000 » raise a glass of wine for the last time

[drave]

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for benvolio at drave.

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@byanyother

[drave]

( continued from here! )

A shopping trip? Oh, no, I couldn't — I do earn a stipend as a member of the council, but I think my wages would be better off going to the betterment of Verona than... whatever this is between Anthony and myself.

[ but bless you, rosetta, for doing the lord's work... helping twinks get laid??? ]

You seem rather accustomed to this, if you don't mind my saying. Do members of your crew often solicit you for romantic advice?

[byanyother]

Mm, you could call it that. There's nothing wrong in wanting to see a good friend find happiness in the arms of another, is there?

[ more importantly: ]

Surely not all of your compensation goes towards the betterment of Verona? There must be things you'd like to purchase for yourself.

[drave]

I can't say that I've ever wanted anything in particular besides Lord Romeo's happiness.

But he seems to have found that, so... I suppose I could stand to wear something that isn't Montague blue every once in a while.

yikes i'm so sorry for the delay

[byanyother]

It's wonderful to wish for the happiness of the ones you hold dearest to you, but it doesn't hurt either to live as your own person.

What dreams do you think about chasing, when there's no one else around?

[ She'll get back to dick pics for the moment. ]

no worries whatsoever! i'm fine with slow

[drave]

[ rosetta no............ let's forget about the dick pics, they're embarrassing!! never mind that he asked about them first... ]

Dreams...? I

[ there's a bit of a suspicious pause. ]

never had any in particular I suppose

I wanted to be of use to Lord Romeo. But now he's a lord no longer. I'll have to find my own path, I suppose. Something...

bless you

[byanyother]

It's never too late to start dreaming.

[ How old was she when she'd first started nourishing her own dreams, independent of the instructions programmed within her? Far older than Benvolio, she suspects.

But hmm. ]

Something...?

[ Don't leave her hanging, bro. ]

[drave]

oh um

[ it wasn't actually a thought that he had finished, but at her prompting (and because he's a good boy), he'll try to complete it: ]

Something... exciting, I suppose? Something romantic...
I've never felt more happy than when I "acted" the role of Titania alongside Lord Romeo, so...
I suppose the acting I do at the Rose Theater is a means of filling that void?
But it's missing something, and I don't know what.

Sorry. I shouldn't put my life problems on you like this.

@delionquent

[drave]

( continued from here! )

[ ummm obviously the aftersex purrs are the best part. actually, he should probably be more honest about how much he enjoys that sort of thing, but he tries not to talk too much about leona's more lion-esque characteristics, mostly because he doesn't want it to seem as if that's the only thing he enjoys about leona... ]

Of course I'll miss you. Is that even a question?
But we can call each other...
I'd text you "good night" and "good morning" every day, but I wouldn't want to interrupt your sleeping time

[delionquent]

[ honestly, it would easier to find offense if it were anyone else but benvolio making such comments... but it's pretty difficult to assume malice in anything the demure blonde does. leona would find it amusing, as he does regarding most things benvolio does, and not hesitate to make it an opportunity to tease... as he does with most things benvolio does. ]

you've won my favor so i'll allow your interruptions

[ almost because, lbr, he's almost always sleeping anyway. ]

we can send photos too
you never did return the favor before...

[drave]

[ perhaps that's a thought for later... but for now, the day benvolio admits that he wants to grab leona's tail is the day he possessively slaps leona's ass as he's walking by. which is to say: possibly never.

also, damn it, of course he remembered the stupid photos. ]

Well, you didn't remember to help me take them!
I never said that you couldn't...
I just don't really know how I should pose...

but
...I'd make a video for you if you wanted me to
by myself? or with you? either way

[delionquent]

[ a shame... he would have liked to see how bright red benvolio's face turned immediately after realizing what he just did. ]

skipping photos entirely and jumping straight to videos?
why mr. advisor how shameless!

[ ok but that's actually getting leona pretty hard just thinking about it, did benvolio just accidentally sext successfully— ]

[drave]

[ crimson, honestly. actually, benvolio's getting a bit hard imagining it himself: leona, phone in hand, capturing every second of his thick hard cock slamming into benvolio's slick glossy hole —

he is supposed to be getting ready for work. (probably not gonna happen now. he could also just tell juliet he's taking a sick day, really.) ]

well it's just
when I think about you looking at a photo of me, I want every part of it to be perfect
and it'll never be that perfect!
but when it's a video it can be more... it's more about the moment?
And...
I usually don't like to look at myself
but if you're in it too then I might really enjoy it

...You look incredible from every angle, too, and I want to see that when we're having sex...

[ this is a weird kind of sexting but possibly the only sexting benvolio does... ]

[delionquent]

[ sentimental and sexy — that's benvolio, isn't it? and here leona can't help but find himself further charmed. there must be something in the verona air... ]

silly herbivore

[ it's almost become a term of endearment... really! ]

do you think someone unremarkable would captivate me so much?
though maybe it's fortunate you don't seem to see how beautiful you are
i'm quick to jealousy you see [ and a myriad of other awful emotions ]
adding so much confidence would make you so delicious i'll worry some other fools would have the courage to stare too long

[ but anyway. enough about his slightly possessive and murderous tendencies....,, ]

the next time i lay you down it will be in front of a mirror
so you can see yourself as i record you
how breathtaking you look with pleasure all over your face

@delionquent

[drave]

( continued from here! )

That's impossible...!

[ benvolio's the type to find fulfillment in doing things for others, so he's always inordinately disappointed whenever leona tells him to do things that are objectively beyond his reach... it's a bit like teasing a dog with the possibility of playing fetch. ]

But I'll try my best
if it's for you
I'll take the first airship out of Verona if I can
...Unless it would be inconvenient to surprise you?

[ a dumb puppy... ]

[delionquent]

would it really be a surprise if i already know about it?

[ the cutest puppy. always walking into walls and biting its own tail. but so undeniably loyal. ]

if you *really* want to surprise me you can slip right into my bedroom wearing nothing under your cloak

[drave]

That's not a surprise at all, either!
Even if I did it when you were least expecting it
haven't you seen it all already before?

[delionquent]

you think seeing your body ready for me to claim it will ever get old for me?
but on top of that, knowing you were wandering around so scandalously... it's a different kind of meal, see

[drave]

you're such a deviant...

[ but, well. admittedly. so is benvolio himself... ]

but I like seeing your body, too
Whenever you roll your shoulders and every muscle flexes with the movement of your arms
I'm always a little mesmerized...
I want to touch you
and then I want you to eat me all up

aaaaaaaaahh
Don't do this to me, Leona! 💦
now I'm hard AND I'm sick ☹️

[delionquent]

[ the booming laugh that is leona's response would have surely embarrassed benvolio, were he around to hear. as it is, only the servants in the hall he's currently walking down are privy to the sound, strangely novel for how it is utterly lacking of his usual bitterness. ]

is that my fault? i think you should take it up with that sinful body of yours...
though, hm, i don't know if i should be encouraging this
your body should be working hard to get better, after all
not working to get hard

but if you can multitask, then that's fine

@beheaded

[drave]

( before overflow! )

I don't think you're listening to me...

Well, I understand where you're coming from, so I suppose I don't mind.

[ which is to say that he understands that riddle is just being kind in his own way... and he also knows what it's like to have someone on a pedestal even if that person isn't exactly perfect. ]

Wouldn't it be easier if I were one of your devoted followers, though?

[beheaded]

That's the spirit. It's important to face every challenge head-on, you know.

[ benvolio being one of his devoted followers though... hmmm... it would be nice to have a connection there-- sure, verona's really going through it right now, but the queen of hearts always said allies are a valuable thing, be it a fearsome primal beast or a common field mouse.

...plus, this'll make it easier to boss him around. ]

Hm... That's not a bad idea. Rather than strive for queendom immediately, becoming one of my followers and learning by my example might benefit you more. I know you tend to be a little bit shy, after all.

[ only a little bit. ]

We're still going to perfect your makeup, and I definitely won't rest until you've become the best at what you're most passionate about, but that's to be expected. From now on, you're an honorary member of Heartslabyul's crew and one of my devoted followers!

[drave]

Er, well, I meant that as a hypothetical and not a suggestion, but I see it's too late to take it back now.

It might be fun to stop by Heartslabyul every now and then, though. When would you have time? Tomorrow after classes let out, maybe?

[beheaded]

Good. So you understand. It may seem overwhelming now, but you'll thank me for this opportunity later.

I'd like that a lot! That's right. I don't have any extracurriculars tomorrow, so you can come over at any time. Why not 4pm? That's the queen's tea time, so we can chat over tea and snacks.

[drave]

[ it really is such a good thing that benvolio is fairly easygoing and submissive by nature, because anyone else would surely call this out for what it is... ]

Excellent! I can bring you some Veronese baked goods, in that case.

No offense will be taken if they aren't to your taste, though I do think that our biscuits are top-notch.

I'm looking forward to it, Riddle. Thank you!

[ friends...... ]

[beheaded]

[ first rule of the queen of hearts: the only way is the queen's way. at least his intention truly isn't use benvolio as an extra servant or adoring slave; it's just a disastrous combination of projection, stubbornness, and the type of social awkwardness one would expect from a relatively friendless boy his age. alack and alas......

he really would kill for benvolio tho ok, he doesnt even need to ask riddle will just Do It ]

I've wanted to try Veronese biscuits for ages! No one in Heartslabyul is from there, so we haven't been able to have any. They're very cute, so I'm confident I'll enjoy them.

I'm looking forward to showing you the greatness of Heartslabyul's hospitality as well! I'll see you then, Benvolio.

[ fwiends..... 🥺 ]