002 : [video/action] : PERFUME PLOT

[armorumvigiles]

[When the feed turns on, it shows Basch with fragments of glass in his hand, the remnants of something that used to be a perfume bottle.]

This was delivered to me erroneously, this morning. Upon inspection, it seemed to be a bottle of perfume, however--

[He cants his head, furrowing his brows a little.]

The thing was delicate. My apologies to any

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[armorumvigiles]

[There really isn't an adult here, just a Captain who is the mild equivalent of an all-too-affectionate drunk, right now.

Everything is an innuendo right now, apparently.]

The thing was delicate. A term that many dislike being subscribed to.

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[armorumvigiles]

I do not believe that my notoriety extends thus far.

[Basch, why are you playing into this.]

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[armorumvigiles]

[And while his usual reaction would have been to gently nudge those hands aside and reprimand Balthier with his steady lineface ("you jest"), this is perfume heaven and Basch is standing his ground with a mild look of... oh lords, is that amusement?]

I have not stumbled in a long while, Balthier.

[Sparing with his words as usual, but there is a distinct touch of flirting there what is even going on here anymore]

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[armorumvigiles]

A test? [And there goes Basch's hand on Balthier's jaw.] Or perhaps a leap of faith, if sky pirates were the sort to take them.

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[armorumvigiles]

[Absolute madness. There are certainly no bedroom eyes being made here at all.] And what do your instincts make of the situation?

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[armorumvigiles]

[And of course, it's always Balthier who takes that initial step, not that Basch is complaining (not at all, not in this state). He falters for JUST a moment before obliging (responding).

...Good thing they're not in a three-person room where the third person is prone to walking in at the worst possible timing.]

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[armorumvigiles]

[Basch isn't an emotionally charged man, per se-- he's not always the most rational, and he's certainly no pragmatist, but moments of romantic inclination aren't exactly what he indulges in.

So, what's going on now? He's tapping into a pool that remains largely untouched. This is clearly not what he'd had in mind when he'd first found that flimsy perfume package lying in reach.

Basch tilts his head and then moves the hand on Balthier's jaw to his cheek, coarse hands repositioning already formed contact. WILL HE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS LATER? Maybe. Probably. Who cares right now?]

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[armorumvigiles]

[Basch is trying to keep from staggering, and as it is, he's not doing a very good job of it-- so of course, Basch takes Balthier a few steps forward (backwards for the sky pirate) and in an utterly cliche but effective maneuver, backs the younger man up against the wall.

You go, Captain Ronsenburg.

As far as the sparring goes, Basch has not had much in the way of this manner of... jousting for a while, and thus takes a bit of time to adjust to Balthier's practice. He's a lot more straightforward with his affections, thank you very much, and fancy tongueplay is not his style. But that doesn't stop him from reciprocating (forgetting that he reeks of perfume, the main culprit) and chasing after Balthier's lips when the other goes up for air.]