( semi-open ) WHITE WHALE HOLY GRAIL

[wheft]

WHO: ishmael and YOU 🫵🫵🫵
WHAT: june catchall + memshares. lots of moby dick references if you widen your eyes a lot.
WHERE: nevada
WHEN: june
WARNINGS: graphic depictions of gore, violence and repeated deaths; emotional and psychological manipulation, gaslighting, aquatic horror, suicidal ideation, tba. see her opt-out for more info.



source | plotting
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[frostfist]

[ girl, you fucked up his back too, take a little more credit for all the damage done

Though to her credit, he'd asked for all that too. They'd both pushed each other far past what they normally might have, which he doesn't regret at all. Even if he is a bit more sore now than he's been in some time.

Silently he brings his mug to his nose, letting the bitter scent of coffee do its job in accelerating his wake-up process. It's not the worst he's ever smelled but.....yeah, it could be a lot better. ]

If I start lowering my standards now then I'll make a habit of doing so in the future, and that simply won't do.

[ Though better to lower his standards with coffee than tea....Anyway. He eyes over the rim of his coffee mug, smile half-hidden. ]

Were you planning on watching me sleep all morning? Didn't know you were into that kind of thing.

[wheft]

[ yeah, yeah. there will be plenty more where that came from, especially when he continues to be mean to her in bed :/ though she did sorta ask for it when they were still making the trek back to the city, so she can't really complain. it's going to take more than the soreness on her waist and a few bites and scratches to slow her down. ]

Me neither. You looked so peaceful that I didn't want to wake you up.

[ after that ordeal with the cuffs and the stressful journey back, he totally deserves some shut-eye. meanwhile she's just happy they get to share an actual bed this time 🥹 ]

As for my plans today, I dunno. [ she leans the small of her back against the edge of the desk. ] I'm going to sound selfish for this, but... I want to spend the whole day with you. We can stay here if you still need the rest, but it is a nice day out.

[ just saying. at least there's more shade here compared to the vicious desert? ]

[frostfist]

[ He lifts one eyebrow. ]

It's going to take more than that to wear me out.

[ No, just kidding, he knows she's talking about more than just last night. It's sweet of her to consider his well-being as she thinks about her own plans, but truthfully he could use the chance to stretch his legs too. Especially now that there's more than just sand surrounding them on all four sides.

Besides, she's right. It would be nice to spend time just with her, after having spent so much of the last few weeks surrounded by others. ]

Sure. I'd like that. [ They can both be selfish, as a treat. Smiling, he leans over and presses a quick kiss to her mouth. ] Got anywhere in mind already?

[ Otherwise he can flip though all the places Elysium dragged him to both before and during the bachelor party.... ]

[wheft]

[ it's silly, but even though they shared a whole bunch of kisses before and after getting together, she still gets giddy every time he surprises her with one. she just likes kissing that much, evident with how she's glowing a little after he pulls away. ]

Let's see. [ she hops onto the desk to sit on it, stroking her chin in thought. ] I know we had plans from way, way back? About getting you to try out some of my favorite food, going to a bar, even have you cook for us sometime. But since we aren't in Tokyo right now, I'm at a completely loss outside of grabbing something to eat.

[ hmmmmmmmmm ]

Maybe we could go shopping? The fashion here's different from back at the base, but I know next to nothing about that. [ and speaking of: ] I hope you don't mind me wearing this. I'll give it back to you later.

[ even though it's so comfy and it smells like him u_u ]

[frostfist]

[ That's just her shirt now.

He sips at his drink while Ishmael thinks, the mediocrity of the coffee balanced out by the enjoyment derived from watching her sit and think so comfortably on the desk. It's nice, just to be able to hang out like this. To stand around in various states of undress with no time limit and no pressure to be somewhere or do something.

Just the two of them, enjoying each other's company.

Although shopping....hm. When's the last time he'd shopped for anything that wasn't a set of pastries to go with his tea? For himself, at least. ]

It's just a shirt. [ So yes, she can wear it. ] Though if you're going to make a habit of it, maybe I should look into buying more shirts today.

[ Maybe this shopping trip is a good idea after all. ]

[wheft]

Sounds like you want me to make a habit of it.

[ she smirks. does that mean she's allowed to parade around the base in them when they get back? no one's going to know anyway. maybe she's found a thing for oversized shirts since coming to vegas, idk.

either way, she will want souvenirs. nevada may be miserable, but it's been a memorable six(?) weeks. like the rope headband, she wants something to remember this by. ]

You go take a bath first. I'll help you apply sunscreen as always.

[ now turn around so that she can slap his ass 🧍 ]

[frostfist]

[ NOT THE ASS

At least let him finish his coffee first, damn. He's only like three sips in. It's going to get cold if he goes to shower now. (Though with how mid it is, maybe that's for the best.... He can pick up something else while they're out.)

In reply, he shrugs. ]

I've just never had the chance to indulge in this particular habit. [ Technically she's the one indulging, but. ] It's not so bad.

[ Kinda nice, actually, to have that additional point of intimacy. Also, she looks cute in oversized shirts so the view is definitely worth it.

He downs half his cup before setting it down and turning towards the bathroom. (Ishmael's time is now....) ]

I'll make it fast so you have more time for all that hair of yours.

[wheft]

[ aww, that's so considerate of him. she's going to reward him for that, hopping off the desk with the coffee cup in hand and following right behind him. ]

I'll try not to take too long either. But--

[ here comes the playful swat to his ass, before she plops right back on the bed with a beatific smile on her face. did she ever mention that having a boyfriend is kind of fun? no? well, too bad. ]

Thanks.

[ now go!! don't make her get in there. she'll be looking through her wardrobe with her style upgrade in the meantime. ]