I can hear it callin'

LUCAS ⇢ Wong Yuk Hei Selkie ⇢ Leopard Seal Student ⇢ Dorm Ciliz XYZ apt #2 28 ⇢ ❤︎ Taken, 03/10/2021 ⇢ Katarina AU RP blog. 18+ content warning. Mun is 21+ Please check extended disclaimer.

[lucas-ia]

When she hid her face against him he couldn’t help but laugh, lifting one of his hands up to rest against the back of her neck. He was flattered that she’d get emotional over it, but he didn’t want her to cry. He also just wasn’t good with tears, never had been.

“You’re biased,” nearly twenty feet with a mouth filled with teeth as sharp as a shark’s? Only something a mother–and a girlfriend, apparently–could love. But, Lucas did enjoy their deeper communication, enjoying the sound of her voice that seemed oh-so special to be able to hear. He couldn’t even describe it–but it was comforting, either way. A voice that matched her very well.

“Persistent is a word for it,” the selkie huffed a little, about ready to be done wandering the place. It would be open for a while longer, but he didn’t have to stay. Which meant they could sneak off and maybe get some of the crazy seal time, the weather was nice outside after all.

Her question made him purse his lips a little, shrugging after a moment, “A while. I didn’t have a set idea for anything until I looked at the shots I’d taken,” he, too, was biased, and enjoyed catching her doing what she loved. Grinning, the tall man leaned down to kiss her temple, beginning to tug her towards the exit that they were already so close to, “Let’s go swim,” now that they’d mentioned that communication, he wanted to hear her again.

And with that, he playfully lifted her off her feet and swept her out the door–not very sneakily, but enough to get his point across. A deep chuckle escaped him as he placed her onto her feet a few paces away from the door. “We can break into the pool area, or go to the lake? Do you wanna?”

[lucas-ia]

Eh, the event could handle itself. There were other students there keeping track of things, so he'd just buy them lunch or something for taking over for him. Not like anything was going to get stolen, and people could contact him in other ways if they wanted to know more.

Escaping into nature had become a comfort for him as well, even if he liked being around others and wasn't easily over-stimulated, he preferred her company over others. And her love for nature was contagious. The sun would indeed be setting soon enough, but at least the lights from the underwater casino would keep the water lit up, and it wasn't as if he couldn't see in the dark, anyway--as a seal, at least.

Once they made it to the lake, he had to dig into his pocket for a small bag, one which was enchanted to hold the seal-skin that he needed to transform. "You're so pushy," he teased, taking a moment to remove his own clothes, lazily folding them and dropping them into a pile. Unlike her, he had to completely strip, so it wasn't as if he was shy about being naked around the woman--even if it was just for a short moment.

Pulling the selkie-skin free of the bag, it only took a moment for his true form to come to life, the large leopard seal practically dwarfing the woman, more than his human form, at least. The seal was obviously slower on land, but he was being lazy, making his way to the water's edge where Kat was so he could press his nose against her cheek, now-darkened eyes still showing amusement. With that, he dropped his head to press against her belly--and, somehow, even without arms at this point, he used his much larger size to toss her into the water, though not that much further from the shore. And, of course, he was mindful, not wanting to hurt her.

Slipping into the water, he circled around her, even in the shallows, still curious at times how she didn't find this form intimidating. At least, she didn't show it if she felt it. The water was always a comfort to the selkie, so Lucas was happy to spend time this way, and of course, as mentioned, he was happy to be able to communicate with her in their own special way.

"How do you hide a dress under all of that?" He teased, the telepathic communication coming naturally now after all this time. Since they were still in the shallows for his larger body, he moved to circle her once more, nudging his head beneath her arm as his tail flicked a wave of water away from them, then settled with his head half way under water, though his nose and eyes were still above the surface, looking up to her curiously.

Leopard seals definitely didn't have as cute of a gaze as a regular seal, but his eyes still showed his affection for her, even in this much more predatory state.

[lucas-ia]

katarina-ia​:

Oh but she so certainly did hate him. She hated him as he walked closer, hated him as he ever so slowly fixed his pants, adjusted his shirt. Hated him as he softly laughed at her and kissed her so sweetly. Hated him even as his arms wrapped around her and she hugged him back just as tightly, burying her face in the soft fabric of the shirt she loved. It a was next on her list of items to steal. 

But of all the things she hated the most it was how her heart leaped and flipped over the sound of his voice after he had just woke up. Deep, soft, tired but willing to wake up for her. Whatever plans they had made were easily forgotten in these moments as she sighed and gently wrote on his back. 

‘It’s okay.’ She had rescheduled them for later in the afternoon when he hadn’t arrived. 

Slender fingers went from writing on his back to slapping him as his offer made her ears burn even more, embarrassed all over again. And really she didn’t need to be embarrassed, they were dating after all, she had seen him shirtless more times than she could count - hell she had taken his shirt off a few of those times! And yet that bratty smile never failed to fluster her. 

Leaning back so he could see her she playfully glared up at him doing a sign she knew he understood by now. 

‘You’re a demon.’ That didn’t stop her from standing on her tippy toes to steal a longer kiss from the innocent incarnate of evil she was dating. But he had offered and they did have time. 

‘Only if I get a lapdance with this peek.’ 

Bah, she could hate on him all she wanted, he loved her and she loved him. Of course he ‘hated’ some things she did…such as layering shirts and he had to work even harder to try to get to bare skin. Or how she made him study, but let him snuggle closer and read quietly while also hugging her close. 

Hate was a strong word. And definitely the opposite of what he felt.

As her arms wrapped around him he smiled, still a little bleary. It’s okay. He was relieved…and she knew him so well to reschedule. The night owl in him was just so unhappy about getting up so early. But he’d tried…after hitting snooze for half an hour.

Chuckling over how red she was, he lifted a hand to touch her cheek–only to be slapped. Laughing loudly at the slap, unable to help himself, he looked back to her, obviously unbothered by it. He’d deserved it and he knew it. But he was happy she held back a little, knowing just how hard she could really slap.

The glare made him smirk, watching her curiously, then laughing again at the familiar signing. “Yep, that’s me,” he cooed tauntingly, leaning down to meet her kiss when she lifted up. He snuck one more as he brought her closer to himself, arching a brow.

A lap dance, huh? “I think I’m a bit too big for that, but I can do something else for you,” he pointed out, but his hands rubbed over her back, playfully sneaking beneath her layered shirts to brush his fingers over the small of her back. “We have time, I assume?” He arched a brow, then slowly stepped back from her, fixing her shirt before he went.

Once again, he reached down to pull at the hem of his shirt, dragging it back off of his torso, the material being removed much easier than it had gone on. His jeans were low on his hips, not leaving a ton to the imagination. Dropping the shirt (that would probably be stolen) at the end of the bed, he wiggled his eyebrows at her. “Your turn?” He teased, reaching out to tug at the front of her shirt. “All the layers, you cheater.”

[katarina-ia]

It wasn’t a lap dance but it was the start of a strip tease and she wasn’t one to complain. It was almost unfair how perfect he looked shirtless, an actual Adonis with the cutest face. Starting up at him she hid the start of a smile behind her hands. They did indeed have time, she had rescheduled them for later in the afternoon -probably should have done that in the first place but hindsite was twenty-twenty.

‘Layers? Me? I dont know what you mean.’

The phone echoed the message as her eyes danced with the hidden sarcasm. Yes layers were her thing. It was a witches thing truly! But fair was fair.

Pressing close to Lucas she grinned before turning her back to him and slowly removing a cardigan, a sweater, the scarf, a second scarf, a long sleeve top until she was in a soft tank top of shimmering material.

'Better?’ She signed, head tilted amused.

[lucas-ia]

The selkie had a feeling he'd fall and injure one of them if he attempted a lap dance. Too big for that, and sitting on her didn't sound overly appealing, unless he was trying to chase her down for whatever reason. A weapon in his back pocket for later--though she'd slap him again for sure.

He gave her a sarcastic huff when she tried to play innocent at the layering. "Don't you burn alive under all that? What happens if it rains? You'll weigh more than my seal form if your layers get soaking wet." Then what? He snickered at the thought, though crossed his arms over his chest like a pouty child when she turned her back to him. Layering was a witch thing? He'd apparently missed that chapter in class.

The tanktop was nice, but who knows how much more she could houdini out from under it. She looked so small even with twenty layers, she looked even smaller now. Poking his tongue out at her, rather than turning her around, he circled her, tauntingly eyeing her as he went, studying with amusement clear on his expression.

"I guess," Lucas finally replied with a sigh, though he was quite pleased with the outcome. He just had to whine a bit more before giving in. Now standing in front of her, he moved his hands to touch against her hips, ghosting his fingers up until they nudged just beneath the hem of her tanktop, barely touching bare skin, but still pleased. So sue him, it was the little things in life--if he ran around half naked, she should too!

Not that he'd ever force that on her, but the teasing was fun either way.

"Brat," he puffed light breath of air into her face before moving to sit on the edge of the bed, drawing her closer so she could stand between his knees, "You're pretty," Lucas mused, kissing her cheek before moving down to kiss her shoulder. Sure, they had time. He could pull some perverse fun-time for a bit until she smacked him off, then they could go do--what were they going to do again? Ah well.

With that, he slid his hands up a little further, setting his palms to the curve of her waist, not going further than that. He'd just see if she wanted to play along. At least he was waking up more now, despite resting his cheek against her shoulder lazily while his thumbs brushed over the crooks of her hips, "And soft," maybe he wasn't as awake as he thought. "Except for when you slap me."

[lucas-ia]

melt || katacus

melt || katacus

@katarina-ia

[ MELT ]  for the taller muse to lean down so they can bury their face into the shorter one’s shoulder.

It was strange not to see him with his normal goofy smile making the witch instantly on alert for who had robbed her seal of his joy. Small hands reached out to grip his arm giving it a squeeze as she looked questioningly up at him.

Instead of answering she watched as he almost literally folded in half to lean down resting his head on her shoulder and his face in the crook of her neck. With a small huff of a worried breath, she wrapped one arm tightly around the boy’s waist and the other around his shoulders gently running her fingers back and forth through soft hair.

With a few steps, she moved them out of the middle of the hallway so they wouldn’t be bumped by others all the while holding him tightly, protectively. Sometimes you just needed a really good hug.

Lucas felt his heart breaking and his stomach churning. Nauseated due to anger, hurt, betrayal–so many emotions running through him that he didn’t know what to do with them all at that moment. Lucas didn’t tend to be an overly-complicated person (seal) so with all of these thoughts and feelings and pain and confusion going through his head, it just felt like he was shutting down.

At first he figured he’d just go to class, that may take his mind off of things, right? But his wandering had just turned into being late, so he didn’t bother to go into that class. Second one and he was walking down the hall, seeing Kat there–and instantly he just wanted to be with her. But at the same time, it wasn’t very fair to her…especially since she also had classes, and he should just go home and deal with this himself. She didn’t need to be dragged into this, especially since it was his ex that was involved.

The middle of the hall hadn’t been a good choice, but Kat had thankfully brought them to the wall and he felt like he was breaking down. Even he wasn’t sure which part it was all over, either.

His arms moved to wrap around her shoulders, and he lifted a little, turning his head away from everyone in the hall so he could nuzzle into her hair, his back paying for leaning down so far. Thankfully, the selkie was holding himself together–kind of. “When are you o-off?” Ah shit. Of course his voice betrayed him, and this just made his eyes glaze over slightly. Nevermind, he wasn’t holding himself together. Straightening up, his shoulders were still slumped over, but he still had his hand against her back, not wanting to let her go just yet. His free hand had lifted to rub over his cheek and face, trying to pull himself together.

“I just…I need to vent or something..”

[lucas-ia]

Lucas really needed to get a copy of her schedule or something--not that he had breakdowns often, it'd be easier to plan them around her schedule.

Emerald eyes also betrayed him, glazed over and threatening to spill over, especially as she touched his cheeks. Fuck, right where there was a crowd, too. Thankfully no one really seemed to be paying any mind to them, so he relaxed a little, though he dropped his gaze to between them.

This probably wasn't the best subject to talk about--how would Kat react to him talking about his ex, and that she'd wanted to marry him? Now that he thought about it more, he just hoped that he wouldn't upset Kat as well. Cursing inwardly, he sighed, beginning to gather himself. "I don't want you to fall behind--" He was cut off as she 'spoke' to him and began to pull him along, knowing it was a fight he'd already lost. She was too kind sometimes, he'd have to make it up to her. He followed along like a kicked (tall) puppy, getting up closer to her so no one ran into her as they made their way through the crowd of other students.

The large dog approached and he couldn't help but smile a little, reaching his free hand down to rub the top of his furry head, feeling better but also anxious at this point. He should have thought ahead with this, but he'd never been good with actually being upset--as Kat knew, he didn't let a lot of things get to him. Nodding with a soft 'okay'  as an agreement, he followed her to the said dorms, keeping up with her quick pace quite easily.

As the door was closed, he was more than happy to lean down into her arms, gently slipping the bag off of her shoulders to set down for her. The short walk had given him time to kind of gather himself, but he hadn't really thought about how he was going to--bring this type of thing up, especially since he'd threatened Merry over Kat as well...hm.

Tugging her over to the bed, he wrapped his arms around her and sat himself down, bringing her along with him to sit on his lap. Just feeling her weight and touch was soothing, but he doubted this would make the conversation any less anxiety-ridden for him. Them? Maybe.

"I came to the academy with an old friend--or well, met back here. She's my ex," Lucas started off bluntly, setting his cheek against her hair while his arms remained wrapped around her middle. "We grew up together, so I was excited to see her again--she's not a student, but works in the village," he wasn't going to make this a huge, drawn-out history or anything, but he felt like some background might help. "We broke up when her brother died," he hesitated, brushing his thumb over her waist absently, "Apparently I didn't catch some hints that she was trying to get me to see. I wanted to introduce you to her, but--ah," sighing, the selkie tightened his arms around her slightly, "She got really angry. We've been friends for years and broke up a while ago, way before the academy. But..yeah, she got angry," he trailed off, trying to think of a better explanation.

"I want to be with you," he clarified quickly, which may explain why his hold on her had tightened, not wanting her to think he was going to leave her, or had planned to--or anything like that. "She just...said some really shitty things. So did I. I'd missed her being around since we went to school together and our families were close...but I guess she still had..has? Feelings for me. So, she's angry." Anger pointed towards Lucas was no fun, he didn't compute it well, especially when his own temper flared. "I don't think we're going to be friends anymore." He also didn't want Kat to feel bad--because it wasn't her fault. "I just..thought she wouldn't be so cold about things."

[lucas-ia]

When she hid her face against him he couldn't help but laugh, lifting one of his hands up to rest against the back of her neck. He was flattered that she'd get emotional over it, but he didn't want her to cry. He also just wasn't good with tears, never had been.

"You're biased," nearly twenty feet with a mouth filled with teeth as sharp as a shark's? Only something a mother--and a girlfriend, apparently--could love. But, Lucas did enjoy their deeper communication, enjoying the sound of her voice that seemed oh-so special to be able to hear. He couldn't even describe it--but it was comforting, either way. A voice that matched her very well.

"Persistent is a word for it," the selkie huffed a little, about ready to be done wandering the place. It would be open for a while longer, but he didn't have to stay. Which meant they could sneak off and maybe get some of the crazy seal time, the weather was nice outside after all.

Her question made him purse his lips a little, shrugging after a moment, "A while. I didn't have a set idea for anything until I looked at the shots I'd taken," he, too, was biased, and enjoyed catching her doing what she loved. Grinning, the tall man leaned down to kiss her temple, beginning to tug her towards the exit that they were already so close to, "Let's go swim," now that they'd mentioned that communication, he wanted to hear her again.

And with that, he playfully lifted her off her feet and swept her out the door--not very sneakily, but enough to get his point across. A deep chuckle escaped him as he placed her onto her feet a few paces away from the door. "We can break into the pool area, or go to the lake? Do you wanna?"

[lucas-ia]

katarina-ia​:

lucas-ia​:

my muse || katacus

@katarina-ia

Oh how she clung to the arm wrapped around her now. She had been so proud to watch Lucas speaking to everyone, seeming so official and so important but she couldn’t help the relief and comfort she felt now that he was back by her side. He wouldn’t let her go again and vice versa, she was prepared to be at his side like his little shadow. 

True to his word they wandered through the different sections together without him being called away again and though she felt shy she tried to at least smile to everyone that stopped them to speak. 

‘I love you too, Mr. Popular.’ She reached up to tweak his nose with a cheeky grin as they moved into another room further from the music, quieter and with less people. Turning to the wall she leaned back against Lucas to stare at the many photos interested to see what was so interesting about them and then she realized. 

‘Is…are these?’ Katarina’s head whipped to glance up at him, eyes darting between his and the photos on the wall seeing a new one each time. 

Curls lifted in the breeze while leaned over an owl, hands gently grazing the resting body of a deer, face obscured by branches while sleeping in a tree. 

All of the photos were of her but not in a way that showed her directly. Lucas often had his camera when they were out, snapping photos of flowers, animals, the sky  things like that but she had never realized she was included in those moments.

‘It’s beautiful.’ Was it vain to think so? They were of her and yet it seemed more like the focus was on the moment as a whole. ‘How did you capture all these?’

The selkie wasn't bothered by having her as his 'shadow', though he preferred as his partner in crime. Knowing she wasn't very big on huge crowds, he'd have to ask about numbers next time, even though he was happy about the outcome either way.

Still, he was nervous to show her the sneaky works...but was relieved when she didn't seem upset. But the looks she gave him made him laugh, lacing his fingers against her stomach while standing behind her. Who was the shadow now? "I was careful," obviously, not wanting to risk putting her in danger, or giving away her powers or possible identity. Not that he figured anyone here would recognize her, Lucas still wouldn't risk it.

Even if she was one with nature, no one needed to see her face to believe that.

"I'm sneaky," he poked his tongue out at her, moving up closer to the picture of the owl, the emotions evident int he creature's eyes as she reflected in the large, previously golden orbs--currently black and white, but a small colored version was in the corner. Still, her features weren't easy to make out in the eyes, so he'd dubbed it safe, but he could make out her all too familiar features.

Lifting a hand so she could sign against his palm, something he'd really been working on practicing since the phone wasn't always an option, he nodded while looking over the pictures. "You get really wrapped up in what you're doing, it is beautiful," shifting them slightly to the side when a few more villagers came through, he tucked them back towards the entrance, but off to the side, so that they weren't in the way and not as many people would pay too much attention to them. "I told him no, but he wanted to use some in some inns they're working on. I didn't think you'd want that," he shrugged a shoulder, "And I'm greedy--but I made some prints for Suga," just in case the boogey and the puppeteer wanted to put up some artwork...though their place was kinda dreary for black and white photos, huh?

"You're beautiful," he nudged, leaning down to press a kiss against her cheek, "My favorite muse. If I wasn't so scary in my seal form, I'd set up shots for us, but I think it'd be a sea-beast moment," snickering, he straightened up when the businessman came back, reaching up to touch her shoulder to turn her a little towards himself. Again, he was asking about using them--but Lucas shook his head, "I'll check with the model at another time," he commented, figuring this might get the guy off his back, "You'll have to wait. Plus, this is school work, I'd have to check with the Academy before I did anything else." And with that, the man disappeared, much to his relief, "You still have creepers after you~"

[lucas-ia]

melt || katacus

@katarina-ia

[ MELT ]  for the taller muse to lean down so they can bury their face into the shorter one’s shoulder.

It was strange not to see him with his normal goofy smile making the witch instantly on alert for who had robbed her seal of his joy. Small hands reached out to grip his arm giving it a squeeze as she looked questioningly up at him.

Instead of answering she watched as he almost literally folded in half to lean down resting his head on her shoulder and his face in the crook of her neck. With a small huff of a worried breath, she wrapped one arm tightly around the boy’s waist and the other around his shoulders gently running her fingers back and forth through soft hair.

With a few steps, she moved them out of the middle of the hallway so they wouldn’t be bumped by others all the while holding him tightly, protectively. Sometimes you just needed a really good hug.

Lucas felt his heart breaking and his stomach churning. Nauseated due to anger, hurt, betrayal--so many emotions running through him that he didn't know what to do with them all at that moment. Lucas didn't tend to be an overly-complicated person (seal) so with all of these thoughts and feelings and pain and confusion going through his head, it just felt like he was shutting down.

At first he figured he'd just go to class, that may take his mind off of things, right? But his wandering had just turned into being late, so he didn't bother to go into that class. Second one and he was walking down the hall, seeing Kat there--and instantly he just wanted to be with her. But at the same time, it wasn't very fair to her...especially since she also had classes, and he should just go home and deal with this himself. She didn't need to be dragged into this, especially since it was his ex that was involved.

The middle of the hall hadn't been a good choice, but Kat had thankfully brought them to the wall and he felt like he was breaking down. Even he wasn't sure which part it was all over, either.

His arms moved to wrap around her shoulders, and he lifted a little, turning his head away from everyone in the hall so he could nuzzle into her hair, his back paying for leaning down so far. Thankfully, the selkie was holding himself together--kind of. "When are you o-off?" Ah shit. Of course his voice betrayed him, and this just made his eyes glaze over slightly. Nevermind, he wasn't holding himself together. Straightening up, his shoulders were still slumped over, but he still had his hand against her back, not wanting to let her go just yet. His free hand had lifted to rub over his cheek and face, trying to pull himself together.

"I just...I need to vent or something.."

[lucas-ia]

my muse || katacus

@katarina-ia

[  MOUTH  ]:     while standing across a crowded room from one another, sender catches the receiver’s eye and mouths “i love you” to them. - Lucas

How many times had she cracked her knuckles in the past few minutes? Enough that they were actually beginning to ache in a bad way. She was a bundle of nerves, eyes darting here and there as everyone around her conversed in rapid Korean and other languages she couldn’t quite make out. As usual in situations like this she had managed to make herself as small as possible practically molding herself to the wall in hopes that she would remain unnoticed.

Lucas had invited her to go with him to a photo event he had to attend for class. She had planned to stay by his side for the evening enjoying the pictures and acting like she understood the different terms he used like aperture and light balance. What she hadn’t planned was for him to be scooped away practically as soon as they entered the venue.

She hated crowds, hated the noise, hated the overall chaos but for Lucas, well, she knew he would have done the same for her.

When her phone went off, green eyes darted to the screen, reading the message several times before following their direction.

‘Look up.’

The ceiling was empty, maybe she had looked too far? So instead the witch glanced straight across the room. She could see Lucas staring at her with a grin - he’d obviously caught her ceiling glance. He was trying to say something, her head tilted as her eyes narrowed - elven genes kicking in.

‘I love you…’

Three little words and her entire mood was eased. For a moment there was no one else in the room except for Lucas and her. He smiled softly, eyes quickly darting back to the man he had been conversing with but not before she saw his hand raise in her direction. Three fingers raised in the sign for ‘I love you’ in case she hadn’t been able to read his lips.

Looking back down at her phone she smiled, a quick message sent back before she resumed her place on the wall.

‘I love you.’

Continued from here

Lucas hadn’t known he’d be swept away like this, either. He knew it’d be busy, but he wouldn’t have asked her to go if he’d known she’d be separated from him...but he was going to get her soon, he swore it.

The man was blabbering, but he felt butterflies in his stomach and chest after telling her. Because he meant it. With all his heart. The selkie was barely even paying attention to the man speaking anymore, and the moment he could escape he bowed and headed off into the crowd, probably where Kat couldn’t see him again...

But moments later, the sneaky seal slid up beside her, wrapping an arm around her as he leaned closer, “Sorry, I won’t let you go again,” leaning back, he smiled brightly, still excited that the other was here. He’d gotten to show off some of his work--some of which he hadn’t told her was of her. Those they hadn't quite reached yet, but he was going to bring her soon. He knew he should have asked for her permission probably...but it was only an event in this village, and he wasn't selling any of his art, nor were people allowed to take pictures. So if safety had been an issue, that wasn't a big deal.

That, and most had been taken of her from angles that didn't show her face--also just in case. Lucas had wanted to surprise her, so no faces this time. Maybe he could talk her into another actual photoshoot. These were mostly of moments he caught of her while they were lazily lying around near the trees, in nature, or with an animal she was healing. Her magic making her even more beautiful, the camera catching the glow, and the happiness in the animals' eyes. The trees 'reaching' for her as she passed, the vines even leaning close. Things of beauty were drawn to her, someone also beautiful both inside and out.

He'd put some bits and pieces of info beneath each photo, so hopefully that'd explain his thought processes.

Anyway, he pulled her back towards one of the walls for the moment, allowing some of the 'business dudes' as he called them wander around first. He'd bow a little to them if they acknowledged him, greeting Kat as well as any weird old man would. This just made him wrap both arms around her, bringing her against him while he rested his cheek against her hair for a moment. "I really do," he hummed, now that she was close and could hear him, "I love you. So much." Leaning back a little, he looked down to her and smiled, one that reached his eyes. Looking up, people left the room with the 'nature' themes, so he tugged her gently with him, keeping her right by his side.

Thankfully, now it wasn't terribly busy in here, so he could bring her to his wall and stand behind her, wrapping his arms loosely around her waist. "That business dude was blabbing about these, he really likes them." Obviously, because they were of her. But he'd wanted to see her face, apparently not realizing he'd just seen it as he passed.

[lucas-ia]

katarina-ia​:

birthday break in } Katacus

Between always teasing eachother already, and Lucas getting handsy far too easily as it were, they just hadn't gotten too far. Especially since he seemed to like to bug her during times that she was working or studying. This time he just broke into her room in the middle of the night and decided to seduce her...good job, Lucas.

The pout he caught a glance up made him grin and honestly he couldn't get enough of her kisses, touching her cheek and feeling the heat rising on her cheeks. Normally he'd tease, but he'd wait a bit for now, as tempting as it was. But, the selkie meant every word. Lying was not his forte, especially to Kat. And especially about what he thought about her.

Unable to help but chuckle at how quickly her hands were on him, he brushed some of her hair back and kissed her cheek, then her jaw--but he did squirm a little when she hit a more ticklish spot than other, laughing despite himself. "Not fair," he accused, kissing her affectionately and humming softly when she moved to kiss along his jaw. Leaning back, he didn't hesitate this time, taking hold of the elastic of her nightpants to slip them down and over her thighs, then off of her completely. This left her in her panties, which he didn't touch just yet, not that brave...but definitely wanting to. They'd see how this went.

His cheek was touched and he smiled, nudging their noses affectionately at what she'd told him. "I trust you, too," he murmured, slowly moving to roll off to her side, touching her waist to keep her in place for now. Pressing a kiss to her cheek, he smiled and built up some courage--shouldn't be too hard for the touchy-feely horny-minded selkie, right?

Leaning on one elbow, he moved closer so he could begin to kiss along the side of her neck, slowly moving down towards the crook of her shoulder, though he paused here and there to leave small marks closer to where he knew her shirts and sweaters would cover them. Lucas didn't want to get chased down by her son--but she could tell him if she wanted more, or in other places. Pressing a kiss to her collar, his free hand lifted to palm her breast, staying gentle and and trying to see exactly what touches made her tick. Massaging soft skin lightly, he lifted up onto his elbow, moving his hand so he could tease her nipple with his fingertips, not daring to pinch or anything--startling just yet. Instead (as if it weren't semi-startling) he leaned down to slip his warm tongue over the pebbling skin, taking it between his lips before pulling back to tease with his thumb.

Why was his head drawing a blank after being with a woman before? Nervous energy? He should just ask. Lifting back up onto his elbow, he snuck a kiss on the lips and leaned back, his own cheeks slightly heated, his free hand tracing small hearts against her abdomen absently, "How...do you want me to touch you?"

[lucas-ia]

merry-ia​:

in search of answers } Merry & Lucas

She let out a sore laugh at the giving space comment. This wasn’t giving space- this had been abandoning everything because he had someone better. She stared at him as he was talking and her eyes twitched slightly at the mention of Kat. The words of the other cut her deeper than she thought it to be possible- She thought she had toughened up and that she wasn’t this hurt anymore.

“You’re right-” she whispered “I broke up with you, I left you.” her voice was softer now as the water spirit looked at the seal and her arms tightened around herself. Her arms lowered to her stomach without thinking about it and her eyes darted to the window and then to Hancock who was standing in the corner staring at her, he wanted to do something but he knew better.

She couldn’t tell Lucas, she couldn’t tell him she had wanted him to give her something only he could give her because he was the only one she had ever really loved enough- She couldn’t tell him she had wanted to ask him on that day to give her a child- that she had one wish in life and that it was to be a mother.

She couldn’t tell him. It would only complicate things more.

I never thought you’d stoop this low. Her eyes came back to Lucas, the deep purple eyes taking him in for a moment.

“It was all jealousy.” she lied “now you can leave.”

She never came to him either. So how was it that he found someone better and left her space. If she had really wanted to salvage this friendship, she could have come to him, too. He was not in the wrong. Why was it his job to come find her when she was the one who flipped shit? He was here now, he’d never forgotten about her, but obviously this wasn’t going to go in the direction he’d hoped it would have.

If only he could bring himself to feel bad about what he’d said. he knew why they’d broken up, it was too much at that time, probably for the both of them. But--then they never really fixed it up, now did they? They were apart for so long, it had been such a relief to see her again, but it wasn’t as if he was going to wait for forever for her to decide whether they were meant to be together or not. Did she just expect him to stay alone? He glared at her, even as she softened up a little. He was not going to feel bad about this. She had done this to herself.

And actually, he was surprised Hancock didn’t do anything. He expected it, but it didn’t come. yet.

And now, it would continue to be some unknown reason for everything--though really, if he knew she was ending their long-time friendship because she wanted to have his baby, but not him, that probably also wouldn’t go over great. But at least she wouldn’t be lying.

But just--that minimal excuse. It just pissed him off more. “That’s a load of shit and you know it,” he laughed despite himself, “Fine. If you want to lie to me and lose me, whatever.” Lucas snapped, over this already. It wasn’t like Merry. This wasn’t the Merry he’d known before. Lying, jealous--it wasn’t very becoming of her. He’d expected more than that.

“If you fuck with Kat, you’ll be seeing me again,” one final hiss and he turned to leave, wanting to give her a moment to decide against this, but no. He just wanted out. Despite the wind, he still managed to slam the door harder than it would have. The one childish thing he figured he do, barely noticing the threatening storm even once outside. It hurt, more than he was going to let her see. But he was done. There was only so much waiting, worrying and hoping that the selkie could do before it just wasn’t worth it anymore.

[lucas-ia]

merry-ia​:

lucas-ia​:

merry-ia​:

in search of answers } Merry & Lucas

She didn’t want to do this- it still hurt too much. Everything that had happened had hurt too much and he came now to her? Months later? What was that all about? She stared the other down as he said no and she faced the other, standing in front of him. Unafraid- she had never been intimidated by the other’s height or his broad shoulders. “What, you needed a reminder? You forgot that I was angry at you?” she asked, tilting her head slightly, mocking him-

She was still angry, the pain had turned from wild sadness and hysteria into anger and bitterness. “If you refer to me talking about my feelings to my friends- that’s not gossiping Lucas. That is talking to people about your feelings. Though you wouldn’t know what a feeling was when it hit you in the face so I imagine you’d confuse it with gossip.”

She crossed her arms over her chest too, mimicking him. “What do you want? Why are you here after months?” I don’t need you here.

The wind outside the dome was picking up.

Lucas may have the intelligence of a damp rag sometimes but now he was angry. Angry that this happened--angry that she never told him why, angry that her sharing her feelings was now biting him in the ass when he just tried to give her time.

But, the time was up now. He was sick of it.

“I was giving you space,” he snapped right back at her, raising his voice slightly. It wasn’t something he did very often. The selkie really didn’t like confrontation, especially with Merry. He’d always just...given her time. It hurt to know that had hurt her so badly that this was the end of their friendship. He stuck with her as best he could for the hardest thing that had happened in probably both of their lives, and whatever this bullshit was trumps that bond?

He growled a little and rolled his eyes, “Good one,” he mumbled, ignoring the wind outside. He’d seen how her powers worked. While powerful, it wasn’t anything he couldn’t really handle, unless she decided to destroy her shop.

“I want to know what the hell your issue is? You left me, you decided to break it off. You gave hints of not wanting to get back together. You kept that book from me until it was long over. So what the hell is the damage here, Merry? It can’t fully be jealousy over Kat is it?” It was pathetic. He didn’t say it, but if she expected him to have some other reaction (besides a very awkward one) to that marriage planning book or whatever, she’d definitely not been acting like he should act as if they could carry that out. So what did she want?

“Glad to know I wasn’t even considered to be enough of a friend before that you couldn’t tell me your feelings. I never thought you’d stoop this low. But here you are. Give me an answer and I’ll leave, I won’t come back. Hope that’ll make you happy.”

[lucas-ia]

merry-ia​:

in search of answers } Merry & Lucas

Marina had been minding her own fucking business as she had for the past months. She was working quietly in the salon since she had some down time and was sketching small nail designs in her notebook to try to recreate later- it was then that she heard the door to her shop open. Her customer service face first lit up in a bright smile and then it fell when she saw who it was who had entered her shop.

Hancock in the corner just stared at Lucas and tried to tell him to get out but the seal couldn’t even understand normal human talk- let alone listen to the whispers of the dead.

her eyes darted to the flower first and she showed no reaction, though the glass of water on her table shook slightly as she watched Lucas, eyes cool and closed off.

“You don’t have an appointment, I suggest you leave.”

I suggest you leave? “No,” he said flatly, looking unamused. And no, he couldn’t hear Hancock--but he knew he was there, which usually would be slightly intimidating, but right now he was just trying to keep down his own anger and not end up saying something stupid to her.

Even Lucas could filter himself from time to time.

“I want to know what’s going on,” it had been months and he could have checked in sooner, but honestly--the other times they had fights, well...it just settled and they both came back together. 

Not this time.

“Is what I supposedly did really worth burning our entire friendship? Your friend reminded me that you were mad at me. You never told me why you were mad? So say it to my face instead of gossiping to others?”

Huffing slightly, he tossed the flower into one of her work areas so he could cross his arms over his chest, stepping aside from the door so the ghost of his close friend couldn’t so-easily remove him...Though he mostly kept his attention on Merry.

[lucas-ia]

in search of answers } Merry & Lucas

Lucas had been told that he’d hurt Merry. Of course, he gathered that from Merry causing a storm and also storming away from him when he told her about Kat.

Of course he knew he’d hurt her. But him dating someone else when she’d even stated pretty much that they shouldn’t be together again? Or at least insinuated, to Lucas’ somewhat dull-crayon mind. 

But now, now he wanted answers, because it just made no sense for her to be this angry. He’d gotten the flowers and assumed them to be from her as well, since the only other person who seemed mad at him (that he knew) was Jaemin, mister pukey-vampire. Hmph.

The selkie had gone in straight for the kill; going to her workplace and glancing in to make sure she was inside. He didn’t see any customers yet...so he stepped in, the little bell that told her that someone was entering almost deafening. Standing at the door, not daring to go too far in, he stood there with one of the flowers in-hand, his other hand tucked into his pocket. “Hey,” now he felt nervous? For fuck’s sake. But his easily-red expression and body language showed that he was mad--or at least irked. “Marina, what is going on?”

@merry-ia

[lucas-ia]

Oh.. oh no, fifteen purple blossoms for you!

Snorting a bit at the flowers, he had to, of course, check to see what they meant. Well, that narrowed down the senders.

Setting them aside, not bothering to get water for them, he took only one to go and pin to the wall, upside-down. He'd dry it out and maybe take a guess as to who sent it, and possibly..send it back.

[lucas-ia]

katarina-ia​:

birthday break in } Katacus

Well, to him, she was the most beautiful. He’d say it a hundred, a thousand times if needed to prove it to her. Lucas just didn’t see how she couldn’t see her beauty...those bullies really fucked with her, though. But now wasn’t the time to think of that, now was it?

Lucas continued to glance up to her expressions, feeling how she moved and the squeezes to his hand. He probably should have gained more permission before pushing so quickly, but he’d been thinking about this for a while as well--even if they didn’t go all the way, he just wanted to ravish her and try to prove not only how beautiful she was (to herself, he already knew and saw it, so) and...well. Wanted her to feel good. It may be his birthday, but he wanted to focus more on her than himself. 

Lowering a little further, he kissed over her stomach and playfully blew a puff of air against her bellybutton, chuckling lowly as he kissed her abdomen as well. Still, he kept one hand with hers and the other moved down with himself, pressing an elbow to the mattress for balance but also sliding his fingers over newly-bared skin, mapping her out in a new way.

Sitting up rather suddenly, he sat back and slid his hand free of her own, shifting a little to remove his own shirt, figuring it’d only be fair. Lucas’ hand returned to her own, and he leaned up to press another soft kiss to her lips, then another, this one a little deeper and lingering. Once the kiss was broken, he focused his bright emerald eyes on her own, shifting his weight so he could lift a hand to brush back her hair affectionately, “You can touch,” he teased, bumping their noses together with a grin, “You really are beautiful,” he urged, his hand sliding back down her torso, getting to her night pants where he tugged a little at the elastic, “Can I touch more?”

[lucas-ia]

katarina-ia​:

birthday break in } Katacus

Seeing the expressions pass over his face was half the fun of allowing his wish. He had such an expressive little face, usually full of mischief but now genuinely surprised and dare she say a small bit turned on.

Her arms lifted over her head so he could tug her shirt off and discard it to the side of the bed. She was never very shy about being naked especially not in her room but under Lucas’ gaze and grazing hands she could feel herself blushing.

‘A picture would last longer,’ she signed, teasing.

To be fair this was the least clothed she had ever been with him, favoring layers to drive him a little crazy when he wanted to see skin.

Lucas was very expressive; easily read no matter what his mood was. It came with his bluntness, apparently. He may not be the brightest crayon in the box, but he’d definitely be one of the most sincere seals around. 

The mischief in her eyes made him smirk, kissing her lips once more before he slipped her shirt off of her, setting it aside while looking over her, sliding his hands over her torso as he went, mapping out every dip and curve of what he could reach of her body.

The blush made him chuckle and he leaned down to kiss the side of her neck, then her collar, pausing to lean back as she signed to him. “You’re beautiful,” he whispered, one hand snagging her own to link their fingers against the mattress, while his other slid over her breast once more, playfully pinching one of her nipples between his fingers. 

Leaning back down he kissed down to her chest as well, slightly hesitant to push this further since, well, they’d fooled around but this was already further than they’d gone before. Ah well, if she didn’t want to continue she’d tell him, but for now his wish was to make her feel so good. A soft breath rushed over her bare skin and he slipped his tongue over the opposite nipple, squeezing her hand softly as he did so. 

Good lord he was going to rile himself up too quickly, now wasn’t he? He was surprised the ‘cuddle only’ zone rule wasn’t kept up, but he wasn’t about to bring that up.

[lucas-ia]

katarina-ia​:

birthday break in } Katacus

He didnt remember.

He really was so endearing and funny sometimes that it hurt. It was just such a Lucas thing to say.

Staring up at him she let him ponder his wish, wondering what he could be thinking. Lucas wasn’t one to ask for much but whatever it was he wanted she was ready to give him.

The warm feeling of fingers on her skin and lips on her own was reminiscent of her dream and she found herself leaning into his touch.

He could think of something else. She bit her lip as it stretched into a grin. Placing her hands on his, she gently slid them from her waist bringing them higher and higher until they rested right under her chest.

’It’s your birthday, make a wish.’

Cupping his face she leaned forward kissing him again humming softly. Vani would indeed be more comfortable on the couch and she snickered as he slid out of the room abandoning them to their debauchery.

Endearing and dumb. It was amazing he even remembered to feed himself at times. But it didn’t take him too long to figure out his wish, and he watched her expression to see just how she reacted. Sure, they’d fooled around and whatnot but it wasn’t often that he could get her down to her underwear--she just taunted him with the layers and he’d be pouty about it, of course.

But oh--this time she seemed to be going along with it. Oh--oh. His hands rested against her ribs just below her chest and he paused there, stroking his fingers over soft skin while he nudged the blanket further down, until he could sit between her legs. 

Chuckling a little when he was told to make a wish and he leaned into the kiss, tipping his head to deepen it for a moment. Listening to Vani wander off, he waited until he didn’t hear him anymore before pulling back from the kiss, his hands moving up to slide over her bare chest, moving slowly until he reached down to take hold of her nightshirt, sliding it up further. “Off?” He asked, making sure she was comfortable with it before continuing. But it didn’t keep his eyes from skimming over the bared skin, beautiful and soft and alluring. 

Leave it to Lucas to ask for something mostly perverse for his birthday. But it did show how much he wanted her, and no, he didn’t normally ask for things for himself. But he wanted Kat involved, obviously, finding that to be the most tempting wish. 

[lucas-ia]

katarina-ia​:

birthday break in } Katacus

She had been dreaming, a lovely little dream with fields of flowers, dancing, the lovely sound of birds and singing. They had been running through the fields together, fallen into the flowers, begun kissing and god it had felt lovely. So lovely, so real…so…real!

Her hand flung up, coming in contact with real skin. The field of flowers disappeared as reality quickly crashed around her and she realized Lucas was actually there.

Light quickly filled the room as she sat up rubbing her eyes as he came back to the bed.

’YOUR BIRTHDAY?!’

He hadn’t told her! She would have planned something, anything! A party, dinner, something!

Pulling him closer she pressed a warm -awake- kiss to his lips before hands were signing again.

’Why didnt you tell me?!

Fine, You have to tell me your birthday wish!’

The light made him squint and he rubbed his cheek a little, the sting not so bad, probably cause he half expected it this time around. 

Laughing at her signing, he nodded and leaned closer when he was pulled at, returning the kiss with a soft hum. “I didn’t remember!” he admitted, chuckling at himself. Dumb seal. But then he was asked about a birthday wish---huh. 

So many thoughts crossed his mind and he pondered, then focused his eyes on her own. Well, he could try it but he had a feeling he might get smacked at for even asking. “I want to kiss you all over,” he murmured against her lips, pressing another kiss to her lips. Pulling the blankets down a little, he slipped his hand beneath her shirt, lightly holding onto her waist. “Everywhere. Can I?” Leave it to derp-seal to ask for smut for his birthday, but he was on a mission as it were.

“Vani you might wanna go sleep on the sofa,” he snickered, kissing her cheek then her jaw. 

“But if you don’t want to...” He began, leaning back to focus on her eyes once more. “I can think of something else?”