13 ⊙ voice - backdated to the start of the curse

[fulmination]

...Would someone please tell me why there is a full-grown lion on my bed?

<sub>[THIS IS THE WORST JOKE IN THE UNIVERSE, VATHEON. He just about had a heart attack when he woke up to see it just




lion around.

...Oh dear lord it's moving why is it coming towards him--Yeah, that just got Kimblee to scream and judging by the sudden slamming noises, he's attempting to put as much distance as he can between himself and the oversized 'house cat'.


Anyone inside of his apartment will quickly find the alchemist pinning the door to his bedroom shut and paler than a ghost. This is an awful day why him]</sub>

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[halfhearted]

They are comfortable.

[And they smell like the Kimbutt. :D

Scratching under Orion's ear.]

He can't help it. Think he would have a reaction to catnip?

[fulmination]

Maybe I'll just steal some of yours.

_{[But now he knows where to look when his shirts go missing!]}

...You're not going to drug him, Vanitas.

[halfhearted]

[Tipping his head back to try to look at him]

There are better ways to lure me to bed.

[Are you even going to be able to venture in to his closet to get them, Kimblee?]

It's not like it would be bad for him. [...not any fun :<]

[fulmination]

I could always stay in a hotel or sleep on Selim's floor.

_{[He could figure something out!]}

...If it works, he's your responsibility. I'm not going to clean up the mess.

[halfhearted]

[Stop being stubborn.]

Then you don't want me?

[His tone was even. Just going to put both hands on the lion.]

I'm fine with that.

[fulmination]

_[Nopenope.]

...I do, but if you're so adamant about spending the week with him, then there isn't much I can do.

[halfhearted]

You're the one who likes communication. Ask.

[Gosh, butthead.]

Do you want me or just a new pillow?

[fulmination]

...You, preferably.

_{[Gosh, that involves using feelings.]}

[halfhearted]

Alright. I'll sleep with you.

[Only paying him back some.]

For the curse. [He's going to need a lot of alone time after this to make up for with the cat and Kimblee. Or just one full day of fighting his Unversed without Kimblee finding out.]

[fulmination]

Just for the curse.

_{[He'll probably be doing the same thing just to vent. Everyone likes some explosive sand from time to time, right?]}

...I'll explain everything you want later.

[halfhearted]

[Explosive sand is the best kind.]

Alright. [Rubbing his head under Kimblee's chin.]

Everything? [A beat] Including if you can remove those pants and leave on the chaps?

[Nudging Orion.] We should get him out for exercise.

[fulmination]

Why would you want to know that?

<sub>[But yes, everything!

At the word 'out', Orion lifts his head up and slaps a paw down on Vanitas' lap. Out? He said out! Out out out!]</sub>

[halfhearted]

Figure it out.

[And he tilts his head. Placing his hand over the paw.]

Want to go out?

[It was like a dog.]

[fulmination]

_[VANITAS...]

...Really?

_{[Then he glances over at the lion--Vantias what are you--Oh dear lord he's getting more excited listen to those growls and groans!]}

...I think that's a yes.

[halfhearted]

Is there a problem with wanting to admire what is mine?

[A lion in front of him and an alchemist behind him. Just going to grab Kimblee's arm that is around him to bring his hand to his mouth. Pressing a quick kiss to the knuckles before letting go.]

Orion. Go sit by the window. [On the other side of the room so Kimblee could have space.

Vanitas will stand up and stretch out his arms above his head.]

Are you coming with? [Looking down at Kimblee.]

[fulmination]

I'm not going to roll over that easily for you when I'm this stressed.

<sub>[Kimblee presses his forehead into the back of his neck before Vanitas stands, then he reluctantly stands up.

...Huh. And Orion's actually listening to that! He's not as obedient as he'd be with Kimblee, but if his master likes him then it's okay, right?]</sub>

It won't do me any good to stay in here all day, would it?

[halfhearted]

Not expecting you to.

[Turning around to grab a hold of that belt to pull him close again. Nuzzling against that red bandana for a moment and then letting go again. Turning on a heel to head over to the lion.

Good boy, Orion. Have some back scratches!]

Open the door, Kimblee.

[fulmination]

...Good.

_{[He reaches out for Vanitas as he heads over to the lion with a light frown, then he's stepping back so he could open the door and use it as a barrier from Orion. He's still pretty wary of the big guy, so it helps a little!]}

It's open.

[halfhearted]

[He didn't see the reach. He doesn't have eyes on the back of his head and he isn't psychic. Vanitas will look over to make sure Kimblee was relatively safe.

Okay. A door could work as a barrier. Maybe.

...no it really couldn't.

Good thing Kimblee might not be able to see, because Vanitas is trying not to laugh.]

Orion. Out through the door. We'll be behind you.

[he wasn't sure if he should give directions to the cat. Did it know left from right?]

Don't go this way. [Pointing with his hand.] Go the other way. [Pointing towards the front of the house.

This felt ridiculous. He will wait until the lion had done as told, if he would, before going to retrieve Kimbutt from behind the door.]

[fulmination]

<sub>[While Vanitas dealt with the lion, Kimblee sunk down to the floor. He just had to stay calm. Luckily for both himself and Vanitas, Orion was obeying to an extent; he was still reluctant to go anywhere without the word of his master, but the other boy smelled enough like him so it was just as good.

He'll be a good boy and sit by the front door.]</sub>

...Sometimes I hate this city, Vanitas.

[halfhearted]

[Mostly closing the door and then kneeling down in front of the other.]

Just a week. [Placing his hands on Kimblee's shoulders as he leans in to press his forehead against his partner's.

Giving his shoulders a squeeze. Snagging one of Kimblee's hands to place against his own chest so the alchemist could feel his heart beat.]

Just this time I'll let you use me as a shield from him. [Brushing his thumb across his knuckles.]

Better hurry or he'll get impatient.

[fulmination]

_{[He curls his fingers into the fabric of Vanitas' top, then reaches his other hand up in order to tuck his head into the crook of his shoulder.]}

You must think I'm ridiculous acting like this.

_{[Just give him a minute or two and he'll be fine. He just needs to get himself back together.]}

[halfhearted]

[Going to slide his arms around Kimblee after a moment and let him do whatever he pleased.]

It's certainly different seeing you act like this.

[Breathing in his scent.] I don't mind it.

[Just going to feel up the leather costume on his back.]

I'll tease you after the curse is finished.

[fulmination]

All things considered it could be worse.

_{[A beat.]}

...So what do you do as a bard, anyway?

_{[Shhhh, just let him use it as a distraction.]}

[halfhearted]

[Turning his head enough to press his mouth against Kimblee's ear.]

What do you think? I sing and play a guitar. Want me to put you to sleep?

[Fiddling with the shoulder pad now.]