[ 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.
[ Fingers slip to rest against the demon's neck again and he keeps himself there on that lap, head tilting, eyes letting their gaze linger on that face he's come to know so well now with the year he's been here. ]
Do you ever wonder where you'd be now if we didn't meet?
[ He asks. Genuinely curious — soft. ]
What other submissive you'd have for yourself? How you would be?
[ There's a little frown at that question because...No. Frankly, the demon never considered such things. Though Caliban was used to trying to outplay another person- taking the situation as it was and moving on with a new set of rules again and again and again till he got the outcome he desired.
He does take a moment to consider it though- his teeth biting the inside of his cheek for a moment. Reggie had been the first person to catch his eye and the first person he'd been so enamored with- but of course, at that time Reggie had been with a certain warlock. And even if he had him, they'd all see how that had ended with Reggie opting out at the first chance. So he'd be out of the running- there had been certain submissives before but few that caught his eye in the way that John had. In that sexual fire that couldn't be denied.]
Not particularly.
[ At least it was an honest answer as he moved a hand to brush down along the other's chest with a gentle hum.]
I suppose I would have found some slender little thing to break apart for a few months before finding another. Mortals to play with but not keep, not remember, in quite the same way.
[ He added as he peered over at the other.]
And you might have been with Rogue. Or Magnus might have claimed you.
[ Hearing that name again — Rogue — it has him still for a moment in a way he hadn't expected. It's been a number of months now since she'd left and in doing so, there were still so many things left unfinished between them. Things he maybe should have done differently— said when he should have and treated her in a way that hadn't been as he had. It's too late now and even if he does end up leaving here, it's not as if he'll remember either of them being here and the things said and done. It's a whole lot of too little too late, really.
There's a sigh on his lips as he lets himself look down to Caliban's chest, still remaining there on his lap, fingers idly playing with the open shirt. ]
I wouldn't be with Magnus if it meant someone else was there contracted to him.
[ A blond he feels he doesn't need to name since he's sure Caliban knows his feelings about the Shadowhunter. ]
I don't even know if any other dominant would want me.
[ the other had already gone over his feelings on Jace but still- perhaps in that other world Jace never existed and the other was ultimate, more happy with Alec and Magnus. There's a gentle hum as he brushes his hand down to tease over those fingers over the other hip gently before he asks his next question. ]
You never know- more people might see what I see you in. Have you...knelt for any other dominants other than me during your time here?
[ Then again, for all his bravado he has about him, he's quite insecure about certain parts of himself, so. It's not entirely too farfetched a thing to believe. If one knows John well enough, that is. ]
[ He pointed out, at least for this fictional what-if situation they were talking about together.]
Mindblowing, utterly intense, incomparable sex.
[ The demon mused because it was true- even now, even after all this time. There was no one quite like when he and John were together. When they connected and those fires burned so brightly.]
Hm...though I am pleased to know you haven't knelt for anyone quite like me.
Maybe they just know you're already mine, sweetheart.
[ He does cup the other's neck though as he leans into steal a kiss from the other. Easily sinking his emotions into it, all that desire and love he had for the other before breaking it for a few seconds.]
And it's not putting up with you-...it's adoring every inch of you, mortal soul and all.
[ The kiss is slow and sweet and something he finds himself needing right now and yet, when it comes to end, he doesn't chase after it. He remains there on the demon's lap. Staring to him with a soft gaze. ]
I find it hard to believe you still adore me when I'm trying to stab you or break your clay heart however I can.
[ Silent for a long moment, he stares to the demon there whose lap he continues to straddle there before he sighs softly, tips of his fingers touching at his neck. ]
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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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Do you ever wonder where you'd be now if we didn't meet?
[ He asks. Genuinely curious — soft. ]
What other submissive you'd have for yourself? How you would be?
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He does take a moment to consider it though- his teeth biting the inside of his cheek for a moment. Reggie had been the first person to catch his eye and the first person he'd been so enamored with- but of course, at that time Reggie had been with a certain warlock. And even if he had him, they'd all see how that had ended with Reggie opting out at the first chance. So he'd be out of the running- there had been certain submissives before but few that caught his eye in the way that John had. In that sexual fire that couldn't be denied.]
Not particularly.
[ At least it was an honest answer as he moved a hand to brush down along the other's chest with a gentle hum.]
I suppose I would have found some slender little thing to break apart for a few months before finding another. Mortals to play with but not keep, not remember, in quite the same way.
[ He added as he peered over at the other.]
And you might have been with Rogue. Or Magnus might have claimed you.
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There's a sigh on his lips as he lets himself look down to Caliban's chest, still remaining there on his lap, fingers idly playing with the open shirt. ]
I wouldn't be with Magnus if it meant someone else was there contracted to him.
[ A blond he feels he doesn't need to name since he's sure Caliban knows his feelings about the Shadowhunter. ]
I don't even know if any other dominant would want me.
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[ the other had already gone over his feelings on Jace but still- perhaps in that other world Jace never existed and the other was ultimate, more happy with Alec and Magnus. There's a gentle hum as he brushes his hand down to tease over those fingers over the other hip gently before he asks his next question. ]
You never know- more people might see what I see you in. Have you...knelt for any other dominants other than me during your time here?
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[ Then again, for all his bravado he has about him, he's quite insecure about certain parts of himself, so. It's not entirely too farfetched a thing to believe. If one knows John well enough, that is. ]
It's all just sex, you know?
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[ He pointed out, at least for this fictional what-if situation they were talking about together.]
Mindblowing, utterly intense, incomparable sex.
[ The demon mused because it was true- even now, even after all this time. There was no one quite like when he and John were together. When they connected and those fires burned so brightly.]
Hm...though I am pleased to know you haven't knelt for anyone quite like me.
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[ He murmurs then, soft. ]
You're like the only one who puts up with me.
[ Something he's come to realize (or accept) here in this place. ]
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[ He does cup the other's neck though as he leans into steal a kiss from the other. Easily sinking his emotions into it, all that desire and love he had for the other before breaking it for a few seconds.]
And it's not putting up with you-...it's adoring every inch of you, mortal soul and all.
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I find it hard to believe you still adore me when I'm trying to stab you or break your clay heart however I can.
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[ He pointed out with a usual warm, affectionate tone as he brushed his fingers down along the other's neck as he meet that soft, little gaze.]
Though before we were married. [ He added- and before she'd split herself into two in her own way. ]
And as you say, I do have a clay heart- perhaps I'm just..adaptable to such things.
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If you don't have a heart, how can you love then?
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Well, he'd asked himself that quite a lot of times. He wasn't exactly *made* for love. He was made to rule, made to invade, made to trick and betray.
He was clay though and through.]
...Do you doubt that I do?
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