[He is absolutely not joking around, and given his own particular lack of talent in the kitchen it is probably best for the bakery and everyone else besides that he not need to go there to tell them how to make a cake.
Luckily for the bakery - and for Eiden - it is just to his tastes. He makes an audible pleased sound as he takes the first bite off his fork.]
Moist, spongy... just the right amount of sweetness balanced between the sponge and the icing... it's almost a work of art.
[And that is - though he doesn't realise it - ample praise for Eiden as well for getting his preferences right on the money.]
[ And the person who made this was the best that he could possibly afford. He doesn't regret spending money on this, though. He likes to make people he likes happy, and Edmond is one of those people. He smiles brightly at the fact that the other seems so pleased, and gets himself a smaller slice. He likes cake, sure, but this wasn't for him. ]
But I care more that you like it! After all, it's your birthday, and it's important to make someone feel special on their birthday!
[ He's almost sparkling. Of course this cake could have waited. ]
So if there's anything else I can do to make sure you feel special, I'll try and make it happen.
[Edmond knows that not everyone shares his extensive sweet tooth (even if he thinks all of those people are wrong) so when Eiden takes a piece of cake to eat while he has his own it does feel... nice.
All this could have waited, sure, but he doesn't regret coming home earlier than he might have otherwise to get this little surprise. Eiden does have way of making the most mundane things feel special, after all, and although Edmond had not thought to give too much notice to his birthday while they are in this difficult situation, the fact the other man not only remembered but went to a special effort...
He's blushing before he realises what the heat on his face is. He clears his throat and tries to ignore it.]
You've already done more than enough. [Edmond smiles slightly, looking over at him.] I didn't even expect this much.
[ He smiles. It's that broad, goofy, but genuine smile that Edmond has seen many times before. Birthdays were always an odd time for him growing up. He was lonely and no matter how hard the adults in his life tried, it was never right. But he now had people to celebrate, and people to celebrate with. Going to Klein had given him a lot of things, but importantly among them was people - like Edmond - who would continue to be a part of his life beyond one random encounter.
It's not something he really thinks he could properly explain to someone else - at least not the full extent of it. He's simply grateful in ways that he doesn't bother putting into words, but rather he puts it into feelings and gifts. ]
Just wanted to be sure I'm not missing anything.
[ Edmond has such a sweet face when he smiles, when he has that soft blush. He's as beautiful as Eiden says he is. He takes a couple steps towards Edmond, and lifts his heels just slightly. Enough to close the small difference in their height. He places his hand on the side of Edmon's neck, fingers spread slightly under the other's jawline. Maybe Edmond didn't ask for this, maybe it's selfish of Eiden to take it. But he presses his lips to the other's, leaving them lingering there to see if Edmond will return the kiss. ]
[It's that smile that makes him go weak at the knees every time he sees it. Something that would have been utterly inconceiveable when they first met, and yet now he almost welcomes it.
He doesn't flinch away when Eiden comes close to him like that, though his eyes do widen a little bit in response to the sudden proximity. The air around him takes on a faintly sweet scent as he leans into the pressure against his jaw and then leans down, willingly responding in kind, when the other man kisses him.
Over time, Edmond has learned the kinds of kisses that Eiden likes. He pushes the fingers of one hand into the back of the man's hair and holds him there as he presses into it, fitting their bodies together, parting his lips against the kiss to slip his tongue past and taste him.
He knows the kinds of kisses Eiden likes. He's paid attention and learned, and is entirely happy to demonstrate.]
[ Something about the way that Edmond welcomes the kiss makes Eiden's heart flutter a little. If the way the other pressed his hand in his hair and holds him in close wasn't enough of a hint, then the tongue did. He's happy to oblige - he parts his lips. He has learned some things, Eiden notes, and he's glad for it because that means he's paid attention.
Edmond is special to him, and everything he does shows at least a little bit of care - and there's even a little more care now than there was the day that the other arrived here and they held hands walking together. Though he doesn't think he'll stop teasing the Vice Captain because the way he responds is just too cute to Eiden.
There's care even in his hand, gentle even as it moves to the back of Edmond's head, fingers tangling in the hair on the back of his head. He doesn't want to stop this. The entire kiss tastes like the sweet dessert that they had just started eating.
His other hand moves, shifting to rest on Edmond's hip, though he doesn't shift to grip or grab it. ]
[It's as if every nerve in his body focuses on the way Eiden's fingers slide into his hair. The sensation of it prickles pleasantly across the back of his head and then down his spine just in time to meet the tiny jolt that rushes through him from the hand placed on his hip.
Their first ventures into any kind of intimacy had not been ideal. Looking back on it he knows why Eiden did what he did even if Edmond had wholly resented it at the time, but he's glad that things could develop to the point they are at now (and how funny it is to think that he would be glad of that). He's glad that they can be like this and that he can want it, that he can appreciate every gentle touch given to him, and that he can be open to feeling himself wanting more without shying away from that desire.
There's no grabbing, no force... he's here because he wants to be.]
Eiden-- [He mutters with a soft sigh around the edge of a kiss, in the brief moment that they part for breath.]
[ He steals quick kisses even after they part. Just a couple, though. There's something almost innocent and sweet about the kisses. Certainly, not words that the other would have used in the past to describe him, that's for sure. He's glad to give that part of himself to Edmond, though. ]
Hm...Trying?
[ He thinks about the question for a moment. He won't turn off the menace entirely, though. ]
[Edmond turns red immediately, because of course it's being successful and the question not being answered doesn't escape his notice. How dare this fraud sorcerer get all up in his business like this, getting him a cake and then acting all sweet like he thinks he's going to get something out of it..!
But the damage has already been done and Edmond can't help the way his whole body reacts to the other man when they're close together like this. He makes a face but doesn't pull away, loosely wrapping his arms around Eiden and linking his hands together at the base of the other man's spine instead.]
You are a menace, and I do not know why I put up with you so readily.
[Aside from that he adores him, and he cannot help but adore him.]
[ Eiden let out a playful little hum of "hmmm" at Edmond's question. Edmond is so cute. The way his face lights up that shade of red when Eiden expresses that physical intimacy with him. It's all so endearing and honestly, it's hard to resist pushing the other into getting more flustered by his words. He knows that there's ways to answer that would probably enable him to keep getting more of a reaction out of Edmond, but he opts not to go too hard on the guy.
It's his birthday, after all. ]
Well...because you actually like me. And when you like someone, sometimes the things you once thought were frustrating are now cute.
['Because you actually like me', he says, and Edmond grimaces again. Not because it's not true - it is absolutely, undeniably true - but did he have to say it so bluntly like that?
Of course he did, because it's Eiden, and Eiden would not know subtlety if it danced in front of him stark naked. Naturally all of this has the result of making sure Edmond's face stays hotly pink, flustered and certainly appearing irritated but apparently not irritated enough to want to move away.
He does like Eiden, after all.]
Do... do you, really.
[Hmph...
And in all this, it looks like he's actually forgotten entirely about the cake. Will wonders never cease.]
[ Heh. Just that little smile. Being straightforward is necessary sometimes. He thinks that it is probably the best way to communicate with Edmond, too. He likes to not dance around anything and say what he wants and means. It's worked out for him so far. ]
I do.
[ The cake will be there later. But Eiden's going to seize this moment. ]
Because I like you, too.
[ Edmond, truly, means a lot to him. He's an important fixture of his life in Klein, and he's become one here as well - even more so. He sees the man daily. He likes to see him in the mornings and evenings. He likes to share his time here with him. It's so nice to have him here in his life. ]
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Date: 2023-04-15 08:55 pm (UTC)Luckily for the bakery - and for Eiden - it is just to his tastes. He makes an audible pleased sound as he takes the first bite off his fork.]
Moist, spongy... just the right amount of sweetness balanced between the sponge and the icing... it's almost a work of art.
[And that is - though he doesn't realise it - ample praise for Eiden as well for getting his preferences right on the money.]
My compliments.
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Date: 2023-04-26 03:40 am (UTC)[ And the person who made this was the best that he could possibly afford. He doesn't regret spending money on this, though. He likes to make people he likes happy, and Edmond is one of those people. He smiles brightly at the fact that the other seems so pleased, and gets himself a smaller slice. He likes cake, sure, but this wasn't for him. ]
But I care more that you like it! After all, it's your birthday, and it's important to make someone feel special on their birthday!
[ He's almost sparkling. Of course this cake could have waited. ]
So if there's anything else I can do to make sure you feel special, I'll try and make it happen.
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Date: 2023-05-01 03:56 pm (UTC)All this could have waited, sure, but he doesn't regret coming home earlier than he might have otherwise to get this little surprise. Eiden does have way of making the most mundane things feel special, after all, and although Edmond had not thought to give too much notice to his birthday while they are in this difficult situation, the fact the other man not only remembered but went to a special effort...
He's blushing before he realises what the heat on his face is. He clears his throat and tries to ignore it.]
You've already done more than enough. [Edmond smiles slightly, looking over at him.] I didn't even expect this much.
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Date: 2023-05-05 04:50 am (UTC)It's not something he really thinks he could properly explain to someone else - at least not the full extent of it. He's simply grateful in ways that he doesn't bother putting into words, but rather he puts it into feelings and gifts. ]
Just wanted to be sure I'm not missing anything.
[ Edmond has such a sweet face when he smiles, when he has that soft blush. He's as beautiful as Eiden says he is. He takes a couple steps towards Edmond, and lifts his heels just slightly. Enough to close the small difference in their height. He places his hand on the side of Edmon's neck, fingers spread slightly under the other's jawline. Maybe Edmond didn't ask for this, maybe it's selfish of Eiden to take it. But he presses his lips to the other's, leaving them lingering there to see if Edmond will return the kiss. ]
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Date: 2023-05-09 08:37 pm (UTC)He doesn't flinch away when Eiden comes close to him like that, though his eyes do widen a little bit in response to the sudden proximity. The air around him takes on a faintly sweet scent as he leans into the pressure against his jaw and then leans down, willingly responding in kind, when the other man kisses him.
Over time, Edmond has learned the kinds of kisses that Eiden likes. He pushes the fingers of one hand into the back of the man's hair and holds him there as he presses into it, fitting their bodies together, parting his lips against the kiss to slip his tongue past and taste him.
He knows the kinds of kisses Eiden likes. He's paid attention and learned, and is entirely happy to demonstrate.]
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Date: 2023-05-20 04:08 am (UTC)Edmond is special to him, and everything he does shows at least a little bit of care - and there's even a little more care now than there was the day that the other arrived here and they held hands walking together. Though he doesn't think he'll stop teasing the Vice Captain because the way he responds is just too cute to Eiden.
There's care even in his hand, gentle even as it moves to the back of Edmond's head, fingers tangling in the hair on the back of his head. He doesn't want to stop this. The entire kiss tastes like the sweet dessert that they had just started eating.
His other hand moves, shifting to rest on Edmond's hip, though he doesn't shift to grip or grab it. ]
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Date: 2023-05-26 10:38 am (UTC)Their first ventures into any kind of intimacy had not been ideal. Looking back on it he knows why Eiden did what he did even if Edmond had wholly resented it at the time, but he's glad that things could develop to the point they are at now (and how funny it is to think that he would be glad of that). He's glad that they can be like this and that he can want it, that he can appreciate every gentle touch given to him, and that he can be open to feeling himself wanting more without shying away from that desire.
There's no grabbing, no force... he's here because he wants to be.]
Eiden-- [He mutters with a soft sigh around the edge of a kiss, in the brief moment that they part for breath.]
Are you trying to rile me up..?
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Date: 2023-06-05 03:48 am (UTC)Hm...Trying?
[ He thinks about the question for a moment. He won't turn off the menace entirely, though. ]
Am I successful?
[ That's not what Edmond asked. ]
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Date: 2023-06-10 08:44 pm (UTC)[Edmond turns red immediately, because of course it's being successful and the question not being answered doesn't escape his notice. How dare this fraud sorcerer get all up in his business like this, getting him a cake and then acting all sweet like he thinks he's going to get something out of it..!
But the damage has already been done and Edmond can't help the way his whole body reacts to the other man when they're close together like this. He makes a face but doesn't pull away, loosely wrapping his arms around Eiden and linking his hands together at the base of the other man's spine instead.]
You are a menace, and I do not know why I put up with you so readily.
[Aside from that he adores him, and he cannot help but adore him.]
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Date: 2023-06-16 06:20 am (UTC)It's his birthday, after all. ]
Well...because you actually like me. And when you like someone, sometimes the things you once thought were frustrating are now cute.
[ Another thoughtful look. ]
I think that's a good thing, though.
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Date: 2023-06-16 11:36 am (UTC)Of course he did, because it's Eiden, and Eiden would not know subtlety if it danced in front of him stark naked. Naturally all of this has the result of making sure Edmond's face stays hotly pink, flustered and certainly appearing irritated but apparently not irritated enough to want to move away.
He does like Eiden, after all.]
Do... do you, really.
[Hmph...
And in all this, it looks like he's actually forgotten entirely about the cake. Will wonders never cease.]
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Date: 2023-06-22 06:02 am (UTC)[ Heh. Just that little smile. Being straightforward is necessary sometimes. He thinks that it is probably the best way to communicate with Edmond, too. He likes to not dance around anything and say what he wants and means. It's worked out for him so far. ]
I do.
[ The cake will be there later. But Eiden's going to seize this moment. ]
Because I like you, too.
[ Edmond, truly, means a lot to him. He's an important fixture of his life in Klein, and he's become one here as well - even more so. He sees the man daily. He likes to see him in the mornings and evenings. He likes to share his time here with him. It's so nice to have him here in his life. ]