He kissed her again, lingering a moment against the feeling of her pulse, but with no true interest in feeding (beyond what's always there, but Armand had detached himself from that feeling a long time ago).
He rolled them over enough that they're both lying on the bed.
He brushed a few strands of hair back from Aerith's face, before lying back. He's more than a little pleased with himself for Aerith's fulfillment, which he felt was definitely one of the better emotions to be filled with after sex.
She enjoyed the touch- though part of her was disappointed he didn't feed on her- to the point she wasn't sure the sigh she made was relief or disappointment.
She felt relaxed, tired, loose limbed- peaceful after sex. The release hit her hard, and she ended up curling against his side, a hand stroking chest in idle affection.
A small offering of warmth since her body was running so hot.
Regrets would come later when she was alone. They always did.
Aerith had said there was potential for trouble, so Armand's feeding days were... on pause, for the moment. Someone had to be sensible, and felt he's proved he has other methods to help her find rest.
He's cool again, the warmth fading away so he didn't have any objection to her staying close. Though, as usual if she fell asleep in his cabin, he generally ended up on his iPad again.
Far less usually, he planned on speaking to her when there was a chance of reasonable conversation. It wasn't as if Armand ever threw her out. The playfulness he could sometimes show when he took her to bed remained firmly there, but he certainly wasn't cold. He's simply not the most talkative person in general, and he generally didn't see a need for some sort of extensive 'talk' as their arrangement was well established.
He was helpful and generous, making sure she got the much needed rest she so badly needed. And she didn't mind him going onto his iPad, as she fell asleep, a source of warmth by his side. The fact he stayed with her as she slept was a source of comfort for her.
She'd be surprised though after when she dressed and was preparing to go that he wanted to talk. He wasn't talkative, was fine with it even- and the playfulness in bed and out of it made her more relaxed with the vampire then not.
"What's on your mind?" She was smoothing her shirt, ready to go. She didn't feel kicked out. She felt better falling asleep in her own bed, and after their earlier activity, she needed a shower.
Armand generally looked up from his iPad to acknowledge her departure. Not everyone got that sort of display of advanced social interaction!
"As you said before, it is sensible for you to stop offering me your blood." It had been the basic understanding established, anyway. "As I said, that does not mean you would be unwelcome if you wish to come to my door."
He could promise basically the same service, complete with not having to worry that it placed some sort of burden on him - even if it would take longer than just drinking her blood.
...He was still annoyed that someone had suggested there could be any problem with the sexual element of their... relationship.
It was an advanced social interaction! It was acknowledgment!
"I think we need to have a break from blood drinking st least."
She came over to gently touch his cheek, and draw away.
"But thank you Armand. I'll remember that." And she'd be by soon, unless something happened. Which...would likely happen as people figured out what was going on.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
momijizukamori
no subject
Date: 2025-08-05 06:27 am (UTC)He rolled them over enough that they're both lying on the bed.
He brushed a few strands of hair back from Aerith's face, before lying back. He's more than a little pleased with himself for Aerith's fulfillment, which he felt was definitely one of the better emotions to be filled with after sex.
no subject
Date: 2025-08-05 06:41 am (UTC)She felt relaxed, tired, loose limbed- peaceful after sex. The release hit her hard, and she ended up curling against his side, a hand stroking chest in idle affection.
A small offering of warmth since her body was running so hot.
Regrets would come later when she was alone. They always did.
no subject
Date: 2025-08-05 06:56 am (UTC)He's cool again, the warmth fading away so he didn't have any objection to her staying close. Though, as usual if she fell asleep in his cabin, he generally ended up on his iPad again.
Far less usually, he planned on speaking to her when there was a chance of reasonable conversation. It wasn't as if Armand ever threw her out. The playfulness he could sometimes show when he took her to bed remained firmly there, but he certainly wasn't cold. He's simply not the most talkative person in general, and he generally didn't see a need for some sort of extensive 'talk' as their arrangement was well established.
no subject
Date: 2025-08-05 07:05 am (UTC)She'd be surprised though after when she dressed and was preparing to go that he wanted to talk. He wasn't talkative, was fine with it even- and the playfulness in bed and out of it made her more relaxed with the vampire then not.
"What's on your mind?" She was smoothing her shirt, ready to go. She didn't feel kicked out. She felt better falling asleep in her own bed, and after their earlier activity, she needed a shower.
no subject
Date: 2025-08-05 07:17 am (UTC)"As you said before, it is sensible for you to stop offering me your blood." It had been the basic understanding established, anyway. "As I said, that does not mean you would be unwelcome if you wish to come to my door."
He could promise basically the same service, complete with not having to worry that it placed some sort of burden on him - even if it would take longer than just drinking her blood.
...He was still annoyed that someone had suggested there could be any problem with the sexual element of their... relationship.
no subject
Date: 2025-08-05 03:07 pm (UTC)"I think we need to have a break from blood drinking st least."
She came over to gently touch his cheek, and draw away.
"But thank you Armand. I'll remember that." And she'd be by soon, unless something happened. Which...would likely happen as people figured out what was going on.
But for now, bliss.