[Closed] | Closer to the Skies

[portolan]

Who: Balthier portolan, David helpdesk_hero
What: A date
When: early/mid August
Where: Balthier's house, Excelsior
Content Warnings: nsfw intimacy



David comes over more regularly these days, so it isn't hard to be natural about suggesting a dinner in on a Friday evening after work. What's more difficult is hiding the evidence that he's working on something up on the roof, especially since David is more comfortable coming in and out without much warning these days. Balthier loves that, truly, and is willing to work around it, even if he thinks his cover has been blown more than once. One night he had to illusion a package of lights to look like anything else. Normally he'd never use his power on David, so he hopes this is alright.

Regardless, it comes together, and he takes the day off work to spend it cooking. He's been slowing practicing throughout the summer, figuring out how to put together things that remind him of home. And he does know how to make cake, so he does that too.

David's running late that day -- Balthier might have asked the office to delay him -- so that by the time David makes it over, the sun is getting close to setting and everything is ready to go. Balthier is still getting a hand of the new powers he discovered when his own came back to him, but the slow spells have been particularly useful for keeping food hot or chilled.

The only thing left to do is change, something else he's been working on all summer, trying to find pieces that still feel like himself. So it's the first time he's wearing both a simple black crop top and a high waisted, flowing circle skirt with a patterns that reminds him of home. His earrings and rings and bracelets are all on of course, and a heavy pair of leather shoes, and somehow he feels...settled. Like himself. Home.

The only thing that's missing is David, and that's not going to last hardly any longer.

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[portolan]

“If you tell me to wait again I’ll listen,” he says softly. “But the food will be alright a little longer.”

[helpdesk_hero]

"You know I don't want to wait," he says with a sigh. "Just like you don't want to."

[portolan]

“Consent is important,” he says, taking one of David’s favorite reminders, but he’s chuckling. “You sound so put upon.”

[helpdesk_hero]

"I should be taking care of the food," he says. "My need to put away the food definitely is at odds with wanting you."

[portolan]

That gets a very affectionate chuckle. “Does it help if they’re all under a slow spell and will stay exactly like this until I fall asleep or get out of range and can’t maintain the spell?”

[helpdesk_hero]

"And what could lead you to not being able to maintain it?" David asked, suddenly far more interested.

[portolan]

Balthier grins at the change in David’s tone. “Technically I maintained one through sleep — it’s not a demanding spell. But I imagine if I’m utterly exhausted it may waver. I haven’t finished my research though.”

[helpdesk_hero]

"Research, huh?" David asks. And David was very much about research. So he turns to pull the man closer. "You know I am down for research."

[portolan]

Mmm he loves the way David pulls him close. “Anything for research,” he agrees. And he is the taller one like this, a subtle but noticeable shift in their usual configuration.

[helpdesk_hero]

Yes, he likes that. Heels were a good add on to the relationship they had. Made things interesting and different.

"Then please, let us see what magic you could work."

[portolan]

“Well, I’ve been having some success anchoring spells.” He curls his head down to nuzzle his nose against David’s, searching for a moment to find the right angle with the height difference. He gives him a good kiss as his hands search for the hem of his shirt to slip closer to the heat of his skin.

“So if anyone happens to look up here, all they’ll see is a nondescript roof.” He kisses him again. “Even if you distract me. Presumably. Haven’t had a chance to test it.”

[helpdesk_hero]

Oh David doesn't mind the idea of his shirt being taken off, if it meant the man could touch him, skin to skin.

"I suppose we'll test it then."

IF only he had a way to be certain. But alas, they'd run their risks.

[portolan]

He knows how much David values privacy and that makes his willingness to give in up here that much more wonderful.

And it Would Be a shame not to fully use this beautiful setting.

He slides his hands further up David’s back. “I swear I forget how beautiful you are every time you’re away.”

[helpdesk_hero]

"Perhaps I should try and remind you of it," he says, smiling as his arms went up around Balthier's neck. Oh dear, that was so nice.

[portolan]

“Please do.” He loves those arms around his neck, loves seeing David look up at him with that look on his face.

He starts to tug David’s shirt off. The air is warm and pleasant and well they’ll get warm enough.

[helpdesk_hero]

Well there it was. So good to see the intent in the moment. And hey, David's helping, because he takes off his glasses and tosses them aside. See, helping undress.

[portolan]

Well if the glasses are coming off then this is serious. And much as Balthier loves them, because they are a part of David, he also loves these moments where he gets to see David’s bare face knowing few others ever do.

He gets the shirt off then pulls David against him with one arm, free hand going to trade the bone beneath his eye.

“Utterly beautiful,” he confirms, a hint of awe in his voice that he’s this fortunate.

[helpdesk_hero]

"Beautiful and yours," he reminds Balthier, his voice a touch breathy. "To do with as you would."

And that was the truth of his heart, as much as of his body.

[portolan]

“Well, I would touch you, and please you, and remind you that I intend to keep you well loved a long, long time.”

He pulls his fingers down David’s back and down to his ass, cupping it as he presses in to kiss him. “And maybe I also want to make you gasp.”

[helpdesk_hero]

"I would like all of that," he says, his voice soft and warm. He definitely wants to get the man to act.

And those hands, gripping at him. Those are good. Fuck yes.

"I want to gasp."

[portolan]

His grip tightens, nails joining in as his fingers dig into David's ass. Scions it's a great ass. He presses his mouth to the other's neck, kiss giving way to bites. Interest is quickly becoming desire. He's hard and getting harder against David's stomach.

[helpdesk_hero]

Well, David works out for that great ass. More than that, he's left moaning over the bites. Fuck, Balthier was just so good at working him up.

"I want to see what's under that skirt."

[portolan]

Mmm, and he's proud of knowing just how to work David up. He leaves off biting to nuzzle against his ear. "Then hike it up," he whispers, before taking the earlobe in his mouth and sucking hard.

If David obliges him, Balthier is counting on him being amused that he's not wearing undergarments. Maybe part of him expected things might go this way.

[helpdesk_hero]

His fingers tease at the skirt, pulling and hiking it up in slow movements of only one hand. And yes, he's DEFINITELY shocked when he finds the bare skin doesn't finish getting exposed.

"Balthier," he gasps in shock. This man is so amazing to do this. "You wonder."

[portolan]

Balthier’s smiling so much into kissing him that he’s sure David can feel it.

“Well adding this to the list of things you like.”