𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬.

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

essek thelyss ——— 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 。

﹙ mdni. catching up with the podcast. sporadic. ships with chem. more info tba.﹚

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

It seems you’ve learned your lesson.

( A faint, self-assured smile. Ah…perhaps he shouldn’t say anything further, but it’s much too tempting… )

Ah, so they are not meant for my ears…I see.

[──𝙒𝘿𝙂𝙎𝙏 @unter_den_maske]

ㅤ⠀Perhaps you are *right.

ㅤ⠀[ Jaw set; his gaze flickers between Essek's face and the wall beside him. ] Such conversations are meant for closed quarters, not in front of. . . Königtum.

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

Hm?

( Tone a melodic lilt, relishing his embarrassment. ) Speaking so boldly, and now you choose to obfuscate?

[──𝙒𝘿𝙂𝙎𝙏 @unter_den_maske]

ㅤ⠀[ Ah. Mouth opens, and then shuts. A flush sweeps across his features; shame. ]

ㅤ⠀Ach, es tut mir lied, Herr Thelyss. . .

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

@Widogast_Caleb_ / tears. LMFAOOOO

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

( … … … )
( Though, Caleb’s red face is a bit enticing. Unfortunately, he feels the need to tease him further. )

It would have been less embarrassing if you’d said it were porn. Is it enemies to lovers, Caleb? How far has your dear couple progressed?

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

…fantasy…romance?

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

…I wish you had.

At least save words like those for more private affairs. 💧

[──𝙒𝘿𝙂𝙎𝙏 @unter_den_maske]

ㅤ⠀I . . . Did not stutter.

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

I would appreciate it if you would remove my tome from your pornography. I would rather not have it be contaminated. 🫩

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

Such perversion…I didn’t take him as the type…

( They never cease to surprise. )

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

@thecircusteaguy ( x 2 )

[ᅠᅠ𖬺ᅠ𝓈𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒉ᅠ* 🦚 ᅠ𝑺𝑨𝒀𝑬𝑹 ✵ @thecircusteaguy]

ᅠ
that's absolutely porn, Caleb I was flipping through it earlier.
ᅠ

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

The lobotomy is tempting after all.

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

Just loud and crude, the lot of you.

[ᅠᅠ𖬺ᅠ𝓈𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒉ᅠ* 🦚 ᅠ𝑺𝑨𝒀𝑬𝑹 ✵ @thecircusteaguy]

ᅠ
best way to penetrate one's face.
ᅠ

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

@unter_den_maske

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

…certainly wouldn’t last as a rogue.

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

( … … … )

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

( Was Caleb shielding a tome overtop of a fantasy novel…? )

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

that I have lived a life of privilege.”

Eyes lingering along the hands returning to his pockets, before forcing his gaze back up. His own twitch once again, before clenching. The cold must be freezing through all his logic, too.

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

“Do you know who you’re talking to?”

It’s almost enough to make him smile. By now, he’s well aware of the sort of man he is; flagellant and lacking, so naturally seeking out punishment as if it might assuage that aching guilt. It never does work, he knows.

[──𝙒𝘿𝙂𝙎𝙏 @unter_den_maske]

ㅤ⠀❝Peace can also be given without the means of suffering,❞ Caleb countered, tone thoughtful as he settled next to the other, hands in the pockets of his coat. His head tilted slightly as he considered his words with care. ❝You. . . Are not used to the cold?❞ ──

[𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘬. @rootIessness]

But, he thinks at least, there might be a power in knowing. It’s a place to start. Where to go from there, however…he’s never been quite sure.

“Under a sunless sky, the chill can seep deep into your bones. But with the entire city lit by arcane fire, I suppose you could say…