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[terraria]

[ A distant crackle - ]

Sinbad? Ah... call me back when you're available. It's a bit important, but not time-sensitive.

[worldinnovator]

[ The return call is only a few minutes later. ]

Aspen? Is everything alright?

[terraria]

[ An audible fumble, and Aspen sounds out of breath - ]

Oh! Yes, I - everything's alright. I wanted to ask if you would be busy tomorrow, or perhaps, the day... after. I would...

[ A pause, full of tension. ]

I have something important to ask of you. It - won't mean much to you, I'm sure, but... it is important for me.

[worldinnovator]

Breathe, Aspen.

[ Sinbad reminds him of this, a fond smile in his tone when he hears the tension in the other Dominant's voice. ]

If it's important to you then it is important to me by default. Whatever you wish to ask of me, love, it is yours. Whenever is good to come over, I'll make sure I'm free.

[terraria]

Don't say things like that when you don't know what I'll ask of you...

[ He huffs out another sigh. Silence stretches between them - Aspen doesn't speak, can't find the strength to until he finally pipes up minutes later, hesitant. ]

Do you know... how to tie someone up, for sex? Or have you worked with ropes before?

[worldinnovator]

[ There's a moment of surprise drawn out on the other line before he gives a soft sound of agreement. ]

I have, yes - although the displays they gave us for orientation last time were a little different than what I know. But I'm well versed in ropework and knots. I've been a sailor for a long time, after all.

[terraria]

[ A nervous ruffling of his wings can be heard. ]

I... could you... try to do that, with me? I would not ask many others. I could not... trust many others. I do not take being... bound very well. It brings up painful memories for me, but I -

I do want to get past that fear of mine. And... I do like it, when I'm not scared. When I'm simply testing out or... learning knots on my own, I can handle it quite handedly, it's simply that... with others, it's... [ He exhales, exasperated at himself, knowing he's rambling and going everywhere. ]

I can't quite do it with others without feeling a sense of panic. During Tumenalia, I was a bit blindsided by being tied up and I didn't quite realize it until later how terrified I had been underneath my... urges. I've - tried! I've tried, since then, but I can't push it away, and I want to, so I... ah. I simply wanted to know if you would be... available. You needn't do much. I could teach you the knots myself and I have quite a lot of equipment on my own...

[ His voice gets softer and quieter as he speaks, hesitant and shy by the time Aspen actually trails off into silence. ]

[worldinnovator]

[ Sinbad lets him talk, lets the words spill out as Aspen paints the picture fairly clearly and the king spends as much time listening to what Aspen doesn't say as he what he does.

When his voice finally trails off, Sinbad clears his throat quietly, needing a moment, but he answers with a serious tone, soft with emotion. ]

Aspen, I would love to try just about anything with you. That you would ask to face a fear such as this with me is an honor. You can show me what you're comfortable and we'll take it from there. Bring whatever you like, I'll be here.

[terraria]

I... would prefer to do it in my suite.

[ It's not that he doesn't trust Ja'far or Masrur, but... this is something he'd be too terrified to do with more than one person. It brought back panic just thinking about it. He swallows hard, and audibly. ]

You'd truly be alright with it...? When should - when is a good time?

[worldinnovator]

Of course. I'll come to you, then.

And yes, Aspen. I'm more than alright with it. When do you want me to come? Name a time and I'll be there.

[terraria]

You have a job, Sinbad! You can't simply let me pick a time...

I'm available through the week, I don't have another part lined up yet. Tell me your least busy day and that can be when we'll meet.

[worldinnovator]

And I can schedule my meetings around it. This? Is more important to me.

But most of the next two days are free and available if that makes you feel better. Would you prefer one over the other?

[terraria]

It shouldn't be. I thought you were insisting on finding a new house?

[ A pause; ]

Tomorrow... would be fine. I fear I'll lose my nerve.

[worldinnovator]

And I've been shopping for one, as well. Although I might have found one. If you can clear some time at the end of the week, I might ask you to swing by with me and take a look?

Tomorrow will be fine, love. Would you prefer me early in the day or later in the evening?

[terraria]

That - [ Exasperation seeps into his tone. He didn't bring it up for this!! ] ... yes, I can manage it.

I'd prefer if you arrived past noon... perhaps at 1.

[worldinnovator]

[ Sinbad bites back a laugh at the exasperation he can hear in Aspen's tone. ]

We can talk about that later. This is the focus for now, after all. I'll come over tomorrow at 1, alright? Would you like me to bring anything else?

[terraria]

Ah? You can, if you please. I have an open mind when it comes to the bedroom, so if you would like to bring something that would please you, I wouldn't be against it. I have nothing to ask for, however. I already have a collection for myself.

[worldinnovator]

I'll keep that in mind. [ Is that amusement? Probably. ] I will see you tomorrow, then, Aspen.

[terraria]

[ What did you expect he's a courtesan - but Aspen lets out an affirmative noise. ]

Tomorrow, then.

[ It's a surprisingly dreary day - raining hard, and showing no signs of stopping. Aspen had intended on a bit of running but that was out when the weather was this bad. At least it was a perfect sort of night to stay in...

Given Sinbad had been particularly pouty about his lack of lingerie fashion show, Aspen decided to wear his best set: a deep violet set of lace lingerie and sheer silk that matched his eyes in color, thigh highs coming up to mid-thigh and silk draped down his rib to his hips, further emphasizing the sensuous curves of his body. He rubbed at a wing, the change in atmosphere aching at some of his wounds, waiting for Sinbad to let himself in - he gave him a key, after all - or for him to politely knock. ]

[worldinnovator]

[ Sinbad does knock, if only because he's carefully holding an armful of flowers when Aspen comes to open the door.

Holding them out with a wink for the other Dominant when the door opens, there's a cluster of lilies and iris and hydrangea, with tiny bursts of babies breath and lily of the valley in a blend of blues, violets and whites. ]

...Alright so I might have gone a little bit overboard, but they were all pretty and I couldn't decide.

[terraria]

[ He's usually hard to make blush when in sexual situations but somehow, presenting flowers has him pink. He takes the bouquet, looking a little embarrassed all the same. ]

It's beautiful... you didn't need to. Though I am thankful.

[ He gives them a light sniff as he steps aside to let Sin in, long ponytailed hair swinging behind him. Thankfully, it looks like Aspen does keep himself busy aside from his theater work, given by the vases and the flower arrangements he has sitting on the kitchen counter. He takes one vase aside to put the bouquet in, placing it on the table. ]

I'm not sure you're rewarding me for a performance I've yet to give or not...

[worldinnovator]

Neither.

[ Sinbad lets him take the flowers and move to put them in a vase - taking advantage of getting to drink in the sight of him in the sheer little outfit he wears when he walks away. But as Aspen sets the vase on the table, he wraps arms around him from behind, drawing him back against his chest as he bends to press a kiss to his shoulder. ]

I merely saw them the other day on my way home and they reminded me of you. It made me smile, and I hoped they would do the same for you.

[terraria]

[ Aspen tenses just a bit in surprise as he feels Sinbad behind him, leaning into his arms as his wings flutter beside him, a flash of goosebumps running up his bare shoulder. ]

They did. [ He feels so warm in this moment, and his heart feels like it's going to beat right out of his chest. He nudges him slightly, carefully turning around in his grasp to get onto his tiptoes and kiss his cheek, one hand lingering on his shoulder as the other strokes against his neck. ]

I hope what I'm wearing makes up for all the times I've alluded to dressing up for your generals but didn't dress up for you.

[worldinnovator]

Mmm. It's certainly a start. Let me see it?

[ He asks this with a smile as he takes a step back in order to drink in the sight of what Aspen is wearing.

He gives a low whistle of admiration. ]

You're so beautiful, Aspen.

[terraria]

[ Aspen chuckles, slowly striding forwards, though he doesn't get onto his tiptoes this time. He does, however, reach out and take Sinbad's hand, gently kissing his palm. ]

Thank you.

[ He steps closer, reorienting that hand to the curve of his waist. There's a slight tremor in his hand, unusual in this situation. ]

I do try.