#being soft

anyways, just thinking about what casual touches or actions get each of them flustered? Not in the horny way (at least, not only horny) but more in that "oh..oh" way.

Johnny - I'm thinking definitely his name. Like, saying his name in phrases without it being either stern or pkayfully mad, y'know? I get the sense he's so used to his name being laughed out or have a teasing quality that when he hears you say it softly, like it's something precious? He melts.

I also think Johnny is definitely the type to have a high sex drive, and be really confident in sexual settings, but be more soft and sweet when being confronted with something more tender. He's like a puppy when you cup his face, definitely leaning against your palm wih a heavy sigh before wrapping his arms around you.

Simon - nickname. If you call him Si? He's folding. The thought of a nickname that isn't connected to Ghost is such a domestic, soft one he gets gooey about it no matter how much he tries to hide it. Pretty sure he's got a pavlovian response to it, starts relaxing as soon as he hears your voice whisper it to him.

He definitely also folds if you put your hands on his waist when passing by him or hold him like hes delicate. He's used to being closed off and independent, and while if he's not close enough to you, that'll definitely backfire, if you are close enough, he's looking at you with big heart eyes and red ears.

Kyle - when you smile at him. Like, those lovestruck smiles one does when madly in love? Yup. I hc that Kyle has a bit of insecurities about others feelings towards him. Maybe he's just used to being charming and getting his way in the relationship aspect that he just imagines you're not really seeking something deep, so seeing it in your face? Like he hung up the moon and the stars? Specially if he wants actually trying to be charming? He's stuttering, grinning like a kid, murmuring a "what's up wit you?" Like he's not gooey as hell at seeing you smile at him like that.

Touch wise I get the vibes he likes when you pull his head to rest on your chest or lap. Likes to feel your warmth against his cheek, but you pulling him in leaves him a bit flustered, specially if it's a break room where others can see. He's a bit shy to admit he likes when you coo at him and coddle him a little.

John - when you call him things like "my man" or "my handome/favourite soldier". Gets all soft and sweet at the feeling of belonging. Specially if it's in that domestic way, like the same as being called "husband". He likes how you care for him, how you don't let him be reckless because you're always there, with a raised eyebrow and an annoyed look.

Post canon, the Sanctum has been away for a few months. It’s been too long since VR-LA’s seen Maxim, talked to him, heard anything from him. He’s glad his friend is out there exploring with his crew, that they’re achieving MR-SN’s dream, but damn he misses them. He’s increasingly anxious as the dates for the expected return nears. He can’t wait to hear their stories, their studies, to just see their faces. He hadn’t really thought much about what might have changed.

His crew seem steadier, more confident now they’re free of the shadow of DX-TR and prison, now that they can roam and they’ve had time to heal. But what’s most jarring is Maxim.

Maxim had already changed a lot in the time VR-LA knew him, but he’d been there to see it, he’d been the cause of most of it, so this is… new. It’s a Maxim both familiar and foreign. It’s him alright but…

He’s grown.

Physically little has changed, but he holds himself both taller and looser, a relaxed confidence that is far more easy than any bearing VR-LA has seen on him. His eyes are brighter too, like there a constant hint of smile. He speaks much the same but his tone modulates a little further in each direction, and VR-LA swears he can hear the engine rumble of contentment when he speaks to him now. Perhaps if VR-LA had been there to witness the changes he wouldn’t have noticed anything at all, but he’s being hit with all these little things all at once and it stop him in his tracks.

Maxim is better. There’s nothing more to it. His circuits warm to see it even if they dim at not being there for it.

What really gets him though is when Maxim steps up to greet him for the first time. It’s been months, VR-LA wants to hug him, he’s planning on hugging him if he’s allowed to. Maxim reaches out first, which is fine, he expects for his friend to take his hands or squeeze his shoulders. Something affectionate but short.

He was not expecting to be hugged first.

i notice how the room settles when you are near. how my thoughts stop running and learn how to sit.

i remember small things the sound of your name the warmth you leave behind even after you go.