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Basch fon Ronsenburg ([personal profile] bardische) wrote2023-05-28 05:47 pm
massochism: (olivine115)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-07-14 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Is there? I hadn't thought it too alike... but I don't have that much experience in any case.

[His head tilts thoughtfully at the question though, reaching to pull his braid forward and loosen the tie at its end.]

If you don't mind, you could help me comb through it... I just use my hands first, and a brush after it's properly conditioned. You can help me make sure I get it properly washed too, since I can't really see it nearer to my head.
massochism: (olivine111)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-07-18 07:04 am (UTC)(link)
That makes sense, I think. I just... hadn't really thought about it.

[he's also just... so glad to get to share that with Basch. not just someone, but someone he's come to value so much.

and to the blond's benefit, there's a relative ease to caring for Olivine's hair. it's soft and silky, plainly well cared for—a fact that's no doubt completely unsurprising under the circumstances. he shivers pleasantly as fingers tug through strands of hair, helping to unravel them a little at a time.]


Thank you... I don't want it to feel like assisting me is necessary at any given time, though. I'm happy as long as you're enjoying yourself being with me. [glancing up, he inclines his head lightly as they work through his mass of hair.] I'll try to make sure I don't take on too much alone though.

[they're both bad at being idle, he knows—so he doesn't want Basch to think he doesn't want his help, just as much as he doesn't want it to seem the only reason he wants him around.]
massochism: (♪Don't even try to hold it back)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-07-19 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[His expression shifts a little at that correction, kind of bemused alongside appreciation.]

That's good to know... though I meant what I said. That you enjoy your time with me, regardless of task. [It's harder to admit than he expected. Being self sufficient and needing nothing from anyone else has been so important for so long, after all.] And thank you. That brings me relief—I wouldn't want to overwork you.

[especially not when all he really wants is company. But his hair is easy to untangle and prepare, and soon enough both they and the bath water are ready, steaming invitingly nearby.]
massochism: (olivine179)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-07-26 08:58 am (UTC)(link)
[the heaviness in that admittance is palpable. it's something Olivine takes gently and graciously as he can, acknowledging in movements and touches more than in words. honestly, they both seem more able to communicate that way in some measures.]

Then I'll keep that in mind. I confess, I only know much myself because it was part of my training, since I would be spending considerable time with people.

[once they separate, it's easier to focus on those very tasks, Olivine folding his clothes neatly to set aside before rejoining him. after all, he isn't in any hurry to get into the water alone.]
massochism: (olivine111)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-07-30 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
It always feels different, too... does it really look wild?

[He's still more than pleased, eyes closing briefly as fingers brush his hair back. Then he's taking that offered hand, squeezing gently before he climbs into the tub to get situated. The warmth pulls a contented sigh from him, easing faintly sore muscles instantly.]
massochism: (olivine105)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-07-30 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
I didn't think you meant it badly, hehe. But I'm glad to hear it's good.

[maybe that's something you always liked, Basch, and you just didn't have a chance to like it before.

anyway, fitting in comfortably with the blond is a joy and a simple task, his hands coming to rest around the other's arms. he even giggles pleasantly at the press of Basch's face in his hair, eyes closing. at least scent is a pretty commonly known feature of Klein natives, although he doesn't precisely know what he must smell like to him.]


I think I see why you feel it's similar in some ways, now. This feels so comfortable...
massochism: (♪Hold me up against the wall)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-01 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
... I'd love to get to where you can be, too.

[a hand reaches up to brush through Basch's hair in turn, fond and warm. it's true, it really does just feel so... impossibly simple. like this is all as it should be.]

I'm glad that it's not too... boring or anything. [not that he has a reason to worry about that. more, he's just happy. they're both here, and... and he can start to put things in motion, slowly but surely. starting tomorrow.]
massochism: (olivine116)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-02 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
Hehe. I know how you feel... I couldn't even fathom the idea of asking someone to stay with me then. Not for the church or their own safety, but... just with me.

[The prospect of autonomy feels so taboo, even though he knew he'd surely find someone eventually. It was just... presumed it would be another from the church. And yet, here he is. Not only with someone not affiliated with the church, but with someone for whom his status doesn't really matter. Who sees so much more of him and takes it in stride.

He hopes he can keep that agreement solid as time passes.]


I'm glad, then. [a little laugh.] We'll be busy soon enough, I'm sure... monsters aren't as common here, but I do handle them from time to time, and there's my other duties to balance.
massochism: (♪Gettin' ready to shoot)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-04 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I know you wouldn't ask that of me. Any changes I make will be because I want them to change, one way or another.

[with his weight comfortably supported, he relaxes easily, enjoying the lean of their heads to rest together. For a moment, he's quiet.]

Me, too. No matter how heavy the burden, I want to help you carry it.

[He's not even considering how fast and hard he's fallen for Basch, honestly. It's just a fact of life, and as long as it's reciprocated, what does it hurt? Nothing at all, judging by the comfortable quiet he lapses into, time plodding on as warmth seeps into muscle and bone.]
massochism: (olivine177)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-07 01:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it's good... we both have things to learn from one another. You're welcome, and thank you too.

[contentment reigns then, a slow and idle shift toward the prospect of rest. and eventually, the water cools and sleep beckons—visibly, for Olivine. after all, he's truly, completely enjoying just leaning against Basch, basking in his warmth and moving only as needed to clean himself up and wash his hair.

he may even be dozing a little by the time they're done, a little embarrassed when he suggests they settle in for the night.]
massochism: (olivine118)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-08 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
I understand what you mean.

[albeit for... very different reasons, he knows. his voice is just slightly muffled against Basch's chest, head tilted up enough to watch him quietly as he does.]

But I'm glad anyway... it feels nice to even get this chance.
massochism: (olivine123)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-08 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's really too soon when they're seeing their temporary goodbyes, in Olivine's opinion. He says nothing of it, of course, refuses to press against Basch's reasonable discomfort at staying near—but he still thinks it when the church is quiet and he returns to bed alone.

Imagining the day of return helps a little, at least—even if it sees him in a particularly urgent state practically nightly. It's another relief not to hear of unusual tracks or unexpected losses... but he does worry about the blond anyway.

His distraction is forcibly set aside by monsters and essence-crazed animals making a return—not wholly unexpected, but not the best timing either. Naturally he volunteers to go take care of it, reminding citizens to remain in the city by dusk. The wooded area is easy to traverse, but he finds himself in a little deeper than usual.

Almost like the creatures are... wary? Something like it. Detritus crunches beneath his feet as his pursuit takes him further afield, clothing... slightly damaged from repeated efforts. Olivine himself isn't terribly hurt though—there's a scratch here and there but his clothing has taken the brunt of it.]
massochism: (♪Make me beg for more)

[personal profile] massochism 2024-08-09 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
[He very nearly retaliates against the noise, turning to find its source as the werewolf leaps onto him. There's a shimmer of something, a buffer between himself and the ground, that cushions the fall.

It takes a moment to register what's happening, though. His first thought is to move, growl giving him pause enough to stop trying. Where did he even come from??? Still, the other's form is unusual and familiar, to say the least.]


Basch— [He's doing his best to keep his voice even, at least, reaching to stroke through long fur.] I'm fine. There's nothing to worry about.

[granted, the position and sensation of his nose against delicate skin has his mind wandering a little, his usual milky scent growing stronger with each passing moment. It's funny, how much he'd missed him in such a short time...]

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