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Post by Erik on Dec 18, 2007 0:11:31 GMT -5
((My work here is done. Or not. Whatever.))
***FADE IN***
*Erik held Julian to him, savoring the way he could be, in all ways, naked in his presence. There were no masks of any kind. It was heady after an entire life of hiding not just his face, but everything else. And he had gotten no closer, as far as the world was concerned, to baring himself.
Except with Julian.
His hands played through the other man's long hair as they breathed in tandem. He wondered if their hearts beat in time as well.
What would singing with him be like? Could the thought stand the light of day, the light of Christine/Christian and the place music held for them?
He let that, and other, thoughts glaze idly through his mind, touching down here in there but in not hurry to roost.*
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Post by Julian on Dec 18, 2007 9:07:03 GMT -5
((Encore! Encore!))
*Julian rested, savoring Erik's touch in his afterglow, eyes shut. His own mind quiet, as he had found was common in such moments, he only drifted faintly across the other man's. Without opening his eyes, he whispered softly, but plainly.*
"I have never sung."
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Post by Erik on Dec 18, 2007 9:47:27 GMT -5
"You should," *Erik said, equally quiet.* "Erik should like to see if you inherited this, as well."
((Ooh, Brandi, 1001 posts))
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Post by Julian on Dec 18, 2007 20:36:40 GMT -5
((*squees and dances*))
*Julian opened his eyes, seeking Erik's. Once he found them, his lips parted and his gaze fell.*
"I...I worry that I would not live up to your expectations."
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Post by Erik on Dec 19, 2007 9:59:01 GMT -5
And Erik worries you will exceed them, *he thought wryly. What if he was no longer the best at something? But his curiosity was too great, even greater than his ego.*
"Someday, then. You will sing for Erik. With Erik, rather."
*He lay back, relishing the lazy warmth and the brief respite from wanting so much.*
You have not disappointed Erik so far.
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Post by Julian on Dec 20, 2007 17:59:11 GMT -5
Just the once...
*Julian averted his eyes quickly, pushing the thought away and forcing a small smile.*
"I should like that very much...when you are ready."
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Post by Erik on Dec 21, 2007 11:47:57 GMT -5
*Erik held Julian more closely, burying his face in Julian's hair.*
Forgive me... you did not know, and Erik was angry...
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Post by Julian on Dec 21, 2007 18:55:46 GMT -5
((Dude. Julian so wins. Now it's Erik's fault that he's evil. Or something. Win.))
*Julian echoed the gesture, nuzzling closely. He understood that rage. That passion. His fingers traced over Erik's skin.*
"I...only wish to be all that I can in your eyes. I do not want such memories to tarnish what we have."
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Post by Erik on Dec 21, 2007 20:41:45 GMT -5
((Wait... what?))
*Erik's skin sizzled with the little shock he always felt at Julian's touch, and he voiced what he only this moment knew to be true.*
"When Erik is with you, there is no other," *he whispered.*
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Post by Julian on Dec 22, 2007 8:04:14 GMT -5
((Sorry, just the whole 'getting Erik to feel bad that he was mad that Julian sexed up Christian'. I giggled.))
And when you aren't...
*Julian pushed the thought away quickly. He nodded in acceptance and kissed Erik softly. After a long moment, he whispered gently.*
"And what will you do now? What of the opera? Will you still be seeing to it?"
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Post by Erik on Dec 22, 2007 13:01:05 GMT -5
((Oh, yeah. Of course.))
*Erik quailed slightly at Julian's thought. He could only promise what he could. He could do nothing else--certainly not lie to Julian. Alone among men.*
"Yes," *he said distractedly.* "Though Christian's absence rather lessens Erik's stake in the thing."
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Post by Julian on Dec 23, 2007 10:12:44 GMT -5
*Julian arched his brow.*
"Do you think...the part will be recast? Or would you just delay the production until his return?"
If he returns.
*He pushed back the thought and caressed Erik's arm, speaking gently.*
"I know that...this world is nothing without him, but...this is still your domain. Will you sacrifice everything that you have built on the sake of his whims?"
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Post by Erik on Dec 23, 2007 13:05:40 GMT -5
*Erik frowned, his eyes darkening.*
"The part has been handed to some upstart dandy. Which Erik will not allow to stand. I have taken steps to curtail this odious freethinking on the management's part."
*He looked down at Julian, and his expression softened.*
"Not nothing," *he said.* "There is still a world. It is merely different."
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Post by Julian on Dec 23, 2007 13:12:01 GMT -5
*Julian's lips tightened and he nuzzled against Erik. Perhaps they could be together, even like this. It would be all right.*
"I would like to help you with the management. If you'd like the extra hands."
I wish to know all that you know, and to share in it.
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Post by Erik on Dec 23, 2007 13:23:39 GMT -5
*Erik smiled, nearly to himself, once again reveling in the possibilities. He and Julian, working together... what could they not accomplish?
And another thought niggled at him. One he had scare dared to hope for.
Could he, the Opera Ghost, the possessor of the finest voice known to Man, perform on stage at last?*
"Yes," *he agreed.* "It might be... most advantageous. Do you know all the secrets of the Opera that Erik does? Or should we start with that?"
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