[ at least, kaveh is putting on a brave front, but alhaitham had seen him drunk enough times to know how hard a certain amount of alcohol hit him. considering last night (and this morning's) conundrums and subsequent revelations had been largely behind the blonde's spirited drinking efforts, perhaps this new truce - relationship - would give him some true time to recover. one could only escape from their problems in new and self-destructive ways for so long, and alhaitham had discovered he was quite invested in seeing the attractive, mostly naked man in their kitchen stay in one piece.
the smell of toasting bread does something to remind him that his stomach is indeed empty, but it also encourages the scribe to get up lazily from his own seat, padding around the counter in bare feet to sort out refilling the coffee percolator. kaveh probably didn't need a second cup of anything unless it was water, but alhaitham was feeling rather more exhausted than usual, something he'd chalk down to the massive expense of emotional and empathetic energy. something he's very much not used to.
and it's a strangely calm domestic scene between the two of them as they occupy the kitchen together without arguing over minor infractions for once, kaveh cooking toast and alhaitham spooning grounds into the pot.
yes, he needed a second cup of coffee, but also - kaveh's proximity had become strangely magnetic. the scribe is certain that would become exhausting for him in some other way in the near future, but for now? on his private, completely clear weekend?
even he could go where the wind took him every once in a while. ]
What would you say we should do, then? [ his deep voice questions, tightening the lid on the percolator and placing it back on the stove - his body needlessly close to kaveh's as he does so, the bare skin of his chest brushing against kaveh's slim back. ] I just acquired some excellent novels from a sister school of ours in Inazuma, if you'd like some robust academic reading and debate. Otherwise, I'm sure Tighnari would love some unannounced houseguests, if a social engagement is more to your liking.
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[ at least, kaveh is putting on a brave front, but alhaitham had seen him drunk enough times to know how hard a certain amount of alcohol hit him. considering last night (and this morning's) conundrums and subsequent revelations had been largely behind the blonde's spirited drinking efforts, perhaps this new truce - relationship - would give him some true time to recover. one could only escape from their problems in new and self-destructive ways for so long, and alhaitham had discovered he was quite invested in seeing the attractive, mostly naked man in their kitchen stay in one piece.
the smell of toasting bread does something to remind him that his stomach is indeed empty, but it also encourages the scribe to get up lazily from his own seat, padding around the counter in bare feet to sort out refilling the coffee percolator. kaveh probably didn't need a second cup of anything unless it was water, but alhaitham was feeling rather more exhausted than usual, something he'd chalk down to the massive expense of emotional and empathetic energy. something he's very much not used to.
and it's a strangely calm domestic scene between the two of them as they occupy the kitchen together without arguing over minor infractions for once, kaveh cooking toast and alhaitham spooning grounds into the pot.
yes, he needed a second cup of coffee, but also - kaveh's proximity had become strangely magnetic. the scribe is certain that would become exhausting for him in some other way in the near future, but for now? on his private, completely clear weekend?
even he could go where the wind took him every once in a while. ]
What would you say we should do, then? [ his deep voice questions, tightening the lid on the percolator and placing it back on the stove - his body needlessly close to kaveh's as he does so, the bare skin of his chest brushing against kaveh's slim back. ] I just acquired some excellent novels from a sister school of ours in Inazuma, if you'd like some robust academic reading and debate. Otherwise, I'm sure Tighnari would love some unannounced houseguests, if a social engagement is more to your liking.