[ It's not a hard thing to see how John could feel like in a city where half the time the city was tricking you into being with someone out of the blue that he might feel less...special when it came to those more intimate feelings.]
I would punch a hole through the universes to be at your side, John. That is not something I can say for everyone.
[ He pointed out as he leans a hand over to give the other knee a little squeeze.]
Is there a way I can make you feel more...special?
[ Though he would say having his mark and being a more permanent submissive would achieve such a goal. Therés a pause before Caliban was just going to reach up to tug off his necklace. The shrunken down version of the crown he'd arrived with to the city, was one of the few things he'd bought along with him.
He didn't ask as he took the others hand and slip it down, over the other finger.]
[ He's not sure how to answer that. How to give the demon suggestions in making him feel more special. It feels like something where, if he knew the answer to it, he would just do it himself. Wouldn't he? But he doesn't know how to and so he doesn't. Feel special. Something to stupid and trivial and shouldn't be such a Big Deal when you have someone(s) who love you and yet... he does. Want to feel that way. Embarrassing (or pathetic) as it may be.
About to say something, he comes to pause when that necklace is removed and his hand is taken, Caliban slipping something on him which has the submissive blink up and over to the demon. Genuinely confused. ]
[ Which seemed a simple enough thing to the demon. The other wanted to feel special, so why not give the other something that Magnus, Reggie or anyone else could ever have?
Something that was so dear to him that he'd dragged it from his own world.]
I won this crown, as a way to claim my throne.
[ He pointed out as he brushed his finger over the ring in question before his hand dropped away.]
And it represents that throne, and now it's yours.
[ There's a heaviness he feels in his chest when Caliban explains. Not because it feels wrong to have, but because he knows what waits for the demon if he ever leaves here. That he no longer has a throne for himself. ]
[ He pointed out- if only to express that the other was on the same level as that throne to him. As taking over the whole human realm was- John was special.
[ Because hey, he's aware complicated things like John's feelings about Jace or Alec or him don't get waved away in a simple gesture but he's trying all the same to help- There's a simple smile from the demon as he meets those eyes again with a little simple tilt of his head.]
But hopefully, it's a way to remind you that you are, in fact, quite special, John.
[ He pointed out as he leaned forward to bump his forehead against the others gently.]
[ The gentle bump to his forehead is a little unexpected and it shows in the way those eyes go bright and wide. It's not unwelcome, just a little surprising and he can't help but huff a quiet laugh as he pretty much just falls over onto the couch, pillow still clutched to his chest as his head drops to the armrest. ]
You're like a big fiery demon cat or something. You know that?
[ Caliban just chuckles as the other falls over on the couch and the demon just drops back himself against the back of it, resting his elbow against it as he peered down at the other.]
I'd take offense at that but you've never had any reason to see me be anything but that-
[ other than those times they hit the darker, more possessive side of sex, he supposes.]
[ Caliban arches his eyebrows at that foot but he does drop his eyes to it with a soft chuckle and simply presses his chest back against it- but doesn't move it for the moment.]
Oh? Would you like to do anything for it?
[ He'd suggest something dirty but...hey, that was more his speed for a party than the others.]
[ He's more amused than anything because- hey, twenty-three is adorably young considering he's easily hitting his late 2000 years or so. That's an easy chuckle at those next words because-
Yeah. He supposes he does like them young.]
I'm fairly sure I outage even Magnus, John. Everyone is technically younger than me- save perhaps a few of the vampires or angels around. Though yes-
I will hold you down and show you just how to work if you're not careful brat.
[ Caliban shot back at the other as he teases his hand down the other leg with a shake of his head and a gentle laugh dancing from his lips. Of course then the other changed that subject and the demon sucks on his cheek with a nod.]
It does- I suppose I should ask you if you still want to do the permanent contract plan, with or without the gangbang after, of course.
[ Coming to sit up there at the other end of the couch, he keeps the pillow there in front of him and stares down to it. Contemplative. Before he finally looks up to the demon across from him. ]
I want to think about it a little more.
[ He licks over his lips. ]
I'm not saying I don't want to, but... it's a big thing to go through with and I want to be sure it's what you and I both want. I can be impulsive— you know I can be because you've dealt with it even in person. So I want to be sure... if that's ok.
[ Caliban blinked at those words because he wasn't at all expecting that walk back of their plans, considering how happy he'd been at the other actually wishing to do such a...proper thing between them, and that life together that the other had seemingly wanted.
There's a little nod at those words, even if his eyes get a bit less bright because- hey, he can't help but be a little sad at that.]
But of course, my prince. You can take as much time as you desire. Those things are on your terms as always. I want you to be sure you desire such a thing as much as you do.
[ He knows the other has to be disappointed — if even a little. Why wouldn't he be? Scooting over a little on the couch towards him, he licks over his lips before he reaches out to touch Caliban's leg, letting the tips of his fingers stroke over it in a slow jagged line. ]
It's ok to be upset with me that I want more time.
[ He says then. ]
But I want to be sure— need to be sure. Because the last thing I want is to regret it or wish I never did some few months into it, you know? That's not fair to you. Not something you deserve to have to deal with.
[ His eyes drop to watch those fingers brush over his leg before his eyes flick up to meet those eyes again with a softer smile.]
Not upset- merely...a little disappointed but I'm immortal, and one of the perks of that is that a short time for me is a lifetime for most people. And I can wait for you to be ready for such a big...shift between us.
[ Caliban pointed out as he reached up to brush his knuckles against the other jawline.]
You are, after all, worth the wait. Even if you're a brat at times.
[ There's a softness to John in this moment here that seems genuine and very present and it's only when those knuckles brush across his jaw that he shifts, crawling his way into the demon's lap. Arms loose in the way they drape around Caliban's neck, he settles himself there like that, forehead pressing against the other's, eyes softly staring into his.
Conversations with Nate gently filter through his mind but he pushes them away, nosing at the demon, letting his eyes fall shut as the tips of his fingers stroke along the nape of the demon's neck. ]
Thank you.
[ The words are soft as they drop from his lips, so close to Caliban's. ]
[There are zero complaints when the other crawls into his lap like that, his hand finding its usual place on the other's hips as he smiles softly at the other pressing his head against his forehead like that.
He's almost tempted to make a joke about the other being a cat but the words die on his tongue as the other snuggles into him a bit. ]
It's all right-
[ He gave a soft brush his lips against the others.]
[ Hands are soft in the way they draw back to brush over the demon's neck, holding him there, arms folded in between them, eyes still shut, head still pressed to Caliban's. Keeping close. Almost as if starved for affection and gently reaching for it.
A hand sliding down to rest against Caliban's chest, he dips his head some, eyes slowly coming to flutter open and softly begins to trace odd patterns and shapes there on the demon's chest with the tip of a finger, just above where his heart would be, watching as he does. ]
You're fine. [ He mutters softly then. ] You'd do whatever you could for me.
[ His fingers are light and gentle as they brush along the other's hips- just enjoying the moment between the two of them. Which, frankly, since the other tried to stab him recently, was quite the thing to ache for.
The demon's eyes watch the other with a soft pleased, almost purr at those gentle patterns and easy, light touches from the other.]
I would. [ Which was a strange thing for the demon to admit- at least to him- doing anything for a mortal was something he would have never imagined a year ago. His nose bumps against John's with a soft smile.] But I do think you're owed that, John. Someone who would do whatever they could to keep you, want you- safe.
[ The hand still resting on the demon's neck comes to lift then and fingers find their way tangled up in the blond curls of Caliban's hair at the back of his head. Holding him like that, his other hand still there on his chest. ]
It really has been a year now.
[ He mutters softly, gaze lingering on the other's chest before he gently lifts it to meet Caliban's. ]
Since we met in that broken down house and I just assumed you'd be a one time kind of thing.
[ Never in a million years would he have thought otherwise, honestly. ]
[ It's hard to forget how quickly the other had dismissed him the first time they'd talked before they'd ended up in that house together.
Before they'd almost burn down that same house with their passion. ]
I did warn you I was quite addictive at the time...
[ Caliban teased easily as he gave the other hips a soft little squeeze of his fingers, his head tilting back into the fingers of the other with a glint in his eyes at the other.]
You were very hard to forget, I'm not sure I would have been satisfied with a one-time thing.
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I would punch a hole through the universes to be at your side, John. That is not something I can say for everyone.
[ He pointed out as he leans a hand over to give the other knee a little squeeze.]
Is there a way I can make you feel more...special?
[ Though he would say having his mark and being a more permanent submissive would achieve such a goal. Therés a pause before Caliban was just going to reach up to tug off his necklace. The shrunken down version of the crown he'd arrived with to the city, was one of the few things he'd bought along with him.
He didn't ask as he took the others hand and slip it down, over the other finger.]
Here.
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About to say something, he comes to pause when that necklace is removed and his hand is taken, Caliban slipping something on him which has the submissive blink up and over to the demon. Genuinely confused. ]
What are you doing?
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[ Which seemed a simple enough thing to the demon. The other wanted to feel special, so why not give the other something that Magnus, Reggie or anyone else could ever have?
Something that was so dear to him that he'd dragged it from his own world.]
I won this crown, as a way to claim my throne.
[ He pointed out as he brushed his finger over the ring in question before his hand dropped away.]
And it represents that throne, and now it's yours.
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But that's all you've wanted, isn't it?
[ He lifts his gaze then. ]
Your throne? It's important to you.
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[ He pointed out- if only to express that the other was on the same level as that throne to him. As taking over the whole human realm was- John was special.
A feat that even Sabrina never quite managed.]
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Thank you.
[ He says then, soft, looking up and over to Caliban after a moment. ]
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[ Because hey, he's aware complicated things like John's feelings about Jace or Alec or him don't get waved away in a simple gesture but he's trying all the same to help- There's a simple smile from the demon as he meets those eyes again with a little simple tilt of his head.]
But hopefully, it's a way to remind you that you are, in fact, quite special, John.
[ He pointed out as he leaned forward to bump his forehead against the others gently.]
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You're like a big fiery demon cat or something. You know that?
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I'd take offense at that but you've never had any reason to see me be anything but that-
[ other than those times they hit the darker, more possessive side of sex, he supposes.]
But I'll take it as a compliment.
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[ He confirms, letting a leg stretch out there on the couch to... gently rest a foot on Caliban's chest. Because he can. Clearly. ]
It's my birthday this month you know.
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[ Caliban arches his eyebrows at that foot but he does drop his eyes to it with a soft chuckle and simply presses his chest back against it- but doesn't move it for the moment.]
Oh? Would you like to do anything for it?
[ He'd suggest something dirty but...hey, that was more his speed for a party than the others.]
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[ Hard to believe he's had two birthdays here soon. The first hadn't been celebrated because he hadn't said anything. ]
You know... with you being a demon and all and me being a mortal, I'm clearly really young for you. Does that mean you like 'em younger?
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[ He's more amused than anything because- hey, twenty-three is adorably young considering he's easily hitting his late 2000 years or so. That's an easy chuckle at those next words because-
Yeah. He supposes he does like them young.]
I'm fairly sure I outage even Magnus, John. Everyone is technically younger than me- save perhaps a few of the vampires or angels around. Though yes-
I suppose I do enjoy them younger in that case.
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[ Teasing, obviously, he wiggles his foot a bit there on the other's chest before he takes to looking at the little crown there on his finger again. ]
Our contract ends this month too.
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[ Caliban shot back at the other as he teases his hand down the other leg with a shake of his head and a gentle laugh dancing from his lips. Of course then the other changed that subject and the demon sucks on his cheek with a nod.]
It does- I suppose I should ask you if you still want to do the permanent contract plan, with or without the gangbang after, of course.
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I want to think about it a little more.
[ He licks over his lips. ]
I'm not saying I don't want to, but... it's a big thing to go through with and I want to be sure it's what you and I both want. I can be impulsive— you know I can be because you've dealt with it even in person. So I want to be sure... if that's ok.
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There's a little nod at those words, even if his eyes get a bit less bright because- hey, he can't help but be a little sad at that.]
But of course, my prince. You can take as much time as you desire. Those things are on your terms as always. I want you to be sure you desire such a thing as much as you do.
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It's ok to be upset with me that I want more time.
[ He says then. ]
But I want to be sure— need to be sure. Because the last thing I want is to regret it or wish I never did some few months into it, you know? That's not fair to you. Not something you deserve to have to deal with.
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Not upset- merely...a little disappointed but I'm immortal, and one of the perks of that is that a short time for me is a lifetime for most people. And I can wait for you to be ready for such a big...shift between us.
[ Caliban pointed out as he reached up to brush his knuckles against the other jawline.]
You are, after all, worth the wait. Even if you're a brat at times.
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Conversations with Nate gently filter through his mind but he pushes them away, nosing at the demon, letting his eyes fall shut as the tips of his fingers stroke along the nape of the demon's neck. ]
Thank you.
[ The words are soft as they drop from his lips, so close to Caliban's. ]
I know I'm not easy.
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He's almost tempted to make a joke about the other being a cat but the words die on his tongue as the other snuggles into him a bit. ]
It's all right-
[ He gave a soft brush his lips against the others.]
Not sure I'm all that easy either.
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A hand sliding down to rest against Caliban's chest, he dips his head some, eyes slowly coming to flutter open and softly begins to trace odd patterns and shapes there on the demon's chest with the tip of a finger, just above where his heart would be, watching as he does. ]
You're fine. [ He mutters softly then. ] You'd do whatever you could for me.
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The demon's eyes watch the other with a soft pleased, almost purr at those gentle patterns and easy, light touches from the other.]
I would. [ Which was a strange thing for the demon to admit- at least to him- doing anything for a mortal was something he would have never imagined a year ago. His nose bumps against John's with a soft smile.] But I do think you're owed that, John. Someone who would do whatever they could to keep you, want you- safe.
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It really has been a year now.
[ He mutters softly, gaze lingering on the other's chest before he gently lifts it to meet Caliban's. ]
Since we met in that broken down house and I just assumed you'd be a one time kind of thing.
[ Never in a million years would he have thought otherwise, honestly. ]
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Before they'd almost burn down that same house with their passion. ]
I did warn you I was quite addictive at the time...
[ Caliban teased easily as he gave the other hips a soft little squeeze of his fingers, his head tilting back into the fingers of the other with a glint in his eyes at the other.]
You were very hard to forget, I'm not sure I would have been satisfied with a one-time thing.
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