Yes, it's a trap

Hate me after we save this world

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Avior, "Director" of the Haven at the Imperial Academy of Dahlia

Imp!Avior RP Blog

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[He's been watching them work for at least twenty minutes, attempting to be discreet for the sake of the passing enforcers. He's looking for some kind excuse to cross the hall and talk to them. To be close enough to touch, to sneak his tail around their waist or wrist]

@haven-warden-epsilon

[They know he's watching them; the few times they had managed to tear their focus away from their work, they had seen him out of the corner of their eye. It made them smile slightly, knowing they had that sort of effect on him]

[They make a show of gathering a small stack of papers in their grasp before getting out of their chair and crossing the hall themself]

hey. im not interrupting anything, am i?

[Little sparks of mischief are coming off of them]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Not at all.

[He's feigning non-chalance, the tiniest smirk tugging the corner of his lips. The tip of his tail flicks up, beckoning them farther in]

What can I do for you, Coordinator?

[His tone is teasing, eyeing the open doorway]

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They give a small smile, stepping further into the room and somewhat closing the door behind them, leaving it about half-way open]

just wanted to give you this morning's morale reports, Director

[A little bit of amusement]

[They come closer to his desk, placing the small stack in front of him. When they speak next, their voice is quieter]

did not one ever tell you that its rude to stare?

[More amusement this time around]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[Their tease back sends an electric shiver down his back.]

Mmm, thank you.

[He stands and reaches for the hand that previously held the papers, pushing the door further closed psychokinetically, leaving it open just a sliver]

Sounds familiar. But I just can't help myself when it comes to you.

[He replies, his voice dropping down to match theirs as he leans in]

You're just so beautiful.

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They let him take their hand, allowing themself to be drawn closer to him. They blush at his compliment, scoffing light-heartedly as they glance toward the door]

hmph. pedantic. thats going to get you in trouble one day.

[Slightly flustered. They're still not used to being complimented, it seems]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

One day, but not today.

[He agrees, intertwining their fingers and reaches up to cradle their face with his other hand

His growing smirk falls slightly, his voice barely above a whisper when he speaks again]

You should know- you might even already...

I never meant to say it the first time in the heat of passion, but I need you to know it doesn't make it any less true.

[His gaze which had fallen from their face to the desk, returns. The full force of his attention on them]

I love you, Starlight.

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They lean into his touch, looking up at him as if he had hung the stars in the sky. Their gaze only softens further at his confession, their flustered emotions being replaced with softer ones as well]

mm. i did know. you never say things you dont mean, even in the heat of the moment..

[They smile bashfully, gaze falling slightly as they they continued speaking]

and you.. i-i was projecting my thoughts into your head, so you heard everything going on up there.. but, i dont think i ever said it out loud..

[They stand on their tip-toes to press their forehead against his, their eyes having return to his own]

i love you too, Avior

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[He can't help but chuckle at the mutual confession

He leans down and presses his lips to theirs, melting into them]

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They smile into the kiss, placing their free hand over the one that was cupping their cheek]

[Sparks of joy and comfort and love are coming off of them]

[They break the kiss first, still smiling as they rest their forehead against his again, sighing contentedly]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[He wraps his tail around their waist, tugging them closer to him]

If only we could do just this forever

[He sighs wistfully]

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They untangle their hand from his and drape their arms over his shoulders, pulling him in closer as he does the same with his tail. They hum softly, sadly, repositioning their head so that it rested in the crook of his neck]

one day... one day we wont have to hide anymore.. we can have forever with each other, one day...

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[He smiles softly]

Yeah?

Once we save The Meridian, are we going to follow Vin and his partner out into the wilds to find a little cottage of our own?

[He's joking, of course. His need for more frequent meals than his specialized kin and their love of coffee means they will have to stick close to society.]

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

oh, no. never been one for living out in the middle of nowhere; i need to be surrounded by people... and besides, my apartment is big enough for two people. you could even meet Nova..! hes a little shy, but im sure he'd love you once hes warmed up to you a bit..

[They speak as if it's something they've thought about for a while, them living together in their apartment]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[He hums, imagining it. Relaxing stretched out on a couch, reading a book. Watching while they cooked dinner. Nova the cat, batting at his tail.]

It sounds cozy.

Tell me more?

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

mmm, what? you want me to tell you about my boring apartment?

[They're teasing, but they're a little surprised too]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Your apartment, sure.

Or your vision for our life after saving the world.

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

our life.. i think i daydreamed about it more than i should have, seeing as we werent even together at that point, but...

... i can see us waking up together as the sun rises, giving in to the urge to lay in bed just a little longer as we hold each other, drifting in and out of sleep

we could take walks through a park near my apartment. its small, a little secluded; barely anyone is there most of the time. but, theres this little trail that leads to a forest area of sorts; a perfect place for some quiet time; perfect place for us

one thing ive thought about doing after all of this is over is taking you to my aunt's spare cottage up north. she usually rents it out for tenants or tourists, but she lets me stay there when im in the area. its out in the middle of nowhere, really; and while im not one for isolation, theres no light pollution there, and the view of the sky at night is breathtaking...

[They're happy to ramble, spilling every scenario they had dreamt of in the past weeks, smiling softly as they did so]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

You're not the only one.

[He's absolutely enamored with their smile as they ramble on, it's contagious as well.

Their Aunt's cottage actually sounds like exactly what Vin and his Freelancer are looking for. He doesn't mention it though, filing the information away to pass along.]

I would give anything to see it with you.

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

what, have you daydreamed about our possible future too? color me intrigued [Teasing again]

[Their face softens, and they've got that same look in their eyes again]

me too.. i have pictures, but they really dont capture everything in its entirety...

.. maybe if worst comes to worst, we could take a trip up there.. its only about a three hour drive...

[They shake their head slightly]

never mind that. was i right in assuming youve dedicated a good portion of your thoughts towards us?

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Considering I don't really go through a standard REM cycle...

[He jokes right back, sobering up with a sigh as they mention the worst possible outcome]

If that happens we won't have the time. I'm far too known to go missing, even for humanity's last day.

But yes, I've thought about us a lot... in multiple facets

[haven-warden-epsilon]

what do they feel like

Gravity, Elegy, hope.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

What is your responsibility to the world? Why?

— 🕷️

To save it. Because the Imperium isn't going to.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Is it okay for you to cry?

— 🕷️

Yes.

I don't usually have reason to, though.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

What one act in your past are you most proud of?

— 🕷️

Convincing Lasko to pitch the Havens.

I did it in service of my people, my kindred trapped here. So they are not exploited by slicer, outright killed or starving and they are alive and safe to hate me for the trick.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Do you have any distinguishing facial features?

— 🕷️

I'm not sure. I don't really pay attention to the way I look.

Uncloaked I have red skin, if that counts.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Do you consider yourself a romantic?

— 🕷️

Not primarily, no.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Do you believe in soulmates?

with whom one has a unique deep connection based on mutual understanding and acceptance

Based on this definition, yes.

It's also hard not to believe considering Starlight and I have spoken with alternate universe versions of ourselves who are also together.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

What does the future look like to you?

— 🕷️

I've never met a Seer so I don't know.

I have an idea of what I hope the future looks like.

I hope it looks like saving the Meridian. I hope it looks like freedom. D(a)emonkind not living in fear of the Imperium, exploited into slicing threads, or trapped in a Haven.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

happy pride! are you part of the lgbtq+ community?

To you as well.

I am.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

since you have a breeding kink, do you like... take mates/call your partner your mate? and do you leave claiming marks/bites on them?

...

No.

The marking isn't mutually exclusive with the breeding kink

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[He's been watching them work for at least twenty minutes, attempting to be discreet for the sake of the passing enforcers. He's looking for some kind excuse to cross the hall and talk to them. To be close enough to touch, to sneak his tail around their waist or wrist]

@haven-warden-epsilon

[They know he's watching them; the few times they had managed to tear their focus away from their work, they had seen him out of the corner of their eye. It made them smile slightly, knowing they had that sort of effect on him]

[They make a show of gathering a small stack of papers in their grasp before getting out of their chair and crossing the hall themself]

hey. im not interrupting anything, am i?

[Little sparks of mischief are coming off of them]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Not at all.

[He's feigning non-chalance, the tiniest smirk tugging the corner of his lips. The tip of his tail flicks up, beckoning them farther in]

What can I do for you, Coordinator?

[His tone is teasing, eyeing the open doorway]

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They give a small smile, stepping further into the room and somewhat closing the door behind them, leaving it about half-way open]

just wanted to give you this morning's morale reports, Director

[A little bit of amusement]

[They come closer to his desk, placing the small stack in front of him. When they speak next, their voice is quieter]

did not one ever tell you that its rude to stare?

[More amusement this time around]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[Their tease back sends an electric shiver down his back.]

Mmm, thank you.

[He stands and reaches for the hand that previously held the papers, pushing the door further closed psychokinetically, leaving it open just a sliver]

Sounds familiar. But I just can't help myself when it comes to you.

[He replies, his voice dropping down to match theirs as he leans in]

You're just so beautiful.

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They let him take their hand, allowing themself to be drawn closer to him. They blush at his compliment, scoffing light-heartedly as they glance toward the door]

hmph. pedantic. thats going to get you in trouble one day.

[Slightly flustered. They're still not used to being complimented, it seems]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

One day, but not today.

[He agrees, intertwining their fingers and reaches up to cradle their face with his other hand

His growing smirk falls slightly, his voice barely above a whisper when he speaks again]

You should know- you might even already...

I never meant to say it the first time in the heat of passion, but I need you to know it doesn't make it any less true.

[His gaze which had fallen from their face to the desk, returns. The full force of his attention on them]

I love you, Starlight.

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They lean into his touch, looking up at him as if he had hung the stars in the sky. Their gaze only softens further at his confession, their flustered emotions being replaced with softer ones as well]

mm. i did know. you never say things you dont mean, even in the heat of the moment..

[They smile bashfully, gaze falling slightly as they they continued speaking]

and you.. i-i was projecting my thoughts into your head, so you heard everything going on up there.. but, i dont think i ever said it out loud..

[They stand on their tip-toes to press their forehead against his, their eyes having return to his own]

i love you too, Avior

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[He can't help but chuckle at the mutual confession

He leans down and presses his lips to theirs, melting into them]

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They smile into the kiss, placing their free hand over the one that was cupping their cheek]

[Sparks of joy and comfort and love are coming off of them]

[They break the kiss first, still smiling as they rest their forehead against his again, sighing contentedly]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[He wraps his tail around their waist, tugging them closer to him]

If only we could do just this forever

[He sighs wistfully]

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

[They untangle their hand from his and drape their arms over his shoulders, pulling him in closer as he does the same with his tail. They hum softly, sadly, repositioning their head so that it rested in the crook of his neck]

one day... one day we wont have to hide anymore.. we can have forever with each other, one day...

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[He smiles softly]

Yeah?

Once we save The Meridian, are we going to follow Vin and his partner out into the wilds to find a little cottage of our own?

[He's joking, of course. His need for more frequent meals than his specialized kin and their love of coffee means they will have to stick close to society.]

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

oh, no. never been one for living out in the middle of nowhere; i need to be surrounded by people... and besides, my apartment is big enough for two people. you could even meet Nova..! hes a little shy, but im sure he'd love you once hes warmed up to you a bit..

[They speak as if it's something they've thought about for a while, them living together in their apartment]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

[He hums, imagining it. Relaxing stretched out on a couch, reading a book. Watching while they cooked dinner. Nova the cat, batting at his tail.]

It sounds cozy.

Tell me more?

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

mmm, what? you want me to tell you about my boring apartment?

[They're teasing, but they're a little surprised too]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Your apartment, sure.

Or your vision for our life after saving the world.

[if-the-stars-are-willing]

our life.. i think i daydreamed about it more than i should have, seeing as we werent even together at that point, but...

... i can see us waking up together as the sun rises, giving in to the urge to lay in bed just a little longer as we hold each other, drifting in and out of sleep

we could take walks through a park near my apartment. its small, a little secluded; barely anyone is there most of the time. but, theres this little trail that leads to a forest area of sorts; a perfect place for some quiet time; perfect place for us

one thing ive thought about doing after all of this is over is taking you to my aunt's spare cottage up north. she usually rents it out for tenants or tourists, but she lets me stay there when im in the area. its out in the middle of nowhere, really; and while im not one for isolation, theres no light pollution there, and the view of the sky at night is breathtaking...

[They're happy to ramble, spilling every scenario they had dreamt of in the past weeks, smiling softly as they did so]

[haven-warden-epsilon]

You're not the only one.

[He's absolutely enamored with their smile as they ramble on, it's contagious as well.

Their Aunt's cottage actually sounds like exactly what Vin and his Freelancer are looking for. He doesn't mention it though, filing the information away to pass along.]

I would give anything to see it with you.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

how big are you

My build is average and proportionate. I wouldn't consider myself to be particularly lithe or bulky.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

i want you .

I'm taken.

[haven-warden-epsilon]

what do they taste like

Cinnamon and hope

[haven-warden-epsilon]

Do you prefer to give or receive?

Give