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how could i ever forget // outside the morning was cool and wet

[It's not often Ajax finds himself getting his head slammed down onto the hood of a car, least of all a cop car. Usually it's him doing the slamming.

But today the young man finds himself denting the hood, the sound of metal caving in under his head ringing in his ears. Not exactly the ideal situation he was hoping for, but he figured sooner or later he'd have a run in with the cops due to the sensitive nature of his profession, but that doesn't mean he has to like how inconsiderate they are with him as they cuff him and throw him in the back of the paddy wagon. Not that he was considerate to them when he was discovered, as evidenced by the blood all over his clothing and knuckles from the fight he'd gotten into with them. How he managed to avoid getting shot is beyond him- plenty of shots were fired, but that hadn't stopped him from knocking a few of them out.

It's just too bad he'd been instructed that he couldn't kill anyone, or else he'd of gotten out of there without being caught.

The lights of the police station are bright, almost too bright from the contrast of how dark it was outside. Ajax squints as he's dragged inside, held tightly by two cops who hurry him through the station, but not fast enough that he doesn't catch a glimpse of the secretary behind the desk as they come in. Pretty, blonde, looking like she'd rather be anywhere else. Gorgeous eyes, ones that catch his attention almost immediately as he's being shoved towards the back, shining with a radiance that captures him instantly. His eyes lock with hers, feeling something silent yet powerful surge through him from this tiny, insignificant interaction. He doesn't even have a moment to think further on it, before he's so rudely interrupted.

Get moving.

The curt voice of the bigger cop on his right cuts through the moment, anger welling up in Ajax's chest and something dark stirs in his core. If he wasn't cuffed and being restrained, he'd turn that guy's face into a new work of art, something so abstract some insane art collector would gladly pay millions for it.

No sooner had Ajax been ushered in, he disappears from sight as he's taken back into an interrogation room, the mysterious blonde no longer in his sights, now getting shoved into a corner of a room.]

What's with this? Don't you even have the courtesy of giving me a chair to sit in, at least?

[From outside of the room, muffled noises of a scuffle as the cops lay into Ajax can be heard, the loudest of which is a thud of a body slamming into a wall, accompanied by a groan from the ginger kid. Though little do any of them know, their real problems haven't arrived just yet, waking from their slumber right outside of the city...]

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[ What was going on in her head yesterday?

That's all she can ask herself as she rummages through the vanity drawers. It takes two to tango and a good chunk of this is her fault as well, she should have said something to him before he stuck it in, or at least told him to pull it out before he came. To forget to mention that she didn't take any form of birth control to him was such a stupid, foolish decision on her end and if she doesn't do something, there's a good chance she's going to get knocked up by a man she just met.

Eureka! Like a beacon of hope, Yoimiya finally comes across the box of Plan B pills she's been searching for. Right now, she's thanking every deity under the sun for purchasing this just in case she got down and dirty with someone. As she rushes to open the box, she's suddenly hit with a throbbing pain in the back of her head alongside a soft voice whispering sweet temptations into her ear.

Don't take it...

Good grief, what's happening to her? This is not the time to be thinking of such things and yet, here she is. Shaking those thoughts out of her head, she's far too panicked and in too much pain to even consider obeying the voice inside of her head. Not wanting to waste a single second, she pops in a pill, already feeling relieved to feel it go down the back of her throat. For extra precaution, she makes a mental note to take another pill later along with picking up a pregnancy test kit when she finds a moment. Archons help, this is what they get for being drunk, horny, and stupid.

Eventually, Yoimiya comes out of the bathroom and into the living room with a silk robe thrown over her. She doesn't see him in the bedroom but he couldn't have gone far, the living room is the only other option. With a fluffy towel in hand, she walks out, spotting him on the couch and wiping his dick with a paper towel. Gods... she still can't believe she asked him to let him keep his dick inside while they slept. What the actual fuck got into her? ]

Hey there...

[ Never before has Yoimiya felt this awkward in her entire life on this plant. But how do you start a conversation with the man who nearly became your baby daddy??? Nervously clearing her throat, she offers him the towel. ]

Do you need to clean up? You can use my bathroom if you'd like.

[He looks up to see her enter into the living room with a robe on, and yeah, putting on clothes would have been a good idea. He was more concerned with getting himself cleaned up first and hopefully finding some kind of medication too. But when he considers it, to hell with his clothes, he's been naked in front of her enough in the last twenty-four hours so who cares at this point. So there Ajax sits, dick now cleaned up and looking for somewhere to get rid of the paper towel, in all his naked and morning wood glory.]

I should probably get myself looking a little proper, huh? Sorry, it's just that my head is a real mess right now, not to mention the hangover on top of it.

[He tries to smile, realizing that it probably is really weird to face him after what she said to him last night. But he feels that it's pretty awkward for both of them, so there's no point in worrying now. They both acted strange last night, and that's going to be a weird conversation. Not to mention all the apologizing he's going to do soon.]

You'll have to forgive me, my homemade remedy is back at my apartment, and we left too hastily to grab it...perhaps I'll make some for you here instead. It won't be of much help today, [he says as he stands up from the couch, approaching her with an apologetic look.]

...but we'll have it for next time, at least.

[Ajax takes a moment to study her face, wondering what was going through her head at the moment. Did she never want to see him again, too freaked out by what they did yesterday that she couldn't trust herself around him? Small worries bubble up in his head, alongside his larger worries- they were in danger too, and he has no idea how on earth to keep them both safe.]

[ Come to think of it, she doesn't have any spare clothes that will fit this walking skyscraper. So if he wants to loiter around naked with his morning wood out in the open, Yoimiya doesn't mind. They've thoroughly explored each other's nude bodies enough for her to not care. But... he probably should get rid of that paper towel. She quickly walks over to Hanabi's tank, feeding her fish flakes and grabbing a nearby wastebasket. Once the baby is nice and fed, she returns with the small trash can in hand, gently pushing it in his direction. ]

There's no need for you to apologize, I certainly don't look like a million mora either. There's only so much we can do with our heads feeling like they are about to burst.

[ Goodness. If she's feeling this embarrassed and awkward, then he's gotta be going through the same motions as well. After every wild thing they said to each other last night, this will be a weird topic to breach but it's necessary to move forward. So for the time being, she tries to play it cool, giving him her best smile. ]

I'm pretty sure I have some cucumbers in my fridge if you think you're able to prepare them in my kitchen. Otherwise, I can make a little special something that will help our hangover. I don't know if you've ever tried miso soup, not only is it a popular Inazuman dish, but it's also our go-to remedy for hangovers. So if you can't make your remedy, don't worry. Like you said, we'll have it ready for next time.

[ Next time... she said it without thinking, the implication is loud and clear. If they're allowed the opportunity, she can't deny that she'd still like to see him again. Questions start rolling in her head, is this what she wants, or is it because of the mark? ]

Ah... hahaha. [ Although still smiling, Yoimiya can't hide her nervous tic in the form of anxious chuckles. ] I'll start preparing breakfast. You're free to use my bathroom if you need to take a quick shower.

Edited (how did i fuck up on this tag so much...) 2024-06-16 21:43 (UTC)

[The paper towel gets tossed into the bin as soon as it's offered, listening to her and feeling a little bit better about everything. Even watching her feed Hanabi made this feel a little more normal and less like something strange and almost...predetermined, calculated, or even fated was happening to them. Ajax still can't shake off this feeling that Yoimiya is his destiny, that the trials and tribulations in front of them both were something they would need to face together, and if successful that they were meant for so much more.

He rubs his temples, all this thinking is making his brain hurt. At the end of the day, they're in the same boat. They both acted really strange after they both got drunk and started having sex together, and now they have to figure it out. It'll be fine, they'll work it all out together just as they have so far.]

I'll be back shortly- I think I'll take you up on your offer, and take a quick shower. Are you sure you don't want the opportunity to get refreshed yourself? I'd feel like an overbearing guest if I expected you to go out of your way to take care of me without taking care of yourself first.

[The look on his face is apologetic. This feels like it could've been avoided, and yet at the same time it also feels like there was no way out of it. Whatever happened to him yesterday, he felt so drawn to her, and some of that lingers even now in his heart and mind.]

Then I can make the pickled cucumbers while you prepare the miso. It's the least I can do.

[ A shower with him does sound lovely. While she was busy taking the contraceptives, she also washed her face and took a quick rinse to wash away any traces of their wild night. It's amazing how much flew into her pussy and that it just kept spilling out. If it wasn't for the pregnancy scare, she'd be tempted to ask him how much is packed away in that meaty glock of his. So maybe a proper bath is in order—

Follow him... don't waste this chance.

There it is again, that strange voice inside of her head. Ugh, her head is already pounding and that mysterious voice isn't making matters better. While it is tempting to ask him if he'd like to shower together, Yoimiya doesn't trust her own self right now. His dick is still as hard as a rock and if they're in an enclosed space with their hands all over each other, there's no telling what will happen.

But...

Yoimiya can't help but glance down, trying her best not to make it obvious she's swallowing at the sight of his dick. He is really hard... and it is tempting to pay him back for his delightful service from last night with hot water soothing their skin. ]

You're not being overbearing at all, silly. My pops has always told me to give all guests in our home the Naganohara special treatment. Besides, I have a feeling you would do the same for me.

[ Ajax did a fabulous job playing host before everything went to shit. Maybe it's that good ol' country hospitality in both of them. ]

Thank you, Ajax. I'll take you up on that offer and get those cucumbers out. While you're showering, I'll have some other Inazuman meals prepared as well. Not going to do us any good to talk with an empty belly.

[ Not only will he receive the Naganohara treatment, this boy is also going to get a full course Inazuman breakfast. Just gotta focus on food and maybe she won't be tempted. Yeah.... 💦💦💦 ]

[Unfortunately for Yoimiya, Ajax is one of the most perceptive people she'll probably ever meet, and her glance down at his dick doesn't go unnoticed. She's still thirsting for it, he can tell, and there's a little part of him that fills with a sense of joy and satisfaction that she wants another taste of his cock. He'd be more than happy to fill her desires if she wanted, he knows that he'd like another taste of her too. His mind starts to become static, accompanied by the pounding headache to where he can't think straight save for a small command that echoes in his head:

Invite her along.

It would be nice, running his hands across her skin, doing what he can to soothe her spirit after a stressful night and giving her a wonderful, orgasmic experience once again. The Naganohara special treatment, she says. He wants to experience that in its entirety.]

Yeah...

[An empty belly. He has to shake his head for a moment, trying to get thoughts that invade his logic out of his head.]

Okay. I'll be back in a bit. If you need to get in there, don't hesitate to come in.

[Ajax turns to leave her, hoping that he'll gain some clarity to why his mind feels so messed up, why he's thinking about things that normally he wouldn't of considered. Why did he feel so defeated just now, thinking about how Yoimiya just prevented the chance at having a beautiful child...ugh, why is he even thinking that right now? His head hurts so much, picking up his clothes and turning the shower on as he lets the hot water rain on him, hoping that maybe it'll also alleviate some of his terrible headache.]

[ It's a good thing his back is turned to her because she is absolutely admiring that flat butt of his. Sad to see him go but boy is it nice to watch him leave. Whew, crisis averted... for now. By some miracle, she managed to fight those intrusive thoughts in her head, resisting the temptation to follow him into the shower for another mind-blowing experience with him. Oh... how nice it would be for him to bend her over and take her in the shower. A position like that would be perfect for breeding, he'd be able to spread his seed deep inside of her—

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Focus, Yoimiya, FOCUS!! GOTTA GET IT TOGETHER!! As sexy as Ajax is, she can't keep getting distracted. After giving her cheeks a good ol' slap, she quickly heads to the kitchen, doing her best to focus on breakfast preparation. She takes all the ingredients out of the fridge, including the cucumbers for his home remedy. In true Inazuman fashion, she gets the rice set in her cooker first and then, starts concocting the miso soup, throwing clams inside the pot. It's not an Inazuman hangover remedy without clams.

Now with the main course out of the way, she can wait for them to cook while he's showering. There's eggs for tamagoyaki and a salmon she's had brining since yesterday, and with some pickled daikon, Ajax won't be leaving her apartment hungry. So, it's time to rest easy and wait for him.

Try as she might, there's no denying she couldn't stop thinking about him while cooking. Those muscles, his abs, that incredible physique soaked in hot water... Ajax has a body so perfect, he looks even more stunning than a statue in an art museum. It's not going to hurt to get a sneak peek... right?

Go on. He's left the door unlocked just for you.

This is a bad idea and she knows it but since when has Naganohara Yoimiya ever made good decisions? Like a moth drawn to the flame, she makes her way to the bathroom, needing just a small taste of that sinful fruit. Carefully, she creeks the door open, calling out so as not to alarm him. The last thing he needs is another scare after that terrifying monster attack. ]

Hey Ajax, I'm just going to grab a couple of washcloths.

[ Not the best excuse in the world but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do to look at the most handsome man in Teyvat. She casually strides in, opening the drawer while discreetly looking over her shoulder to get a quick look. From outside the steamy shower door, she can just barely make out his naked silhouette and gods he's a sight to behold, the most gorgeous man she has ever laid eyes on. ]

[Meanwhile, Ajax has turned the water up in the shower to almost a boiling point in the hopes that it'll help with his splitting headache. He stands still under the shower head for a few moments, lost in his own thoughts, most of them being of Yoimiya. His eyes open for a moment- that spot on the wall in here would be perfect to bend her over and please her, and he bets that her moans would reverberate off of the walls in here, and it would be so sexy to see it all as water rolls off of her body...

He has to shake his head again, when did he ever get this horny? But when he thinks about it, he was never this uncontrollable until that mark branded his body. It glowed every time he thought about her, had any kind of feelings for her, as if it were guiding him towards her. He looks down at it now, sighing through his nose. He'd suspected it before, and they'd talked about it briefly, but he's more convinced than ever that it's influencing his mind. Have a baby? He still does, that hasn't left his mind either, but his logic tells him that of course he doesn't want one. It's too early to think about having one, he doesn't even have a girlfriend. Whatever he is with Yoimiya, it's not that...though he can feel the tug at his heart to ask her to be.

It's all frustrating, choosing to instead focus on lathering himself up and getting clean after a wild day and night from yesterday. He's sure his breath smells terrible too...

But the sound of Yoimiya's voice perks him up, he wasn't sure if she'd take the tiny little piece of bait he threw to her. Though he's starting to become aware of the fact that the magic of the brand on his chest might be influencing his mind, that doesn't mean he legitimately doesn't find Yoimiya incredibly attractive, and he absolutely still wants to have sex with her. Even getting her riled up with just viewing his body is a good start.]

Sure~

[He replies while continuing to wash himself, wondering what else she was doing over there. He knows he has a layer of privacy, but he's sure she can make a little bit of him out-]

I'm going to be done soon anyway, so just give me a few more minutes and I'll be out to help you.

[Only a few minutes to get a good look at him, Yoi.]

[ So far so good, doesn't seem like he's picked up on her true intentions to get a peek at his majestic body all soaking wet from the hot shower. Ah.. it would be so nice to join him and let him have his way with her. Internally, she sighs at herself, wondering what's gotten into her. Sure, she's always appreciated having sex but her urges have never been this out of control until yesterday. There's something about Ajax that keeps pulling her in and causing her to crave more of him, the answer is, of course, the brand on her chest. She glances down, feeling the warmth of the whale's tail against her skin. It's starting to become evident that the brand is the reason they keep coming back to each other. It's a little frightening and there's no denying it's a little frustrating to not feel in control. And yet...

She still can't help herself as she looks over at him, mesmerized by the sight of Ajax lathering himself with soap. Oh, she can just picture all that foam dripping off those well-earned muscles. Yeah, there's no denying this man is terribly sexy, even if they are being pulled together by some unseen force, she still yearns to have sex with him. All the dirty, lewd things they said to each other at his apartment still play inside of her head. ]

Take your time! It'll be a minute before the rice gets done.

[ As far as she's concerned, he can take all the time he wants...

Much as Yoimiya would like to sit here and gawk at him, it's probably best if she doesn't make her intentions too obvious, the last thing she wants is to look like a peeping tom. Plus, even though he left her an obvious bait, she's not quite sure if he actually wants her to join. Slowly and most definitely taking her time, she stands up with her procured washcloths, heading to the door. But... she can't bring herself to leave just yet. He'll be out in a few minutes, so there isn't much time left to appreciate the eye candy inside her shower.

It won't hurt to get another peek... right? Maybe she's pushing her luck but it's hard when this man is just her type in looks, personality, and charm. She pretends to exit through the door, only to use it as a barricade to hide as she admires him. He looks so alluring through the steam, she wonders if that incredible cock is still hard. ]

Alright, thanks.

[Ajax smirks at her comment, he's sure that the rice definitely will take a minute to get done yet, won't it? That's probably true but he suspects that she wouldn't mind if he took a moment or two longer. He waits, finishing up rinsing himself off and lathering his hair up with shampoo. He can hear her getting her washcloths, but what he doesn't hear is the door click back into place once she's "left". He suspected as such, turning his eye towards the door through the steamed up glass. It's obscured, but he's pretty sure he sees a crack of light still and the silhouette of a head that's poking around the side of it to stare.

Ajax laughs to himself, she's standing there being a little naughty, but he can hardly blame her. With their brands making them hotter for each other than they normally would have otherwise, he understands what her mind is going through- he's going through the exact same- but that doesn't mean he can't have a little fun with this.

From behind the glass, and thanks to his already tall stature, he presses his body against the glass, giving Yoimiya a much better view of his body and his dick as it removes all of the condensation from it. Except now, from above the glass wall, visible is his matted down, wet hair and a pair of deep ocean eyes that stare at her with amusement.]

Like what you see?

[ Archons, if this is what the gates to paradise look like, Yoimiya would rush in without hesitation. He presses his body against the door screen, giving her a splendid view of his sexy body covered in foam, it takes every ounce of willpower to not gasp in awe. And best of all, his dick is right there front and center, still hard as a rock and looking delicious. She can see every inch of him throbbing and oh, just looking at him makes her wish to jump in with him and tend to his needs.

Unfortunately for the peeping Yoi, she's yet to realize the true extent of Ajax's foresight. Utterly taken by his stunning features, she doesn't notice him staring at her from above the wall until it's too late. His voice catches her off guard, causing her to jump a few feet into the air. ]

EEK—!

[ Her cute yelp echoes across the bathroom walls. She needs a minute to calm her racing heart because goodness Ajax caught her in 4k and off guard. But still, that won't stop Naganohara Yoimiya from being the shameless gal that she is. ]

Yes! I liked it a lot. [ Filter? What's that??? Never heard of her— ] Sorry. I... couldn't help myself.

[ You're just too much of a hunk, Ajax. (⸝⸝⸝-﹏-⸝⸝⸝) ]

[The look on her face while she stares is even more amusing than he thought. She's going full Peeping Tom here, eyeing him up like a piece of meat she wants to sink her teeth right into and gobble up to her heart's content. And he's not averse to that idea, honestly, but catching her in the act is a priceless moment he feels like he won't forget anytime soon. Her surprise at being caught is even more juicy, fighting back a laugh as she jumps.]

Oh? I couldn't tell...[Honest, isn't she? Now he starts to laugh.]

Hahaha, but you know, you didn't have to sneak around if that's what you wanted. You could have come in here anytime, even joined me if you liked.

[He has to see how she reacts to that, so he licks his lips seductively at her, a half tease and a full invitation to give in to her whims if she wants.]

[ Couldn't tell, he says. She has a inkling she's being made fun of but that would mean admitting her complete lack of stealth. The bright and bubbly Yoimiya has always had a talent for standing out like an explosive firework.

Oh? Well... is the offer still available? It would be a shame if I missed out on such an incredible deal.

[ Oh Archons... that delicious tongue licking those succulent lips of his. They are only separated by the shower door but the distance feels endless even in this small bathroom. To sweeten the deal, she slips the silk robe off her figure, dropping it to the floor to show off her body that's primed and ready for him once again.

If he's giving her the invite then she would be a fool to not take him up on it. ]

[She really is shameless. Ajax's eyes widen and his pupils dilate to take all of that gorgeous sight in, his vision tracing the curves of her body until it finally settles on staring at how her messy bed hair falls around her face and accents her alluring chest. It's as if he suddenly was blessed with a view from heaven itself, standing there waiting for his answer.

His length throbs once, twice at the sight of her, and he silently moves down from his perch and opens the door to the shower to invite her in.]

You can step into my office, and we'll work out the details.

[He steps now in front of the open door, for Yoimiya to get a full view of him, so she can satiate that thirst of wanting to see all of his body, soaking wet from the shower and ready to be dirtied once again. There's a happy, celebratory feeling that fills his chest at the fact that he'll get another chance to have sex with Yoimiya, even if there's no chance that he'll be able to impregnate her today.

This one can be just for them >:)]

[ Get a load of this silly guy calling her bathroom his office... but he's funny, sexy, and about to blow her mind with more sex so he's allowed to claim this place as his as far as she is concerned.

As soon as the door opens, shes greeted with the sight of his breathtaking nude form without a pesky glass door obscurig him. Oh, gods... he somehow looks even more stunnig with water dripping off his slick skin. How she was able to resist this long is a mystery even to herself. ]

You're talking to the right gal. I'm pretty good at striking deals. In fact... I think I have a deal you won't be able to pass up.

[ Not even a second after second after stepping into the shower, Yoimiya can no longer hold back her needs as she closes the door behind them and carshes her lips against his for a kiss filled with all of her dirty desires. Despite that she is unable to fulfill her wishes to have his child right now, she still yearns to be full of him. ]

[The grin on his face couldn't be wider, knowing that whatever deal she's got in mind for him, it's going to be one that ends up with the both of them having wonderful orgasms that'll have his legs feeling like jelly and his body leaving completely satisfied. He'll ensure it goes both ways, as she presses against him for a sloppy kiss that gets him to moan uncontrollably while he primes her yet again for another round of sex. Ajax works quickly to put Yoimiya completely in the mood as the fuck in the shower, bending her over just as he envisioned it just moments ago before she graced him with her presence. Their cries and wails for each other echo against the walls of her bathroom, and he pays no mind to the noise that could be disturbing everyone else in the building.

With their needs out of the way, Ajax insists on finishing a shower with her so they both can feel clean and refreshed after a night of drinking and terror, along with a dirty sex session in her shower that he'll remember for a while. When they finally finish and jump out, he wraps a towel around himself for the time being- he doesn't really want to get into his dirty clothes from last night yet, now that he feels better aside from the splitting headache that's only subsided slightly since he woke up. And he's sure she won't mind getting a look at his nice upper body while they work on food in the kitchen together.]

Hey Yoimiya, [Ajax asks as they head out to the kitchen,] exactly how long was left on the rice? I may have forgotten all about it...

[It'll at least give them sort of an idea how long they were fucking, thank god for keep warm timers...]

[ After that incredible sex session in the shower, Yoimiya is amazed she's able to walk after being bent over and taking him the way she did. She quickly dries herself off and wraps herself in the robe she dropped onto the floor before heading back into the kitchen. There's still the slightest hint of pain throbbing in the back of her head but it's feeling a little better after soaking in the steamy, hot water. At least she's able to think straight. ]

When I went to go check on you it had about fifteen minutes left.

[ Thank goodness it can stay warm and shut off on its own after cooking. Sure, she likes causing trouble but causing a fire at an apartment because she was too busy having sex is a bit much even for this little arson.

The sex was wonderful and after all the shameless fucking they did, she's worked up an appetite. She double-checks the rice, making sure the cooker is off with nothing burnt on the inside. Perfect! Rice is a fluffy white. With that done, she gets two pieces of salmon out of the fridge and starts pan-frying them. ]

[Well, that means that they didn't take too long in the shower, right? guess they'll never know...not that he cares. Fucking Yoimiya has got to be the best experience he's had, and from the looks of things, that probably isn't going to stop anytime soon. He can see where she's gotten the ingredients out for him to make some pickled cucumber for their future alcoholic endeavors, but it all makes him think back now that his head is a little more clear on what they really need to talk about. He debates for a second if bringing it up was going to ruin their morning, but avoiding it isn't a good idea either, so might as well.]

Hey, Yoimiya, we should probably talk about what happened yesterday.

[He states that with a level of seriousness that doesn't suggest he's upset, but that he's just got to work things out in a matter-of-fact way. Even if they're both thinking more clearly today, their heads are still being messed with and he really can't ignore it after yesterday.]

I just wanted to start off by apologizing. It's really not like me to be so irresponsible about sex, and I always use a condom whenever I'm engaging in it. I'm not entirely sure what got into me, but I've got a good feeling I might know what got into me. I'm sure you probably know too- but either way, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to put you in a position like that and scare you.

[He grabs a knife to begin chopping his cucumbers, with a level of expertise that suggest that he knows his way around a blade, like talking while doing something dangerous with a knife is nothing to him.]

[ As the smell of the salmon fills the air of her kitchen, Yoimiya attentively listens to him, flipping the fish over when its the perfect shade of golden crisp she likes. It's about time they had this discussion but with their pounding heads, preparing for breakfast, and that distraction in the shower, she wasn't sure how to breech the topic. She's thankful Ajax stepped up and said something first, it was hard to find the words, she's always been careful and never had a pregnancy scare like this.

But the part that baffles her the most is her mindset while they were having sex. She had been deadset on being the mother of his children. ]

Don't worry, you don't have anything to apologize for. It takes two to tango, I didn't think to tell you I wasn't on birth control at the time. So, that makes me just as irresponsible.

[ While the other side of the salmon cooks, she grabs a ladle and pours two bowls of miso soup for both of them. ]

You didn't scare me. I... had a great time. If I didn't, I would have said something. So, I'm sorry as well. I don't know what came over me either but I'm usually more responsible about sex that that.

[Ajax is thankful for her understanding, even if he feels more at fault here than her. With luck, they can put this episode behind them and be more careful in the future, especially now with his suspicion that they're being heavily influenced by some sort of magic here. He only wishes he knew why it functioned the way it did, maybe that would give them a better grip on themselves...]

There's no need to apologize, you hardly did anything wrong. What is frightening to me is that we both fell under the same spell...and no doubt it's because of our special marks.

[He begins to prepare a pot for the brine, waiting patiently for Yoimiya to be done with the stovetop so he can use it once she's done. He's got a feeling they're going to need a lot more pickled cucumbers for the future after what they went through. Hopefully stress doesn't turn them into a couple of alcoholics.]

Even now, there's a compulsion I feel to take you to bed for the express purpose of impregnating you...even going so far as to overwriting my logic whenever I try to question that motive in the moment. It makes me wonder if my feelings really are my own...is it making me feel attracted to you because of its strange power, or are my emotions genuine...?

[It really bothers him, and its visible on his face. Yoimiya's a great gal, he's sure he can objectively say that much, but he barely knows her. Just practically met her by unfortunate circumstances. Love at first sight is a thing and all, but what if that attraction wasn't real? What if it was all just a machination of their brands? And why in the world would it make him get baby fever?]

I just don't know...

[ Finally, the salmon cooking in the bright sizzling pan reaches the crisp she's been looking for. Now that the main course is finished, she moves to the side to plate them, giving Ajax the room to work his magic on the cucumbers. She looks over, impressed with his handiwork, he's got some expert knife-handling skills. Those thin cucumber slices are cut with such delicate accuracy that her mind wonders if he's more intimate with a blade than just simple cooking. Maybe he's had to bust out those skills for his job...

And this is the guy she can't stop thinking about, the man she hopes will impregnate her one day. She's not even sure if she should be this close to a man who kidnaps people for a living. But either way, Ajax is right, this whole situation is terrifying. The idea that they aren't in control of their own feelings is disturbing and now, she can't help but wonder... are they being drawn to each other because of genuine attraction? Or is their budding relationship being forced upon them by some unseen force? The expression on his face says it all, he's clearly bothered and she understands the sentiment. If this attraction wasn't genuine, then this is going to hurt both of them in the long run. ]

I wish I could give you a solid answer.

[ The rice cooker opens with a pop, she fills up two bowls full of white, fluffy rice, bringing them to the table along with the plates of salmon on a tray. While he's working on the cucumbers, she returns to grab the bowls of miso soup, carrying it as she attempts to gather her thoughts together. ]

It's scary, almost as if we're being violated with feelings that might not be genuine. I too, can't stop thinking about going back to bed so we can continue trying to make a baby together. I like children and all but we only just met. And even though I'm not ready to have a family, my heart keeps telling me otherwise.

[ Although she's still unsure about his job, Ajax has somewhat proven himself in the short time they've known each other. But even so, she doesn't want to have kids with anyone right now, it's too soon. They barely know each other and yet, she wishes to start a family with him. None of this sits well with her. ]

I don't know what to do either. I'm scared of losing control if things keep progressing like this.

[He listens to her as he sets the brine on the stovetop to bring it to a boil, looking around now for some air tight jars to shove all the ingredients into to set in the fridge. Ajax's mouth turns down, not liking to hear that Yoimiya really is suffering from the same malady as him. He knew she was, but he's not sure if he had some kind of hope that she wasn't somehow being controlled as well. On one hand, he can feel his heart elate at the knowledge that she wants to start a family with him, but he knows that's not really his own feelings on the matter. It's the small goldfish tail on his chest that's making him think these things, and that's disturbing all on its own. Fighting those thoughts would prove difficult, he's sure- it took complete advantage of him last night when he was too drunk to make smart decisions.

He'd even consciously lured her into the bathroom with him today to have sex, because he "wanted" to fuck her again.]

Perhaps for now, we just need to stay vigilant about being intimate with each other. If we're still able to recognize that something isn't right with ourselves right now, then there might be a chance we can at least keep ourselves from having unprotected sex as the very least. Our little escapade in the shower just now nonwithstanding, of course.

[He laughs a little nervously, but she'd just taken a contraceptive so he didn't really worry about it. It's a start, he guesses, but it's all they have. He's not sure what to do either, but he doesn't want to vocalize that- it's important to him that some kind of foundation, a rock of sorts, is there for the both of them to use so they can get through this.]

We can't exactly separate ourselves for the moment. The minute we do, those monsters will come and pick us off separately. So we'll just have to try to keep ourselves in check while we're around each other. I don't know if they're after me or the both of us...best not to find out the hard way.

[ Staying vigilant with each other sounds like the right call, Yoimiya nods in agreement. It's hard to wrap her mind around everything that's going on, the power of their marks is so surreal, that she feels like they are in some fantasy novel. How did she go from having such a normal, mundane life to one fraught with danger and voices telling her to start a family with this man? She sighs to herself, still fighting the urge to take him to the bedroom to engage in more sex. At some point, they're bound to lose control of their emotions and give into temptation but at least if they stay cautious about intimacy, then they still have a fighting chance. ]

To be on the safe side, I'll make sure to take birth control before our meet-ups. Since well... you never know what's going to happen. This mark has already proven itself to be unpredictable.

[ Despite all these uncertain "feelings", Yoimiya can't deny that she genuinely still wants to have sex with him. Ajax is attractive and it's not a stretch to say he is legitimately one of the hottest men she's ever had the pleasure of encountering. His dick was on a whole new level of incredible and she'd be dumb to pass it up. It's not much but taking contraceptives beforehand is a start to fighting back. ]

Yeah, you're right. We can't afford to separate, not when we're being hunted down by monsters. If we want to survive, we need to keep working together and try to hone our powers. I still haven't been able to summon that bow like I did that fateful evening but maybe if we train together, we'll have control over our powers.

[ What a mess this is. Not only do they have to worry about monsters, there's now the threat of getting pregnant if they aren't careful. She inwardly sighs while grabbing a small bowl of pickled daikon from the fridge. Just when she thought this whole situation couldn't get any worse, it does. ]

Say, Ajax. Yesterday was such a blur so I can't recall everything I said but do you remember when I noticed something different about our marks? I'm pretty sure there's a star in the center of our tails that was not there yesterday morning.

[He hears what she's saying, but he also wonders how long it'll be before this power gets into their heads so much that she doesn't take birth control on purpose, and if he does something to sabotage a condom or something. That's a pretty awful thing to do, and he'd never do that on his own- he's not that kind of guy- but he worries that this influence may become so powerful that he or Yoimiya may fall to it.

But at least they're on the same page now. Ajax nods in agreement to her when she mentions training together...they have to get a grip on their powers, just to survive. If it's going to influence them to make a baby, at the very least they need to survive in order to do so. His hand comes up to touch his chest, looking down at it and seeing the star. He barely remembers her mentioning it, because he was way too focused on her rather than worrying about the mark...but there it is.]

Yeah...I see it clearly now. I don't remember it being there either. I can't think of what could of possibly caused it. You noticed while we were having sex on the couch, right?

[That is when it happened, didn't it? He's struggling to remember, but he was so drunk and horny he barely cared.]

[ Honestly, it's a miracle she was able to remember what was said during their drunk escapade. She was and still is too enamored with Ajax and the pleasure that still courses in her body. Now that she is in... a semi sound state of mind, Yoimiya watches his hand move to his chest imprinted with that new, mysterious star.

Now that she's done setting the table for their breakfast, Yoimiya follows suit, loosening her robe for him at her own star that has taken shape on the whale's tail. ]

That's right. It definitely wasn't there before we went to the police station. I only remember because I was so focused on finding the right clothes to cover the mark.

[ If the new star didn't take shape yesterday and she only noticed it after they had sex on the couch... then there is only conclusion to make of this. The notion itself is so ridiculous to even say out loud but it's the only answer that makes some sort of sense. ]

Do you think it appeared because we had sex?

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