Sephiroth: Sephiroth walked in after a long day at work and looked for his love. He'd missed him today and work had been more stressful than usual. Before he made his presence in the house known though, Sephiroth went into the bedroom and took his coat and leather trousers off and slipped on his jeans and a long sleeved shirt. After he tied his hair back he walked out to look for his beloved. "Loki? Darling, I'm home. Where are you, pet?"
Loki: Loki sat on the couch in their den, hair loosely braided out of the way, eating a bowl of bright candies, something with explosions playing on the tv. He'd heard the door open, but knew Sephiroth would come and find him once he had taken off 'work mode'. "In here," he replied, drumming absently on his belly.
Sephiroth: Sephiroth lightly padded into the den and softened as soon as he saw his love sitting on the couch watching television. He swept over to the couch and leaned over and kissed his forehead, stroking his cheek. "Hello, my darling." The General moved to sit beside the frost giant and leaned down to press a kiss to his belly before pulling him into his chest, sighing contentedly. "What are you watching, pet?"
Loki: Loki tsked in protest, making sure his bowl of M&Ms didn't spill, before tilting his head up to greet his fiance with a proper kiss. "Welcome home," he said, settling comfortably against Sephiroth's smokin' hot chest, "Myth Busters. A crew of Midgardians testing various theories, often destroying their experiments in a most amusing way."
Sephiroth: Sephiroth hummed his approval at the kiss and eagerly returned it, placing his hands on either side of his beloved frost giant's face. "Thank you, darling." He leaned back on the couch and released his love's face and moved his and draped his arm over him as he turned his attention to the television. "Hmm. Sounds interesting. Have you eaten anything besides candy, my pet?"
Loki: "It is entertaining enough," Loki agreed with a nod, pulling away slightly, remaining just close enough for Sephiroth's arm to remain around his shoulders. He sighed and slowly his skin shifted from blue to pale cream. "No," he replied, "I haven't been hungry. I'm sorry, It's far too hot to remain in my skin accustomed to far cooler climates."
Sephiroth: Sephiroth moved slightly to accommodate Loki's new position and shifted slightly to get comfortable again. When Loki sighed, Sephiroth's hand immediately moved to the deity's forehead and began to stroke and soothe him. "My darling, you need to eat something." He watched his skin fade to his Asgardian colouring and kissed his temple. "It's alright, pet. I understand. It's been a warm day. Would you like me to get you something for dinner?"
Loki: Loki instinctively leaned into Sephiroth's touch, purring softly at the kiss. He nodded, "Thank you. And yes, I think, something cool."
Sephiroth: Sephiroth smiled when Loki purred, he loved that little sound he made. "Shall I make sushi, my love? No raw fish though. It's not good for the little one."
Loki: "Fine," Loki nodded, "That sounds delicious actually. What will you use instead?" He stretched a little on the couch, turning to nuzzle Seph's hand more.
Sephiroth: "Good. I didn't think you'd object, pet. I can use cooked tuna and vegetables, love. Does that sound suitable for you?" He kept his hand on Loki's cheek and scratched just behind his ear as though he was a cat.
Loki: "mmhmmm, perrrrfect," Loki replied, purring getting louder with the way his fiance pet him. "Do we have iced tea?"
Sephiroth: Sephiroth laughed softly and kissed his forehead. "We do indeed, my love. Would you like some?"
Jim Moriarty: *smiles and opens his eyes to look at his fiance* Yours. What time is our flight?
Sebby: *shrugs and nuzzles his neck* I managed to book us for private, so whenever you're ready to go babe.
Sephiroth: -walks in from work after a decidedly shitty day- Loki?
Loki: *is holed up on the admittedly more stylish than comfortable couch with a tub of ice cream. the tv is on, and unnecessarily dramatic music can be faintly heard. Once he hears Seph coming in he quickly sniffles and wipes his eyes what no i was not having an emotion over low-quality Midgardian entertainment* In here, love!
Sephiroth: *walks in to see Loki in a "state" and glances at the television- You're watching....-picks up the remote and checks- General Hospital and you're crying because....why exactly?
Loki: Don't judge me. *pouts and indignantly takes another large scoop of ice scream*
Sephiroth: *sighs heavily and moves to sit beside him, wrapping his arm around Loki and pulling him closer- Darling...-whispers in his ear- it's just a tv show.
Loki: *snuggles yes good and aw fuck there got he tears again* I know. I don't even understand why it's affecting me so.
Sephiroth: *sighs and pulls him into a fully fledged hug* Sshh. Don't cry, darling. It's just hormones.
Loki: *clings like his life depends on it* I hate this part of it.
Sephiroth: *rocks him gently and kisses his temple over and over* Ssh, I know my love. I know.
Loki: *kisses his chin and his cheek, setting the ice cream down on the table* I'm glad you are home though. How was your day?
Sephiroth: *leans into the kisses and smiles* It could have been substantially better.
Loki: Oh my poor dear. *moves to kiss his mouth* Well you are home now. Since neither of us likely have the energy to cook, should we order out, perhaps for something with an unhealthy overabundance of calories?
Sephiroth: *returns his kiss and sighs* That sounds like a wonderful idea, my pet.
Loki: mmm. *nuzzles* Pizza? With extra cheese and every kind of meat?
Sephiroth: *chuckles and nuzzles back* If that is what you desire my darling then yes of course.
Loki: *yesssssssssssssss*
Loki: *lazy arse, summons the phone into his hand and rings the number*
Sephiroth: *chuckles and kisses his forehead staying quiet while Loki orders*
Loki: *hangs up the phone and resumes snogging his fiance because of reasons*
Sephiroth: *oh...yes good okay then; continues to kiss Loki and wraps his arms around him pulling him close*
Loki: *isn't this making your day so much better?*
Sephiroth: *yes much*
Loki: *yes good now watch it get ~awesome~*
Loki: *by that i mean sex*
Sephiroth: *Loki pls*
Sephiroth: *I have to be careful I don't want to hurt the baby*
Loki: *yes yes that is why i'm just going to sit on the d*
Sephiroth: *yes good, do this*
Loki: *awwww yiss*
Sephiroth: *yes good*
Loki: *nek minnit*
Loki: *doorbell*
Sephiroth: *goddamn it!*
Loki: *agreed fuck I'm almost there..*
Sephiroth: *ssh...finish quickly and quietly and then I'll get up and answer the door*
Loki: *whoopdedo i'm pregnant as fuck you can actually see bby now ugh i'm fat*
Sephiroth: *darling you are not fat, come here*
Loki: *my armor doesn't fit*
Sephiroth: *you don't need to wear it,pet*
Loki: *i know but it's proof*
Sephiroth: *proof that you have a little one growing inside you and he or she needs room?*
Loki: *and is making me a fatty*
Sephiroth: *you are not a fatty that is ridiculous*
Loki: *totally sprawled in bed wearing a loose tunic moaning and groaning about being awake in general*
Sephiroth: *is in his office taping away on his computer and stops as soon as he hears Loki moaning and complaining; walks into the bedroom* What is it, pet?
Loki: *flings an arm over his face* Too much liiiight
Sephiroth: *sighs and stalks into the room and closes the curtains as much as he can before sitting on the bed and placing his hand on Loki's belly gently* Better?
Loki: *curls in toward him and nods, removing his arm* Thank you, love.
Sephiroth: You're welcome,darling. *leans down and kisses his forehead gently* Are you hungry, pet?
Loki: *nods again, but looks troubled* I'm not, but whatever this is seems to be..constantly...I'm huge.
Sephiroth: *strokes his love's forehead gently and sighs* My love. Of course the child is constantly hungry, they are growing and changing to be strong enough to survive when you finally birth the little darling. You are not huge, my sweet.
Loki: But I am.. and only going to grow larger.
Sephiroth: *sighs and strokes Loki's hair gently in an attempt to soothe him* But it doesn't make you any less beautiful.
Loki: *grumps*You won't grow tired of me?
Sephiroth: *looks horrified* Why would I grow tired of you?
Loki: I don't know... *fuck no not gon cry* I've never allowed anyone to see me in such a weak state before.
Sephiroth: Oh darling. Come here. *picks him up and pulls him into his chest, kissing his temple gently* Hush, sshh, hush love. It's alright. You're not weak.
Loki: *yes good snuggle me* I am... I cannot even control my own body. Today is the first day I haven't wakened and rushed to the toilet.
Sephiroth: Loki, darling. *kisses his temple gently and holds him close* I know you're feeling terrible. I know. But its all normal. It will all settle down soon and you will be healthy.
Loki: *nuzzles into his neck* You continue to amaze me, my love. I never would have expected anyone to wish to stay with me in my condition.
Sephiroth: Condition? Loki, you make it sound like an illness. *strokes Loki's hair* I helped create the being inside you, why would I not want to stay with you?
Loki: Some would consider it such. *closes his eyes and sighs* I suppose I'm still afraid... btu I am glad to have you.
Sephiroth: *kisses his forehead* Don't be afraid, my love. Everything will be alright. Have you thought of names yet? *trying to take his mind off feeling terrible*
Loki: *jsdkfa;lks bby why are YOU feeling terrible i'm the one with abandonment issues*
Sephiroth: *Im not feeling terrible darling*
Loki: I haven't really... I thought we might slip my late mother's name in somewhere, regardless of the gender our child turns out to be.
Loki: *oh you mean me feeling terrible oops*
Sephiroth: *yes*
Sephiroth: Of course, pet...and perhaps....Lucrecia..... for a girl?
Loki: *beams up at him* Darling, that is... so elegant and lovely. Perfect for a daughter of ours.
Sephiroth: *smiles* Do you like it? Lucrecia was a woman I knew as a boy. She was kind to me..cared for me when the "professor" wasn't looking.
Loki: I love it. It is perfect.
Sephiroth: Good. Then we shall name her Lucrecia Frigga, if she is in fact a girl. And for a boy, my darling?
Loki: I haven't given it much thought. Perhaps a derivative of your Lucrecia? Lucien, perhaps?
Sephiroth: I like that. Very much, darling. *gently strokes his cheek and leans in to kiss him deeply*
Loki: *yes good oh my kissing unf well yes good*
Sephiroth: *pulls away from the kiss and lays down on the bed with him, wrapping his arms around him* I love you, pet.
Zack[Sephiroth]: [*he's referring to his motorcycle, pet. Not your child*]
Cloud: -my bike is named Fenrir because he is my spirit guide on this planet-
Cloud: -we have a history here-
Loki: *viciously guards horsey, snakey, wolfy, and deathy*
Zack[Sephiroth]: *you could have called the damned thing Zack, I'm just sayin-
Cloud: -fuck that shit man-
Zack[Sephiroth]: -like you've never ridden me into the sunset before ;)-
Cloud: -More like you road me dumbass-
Zack[Sephiroth]: -that was one time!!!!!-
Loki: *my
Loki: *^should be the correct response*
Zack[Sephiroth]: [*Loki don't be petty*]
Loki: *but it's so much bfun*
Cloud: -more than one you liar-
Zack[Sephiroth]: -shshshshshshsh Cloud! Stop-
Cloud: Cloud lounged in his favorite chair at home, finally having gotten to rest from the countless quests and missions he had been on of late. The fusion sword hung by the door, Fenrir parked out front needing to be washed. He had a scotch on the table next to him as he dozed in and out of consciousness. "Zack?" Cloud called out, reaching to pick up his drink and sipping at it, trying to sit up completely in his chair as he worked his gloves off, armor in a heap on the floor by the chair.
Zack[Sephiroth]: Zack was busy putting the kids to bed and little Aerith had just fallen asleep by the end of yet another night of Zack reading Black Beauty to her. He set the book down on the bedside table marked with her favourite pink ribbon at the place she'd fallen asleep at and kissed her cheek before he turned the light off and exited the room. He glanced around and saw a pile of armor on the floor and smiled upon realising exactly who it was. "Hey." Zack walked slowly over to where Cloud was sitting and knelt down beside him and placed a hand on his arm. "What's the matter, baby?"
Cloud: "Nothing, just being pulled in a million different directions because of people's fear of Sephiroth, on top of taking care of the usual uprisings and missions. Plus Tseng and Reno are over in Tseng's home town, he's being forgiven apparently. Though we have them on radio in case anything bad happens." Cloud reached out, placing his warm hand atop of Zack's. "All I want to do is spend a month at home and be with my wife and kids, and you of course. Longer than a month, I want to make a new weapon, but I don't even have time." The blond man sighed, setting his drink aside as he stood.
Zack[Sephiroth]: Zack looked surprised when Cloud mentioned that Tseng had been forgiven and he smiled a little. "Well that's good." He reached out with his free hand to run his fingers through Cloud's hair and tilted his head giving him a sympathetic look. "I know. I know. We all miss you, terribly. But you gotta do what you gotta do, baby. If Sephiroth is still around or plotting a come back we need our best to send that son of a bitch back where he came from." Zack moved his hands away and stood up and moved behind the flaxen haired warrior and wrapped his arms around his shoulders and squeezed. "Anda misses you. She's...changed. A lot." Zack pulled away and looked kind of sheepish. Truth be told the change Cloud's wife had been through were quite drastic and Zack was unsure how his beloved Cloud would react.
Cloud: "Yes, but I wish he would just die already, it's a pain in the ass to have to kill him over and over again. And everytime he comes back he's more powerful, not having done anything, yet I have to work my ass off for whatever time frame I get to try to match a force I won't know. You think Gaia would be a little more considerate and help her chosen, but goddess forbid I actually be on anything considered level ground." He frowned, hands going to grip Zack's forearms. "Don't call me baby, I'm anything but. I've missed my wife too, how has she changed?"
Zack[Sephiroth]: Zack sighed as he listened to Cloud's complaints and pressed a kiss to his shoulder. "I know. I don't know what you want me to tell you though, Cloud." He squeezed him a little tighter when he felt Cloud's hands on his arms and hugged slightly. "Cloud, I don't mean it that way and you know it." Zack heaved another sigh and pulled back from Cloud and moved to stand in front of him. "Her...encounter with Sephiroth did her body a great deal of damage and she...she died Cloud. Well...the body did anyway. Andariel herself on the other hand is very much alive and well and in another body."
Cloud: "I heard, but I was all the way in Wutai when it happened, but she did message me that all was alright and not to kill myself trying to rush over here." The soldier looked disappointed as Zack pulled away, turning to look at him tiredly. "As long as it's not the red head body that scared our children to tears, I think we'll be fine. I just, I don't know what it is about that vessel, but I can't do it." He looked down, scratching the back of his head. "Not to mention, the Chocobo's might try to eat her."
Cloud: The shorter man looked down before speaking. "Besides, Sephiroth will pay when we next meet. Slowly, and painfully." When he looked back up his pupils had turned to slits and he shook his head, gripping his temple with a sigh. "Should sleep."
Zack[Sephiroth]: Zack made what could only be described as an 'Oh my god...well fuck' face and sighed almost cringing as Anda walked into the room with tears in her eyes. She knew Cloud didn't like her new meat suit but it was the best she could do at short notice. She swallowed her tears and turned to leave the room, trying to keep what little dignity Sephiroth had left her with intact. To say Sephiroth was cruel was an understatement. Cloud and Zack would never know what Sephiroth did to her. All they would know is that she completely destroyed her previous vessel and she was on a long waiting list to get it back. She wasn't even sure she would get it back at all. Zack pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. "She covers her hair when she deals with the birds. Or I do it. The kids are used to her new vessel now. But next time you see Sephiroth give him one for me." Zack shook his head. "No. You should go and take a cure and go and talk to your wife, Cloud. She hasn't been the same since you left."
Cloud: Cloud sighed immediately upon seeing hands, rubbing his forehead tiredly. "Fine, just leave for now." He muttered to Zack, downing the last bit of his scotch instead of taking the cure potion. I wouldn't do anything for his exhausted state, and he was completely out of stamina potion, having come back home to restock here at the house and on his person. He followed out after Anda, resigned. "Andariel." He called after her, stepping out after his wife, ready for tears, or for yelling, or for both. "I'm sorry I can't be the perfect man, and say the right things everytime, and I'm sorry I have my preferences, some of which I can't change. But don't think I don't love you." He put his hand on her shoulder, his hand warm and heavy
Zack[Sephiroth]: Zack sighed and shook his head as he walked to another room and sat down and amused himself listening to music and flipping through a car magazine. Andariel had just taken a deep breath and was about to smoke out and find a new vessel when she heard Cloud's voice calling behind her. Her power rippled through her skin and faded as quickly as it had surfaced. She closed her mouth, setting her jaw and turned around to face him, her amber eyes still glistening with tears. She didn't know whether to fling herself into his arms, sob into his shoulder and tell him she loved him or tear him apart and scream at him and tell him she hated him for leaving her alone to raise two kids without him. Instead she crumbled and did both. "Where the fuck have you been?! I've been so worried about you! No texts. No calls. Not even a prayer or a summon! How am I supposed to know if you're quick, or dead?! What am I supposed to tell Aerith night after night when she cries for her daddy to come home?!" She screamed until she couldn't do it anymore and collapsed into her husband's chest and sobbed, clinging to him for dear life, suddenly afraid that if she let go he would disappear forever this time.
Cloud: Cloud stood there, not saying anything as his wife threw a fit, holding her when she finally collapsed against him and sighing. "I did write to you, and I text you when I could. I did what I had to as this planet's chosen savior, and to try and keep you safe, which didn't exactly work, what with you texting and calling my phone as often as you could, Sephiroth's lackeys were able to trace it to find your location." He spoke quietly, running a hand through her hair before frowning at the strands and sighing. "Come on, let's get you inside." She had gone and ruined her make-up and he knew how much she cared for it to be perfect no matter what. "You should clean up some, and I'll get you a glass of wine before I go to bed. "
Andariel: Andariel sighed heavily when she calmed down and put her head up and wiped away her running mascara. She shook her head. "No. Sephiroth found me because I am a high stationed demon and he wanted to...use me to carry out whatever dastardly plan he had to destroy you. What better way to get to Cloud Strife than through the woman closest to him?" She sighed and glanced at his hand entangled in her blood red hair. "I know. You don't like it. But I needed a body. She was all I could find....I'm sorry." She wiped her eyes again and frowned at the mascara on her hand. That had been perfect this morning and her stupid emotions had gone and ruined it. The thought of a glass of wine was the best idea she'd heard all day and she nodded almost too eagerly at her husband's suggestion. "Alright. Thank you, love." Now that she had calmed down she looked up into Cloud's eyes and instantly felt guilty when she saw the dark circles and how dull his normally sparkling blue eyes were. "Darling...I'm so sorry." She reached up and ran her fingers over his cheek and pressed a soft kiss to his temple, wiping off the small amount of red lipstick that was left there with her thumb.
Sephiroth: -I'm just going to sit here with my feet on the coffee table-
Loki: *whines*
Loki: *puts and comes out and sticks out his stomach* I look hideous.
Sephiroth: -what are you complaining at? I'm home aren't I-
Loki: *loki pls there is a bit of softness in your abdomen and that is it*
Sephiroth: Oh darling. Come here. You don't look hideous.
Loki: I am enormous. *frowns but stalks over to him anyway*
Sephiroth: Enor-....-sighs- Darling, no. You are nowhere near enormous. -opens his arms to him and pats his lap with one hand encouraging him to sit on his lap-
Loki: *sits and looks mortified* I'm going to get even bigger and I will be hideous!
Sephiroth: -gently places his hand on Loki's tiny, virtually non-existent baby bump- My darling, no. You are beautiful. You will remain beautiful, throughout your pregnancy. -wraps his arm around Loki's waist and pulls him close-
Loki: *rests his head on Sephiroth's and his arms around his shoulders* I cannot guarantee that.
Sephiroth: -leans up and nuzzles Loki's cheek- Hush, pet. You will always be beautiful.
Loki: *huffs but remains silent, i don't think i'm beautiful -now-*
Loki: *i look like a damn oompa loompa*
Sephiroth: -frowns- Loki. What do I have to do to make you believe me?
Loki: *kisses the top of his head* I remain in this form, do I not? I may not understand or agree with your preference, but it is thanks to you that it no longer brings me pain.
Sephiroth: -leans into the kiss and sighs- Darling, you seem to think that your form is a negative thing. -gently moves Loki off his lap and leads him to the full length mirror in the bedroom and stands behind him- Look. -reaches up and moves Loki's hair out of his face- Look at how beautiful you are, my love. Do you not see what I see?
Loki: *meekly follows him, and looks in the mirror for only a few moments before looking away* There may always be negativity in this appearance for me. It reminds me both of what I am not, and of what I am. I know that you love me, and that you find me beautiful, but... It is hard for me to see the same.
Sephiroth: -sighs and kisses his shoulder, wrapping his arms around Loki's waist and hugging him from behind- Then...whatever makes you comfortable...do it. All that matters to me is that you're happy and you know that you're cared for. That's all.
Loki: *leans back against him, looking back at the mirror at the contrast between them, and the obvious reverence that shows in Sephiroth's love* I know. And I am ...happy, with you. Which is another thing to which I am still growing accustomed. That you prefer me as a Jotun, that you are capable of loving me as such, is the only good thing about this reality, and I welcome and cherish it.
Sephiroth: -rests his cheek against Loki's shoulder and sighs- The fact that I am capable of love at all astounds even me, darling. I wasn't built for it. Wasn't designed for it. But somehow I managed to do it and it was because of you. You are my life now, Loki and I will love you in whatever form you choose to take.
Loki: *norns i am NOT going to cry* You are everything in my life, my Sephiroth. You have given me a reason to enjoy living, and I would grant you any small favor I can, including ones that test my comfort. *turns around to kiss him*
Sephiroth: Darling, I don't want you to be uncomfortable. Please, don't ever do anything that makes you uncomfortable. My precious, Loki. All I ask is that you stay with me. -places his hand on Loki's cheek and kisses him deeply-
Loki: *chuckles as he releases the kiss* I would not do something to which I were truly adverse, you know this. *noses*
Sephiroth: -chuckles and Eskimo kisses him- Yes, pet. I know. -strokes his hair- Do you feel better now?
Loki: *nods* Though I do not relish the months to come.
Sephiroth: Darling. -still stroking his hair- Why? Because your body will grow and change to accommodate the small being as he or she grows and changes inside you? -places his hand once again on the "bump"- My pet, after you have birthed the child will your body not go back to how it was previously? You are a god...you can merely will this to happen, no?
Loki: *shakes head* Not my body, though those changes are less than pleasant. But having a much looser grasp on my emotions and reactions... *shudders* It is always so ignoble. And I do not typically have an audience.
