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[helpdesk_hero]

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[helpdesk_hero]

[Well, don't look too far into it if that's your goal, Balthier. You don't need to wonder why he's considered sizes for certain types of undergarments.]

... That's literally the sweetest thing ever.

[portolan]

[ He’s not judging or prying. Especially on information or experience that ultimately benefits him. ]

And here I thought I might have to fight your protests.

What are the pills you use? And what kind of coffee?

[helpdesk_hero]

[Yes, it would really benefit him, right?]

Of course I wouldn't fight. But you're making my heart beat faster to think of how you care for me.

They're prescription, and the doctor that scribes them to me is not talking to me? And any kind of coffee. Though I can let you know what specifics I like

[portolan]

[ Ah so those were from Josh ]

Second choice of pain killer? Coffee you prefer when you aren’t sick?

I also have gloves and fresh sheets and pillow cases on my list. Am I missing anything obvious?

[helpdesk_hero]

[Of course they were. So he was trying to be careful.]

Strongest over the counter you can legally get your hands on. And I'll send the list of coffees I like.

How are you so amazing? This all sounds good right now. My other advice is buy a drop cloth for painting. Mostly because it's only ever going to have existed in packaging, it would give me something to lay on or sit on.

[portolan]

[ he adds a response about David not being properly cared for in the past but deletes it. That may be too sore right now. Even if Balthier thinks it’s true. ]

I probably need your prefered coffee making device as well. Will pick up a drop cloth.

Does this count as your having a drawer at my house?

[ if he knew what emoji were he may have used one there for time but he doesn’t so ]

[helpdesk_hero]

[Yeah, that would be a serious cutting remark there.]

I'll message you with details of a good french press. I prefer a different method, but it's the easiest option.

Recyclable or compostable cups and plates and the like.

No, mon bijou, it doesn't. But it's so considerate that it should be considered a relationship milestone.

[portolan]

You aren’t required to pick the easiest option.

Have I told you your insistence on semantics is endearing? To which I’ll add that’s fair because it’s going to be an armoire shelf and a kitchen cupboard.

[ But the relationship milestone comment makes him beam, maybe more than it should. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

It's easier when I'm asking you to brew something for me.

Listen, if you get to the point where you feel comfortable with sharing a space with me that isn't for emergency treatment of my specific ills, I'll say yes. In case you ever want to ask.

[portolan]

[ he’s not going to ask today because that feels like something he wants to be sweet about. But he appreciates the indication it’s welcome. ]

You should know you constantly make my heart race even if I don’t always say it.

[helpdesk_hero]

[Be as sugary as you wish with it, David won't call you a sap.]

That sounds like an arrhythmia, dear.

[portolan]

Never heard of that being specific to only one stimulant.

Don't deflect my compliments, dear. I'll just have to shower you with more.

[helpdesk_hero]

I don't think I'd mind that. Being showered with your attentions.

[portolan]

I've held the wrong piece ransom.

You get more compliments if you accept them.

[helpdesk_hero]

Oh? What else would you ransom?

I think I'll get compliments whether I accept them or not. But I will try to accept them. For you.

[portolan]

Do you have pirate fantasies involving me, David? Am I kidnapping you or rescuing you?

[ He's absolutely going to push him on accepting those compliments though. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

...

You're putting ideas in my head.

[portolan]

I expect to hear them when you've formulated them properly.

[helpdesk_hero]

I just want that. I didn't even realize it.

[portolan]

You have to be more specific.

[helpdesk_hero]

I've never considered roleplaying in the bedroom.

[portolan]

[ oh! ]

If it's something you want to try, I of course will be happy to oblige you.

That does not mean you have to, or that you have to like it if you decide to try it.

[helpdesk_hero]

I wouldn't even know where to begin with that.

[portolan]

Usually with a character.

Now I'm just teasing. Honestly, it's something I did more when I didn't particularly like the other person than not. But it can be fun. Not that we are lacking any amount of fun in the bedroom. You are exquisite.

[helpdesk_hero]

Oh. If it would connect you to memories of those you don't like, I'll hold back.