The Neinhaus

[devilstongue]

● WHO: The Mighty Nein & Vox Machina (V9) + Friends
● WHAT: House Catch-All 2021
● WHEN: Comment Headers
● WHERE: The Neinhaus + Voxhaus + Wizardhaus
● WARNINGS: Comment Headers



CATCH-ALLS

Neinhaus
🔥 Caleb 🔥
🌊 Fjord 🌊
🌙 Mollymauk 🌙
🍄 Caduceus 🍄
🤜🏽 Beauregard 🤛🏽
🧁 Jester 🧁
🏹 Veth 🏹

Wizardhaus
✨ Essek ✨
💎 Gilmore 💎
🔪 Vax'ildan 🔪

Voxhaus
🔫 Percy 🔫
🎇 Pike 🎇
🌳 Keyleth 🌳
🐻 Vex'ahlia 🐻



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Comments

[thelyss]

The internal reaction to Vax's response is...interesting. A slight pang of something that's close to disappointment flashes for a moment before understanding takes over. As much affection as he has for Vax'ildan already, it is different from the feelings he has for Caleb.

Everything is different for Caleb, just as Essek imagines everything is different for Vax when it comes to Shaun Gilmore.

"I understand," he murmurs lowly, fingertips stroking the edge of his ear softly. But there's a difference to this, too, a closeness he's not forged with anyone else in the same way. Vax is special, too.

"I admit that I find him intriguing." It also likewise explains Vax's initial reactions to him upon their first meeting, his fascination and familiarity with magic. "But I will keep that interest to a...working relationship, only, if you prefer."

[vaax]

vax'ildan smiles at the touches to his ear, eyes fluttering closed while he leans into his hand, affectionate, soft. he doesn't want to think about shaun right now, or caleb, or anyone but the drow that showers him in the attention he loves to receive. "mmm, i don't mind either way," he says, his head rolling to one side into the elf's hand. "but i'm glad you asked. that means a lot to me, so thank you."

his eyes finally open once he's sure they'll land on essek, and his smile, dopey and adoring, just won't scrub away.

"if anything, i'd tell you to go for it. at least once. he's... something special, that's for sure. he's different."

[thelyss]

The way that Vax leans into him, soaking up the small amount of affection that Essek has grown used to sharing so surprisingly easily is...endearing. It eases much of the concern he had brought with him, along with that smile, and Essek isn't quite sure if he's ever had someone look at him quite like that before.

"Well," he begins, thumb brushing softly over those smiling lips, "if things progress that way, I am glad that it will not be troubling for you."

But Essek then leans in, presses his own lips to the hollow of Vax's cheek. "You're special too, you know. At least...to me."

[vaax]

vax'ildan is enjoying the atmosphere, taking in the stars and the attention of the elf alongside him. shaun's charisma has put him in a good mood, despite the confusion, and the general tone seems to be positive. it's a welcome change from spending nights alone in his room, and even more jarring is the kiss to his cheek and the words that follow.

"no one's said that to me in a long time," he admits, but he doesn't dwell on it, instead turning his head to meet essek where he is, and kiss him right here on the grass. the nighttime air is perfectly crisp, blowing chill air through his shirt and sending shivers down his spine, though vax isn't entirely sure that's entirely the wind's fault. essek tastes familiar, flooding vax'ildan with comfort, safety.

he parts before long, slowly, easing himself out of it. "... i'm glad you feel the same way, then."

[thelyss]

It's like the realization of what his own words catches up with him only when he feels the warmth of Vax's lips against his own. There's a tightness in his chest suddenly, and his other hand threads into dark hair at the back of Vax'ildan's neck, holding him close. Holding onto the moment.

Essek isn't sure if he'd meant to be so open, but ever since they met, certain aspects of intimacy have come more easily with Vax than with anyone else. That those words came so easily, without so many complicated thoughts, feels a little freeing.

As they break Essek keeps them together, nose to nose. A warmth curls pleasantly in his chest, and he smiles just a little.

"I am glad, as well."