Conversations and figuring things out. With kneel_majorzod

[cordy_chase1]

Cordelia glanced at Zod over her shoulder as she added chocolate sauce to the coffee and ice for the frapuccino she was making him, as she'd promised. She smiled as she found him watching her and then went back to what she was doing.

"Do you still want to try and figure out that Blackberry?" she asked, offering him a smile.

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[kneel_majorzod]

Zod smiles, taking a step closer to get a better view of what Cordelia's doing. He's been observing this process with interest since she started...though he may be watching Cordelia more than the drink itself.

"Oh, yes," he replies with another warm smile. "If you're still willing."

[cordy_chase1]

"I am," she tells him softly, meeting his gaze. She adds milk to the blender and then proceeds to blend the ingredients until they're mixed together. "I hope you like this better than plain coffee."

[kneel_majorzod]

"I'm sure I will," he says quietly, walking up behind her slowly and lightly pressing a kiss to her neck. "Thank you for going to the trouble of making it for me."

[cordy_chase1]

She leans back against him, closing her eyes for a moment. "It's no trouble. But you're welcome."

[cordy_chase1]

She smiles softly and meets his gaze. "You're welcome, Zod. I'm glad I can help out. And if it means I get to have you around more, then clearly we both benefit."

[kneel_majorzod]

His smile brightens a bit at that. "I assure you being with you is the most pleasant part of all this," he says softly. "And you definitely don't need to think of any excuses to have me around more."

[cordy_chase1]

"Glad to hear it," she says softly.

[kneel_majorzod]

He takes another sip before setting the drink down on the counter and searching her gaze a little longingly. "How do you want to proceed from here?" he asks quietly, taking her hand. "Keep visiting each other every couple of weeks?"

[kneel_majorzod]

He nods slowly, letting his eyes close for a moment. "As I told you before, I'll have a new life ahead of me at some point in the near or distant future. I'll give you all I can until then, but when that day comes, I'll be less tied down. And able to spend more time where and with whom I choose to."

[cordy_chase1]

She studies him intently. "You keep mentioning this new life," she says softly.

[kneel_majorzod]

He meets her gaze for a few seconds before speaking. "I've already told you a bit about my business, haven't I? I'm trying to protect the human race, much like you are. The life I keep talking about is what comes after this world is saved."

[cordy_chase1]

Cordelia nods a little. "About that. You should know, if you need any help, I'd be happy to do so." Her voice is soft, but sincere.

[kneel_majorzod]

He relaxes slightly, visibly relieved. "Ah. I didn't realize how long you were dead," he says softly, returning her smile. "I'm sorry to hear that things have gotten so much worse. But I'm sure you'll get them under control again. Do you have allies to help you?"

[cordy_chase1]

"Not really," she admits. "While I was gone, most of them died. Some of the others, from Sunnydale--the place I grew up--they're still alive, just...not here." She shrugs a little. "I see Angel on occasion, but I don't think this fight means as much to him as it once did."

[kneel_majorzod]

He looks at her with concern again. "Well, your battles--and your survival--mean a lot to me. And if you ever need help, I'm here." He gives her hand another squeeze and offers her a small comforting smile.

[cordy_chase1]

"I appreciate that," she says softly, meeting his eyes. "To be honest, you're the only one I've really connected with since I got back."

[kneel_majorzod]

He remains still, just holding onto her for several seconds. Finally, he shifts his head to lightly press his lips to the corner of her mouth. "I'm really glad I suggested that meeting in Utah," he says softly, smiling at her.

[cordy_chase1]

"Yeah, I am, too." She turned her head and kissed him softly, lifting a hand to his face.

[kneel_majorzod]

He returns the kiss without hesitation, slowly lifting one of his own hands to touch hers. After a moment, he drops his hands to her waist again, pulling her a little closer and kissing her a bit more deeply.

[cordy_chase1]

She returns the kiss without hesitation, one hand moving to rest lightly against his chest.