hearted | IC Inbox: empatheias edition

[A lot of things have happened today. It's a birthday, of course, and Usagi is involved on some cursory level which means that there was a time to be had. But it's all ended now, as days often do, and thankfully Usagi had held up her promise to get everyone away. And while she was doing that, Rei had slipped off towards the cabin's upstairs, a few surprises in store. Minako obviously had a few obligations to take care of, goodbyes and all. Which gave Rei a moment to really get things in order.

The bed was laid out, and she had obtained a bottle of champagne, cups, and a few other things for them. She had flowers, she had her present all ready, and she also had managed to get the food for breakfast set aside to surprise Minako. All that remained was nerves. Getting those in order took some doing...and her voice shakes over the amulet.]

I-I'm ready, Minako. Everything seems to be in order upstairs. Whenever you're ready...come up. I'm waiting.

[Minako's interest is certainly piqued. She has an idea of what might be going on, but hesitant is usually one of the last words she would use to describe Rei. Minako's answer is quick, but a note of worry probably bleeds through.]

I'm on my way, Rei. I won't keep you waiting long.

[She takes the steps two at a time, arriving in the bedroom she'd marveled at earlier to find a very welcome sight. She immediately crosses the room, taking Rei's hand.]

All of this? Oh Rei. You know I love you no matter what you do, right?

[The awe on her face is clear as day despite her words.]

[Rei doesn't respond via amulet, she just waits, listening for the sounds coming up the stairs. She has a feeling Minako knows she's nervous, but it's not so much upset nervous as wanting everything to be perfect. When her partner appears, Rei forces herself to stay seated, but reaches up to take Minako's hand in kind.]

Minako, its your birthday. And the first one we're sharing as...we are now. I cannot, and will not, let that go unmarked. I want to make you happy, and I want to spoil you, too.

[Letting herself up, she slides her free hand around Minako's waist, and while it shakes a little, she leans closer.]

You deserve it.

[Minako at the very least knows how to respond to this. She answers Rei with a light kiss, fingers trailing delicately across her shoulders.]

You've already done both, Rei. It's beautiful. But I'm never one to say no to being spoiled...

[Her voice is full of gentle laughter.]

If it's with you, it can't be bad.

[Rei sucks in a breath as their lips meet, trying hard to keep her racing heart under control. Kissing is one thing, but they're going to be in the same bed. Maybe nothing will happen...maybe something will, she's not sure.

Once Minako pulls away, though, Rei closes her eyes and lets out a whimpering sigh.]

I hope not. I know you and I have committed, but I want to make sure you don't have second thoughts. I want to give you my everything.

[She doesn't do things half-heartedly, after all. Reaching back behind her, she pulls out the most relevant present.]

For you.

[It's a set of orange, silk pajamas, sized perfectly to Minako's proportions with just a little room to grow in case she stuffs herself to the gills one day. Because that has happened.]

[Minako traces her fingers over the fabric, a look of wonder in her expression.]

Ah...you take bedtime seriously. I love it. You have a matching set for yourself, right?

[Please?]

I take everything, but especially anything I do with you seriously.

[Rei rose slowly and picked up another bundle, unrolling a matching set of pajamas in red.]

And that includes dressing. Shall we...change?

[Minako's eyebrows shoot up. Maybe her ears are faulty, but is Rei suggesting they change here and now? She's really forward! But she doesn't mind.]

If you wish it, Rei.

[She smiles, carefully unfolds her package, and proceeds to change without a hint of shame. She's not quite putting on a show, but she's not quite avoiding showing off.

She fully faces Rei again while buttoning the last of her buttons. When done, she poses with her hands folded neatly.]

Do I look like you imagined?

[Rei had not meant that specifically! There was a screen for them to change behind! Oh my god Minako!!!! But...frankly, when the blonde starts changing without a trace of hesitation? Rei can't help but look. Her glance isquick, furtive at first, but Minako probably notices anyway. The question earns a gigantic blush...but an honest answer.]

...yes.

[Yes, she does. And it's every bit as nice. Minako's lovely, muscles and curves compared to her soft looks and relative lack of them.]

Just...a moment.

[Standing up, Rei slowly and quietly unrolls her own package and changes. It's a little less steady, and while her hands tremble just a bit she can't help but turn as her top falls away, giving Minako a coy look over her shoulder and retaining some modesty. She knows Minako's the far more sexual person of the two, and a little show is probably okay. It's her birthday after all.

Putting on the pajamas quickly, she turns back and dips her head.]

Do I look as you imagined too?

[Oh...oh wow, Rei. Minako knows she's startled Rei with her forwardness, and she doesn't want to stare enough to make her uncomfortable, but she catches a few glimpses. That will give her good dreams for quite a while to come, she thinks.

With Rei standing before her, she can only smile her approval. She's the embodiment of delicate yet sharp beauty, commanding even without those powerful red heels. She adores it, and finds herself reaching for a hand.]

I haven't had as long to imagine as you, but from the past minute...? Yeah, I definitely think so.

[Rei takes the hand and squeezes it before stepping forward and pressing her lips to Minako's. It's not a quick kiss, but it is gentle, probing and filled with joy enough to cause lavender to start blossoming beneath her feet.]

I'm glad. I want nothing more than your happiness today.

[Her hand gestures towards the bedstand.]

Will you share a glass or two of wine with me? It's something Grandfather and I always did on birthdays, and I hope...maybe it'll quell some nerves.

[Minako nods enthusiastically once she's released. Her toes are curling already! Rei really knows how to get her going...and to turn the room into a small garden, it seems. Her own joy becomes light, decorating the ceiling like little golden stars.]

Of course I will, Rei. I can't think of anyone better to kick back and relax with. But it's a bit more than that, isn't it?

[Rei turns away to start pouring, half filling both glasses before she responds. It's tough for her, because she's eschewed this kind of thing for her entire life. Minako, conversely, was the goddess of love...and while Rei was the goddess of passion she'd never let this creep into her life till now.]

It is more than relaxing. It's a big step for us. As...Us. We haven't shared a bed before, and even if we just sleep, I know that it's new ground for us. I'm not afraid of it, but it's change. Change I want, though.

[Turning round, she offers one glass and sits on the bed.]

And if we go further...then that's a bigger step. But one I won't regret. Because I love you.

[There. She said it.]

[Minako casually curls her fingers around the glass and sits beside her, thinking carefully for a few moments. Rei is so dedicated, so warm...but she knows her love needs time and patience, and that she will provide.]

I'm really glad. You've been wonderful for me, Rei, and I hope I can be as wonderful for you. But I'm happy to take this one step at a time...we have a really long time, don't we?

[Rei grips her cup solidly, looking down into the dark liquid for a thoughtful moment. She can feel Minako's eagerness, tonight. The blood surging in her, it's hard not to note the excitement, and those lavender flowers blossom beneath her feet again as she feels that understanding from Minako. That is intoxicating, it means a lot to her, knowing that her love understands her trepidation, and does wonders to banish it. At least, a little bit.]

We do. But at the same time, I don't want you to go wanting. So, we'll see, eh? I don't know how well I can resist your charms, after all.

[Her head turns, cocking to one side, and she holds up the cup.]

To us?

[Minako gently clinks their glasses and takes a hearty sip, eyes sparkling.]

To us, my love.

[She doesn't want to push Rei too far, but already intoxicated with love...well, it doesn't take long for her to curl closer, leaning her weight against Rei comfortably. It doesn't go further than that, but it's nice.]

Getting sleepy yet?

[Rei sighs softly, swallowing down a large gulp of wine. With Minako there, and a little bit of liquid fire in her belly, she's starting to be less nervous and more relaxed.

The question makes her take another swig.]

I am, dear.

[One more, and the wine is gone. It's a good, sweet wine that goes down easy and leaves her lips tingly. With that all gone and the glass resting on the nightstand, she turns her head, reaching one hand up to stroke Minako's cheek and using the other to support her weight on the bed. She leans toward her partner, pressing a warm, gentle kiss against the blonde girl's lips.]

Would you prefer to be the...ah...big spoon?

[She may have checked out a book on romance from the library.]

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[It's not that they're out to outdrink each other, but feeling encouraged, Minako takes another sip. Slowly, she's no longer worrying so much about how Rei will take every little thing she does.

Of course, it also helps to see that welcoming expression on her face. At the invitation, she leans over Rei, her hair falling around them as she responds to the kiss as enthusiastically as she can muster. Which is very...but after a moment she forces herself to slow down. The aim's to go to sleep, not to be at this all night.]

Y'know...I think I would. I haven't had anyone except Artemis in so long, and you know him, he's a sourpuss---I love him, but you'll be more pleasant company.

[She laughs brightly, carefully rolling to the side and turning again to face Rei. Her arms snake outward, catching her waist.]

Is this okay?

Alright then.

[Rei accepts her lot in life, and loving the goddess of love means that sleep may be fleeting sometimes, and tonight she'd expected it to be. The hand that was on Minako's face drops to her hip, the other propping her up with the blonde's own hand helping keep them close.]

Of course it is. Tonight, whatever you want. It's alright. It's your night and I won't deny you anything.

[Rei craned her neck up more, renewing their kiss enthusiastically, intending to show just how she felt with actions. After a half an eternity, she pulls back a bit.]

Not...everything has to be on my terms, always. It's my night to give, love. I'll tell you if you cross a line.

[Which, even Rei has to admit, is unlikely tonight. The more she thinks about it, the more tangled her thoughts become, right along with the sheets.]

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[Minako shakes her head, her hair still swishing over Rei. That was kinda funny---she has to fight not to laugh, it's a total mood killer.]

I have everything I could ever want, Rei...but I have to admit I might be enjoying this a little too much.

[She threads her hand through Rei's hair, twisting her lips in thought, considering....]

I wonder. What's the biggest burst of emotion you've ever seen here?

[Rei's eyes flicker over to Minako's arm, watching it move and savoring the sensation of fingers brushing through her thick, dark hair. The question takes her a little off guard, though.]

I'm...not sure. Maybe the time that we all met up at our new house? Or when Usagi ran into Chibiusa.

[That had certainly been something.

A mischievous glint starts shining in her eyes, and they direct upwards again, looking Minako up and down, top to bottom in those nice new pajamas.]

Why? Are you wanting to get a bigger performance out of me?

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[Minako's quite proud of how fast Rei catches on. She giggles delightedly, her toes curling with...something in mind.]

Out of us. If we combined our power, there's probably no limit to what we could do, don't you think?

[She licks her lips, a strange extra warmth radiating from her as she thinks.]

[Rei's gaze lingers a little on Minako's breast, not quite wanting to look into those baby blues just yet. Not because she's nervous, but because she knows that the mischief in her own eyes is reflected there.]

I can hardly disagree. Did you have a particular way you'd like to go about this...performance?

[Now her voice, low and hoarse, takes on a hungry edge.]

Because I'm willing to place myself in your hands.

[What a lovely offer that is. Minako's fingers twitch as she considers it, and her head shifts down a bit to give Rei a warm look. The blond hair seems to contain flecks of gold now, oddly enough.

It's about connecting our hearts, and Rei, I thought...

[Her hand settles on the center of Rei's chest, tapping a button there.]

We could do that literally? I think?

[No, Minako, that would involve open surgery and probably death.]

That might be more difficult than you'd think.

[Although the hand on her chest makes her blush, literal steam rising from her face, the atmosphere growing oddly...humid.]

But our crystals...

[Her heart begins to pulse with red light, and Magic rolls through her, touching her fingertips. One nail reaches out, tapping over Minako's heart to will energy into her.]

We can always share the love inside those.

IC Inbox: empatheias edition

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Well, nsfw mention. This got a little steamy.

and here they go ;) (nsfw)

and what a time they'll have :3