Verse 07 -- Voice

[poeticverses]

[The feed's just a voice one today. Jehan wants it to be quick and to the point]

I apologize for this announcement, as it could not possibly come at a worse time, but I feel it is my duty as his friend to let others know. If you knew Grantaire, he is no longer here. It is possible that his disappearance is connected to the rapid decay of Asti in these last few days though I do not think that is likely to be the cause.

[Still, you never know.]

It would not hurt to keep in contact with friends here, should this illness lead to more disappearances.

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[virginprice]

At home in Terre d'Ange, I had a great love that overshadowed any other. Here, I do not have that, and I find... I find it is a pleasure to choose. Not that I choose lightly, or without regard, and it is certainly not that I don't miss him, but I have found there is joy to be found in it.

[He smiles back.]

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[poeticverses]

I do not think anyone would doubt that you miss your Anafiel, even if you took a hundred lovers. All one has to do is listen to how you say his name and it is clear. Those who think otherwise are deaf. And should anyone think they could replace him, they are insane.

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[virginprice]

[That makes Alcuin smile, very pleased, and he presses a kiss to Jehan's cheek.]

You are sweet. I am glad you are my friend, even if we never become anything more than that- there is so much light and beauty in you.

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[poeticverses]

[He blushes. Or is still blushing, it can be hard to tell sometimes with Jehan]

Flatterer. Perhaps...

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[virginprice]

[He makes a face of mock-anger.]

I am not flattering you! I speak only the truth. But perhaps what?

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[poeticverses]

The truth can be flattering, you know.

[He smiles]

But...perhaps we may be more than friends. You are already my closest friend here that was not in Paris with me and I would be lying if I said I am not fond of you.

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[virginprice]

I suppose it can.

[He smiles and shifts a little, moving to a better position.]

May I kiss you, then?

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[poeticverses]

If you'd like.

[His blush is finally fading a little, though he's still pink]

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[virginprice]

[Alcuin leans in to gently press his lips to Jehan's. It's sweet and light, a taste to see if they both like it.]

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[poeticverses]

[As this is technically their second or third kiss, Jehan knows that he quite honestly does enjoy Alcuin's kisses. Still, he keeps it chaste if only because he's not certain he could do much else right this minute]

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[virginprice]

[Well, the others were more spur of the moment. Alcuin is taking his time with this one, just enjoying the sensations, plying his art- because even kissing is an art, and one he is very good at.]

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[poeticverses]

[Jehan most certainly appreciates his skill, too. He, sadly, has to pull away for air after a moment though he is smiling]

Lovely.

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[virginprice]

Now who's flatteing? [Alcuin laughs softly, hand curling around the back of Jehan's neck as he catches his breath too.]

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[poeticverses]

I told you, the truth can at times be flattering. [He rests his forehead against Alcuin's]

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[virginprice]

Ah, very true. You did say that. [He smooths the thumb of his other hand down Jehan's cheekbone, then gives him another quick kiss.]

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[poeticverses]

[Jehan chuckles softly when they part this time] A shame, I thought your memory was better than that.

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[virginprice]

I admit I was distracted by your mouth. [He kisses the corner of it.]

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[poeticverses]

All the more reason to remember what I said!

[This is so much nicer than everything else that Jehan has been thinking of or that has happened recently. It's wonderful]

For shame, Alcuin.

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[virginprice]

I hope you will forgive me. [He looks up through his lashes at Jehan, looking terribly contrite.]

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[poeticverses]

If I must.

[He laughs again and kisses Alcuin's cheek]

You are impossible to stay cross with, you know.

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[virginprice]

I do not remember anyone who has managed it. [People just don't get mad at him... well, all right, Vitale Bouvarre tried to kill him, but that was out of fear and not anger.]

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[poeticverses]

You win them over with your charms and then go about your business, comforted by the knowledge that you simply have to smile and you are safe from anger. Terrible.

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[virginprice]

I know, it's shocking. [He laughs and strokes his fingers through the hair at the back of Jehan's neck.] I hope you can stand it somehow.

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[poeticverses]

Oh, I will survive.

[His smile turns a little mischievous]

I used to be the same way, when I was in school.

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[virginprice]

I do not believe it. At least, not that you ever angered anyone.

[He is aghast at the idea. Entirely. Really.]