wingedtiger | OPEN RP POST

[ It really was something that would only fool Yukimura, but as reluctant he was to participate in the whole ordeal... it's a nice memory now.

Sasuke puts another log on the fire and starts to clean those used up bandages to then hang to dry. ]

I do have a little pain killer I can mix with water, but it's bitter.

[ Were they back at home or at a camp, Sasuke would try to hide the bitterness in something sweet. They don't have the option here. ]

If you want it, maybe I can give you a treat after to make up for the bitterness.

Like dango?

[ If he weren't totally out of commission, he'd have shot upright, alert as can be. Treats make everything better!

This man has the brain of a puppy. ]

A bitter taste is a small price to pay for the relief of this pain... particularly if there is a treat waiting for me at the end...!

When we get back home, I'll get you a whole plate of dango. I promise.

[ But there's no dango here, and Sasuke isn't about to leave Yukimura defenseless and alone in this isolated hut.

However, he thinks he knows something to reward and distract Yukimura from the bitter medicine after. He pours a small packet of powder into his mouth then sips until he has a mouthful of water. Sasuke is at Yukimura's side and leaning over him soon after, pressing his mouth against Yukimura's. ]

[ A whole plate! Ohh, he can almost taste it... but he'll have to be patient. A patient patient.

The immediate reward that Sasuke comes up with, however, certainly helps the medicine go down. The bitter taste is so much easier to take when it's accompanied by Sasuke's lips on his.

Yukimura swallows the medicine and barely manages not to shudder. (He really is no good with bitter flavors.) ]

...This is what happens in romantic stories, isn't it? I have not read many, but... one person takes care of the other, and then there is medicine shared with a kiss because it is the only way, or something like that...

Edited 2020-01-25 06:14 (UTC)

[ Yukimura won't mind if his lips linger a moment longer than necessary, would he? Sasuke does just that, and he might have gone for a second, longer, and more deliberate kiss if Yukimura hadn't started talking. However, he doesn't quite pull away. He just shifts his weight to be more comfortable. ]

It... does. It's a theme that happens a lot in those stories....

[ Opening up to Yukimura or not, Sasuke still is embarrassed about reading romantic stories or poetry. His face feels hot as he flushes at the admission that he's read them. ]

You read them, Sasuke?

[ That's so... cute.

And so is the red in his face. ]

I always assumed you read military dramas, or those stories where animals talk...

[ ...At least he assumes Sasuke likes variety.

He frowns, thinking. ]

Though... there could be romance in tales like those. I must not take a narrow-minded view of what any genre is capable of depicting...

[ To think he's like this even when his head is just fine. ]

[ Sasuke makes the most flustered noise, but he responds honestly, albeit a little hesitantly. ~~His inner moe is showing.~~ ]

There is overlap... romances in military dramas or romances between animals or youkai... Sometimes they even get happy endings.

[ He has read a number of them... ]

[ If Yukimura didn't feel like every bone in his body were broken, he'd be jumping Sasuke's bones about now. Moe Sasuke is just too cute. ]

Animals and youkai with... humans?

[ Well, he can imagine it, honestly. Who hasn't heard a tale or two of a youkai taking human form out of love or lust?

Yukimura's concussion-brain does its best to continue this line of conversation. ]

Were there any tigers?

[ He'll have his chance to jump Sasuke's bones when he's in a kimono. The soft moe Sasuke will be even stronger then, and Yukimura will be in better shape. ]

Yes, they had the ability to shapeshift and fell in love with a human. Many times the human didn't know, and when they learned their true nature... the youkai had to leave. Or like in the case of a kitsune, could only come back to her love at night.

A few stories had tigers. The tiger was a protector, and his identity was found out when he protected his lover. But he didn't care if he was shunned. He was going to protect his bride. I think they got to stay together in the end.

Edited (typo) 2020-01-25 18:41 (UTC)

[ It does make its own kind of sense that so many stories like that would have unhappy or less than ideal endings. But for as little romance as Yukimura's read, he's certain he prefers the ones where everything ends up working out, one way or another. ]

That sounds like a tiger.

[ He feels kind of proud of this fictional tiger man. ]

We will protect those we love, no matter what... And nothing will keep us from their sides.

[ Yukimura will be pleased to know that Sasuke prefers the ones with happy endings too. For all his darkness, he hopes that someone can have live happily ever after... even if he doesn't believe it's possible for him. ]

Tigers deserve all the honor and respect people give them, and those who earn their love should count themselves lucky.

[ Despite his physical condition, Yukimura's able to smile, hearing that. ]

I'll protect you, Sasuke.

[ Even if he ends up like this again.

Of course he'd end up like this again, gladly, if Sasuke were on the line. ]

Just like in those stories. And we'll get to stay together. That... I promise you that.

[ "...I need you, Sasuke. I need you beside me. I want us both to live."

"I do! And I would fight any devil for your soul, Sasuke! I mean it. Whatever your soul is made of, whatever damage it bears, it is precious to me! Above all else, I need you to understand -- you are precious to me."

"I understand well the gravity of my words... my actions. To entrust your heart to another is no simple feat. I, Sanada Yukimura, swear to you that I will not let this be a decision you come to regret. Can you trust me?" ]

... I...

[ The sincerity of Yukimura's promise breaks down any remaining defenses. Sasuke ~~goes full moe mode~~ chokes up. ]

Please protect this broken heart of mine. If anyone could do it, keep it warm and alive... I think you could.

[ He hopes that will be the case as much as the idea terrifies him. This is new, something that goes against how he's lived his life thus far. Yukimura asked him to trust him and promises to protect him. Even if it's Sasuke's job to protect Yukimura's life, would it... really be so bad to have Yukimura protect his heart? Yukimura was the one to find it still existed within his darkness in the first place. ]

[ Underneath all those masks, Sasuke sure is a crybaby.

He's in good company. Though right now, Yukimura doesn't want to cry. Sasuke might think it's from pain.

So what he does is raise one hand -- he's pretty sure this arm wasn't broken -- hoping that Sasuke will take it. ]

I'll protect your heart... And I shall help you mend it. No matter what it takes.

[ There's no heart that can't heal. Yukimura refuses to believe otherwise. Maybe it won't ever be quite the same as it once was, but it can always be put back together with enough love and patience. ]

This fire in my soul... will not go out. If you think you're straying too far into the dark... let this blazing light be your beacon.

[ Underneath all those masks, there is a lonely soul finally being heard and allowed to express his pain in other ways. Hiding in the dark isn't his only option. Not when there's his beacon leading him out of it.

Sasuke takes Yukimura's hand. It's almost a shame that Yukimura's vision is still blurry. He can't see Sasuke's face, see the faint spark in his eyes. It's not just love. There's something else. Hope?

Although, maybe Sasuke can take advantage of that blurry eyesight. His body is cramping up from bracing his weight awkwardly to avoid Yukimura's injuries but also keep close. And well... there's a chill wearing most chain mail and little else. (The Tiger Cub is the one who can hide among the trees right now.) ]

... Will you give me a moment? I think I can help the both of us get more comfortable....

[ Unless Yukimura needs him to do something first. Sasuke's not too keen on letting of his hand, even if he'll quickly grab it again. ]

[ (When Yukimura's better, he's definitely going to borrow Sasuke's clothes again just to see if he can ~~LARP Metal Gear~~ successfully hide in the trees too.)

Yukimura doesn't want to let go either, but getting more comfortable sounds fantastic. ]

Mm. But take my hand again, after.

[ Sasuke will even let Yukimura use some of his face paint to complete the look. ~~And get a bit turned on by the idea that Yukimura is wearing his clothes.~~

But for now, Sasuke will pull away. He puts another log on the fire. Then Yukimura may hear the clink of metal on metal as it's dropped on the floor. They're not separated for much longer as Sasuke wiggles his way under the blanket to nestle his body gently against Yukimura's. He's very mindful of Yukimura's injuries as he brings an arm across Yukimura's torso to once more entwine their hands together.

Sasuke feels heat on his face. He's still ashamed of the scars littering his body, as many and ugly as they are, and he worries about what Yukimura will think if he sees the extent of them. And... even if they aren't going to be doing anything, this is still very intimate.

What did Yukimura say? "There is nothing like feeling the warmth of another's person's bare skin against yours."...? Well, Sasuke isn't stripped completely bare ~~unlike a certain someone, he wears a fundoshi~~, but Yukimura probably has more cover due to all his bandages. ]

Is... this okay?

[ He asks shyly. Like a moth to a flame, he's drawn to Yukimura's warmth. Maybe he can give some warmth of his own back to its source. ]

[ UNDERWEAR IS FOR COWARDS

sure hope he's wearing some when he's doing his sasuke cosplay--

It's a rare day indeed when Yukimura's wearing more than anybody else in the vicinity. And to think it's only because he literally has to right now. Sasuke loves a ridiculous man. ]

This is much better...!

[ Yukimura would snuggle closer if it didn't mean Sasuke might have to check on the bandages again. Being stuck in one spot is about as bad as being injured in the first place. But if Sasuke's right here next to him, it's that much more tolerable. ]

You are so much warmer than you think.

[ ~~Underwear is for people who don't want their junk catching on chain mail! He may regret it if he doesn't.~~

As if he senses that Yukimura wants them to be closer, Sasuke plants a kiss on a bare patch of skin on Yukimura's shoulder. He does love a ridiculous man. May the gods help them both. ]

If I am, it's no doing of my own... but I'm glad. You deserve all the comfort and warmth you can get.

[ ~~Some lessons have to be learned the hard way.~~

Until that kiss just now, Yukimura had almost wondered if there were a part of him that wasn't all bandaged up. Kiss him more, Sasuke! Everywhere that's still available! ]

Your soul, too, can burn if the embers are stoked.

[ ~~Given the location, kissing it and making it better will have a completely different connotation.~~

But responding to Yukimura's unsaid request, Sasuke adds kiss after kiss from Yukimura's shoulder, over his collarbone, up to his neck, and to his jawline. No, not every part of Yukimura is bandaged up, and Sasuke is more than willing to give Yukimura distraction from the pain and make him feel alive. ]

And you're good at doing that. I can only imagine how it must feel if you make me burn.

[ ~~sasuke hurry and administer the first-aid blowjob~~

With every kiss, Yukimura is made aware of one more part of himself that was left unscathed. It's grounding, if anything, because it's easy to feel not-quite-here when you can't see clearly and you can hardly even move. ]

You won't have to imagine forever. I'll... I'll stoke your embers until you're hot!

[ ...

Bless that sincerity of his. ]

[ Sasuke sputters at Yukimura's honesty just when Sasuke thought he was doing a better job of keeping his feelings in check and less like some flustered maiden. (Along with previous emotional breakdowns and outbursts.) How much of those words are Yukimura as usual, and how much is the Yukimura who has awoken to more carnal desires? ]

I-I look forward to it?

[ Maybe he'll just busy himself with leaving more kisses on Yukimura's skin since he didn't object to it. He places a few more kisses to his jawline before trailing them back down his neck. Now, it's a distraction for himself as much as Yukimura. ]

[ This time, it really is just Yukimura as usual. He's gotten better at picking up other people's innuendo, but unless he's actually trying to make a double entendre... he's still kind of oblivious to how certain things may sound.

Sasuke's reaction makes it seem like he did suggest something dirty, but on the other hand, maybe he was just surprised to hear that Yukimura intended to make his soul as BLAZING HOT as his own?

Logic is hard for him even on a good day, okay. And Sasuke's kisses are very distracting, just as they were intended to be. Clever, clever, Sasuke.

Despite everything that's happened, Yukimura's feeling better. Emotionally, anyway. The whole atmosphere has changed since when he first woke back up in the hut. It feels like everything is going to be okay.

They're going to be okay.

Ha. Take that, Matsunaga.

And yet... a slight frown creases his forehead. ]

...can't remember..

[ Yukimura murmurs something to himself. ]

My memory is failing me still... I am unsure if I told you that I love you. It is important that you know.

[ The mood has changed. Both of them have been pulled back from their individual brinks. They're alive, together. The future doesn't look as bleak. There's hope. Yukimura's body will mend. Sasuke, too, might yet be mended; his darkest secret has been brought out into the light and accepted.

No, Yukimura had called Sasuke precious, a friend, a partner. He said Sasuke was wanted, that there was a place in his heart for him, that he'd protect him, and fight for his soul... but he had not said those words to Sasuke previously.

Unlike his earlier fluster, Sasuke's reaction is surprisingly subdue and quiet. Nearly too quiet. How could three small words rattle Sasuke to the core? How could they also be words he desperately needed to hear? ]

... Do you... really...?

[ The question sounds so stupid once it's said, but the voice saying it is so timid and fearful. Sasuke can't believe it came from his mouth. ]

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