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[hauntedking]

...I'd be happy to call you whatever you prefer, in the end.

[ Dimitri's thumb rubs a small circle against the back of Yuri's hand. ]

But if you're willing to offer such a thing to me... I'll happily accept it.

[wolfish]

[ Dimitri is terribly sweet. For an instant, Yuri wonders how he'll survive, but— ]

My mother named me Regulus. A little ostentatious for a commoner, but I'm sure she put care into choosing it.

[ She'd named him for the brightest star in a constellation visible during the month of his birth. Its ancient name, of course. ]

I've not told many people that.

[ Because he wants people who know that very real part of him to remain a part of his life. Wants to be sure of it. He doesn't know how long he may have with Dimitri, but still, he wanted him to hear it. ]

[hauntedking]

Regulus...

[ Dimitri repeats the name slowly, as if he's seeing how it rolls off of the tongue. Then he carefully lifts Yuri's hand to press a gentle kiss against his knuckles. ]

Then, Regulus... I would be honored to keep this part of you close. Thank you for entrusting me with it.

[wolfish]

[ Yuri has been on the receiving end of the gesture before, but never from someone he actually felt anything for. Not combined with his true name. His blush comes back in force, and he knows it, because his face is burning.

Goddess help him. ]

You don't need to thank me, I— [ He pauses, considering how to say it. Buys himself a moment by brushing some of Dimitri's golden hair from his handsome face. ] I just wanted you to know.

[ Simple seems best. ]

[hauntedking]

How could I not thank you for trusting me with it?

[ Dimitri smiles - and while his face is likewise burning, it's probably not as badly as Yuri's. He gives his hand another squeeze. ]

It's... important to you. So it must likewise be important to me.

[wolfish]

I'll never know how any man can be so charming without trying.

[ Yuri has thought this more than once, but he didn't quite mean to blurt it out just now. Oops.

He just moves right along before he can dwell on it. ]

...Of course I trust you with it.

[hauntedking]

[ The tea is steeping and brewing still, but it's been mostly forgotten in the midst of this conversation. Dimitri seems entirely focused on Yuri. ]

Then... thank you, once again. I suppose this little midnight visit has turned into something a bit different, hasn't it?

[wolfish]

I'll say... You truly surprised me.

[ But the smile on his lips suggests that's anything but a bad thing. ]

[hauntedking]

[ Dimitri pauses for a moment. ]

Would it be too forward of me to ask for a kiss?

[ Dimitri, please. ]

[wolfish]

[ He's not going to say no, but— ]

Of course not, but... don't hold it against me if I'm not that good at it.

[ Given his storied and sordid reputation, that's an awfully odd thing to say. ]

[hauntedking]

I could say the same.

[ He laughs, low and soft and then carefully leans in. The kiss is a little hesitant, but soft and gentle and he allows it to linger. ]

[wolfish]

[ Yuri hadn't told anyone as much, not even Byleth who knew he carried his mother's ring around, but this is one piece of himself he'd refused to trade away. When Dimitri's lips meet his, he's relieved he hadn't.

It's more an impression than a distinct thought as he furtively returns that kiss and lets his hand drop to Dimitri's shoulder, holding onto him just as gently. ]

[hauntedking]

[ It's a good kiss, Dimitri thinks. It's what he wants from this and he sinks into it a little, turning more towards Yuri to let their bodies press a little closer. It stays chaste - but there's desire and affection behind it, the strength carefully controlled as Dimitri always is (or tries to be). His hand grips at Yuri's shoulder and urges him a little closer. ]

[wolfish]

[ The restraint is something Yuri recognizes, something of a constant each time Dimitri has touched or carried him in the past. He finds it familiar as they explore new territory, something that tethers him as he shifts closer and sinks further into their kiss.

If possible, he wants to be gentle with Dimitri too, in his own way. ]

[hauntedking]

[ There's a moment of hesitation and then Dimitri wraps an arm around Yuri and pulls him close so they're pressed against one another. His larger body bends down a little to let the kiss deepen.

He's not coming up anytime soon. ]

[wolfish]

[ Yuri stills, if only for a moment. For once, he doesn't really know what he's doing, but Dimitri clearly does — so he'll rely on that. His hand finds its way to the back of Dimitri's neck, wordlessly communicating that his pause wasn't a sign that he wants to stop.

He'll follow Dimitri's lead with a soft exhale, fingers threading in the ends of his hair. ]

[hauntedking]

[ The encouragement is really all he needs. There's a pause and then he squeezes around Yuri's middle, his hand sliding against the small of his back in a slow rubbing motion as he tilts his head one way, slowly trying to deepen the kiss a little bit more. ]

Yuri...

[ It's a low, affectionate murmur, full of warmth in a brief break between them. ]

[wolfish]

[ It's more of a kiss than Yuri expected, more affection and warmth than he'd know to anticipate. Pressed close like this, he can feel Dimitri's heartbeat just as well as his own. His name ghosts over his lips when Dimitri breathes it, and he can't help holding on just a little tighter. ]

Dimitri.

[ He answers in kind, voice hushed in that small space between them, dark lashes veiling his eyes when he looks up at him. ]

[hauntedking]

[ The kiss finally breaks and he's left looking down at Yuri across that short little space, face hovering close. He wants to kiss him again, he thinks, but he's also unsure how quickly or how much it's alright to want. To push for. ]

That was... stunning.

[wolfish]

[ The assessment pulls a soft, breathless little laugh from Yuri. He feels so light that he might just drift away, were Dimitri not holding him so closely. ]

It was...

[ One day, he might tell Dimitri that was his first go at it. For now, though, his fingers loose somewhat, unsure whether he may have held on too tightly when he'd been caught up in the moment. ]

And here you doubted your leadership.

[ Followed by the quirk of a smile on his lips. Teasing. ]

[hauntedking]

...I don't think my leadership had much to do with it.

[ Dimitri laughs again. ]

If anything I was going by feel... But I'm glad it meets with your approval. I'd be happy to demonstrate again anytime you wish.

[wolfish]

[ That laugh is a pleasant sound, one he's pleased to hear. ]

Anytime, hm?

[ It's a temptation to joke about how he might get greedy with an open-ended offer like that, but he thinks better of it. Instead— ]

I'd also like to know when you want to.

[hauntedking]

...I can certainly agree to that.

[ Dimitri let's out a low hum and then lowers his head to nose against Yuri's temple. ]

Although I fear I might want to indulge too often.

[wolfish]

[ Yuri glances up at him as best he can without moving away, weighing that thought. ]

Too much? You?

[ He huffs out an amused breath that doesn't quite manage to pass for a scoff. ]

I'm finding that hard to imagine.

[hauntedking]

Really? Do you find it that impossible?

[ Dimitri laughs - but he knows enough to likewise laugh at himself. ]

I can ask after things I enjoy, you know.