MOONBIN RYDER

He smiled, “Ah? Oh I know~ I’m adorable~” he winked “Ah~ I never knew you liked younger men,”. He was glad his crew was asleep. Moonbin tilted his head and took a drink. “You’re awfully pretty also, like fine wine, ah~?” He downed it then he set his glass down. He closed his eyes after a moment then he opened them and stood up, walking over “Let’s see about tending to your bruises, yeah?” He asked and he leaned against the table close to Ariana.

       ariana shrugs.

              ❝ I’m younger than most of those who’ve shared a bed with me,                  so this is a nice change of pace. besides, I’m more interested in                  how much you know. perhaps you’ll surprise me. ❞

       she grins again, leaning back in her chair and sipping from her glass. her emerald eyes follow ryder as he rises and walks around the table, leaning against the edge near her. ariana lets her chair back down to the ground, downs the rest of her glass, and stands. 

Moonbin had gasped “Thats offensive,” he teased then he had walked out of the med bay

Moonbin had lead Ariana to the kitchen and he grabbed some whiskey, he poured two glasses then he had sat down at a chair and he spread his legs and sighed, taking a drink.

       ariana laughs as she follows ryder out of the medical bay and into the mess hall. that same mischievous grin remains on her features as she watches moonbin sit down and take a drink of freshly poured whiskey. she does the same, sitting opposite him. she picks up the glass and downs half the glass.

              ❝ you’re cute, I’ll give you that. and it’s a plus that you have decent                  taste in whiskey. ❞

The Blonde ran a hand through his hair. He bit his bottom lip softly and he ghosted his fingers along the bruise, “It must be your lucky day..” he mumbled “I always keep something to drink on my ship~” he purred into her ear and Moonbin pulled away after a moment

       ariana’s mischievous grin softens as she feels the ghost of ryder’s touch against the bruise that disappears underneath the sleeve of her top. he moves in even further and murmurs into her ear before creating the distance again.

              ❝ I do hope it’s whiskey, or something else in good taste. it would                  be such a shame for you to have poor taste in alcohol, ryder. ❞

       she gestures behind ryder with her chin.

An attractive smile appeared on his face. He cocked an eyebrow and walked over “Is there something /you/ had in mind, commander?” He purred out softly as he stepped closer to the older woman.

       the smirk on her face widens into a mischievous grin as she hears the purr in the other’s voice. he begins to close the distance between them and ariana switches her posture to something a bit more demure. 

Moonbin looked at her “Do you need help tending to it-?” He said to her, his arms folded behind his back and he watched Ariana closely.

       a low laugh resonates in her chest, accompanied by a wry smile across her features. 

              ❝ these are the least of the wounds I’ve had in my life, I’ll be fine.                  it’s sweet of you to offer, though. ❞

       a pause, then a smirk.

       ariana snorts.

              ❝ this is kadara, ryder. no one gets through a day here without a                  new one. just consider yourself lucky you’re seeing these in a                  more…intimate light than I’m tryin’ to kick your ass. ❞

“  i’m not going anywhere.  ” “  you make me feel safe.  ”   “  i think i might be in love with you.  ” “  i just like seeing you happy.  ” “  just let me take care of you.  ” “  you’re my family.  ” “  i can stay, if you want.  ” “  you make me feel alive.  ” “  you’re captivating.  ” “  i want you to know i’ll always be here for you. whatever you need.  ” “  you don’t have to tell me anything, we can just sit here.  ” “  i trust you. more than anyone else.  ” “  you have a beautiful soul.  ” “  i feel like i could watch you all day. everything you do has a touch of magic to it.  ” “  i hope i see you in my dreams.  ” “  do you trust me?  ” “  you don’t ever have to pretend. not with me. not ever.  ” “  i love you, every part of you. even the parts you don’t like.  ” “  you make everything a little easier.  ” “  will you just…hold me? please.  ” “  just tell me everything’s gonna be okay.  ” “  you’re enough. you’re more than enough.  ” “  you have my heart in your hands. be gentle with it.  ” “  i wanna be the one you go to. the first one you tell when there’s something good. the shoulder to cry on when it’s bad. and every mundane thing in between. i want to share it all with you.  ” “  i have faith in you.  ” “  i’ve never met anyone quite like you.  ” “  knowing you is like…coming home. like i’ve finally found something that’s been missing all this time.  ” “  every hard thing in my life feels worth it. it all led me to you.  ” “  i feel like i could endure anything as long as i have you to come home to.  ” “  i can tell something’s bothering you.  ” “  what can i do to help?  ” “  come on. let’s get out of here.  ” “  i’m taking you somewhere special.  ” “  where are you taking me?  ” “  i don’t need grand gestures or declarations of love. i just need you. all of you.  ” “  you make me feel like i’m worthy.  ” “  you deserve good things.  ” “  i want to be your home.  ” “  loving you is like something holy.  ” “  i made you something.  ” “  come back to bed.  ” “  stay the night with me.  ” “  are you sure you’re okay?  ” “   you wanna talk about it?  ” “  did you wanna tell me something?  ”  “  you’ll always have me.  ” “  i’m proud of you.  ”   “  i need you.  ” “  thank you. for always being there for me.  ” “  don’t ever let anyone make you doubt your worth.  ” “  i’m not leaving you. not ever.  ”   “  you have kind eyes.  ”   “  sleep, my love. i’ll keep the nightmares away.  ”   “  there’s so much light in you.  ” “  i want you here.  ”  

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He had grinned, “I’m glad it’s on your left side, you scream and I won’t hear you.” He teased, referring to his hearing aide that he took out, then again he usually took them out in the medbay. He walked over grabbing the Angaran antiseptic and a cloth, he grabbed the stitches and a thread then walked over to Jaal.

He leaned down a bit and rubbed the antiseptic on his wounded cheek, “It won’t hurt too bad, when I was a kid and I went to the beach I would jump head first, one day I bashed my forehead on coral- we went to the hospital and I needed 5 stitches,” he said as he had grabbed the stitches and started to slowly thread Jaals cheek. He stopped after a moment “I’ve also had to get stitches inside my mouth when I got my wisdom teeth taken out.” He talked, a small part of him tried to get the Angara to take his mind off of the fact Moonbin was stitching his face.

          The comment regarding his hearing device essentially went over his head but following the social cue after any sort of jest, Jaal sort of nodded along with a chuckle. There was much to still learn about the Milky Way and their oddities but perhaps another time would make it more appropriate. As the antiseptic brushed against his injury the Angara visibly tensed before relaxing despite the stitches he had been receiving.

Moonbin blinked “Yeah I know basic first aid.. Jesus it really does look bad.” His lips pursed, he stood a bit on his tip toes “Aish-“ he exhaled as he saw the cut in closer detail. Moonbin set his sniper rifle down on some random surface. “Just follow me.” He hummed out, he chewed on his bottom lip as he kept walking to the medbay.

Moonbin opened the doors to the medbay and he had walked over grabbing the stitches “Alright it is going to hurt. Probably not as much as being shot in the face but it will sting pretty bad.” He explained to Jaal, he gestured to a spot for him to sit down and he had grabbed a small needle, this reminded him so much of when he was on earth.. Moonbin shook his head and he had took something out of his left ear and set it on a medical table. “alright tell me when you’re ready.”

          As the two approached the medical bay, Jaal lingered by the doors as they hissed open to assure the Asari wasn’t within. She had been working day in and day out over studies that he wouldn’t have been surprised to have seen her slouched in her chair in a deep state of sleep. Luckily, the woman must have found refuge within the Crew Chambers as the room was completely emptied. His feet shuffled against the floor until he occupied one of the beds, placing his lanat sniper rifle onto the bed beside him before turning his body to face Ryder.

@bioticryder

After the encounter with Akksul had been resolved, Jaal had not yet really processed his injury despite the burning against his cheekbone. Heavy steps echoed against the metal of the Tempest as a hum resonated within his throat in acknowledgement - however it presented itself more similar to a purr than anything else.