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[vanaglorie]

indie khr rp blog tyl!byakuran

oc & crossover friendly | semi-selective about & guidelines

always open: plotting call

[vanaglorie]

[ RELAX ]: the sender and receiver head out to a luxurious spa resort together for some well-earned rest and massages.

ideas for a date // @dyingresolve

Byakuran had won a pair of hot spring tickets in some sort of raffle event he'd participated in on a whim. Byakuran would then saunter over towards his target, tickets pinched between his fingers, chuckling as Dino shot him a look as if he was afraid to ask where he'd gotten them. "Why don't we go together? I heard the steam does wonders for your body," Byakuran had said, innocently enough, but there was a hint in his voice that had the other man do a quick glance down the hallway just in case. Dino never really had a choice, of course, and they were packing for their trip the very next day.

When they arrived, even the word luxurious was a bit of an understatement. It was a tranquil little pocket in a remote area where the usual chatter of crowds and traffic were nowhere to be found. More importantly, as the two of them went up the winding road to their retreat, Byakuran would not outwardly show it – even when it seemed Dino could see right through him – but he was rather excited for the next couple of nights. His fingers brushed against Dino's as they walked, and his smile was just a little bit wider.

It was hard to deny that this little vacation was much needed, maybe even well-deserved. Byakuran felt all the aches he didn't even know he had melt away as soon as he sank into the hot water beside Dino. Not only did the raffle prize include a room with a great view, it also had its own private bath.

"This might be our first real date with each other, now that I think about it," Byakuran wondered aloud. Considering they mostly stole away moments together at the base, several ideas had popped into his mind now that he didn't have to worry about getting caught. There was the sound of water splashing around as Byakuran sidled up closer to Dino, a mischievous look in his eyes that glinted even through the steamy air. "We should make the most of it~♪"

[vanaglorie]

"Hmm, how about a little reward~?" ( Dino c: )

@dyingresolve

The request is met with the raise of a brow. "Quite an impetuous request for someone who's done the bare minimum amount of work." But it is rather late already. A sideways glance at the clock on the wall indicates that time had slipped by a little too quickly for his liking. So much for his beauty sleep.

"But, since you asked so nicely..." Byakuran feigns exasperation with a heavy sigh and a shrug of his shoulders, as if Dino's put him in such a difficult position. With a few quick strides, he sidles up next to where Dino is sitting, and all but plops himself into the man's lap. Byakuran, with a flourish, flings an arm around Dino's shoulders, and all but curls up in his new, self-proclaimed seat. He even wiggles around a bit to get more comfortable, much like a cat that's found its perch on something it shouldn't be sitting on.

"...You can carry me to bed."

[vanaglorie]

( crawls back here like... )

[vanaglorie]

THE WAY I WAS SO CONFUSED BECAUSE I HAD REPLIES SUPPOSEDLY POSTED BUT THEY WERE NOWHERE TO BE FOUND... THEY WERE JUST SITTING IN MY QUEUE THAT I PAUSED... IT'S BEEN LIKE A MONHT... I-

[dyingresolve-a]

A thoughtful hum at the words, he half expected the answer, but is not any less interested in his decision to stay at the end of the day. Truthfully, it has been rather eventful and comfortable the more time passed and Byakuran had proven himself to be trustworthy and an important member of his famiglia. So to learn the reason for his friend's presence and to know that it was his own choice fills Dino with warmth and, perhaps, a little bit of pride towards the Cavallone as a whole.

"I'm glad that you found your way back from your past life, and that you've decided to stay here with us--with me." His voice is firm, tinged with the warmth and softness of the Sky as golden hue glance at his company and his hands freeze momentarily; distracted by their conversation that the last sheet is forgotten. A few silent heartbeats pass as he watches Byakuran's reaction and soon he eases into a soft smile, before finishing the work to make true of his words.

"Hahaha, I hope I haven't raised the bar too high, Byakuran, but I believe you'll enjoy what is to come." He settles the pen down and straightens himself, fixes the watch he had placed upon his desk and the suit he had removed for comfort is taken and put back on again. Buttoned up, he smooths out the fabric and hums. "This'll do." More a commentary to himself than anything, he ends his demonstrations with a nod. The Cavallone boss isn't one to dress formally usually, but once in a while, the necessity calls for it.

"Shall we then?" The trademark smile and warmth is back on his feature as he steps towards the door, confident with the knowledge that the man is going to follow him no matter where he may take them. "Patience. You'll understand soon." He says even before Byakuran opens his mouth; he's sure the curiosity has been skyrocketing by now.

The room they arrive at is one familiar to them both and the entire Cavallone: a spacious are commonly used for celebrations, announcements and other events. The place is decorated with pleasing colours, the variety of food filling the air with its delicious smell and naturally, the biggest section is the dessert, where one certain sweet is evidently dominating the table.

For anyone familiar with the famiglia, they'll notice some faces missing amongst the guests filling the area, but most members living here and close by are present. He has also invited a special guest who's going to join them later.

Without further ado, their arrival is announced and it shouldn't take long for Byakuran to realise what this is about: it is the official acknowledgement and celebration for him to be a part of the Cavallone famiglia. For all the years he has been with them and all the grudges and dissatisfaction, it had been difficult for the boss to officially announce him as one of them, but it is absurd to think otherwise now.

He is one of them after all and just like the rest of his famiglia, Dino will not forgive anyone who harms his people.

[vanaglorie]

'With me'.

What a choice of words. It makes Byakuran feel so vulnerable, as though Dino can see right through the facade he's so used to putting up. Well, he supposes it's a two-way street after all; they've gotten to know each other quite well. Dino has his own little idiosyncrasies, like the way his lips curve in this certain angle when he's putting on pleasantries even when he's tired, so different from the warmth of his genuine smile. Subtlety isn't one of Byakuran's fortes either, so Dino's claim that he'd stayed just for him isn't untrue.

"I've been patient," Byakuran mutters, lips pursed in an almost-pout. Still, he notices that Dino seems to be dressing up, supposedly for some sort of event. Byakuran doesn't recall anything being organised recently. It's part of the 'surprise', he assumes. Despite his complaints, he follows along – patiently – as Dino had requested. Byakuran sure hopes the man knows what a miraculous feat it is that he's managed to stay quiet for this long.

They eventually arrive at the hall, which – as far as he knows – is usually reserved for large events and celebrations. Byakuran's already sniffed it out in the air that something is up, maybe it's the birthday of someone important? Then his eyes fall onto the table with a huge platter of marshmallows and all his favourite desserts and now he's just confused.

He doesn't even bother hiding how perplexed he is, and it shows on his face as they enter the space proper. Byakuran recognises every person in here. Not all of them had liked him very much at the start, and he's certain that some of them still don't, but if even those members of the family are here, then...

"Well." Byakuran breathes out the word, truly at a loss for the first time in a long time. "So this is what you've all been sneaking around for?" He had of course noticed little hints here and there, that perhaps the famiglia was trying to hide things from him. Byakuran had simply chalked it up to it being something an 'outsider' like him wasn't supposed to now. Ah, how wrong he had apparently been.

He approaches the table and pops one of the candies into his mouth. Sweet. Perhaps moreso than usual.

[whiskeysmulti]

Gelato Date

Moved from HERE @vanaglorie

He couldn't quite believe it either. Why in the hell he'd agreed to go out for gelato with the Gesso boss, Mukuro had no clue. Yet here he found himself tagging along as if the two were always close friends. He didn't understand what was so captivating in the white haired man, but here they were taking a walk together like nothing had ever happened. It was just for gelato, right? It wouldn't hurt. Denial and Mukuro were becoming really good friends lately it seemed, which was terrifying to think of. Had he forgotten Mukuro had been "Leonardo" the whole time before? Nothing more than a spy for the wretched Vongola he found himself attached to due to Chrome having actual friends in the damned Mafia of all places. If there was one thing Mukuro despised, it was the Mafia. But in situations like these, Mukuro had learned something from his mistakes before. It's best to play along.

"Ku, fu, fu. You're welcome to ask me anything you'd like."

[vanaglorie]

Oh, of course he remembers the feeble assassination attempt from a while ago. Byakuran also remembers how utterly and completely he had quashed that attempt, and chosen to spare the poor man in the end simply because... it would be more fun that way. And how right he was! Look at them now! Entering the doors to a quant little dessert shop on the corner of the street.

Byakuran could certainly appreciate someone who doesn't linger on the past, and is willing to look past attempted murder for a... fresh start. "Let's start with the basics, then. What's Mukuro-kun's favourite flavour?"

[vanaglorie]

a kiss on the space between shoulder blades.

Perhaps his suspicions were coming true. Maybe he really is getting sloppy, or at the very least, horribly sentimental. A simple mission, that's all it had been. In fact, Byakuran sort of looks forward to them now as an opportunity to stretch his legs (and wings, though they freak the other family members out more often than not). He's not much of a 'team player', per se, but he'd felt a strange sense of duty to watch over the younger member in their group today. A sharp push to get him out of harm's way, a stray bullet that split the skin across Byakuran's back, and a little bit of blood... is what Byakuran tells Dino when he comes barging into the infirmary, anyway. He had immediately dismissed the medical staff tending to the wound and taken over the task himself.

"Oh? Why so grumpy?" Byakuran teases, unable to ignore the need to fill the silence with some banter. "I've survived far worse, you know." A joke, perhaps in bad taste, given how Dino is currently bandaging up the injury that is sure to scar, and not prettily.

He opens his mouth to make yet another comment, but quickly closes it when he feels the warm touch of Dino's hand gently caressing his back, light enough to not hurt, but present enough that it sends a light shiver through him. His head is tilted in a half-curious glance over his shoulder, but all his potential queries are well and truly silenced when he sees Dino leaning in closer, until his lips finally press themselves to his skin, just above the bandaged area, in between his shoulder blades. In between those twin scars of his. He's certainly glad now that Dino can't see his face, for the warmth that floods his cheeks and the absolute delight in the grin that spreads across his face at this small act of intimacy is downright embarrassing.

"Hm~ I do suppose this is the first time you've really seen them in full. They certainly up my 'cool' factor, wouldn't you agree?" Byakuran turns his head back to face ahead of him, but the smile is evident in his voice.

[vanaglorie]

[ 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐡 ] : sender drapes a coat / cape / etc. around receiver's shoulders. ( hi it has been a while <3 )

for you i would...

The chill of the night air is biting at this time of the year, when the trees start to wither and shed their leaves of brown and gold. The marble bench that Byakuran finds himself perched on nips at his skin through his clothes, but he doesn't mind nor care. Other things weigh heavier on his mind at this moment. It's not very like him to have his emotions in such a... shall he say, turmoil? Just as a name crosses his mind, just as its owner's face flashes across his vision, something thick, heavy, blankets his shoulders and wraps around him with a warmth that is far too gentle.

Byakuran glances over his shoulder. And the devil shall appear, he thinks wryly to himself. He then looks down at the coat that's now draped around him. Tsuna's very own coat, at that. A smile tugs on the corner of his lips. Oh, how undeserving he is of this man's kindness.

"Isn't it past your bedtime?" Byakuran teases, but the way his hands tug the coat tighter around him belies his casual facade. At this late hour, he half expects Tsunayoshi's right hand man to come bursting through the doors demanding that he return at once. Byakuran also half-wishes that, with Tsuna now here, he could steal these few moments for himself for a while yet.

[ukigumos]

UKIGUMOS - »❝浮雲❞«

"..............."

Hibari Kyouya has the emotional intelligence of a pebble. Aside from curiosity and irritation, it was difficult to distinguish any feelings. So he continued to stare as though he was listening to alien speech.

This is nothing but sappy jargon.

"It was foolish of me to let you run your mouth."

He raises his tonfa threateningly, but remains still. It was almost as though he was giving one last chance for a better clue. Who was this so called crush of his? And was he really that obvious?

[vanaglorie]

The silence between them is thick and palpable, and just when Byakuran thinks the gears in Hibari's brain are kicking into gear, they grind to a halting stop. The confusion on the other boy's face is so painfully obvious that Byakuran can't help but laugh, and laugh, and laugh. A full, hearty laugh that nearly cramps his sides.

"Ha! Ha ha! Oh, Hibari-kun, you poor thing. So emotionally constipated that you can't even tell! Should I spell it out for you?"

Byakuran doesn't even see the tonfas in his hands anymore, so honoured that he should be the one to bestow this revelation upon the other.

"Ya-ma-mo-to Ta-ke-shi~♪"

[ukigumos]

UKIGUMOS - »❝浮雲❞«

"Crush?"

Out of all the possible things this pest could've offered, he never would've guessed it'd be something like this!

Clear confusion flashes across Kyouya's features, scrunching up like he'd tasted poorly aged milk. He stood there, dumbfounded to the point where he actually lowered his weapons.

"Hmph, you couldn't be more wrong."

Though, he couldn't deny that he was curious about the origins of this idea. In fact, it was already starting to eat away at him. He never understood what constituted being in love. He had seen couples here and there, but he never had the desire to partake in their clingy activities.

"Let's suppose I do, though. So what? Is this mosquito also a cupid now? "

[vanaglorie]

Byakuran is flabbergasted by that response, and for all of Hibari's seeming nonchalance and cool-guy demeanour, he can't help but wonder if the boy is a little bit daft. The confusion he sees on that face is so genuine that he has to choke back an ugly laugh.

"Oh, you really don't know?" Byakuran claps his hands together once, delighted that he should be the one to bestow enlightenment on the other.

He hums, thinking of the best way to phrase it such that it can get through even Hibari's surprisingly thick head. Having every memory and piece of knowledge from the future forced into his mind is largely a curse, but at least it's being put to good use this time.

"Don't you feel something strange when that certain someone appears? You're second-guessing the things you should say, you feel the urge to do things you normally wouldn't, and their smile makes your day a little brighter but you get jealous sometimes that you're not the reason~"

With the weapons lowered, Byakuran gets a little more bold. "Anything sound familiar?"

[vanaglorie]

"You have the best bedhead. It's adorable."

Byakuran fails at stifling the yawn that bubbles up as he stretches languidly in the bed. It's about time they got out of bed, though Byakuran is most inclined to delay the inevitable by a few more minutes.

He rolls over onto his side, where he is greeted by the ever so gorgeous sight of Dino right beside him, the covers draping off his bare waist, his skin bathed in the first rays of sunshine filtering through the curtains. Nothing like a good view to start the day, hm?

"'Adorable' is hardly the word I would use for this monstrosity." Byakuran lets out a huff of laughter, though he can see it in Dino's eyes that he seems to mean it. He reaches up a hand to attempt to pat down the mess on his head. Alas, a blessing and a curse to be gifted with such a voluminous head of hair. Byakuran's hair may be the softest thing next to marshmallows and clouds, but styling it in the mornings is quite the uphill battle. Tufts of hair stick out every which way, and it's a far cry from the carefully groomed style he usually wears.

"And you? You just wake up with perfect hair? That hardly seems fair."

Byakuran scoots closer, and there's a devilish glint in his eye. Before Dino can protest or even try to stop him, Byakuran is already pressing his lips to Dino's, fingers tangling into blond locks to tug him closer. He rolls onto his back and pulls Dino on top of him, pulling his lower lip playfully and gently between his teeth as he finally parts from the kiss.

"Hm, better~" He grins, satisfied, now that Dino's hair has been tousled from that little stunt.

[ribbontales]

𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝: a little assortment of prompts revolving around painful, bottled up affection and endless yearning, as well as the possible result of finally taking action. remember to tag your dark themes. add +reverse to swap the roles.

[ 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 ] : receiver notices sender looking at them longingly. [ 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 ] : receiver hears sender calling their name while asleep. [ 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐡 ] : sender drapes a coat / cape / etc. around receiver's shoulders. [ 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 ] : receiver is hugging a coat / cape / etc. that belongs to the sender. [ 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 ] : sender is helping the receiver through a panic attack / severe anxiety. [ 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 ] : sender takes a hold of receiver's both hands. [ 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 ] : sender and receiver are spooning for comfort and warmth. [ 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 ] : sender and receiver are finally about to kiss, but are interrupted. [ 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 ] : sender and receiver are finally sharing a passionate kiss. [ 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 ] : sender has just found the receiver who's been missing for weeks. [ 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 ] : after being misinformed that the sender has died, receiver is grieving. [ 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 ] : sender is expressing anger over receiver's constant recklessness. [ 𝐣𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬 ] : sender is voicing their negative opinion about a person who appears to be close with the receiver. [ 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 ] : sender has just told receiver "you belong to me". [ 𝐰𝐡𝐲 ] : sender has just asked receiver "why don't you love me". [ 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 ] : sender has harmed someone who threatened the receiver. [ 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦 ] : sender has killed someone who threatened the receiver. [ 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐭 ] : sender has gotten injured protecting the receiver. [ 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 ] : sender is getting frustrated with their repressed affection and asks receiver to leave them alone. [ 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥 ] : unable to handle their fondness towards receiver, the sender lashes out and they end up in a heated argument. [ 𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 ] : sender is apologising for appearing cold. [ 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 ] : sender is telling receiver they "deserve better than whatever this is".

[ukigumos]

UKIGUMOS - »❝浮雲❞«

They do say that knowledge is power, however, Kyouya prefers to settle things with brute force. And on his own, to boot. So the offer falls upon deaf ears.

...Or does it?

Luckily for the buzzing mosquito, the talk of the injury serves as a grim reminder which causes Kyouya to halt. The adrenaline isn't doing its job numbing him.

"Hmppph." Kyouya smirks. "Could you now? Or are you just spouting empty deal offers here to escape a thorough beating?"

[vanaglorie]

Byakuran can practically see what little gears are in Hibari's head turning as the student considers his words, though he's certain if not for his high perch and the crimson that stains Hibari's pristine white shirt, Byakuran would be in much more veritable danger.

"Two things can be true at the same time, right?" He chuckles, and taps his chin with a finger as though in deep thought. Fighting Hibari could be fun, but he's not really in the mood to get all dirty and beat up at the moment.

"For example... You wouldn't happen to have a crush on any of your schoolmates, would you?"

It's a gamble, because who knows how the other boy will react. Byakuran may very well have to prepare his own last rites after this!

[vanaglorie]

( ` muse has been kinda low lately :pensive: perhaps if anyone would like to plot and kick me back into byakuran

[tsukkiakarii]

"Perhaps you could handle them, though I would find it impressive still," sometimes she felt as if she could hardly keep up with the twins and their boundless energy...but perhaps it would be nice, for all involved. The twins to have a new playmate to help lose some of that energy, and the parents to effectively have another babysitter...a thought to file away for the time being.

Long ear minutely twitches as she hears the sound of his stomach growl, flicker of amusement across her features. Sometimes he reminded her of a kitten, hissing and spitting at the unfamiliar with merely a need for gentleness and care and yet unable to recognize it.

He hides it well, Kokushibō would give him that much credit.

She had initially planned on allowing the subject to fall away, something to possibly touch upon another time for she will not forget even if she doesn't address, but a glance towards Byakuran as he speaks and he's rewarded with a soft smile.

Always, endlessly patient. She has all the time in the world.

"Of course you needn't fret over such a thing," easy reassurance. There is so little she hasn't already heard, for the followers and those who seek out the temple always tell all to their goddess. She can hear the almost-shyness, but Kokushibō hopes her continued calm will help to soothe any nerves Byakuran currently felt.

She rises from her chair, hair cascading behind as features shift--extra eyes hidden lest she frighten the followers, fangs and claws and too-long ears neatly tucked away. Hardly a falter as she walks alongside him: rare indeed, to walk beside instead of leading.

"If you'd like, you can have your breakfast privately so we needn't worry for anyone overhearing--of course, you needn't feel too pressured to tell."

[vanaglorie]

"Oh, you pamper me too much. Not that I mind, obviously." Byakuran chuckles as they walk together. He can't remember when such things became so familiar and easy to him. "I would love to have a little breakfast date with Koku-chan," he replies lightheartedly, though the slightest inflection in his voice betrays his nervousness, if anyone cared enough to notice. Such comforts could be so fragile and fleeting, after all, and it definitely wouldn't be the first time he's ruined a good thing and scared off a close companion because of his idiosyncrasies.

They walk side by side down the halls that Byakuran has come to know just as well as his own home, presumably towards one of the more private dining rooms where they could talk away from others. Even the moments of silence that fall between them are comforting, and Byakuran doesn't feel the instinctive need to fill it with nonsensical chatter and remarks as he usually would with others.

After a handful of seconds, he finally does speak up. "I know you wouldn't pry but... I suppose it's only fair I try to explain, at least, especially after imposing upon you last night."

"It's nothing more than an annoyance, honestly. It's been a while since it last happened, and I thought I'd gotten rid of them for good, but..." His hands are placed in his pockets in a casual motion, hiding the way his fingers fidget with the inner lining of his clothes. "...sometimes I have these dreams."

He glances at Koku from the corner of his eyes, before returning his gaze to what's ahead of him with a wry smile. "If they even are dreams." They were more like phantoms. Insignificant as they were, they loomed over him and haunted him at every corner, ready to overwhelm him if he wasn't careful. Sometimes, when his mind wandered, he seemed to be whisked away in those hallucinations.

"I can't tell because they feel so real I wonder if it's me in another life. But how can that be? I've already seen all of them. It reminded me of the past, when I still enjoyed things like music and movies, when I was... hm, normal?

"I hate them. I don't usually let them get the best of me but we all have our moments, don't we? Luckily, Koku-chan was around this time to chase them away for me." In this moment, and just for a moment, in his sleep-wrinkled clothes and mussed hair, Byakuran's age belies the composure he usually keeps. He's barely more than a boy, compared to someone as aged as his companion next to him, after all.

[vanaglorie]

[ GELATO ]: the sender and receiver head out to the best ice-cream parlour in town for a cold and sweet date. (from Mukuro from my inbox call)

Byakuran will admit, he never thought he would get this far. He supposes that even someone like Mukuro would eventually give in, all those defenses he put up wearing down with time and perseverance. As much as he complained that Byakuran should leave him alone, he still agreed to go out on this little date, so it should count for something.

Granted, while they've fought each other to near death in the past (future?), they hardly know each other besides in the "physical" sense. Did Mukuro-kun even have a sweet tooth? What were his favourite flavours? Waffles or pancakes?

"I must say, I never expected you to accept my offer of a little sweet getaway. How exciting. I can't wait to get to know more about Mukuro-kun~"