I like it when the bite marks cut through the skin (Closed)

[cantilevers]

WHO: Kirk Langstrom (godsandbats) & Vander (cantilevers)
WHEN: Post-Mission 010
WHERE: The Tower of Justice
WHAT: Vander is playing a visit to Kirk who has been in hiding since the mission.
NOTES\WARNINGS: References to biting, exsanguination


Vander arrived at the Tower of Justice a few days after the mission which had seemingly ended disastrously for so many people. He had tried to touch base with those who had been around him to check in on them, and a few had reached back and others had not. Hernan had made indications that Kirk was in a bad way and holed up in the Tower due to psychological and emotional traumas. That was something he could understand himself.

It was clear early on that Kirk would not be willing to make contact with him. His text had gone ignored and Hernan had seemed to take the hard line that it was his position to fix this. He supposed that's what he did, wasn't it?

Like usual, he stepped up to the front door, knocked and waited the cursory few seconds that would allow someone to open the door before he was stepping inside the foyer of the Tower. It looked the same, though the security looked better with more lights on it, but it was currently inactive thanks to Hernan.

He knew the route by heart at this point, so he meandered his down the various huge hallways until he found himself at Kirk's laboratory. It was, as usual, darkened and moody, set for someone with sensitivity to light. He leaned on the door frame and crossed his arms over his chest as he allowed his eyes time to adjust so that he could pick out Kirk in the darkened lab. He knew that Kirk would know he was here; there was no point obfuscating himself and so he didn't bother.

"You're not taking my calls, Lamprey. I'm starting to think that came down with the flu or something. Need me to make you some soup?"

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[godsandbats]

“No, not really,” Kirk says with tone that suggests no regrets. “Even at the very beginning of the mission, the bed sharing was nice. And you already know how I seem to enjoy warmth.”

[cantilevers]

"Yeah, you do gravitate to heat in bed," he agreed. He expected Hernan to be a furnace anyway. "The vulnerability of sleep is very intimate."

[godsandbats]

Kirk nods.

“It is. And with the right person, very comforting,” he admits. “It was like that with you and it’s been like with Hernan. It… almost feels like you can forget about everything else.”

[cantilevers]

The corner of his lip twitched again. "I'm glad I was able to bring you that comfort, and I'm happy you have it with Hernan." He shifted his shoulders. "Let yourself have those comforts, Kirk. Life isn't really worth living without something or someone that makes you feel you can just be yourself."

[godsandbats]

Another hint of a smile, although this time it’s more wryly.

“Tina used to say something similar,” he says. “It was a way to get me out of the lab whenever I was working too long. I hope you have that kind of comfort with Maria.”

[cantilevers]

"She sounds like a wise woman," he reflect gently. "I'm happy she pushed you around."

He hummed in agreement. "I do. She's my leading lady for a reason, yeah."

[godsandbats]

“And hopefully you dance with her like you did with me or better,” Kirk says as an attempt to keep the mood light. Perhaps a double date could be good for all of them.

[cantilevers]

"I do actually. She is kind enough to entertain the same music I like," he reflected fondly. Double date was definitely happening.

"I should go. You take care of yourself, and call me if you need anything, alright?"

[godsandbats]

Kirk nods as he leads Vander to the doors.

“The same to you. I’ll… try to keep in touch. Worst case scenario is you hear from Hernan again.”

[cantilevers]

"Do that. I'd prefer an invitation from you over Hernan. If he wants to see me so badly, he can ask."

He stepped to the door and glanced back at Kirk, offering a smile. "Take care, okay?"

[godsandbats]

Kirk nods and manages to make a small smile back.

“I will. And you too. I still enjoy our times together.”

[cantilevers]

"Ah well, you need someone around to drag you out of your funk now and again," he teased before he was offering a little wave and slipping out the door.