[Accidental voice post | A lover's spat | Action for Attleton]

[k2so]

…and I’d say, it just turns out I can’t leave you alone for five minutes.

[The phones tune in to the sweet dulcet tones of Cassian at his grumpiest. Kay had picked up his communicator from the floor after it was dropped by accident during a fight with Akihiko, and he accidentally turned on the voice option.]

Maybe if someone has gotten here sooner instead or away getting a coffee fix things would have gone differently.

[The droid snaps back, unable to keep the snappy tone out of his voice. He is rarely this confrontational with Cassian but he's in a terrible mood because the joints of his right arm seem to have been affected by Caesar's lighting attack.]

Maybe if someone had learnt to follow orders sometime within the last decade things wouldn't fall apart as soon as I take a coffee break!

[And off they are...10 years of petty grievances being dug up and flung at another as they work through their frustrations and feelings of helplessness in their very own way.  They're very loud and not very nice.]

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[captain_by_the_book]

The moment metal brushes against the back of his fingers he twists his hand around and holds on tight, his fingers interlaced with Kay's.

Weiss says we need to talk about being partners on and off duty. [ He sounds nearly as exhausted as he feels. Too exhausted for that talk, for sure. And yet he knows he needs to make a step towards Kay, no matter how hard it is to admit to vulnerability. Not because of Weiss or anyone else, but because he'd promised himself he would get it right. And sticking to what's easier is not doing it right. ] But I just need you to come home.

[k2so]

[The touch comes as a relief, for a moment Kay was worried that Cassian would pull away.]

I talked to her and with Dorothy, they both agree that we need to learn how to balance personal and private life and stop being stubborn. [Kay doesn't miss the exhaustion and honestly? They know they had to talk but they don't have to do it now.]

I want to come home too. We can talk tomorrow, or any other day. [Ha takes another step toward Cassian, all thought of work forgotten.] Let's go home.

[captain_by_the_book]

That's what Dorothy told me, too. [ And that he'd hurt Kay's feelings. He tightens his hold on his hand, not like there's any danger of squeezing the metal too hard.

With Kay now right in front of him it's just one small step left till he can lean against him, forehead against Kay's chest plate. ]

I sleep better when you're with me.

[k2so]

She's a really smart lady, I like her. [He isn't sure if Cassian knows she's an android or if Dorothy wants to share, so, for now, he's using 'lady'.

His free hand goes to the back of Cassian's neck, giving him a squeeze. This is what it feels right, both of them together and talking instead of fighting like children. If Kay had the ability, he would felt ashamed by his past overreaction.]

That's my favorite moment of the day.

and right now I can't say if he knows either,gotta look it up when I have time xD

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Cassian's feeling no less ashamed for his actions, so really, they're in the same boat here.

He sighs in soft pleasure, leaning back into the hand cradling his neck. His own fingers dance over Kay's back, idly tracing the outline of ports and buttons. ]

Mine, too. To fall asleep with you... I never thought I would one day have someone I want to watch over my sleep. [ A weary sigh. ] I owe you an apology.

Ahahaah...it's okay X3

[k2so]

[Shamed into being a better couple...ey, if it works!]

I never thought I would have the opportunity either. [And as always when they get this close, it doesn't take much for Kay's chest to start rumbling softly, like the purr of a happy cat.]

No, you don't. I snapped first, I was angry because of that nudist kid getting into the subarchway.

Re: Ahahaah...it's okay X3

[captain_by_the_book]

And I snapped back instead of.... instead of telling you I had been worried for you.

[He looks up into Kay's optics and then he presses close again, soaking up the feeling of the purring machine's vibrations seeping into him.]

I was angry with myself, not with you. You know how I get when I... but I shouldn't have.

[k2so]

Were you? I'm sorry. [Kay's hand moves form Cassian's nape to his shoulders to give the man another squeeze. They should get going but this is nice.]

We could agree to blame these weird kids, how about that?

[Kay wasn't all that angry at them, he wouldn't suggest to put them in person but they had to do something if they wanted people to respect the police and Guardian duties.]

[captain_by_the_book]

[It really is very nice and honestly he wouldn't mind staying right here just as long as Kay stays with him. Well. Maybe somewhere horizontal before he falls asleep on his feet but right now Kay's closeness is invigorating enough. ]

Yes, we could blame it all on the. They are the real culprits of this mess. Between the metal murders and this we haven't even gotten to deal with the frog. [He leans against Kay, leaning maybe more of his weight on him than he normally would. He chuckles. ] Think we could make them care for the frog?

[k2so]

[It would be a pity if Cassian fell asleep while standing up and Kay had to carry him home bridal style, right? Such shame...but before things get to that Kay shift his positions so Cassian is still pressed against him but on his side.]

Ah, the giant Frog. And the mysterious book you found next to it. [He starts to walk, slowly, and half dragging Cassian with him.]

It's been living in our pond for, what? A week and a half? We can bring it to the office one of those days and see if they can figure out what's wrong with it. The thing croaks pitiful at me every time I walk past it as if it wants something.

[captain_by_the_book]

[What a shame indeed. Think of it,people would see them and think them adorable. What a terrible fate.

Walking next to another is quite nice and he is all too happy to lean on Kay, at least until they make it onto the street. Can't be seen being less than in control of himself in public.]

We might as well bring it, and the book, too. It looks so impatient but there's been no time to deal with that mystery. At least it looks comfortable enough in the pond and its wounds have healed well. I still need to complain to Yukio about these needlessly cruel trap I found it in.

[k2so]

[Atrocious, yes. If that ever happened I don't know if they would recover.

There's almost no one on the streets at this our, if Kay knew what was going on in Cassian's head he would give him a look.]

It can't hurt and the frog can't probably get more distressed. Unless Dante goes near it, you never know with Dante.

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Better not tell them some people think already that they're adorable. ]

But... Okay, you're right, everything is possible around Dante, even a frog would know to be concerned. But otherwise, yes. And getting it to follow me shouldn't be a problem, it hates that it isn't allowed to come to work with me.

And the distressed croaking all night is growing tiresome...

[k2so]

[Better not, yeah.]

Don't get me wrong, I like Dante. He tells the greatest stories but...it's Dante. [And very special.]Yeah it is. I tried to give the frog more berries to see if it was just hungry but it turns out it wasn't a good idea.

[captain_by_the_book]

It's not a pokemon, bribing it with berries doesn't work properly.

[ He sighs. His life is hard and getting ever weirder with every day.

He turns to Kay, halting, and reaches for his arm. ]

Kay. Are we okay now?

[k2so]

What if I try lettuce? Frogs eats that? Or that's for turtles?

[Small animals who like to live in rivers, he mixes them up. Kay immediately looks down and gives him a now.]

We are. If you are okay with that too?

[captain_by_the_book]

Let's just keep trying a little bit of everything. I don't mind experimenting. He is far pickier than frogs should be according to the books I have read.

[He trails his fingers up and down Kay's arm.]

As for us... I'm okay with you. I'm okay with us. We need to talk about many things but that doesn't need to happen tonight. [His eyes soften, he steps closer.] I want to sleep with you in our bed tonight.

[k2so]

He really is. Not even the pokemons are to picky about food.

[Hmm that feels nice. Kay leans in closer.]

I'd like that too. I'd like that very much.

[captain_by_the_book]

[ He reaches up, pulling Kay down with a hand on his neck while he gets onto his tiptoes. ]

Then you should do that.

[ His other hand goes up, grabbing one of the small pins on Kay's chin to make sure his optics remain focused only on him. ]

And you're going to stay till morning. I don't care how much work has piled up at the office. I want to fall asleep and wake up with you.

[k2so]

[Ohhhh bossy. Kay likes it when it happens in this types of situations and hsi engine lets out a humming sound.]

If you insist, Captain, how can I say no?