Into the Unknown with darkseidofmoon

[have_no_mercy]

It's not unusual for Tess to remain working in the study into the wee hours of the morning. What isn't usual is for her to be waiting for company, even if the hours aren't quite so wee as yet. It's still late and worse, she has little idea what she may be getting herself into

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[darkseidofmoon]

Darkseid arrives in very little time, as promised, and quickly makes his way to Tess' study when security lets him in. He enters seconds later, smiling at her and closing the door soundlessly behind him.

"Tess."

[have_no_mercy]

By the time he enters the room Tess has her composure completely together and offers him a smile in greeting.

"Darkseid. Interesting name, by the way."

[darkseidofmoon]

His smile widens slightly at that, and he steps closer to her. "I'm glad you think so," he replies with a nod. "I've always liked it."

[have_no_mercy]

"Not your original one, then? Wow. I'm shocked," Tess deadpans, still smiling. And as he steps closer, she steps back, finally turning and walking over to the wet bar. "Nightcap?"

[darkseidofmoon]

He gives her a half smile and tilts his head to one side. "Well, I'd hate for the intrigue to be lost. Because underneath that beautiful mask of annoyance, I think you like the vagueness and mysteriousness. On some level, at least."

[have_no_mercy]

She raises an eyebrow at that and mimics his headtilt. "Then that makes two of us."

[darkseidofmoon]

And in response, he'll mimic her raised eyebrow with one of his own. "Oh?" He also may lean in a little closer, though his feet remain planted in place.

[have_no_mercy]

"Oh, come on," Tess replies softly, keeping her gaze locked on his. "You're getting a kick out of knowing more about us than we know about you, certainly, but you like it even more when someone can surprise you."

[darkseidofmoon]

"Well, we did say we would just see what happened," he replies, coming to a stop directly in front of her. "No plans and no limitations. Except that our choice of...activity couldn't be easy or safe."

[have_no_mercy]

"We did say that, didn't we. But at least indulge me for one little question." She leans forward ever so slightly. "What were you hoping would happen when you got here?"

[darkseidofmoon]

"But simply answering your little question would take away from the vagueness and mysteriousness that you've grown so very fond of, Tess," he says, his voice lowered. "I suppose, if you really must know, I could show you."

He reaches up and lightly brushes a bit of Tess' hair from her face before tilting his head at her. "Though now I'm curious as to what you were hoping would happen."

[have_no_mercy]

Her eyes follow his hand before her gaze drifts down to the almost insignificant distance between them and then back up to his face. "And not answering would be safe," she points out, her own voice barely above a whisper. "So go ahead; show me."

[darkseidofmoon]

Darkseid wasn't--and still isn't, really--in any great hurry. He knows as well as she does that it was inevitable.

He will, however, tighten his grip around her waist as he returns the kiss, somewhat less gently than before. He'll also guide her a step or two closer to the couches waiting nearby.

[have_no_mercy]

The feel of his hands and the renewed force of the kiss will garner an appreciative sigh into his mouth in response. Her other arm slips around his neck and Tess shows no resistance to being guided anywhere at the moment.

[darkseidofmoon]

He smiles slightly against her lips and guides her a couple more steps in the same direction. As he does so, his hands will drop to the small of her back and find their way up the end of her shirt to rest against the skin located there.

[have_no_mercy]

His hands are warm and Tess arches her back into his touch as much as she can without hindering their journey. When they do pause, however, she'll draw her mouth away from his and looks up into his eyes, a hint of amusement in her own.

"I must really be special."

[darkseidofmoon]

"That's one question I confess I don't know the answer to." A couple more steps toward their destination and another tease of a kiss. "As it only gets better from here."

[have_no_mercy]

"Does it?" Tess asks in reply, stopping only when she feels the front of one of the couches bumping against her calves.

"Somehow," she'll kiss him briefly here, "I don't think you're exaggerating."

[darkseidofmoon]

"Oh, I don't exaggerate," he informs her, pausing to study her for a moment, slowly returning her kiss with one of his own. "As I've already told you, I only offer simple facts."

[have_no_mercy]

"And what," she kisses his lips, "are the facts," she kisses the side of his jaw, "tonight?" Tess finishes her question with a kiss pressed firmly against his throat.