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[This, at least, thankfully isn't new territory for him. Restless and active as he is, endlessly searching for novel experiences to broaden his horizons, is it any wonder he would take the time to play and explore? Knowing as he does now just how big Jade is, well.....

He hadn't exactly managed to keep the presence of mind necessary to take Jade comfortably, last time--or let Jade take him comfortably, for that matter. He's not going to make that mistake tonight; Rook is thorough and systematic as he works, breathing carefully controlled and eyes lingering on Jade's face.]

Different? It's certainly less satisfying than having you, to say the least. But if you can stand to wait long enough, everything feels much better in the end.

[ Just because he's choosing to be patient, doesn't mean that he needs to remain completely idle. Jade's larger body turns, propping himself up on an elbow so he can more properly admire the care Rook takes in preparing himself. Fingers working himself open with practiced care even as his eyes remain so calm. Almost as if his arousal doesn't bother him nearly as much as it bothers the merman.

Perhaps it comes with experience, but he suspects it is just something to do with how Rook is... Rook.

Jade's hand comes to rest on one of the blond's spread legs, tracing slowly against the skin of his inner thigh--closer to his knee than anywhere he might disrupt the hunter's work. ]

I see... I wonder if I would have the time to test it out myself.

[ There is the glaring 'sleeps in the same room as his brother' issue, after all. ]

If I did this on the mountain, I doubt I would be alone.

[ His fingers inch up a little, thumb brushing against the new space. ]

Mmmm.....

[Jade really is trying to distract him, isn't it? The way those fingers are creeping up his thigh..... For shame. They do more to make him shiver than his own fingers do, at any rate, more to make his impatience flare up than mere desire alone ever could.

After all, nature abhors a vacuum, doesn't it? In his youth and isolation, his blood had always seemed to run cold. The world had simply been the world, then--vast, strange, daunting, incomprehensible, monolithic. Something to be watched at arm's length, through a pane of glass, like studying a textbook. Nothing really held any inherent meaning in and of itself, save in context, in connection. Once those connections were made manifest, though--once that pane of glass had shattered, and the world was free to reach through and seize him by the throat--

Suddenly, it was abundantly obvious how everything was connected. Suddenly, there was nothing but those bonds, nothing but that meaning that flowed through them, nothing but the beauty that seemed to hold the world together--and to hold him fast to the world, an integral part of it at last, just as it did for everything else.

Rook grins, free hand spreading in an expansive shrug. Does Jade really want to fumble through trying it himself just from watching someone else, when he could have them demonstrate on him instead?]

You could be alone enough. But wouldn't you rather have company? A helping hand to show you how, perhaps?

[ A hike through the mountains that ends with him grinding against Rook's fingers doesn't sound bad. In his favorite place with one of his people and a new experience... He doubts he'd have the time to practice or experiment much with himself with his job and dorm-share partner, but with how thorough the hunter's slicked fingers work himself over to spread and soften himself he can't imagine it going poorly. Though it's easier to imagine his head held down against the dirt with hands all over him; his target's form leaning over his body to whisper in detail just how long he'd been admiring him that day. ]

I do enjoy your company. It would be wise to do it right...

[ The merman's hand continues to creep up the hunter's thigh until he can shift some of the silk fabric draping Rook's hips. The full view of the blond's arousal straining against the thin, laced cloth while his fingers work himself... Jade finds himself having to turn his eyes away.

He should make himself useful, shouldn't he? So his hand begrudgingly leaves a warm thigh to join the other in hooking into the waistband of his own last remaining clothing. ]

As I thought~

[It's a nice thought, isn't it? Jade pinned down in the dirt, sweet nothings whispered in his ear, grinding on his fingers until he's humbled enough to beg for his cock..... Or maybe back in the water, clawing desperately at slick mud as his hole is worked open but given nothing but his mouth?

Rook can't help the flicker of disappointment, finding the warmth of that hand retreating. If it's really necessary, though..... Jade can look without touching--assuming Jade does keep looking, after so fully baring him like this. If it means he ends up on top of Jade sooner than later, it's worth it.]

Are you ready?

[ Body bared, Jade settles once again with his back against the bed.

His heart may beat slower than a humans, but it is certainly much less calm than Rook's right now. Though he has grown rather used to that, but he's found he doesn't mind it so much. The enjoyment of kissing a throat with such a steady pulse thrumming beneath his lips is a pleasant treat. While he thinks he'd like it even more if it were racing, it's likely in Rook's best interest not to cater to his primal instincts in that particular way. ]

I thought you would never ask.

[It may not be in his best interests, but it's hardly something he would be uninterested in, seeing Jade at his most raw and primal. Perhaps that's something to look forward to--how utterly Jade might overcome him, the day his composure and self-control are finally completely shattered? He hardly intends to make it easy for him, but perhaps that will make Jade's eventual victory all the sweeter, knowing exactly how hard-fought it was.

Once more, Rook moves to straddle Jade, slick fingers wrapping around him to give him a few long, firm strokes to coat his length thoroughly. They're as ready as they'll ever be; Rook takes a deep breath and starts sinking down onto Jade's cock, the hem of his robe draping over Jade's hips to obscure the show. Thoroughly prepared like this, it's nearly effortless--he takes Jade in one slow, steady stroke. Even so, taking him as a human now..... it's even more apparent just how big he is, with a body less suited to accommodating and molding around it.

A moment to adjust to how thoroughly he's being split open, and Rook digs his knees into the mattress to start moving. First a trot, then a canter, so to speak--even the best horse and rider need time to build momentum, no matter how eager he already is to reach a full gallop. And this is new to them both, isn't it?]

[ It's quite a feat to keep his hips still as Rook takes him; it's instinct to buck up into him or dig his claws into the soft fabric covering his hips to force themselves together faster--more.

Yet Jade simply breathes as every inch of himself slowly disappears behind a curtain of violet. His eyelids heavy as his hands move to rest on the vice's thighs. Not roughly or with intent to hold, but just to touch him in the moment as he settles. It's a different feeling that when he took Rook back in the lake. A different type of softness in the way his partner spreads around him--it lacks the smooth, tightness of a part of him that wasn't meant to be entered, but somehow he feels so much tighter. ]

Ah--

[ Jade's fingers dig into Rook's thighs when he starts to move, his eyes moving from spread thighs, tented gown, up to the hunter's face. Intently watching his expression as the speed of how he impales himself increases. ]

You... look wonderful.

[It's so much better than any fingers or toy could ever hope to feel. This is what he's been missing this whole time. Rook moans in earnest as he sinks down onto Jade, muscles sliding and clenching rhythmically beneath clenched fingers as his pace only grows harder and faster still. He stares down at Jade in rapt admiration, not even bothering to hide his bliss as a canter becomes a full gallop--if Jade were to finally allow himself to buck up into him, how much difference would it make? Rook is clearly already caught up in the pleasure of taking Jade with as much force as he can muster by his own efforts.]

Th-thank you. If only you could see yourself now.....

[ His hands eagerly begin to roam as Rook finds his rhythm, one sliding beneath the gown blocking his view in favor of brushing over a strong abdomen. The fingers don't linger long in favor of trailing further up to give an appreciative squeeze of a muscular pec, his thumb brushing over the nipple he finds there before giving a decisive tweak. Could he manage to throw the blond out of his concentrated efforts or would he crumble himself long before they managed to get to that point?

A moan escapes Jade that is quickly blocked by his opposite hand coming up to cover his mouth. The heat surrounding him, the way Rook's body grips him so tightly... A curse escapes him, but the sound emitted is a far cry from human. ]

A-ah--

[It feels like Jade's touch is leaving electricity in its wake, nerves sparking beneath his fingertips. Harsh panting melts into a moan of his own as Jade toys with his nipple, but he doesn't yet falter--if anything, it only seems to encourage him. Rook's thighs tighten around Jade's hips, leaning more weight onto the hands braced against Jade's chest to ease the ride.]

[ Oh, he can already tell he's in trouble from the familiar twist in his stomach. So strongly amplified by such attentive care even before Rook took him straight to the hilt. It's different like this, but as his hips finally start to rut up to meet the crash of Rook's body with every thrust it's easy to enjoy.

A hand makes its way into blond hair, eagerly attempting to pull him down to press their lips together. His opposite hand never still in its exploration of skin and scars. Eager to feel as much of his partner as possible while avoiding what he really wants to touch. It's so tempting to wrap his hand around (at this point) a barely concealed cock to thoroughly stroke and admire him--to learn every sensitive spot that makes Rook tighten around him on reflex... but he's selfish. Eager to drive the hunter to pieces with nothing more than his own arousal splitting him in two. ]

Mmmm--!

[Taking him in hand, when he's already this turned on? He would probably have lost himself far too quickly for Jade to explore enough to be satisfied with what he finds. Instead, Rook is simply dragged down against Jade's chest with barely any effort at all, clenching around Jade with a ragged gasp as the changed position pierces him at an entirely new angle.

How can he bear it, drowning in Jade's kisses, feeling Jade give in to his desire, being filled so utterly that every stroke makes him see stars? Rook closes his eyes and surrenders himself to the pleasure, pace mounting into something downright desperate, every violent thrust forcing wordless pleas from his lips as he strives to take Jade faster, deeper, harder--

It's lucky for them both that Jade's lips muffle his cry, once he falls apart in the merman's arms. And it's lucky for Jade that he hadn't bothered to undress him; after all, it's only those flimsy layers of silk and lace keeping him from being covered in cum as well, as Rook melts against his chest.]

[ The word that comes to mind is 'stunning'.

Everything about Rook is all consuming. The way his lips feel when they part against his own, the warmth of his breath hot against his mouth combined with the heat of his body covering and surrounding him. All of that while their bodies so eagerly crash together like waves against a rocky shore. It pulls Jade over a few moments after Rook--his hands clutching so tightly to the hunter's body wherever they happen to fall... if he bruises, would he be scolded?

Or would the mess he leaves in his wake demand more of Rook's attention?

Fingertips trail down the blond's back as Jade focuses solely on catching his breath, slender fingers dipping down behind him to brush over where they are so deeply connected. He's hesitant to remove himself, but fortunately the hunter's body collapsed so completely on top of him gives him some time to just bask in the moment. ]

[How could he possibly complain about Jade leaving bruises, when it feels so incredible? When they'll surely be hidden from view? If he minded a bit of soreness, he never would have been so eager to have Jade fucking him to begin with, when their chase had first come to such an intimate end. Far more likely that he'll be preoccupied with cleaning up the mess they've left behind, so he won't wake up sticky and uncomfortable.....

If he does anything at all, that is. For the moment, all the excitement and being woken up in the middle of the night seems to be catching up with him; Rook simply purrs in utter contentment under Jade's caress, eyes fighting to stay open as he melts against him.]

[ For a few long moments Jade doesn't move, focusing instead on coiling his arms around the body on top of him. It's different than when they were entangled so tightly in the lake before with a warmth almost unfamiliar. It isn't like Floyd clinging to his tail or legs in his sleep as an instinct to keep from being pulled away by the tide or even the way they'd nestle together in the fierce winters that managed to chill even colder waters...

Removing himself pulls a shiver, but the adjustment for their continued comfort almost immediately pays off. All the fatigue in Jade's large limbs and muscles finally seeming to take hold.

Drifting off feels strange with someone besides Floyd or Azul around... normally his instincts refused to let him when others were lurking nearby. At least not as deeply as he falls now with the hunter in his arms. Thoughts of work and contracts slipping away as easily from his mind as sand from dry hands. ]

Mm...

[ But morning is another feeling entirely. His body and eyelids so heavy he almost doesn't want to force them to move. Yet the light creeping in through the window is already enough to give him a grim reminder: flight class.

The small groan of displeasure from his face in the pillow is truly regrettable. ]

[You know what they say, don't you, Jade? Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise! The sun rose a while ago, and Rook rose with it. He's already snuck off for a shower, careful to let Jade sleep as long as his body needs to; now, he's dressed in athletic wear down on the floor, getting some quality morning self-care in.

How about it, Jade? Want to join him? Doesn't he look so peaceful and calm, meditatively loosening up for flight class like this? Days when they have PE first are probably his favorites.]

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[ The merman is quiet for a time, choosing to lay and watch while Rook's body so smoothly moves through the stretches and motions from just under the warmth of the comforter. Such a muscular body, yet still so elegant in a way that the moray has rarely seen among humans... even if his eyes are easily drawn to the way his muscles move and pull. Eventually, he shifts to sit up. A hand moving to rub at a considerably looser shoulder as he contemplates ~~his existence~~ a guess at the time. ]

Good morning.

[ Jade throws his legs over the side of the bed so he can inch toward his folded clothes, digging out his phone to see just how many text messages his brother and Azul have sent him while he checks the time. ]

Are you sore?

[Isn't it nice to finally have your phone back, Jade? Your knife is there with your clothes, too--and your bag has mysteriously appeared overnight as well, not only neatly repaired, but just a bit heavier than it should be. A new trio of handsome leatherbound notebooks fills it--one invitingly blank and awaiting the touch of Jade's pen, one as near a reproduction (minus the entries about himself, of course) of Jade's pierced notes as possible.....

And one that's clearly old and worn with care, absolutely bursting with his fieldwork from the Sunset Savannah. Half meticulous notes about the flora and fauna he's found and done things with, half stunningly intricate naturalist sketches..... and even a tiny bit of almost diary-like notes too, scribbled into the margins around his more important work.

I caught this lizard to look at its markings, but I think I might bring it to Mama Hornbill on my way home. It's been storming so hard, she's barely been able to fly at all. I know she's a good enough hunter to take care of her fledglings, but it looks like hard work, being a mother. Maybe I should try to catch something big to bring home for Mama and Papa today, too.

I bought some colored pencils to take on expeditions. Why not go bird watching today to test them out? I think we'll see a lot of beautiful plumage!

Ants are jerks. I'm coming back tomorrow with a magnifying glass.

It's not so bad getting the water buffalo to accept being ridden, if you lay down and spread your weight evenly. Push the horns from behind, don't grab and pull, and they're more likely to think being steered is their own idea. Hugging a buffalo has to be the warmest feeling in the world. They're so soft!

It's almost time to start attending Night Raven College, but this book isn't even half-done. I wonder if I'll be able to finish filling it whenever I come home before I graduate, if I save the rest of it for breaks?

I was right! It is the same crocodile that always finds me when I'm dressing kills by the water! His name is Hector, I think we can be real friends now that I'm getting better at understanding him. He even let us take a picture together, doesn't he have such a beautiful smile? I hope he's still around once I graduate. He'll remember me even that long from now, right?]

Oui, just a little! But it's nothing I can't handle, hmmm? How are you feeling this fine morning~? Better, I hope?

[Have a hand held out for you, Jade. Come join him? You'll feel less tired and heavy if you wake up with a little physical activity, right?]

[ His phone being charged is impressive enough, but he's relieved to see it regardless. The past few days having been a little more inconvenient than necessary thanks to his own thoughtlessness. He doesn't notice much with the bag yet, but it'll be an evening of study in his evening. The terrarium he's currently working on will need to wait a couple more days to be finished and gifted... although he wouldn't have guessed it would have been in exchange for anything other than Rook's attention.

Jade sighs as he brings himself to his feet, moving to take hold of the hunter's hand. ]

I am rarely interested in exercising, but... I will do as I'm told. Perhaps our Coach will be more understanding today.

[ He won't. Rook likely won't either. Still, Jade can at least appreciate how his body feels right now. ]

I feel looser. I hadn't realized how similar I was feeling to when I first came on land until I awoke today.

Oh, good! It must have been difficult to adjust to the rigors of living on land, hmmm? Especially if you don't pay close enough attention to what your body needs. Things can slip through the cracks so easily, unless you slow down and take the time to truly listen.....

[Rook only beams reassuringly, even as he tugs Jade down to the floor with him. Ready to get all stretched out and hopefully not snap your spine, Jade? He'll do his best to be careful and gentle. Stretching doesn't really count as proper exercise, right?]

I'm sure Coach will be able to tell how much better you'll be able to perform today! Now, why don't we begin with.....

[ Settling beside him is easy enough, Jade's hands extending begrudgingly toward his toes to reach. Though when he feels Rook's hands move to his shoulders he barely manages to inhale before he realizes his error. He doesn't touch the floor exactly, but the instinct to brace his back certainly earns a shaky breath. Hair coiled up in the space between his legs thanks to how low his body has been bent.

He's always been aware of the rumors of others avoiding Rook in gym, but... to experience it quite like this makes the reality of it so clear. No human should be this strong. ]

Hn!

Oh--are you alright? Maybe I should have let you warm up a little more, first.....

[Because a little warm up would definitely prepare Jade for being manhandled like this, right? That noise doesn't sound particularly pleasant, though. He hadn't pushed that hard, had he? Just a little steady pressure, to help Jade get down closer to where he's supposed to be? Here, maybe he should help Jade sit back up.....]

A-apologies... That was [ Painful? ] unfortunate. I am fine.

[ It's a relief still, but it's fine enough. Strangely it even does feel a little looser even despite how his body tensed by mistake. ]

You are surprisingly flexible, Rook-san. I am impressed.

[ In his true form flexibility means nothing--more than capable of tying himself into knots and able to twist or turn himself into a tight crevice that this human form could never hope to fit in. Not quite like Azul (or even the form Rook had shown him before) in sheer give, but more than enough to be sufficient. ]

Human bodies are still rather different to what I am used to.

No, I should have been more careful. Of course this body won't move the way you're used to.

[Rook smiles at the compliment, even if he does look a touch rueful. Maybe his warm ups are a little too advanced, for a merman? Coach Vargas expects things like this to come easily, but that's still tailored to an average human student, one who's spent their entire life working with the exact same body. How absurd must exercises like these seem, to someone whose body is naturally able to achieve such feats without conditioning whatsoever?]

I'm so glad to hear it! I always strive to make sure I'm in the best condition I can be. Would it help if you pushed me instead, so you can get used to how the poses are supposed to go? Or maybe I should just be gentler.....?

[How gentle is too gentle? Jade is working with a new body he isn't particularly used to the limitations of, but he's certainly not made of glass, either. One wrong move won't break him. (Or will it?)]

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