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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 28

She cradled the mug, her gaze fixed upon it. ❝I have been clear about our . . . relationship, Mister Wilhelm. Should you toy with the fire, you will get burned. Alive.❞ She lifted her eyes to him sole one. ❝Are you reconsidering taking my offer?❞

Ꮃꮖꮮꮋꭼꮮꮇ @wolfndsaint.bsky.social · Jun 27

He lifted the bigger mug of coffee he had poured himself earlier and took a massive gulp out of it. The warm beverage briefly burned his throat as he swallowed it. As effective as fuel was to a machine.

"Can try."

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

She lifted herself into a seated position, careful to keep the sheet clutched to her chest, and took the cup with her other hand. ❝Thank you.❞ She blew the steam from the surface. A long pause. ❝You know I should kill you right now.❞

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

——myself, given you 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 left on your back, breathless and, ah, 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒.❞

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

Megumi, on the other hand, had barely slept at all. She never allowed herself to rest fully unless she was alone.

A soft pass for laughter left her. ❝I'll take that as a compliment,❞ she replied. She cupped his jaw and stroked curve of his cheek with a thumb. ❝I'll consider this a victory for——

Dr. Orpheus @triad-necromancer.bsky.social · Jun 26

“ I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said you have a way to keep one awake. ” he admitted, gently keeping an arm around her waist to make sure she had some kind of warmth. “ It was an absolute delight. ”

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

Megumi delicately ran her fingers along his sternum, feeling the soft wisps of hair and the rhythm of his heartbeat. A tired smile graced her lips. ❝And a good morning to you as well, Doctor. I hope you enjoyed a restful night? Whatever rest you were able to find, that is~.❞

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

——truly afraid of them, ne?❞ she purred. ❝Otherwise, you wouldn't be here.❞

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

A coquettish smirk played upon her lips. Ah, so he was feeling shy. ❝Save the evasive manoeuvres for the 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 fights, darling. You're much better at them there.❞

Though he pinned her hand, Megumi still held his tie. She grazed her nose against his. She took a deep, sensuous inhale. ❝You are not——

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

She lifted herself into a seated position, careful to keep the sheet clutched to her chest, and took the cup with her other hand. ❝Thank you.❞ She blew the steam from the surface. A long pause. ❝You know I should kill you right now.❞

Ꮃꮖꮮꮋꭼꮮꮇ @wolfndsaint.bsky.social · Jun 26

"I ain't smirking."

Sure he was.

"Coffee?" he asked, already handling her a cup of fresh coffee.

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

She'd love to claim that she was taken aback, but she wasn't.

くそっ...

She adjusted herself with a sigh, acutely aware of her aching, tender nakedness against the sheets. ❝You may as well discard that smirk, Mister Wilhelm,❞ she murmured.

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

Megumi delicately ran her fingers along his sternum, feeling the soft wisps of hair and the rhythm of his heartbeat. A tired smile graced her lips. ❝And a good morning to you as well, Doctor. I hope you enjoyed a restful night? Whatever rest you were able to find, that is~.❞

Dr. Orpheus @triad-necromancer.bsky.social · Jun 25

“ Good morning, sweet Rose. ”

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 25

Strange, waking up with someone beside her.

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 26

She'd love to claim that she was taken aback, but she wasn't.

くそっ...

She adjusted herself with a sigh, acutely aware of her aching, tender nakedness against the sheets. ❝You may as well discard that smirk, Mister Wilhelm,❞ she murmured.

Ꮃꮖꮮꮋꭼꮮꮇ @wolfndsaint.bsky.social · Jun 25

"Hi."

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 25

Strange, waking up with someone beside her.

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 25

Strange, waking up with someone beside her.

瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 25

——was what you came here for, to 𝑠𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ, I believe it would be wiser to take it outside.❞ She lowered her voice to a sultry, honeyed whisper, mouth once again close, and added, ❝I'd be most displeased if my venetian table were to be damaged in one of our trysts.❞

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 25

——not lacking in intrigue.❞

She reached out, entwining her fingers in his silk tie. Drawing him closer, she brought him right up against her, breast to chest. ❝While I have no objections, Doctor, I must ask, if you're not here to make conversation, what is your purpose for being here? If a fight——

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 25

She exhaled the cloud of dense smoke, letting her cigarette dangle at her side. Her eyes shimmered through the smog.

❝If it offers any comfort, Doctor, I don't find that something to judge as unattractive or dull. After all, when have 𝐼 ever been so candid about my own self, and I'm certainly——

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 17

❝Considering his reputation as a friend of Dorothy, I believe there's nothing to be jealous about.❞ She lit her cigarette and, after closing the silver case turned back to him, resting against the edge of the counter. ❝So, you're alone in the Big Apple?❞

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 15

——sauntered to the drinks station and from a small silver case, retrieved a cigarette. She felt his presence behind her and a smile graced her lips. ❝Would you care for one?❞ she asked.

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 15

❝On the contrary, I believe your alchemist friend found me to be magnificent.❞ Jefferson, however, was not particularly enthusiastic. Orpheus, on the other hand, enjoyed theatrically pretending that she and he were sworn enemies. In private, nothing could be further from the truth.

Megumi——

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 11

——halfway across the country for her.

She gently touched the side of his face, almost lovingly, before rising gracefully her feet, offering him the glass of wine she had set on the table. ❝What about yourself, hm? Did Mister Twilight and Mister Al come with you?❞

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 11

——despised it, though she had no intention of remaining here long enough to undertake any redecorating —— not that ℎ𝑒 needed to know that.

Candidly, as long as it was within Megumi's power, she would make certain that Byron remained unaware of that. At this point, the man would likely travel——

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 11

❝Still the charmer, I see. Yes. It's a change to my prior abode, I confess.❞ She'd been in Colorado for a sufficient enough duration to add her own unique flair to the place. This establishment in Central Park by comparison was, ah, quite frankly . . . well, horrendously modern. Her old soul——

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 10

❝Although it serves as a reminder of your inability to thwart me that evening . . . ❞ She gently pulled his hand away by her wrist and leaned in closer, her feline eyes briefly glancing at his lips before rising to connect with his gaze. ❝ . . . do you think it looks beautiful on me?❞

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 10

——her hand. The delicate wrist glimmered with the most exquisite bracelet, made of peach-coloured diamond. ❝The Hortensia made the most stunning bracelet. Isn't it simply marvellous~?❞

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 10

A soft, luxuriant chuckle bubbled up from her throat, as effervescent as champagne. ❝Oh, come on now. Why so upset about that? I thought you seemed quite charming, pinned to the wall by diamond spears. And I owe you my gratitude.❞ She withdrew her arm from around his neck and elegantly raised——

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 10

——wouldn't you? Bound, begging, after, ah, how many attempts now? Five, or was it six?❞

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 10

Her smile turned slightly crooked. ❝Oh my, you certainly know how to captivate a woman's interest, Doctor.❞ Her fingers ascended further, gliding beneath the starched collar of his white shirt, kneading his trapezius through the pristine fabric. ❝Then you'd have me right where you want me,——

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 9

——bloodstone jewel in a leisurely rhythm. ❝However, circling back to our earlier discussion, I'm curious to learn how 𝑦𝑜𝑢 would choose to . . . conquer me. Surely, you possess numerous methods to . . . ❞ She leaned in and crooned, ❝ . . . bring me under your control~.❞

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瀑布恵 — 𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚞𝚖𝚒 @megumibakufu.bsky.social · Jun 9

❝Indeed, it is. Dominio degli Specchi. A personal favourite of mine from Venice.❞ As she straightened, her now unoccupied hand glided up over his chest, the other remaining draped around his shoulders. Her fingers played with the talisman that hung at his throat, tapping her nail against the——

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