hearted | IC Inbox: empatheias edition

[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.

Dunamis, right?

[When she says the word, she tries to infuse it with feeling. Her crystal lights gold in response, small ribbons of it swirling out and embracing Rei's arms.]

I didn't practice as much as I should've. Like this?

It's not dunamis, so much as it is...well...us. Just something I've experimented with back home with Phobos and Deimos.

[In their human forms, anyway. Rei's always, always had an interest in magic, and she's always had a talent for it. Dunamis though, well since Minako's trying that...]

However. If you want me to show you my feelings through dunamis, though...

[The air around them starts to move, a gentle gust sliding over Minako's cheekbones, tickling her hair, her neck, her ears. Rei keeps her eyes on the blonde's, finger unmoving, fixed over Minako's heart and pushing more of herself forward to transfer energy into her partner.]

Can you feel what I'm sending you?

[This is having a calming effect on her at least, a lot of the nervousness drying up.]

[Minako smiles. Of course she wants this. She takes a deep breath, opening herself to emotion. The urge to close her eyes is overwhelming, but Rei's are glinting with such passion that she could never.

Her heart fills, causing her energy to respond in kind. Warm tendrils, almost chain-like, embrace Rei and pull her in. She places her hand over Rei's heart too, responding with warmth and light as best she can.]

Like this, right? The feeling that you don't want to let go.

[Rei's pulse quickens in her chest, her eyes sparkling with emotion, the swell of emotion within Minako boiling over into her. A chain is so like her, enveloping and embracing, holding Rei's heart prisoner, making her never want to let go.]

I do and I don't. I don't ever want to let you go, but I do want to let myself go.

[She shifts her weight, getting up without breaking the contact their hands have on the other's heart, the raw love egging her on, her passion pouring back through. She presses forward, pushing Minako backwards onto the bed, bringing her lips against her partner's in a heated kiss. She keeps moving, overbearing Minako and kneeling atop her, hair falling in a dark cascade around their faces. When she does at last pull away, it's with a little gasp and a whine of regret.]

Show me your passion, Minako, so I can show you my love. I want nothing more.

[The sweet wine makes her lips tingle, her eyes still blazing with incandescent passion stoked by love.]

[That's the language she understands. Minako happily falls back and drinks it in, her sly fingers making themselves very comfortable in Rei's locks.

She holds there for a little while, then moves in to slide her fingers around Rei's neck. It's usual at first, her kisses following, but her fingers soon slip below her collar, reaching as far as they can to draw circles on her breastbone.

Meanwhile, those chains become fuller and warmer, embracing both of them and providing a warmth to lean back on.]

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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