dreampost: even more after dark edition (IV)

[wotanon]

[ sexy dreams for thirsty idol bastards

shit's going to be sexy in here.

please list what you're open or not open to somewhere in your toplevel pls and thank ]

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[constellationprize]

That's really nice of you to say... Thank you for worrying over me. But we both know that I can't do that, don't we?

[counterfaith]

I'm afraid I don't know what you mean.

[constellationprize]

If someone came to this church looking for help, and I was asleep - that'd be unacceptable, wouldn't it?

Even if I'm a little tired, I can't abandon the people that might come here to visit.

[counterfaith]

I see.

At the very least, then, you could stand to have some covering. It gets cold at night.

[ glancing around to see if there are any blankets available . . . ]

[constellationprize]

[ are there. are we going to do catholic blanketfic ]

And what about you...? Your cloak doesn't look very thick, does it?

[counterfaith]

[ there probably are for the homeless and stuff but he does consider against it and then, instead, pulls off his shroud, wrapping it around her shoulders and securing it ]

I'm quite used to colder temperatures; I'm alright.

[constellationprize]

... That won't do, will it?

[ she grips it lightly around her shoulders, peering thoughtful at his face ... ]

Aren't you a visitor here, too? I should be the one taking care of you.

[ and slowly making to pull it free, ]

Besides that, even if I'm sure I could defend both of us if something happened again, it won't be any good for you to get cold, right?

[counterfaith]

[ just secures it on her again. ]

You misunderstand, miss. Between the two of us, I will be the one protecting you—and besides that, the cold will help me concentrate.

Please, don't worry about it.

[constellationprize]

That's very kind of you, but even if you say that...

[ she'll still worry. of course.

without taking it off this time, she just reaches up to attempt patting at his head ]

I'm sure you're really strong, but it's alright if you rest, too.

[counterfaith]

[ ,,

headpats,, ??? ]

I'll have time to rest. ... Truthfully, as the least experienced member, I'm tasked with the least dangerous area. So, I'm sure this night won't be too eventful.

[constellationprize]

[ ... gottem

just starts to stroke at his hair, gentle. you know the way she does that thing she does ]

Then I'll continue keeping you company, but you should stay warm, too...

Why don't I make us some tea?

[ is this church new enough to have its own kitchen ]

[counterfaith]

[ it's like

the 60's. ]

. . . Tea does sound lovely. Thank you.

[ just . . . letting her pet . . . kind of stiff . . . ]

[constellationprize]

[ nice.

she withdraws her hand to stand and head into the kitchen, offering a soft smile ]

Are you alright...?

[counterfaith]

Of course—do I seem any different?

[constellationprize]

You seemed a little worried about something... If you want to talk, then we have a few hours, don't we?

We can sit here in the pews, but if there's something serious, then there's a confessional on the premises -

[ there's a pause, as she seems to think a moment and correct herself, ]

... Here in the church, if there's something that you want to say . . .

[counterfaith]

. . . If I had to say anything, it is simply that I am not used to being patted on the head—so I was somewhat startled. Still, I did not want to alarm you, so I did try to tone edown my reaction . . .

[constellationprize]

Oh ...

If you want, I'll pat you a lot more when I come back, okay?

[counterfaith]

—You're far too kind, I'm alright. . .

[constellationprize]

Okay, okay.

[ and turning on her heel to leave.

google says it is old enough to reasonably have a kitchen but does it have tea, ]

[counterfaith]

[ realistically it probably has wildflower tea but he also has never actually had tea in this church before so it's whatever dream logic is dream ]

[constellationprize]

[ tiv once more recalls that dreams are not real,

jokes aside she comes back a few minutes later with a pot and cups for them both, setting it down beside him ]

Here -

[ and settling herself down opposite the tray, pouring for him first, then herself ]

It'll be easier to pass the night if we have something nice to drink, won't it?

[counterfaith]

Thank you—ah, though, if my superiors knew I was having such a lovely time, I'm sure I'd be scolded.

[ with a little laugh ]

[constellationprize]

Is that so? But we're just making sure that your watch goes smoothly, aren't we? Having a drink will keep you warm, and having someone to talk to will keep you awake.

Because this is the least dangerous area, like you said, it isn't about fighting or anything like that, but finding a way to stay vigilant, right?

[ she stops short of actually laughing, for whatever reason, but she seems a little amused too ]

[counterfaith]

Still—well. One cup of tea is harmless, in any case.

By the way, I don't think I ever caught your name.

[constellationprize]

Oh -

[ adjusting her veil a bit, one-handed - right. ]

I'm not very smart, so I forget to introduce myself a lot, or to ask for others' names... I'm Aradia! It's nice to meet you.