crestfallenfor | IC Inbox for Prismatica

Looks like it...

[And he really, actually seems to consider it. Because on the one hand... it seems kind of unnecessary. On the other... why not?

"Why not?" wins out in the end, as it often does.]

Wouldn't hurt to try, though. Or... if it does, then I doubt it'll hurt in a bad way.

[...Maybe that's his lowkey masochism talking, though. Who could say?]

You know, we're going to have to explore that masochistic nature of yours, Sylvain.

[In the healthiest way possible obviously.

With kink.]

Oh! I know how too. There are crops near here. I saw them as I walked by.

[Excuse her while she goes to test them.]

Eh? What makes you think I have a masochistic streak?

[Besides the fact that it's probably visible from space. He just also kind of thought his equally prevalent sadistic streak canceled it out. Or balanced it. Or something.

Apparently not!

(The attachment goes into the cart, though.)

And then he's following her to the surprising array of crops and associated things.]

Here. Go ahead.

[Because offering his arm to test things on totally doesn't support her assertion or anything like that.]

Oh. Thank you, dear.

[She pushes his sleeve out of the way to make sure she can have plenty of skin to work with. Testing the flexibility of the crop in her hands, she nods before delivering a solid smack to his arm, bringing her fingers over to see the mark left behind.]

How much did that sting, Sylvain?

Of course.

[He lets her push his sleeve up, and doesn't even really seem to react all that much when she strikes him with the crop - past a wince at the sudden, loud noise more than at the pain itself.

A red mark does appear almost instantly, though, and it will definitely be warm when she touches it.]

Honestly, not much. More of a dull sting than I'd have expected from how loud it was.

It does have a good sound. I think this will probably be more suitable for building anticipation really. There's not enough sting to it.

[But she adds it to her growing list of items before grabbing another one. Less flexibility so she thinks it will sting more.]

Let's try this one.

[And slap! she's struck his arm near where she did the other.]

Well?

Mm I think you're right.

[The sound was undeniably nice, but the sensation was important too...

And speaking of - the way his arm seems to tense immediately after the second strike lands should tell her already that, yes, this one was much better.

It even leaves a redder mark behind, too.]

That one's much better. It still stings even now.

[Her fingers trail over the red mark to feel the warmth of it where the blood has risen closer to the surface. Studying it, she nods her approval.]

It's similar to the one I had back home. I miss that one sometimes. It really was the perfect tension.

[She pouts a little before adding this one to their growing collection.]

Maybe you'll be able to bring it here somehow...

[He's heard rumors about small items being able to be... brought? Replicated? And if she wants Her riding crop, then... well, there was probably some convoluted way to get it. Right?

Maybe?

Either way, this one seems to be a good enough substitute for now, and he rubs idly at the mark made as he looks at the other striking implements still on the racks.]

Any others you want to test?

Oh! I hope so!

[She beams at him then flicks another couple in the air before shaking her head. Not worth testing on him. Only the best here.]

Some of these are more brutal but that really isn't my style. I prefer just a sting.

Heh, me too.

[Look, if they're going to start to play like that, then logic only follows that it would be best with her favorite implement, right? Right.

For now, though - passable replacements.]

Thought as much. I'll have to go to someone else for that if you awaken something in me, then~

[...As if he doesn't already know.]

You should let me know who you go to, dear. That way if I need to come treat you afterward I'll know where to go.

[She winks at him. Because she's not saying he SHOULDN'T go get his masochism on. Just that if he does anything heavy he damn well better have her on call so she can make sure he gets the right treatment.

Or else.]

Heh, I'll shoot you a message if [When.] I do and if I'm not able to come to you afterwards.

[Because honestly - he'd like to think he's self-sufficient enough to at least be able to get himself... if not to his own apartment, then to hers, though that's in no small part because he isn't really all that partial to staying the night with people he sleeps with.

But who knows what he might get up to, so knowing she's more than willing to come to him - wherever he might be - is... reassuring. Encouraging, almost.]

Good. My door is always open to treat you. Even if it's cuts or bruises from you having a good time.

[Manuela doubts he'd be embarrassed by such things but it doesn't hurt to make it clear that she wants to make sure he gets proper care always. It's not that she doesn't trust other medical professionals. Rather it's the fact that she's protective of her people.

Anyway, she goes to look at their impressive collection.]

You know, we should probably get some lubricant bottles before we go.

Hah- thanks, Manuela. I'd offer you the same, but... well, I'm better at healing magic than I am at practical medicine, and... well...

[He honestly doubts that that's something she'd be into. But even so, his apartment is open to her if she decides to explore such things. It wouldn't be right to not offer her the same care she's offering him.

(And, really, the offer still would stand if the injury wasn't brought on by a sexual (mis)adventure, but saying as much feels like a quick way to bring down the mood, so... he doesn't.)

Anyway. The collection.

And her comment does call to attention that, yes, they are absolutely missing lube from it. Finding that out back at either of their places would be unfortunate.]

...Yeah, we probably should.

It's alright. After all this time I've learned how to treat my own little things when necessary.

[Walking with him to the lube selection, she found herself lost in the many options again. Heating. Numbing. This one tingles. That one there is an aphrodisiac.]

I'm almost feeling as though our world is far behind the times at this point. They're even more sexually liberated here.

[She's impressed.

And delighted.]

Mm... but you shouldn't have to.

[At least not if she doesn't want to. She's gotta let others take care of her sometimes, too! It comes with the territory of being, you know, cared about.

...Yeah, he has a hard time with it, too.

The vast varieties of lube are a really good distraction, though.]

Makes sense, though, since they run on intimacy.

[Could you imagine if Fodlan's currency was fucking? It... would probably honestly be chaos.]

This one says it'll make you 'feel like an Iris for a day'... and it's packaged with something they're calling Cordis purfume. Heh. It's like they're inviting us to swap.

[He's kind of curious, but if she thinks it's a bad idea, she'd know best.]

[Fodlan must never run on fucking. They have enough issues as it is already.]

After that one encounter I had with you I think I'd be interested to see if it had the same effect on you.

[That's a yes. She's interested.]

Though if it makes you as wet as I get...

[She means the lube. Well, it's still a yes so she waves for him to go ahead and add it to their collection.]

This one says it'll give you a pleasant chill. I might be curious enough to see what they mean by that actually.

[So many issues. Too many issues.]

I assume there are drugs of some sort in them to make that happen, so if it does, then it'll be terribly efficient...

[Considering it's a lube and all. Honestly, if he can stand the going through heat part for a few hours, then it might be well worth it on that basis alone.

So he goes ahead and adds them to their growing collection.]

Truthfully... I'm curious about most of these.

[And, look, even he has to laugh at himself for that, because really? There are just So Many Options, and each one looks more fascinating than the last.]

I imagine it won't be nearly as intense and may not be exactly the same. But it could still be interesting.

[She agrees with him though that she's interested in trying most of these. Of course this means they'll have to spend days going through all of them but it's not like that's a problem. They do have very active sex lives.]

Let's get at least one of each one we like. I'm sure we'll be able to try them all in the weeks to come.

[Because yes please?]

Whatever happens, it'll definitely be interesting.

[There's no doubt of that. At all. And given that they're surprisingly compatible in the bedroom, he doesn't doubt that they'll be fine, even if something goes wrong.

Hopefully nothing goes wrong.]

That sounds like a good plan. Even if we don't like them that much, I'm sure we'll use them up eventually.

[Waste not, and all that.]

We can always use them when we're sleeping together to relieve boredom.

[Which they definitely do. Just spending time together and realize they're bored and just... Well, it's obvious.

Anyway, she makes sure that is added before tapping her chin with her finger.]

Do you see anything else interesting? Otherwise, we can start with this, dear.

Mmhm we can.

[Look, when the options are flip channels on the prisma TV that they honestly probably never use or sleeping with someone hot...

Well, the answer is definitely obvious.

And at the question, he gives one last quick, cursory look around before shrugging.]

I think we have more than enough to start with, don't you? This place isn't going anywhere.

Then let's pay for this and head back. I want to try some of these out.

[She's honestly very excited. She's hardly vanilla but it's been a little bit since she last branched out properly into something kinkier. Right now Manuela is genuinely looking forward to this.]

Some will have to be delivered but that's alright.

Mm good. Me, too.

[Honestly, he's feeling much the same - far from vanilla in general, but still rarely had a chance to branch out... especially not recently with the war on, and what a chance this is.]

Let's have what needs to be delivered sent to your place. I can carry what we decide to store at mine there ah... tomorrow. Or in a couple days, haha.

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