[ A few days after this, when the flower has worn off. ]
Hey,
Thank you for helping out when you ran into me the other day. I got a little freaked out. I'm sorry if I was weird. I just want you to know I meant it, about being careful with Lucas. I won't let him get in trouble if I can help it.
Dimitri grunts out a reply as he shifts his weight against the other man, keeping him pinned to the wall while his hands work to get the bottle of lube open. Once he has it, he liberally slathers his fingers with it, pulls his leg back, and replaces it with his hand. He dips under Max's thighs, pressing a lubed finger into him and working as diligently and quickly as he can to help prepare him.
His other hand slides up along Max's front, cupping the curve of his neck as he leans in and kisses the other side - trying to rouse more cries of pleasure from him as he had earlier. "Patience, Max. I need you to be ready for me." He breathes hotly between kisses.
[A box is left outside of Max's door. It's actually surprisingly well wrapped with a ribbon. Someone out effort into decorating it. Inside is Max's gift. A cake knife and slice. Obviously made at the forge.]
MERRY XMAS MAX. I MAD THIS. HOPE U LIKE IT. ITS FOR CAKE. REN X
[ As promised, Keyleth delivers a large wicker basket full of fresh, organic, druid grown fruits and vegetables to Max's door, along with a small selection of homemade flower syrups and a bag full of colorful edible flowers. Somewhere amid the cornucopia is a note that reads "HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND ALSO YULE FROM KEYLETH" with an addendum beneath stating "and also from Vax for the tomatoes!"
In its own little tied bag is a bottle of her Summer's Kiss infusion, specially blended to be as strong as she could make it, with a handwritten card tied around the neck of the bottle: Add one spoonful to a drink daily or as needed. Works faster if added to warm liquids! ]
[Beautifully wrapped in a small box left outside his door, Max will find a white silk cravat, along with a diamond cravat pin from those of Akeldama's own collection that were returned to him.
There's also a note in beautiful cursive:]
My dearest Max,
Wishing you the season's greetings, and thinking of you at the start of a new year.
[From Jackie, Max will find nothing but a card, slipped through the letter box of his cafe.
It's one of the business-card like cards with a blank back that Jackie has ordered to advertise with around town once they actually open their business. On the back, it reads:]
[Max pulls the doll out and laughs. Then he thunks himself on the head with his palm when he catches sight of the blue ribbon pinned to its little toy chest. The first place dick was HIM! Why did he... never make that connection?
A little while later, he will record a video for her. (Nothing naughty.) just showing that her gorgeous paint-pressing is now pinned to his refrigerator with a couple of magnets.]
Love the gifts. Let me know if you want me to thank you in person~
Max laughs at the coupon as he bites into one of the cookies. Ooh, These are damn good. Then, his expression softens when he turns it over and sees what she's written on the back. He might be getting a little misty-eyed.
His breath catches in his throat when he pulls out the cuff links. They are wonderful. He slips them into place immediately and admires them in the mirror.
Then he reads the note. Heat rushes into his face. He really can't wait to see the rest of his gift now. And... he feels really good knowing his support has meant so much to her. The feeling is mutual.
A little later he sends her a text with a picture of him wearing the cuff links.
Love these. Still very interested. Call me when you're ready to set a date.
[On the morning of New Year's Day, a basket containing six fresh sugared raised yeast donuts was delivered to Max's door with a tag tied to the basket.]
Raleigh is safe here. Max's hand rubs lightly over his shoulder, keeping him tucked in close. If the man needs a literal shoulder to cry on, Max won't tell a single soul.
"You've got a lot of people who care about you. You're not alone. No matter how much you feel like it in the middle of the night. We're here."
Max waits in quiet for a moment, giving Raleigh a chance to process that and anything else he might need to say before he adds lightly. "If you're tired, I can stay with you?" They can cuddle together like they did that one night. Max will hold him until the dawn.
"Hnnn," Max whines so deep in his throat Dimitri will feel the vibrations of it against his hand. Those kisses are sending him into the clouds.
He grinds himself against Dimitri's fingers now, encouraging him to probe deep. He's already plenty relaxed and open, a little more lube and he will be as ready as can be.
"I want you now," Max begs. So much for patience. "Fuck me. Fuck me, please!"
So much for patience indeed. Max's insistent begging sends surges of heat right to Dimitri's core, his reply this time more a growl than a grunt as he bites his teeth down into Max's neck - not enough to bruise, but enough to leave a lingering red mark for at least a few minutes. His fingers work him quickly, coating him with lube before they finally pull back.
The hand on Max's neck trails down, thumb against his pulse for a split second before vanishing entirely. He needs both hands to grab the lube again so he can quickly slather it across his own dick.
It's sloppy, there's splashes of lube on both their thighs but whatever. Its done, and as soon as he can he hooks his hands under Max's ass; simultaneously spreading him a bit and lifting him off the ground as the head of his cock presses to his entrance.
[The box is so well wrapped that, at first, Max doesn't suspect it came from Ren. She just didn't seem the type for gift wrapping. But once he gets it open... well, there's no doubt anymore. Poor Ren is barely literate sometimes, jesus... but she's also damn talented. These knives are incredible!
He will set them out to display proudly and prominently on the counter of his new cafe. And will tell anyone who asks exactly where they came from. Maybe Ren will get a few new orders.]
[Max smiles as he lifts the gorgeous silk cravat from the box and strokes his finger over it. Then, his eyes go a little wide when he takes up the pin that accompanies it. That's a real diamond (and a big one). It's beautiful and so tasteful. just like the man who gifted it. Max finds himself hoping his own gift, ironically another cravat pin, will live up to these same standards.
Regardless, Max is looking forward to showing Akeldama just how much he loves it, by wearing it around the next time they meet. He puts it on now, just to practice and make sure he still remembers how to tie it. He does. And it looks amazing.]
[Max picks up the card and carries it with him into his brand new office at the back of the cafe. He sits down with it, contemplating what it might mean.
Max only has one body modification. The brand. Jackie is offering to remove it. Remove the symbol of his old Master's claim over Max. The significance of that does not escape Max's notice. Would Jackie seek to replace it with their own? No... that's assuming too much.
Max told Chell, not too long ago, that he hadn't sought to remove the brand yet because it didn't feel right. He's still not sure it does. So, for now, Max will tuck the card into his wallet and leave it there. He needs some time to think about it.]
[Max knew right away who they were from without needing a card. He helped her learn to make them after all. He felt a surge of pride when he bit into one and tasted it. She did a great job.
He didn't mean to, but he definitely ate all of them in under five minutes. It was just what he needed on a morning like this. Today being what it was...
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Backdated to early December 2020
Date: 2020-12-29 06:28 pm (UTC)Hey,
Thank you for helping out when you ran into me the other day.
I got a little freaked out. I'm sorry if I was weird.
I just want you to know I meant it, about being careful with Lucas. I won't let him get in trouble if I can help it.
(no subject)
Date: 2020-12-29 09:44 pm (UTC)His other hand slides up along Max's front, cupping the curve of his neck as he leans in and kisses the other side - trying to rouse more cries of pleasure from him as he had earlier. "Patience, Max. I need you to be ready for me." He breathes hotly between kisses.
Backdated to christmas eve
Date: 2020-12-30 12:25 am (UTC)MERRY XMAS MAX. I MAD THIS. HOPE U LIKE IT. ITS FOR CAKE.
REN
X
Special Delivery!
Date: 2020-12-30 07:03 pm (UTC)In its own little tied bag is a bottle of her Summer's Kiss infusion, specially blended to be as strong as she could make it, with a handwritten card tied around the neck of the bottle: Add one spoonful to a drink daily or as needed. Works faster if added to warm liquids! ]
Yule Gift
Date: 2020-12-30 09:30 pm (UTC)There's also a note in beautiful cursive:]
My dearest Max,
Wishing you the season's greetings, and thinking of you at the start of a new year.
Yours etc,
Akeldama
(no subject)
Date: 2020-12-31 05:17 pm (UTC)It's one of the business-card like cards with a blank back that Jackie has ordered to advertise with around town once they actually open their business. On the back, it reads:]
Voucher for one (1) free bodymod removal.
(no subject)
Date: 2021-01-01 12:11 am (UTC)[ He's not one for brave faces, but his expression softens and warms, just a bit. ]
This...it did help. Thank you. It won't be so difficult next time.
Re: Yule Gift!
Date: 2021-01-02 04:35 am (UTC)A little while later, he will record a video for her. (Nothing naughty.) just showing that her gorgeous paint-pressing is now pinned to his refrigerator with a couple of magnets.]
Love the gifts. Let me know if you want me to thank you in person~
Re: Yule Gift [comment not here]
Date: 2021-01-02 04:54 am (UTC)Max doesn't mind the quality of the penmanship at all, even if he wonders at it a bit, because it's just too heartwarming. What a wonderful gift.]
Re: Ainmhian; Yule 2020 [Comment not here]
Date: 2021-01-02 05:14 am (UTC)Re: Ainmhian; Yule 2020 [Comment Not Here + text]
Date: 2021-01-02 05:35 am (UTC)Then he reads the note. Heat rushes into his face. He really can't wait to see the rest of his gift now. And... he feels really good knowing his support has meant so much to her. The feeling is mutual.
A little later he sends her a text with a picture of him wearing the cuff links.
Love these. Still very interested. Call me when you're ready to set a date.
<3 Max
Delivery
Date: 2021-01-02 05:36 am (UTC)Many blessings to you this new year.
Re: Backdated to early December 2020
Date: 2021-01-02 06:00 am (UTC)I'm happy to hear you say you'll be careful. That's all I really ask. I don't want EITHER of you to get in trouble.
(no subject)
Date: 2021-01-02 06:43 am (UTC)[ Probably not as reassuring as she thinks!! ]
If we find something out, though. Do you want to know about it?
I understand if you do and I understand if you don't.
(no subject)
Date: 2021-01-02 04:23 pm (UTC)"You've got a lot of people who care about you. You're not alone. No matter how much you feel like it in the middle of the night. We're here."
Max waits in quiet for a moment, giving Raleigh a chance to process that and anything else he might need to say before he adds lightly. "If you're tired, I can stay with you?" They can cuddle together like they did that one night. Max will hold him until the dawn.
(no subject)
Date: 2021-01-02 04:55 pm (UTC)He grinds himself against Dimitri's fingers now, encouraging him to probe deep. He's already plenty relaxed and open, a little more lube and he will be as ready as can be.
"I want you now," Max begs. So much for patience. "Fuck me. Fuck me, please!"
(no subject)
Date: 2021-01-02 06:29 pm (UTC)The hand on Max's neck trails down, thumb against his pulse for a split second before vanishing entirely. He needs both hands to grab the lube again so he can quickly slather it across his own dick.
It's sloppy, there's splashes of lube on both their thighs but whatever. Its done, and as soon as he can he hooks his hands under Max's ass; simultaneously spreading him a bit and lifting him off the ground as the head of his cock presses to his entrance.
[Comment not here]
Date: 2021-01-02 09:17 pm (UTC)He will set them out to display proudly and prominently on the counter of his new cafe. And will tell anyone who asks exactly where they came from. Maybe Ren will get a few new orders.]
Re: Yule Gift [Comment not here]
Date: 2021-01-02 09:41 pm (UTC)Regardless, Max is looking forward to showing Akeldama just how much he loves it, by wearing it around the next time they meet. He puts it on now, just to practice and make sure he still remembers how to tie it. He does. And it looks amazing.]
[comment not here]
Date: 2021-01-03 06:51 am (UTC)Max only has one body modification. The brand. Jackie is offering to remove it. Remove the symbol of his old Master's claim over Max. The significance of that does not escape Max's notice. Would Jackie seek to replace it with their own? No... that's assuming too much.
Max told Chell, not too long ago, that he hadn't sought to remove the brand yet because it didn't feel right. He's still not sure it does. So, for now, Max will tuck the card into his wallet and leave it there. He needs some time to think about it.]
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Date: 2021-01-03 07:08 am (UTC)He didn't mean to, but he definitely ate all of them in under five minutes. It was just what he needed on a morning like this. Today being what it was...
A little later, he sent her a text.]
Donuts turned out great! Thanks!
I'm glad dw refused to give me this notif
Date: 2021-01-03 04:32 pm (UTC)People come back from the dead here. Even if they are already dead.
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Date: 2021-01-03 06:43 pm (UTC)Re: Text
Date: 2021-01-03 06:52 pm (UTC)Text
Date: 2021-01-03 06:57 pm (UTC)The donuts are a family tradition.