#savstaroth

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It had been a hard day's work, rounding up the escaped horses and mending the fence. He might heal quicker than most, but Harvey's muscles were still mighty sore. He knew nothing better than to let almost scalding hot water ease the tension out of his back, neck and shoulders with the shower's massage jet, head bowed and eyes closed in pure bliss.

He opened his eyes and turned around when he heard and felt Valeriou slip in behind him, a surprised look on his face. He had certainly not expected the fae to join him. The look of surprise soon turned into a warm smile. "Hey, you. Is this an attempt to hit on me, or did you just not want to shower alone?"

Communal bathing was extremely common among the Dokkalfar, the perfect way to bond for creatures very preoccupied with preening and grooming themselves to always look their best. Valeriu in particular missed the shared baths with his close companions, from political allies to friends to lovers. 

So Valeriu saw little issue with jumping up the moment he heard the creaking of the pipes in the walls, water running, and decided to join his newfound companion. Vali pushed the door to the washroom open and closed it quietly behind him, as to not let the thick warm air escape. 

He silently slipped out of the clothes provided to him, and stepped into the shower. He didn’t really consider that this act of intimacy may be a bridge too far from what was usually considered ‘normal’ upon this planet. Judging by the look of surprise upon Harvey’s face, maybe people didn’t bathe together as often as Dokkalfar did? Luckily, Harvey didn’t seem to mind. His face burned a ruddy hue. 

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When they pulled up at the ranch they were both a bit surprised. This was not what they had expected at all when it had been mentioned where they were to go but then again, would they ever have chosen a dingy place to start with? At least the outlook looked good and both men could not help but marvel a little at the sights when they stepped out of the car. Both being born city boys, places like these were rather unfamiliar to them in the sense that they’d never actually been. Anyone had been on a fair or driven past a pasture with sheep or horses, but this just felt so… American.

However, their reason for coming here was not to look at grazing horses or buckle up into a saddle, there were other reasons and with a gentle hand on Edward’s back Thomas guided him forward towars the door. Thomas could tell that Edward was nervous already, a bit tense and his hands shoved deep into his pockets as they walked forward was his only signs but by now they knew how to read eachother well. With a knock on the door they both took a step back. Thomas noted a black cat that appeared in the window suddenly, watching them curiously and a shiver went down his spine. There was something odd about that cat, but he wasn’t going to judge a man’s pet.

Harvey was a man they had never met. A stranger on an app they had looked through when they had planned their trip here. John had pointed him out first, Thomas had remembered and they had gone back to look again and took contact with some of the guys they’d found and spoke with. This man had been the most sensible one out of the bunch. When the door opened they both had to look up and each gave a polite smile. Edward even forced himself to relax to give a good impression. 

     Wide-eyed and panting, Simon made a quick assessment of the escalating situation as he yanked back his knife. He was, in fact, swarmed. This was it, wasn’t it? He would die alone just like he had planned before the world ended, but this time by being eaten alive rather than an overdose and heart attack. Every muscle in his body ached and every cell screamed after rest - it was tempting to give in, lie down, and become one with the growls. Exile - a punishment a lot more cruel than execution in this world.

    He’d clutch his pearls if he wore any. The way he jerked his head back,  furrowed his brows, and gave @savstaroth a piercing look said everything. “I beg your pardon?” He exhaled sharply and visibly due to the smoke he had just inhaled. Egil did not overreact! He was incredibly stoic! Except when...