[ Despite knowing that they were not only on good terms again but great terms, kissing terms, Jayce still felt his heart go into his throat when he saw Viktor in person again. While the Horizon feels very realistic, it isn't real, not the way it did when he pulled Viktor into his arms. He was able to resist kissing him since they were in public, and he wanted to focus on Ciri for a few minutes. But as soon as it seemed appropriate to separate, he put a hand on Viktor's back and leaned in, murmuring. ]
Let's go home.
[ The cane was intact when it came back although Jayce has already made two spares that are in the apartment, mostly out of anxious energy, but also just in case. He manages not to look at Viktor as they walk back because distraction is of high possibility at the moment. He spent the days they were apart cleaning the house and getting supplies for Viktor's eventual return. He has not slept much since they first kissed but it hasn't made him tired, instead he's a different kind of wired.
Jayce didn't bother with the tie and vest today, obviously, instead only in his nice short-sleeved white shirt, the buttons at the top undone. He is newly shaved and smells fresh and clean himself. He put the effort in, he wanted to be ready and let's face it, particularly appealing today. All the misery of the past few weeks has dropped away. Not forever, he won't forget his mistakes because of his joy, but he is letting himself lean into the joy for now.
As soon as they walk into their apartment, Jayce closes and locks the door, and he tries so hard not to get immediately into Viktor's space. Not that he doesn't think he's welcome, he is well aware now how welcome he is, but because pragmatically speaking, other things need to happen. He moves by Viktor, although he brushes a kiss to his cheek on the way, so he can start the bath for him. Despite how eager they both are, he has gone through a lot the past ten days, it really is necessary.
He steps out of the bathroom once that is done and steps up to Viktor, smiling almost shyly as he reaches out to put one hand on his hip, very gently, and the other to cup his cheek. His eyes look into gold, just wanting to get confirmation that this is still very much real, even as the water fills in the next room. ]
Will you please let me heal you? We can do it now or after the bath.
[ Jayce loves showing off his new gifts to other people, but it is Viktor he's been waiting to show the difference to. Just two weeks and he knows it is different, better, stronger. The magic flows in him in a way he's only heard of. And if the anticipation of this moment is correct, he's going to appreciate getting a burst of glowing magical health. Jayce knows Viktor has invited him into his private space with their new intimacy, but it's still polite to ask permission before doing something lke healing. ]
Viktor's Return, mid-June (will be NSFW)
Let's go home.
[ The cane was intact when it came back although Jayce has already made two spares that are in the apartment, mostly out of anxious energy, but also just in case. He manages not to look at Viktor as they walk back because distraction is of high possibility at the moment. He spent the days they were apart cleaning the house and getting supplies for Viktor's eventual return. He has not slept much since they first kissed but it hasn't made him tired, instead he's a different kind of wired.
Jayce didn't bother with the tie and vest today, obviously, instead only in his nice short-sleeved white shirt, the buttons at the top undone. He is newly shaved and smells fresh and clean himself. He put the effort in, he wanted to be ready and let's face it, particularly appealing today. All the misery of the past few weeks has dropped away. Not forever, he won't forget his mistakes because of his joy, but he is letting himself lean into the joy for now.
As soon as they walk into their apartment, Jayce closes and locks the door, and he tries so hard not to get immediately into Viktor's space. Not that he doesn't think he's welcome, he is well aware now how welcome he is, but because pragmatically speaking, other things need to happen. He moves by Viktor, although he brushes a kiss to his cheek on the way, so he can start the bath for him. Despite how eager they both are, he has gone through a lot the past ten days, it really is necessary.
He steps out of the bathroom once that is done and steps up to Viktor, smiling almost shyly as he reaches out to put one hand on his hip, very gently, and the other to cup his cheek. His eyes look into gold, just wanting to get confirmation that this is still very much real, even as the water fills in the next room. ]
Will you please let me heal you? We can do it now or after the bath.
[ Jayce loves showing off his new gifts to other people, but it is Viktor he's been waiting to show the difference to. Just two weeks and he knows it is different, better, stronger. The magic flows in him in a way he's only heard of. And if the anticipation of this moment is correct, he's going to appreciate getting a burst of glowing magical health. Jayce knows Viktor has invited him into his private space with their new intimacy, but it's still polite to ask permission before doing something lke healing. ]