[ Flirting is such an easy solution to a situation, but with those he's supposed to be familiar with yet isn't, it feels a bit like he's caught in a free fall. Once he's gotten the wine poured into two glasses, he sets the bottle on the nightstand and holds a glass out to Cyril. ]
All that is beautiful upon the outside must be just as desirable on the inside?
My dear Cyril, the more vile the wine, the more Southern its vintage. One is not meant to enjoy what is supposed to be consumed in large quantities. As opposed to a fine Antivan wine, which is meant to be savored.
[ Dorian makes a show of raising his glass in cheers before taking a sip. As far as wines go, it's not terrible, thank the Maker for small mercies. ]
Perhaps when all of this is over, we should ensure that you do. I would say to consider it incentive for defeating Corypheus, but you've already done that.
[ It's true that he doesn't use Cyril's name often, but it's more due to them being less familiar than he wishes them to be. ]
[Cyril chuckles gently and then leans against Dorian a bit, nudging him very lightly. He doesn't want to jostle him so it's mostly just a sign of affection.]
I'm sure I'll happily stay with you. At least it would be a pleasure to see your face every day.
[ Turning toward him is about all the permission he needs before Dorian slides his hand up Cyril's leg, fingers gripping his thigh as their lips press together. Perhaps it is a dangerous place to be, but he's not known for being cautious, and neither is Cyril. A bit of risk is as much a part of them as their proclivity toward the same gender.
When he pulls away, it's with a warm smile and a hum. ]
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All that is beautiful upon the outside must be just as desirable on the inside?
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If the wine is disgusting, even the finest crystal wouldn't save it. The question then becomes, do you like the wine?
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[ Dorian makes a show of raising his glass in cheers before taking a sip. As far as wines go, it's not terrible, thank the Maker for small mercies. ]
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He finds he likes Dorian saying his given name. It's strange to think he hasn't heard that as much as other titles.]
Suddenly I wish I could spend more time in Antiva.
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[ It's true that he doesn't use Cyril's name often, but it's more due to them being less familiar than he wishes them to be. ]
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[Honestly, he might actually prefer being called by his given name. It helps set this Dorian apart from the one back home.]
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[ Leilani dislikes it when Dorian calls her Inquisitor, so he's at least trying to extend the same courtesy to Cyril. ]
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[He adds, a bit teasingly.]
Maybe I can convince Leilani to go on a vacation with me.
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[ He can only imagine how it would go down. ]
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I've been around you to know enough that it applies to you, as well.
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And yet another valid point.
[He pauses to sip the wine, and then changes the subject slightly.]
If you could go on vacation anywhere, where would it be?
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Rivain. It's some place I've yet to travel. Somewhere along the Rialto Bay, perhaps..
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Though I suppose I'll see it soon enough.
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I'm sure I'll happily stay with you. At least it would be a pleasure to see your face every day.
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And why wouldn't it be? It is quite the sight to behold, after all.
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I am in good company in that respect.
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[ Bold, surely, but he's a very selfish man who has no qualms with being worshiped. ]
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Let me answer that with a question: Where would you be willing to let me start?
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Consider me at the Inquisitor's mercy.
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He turns his torso before he can convince himself not to, facing Dorian.]
A dangerous place to be...
[His voice is low. He doesn't let himself think. Instead, he leans forward to kiss Dorian.]
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When he pulls away, it's with a warm smile and a hum. ]
I like a bit of danger.
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