Culgan: *It was late night, but the city of L'Renouille was lightened by lamps. So, inside the city it didn't seem to be so dark. He dismounted, stopping to pat his horse's neck for a while. //Home at last.// They'd been on a mission for several weeks, and been riding for days. But now they were finally home. He smiled calmly to the stable boy who came to take care of their horses, and stopped to look at Seed who was getting off his mount.* So we're home. Feeling tired? *He gave the redhead a meaningful smile, then turned to give a few orders to one of his officers. They'd still have to go to the castle to give a short report, and he didn't feel like spending half of the night in his office, taking care of things with his men. The officer gave him a short salute before leaving. He nodded, then turned back to the redhead.* We'll have to go to the castle. I'll give the report, then we can go rest... Personally, I feel like taking a bath after the long ride. How about you?

Seed: *Exhausted and certainly not as fresh as he'd have liked to be, he decided against arguing over the report. At the moment, he didn't care if monkeys reported on this waste of a mission. Unfortunately, they had to report immediately upon return, and Culgan wouldn't do otherwise. Sighing, he sagged from his mount and stretched luxuriously.* "My ass is killing me." *He grinned at the double meaning and yawned, scratching his horse behind the ears.* "Do I have to leave her with this imbecile? He doesn't know how to take care of Sel. You have to groom her just so..." *Rubbing his hand along Selena's flank, he glared at the distraught youth.* "Why don't I stay here? They never pay attention to me when you're there anyway." *He purposefully ignored the older man's implication, and returned his attentions to his steed. Culgan knew it pissed him off to leave Sel with the boy, and even moreso now that his temper was at its maximum.*

Culgan: *He smiled to Seed calmly, then nodded to the stable boy, who looked a bit uncertain as the redhead didn't obviously trust him.* Well, if you insist. I'm sure the young fellow here knows how take care of the horses, but... I can go make that report for the both of us. *He patted his dark steed's neck as the boy took the reins.* And Seed? If you really want to stay here to groom your horse, you could take care of Midnight too, then. She likes you. *He gave his lover a calm half-smile, then started checking through his saddle bags for some important documents he'd have to deliver while making the report.* Ah, do as you wish. I'm going to go give the report now, and then take a nice long bath. If you want to stay and take care of Sel yourself, fine. *He took the papers, then watched as the boy led Midnight into the stable and started removing her saddle.* Your choice. You know where to find me. *He turned, gave the redhead a short glance and headed towards the castle gates.*

Seed: "Hmmph." *He cast another long, dark gaze at the stableboy before turning and walking Sel into the fragrant building. He resisted the urge to sneeze as hay confronted him from everywhere, and grabbed a soft-bristled brush from the shelves. Ignoring the watering in his eyes, he placated his anger by taking it out gently on the horse's tangled mane. He looked over at Midnight every so often to make sure the boy was properly caring for the beautiful horse. He became aware that the youth had positioned himself so as not to fall directly under his critical gaze, and he smirked.* "You're not afraid of me, are you Selena?" *He smiled and then turned to her tail, losing himself in the duties required of horse-care.* //Still a peasant at heart// *After brushing the sweat and dirt from the mare, he again realized how dirty he himself was. The knowledge made him suddenly itchy, and he quickly gathered feed and water before considering a bath. Culgan had commented on that, in fact, and it irked him that he'd have to undress before the other man, as always. Of course... he could beat him to the baths, since reports tended to become long-winded at times. Petting the horse on the nose, he decided to give it a shot.* "All right. You're all done, Sel. See you later, ok?" *Ignoring the other man's presence, he ran from the stables to the private bath area, laughing to himself.*

Culgan: *He sighed, continuing his report about the mission. A part of him wished he'd stayed with Seed and taken care of Midnight himself. He always cared for the horse himself when away from the capital, but here, there were servants to care for the animal. Besides, someone had to make the report, and since Seed had never been very fond of long, dry reports... //Ah well. And what wouldn't I do for you, my love...// He finished the report, explaining the documents he'd brought quickly, then excused himself and left. After not being able to properly wash himself for a while and spending several days on horseback, he really needed a bath. //Wonder if Seed is going to join me...// He shrugged, smiling to himself. This was their first real chance to spend some time together for weeks, and he hoped that the redhead wasn't too tired. //Like you'd ever be too tired to... well.// He reached the bath area soon and glanced around. There would probably be no one else around at this time of the night.*

Seed: *He snickered to himself when he saw that he was alone, wondering if he should get in the bath first or sneak up behind Culgan when he showed up. It was all moot point when he heard the footsteps coming down the hall; he briefly panicked before quickly slipping into the sundries closet. Squirreling as far back as he could, he realized he'd look like a major ass if Culgan decided he needed towels or anything else before getting into the bath. //Damn// Maybe he should just... He held his breath when he heard the door open and tried to remind himself why he was doing this in the first place. It was kid stuff, and he knew sneaking up on the other man would gain him nothing. Culgan never jumped like he did. //Oh well, at least I get to see him undress// Good humor returning, he prayed that his lover would go immediately to the bath.*

Culgan: Seed? *He looked around in the room, noticing no signs of anyone else being there.* Seed? You here yet? *He smiled a bit, feeling actually disappointed. //Well, guess you didn't get here before me, then...// He wondered if the redhead was going to show up at all. He knew his lover well; could be that Seed was suddenly feeling too tired to meet him here. //That would be a pity... Hmm.// His earlier guess had been right - the place was totally empty at this hour. At least he was going to have some privacy. Actually, he wouldn't have cared if the place would've been full of people, as he just wanted to wash all the dust and dirt off himself. //Wonder what you're doing, Seed...// He stretched a bit, then started undressing slowly, starting with his black and white coat. He threw it to a nearby bench, and the white scarf and his shirt soon followed. He took his boots off, then stopped to check the water temperature. //Ah... nice and warm...// He froze for a moment, as he had a weird feeling that told him that he was being watched. Then he just shrugged and proceeded to remove his pants.*

Seed: *His eyes widened when he heard the faint, unmistakable sounds of someone undressing. Creeping towards the doorknob like a cat, he inched it open and peeked through. As his luck would have it, Culgan was out of his line of vision. After a few moments, however, he was rewarded with his handsome lover coming forward to test the water, though his pants remained on.* //Hmmm... figures// *The entire escapade wasn't too thrilling for him in any case, for he longed to be in those arms instead of staring at them. And he was still dirty.* //Sigh...// *After some time, Culgan began removing his pants and he stared, before finding himself irritated by his own juvenile behavior.* //Aaargh... what am I doing?// *They'd been together too long for him to drool at seeing Culgan naked, but he was still filled with the curiosity of wondering how his lover would look beneath him. Shaking the uncomfortably seductive vision from his head, he crept from his hiding place without a sound. He was good at sneaking up on someone, even Culgan. He used the splashing water as a cover and found himself directly behind his lover, who had finally seated himself in the warm bath. Almost screwing everything up by snickering, he reaching out to caress the silver hair.* "Shampoo and back rub, sir? We're having a special tonight."

Culgan: ...?! *His eyes widened in surprise, but he caught himself in the last moment before jumping out from the bath and using his rune on the intruder. He remained seated, without even turning his head. //I know that voice too well... So, you were hiding somewhere. Very clever, my love.// He had to admit that Seed has caught him this time - usually he could predict the redhead's actions and be prepared when the younger man was planning on surprising him. Tonight, the redhead had won. //But, I'm not letting you see it. You won't notice a thing...// In his mind, he scolded himself for letting his guard down, but knew that a part of that could be explained with him being in familiar surroundings, and being a bit tired. He smiled, relaxing in the bath.* Yes, please. That sounds quite nice... I could really use a good back rub, as my body aches all over... *He hadn't quite figured out yet what kind of a game Seed was playing tonight, but he had already decided to find out, and play along for now.*

Seed: *He grinned briefly, sensing the almost imperceptible tensing of the shoulders beneath his hands. He knew he'd gotten the better of Culgan, who'd go to his grave before admitting it.* "You think I have something on my mind, don't you? Actually, I was thinking about you moaning my name for once." *As sore as he was himself, he stretched out on the lukewarm floor and pushed his lover down into a more relaxing position. Flexing his hands briefly, he began working on the taut muscles without complaint.* "You still need a shampoo. Be careful I don't get any in your eyes after making me join you on this asinine mission. I'd have rather fed the castle goats the whole time." *Grumbling somewhat, he continued his ministrations, pleased to feel the tension leaving his lover's body.* "And don't worry. You'll also be doing some chores later." *He dipped his head down, nibbling at the exposed neck contentedly.* "So how did the debriefing go? Did they look you in the eyes?" *As usual, he had no problem ruining his own good mood with a thought.* "Hmmph."

Culgan: Oh, the report went just fine... Someone did ask me about your absence though, and I had to make some excuses. Next time, you could come there yourself... *He felt a lot more relaxed now, and was very much enjoying his lover's caresses as the tension slowly left his sore muscles. //But, my dear, surprise me again like this, and I won't think twice before pulling you down to the water with your clothes on...// He reached up from the water and touched Seed's red hair.* You need a bath yourself, so why don't you join me here? And about making me moan your name... *He turned to look at his lover's wine-brown eyes and chuckled.* I'd really want to see that happen for once, but I don't really expect it anytime soon, knowing how you end up acting every time we... Anyway. Take your clothes off now and get in the water. I'll wash you.

Seed: "Hmm? Someone asked about me? When I make General, I'll bet you they'll be asking for different reasons." *Eyes darkening at the thought, he imagined chasing after General Jhee with a pitchfork instead of a sword.* "And you won't be able to boss me around either, Sir Culgan. Just remind me of that when the time comes." *Getting to his feet, he eagerly began removing his clothes for the much-needed bath, glaring at the top of Culgan's head when he realized that he was again stripping for his lover's pleasure. Then he wondered why he gave a shit. //That's me... multiple personalities for your enjoyment//* "What if someone comes in here, huh?" *Grabbing a bottle of shampoo, he climbed into the welcome tub and immersed himself completely. Without warning, he splashed a large amount of water onto Culgan's still dry hair and face.* "Hah... gotcha. You're getting slow, boss." *Settling near the older man, his eyes sparkled with playful mirth.* "I don't know how you guys stand being dirty in the field for so long. And you say peasants are filthy. At least we bathe regularly. This sucks."

Culgan: *He indeed got certain pleasure from watching the redhead undress. //Hmm. Always a pleasure to my eyes, my love... // He didn't even bother trying to evade as the younger man splashed water on him.* I've never said that peasants are filthy. And yes, being on the battlefield or on a mission for a long time, not being able to wash yourself is indeed unpleasant. But when you've been a soldier long enough, you get used to bathing in streams and such... *He smiled, recalling an image of himself and the redhead stopping to wash themselves by a small river a week earlier. The experience had been rather interesting. //Well, with you around, life won't get boring...// He took the shampoo from the younger man and started washing his lover's red hair carefully, enjoying every moment.* As for someone coming here at this hour... Do you have any idea how late it is? It's very unlikely that anyone would come by.

Seed: "Whatever. They'd sure get an eyeful if they did. Sooner or later, our luck is gonna run out, and then you're gonna have to protect my honor." *He grinned like a kid, the question clear on his lover's face.* "Oh, I know what's on your mind, you imperialist dog." *The same idea was on his, but then again, that was no surprise. Culgan may have done wonders for his maturity, at least when it came to his behavior, but it did nothing for his libido.* "If you're happy, then I'm happy." *He murmured to no one in particular, squirreling as close to his lover as possible. Culgan was certainly thinking about their frolicking in that cold as hell river last week. He pressed against the older man contentedly, smiling to himself.* "And I can "see" that you're very happy right now. By the way, you've spent enough time on my hair, Colonel Sir."

Culgan: Oh, you can count on me to protect your honor anytime, dear... *He smirked, feeling quite content and relaxed now. He didn't, however, stop caressing the younger man's hair even after Seed mentioned about it.* You can see that I'm happy? Feel would be the correct word, I guess... And I can certainly feel that someone here is quite happy too. But you'll have to wait before getting any other ideas... I need to wash my hair, too. Want to help? *He didn't bother to wait for the redhead to start washing him, but got some more shampoo and proceeded to wash his short, silvery hair. Getting the rest of the dirt off him felt good, and feeling Seed moving close to him felt even better. //Why do I have the feeling that this little bathing session will end up to something more than just washing ourselves? Not that I'd mind...// Suddenly, he drew the redhead closer and held him against himself.* You know, you look very cute when your hair is all wet...

Seed: "Quit staring at me!" *Mock-squirming in Culgan's arms, he buried his face in the older man's neck and kissed it.* "I'm not sure this is a good idea. In the baths? How the hell are you going to keep your grip? I sure as hell can't lay down." *Wine-brown eyes widening at the next thought, he giggled nervously.* "And you can't use any of your fancy oils here either, buddy. And soap won't work... it'll wash off." *Strangely, he realized he was actually nervous instead of his normally eager, horny self. He glanced over Culgan's shoulder at the warm, steamy, but not altogether inviting room. Groaning, he contented himself with curiosity on how Culgan would handle their respective positions.* "You're probably planning to drown me here and feed me to your barbarian soldiers. Let's hope you're as strong as you look, boss. Maybe we should..." *He frowned then, recollecting a few other things, along with the memory of doing it in that abandoned fort some months back. This was surely turning into an interesting evening.*

Culgan: *He didn't answer straight away, but listened the redhead's ranting for a while, just smiling calmly. He stroked his lover's red hair gently, slowly moving to caress the younger man's back and shoulders.* Who said I was planning on doing anything here, anyway? I'm too calm for that, and you know it... I'm here just to wash myself, that's all. You're the one who's getting evil ideas... *He kissed Seed quickly, holding him tightly against himself to prevent the redhead from slapping him. //All right, love, I'm lying. I'm surely getting evil ideas by now...// He smirked at the expression on Seed's face, then continued caressing the younger man's back, playfully slipping his hand lower.* But, if we go to such details... We're in a bath. I see no need for oil or anything here... And you're already sitting in my lap...

Seed: *Instantly aggravated, he struggled to distance himself from the intoxicating grip. Failing, he rubbed insistently against his lover's member, hoping for a pained reaction.* "Damn Culgan... you are definitely lying..." *He coughed humourlessly and stared at the other man.* "You know... if you ever decided to like women, you'd make several of them very happy. I have the feeling I'm going to be sore tonight." *Squirming a little more, he pressed against the older man and kissed the parted lips softly.* "Water still doesn't provide enough... well, forget it." *He ran his hands down Culgan's back, savoring the feel of his lover's body, the warmth of the room, and the much-missed sensation of cleanliness. He was hyper and still nervous, but in a good of enough mood to abandon his doubts. If Culgan said they could do it...* "I must always remind you that I hate you. You make me weak and it pisses me off." *That said, he kissed the silver-haired man violently, forcing his tongue between those lips to engage in a battle that he'd be happy to lose.*

Culgan: *Returning the kiss just as eagerly, he slipped one hand behind Seed's neck and drew him closer for an even more passionate kiss. His tongue circled Seed's, competing for control, but he really knew that he'd win pretty easily. The younger man usually gave up sooner or later. //A bit doubtful, but in the mood, as always, my love... And yes, I am definitely lying.// He tensed a bit, feeling quite warm from his lover's movements against his lower body. His self-control didn't fail him, however, and he kept kissing the redhead for a bit longer. Finally, he broke the kiss, after claiming victory over the redhead.* Hmm? Well, guess you're right... Water isn't enough. I could get the oil from my coat pocket or something... Or then I'll just have to spend some time preparing you properly. *His right hand sneaked down on Seed's back, and stopped to caress the younger man's thighs. He looked deep into his lover's wine-brown eyes, smiling smugly.* Sore you say? Well, with all the riding today, it's very understandable...

Seed: "And all the riding tonight, you swine." He added sourly, trying to frown at Culgan's carefully concealed expression of smug amusement. "I'll be damned if I bow out and leave you victorious. One of these days, I'm going to get good and drunk and... and something and show you what it's like. Get some of those aprod... aphrada... oh screw it." *The older man's long, slender fingers were driving him crazy, and he yipped unexpectedly, feeling them trail briefly upon his member.* "Dammit, Culgan, get on with it. It's your fault I get hurt sometimes. You drive me insane and I can't think straight." *Again biting down on the other man's shoulder, he ground himself against Culgan brutally. If he did that long enough, he could probably get off that way, and it would serve the man right. Thoughts quickly slipping into the gutter, he licked his lover's neck up to the ear and began nibbling at it, hands kneading hungrily on Culgan's back.* "All this and a backrub at the same time." He whispered darkly. "I'm incredible, ain't I?"

Culgan: Ah, yes you are, my dear. Very skilled... In several ways. But I know how insane this makes you... *He smirked, moving his hand deliberately over the younger man's hard member again. //Impatient again, hmm? Well, I'll get you prepared soon enough... Like you weren't ready to take me now, but...// His left hand wandered on Seed's back, caressing gently.* And that shows why you should learn to control yourself. You want everything so fast... *The warm water around them was making him a bit weary, but his mind was as sharp as ever. //And yes, one other part of me seems to be quite awake, too...// He captured the redhead's lips for a kiss while planning on how they could do it here, but then looked at the younger man's eyes again, smiling.* What makes you think I haven't thought of trying some aphrodisiacs before? I have no need for those... And truth is, you're well beyond any need for such things.

Seed: "You talk too much, Culgan." *Groaning at the touch of his lover's hand, he brought himself to his knees and stared into the ice-blue eyes.* "So... are you saying I'm easy?" *A thin red blush crossed his fair features and he accepted that he was about to do the same foolish thing he did in the fort. //Oh well... here goes nothing.//* "Like I said... it's your fault if I hurt myself, big mouth. I'm trusting you on the water thing." *Grinning in a slightly unpleasant and lascivious manner, he slowly eased himself down onto Culgan's erect member, his grip somewhat unsteady. His nails immediately dug themselves into Culgan's shoulders, but he refused to give in.* "You... l...lied." *Gasping out the breath he'd been holding, he wiggled himself onto his lover as comfortably as possible, which was almost impossible. The pain and heat in the bath combined to make him sweat more than usual, and he retaliated for it by biting Culgan's lips as he leaned in for a kiss.* "Make me forget the pain... and the fact that I like it.. aah..."

Culgan: *He already had a calm, premeditated reply for Seed's words, and was just about to comment when the redhead suddenly pressed himself against him. And at that moment he also knew very well that even if the water did make it easier, it wasn't enough. //Damn you, Seed. Too impatient.// He frowned, turning to stare at the younger man's wine-brown eyes.* Yes, there surely is no use for aphrodisiacs with you around. Seed, you're hurting yourself. *One incident of hurting his lover had been enough, and he'd sworn to never hurt the redhead again. But in situations like this... //I should just force you to get off. Besides, you're not the only one who's getting hurt...// He shook his head, trying to relax. The redhead's sharp fingernails were making his shoulders bleed, and the pressure around his member was almost unbearable.* When will you learn, Seed? You should've let me prepare you. I was just about to get to that, when you... Well. You went and did it already, so nothing I can do now, except this... *He wrapped his arms around the younger man's waist, starting to move him against himself carefully.*

Seed: *Culgan's words were pretty much gospel; he was in a haze of pain that threatened to limit him to action without thought. He didn't care, nor could he recall if this situation was more or less painful than the previous one. Unless he provoked himself to these violent couplings, the feelings inside him would eat him alive.* "I'll be fine, Culgan." A hiss, and he moved with his lover's hands guiding him. Though he'd lost a bit of his excitement at the shock, it quickly returned. He buried his face in Culgan's neck, which was tense from exertion. The arms gripping him were taut with control, and he purred his approval. He tried to chatter at Culgan, just to agitate him into losing control, but he couldn't think of a single thing to say. After a few gentle thrusts, his brain woke up.* "I told you it's your fault, Culgan. You make me insane. Remember, I'm the guy who gets off on the various uses of a whip." *Snickering despite the pain, he suddenly thought of something.* "Does this hurt you too?" *A whisper, his body finally accommodating to his lover's size, slowly and pleasantly.*

Culgan: *He listened to the younger man talking to him, keeping his calm control at all times. As Seed whispered the last comment, he stopped for a moment, and laughed.* Does it hurt? Oh, my dear... So you think the only reason why I refrain from hurting you /is/ the fact that I'd be hurting you? *He smiled, capturing the gaze of the wine-brown eyes with his own.* Really. I don't like pain that much. And yes. What do you think, does it hurt if I take you unprepared? Think again. *He didn't wait for an answer, but kissed the redhead passionately. He sighed silently as he felt his lover finally starting to accept him easier.* Doesn't hurt anymore, thought, *he whispered into Seed's ear, proceeding to caress the redhead's neck with his lips. Carefully, he started moving the younger man on his lap a bit faster, still keeping the same control. //You could stop scratching me, thought...// He whispered a few silent, but sweet words to the his lover's ear between his caresses. At least he knew that they were both definitely enjoying the act now.* That's better. But don't mention that whip. I still have a few evil ideas regarding that... *He smiled mischievously to the redhead, then returned to the soft caresses.*

Seed: "Uh...right. I'll just bet you do. So tell me why I have to piss you off in order for you to do them?" *He didn't wait for an answer, uninterested in Culgan's rationalizations.* "I hear that constant chattering during sex is a turn-on for some people. I hope you're one of them, since I can't seem to shut up." *He offered a sympathetic grin, as another long struggle to hold off his release encroached upon him.* "Gods, I don't know how you do this. You're going to have to teach me sometime." *Vague teasing threat to his tone, he gave up his attempt for bodily control in preference for driving Culgan crazy.* "You're neglecting me, lover." *Pressing as close as their intimate contact allowed, he clamped his legs tighter against the older man's thighs. If not for the fact that Culgan disliked dirty sex talk in general, he would've relayed his need in a more verbally extravagant manner.* "One benefit of not knowing all those long stupid words of yours... I get to the point faster." *Due to their positions, he couldn't lean in close enough to make contact with his lips. It increased his ever-present agitation, and he had to settle for nibbling on the slightly wet silver hair of his lover. The pain was still present, but it was nothing compared to the fire in his mind. That never went away, no matter how many orgasms Culgan brought him to.*

Culgan: *He gave the younger man a warm smile, shaking his head a bit.* You don't know how I do this? Simple, my love - I don't. I don't 'do' it, this is just how I am... *Most of his ability to stay calm during lovemaking came indeed from his cool nature. He never had to try to control himself that much. Of course, there was a limit to his patience, and sometimes he'd just wanted to tell Seed to shut up and get on with it. //But that's not like me, so better keep things the way they are...// He preferred doing things slowly, while his hot-blooded lover didn't. //And I'm not letting you win, so...// He moved his right hand to caress the redhead's back, while his other hand stopped to stroke the younger man's thigh softly. This made Seed squirm a bit in frustration, and Seed's slight movement made him grin slightly.* And... Hmm. No. I don't mind you chattering while we do this. I like listening your voice. However... *Slowly, he moved his left hand upwards, gently forcing it between them and stopping it on the younger man's hard length.* If you want to complain about being neglected, then you better stop distracting me all the time.

Seed: "Distracting you?" *Playfully, he gave a mock frown and increased the speed of their lovemaking.* "And I thought you liked my constantly running mouth." *A wide grin, the heat finally overtaking his body as Culgan's hand worked its magic. It wouldn't be much longer now, and it was definitely getting harder to speak. Not one to give in so easily, he tried his best to annoy Culgan by taking up most of the work. In his eagerness for release, he rode his lover like a stallion, hoping to wear the man out as well as himself. He doubted it would work, since it was rare that Culgan let him go without forcing another release from him. He supposed he could say no, but the thought never struck him until he lay gasping for breath. Until then, the older man could do anything short of screwing him in public. //I fantasize too much...heh// Feeling the first wave of his release creeping up on him, he moved faster, hands kneading into his lover's shoulder and for once, not digging into them. A small explosion, and he sagged forward, as if a bullet had struck him in the back. It was cliché, but all he could see were a million points of light.* "Culgan...I think I'm blind..."

Culgan: No, you aren't. You just came. *He whispered, smiling. He ceased moving for now, waiting for Seed's release to go by. //Should probably just let you go, my love. It's so warm here that I think I'm falling asleep soon. No, not my style. I will probably faint after this, but...// He sighed, closing his eyes for a moment. The redhead's hands on his shoulders had made him relax even more, so the threat of falling asleep was quite real.* I said it already. I do love listening to you talk during this. But when you ask too many questions or make me stop to think of something, it gets a bit distracting. Well. *He leaned back a bit, pressing his back against the side of the bath for support. //Better get this done soon, or we'll both faint and drown here...// He almost chuckled at the idea of drowning and then someone finding them here like this. //Wonder what that person would think...// He moved his hands to the younger man's waist, smiling a bit evilly.* Ready to finish this?

Seed: *Groaning, he just nodded his head. So it was going to be the usual. Suddenly grinning, he wiggled slightly to get Culgan to continue. The bath and room were so warm he really didn't want to move. //Well then...make him work for it...//* "Hey? Out of energy so soon?" *He felt languid, his lover's movements tiring but pleasurable. He sighed, the weight of the water soothing against his body. Culgan was being gentle, even if he could perceive the tension in the older man's waning control. It wouldn't be long, since Culgan never dragged out their lovemaking after his first release. It was a minor blessing that the two of them seemed too tired to make it a triple. Snickering, he sagged against Culgan again, breathing in the faint eucalyptus, tiring him further. Soon enough, he was fully aroused, the constant rubbing against his member anything but comforting. Had the bath been a private one, he'd have been happy to stay there all night, asleep in the warm water.*

Culgan: Tired, yes, out of energy, no. It's been a long day, and this wasn't exactly in my top 5 list of ways to finish it... But I never start anything I can't finish, so... *He drew the younger man as close as he could, caressing the redhead's back. //Things learned today. Next time, get out of the bath before starting to do this, because it'll really take me some effort to finish what I started today.// He smiled tiredly, enjoying the feeling of his lover's body close his own.* But are you sure that you're not too out of energy yourself? I know very well one part of you is very much awake, but otherwise, you're half-fainted... *He almost grinned, slipping his left hand back where it had been few moments earlier. //Hmm, very awake indeed... And I have to admit, I like it this way...// He stopped to take a few deep breath to keep himself from giving up already. The warm water, the warmness of the room and the added effect of having Seed so close really made him want to let go and lose control. //No. Whatever it takes, I will do this right.// He wrapped his right arm around the redhead's waist, gently rocking the younger man against himself.*

Seed: "Liar. You just don't want to give in." *He really was exhausted and the feeling made everything appear suddenly surreal. As if he were receiving a massage, the burning pressure replaced by the waxing and waning of both water and Culgan's attentions. Different from all the other times where he just wanted to get it over with. This unfamiliar feeling was something he would've liked to experience for as long as possible, but his curve was too short to allow for that. Hopefully, he'd remember to try this again when he was fatigued, though it would have to occur somewhere less dangerous or obvious. Without a doubt, his lover would have to carry him to his room afterwards, something he didn't have the energy to get irritated about. With those thoughts in mind, he soon found himself wrapped around Culgan like a vise, clinging for awareness as his release shook him like a leaf. He uttered no babbling or loud cries of satisfaction; just soft kitten-like mews that he hated in a vague misogynistic manner. He was incapable of anything else, and just lay against Culgan like a doll, allowing his breathing to slowly return to normal.*

Culgan: *At the moment he felt Seed's second release, he sighed contently and sagged against the side of the bath.* Seed... *He whispered his lover's name, closing his eyes. He'd been able to control himself for this long, but now he was out of strength. As he let go of the control, all he could feel was the warmness of the water and his lover - and then his mind went black as the orgasm consumed him. Now he was completely exhausted, and could just wrap his arms around the redhead and hold him close. //At least I can bet that someone here is more tired than I am...// Some time passed, and finally he forced all of the remaining bits of strength out of himself, knowing that if he wasn't able to get out of the bath now, they'd still be there when the morning came. He lifted the redhead out of the bath, shaking him a bit.* Seed? Sleeping already? *He didn't get an answer, just some tired mumbling. He shook his head, got out of the bath himself and got some of his clothes on. They got wet, but he was too tired to dry himself. //I'll get the rest of the clothes tomorrow... now I really need to drag the both of us to bed.// He wrapped the white and red coat around his sleeping lover and picked him up gently, then made his way through the castle, heading for his quarters.*