NIKOLAS AVIS IS A SCOUNDREL

[havesomedecency]

[This evening we have an illustrious member of Hearts making his way up to a certain floor in Clubs on a purported promise of a game of chess. He's no more or less grumpy looking than usual as he knocks on the door to the dorm room, politely waiting for a reply.]

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[oneinfive]

[the door opens! it's quiet in there tonight; in fact, Nikolas is the only one home right now, it looks like. the floor's as it usually is, a semi-ordered array of books and belongings, half put away nicely and half piled out from having been used recently.

Nikolas opens the door a crack to peek out and then wide with a flourish, inviting.]

Aha! There's tonight's guest. Come in, it's been boring all by myself! It doesn't lock, you know, you could have just opened it.

[havesomedecency]

[he huffs a little at the display, giving Nikolas a look]

Even if your lodgings don't believe in promoting a sense of privacy doesn't mean I should behave the same way.

[oneinfive]

[that only makes Nikolas sweep him in more dramatically, with a bow, extending an arm to wave him into the room and closing the door behind him. welcome! ta da!]

And how we poor Pawns appreciate it! Well, Pawns and Knights. I am a Knight myself now. I'll be caught up to you before you know it, and then you'll never hear the end of me.

[havesomedecency]

[stepping in, and taking a moment to think of Nikolas in Hearts . . . he'd never heard the end of it]

Tch—you've still got a ways to go . . .

[oneinfive]

[he snickers, leading Elliot over to his and Winter's corner, stretching lazily and grinning]

That look! You're already dreading it, aren't you. I am going to fulfill my objectives relentlessly, just so I can be closer to you, dear.

[there's his chess board set up on the triple bed--it's three, now, three beds pushed together, nice and wide. next to the makeshift GIANT BED is his card table, laid out with two glasses and three bottles: one of the absinthe, one of bourbon, one of fine red wine.

stacked up next to the bed, haphazardly, are some of Winter's books, and alongside them, some unmarked present boxes.]

[havesomedecency]

[ugh, nikolas!! huffs, turning to look at him over his shoulder as he moves over to the corner]

Don't do something like that for my sake! You should be gaining ranks for your own goals!

[oneinfive]

[he speeds up enough to put a hand on Elliot's shoulder, warmly, guiding him to the bed.]

You know, I've just gone and lost mine. I will have to think of a new one before I can properly work for it.

[havesomedecency]

[look it's a new thread!]

[presumably Nikolas has been teasing Elliot all the way back to Hearts but they are finally here so Elliot wastes no time in ushering him inside and closing the door]

[oneinfive]

[and Nikolas wastes no time in starting to take his clothes off again as soon as they're there. they're here to shower anyway!]

Do you like it in Hearts? I like your room, but Hearts--well. I've been wondering if it's not a bit lonely here.

[havesomedecency]

[Elliot flushes a little, hesitating a moment before doing the same]

It's quiet is what it is. I can always visit in Clubs when I want to, and people can stay for a night or two if they'd like.

[oneinfive]

You ought to visit us for a night or two. It's nice and cozy, in bed with us. But I wouldn't mind staying over sometime, it is nice to have the privacy!

[havesomedecency]

If you could behave yourself, we'll see.

[oneinfive]

I don't know if I can promise that.

[he gets off the rest of his clothes and immediately starts to advance on Elliot, moving slowly, giving him a long dark look.]

EVENT CHALLENGE TIME TO CHALLENGE OURSELVES (to sex)

[oneinfive]

[guess what, Elliot Nightray

someone is draping over your back and waving one of those flyers in your face. completely without preamble. making himself comfortable there! hello.]

Hell~o! Dear.

[havesomedecency]

[the fact that I'm really used to this means you do it way too much]

Nikolas—what is it this time?

[oneinfive]

Oh, you aren't happy to see me? And here I thought we might spend some time together.

[he says that in a pretty unmistakable way, looping his arms around Elliot's waist from behind, flyer still clutched in one hand]

[havesomedecency]

[only blushes a little bit, look at him go! bracing a hand on Nikolas's wrist though]

That's—for the challenge isn't it? Just what were you thinking?

[oneinfive]

Do you remember what I asked you about women earlier?

[he's already burying his face in Elliot's hair, lips parting and working at his temple. boy is it obvious what he wants today.]

[havesomedecency]

[ah, that talk. and everything that Nikolas had said about sex with it /// his fingers squeeze on Nikolas's wrist a bit more tightly]

I remember it—what I told you then hasn't changed . . .

DAY 52 THO

[oneinfive]

[because what kind of jerk does this.

one who's getting cuddled as he naps, that's what kind. Nikolas curls comfortably around him, soaking in that warmth, trying not to think about that la la la!]

Re: DAY 52 THO

[havesomedecency]

[guess what drunken sleepy Elliot means he's going to cuddle up with you, aren't you lucky right now]

[oneinfive]

[well yes actually. little brother ///////

(that's a little awkward right now though)

cuddling right back . . . he's asleep by now, isn't he, he's right out. a lightweight!

. . . nosing into his hair, hmmmm]

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[you couldn't be thinking very devious things about this nice sweet innocent boy who's curling up neatly against you, breathing warm against your throat, could you, Nikolas Avis?]

[oneinfive]

[look you're not that innocent we definitely just discussed at length how much we wanted to bang even if we didn't actually say anything about that subject at all!!

no definitely not. but leaving his face where it is, buried in Elliot's hair, and moving a hand to rub slowly up and down his back]

[havesomedecency]

[yes well someone might have been more keyed into that than the other one]

[back rubs are nice though, Elliot makes a sleepy little pleased mumble, shifting to tuck himself in closer against Nikolas.]