He enjoys it just on its own, and because it can be slightly soothing to the raw nerves still sensitive from the end of his last relationship. And whether or not that's a good thing in general, at it does mean that he likes being nice to Gojyo.
It's better than the alternative!]
Do you want to try something new? [he murmurs, when the pause a moment because Gojyo has to breath]
[Somehow, he doesn't think Gojyo grew up in the same sort of household that he did. From what he's observed of Gojyo, he's not sure that it's a different as it might seem on the surface.
I. I wanna make you feel good, too. [As much as Armand claims to enjoy giving, and as much as he claims he doesn't need Gojyo to reciprocate, there does come a point when Gojyo feels like kind of a shitty partner if he's not giving anything back.]
[An alarming number of people who know Gojyo are under the delusion that he is a kind/sweet/good person. Gojyo has no clue where they get this ridiculous idea.
Gojyo does let go of Armand's hand as they exit the Enclosure. Because nothing says "nothing homosexual is going on here" as two guys exiting the Enclosure and immediately heading towards one of their cabins.]
[Armand would've been surprised if Gojyo had held on. They've managed so much open communication - what else could you call establishing that Gojyo isn't gay, and that that doesn't matter? - he'd expect Gojyo would say something if he decided he was no longer heterosexual.
Armand would be willing to pretend to be with Gojyo if he decided he wanted to try to make his married friend jealous, because he can be generous to, but that's also something that would require communication.
Yet another reason he should have his ability to read minds returned to him.
Armand's cabin isn't exactly bright and cheerful, but the subdued colors don't go to somber even if just how expensive everything is can be missed if you don't share the same cultural perspective.]
Clearly this is proof of what a good friend Armand is.
A lot of the expensive items in Armand's cabin do escape Gojyo's notice due to cultural differences... but a few pieces here and there come with enough noticeable weight, enough effortless but obvious craft that some long-buried thief-instinct scratches at his brain as he looks over the place.
He doesn't act on it, of course. Instead, he puts and arm around Armand's shoulders.
Armand turns towards him slightly, as he uses the arm around his shoulders as a reason to move a little closer. They're in private again, after all. Even more private that the Enclosure, in a way, as there's no one to stand outside the door wondering who's using it.
He doesn't give any particular weight to it being his 'real' room, rather than the ever open to change Enclosure.
"It should. My partner was an art dealer. When you get money a classy way it's important to match."
"It's also a nice way to signal to thieves that 'hey, just a heads-up; we've got shit worth stealing'", Gojyo helpfully comments. In private, these days, Gojyo doesn't hesitate to close the distance and kiss Armand.
After pausing for air...
"Was I drunk enough to get the details wrong, or weren't you also an art dealer?"
"If a thief managed to get past my security system, they would deserve it." Much like how his own ability to make off with pieces of art if he really wants to means that he deserves it when he does.
He keeps his arms looped around Gojyo's neck as he pauses for air.
"Only because Louis was." So he would say that it's more complicated then them both being art dealers.
"Huh. Guess that makes sense. Why else would you choose a boring-sounding job like that?"
But whatever reason this Louis is an ex-partner -- a break-up, Armand's death -- Gojyo figures that's not a fun topic right now, and he is trying for fun.
It's not fun, and he speaks of it because he's not in the best mood after everything's that happened. He does... appreciate that Gojyo is trying for better topics.
He smiles at him.
"Possibly more comfortable than you have felt before," he says, lightly teasing.
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Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 07:04 pm (UTC)Uh-- Yeah, pretty much. Got in a bit of an argument with Hakkai and his husband, but-- [he shrughs] it's mostly cool now.
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 07:11 pm (UTC)What did you argue over? [Armand has always shown himself as uninterested in gossip for gossip’s sake, so the question is about Goyjo’s feelings.]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 07:26 pm (UTC)It's nothing more juicy than that.
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 07:29 pm (UTC)[He's been there. ...If you use a very broad definition of 'been there'.
He kisses Gojyo again, because what better way is there to deal with... everything, really?]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 07:39 pm (UTC)Gojyo kisses back enthusiastically, burying his fingers in Armand's hair. At least he's getting a lot more confident about this.]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 07:48 pm (UTC)He enjoys it just on its own, and because it can be slightly soothing to the raw nerves still sensitive from the end of his last relationship. And whether or not that's a good thing in general, at it does mean that he likes being nice to Gojyo.
It's better than the alternative!]
Do you want to try something new? [he murmurs, when the pause a moment because Gojyo has to breath]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 08:08 pm (UTC)What'd you have in mind?
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 08:27 pm (UTC)[Somehow, he doesn't think Gojyo grew up in the same sort of household that he did. From what he's observed of Gojyo, he's not sure that it's a different as it might seem on the surface.
Everyone has a history.]
Coitus interfemoris?
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 08:35 pm (UTC)[Gojyo's Latin only goes so far.]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 08:44 pm (UTC)The thighs.
It give much pleasure. You should see how often it's memorialized on Greek vases.
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 09:03 pm (UTC)You want me to do that to you...?
[It doesn't sound terribly emasculating, having it done to you. Gojyo isn't entirely against the idea, either way.]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-22 09:07 pm (UTC)[Now that Gojyo doesn't flee from the concept, there's such a wide range of ways to be with someone.]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-23 08:17 pm (UTC)I. I wanna make you feel good, too. [As much as Armand claims to enjoy giving, and as much as he claims he doesn't need Gojyo to reciprocate, there does come a point when Gojyo feels like kind of a shitty partner if he's not giving anything back.]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-23 08:30 pm (UTC)[He means it, but it doesn't mean he doesn't also enjoy other positions. He kisses Gojyo again.]
Come to my room.
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-23 08:57 pm (UTC)Right. An empty theatre. Maybe not the best place for a liaison.
...Gojyo weaves his fingers into Armand's, gently.]
Sure.
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-23 09:05 pm (UTC)Most people are less enthusiastic about blood than vampires, in Armand's experience.
He squeezes Gojyo's fingers gently in turn. He's sweet, and it's nice to be able to embrace that.]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-24 10:29 pm (UTC)Gojyo does let go of Armand's hand as they exit the Enclosure. Because nothing says "nothing homosexual is going on here" as two guys exiting the Enclosure and immediately heading towards one of their cabins.]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-24 10:56 pm (UTC)Armand would be willing to pretend to be with Gojyo if he decided he wanted to try to make his married friend jealous, because he can be generous to, but that's also something that would require communication.
Yet another reason he should have his ability to read minds returned to him.
Armand's cabin isn't exactly bright and cheerful, but the subdued colors don't go to somber even if just how expensive everything is can be missed if you don't share the same cultural perspective.]
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-29 10:23 pm (UTC)A lot of the expensive items in Armand's cabin do escape Gojyo's notice due to cultural differences... but a few pieces here and there come with enough noticeable weight, enough effortless but obvious craft that some long-buried thief-instinct scratches at his brain as he looks over the place.
He doesn't act on it, of course. Instead, he puts and arm around Armand's shoulders.
"Nice place. Looks fancy."
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-07-29 10:56 pm (UTC)He doesn't give any particular weight to it being his 'real' room, rather than the ever open to change Enclosure.
"It should. My partner was an art dealer. When you get money a classy way it's important to match."
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-08-21 05:13 pm (UTC)After pausing for air...
"Was I drunk enough to get the details wrong, or weren't you also an art dealer?"
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-08-21 05:19 pm (UTC)He keeps his arms looped around Gojyo's neck as he pauses for air.
"Only because Louis was." So he would say that it's more complicated then them both being art dealers.
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-08-22 02:48 pm (UTC)But whatever reason this Louis is an ex-partner -- a break-up, Armand's death -- Gojyo figures that's not a fun topic right now, and he is trying for fun.
"Your bed better be comfy."
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-08-22 03:26 pm (UTC)He smiles at him.
"Possibly more comfortable than you have felt before," he says, lightly teasing.
Re: Audio, after Sam's post about Vash's murder
Date: 2025-08-23 03:39 pm (UTC)"Ooohh, we're promising a lot tonight, huh."
--Okay, so he does possibly still feel a little awkward about what they're about to do. He's trying to power through it.
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