Astral was turned so Simon couldn't see his face, cleaning off the pan he'd cooked in. This was good, seeing as he was getting devishly. He relaxed his face, going back to gentle smile as he turned back around.
"Is it good?" He asked.
((Gah I hate that Simon’s so nice that he’s gonna say yes))
He looked up at the other and nodded, smiling softly. “Thanks again..for everything.” He said, making sure he wasn’t talking with his mouth full.
((internally crying))
(Evil laughter at least it's not his own flesh yet)
"You're welcome!" Five more hours until nighttime. Five more hours till the fun could begin. Astral could manage. He came over, sitting down across the table from the human.
"You're obviously a good man."
((that yet makes me a f r a i d))
He blushed softly, shaking his head. “No not really, I’ve been told I’m a nuisance most of the time, honestly.”
(it should òwó)
Astral tilted his head a bit, then shook it done.
"Well, then, I must say I disagree." Nuisance? A bit. But he was much too much fun to be considered a bother.
“Not to be rude..but that’s probably only because I haven’t been around you for that long.” He protested meekly.
Astral let out a soft breath.
"Well, then, we shall see. My wager is against the idea, though." Astral smiled a bit. He raised one hand to his chest, though, letting out a soft breath.
"Perhaps…" He motioned to Simon's chest. "You should take whatever you have on, off?"
(My oh nos are getting progressively louder.)
“U-um e-excuse me?” He said, his posture instantly getting slightly more alert and defensive.
((Omg saaaame))
(P e r f e c t)
"I… While you're in my home, I can feel when you're in some sort of pain," he said softly. "But if you don't want to, I won't question you about it."
(Swim nO-)
“I would prefer not to..if that’s okay.” He’d almost forgotten about the binder that was crushing his ribs, having simply adjusted to the pain of every intake and release of breath.
(Swim yES-)
Astral nodded a bit. Ah, well, it'd be coming off that night anyway.
"As I said, I won't question you." Astral stood again, running his fingers through his hair.
“Thank you, I appreciate it.” He said quietly. He’d calmed down again, but he wasn’t quite as relaxed as when he’d first arrived.
((Swim nO my sonnnn))
Astral turned. Another slip up like that and he'd just have to bite the bullet and go all out. It might not be so bad, but he wanted this toy to last, at least for a while. He picked up the empty plate, taking it to the sink. Four and a half more hours.
"Is there anything you'd like to do?"
(If you didn't want me to torture them you shouldn't have put them in here now suffer as they will :)
((Ikkkkk I just needed to complain at least once, I knew damn well what I signed up for so I shall suffer))
He tilted his head to the side, briefly considering it before shaking his head. “Mm, nothing that I can think of.” It seemed that Simon really was 100% complacent. As if he lived only to suit other people’s needs. It was doubtful that he’d ever actually be enraged at Astral, no matter what the other would do to him.
That sentiment was definitely going to be put to the test. The things Astral would do…
"Ah, alright then. I'd it okay if I leave your alone for a bit?" Say… Four hours? Astral needed to prepare some things.
“That’s perfectly fine with me, it is your house after all. Is there anywhere you want me to stay while you go?” He asked.
"Well, I don't think it would be safe for you to go in my work room. It's clearly labeled, and just off the living room. That's were I'm going to be." Astral patted Simon's shoulder lightly. "Other than that, you have free range to go where you'd like."
“Okay.” He smiled softly up at the other. “Thank you.” He said thank you a lot too. Some force of habit probably.
Astral nodded a bit, then finally left the room. He was going to have fun tonight, wasn't he? He grinned to himself as he had his back turned to Simon, leaving the kitchen and closing the door.
(Timeskip..? >:)
((Yep, bring on the pain))
(let's goooooooooooooooooooooo)
Astral smirked to himself. Everything was set up now- all he had to do was get his toy. He opened the door to his workshop, moving out and closing it. They'd be going in there later, anyway. He needed to condition the man first.
"Simon?" He said softly, hoping the man was asleep by now.
There was no reply, Simon having indeed fallen asleep. He’d found his way to Astral’s room where he’d been told to sleep earlier. Having felt bad about stealing the man’s room, he was just going to sleep on the couch. But something about the room bothered him, he felt like hundreds of eyes were watching him. He’d merely dismissed it as anxiety and moved to Astral’s room where he was now. His chest was rising and falling slowly as he slept, but his breathing was a bit ragged, giving away the fact that he was still wearing his binder. He hadn’t felt comfortable enough to take it off, despite the steadily increasing pain in his chest, but he’d apparently felt safe enough to fall asleep before Astral had come back.
((Also, just for future reference in case I ever need it, would Simon be able to get cell service from where they are?? Because repetitive calls from one of Simon’s exes could be interesting.))