#loki wren

[rielzero]

When Lord Astarion needs a pick-me-up, the Dark Consort provides him with cuddles.

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Afterglow & Aftercare

Post-game vampire stuff.

There's just something about the afterglow that entrances Loki. He's completely blissful, eyes closed, mouth stuck in a silent "oh," as he sighs.

Astarion leans on his palm, amused by his lover. "Are you asleep already?"

Loki turns his head and opens his eyes to look at him lovingly. "No, simply savouring the moment."

The lord raises a brow while tracing a finger across Loki's chest. Wiping some salt and sweat off his lover's skin before tucking a finger near his grin. "Oh, the orgasm was that good, huh? I'll keep that in mind for the next performance." He jokes, he believes that he's funny, too.

Loki scoffs, letting escape an amused quiet laugh. "You think thats it? One swoop to the finish line and I'm good? The orgasm aside.. I just enjoy the skin to skin, really."

With that sincerity, Astarion's expression changes. He looks into the half elf's eyes while thinking about the words that escaped his mouth earlier. "You say that, but being on edge isn't exactly pleasant now.. There has to be a point.. Where the show ends." And part of him still believes that, the point of intimacy is that it begins and ends. He knows there's more to it with his consort, yet sometimes.. He slinks back in those older thoughts, the self-degrading kind.

Loki continues to watch him, searching the distance in his eyes. "Just say you like to finish, love. I like the feeling of your skin against mine. It's not about the finale.. But the overall scene." He flourishes with his hand, somewhat dramaticly as he puts an over-acted tone to his voice. "Must you be so self-critical to reduce love-making to a performance.. or, are you just making small talk?"

Astarion puts his head on the pillow, red eyes never leaving sight of Loki's purple orbs. "I like coming inside of you." He says dryly, as if awaiting a laugh or round of applause.

"Oh? And why is that?" Loki barely blinks as he holds eye contact. His expression is difficult to read, yet.. Astarion gets so lost in it. It makes him quiet, makes him think. "Because you gaze at me in a way I didn't know I craved from someone.. For hundreds of years." He raises a hand to press against Loki's chin. A finger dips into the crease of the scar that leads to his lips, tracing the outline.

"With love, care.. and warmth."

"Warmth..? Oh, metaphorically."

"Why, yes.. I.."

There's another pause before he continues. "Your warmth remains here," The elf guides his lovers hand to his chest, Letting Loki feel the thrum of his Ascendant heart. "Always, memorised eternally within me."

Loki's expression softens, he entangles his fingers with Astarion's as he listens. The vampire lord becomes tense briefly, only relaxing as he exhales. He thuds his head against the other's, taking a deep breath as he enjoys the scent on his skin. He places a kiss on their entangled hands.

"You're not as tough as you pretend to be." Loki says quietly.

"I could have you beneath me in seconds," Astarion's threat is more of a jest, even if he sounds serious. "Maybe you'd like that?" And there's a smirk which is answered with..

"You can be vulnerable with me." Loki's choice of words has him quiet down again.

"My treasure," Astarion's smile turns wide. "You are my only true weakness." He's honest, still.

Loki pouts. "I mean, converse. Openly. Using your words and feelings instead of silly banter."

The vampire lord raises his head, watching Loki carefully, he lets out a very dramatic sigh. "Not tonight."

"I'd rather bask in the afterglow for the moment." Despite the masked frailty in his choice of words, there's a sense of happiness. He's proud, sated. Loved. In love.

He has it all. They, have it all.

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Ah yes two evil guys, just being madly in love. Shameless.

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What does a vampire elf do at night if he doesn't sleep? Appreciate his cute half elf husband.

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He doesn't like wearing white, btw.

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You have got your hooks in me.

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I will not stop drawing them kiss.

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Loki: *panicked screeches in bat form*

Astarion: Calm down! Just think of transforming into something else.. it'll happen.

Loki: *turns into a rat*

Astarion:

Loki: squeaks.

Astarion: Darling, you look like an absolute snack.