.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯.

️️ ️️️️️️️️️ ️️ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ i guess it would be nice to get out of here for a while. . ”

[homelander ✦ @homelanderisms]

oh, you know... anywhere. the world is your oyster, champ! we could, i don't know, go to paris... or hawaii.

what do you say?

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ for fun? where would you take me? ”

( slowly standing to his feet, giving his legs a moment to wake up )

[homelander ✦ @homelanderisms]

yeah, yeah, i've got the not showering part down. i could've guessed that.

( stops pacing, facing the warden. )

what do you say i take you out of here? just... for fun?

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ they don’t really let any of us shower. .they don’t see us as humans ”

( not bothering to question anything )

[homelander ✦ @homelanderisms]

let's just say... i'm special. i can see your ugly mug, your bones, and i can hear your heart... all the little important details.

( wrinkles nose. )

and i can smell you from here.

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ wh- how? ”

( an even more confused tone, eyes following the other as he began to pace. he had so many questions )

[homelander ✦ @homelanderisms]

are you sure?

( fingers twitch as is resisting the urge to reach out and yank the mask off. )

well, if you say so...

( he stands and begins to pace a short distance, cape flowing behind him like water. )

you can keep your mask. i can see your face with it on anyway.

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

( leaning into the touch, a small hum escaping )

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀ah..

⠀⠀⠀[ hand goes to slowly place on his head. pat. pat. ]

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ where are we going? ”

( a small head tilt )

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀i do. let’s keep it that way.

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ no. .it just doesn’t come off. . ”

( adjusting the mask slightly so it was straight, looking up at him )

[homelander ✦ @homelanderisms]

( smirks, tightening his grip. one final harsh tug before he pulls away, letting his hand drop to his thigh. )

"don't"? you don't get to tell me what to do. what, are you too afraid to show me your face?

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

( a shake of his head, trying to push his hand away )

“ don’t. . ”

[homelander ✦ @homelanderisms]

you don't know, but you're wearing it.

( smiles. something cruel flickers in those blue eyes. )

so, what happens if i just...?

( grabs the mask and tugs on it, trying to see if it'll come off. )

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ i’m not really sure. .i’m used to it now though ”

( a shrug, fingers messing with the fabric of his clothes, unsure )

[homelander ✦ @homelanderisms]

oh, you're sorry...? me sitting down doesn't mean you can fall asleep on me.

( squints, staring at the mask with interest. )

what is that? why are you wearing that?

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ ow — oh, sorry. . ”

( lifting his head, blinking under his mask )

[homelander ✦ @homelanderisms]

( this is... awkward. a finger flicks the warden's forehead -- hard. )

wakey wakey!

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

/ two of my favourite verses combined

outlast trials and the boys

let’s go

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ well. .you know where to find me now ”

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀it’s no problem at all. i enjoy obedient company. [ smirking a bit. ]

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

( resting his head against his leg, eyes closing )

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀mhm, promise.

⠀⠀⠀[ giving his head a small pat. ]

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

( fast asleep against 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳´𝘴 legs, head resting against their thigh )

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ thank you. .for the company i mean. .its nice ”

( a smile under his mask )

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀ah, i see. well, ill give you a chance to listen. unlike him, i actually have had multiple soldiers beneath my command, and have patience.

⠀⠀⠀[ a slight dig to the other, smirking to himself. ]

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ coyle doesn’t like when i don’t follow orders straight after he asks. . ”

( for all he knew he could have scars from coyle using his electric baton on him. .he was almost 100% sure )

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀hm? how so? [ continuing to walk, not looking back and just expecting him to continue to follow. ]

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ promise?. . ”

( hesitantly approaching )

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀hm. it’ll be okay, щенок. you’ll be fine.

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

“ well. .you are easier to follow directions from. . ”

( completely avoiding the fact coyle would somehow hurt him if he didn’t. . )

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀good. [ immediate praise, sergei moves through his trial. ] you’re very good at following directions.

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

( a worried mumble, lowering his head again — he couldn’t help but worry )

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀that’s fine. i will. i can. don’t worry.

[.𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯. @brokenwarden_]

( almost immediately following — he was a lot easier to follow directions from. .remaining close )

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ … 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝙳𝙾𝙶 .ᐟ @mercurialsoviet]

⠀⠀⠀[ a small smirk. hm. he wouldn’t mind keeping the other. ]

⠀⠀⠀come. [ he stands, motioning for the other to follow. ]