--Pirates--

[takesitall]

[Aventurine used to be a favorite of the International Private Trade Company (IPC for short). He was young, clever, and very charming and therefore made them so much money in trade agreements.

So when he set fire to their head office and ran off with his sister and the rest of the thought lost Avgin armada, it was a little surprising. That's on them, though, as he never hid his hatred for some of the higher ups in the Company.

Now Kakavasha--or Captain Vasha--heads the Armada with it's flagship the Stoneheart, a notorious pirate who sails the seas and actively hunts the IPC ships. It's a dangerous life, but he loves it.]

Comments

[ignoranceisblight]

Ah... I suppose that's fair. [...] I'm fine with staying here, though.

[takesitall]

If you're sure--oh, mind that branch.

[Vasha is short enough that the low hanging branch isn't an issue. Veritas, however, is not.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[The warning at least comes in time for Veritas to duck and avoid it.]

I'm sure. You and Parisa are the people I trust the most right now. I... don't think I'm ready to extend that trust to others beyond your crew just yet.

[takesitall]

That's understandable.

[Vasha reaches up to rub at the tattoo on his neck, not even really thinking.]

Honestly, I'm glad. I like having you around, Veritas.

[ignoranceisblight]

And I enjoy being around you, Vasha.

[takesitall]

[Why does that make him warm inside?]

Good~

[...what was that line, Vasha holy shit.

The springs, at least, aren't much farther and Vasha gestures for Veritas to head up to them first. The area is quiet and well-kept, but still very natural feeling.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[Vasha...

Veritas heads up to the springs, though he has to take a moment to pause and look around in awe when he's reached them.]

It's beautiful. And so quiet...

[takesitall]

Isn't it? It's my favorite spot on the islands, honestly. Come at the right time of night and you can even see the stars.

[ignoranceisblight]

That sounds amazing...

[He might be imagining a soak in these springs under the stars with Vasha now, but that's neither here nor there.]

[takesitall]

It really is. A shame it's daytime right now.

[He is going to duck behind a changing screen.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[Veritas... will wait for Vasha to finish behind there, though he is at least removing his shirt for now.]

[takesitall]

[And out comes Vasha, buck ass nude and no shame. His towel is on his shoulder.]

Your turn~

[And he slides into the water with a sigh.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[... So, honestly, he could have just stripped right there and it would've been fine.

To hell with it, it's only the two of them anyway and it's not like he minds Vasha looking or anything.

He'll go ahead and strip without bothering to duck behind the changing screen, and then join Vasha in the water.]

[takesitall]

[..yeah, he ogles a little. Sue him, Veritas is pretty and Vasha is gay.]

Nice, isn't it?

[ignoranceisblight]

[Listen. He'd be a hypocrite if he got irritated with Vasha for ogling when he absolutely did the same earlier.]

Very. [He closes his eyes and lets out a content sigh... but promptly cracks one eye open to glance over at Vasha.]

[takesitall]

[Vasha, who is trying to be sneaky and look at Veritas in the springs. He's so pretty and Vasha is weak.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[Veritas smiles, reaching over to play with Vasha's hair a little.]

[takesitall]

[Oh he got caught.

And isn't getting scolded?

Vasha blinks, stunned, before he moves a little closer.]

I like that.

[ignoranceisblight]

[Veritas's smile is almost shy as he continues.]

... your hair's rather soft. It's nice.

[takesitall]

It's the soaps I use. My one luxury, on the sea.

[Little closer.]

Well, that and my dice set.

[ignoranceisblight]

[Feeling slightly emboldened by Vasha moving closer, Veritas... gently, carefully brushes his fingers through Vasha's bangs.]

I can hardly blame you in regards to the soaps. I imagine I'll be similar in that regard, myself.

[Because... yeah. He definitely wants to stay as close to Vasha as possible.]

[takesitall]

[Oh. He leans into that touch with a smile.]

I'll make sure to get extra this time, then. Just for you.

[ignoranceisblight]

[He smiles, moving a bit closer.]

Thank you. I'd appreciate that.

[Unthinkingly, he leans in, just a little.]

[takesitall]

[As does Vasha, smiling a little.]

Hey, Veritas?

[ignoranceisblight]

Yes, Vasha?