domesticity

[duke_of_illusions]

Al had stayed over last night... and hasn't quite left this morning, either. The day is stretching on, and Barma is still beautifully comfortable, now immersed in a book, as his fingers trail through Al's hair.

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[al_truism]

Al reaches out to stroke his hair, fingers trailing down the side of his neck, comforting.

"It's not your fault," he whispers, lips brushing his ear. "And not for a moment do I blame you."

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"Neither was what happened to you."

He reminds him.

"With Ryo, with Break."

[al_truism]

He nods, sighing.

"I worry for them. All this time..."

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"I get the impression that Break also bottoms fairly heavily?"

Curious.

[al_truism]

"Much heavier than I do. Not as bad as Ryo, but enough to make me very cautious about playing with him, with my lack of skill."

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"Then there's no excuse for him not to know about this."

Firm.

[al_truism]

Al nods just as firmly back, setting his jaw.

"I need to tell Lucifer too. He may know, but he also might not."

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"He'd know- but perhaps you should ask him how it affects Break."

He shrugs.

"It'll give you insight into him, and force Lucifer to consider it himself."

[al_truism]

He nods, rubbing his cheek against Barma's.

"If it's about Break, he'll definitely consider it."

Al underestimates how much Lucifer actually does listen to him.

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"I have very little insight into the workings of that particular relationship."

[al_truism]

Al shakes his head.

"The more I think I understand it, the less I realize I do. Lucifer is... I don't have feelings for him myself, but they both include me enough to make it confusing."

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"Please be careful."

Firm.

"Absolutely."

[al_truism]

"I will be," he promises, with a soft sigh.

"I've got to be able to come home to you."

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"Thank you."

He says, quietly, but with real feeling. People haven't, in the past.

[al_truism]

Al strokes his hair slowly, thoughtfully, and brushes his lips against his forehead.

He knows.

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Barma pulls him close.

"Rest?"

[al_truism]

"I'll be here," he promises warmly and wraps both arms around him.

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"And so will I. I won't let anything like this happen to you again."

He promises.

[al_truism]

"There will be bumps in the road. I'm resilient," he laughs softly.

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"Good."

Eyes closing.

[al_truism]

"... I love knowing that you're looking out for me," he admits.

"I feel safe."

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"I'll do my best to always protect you."

[al_truism]

Al rubs at his eyes, smiles.

"Should rest."

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"Sleep."

He agrees.

[al_truism]

Al smiles, kisses his ear, and tugs sheets up.