insurmountable | gotta check myself 'cause I just can't believe / that you were in my heart, you were in my head

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gotta check myself 'cause I just can't believe / that you were in my heart, you were in my head

[Regrettably, he knew he had to go, to return to Snezhnaya on the call of The Jester to join the new project that was moving forward. It'd been nice being in Fontaine, and with all his heart he wishes he could have stayed a while longer, even if it were just to help out the House of the Hearth while he was still recovering. His cough was still ragged and his body still felt a little weak, and Childe would never let anything like that stop him from moving forward and pushing himself- but for now, he'll have to accept that he'll need to take it a little easy as he travels back to the homeland. Still, he would have loved to of had a little sparring session against Lumine or Arlecchino before he left...such is the transient nature of a Harbinger always on the move. Sighing with resignation, he heads back to the Court of Fontaine, to prepare for the journey back...it wouldn't be a short trip, and he'll milk all the time he can out of this before he has to deal with the responsibilities he'll have to take care of.

Maybe if he's lucky, he'll get to run into Lumine again before he leaves. The timing was both impeccable and terrible, only getting to see her for such a short amount of time and it wasn't even alone. He can hope for a reunion, but he knows the chances are slim...

Luckily for him, the Northland Bank is located in Fontaine as well, so while the House of the Hearth stays relocated in Poisson for the time being, he can get himself a nice place to stay while getting ready to leave. On one such day, he's out and about in the city proper to buy a few things for the trip back, a few bags in his hands, enjoying the fresh air. As his eyes scan over the shops for somewhere else to stop at, he swears he sees the tiniest sliver of white flash around a corner, eyes widening in surprise. Was that who he thought it was...?

Curiosity gets the better of him, abandoning his task for the moment to chase after the white-clad figure, hoping and praying that he'll be greeted with the sight of those familiar golden locks that he's longed to see again. Childe's steps pick up the pace, not realizing how fast his heart is racing now, eyes darting back and forth as they sweep over the crowd in hopes of catching a glance of what he thinks he saw. For a moment, he's certain that he's lost her, lost whatever he was chasing after, but from behind him is the unmistakable lilt of a voice that's all too familiar in his ears.

Turning around, he sees her, she's right there at one of the displays outside of a shop, and his whole body fills with joy. Wasting no time, Childe closes the distance between them, his voice bright despite his condition.]

Comrade! What a coincidence! Here I thought our last meeting would be the last time I'd see you for a while.

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[Whoops, caught in 4K. He definitely just admitted to thinking about this before, but the way she asks really isn't all that bad. His face burns a little red at the question but his face is still bright despite it, eyes opening to meet her golden ones with a playfulness that's all his own.]

Perhaps. What else was I to do as I laid staring at the stars at night? It's hard not to think of you when the open sky above me is littered with reminders of you.

[Childe's smile couldn't be wider, happiness flooding him and overpowering the aching cough that he's held back to keep this as pleasant as possible. And he doesn't mind admitting that he's missed her, he's missed her more than even he thought possible. It made his bones ache and his head a mess, only being able to focus on fighting, his only true avenue to any clarity at all when Lumine wasn't around.

Leaning in, Tartaglia closes that tiny distance between them one more time, to plant a firm and loving kiss to her lips. He only lingers long enough to make them tingle from the sensation when he pulls away, leaving a ghost of each other on their lips. As he sun highlights her figure, Ajax swears he could sit up here, cuddle with her and kiss her all day if she'd allow. If they're not going to fight, he could at least shower her with affection before he left.

And he wishes so badly now, now that he's finally gotten a taste of Lumine, that he didn't have to ever leave her side.]

And what of you? You seemed unwilling to take a break during our nice, languid make out session there. Have you been holding back on me, comrade?

Well, I wasn't expecting such a strong romantic side of you.

( Just this once she won't tease him for admitting such a romantic thought, the words making her heart swell with affection. Tempted to just shove his dumb, handsome face away from her, but she didn't want to do that. He'd be leaving soon and she wanted to spend as much time with him.

Their next kiss, though not as deep as the initial one held just as much emotion. Filled her with just as much emotion returning the sweetest kiss, this time having better control of herself to not chase his lips this time. Though it was extremely tempting to try and entice him to give her another kiss again.

She didn't want him to leave her side either, despite how she pretends to be annoyed with his constant requests for a fight. Her lips quivering a bit from his kiss, before he turned the tease back to her and her unwanted ending to the kiss. She turned her head away with a roll of her eyes, a smile on her face to give way she was not at all annoyed, cheeks and ears burning just a tad brighter. )

I don't know what you're talking about. You're just letting the emotions of the kiss get to your head. ( But she squeezes his hand. ) I didn't plan to have feelings for anyone... But you just had to be so persistent.

( If he really didn't want to leave, she would gladly accept him leaving his job of Harbinger to travel with her. But she couldn't when she can't give up her search for her brother and the answers he wants her to find. )

[Her reaction is more than amusing, grinning from ear to ear at the roll of her eyes to her denial. As if he'd buy that, but he's pretty sure she's really not trying to sell it as much as she's just teasing him at this point. Maybe some other time he'll have to do his own teasing, to see how far he can get her to chase after his lips before she gets fed up with him. It's like a whole new world's opened up in front of him, filled with endless possibilities for the both of them. Twenty minutes ago, he would have never entertained the idea of teasing Lumine into frustration from not getting a kiss.

But what she says next calls for something more serious, something that doesn't have a place for the moment for a little lighthearted teasing. Childe's eyes soften, smiling back at her, taking it as a compliment that he's had the tenacity to worm his way right into her heart.]

I wouldn't be me if I were to back down from a challenge so easily.

[He squeezes her hand back, before letting go of it so that arm can slip behind her to pull her in close, inviting her to rest against his side.]

So, when did you realize you had feelings for me? I've got a feeling it wasn't recent...

[Childe gives her a knowing look, all that affection and acceptance didn't come out of nowhere.]

Of course, you stubborn man. Can't let a girl just mind her own business.

( He can be too much really, she didn't want to talk about the negative sides of everything. Of the future to come and how they were going to face it. Perked attention when he let go of her hand before he pulled her in to his side, still not used to this closeness with anyone. But she'd lean her head against his shoulder and close her eyes for only a moment to soak his presence in.

His question should be answered, but why did he have to give her that knowing look. She placed her hands on her hips with a pout, not liking how easily he was reading her. Sighing softly she tried to think back, all the times they've met up and as family oriented as she is, she can give an answer. )

Seeing how much you cared for your brother and what he thought of you... ( She looks up at him with a nod: ) A little brother that sees his big brother that way isn't treated cruelly.

It started then and though I was still a bit suspicious of you, then seeing you interact with yoimiya and the kids in Inazuma...

( She gave a huff, not wanting to be the only vulnerable one she pokes his shoulder, gently in case of an injury he won't say he has. )

And you? Same question, though I feel like I have a guess.

[Look at her pout. It's like he's the one who caught her in 4K this time. But he waits patiently for her answer as she sighs in resignation and thinks about it, feeling his heart soar with her answer. Ultimately, he wanted to be feared by others, for his opponents on the battlefield to quake at the sound of his name. But there's a certain elation he feels now hearing her express how she's come to admire another side of him, the one that was never able to be erased by the Abyss's influence on his mind. The one that was nurtured in him from a young age, upholding the ideal that Her Majesty herself used to hold so dear: love. Love for his family and the sense of innocence he wanted every child to have.

So enamored with her answer, he doesn't notice how his cheeks flush and his expression softens, sighing with content out of his nose. Lumine brings him out of his reverie by poking him and huffing, getting him to laugh and cough at the same time, his body shaking with the effort but still happy all the same.]

Hahaha-! [Cough cough] Oh, I suppose I can't keep all my secrets now, can I? Well...

[He clears his throat as he thinks, but there's really only one answer here for him.]

I'd say it was back in Liyue. You'd already earned my respect after our battle at the Golden House, but it wasn't until after we'd visited Dottore's facility that I really started to look at you in a different light. You took good care of Teucer, despite perhaps needing a few lessons on how to deal with kids, [he teases, ruffling her hair a little as he laughs.]

Your kindness that day has never gone unappreciated. Maybe it was then, when I realized that someone who strives to become strong like myself and who also has a deep well of kindness was someone who I could truly admire. After we parted at the bank, I couldn't get you off my mind. It took some time, but eventually I had to accept that I'd fallen in love.

( That look he's giving her for her answer, bought her to shyly lean away only slightly. It was funny how much of a roller coaster of emotions she felt for Childe since the beginning. But looking back she can see the ways he'd worm himself into her distant, blocked off heart. Where she thought absolutely no one from this world would get to. But he'd managed it somehow and really, except for the possibility of hurting him with any of her choices.

Hearing him cough amidst his laughter she'd gotten him to let free, she reached an arm behind and rubbed his back to help ease the cough.

She was listening to his answer with interest, it seemed sweet Teucer's visit helped the two see each other in a completely different light. But taken aback at his tease, she'd turn her head away with her eyes closed. The hair ruffle bringing a sweet enough smile back to her face. )

I think I did my best, plus I've never spent an entire day with kids before.

( The shock that slowly built up, she had to stop and think whether she imagined what he had said. She did notice the way he approached her and spoke with her after leaving the Bank was always with a sense of glee and excitement. But to hear he'd fallen in love, with her, she didn't know what to think, cat's got her tongue really. She felt like she "fell in love" only when she realized the absolute happiness and relief to see him pop out of the warp hole the Narwhal had made. To see him alive and well.

Then the absolute worry and fear when he'd fallen back in, absolutely exhausted and hurt, she had to stop herself from jumping straight in after him without a plan.

Now this would be the perfect time to tease him back, but she can only soften her eyes with a gentle smile. Her eyes showing her feelings of affection as she leaned more against him. )

You'd fallen in love with me all the way back then?

[At first, he's not sure what's going through her head at his admission. He'd said it so casually, with no real fanfare attached. Just answering a simple question with a detailed answer of what he went through and how he felt. No more, no less. Her silence could mean a number of things, and he almost starts to regret his decision to blurt out how his heart felt about her. But they're already this far, right? They went from strangely cautious friends to having her in his arms, kissing her and finally allowing each other to bare the some most vulnerable parts of themselves to each other.

So when she leans against him, doesn't really tease, and shoots him that softened, affectionate smile, he relaxes and laughs softly as he looks down at her fondly.]

Hah, I did. You captured me quite easily, and it was pretty hard to contain my excitement to see you when we met up in Inazuma.

[And then he said that stars line and thought he was so cool and NEVER EXPLAINED HIMSELF.]

Imagine my surprise when you didn't refuse my advance today, but you finally let your guard down enough that I thought there might be a chance that I wouldn't get rejected. Maybe...I should come to near-death situations more often.

[His eyes lid heavily as he shoots her one of those signature smirks, one that would make any Fatui nervous and leave anyone wondering what was going through his head. But he's only teasing her, even if he absolutely will get close to death again. He just won't do it on purpose just for her affection. Please forgive him Lumine, he's a nutcase.]

( Hearing him even mention going into near-death situations more often for her affections, she couldn't help the drop of her facial expression. It was quite comical if she wasn't serious about it, having her face go from adoration to exasperation. She had to reach over to the hand holding her close and pinch the little bit of skin revealed from his glove on the top of his hand. )

Is that why you put yourself in these situations? For my attention? ( Of course, his desire to get stronger and fight strong enemies will get him into situations like that... But not for her affections, which he can receive when he wants now, with awareness of their surroundings of course. Last thing she needs is to be scolded at by some elder about 'disrespectful youngsters with no manners'.

She just looked him in his eyes, doing her best to hold her exasperated look. Before an idea popped into her head to tease back. )

You know, I'm no longer in the mood for your affections.

( Her own teasing, going remove his arm from around her, so she can go to stand up. Giving herself a long stretch, arms in the air, but she couldn't hide the smile from slowly creeping up to her face. Really, having someone care about her like this, it was so new and nice... She really didn't want to leave his side at the moment. But she has to teach him a teasing lesson in return not to go deep dive into a near-death situation again. )

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[He laughs sheepishly at the pinch to his hand, but it's still amusing to him how she reacted either way. He wouldn't deny that it's not below him to do something like get in trouble or start a fight just to get her attention, so he doesn't answer that question- instead, he looks back at her with mischief dancing in his eyes. He's a troublemaker through and through, and he definitely kinda likes it when she gives him the stink eye like that. <3]

Ah-! Lumine!

[But now she's standing up and moving away from him! Whoops, maybe he opened himself up for retaliation here. He looks up from his spot on the ground, knowing that standing up was going to put a strain on his muscles after letting them get cool by sitting down on the ground, but he's never been one to let that stop him so!!!!]

Don't be like that.

[He picks himself up off the ground with a groan, stepping over to her as she stretches. Wouldn't it be funny if he...no. He should behave for a second. He needs to appeal to her first before he does anything goofy or dumb. Childe quickly presses himself against her back left side, arm sliding in around her middle as he talks.]

You know I really wouldn't go and put myself in a situation like that just for your attention. If I really wanted your attention, I'd come take it for myself instead.

[Kind of like what he's doing right now, inserting himself right into her personal space, so she can't completely ignore him. His free hand comes around to let his fingers trace across her jawline, gently lifting her head with the pads of his fingers against her chin as they trace downwards, smile seductive and alluring though for what purpose, he doesn't say.]

You didn't have to get up, I was just teasing.

( Lumine watched him stand up too and let a light laugh, before giving a shake of her head. She didn't know what she expected but for him to follow her to her feet was probably the second or third? Not that she minds, especially with how he just presses against her and she just enjoys the hug. )

Do I know that? I don't know, you seem keen on doing it to just get me worried.

( However, she feels the foreign touch to her jawline, lifting her head as she looked back at him with wonder. Wide eyes lidded heavily to get caught up in his stare, feeling pink slowly creep up her cheeks. To hopefully make him just as bashful, she just leans back against him, just looking up at him with a sweet smile. Tapping his forearm that's wrapped around her. )

Yes, you can... Anytime, with moderation, of course. ( Can't spoil him too much, otherwise it felt like she'd have a puppy latched onto her all the time. Leaning up just to press a sweet kiss to his cheek. )

[That's the cute expression he was hoping to see, Lumine's face flushing a light pink. It feels like a special, rare moment in time that he won't get to see often, so he drinks it in as much as he can, committing it to memory. His own face dusts a light pink as well as she leans into him and shoots him that smile- he swears on his life that his heart has never beat so hard in his chest before. How was it that he went from on his deathbed to earning that smile aimed at him from Lumine, he'll never know, but he's not going to complain if he never comes to completely understand.]

Surely you wouldn't keep such a precious opportunity like this from me. I'd say our time together is already in moderation, whether we like it or not.

[It's his one big lament, not being able to see her more because of his job. There's a solution to it, of course, but it's not all that simple. And he's not willing to give it up, either.]

Though, I really could get used to this...

[Childe leans down to press a kiss to her lips, slow and sensual, elated that it's that easy to deliver affection to her now. His thoughts swirl until all they are is Lumine, letting a content sigh spill from his lips when they finally break again. At this rate, he'll kiss her all day and get absolutely nothing done. It'll be fun making up excuses to the old man as to why his trip back to Snezhnaya got delayed yet another couple of days, at least ;)]

( Pleased with herself that she got him to flush pink too, it wasn't fair for only her to be pink in the face. It's now strangely endearing to see him flushing like this when he had a reputation of 'big, bad harbinger' image to keep up. But that he was right...

So many factors cause their time together to be few and far between. Especially once he's sent to Snezhnaya. But she knew he was never going to give up his job, plus she won't give up her search for her brother and the 'truth' he wants her to learn. Their time together limited. But she can't help but let the tease escape in quiet tones.

Leaning up when he begins to lean down, to return the kiss; the way he kissed her brought a soft hum to escape. Feeling her heart beating so hard against it's cage, almost overwhelmed but not in a negative way. The kiss breaking finally, she pressed her lips together in a thin line as though to keep the memory of his lips there.

Though she'd hope he won't get punished for the delay, she can't help but greedily take advantage of this time together either. Bringing a hand up to run through ginger locks, pressing just a quick, simple peck to his lips almost in an attempt to tempt him to delay his departure. He'd get to rest more and spend time with her, win-win right? )

I thought you said there was little you can do to delay your departure? Keep dilly-dallying around and you'll get in trouble...

[At this point, it's not hard to tempt Tartaglia to be naughty and delay his return to Snezhnaya. He can feel the tug at his soul when she returns his kiss, so gentle and loving, to stay with her longer, to rest and spend his days with her instead of worrying about the schemes and plans of the Harbingers. And honestly, if he could never have to take part of those clandestine orders again, he would. But a Harbinger doesn't get to pick and choose, at least not for him. Even her hand in his hair and that tiny peck to his lips beckons him to her, and his whims dictate that there shouldn't be anything wrong with giving into them.]

Reminding me of my responsibilities while kissing me like that? Only an experienced, devious temptress would place such a choice before me. However, I said there was little I could do. I didn't say there wasn't anything I could do.

[The almost attempt to get him to delay his departure is successful, he wanted to stay in Fontaine anyway and he really doesn't care at all about whatever this Project Stuzha is supposed to be anyway. It'll probably be boring and annoying.

So he shoots her a smirk, before moving himself directly in front of her as his arms wind around her, holding her against him as he explains his plan.]

It'll be hard for them to hunt me down if I'm somewhere they can't find, right?

[The mischievous look he gives her screams "hide me in the teapot for a few days" because there's no way any agent will find him there.]

Hopefully it won't get you into trouble though.

( She'll count it as a win as she let a light laugh escape at his words, she wouldn't say she was a temptress, but if it got him to stay. Then she'll take it. His arms around her, brought crystalflies to flutter about her stomach, stomach to stomach, she knew his plan as soon as he said it. Only place where no one without her custom sigil of permission could possibly get into.

Arms wrapped around him too, she'll nod and pulled out her sigil. Her teapot hidden away, as the two teleported to just outside her door. The quiet, tranquil silence of the place welcomes the two. No signs of any monsters. It'd be funny to see how long Childe could last without needing to fight something.

Tubby greeting her and Tartaglia as the two made it into her home. Unsure where Paimon was inside, probably still reading all the books they'd gotten, or in the kitchen enjoying all the stock of meals she's prepped and cooked, sleeping away, or out in Fontaine spending time with their friends. The small companion knowing Lumine wouldn't disappear without a proper goodbye. )

Now you can finally rest and relax properly.

( With her of course, because she wasn't ready to leave his side either for now. Going to the kitchen to put her macaroons away. )

[Childe won't tell her that technically, disappearing into the teapot is going AWOL, but he's a Harbinger- they won't do much to him as long as he still appears where he's supposed to be. What she doesn't know won't hurt him, so he happily stays still while she takes the sigil that he knew served as the access point to her hideaway realm. He'll never quite get used to the sensation of being magically sucked into it, as his body leans and distorts together with hers to enter inside.

His eyes open again to the lovely sight of her home, smiling at the fact that he gets to visit this place, somewhere only a chosen few get to enter. He gives Tubby a friendly wave and a greeting as they go inside, Ajax happily trots along behind Lumine before breaking from her to find himself a nice place to sit.]

Haha, once again the mighty Traveler has foiled the Fatui again by taking one of their Harbingers and forcing him to rest, [he says teasingly. She definitely wanted this to happen, and with her here, he feels like he finally can. Maybe she's the only one who can get him to sit still long enough to allow his body the time to rest.]

I'll wait for you here.

[With a few coughs, he relaxes on one of the couches, slumping as he closes his eyes and listens to the silence of the realm. No noisy cities, no agents hounding him, just a nice quiet place to sit for the moment.]

( Well, she'd hope they won't do much to punish him. She lets him lean against her as she's already used to the feeling of getting sucked into the teapot. In fact, she was happy he got to see her personal space now, she'll always be grateful to Madame Ping for a place for her to call home in this lonely world. )

I'll gladly continue foiling the plans as long as you are actually resting.

( Letting a light giggle escape at his words, shaking her head, turning to see him resting on the couch. Smile softening gently, he actually looked relaxed. Leaving him to enjoy the quiet, tranquility; heading upstairs to check if Paimon was still in the Teapot. Looking in each room, she found the small companion asleep atop of her books.

Going to pick her up as gentle as possible, so to not wake her and took her to her own room. Heading back downstairs, she walked quietly over to sit with him; well as quiet as the click of her boots would allow. )

[Tartaglia's ears perk up the second he hears her boots clicking down the stairs, opening his eyes to look up to see her descending towards him, letting his head tilt back onto the back of the couch so he can lazily watch her approach until she sits with him. All in all, it's nice when he thinks about it. He can finally have these relaxing moments he'd always dreamed about, just the two of them together. Sparring with her was more of a reality, but when it came to quiet of being able to just sit and admire her openly, that was a fantasy until today. So he won't waste the opportunity.]

Is she asleep?

[He figured she'd gone upstairs to check on Paimon. If she were awake, there's no doubt that little fairy would fly down here and make a ruckus of some sort.]

All the better that she is, if so. That gives us more freedom. [(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧]

Yes she is, but who knows for how long.

( Lumine couldn't help the light chuckle at his first sentence, before she bit her lips together to a thin line. Or if she were awake, Lumine would do as she always does and give Paimon some mora that was saved to spend out in the city. And a promise not to leave. His words implying bringing her to rosy cheeks and smile, stomach doing somersaults.

Unable to handle being the only one blushing, she felt her face burn as she turned to straddle his lap and placed both hands over his cheeks. Lips close to his as gold stared down at blue, noses touching, lips brushing. )

Freedom for? Hm?

( To tease back, she'd continue pulling her face back anytime he goes to close the gap. )

[Oh, was it something he said? He'll have to make a note that for the time being, Lumine gets a little embarrassed when he gets blatantly flirty with her. He's always been a pretty straightforward guy when he's not purposely misleading someone, but now that he can be so free in how he goes about flirting with her, he feels like this is going to be a lot more fun.

But it seems like miss Lumine doesn't like it when he's got her on the back foot ;)]

Well, hello there. I thought my implication was pretty obvious, since it seems you've gone ahead and made your move.

[The kind of move he was hoping for, but not expecting. The feel of her in his lap, pressed up against him stirs something in him that throws any other logic he might of had out the window. He tilts his head up just a little to try to close that distance between their lips, finding her pulling back from him just so to tease him. With heavily lidded eyes, he tries again, only to be foiled once more, chasing after her lips until he finally gives up and pouts a little at her.]

Now you're just being mean, comrade. I want a kiss.

( Lumine could only watch in amusement at her little payback taking fold, though she has to hold back her own want to kiss him to do it. She just runs a thumb over his pouty lip before going to press just a short, sweet kiss to his lips. Leaning back a bit to keep him from pressing more. )

I couldn't help but get some sort of payback.

( To make it up for the teasing, she presses a longer kiss to his lips, just allowing his presence close by. Cheeks burning, but she won't let the nerves pull her away. Having him this close outside of their harsh battles, was beyond her scope of imagination. Lips slow but full of emotion, fingers calloused with constant fighting running into ginger locks.

Thankfully they'd hear Paimon before she even comes down if she does awaken. But she could only hope otherwise. Or bribe Paimon to stay over Navia's. )

[He's rewarded at first with a little kiss, jutting his lip out a little more just to be a brat after she does so and as her thumb runs over it, about to protest that he doesn't know what he did to deserve any sort of payback. But that's quickly squashed when he comes in and kisses him again, loving how her hands run through his messy hair, returning the favor by letting one arm wrap around her to bring her further into him and the other sliding up to cup her cheek while they engage in another passionate lip lock. Her kiss is as refreshing and wonderful as it was for their first kiss, easily ensnared by her beauty and passion, feeling as if her presence alone tops him up to the brim, like his cup was missing that bit of liquid but Lumine has come along and filled that space in his heart.

However, this time, Tartaglia is making sure it's as tantalizing as possible for her, kissing her back at the pace she's set but making sure to deepen it as much as she'll allow him to. His jaw drops just so to eagerly taker more of her in, steadily caressing her lips, wanting to draw her into kissing him for as long as possible. He moans lightly into her mouth, a noise that's desperate and needy, asking for permission to move further than just a kiss. Tartaglia's hand wanders down from her cheek to trace the outline of her body, stopping dangerously close to her breast, letting his finger tease along the side of it, but not making the move until she gives the okay.

He can feel his own body heat up, and if he were able to see himself, he'd see his own face flush red. Not from embarrassment, but from a primal instinct that took over the minute she straddled him so effortlessly. He isn't expecting for this to move much past this stage, but if it did, he wouldn't argue against it. Especially, knowing that these next few days is probably all they're going to get for a long, long time.

When he finally breaks from her, Tartaglia's left breathless, staring up at her with desperate eyes that are at her whim of what she wants to do. This privilege he's getting shouldn't be abused, and he's always been a man who would prefer to defer to Lumine's comfort, even if he's secretly trying to steer her in a direction that would mean a nice, wonderful time for the both of them in the comfort of her bedroom.]

Is that all you want in return?

[Even if that's not at all what she did to get her payback, he's going to suggest he's willing to give her more, and as much as she wants to rectify whatever "egregious mistake" he's made.]

( But of course, the little teasing remark of her subconsciously chasing his lips, it was something so small and not important. She'd laugh at her own reason for 'revenge' when he'd wrap her in an arm and pull her in closer. Eyes close to just be embraced in this feeling he was giving her, him succeeding in tantalizing her to keep kissing.

Her own jaw dropping to return the level he was kissing her, moaning against his mouth, never being on the receiving end of such feelings. Only half-attention to his hand, focused on keeping the passion and feelings of the kiss, but she felt her stomach leap and her heart pound even faster at the feel of his finger so close, almost grazing it. Grateful he stopped to make sure she's okay with it, he would've gotten a sword to the heart otherwise. She brings one hand down from his hair to his neck, down his arm to rest over his hand. With nerves filling her body, she brought his hand to her breast, giving him the permission he wanted.

The moment he breaks the kiss, she gasped a breath of air, feeling overwhelmed with the feelings she was feeling. Staring down at his eyes that shone with affection and want, she realizes once he does have to go back before he'd be punished, she was going to miss him a lot. How dare he reveal his feelings to her and how dumb she was to fall in love with this dummy. She doesn't know if her heart can handle missing another important person to her. )

You'd spoil me with more?

( She spoke in amusement, no longer on her knees, sitting fully in his lap now. Hands reaching to the buttons of his jacket, fiddling with them with a blush. )

[It feels incredible to hear her moan against him, to lean further in to continue to kiss each other endlessly until someone finally had to catch their breath. It was a side of Lumine he's grateful to have the privilege of seeing, especially now that she's given him permission to touch further, to begin to prime her for what he hopes will end up being a nice little sex session between the two of them before Paimon wakes up. His heart beats strongly in its cage, excited as she slides his hand on top of her breast, fingers beginning their massage as he gropes into the supple skin. It's soft and pliant in his palm, perfect for his attempts to elicit wonderful noises from her that only serve to make him more aroused from underneath her body.]

Why wouldn't I? It's my only wish to give you everything you desire.

[There isn't a hint of exaggeration in his stare, unclipping the pendant that holds his pauldumentum in place so she can remove it whenever she sees fit. Now comes the task of removing the pieces of her own outfit, which he's never really had the chance to figure out how it all works. So he'll start with those arm guards, untying the knot on her upper arms one by one until the fabric from both fall away, tugging at them playfully as he looks up at her.]

And, I may not see you for some time...so it makes sense to make the best use of our time as we can. We're new, young lovers now, aren't we? With special circumstances to top it off...I wouldn't want to lose any opportunities to give you the proper treatment. That would make me a bad partner, wouldn't it?

[His eyes dance with amusement, love, and lust, pushing back any thoughts that relate to how short their time is together now. He doesn't want to think about that, or focus on it- he'd much rather focus on the here and now when Lumine is in his lap undressing him as they spoke. Tartaglia can't help but feel his gaze fall onto her delicate features, something that seemed so silly when she'd fought through hell and back already through her journey. She really was pretty...gorgeous in both looks and in battle.]

( Letting a breathy, soft moan escape at his groping, she could only press her lips together in hopes to keep her noises in. Eyes closed for a moment to try and get familiarized with his touch, this being territory foreign for her. But it felt nice, good, and she's sure its only because it was him touching her. Looking at him again as he speaks, light huff of laugh, before she pressed a sweet kiss to his cheek in return to the words. )

And you've given it. But don't remind me of your short time here... Thankfully I don't have a bad partner, now do I? I trust you...

( Letting just a small giggle escape to his confusion to her dress, letting him remove her arm guards first, before bringing his hands to the front of her dress, to the overlay skirt. Unclipping the gold from each other so it removed the top skirt and she was in her dress. This way she can help while also giving him the satisfaction of undressing her himself.

Taking her turn to completely remove his jacket and now only in his red button up shirt, the small stomach window making her heart skip. But first, before continuing, she goes to remove his gloves so nothing was obstructing them. Reaching up to remove her scarf, before she had decided it was a good time to move. Taking his hand in hers and she tried to quietly go up to her room with him. Less chance of Paimon walking in on them if she did awaken. )

[There's a small swell of pride to hear her say that she trusts him. No, it doesn't mean she fully trusts him when it comes to matters regarding the Fatui and the schemes they pull, but rather he knows it's exactly what said: she means that she thinks and she knows he'll be a good partner to her, and that means the world to him. It elicits a content, happy sigh through his nose, glad that she's allowing herself to trust her heart with him. He'll do his best never to betray it, to hold it gently with loving hands, with the same care that he holds his own family in.]

I'm honored by your belief in me, Lumine.

[Childe's eyes fall downward as she leads his hands down to her overlay skirt, intrigue coloring his expression as she unhooks the decorative pendant, letting the skirt fall off of her body to reveal the dress underneath. His hands press against her stomach, letting them separate to each side as he feels the entirety of her waist, until the converge on her back to slide downwards around her ass and forward again, letting his palms slide across the tops of her thighs. It leaves him in awe, like she was built perfectly just for him, licking his lips as his mind begins to go sideways with ideas and fantasies that he wants to play out in her bedroom.

He shifts to give her an easier time to push back his jacket onto the couch, taking his hands off of her to remove his arms from it, finding that she's not done there- his gloves disappear off of his hands and get lost to the couch along with his jacket. Soon, her scarf joins them, and he's being lead off of the couch upstairs. Her hand feels warm in his, happily letting it lead up upwards as he practically tip toes towards her bedroom. If Paimon woke up now, he'd be so disappointed...best not to risk it. He doesn't breathe a word until they're in her bedroom, staying light on his feet until they're safely inside.]

You snuck around your own home with a level of experience I wasn't aware you had, [he teases, looking around her bedroom with a keen eye- he'd memorize this entire room too while he was here.]

Guess you've been working on those skills, haven't you? I didn't hear a peep from Paimon's room as we were sneaking past.

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OMG HIS FAMILY IS NOT HELPING SHATAP U GUYS HE DIDN'T BLACKMAIL HER

THEY JUST WANNA KNOW HOW HE GOT A GIRL TO NOT RUN AWAY AS SOON AS THEY MET HIM LOL

THEN THEY CAN BOTHER HIM IN!!! PRIVATE ABOUT IT!!!! NOT IN FRONT OF HER!!!!!!!!!!!

TRUE BUT THATS NOT THE SIBLING WAY THEY GOTTA EMBARRASS THEIR OLDER BROTHER ESP SINCE HES NEVER HOME

SOB THE BETRAYAL HERE, HE CAN'T BELIEVE IT

ITS OK CHILDE THEY'RE JUST HAPPY YOU BOUGHT THE GIRL YOU GUSH OVER ALL THE TIME HOME

THEN DO THAT, FAM. BE HAPPY FOR HIM. NO WORDS. JUST HAPPY. THX

LMAO DONT WORRY CHILDE. LUMINE WONT THINK OTHERWISE ABOUT YOU. SHE'LL JUST GIGGLE A BIT IN AMUSEMENT

DESPAIR. REGRET. WHYYYYYYYYYYY

SHE'LL GIVE CUDDLES AND AFFECTIONS WHEN THEY GET PRIVACY TO MAKE IT BETTER

>:| IT'LL MAKE HIM FEEL BETTER BUT THEY STILL WERE TERRIBLE TO HIM LOOOOL

LMAO HIS FAMILY WILL HAVE TO MAKE UP FOR THAT LOL SHE HAS NO CONTROL OF THEM APOLOGIZING

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