insurmountable | i wish that i could run // back into your arms

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i wish that i could run // back into your arms

[Ajax shoots a balled up, crumpled piece of paper into the basket next to him as he waits for the appointed time.

It's a bit below his station to do so, but on occasion, the CEO of Nizhnii Corp likes to surprise people and pop into interviews or other people's offices. He gets restless in his own office, not always enjoying having to deal with the board of directors or investors. There were many that say he doesn't really fit his position, that his demeanor wasn't good for being the CEO of a company. Diplomacy was never his strong suit, but despite that the company still managed to flourish. Happy employees always made for better work- and though Ajax himself was a ruthless businessman, he still treated all his subordinates like they were family.

And that's how Nizhnii ended up with such a good reputation, and how he finds it so easy to find good applicants.

Today was no exception, and Ajax plans on making a surprise appearance for this part-timer who's hoping to land a job here. Adjusting his cufflinks on his suit as he walks down the hallway, he makes his way towards the conference room where they generally conduct interviews- and he tells HR that he'd like a little time with the potential hire first. She's already gone through their first interview, and passed it with flying colors, so now he's interested to see who exactly it is who's gotten the interest of their hiring managers. He's timed it so she should be waiting in the conference room already, provided she wasn't late- but he's sure that he wouldn't have to worry about that.

The first thing he does is pop his head in, smiling warmly at the girl waiting patiently for someone to come in to start the interview, before coming in and walking up to her.]

Good morning! Sorry to keep you waiting. I had a small matter to attend to before I was able to come down. I'm Ajax Volkov, it's a pleasure.

[He offers a hand for her to shake, before he'll politely take a seat across from her at the table.]

HR will be with us shortly, but I thought I'd take some time to get to know you a little better before we start asking the stuffy, boring questions of the interview. I hope that's alright.

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( She can't help the amused giggle at the purr her fingers enticed out of him, it was a roller coaster of emotions, that's for sure. To go from one to another, yet it weirdly felt like they were supposed to meet under negative impressions to develop to this. Ah yes, she definitely didn't forget the fact he was still inside of her, probably why she isn't trying to disconnect from him either.

Amusement fills her eyes as she raises a brow at his proposition, rolling her eyes back in pretend thought, fingers still subconsciously running through his hair with the prompt. )

Mmmm... 70/30, so be careful, you can fail and I'd be tempted to go back home.

( She doesn't know why she doesn't believe him about going to bed early, that grin not hiding his sneakiness one bit. It should be okay... Aether has an early shift and she knows Paimon would not be very happy with her being left alone in between Aether leaving and her coming home. )

Though, you'll have to make it up to Paimon if you succeed in convincing me, that is.

[He continues to let happy little noises and purrs escape from him as she cards through his hair, enjoying the attention and the little bit of teasing she's doing. It's cute, he enjoys the little challenge he's given him, even if it's not serious. Ajax presses a playful, brief kiss to her lips, still grinning as he thinks on how to respond.]

I think I can come up with a few different ways to quell her ire.

[Slow, full kisses get pressed to her neck, leading upward until he's nuzzling Lumine lovingly, like a needy kitten who only wants for her attention.]

She'd want you to have a nice, relaxing evening, anyway. Watching a movie, cuddling up against each other under the warmth of a blanket, getting a good night's rest and waking up to breakfast in bed...don't tell me you'd leave all that behind?

[He hums playfully into her ear, letting his lips plant gentle kisses to her cheek as he waits for her answer, coaxing her to say yes and spend the night with him like the big brat that he is ^^]

( Returning the playful kiss with a smile, ready to hear how he was going to convince her to succumb to the 70 percent chance of wanting to be with him. Her heart pounding with giddy love. Well, he was definitely selling the night right, show of a true business man, as she turns her neck a bit to give extra access. Soft hums of enjoyment to his affections.

Laughter at the nuzzle, he may just have given Paimon some competition, unaware how affectionate he can really be if he really wanted to. She'd have to scratch his scalp much more often. )

Hmmm.... Your bed does look very comfortable... ( Of course, it's only a tease, all the other stuff he named sounded very relaxing indeed. ) But she'll expect something for herself.

( Especially with how anxious she'd be, she can imagine she's asleep on her bed. Waiting for her to get home. )

Alright, like a professional business man, you've sold the night to me. I'll stay 'til morning. ( She presses a kiss to his cheek in return. ) But only until morning or else I'll be late. ( She can open up a little later since she owns the shop, but she won't tell him that, otherwise he'd probably get her to stay a little longer. )

[Score. Seems he's gained a bit of ground tonight, and he won't waste it. He chuckles quietly to himself, leaving his satisfied smirk right on his face as he continues to give Lumine all the special attention she could ever want for. Ajax's hands show his appreciation for her by his fingertips sinking into the supple skin on her hips, kissing back down her neck and enjoying her presence in the warm water of the jacuzzi.]

Excellent. I'll ensure the time is well worth it. Now, shall we relax for a bit longer in the water before we move to the bed? Or would you prefer to move to somewhere more comfortable?

[Realizing that if he doesn't pull himself out after having enough rest, they might not get out of the water.]

I personally don't mind either way. Any up close and personal time is welcomed, haha.

( It's a good thing she didn't see the smirk or she'd push his face away. Arms wrapped around his neck, eyes closed to just enjoy the feeling of him in her arms, his kisses that make her blush... And the fact he still hadn't pulled out. Light, airy chuckle with a soft shake of her head, unaware of how he's able to swell her heart. )

You know, you said that in the beginning, hehe. That didn't go exactly as planned did it?

( Not that she was complaining, she was thoroughly relaxed and her body calmed down some; letting go of her embrace to let her hands rest on his shoulders. Expecting him to grab a towel so they can dry off and not have his bed wet from their bodies. Doing her best to turn her head to press a kiss to his neck in return. )

You can be up close and personal on the bed, I'm going to turn into a prune if we stay here any longer.

[Ajax snorts in amusement as she comments on his statement and unravels her arms from around him to lie back, hands now resting on his shoulders and looking absolutely stunning to him as he gazes down at her. The kiss to his neck is divine, and as much as he'd love to stare right into her eyes right here for the remainder of the night, she has a good point. They're both probably all pruney now that they've been in the water for some time, and it's time to get out and have a nice relaxing night.]

I guess it's settled then.

[He presses a small kiss to her forehead, pushing himself upward and pulling himself out of her finally, the sensation leaving satisfactory tingles along his length before he finally stands up to his full height in the jacuzzi. He won't worry about their discarded bathing suits for now- instead, he offers a hand to her to help her up first, and once she's standing on her own two feet, he turns the jacuzzi off.]

Here, I've got our towels right here for us.

[He hands her one once she's out of the water, letting himself get a final glimpse of that perfect body he just massaged into a pleasant bliss before the towel covers it.]

Care for anything? A snack, or even some water? The wine is still here for us, haha.

( Lumine couldn't hide the small smile on her face at the sweet, little kiss to her forehead. Biting the inside of her cheek, feeling him leave, she has to stop herself from looking too low. She can't afford to miss work in the morning. Taking his hand to help her up next, getting out of the jacuzzi easily with his help. )

Thank you, quick and easy.

( She can feel his eyes on her and she can't hide the amused smile from her face, wrapping herself in her towel. Making sure it's secure and tight, she takes his quickly. Opening it with her arms out wide, waiting for him with a cheeky smile. )

I would like a snack and water. I'm good on the wine for now.

( Besides, while she has the tile she gets to have a good look at him in return, take him in entirely. Once he's out she wraps his towel around his waist with ease, securing it well. The moment he leaves to get her something to snack, she goes to the bathroom to at least put her panties on, coming back out, towel still wrapped. )

You don't mind lending me a shirt to sleep in, do you?

[His towel is unceremoniously snatched from his hands, with it now waiting for him spread in front of Lumine, that smile of hers simultaneously teasing him and enchanting him all in the same breath. He steps forward and out of the jacuzzi, taking his place in front of her while she drinks all of him in before wrapping his towel around him. Her hands look so small and cute, just another small part about her that's completely adorable to him. He can't wait until those hands are all over him once again later ;)

But, looks like a little snack and some water is on the menu. He hurries off and fetches a bottle of water from the few that he keeps in his fridge and a plate of a dish he has on hand, filled with small little cake-like pastries that he sets down on the small table he has inside of the bedroom.]

I think I've got a few shirts that'll drape over you just fine. I'll grab one for you~

[Turning, he goes into his closet to grab a white button up shirt from it, coming out to hand it to her.]

Feel free to try the apple pastila there. I made them yesterday. It's a little snack I like to have around.

( Once he's wrapped in his towel, she lets him hurry off as she watches him come back with pastries, interest instantly piqued. She almost forgets to grab the shirt, taking it to get herself ready for bed, sir! Once it's on, she begins to button up the shirt before looking at him both impressed and surprised. )

You made them? Wow, I know you said you like to cook, but I didn't think it included baking.

( She placing the towel over her folded arm now that she was semi-dressed, picking up one of the pastries and taking a bite of one. Brows raised at the soft fluffiness of it, eyes almost shine with the sweetness hitting her tongue. )

Wow... These are amazing. If CEO gets too boring for you, you'd do great as a baker.

( She hums in delight, stomach happy with the snack, as she enjoys his hard work. Unable to help herself to grab another pastry, not even touching her water yet, just wanting to enjoy herself some more. )

[The look on Lumine's face is priceless. He doesn't know why, but he had a feeling that she'd like some sweets, and luckily for him he'd baked these the day before. It seems to be a hit with her too, as he leans his head over a little bit to get a good look at those gleaming eyes who've fallen in love with the food.]

I'm glad you like them. Should I take that as a sign that you just might have a sweet tooth?

[Given that she hasn't even bothered to go for her water, he's willing to bet she does.]

Because there can certainly be more where that came from. If you'd like, you can move the plate of them over to the side of the bed for your convenience. Just make sure you leave a few for me.

( She makes sure not to make too much of a mess of herself, but you can only do so much with powdered sugar. Looking up at him with a warm smile, giving him a nod, with a chuckle at herself. She can say she had a strong sweet tooth, her and Aether didn't get to enjoy sweets as much growing up, so it's always amazing now that they can have it. )

I actually am. I wouldn't be able to have my own bakery, I'd get tempted with everything.

( With expressed permission, she picks the plate up and her bottle of water before going over to sit on the bed. Putting the plate next to her for easy access. With a shake of her head, she wouldn't want to impose and have him bake more this late. )

Don't worry about that, I'm okay with these, thank you. I'll make sure, but I would like to have the recipe before I go home though.

( Finally taking a swig of her water, leaning against the bed frame, not surprised, but surprised by how comfortable his bed was. Indulging in another pastry, determined in making sure to catch every single crumb under her chin. )

[Goodness, she's practically glowing now, isn't she? Note to self: the way to Lumine's heart is delicious pastries, sweets, and other baked goods as such. There was a plethora of different dishes he could make for her in the future, and he'll have to get his mother's recipe book of all sorts of Snezhnayan goodies for her.

He joins her on the bed, scooting up close to her and reaching across her (on purpose loool) to grab a little pastry for himself before Lumine subconsciously eats them all. Just in case.]

I suppose I could share the recipe. But that's a family secret, you know. I can't just let it go out of my hands just like that~

[With that light tease, he takes a small bite of his own snack, giving her a cheeky look of his own now. ¬‿¬]

( Now with him back in her personal space, she lets an amused chuckle and a shake of her head. If this little reveal benefits her sweet tooth, then she wasn't going to complain. Especially unique textures like that, it was so different and amazing. The tease of withholding the recipe brought a moment of absolute betrayal to her eyes.

Understanding she may have to pay a price for such a precious, family secret. So, taking another bite of her own pastry, she looks him in the eye. )

You really won't give it to me? What do you want in order for me to get it?

( Perhaps, next time she sees his siblings in her shop, she'll ask them what that dessert was. Though she'd have a hard time to describe it. )

Now that's the question, isn't it? What do I want...?

[Taking another bite, he relaxes against the headboard, looking up towards the ceiling as if he really were pondering what in the world he'd accept as a payment for this super secret recipe.]

Hmmmmmmmmm, I guess we'll just have to go on more dates. After all, sharing the family recipe isn't so bad when it's with someone who's special to you, right?

[For all the things in the world, the only thing money can't buy is Lumine- but he'll make sure to continue to charm her till the day he dies. So he leans over and presses a kiss to her cheek, before letting himself really sink into the bed and relax.]

I suppose, that is, if you're willing.

( A tilt of her head with an amused smirk, eyebrow raised as his face looked like it was trying to portray as if he's weighing out his prize. His wish was for more dates? The sweet kiss to her cheek has her a bit bashful and all fuzzy inside, unable to hide the smile it brings to her face. )

Seems a bit much to ask for in return for a recipe~ ( Teasing amusement laced in her voice. )

So, tonight counts as our first date then, if you're already asking for more?

( Lumine looks to the plate and wishes there was so much more. She nearly finished it, as she brings one to his mouth to take a bite. He did want to have some before she finished and he looked comfy, so she'll do this. Poking his mouth with the pastry, hand underneath him to catch every sugar flake, amusement at the powder now on his lips. )

I'd be willing to go on more dates, then.

[Ajax almost snorts in amusement at her tease, still wearing the same cheeky grin. Her smile couldn't be more obvious, and he gingerly takes a bite out of the pastry that she's lifted up to his mouth, chewing it slowly while keeping his eyes locked on hers. It's hard not to stare, to not get lost in her golden irises, even as he celebrates his win here with her agreement. More dates means more Lumine, and more Lumine makes his heart swell.]

Then, I suppose I can write that recipe down for you.

[And just to be cute, he cranes his neck forward again to take another small bite from the pastry, looking at her with big, endlessly blue eyes that realize that this night has really become something more than just a relaxing little rest. The chemistry swirling between them is so strong that he can barely keep his head above water, and even then, he's already fallen beneath the waves tonight.]

Lumine...tonight has been a wonderful first date. And I'm not just saying that because of the sex.

[His words are earnest, honest, soft. He really couldn't of imagined a better night than tonight, and he's thanking fate for working its magic in their favor.]

I'm both nervous and excited about this. It really feels like a love story right out of a fairytale.

Really? I'll keep the family secret safe.

( Now that she's got permission for the recipe, she smiles wide enough to close her eyes. These have become a guilty pleasure, that's for sure, but she will continue to eat his desserts until she practices it to perfection. Staring into his eyes, despite the two having an extremely intimate night, she still feels a bit bashful with such strong eye contact.

Her heart pounding in her chest, feeling it flutter as she watched him cutely lean for another bite. To hear such sweet words, that he isn't saying all of this because they'd just had sex. She can feel how real his words are just from the way her eyes soften, smile gentle, and pink reaching the tip of her ears. )

I had a wonderful time with you too, Ajax... I got to learn a new side of you I didn't think you had before...

( She'd thought he was some cocky, self-centered, asshole who let his job title get to his head... But she witnessed a whole new side of him and it's a side she knows she is in love with so deeply in her soul. Leaning forward to press a light, sweet kiss to his lips with a smile. )

A fairytale turned reality and I'm just as nervous and excited about this new journey together. But it'll be quite fun to unravel together. Also, ( she reaches to pinch the skin of the top of his hand ) that's for the hickey you left in a visible spot.

( She saw it when she went to the bathroom, sir! )

[Her kiss is returned with as much gentleness as she put into it, enjoying the feel of Lumine's lips on his own, no matter how light or heavy it might be. He closes his eyes to savor it, only opening them once she leaves to put that small distance between them so he can continue to admire her from his VIP seat here right against her side.]

Owwwwww...

[The pinch doesn't hurt that much, but he fakes a little bit of pain so it seems like her punishment is doing the job. However, he ruins it by immediately grinning at her, letting his eyes fall down to look at her neck to see his handiwork before letting them return to her.

Guess there's no hiding that from her brother unless she wears a scarf.]

I probably have something to help with that. You don't mind if I take a moment to go look, do you?

[He presses a kiss to her cheek, like that might put him back in her good graces somehow. No shame here, nope.]

( Lumine crosses her arms with feign annoyance, fighting the urge to smile in return to his grin. Eyes hood to further portray her feigned annoyance, leg crossing over the other as she looked at him. )

Oh, you do, don't you? Go on, I can't wait to see what you come up with.

( She waves him off before the kiss to her cheek brings a corner of her lip to turn up with the sweetness of it. She'll wait here for him to return back to her side, taking another drink of her water as she watches him go look for whatever he has that would 'help'. )

A kiss on the cheek isn't going to get you out of this mess, sir.

[As he scurries off of the bed, he can't help but send one mischievous look back to her.]

It was worth a shot~

[Chuckling, he goes into his closet, with a few things being moved and rummaged around in. The sound of boxes shifting echoes from within the closet until Ajax finally reemerges with a piece of fabric in his hand, blue lines in a strange pattern against a white background. He plops himself down on the bed next to her, letting her see it.]

Here. I think this would look pretty good on you, so why don't you try it on? It'll hide that hickey too.

( She gives a shake of her head, unserious frown on her face, though she is intrigued what his plan is. Though once he's coming back to her side, she is looking at the object in his hand. White and blue, once its in her hands however, time almost freezes a soft gasp escapes her. This scarf... Why... Why did it... look familiar...?

Unknowingly stroking the fabric with her thumb familiarity in her hands, only able to stare at it. She almost missed his suggestion of trying it on. There was a weird sense of nostalgia in this scarf. )

It is pretty... Where did you get this?

( Lumine unfolds the fabric and almost in perfect muscle memory, she begins to tie it around her neck. Any other way would not feel right, this scarf can only be worn in one way... And it feels like this scarf belonged to her... Both ends of the scarf now behind her and she stares up at him in surprise. )

I've seen this scarf... In my dreams... How...?

[The way Lumine looks at this scarf at first surprises him, and he wonders if she just really likes it that much. He keeps an eye on her as she feels the fabric, puts it on like it was hers to begin with, and sits there with it on perfectly. Ajax stares at her for a second, suddenly hit with this feeling of nostalgia that comes out of nowhere, and her words manage to cut through his reverie.

Que his own shock. He looks at her in confusion, the gears slowly turning in his head as he voices everything out.]

Your dreams? That can't be, we've had this scarf in our family for generations. It's practically a family heirloom, so who knows how long we've had it. It came into my possession only recent...ly...

[His breath catches in his throat, his eyes taking on a glassy look as he feels himself being whisked back to a time he doesn't know, with a girl with golden hair wearing that scarf as he stares longingly at her.]

I think, [he says slowly,] that belongs to you.

( Reaching behind her to bring one tail of the scarf in front of her, to continue staring at it. She would have chalked it up to similarity, but her dreams bore an exact resemblance and it just felt right having it there. Around her neck...

Slowly looking back up at him as she finally makes eye contact with him, her heart pounding in her chest. The look of foreign, but familiar love fills her, giving a stiff shake of her head. )

I can't keep it... You said it was a family heirloom...

( Lumine goes to take it off so she can fold it perfectly and place it next to her on the bed, to go to sleep comfortably. It felt like it belonged to her, but she couldn't take it. )

Wow, I didn't think to get hit with a nostalgiac flashback right now just from this...

[It makes him feel sad, to watch her take it off. Like she's rejecting something that's clearly meant for her, or part of herself. Ajax makes no move to reclaim the scarf, finding himself trying to claw at more of a memory than the faint image he'd just gotten from seeing it on her.]

I had a sort of flashback too, [he admits quickly,] like I was seeing it on you for the first time, and yet, it wasn't you. It couldn't of been.

[His eyes dart between both of hers, wondering if anything he just said made any sense at all.]

When I grabbed it out of the closet, I just thought it would look pretty on you, and it's just a scarf. It might be an heirloom of sorts, but no one in my family has ever really worn it. I think my father even talked about throwing it out recently...but I thought it was too nice to just get rid of, so that's how I came to having it in my possession.

[But why hasn't anyone worn it? He doesn't have an answer to that thought.]

Edited (didn't like my first dialogue lawl) 2025-02-21 02:59 (UTC)

( Lumine is surprised by the immediate admission, looking up at him, taking the scarf back as she listens to him. Her hesitance being on she worries she's taking too much from him already. )

Okay... If you're sure it's not important to you or your family... I just didn't want to accept it because it was an heirloom. But, if you're okay with it, then I'll gladly accept it.

( She puts it to the side so it's available for her to use when she goes home. Though, this made it much more confusing, they had uncovered that his family had not interactions with her beforehand. Yet this scarf, a 'family heirloom', felt like it belonged to her. )

These flashbacks really are coming at the most random of times, though. To think this one happened because of a scarf.

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