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[vermax]

I hope not to give you reason to.

I do not. Is it something to request from the staff? I am curious what that looks like, in truth. I have not had such a lover. ( a partner, a fancy. love is far from it but what name can he put to such a thing that does not cause offense. )

[holyposition]

You could. Or just go to the boutique, they can get you sorted out there.

A ravenous one?

[vermax]

I shall keep coming to you for such advice, then.

Ravenous or quite so easy to tease. Baela would say that is normally my position. ( he's gonna make himself sad again :( )

[holyposition]

Don't expect me to give away ALL my secrets.

I think that's men in general.

[vermax]

I would not expect it.

That is true. I suppose that part is a new experience as well.

[holyposition]

Men?

That seems common, here. Something about the mansion makes everyone feel more adaptable.

Is it just Hawk?

[vermax]

He is not the first man I've been intimate with. Nor is it an experience limited to the mansion but I do believe you're right in general about that. ( it is likely an admission that could be used against him, were it someone else. but despite his alliances, Tim has not shown Jace such cruelty. )

I've heard even here it is impolite to kiss and tell. But no. ( the gossip can continue. )

[holyposition]

[ If there's one thing Tim is never going to do, it's out someone against their will. His secret's safe with him. ]

Look at you, you've had us all fooled into thinking you were a proper young man. 😉

I'm not asking for names. Just curious. Hawk's the only one I have to keep an eye on now, so I'm claiming the right to be nosy.

[vermax]

Some would not agree such a thing is possible for me.

Only Hawk? ( well that's curious. )

[holyposition]

Some. But most would argue, correctly, that less inbreeding is actually healthier.

Only Hawk.

[vermax]

That is not the core of the issue. ( after all, Alicent is a Hightower. )

You have my condolences then. ( ???? )

[holyposition]

I know.

[ I know what they say about you. ]

I just mean nobody here cares about that stuff. Not to downplay your feelings about it, but if this place gives us anything good, it's a fresh start.

I appreciate that, but there's no need. We all have limited time on this earth, it's best to spend it with people who actually care about you.

[vermax]

I fear it is not that simple, as welcome as a fresh start would be. Would you forgive so easily the death of a younger brother? A lifetime of fear?

You are more positive and resilient than most, Tim.

1/2

[holyposition]

I wouldn't, no. I'm not asking you to forgive Aemond.

I just know there's nothing you can do about it here. Revenge would be reversed in a couple weeks. Your war can't be settled here, and nobody here outside your family cares about it.

No offense, I just mean, we're all a world away, we don't have a stake, and who your father is has nothing to do with how anyone here sees you. I used to be afraid of people finding out who I really was too. But here, I don't have to be.

[holyposition]

...this has nothing to do with any of that, but I have an idea I want to run by you.

You can say no. I won't be offended at all.

[vermax]

( it is not only Aemond, he wishes to reply. until Luke's death, there was no reason to find his uncle to be nothing more but an overconfident asshole, though a skilled warrior and dragonrider all the same. he does not say it. after all, despite it all he is trying to hold up a truce. ) It is not the issue of my sire that worries me. Even here.

But let us talk of things that do not concern my realm, then.

What is your idea?

[holyposition]

[ Then what does? He doesn't ask, though he wishes to. His alliance with Aemond isn't so far in the rear view that he expects to be trusted with that. ]

Hawk's birthday is soon. February 2nd.

I was wondering if you would want to join us for a little bit.

Intimately, I mean.

[vermax]

( of all the things he expects, it's not that. so much so, he is glad that Tim cannot see that he drops his phone on his cheek as he reads it. )

The both of you?

[holyposition]

Yes.

Only if you're comfortable with it. Obviously.

[vermax]

I simply find myself surprised. You wish for me to be there? I am not uncomfortable, though I have not participated in such an arrangement as yet.

[holyposition]

I wish for Hawk to have a good time for his birthday. Nameday. He likes trying new things, and we've never done it either. So, since you're attractive and respectful and he already likes you, I thought you'd be the one to invite.

You can think about it. There's no pressure.

[vermax]

That feels like flattery. ( He hope the teasing tone he intends to shine through is one Tim can pick up on. )

But if you have not done this either, it is an honor that you would share this. I would be happy to join the two of you for his nameday. If I change my mind, you will be first to know.

Do you mean to surprise him?

[holyposition]

Maybe. But none of it's undeserved.

...well. I've never with Hawk, I mean.

No, it's not a surprise. I wouldn't invite someone into our bed without asking him first.