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Reno ([personal profile] electrod) wrote in [community profile] middaeg2020-09-06 07:54 pm

[open] catch-all, Full Moon, quests

Who: Reno and you!
When: first half of Septeril
Where: Aefenglom
What: Full Moon, Quests
Warnings: NSFW in one of the Full Moon threads (feat.dragon)


FULL MOON


[ The last Full Moon at least happened during celebrations. Drinks, merriments, and brawls were all but a normal thing to happen. But it somehow made this whole Full Moons deal a little easier to bear. It's now the third time it happens and Reno hates it a little more with each passing month. Figures, it will pass into a routine eventually, unless they get out of this place first. This time the Moons provide him with even more feathers, not just tufts here and there, his arms are slowly turning into wings Thickly feathered tonight, even if still not enough to fly up into the sky. The rusty red only a few notches more desaturated than his hair.

And given that... potential revelations that might have happened in the month prior... he is less likely to stay at the quietness of his apartment, wallowing in the misery. He hits the town, Entertainment District mainly. The brightness of the lights there causes a bright and hot irritation in him at first. Unsteady anger, pre-battle jitters, that quickly turn into weird neediness. He craves company, and it doesn't really matter if it's a peaceful and pleasant or involves ripping someone's face off. ]


A )

[ So eventually giving into that, Reno nearly pounces someone; hand occupied with a bottle of beer, smile almost jovial but a bit too sharp. No glint of recognition in his eyes at first, if he should happen upon a familiar face. His eyesight is going to shit at night, but no way he is going to mention that. ]

Lost? [ He points at the building that hosts both a pleasure house and a pub, depending on if you go up or down the stairs ] Do you wanna go try that together? I'm kinda curious how it looks like.


——Alternatively

B )

[ When his mood crashes, and it's probably the last moment of the night that doubles as the earliest hour of the morning, Reno can be found sitting on the fence, somewhere in Haven. Sun is literally about to rise, but he's yet to see if it helps his eyes in any way. Are you going early to work/classes? Running for fitness? Whatever it is, the redhead soon-to-be harpy waves you, cigarette in feathered hand— ]

Got any fire? [ It's almost pretty please. The matches are gone, and he doesn't have the nifty Witchy powers to just make a flame out of nowhere. ]



QUEST #1 Heliofonic Hospital; the peddler



[ The potions, no doubt having its origin in dubious places are a real catch from a business standpoint. He gets a hefty cut on each potion he sells, basically. Surprisingly clean for the shady scheme that it probably is, but not that Reno is going to bother asking questions. He doesn't really concern how they're made, or whether they're a placebo or have some actual effects beneficial effects. It seems like a dumb, but an easy job. And who knows what you can learn along the way. ]

A )

[ —so should he see Mirrorbound seemingly suffering from a headache, insomnia, or even simple Monster growing pains, (or just simply being tired) he will approach them with few stock phrases about a miracle cure, and a good deal before it hits the market— He's clearly repeating a memorized phrase, not trying to hide he's here to sell shit ]

B )

[ But now that a certain hospital makes a focused effort to crack the operation down, a suspicion that it's all more than just a ruse rises. So if someone calls him out on this he will be both willing to listen and discuss the issue.

Yeah he's— ]


Listen, I got only two bottles left on me. Buy them and you'll get bonus info" [ He's not above ratting the alchemist to the guards (getting chummy with them is a better investment in the long run), but he wants to make a coin on this still. ]



QUEST #2 Under New Management; just checking it out


[ The job at the factory last month was, he'd want to say, uneventful. But that ain't true. So when the word goes around that the orphanage itself changed hands and is now under new management... Reno does go to take a peek.

From afar.

Look, it's not like he cares, okay? If he spots any face that he might have seen in Haven or identify from the network as a Mirrorbound he'll ask. ]


Hey, I heard there have been changes here. [ He starts and goes straight to the point ] Do ya know anything else about it? Word on the street says its owned by a Mirrobound

[ And that sounds like an incredibly curious thing, orphans aside. Because owning an orphange sounds like a big deal for a bunch of refugees. Also, are the kids still working oin the factory? ]


WILDCARD


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grandspark: (069.)

[personal profile] grandspark 2020-11-14 07:31 am (UTC)(link)
[It was easier to ignore if Archer didn't point it out; how Reno reacted to his touch instantly in obvious ways. Harder to ignore now even as he tried to keep his gaze on the other dragon rather than his partner below. His grip tightened slightly on Reno's wrists, unconsciously, at Archer's words.

Funny, he thought, when the lecture on dragons turned to protectiveness and possessiveness to those they considered important. Ironic, perhaps. Rude already would give his life for Reno. What more could he possibly do to protect him?

Instead of following Archer's advice, however, Rude closed his eyes and refused to look at either of them. It was too much. Everything was suddenly overwhelming. He couldn't stand the sound of Archer's voice anymore, trying to coax him into accepting what he already knew he wanted but refused to take by force. He wanted the other dragon to shut up and get a move on. He wanted--

--well, it didn't matter what he wanted, he reminded himself. He was here for Reno and if his partner really was excited to have him here... and there were clear signs to say he was... then Rude was staying right where he was and doing whatever was wanted.

His hands relaxed again as he continued to easily hold Reno in place.]
boneofsword: (my chance to redeem)

[personal profile] boneofsword 2020-12-01 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Kissing is too personal. How about biting?

[Seems like it's been too much for the other Dragon. He should focus on the redhead for now. Besides he's sure it's what the other wants to hear— and to see.]

Some of the Dragons dislike seeing other's mark their partner. [Archer continues thoughtfully while he strokes and caresses lithe body, trying to find most sensitive spots. Keeps his touch light and teasing— then withdraws after a really intense reaction, moving to grab oil.]
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[personal profile] grandspark 2020-12-03 09:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Reno's deft fingers on his wrists bring Rude back to the present. He concentrated on that touch, the simple feel of it and yet how much it excited and comforted him at the same time. It was nothing and yet it was everything.

Head still turned slightly away, Rude reluctantly opened his eyes and looked down at his partner. His grip shifted on Reno's wrists enough to let him rub his thumbs over the harpy's veins slowly in silent reply. Try as he might to keep his face stoic there were subtle signs that he was losing that battle for some reason. A softness to his features as he gazed at Reno. A slackness to his usually strong jaw. It wasn't quite sadness--something less perverted than pure lust but something along those lines of desire, of wanting something from the other.

It morphs into a fond smile at Reno's words about him. His partner knew him all too well. Of course Reno would agree that Rude was protective of his partner--there was nothing that Rude wouldn't put himself in front of to prevent harm reaching Reno. He'd taken more than one bullet for the redhead. Archer knew nothing, indeed, but Reno knew everything about him.

He closed his eyes again but kept his calm for now. He swallowed before working his tongue to answer.]


His show. I don't care.

[Not quite the truth; no, not at all. He cared more than he wanted to admit. But he wasn't going to ruin this night by denying either of them their fun simply because he didn't want to see Reno's flesh after biting and bruising from another's touch.

Rude shifted suddenly, as if to assert some sort of control over the situation, over himself really. It wasn't much though--he moved to lean down onto the table, placing him marginally closer to Reno as he leaned over his partner's upper half. He couldn't escape the thought of leaning down just a little further and claiming Reno's lips for his own, defying the redhead's proclamation that there was to be no kissing. He knew that rule wasn't meant, wasn't said for him but what would Reno actually do if he surprised his partner with a defiant kiss. How would Reno react to Rude trying to taste him.

He left well enough alone. He was afraid to break the rule. Afraid to overstep the boundaries still between them even after all the years together. Being here, this close, was pushing far enough for now. He wasn't ready to ruin a good thing while he had it.]
boneofsword: (full bs smirk)

[personal profile] boneofsword 2020-12-06 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's impossible to read all the nuance without knowing more about his companions, and Archer is well aware of it. He's been trying to read all of the subtle signs between the two and meddling without being asked to. That's the kind of dumbass that he is, trying to help everyone in the nearest vicinity.

He focuses on two small vials of oil he's holding, giving the two time to sort out whatever is between them. The wise thing is to shut up and let them think, but— ]


I used to think the same way, until my own brat returned one night with bite marks in several places. Had to mark him again until he's been grumbling something about being a dragon's chew toy.

[—look, he's the kind of guy that doesn't know when to shut up.]
grandspark: (080.)

[personal profile] grandspark 2020-12-06 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[It was a pity Rude was too unaware of Reno's own thoughts and feelings in the moment to realize that the redhead was arching up towards him and not reacting to something else. That Reno's interest lie close to his own. That he didn't see it, as clear as it was.

For a moment though the words sparked something in Rude. There was something about them that made the wheels in his mind turn, slowly recognizing the playful words for what they truly were. He recognized them... some of Reno's favorite phrasing... the last time he had heard them... what they could possibly mean in this situation here and now. He listened to the music but it held no answers and despite the fact that he knew that wasn't the point of the message he still tried to discern its meaning out of the silence between them.

Until it was shattered by the interruption. Rude didn't get to fully process the moment between him and his partner as the other dragon's words filtered over the faint music, caught his attention, and snapped him away from that important message--causing him to miss it entirely for what it was. He reacted almost instantly to Archer though, an appalled look on his face despite himself.]


Reno isn't mine to chew on.

[It came out too quickly, clearly indignant and feeling offended--too late he realized it was a telling response to his true feelings. He growled at the air between himself and the other dragon while trying not to make eye contact with him. He thought he might lose it if he did. Why-- no, he didn't really need to ask why. They'd already talked about it and now it was stuck in his head. He was suddenly feeling an overwhelming heat in all his limbs, a slow dangerous burn that threatened to consume him. A possessiveness like he had never felt before. No matter how many times he'd come to Reno's aid in battle because he couldn't stand the sight of Reno coming to harm; no matter how many times he'd flew into a violent whirlwind because someone thought they could try and get the drop on him by using his partner against him. He'd never felt so suddenly vindictive of such casually said words in his life before now. In the past, despite his extreme physical reaction to danger to his partner, he had always remained calm on the inside. Now, he was having the opposite happen. While he was deathly still on the outside it was only because he was fighting the unfamiliar rage on the inside.

He didn't care how playful the words were spoken or how casually informative the other dragon was simply attempting to be for their supposed benefit--Rude felt provoked by them for some stupid reason he couldn't handle. His frame bent forward further over Reno's body--whether to shield or claim possession was up for debate--as he met the eyes of his partner for a quick moment and felt the usual calm flood rush over him almost instantly in that one swift glance.

He glared at Archer and, surprisingly, managed to keep from going for the other's throat.]


I don't care what Reno does, what happens to him-- [wait for it] --because no matter his choices I'm not going to mark him like some possession that gets thrown in a closet and forgotten.

[A low growl, and the crack of the table beneath Rude's hands as they pressed around Reno's wrists without too much pressure, for it was all carefully placed on the table beneath his fingertips instead.]

I'll be too busy pummeling the vitals out of who- or whatever idiotic thing that had the audacity to touch him.
boneofsword: (walk with me)

[personal profile] boneofsword 2020-12-08 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
[He pushed them too far.

Of course Archer's aware there's always a possibility of Monster going feral. Dragons are possessive; one not fully turned has their emotions and instincts go wild. With the Full Moons shining bright—

Archer closes his eyes and stills. Being so close to another, feral Dragon almost makes him lose his temper. Almost. He focuses on his Bond, letting the presence of his Witches anchor him, not allowing him to get lost within his emotions. It takes him a long moment to get himself under control and not growl at the other or spread his wings menacingly. Dumb reptile brain.]


My apologies.

[A breath.]

You two have a very strong bond.
grandspark: (161.)

[personal profile] grandspark 2020-12-08 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
We're not Bonded.

[Came the immediate response, growled out low between clenched teeth. Of course, that might not have been the point. But Rude wasn't entirely in a thoughtful state of mind at the moment and he wanted to snap at the other dragon more than anything else. However, his anger stayed focused on growling and posturing. For now.

...Perhaps it said even more, though, that they weren't Bonded by this world's standards but shared such a close connection anyway. They were already so close, knew each other so well, and worked together so perfectly without some mystical, magical Bond tying them together on another level. They already had that kind of bond without it.

His low growl began to peter out slowly. The tension remained until he finally felt the amount of pressure he was putting onto the table beneath him and, aware that Reno was there, finally allowed himself to get distracted by looking down. He saw Reno there, all of him, and felt a pull in a different direction. His hands flattened out, less pressure as he felt Reno's wrists in his grasp once more and before he knew it he had run his hands up the length of Reno's arms.

One of his hands ran up the length of Reno's neck until it stopped under the redhead's chin and lifted it gently to make Reno look up at him. His thumb caressed the soft skin between the jaw bone once, twice. His breath was slow and weighted as he stared into Reno's eyes as if he was downing in them.]


We've been partners for a long time. [Rude was surprised to hear his own voice continue his former train of thought.] We've lived through a lot together. Always the two of us against everything that heads our way. Nothing will ever change that.

[Maybe those words were more for Reno's benefit, or Rude's own, than for the other dragon in the room. They certainly held a heavy weight to them, a deepness to their meaning stronger than the simple phrasing suggested.]

Edited 2020-12-08 06:31 (UTC)
boneofsword: (neither pride nor honor)

[personal profile] boneofsword 2021-01-16 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[That fierceness is oddly cute, and for a second Archer does wonder if the next time he meets the redhead he should be wary of sharp blades. Wouldn't be the first time. His expression softens a bit too.]

I'm not talking about this world's version of bonds. [he says softly as he reaches for his discarded shirt.] What you have is very rare. The ability to read each other's mood and communicate without words is uncanny.

[Archer pauses for a moment. In all honesty he's a bit envious of the closeness and understanding. There's no doubt they've seen as many battlefields as he did, and survived. It's a testament of their skills and their connection.]

When a Monster goes feral the only person able to stop them is their Bonded. Feral Dragons are most dangerous— yet all it took was awareness of your partner to snap out of it.
grandspark: (109.)

[personal profile] grandspark 2021-03-15 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
[The other dragon wasn't actually wrong in his assessment of the situation. His words rung true despite any denial from the two Turks. All it had took was Rude's focus shifting to his partner to calm him enough to keep control. Reno's touch kept him grounded, comforted him in a way he couldn't quite explain. Knowing Reno had his back was enough to placate him.

That didn't mean the nearly feral dragon had to agree with the words despite their truth. The irrationality of it was ridiculous but the calm words still angered him for whatever reason.

His eyes snapped up to glare at Archer.]


If you're so good at reading the moods of others, why haven't you taken the hint? [And left. Was the red dragon still expecting something to happen after all that? Fat chance. The moment was gone.

A pity, perhaps. Something beautiful could have happened here if more confidence and certainty were already in place. But it was all too new and unfamiliar territory for certain members of the current party.

Now all that was left was the fleeting rush of adrenaline and aftermath of rage, leaving at least one of the Turks in a state of confused emotional overload. He wasn't quite certain how he felt, truth be told. The outburst had been silly and yet he'd come to learn something from it and that was Reno was still with him. He feared that he had ruined something and yet was reassured by the touch of his partner.

Speaking of which, the hand on his wrist brought his attention back to Reno. He nodded. He should have just ignored the other dragon now that they were done with him. Though he was oddly reluctant to move, he did so--standing up straight and pulling Reno along with him till his partner could slide easily off the back side of the table and stand next to Rude. It was like he didn't want the physical connection between them to break; though the gentle caress had been broken in the movement, he kept a hand around Reno's waist now instead. It would have been innocent enough if it didn't seem so possessive in front of the other dragon.

His attention was on Reno though. It was best kept that way. It kept him calm even if he was still a bit nonplussed with what was happening. How did the night turn out like this.]


Yeah. Ready when you are.