captaincatblock | Get into the van, kiddo.

Good. You've had a year of too much fun back in Earth.

[and it really was fun, wasn't it. all that time spent wandering around with kuroo in small dates and then tumbling to his bed at the end of the day .... it didn't feel like work, at all.]

You know, I think I really did a good job of being forgotten over there. But I like having my castle back, too, especially now that you're here.

[Uses a finger to tilt Tsukki's head up by the chin, and pecks him again. His thigh presses up between Tsukki's legs.] So now that you're here and staying, is there anything you want sent for from Earth?

[hmmm .... ] I'll make a list.

You'd probably need a big carrier, anyway, I'm sure my mom will just add things to the pile. [he lies down on kuroo again, shifting so he's entirely on top of him comfortably and forcing his thigh back down. he wants to rest, mister.]

I want to see my wardrobe. [he makes a face, tugging at kuroo's cravat.] I don't want to wear anything like this, it looks too stuffy.

[Fine, fine, but Kuroo only looks amused. He will behave for now and only resort to snuggling.]

I have to properly call on your family to introduce myself and make my intentions known, right? [But he blinks at the mention of the wardrobe.]

We purchased some... um. Denim. And plain shirts. I'm pretty sure they're your size or will suit... well enough. [uncertain. He's not getting up, though. Nope.]

You'll have to explain to them why, in the midst of your obsession, you have kidnapped a terran into your castle without even notifying his next-of-kin when his stay will be officially concluded. And then you'll have to explain that again to my brother and make your intentions known. Hopefully the whole thing lasts only about an hour or so.

[he knows they tried, but that really doesn't sound like he's going to be excited to look at his clothes. he'd better ask his mother to send his closet. and everything else in the laundry. he settles with:] If you have a tailor, we can make it work.

[Kuroo winces. And again.] It-it's not been a day yet, I'm sure if we leave soon, we can make it for dinner. I don't suppose they're easy to bribe...

How about, "I fell so deeply and absolutely in love with your son that I couldn't handle not seeing him for so long and just wanted to show him the stars"? [Heh.]

[Oh, hm.] We do have a tailor.

I'll help you. [a sigh.] You'll be useless without me.

And anyway, I have to pick up a lot of things from home. You have to understand that what we're doing is all too sudden and they may not like you at all. [hits his head lightly with his fist.] Your title will probably save you from being thrown out of the house, though. So there's that.

At least my mom won't have to worry about me being poor. [he even has a tailor and all.]

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Thank you. This is why you forget I'm a count, isn't it. [mournfully, but winces at the idea of being disliked by Tsukki's mother and brother. It's a daunting prospect, because he can't just politicize his way into getting what he wants.]

I'm Versian, there isn't much going on for me when it comes to likeability to Terrans. Even you disliked me from the start, right? What are the things I can't talk about with them? [Surely stuff about the war? But Kuroo will extract himself from the comfortable spot he's made with Tsukki to go to a short distance to a comm pad on the wall, where he talks to someone on the other end about going back into the planet's atmosphere and Miyagi. The someone doesn't seem too happy, even chastises Kuroo for his poor planning (but ends the scolding with, "sir."). When Kuroo comes back, it's with more wine and an expression of comical despair.]

[the whole situation makes tsukki laugh, and when he comes back to the couch he slips an arm around him, pulling him close.]

You're used to facing off difficult and scary people. I think, so long as you're honest and you apologize, you'll be fine.

Kidnapping aside, in terms of personality, yours is better than mine. That's one in your favour, at least.

I guess it's back to your base we go. We can take one of the passenger sky carriers this time. [absolutely whining now, but is happy to be hugged.] If they don't let you come back here with me, I'm going to steal you for sure.

[squints up at tsukki.]

I'm leaving you to deal with my superiors, though. I'm not explaining this one to them.

[and it's a lot more painful for him to explain it to his work than it is to try and calm down his parents anyway. at least with these people kuroo has a lot of experience in upsetting them and can politicize or bribe his way through.

he just rolls his eyes at kuroo's words as he runs his hands through his hair.] That's the kind of thing that will get you punched. Don't say that.

That's easy. [sniff] Seeing as I bribed them beforehand already anyway. Although I did only ask for a day...

[Contrite, and offers his wine as an apology.] Well, I wouldn't take you against your will, obviously.

You can't take me against my will.

[he drinks from his glass, and then gives it back to him. he's not much for wine, really, but it tastes strong enough to get him dizzy and he's been drinking it for a while now.] My family will view that as a threat. They already know they can't do anything against you, so adding that won't do at all.

[he leans his head back against the couch and sighs. kuroo's gonna be yelled at and called a bad influence on the youngest of the family. akiteru will say that he has bad taste in men. his mother might be slightly better. akiteru's the best brother he has, but it's because he's the best that this will be difficult. there's no way they're going to take to the news that he'll be suddenly living with a guy who was a criminal in the first place and then left him for a year only to kidnap him well. especially when tsukki spent the better part of a year or more during their time complaining about him.]

I know. Sorry. [runs his hand through his hair, which just gets messier.] I'm just nervous suddenly at the idea that after all of this, you won't be able to stay after all. I mean, I could live with just visiting you on Earth as often as possible, but...

[He'll finish off the wine in the glass, and then get to his feet.] I guess I need to make a decent impression. No stuffy clothes, right?

Don't give up so easily, either. [he gives him a gentle kiss, wrapping his arms around him.] Even if you are a Count who did kidnap me, they can't do anything about the fact that I wanted to be with you in the first place.

And that was a personal preference, but I think you should go in full regalia, anyway. You're a Count. They have a right to know what you are, who you are. [he's nervous, too, slipping his fingers in between kuroo's own as he holds his hand.] Most families are protective of their kids, but especially over the youngest. If we make a few appearances here and there after, I'm sure you'll win them over eventually.

[That doesn't make him less jittery! But he wraps an arm around Tsukki's waist and hides his nose at Tsukki's shoulder. It's kind of convenient to have a boyfriend just a little taller than you.]

I could wear a civilian shirt under the coat, so it's at least easy to... dress down... [doubtful, but he'll listen to Tsukki. Before he can make up his mind about it, the landing castle is entering the atmosphere again. This time, the shuddering of the structure is worse than earlier.]

[he always hates these changes, they make him even more anxious now that he actually has to face the fact that he's coming home. once they've stabilized, tsukki puts on his boots and fixes his hair, tries to make sure he doesn't smell like too much alcohol otherwise everything will go to hell a lot faster than it should. at least kuroo will have some practice in the military speaking to his superiors as to why tsukki should stay with him, but beyond that ....

hell, the fact that he calls tsukki the way he does is already going to raise a lot of eyebrows when he gets home. he rubs his temples, feeling a headache coming on. he'll try to be optimistic, at least.] Let's board the ship.

[Kuroo reluctantly puts on his proper suit, even brings his walking stick with him for additional effect. This time, Kuroo doesn't have a choice but to bring a retinue, who sits at the back of the passenger shuttle they're taking. There's a couple of vassals to do errands on Earth with them as well, apart from a couple of Kuroo's guards and the pilot.]

[Kuroo doesn't even bring Tsukki to the talk with his supervisors, though, just tells him to find a vehicle to use to go home as he handles things. He doesn't take very long with that, either, and comes out of the encounter looking a bit smug. The confidence drops when he gets back to Tsukki.]

Right. Now for the hard part.

You look great. And you did well.

[he's trying to be encouraging. he'll stay close to kuroo in the car as they're driven off to his house. most people would probably bring wine or flowers first, but tsukki just wants to get everything over and he really doesn't want to spoil his presents in case everything goes bad. (and they will.)

it doesn't take a long time to get back to his house from the base since there's no traffic anymore that evening. once they get there, tsukki leaves his things in the car and goes to kuroo to straighten his cravat. not that it needs to. he's just nervous.]

Smile.

[Kuroo gives him a shaky smile, and generally just looks completely and desperately out of place in this quiet, Terran neighborhood. He hadn't even been able to flatten his hair.]

Just... Just knock already.

[His spine is ramrod straight and his shoulders stiff. It makes him look more imposing than he means to.]

[he kisses him.] Stop being dumb and smile. They're my family. One of us has to be able to act more normal than the other.

[and with that, he opens the gate and knocks on the door and calls out,] I'm home.

[since he disappeared from work without warning, his work probably called his house first to check and see if he had gone home without any notice. his mother comes in first, absolutely worried as she tells him about the phone call. akiteru will come in later to scold him, and both of them stop and stare as they realize that tsukki had brought home a count with him.

like one of those people they see on the news.

his voice is firm at least, when he tells them who he is. (kuroo tetsurou.) what he is. (a count, an orbital knight, pilot of the kataphract arcadia - akiteru turns pale, his mother gasps.) and why he's there. (he's going to live with him. this guy is his lover. he was missing from work this morning because he had come to pick him up and show him his new home and there was some miscommunication regarding his arrival, but it's smoothed over at work now.)

cue outrage. tsukki moving in between akiteru and kuroo ("my baby brother!") and his mother going, "but he's just like those people in the news!" ah, family.]

[Kuroo is distracted from his nervousness at first when he's overtaken by curiosity, observing Tsukki's mother and brother and marveling at their likeness. They seem like good people, if uncomfortably emotional about finding out about him. Still, that's expected.]

[Kuroo gives them a bow, the Versian way, walking stick by his stomach. It's not as sweeping as it could be given the house, but it's just a formality.]

I apologize for giving you cause for worry. It wasn't my intention. [Clears his throat awkwardly as he straightens up.] Just, Kei took very good care of me while I was here, so I was excited to show him space. Er. [He takes a step back because Akiteru is glowering at him very seriously there. Tries to smile?]

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[akiteru is wondering where he even managed to get the time to call him kei. there's a lot of fussing and talking about how everything is so sudden, akiteru agreeing with his mother that it's not right that kei should just suddenly pack up his things and leave, even if it's with a count, even during peace time. his mother is mostly worried about how far away the ship ("castle, mother.") was, and whether she'll be able to see him again ("as often as we can. i plan to continue my work there too.") or if kei would be gone forever. ("of course not.")

his brother is mostly fussing over politics. the kind that tsukki doesn't really care for ("but you're a terran living in a versian castle!!" "it's his castle, in case you've forgotten.") and a whole bunch of things that was fairly normal for akiteru, mostly wondering about his virtue as well. (tsukki makes no comment on that.) more often than not it's tsukki explaining to them how this began. and to his credit, every time kuroo's attacked he parries the accusations pretty well, although he is losing his patience and his comments are becoming slightly more pointed and sharper than he wants.]

[Kuroo wonders why the courtship itself was being made a big deal of. They were together most hours of the day for almost a year before, right? Versian nobility got married for less, if their families liked the political alliance well enough... He doesn't voice that thought out loud, just stands at the side as he watches the family interact. He interjects very rarely, mostly to answer things that are specifically related to the commute and travel.]

I've always been for the peace, so please be at ease regarding that. [wearily, giving Tsukki's mother a wavery smile] And after my current duties, I'm sure the Empress will find some use for me here on Earth, as I've asked her to consider. I'm fairly well-versed now in Terran customs thanks to your son, after all.

[And then, reluctantly:] It was a bit slow in coming together, but I've always meant to come back to Tsukki again, after I was returned to my people. [How does he word this? Kuroo Tetsurou, where's your charm now?] If you don't agree that he should live in my castle, then I will respect it. I've already waited this long; I can endure to wait for better opportunity to be closer to him again and be by his side.

[that earns him a glare, and before kuroo even gets to saying 'by his side' tsukki will interrupt him.] Kuroo, shut up.

[although it's more or less the same kind of tone he has when he tells yamaguchi to shut up. he's going to live there. don't compromise on that, kuroo, he doesn't want to give up the observation deck. that's all he's saying to him about the subject.

although that seems to have shifted the mood a bit, since now both of them were wondering why the hell did kei just tell this man who's supposedly his lover to shut up .... and kei painstakingly reiterates that their relationship was slow to begin with, and yes it started when he was assigned to him the day after he surrendered to the military, and they've gotten together a lot better than he thought. yes he complained a lot about kuroo, but eventually didn't his complaints stop? and wasn't he upset when he left? weren't they both there to see how upset he was when it happened?

none of this justifies leaving in a rush, and he's sorry for that. another round of explanations follow. another round of answers mostly to questions regarding how they will treat him.]

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