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Istredd ([personal profile] magicalarchaeologist) wrote in [community profile] abraxaslogs2023-04-03 05:45 pm

Reality doesn’t always give us the life that we desire

WHO: Istredd and anyone!
WHAT: Catch-all for April
WHERE: Thorne, Horizon
WHEN: EARLY April for now, will put later prompts up as time goes on
WARNINGS: PTSD from the event, NSFW thread in comments





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thedevilwhorose: (another world outside my door)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-26 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
"You do have a habit of upending my sense of self." It's not an accusation, just an observation.

"I won't do it again." Pause. "Well, I won't do it in that circumstance." He's not going to promise anything else. Things happen, and he values Istredd's life.
thedevilwhorose: » f ApocWorld (failing nothing)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-26 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
In a normal light he might scoff and dismiss it only because every time Lucifer's sense of self gets rocked it is not quiet. It rocks through him like a quake and knocks everything in his mind out of place and picking up the bits not shattered and returning them to where they belong is a trial he's not sure is worth it. Mostly, anyway.

But Istredd accompanying the question with kissing does nicely for derailing Lucifer's normal reaction. It's almost like this man knows him, even if this wasn't on purpose. That alone is reason enough for Istredd to be the only one that knows him to this extent, but then that reassurance wasn't really for that. Istredd knows his mind, Istredd knows his true form. While the former began as necessity, the latter is something he'd never share with someone, and he doesn't see an instance where he'd allow another person to witness it.

He offers Istredd some assistance, reaching up to undo the top clasp of his outfit and pull it back.

I wouldn't doubt your skill at being able to achieve that.
thedevilwhorose: (in the midst of our seasons)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-26 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
A laugh. Who's spread the lies that I'd have any doubts like that? Certainly not me. But the level of confidence is impressive. They bring out the worst in each other sometimes; just about anyone can bring the worst out of Lucifer.

They do, however, also bring out the best in each other. That Lucifer has a best is... interesting. Something new. Or rather, something that has been buried for a very, very, near-infinite time.

And Istredd, of course, coming in strong and blipping Lucifer's thoughts. Blanked for a few seconds as he blinks up at him.

"You would definitely die," he says slowly, knowing he needs to say something before Istredd loses this flare of confidence, but Lucifer honestly wasn't expecting the comment. "Or at least have your eyes burned out of your skull, and that'd be a cryin' shame." Even Lucifer can recognize that Istredd's eyes are the best physical aspect about him. He'd hate to lose them.

It takes a moment for him to kickstart his mind again. Actual effort. There's multiple free-flowing thoughts there that hadn't been before, one particular new strand he hadn't even been realized as missing, the rest unrecognized or so much as noticed by Lucifer. Gossamer, silver threads of thought stretched across in motion as though through water. The way that Lucifer's mind is more often imagery and color as much as emotion.

He knows Istredd was attracted to his mind; he said as much, said it was what he... fell in love with first. But this, this vessel, it's as similar to a hand-me-down.

Lucifer didn't choose this the last time. Nick didn't choose this the last time. They both were forced into this arrangement and while Nick is gone, no soul to make the space seem smaller, it still feels like this body doesn't fit right sometimes. Like an itch he can't reach, a piece of clothing out of place, a loose hair you can't catch. What Crowley did to this vessel permanently changed him.

And sure, he's aware there's an attractiveness to this suit and the way he wears it but--but Istredd does know that form, didn't flinch from it, doesn't have any nightmares haunting him from it. He knew Istredd accepted it but--

But wanting it was another story.

"Get--" He's got Istredd's tie around his neck that means he loses the easy handhold, so he settles for wrinkling the smooth shirt, twisting his hand into the black and bodily dragging Istredd back down to him. Get down here.
thedevilwhorose: » hallucination (I made my way through Hell again)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-26 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
I'll let you know, he confirms. No panic tapping Istredd out. He promised that much, he'd hold to it. At the moment he doesn't see a break-off point, but he doesn't know this body. Doesn't know where one nerve ends and another begins, doesn't know what might just overwhelm all aspects that are part of him. Jeff's form was hardly oversensitive, but he was in a regular relationship.

It's been awhile for this form, and what might be just fine for Lucifer might not fly so well for his skin.

Vessels make everything complicated, it'd make his life so much easier if he could do this in his true form. But aside from burning out Istredd's very attractive eyes, if he could actually shirk this vessel he'd probably destroy it permanently and not be able to be contained nor would he be a Reasonable Size.

But that's neither here nor there. Things he can't achieve, it's fine. He'll cope, or he won't.

He meets Istredd with the same fire, finally getting more than just the taste from the start of the night, finally leaning into the play he made with their dance. He didn't think he needed it. This whole perfectly-fit clothing comes with problems, Istredd, and I don't only mean how good it looked.

If he ruins Natasha's fine work she is going to find a way to murder him. But simply popping the buttons of Istredd's vest open he knows losing a few layers isn't going to be easy. And this is from Lucifer, who is nicely bound in the tight outfit. But he bought this.

No one's going to kill him if he ruins it and it'll be worth it.
thedevilwhorose: (ever creeping close)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-26 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
He nearly cackles at Istredd's grumpiness. He's only looking out for you, Istredd. You want to deal with redheaded-wrath? Be his guest, but Lucifer will make the effort in trying to prevent that.

Lucifer may be on uneven footing here, but he's gotten past the placeholder issues, and the identity issues, and various other uncertainties clogging up his thoughts along with the static he had at the beginning of the month.

Fortunately (or unfortunately) then, he will always be himself.

"So demanding," he quips, the amusement game strong in him, and the beginning trills of pleasure from Istredd's comment. He hardly needs romance. His amusement does come back to bite him some though because there are several clasps to his outfit, and the gloves and their buckles have to come off as well for him to even consider removing his top, followed by the thin undershirt that kept the top from chafing.

And this wasn't excessive for the clothing options he could have taken!

He still achieves better speed than Istredd, and he enjoys the man playing catchup.

"Look at that," he says with a laugh, which frankly shouldn't be funny for the words that follow, "we're both graceless now." (He's got some grace, but not the point.)

He snaps off Istredd's tie from his neck, loops it behind Istredd's, and absolutely soaks in Istredd's furnace. And a rebellion. Don't forget the rebellion part. That is very important to me. That this, too, really is a rebellion. Because this they certainly weren't allowed.
thedevilwhorose: (you're the sounds)

nsfw here on out probably let's just slap that there now jic

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-27 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
"Good," he answers, startled that he means it. In other circumstances, other potential multiversal of people, he'd deny it. But because Istredd is so rarely this level of vocal, Lucifer only offers encouragement. "I know I've inspired other things, too," he croons, up until his breath hitches with a startled, annoyed, amused confusion.

So increasing levels of It's Complicated that he's just going to roll with, but also owed an explanation because the last thing he needs is Istredd being concerned without Lucifer actually slamming on the breaks.

Point of order: last person I slept with was with a different vessel entirely. Same number of limbs. Way different... everything else. Again, that's not a denial, Istredd. It's like a lottery.

Istredd might not know lotteries.

Lucifer does not infodump about lotteries while shifting his hips to meet Istredd. You're welcome.

Conversation in motion. Lucifer does know how to dance.

"I want you," he responds aloud, so that it resonates through his vocal chords and matches in sync through the thoughts in their skulls.
thedevilwhorose: (of all that was learnt)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-27 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
I dare you to break it, he sings.

He smooths a hand into the back pocket of Istredd's pants, encouragement if anything.

He's done pacing. He's vibing enough from their dance that his 'openness' fuel tank is full and his vulnerability levels are empty. Lucifer's settled into the fact that he's going to be vulnerable in this situation. But it's nearly always Istredd seeing him the most carved open, and it's because it's continually Istredd that he allows the vulnerability, allows the weakness.

Istredd's had Lucifer's skin under his hands before. That wound cleaning in itself should have left Lucifer more exposed than this, and he's still alive, still mentally kicking.

More uncomfortable keeping them on, he all-but growls, thoughts vibrating with the intensity.

That's likely fine. Nothing to worry about. He was in full-power last time and there were no uncontained problems. Surely running on empty as he is will be fine. Right?

Hopefully there's no additional cleaning fee slapped onto their room charge, is all.

He slips his other hand down between them. Istredd's a bit easier to unbutton than his own pants, and it offers the 'delicate' pass of knuckles. Whoops, sorry/not sorry.
thedevilwhorose: (we must learn to sing)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-27 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
Won't that be interesting to find out? he hums, another pass of his hand, thumb twisting just so.

He likely wouldn't be so keen to follow instructions further down the road, but the 'safety' and trust is strong enough that he defaults to Istredd's assurances. Because despite his dare for Istredd to break-in this body, he could very well break Istredd if he isn't careful to an extent. The healers of Hayle do not need that late at night.

He's already pressing lips to a shoulder the moment Istredd's back in his hands, both their banquet outfits fully in a couple haphazard piles. He breaks away only to make eye contact.

Lucifer may just get out of one portion of his head. The complex, grace-deprived, closer-to-human thoughts. That is good for them both.

But he won't leave his head entirely. That angelic, alien entity will always be his primarily, no matter how watered down it is. And that part of his head is very, very present.

In the sense you need me to be, he starts through thoughts, and finishes, "yes." But I could get lost in the breakdown of this. It's quite fascinating now that I have the time to process it. Just a simple... He kneads the heel of his kept-low palm against Istredd, giving him the touch he craves. Still a mild chill to it despite their activities, his eyes not breaking contact from Istredd's own, interested, drinking in and absorbing the reactions. ... Elicits a response. Sensitive nerves and sensitive minds, convoluted and crossed, not even the mind and body trying to find balance, just... mess.

He folds his legs behind Istredd's, maybe learned, maybe some instinct from that complicated 'mind and body' babble, and repeats, strikingly fond, Just mess. That he doesn't seem to have any particular problem with.
thedevilwhorose: » hallucination (of the angels)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-27 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
Don't let it go too much to your head, he groans, but you do that simply by existing in my presence.

... Most times, anyway. There are definitely times Lucifer wants to ring his neck, and not in an appealing way. And it should still go to the idiot's head.

His hips buck involuntary the lower Istredd goes, his thoughts for the first time becoming fuzzy. Distracted. Highly distracted. He usually shifts so frequently back and forth between thoughts and speaking and he's having more trouble with one more than the other.

There's a loose power about him, dribbling out and around and back through mostly unnoticed by Lucifer like a leaking helium balloon. Just a subtle shift in air currents. That might not be able to handle it. The part of him that recognizes it surely doesn't care.

Istredd. It's close a whine. Words, he needs words. He's all about words. Won't know until we find out.
thedevilwhorose: (there goes my mind)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-28 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
Istredd's welcome to the compliment. See, Lucifer can be nice sometimes. It's just in rare, small doses.

The response that follows is a mangled sputtered string of Enochian, untranslated.

He does get a hand to Istredd's head, nearly talon-like in the way his fingers splay and his nails twist in through hair to scalp.

Lord.

Isn't nice that in normal circumstances you'd be shut up in this situation but you've got your thoughts wide open with me. It might just be those open thoughts that make Lucifer grit his teeth more than the ministrations but honestly given who they both are that is what makes the most sense. You ever consider bringing this level of confidence to your day to day life? Would really help you out.

For all his litany he is hyper-aware. He wants to pay attention to each aspect. See the domino effect. One action lead to another, split the path, continue on. He can't. His mind's falling to the whim of this body.

Slow is going to equally kill me, Istredd, you know that, right.
thedevilwhorose: (your life)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-28 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
You-- He did, in fact, ask for this. Not that he's upset by any means, but ask and he shall receive. His mind maybe checks out for a few moments too many, fine on any other day, any other vessel, any other level of his grace reserves and control.

It's like misplacing a nuke, though lucky this one's currently, mostly, a dud.

When he checks back in he's unconcerned, one hand still marking up Istredd's head, the other wrapping around one of his wrists, not at all restricting his movements--following, even--but very much keying into a heartbeat, resonating it through them in a rocky, heady loop. An archangel shouldn't get high on life, the force and presence of it, but he's always been the abnormal one.

I'm already yours, try to keep up, would you-- the messy tumbled response falls away partway through, a distant ping in Lucifer's own blurry senses, an understanding about himself, missing the signs, or the absence, or, or...

Ah, fuck.

"Oh," drags out of Lucifer's mouth in a warble, hand clapped rudely to the back of Istredd's head now, pushing, holding, his hips jerking, "hell," follows in time with a sudden up-swelled chime droning through the air and the shattering of all the fancy, expensive, decorative glassware in the room.

Found the nuke.
thedevilwhorose: » hallucination (and I just want to taste)

[personal profile] thedevilwhorose 2023-04-28 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Shaddup. He's already gathering Istredd into his arms--partially out of rapidly becoming cool, partially because he doesn't know what to do with his hands now--despite the difficulty of it. Awkward angles and long limbs and Lucifer's catching-up breaths.

Istredd's lucky with how much Lucifer likes him that he lets him have his smugness instead of shoving it all under the shard-covered rug. Though there is a level of impressiveness at the fact Istredd was still able to throw up a shield. He'd have used his wings if he hadn't been so out of it.

You know we're likely going to have to pay for that?

We. They're both at fault. Istredd may as well have lit the fuse.

But you clearly need better partners if that's a first.

And Lucifer clearly needs to come to terms with a new issue. Well. Not new. It was there the first time they joined minds, but he had enough cognizance to stop it. It really only makes sense that it'd be ringing there the first time they joined bodies and that he wasn't able to stop it this time, under the circumstances.

The shards are a later problem.

He drops his mental voice low, warm. His oversensitivity hasn't faded and he's highly charged up despite the escape of power. What do you need?

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