Derlik hummed still, rubbing Luca's back with his other hand as the man drank.
"I've got you. We're going to get you cleaned up, and then we're going to go rest." Derlik kissed the top of Luca's head, letting his hand drop once Luca had drunk all the water. The god sat next to the creek, his feet dipping into it as he held Luca on his lap. He wiped Luca's face off to get rid of what throw-up was there.
"Here, did you get any on your shirt?" The god looked down to check, Luca held close still.
Luca leaned into the gentle touches desperately, needing comfort after whatever the hell that was. He nods slowly once the god said they would rest. After a moment like that he desperately needed some rest. Luca looked paler, his eyes hazed over from pain. He looks down at his shirt as well. He nods slowly at the question, shutting his eyes tightly. He did. But- he didn't want to take the shirt off. "It's fine." He whispers softly. "I'm sorry. I can take care of it." He trembled a little bit.
Derlik moved to cup Luca's cheeks, keeping his touch gentle as he held the man.
"I said I would clean you up, remember?" Derlik said, voice soft as well. "I'll take care of it, you don't have to worry. Let's find you another shirt to wear." Derlik stood, holding Luca to his chest.
"I've got you, Luca, and I'm going to take care of you. I know it still hurts some, but things are gonna be okay."
Luca shook his head and looks up at the god. He didn't think that the god had seen his back and he didn't want to show the other what had happened to him. Of course, the god already knew, but Luca didn't know that. "I know, but-" He whispered, looking around a little before quietly nodding. His body was weak, he could barely keep his eyes open, his eyes shutting tightly as he leaned into his gods shoulder and just trying desperately to tuck himself away. He didn't like being a burden to his god.
Derlik hummed softly as he held Luca in his arms, one hand running up and down his back as the god carried the man back to the clearing. He sat Luca on the boulder, reaching behind him and making a shirt appear. It was a hoodie, big puffy and soft, blue to match Luca's eyes with a pocket on the front.
"Here, arms up," Derlik instructed, taking Luca's shirt in his hands to pull it up and off of him.
Luca sniffled softly, pressing into his gods shoulder. When he was set down, he paused and nods slowly before carefully lifting his arms. The hoodie looked really comfortable. He allowed the god to remove his shirt before pausing. "May I take a bath, or something of the sort?" He asks quietly. His body felt icky from the bile and the sweat he had worked up during the end of the mess. He rubbed at his eyes and took a deep breath. He wanted to get clean.
"Yes, you may," Derlik said after a moment of thought. He moved to pick Luca up, holding the shirtless man to his chest again.
"Here, the pool is over here that you can bathe in." The god hummed softly, rubbing Luca's back with one hand. "Do you need help?"
He smiles softly as he was picked up. He liked being picked up and carried, it was a comforting feeling. As the god rubbed his back, it was apparent how many scars were left on his back, some weren't even from the incident a few years ago. But it was enough to add texture to Luca's back. He shook his head slowly. "No… I don't think so…" He murmured quietly, leaning his head on the gods shoulders. He'd be fine… Right?
Derlik smiled as well, holding Luca to himself. He could feel the scars, and he didn't seem to mind at all. He just hummed, pressing a kiss to the man's head.
"Okay, then, call for me if you need me." Derlik would make sure he did, after all. He carried Luca to a pond formed by the creek they had been at before. The was a small waterfall to the side, enough to easily bath under. Derlik sat Luca by the edge, pulling out a bar of soap and setting next to Luca. He also sat down Luca's hoodie and a fresh pair of pants, kissing the man's head again.
He hummed as he was kissed on the top of his head, a small smile working its way to his lips. He pressed a soft little kiss to Derlik's cheek before looking at the waterfall. He nods slowly before working his way slowly underneath the waterfall. He hummed as he let the water was over him, getting used to the cold temperature for a moment before beginning to wash himself slowly, using the soap that Derlik had given him. He washes his hair and body off until he was clean, a soft sigh of relief leaving his lips. It was nice to get clean again.
Derlik retreated to the clearing while Luca bathed, humming softly to himself as he went.
I should have taken up his offer.
The god smirked to himself as he left the small little seed of doubt in Luca's mind, resting his head on the boulder.
He's done so much for me, he just wants to take care of me.
Oh, having a new mortal was fun.
Luca nibbled on his lip at the thoughts, shutting his eyes for a moment as he cleaned. But… I don't want to be a burden. He's taken care of me… But… I feel like I'm taking too much. He rubbed at his eyes before letting the cool water of the waterfall slip over his face. Maybe I can do something for him… He's taken good care of me… I don't have anything though. He looks down at his hands sadly and sighed.
What could I do for a god, anyway? Derlik had guessed Luca would take things like this, and he knew just what he wanted Luca to do for him. Derlik hadn't asked much of Luca- but he had been hesitant to comply without being forced to by the drug. He wanted his precious little doll to give himself over completely on his own.
I can't do anything… He sighed softly and ran a hand through his hair. He didn't have anything to offer… At least nothing he was comfortable giving to the god. He still wasn't confident in his body, so he couldn't give that… He had little to no knowledge outside of what his mother had taught him. He sat under the water and quietly contemplated what he could do.
Derlik could get Luca confident in his body. Still, the god had spoke the truth- he wasn't going to force anything on Luca in such a matter, so he wasn't going to.
Hm, what to do, what to do.
Maybe I should ask him what he wants… Derlik had some ideas, but he doubted Luca would come up with them on his own.
He paused at that, nodding slowly. Maybe that could work… He thought for a moment before slowly standing. He dried himself off and wandered over to where the clothes were. He was clean now, that's all that mattered at the moment. He could has the god, but he wasn't sure how to bring it up. He managed to find Derlik in the clearing, and smiled a little. "I uh- I finished cleaning up." He muttered softly, moving to his gods side.
Derlik looked to Luca as he came back, sitting up.
"Feeling a bit better?" Derlik asked. He offered his arm to the other as he came to the god's side.
"Ready to get some rest?" Derlik hummed softly, running his fingers through the mortal's hair. "Are your new clothes comfy enough? They look very cute on you my precious doll."
Luca smiled softly and gently took the gods hand and settled beside his god. He pressed into his gods side and leaned into the gentle touches, a small smile on his lips. "They're very comfortable." He murmured softly, resting his head on Derlik's shoulder. "If- If I may… you've done so much for me… and…" He took a small breath and tried to relax as much as he could. "And I was wondering if I could do anything to repay you." He murmured softly.
"Oh?" Derlik put on a good show of being surprised by Luca's suggestion, head tilting. "Do you have anything in mind?" The god hummed softly, pressing a small kiss to Luca's head as he waited for a response. He knew Luca didn't, but the show must be realistic.
Luca fiddles with his fingers before shaking his head. "I thought you could pick." He murmured softly, offering a tiny smile. He was more than willing to do what the god asked, so long as it was something he could actually do. He wasn't sure what he could do at this point…
"Okay, then, my dear," Derlik said softly, holding Luca close. He left a moment quiet to give the illusion of thought, resting his head on Luca's for the time being. He ran his fingers up and down Luca's back gently, humming some.
"Well…" Derlik offered a small smile, moving so he could look down at Luca properly. He cupped the man's cheek, touch loving instead of controlling.
"You could give me a day. A day as my doll."
He smiled a little when the god held him before pausing when his cheek was gently grabbed. He leaned into the touch and looked up at him sweetly, a small smile on his lips. He paused at that, thinking it over before slowly taking a breath and nodding. "It would only be a day right? Me being small?" He murmured quietly. He wasn't exactly sure what the god wanted to include, but at least it wasn't too hard. He smiled up at Derlik and pressed a kiss to his gods thumb.
"Just a day." Derlik's smile grew as Luca kissed his thumb, moving forward to gently press his own kiss to Luca's lips.
"You're so perfect, I love you my dear sweet doll." The god pulled Luca closer, holding the man in his lap. "Are you ready~?" Derlik ran his finger gently over Luca's cheek, still smiling.
Luca took a deep breath, seeming reassured by that. He nods slowly and kissed Derlik back gently. He was certainly becoming more comfortable with his god. He nuzzled into his god and took a deep breath. "Yeah." He murmured softly, leaning into his gods touch. He'd be fine…. Derlik would take care of him. It was only for a day.
Derlik hummed some, smiling. He kept his hand against Luca's cheek, watching as he grew smaller, smaller, smaller… small enough to fit in his hand, his body twisting into what Derlik wanted him to be. A perfect little doll, and all that changed was his size and his make up- the porcelain sheen, the joints. Derlik smiled as he lifted Luca up some, kissing Luca's head.
"How do you feel my precious?"
