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[hideawaysteward]

This is an independent roleplay (RP) sideblog for Otto , from the game Final Fantasy XVI .

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[hideawaysteward]

Another sleepless night brought Miles out of bed and out and about in The Hideaway. There was nothing to do, few people up at this late hour, but he still habitually checked around to see if any help was needed -- and when he received confirmation that there wasn't, he resigned himself to getting lost in thought instead.

Booted footfalls carried him to the dock. The Cursebreaker stood there, staring out at the dark waters that gently, slightly lapped at the supports. It was peaceful, and in some twisted way, he found the peace to be more unsettling than chaos was.

After all, peace had already betrayed him once, back on the Night of Flames.

Those green-blue eyes closed as he listened. Then came a sigh. If only he had a pebble or two, he coud skip them across the water. In the end, he untied the pouch of coins from his belt, and after plucking a few gil from inside of it, he began to skip those instead.

-- from fire-branded !

@fire-branded

Otto didn't notice at first that Miles had risen from their bed - once only his, but it had enough room for both - nor could he say what caused him to notice and wake. But once he'd opened his eyes to find himself alone, he sat up with a noise that was half groan, half thoughtful hum.

Pulling on his linen shirt and trousers over his smallclothes was the work of moments, then he was out the door. Otto's own footfalls, clad in only knit socks, were almost soundless save for occasional creaks of wood. He knew which places in the Hideaway to check first.

His first guess was right. There was Miles on the dock, far more dressed than him, as though the man expected some sudden attack. Otto approached at a measured pace, not trying to mask his steps. Still, he made sure to speak before any contact. "Bad dreams, love?" Otto rested a gentle hand on Miles' back - enough to say he was here, but not to crowd his partner's space.

[hideawaysteward]

[ drunk words ] — sender drunkenly confesses their feelings to receiver -- from fire-branded ! Because it's been way too long since I've done anything with Elwin.

@fire-branded

It wasn't often - or at least, as often as Otto would like - that they both had this free of an evening. No extra cataloguing, no missions, just the two of them and a bottle of wine nicked with a knowing glance from Kenneth.

By now, they'd worked their way through most of it, swapping stories almost as often as swigs. Some were melancholic, others hilarious, but Otto enjoyed even the ones that made his heart ache; hearing them meant trust, meant...

Love.

Though this wasn't the first confession for either of them, Otto nonetheless found his heart thudding harder against his ribs. Simultaneously, his easy smirk broadened to a beaming grin. "Love you too." He at least managed to aim correctly in landing a kiss to Elwin's lips, still smiling into the contact.

[hideawaysteward]

[ slow dance ] — sender and receiver share a slow, intimate dance (no music required)

-- Pretend this is from my Elwin blog!

Romantic Starters

@fire-branded

Considering they lacked any music, Otto hadn't expected an offer to dance. All the sailors' dances he knew had too lively a tempo to manage in silence, so he'd suggested something slower. If anyone had told him even five years ago he'd be learning a courtly Rosarian dance on a random evening, from a partner as dear to him as any spouse... Honestly, Otto had no idea how he'd have responded.

The moment itself mattered more, anyway.

He had followed each step well enough, gradually settling into the pattern of circling turns, hand clasps, and slow measured footwork. At last lifting his stare from the other man's booted feet - to meet moonlit blue eyes instead - Otto murmured in the midst of another turn, "I think I've got it. Probably still stand out sorely at any noble balls, though." The rest of his breath carried a light, low chuckle.

[busyw0man]

⋆｡‧˚ʚ💋ɞ˚‧｡⋆ 𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬

​​​​​​actions.

[ CUDDLE ]: sender wraps their arms around receiver on the couch and refuses to let go.

[ OVERSIZED ]: sender is wearing receiver's oversized hoodie or shirt with nothing underneath.

[ MOVIE ]: sender and receiver watch a movie, tangled up in blankets.

[ LAP ]: sender lays their head in receiver’s lap while scrolling on their phone.

[ SNOOZE ]: sender drifts off mid-conversation with their face buried in receiver’s neck.

[ COFFEE ]: sender brings receiver their favorite drink while still in pajamas.

[ STAY ]: sender pulls receiver back into bed when they try to get up.

[ TANGLE ]: sender’s legs are tangled with receiver’s under a cozy blanket.

[ KISSY ]: sender peppers sleepy kisses across receiver’s cheeks and neck.

[ SHOWER ]: sender pulls receiver into a lazy, steamy shower just to hold them.

[ HAIR ]: sender plays with receiver’s hair absentmindedly.

[ LAPTOP ]: sender works on something while laying on top of receiver.

[ NAP ]: sender and receiver nap together, completely wrapped around each other.

[ BUMPS ]: sender bumps their nose against receiver's while giggling under the covers.

[ COOKING ]: sender tries to make breakfast but gets distracted by receiver’s kisses.

[ SOCKS ]: sender steals receiver’s socks just to keep their toes warm.

[ BRUSH ]: sender gently brushes receiver’s messy morning hair with their fingers.

[ WRAP ]: sender wraps themselves in a blanket and waddles over to cuddle receiver.

[ DANCE ]: sender pulls receiver into a slow, silly dance in the kitchen.

[ FLUFF ]: sender brings over a pillow and throws it at receiver to start a pillow war.

𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞.

❝ five more minutes. ❞

❝ you’re so warm, don’t move. ❞

❝ let’s stay in bed all day. ❞

❝ i made coffee. come get it before it gets cold. ❞

❝ you’re way too comfortable for me to get up. ❞

❝ we should order something and never leave the couch. ❞

❝ you have bedhead. it’s adorable. ❞

❝ come here, i need snuggles. ❞

❝ i missed mornings like this with you. ❞

❝ i don’t care what we watch as long as you’re here. ❞

❝ wanna nap on top of me again? ❞

❝ you smell like sleep and sunshine. ❞

❝ i stole your hoodie and i’m never giving it back. ❞

❝ your toes are freezing. ❞

❝ don’t fall asleep on me—too late. ❞

❝ i swear you’re the human version of a weighted blanket. ❞

❝ is it illegal to be this cozy? ❞

❝ i could do nothing with you forever. ❞

❝ you’re the best part of my lazy days. ❞

❝ come lay on me, i’m a pillow now. ❞

[busyw0man]

⋆｡‧˚ʚ💋ɞ˚‧｡⋆ 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞

❝ can you stay? just a little longer… ❞

❝ your hair's a mess… it’s perfect. ❞

❝ don’t move. you make the best pillow. ❞

❝ you always know exactly what i need. ❞

❝ i feel safe when i’m with you. ❞

❝ you smell like home. ❞

❝ you fell asleep on me… and i didn’t mind one bit. ❞

❝ you make rainy days feel like sunshine. ❞

❝ do you want to share a blanket? ❞

❝ you’re my favorite notification. ❞

❝ you’re glowing. like… you always glow, but today especially. ❞

❝ you’re too good to me. ❞

❝ i made you breakfast. it’s not great, but it’s made with love. ❞

❝ you can have the last bite. ❞

❝ i like the sound of your laugh more than my favorite song. ❞

❝ come closer. you’re too far away and i miss you. ❞

❝ i saved you the comfy side of the bed. ❞

❝ your sleepy face is my favorite thing. ❞

❝ you fell asleep holding my hand. ❞

❝ i wasn’t staring, i was admiring. ❞

❝ you’re wearing my hoodie… and now i’m never getting it back, huh? ❞

❝ i could listen to you talk about nothing all day. ❞

❝ you looked so peaceful, i didn’t want to wake you. ❞

❝ i want to learn everything about you, even the little things. ❞

❝ you make my heart feel soft. ❞

❝ you’re always so gentle with me. ❞

❝ i brought snacks and a movie. can we do nothing together? ❞

❝ you always remember the small things. it means so much. ❞

❝ i didn’t know love could feel like this. ❞

❝ i like it when you play with my hair. ❞

❝ you kissed me in your sleep last night. ❞

❝ i’d pause the world just to stay here with you. ❞

❝ you have no idea how much you mean to me. ❞

❝ it’s okay. you can fall apart with me. ❞

❝ you’re not alone anymore, okay? ❞

❝ just hearing your voice makes me feel better. ❞

❝ can i keep you forever? ❞

❝ you’re my favorite place to be. ❞

❝ i love you more than yesterday… and that’s saying something. ❞

[the-rp-atelier]

|| ⋆｡‧˚ʚ🍓ɞ˚‧｡⋆ 𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙰𝙽𝚃𝙸𝙲 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚁𝚃𝙴𝚁

Send one of the prompts below to set the mood between our muses—whether it’s soft, flirty, awkward, or full-on heart-racing love.

(Add "+🔁" or "+ reverse" for the reverse)

[ first kiss ] — sender kisses receiver for the first time [ slow dance ] — sender and receiver share a slow, intimate dance (no music required) [ jealousy ] — sender gets jealous seeing receiver with someone else [ confession ] — sender confesses they’re in love with receiver [ forehead kiss ] — sender kisses receiver on the forehead gently [ touch ] — sender reaches for receiver’s hand without thinking [ sleepy ] — sender falls asleep on receiver’s shoulder/lap [ blush ] — sender catches receiver staring, and neither knows what to say [ date night ] — sender plans a special date night for receiver [ rain ] — sender and receiver kiss in the rain [ drunk words ] — sender drunkenly confesses their feelings to receiver [ stay ] — sender asks receiver to stay the night [ rivalry ] — sender and receiver argue… then kiss [ injured ] — sender gets hurt and receiver fusses over them [ close ] — sender and receiver are forced to share a small space [ stars ] — sender and receiver lay under the stars together [ nervous ] — sender tries (and fails) to ask receiver on a date [ heart ] — sender gives receiver a heartfelt gift, just because [ accidental ] — sender accidentally says “I love you” and freezes [ proposal ] — sender proposes—whether jokingly, impulsively, or for real

[the-rp-atelier]

|| ⋆｡‧˚ʚ🍓ɞ˚‧｡⋆ 𝙵𝙻𝚄𝙵𝙵 𝚂𝙴𝙽𝚃𝙴𝙽𝙲𝙴 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚁𝚃𝙴𝚁

(Add "+🔁" or "+ reverse" for the reverse)

“Come here, you look like you need a hug.”

“You fell asleep on me… and I didn’t want to wake you.”

“I kept your hoodie. It still smells like you.”

“You can stay as long as you like. My door’s always open.”

“You’ve got a little something—here, let me.”

“I made you breakfast… well, attempted to.”

“You’re warm. Don’t move.”

“I saved you the last slice.”

“I could listen to you talk forever.”

“I like it when you smile like that.”

“Stay with me tonight.”

“I trust you. More than anyone.”

“Your hand fits perfectly in mine.”

“You always make me feel safe.”

“I made you a playlist.”

“Do you want to dance with me? Right here?”

“I’m not letting go first.”

“You’re the best part of my day.”

“I’ll be here when you wake up.”

“I love you. There, I said it.”

[hideawaysteward]

It's that time again, where the mun nudges aside the fact that she owes you so many replies already on behalf of Miles being a pest.

The aforementioned Cursebreaker is leaning back against the counter where Otto's ledgers are located, arms folding across his chest. He can't help sporting a small smile, one that borders onto a grin -- but falls just shy of one. There's also a glint of curiosity to his eyes as he glances over to his partner.

"Have you considered returning to the Dominion?"

@fire-branded

Miles' presence was, as ever, a comfort while Otto worked. He could focus more, if anything, while his partner was there. The man didn't fidget with his ledgers, nor cause too many distractions with movement or conversation.

Otto marked the latest completed page and straightened a little in his chair, sighing softly. While setting his pen aside, he glanced to Miles. Not an expected question, but Otto supposed there was no harm in humoring the idea. Because quite frankly, he hadn't considered it before.

Smoothing fingertips over his beard, his answer was only a thoughtful hum at first. "...Maybe," Otto decided at length. "Once the worst of all this's over. Dunno if I could stand setting foot in my old town again; might have to see other parts of the Dominion first." To work up the courage. "I'd at least invite Deryn, though it's his business if he wants to see it."

The hand at his beard lowered while he glanced up from his seat to meet Miles' eyes, and managed a small smile in return. "You're welcome to come too, if y' like. I just might not be the best guide, haven't been back in a couple decades."

[hideawaysteward]

How Do You Need To Be Touched?

FERVENTLY.

you crave a hug that cracks your ribs… the feeling of your wandering soul being crushed back into the bones that can't seem to hold it. you need a hand gripping yours so tightly you almost fear it may leave a bruise, a reminder that you are here. and that you are not alone.

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[fire-branded-archived]

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[hideawaysteward]

Otto nodded at the apt summation, smoothing his thumb over the round of Miles' cheek. His dear old soldier had such a way with words, in a manner that went deeper than education. Honestly, it reminded Otto of Cid a little. No wonder he'd heard so much tell of Rosarians' admiration of and dedication to their Archduke, when the man poured his heart into every word.

When the touch was mirrored down to the motion of one thumb, Otto also pressed into it. A faint hum escaped as Miles' fingers smoothed over his beard. He answered the caress with a kiss to the heel of the older man's palm.

"...Might give historians a break from all the tales of emperors and kings someday," Otto allowed with a low chuckle. "Just don't forget to say how, in my years of fulfilling Cid's vison, I fell for the very man writing all this down. How his love's worth to me can't be measured." A soft half-smile, as a recent memory came to him. "And how quickly he's becoming a second father to my son."

Just the other day, Otto and Deryn had discussed the latter's combination sign for Miles' name. An open hand on the opposite shoulder, palm side down, curling closed as it was drawn over the heart - the sign for 'friend', then the sign for 'father'. Otto had grinned, gently ruffled his son's hair, and quietly admitted his gratitude after a peck to Deryn's temple.

[fire-branded-archived]

The kiss to the heel of his palm filled him with quiet warmth, an unspoken adoration for the small gesture. Little things like this were, for once, not only reciprocated by a partner -- but were offered freely and on impulse. It was a far cry from his time with the former Duchess. The warmth of a loving touch... The warmth of love, itself.

Elwin couldn't help leaning just the slightest bit further in, fully prepared to brush a kiss across Otto's lips after letting out a hum of agreement. But his intentions stalled just short; a soft gasp followed, previously half-lidded eyes snapping wider open in surprise.

While his hand withdrew, so too did his body, until he was once more leaning back in the chair. The pen moved back and forth somewhat hurriedly. Though its tip wasn't close enough to the paper to write, the motions imitated doing so, as if scratching and scrawling nothing in particular, hands keen to keep moving as he delved into thought.

A second father to Deryn... He was filled with joy and hints of sorrow, and with pride at being considered for such a high honor. Still, the pangs of regret, like pricks from thorns wrapped around him, could not be denied. Would that he could reach out to his own boys, who were so close that his fingertips could almost brush against them...

It was for naught but a fleeting moment that his expression fell.

"We will compromise, then," Miles lightly teased once his gaze had returned to the other's face. "In exchange for notating that, you must allow me to add another note about how you and your son gave a future to a ghost."

Finally, the pen was carefully lowered to rest in the crease between the two sets of pages of his journal. Then his fingertips skimmed across the parchment, careful not to smudge any of the words that were in the final stages of drying.

"... Thank you, both of you."

[hideawaysteward]

At first, Otto wasn't wholly sure what to make of Miles' surprise. He'd hoped it would be a good thing, of course, but also knew the difficulty - though that seemed too mild a word - of the former Archduke having both sons so near. To be in the same Hideaway, yet be unable to embrace them, comfort them...

Otto didn't, couldn't, begrudge Miles' retreat. He could tell the other man wasn't truly writing anything, and simply watched in gentle silence. He hoped that truth about Deryn's regard wasn't an overstep. His seabird wasn't a replacement for anyone. All Otto would ever ask was for Deryn to be seen as a third son, someday. From what had been seen so far, Miles was already well on his way with how he cared.

When his love broke the silence at last, with a friendly tease, Otto smiled once more as a subtle tension eased from between his shoulders. Rising from the bed, it only took half a step to bring him close enough to brush hair back from Miles' face and cradle that strong jaw. "Of course, love. Anytime and always."

[hideawaysteward]

❝  you don’t know how glad i am to see you.  ❞

Affectionate & Affirming Prompts

@fire-branded

"Might have some idea, if it's even half as glad as I am to see you."

Otto slid his arms a little tighter around Miles. Honestly, it hadn't taken him much time at all to get reaccustomed to public affection. Still, the particular choice of Miles' words left Otto wondering if he should be glad they were more sequestered at the moment.

"But I'd still like to hear," he added, both fond and concerned. The latter softened his next question, murmured close to Miles' ear. "Something happen out there, love?"

[leneemusing]

AFFECTIONATE  AND  AFFIRMING  PROMPTS 

❝  i’ll always want to listen to you.  ❞

❝  any time spent with you is time i treasure.  every second.  ❞

❝  my favorite color changes but it’s always the same,  whatever color you’re wearing.  ❞

❝  whatever matters to you matters to me,  you’re important to me.  ❞

❝  you’re so strong.  and brave—but i wish you knew you don’t always have to be.  i’m here,  if you’re ever willing to let me help shoulder those burdens.  ❞

❝  i’m not staring,  i’m admiring.  ❞

❝  i’ll always be yours,  in one way or another.  ❞

❝  you don’t ever have to worry with me.  i’m here for good.  ❞

❝  you are more beautiful than you know.  ❞

❝  you have a beautiful mind and a wonderful soul,  don’t ever let anyone make you think differently.  ❞

❝  i’m happier when you’re here.  ❞

❝  you’ve become my joy.  ❞

❝  whatever else happens,  if i have you,  i’m content.  ❞

❝  well,  i do feel a little better now that you’re here.  ❞

❝  you do make me happy,  it’s important you know that.  ❞

❝  you will always be my priority.  ❞

❝  i love you forever.  ❞

❝  you don’t know how glad i am to see you.  ❞

❝  you look wonderful.  ❞

❝  i want you to feel safe with me.  ❞

❝  i’m not letting you go until you say it out loud.  you’re beautiful and strong.  you deserve to believe it.  ❞

❝  sometimes you amaze me—i mean you always do.  but you have such intuition and real wisdom about things.  i like understanding the way you see the world.  ❞

❝  you carry yourself with such grace.  ❞

❝  you have a way of lighting up even the darkest moments.  ❞

❝  a tender heart is a courageous thing to preserve.  don’t ever be ashamed of having one.  ❞

❝   being around you makes me a better person.  ❞

❝  i hope you know just how full of worth you are.  ❞

❝  you always make me see things differently.  i appreciate your perspective. ❞

❝  i’m just enjoying you.  you look happy today and i like seeing that.  ❞

❝  you’re very valuable to me.  ❞

❝  you can come to me with anything.  anything at all.  ❞

❝  there is not a place in the world i would rather be than right here with you.  ❞

❝  come here,  come sit in my lap and tell me about your day.  ❞

❝  come put your head in my lap and tell me something new.  ❞

❝  i love it when you smile at me like that.  ❞

❝  i don’t think i can share you with anyone today.  ❞

❝  i’ll take you anywhere you want.  just tell me where.  ❞

❝  bored? of you?  impossible.  ❞

❝  if you like it i’ll get you one.  ❞

❝  your happiness matters greatly to me.  ❞

❝  you deserve to reach the goals you want in life.  you deserve to obtain anything you wish.  ❞

❝  you’re doing well.  you’re just discouraged and tired.  ❞

❝  you need to rest,  you don’t have to do it all today.  ❞

❝  the way i love you goes beyond description.  even those words don’t seem like enough.  ❞

❝  you come first.  you’re always my first choice.  ❞

❝  no,  if you’re upset that’s what matters right now.  talk to me.  ❞

❝  i want to share in your joy.  i want to be part of all things that make you happy.  ❞

❝  all of my best moments are the ones that have you in them.  ❞

❝  i would give you anything you ask of me. ❞

[ COMFORT ]  sender discovers receiver brooding and quietly approaches to carefully hug them from behind. 

[ SOOTHE ]  in the midst of a tense moment,  receiver turns away to conceal their emotions but sender wraps their arms around them and holds them from behind. 

[ CLOSE ]  sender reaches out and pulls receiver into their lap as they’re walking by. 

[  STOP  ]  sender reaches out and takes receiver’s face into their hands,  drawing them away from what they’re doing so they can just look at receiver for a moment.  

[ GIVE ]  sender greets with receiver with a gift. 

[ BRING ]  sender takes receiver out for the day to pamper them. 

[ ATTENTION ]  sender peppers a series of caresses over receiver’s face in an attempt to make them laugh or smile. 

[ COAX ]  sender knows receiver has had a lot on their mind,  so they hold them for a while to help them relax and hopefully open up. 

[ CARESS ]   sender sits by quietly while receiver works,  petting their hair and simply providing company. 

[ RELAX ]  sender gives receiver a massage. 

[ LOOK ]  for receiver to catch sender gazing adoringly at them.

[ MORNING ]  for sender to wake receiver with a kiss. 

[hideawaysteward]

For his part, Otto was near-certain Miles must have been courted better than this before. Not necessarily by his former wife, rather any number of others; a man of his looks must have fluttered many a heart, in and beyond Rosaria's court. Surely at least some of those hearts would've acted on their affection, with finer manners than an old sailor could manage.

But then, as if he'd spoken the thought aloud, Miles laughed and countered his assumption, at least partway. It was so easy to imagine his partner at the center of a ballroom's flustered, eager attention, bright and warm as spring sunlight. That Otto instead was the one who had a chance, who'd found a place in Miles' golden heart, left his own smile just as softly adoring.

What he was being thanked for this time stoked that urge to kiss Miles anew. Only the lack of a clear answer yet to his suggestion kept Otto from reaching to pull the other in. Watching and helping each freed Bearer gradually find themselves again was always a joy. Miles', too, had been beautiful; it was something core within the older man, something coaxed back out and flourishing now, which had snared Otto's heart.

A glint of that core was apparent in his partner's sincere assurance of trust. It left Otto's expression a bit slack with an honored sort of awe. "Then I won't break that," he promised, barely above a whisper.

As Miles sat on the edge of the bed, Otto felt the atmosphere lighten, especially with that playful glint in the other's lovely eyes. His own eyebrows rose, smile returning closer to a grin, full of affection and anticipation. "Don't worry. You'll have made me a ruddy mess by the time we're done for the night, if I've anythin' to say about it."

A gentle, beckoning tug on the hand he still held, while Otto's legs bent up a little further and tipped open in invitation. Despite the fresh ripple of warmth into his blush, at exposing more of his groin, his smile remained. "Come closer, aye? Can't get our hands all over each other sitting like that, not to mention a kiss or three."

[fire-branded-archived]

Otto's work, like every core member here at the Hideaway, was laden with kindness and provided guidance and much-needed stability. They brought humanity back to those who had been broken and deprived of it, and, through their varying forms of encouragement -- and overseeing -- did they give each liberated Bearer a renewed sense of purpose. It was invaluable, it was beautiful. It was everything that Elwin had ever hoped for Rosaria's future, of a collective effort towards better lives for all, and it was everything that he had lost hope existed after the events of Phoenix Gate. And now here it was, in ways unexpected, and on such a far greater scale than he could have imagined was possible in so short of time. Cidolfus Telamon had planted the seeds of change, and these brave, selfless men and woman had banded together alongside him to see them sprout through the ashes of a dying world. One day, with hard work and dedication and compassion, those sprouts would grow and grow and flourish.

The amount and depth of respect he held for every single one of these people could not be expressed in mere words. And in the case of Otto, it made him love him all the more, which was quite a feat -- for Otto had become a bastion of hope for a future he had not expected to witness for himself.

The promise wasn't necessary; Elwin knew his partner wouldn't cause him harm, but that made the promise all the sweeter and more cherished. It set his mind at ease, chasing away any lingering fears and insecurities that lurked deep below the surface.

"A ruddy mess, hm? I will hold you to that, my dear."

He shifted more fully onto the bed, following the light pull upon his hand, letting it guide him closer. As the Cursebreaker moved to settle between Otto's parted legs, his free hand rested on the other's knee, then skimmed upwards accordingly until settling with a final caress upon his outer thigh. And as he leaned forward, relinquishing the hold of the other's hand in order to cup his jaw then seizing his lips with his own, he wasn't shy in letting his lover feel just how much he wanted him(just in case the sight of his growing erection left any doubts). Fingers trailed inward to Otto's inner thigh, but went no further than just lightly grazing the other's member.

The older man pressed more kisses to the other's jaw and cheek, each one more adoring than the last, savoring not just their closeness -- but also that grin that curved the edges of Otto's mouth upwards, and that pooling of heat across his face. "To think that I would ever hold the heart of one as striking as you," he murmured. "I am truly blessed to see this side of you." The trail of kisses finally led him to the other's neck. Where his mouth settled next was Otto's ear; a small, breathy chuckle preceded a husky murmur into it: "May I?"

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His brief laugh held the timbre of his unspoken encouragement. Otto wasn't one to merely lay there and demand, when he found it so much more fun to be active. Only word from Miles, if given, would stop him from seeking that much mutual bliss.

Though the other man didn't seem to be considering a halt anytime soon.

As Miles settled in closer between his thighs, Otto let his stare wander everywhere his hands had yet to reach. He couldn't help pausing on his partner's rising arousal, tongue slipping out to skim over his parted lips in anticipation. Gods, all the ways he might have Miles melting into pleasure, might himself melt in turn or tandem...

That coaxing touch to his jaw raked his gaze upward, just before it closed for a kiss. Otto leaned back a bit more against the headboard and pillow, for both of his palms to better slide over Miles' sides and back. His fingers splayed amid dark storm-grey waves of hair; were he a more poetic man, he might think he'd caught the eye and heart of a spirit of the sea. Then Miles brushed past Otto's own erection, and the thought scattered on a stumbled, huffed hum through his nose.

As soon as their kiss broke, his broad fond smile resurfaced. His eyes remained shut for now, to indulge in Miles' lips tracing a haphazard line over his beard and along its edge. And what else could Otto do but blush, when more sweet praise followed? He did at least manage a soft peck first to Miles' cheek, then to his temple. "Could go back and forth all day about who's more blessed. 'Cause you're one o' the best things ever happened to me. Most gorgeous man I ever set eyes on."

Otto's breath, in turn, snagged just hard enough to be heard before sighing out, quietly vocal and his smile audible in its tone. Moments like this, one would never guess it had been decades for Miles. Otto could make a decent guess as to what his partner sought permission for, and the thought of it sent a thrill racing down to his groin. "As much as you like," he assured, then punctuated with an experimental tug of his own teeth on Miles' earlobe, tender yet unmistakable.

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volume — are they loud, quiet, or somewhere in between during sex? do they get louder over time? are there any activities that affect their volume during sex? do they prefer a loud or quiet partner?

A-Z NSFW Headcanons

He tends to be somewhere in-between, since it kind of depends on what's being done and where they are. He definitely gets louder over time though, and if they have to be quiet he'll try to muffle himself by biting on his hand, his partner, the pillow / blanket, etc.

One of the things that makes him louder faster is stimulation both inside and out at the same time. Get your fingers (or something else 😉) on his prostate and your hand on his dick, and you'll have a moaning mess of a steward in a few minutes flat.

When it comes to partners, he doesn't have a preference so long as it's honest. He's not a stickler about it - no complaints if sex workers play it up a little, it's part of their job - but generally he just likes to hear how a partner expresses their pleasure, no matter the volume.

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A-Z NSFW HEADCANON MEME !

i know this has been done several times before, but if by chance any of the following questions appeal to you specifically, you've come to the right place! this meme contains NSFW content, so adults only please! ♡

afterwards — what kind(s) of aftercare do they like being given? do they like giving their partner aftercare? do they fall asleep quickly after sex?

beg — do they like making their partner(s) beg? do they like begging their partner?

body — what is their favorite body part of theirs? of their partner(s)'? are there any specific body parts they like to pay special attention to (ex. feet, hands, ass, etc)? where are their erogenous zones? where are they most sensitive?

clothing — do they like to have sex fully or partially clothed, or do they prefer having sex naked? would they ever move an article of clothing aside for stimulation/penetration (ex. pulling their panties to the side for penetrative sex)?

cum — how long does it take to make them cum? do they have any kinks relating to cum? do they like when their partner(s) cum(s) inside them? do they like cumming inside their partner(s)? do they like when their partner(s) cum on any of their body parts? do they like cumming on any of their partner(s)' body parts?

delay — do they like having their orgasm delayed/denied? do they like delaying/denying their partner(s)' orgasm?

dirty talk — are they turned on by dirty talk? turned off by dirty talk? is there anything they like their partner(s) to appeal to when talking dirty with them?

drive — how high is their sex drive? are they hyposexual, hypersexual, or somewhere in between? does it change depending on the circumstance? how often do they have sex?

dynamic — are they dominant? do they like to be dominated? how do they show their dominance? how do they show their partner(s) they want to be dominated? are they more versatile or does it depend on the context/their partner(s)?

eyes — do they like to be watched while they're having sex? do they like to watch others having sex?

fantasy — do they have any sexual fantasies they'd like to try out? have they ever gotten to act on a sexual fantasy?

g-spot — do they like g-spot/p-spot stimulation? do they prefer giving or receiving it, or does it depend on their partner(s)? do they like to stimulate the area with toys?

hair — do they shave or wax? do they let their hair grow out?

humiliation — do they like being humiliated or degraded? is there anything specific they like being humiliated or degraded for? do they like humiliating or degrading their partner(s)?

impact — do they like spanking/being spanked? whipping/being whipped? hitting/being hit? any other kind of impact play not listed here?

kink — what are their kinks? do they have a primary kink? are there any kinks they'd be interested in trying? are there any kinks they don't like or aren't interested in trying?

lingerie — do they own lingerie? if so, how often do they wear it? what kind of lingerie do they like to wear the most? do they like when their partners wear lingerie for them?

location — where do they like to have sex the most? would they ever have sex in a 'risky' place (ex. in the office, closet, public bathroom, etc)?

lube — do they use lube during sex? how much of it? do they like flavored lube and/or lube that brings particular sensations? can they become naturally lubricated enough to not need lube during sex?

marks — do they like being marked? do they like marking their partners?

music — do they like to play music while having sex? what kind of music? is the music for vibes, aesthetic, or simply to drown out the sounds they and their partner(s) make (or even a mix of all three)?

names — do they like being called names in the bedroom? if so, what kind of names? are they pet names or are they names to appeal to a praise/humiliation kink? do they like calling their partner(s) names in the bedroom? do they have a daddy/mommy kink?

orgasm — how would their partner(s) know if they orgasm? what is their orgasm reaction like? are they sensitive after having an orgasm? what is the most effective way to get them to quickly orgasm?

positions — what are their favorite sex positions? do they have a singular favorite sex position? are there any positions they would like to try? are there any positions they don't like?

praise — do they like being praised? is there anything specific they like being praised for? do they like praising their partner(s)?

queen — are they a size queen? do they prefer length, girth, or both? do they like textures?

restraint — do they like being restrained? do they like restraining their partner(s)? are they into softer bondage or more hardcore BDSM?

sensation — do any specific sensations turn them on? are they into hot wax? ice? tickling? specific textures? anything else not listed here?

sexting — do they like sexting their partner(s)? do they ever send nudes? do they like receiving nudes? do they find sexting more or less difficult/fun than curating sexual experiences in real life? are they any different while sexting than they are during real life sexual experiences?

size — how big are their genitals? what cup size are they? what are their body measurements?

sounds — what sounds do they make during sex? do they laugh a lot during sex? are they chatty during sex?

stimulation — how do they prefer to be stimulated? do they like being given handjobs? do they like being fingered? do they like being given oral? is/are there any specific spot(s) on their body they like being stimulated the most? where do they like to stimulate their partner(s)?

strip — does your muse like stripping for their partner(s)? do they like when their partner(s) strip(s) for them? do they like their partner(s) stripping them naked? do they like to strip their partner(s) naked?

style — do they like it rough? do they like it soft? do they prefer fucking or making love? do they like a hard and fast pace, a slow and gentle pace, or does it vary/depend on the situation?

top or bottom — are they more of a top or a bottom, or are they more versatile? does it depend on their partner(s)? do they like penetrating or being penetrated more? do they like giving oral or receiving oral more? do they like stimulating or being stimulated more?

tease — do they like teasing their partner(s)? do they like being teased? how do they like to tease/be teased?

toys — do they own sex toys? how often do they use them? do they prefer using them on themselves or their partner(s)?

turn on — what turns them on?

volume — are they loud, quiet, or somewhere in between during sex? do they get louder over time? are there any activities that affect their volume during sex? do they prefer a loud or quiet partner?

wet — do they like bath/shower sex? would they have sex in other bodies of water (pool, lake, ocean, etc)?