[There's still a lot of guilt in Alucard about the biting. It isn't going away so quickly, but the red hot sting of it all has gone. Likewise, any of the guilt associated with wanting to be in both Trevor's and Sypha's arms has dissipated, and that has been far easier.
There are new complications in exchange, but those? Those count as good problems to have. Like who to snuggle up to first in the evenings, or who to kiss first upon waking.
Here and now, things are slightly less complex. Trevor's doing heavy lifting of things that the other two need to not be in the same room as, and really, it'd be better if they were both just not inside at all. So they've been exiled out to the castle steps, which at some point became the grass besides the steps because sitting on stone is hardly comfortable.
Alucard's head is rested in Sypha's lap, eyes closed and enjoying the sun of late spring. It is perfect, this moment, all contented silence from him, birdsong from deep in the forest, and if not peace, then something near to it.]
[ Coming clean about her feelings for both Trevor and Alucard is probably the best decision Sypha has made since being revived. It helped to clear the air of any lingering guilt, and she couldn't be happier now that she is alive in this moment, and that nothing is trying to kill them for once, and that the sun is so warm and the scent of grass and flowers is so sweet.
Her fingers run languidly through his hair, like pale golden silk in the sunlight, and her tail drapes across his middle, thumping against the ground contentedly. Mistral is not far off, chirping and preening in the high branches of a tree.
It's all she could ever want from a moment.
After a while, however, one of her hands moves to trace the shell of his ear, wondering if he's actually asleep. ]
[Ellis is, of course, Helping the Belmont. What that means, who knows, but there's been a clear indication from the get go that Trevor is the wolf's favorite. Alucard's accepted it long ago, and maybe it's better for it. Having any of their animus in the room while kissing has been weird if Alucard's to get right down to it.
There's a soft murmur as Sypha's hand moves off of his hair, brushing over Alucard's ear instead. He isn't asleep and hasn't been - not that Alucard's made it terribly obvious.]
[He'd move to sit up, as surely Sypha's legs must be falling asleep now, but alas. Trapped by wonderful, perfect hands going through his hair. They're far too fine, far too calming, far too perfect for the moment.
One of Alucard's hands moves, and it strokes a single finger along her tail, careful and reverent.]
[ His comment makes her chuckle, but the touch along her tail gives her a pleasant little shiver. He has to know it's a bit maddening for her, but in good ways, at least. ]
I'm glad you think so. Though I doubt I am as comfortable as Trevor. But he is much bigger than I am.
[ There's a teasing note in her voice, and her nails draw little lines over his scalp. ]
[There is something about the idleness here that doesn't sit quite right. It's not a thought spurred on by guilt, thank the gods, but it shows as Alucard shifts as he speaks.]
He's a good mattress. [Which was how things like realizing they had feelings for each other started in the first place.]
I don't want to leave you without any company if I fall asleep.
[The hand that traced along Sypha's tail does stop though, as if realizing what it did only happened when that shiver was felt.]
It wouldn't hurt to have a book to read. I could set it on your face. [ She laughs and shakes her head, her fingers brushing over his cheek. He's so beautiful, and now she can touch him whenever she likes. ]
Really, I don't mind if you sleep for a while. Even then, you are still with me.
Mmm, one of our stunning total of two whole books in this house.
[The library's not been on Alucard's mind for a while now. And it isn't when Sypha brushes her hand over his cheek. His head turns in her direction, even if it means all Alucard is looking at is her stomach.]
[Alucard is wise enough not to bolt upright. Instead he rises slowly, hair falling over his shoulders as he does so. It's dramatic in it's own way, and he's about as sat up as need be for kissing.]
[ Since he's sitting now, she doesn't hesitate to wrap her arms around his shoulders. She sighs into his waiting mouth, and it feels the way magic feels when she casts a spell--full of intent and anticipation. ]
[Alucard's not sure of where his hands ought to be yet. It is easier with Trevor, when hands can only reach so much of the goliath and remain comfortable. What he is sure of is that that sigh just melted him utterly, and he has to withdraw for a moment to simply catch his breath.
It can come off a little too much like teasing. He hardly means it as such.]
Still comfortable? Or should we shift so that you are?
[ Unimpeded by his head on her lap, she does move just a little so that they can face each other more easily. Her tail remains curled forward, always within reach of his hand. ]
This is a little better, I think.
[ Her eyes are bright, cheeks are beginning to flush purple. It's still strange and new, being allowed to do this. She leans in again when they're both situated, eager for another kiss. ]
[He smiles softly before he leans in again. When he kisses again, it's soft and tentative, and both of his hands move to rest on either side of Sypha's hips.]
[ His hands on her hips feel quite at home, like they belong there. Inexperience prevents her from being too bold, but she's learning what she likes gradually as the three of them move into uncharted territories, and she likes when he holds her like this.
She presses in a bit, wanting just a bit more but willing to go at whatever pace Alucard prefers. ]
[There's a hum of approval at the word much, but Alucard lets it remain a hum. This is not the time for talking, not when mouths are put to much better use.
Alucard would much rather cede control of the matter over to Sypha entirely, as he's hardly worried about his own needs being met. As he opens his mouth just a little, he's careful to make sure that everything moves slowly and orderly. Just so Sypha can back out at any time.]
[ Mind you, Sypha isn't exactly an expert in the realm of all things related to kissing, but she wouldn't call it an 'orderly' affair. She's not going to push, of course, but a little nudge wouldn't hurt. It isn't like she plans on running away.
She does pull back, though, just a bit, but only to move in again and kiss Alucard's jaw. If it's a little bit of a bitey-kiss, she can't be blamed. ]
[It is an advantage of Alucard's age that there is experience on his side, but a new relationship means learning each other's boundaries. He's happy to take that time, and it shows as a low, throaty hum escapes Alucard's throat as Sypha decides lips? Less interesting. Jaw? Worth exploring.
The bitey-ness of it, does get a surprised little noise, but there's no other question. One of the hands that rests on her hips moves though, being daring and moving towards where he knows her tail is resting. (Or within it's general wag path.]
[ The sound he makes when she nips at his skin with her tiny fangs is supremely satisfying. Her tail swishes in a contented arc, only to be caught up in Alucard's waiting hand, and she exhales against his throat.
Mindful of her horns, she buries her face into the crook of his shoulder, lips finding the skin there too. ]
We don't have to sit unless you want to. This is fine.
[There's probably some irony in a dhampir being stupidly in love with someone who has fangs at all, but that's a thing to explore later. Right now, the far more exciting place to explore is Sypha's tail, and once Alucard has it in hand, he moves his hand up it ever so slowly, aware of how his own breath sounds coming out. Aware that his pulse is moving so much faster too, and with Sypha where she is, she can feel it too.]
If you're su-- [Neck. His true weak point. The next sound that comes out is a breathy sigh, almost threatening to swoon.]
[ She actually does laugh at the sound that Alucard makes, how easily he's sidetracked, but then his fingers are tracing over her tail and it's her turn to sigh and shiver. He's a wonder to her in so many ways--hands so skilled with the blade but also ever so willing to give the most tender of touches. ]
I adore you. [ Her voice is soft and almost shy. It's easier to act sometimes than to speak, even for a Speaker, but it's worth it to tell him how much she cares. ]
[It's easiest for Alucard to rely on touch to show the depths of his affection. Kisses, hand holding, more intimate acts, they're always so much easier than words. They always will be, especially with a Speaker in his life again.
His hand keeps moving up and down her tail, like it's a precious wonder he still doesn't quite understand.]
I love you too.
[Amazing, how easy those words roll off the tongue.
[ It's one thing to know that you are loved, but to hear it said is another matter. It makes her relax against him, all sighs and shivers. His attentions to her tail only serve to add to her state of languor. Sypha kisses at his throat again and then pulls back to look him in the eye. ]
Maybe we could get... a little bit more comfortable?
[ The suggestion has her cheeks blushing lavender, and she smiles at him. ]
[ Rather than actually moving them, Sypha's answer is instead to pull him down onto the grassy ground so they're both lying on their sides, one facing the other. It's a little awkward at first until they're better situated, but it's definitely cozy once their limbs are situated. ]
[So the landing is a little rough, but then? Then it's perfect, arms and legs tangling up together in quiet contentment. Alucard's smiling at Sypha, and he kisses her forehead first.]
[ The corners of her eyes crinkle when she smiles, and she leans in to return the gesture, starting with a kiss at his forehead and ending up at his mouth again. Her tail drapes over his thigh. ]
[ Sypha's arm slips around his waist to draw them closer together, until they lie chest to chest in their mutual embrace. She doesn't let the motion interrupt their kissing, of course. That carries on until she's practically lightheaded and has to pull back to draw a juddering breath.
She laughs a little when she does, giddy with the joy and love of it all. And, since he seemed to like it the first time, she turns her attention back to Alucard's throat, kissing and nipping at his pale skin. ]
[It's good, laying out like this. Being as close to each other as they can be with their clothes still on. Luxuriating in each other's touch. He could lie here all day, kissing Sypha, then go right over to kissing Trevor.
They should do that though. Go kiss Trevor. Right now. Maybe.
Because the thought's gone when Sypha puts more kisses to his neck, and a breathy, heavy sigh soon follows.]
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Date: 2019-05-22 12:11 am (UTC)There are new complications in exchange, but those? Those count as good problems to have. Like who to snuggle up to first in the evenings, or who to kiss first upon waking.
Here and now, things are slightly less complex. Trevor's doing heavy lifting of things that the other two need to not be in the same room as, and really, it'd be better if they were both just not inside at all. So they've been exiled out to the castle steps, which at some point became the grass besides the steps because sitting on stone is hardly comfortable.
Alucard's head is rested in Sypha's lap, eyes closed and enjoying the sun of late spring. It is perfect, this moment, all contented silence from him, birdsong from deep in the forest, and if not peace, then something near to it.]
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Date: 2019-05-22 12:30 am (UTC)Her fingers run languidly through his hair, like pale golden silk in the sunlight, and her tail drapes across his middle, thumping against the ground contentedly. Mistral is not far off, chirping and preening in the high branches of a tree.
It's all she could ever want from a moment.
After a while, however, one of her hands moves to trace the shell of his ear, wondering if he's actually asleep. ]
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Date: 2019-05-22 12:41 am (UTC)There's a soft murmur as Sypha's hand moves off of his hair, brushing over Alucard's ear instead. He isn't asleep and hasn't been - not that Alucard's made it terribly obvious.]
Yes?
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Date: 2019-05-22 01:22 am (UTC)It's nothing. I wanted to see if you were awake. You look so peaceful.
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Date: 2019-05-22 01:24 am (UTC)[He'd move to sit up, as surely Sypha's legs must be falling asleep now, but alas. Trapped by wonderful, perfect hands going through his hair. They're far too fine, far too calming, far too perfect for the moment.
One of Alucard's hands moves, and it strokes a single finger along her tail, careful and reverent.]
You're comfortable.
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Date: 2019-05-22 01:55 am (UTC)I'm glad you think so. Though I doubt I am as comfortable as Trevor. But he is much bigger than I am.
[ There's a teasing note in her voice, and her nails draw little lines over his scalp. ]
Just rest.
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Date: 2019-05-22 02:01 am (UTC)He's a good mattress. [Which was how things like realizing they had feelings for each other started in the first place.]
I don't want to leave you without any company if I fall asleep.
[The hand that traced along Sypha's tail does stop though, as if realizing what it did only happened when that shiver was felt.]
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Date: 2019-05-22 02:08 am (UTC)Really, I don't mind if you sleep for a while. Even then, you are still with me.
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Date: 2019-05-22 02:13 am (UTC)[The library's not been on Alucard's mind for a while now. And it isn't when Sypha brushes her hand over his cheek. His head turns in her direction, even if it means all Alucard is looking at is her stomach.]
Do naps also get kisses good night?
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Date: 2019-05-22 02:25 am (UTC)She makes a show of tapping her chin as if in consideration. ]
Hmm... I suppose they could. But you might have to sit up for that.
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Date: 2019-05-22 02:28 am (UTC)[Alucard is wise enough not to bolt upright. Instead he rises slowly, hair falling over his shoulders as he does so. It's dramatic in it's own way, and he's about as sat up as need be for kissing.]
More? Or just right?
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Date: 2019-05-22 02:36 am (UTC)She hums, as if gauging the distance, then leans in and presses her lips briefly against his before pulling back and touching her chin. ]
I think that should do it.
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Date: 2019-05-22 02:41 am (UTC)So maybe his next words aren't surprising.]
I respectfully disagree.
[The distance hasn't changed. So he chases after her, putting his lips against Sypha's and pointedly not moving.]
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Date: 2019-05-22 02:51 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-05-22 02:55 am (UTC)It can come off a little too much like teasing. He hardly means it as such.]
Still comfortable? Or should we shift so that you are?
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Date: 2019-05-22 03:14 am (UTC)This is a little better, I think.
[ Her eyes are bright, cheeks are beginning to flush purple. It's still strange and new, being allowed to do this. She leans in again when they're both situated, eager for another kiss. ]
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Date: 2019-05-22 11:55 am (UTC)[He smiles softly before he leans in again. When he kisses again, it's soft and tentative, and both of his hands move to rest on either side of Sypha's hips.]
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Date: 2019-05-23 01:19 am (UTC)[ His hands on her hips feel quite at home, like they belong there. Inexperience prevents her from being too bold, but she's learning what she likes gradually as the three of them move into uncharted territories, and she likes when he holds her like this.
She presses in a bit, wanting just a bit more but willing to go at whatever pace Alucard prefers. ]
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Date: 2019-05-23 01:38 am (UTC)Alucard would much rather cede control of the matter over to Sypha entirely, as he's hardly worried about his own needs being met. As he opens his mouth just a little, he's careful to make sure that everything moves slowly and orderly. Just so Sypha can back out at any time.]
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Date: 2019-06-15 01:55 am (UTC)She does pull back, though, just a bit, but only to move in again and kiss Alucard's jaw. If it's a little bit of a bitey-kiss, she can't be blamed. ]
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Date: 2019-06-15 02:02 am (UTC)The bitey-ness of it, does get a surprised little noise, but there's no other question. One of the hands that rests on her hips moves though, being daring and moving towards where he knows her tail is resting. (Or within it's general wag path.]
Do you wish to sit?
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Date: 2019-06-15 03:03 am (UTC)Mindful of her horns, she buries her face into the crook of his shoulder, lips finding the skin there too. ]
We don't have to sit unless you want to. This is fine.
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Date: 2019-06-15 03:16 am (UTC)If you're su-- [Neck. His true weak point. The next sound that comes out is a breathy sigh, almost threatening to swoon.]
Right there's perfect.
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Date: 2019-06-15 03:59 am (UTC)I adore you. [ Her voice is soft and almost shy. It's easier to act sometimes than to speak, even for a Speaker, but it's worth it to tell him how much she cares. ]
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Date: 2019-06-15 12:56 pm (UTC)His hand keeps moving up and down her tail, like it's a precious wonder he still doesn't quite understand.]
I love you too.
[Amazing, how easy those words roll off the tongue.
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Date: 2019-06-16 02:59 am (UTC)Maybe we could get... a little bit more comfortable?
[ The suggestion has her cheeks blushing lavender, and she smiles at him. ]
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Date: 2019-06-16 01:39 pm (UTC)...Yes, that'd be a good idea. Any spot you'd prefer?
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Date: 2019-06-16 07:28 pm (UTC)That's better.
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Date: 2019-06-16 07:44 pm (UTC)[So the landing is a little rough, but then? Then it's perfect, arms and legs tangling up together in quiet contentment. Alucard's smiling at Sypha, and he kisses her forehead first.]
Much.
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Date: 2019-06-16 08:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-06-16 08:06 pm (UTC)But as for kissing, oh, Alucard can kiss. He's so careful, so gentle, his lips parting slowly but surely as he deepens each kiss.]
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Date: 2019-06-21 04:08 am (UTC)She laughs a little when she does, giddy with the joy and love of it all. And, since he seemed to like it the first time, she turns her attention back to Alucard's throat, kissing and nipping at his pale skin. ]
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Date: 2019-06-21 12:41 pm (UTC)They should do that though. Go kiss Trevor. Right now. Maybe.
Because the thought's gone when Sypha puts more kisses to his neck, and a breathy, heavy sigh soon follows.]