for alphabet! and because im predictable- A, C, and E for my two mains stede and ed
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A: Aftercare | What is their aftercare like after a heavy round of tickling?:)
I am gonna do this one as a joint one instead of separating them, because i imagine at least most of this for them would be done with each other lol (and because we Know Stede is gonna want the finest aftercare for Ed, and Ed would probably pick it up in return for Stede because, wow, that feels really nice lol)
If there are any tears from the lee, wiping away of them, maybe even with a cool, damp cloth to help soothe the skin of heated blushing. Plenty of water, maybe even some of that nice brandy if they're in the mood, and some fancy snacks (esp for the lee, but for both of them really lol) one or both of them had Roach make. Then a decent amount of cuddling!
Stede would probably like to talk it through, what they both liked and disliked and why, what they want to do again, etc. Ed would humor it for a bit, and while he doesn't find it annoying/it doesn't upset him, he does wanna just relax (or make Stede relax) after and either take a nap or at least rest their eyes to get their energy back while very much entwined, and Stede certainly has no complaints about that either lol. As long as there's nothing especially pressing they need to discuss about it, he's happy to let it wait until later
C: Chase | What are their chances in a chase, both as a lee and ler?
As a lee, well, Stede is a pretty clumsy guy i think lol, he fumbles and stumbles a lot. Esp in a high energy/"dangerous" (but in the playful way) situation, he's full of adrenaline and giddiness and giggles, and it definitely puts him at a disadvantage lol. Unless he's trying really hard, or his ler is just playing with their food, he is probably not gonna last very long in a chase
As a ler, he'd probably try to pull out a few tricks to give himself an advantage, since he's not the most skilled at running and coordination while he's running. Pulling out the verbal teases, plan ahead, lure them into a part of the ship that's more complex (but he designed the thing, so of course he knows how to get around -- maybe there's even a secret passage or two for an advantage), maybe even stage a whole fuckery just to make sure he can win this one lol
As a ler, Ed is deadly in chases. He knows just how to play with your mind to get you overworked and full of anticipation, just how long to draw out the chase to really get you going, and even with his bad knee, he's not one to lose. It's a favorite game for him, a cat on the prowl, and he loves to play with his food. If he sets his sights on you, you can run all you like, but really, you're doomed in the end. You're not winning this one lol
As a lee, well, Ed is just too good at chases. He knows that. So he may or may not go on easy mode, just to make sure he gets caught within a reasonable time frame. Sometimes I imagine that backfires on him lol, going easy mode and then realizing "oh gosh i underestimated how things were gonna go this time" and then start scrambling a bit to try and save himself, and that's when the chases as a lee are real fun for him (so Stede starts taking notes lol). He just needs someone to get in his head a little first, create some actual threat so that he has all the wonderful, jittery, chase anticipation.
E: Expression | How do they express their wish to tickle/be tickled?
As a lee, he doesn't necessarily say it, but he drops hints. He's a gentleman, after all, he needs to be proper about things, even something that makes him drop all propriety as he shrieks and squeals lol. Sometimes, if he's really in a mood, the b*tchy side of his personality that we all know and love shines out and he'll be a little bratty, lightly provoking and challenging just to see where it gets him
As a ler, he will absolutely just say it lol. He'll lure his lee into private first, "can we speak in my(/our) quarters for a moment?" and then that's just part of his game, part of his style. Throw them off their rhythm lol. He likes to tease a lot through frankness and narration, so while I think when he's first figuring out his like of this and doing it with other people, he'll be much more hesitant and careful and dance around it, once he's figured himself out and knows who, where, and what he wants, he's just gonna say it straight to their face. Sometimes he'll do a bit of trickery, if he knows the person is already down for it, but also, he does want clear consent, he doesn't want to cross boundaries/make anyone upset
As a lee, he is definitely more the annoy/provoke/tease into it type. He will not outright say it, absolutely not, but he will stretch and put his feet in someone's lap and wear his crop tops around. He'll poke and jab and dole out little tickles in an invitation for revenge tenfold. He'll act all smug so someone feels the need to take him down a peg or two.
As a ler, he still won't outright say it. He'll tease, whisper in ears, corner people, taunt them with wiggling fingers through the air when they make eye contact. He makes it all a threat, builds the anticipation. Like I said, he likes to play with his food lol. He may even pull the poking and jabbing and doling out little tickles in this instance too, just to get his lee on edge and anticipating what's coming, and if you try to get revenge, he'll just destroy you right there, so you really gotta watch for the look in his eyes if he's jabbing at you lol
