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⤗ “You might be able to,” he says softly. Lips graze light along Raphael’s neck in response, just a hint of what he really wants. He knows it’s a bad idea to keep doing this when he’s not sure what Raphael wants out of their relationship, but sometimes you just can’t help yourself.

[ Kairos ] ❰❰ ARM ❱❱ sender puts their arm around receiver

⤗ “Oh, hi Kairos.” He’s surprised by the sudden closeness, but not unhappy to see his company. “Or, uh, Dr. Serif? I spent all that time whining to you about how no one respects my doctorate and then never even got your full name to show you the same courtesy.”

☀ 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒 ☀: Dei, who has Raphael's blade and is actively braiding his hair: :)! ☀ 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒 ☀: Raphael, trying to not fall asleep quickly where he is because he's Relaxed^2: technolich: excuse me sir that is my emotional support witch--raphael, probably ☀ 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒 ☀: P MUCH

❰❰ LIFT ❱❱ sender carries receiver over their shoulder

⤗ Oh! Up he goes! He’s not expecting this at all, and it leaves him floundering for a few seconds as he tries to process it.

"Hey, Dei?" The pirate's voice is uncharacteristically soft as he gently pulls this terrible witch, this gentle and kind and all to sweet witch close to him, while his other hand tilts head up ever so slightly up to him.

"Could I kiss you?" It's rare that he asks. Usually he steals one and runs off with a wild grin or a cocky smirk.

⤗ He’s not used to gentle when it comes to Otto. Otto is bold, straightforward, he takes what he wants and he leaves you feeling swept off your feet by his charisma and confidence. But right now he’s soft and hesitant, like the sharp edges he surrounds himself with have been eroded away--or maybe just retracted like a claw. They’ll probably be back soon enough. Still, it leaves Deitrich feeling a bit speechless at the request. He blames it on the small crush he has on Otto and his own desire for soft and intimate company.

[ Raphael ] "Um." He looks away for a moment. "Would ya want to go ou' t'a party wit' me? It's wit' frien's've mine, so ya don't hafta, but. I thought I'd... catch up wit'. You... uhm." He seems nervous.

⤗ Why’s he so nervous? Deitrich already told Raphael they were still friends.