Tess Holt (fairplay) wrote,
@ 2011-09-11 01:40:00

It's been a couple of weeks. Tess has been impressed by how quickly Steven's adjusted. Still, idle hands...

Tess's came through the communication system to Steven. "Flash? Gym, please. Now."

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	fairplay 2011-09-12 05:43 am UTC (link)
	"Never got that far. I thought about it, but he failed the background check," she replies honestly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-12 05:48 am UTC (link)
	Fair answer. "I don't have much past to check, but you're welcome to look... or does beating you at chess... with lots of help... give me special consideration?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-12 05:50 am UTC (link)
	And Tess actually chuckles. "Between being a Garrick, and the events of the day, you're cleared." She strokes a little, carefully. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-12 05:53 am UTC (link)
	He 'mmms' softly at the touch of her hand. "Given our state, that was kind of my guess. We can take things as slow as you like, of course. But... if you ever have any requests or interesting thoughts in that mind of yours, do let me know... after the movie, of course." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

fairplay
2011-09-12 06:04 am UTC (link)

"Yeah," she says softly. "There's a few things, eventually, that could be real... relaxing." Is she blushing again? Blast. She'd really been bad about that today, but then, it was quite a day. And ah, good. Saved by the dialogue, as Lawrence defied most people's concept of possible human endurence to save one of his men. "You know, the real Lawrence trained for stuff like that when he was really young. Practice fasts, high-stress hiking... He basically wanted to be an archaeologist and Achilles when he grew up."

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	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-12 06:06 am UTC (link)
	Don't think he doesn't notice the evasion, even if it was very well timed evasion. They can get back to that. "That's rather impressive... well, except in your family, where its probably called Tuesday." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-12 06:18 am UTC (link)
	"Well, yes, there is that." And there's more talk, as Lawrence rallies the different tribes, wins his first major battle, agonizes over the people he kills and the people he can't save, deals with racial issues, and Tess loves this movie, but she's beginning to look forward to the boring stare-at-the-sand-dune bits. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madeofgoesfast
2011-09-12 06:21 am UTC (link)

And, of course, they do eventually reach more sand dunes. This time, he's turning towards her, kissing her neck, nibbling lightly at her ear, and tracing small circles with lazy fingertips at her stomach.

Amidst the nuzzling and nibbling, he gets back to the question she evaded.

"What sort of things would you find so interesting and relaxing?"

And then there's more nibbling at her earlobe.

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	fairplay 2011-09-12 06:26 am UTC (link)
	"We should probably work on the basics before we get to the Advanced Relaxing stuff," she says, almost pouting as she squirms at her mouth against her ear. "But eventually..." and he'll be able to feel the flushed heat rise in her skin. "I can see how people would find having their hands tied relaxing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madeofgoesfast
2011-09-12 06:29 am UTC (link)

"You do realize, moving a bit quicker than most is one of my specialties." he whispers back, breathing into her ear amidst the nibbling.

He loves that blush, that heat. This side of her few others see.

"And... I'm totally willing to start with the basics." he continues, teasing at her earlobe with breath, tongue, lips and light brushes of his teeth as he talks. "But I'd love to hear any and all ideas you have... for eventually."

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	fairplay 2011-09-12 06:34 am UTC (link)
	Tess finds herself groaning and... hitting the pause button. She doesn't want the interesting parts coming back on just yet. She'd rather focus on...this interesting thing. "And what basics do you want to start with?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madeofgoesfast
2011-09-12 06:41 am UTC (link)

He knows she's an exhibitionist, to a degree. He knows she likes this idea of being tied up. It doesn't surprise him that much to find that the girl who is so buttoned up and in control publicly would privately like someone else to take some of that control... and he does.

He captures her wrist in his hand. Not exactly hardcore bondage, but some sign of strength, control, and most importantly, restraint.

Much as he'd love to jump her right now, they also both had an agreement... and he wants to exercise some of this growing complexity in their new relationship.

"One, finishing what we started. We were going to watch the movie... and we should. But for the rest of it, as a brain exercise, when it slows down, I want you to tell me the things you picture me doing to you, in addition to watching you. After the movie, we can consider implementing some of the ideas... but whatever they are, however weird, kinky, personal... I'd love to hear your ideas. You have an amazing mind... I'd like to know what all is on it aside from business."

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fairplay
2011-09-12 07:00 am UTC (link)

Her eyes widen as he catches her wrist, and her breath hitches a little.

"...Okay."
She... doesn't think she's ever been so turned on in her life.

...And now she has to return to one man's struggle within two societies, and war and publicity and 'With Major Lawrence, mercy is a passion; with me it is merely good manners. You may judge for yourself which motive is more reliable.' And she has to give it the attention it's due, but... damn.

And then it's Sand Dunes Time again, and she can't look at Steven as she says, quietly "I can't stop thinking about you getting me to ...practice finishing at a set point, timing it just right."

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madeofgoesfast
2011-09-12 07:08 am UTC (link)

He smiles as the movie comes back on. Much as its torment for him, he's willing to take the time to do things right. He definitely notes her reaction, and keeps her wrist trapped while they watch the movie.

"Perfection in timing, as always, but at my command... I like that. When we finish the movie..." and not before, she can just be captive til then... "It will be your first time. And... well, sort of mine." Its complicated. This lifetime it will be. "And I want it to be, well, perfect for you. Ropes, timing... anything. But I want to hear how you envision it, what you see me doing to you, once you're bound, until I decide its time."

He's surprising himself, at least a bit. But he's rather enjoying taking on this more dominant role, making her wait for the moment... and making her reveal her mind's kinkiest secrets for him.

She'll never look at this movie the same again.

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	fairplay 2011-09-12 07:17 am UTC (link)
	She stares at her wrist, and his hand on it. "I want it to be... thorough. One thing at a time. My mouth on you, then yours on me, then your hands, while we talk...." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-12 07:21 am UTC (link)
	He nods, moving his free hand a little more, demonstrating a light touch over her skin. "Your mouth on me... on your knees... hands bound, perchance? My hands, anywhere and everywhere?" he adds, at her pause, before urging her to go on, with those new mental images. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	fairplay 2011-09-12 07:29 am UTC (link)
	"Yes," she said, flushed, squirming just slightly. "That would be...nice. And then, once all the preliminaries have been very thorough, as thorough as we can stand, I want to be on my back when you... have me. And I realize there's...initial discomfort, but I'm very good at the not-minding-that-it-hurts trick." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madeofgoesfast
2011-09-12 07:32 am UTC (link)

He nods. He has some sense for the director's timing now - and can react in plenty of time. Plus, she's fun to torment. He turns, pinning her to the bed, chest against her breasts, her wrists in his hands, not mounting her fully, mostly just upper body over hers, as he kisses her deeply...

And releases her to continue watching the movie a few minutes later when the action picks up again, resuming just snuggling and trapping her wrist.

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fairplay
2011-09-12 07:36 am UTC (link)

And she's moaning against his lips and oh it's so good -- aaand back to amazing cinematic tragedy and character expression. But Tess will do things by halves. She offers some more helpful commentary. "He actually had so many issues about breaking when the Turks captured him that after the war, he used to make his personal assistant beat the heck out of him, just to prove he could take it that time," she observed with historic interest.

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	madeofgoesfast 2011-09-12 07:41 am UTC (link)
	"Huh, that's fascinating. A difficult thing, obviously, and a test of will and endurance." He's picked up on her appreciation for such things. All the more cause to make her wait. "I can see why you like this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

fairplay
2011-09-12 07:47 am UTC (link)

An affirming sound.

As it eventually comes to one of her favorite scenes, with the 'If I fear him, who love him....' bit, she realizes it's getting closer to the end of the film and her breath hitches....

Then the director decides it's time to admire affected Syrian cities the way he previous admired sand dunes, and she nearly fights Steven's hand on her wrist as she leans forward to kiss him.

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madeofgoesfast
2011-09-12 07:52 am UTC (link)

He returns the kiss, continuing to do so, exploring her lips, her tongue, her mouth with his tongue, continuing to hold her wrist firmly captive, letting her fight and struggle... that's part of the point of restraint, just never quite letting her win.

Even if she has the skill at martial arts, he can adjust his grip as many times as he needs to over the course of a split second.

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	fairplay 2011-09-12 07:58 am UTC (link)
	And she enjoys the kiss thoroughly... and savors how firmly he's got her hand, although she's still at a point where it's hard to admit. And then, as they watch the final, poingant ending.... she looks at Steven and feels... vulnerable, and it's frightening and freeing at the same time. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

madeofgoesfast
2011-09-12 08:03 am UTC (link)

He waits for the ending... and then the credits. She is going to wait every single second of what can be called movie.

The instant its truly over, however, there's a rush of wind, her wrist is freed... and then he's back, standing by the bed, still naked and aroused, holding a length of rope.

Its hard for her. All the more reason to do as he has been, and push her limits.

"Stand up, hands behind your back, and ask me to please tie you up." he instructs, firmly.

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	fairplay 2011-09-12 08:07 am UTC (link)
	There are three expressions that are rare for Tess that Steven has been evoking repeatedly through the course of the day: the smile, the blush, and the wide-eyed surprise. He gets two at that instruction. But he also gets her climbing out of bed and standing at parade-rest, hands behind her back. "Steven..." she takes a breath. "Will you... please tie me up?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)