[he's mostly just relieved that raz didn't... act on it? liv doesn't feel razlo is that kind of person, but sometimes he doesn't think he can ever be entirely sure what goes on in his head...]
... I'm sorry, Vash. I think that's perfectly reasonable, 'n he shouldn't've thrown a fit about it. Are y'okay?
[livio has only ever heard people talk about razlo with fear or annoyance, so that's weird enough. it's even more odd to think of vash being attracted to another side of him not just in spite of, but because of the roughness... the longer he lets the thought sit, the warmer he feels his face get.
sexy? vash finds razlo sexy? specifically because he looks like livio? which means that vash finds livio sexy and that's so specific and so charged and good lord is it burning up in this house or what?]
N-no. 'course it ain't bad. Gee, Vash, y'really think that?
[well, what he meant was whether vash actually thinks he's sexy, but there's no room for doubt when he uses the word "lust." holy shit. give livio a few minutes, this is actually so much to process.
after a long moment, though, he takes a deep breath, and lays his hands over vash's, trying to gently remove them from vash's face.]
Hey... Not once have y'ever made me feel like that, Vash.
'n y'know what? I think y'should be allowed to think whoever y'want to is cute. Kiss 'em, even -- so long as they treat you right. [that last bit is really the only part he says with any amount of firmness. vash might be able to imagine that it's directed at razlo.]
Well, he might not treat me right, but that's kinda the point...
[He just thinks that being throttled like a bulging-eyed squeaky toy might be kind of neat, that's all.]
But... that's good. Last thing I want is for you to ever feel like you're not enough. You're so much. Just like. Full of it. Don't ask me what it is, you just are.
[He's not going to get that from Vash, let's be honest. Vash is only ever going to maybe hold Livio's hands still above his head and ride him into oblivion.
Anyway.]
Yeah! I mean, well. Not just that. There's also - [He lays a hand against Livio's bicep.]
These big ol' arms? I've seen them do some crazy tough things. But they're gentle too. Same with these.
[He drags his hand down to Livio's own and squeezes it.]
Big, yeah. But full of kindness. And who could forget about this.
[He puts his head against Livio's chest, right over his heart. And his tits.]
Perfect place to lay my head, right over that loving heart. And we can't forget...
[please imagine livio red as a beet just opening his mouth and closing it this entire time. vash's touch coaxing goosebumps out of him. maybe a couple of (as of yet) unshed tears. he's emotional, ok. and his voice is small and squeaky when he finds it again.]
... I love you. I don't think -- anyone's ever said so many nice things to me. [not that nick doesn't treat him with kindness, gentleness, even, but they both know the punisher isn't great at words. much like livio himself.]
That ain't why I love you. I mean -- it ain't the only reason. Just part'a... you. Yer so kind, yer generous, thoughtful... Y'know I could take a beatin' but y'still treat me like glass. Everyone, really.
Bein' around you's like baskin' in the suns. Like... endless snuggles from Angel 'n Sylvie, only you know better what it's like to be... like us, so it -- it's got a deeper meanin'.
Jeez, I'm so bad at this stuff, but I hope y'know what I'm gettin' at. I love you, Vash.
[Vash's eyes go a little wide. He hasn't been ashamed of his love, nor has Livio spurned it. But never has he said it back. It's not ever been an issue for Vash, but now that he's hearing it.
Well. Looks like it's his turn to be the crybaby, isn't it?]
I love you too, Livio. You know I do.
[He leans forward, pressing their foreheads together. It's just a precursor, though. Once Livio seems good and ready, Vash steals one kiss, then two, then three.]
I love you so much. Never want you to come to harm, especially not because of me. You might be big, and you might recover fast, but you still hurt. And that's the last thing I want to see you go through.
[it isn't that livio has deliberately withheld it. it seems like in the past, whenever vash has said it, livio was either in the wrong headspace to return it, or got distracted by something more urgent... but taking the time now to spell it out feels right. necessary. liv is more than happy to lean closer, to wrap an arm around vash's waist to ensure the independent knows he's wanted, to return each of his little kisses.]
Thank you, angel. I appreciate it so much. 'n I hope you'll let me protect you just the same...
[And oh, the way he melts into the touch. He shifts his head just enough to bump their noses together, then lifts his hand to card through the hair in front of his horns. He smooths some of the bedhead out, grinning as he does.]
I think I could let that happen. Only 'cause you asked so sweet though, baby.
[for using petnames as often as he does, livio sure gets flustered every time they get turned around on him. his cheeks radiate heat onto vash's face and hand.]
Thank you, darlin'...
[and maybe, since they're here... he dips in carefully for another kiss, one that isn't so short or shy.]
[Vash isn't going to complain about that. Partially because his mouth is too occupied to complain, but also because he really just likes kissing Livio. Don't mind the way he wiggles just that little bit closer. Let him crawl into your skin thanks.]
[livio is just enjoying the taste and the feel of vash, for the time being, but... jeez, vash sure wants to climb him like a tree, huh? after a few muffled chuckles, liv finally tilts back to look at vash proper.]
[Vash makes a warm noise in the back of his throat. He feels completely, utterly content like this, and doesn't care if Livio knows it. Actually, he damn well better know it.]
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[he's mostly just relieved that raz didn't... act on it? liv doesn't feel razlo is that kind of person, but sometimes he doesn't think he can ever be entirely sure what goes on in his head...]
... I'm sorry, Vash. I think that's perfectly reasonable, 'n he shouldn't've thrown a fit about it. Are y'okay?
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[He glances up through his lashes, absolutely looking the part of a guilty dog.]
I didn't hate the offer, y'know?
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oh??
oh.
livio is silent for a while, staring back at vash and those puppy eyes. when he speaks again, it's with an embarrassed chuckle.]
I, uh... gotta say, I never even considered... that.
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[He buries his face in his hands]
'n' of course I think he's sexy! He looks just like you.
Is that bad?
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sexy? vash finds razlo sexy? specifically because he looks like livio? which means that vash finds livio sexy and that's so specific and so charged and good lord is it burning up in this house or what?]
N-no. 'course it ain't bad. Gee, Vash, y'really think that?
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[Yep, there he goes, burying his face in his hand. He feels like the worst person ever, thanks.]
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after a long moment, though, he takes a deep breath, and lays his hands over vash's, trying to gently remove them from vash's face.]
Hey... Not once have y'ever made me feel like that, Vash.
'n y'know what? I think y'should be allowed to think whoever y'want to is cute. Kiss 'em, even -- so long as they treat you right. [that last bit is really the only part he says with any amount of firmness. vash might be able to imagine that it's directed at razlo.]
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[He just thinks that being throttled like a bulging-eyed squeaky toy might be kind of neat, that's all.]
But... that's good. Last thing I want is for you to ever feel like you're not enough. You're so much. Just like. Full of it. Don't ask me what it is, you just are.
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Vash, did he hurt you? What has he said? Wh --
Wait, I'm "full of it"??
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[ANYWAY.]
Yeah, you know. It! The charm! The sexiness. The, "i'm so gentle around puppies and kittens and you" kind of aura!
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That's -- "sexy"??? [dumbass. that's EXACTLY why you're attracted to vash.]
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Anyway.]
Yeah! I mean, well. Not just that. There's also - [He lays a hand against Livio's bicep.]
These big ol' arms? I've seen them do some crazy tough things. But they're gentle too. Same with these.
[He drags his hand down to Livio's own and squeezes it.]
Big, yeah. But full of kindness. And who could forget about this.
[He puts his head against Livio's chest, right over his heart. And his tits.]
Perfect place to lay my head, right over that loving heart. And we can't forget...
[He pats Livio's tummy.]
I just like this. It's squishy and soft and cute.
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Vash, hon, angel, darlin'...
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Yeah, big guy?
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... I love you. I don't think -- anyone's ever said so many nice things to me. [not that nick doesn't treat him with kindness, gentleness, even, but they both know the punisher isn't great at words. much like livio himself.]
That ain't why I love you. I mean -- it ain't the only reason. Just part'a... you. Yer so kind, yer generous, thoughtful... Y'know I could take a beatin' but y'still treat me like glass. Everyone, really.
Bein' around you's like baskin' in the suns. Like... endless snuggles from Angel 'n Sylvie, only you know better what it's like to be... like us, so it -- it's got a deeper meanin'.
Jeez, I'm so bad at this stuff, but I hope y'know what I'm gettin' at. I love you, Vash.
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Well. Looks like it's his turn to be the crybaby, isn't it?]
I love you too, Livio. You know I do.
[He leans forward, pressing their foreheads together. It's just a precursor, though. Once Livio seems good and ready, Vash steals one kiss, then two, then three.]
I love you so much. Never want you to come to harm, especially not because of me. You might be big, and you might recover fast, but you still hurt. And that's the last thing I want to see you go through.
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Thank you, angel. I appreciate it so much. 'n I hope you'll let me protect you just the same...
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I think I could let that happen. Only 'cause you asked so sweet though, baby.
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Thank you, darlin'...
[and maybe, since they're here... he dips in carefully for another kiss, one that isn't so short or shy.]
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Anythin' I can do for ya, angel?
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Mm. Keep holding me? I've missed you.
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Yeah. Yeah, I reckon I can do that. [he places one more kiss to vash's forehead, and lingers there.] Missed you, too.
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And I love you. You know that.
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[god, forget cute little forehead kisses. he's gotta go for the lips again. a real one.]
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