TNDG 4 - ENDGAME

[the_macdonald]

[So you're at the Halloween dance, and maybe you're fighting robots or each other, or maybe you were just hanging out and eating pizza? Either way, there's a new door in the building... or maybe one you simply didn't notice before? It opens, and inside there is a well-lit TV stage, upon which there are several freestanding doors with names of all the surviving participants. A monitor in the corner displays the face of Ronald McDonald.]

All right, kids! Game's over! Thanks to all your tomfoolery, our sponsors pulled out, and we can't even afford prizes. Get on out of here, you little shits!

((Here's your endgame post! The doors will drop off each person where they were kidnapped (or will drop someone else where the person whose name is listed was kidnapped). Say goodbye, yell at the hosts, go back and bob for apples?))

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[bestmothercat]

....

[His cheeks have a slight flush as he eyes that hand covering his own. He didn't really expect that. It wasn't unwelcome. Hardly. In fact, he felt butterflies in his stomach from it but after what he might have saw? There also was a pang of pain.

He just slowly takes his hand back, a little hesitant to but knows he needs to. He manages a playful tease. ]

Oh? Don't you mean out of danger until your little tactician has to save your hide from something reckless?

[you_like_ike]

[Frowns a little as Ranulf's hand withdraws. He lowers his own hand again after a moment, awkwardly.]

Probably. I'm not known for having the brightest and safest ideas.

...We'll keep seeing each other often, won't we? Even though the army is dissolving and you have your duties to the king. Maybe you can even hire us if you can think of a job for us.

[bestmothercat]

[Those green and purple eyes widen and mouth agape, fangs showing, as he had a look of surprise before he quickly composed something closer to a poker face.

Well, that also was unexpected. Now he'll be looking at Ike intently. Like he's observing something behind glass.]

You somehow manage to find ways to surprise me, you know that, Ike?

When you ask that, it sounds like you want to see me more. Can't get enough of me, can you?

.... [His smirk and teasing is short-lived this time.] I'll have you know this; Not seeing you again is not something I would even accept, let alone allow to happen if I can help it.

[you_like_ike]

You're really surprised? Of course I want to keep seeing you. I thought we were close, Ranulf. I know it frustrates you when I say I trust you, but I really do.

If we're really going to keep seeing each other, then I'm glad.

[bestmothercat]

...

I'll let you in on something. But first. Do you think... You could close your eyes for a moment?

[you_like_ike]

Okay?

[Well like he said, he trusts Ranulf, so he closes his eyes right away.]

[bestmothercat]

[Ike will feel Ranulf's forehead against his own when Ranulf comes close and closed distance. That's all that happened for now. Almost like Ranulf is pausing or hesitant to do something before doing it. Ike's bangs against his hat sure felt soft...

He's going to try to ignore his absolutely warm and flushed cheeks and heart that is beating fast with nerves. This was more to talking ot himself but,]

You really do trust me, huh... I wonder. Would you still trust me after this?

[Ike will then feel lips press against his.]

[you_like_ike]

[Ike gasps, lips parting slightly. His hands go to Ranulf's arms, clinging onto him, but otherwise barely moving as his face warms up and he tries to comprehend this sensation.]

[bestmothercat]

[ Ranulf’s heartbeat sped up at the gasp. Feeling determined to make more cute noises escape those addicting lips, Ranulf deepened the kiss at the parting of those lips. He tries to mind his fangs as his own mouth opened to suck at the bottom of Ike’s lip a little as he kissed more. His mind is racing as he attempted to comprehend this as well. Especially since he honestly expected shock and rejection from the other man.

He tentatively lets one hand cup the side of Ike’s face gently, a thumb brushing the mercenary’s cheek. ]

[you_like_ike]

[The speed at which Ranulf is going short-circuts Ike a bit, and for a long while he continues to barely move while his lip is sucked on... but gradually, he begins to respond, leaning in and burying fingers into Ranulf's hair, pressing behind his furry ears and deepening the kiss from his own side.]

[bestmothercat]

[ Ike will feel the laguz gasp as he pulled their lips away from that touch. Oh no... So Ike would find out the one thing about this laguz. His ears are sensitive and this was a good way to get Ranulf into this even more. Might be hard to tell if that was a purr or a hum/moan of pleasure coming from him. ]

Mmm-! I-Ike...

[ His other arm wraps around Ike to grip the fabric of the costume. ....They were both still in costume, now that Ranulf slowly recalls in his haze of pleasure. His hand still caressing Ike's face and the other hand now coming up to lay atop Ike's chest as he pressed against Ike more. Ike might feel his back against a wall as Ranulf tried to resume the kiss; he kisses the corner of Ike's lips as a gentle plea to resume. ]

[you_like_ike]

[...That intrigues him. He rubs at the base of Ranulf's ears with the attention of someone discovering a new little mystery of the laguz. His other hand slides down Ranulf's back, equally curious, to caress along the upper length of his tail. Which basically puts his hand over his ass, but shh.]

[He grunts a bit as his back bumps the wall. But then he tilts his head, offering Ranulf a better angle on his lips while he pulls him in with the ear stroking.]

[bestmothercat]

[You will hear a moan bubbling from Ranulf's throat as he feels a hand at the base of his tail. Those fingers on his ears didn't help, either. He finally pulls back to look Ike in the eyes as he tried to catch his breath, his cheeks absolutely red. ]

W-Whoa there. You really seem to... Not mind this a lot for someone who just got kissed out of nowhere. You really sure you want to be doing this? I'm giving you one last chance to think this through...

[As much as he might look like he's enjoying it... he's trying to be reasonable. ...Try. He gives Ike's cheek a kiss to keep their closeness in any sort of tact].

[you_like_ike]

[Also a little flushed and out of breath. He moves his hands to grip the flimsy top of Ranulf's dancer costume instead.]

...Am I doing something wrong? You're the one who started this. And... I like you, Ranulf.

If touching your ears and tail is making you uncomfortable, I'll stop.

[bestmothercat]

Well, yes, I did. But... [ He really didn't think he'd get this far. but here he is. Ranulf trying to reason things out in his haze of pleasure is clearly difficult as he gathered his thoughts.

A sigh escapes those lips as he took a hand back to take off his hat, light blue hair and ears free from the head accessory. Purple and Green eyes stare intently into blue ones as he pressed his forehead against Ike's.]

I just wondered how long until you came to your senses to knock me off or something. ...As much as I hoped you wouldn't react that way. So no, I dont' want you to stop...

[you_like_ike]

I don't get it. Did you WANT me to turn you down?

[Looks him over for a moment, then gives a slight smile.]

It's interesting seeing you so flustered. I don't get to see you like that very often.

[bestmothercat]

More like I thought I was fighting a battle I was going to inevitably lose. You attract all kinds of people in more ways than one. Anyone would have gathered their courage to confess to you before me, for all I know. So... It's not that I wanted you to. Far from that. I'm just honestly surprised you didn't react like I feared.

[...Ranulf is wincing at listening to himself say this. Gods, he's not very particular to showing that kind of vulnerability. But he just said it without even thinking it. Ike's NEXT statement made his cheeks full on flush pink. His ears lower as he had a pout on his face. But despite how fussy he looked, his hand caresses Ike's cheek.]

You do this to me, you know. You have always been an interesting beorc, Ike. ...I-I guess along the way, wanting to become closer to you was on my mind.

[you_like_ike]

You should think more of yourself, Ranulf.

[Lowers his face to the side of Ranulf's neck. Sighs warmly.]

You know I have no issue with you being laguz, right? I don't care at all what people think.

[bestmothercat]

[He'd argue that he totally is thinking of himself, but his mind short circuits for a moment when he feels Ike against him. His arms go back to wrapping around Ike almost as if he was making sure this was all real and won't wake up right after this. e lets his cheek nuzzle against that darker blue hair. ]

You never did worry about what others thought. I guess that's one thing about you that's got me here with you right now. ...Hard to believe you called me a sub-human the first time we met. [He's teasing and aware that wasn't on purpose. He hopes Ike knows that.]

[you_like_ike]

[Maybe not. Ike quickly looks apologetic.]

...I'm sorry about that, I really am. It was the only term I knew. Anyway, I've learned not to listen to Shinon too much after that.

[Just keeps burying his face against Ranulf.]

[bestmothercat]

[A chuckle will be coming from Ranulf as he ran a hand up and down Ike's back and gave a quick kiss to the top of Ike's head, his hum sounds more like purring. ]

Relax~. I'm not so thin-skinned that I'd hold grudges for something like that. Wouldn't be too helpful to his majesty if I was. I've dealt with far worse things from beorc in the past, anyway.

And I'm glad it happened, because I got to see what an interesting person you were. I have been fascinated by you for a while.

[you_like_ike]

I'm really not that interesting. You don't have to say stuff like that--

...Are you... purring..?

[Splays his hand on Ranulf's chest to fee the vocal vibration.]