why not take the chance to have the contact of someone else, when he won't be able to again?
his mouth quirks up into a smile against emet's, and vax moves to cup both of his cheeks in his calloused hands instead, holding him there. coaxing, always coaxing, walking that line of fire, or practically dancing on it. a little longer? ]
[emet-selch, meanwhile, never really allows himself these small things. he has his duty. his responsibilities. there is much to be done, and it's-- hard, really, to open up even to people who know him well.
then again, people who begin to know him do not need him to.
eventually, he hopes, he will return as well, but. vax is more forward than his friends are, and he finds it difficult to disengage.
[ congratulations on your first makeout! probably. maybe?
... not too much. even he's mindful of some boundaries. testing the line is different than leaping over it sometimes, particularly when it comes to something like this. for now though, he's content to hold it, framing his face and then sliding a hand back through his hair, tilting his head a little to kiss him properly.
if there's the swipe of tongue across the seam of his mouth, well - he pulls back from it a second later and flashes him a smile, though it's not far. his emotions are pleased - mischievous, sure, but pleased, too, like the feeling of adrenaline. ]
Not so hard. [ with just a brief nudge of their noses together, because he can, easily affectionate.
[his head tilts slightly into the hand at his hair, reflexive. that's not bad, either.
...taking it a little further is a line too far, though, sparks a little alarm at the sudden swipe of vax's tongue. that touch of adrenaline is reflected, though, even if it's less intense; measured in things like this, it seems, hesitant but not in a withdrawn way. just-- unused to this.
(more in an emotional way than the physical. this doesn't feel completely unfamiliar to him, there's no real uncertainty in it.)
he exhales, slow, at that nudge, and rolls his eyes at that comment.]
he leans in and steals another one, just because emet said no. (well, he said maybe.) it's just a quick peck, though! cheeky. ] Looking forward to it.
[ and then starts to squirm free of his arm perch so he can hop down to the actual door. he's got amber today, which means.. sure enough, after a moment, there's a flush of warm orange in his hand and he creates a small lockpick set.
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[how should he know what vax thinks!
there's a little matching fondness from him, at that grin, and stars, he absolutely cannot escape these horrible gremlins. he cannot.]
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he just didn't exactly expect the a life possible where it could be the same.
but here one is, and so, vax is thoughtful, for a moment, his head still cocked to the side.
...after the events of the last few days? he's feeling pretty lucky.
at this point, he's successfully managed to pin himself up against this door enough that he's not going to fall over (vax your injuries) (he's fine) and that the height difference is a little easier to navigate, so vax just wriggles his arms free and drapes them over his shoulder, and his voice drops a little bit. ]
Well. [ the emotional vibes here are playful and warm - a little bit of a cat and a mouse. ] Thought about just kissing you a few days ago, so I know my answer. You?
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[the emotion is bluescreening
no, not quite. there's definitely a flash of confusion, as he wonders when, why, but.
well. on his own end, this has never come easy to him, ever. hythlodaeus and azem have never heard a whisper of it from him, though he somewhat suspects they all know. they simply... keep carrying on the way they always have, comfortable. azem calls and knows with certainty that hades will answer. hythlodaeus shows up at all hours and knows he will be let in.
and here-- it's different, surrounded by all these people he hopes to one day leave. but vax is the one person who's closest to what he's used to, and... well, honestly, who doesn't have such a huge difference in lifespan. he would never even entertain the idea of letting someone like that kiss him; it would not be fair, to them.
maybe he would let vax.]
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he brings a hand around to the back of his neck. ]
'Attracted'. Kind of a silly word. [ that's definitely more playful - his voice is a little lower, and he coaxes to bring him in a little closer, leaning upwards, too. ] Old fashioned way to say that I'm into you.
[ he ducks his head under a little further, trying to properly catch his eyes. ] You've sort of left me hanging, though.
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...if you had done it, when you thought to, I believe that I would have allowed it.
[you know, eventually, after he got over the shock of it happening and quit being flustered over it.]
When?
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he's grinning, now, leaning in close, because he cannot resist; ]
When like when did I went to? Or when like when do you want me to?
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When did you want to, you incorrigible-- I cannot imagine why I'm allowing this.
[there's no real annoyance this time, either.]
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[ the face just makes him laugh, delighted, pouring it on. ] And Monday. What's today?
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[he's. slightly taken aback by the answer being 'the last two days in a row', emotions shivering a little questioningly. hello? really.]
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[ that feels the most obvious. he lifts a little bit off where he's being held, props his elbow on emet's shoulder. ]
So?
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[vax.]
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i mean ]
What, you want me just to steal it? [ c: ] Thought I'd ask permission for once.
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[he said he'd allow it he doesn't think this is reading between the lines!]
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pushes his luck a little further. ]
Say it?
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[that's maybe a step too far, right now. there's the flustered feeling again.]
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just like that, he ducks in and steals a kiss. ]
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...it's nice, he thinks.
it would be a lot nicer if they weren't currently stuck in a closet but he forgets about that, for just a minute.]
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... so why not enjoy it? why not take the chance to have the contact of someone else, when he won't be able to again?
his mouth quirks up into a smile against emet's, and vax moves to cup both of his cheeks in his calloused hands instead, holding him there. coaxing, always coaxing, walking that line of fire, or practically dancing on it. a little longer? ]
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then again, people who begin to know him do not need him to.
eventually, he hopes, he will return as well, but. vax is more forward than his friends are, and he finds it difficult to disengage.
a little longer, then.]
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... not too much. even he's mindful of some boundaries. testing the line is different than leaping over it sometimes, particularly when it comes to something like this. for now though, he's content to hold it, framing his face and then sliding a hand back through his hair, tilting his head a little to kiss him properly.
if there's the swipe of tongue across the seam of his mouth, well - he pulls back from it a second later and flashes him a smile, though it's not far. his emotions are pleased - mischievous, sure, but pleased, too, like the feeling of adrenaline. ]
Not so hard. [ with just a brief nudge of their noses together, because he can, easily affectionate.
.... and then, teasing -] Wanna try again? [ :3c ]
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...taking it a little further is a line too far, though, sparks a little alarm at the sudden swipe of vax's tongue. that touch of adrenaline is reflected, though, even if it's less intense; measured in things like this, it seems, hesitant but not in a withdrawn way. just-- unused to this.
(more in an emotional way than the physical. this doesn't feel completely unfamiliar to him, there's no real uncertainty in it.)
he exhales, slow, at that nudge, and rolls his eyes at that comment.]
Mayhap after we get out of here.
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he leans in and steals another one, just because emet said no. (well, he said maybe.) it's just a quick peck, though! cheeky. ] Looking forward to it.
[ and then starts to squirm free of his arm perch so he can hop down to the actual door. he's got amber today, which means.. sure enough, after a moment, there's a flush of warm orange in his hand and he creates a small lockpick set.
then settles down and starts just
picking the lock
he could've done this the entire time ]
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You could have done this the entire time?!
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[ click, click, click
you just saw me roll that 2 in discord but sometimes you have so much proficiency. give him another second and -
clink! ] There.
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[vax!!
emet-selch just
picks him back up.]
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