[To say that Vex'ahlia has been happier since Percy has arrived would be an understatement. Waking up next to him every morning again has made sleeping easier and her nightmares have been few and far between. Even discounting all of the strange events of the last few weeks, she finds herself smiling more than before, at least without making herself do it.
She still wakes up long before him, since she doesn't sleep the same way as humans do. So, she's gotten used to getting up and making them both coffee before she returns to their room and waking him up with kisses. (And other things if she's feeling particularly in a way. It's not her fault that he's so fucking handsome, is it?)
This morning is no different than any other, really. She kisses his cheek and slips from his arms as she pulls on his discarded shirt from the chair he's placed it before heading to the kitchen. She waves at Keyleth sleepily as she moves over to the coffee pot to make enough for the whole house. After exchanging morning pleasantries, she pours two cups of the delicious ambrosia and then floats back to the room to wake her lover up.
Placing the cups on the nightstand by the bed, she crawls back under the covers to curl up next to Percy's sleep warm body before placing a soft, teasing kiss below his ear.]
[He smiles, even half asleep, and slowly his eyes drift open to see.. coffee.]
Bless you.
[He's not going to go into the irony of him saying that, though it is there for all to see. Instead, he pushes himself up, taking a mug of that divine beverage.
He's sleeping well enough for him. Still has nightmares, but... they're rarer. Quieter. Sometimes even lucid, able to be stopped or changed. He has her to thank for that... As a thank you, he won't explain the scars tied to the memories that still wake him up sweating.
[She hums happily, not at all in the mood to tease him about his little slip into religiosity. She has her own slips, so that's always a topic they'll have to discuss sooner than later.
And, well, letting him sleep in is good for her too. She likes him more relaxed and happy. It helps to keep her that way as well. She's not sure if they've managed to snag some sort of bond with him being a Familiar, but she doesn't need that to take pleasure in his own inner peace.]
Not by much. It's only seven. When I open the bakery, you'll have to get used to waking up alone, Percy. Whatever will you do?
[She's very much in tune with his facial expressions so she catches the way that his face falls. Vex reaches up a hand to his cheek and rubs the pad of her thumb across his lips.]
Well, it will only be until we're established and we can find someone that I trust enough to actually bake alongside Keyleth. She's far too nice and I want at least one other decent baker in there before I can take a morning off. However, I don't imagine that I will be spending all morning in the kitchen.
[She gives him a saucy smile.]
Which means I can still wake you up like this, if you're good.
[And then he says that and she frowns and shoves him playfully.]
I do not snore! You have me confused with yourself.
It may have been Trinket! I just know it came from that side of the room.
[The bear for-sure snores, ok.]
In all seriousness, I believe in you. I wish you luck in all your endeavors, and I'm always on your side. And hopefully at it, too.
[He lifts her hand and kisses her palm, unaware that the magic of this place is almost holding its breath, as if waiting for something, as he speaks further.]
There is a great difference between Trinket snoring and myself.
[She huffs, but the smile on her face belies her actual attitude.]
There's no one else I'd rather have supporting me, Percy. Having you here has been a great balm.
[As he calls himself hers, she squeezes their joined hands and sighs.]
I've always been yours, even when the both of us were too hurt to notice.
[There's a slight bright flash of light that engulfs their hands and when it fades, a very stylized rendition of the Sun Tree is on their skin. vex pulls her hand out of his to stare at it, but it's bare once more.]
I... think we've just gotten some sort of soulmate marking, Percy.
[She watches as the Tree reappears and disappears as they join hands.]
I suppose there are worse things to have happened.
[She touches his free arm, but no other markings appear.]
We didn't need it, no, but this could be worse.
[There's a feeling of wry amusement sitting at the back of her head that is definitely not her own, since she's mostly curious and a little thankful that this happened when they were alone and together. It's hitting so many of the points that Caleb and Peter shared before Percy showed up. It leaves her a little scared, but that doesn't stop her from asking what she does next.]
Percy, darling, what am I thinking about right now?
[Most of it is about how much she loves him, especially right then, but how strange it will be if the others discover that they can communicate without the others really being privy.]
[He's having a bit of trouble right now. He's not particularly accustomed to self-love, though he does love Vex very, very much. It's overflowing as he leans back, trying to grasp thought in this redoubled flood of emotion.]
You're right. This will be different.
[If this is how she feels all the time he hopes he learns to filter it. It's not that he doesn't feel - it's that doubling that, or more than doubling, maybe, is just. Too much for right now. They owe Caleb and Peter an apology.]
[She can also feel his conflict over him processing her emotions and thoughts. It's so strange to basically be of two minds about the same situation. They both are.
And while they are compatible in nearly every aspect and agree with one another on a lot, the way that they see each other is skewed. She knows it and acknowledges it. He sees all the errors he's made, but she sees those and focuses on all of his sacrifices and the times he's gone out of his way to help everyone.]
Another strange part of our lives?
[She gives him a wry smile, letting her hand rest on chest, over his heart.]
I wonder what we would do if we ever had a normal life.
[Vex huffs a chuckle under her breath as she takes some comfort in being able to stay with him like this in a quiet moment.]
I do appreciate being able to go out and do pretty much whatever we want, but I like it here not having to worry about things trying to kill us every time we step outside. It's refreshing.
[She looks up at him through her eyelashes.]
Besides, while we're here, there isn't any pressure to be 'Vox Machina'. I can just be Vex, and you Percy and no one is expecting us to tell them what to do.
I don't think we'll ever not be Vox Machina, such as it is, but I get what you mean. There's less of a need for heroic derring-do. No immediate world-ending threats right now. We don't have to kill any dragons or demon gods or greater devils... we can just... be.
[It's the longest downtime he's ever had and honestly?
Well, of course we'll always be Vox Machina. It's not just a name, it's who we are as a family.
[She pokes at his sternum playfully.]
That's like saying you can just stop being a de Rolo. Impossible. Besides, I don't think I'd like you half as much if you weren't a de Rolo and part of Vox Machina.
[She buries a teasing smile in his chest, waiting to see his reaction.]
Besides, this means you'll have more time to work on projects without a heavy deadline hanging over your head. There will be no absolutely necessary flashes of geniuses with time crunches.
[She doesn't hide the fact that she's admiring the view as he walks over to the drawer and rummages around before walking back to the bed. She sits up when she sees the box, eyes large with delight and surprise.
Vex takes a moment to open the box and lets out a soft gasp as she sees the hair clip. She doesn't miss the importance of the different colored feathers.]
It's beautiful, Percy, but darling, you're the most important person now. You do know that, don't you? I love and adore my brother. How could I not? But you've made me so incredibly happy.
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Action; September 1st
Date: 2022-09-02 12:58 am (UTC)From:She still wakes up long before him, since she doesn't sleep the same way as humans do. So, she's gotten used to getting up and making them both coffee before she returns to their room and waking him up with kisses. (And other things if she's feeling particularly in a way. It's not her fault that he's so fucking handsome, is it?)
This morning is no different than any other, really. She kisses his cheek and slips from his arms as she pulls on his discarded shirt from the chair he's placed it before heading to the kitchen. She waves at Keyleth sleepily as she moves over to the coffee pot to make enough for the whole house. After exchanging morning pleasantries, she pours two cups of the delicious ambrosia and then floats back to the room to wake her lover up.
Placing the cups on the nightstand by the bed, she crawls back under the covers to curl up next to Percy's sleep warm body before placing a soft, teasing kiss below his ear.]
It's time to wake up, darling.
And the award for slowest response goes to...
Date: 2022-09-20 11:30 pm (UTC)From:'mawake.
[He smiles, even half asleep, and slowly his eyes drift open to see.. coffee.]
Bless you.
[He's not going to go into the irony of him saying that, though it is there for all to see. Instead, he pushes himself up, taking a mug of that divine beverage.
He's sleeping well enough for him. Still has nightmares, but... they're rarer. Quieter. Sometimes even lucid, able to be stopped or changed. He has her to thank for that... As a thank you, he won't explain the scars tied to the memories that still wake him up sweating.
... The sun is awfully high.]
Did I sleep in?
I'm in no rush. <3
Date: 2022-09-21 12:05 am (UTC)From:And, well, letting him sleep in is good for her too. She likes him more relaxed and happy. It helps to keep her that way as well. She's not sure if they've managed to snag some sort of bond with him being a Familiar, but she doesn't need that to take pleasure in his own inner peace.]
Not by much. It's only seven. When I open the bakery, you'll have to get used to waking up alone, Percy. Whatever will you do?
I'm glad!
Date: 2022-10-07 12:50 am (UTC)From:I'll manage.
[He'd managed for years, after all. He's seen enough nightmares to get through a few more.]
Really, it won't change much. Maybe I'll start waking earlier, or sleeping better spared from your snoring.
[His grin turns sly as he teases her lightly.]
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Date: 2022-10-07 04:28 am (UTC)From:Well, it will only be until we're established and we can find someone that I trust enough to actually bake alongside Keyleth. She's far too nice and I want at least one other decent baker in there before I can take a morning off. However, I don't imagine that I will be spending all morning in the kitchen.
[She gives him a saucy smile.]
Which means I can still wake you up like this, if you're good.
[And then he says that and she frowns and shoves him playfully.]
I do not snore! You have me confused with yourself.
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Date: 2022-10-07 05:30 am (UTC)From:It may have been Trinket! I just know it came from that side of the room.
[The bear for-sure snores, ok.]
In all seriousness, I believe in you. I wish you luck in all your endeavors, and I'm always on your side. And hopefully at it, too.
[He lifts her hand and kisses her palm, unaware that the magic of this place is almost holding its breath, as if waiting for something, as he speaks further.]
I am, after all, yours.
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Date: 2022-10-07 05:39 am (UTC)From:[She huffs, but the smile on her face belies her actual attitude.]
There's no one else I'd rather have supporting me, Percy. Having you here has been a great balm.
[As he calls himself hers, she squeezes their joined hands and sighs.]
I've always been yours, even when the both of us were too hurt to notice.
[There's a slight bright flash of light that engulfs their hands and when it fades, a very stylized rendition of the Sun Tree is on their skin. vex pulls her hand out of his to stare at it, but it's bare once more.]
I... think we've just gotten some sort of soulmate marking, Percy.
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Date: 2022-10-07 05:44 am (UTC)From:[He looks at his own hand, bare, then gently presses it to hers. Tree.]
Huh. Good to know this place agrees?
[He smiles but it's confused, bemused, and a few other things ending in used.]
Not that we needed it to.
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Date: 2022-10-07 06:17 am (UTC)From:I suppose there are worse things to have happened.
[She touches his free arm, but no other markings appear.]
We didn't need it, no, but this could be worse.
[There's a feeling of wry amusement sitting at the back of her head that is definitely not her own, since she's mostly curious and a little thankful that this happened when they were alone and together. It's hitting so many of the points that Caleb and Peter shared before Percy showed up. It leaves her a little scared, but that doesn't stop her from asking what she does next.]
Percy, darling, what am I thinking about right now?
[Most of it is about how much she loves him, especially right then, but how strange it will be if the others discover that they can communicate without the others really being privy.]
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Date: 2022-10-07 06:30 am (UTC)From:[He's having a bit of trouble right now. He's not particularly accustomed to self-love, though he does love Vex very, very much. It's overflowing as he leans back, trying to grasp thought in this redoubled flood of emotion.]
You're right. This will be different.
[If this is how she feels all the time he hopes he learns to filter it. It's not that he doesn't feel - it's that doubling that, or more than doubling, maybe, is just. Too much for right now. They owe Caleb and Peter an apology.]
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Date: 2022-10-07 02:04 pm (UTC)From:And while they are compatible in nearly every aspect and agree with one another on a lot, the way that they see each other is skewed. She knows it and acknowledges it. He sees all the errors he's made, but she sees those and focuses on all of his sacrifices and the times he's gone out of his way to help everyone.]
Another strange part of our lives?
[She gives him a wry smile, letting her hand rest on chest, over his heart.]
I wonder what we would do if we ever had a normal life.
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Date: 2022-10-21 02:39 am (UTC)From:[Which isn't to say he wouldn't appreciate a little boredom, it's just....]
I like our adventures, honestly, except for the constant risk of death and disfigurement.
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Date: 2022-10-21 03:01 am (UTC)From:I do appreciate being able to go out and do pretty much whatever we want, but I like it here not having to worry about things trying to kill us every time we step outside. It's refreshing.
[She looks up at him through her eyelashes.]
Besides, while we're here, there isn't any pressure to be 'Vox Machina'. I can just be Vex, and you Percy and no one is expecting us to tell them what to do.
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Date: 2022-10-23 03:19 pm (UTC)From:[It's the longest downtime he's ever had and honestly?
He's not used to it.]
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Date: 2022-10-26 07:41 pm (UTC)From:[She pokes at his sternum playfully.]
That's like saying you can just stop being a de Rolo. Impossible. Besides, I don't think I'd like you half as much if you weren't a de Rolo and part of Vox Machina.
[She buries a teasing smile in his chest, waiting to see his reaction.]
Besides, this means you'll have more time to work on projects without a heavy deadline hanging over your head. There will be no absolutely necessary flashes of geniuses with time crunches.
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Date: 2022-10-26 09:16 pm (UTC)From:[He gets up - still naked - and roots around in a drawer for a moment before coming up with a nondescript box.]
I finished my - our, really - project.
[Inside, a golden hair clip, decorated with a stark array of black and white feathers, attached behind the top-center.]
I'm not the only important person in your life. I know that. I don't want to be. Half of these are mine, the rest are your brother's.
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Date: 2022-10-26 10:56 pm (UTC)From:[She doesn't hide the fact that she's admiring the view as he walks over to the drawer and rummages around before walking back to the bed. She sits up when she sees the box, eyes large with delight and surprise.
Vex takes a moment to open the box and lets out a soft gasp as she sees the hair clip. She doesn't miss the importance of the different colored feathers.]
It's beautiful, Percy, but darling, you're the most important person now. You do know that, don't you? I love and adore my brother. How could I not? But you've made me so incredibly happy.