vampire trash? me?

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[It's been on his mind a lot over the last few weeks, the idea of becoming a vampire. Partially because he's looking older than Arthur these days, and if he lets that go on too long it's going to get pretty weird, but moreover he just feels ready]

[Anxious as fuck, but ready.]

[The idea of it is terrifying — he'd gone to Mal for an explanation of the finer details rather than worry Arthur with his questions, seeing as she's actually done it before and Arthur hasn't — the idea that he could just... Die. It's not one that sits easy with Eames. He rather likes being alive, in fact half the point of becoming a vampire is to keep being alive, for a stretch on the word, forever.]

[So he's been dealing with that a lot, pretending otherwise whenever Arthur notices him being distant or pensive so he can work out his feelings on this without any outside influence. He knows Arthur wouldn't be mad if he changed his mind, it's a huge change to undertake, but it's not that he might not want this so much as wondering if the risks are really worth it.]

[They are.]

[But now they need to talk about it, so Eames is psyching himself up to do exactly that. Offered to stay in and make dinner while Arthur's off doing his errands to give himself some time alone to think about it. Maybe making some significant progress on a bottle of wine to calm his nerves, maybe it'll slow him down enough Arthur won't realise how keyed up he is the second he gets home.]

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Not as glad as me.

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[He laughs.]

No, you're right. I'm very good at that.

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[Arthur concurs with a soft hum as he stretches out again, careful not to disturb Eames.]

So what do you want to do tonight?

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I don't know.

[He sighs.]

I'd like to go out, but I don't know if I trust myself not to go after some poor soul with a papercut.

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[Arthur's quiet for a moment, considering the possibility.]

It's not like you're naturally going to be less tempted by fresh blood a couple weeks from now if you never go out.

[He turns to looka t Eames, his tone quiet and sensitive.]

We could go somewhere quiet if you want, and I can keep an eye on you. I'm still faster and stronger than you, it won't be a problem to hold you back if I need to.

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[Eames nuzzles in a little against Arthur's neck with another soft sigh.]

Almost makes me want to lose control.

[Is he flirting for real or to deflect, the real mystery.]

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[Arthur closes his eyes and sighs as well, deciding not to unpack that.]

Well let's start with trying not to and we can role play it later if the thought still turns you on.

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[Apparently they're being serious about this. Eames sighs.]

Yeah. Okay.

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[They sure are being serious about this. It's Arthur's whole job to make sure human deaths are kept to a minimum in this city and besides he's actually cared about Life in general since before he and Eames started hooking up. He's not going to look the other way just because the love of his life is hungry now.]

[Anyway he rubs Eames' shoulder with a grin.]

Come on, I know a good place.

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[Eames nods and pulls a face in response to Arthur's grin.]

Okay.

[He turns over to try and see where his clothes are.]

Show me your world.

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Good.

[Arthur sits up and slips out of bed.]

I'm going to get cleaned up a little.

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[Eames glances down at himself as he gets up, but he decides he doesn't need to bother getting cleaned up and nods instead.]

Suppose I better make myself presentable while you do that.

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[Arthur's only gone for ten minutes or so, just washing his face and wiping up any grossness that needs to be wiped up. When he comes back he goes straight to the dresser to get some clean clothes. He's actually a little excited, weirdly enough.]

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[It only takes a couple of minutes for Eames to get dressed, so by the time Arthur's out he's bored and basically gets all in his space to generally be a nuisance. It's not like Arthur can really get dressed with Eames feeling him up and nosing at his neck, but also what if Eames did that anyway.]

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[Arthur laughs and pulls away a little bit, trying to pull on a shirt.]

Come on.

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[Eames grins and plants a kiss on the back of Arthur's neck before he moves to lean on the dresser so Arthur can put his clothes on.]

Well if you must insist on walking around naked, these things are going to happen.

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[Arthur shakes his head as he pulls on some underwear and some pants and then comes over to give Eames a kiss while he's doing up his belt.]

I can get naked again when we get home.

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Promises, promises.

[He's still grinning though, and he puts his hands on the front of Arthur's shirt.]

Where are you taking me anyway?

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Just a bar, owned by one of the local vampires.

[He brings his hand up to Eames' cheek, brushing his thumb along his jaw.]

It's pretty quiet at this hour and no one'll bother us very much.

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[Eames nods and smooths down the front of Arthur's shirt with his hands, the only outward display of anxiety he shows before he turns to grab his keys and jacket.]

Let's get going then.

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[Arthur grabs his jacket too and leads the way to the door, perhaps happier than he should be to take his bloodthirsty boyfriend out on the town. He knows as soon as they walk out the door there's a chance they'll bump into a living being even just in the hallway, so Arthur puts his hand on Eames' lower back right before they walk out.]

I'm right here.

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I know.

[He says it softly, the seriousness of the situation suddenly setting in now he's about to leave. Eames sucks in a heavy breath, trying to steel himself against the fact that in a minute he's going to be hearing and smelling and generally sensing a lot of things that are going to really push his self-control.]

[He nods at Arthur, knowing he'll be sticking close and trusting him to make sure Eames doesn't do anything stupid.]

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[Arthur smiles and knocks Eames' knuckles softly with his own, indicating he's happy to hold hands if Eames wants, but he leaves it up to him. He doesn't want to treat him like a child but at the same time he remembers how this feels, how the whole world can overwhelm you.]

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[Eames hesitates a little before he takes Arthur's hand, lacing their fingers together with another deep breath. It's a little strange not feeling his heart pounding in his chest or even in his throat with how he's feeling right now, but Eames elects not to dwell on it. Squeezing Arthur's hand a little to tether himself to the here and now.]

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[Arthur tries to stay more alert of the smells and sounds that indicate "food" nearby - elevated heartbeats can be heard a long way off if you listen, and while blood generally makes its way to the forefront there's just a certain smell that comes off a living person that Arthur tends to find... enticing, if he notices it.]

[They pass by someone waiting for a cab in the lobby and Arthur's grip on Eames' hand tightens, betraying how worried he is about this, but he keeps his pace steady and offers them a pleasant smile as he leads Eames to the door.]