#devlin; answers

[pyrokineticwarrior]

“I know i need help. I just.. don't know how to accept it.” ~Ilyas 

Devlin was ready for an argument, but hearing these words made him ease up. His hardened expressions became softer, as the words sounded like an echo of his own. Devlin himself never accepted help, having another lick his wounds clean or tell him reassuring words. To him it went against the hero ideal, that he was placed on this earth to save mortal life. But now, he heard it from someone else, a stranger- nay, not even a friend- Ilyas was simply an acquaintance. It stuck the core of heart, nonetheless.

"You and me both. I think we get the help that we think is acceptable to us. But- how did you know that you need help, Ilyas? What triggered you to... realize it?"

@worldofsenelfy

[iincantatorum]

"Devlin?" Jasmine's voice was soft. She never had been very good at claiming attention. "I wanted to know.. Do you also teach self defense?"

There was a small get-together at Will's place, and Devlin was there along with his new friend, Delia. If he and Delia had names so similar that they could pass as siblings, then they had to be friends. But there was someone else there and it came as a pleasant surprise to him.

Jasmine.

She was that sweet girl who drove him home, even stopped to share a late night snack, and then texted him once she arrived home safe. Devlin was fond of her, how could he not be? And clearly so was Delia who loved talking about her and all the fun they have together- including baking. But he didn't think she was interested in him, and that was okay. He didn't want to impose, so he kept a respectful distance and lived his normal life. But a part of him kept thinking- what if?

Especially now, when they were in the same room. Delia went to the kitchen and Will was elsewhere. It left the two of them alone in that living room space.

He was lost in his thoughts, when she claimed his attention. Jasmine spoke so soft, he was relieved he was able to pick up on it. What she asked was unexpected, but he was nodding his head.

"I have trained in self defense, and lately I've been teaching de-escalation to prevent further altercation. A few moves that are easy and effective in making your opponent useless," he tilted his head, "why do you ask, Jasmine?"

[pyrokineticwarrior]

"Don't move."

**plops down next to him and starts rubbing the sides of his beard while planting her face in his chest**

As if he was hypnotized, Devlin did not move a muscle. He had just arrived from grocery shopping from the town, and placed all the produce on the counter before noticing Gemina was there in the living space. He took a seat, needing to rest for a bit, but that is when she started nuzzling him. Devlin was pleasantly surprised more than he was confused, deciding to simply enjoy the moment of her cool face against his radiating warmth.

"Hi Mina," he spoke softly, running his hands through her hair, forgetting all the tension between them and her aching distance. He leaned over slightly to leave an affectionate peck on the top of her head. She was confusing for Devlin, saying one thing and doing another- and yet he wanted to simply enjoy her company and what she can give him now.

"I know I can't move... can I speak though?"

@merchantofwhispers

[pyrokineticwarrior]

when you remove someones underwear, where do you put it?

"I wouldn't put it on the floor, it gets dirty and that's not nice. I have a little coat-rack thing, but shorter that is not that far from my bed. I clean it often, and every time after a hook-up, because it's great for hanging all sorts of clothes so it's all nice and organized. I call it my little one-night-stand night-stand."

[pyrokineticwarrior]

❛  i won’t break, so do your worst.  ❜ ~Jas 

"Well, I would never want you to break, nor do I want you to get hurt. But if I am to train you in self-defense, I guess that's not completely avoidable."

"Now- I am about to come at you, use your hands to block my attack. Got it?"

@worldofsenelfy

[pyrokineticwarrior]

Dev is it safe to fuck on the workout equipment and which machines? *shoves mic in face*

"This is one hell of a Ted Talk. I always say, you gotta use protection, or else you'll risk a permanent injury. Always think, is it worth it?"

[pyrokineticwarrior]

Do you use a fitness watch or apps? Or is it all mental? Can you keep track of that stuff in your head?

"I do keep track of all that stuff in my head. What else do I fill my thoughts with than things like calorie count, protein intakes, and so on?"

[pyrokineticwarrior]

"Happy Valentines day baby." Piper said, uncovering Devs eyes so he could see the little puppy waiting for him, a big smile on her face.

"Oh my god! Hey little buddy!" Devlin immediately crouched down and pet the puppy, until it dawned on him that Piper got him an actual dog for their Valentine's day. It was completely unexpected, and far rivaled his own surprise of chocolates and roses.

"Piper, he's ours? Wow, this is, this is the best! I- I have no words," he hugged Piper immediately. "I love you. You've made me a dog-dad, now."

@sharpenurdamnknife