Mountain Man

“The earth does not belong to us. We belong to the earth.” ― Chief Seattle, The Chief Seattle's Speech

[knowyourmeme]

[letmebecrystalqueer]

i dont know what kind of animal that is so im gonna call it a puggle wuggle

[zooophagous]

Looks like a malamute pup to me. They’re ridiculously floofy.

[blowblowthouwinterwind]

Anna and I are buying a house so…

um…

If it’s rent you’re concerned about…

Not that I’m saying you can’t take care of yourselves, honestly, it’s obvious you’re more than capable of supporting yourself, and Hans has his clothing store job, but, uh…

We’re getting a jacuzzi… good for stiff, overtired muscles…?

[mountainmankris]

Rent. Utilities. Food. Clothing. Everything.

I wouldn't mind a group house. Well, I'd mind if it were other people, not a good people person, but the two of you and Hans? Wouldn't mind it.

Easier to pay for things on part-time if there are three other people working part-time too. Or whatever. Two part-timers and royalty with nice allowances to help?

[summersister-blog-blog]

[Auuugh no don’t be really really sweet like that, do not do that. No. Kristoff you have ruined her.

Why did he have to be so tall? She had to physically reach up, place both hands on either side of his face, and pull him down to her level so that she could give him a good long, chaste kiss. Right on his lips. Guess the whole ‘planned first kiss’ moment was never going to happen.

She let him out of it and slowly dropped her hands, looking up at him and ignoring the shaking in her voice as best she could.]

Then I’m happy, too.

[mountainmankris]

[Because reasons.

Kris didn't expect that, but it was better than the kisses he'd been giving her to avoid awkward requests. That whole consent imperative he had with other people.

He stayed leaned down and took in a deep breath while staring at her. Have another smile. A larger genuine one.]

Then my life is pretty perfect.

[neopurrene-deactivated20220726]

cuddles 

[mountainmankris]

You people break my heart sometimes.

Often.

A lot.

[summersister-blog-blog]

[Gentle poke to his chest. Nope, mister, you are wrong about this.]

Which is why you are so important. We need you. We need you so much, to stay sane and alive and healthy and happy and not falling over dead tired all the time, and then you come home to three messes. A broken little boy, a beautiful but anxious woman, and then uh. Just me. So, we need you, and we love you, and that’s why you need my help.

So that you can stay strong. So that we don’t break you in thirds. Think of it like that.

[mountainmankris]

[The expression from before slowly crumpled and he ended up staring down at her.]

I am happy.

[Bone dead tired and three royal messes and he was happy.]

All I need is you lot to stay together with me and smile and laugh and cry and yell and love each other. All that corny shit.

If that means working hard until the money boat is floating decently again then I'm more than strong enough to keep doing it.

Because I'm happy.

[summersister-blog-blog]

Look, first of all, I could never be happier at a job than if I were doing it with you. We could spend all day counting toothpicks, or folding napkins, or - or filing paperwork, and I’d be happy if it were with you.

I don’t think I’d be suited to lugging ice around all day if it weren’t with you. So if I can’t be with you, I’m not serious. I mean, I’m always serious about getting my work done, of course, just- the whole point is to help you.

[mountainmankris]

Of all the people around here, I need help the least. Pretty sure.

[He leaned back with a speculative sort of squint and scrunch to his nose. Looking off to the side.]

I mean. I've never been kidnapped.

Or sprouted scales.

Or a single feather.

[summersister-blog-blog]

It would be so worth it to get your work done faster and keep you from being as tired, and to spend time with you, and I could maybe make it fun.

[She looked up at him and smiled right away.]

I could make it go faster, and we’d have fun, we always have fun together! And you won’t be so sore at the end of the day, too- this is just a total win-win! I don’t feel totally inept, and you don’t have to work your butt off quite so much.

[mountainmankris]

If you're serious, I'll talk to my boss. I don't know if he'll put you in a truck like me, but I'm sure there's something to do.

I mean it, though. This is manual labor. You can't get more repetitive and lackluster.

Think you'd be happier a fast-food joint or anything else really.

You know. With people and diversity.

[amoralhans]

[Hans gave a little snort about the ice and propped his chin on Kris to better look at him.]

Hm, yeah…but, hey, I got myself a job too so maybe you won’t have to work so much.

[Never mind that in a month’s time he’d be dragged off back to the Institute. But…he let himself pretend things were working out. Unhealthy, but he didn’t care. He didn’t want to spend the whole time depressed.]

[mountainmankris]

That should help a lot.

[He mumbled and stared back. Calm and tired and warm and friendly.]

About as helpful as Sitron right now.

[Teasing. He didn't mind, really, but he'd be fibbing if he didn't mention he was bone tired and sore. And achy. Couldn't burn out, wasn't in his nature. Just tired.]

[summersister-blog-blog]

Are you kidding?

Of course, Kris. Of course. I really want to, I’ve - really wanted to for a while. I think before I even knew I wanted to, I wanted to. Does that make sense? …Even if it does, it sounds awful, so ignore it.

[Aughrhghh awkwardness returning. She just presses herself into him a little tighter.]

I could totally go with you and help you at your work you know. I can do it.

[Muscular FLEXING while in this hug. See, Kristoff, I am so fucking manly I can totally help you do the deliveries!!!]

[mountainmankris]

I bet you could, but you'd get really bored really fast.

[Offered a half-grin back. He pretended to ignore the first part, but ears might have given him away a little for being red. Whoops. Oh well.]

Lugging ice around is pretty mind-numbing.

[summersister-blog-blog]

[Oh, hugs, alright. That was really good too. She returned the hug and pressed her face into his shoulder a little, nodding.]

Yeah, I’m okay. Kinda. I dunno, I’m okay right now, and I haven’t turned again, or hurt anyone, so I guess that’s ‘okay’, right?

[She really didn’t know what to do either.]

…But seriously. You’re- you’re not useless. I know you’re not around a whole lot because of work and exhaustion, but, you’ve never ever let me down, not even once, and we all know you’re the best thing for Hans. 

And besides all that, nobody gives hugs like you.

[mountainmankris]

Glad I'm good for something.

[Said with a squeeze in said hug.]

With any luck I'll get back ahead of the bills and things soon and I can work less. Then we can go on that date--if you still want to later, anyway.

[mountainmankris]

[Kristoff gave the side of Hans’ face and head a couple of quiet kisses before he settled down into the sun-rock duty. Resting is easy when you’re made of rocks, apparently.]

[amoralhans]

[Hans gave a small smile at the kisses.]

…how’s work?

[Conversation fodder. He just wanted to hear his voice.]

[mountainmankris]

Lots of ice.

[Kris came out of his little revere to answer.]

Less busy now that Easter's past. Summer though, so it's a little more constant work than in winter.

[blowblowthouwinterwind]

Alright, alright, point taken.

But it would be nice if you were less exhausted.

[mountainmankris]

Amen.

Just

we need money right now so I

need to work.

Until things are okay.

[summersister-blog-blog]

[She bit her lip a bit, but didn’t move away from him. Actually, that was the total opposite of what she wanted to be doing when telling him this.]

Well. The other day, I got into a tiny tussle with Hans, and he turned into a dragon, and to protect myself, I guess- I guess I turned into a harpy? The bird-lady things. 

[She shrugged a shoulder.]

Other than that, uh, I’ve just been- I mean, I’m just happy to see you. Not much else is different.

[mountainmankris]

Oh? Oh. I...wow. Okay.

Uh. Hm.

[He didn't have anything productive to say about that, but that sounded fairly traumatizing. Much as she was brushing it off. So he moved hands off in favor of hugging her a little.

He can't hold all these royal messes, but he'd try.]

Glad to see you too. You sure you're okay?

[mountainmankris]

blowblowthouwinterwind replied to your post:If I weren’t so darn tired all the time, maybe I’d…

Hush, you. You’re the only one of us who actually has to /work/. Maybe you need a vacation.

But I just took one. A couple.

I ask for any more time off and I’m going to lose my job all together.

[blowblowthouwinterwind]

[puff]

They don’t appreciate you anyway. Work you too hard.

[mountainmankris]

I'd say they appreciate me just fine letting me take upwards of a month total off and not always with a call ahead

or an explanation.

I'd say they appreciate my hard work a whole lot for people that are losing money when I don't make deliveries.

[amoralhans]

[He nosed in again and kept up the slow, warm rubs for a while. Eventually Hans closed his eyes and sighed, letting the comforting beat of Kris’ heart lull him into a sense of security. Let him pretend his life wasn’t a nightmare around every corner. Moments like this helped him to forget the reality.]

[mountainmankris]

[Kristoff gave the side of Hans' face and head a couple of quiet kisses before he settled down into the sun-rock duty. Resting is easy when you're made of rocks, apparently.]

[summersister-blog-blog]

[Was totally not expecting that. Oh, big hands, really big hands woohoo THAT’S A KISS TO THE CHEEK ALRIGHT. Wow. Yes, today was a good day indeed. Just gonna kinda.

Put her hands up on his arms and look up at him.]

Uh. Thank you.  Sor-no, just. Thanks.

[mountainmankris]

Have you been feeling alright? You're a little more...zephyr-like than I'm used to.

[He didn't say much about the thank you. One of those things, or something.]