#aeternxm

[infernal-ism]

Is that eito, refusing to look at saint while he asks him something? Most likely. “ you know…. You asked me yesterday about thoughts that I’ve had about you and — and I know I didn’t answer it but uh, have you had… any thoughts… about me? “

Saint’s eyes never lifted from his manicured stiletto nails—orange , always orange, decorated with gold stars and tiny, glittering flecks that caught the light. He admired them lazily, turning his hand this way and that, as though Eito hadn’t even spoken. A beat passed, stretching long enough to feel deliberate, before he finally broke the silence.

❝ Now, why would I tell ya that? Yah said it yerself, ain’tcha ? ❞ At last, his gaze flicked up, pinning Eito with a slow, knowing look, like a cat playing with its prey. Amusement curled at the corner of his lips as he lifted a hand, curling his index finger under his bottom lip, the gesture almost thoughtful—almost.

❝ Still, ❞ he mused, dragging his gaze over Eito’s face like he was savoring something sweet. Then, languidly, Saint turned, showing his back, stretching just enough to make it seem effortless. He tilted his head back over his shoulder, voice dipping into something softer, silkier. ❝ Again—’m kind for even answerin’, all things considered. But, I do. ❞ A slow, deliberate shrug, the motion sending a ripple down his spine.

❝ A good boy might’ve coaxed a pretty little answer outta me. Might’ve even gotten a confession. ❞ A pause, then a deceptively sweet smile. ❝ But yer so unkind, sugar, leavin’ me wonderin’. ❞ His voice lingered on the last words, like a touch that refused to leave. Teasing, taunting—because when wasn’t he ?

[gloryundimmed]

What’s that? The thudding of footsteps ever approaching? Why does it sound so fast? So excited? Why is it—

“ sweetness, catch me! “ and yes, takeshi is most definitely flinging himself full speed at kai ; better catch him or it’s a rough concrete landing for both of ‘em!

Kai was minding his own fucking business, as usual, polishing and sharpening some of his knives. It seemed like whenever he was just hanging out, doing something completely inconsequential, Takeshi came to shake things up. So far, things were looking good. He might even get through this whole task without the blond interrupting him.

...But that line of thinking was too good to be true. Soon, he heard rapid footsteps, and he knew exactly what that meant. Fuck.

Takeshi rounded the corner and came running at him full tilt, yelling for the hitman to catch him. He knew he didn't have a choice, or they'd both end up getting hurt. "No, fuck, Takeshi, wait, I'm sharpenin' my knives—" He raised his voice in protest, but it was too late. Takeshi was upon him.

He dropped his knives and whetstone only an instant before the other man jumped on him, somehow catching him in bridal position.

His auric eyes burned with irritation as he stared at the man in his arms, voice coming out low and dangerous— a threat. "Ya better fuckin' pray nothin' happened t' my knives, babe."

[okkanai]

@aeternxm said: the tragedy, the horror. it's just not meant to be - how ever will he recover from this? " s'pose a pat on th' head is better than nothin'-- "

" there's no need to pout, wakahisa . . . " ugh, she almost feels bad for him, snuffing out her cigarette upon the ash tray as she leans over, places a gentle kiss to his cheek. " there. now go back to being your happy - go - lucky self again, yeah ? "

[guidingkey]

❝ oh ... thanks... ❞ he mumbles, sounding put-out. he pouts for all of five seconds before his expression lights back up. ❝ hey, didja know? in one of the worlds i visited, san fransokyo, they've got these things called fudgesicles? you should try it sometime! you know ... branch out a little! ❞

〈 @aeternxm / 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐱. 〉

[damnedflames]

@aeternxm asked: do you think it's cute what you're doing? do you think it's funny? ( eito to Valentino but like…. He’s trying so hard not to laugh rn. )

Smiling widely, Valentino’s dimples peek from his cheeks. He spins on his heel and closes the distance between them with long strides. Invading Eito’s personal space, he doesn’t stop until they’re nose to nose, amber eyes flaring with mischief. Letting his tongue peek between his lips, he runs it along his upper lip before flashing a wide enough grin that his canines show.

“Eito, sweetheart,” he teases, “I know I’m fucking cute. You think I don’t know how to use these dimples?” Valentino draws back and throws him a wink. Oh he’s not done yet. Leaning back on his heels, he draws back his shoulders while tilting his head as he lets gaze rove over hot n cold. Catching the brief twitch of a possible smile, his lips twist into a wicked knowing smirk.

“I think what’s funny is how hard you’re trying not to fall for my charm.” Shoving his hands in his pockets, Val shrugs while biting his own lip to keep from laughing himself.

“C’mon hard to get, let’s get going before I decide to satisfy a different kind of hunger.”

[kusatta]

" here, take this. " the woman gingerly opens her palm, revealing seashell to the other. " i saw it while i was swimming earlier & it reminded me of you. " a smile, she overturns the shell, revealing iridescence. " pretty, right ? " / @aeternxm.

[infernal-ism]

𝘖𝘕𝘌-𝘓𝘐𝘕𝘌𝘙 ♡ @aeternxm .

❝ You got prey energy. aint an insult. ’s an observation. ❞ Saint's looking Eito dead in his eye when he says this

[honoredthee]

▸   𝗜 𝗡 𝗕 𝗢 𝗫      :      @aeternxm     ⧽    ❪  𝖒𝖊𝖒𝖊 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 ❫

❝    You   are   so   sure   of   yourself.    ❞     

❛   And   what,   pray   tell,   would   doubt   or   false   humility   do   for   anyone   in   the   long   run ?   ❜    Sersi   leaned   back,   all   long   limbs   and   effortless   sprawl,   draped   across   the   arm   of   the   office   chair   like   a   god   watching   the   world   amuse   itself   below.   Behind   them,   the   desk—heavy,   black,   a   monolith   of   authority—stood   as   firm   and   unmoving   as   they   were.

Midas   eyes   flicked   upward,   settling   on   the   woman   before   them.   Eddie.   An   intruder,   perhaps,   but   not   unfamiliar.   A   passing   specter   in   the   margins   of   memory,   half-remembered   only   because   the   scurrying   masses   between   them   had   long   since   blurred   into   monotony—toward   nothing   but   dust   and   death.

But   this   one.

This   one   smelled   of   sulfur,   like   something   both   long-rotted   and   newly   resurrected,   stitched   together   with   sharp   edges   and   ill   intent.   Sersi   exhaled,   slow   and   measured,   an   almost   weary   sound—though   it   lacked   any   real   concern.   Their   amusement   only   grew   as   Eddie’s   hand   moved,   slipping   the   knife   free   from   its   holster.

A   glint   of   steel.   A   challenge,   or   a   mistake.   Sersi’s   gaze   caught   it,   burned   against   it,   but   they   did   not   move.   Not   yet.

❛   Y’betta   know   how   t’use   it,   ❜   they   murmured,   voice   rich   and   edged   like   a   well-worn   blade,   ❛   and   use   it   well.   Or   y’just   make   me   angry.   ❜    And   there   was   nothing   more   dangerous   than   anger   in   the   hands   of   something   ancient.

[gloryundimmed]

❓+ ❝ d'ya think we could... be happy together, one day? ❞ ( throwing isekai verse back at u for kai and takeshi )

Auric eyes grew wide. This was a question he never expected to hear, never expected to be required to answer. God, things were so complicated between them. So fucked up, and that had even been before they were transported to this new world. Now? It was a fucking messy nightmare— at least for him.

Waking up next to the man who killed you was one thing, but waking up next to the man who claimed to want to be with you, yet rejected you when you tried to tell him about yourself? Kai knew he killed a lot of innocents in his past life, but talk about karma. Add that to the fact their classes were perfectly suited to one another and they had to work together to survive in this new world? It must’ve been divine punishment. That was the only way to explain it.

So to have Takeshi ask him if things would work out for them? If they’d have a happily ever after together? It was almost comical. If it the question had come a few months ago, he would’ve given him a big fat “no!” but, fuck, Takeshi had been more trustworthy recently. He no longer left him to be attacked by smaller enemies while he was fighting the main boss of a dungeon, no longer allowed himself to be so reckless that all his mana was spent just trying to keep this damn man alive to the point of passing out. It was clear Takeshi was trying, and it made him think back to the times before either of them died, when they would fuck and enjoy each other’s insanity.

So could they be happy together someday? Fuck, man. If only he could give a “maybe,” but that wasn’t an option here. A “no” would close off any opportunities for things to get better between them, and to be honest, he did want things to get better. Lately, he had been thinking of how amazing it felt to heal Takeshi, to infuse him with his mana. It didn’t feel like that with anyone else. Only Takeshi, the one he still held quiet feelings for. It had to be a sign, right? God, he hoped he wouldn’t regret this…

“Y—…. Yes….”

[liinsomniac]

But the idea of you with child is the most insanely arousing thing I’ve ever imagined. ( takeshi to lily uwu )

@aeternxm

she had been tending to some things in the home. her husband had came back home while she was doing so. her attention was off in her own little world until he had come behind her and touched her stomach. hearing his words caused her to laugh softly before shifting out of his hold to hang some things up in their closet.

”is it because it is yours, takeshi?” she asked as she turned to look at him.

she couldn’t help the smile that came to her face. “well, give it a few months and you will get to see them.” she hoped so, anyway. it was always a worry whenever he had to go and work for that piece of shit that decided to come and threaten her before. at any moment, he could do whatever he wanted and there was nothing she could do.

[okkanai]

" the first few days are the most difficult for new clients, as with any ai, there's an adjustment period. that is why heavenly dynamics has a 72 hour trial period for all cybernetic dolls. " a smile, the android remains ever so charming. " if i ever say something you dislike, you can always hit the reset button on your control pad & i will generate a new response catered more to your preference. " / @aeternxm.

[bcdomens]

[ RESOLUTE ] sender wakes to find receiver is already out of bed so they come find them and sleepily embrace them,  refusing to let go.  ( just some.... cuteness for eito and oni pls )

meme / @aeternxm.

oni could never stay in bed for long. though they can come across like the lazy type - he wasn't much of a dozer. nor could he sleep for much longer anyhow. there was always something that keeps him awake, alert. the need to be awake was always high.

leaving eito in bed, allowing the human some more peaceful sleep ( though he did think on waking him up, pinched his nose but eito stayed asleep anyhow ). oni ventured into the kitchen instead to try and scavenge for something to eat instead.

opening cabinets and opening drawers to fix the craving of something sweet.

though his search came to a pause when he felt arms wrapping around him. not that he hadn't heard eito stumbling out of bed, but he didn't expect the half asleep man to embrace him in such a way either. oni merely looked over his shoulder at the other and tilted his head. only to feel the hold tighten when he tried shuffling to the next cabinet.

" i'm looking for something sweet to eat -- it's going to be you , if i don't find something else. " he mused, trying to coax the other to letting him go. a large hand reaching to pinch the other's nose. " you should have woken up hours ago, now i'm starving..." eito wasn't letting go .. and oni wasn't sure how he felt of that, just yet.

though the back of his mind was more than pleased that the other came looking for him. even if he was just a few feet away. to be held and refused to be let go of... it was a nice feeling in the end. though he let out a dramatic sigh nonetheless, " spoiled little prince...back to bed ..." he announced, guided them both back into the warmth of the bed.

[sulkiin]

local adventurer gets kicked out of the caves - gets spotted by giant dragon as he climbs in the a little nook he found. " --i can explain. " he is, quite literally, hanging on for dear life here. help him down please iT'S A LONG WAY DOWN--

LOCAL TRESSPASSER, was caught doing so ; and should be GRATEFUL, the dragon he landed before, is not a hostile one. It is, indeed, a long way down. LOCAL DRAGON, WILL SIMPLY WATCH.

[damnedflames]

" hey, val. " his voice is so quiet as he speaks, perhaps it's because his gaze is fixated on the stars above them as he lays upon the grass, perhaps it's because his voice is, really, no more than a whisper. eito pointedly avoids looking at the other, doesn't think he has the courage to do so. valentino could be so... forward, sometimes. quite often it left eito flustered because he didn't know how to react, more often than not, it had him confused.

" do you ever think about... the future? like, what you want to do, what the future is even going to look like? " the question seemingly comes from nowhere, but it's a topic that swirls around eito's mind more often than not these days.

" doesn't it scare you? knowing how... uncertain things can be? "

Oh no. Out all of topics to bring up on a sweet night like this. Valentino squeezes his eyes and holds his breath, hoping Eito will change course. The small hairs on his arms start to stand in alert as he continues on. Damn it, his body is already growing tense. Nothing good has ever come out of conversations involving his future. He’s conditioned at this point to ready up for confrontation.

Can the ground open up and swallow him? Transport him somewhere else. If only life were so kind, right? He pushes himself to sit up, too restless to stay laying down. That fight or flight instinct is starting to swallow him up.

Hunching forward he props his elbows on his knees, he can’t help but think he’s anchoring himself down. He swallows his sigh, last thing he needs is sounding like this conversation is bothersome. Eito would probably pick up on that real quick.

With his head bowed, he keeps his attention on the grass being crushed underneath him. He opens his mouth but finds it without words for once. They’re stuck in his throat, the words like broken pieces of glass. His ears are ringing with the voices of his mothers, sisters, brothers, and everyone choosing his future. A cold shiver runs down his spine, he shudders. Digging his fingers into his cheek, he tries to work around the block and voices. Trying to work through this...

“…sweetheart,” he whispers, trying honey coat the words in hopes to dislodge them from his throat, “…I…I…I.”

He bites down on his tongue and inhales as he's hit with what's gunna happen.

I’m sorry Eito.

His mouth isn’t working, but his legs are. They have him standing in moments.

“I…I have to go." He whispers, and for the first time he takes off.

@aeternxm / starting up some angst c:

[sitehound]

“ ah! Look a’ that’, gumi! S’meant ta be!”

bingo ; closed !

❝ ... huh, no surprises there. ❞ Tsugumi studied the sheet, then snorted, then laughed that horrid little laugh of hers. All amused cackles while her head tipped back slightly. She couldn't help it, really. They were well-suited to the extent of the other's interest. He would move on soon enough, they always did, but she would be remiss to insist that she did not enjoy their little trysts.

❝ You free right now? ❞

[infernal-ism]

Eito ( @aeternxm ): asks Saint to pose for him 📸

Saint: