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@riiverrun modern blackhands bc you liked my post

Izzy is on the couch, listening to a podcast over the speakers. The host's voice is soothing, and his eyes are closed as he listens. He is in a state of relaxation until he hears the door clatter open. It's not that he doesn't fucking adore Ed with every atom of his being; it's just that Ed is so... extroverted. Loud. And Iz had a long day and just wanted to get lost in his podcast.

He pauses the show, opening his eyes to do so. He turns to watch his partner come into the apartment, all nervous energy. He sighs inwardly; Ed'll take a lot of work today, he can tell by how he moves. He doesn't mind at all, but he did want to listen to the end of this episode.

"Edward," he greets. Ed stops in his nervous pacing and turns his attention to Iz. Which lesser men might find too intense, but Iz basks in it. "How're you-" he can't get the rest of the out though. Ed comes to him and drapes himself on Iz. Ed's taller, so is almost smothering the other.

"Fucking fuck, Ed," he protests. But his arms go around Ed anyway. "Long day?"

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@riiverrun   //   ED [ x ]

Ed had never been one to linger. At least, not in the bed. Not that he didn’t enjoy the time spent with Stede, but the softness terrified him in a way he’d never really known before. Some days, he still preferred the brusque attitude of his first mate to this... kindness that the other displayed.

So as he pulled on his leather pants, and started to put on his favorite purple undershirt, he felt Stede’s hands on him, and he makes a small noise of surprise.

“Aye, mate, what’s going on? I thought we was gonna have some breakfast.”

In truth, he's only really half-conscious as he reaches out to try and stop Ed from leaving him alone in bed. He's always had an inclination toward being rather grabby in his sleep, ending up curled around his partner in one form or another unless his partner, like Mary, would rather push themself to the floor than let it happen.

He used to be considered an early riser, but for sailors who wake before the sun, he's now considered a late one.

" Just a minute, Ed, "   Stede mumbles, using the thigh he'd grabbed and his other hand on the mattress as leverage to pull himself close enough that he can lean his head against Ed's thigh, treating his co-captain like an unruly pillow who had just started walking away from the bed.   " Bring it into the bed if you must. "

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@riiverrun continued from x

“you’re not in service anymore, you big tree.”

“look. you take the bed. I’ll sleep in the armchair. But I’m taking all the extra pillows.”

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for @riiverrun // ED

" You won't believe me, " Stede laughs softly, though with the raptrous attention he's responded to all of the rest of Stede's eccentricities with, Stede is actually inclined to trust him with this one, though they've only known each other for a few hours, though he's never willingly told anyone of his true nature, though by all rights a pirate like Ed should probably want to kill or kidnap a merman like him.

Taking a little sip of the liquid courage in his hand, Stede continues, and though it's quite possibly the most foolish thing he's ever done, it feels right.

" I ought to just show you, really. Bit easier that way. Do you want to go outside? "

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@riiverrun cont from x

"Listen. I asked if anyone wanted some, but no one answered and now I'm surrounded by juice thieves."

"...one. one Capri Sun, with the option for another if I survive the night."

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@riiverrun

[Sean Wan Kenobi]: are you nearby

[Sean Wan Kenobi]: Sophie's not here and I

[Sean Wan Kenobi]: I need help

[Sean Wan Kenobi]: please come

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@riiverrun // ED sent:

Ed comes up beside Stede, where the man is standing against the railing. "Y'know... you kinda glow, in the moonlight there. It's a good look for you, mate."

He'd just been looking out onto the reflection of the moonlight on the water, the ocean like a giant pool of navy ink in the darkness. Doing some reflecting himself.

And there's Ed, making everything a bit brighter.

" Oh. Thank you, " Stede responds, ducking his chin ever so slightly with a smile on his face. He's not sure he's ever received such a compliment - he doesn't really now what to make of it, but the thought that Ed thinks he's handsome burns in his chest, a low, warm flame.

" You look good in all lighting, you know. " He has more thoughts on that, but for the sake of propriety, he will keep the better of them to himself. " You're quite the handsome fellow! "

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𝐄𝐃 sent:

[ requirement ]   -   for sender to provide something receiver needed without asking.

Stede makes a point to ensure the crew gets their bedtime story regularly. Doesn't miss a single day on schedule, no matter what. Come hell or high water. Everyone is gathered, the crew is here, Ed will be here in just a moment, Stede has today's book in his lap, he just needs to begin.

" Right. "   Stede crosses his legs where he sits and checks his pocket, only to find nothing. He searches around, clearly confused, until the very item he was looking for appears in front of him, held out in Ed's hand.

" Oh. Thank you, darling, "   Stede says, smiling as he gratefully takes his reading glasses from Edward and slips them onto his nose. He blinks once, twice, eyes adjusting, and shifts where he sits so that Ed has plenty of room beside him.

" Right. Where were we? "   Stede opens the book on his lap and glances about at the crew.   " Everyone settle down! We're starting a new book today. Wee John, Black Pete, we have plenty of blankets, one of you can go get another one. We'll wait to start until you're back, yes? "

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