the headmaster

Cristian smiled as he watched the new student look around his penthouse suite, styled to whatever way he liked. The headmaster could feel a bit of heaviness in his heart though, knowing that this was the third new student he had met since the new gods were sent off to the island. He didn’t want to dwell on that fact for too long, finding that it was a difficult process to guide and monitor; even more so for the ones enduring it. Clearing his throat, the headmaster knocked lightly on the door to grab the new student’s attention. “Sorry about this, but I’m afraid your orientation isn’t finished,” he murmured. “I’d normally give you some more time to adjust to the towers, but there’s somewhere else you need to be.” He gestured for the young man to follow after him. “I am sure you have questions about what is going on. My hope is that these questions will be answered for you after you’ve met with the Oracle.”

He stood in the doorway, watching as the new student became accustomed to his new penthouse suite. The headmaster’s expression was hard to read, only recognizing that the arrival of a new student meant that one had been lost. It only meant that things on the island were not going as planned, and there was greater need for more assistance. “I apologize to pull you away from your fascinations,” he remarked once the tour of the tower was finished. “You would be given more time to adjust, but I’m afraid there are people who need you and your assistance, whenever you’re ready.” Cristian raised a hand for the new Aphrodite to come with him. “I’m sure you have some questions about why you’re here. My hope is that when you speak with the Oracle, things will become much clearer for you. Come, and let us help you realize who you are.”

“I’m sorry to have to do this with you right away,” the headmaster said apologetically as he finished giving Aiden an initial tour of the towers and showed him to his penthouse floor. “Usually, you would have more time to adjust and meet other people, but I’m afraid there are other places that call you. If you don’t mind coming with me, there is someone that you need to speak with.” Cristian gestured for the young man to follow him away from the penthouse, heading towards the divination rooms. “I will answer what questions you have along the way. But your meeting with the Oracle shall help clear things up for you. My hope is that you will understand what awaits you, as your destiny.”

Dark eyes gazed over the group of students, before Cristian handed out a map that would lead them to a brief clearing deeper in the island. “Here you are. Rely on each other; you will find strength with each other when you need it most,” he offered, before ushering the students away from the beach as he and the pegasi returned to the tower.

Dark eyes remained on Ryan as his husband walked up close to him. Cristian offered up a soft moan of pleasure as he felt hands roaming over his body. The headmaster smiled wider at the kisses on his neck and the soft whispers mumbled against his skin. “No one said you couldn’t do both, bathe and pleasure me,” he rumbled lowly as he wrapped his arms around his husband. Cristian carefully moved the two of them over to the bath as he felt Ryan inhale his scent deeply. “Well, weren’t you the one that wanted to bathe me? To help me relax?” the time titan purred as he kissed Ryan’s temple.

Cristian smiled, clearly grateful for his friendship with Elijah and the way the other man was so eager to support everyone at the tower. “A little dinner double date? Enjoying a nice meal with your baked desserts, and maybe some fun with the four of us?” the headmaster mused, offering it up as a proposal for the other. “Not a bad night in my eyes.” He sat back as he listened to Elijah speak about Teddy. “You two lovebirds,” Cristian teased, giving his friend a sly wink. “I’m glad he’s doing well though. I’ll have to find some time to chat with him too, but I’m glad to hear that things are going well with you two.” The headmaster raised a brow, the time titan watching as his friend’s body glowed brightly with his aura. “It’s been a while since I’ve seen your light like that. Always a beauty to see,” he complimented with a nod of his head. “Makes me miss sparring a bit myself, letting our powers run its course.” His dark eyes reminisced on the moment, before pulling out his pocket watch to glance at the time. “Let me know if you and Teddy are interested in dinner some time, yeah?”

“Diego Reyes. Thank you for meeting with me,” Cristian said as he stood from his chair, nodding his head as the young god stepped into his office. “I take it you have many questions about a lot of things. My hope is that some of these will be answered for you today.” The headmaster moved around his desk, coming to the other side to stand near Diego. “Come walk with me, if you don’t mind. You’ll be able to speak with the Oracle today, and she will be the one to help you understand who you truly are.”

Cristian hummed warmly at the kiss from his husband, smiling at the tenderness of it. Even after all this time, he never got tired of Ryan kissing him. The headmaster growled lowly as his husband took a step back, nodding slowly at the other’s words. While it made sense, he hated whenever they were separated. Cristian followed after Ryan, undoing the rest of his clothes in their bedroom as the titan queen prepped the tub. He strode into the bathroom nude, dark eyes fixated on the other titan. “Always here when you call,” he murmured, leaning in to steal another kiss.

Adjusting his tie as he sat up from his chair, the headmaster smiled warmly at the young man coming into his office. “Holden Blake, is it? Just the man I was looking for. Come walk with me,” he offered, moving away from his desk and approaching the other. Cristian’s large frame covered the doorway, only ushering them out and down the hallway. The first day of the student’s arrival was more of an orientation than anything, but now there were other things for him to discover for himself. “It is time you spoke with the Oracle. She will help guide you in your journey, and perhaps help you answer some questions about who you really are.”

"Well, perhaps Ryan and I should invite you two over some time. Just because you don’t get to nibble on my bottom doesn’t mean my husband and I aren’t open to the company of others. Of course, only when we both approve of it,” he chuckled, smiling warmly at the professor. “How are things with you and Teddy anyways? I haven’t had the chance to talk to him yet.” Tilting his head to the side, Cristian rolled his eyes at Elijah, finding the other’s teasing nature quite amusing. “Now you’re asking for me to be Master Nystrom, aren’t you?” he snorted. “It’s just a title, at least in public,” he rumbled, giving him a sly wink back. “Please, you with Aurora is more deadly than most people in this tower. And we both know that. You’re just trying to downplay yourself so my feelings don’t get too hurt.” Cristian grinned, nodding at the teacher’s decision.

The headmaster nodded politely before slipping into the waters. He immersed his whole body, letting the water run over him completely. Coming up once more, Cristian brushed away the water and his hair, giving Hawk a small smile. “Thank you. Please, don’t mind me,” the titan remarked, gesturing for Hawk not to stop his workout on account of him. He didn’t want to interrupt anything, after all.

Making his way over to the pools, the headmaster nodded respectfully to the nymphs as they passed him by. He had some downtime before his next meeting, so the headmaster opted for a light swim. He had stripped down of everything except for a rather form-fitting pair of dark speedos. It showed of his brawn and hairy figure quite nicely, though Cristian wasn’t looking to impress anyone. He moved about, seeing that there was already someone swimming about in the waters. The headmaster hovered at the edge of the pool for a moment, waiting until the student paused in his swimming. “Mind if I join you?”

The headmaster laughed, smiling widely at Elijah. “Hey now, I can’t go back on the promises I made my husband,” he chuckled. “But you can still call my Master Nystrom as you please. Claiming a title or not,” Cristian teased, leaning on his desk as peered at the other titan with amusement. The headmaster only raised a brow, shaking his head at the question. “Never, but I don’t want the students coming to my office talking about how your tarot cards and Aurora are scaring them away, even if it’s to keep them in line.” He smiled, knowing Elijah wouldn’t do anything of the sort anyways. “Aurora, hm? Are you going to show them or wait for one of them to ask about it?”

“Yes. If you make your way to the training grounds and the armory, I’m sure one of the teachers there will help you pick out a suitable weapon. We’re not a traditional school, as you know. So learning how to fight and defend yourself is important too,” Cristian chuckled. “You’ll train with all sorts of weapons though, so you can switch if one isn’t working out for you.” Nodding, the headmaster tilted his head at Preston. “Perhaps we could take a visit to the ocean. In the mean time, have you visited the pools yet?”

"Well, a massage and spa day would be nice. But I tend to get warm baths with my husband whenever I head home,” Cristian said with a light laugh, nodding in appreciation at the ice cream and eating a scoop for himself. “Perhaps I’ll look into it tomorrow when I have more time,” the headmaster sighed as he reached back to rub one of his sore shoulders. “Oh, well, not exactly. I’m done with meetings for the day. Although I’ll be sure to look for you next time. Can’t have our professors feeling lonely now,” Cristian laughed, leaning over to nudge Camile’s arm teasingly.

The headmaster grunted as he felt Ryan’s hands roaming over his chest. His stern expression shifted into a grin that matched his husband’s, kissing him back happily with a soft moan slipping out at the light nipple tease. “I love you too,” he rumbled, only sighing as he felt the belt buckle and slacks becom undone. “Of course. Getting hungry, are we?” Cristian purred, letting his hands rub over Ryan’s stomach lightly. “No one cleans me like you do, my queen. My beautiful titan,” he whispered, a low growl emanating from his chest.

"Is it so surprising for me to want to come out here myself?” Cristian mused with a warm expression finding itself onto his face. “I find that the night sky can be soothing, especially when I’m looking for some way to relax after a long day of work.” The headmaster rolled his head about, grunting softly as he felt some joints crack. He moved to take a seat next to the professor as his dark eyes flickered over to the offered ice cream and spoon. “Ice cream would be nice. And I can’t say I was looking for you in particular, but company is always nice when you’re enjoying the stars.”