i'm dragging a heart that weighs a ton / holding out for not just anyone

[monoceroscaeli]

[Fontaine: The technological hub of Teyvat.

For as long as anyone can remember, the country of Fontaine has always been the innovative center for the continent. High speed rail was originated here, and now spans across the entirety of Teyvat and beyond. High rises and skyscrapers pepper the skyline, modern Victorian buildings supporting a gear-like aesthetic from an era gone by. A thousand years ago, it was a much different place, but now it thrives with the bright lights and bustle of its people. One can hear the occasional street performer playing for cash, as businessmen and tourists alike walk down narrow cobblestone streets. People are buried in their phones, some take pictures as they gawk at the sights of the city, but one young man in particular walks languidly down the street, enjoying the life around him. He's in no hurry to get where he's going, as he has plenty of time to get there, noting a deli across the street from where he is now that he'll have to try.

Unfortunately, he is on business, so that'll have to wait.

Never being one to be dressed completely formal, he wears a comfortable pair of slacks and dress shoes, with a collared shirt that isn't buttoned up all the way under a grey vest. Various pieces of metal are woven into the vest, notably a crest on his right shoulder with a chain attached to it that hangs under his arm to the back. On his belt lies a Vision, glowing blue with hydro. The young man always seems friendly and easy going, but what lies underneath is something that not many are allowed to know- the heir to the family business of a company who develops tech for various products is also the right hand man of the mafia that runs the city.

And, their true business behind the scenes; creating Delusions to sell on the black market.

Today is a day where some investigating has to be done, and he's headed to see an old friend of his, from university. One that he's sure can help him with this problem he has. Entering the building, he swings in quietly to give a polite wave and a smile to the only person there.

Someone who looked exactly like their brother, whom he can only assume is the twin sister he'd yet to meet that he'd heard about.]

Hello, I was wondering if Aether was in today? I had a...business proposal for him, and I'm sure that he'd love to hear it. Unless of course, you might be of assistance instead.

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[monoceroscaeli]

[Ajax can see how her arms shake and strain to keep up, hoping that his strength is helping to alleviate some of the difficulty, not only to make this as pleasurable for her as it can be, but for him too. Every curve of her body, every stoke of his length can't stop now. His legs twitch as he begins to reach his peak, his cries more fervent as she continues to push him deeper into her with every roll of her hips, her lips tantalizing as she leans down to press her forehead to his.

His kiss is chaotic, a frenzied craving that begged and pleaded for her to move along him even faster, finding himself completely lost with only her to lead him down this path to bliss that they've begun together. He cries for her as he breaks the kiss, before frantically catching her lips again, another connection made between the two as his pulse quickens even more. Electricity races through him, fueled by her desire, feeling himself being completely swept away as they meet over and over again.

He can feel it, just a little more, and he could finally find that peak he so longed for.]

[traversal]

[ his kisses are almost soothing, a balm in the intense heat of everything else. her eyes instinctively flutter close when he catches her lips, responding to the tangle of their tongues as if it's a relief that she's been desperately seeking. even when ajax breaks the kiss to breathe, to call out her name, lumine nuzzles his cheek, wanting for more.

all the while, she relinquishes control to ajax, allows him increase the pace until it's feverish, frenzied. lumine lets out a whimper each time their hips connect, the complete opposite to the slow grind and roll earlier. but she can't say she hates it, not when their desires are both palpable, thick in the air that they could both taste it. this is when she feels most alive, when he turns from attentive and affectionate to someone primal, lusting after all.

she buries her face in his neck, pressing open-mouthed kisses on his skin and murmuring his name over and over again like a prayer as pleasure builds up inside her once more, edging her over to bliss. she honestly wants more of this pleasure, wants more of his bruising kisses and touch. wants him to engrave himself into her body so she won't forget.

when lumine comes, she shudders violently in his arms, a keen leaving her lips as waves of pleasure wash over and over her, clenching him tight and collapsing on top of him. ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[By the time she begins to lave kisses to his skin, he's already lost himself to the rhythm of their meeting over and over again, their tempo having increased to a high that leaves him shaking beneath her.

He begs, wails for her as his eyes close, unaware of his volume nor how he repeats her name over and over as heat coalesces between his legs, a fire that screams for more. His focus turns on the building feeling in his core, something that winds tighter and tighter until something in him finally snaps, the release of which brings forward a euphoria that clouds his vision and sends him deeper into a fog as a pleasure that seems to radiate from her rolls over him like a wave.

Ajax shudders deeply inside of her, a deep moan bubbling out of him as his hips buck up only slightly a last few times as he finishes his release. He wraps his arms around her as she drops on top of him, breathing hard from the combined effort. It takes a few minutes of rest before he turns his head to kiss the side of her head, rubbing her back as they lie on the bed.

She worked really hard, and he's appreciative of it.

But he is silent for the moment, pressing more light kisses to her head until his head falls heavily back onto the pillow.]

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[ the sound he makes when he comes, it travels across her body like a wave. almost a second round on its own with how it arouses her, her body shuddering as well with him. it doesn't help either that he's still buried inside of her and every shift sends a jolt across her nerves.

still, lumine stays on top of him with her head resting on his chest, heart slowing down and limbs limp from exhaustion. that was a complete rush, one that's left her feeling dizzy and intoxicated, her body thrumming from satisfaction. she runs her hand along his chest, closing her eyes, fingers tracing an invisible pattern on his skin. ]

I can't wait to see Aether murder you ... [ she hums softly, a small smile playing on her lips. ] I'll have to ask Tubby if she can make me a nice, cushioned chair and a balcony to watch it from.

[monoceroscaeli]

[The fog of his mind hasn't cleared, nor does he want it to- the lightheaded feeling it brings keeps him locked in a haze of ecstasy. His whole body feels worn, as if every nerve ending frayed out with wild sparks still flicking off the wires. Her gentle touch across his chest soothes his nerves, taking a deep breath as he focuses on that for the time being.]

Hey, I'm not the only one in trouble here, [he says with a laugh.] Besides, it was well worth it. I don't think I've felt that amazing before...you really know how to get me going, Lumi.

[Ajax manages to lift his head and shoot a grin at her, before losing the strength to keep it held up, head falling heavily back onto the pillow.]

[traversal]

[ lumine rolls her eyes at that remark, keeping her head pressed against his chest. sure, her twin brother is probably going to be very cross with her, but she's also pretty sure that his dismay will be more directed at ajax than anyone else. she only hopes that it doesn't start a fight in any way. ]

You're really telling me that none of the girls you've slept with has done that before?

[ she doesn't buy that one bit, considering all of the girls he's slept with in the past like what aether had said. still, she herself can't deny that anything intimate she's shared with ajax is different from the other guys she's dated.

probably because of lumine and childe, but she tries not to think about it. if anything, she's surprised that those two didn't interfere. ]

Did Aether send you over to wake me up for lunch? [ what happened to lunch, anyway? ]

[monoceroscaeli]

Hm, no girl is able to do that to me quite the way you can, [he confirms with a thoughtful hum, letting a free hand come up to run through her hair as she lays on top of him.]

Aether left several hours ago, instructing me to wake you for lunch since that's what you wanted. Since he's out with Mr. Zhongli, he shouldn't be back for quite some time. Even though I haven't personally gotten the chance to speak with him at length yet, something in my gut tells me that no matter the subject matter or who he's with, it's always an extended stay when you're doing something with him.

[He knows Lumine could easily confirm or deny this, having spent enough time with him the past month or so.]

So, I actually prepared lunch prior to coming in and waking you. It's something light, I hope you like it.

[traversal]

[ lumine's not about to deny that. the man has a way of branching out to different topics of conversation before answering any questions that she has. she can't really tell if it's zhongli's way of deflecting anything he doesn't want to answer or if that's just how he is as a person. ]

So, you got distracted while trying to wake me up?

[ what a terrible habit. just imagine if he gets distracted in the middle of a fight. he'd be dead, and there's no way she'd be able to save him if only because he's an idiot.

lumine lifts her head from his chest, an eyebrow cocked. ]

And you also took advantage of Aether being gone for a while. How sly.

[monoceroscaeli]

I fail to see why I should pass up an opportunity when I see it.

[After all, this is the perfect time to spend some quality time with her, with no brother around to lose his cool just because she happens to lay her head against his shoulder or any other relatively harmless actions.

Ajax considers it payback, in a way. A debt repaid.]

Though I wouldn't say I was so much distracted than I was just interested in giving you the wake up you deserved.

[He leans up to kiss her forehead, the beginnings of a smug smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.]

I premade everything anyway, all that needs to be done is to heat the meat back up again. I had no idea when you'd actually crawl out of bed.

[traversal]

[ the wake up she deserves, huh. how sappy.

lumine reaches out to pinch and tug at his cheek, hoping to wipe away that smug look on his face. still, she shifts just slightly, catching his lips for a kiss, deliberately slow and teasing as if trying to get another rise from him, figuratively or otherwise. a moment later, she breaks the kiss, looking down at him with pursed lips. ]

I was going to crawl out if someone woke me up, but clearly, that someone had other ideas.

[ honestly, sex wasn't something she expected upon waking up. but she supposes she has to start watching her back with ajax around. ]

... We should probably clean up. Especially since you didn't put on a condom.

[monoceroscaeli]

[Ajax winces through a smile as she pinches him, laughing at her as she does so- though her kiss is more than welcome, sending waves of desire back through him, his chest filling with fuzzy warmth as he completely gives in to her without a fight. A soft murmur echos between his lips, eyes slowly opening to halfway as he stares back breathless when she breaks the kiss.

What a tease.]

Now I'm distracted. How can you ask me to clean up if you're going to kiss me like that?

[He sidesteps the condom comment- she was the one who told him she was on birth control. Morning after pills are a thing.]

One more kiss and then we can get up.

[traversal]

[ lumine momentarily thinks twice on that, her eyes narrowing at ajax's expression. she doesn't want this to extend for any longer, somehow feeling even more sore than when she went to bed hours earlier. that, she can feel their combined messes on her skin, sticky and very much uncomfortable. ]

Why does it feel like I'm always bargaining with you?

[ she lets out a huff, pressing a chaste peck on his lips before shifting and attempting to get off of him. she winces when he slides out of her, wet against her leg. again, no indication of what kind of kiss he wants. ]

C'mon, get out of my bed.

[monoceroscaeli]

Hahahaha...

[Ajax only laughs, not terribly worried about the kiss anyways- he'll get it later, it's only a matter of time. He climbs out of bed, being careful to keep any mess to himself as he rolls out of the bed and hobbles off towards the sliding doors, peeking cautiously outside the door into the living room.]

The coast is clear, looks like the house is still empty. First one to the bathroom wins.

[He glances back at her, smirking, before he starts carefully hobbling towards the bathroom so nothing spills on the floor...]

[traversal]

[ easy enough for him to say, especially when she's the one who has all of the mess inside of her.

still, there are perks to having tapped into the other lumine, one of which is the easy mastery of her elemental resonance. wrapping the sheet around her naked body, she sends a small whirlwind to trip him up on his way to the bathroom, giving him a feigned look of pity when she passes him by. ]

Can't stand up, Ajax? And here I thought you're not lacking in stamina or core strength.

[ shrugging her shoulders, she shuffles over to the bathroom, closing the door before he can get to it. ]

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[He can feel his feet and legs get pushed and tangled, and he nearly falls to the ground as she walks by him. Ajax has to reach out to grab the wall with one hand before he biffs it, his jaw dropping as he comes up to the door.]

Hey, that wasn't fair! [He calls through the door, leaning up against it.]

You know I won't let that go unpaid, Lumine!

[She's just trying to pick a fight with him, isn't she. That's okay, he's always ready for a fight...]

[traversal]

Sure, sure. Whatever you say.

[ lumine lets out a laugh inside the bathroom, stripping out of the bedsheets and tossing them in the laundry basket before stepping into the shower. she'll have to get that sorted out in a bit, along with whatever else needs to be cleaned up in the bedroom before aether arrives. though she doubts that her brother will want to stay in that room unless it's been cleansed by fire.

... maybe he'll just douse it in fire using his pyro vision now that he has it back with him. looks like tubby will have a lot of work cut out for her. the adeptus probably regrets letting them in. ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Ajax can hear the water turn on, his lips curling into a wicked smile, and he waits about forty-five seconds before he opens the door quietly and slips inside. He makes sure he's quiet, padding lightly across the bathroom floor over to the shower, his finger peeling back the curtain ever so slightly.

There she is, and he quickly jumps in with her, pressing his body against her with a laugh.]

Hey there, [he says, wrapping his arms around her,] I guess second place isn't all that bad after all. Thanks for warming the water up already.

[traversal]

[ with the shower turned on, lumine doesn't notice or hear the door opening or ajax padding in to surprise her, almost jumping up and slipping on the floor when he suddenly showed up. if it weren't for his arms around her, she probably would be on the floor already.

she swats his arm, tilting her head and looking up at him with an annoyed expression. really, he couldn't have done his payback some other way? ]

That was dangerous, stupid. Do you want me to hit my head on the floor and die?

[monoceroscaeli]

Come now! I had you in my arms already, there was never any threat of that happening.

[He wouldn't let it happen either, as far as he's concerned. He looks down at her with a grin, before he lets her go to reach for one of the loofah sponges and soap, sudsing it up.]

Come here.

[He presses himself to her back, reaching around as he begins to scrub her chest and breasts, slow passes that massage and pay special attention to her boobs. Ajax lets his head crane down to nuzzle against her head, his other arm wrapped around her downwards to let his hand rest on her hip, letting the loofah glide over her smooth skin.]

Does this feel nice?

[traversal]

[ maybe not, but she can sense a different kind of threat happening that very moment instead.

lumine narrows her eyes at ajax as he casually reaches for the loofah and soap as if this is nothing but a quick activity they do when she knows the reality of it. and he just proves her point as he starts soaping her down, the passes made by the loofah and his hands deliberately slow. she closes her eyes, letting out a sigh. ]

I wanted to say I can't believe you're taking advantage while Aether's not around, but then, I can believe that too.

[ knowing him, knowing the kind of person he is. ] You realise the point here to clean up, right?

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[He'll take that sigh as a yes, it does feel nice. So Ajax continues his ministrations to her, the sponge sliding down to her stomach, as if he were trying to prove a point.]

Isn't that what's happening? You're already cleaner than you were two minutes ago. Anyway, it's my fault that you need a shower, so I don't see the problem in making things right.

[He swaps the loofah off to his other hand as he goes lower, reaching downward to her crotch to begin to clean off what he's left on her there. He breathes quietly into her ear:]

Open your legs a little.

[And of course Ajax has other plans, his now free hand coming up to grope and massage one of her breasts, slow and deliberate. He does the same with her neck, placing slow open-mouthed kisses to it, a smile hidden behind each one.]

[traversal]

[ or!! it could be an exasperated sigh.

look, it's too dangerous for her to admit out loud that what he's doing feels very, very good. her senses are still heightened from their round earlier, her body tender and sensitive and thrumming excitedly from every brush of his hand. admitting that what he's doing feels good is just an invitation for him to do more.

... not that she has to say anything for him to do more, as evident by the kisses he's leaving on her neck, the hand on her breast. lumine bites her lower lip to stifle a moan and keep herself from shivering, giving herself a full moment to calm down before she responds to his instruction, her body instinctively doing what it's told. ]

Is this what you call making things right?

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[Attention is turned towards the other breast now, letting his thumb roll over her nipple as he finishes cleaning her crotch and inner legs. Annoyed with him, but not stopping him from administering each caress and stroke, that's Lumine alright- not admitting to something she's enjoying. He'll switch which side of her neck he's kissing too, to make sure he's got all the bases covered.]

I don't hear any complaints about my work.

[Ajax removes his hand and subsequently the loofah from between her thighs, quickly wiping his own front down before rinsing out the sponge and applying new soap to it.]

We have to do your back now, if you'd be so kind.

[To turn around and let him get at her there, unless she's not actually enjoying it.]

[traversal]

I normally give my feedback after the work is done, you know. Who knows if you could eventually improve on your own?

[ her lips part to let out a soft moan that bubbles out of her throat, head rolling back against his shoulder when he pointedly thumbs at her nipple, growing stiff against his touch. it's embarrassing, really, to hear the sound echo all around them in the bathroom. she hates how much control he has over her body, able to manipulate it to his whims.

it doesn't help either that he suddenly withdraws his hand from her body, a quiet whine escaping her next. her eyes flash open, sending him a withering glare, offended by what he's just done. ]

... And you can't reach my back from there where you're standing? [ is he asking her to turn around? really? ] Which is behind me?

[monoceroscaeli]

[He acts as if he doesn't even see that look she shoots him when he stops to put more soap into the loofah, satisfied with all the nice noises she making. But he brings no attention to it, only interested in what he'll do next.]

I can't clean it quite as well if you don't turn around.

[It's half true. But he doesn't elaborate, choosing not to wait for her to turn herself. His hand gently pushes on her, turning her towards him, before he presses himself up against her as he leans down to crash into a fervent lip lock.

And yet, he still continues to wash her as promised, his arms wrapping around her as he starts to massage her back with not only the sponge but his free hand. Ajax moans quietly, his kiss slow, the passes across her lips passionate, and he stops his kiss when he feels as if he's cleaned her back properly.

He smiles down at her, eyes somehow bright despite their dullness.]

Would you like me to wash your hair now?