147 visions of the future // mantle of the sun king

[i_themagician]

I appreciate that the nightmare curse came just in time for the hottest part of summer, when I was wanting to adjust my schedule anyway so that I could simply sleep through the hottest part of the day. In theory, at least, that's how this works - I'm asleep from noon to early in the evening. In reality, sleep is a joke I tell myself as I lie down

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[moresake]

This heat is utterly awful. Even the pool is not enough, some days. But I didn't realize that was the reason for your change in routine.

Well, Christopher owed me a debt and Cat owned the griffin, but they did do a very good job of it. We had a good talk too, about magic in different worlds.

There have been a lot of people returning to their lives recently. This must be a season of change.

Oh? Well, are you going to show me~?

[i_themagician]

Indeed, although as I said, trying to sleep sometimes in this heat isn't a very effective method of avoidance. Perhaps I should work on fixing the problem rather than lying about and complaining about it, though, don't you think~?

They did; I can hardly tell that anything happened. Ah, I don't think I recall being there for part of that. I must have been asleep.

Autumn must be beginning early this year. Last year they disappeared much as leaves on a tree, albeit more at the appropriate time. If I recall correctly.

I'd very much like it if you came down here and tried it on, so that I know if any alterations need to be made.~

[moresake]

Everyone complains about the weather, but no one does anything about it, as they say. I don't know how much the deities would like it if you messed with their climate, though. Maybe just around our house.

I think you must have been, which is a shame, because Christopher was telling me how they travel worlds in his universe... by rather different methods.

If it were autumn, there wouldn't be so much heat. Not that I would mind the coming of that season.

All right. [In a few minutes you can has a Yuuko in the doorway if desired.~]

/pretends like the action and the comments are separate threads.

[i_themagician]

Well, I'll try not to get caught, then.~

Do they use a balloon?

No, sometimes it gets particularly hot right at the beginning of autumn. Depending on the local climate. But I was speaking more metaphorically, anyway.

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[ A Yuuko is definitely desired. ♥ ] Well, hello.~

that would only make sense

[moresake]

You're not very good at the subtle thing, dear.

No... well, it depends on the person, but generally no balloons are involved.

True, unfortunately. I think we've lost the metaphor somewhere, though.

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[She crosses her arms and smiles, leaning on the doorframe.] So this is what you've been spending so much time on recently, hmm?

[i_themagician]

It never hurts to try.

Someone should use balloons.

It's your fault this time.

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[ Smiles as he approaches her, lifting a promisingly decadent red and black garment from the sewing table. ] Are you jealous~?

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[moresake]

How could I be jealous of something you made for me?

[She takes it from him, running a hand across the soft fabric. He knows her taste, after all these years, and he's catered to it. She's a spoiled Yuuko and she loves it.]

I'll go put it on, then. Though you might have to help with these ribbons.

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[i_themagician]

Well, you could get changed right here. Then I could watch, since I know what I'm looking for.

[ Yes, it's totally so that he knows how it fits and not so that he can watch her get undressed. ]

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[moresake]

[She lifts an eyebrow and meets his eyes, his challenge. And then deliberately she slides down one strap of her dress.]

And what are you looking for, exactly?

[She rests her hand thoughtfully on the other strap, but pauses for his answer.]

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[i_themagician]

Signs that the fabric is stretching or the seams are straining... [ leans closer ]

Such as here~ [ delicately places a finger on a specific point on each shoulder - the part where her frame is the widest across - and then traces them down in symmetrical paths towards her chest before cupping the widest point in her bust with his hands ] ... And here.~

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[moresake]

[She sighs a little when he touches her, instinctively. She reaches up and links her arms behind his neck, leaning up to whisper in his ear.]

I suspect you have other motives.

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[i_themagician]

[ kisses her, if she'll allow it ]

Why, dear, what sort of scoundrel do you take me for?

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[moresake]

[A kiss would not be refused.]

The one you usually are.