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[winterbolt]

Angelina is a black horse with white markings on her face in this sorry I can't picture her as being any other color-

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[eidxiety]

[Wolfwood please stop being from the midwest and just say yes or no.]

...I kind of want to sleep in a bed tonight. Your back still hurts, right? We can...

[...]

We can find an inn when we arrive and rest properly. The horses seem to have energy still.

[Elria is tossing her head about like they're on a little trip and not going on something of a rugged, 12-hour long journey. She's vibing. Draft horses, man.]

You can sleep the rest of the way, if you want to. I'll wake you up when we get there. And don't worry, I'll do my makeup before we go to an inn.

[lupusxylem]

[Sorry Ain he's here to make your life difficult apparently-]

Fine by me. I dunno how well my ass is gonna handle sleepin' on hardwood another night.

[It may simply break, honestly. He cannot promise it won't.]

I might doze. If I full on sleep, I ain't gonna get any sleep tonight.

[You know

assuming they aren't spending their time doing something other than sleeping-]

[eidxiety]

[They might be because it seems like neither of them can keep their hands to themselves for two seconds. Ain sure does not know how to do this. He wants to be close and he wants to run away and he wants and wants and wants... ugh.]

Okay. Four more hours, then! I'll probably stop singing when it gets dark. I don't want to attract any wild animals.

[The wolves will hear Ain sing and be like oh? A snack? And like, RIP. They'll take a break for a bit to get water and rest and Ain will lay against Wolfwood again, and they can eat dinner, and Ain will be real weird the entire time before they get back in the wagon and push the rest of the journey.

When night falls maybe an hour and a half later, Ain ends his song, and there's no more music for the night, as he said there wouldn't be. There's the rustle of paper as he unfurls the map and glances at it before it gets too dark to read, and then he lights a couple lanterns mounted on the wagon's sides, and off they go. It's a peaceful, quiet night. Crickets chirp, the world is at peace, it's fucking freezing and Ain is shivering—

They'll arrive at the gates of the next town in one piece, though. Ain is exhausted. He wants to sleep. He's driving them to the nearest inn and he supposes they just Have a fucking wagon now, sure, that'll be parked in the back and hitched up in such a way that no one will steal it back from Ain. It's Ain's now. >:/

He stops to very quickly slap some lipstick on and try to look a little less masculine before they go in, at least. It's late, so it's likely that he'll be perceived as "tired woman who's been on the road for five fucking years", but still.

They're going in. Ain is leading the charge. The horses can rest, the wagon is wagoning, and Ain is carrying most of their stuff and probably Wolfwood too. He pays for room and board, one room by the way, and then takes the key and starts trudging off to their room.]

[lupusxylem]

[Four more hours...that's a lot of time to kill, but somehow it manages to go by smoothly. Wolfwood does end up dozing off a bit as he said he might, but for the most part he stays awake, listening in silence to Ain's singing as they trundle along the lonely desert.

Now, there is one addition that may or may not have happened, depending on if Ain allowed it or freaked out and took it off, but...Wolfwood, upon seeing Ain shivering in the cold of the night, would have removed his coat and sort of haphazardly tossed it over Ain's shoulders, mumbling something about how his scrawny ass needs it more than him.

It smells like cigarettes and whiskey, should he have decided to keep it on. Maybe it would make him look even more like a tired woman, except this time he'd look like a tired taken woman.

Anyway-

Somehow, Wolfwood manages to limp alongside Ain into the inn in a way that doesn't suggest that he got fucked up the ass quite as much as you'd suspect, though it also means he has to be careful with the way he carries himself so it isn't obvious what part of him is aching. Someone on the outside looking in might think he sprained his ankle on the road or something, it's fine, this sort of thing happens all the time.

What he wasn't expecting was for Ain to purchase one room. As in one, single, just one for the both of them. But...he guesses they're traveling together anyway, and it is cheaper...mm.

He ducks his head forwards once they make it to the door, and just as Ain is pushing it open, Wolfwood catches it with the toe of his boot.]

Hang on. You're fine payin' for all this yourself?

[eidxiety]

[Ain did, in fact, accept that coat. He didn't put his arms through the sleeves, at least, not at first. Not until they got into town officially and stopped, anyway. It smells a lot like Wolfwood, yeah, and he's still got it on as Wolfwood stops the door.]

You paid for dinner? [He mutters, tired and incredulous,] It's not that expensive.

[At least the bed inside is big enough for a... married couple. Hmmm.]

There's a bath in here, and we get free breakfast. I think it's worth it.

[lupusxylem]

[Hm!!!

Wolfwood knows, logically, that this is nothing for someone like Ain who simply steals for what he has. The money in his wallet is probably only 20% his, but that's not really something Wolfwood takes umbrage with, considering his status as a bandit. Maybe he just feels bad, since Ain has done so much of the work today. He did literally all of the wagon driving while Wolfwood just fuckin' slept the whole time...

He shrugs one shoulder, pulling his foot back.]

I guess.

[Before Ain can slip inside, though...Wolfwood will stop him just long enough to lean down and press a kiss to his temple.]

Thanks anyway. You did basically all our shit today.

[And then he will shoulder his way inside first before Ain can say anything bye-]

[eidxiety]

[Wolfwood you can't DO that!! Now he's flustered!! Auuughhhhh he's not supposed to get flustered, he's the dominant one in this relationship, what the fuck. He trails after Wolfwood two seconds later, having needed those precious seconds to internally scream.

Okay. He's going to put their stuff down in a corner and proceed into the room. It's not nice, per se, it's just an average inn room with a big bed and a separate bathroom, but it's better than sleeping on the wagon floor for sure. They can theoretically have one half each and totally won't cuddle the entire time.]

Well, I did break your spine, didn't I?

[Sits... on the bed. He still has Wolfwood's jacket, and he sort of just wants to bury himself in it.]

[lupusxylem]

[Too late he did it already bye!!!!

Given that he didn't really carry anything in here since Ain grabbed everything himself, Wolfwood sort of ends up lingering awkwardly in the middle of the room, facing towards the backroom pretending to examine it when he's really staring blankly with a hand rubbing over his stubble like why the fuck did I do that what is wrong with me.

Eventually, though, he'll pivot on the ball of his foot and step over to the edge of the bed to sit down as well, because ow his ass hurts still.]

Define break, cause I'm pretty sure you pulverized it.

[eidxiety]

[Ain pulls that coat tighter around himself and just

flops over onto Wolfwood like he's been doing all day, like he's touch-starved despite being the furthest thing from it, like they're more than just fuckbuddies on the road together. Ain should've made Wolfwood pay for this room himself. Should rob him in his sleep and skedaddle off into the desert, never to be seen again. Should, should, should. And here he is, laying against the man and breathing in his scent.]

You'll get used to it eventually. [No, no, no he won't, because Ain isn't staying! He's not!!] It was fun, wasn't it? And we can take a hot bath!

[lupusxylem]

Tch. It was somethin', that's for sure.

[He won't say fun, because "fun" implies he enjoyed it. Which.....okay yeah, maybe he did, but for carnal reasons only. Base instinct reasons. Nothing more.

Yet...he's letting Ain lean on him. They're practically cuddled up against one another, sitting on the edge of the bed like this. This is not something a pair of bros would do. We can take a hot bath, as in. Them, together, plural.]

God, I need it. Think my body's gonna just fall apart if I don't.

[eidxiety]

...bath and bed?

[Unless you two decide to have sex again, yeah— Ain has already decided for both of them, though, and is taking that coat off and dragging Wolfwood off to the bathroom... like they don't have to fucking heat up the water first but it's fine, Ain will get that going and Wolfwood can just sit and wait.

He will help Wolfwood into the tub when that's done, though, and then strip down and join shortly after.]

[lupusxylem]

[Bath and bed indeed. At least, that will be the plan anyway...

Wolfwood hobbles after Ain into the bathroom once the water's been all warmed up (he feels like an invalid, truly, but honestly he isn't going to complain about having someone do things for him for a change, even if he feels like he doesn't really deserve it), and oooooooh my god. It feels so nice to sink into the warm water that he just moans about it, sorry about that.

And again...he doesn't complain about Ain joining him. It's almost expected, at this point.]

[eidxiety]

[Babe be careful with that, he's going to jump on you—

For now, though, he's going to help Wolfwood worsh again. This time, they can in fact wash his back and it won't be with nasty-ass riverwater, yay progress!]

My throat's a little raw from all the singing, haha... I usually don't do it for ten hours or so. Remind me to have some tea in the morning, 'cause I'm sure it'll be worse.

[Worshin... also scrubbing his makeup off like okay we're back to being more masculine now.]

[lupusxylem]

[Thank god, Ain won't be getting an infection today. Plus the water is actually tolerable since it's warm, so they're winning on two fronts right now.

Wolfwood, for his part, is becoming completely boneless in the warm water. It's so good, he just wants to stay here forever thanks.]

I can't believe you actually kept singin' for that long...I was asleep half that time, yaknow. You coulda' stopped.

[eidxiety]

Yeah, but... you said you wanted to use it as a way to make sure I was still alive. I didn't know when you were awake until you gave me your coat.

[...lays... his head on Wolfwood's chest for a moment.]

I, um... you smell nice. It was nice. Thank you.

[lupusxylem]

[As Ain lays his head against his chest, Wolfwood feels a sudden thrill through his body, like a warm chill that rushes beneath his skin. He flushes, cheeks red as he looks down at the top of Ain’s head before- after a long moment- reaching up to brush his hair back with his fingertips.]

Yeah well…don’t get used to it, but. I figured I kinda owed you one, after everything.

[Thanks for blowing his mind and also giving him anxiety about being probably closeted.]

[eidxiety]

[Ain's curls will just bounce back into place, but that's fine. He will continue to snuggle for another minute before he focuses on worshin' the Wolfwood more, until he's all scrubbed and free of dirt.]

You don't "owe" me. You can just do things to be nice, you know. I like when you're nice. I like...

[This. He likes this, he likes the thought of them sharing a bed tonight, he likes the thought that they'll wake up together and have their free breakfast.

Fuck.]

...when you're honest, and when you're not being a total jerk all the time, haha.

[lupusxylem]

[Doing nice things for people just because you're nice? Wack, sounds fake, 0/10 that isn't real.

But, sure. He guesses he can believe he's nice, sometimes. Not all the time, it's definitely a rare occurrence, but...he has his moments. That's fair enough. Contrary to popular belief (Wolfwood's belief), he isn't all bark and bite.

He's not always an honest man, though. Like right now, how he's stringing Ain along for the purposes of his own ill-gotten gains. It's still on his mind, yes, it's just...not particularly at the forefront of it, right now.]

Like I said, don't get used to it. I'm just too tired to be mean right now.

[uh huh sure that's what it is]

[eidxiety]

Okay.

[Grabbing a cloth for himself...]

I'll wash my own cuts, then.

[He can wash his own back Wolfwood he doesn't need you!! He's got this watch as he wiggles around and does just that—]

[lupusxylem]

[…hey, wait-]

Oi. I said I was too tired to be mean. I didn’t say I wasn’t gonna return the favor.

[Holds out his hand. C’mon cough up the cloth-]

[eidxiety]

You said not to get used to you being nice. This sounds like I'm gonna get used to it.

[But! The cloth is handed over, and Ain spins in the water to face away from Wolfwood. There's mostly a lot of dried blood to wash away. It looks like some of the thin scratches might've reopened on the road, bled a tiny bit, and then stopped, as hairline cuts are wont to do. They'll heal within the next few days tops, but they do need to be cleaned.

Ain isn't complaining, really. He asked for this. The roughness lets him know he's doing a good job.]

[lupusxylem]

How about you don't give me a reason to change my mind...

[Wolfwood grumbles in a way that certainly sounds threatening...yet here he is, continuing to worsh Ain regardless. He's surprisingly careful with it too, frowning where Ain can't easily see as he washes around the edges of the gashes. Occasionally, if Ain thinks he feels Wolfwood's fingers lingering near the cuts, no he doesn't.]

Shoulda' prolly bandaged these. You're gonna need to wash your shirt.

[eidxiety]

If you changed your mind, it would really send the point home.

[But he hasn't! He didn't. Therefore...

...therefore Ain's problems are only going to worsen. Fuck. He'll just not think, surely that's the solution to all of this?]

Are they that bad? Bandages are limited, and I was on autopilot all day... I didn't even think about using any. I sort of just... went through the motions.

[lupusxylem]

Not that bad, but they opened up again.

[It is a great thing they didn't let the river water get in them. Ain would be riddled with infection, at this point. Gotta love wild water!!

Wolfwood is making sure to wash away the blood though, careful as he can be not to get soap directly over the cuts, even though he does feel the need to wash them out properly.]

I didn't even realize I dug in that deep.

[eidxiety]

Aww, but it felt good... Maybe you can be gentler next time?

[Careful Ain, you'll scare him and make him homophobic again! (He hasn't stopped being homophobic, but he's not doing it where Ain can see.)]

I'll rest for a while, and they shouldn't open up a second time. At this rate, I'll be asleep past sunrise... I could fall asleep on you right now, actually.