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Post by Lee Chaolan on Nov 17, 2008 5:17:29 GMT -5
"Er... a little..." he admitted, though it was more that he'd let go of that little bit of fat he'd accumulated from the easy living he had in France (Not that a concubine's life was wrought with hardships...).
"I've been trying to strengthen my body..." he admitted, pushing his arms under Jason's and around his much more accommodating torso. "Do you mind it?" he asked, distantly wondering if Jason would be offended by Lee's less-feminine shape.
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Post by Inspector Jason Cluont on Nov 17, 2008 5:23:41 GMT -5
"Certainly not. 's good to keep oneself in top condition."
Though he was a bit disconcerted that he hadn't noticed before, and turned over a bit with a grunt so that he was not quite on his side, but facing the older man more, examining him with slightly clouded eyes and running a questing hand--so much more gentle and softer than the ape lord's--over his side and across his flattened and ridged stomach. "Though I don't think that corset would fit you now..."
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Post by Lee Chaolan on Nov 17, 2008 5:30:48 GMT -5
Lee snickered a bit and freed a hand to gently cup Jason's cheek, playing his fingers on the little grayed bolt of hair along his jaw. When his hand relaxed against the younger man's face, Lee brushed his thumb over Jason's mouth momentarily, then shifted a little closer. Putting his arm up and around Jason's neck, he murmured to him.
"That won't be a problem... will it?"
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Post by Inspector Jason Cluont on Nov 17, 2008 5:35:41 GMT -5
"No..no, the bulk looks quite well on you, it's just....I didn't notice."
He frowned, a wave a guilt passing through his gut and making him momentarily sick. How could one not notice such a thing about one's own lover?
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Post by Lee Chaolan on Nov 17, 2008 5:38:33 GMT -5
Lee smiled, finally, and moved his head up onto the pillow beside Jason's.
"I forgive you for it, love," he said quietly, leaning in to kiss away the little from on Jason's face. "Don't worry about it."
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Post by Inspector Jason Cluont on Nov 17, 2008 5:40:45 GMT -5
Lee forgave him, fine, but really that only made it worse, it meant there was actually something to forgive. It wasn't a simple oversight.
"Have I neglected...your needs?"
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Post by Lee Chaolan on Nov 17, 2008 5:47:31 GMT -5
Lee swallowed and took a deep breath. Now was really not the time he wanted to talk about this; he merely just wanted to relax with Jason while he had the chance, before he was to disappear for the better part of a century.
"Jason, listen... I know you obey your laws," to an extent... "And I need to do the same for us," he paused, sniffling a little, trying to stay calm. "You're still here for me," he concluded in a whisper, sniffling again. He knew that probably came out wrong, and that it would sound a little like a very nice way of complaining... "I just really need that much..." so I have something to cling to when I'm gone...
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Post by Inspector Jason Cluont on Nov 17, 2008 5:50:36 GMT -5
His mouth set in a grim line for a moment before he sat up a bit against the headboard and gently pulled the older man onto his lap, curling arms around him, fingers finding new musculature to trace with gentle curiosity.
"It is very difficult for me." he stated rather matter-of-factly, "but I will do better."
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Post by Lee Chaolan on Nov 17, 2008 5:54:18 GMT -5
Lee pressed his forehead against Jason's, lazily snuggling his dear inspector. "Don't hurt yourself," he said lightly, smiling a bit grimly himself.
"I don't expect you to be perfect. I just... need..." What? What did he really want? Well, he knew that much... he wanted Jason to love him, openly, but that was another hurdle altogether.
"Just humor me a little," he said blandly, feeling terrible that he considered asking for love. It would happen or it wouldn't.
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Post by Inspector Jason Cluont on Nov 17, 2008 6:00:09 GMT -5
Jason did love him, of course. But in his way. He pushed a hand through Lee's hair, tucking it behind his ear and cupped the man's more-defined jaw.
"You don't have to close the shop. I'll come for lunch more often."
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Post by Lee Chaolan on Nov 17, 2008 6:08:53 GMT -5
Lee smiled at Jason's promise and kissed his palm, then leaned down and against him.
"I'm going to be busy for a while..." he said, trying to get out of this new situation without making it sound suspicious. "Maybe after this project, when I'm not so swamped, all right? I don't think you'd want to hover around waiting for me and then miss your meal. I know I don't want that for you." Lee lifted his head again and kissed Jason once more, lingering a little on his lips.
"Then I'm all yours again."
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Post by Inspector Jason Cluont on Nov 17, 2008 6:11:52 GMT -5
He closed his eyes at the contact, pressing his mouth back lightly before murmuring
"I'll have tomorrow off from work...I'm too tired tonight, but tomorrow..." his dark and weathered cheeks reddened a bit.
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Post by Lee Chaolan on Nov 17, 2008 6:18:08 GMT -5
Lee colored a bit himself, surprised to find that, for once, Jason proposed intimacy... though he really, really hoped he had not accidentally guilt-tripped him into it.
"Mmmmm... it sounds like a date, my dear Jason. I may be able to cut tomorrow short..." he murmured, feeling a small spark of his old self reignite. Of course, he had to go to "work," but he figured he could contact Jirahasuke to run the store for him. "But let's get some sleep first. I wouldn't want you worn out before I was done with you," he promised with a snicker, just to see Jason's face turn even redder.
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Post by Inspector Jason Cluont on Nov 17, 2008 6:20:49 GMT -5
It did, and he cleared his throat a little, shifting down in the bed to hide his embarassment before settling again, arms around the other man.
"It really does suit you, whatever you've done to condition yourself."
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Post by Lee Chaolan on Nov 17, 2008 6:22:31 GMT -5
"Thank you, Jason. You're very sweet." And, just as a good night, Lee gave the younger man one more lingering kiss before he settled in, feeling much better and much safer now that he was tucked into Jason's arms.
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