I gave you one that makes your own fire- remember?
[ He pointed out but he nodded- easily showing he'd easily get the other a fancy ring for the other to wear to tell the world he was taken. Even if it was more for Caliban's benefit than the cities at that point.
The demon's head tilts as the other adds that little extra twist on all this- not that it's all that shocking since John had a few last time they'd did this dance. John's need for control easily showing that he needed to know the boundaries of what this meant.]
[ He's not one to be left at a disadvantage if he can help it. ]
If you end up leaving this place before me, everything of yours is left to me.
[ He says that rather matter-of-fact. As if it were implied with all of this, yet feeling the need to clarify for just in case purposes. Stretching himself up to stand then, he taps his fingers against the counter there, those blue-grey eyes of his staring to the demon there before him. ]
I leave before you, the majority of my stuff is yours.
[ There may be an exception or two to certain things, but. ]
You fall in love with someone else or want to take another submissive, you discuss it with me first. [ Caliban had with Reggie, he knows, but. Again. Merely him wanting to put it all out there. ] I get a say in whether or not I want them living with us.
I would have left you the house if I had known I'd leave already- my Kingdom is yours, John. That almost goes without saying.
[ Almost- but hey, actually having such things talked about was important considering...well, last time they didn't get a chance. The demon shifts slightly to fold his arms over his chest as he watches the other, resting back against the back of the bar as he gives a little nod.
He would have pointed out that his feelings Reggie hadn't *actually* gone anywhere and that romance, as it was, had cooled to the point of cold molten rock. Still the demon sucks on his cheek as he gives another nod at those words- they seemed simple enough to apide by.]
You're aware of course- I wouldn't have made such a choice that affected you without talking to you first regardless. [ There's a pause before-] And you need to tell me if your love for Nate...changes- deepens into something you need to chase. You might not want to contract with him as you said but...I'd still like to know where your head is at-
[ He's a dominant and that...well, makes him different from Alec in Caliban's mind.] But yes, if you say no to someone living with us. I'll respect it.
I figured. I just need to say this so neither of can claim we didn't.
[ It's easier to just cut through any potential misunderstandings that way as well.
The ask concerning Nate has the fire manipulator chew on his bottom lip and he looks off to the side for a moment. He doesn't know how to explain to the demon how different what he has with Nate is. How even though they're now sleeping together — that there are romantic feelings involved, they're still very much how they've always been with each other and that includes John not wanting to contract with the witch.
After a moment, he nods, looking back to Caliban. ]
I've already told you how I feel about him but sure. If it does, then I'll tell you.
[ A tilt of his head, he presses a hand down against the counter and leans on it some. ]
[ Negotiations aren't exactly new to the demon- god knows he'd had his own talk like this with Sabrina once upon a time before they were married but when you were dealing with the royalty of hell, you almost expected that sort of thing. It seemed that fate was deeming this be the way he delt with every relationship he had.
While he didn't know the details of John and Nate- he felt like he had to say it, if only because if John had submitted to any dominant or fell for another dominant. It would cut a knife deep in the demon's heart in a rather unexpected way.
There's a little nod as John gives him that reassurance. ]
Not particularly. I think we've laid out most of those concerns. I want you, same as I ever have.
The rest of this simply promises that might not happen ever. [ He pointed out as he pushed off from behind the bar and moved closer to John. ]
You still want some sort of private celebration? Or something just for the two of us?
[ There's a gentle soft laugh at those words because it's not like he expecting anything else.
The demon was just going to reach a hand out to curl around the back of John's neck as he gives an easy nod. As if he was ever going to deny John anything. ]
As you wish, my love.
[ His voice was practically vibrating with affection as he leaned forward to brush those lips against the others before stealing a proper kiss from the mutant before he speaks against them once more.]
[ The affection is both noted and drank up when he feels it there against the demon's lips and he finds himself smiling a little as a hand comes up to curl fingers around a taut bicep. Just wanting to feel him. ]
You spoil me.
[ He murmurs, letting his lips linger there close against Caliban's. ]
More or less. You know what they say about demons and their bargains.
[ There's an easy tease as he brushes his thumb along with the other jawline affectionately. ]
Is it really that long? [ It was hard to really contextualize how long a year is for an immortal but still, at least it felt nice to have such a history.] No regrets about it? Hm?
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[ He pointed out but he nodded- easily showing he'd easily get the other a fancy ring for the other to wear to tell the world he was taken. Even if it was more for Caliban's benefit than the cities at that point.
The demon's head tilts as the other adds that little extra twist on all this- not that it's all that shocking since John had a few last time they'd did this dance. John's need for control easily showing that he needed to know the boundaries of what this meant.]
And what are those, exactly?
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If you end up leaving this place before me, everything of yours is left to me.
[ He says that rather matter-of-fact. As if it were implied with all of this, yet feeling the need to clarify for just in case purposes. Stretching himself up to stand then, he taps his fingers against the counter there, those blue-grey eyes of his staring to the demon there before him. ]
I leave before you, the majority of my stuff is yours.
[ There may be an exception or two to certain things, but. ]
You fall in love with someone else or want to take another submissive, you discuss it with me first. [ Caliban had with Reggie, he knows, but. Again. Merely him wanting to put it all out there. ] I get a say in whether or not I want them living with us.
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[ Almost- but hey, actually having such things talked about was important considering...well, last time they didn't get a chance. The demon shifts slightly to fold his arms over his chest as he watches the other, resting back against the back of the bar as he gives a little nod.
He would have pointed out that his feelings Reggie hadn't *actually* gone anywhere and that romance, as it was, had cooled to the point of cold molten rock. Still the demon sucks on his cheek as he gives another nod at those words- they seemed simple enough to apide by.]
You're aware of course- I wouldn't have made such a choice that affected you without talking to you first regardless. [ There's a pause before-] And you need to tell me if your love for Nate...changes- deepens into something you need to chase. You might not want to contract with him as you said but...I'd still like to know where your head is at-
[ He's a dominant and that...well, makes him different from Alec in Caliban's mind.] But yes, if you say no to someone living with us. I'll respect it.
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[ It's easier to just cut through any potential misunderstandings that way as well.
The ask concerning Nate has the fire manipulator chew on his bottom lip and he looks off to the side for a moment. He doesn't know how to explain to the demon how different what he has with Nate is. How even though they're now sleeping together — that there are romantic feelings involved, they're still very much how they've always been with each other and that includes John not wanting to contract with the witch.
After a moment, he nods, looking back to Caliban. ]
I've already told you how I feel about him but sure. If it does, then I'll tell you.
[ A tilt of his head, he presses a hand down against the counter and leans on it some. ]
You want to add or change anything?
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While he didn't know the details of John and Nate- he felt like he had to say it, if only because if John had submitted to any dominant or fell for another dominant. It would cut a knife deep in the demon's heart in a rather unexpected way.
There's a little nod as John gives him that reassurance. ]
Not particularly. I think we've laid out most of those concerns. I want you, same as I ever have.
The rest of this simply promises that might not happen ever. [ He pointed out as he pushed off from behind the bar and moved closer to John. ]
You still want some sort of private celebration? Or something just for the two of us?
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[ He says that so casually, knowing what he's all about, lifting his chin even as Caliban approaches him. Forever unafraid of the demon. ]
I want you all to myself in every way that I can.
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The demon was just going to reach a hand out to curl around the back of John's neck as he gives an easy nod. As if he was ever going to deny John anything. ]
As you wish, my love.
[ His voice was practically vibrating with affection as he leaned forward to brush those lips against the others before stealing a proper kiss from the mutant before he speaks against them once more.]
You can have me in anyway you wish.
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You spoil me.
[ He murmurs, letting his lips linger there close against Caliban's. ]
Don't spoil anyone else like you do me, ok?
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Hm, there's no one else quite like you. How could anyone else be worthy of such a thing?
[ Caliban promised without missing a beat as he stole another soft kiss, even nipping at the other lower lip before tilting his head back.]
As long as you're mine. I'll obey such a rule.
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[ Tilt of his head to the side, he grins a little at the demon. ]
Guess I shouldn't be so surprised since it's been over a year for you and me.
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[ There's an easy tease as he brushes his thumb along with the other jawline affectionately. ]
Is it really that long? [ It was hard to really contextualize how long a year is for an immortal but still, at least it felt nice to have such a history.] No regrets about it? Hm?