#though i'm so out of practise in that too i'd probably need a few days of immersion or just a lot of french media to get it back

[mademoisellesarcasme]

I speak basically no Spanish, despite having (allegedly) studied it K-8 and dating a half-Cuban guy for three years, but I definitely still tell Loaf, "Mira!" when trying to get her attention.

[casspurrjoybell-19]

Does it Matter? - Chapter 63 - Part 3

*Warning Adult Content*

"Brayan. Get over here and help me show these little brats how to fight."

Brayan's first instinct was to shake his head, to remain a stoic observer but this was Dara's family and the two of them had grown close in their own way.

As a sign of respect, he would do his best to make a good impression.

He strolled over to the group, accepting the wooden sword handed to him.

The weapon was horribly unbalanced, closer to a toy than an actual training tool, but that was no surprise but Brayan was not one to play games.

When a girl no more than ten stepped up to him, brandishing her own sword in his direction, he knocked it down with a simple tap and then showed her how to hold it more securely.

Perhaps it wasn't the most entertaining approach but she seemed to take to the instruction with genuine interest.

If Brayan were to truly set himself to training these children, given all the time he needed, they'd be practising the basics for many weeks before any thought of sparring entered the equation but he wasn't quite that boring.

He let her try to come at him, blocking her strikes and hitting back with the occasional slow, exaggerated move of his own, making it easy for her to anticipate his actions.

Their swords clashed as she pressed in close, trying to crowd him and with a shove, he pushed her backwards.

She stumbled and fell, landing on her behind in the grass.

For a moment, she just stared at him and Brayan opened his mouth to apologise but before he could get any words out, she burst out laughing.

Brayan offered her a hand up.

"Sorry. A bit too rough, maybe."

She accepted his help but halfway up, she plunged the wooden sword forward into his stomach, knocking the breath out of him.

Letting go of his hand, she dashed away, her laughter ringing out in the evening air.

Garrod chuckled as he approached.

"Kids are funny, aren't they?"

Brayan frowned as he rubbed at his stomach.

"That's one way to put it," he said, though he was a little impressed.

They leaned back against the house together, watching the children play fight with one another, their wooden swords clacking and their voices filled with excitement.

"This is something I'd like to do, after all this is over," Garrod said, his gaze distant, as if picturing a future yet to come.

"Train children. Not as soldiers for a useless war, though. Just as boys who will one day be men who may need to defend their own homes and families. In little towns like Davidson they've got only themselves to rely on."

"Wouldn't you get bored doing something like that?"

Garrod laughed.

"Oh, to live to be bored. The men treat me like I'm an old man just because I have a little grey in my beard. This isn't a life you grow old with, Brayan. You either find your day to leave it or you die with it before your time."

"I suppose I never thought that far ahead," Brayan admitted.

"If Maric takes the throne, life will change for me as well. Kings don't travel much and Bug, of course, complicates matters..."

"Hmm. What kind of place is a Perisian palace for him?"

"Under Maric's rule, hopefully a much better one than it is now," Brayan replied.

"But even so, I don't know if he would be happy there. Having loyalty to more than one person certainly complicates life."

"Ah but life should be complicated," Garrod said.

"Easy or hard but never simple. If it ever seems to be, you're probably overlooking something."

Brayan couldn't argue with that.

"Few lives are as complicated, I suspect, as ours are right now. In days and weeks, my life has changed beyond my imagination and we boldly and knowingly march towards a mysterious future. The life I end up living may be one with an entirely different set of worries, so I'll set this dilemma aside for now. I need my focus to be on what is here and now."

Garrod's smile widened.

"Oh, you'll certainly need it. What a grand adventure this is turning out to be, hmm?"

Brayan's expression was guarded, a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

"I hope 'grand' is how we shall describe it by the end of things but that remains to be seen."

He pushed away from the wall, his mind already turning to his next task.

"I should go and check in on Maric and Dara before I turn in. Thank you for that chat. Your perspective on life has a way of lightening my heart."

Garrod gave him a nod.

"Happy to help."

Brayan found Maric and Dara leaning against the fence, Farah, who he supposed he should get used to calling Kaerth now and an older horse he assumed was Kar standing on the other side.

Kaerth seemed to be enjoying the company, stretching over the fence to get more attention, while Kar stood stiff and wary.

Brayan's approach did nothing to ease her suspicious stance.

"Sorry to interrupt," Brayan said, stopping well away from the fence so as not to further offend Kar.

"I just wanted to check in before I headed to bed to see if you needed anything."

"So early?" Maric asked.

"The rest of the men seem to be making the best of an opportunity for a little fun."

"I tried to have fun but it quickly led to me pushing a little girl over. I think it's best I stick to my duties."

Maric laughed.

"Yes, we were watching. Accidents do happen in rough and tumble games."

"And the girls are just as rowdy as the boys around here," Dara added.

"Just ask Selen."

As if on cue, a voice sounded from behind Brayan.

"Ask me what?"

When he turned, he saw Selen approaching them.

"About our girls being as tough as our boys," Dara told her.

"I remember you keeping all the other kids in line. Or getting them into trouble along with you, when you were in the mood for it."

Selen shrugged.

"It's true. I even got Dara into a bit of it. That was never easy. He's always been more of a fixer, even before his magic started to show up."

Dara laughed.

"Well, don't make it sound so boring. Someone has to clean up the messes when things go wrong."

Selen's expression sobered, a hint of sadness creeping into her voice.

"I won't deny that we've missed having that and we'll miss it again once you're gone. Are you leaving tomorrow?"

Dara nodded, his eyes seeking out Brayan.

"Unless Bug has had any visions telling us otherwise?"

Brayan shook his head.

"Then yes. I know it's soon but our group is too big for us to afford to stay in one place for too long. We don't know how far we'll have to make our supplies stretch, so even the extra you're giving us doesn't really buy us days we can afford to lose."

Selen's eyebrows furrowed as she fixed Dara with a questioning gaze.

"And you're just... following the seer?" she asked, disbelief colouring her words.

"You don't know where you're going?"

"Mostly," Brayan contributed.

"Bug has a vision that we're still waiting to come to pass. He said they were growing tomatoes in a building with walls made of glass. I've asked him about it many times but he struggles to find words to explain what it was like beyond a sense of strangeness. There was an unknown Eth man in the vision who seemed significant but the architecture of the structure itself was like nothing Bug had ever seen."

"Hmm."

Selen fell silent for a moment, frowning deeply.

"I travel a lot but I haven't seen or heard about anything like that. Which makes me wonder... was it somewhere that I can't go? If you talk to the Wrasher up in the northern coastal towns, they'll give you quiet warnings not to follow the coast to the west. It's a forbidden place. They won't say more. If you're looking for a place of significance, somewhere that holds sights unseen by common eyes... that just might be it."

"That is very interesting," Maric said.

"One of my men is a Wrasher. I wonder if he knows anything about that place."

[embervoices]

@hellenicrisis‘s

Hellenism Asks

Which deities do you worship? Dionysos & Ariadne, Apollo, Asklepios & Hygeia, Hekate, Aphrodite, and occasionally, Athena. Whoever else drops in is generally ok too.

How long have you been practising Hellenism? I'm not entirely sure it's fair to say I practice Hellenism, but to the degree that there are Hellenic gods in my life... ehm... at least 10 years?

What's your favourite myth? Growing up, I was especially fond of the stories of Prometheus and of Phaeton. Now I don’t exactly look at myths in terms of favorites, anymore.

Have you had a liking in Greek mythology since you were a kid? If so, does it influence your practice? Yes. I... suppose it must? I grew up reading folklore and mythology, especially Grimms, Classical Greek, and Norse.

Do you have an altar? Two. And several shrines. One of which is even for the Hellenic powers! Another of which has some Hellenic powers on it, as well (Horned and Antlered gods).

What drew you to Hellenism? What made you choose it over anything else? I didn't choose it over anything else, I'm basically Omnitheist and try to respect each Power's context as much as I can. I ended up with Hellenic practices because Dionysos kept hanging out and I eventually accepted that there was a reason for that. Or several.

Do you believe in past lives? Yep.

Do you believe in the Underworld? If so, do you think about it literally or as a concept? Neither. I consider otherspace and mythic reality a different category than either literal fact or abstract metaphor.

Do you listen to devotional music? Sometimes. I don't have much for the Hellenic side though.

Which deity do you turn to most in times of trouble? Of this pantheon, Dionysos. But I turn to Freyja more readily, honestly.

Do you wear any devotional jewellery? Most of my jewelry is devotional. If I’m wearing jewelry in the first place, odds are good it’s devotional. There’s decent odds I made it myself, for that matter, but that’s probably only about half, these days.

Do you have any food or drink recipe that is spirituality important? Hmm, a few, I think? Not for the Hellenes, myself, but I do help my girlfriend @auntieashleydark brew mead for Dionysos!

Who was the first deity you started worshipping? I'm not entirely sure how to answer this. I suppose the Christian Trinity would have to be the answer, as I was raised Episcopalian first. Among the Hellenes, I was first interested in Athena, but I think Dionysos probably has to be who I actually started working with first directly? It’s kind of hard to account for before I was actively focused on it that way...

Who is the most recent deity you started worshipping? Various Welsh powers have been knocking lately. Among the Hellenes, though, Aphrodite is the most recent addition. I need to work with Hekate more.

Is there a deity you tried worshipping and working with, but it didn't work out? Athena was actually where I'd planned to start, before I was polytheistic in the first place. My boyfriend when I was in high school was with Thiasos Olympicos and focused on Apollo. I'd always thought Athena sounded pretty cool, so I thought it might be a good way to get to know his traditions and community. For various reasons, that did not work out. She’s on my list these days, again, but from a totally different angle, and she’s not a primary focus even within the pantheon.

Is there another deity you are considering worshipping? My plate is overfull as it is. If they come knocking, I know better than to refuse outright, but I'm not seeking.

When people ask you what religion you belong to, what do you say? It really depends who asks, and why. I usually handwave to the general public as "Pagan" because I don't expect uninvolved strangers to understand any of the distinctions I'd make from there, like "Relational Polytheist" or "Omnitheistic & Animistic Spirit Worker" or "Multi-Trad" much less the names of specific traditions like "RedWood Vanatru", "American Umbanda", "Thiasos Bakkheios", "Treebridge", etc.

Has Christianity/Catholicism affected your practice or your views about your practice at all? Not sure why Catholicism is called out separately in this context but yes, and yes. I was raised Episcopalian, and spent some time as an acolyte as a pre-teen. My degree in Religious Studies is from a Catholic university. I'm quite sure both those things, plus growing up in a country that has a lot of Mainline and Evangelical Protestant cultural influences have all affected my perspective, whether I like it or not. I do try to account for that, and to correct for it when it's not appropriate, but I have recently been accepting that Christianity is again/still one of the branches of my practice. And yeah, there are some interesting Hellenic influences there, that I’m aware of, thanks in part to that RS degree.

@shiny-speedy-devotee’s

Polytheism Asks

What’s your least favorite myth? I don’t really look at it that way. I’m certainly not fond of the ones involving consent violations.

What’s your favorite myth? Again, I don’t really look at it that way. I suppose I like the ones that are just plain weird.

What pantheon(s) do you worship? I’m effectively an omnitheist. Depending on how one itemizes pantheons, I’ve had at least brief contact with more than I’d like to try to count. But the pantheons I relate to consistently enough to have permanent marks on my body for are: Vanir, Aesir, Orixa, Loa, Irish, Welsh, Hellenic, Kemetic, and an infinity symbol for the Whole That Is Divine. I’m also an animist.

Who is your least favorite ancient poet/philosopher/old guy who said “smart” things? Probably Thomas Aquinas. Not that he had much to say about my faith, really. But I had to read some of his work in my Religious Studies and Philosophy classes in university and am definitely not a fan.

What’s your favorite snack to share with the gods? (Curtesy of @luminarycanary) Honey is sacred to nearly all of them. I collect varietals.

Do you pray daily? If so, do you have a prayer schedule? I don’t have a schedule. I have everyday prayers, but I say them as the impulse arises, not literally every day. They go well before a meal, and before undertaking ritual work. But they’re specifically centered on the Vanir, who are Family/Home to me, so I have other set prayers/songs for other purposes, as well as whatever extemporaneous expression arises.

Do you do any rituals or celebrate any holidays/festivals? Yes. Many. MANY. I should make this its own post.

How often to you make offerings, and what is your most common offering to give? The most common offerings are a candle, a libation, or a song. Candles happen several times a week these days, if only for the Community Well Being Altar. Libations are less common. They used to be several times a month, but the reasons for that have fallen away over the last few years. Still, at least monthly. Songs are connected to specific prompts, which have also fallen away over the last couple years. Those, too, are closer to monthly right now.

How many altars do you currently have up, if any at all? Uhhhhhh *counts* 8-12, depending on how you count altars, I think? Some people distinguish between altars and shrines, at which point I’d have to say most of those are shrines. If I itemize the individual deities, I have easily dozens, but they’re mostly clumped together by pantheon or domain. I have one, maybe two working altars going most of the time lately.

Have you ever made a travel altar? In the sense of making a specific small portable altar/shrine thingy, no. In the sense of packing up a small box of whatever it seems like I might need for travel, many times. I’m not opposed - it sounds like a fun craft project. But what I need with me varies a little too much, beyond what I carry in my purse all the time anyway.

What deity do you think your taste in music best represents, regardless of who you worship? Probably Brighid. With a side of Ghede.

What has been your favorite interaction with a deity so far? I have absolutely no idea how to answer this.

What is your favorite devotional act? Singing!

Would you say there’s a certain “type” of deity you follow? Or are you more broad, without rhyme or reason? Most of the gods I work with at all frequently are on the Life/Death axis, or are Tricksters. But I will work with almost any deity who drops by, if there’s a reason for it. Magic is also a pretty common domain around here.

Have you ever worked with a deity? As opposed to what? Well, regardless, by just about every definition that might have been meant by this, yes. Working with deities is pretty well my job. I’m ordained Vanatru clergy, a spirit worker, dreamworker, oracle, and witch.

Have you ever been to a religious site (for your deities)? Several. It seems like every time I get to go on vacation, the Powers find a way to turn it into a pilgrimage. Gamla Uppsala in particular was wonderful.

Do you have any UPGs? Quite a few. Mostly about the Vanir.

What is your favorite way to communicate with the gods? Possession trance is extremely helpful, but there’s a lot of places to introduce error into the process, and it can be damaging to handle it poorly. Still, ecstatic trance states in general are a major focus of my practice, when possible.

Do you just worship deities, or do you worship heroes, spirits, etc. as well? My practices include animism and ancestor reverence. I tend to focus less on “heroes”, and more on personal connections, and general interconnectedness.

What’s something new you want to try in your worship? Herbalism. Fragrance blending. The overlap between my list of craft interests and my list of worship interests is very high.

What would your ideal practice look like? I wish I knew! The last few years have changed a lot, and I’m frankly at a bit of a loss now. It’s been exhausting. I can’t keep up what I had to build during lockdown, and the extended community practices that supported me before don’t work anymore. Figuring out what I and we need to do henceforth is a big, big task on my plate right now. More than I can really address, yet.

Have you ever received a dream/a big sign from a deity? I’m a dreamworker, so my sense of scale for this is probably skewed. But yes, several times.

Are there any new deities you want to contact? I already have more deities on my list than I know what to do with. I won’t refuse newcomers, but I’m not seeking them out.

How do you define devotion vs worship? “Worship” is the expression of love for divinity. Forms of worship correspond to “love languages”: praise, offerings, services, etc. “Devotion” is a deeply personal relationship with a specific entity. They’re different points on a continuum. Roughly the emotional difference between enjoying a party to honor a member of your community you think well of but don’t necessarily hang out with much personally, vs. paying personal attention to your best friend, lover, sibling, etc. Either way, the point is the relationship.

What is your favorite symbol of your deity(ies)? I am rather fond of the Vanatru Boar symbol. 

[punkscowardschampions]

Buster & Rio

Buster: You okay? Buster: You look better than, but I know you know it Rio: I'm better than too Rio: I'm so glad we did it Buster: Me too Buster: Even if I am gonna have to glass granddad with my juice in a minute, like Rio: Power move, babe Rio: can't have a day off from being a landlord, obvs Buster: Don't dish it out if you can't take the backlash, old man Buster: So, you and Nance? Buster: How does it feel to be in love again? Rio: 😂 Rio: You know, got it's benefits Rio: she insisted on buying this dress, like Buster: Trust her to find somewhere to buy something like that around here Buster: Actual talent Buster: Don't tell her I said so, obviously but Rio: Obviously Rio: Step off my woman, tbh Buster: If she really is your woman keep her on the juice so she'll behave herself with me Buster: Spare me the telling off Rio: People'll think I'm tryna set up a 12 steps programme, like Buster: 😇 Buster: Not to be that selfish cunt now that we've done what we came for, but when can we go? Rio: I feel it Rio: it's exhausting being the centre of attention but someone's gotta, babe Rio: Soon Buster: If you're actually tired we can go right now Buster: Just tell me Buster: I won't even sulk that my idea hasn't got off the ground Rio: It is a good excuse Rio: We gotta make the most of it Buster: Exactly Buster: And then we'll go and I'll take you shopping, outshining my sister and making you happy at the same time Rio: You really need to, don't you? 😏 Buster: 'Course Buster: There's so much you and the baby both need Rio: Right now? 😋 Buster: Yeah Rio: He better not plan on going anywhere yet Rio: but what do I need, baby? Buster: You tell me, angel Buster: Other than the bikinis I already promised you Buster: There's a whole list, I bet Buster: Really think about it Rio: That is true, like no chance of wearing one today but I was popping out of that damn dress like no one's business Rio: I'll be pondering Buster: I'll just be thinking about that Buster: Don't mind me Rio: Gotta do something whilst I'm making my list, checking it twice Buster: I'll check you as many times as this lot will let me before taking the piss Buster: More than twice, at least Rio: I believe in you, babe Rio: we've had enough practice Rio: take piss all you want but you weren't that smart then, lads Buster: 😏 Buster: Speaking of, what do you reckon the chances are of us sneaking off for a little while Buster: I just wanna be alone with you Rio: Hmm Rio: I'm always up for trying if you are Buster: Well, I'm ready when you are then Rio: Speak of the devil Rio: No offense, Ma Rio: bear with Buster: 😒 Rio: Thought you loved being golden boy, babe? Buster: Mine's texting me now, I think you actually summoned her by mentioning the d word Rio: Give me the gist, yeah? Hope she's not vying for round two, like Buster: Nah, she's just checking in Buster: Weird but true Rio: Feeling the good vibes from here Rio: celebrating hard enough Buster: Or she only wants me to be at risk of bad vibes if she's the one giving them out Buster: Either way Rio: Not now, baby Rio: it's only gonna be good from here Buster: Yeah it will Rio: Literally Rio: I can't believe it Rio: no more being apart Rio: no more secret anything Buster: It doesn't feel real yet Buster: That we get to have all that Buster: Like properly, not just for a few weeks or something Rio: I know Rio: Actual forever Rio: No takebacks now Buster: If I smile any wider my sister is gonna take a pic of me and keep that forever 'cause who'd have thought they'd see the day Buster: Moody cunt I was Rio: You're so beautiful though Rio: can I frame it? Buster: I know you're trying to make me blush now so you can frame that Rio: I miss you Rio: how many times and ways can you say congrats, 'cos reckon I've heard 'em all, twice Buster: Same Buster: I think I'd rather a fuck you at this point Buster: Come sit on my lap, make them come to you if they must Rio: You cannot say fuck and lap in the same breath and expect me not to wanna turn you on in return now Rio: so, coming 😋 Buster: That wasn't even intentional, I just miss you too Buster: My mind can't help going there, clearly Rio: I know Rio: Shamelessly dirty mind Rio: been being good for too long now Buster: Yeah Buster: All day I've just been staring at your tits and thinking selfishly about how much I wanna suck on them before he can and the piercing has to come out Rio: 😩 DADDY Rio: Don't reckon we could get away with it, do you Rio: say we're practising Buster: I mean, I don't care if everyone watches so don't actually need to get away with anything Rio: That's so Rio: You're so Rio: Stop 🤤 Buster: I can't Buster: 'Cause you're so Buster: I guess I'll have to compromise with an earlobe for now Rio: How does that feel so good Rio: Shit, you're gonna make me moan Buster: Do it Buster: Everyone's being so loud you could probably scream my name out before any head's turned Rio: I know that's what you want Buster: Then give me it Rio: Loud enough? Buster: Not yet Buster: But maybe if I do this Rio: Baby please Buster: Please do it again, okay sure Rio: Please bite me Rio: quit all that teasing shit you're killing me Buster: Better? Rio: It's a start Rio: Best you can do here, in front of everyone, I think 😉 Buster: Is that a challenge? Buster: You know I take my dares very seriously, always have Rio: I'm gonna need proof of that Rio: been a while since then, remind me Buster: Alright Buster: You might wanna hold on to the edge of this seat Buster: Just saying Rio: I wanna hold onto you Buster: Hold on tight then Buster: Don't give us away or I'll have to stop Rio: I need this more than I wanna be loud Rio: Trust me Rio: I'll be the perfect angel Buster: We'll see Buster: You wanted a reminder, yeah? I'm just not going as far back in time yet, just a few weeks back for now Rio: I remember Rio: That was a good time Buster: Now, how did I begin? Hmmm Buster: Was it like this or this Rio: Oh Rio: Here, lemme help, if I just move a tiny bit forward like this Rio: that's definitely it Buster: Babe, you're so helpful Buster: But I think it was more like Rio: Yeah, wow, okay Rio: Maybe you're right, babe Buster: I'm still not sure though Buster: Let's try this Buster: Just Rio: Buster Buster: Rio Rio: Slow down if you don't want me to make a scene, this feels too good already Buster: So what you're saying is, if I want you to make a scene I should do this? Buster: Or maybe Rio: People are looking baby Buster: Let them Rio: Oh my God Buster: I'm gonna have to take you to the bathroom, aren't I? You're just feeling so hot and faint all of a sudden, like Buster: It's unavoidable Rio: I don't know if I can move yet Buster: I'll carry you, it's okay Buster: Come on Rio: Will you fuck me properly in there? Rio: Can't promise you cocaine this time but you'll definitely get some Buster: And I'll barricade the door too Buster: I can promise you privacy and all the reminders you want Rio: I love you Rio: I wanna remember every single time you've made me cum Buster: I love you too Buster: Try and look weak as I loudly make our excuses for the rest of the table Buster: Then we can focus on how you actually feel Rio: Won't be too hard Rio: always weak for you, like Buster: And you do look very 😳 Buster: Hold on Rio: That's your fault entirely, you knew what you was doing Buster: I haven't even started yet Rio: Make me so messy we can't say bye Rio: then take me home and do it all again Buster: You know I can't say no to you Rio: 😊 Rio: You know you don't want to Buster: I really don't Buster: I might be the one literally carrying you halfway across this bar right now but I'm so weak Rio: It's been a long day, baby Rio: this will make you forget all about it Buster: Feel my heart Buster: I need this Buster: I need you Rio: You've got me, forever Rio: I'm gonna take care of you Buster: We're gonna take care of each other Buster: Just don't let me go to hell for how concerned some of that lot are that you're actually sick Rio: They're gonna know how much better I feel soon, don't worry Rio: I'll put their mind's at, probably not ease but you know Buster: I love you Rio: I love you babe Buster: Time to find out how easy your new dress is to take off Rio: Well the girl in the shop had to help me get it on so Rio: but I believe in you Buster: You should Buster: I'm very determined Rio: I know, it's one of the things I like about you Buster: Give me the list while I strip you, see how many we get through Rio: Damn Rio: Okay Rio: You're smart but so hardworking with it, you're hot as fuck and the best lay ever but really fucking beautiul and sweet too, you're honest and I never have to second-guess what you say, or think there's stuff you aren't Rio: You're the best protector, you get me and you make me wanna be better 'cos you believe I can, you're never boring Buster: As much as I wanna hear more, I did it Buster: So phones down Rio: 😩🤤 okay daddy, long as you keep laying down the law too Buster: Promise Rio: 👑 Buster: Now do what you're told Rio: 😋 Buster: I'm serious, if I have to take it away from you you're gonna be so sorry Rio: Make me sorry 'cos I'm not Rio: At all Buster: Fine Buster: If that's how you want it Rio: 🙌 Buster: [Saucy behavior ensues] Rio: Well, this isn't shaming at all Rio: why'd you let him stop you? Buster: Would you honestly rather I didn't? Rio: I don't care really, even if everyone fully heard Buster: Good, 'cause it's a fair assumption Buster: You sounded so good though Buster: I hope they did Rio: I felt so good Rio: it's alright for you, if you'd drink it, they'd buy you a pint, like 😏 Buster: Use your pregnancy excuse? Buster: The hormones, like Rio: 😂 for being a needy slut? Rio: Sorry everyone, basically a medical emergency Buster: Yeah Buster: It can make you horny, that's accurate Buster: Your ma can back you up Rio: Hush 😒 she probably would and no one needs to be that blunt about it, like Buster: 😂 Buster: I need if it means we can go home sooner rather than later Rio: I'm waiting on you, big man Buster: Let's go then Rio: Meet you on the otherside, like Rio: no way of getting out of here quick or easy Buster: Not with that attitude, babe Buster: We can do anything, remember? Rio: You gotta be polite Buster: Nah Buster: I can be selfish, so can you Rio: Yeah? Buster: 'Course Buster: What if I'm polite to you? If I say please, maybe Rio: Try it and see Buster: Rio, please let me take you home right now Buster: Please Rio: 🤤 Rio: How could I say no? Rio: 'Specially when I wanna go too Buster: Good Buster: Don't resist me Rio: Daddy 😩 Rio: You're gonna have to fuck me in the car now Rio: 'fore we even get going Buster: I better move it first then Buster: Give us slightly less chance of being interrupted Rio: Good idea Rio: I can't deal with any more today Buster: I know Buster: Me either Rio: When we get home can we stay in bed for at least Rio: 3-5 working days Rio: and not have to see anyone Buster: Well, Indie maybe Buster: But definitely Rio: Okay, kinda unavoidable, not that rude Buster: You can still stay in bed, I'll bring you everything you need Rio: You're lovely Rio: I don't need to, I just want to Rio: I've missed you so much Buster: Shh I'm trying to be a prick so we can leave Buster: Well, I want too and I want you to Buster: So it's gonna happen Rio: 🤐 Buster: I love you Rio: I love you too Buster: Come on Buster: Enough of this Buster: Time to go home Rio: Thought you'd never ask Buster: Well, now I'm telling Buster: Everyone, and you Rio: 😍 Rio: Let's go Buster: Yeah Buster: Meet me at the car, I'm seriously gonna move it Rio: Me too 💃 Rio: Never seen me move so fast Buster: I could say when you were running away from me, but let's not think about that Buster: 😏 Rio: Oh but it's so much fun to Buster: Oh really? Rio: Don't you think? Buster: Are you gonna play hard to get in this car? 'Cause I think that'll be a challenge Rio: 😏 Rio: Keep on your seat, thank you Buster: 'Cause you asked so nicely Buster: I might Rio: Better Rio: can't keep your hands to yourself you gonna catch these hands Buster: Hot Buster: [Sends car pics of him not keeping his hands to himself, wink wonk] Buster: Are you sure that's what you want though? Rio: 😣 Buster: Use your words Buster: I asked you a question Rio: but I want you but I can't give into you so easy Buster: Yes you can Buster: You can do anything you want, have anything you want Rio: You promise you won't get bored Buster: Do I look or sound bored to you? Rio: I can't make it a challenge Rio: I need you so much Buster: I don't want it to be Buster: Don't you know how impatient I am for you Rio: I'm looking at the pictures, still Buster: I need you too Buster: Come here and I'll show you Rio: I'm trying, I swear Buster: Try harder Buster: Please Rio: I'm sorry baby Rio: they're trying to show me something, I'm barely listening Buster: Just tell them I'm trying to show you something Buster: [sends more pics to make his point] Rio: Fuck Rio: they're gonna know if you keep making me react like that Buster: Good Buster: You're mine and they're keeping you from me so Rio: Say it again Buster: You're mine and I want you here now Rio: I'm yours Rio: and I'm making my excuses Buster: Blame me Buster: I don't care Rio: I don't either Rio: They can be mad if they want Buster: Exactly Buster: We're free, babe Rio: We've been nice Rio: all day Buster: Jesus, we've been nice for weeks Rio: My poor baby especially Rio: enough talking, yeah? Buster: Unless its just to you Buster: For you Rio: I've got so much to tell you Buster: Start now Buster: I'm listening Rio: Do you have any idea how badly I've wanted you all day because being on the beach reminded me of the honeymoon and also where we're gonna make our next baby and it's been even more unbearable than being nervous was Buster: Baby Buster: You've really been through it today, yeah? You need to unwind Buster: When we get home, you're having a massage, no arguments Rio: I'm not going to argue Rio: I want you to make me feel good Buster: So hurry up Buster: I'm here waiting Rio: I'm out the door, where'd you move the car Buster: If you promise to behave for long enough I'll bring it right to you Buster: Otherwise [location] Rio: I'm an angel, how dare you Rio: but not a princess so you know, I'll walk Buster: Why do you think I've been carrying you all day, fuck princesses, you're a queen Rio: You're a dork Rio: but you're mine Buster: So that's a no to the plastic 👑 then, yeah? Okay Rio: If it ain't real I ain't down, general rule Rio: gotta match the 💍 Buster: Good to know Buster: First thing on the shopping list, is it? Buster: I'm still waiting for that too, like Rio: You'd rather go shopping right now? Rio: Okay, babe Buster: Shut up Buster: You're the one stalling Rio: I'm walking Rio: excuse me for being weighed down by YOUR huge child Buster: Don't listen son, your mum is just frustrated right now Buster: She doesn't mean it Rio: 😒 Now you're ganging up on me Rio: Charming Buster: Poor baby Buster: You feeling outnumbered? Rio: 😞 Yeah Buster: The dog can be a girl, I promise Rio: So you can call us both bitches, hmpf Buster: 😂 Buster: Behave Rio: You gonna give me a treat if I beg real nice, daddy? Buster: You know it Rio: Forever mad you don't like cats Buster: It's not like I hate them Buster: You can still have some, just not so many they outnumber the children Rio: It's not that I've got the ears and collar and everything and you won't even appreciate it 😠 Buster: Well, now you're just putting words in my mouth Rio: Salty fr 😂 Buster: 😒 Buster: Don't take the piss Rio: I'm not, I'm genuinely fuming, who am I gonna be a pretty lil kitty for now? Rio: dogs are such male energy, I can't, babe Buster: It literally hasn't stopped you before, but okay, babe Buster: Also I'm fuming that you're calling me a cat hater to get out of this Buster: Just put it on and stop playing Rio: True Rio: Hmm, I was just really jealous of the dog that day Rio: and I wanted to be choked, I'm not gonna not use the leash, like, who am I Buster: I remember Buster: Vividly Rio: Mmm, I'm sure the neighbours do too, another stairway escapade Buster: I hope they don't, that way we can jog their memory Buster: Or just give them a new one Rio: Your hands feel so good around my throat Rio: you can feel every noise I can barely make Buster: If you're gonna talk like that, I'm gonna need you to also walk faster Rio: You know how I get Rio: distracted Buster: If I have to get out of this car and come and find you, distracted won't be the half of it Rio: No? Buster: Right, I'm opening this fucking door Rio: I don't think you're gonna do anything to me on this public street though 😋 Buster: If you wanna be wrong, you can be wrong Buster: 'Cause like fuck I won't Rio: Yes Rio: Come get me Buster: I am Buster: I will Rio: What are you gonna do to me, daddy? Buster: It's a surprise Buster: Like you said, there's been so much talking today Rio: Fuck, just do it, do what you want do what you need, just be here now Buster: Say please Buster: It can be the last word though Rio: Please please please Rio: I'll be saying it quietly 'til I feel you behind me