Get into the van, kiddo.

[captaincatblock]

[Peace is a funny thing. It's been teased and denied for so long that now that it's happening, it's almost weird. He'd missed most of the drama with the princess and her traitorous Terran Knight -- not that he's fully convinced of it, but if it gains them this peace, then he won't question it -- but he had been returned to his kin as Earth's first peace offering.]

[Kuroo hadn't been too happy about that, hadn't even had the time to say good bye to Tsukki after being whisked away by a couple of generals and then thrown into political chaos. But he had endured it, because he knew that eventually, the princess would get to the small issue of Kuroo's kataphrakt and how he intends to spend his time on Earth. He could be a diplomat, he'd offered, or teach his fellow Versians about Terrans, since he's learned a lot. Anything, he had added meaningfully, if he allowed him to keep his landing castle close to Earth if not entirely on its soil.]

[He'd gotten some leeway in the end, after weeks of endless talks, so here he is now striding into the hanger where they kept his mech, in full Count regalia. Oddly enough, he only has Terran escorts with him, and they back away well enough when he reaches his destination.

Tsukki? Oiii, I'm looking for your mechanic, Tsukishima Kei. [first he calls out, and then just outright asks someone to find Tsukki for him]

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[hellacene]

That someone who told you to inform me first was smart.

[he warms up to kuroo's touch, half closing his eyes at the feel of his hand on his back.] As if you haven't told me that a hundred times since we met again.

Tell me something else. [what a demanding princess.]

[captaincatblock]

[It was basically everyone but Yamamoto and Lev.]

[Kuroo smiles, looks up at the ceiling as if in thought.]

When I came back here, I couldn't sleep at all unless I had your music player on. [It was kind of lonely.] I kept wishing that you'd somehow just be next door, so I could sleep in your narrow bed.

[hellacene]

You're too sappy.

[but he looks happy at that, anyway.] It's a good thing we're not enemies, there's plenty for me to use against you just by listening here.

[not enemies anymore, at least. it's a bluff, anyhow.]

[captaincatblock]

But you like it when I'm sappy. [Don't pretend otherwise, Kuroo can see right through it.]

If we were enemies, Tsukki, I would surrender to you on day one. Hmm, that sounds familiar somehow.

[hellacene]

[he scoffs at him.]

If only the same worked for other Counts.

But then you'd have competition, so I suppose it works out.

[captaincatblock]

You only want to see me in a duel. [pokes him on the side.] And put your upgrades to good use.

[He tugs Tsukki up his chest, just a bit, so it's easier to press their lips together.] It's all right, though. I'd fight every Versian Count, Baron and Knight for you.

[hellacene]

I do. I want you to rip them apart.

[and with that proclamation, he kisses him. maybe it's a good thing kuroo's not warlike, it's bad to indulge tsukki and his fantasies of war. especially when his passions are concerned.]

[captaincatblock]

[We saw where that goes... Ah, Tsukki. You poor thing. Kuroo just smiles into their kiss, though, because he knows better what dueling to the death entails.]

[And because he's the self-declared Love Count, he gives Tsukki's ass a squeeze.]

[hellacene]

[shh don't tell him. he'll cry.

and kuroo, really. then again, perhaps it's really been so long since he was with him that he just allows it, spreads his legs over him as he winds his arms around him in the kiss.]

[captaincatblock]

[Literally, he cried...

Kuroo acts a little like he's been starved of affection the past months, which maybe he has been. His other hand goes to the back of Tsukki's neck, gentle even as he angles their heads for a deeper kiss.]

[hellacene]

[he'll cry big fat tears. like in doujins.

and tsukki enjoys that, loves the feel of his hands and his mouth on him, feels a little too pathetic that he's basically clinging to what kuroo's giving him, especially for someone who was kidnapped willingly. they kiss for a while, until they break it off and tsukki asks him,] Did they make you work hard while I was away?

[captaincatblock]

[I want to find doujins.]

[Kuroo hums, rubs a thumb at Tsukki's cheek fondly. He's obviously happy with what's happening.] Like a slave. Some of the Orbital Knights had to answer for war crimes, but since I spent almost a year away from the war, I had far less to answer for than most. So since I was available... Well, the new Empress is good at utilizing what resources she has.

[hellacene]

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.]

[captaincatblock]

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?

[hellacene]

[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.

[captaincatblock]

[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.]

[hellacene]

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.

[captaincatblock]

[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.

[hellacene]

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.]

[captaincatblock]

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.]

[hellacene]

[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.

[captaincatblock]

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.]

[hellacene]

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.

[captaincatblock]

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.

[hellacene]

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.]