dear_mun | [Homeless, looking, doing practice apps]

[Prompt as always, Harpuia. Copy X claps his hands together in delight, then motions for Harpy to hand over the box.]

Excellent work, Harpuia. Now, how do we play?

[Naturally, Harpuia complies, holding out the box for his master.]

We put the end of the pocky stick in our mouths, and share it together. Whoever pulls away first will lose.

Ah, that's all? Sounds easy.

[Copy X pulls a single stick free. You know, one almost has to wonder if he's really that naive, or if he's doing this on purpose: there's something very deliberate about the way he parts his lips, taking the tip of the stick into his mouth oh-so-delicately. He looks up at his Guardian expectantly, smiling around the pocky stick in his mouth. Well, Harpuia?]

Y..Yes, sir.

[Harpuia masks his embarrassment, not wanting to come off as shy or anything of the sort. He swallows while watching Copy X, trying to exactly figure out if it's naivety or if his master was testing him. He can't give himself a definite answer, and quickly respond in his mind that he must do this. It was just a game. A small game.]

[There's no hesitation from Harpuia as he leans forward, parting his lips and taking in the other end of the deliciously sweet treat. Not bad. Not bad yet. After a second or two, he takes the initiative and bites forward, enjoying the sweet taste of the treat.]

[Well, there's no point in playing unless he keeps up with Harpuia, right? Interesting enough, though, is just how bold Harpuia is. Copy X would have expected him to be more hesitant. Ah, what a general!

Well, if he's not shy about it, then of course there's no need for Copy to be timid. He leans forward, almost offhandedly claiming another inch.]

[Harpuia keeps back how tense he actually felt, figured his Master X would pull away by now. However, as that was far from it, there was honestly no going back now, unless Copy X did. Whether it was his pride or the feelings towards serving Copy X, he couldn't decide which.]

[Taking another inch, Harpuia silently bites and swallows the piece in his mouth, the hint of chocolate at the buds on his tongue. He has to refrain from licking the chocolate-covered stick from the delicious taste.]

[For Copy X, the real treat here isn't the snack, it's what happens at the end -- he's positively dying to see just what his Guardian intends to do. He wants to win, of course, but it's no fun at all if Harpy just lets him win. He advances again, closing his eyes and letting out an impatient hum.]

[Harpuia hesitates for a moment. This was the real test. One more bite. If he took another bite, there would only be enough space for his Master X. And then their lips would--...]

[After the small bit of hesitation, Harpuia takes the bite, waiting for his master to follow or pull away. Would his Master X even pull away?]

[Ah, what to do, what to do...? He'd been so eager to reach this moment, but now that it was here, he couldn't help but drag it out.

Finally, he moved. A subtle shift away, just the very beginning of a retreat. One eye peeked open briefly, the barest little hint of a smile serving as the only hint to Copy X's intentions. But really, now... did anyone really expect him to let somebody else win?

Impulsively, he claims the last bit of pocky, his lip's meeting Harpuia's.]

[That was it. Master X was pulling away! Good, he still had his dignity intact and wasn't an embarrassing mess. Master X would--]

[Oh. Oh. How sadly mistaken he was. Harpuia tenses up when their lips meet, his breath hitched as his eyes widened. Yet, he forces himself to calm down, swallow down the lump in his throat while remaining in place. While he wanted to pull away (he couldn't violate his Master X in this manner), pride kept Harpuia in the same position. His hand even manages to come to grasp Copy X's shoulder, his grip soft.]

[He lingers there for a bit. Well! Isn't this interesting! Not a hint of retreat! You're the same as always, Harpuia. Copy X pulls away just a bit -- enough to speak, but still near enough to feel Harpuia's breath. He smiles (innocently as ever, of course), licking the remaining sweetness off his lips.]

Ah, we ran out... does that make this a tie?

[W-..What would the other Guardian's think of this? Degrading their poor Master. He would surely get the lecture from Phantom, and naturally the teases from Leviathan. He can't help but feel relieved when the kiss is broken, Harpuia pulling back slightly himself.]

It's...over when the first pulls away, kiss included. H..However, I didn't explain this rule fully, so we'll agree to a tie.

[He didn't want his Master X feeling as if he lost.]

[Thoughtful of you, Harpuia. Copy X is usually a sore loser. This time, however, he maybe wasn't quite playing the same game that Harpuia was. Whatever rules he was operating by, that short-lived little whatever-it-was apparently happened to be enough to satisfy his curiosity.]

Aw, I lost? You don't have to spare my feelings, Harpuia. It's okay. We'll just have to play again sometime, won't we?

Yes sir, we will.

[Harpuia's gaze came down to the ground, trying to hide the hint of pink at his cheeks. He didn't want to admit to his embarrassment. Strong and prideful. That's what he needed to remain as. Returning his eyes back to his master, Harpuia folded his arms.]

I'll look forward to it.

That's not the face of someone looking forward to it, now is it?

[What a surprisingly shy face! Fascinating. Just fascinating. Even Copy X had to question briefly just why he was doing this -- wasn't it mean of him, to poke and prod and play these games of his? What did he even hope to prove? Just what outcome was he hoping to achieve? And yet... well... it really is just too fascinating, don't you think?]

What's the matter, Harpuia? Didn't you have fun?

I..I apologize, sir.

[It's hard to keep his stern face when he felt that familiar heat to his cheeks. Refusing to allow his gaze to return to the ground, Harpuia is left to deal with keeping his professional appearance on, with the hints of embarrassment resurfacing.]

I had a lot of fun playing that game. I didn't expect Master X to be so forward and well played with the game.

[It could be worst, he guessed. They could have to wrestle for the last piece of pocky using nothing but their mouths. That sort of game would most certainly end with a lecture from his fellow Guardians.]

A good leader shouldn't be afraid to go after what he wants, after all. You agree, don't you?

[He sits back, still studying Harpuia with a sort of detatched interest, then shrugs.]

But you, Harpuia... I simply cannot guess what it is you want. You're just humouring your Master, aren't you?

Yes, Master X. I agree.

[Whether he did agree or didn't personally, he always agreed with what his Master X wanted. He didn't want to upset Copy X, the silent sting of his face reminding him of what defiance lead to.]

I only want what you desire, my master. It's not humoring you at all, just how I naturally feel. Anything you wish, anything you crave, it is also the same as I feel. I would do anything to please you.

[Even destroy Zero. Despite how Harpuia felt proud of Zero's intentions.]

[For a moment, Copy X looks... almost unsure of himself. A few thoughts dance through his head -- some doubting, some vaguely guilty, most... a little confused. Perched atop Neo Arcadia's throne back home, his presence was comandeering and sure, but sitting here... something about him seems kind of small.

Finally, he lifts a hand, wordlessly beckoning Harpuia to come closer.]

...If that's really true...

[Harpuia carefully keeps his gaze on Copy X, waiting for a response. He doesn't mind the order to come closer, doing so with a nod of his head and the few steps over to his Master X. He kneels down politely, glancing up from his position.]

It is true, Master X. All of it.

[The sad part? Copy X doesn't trust it. That insecure heart of his can't get past the notion that he's only been fed what he wants to hear because of his rank.

Maybe it is exploitative to use a Guardian's loyalty so selfishly... but make-believe is better than nothing. He outstretches his arms, reaching for Harpuia in a gesture that's eerily similar to the moments leading up to that nasty backhand he gave Harpuia.]

If you really care about making me happy, then prove it.

[The gesture from his Master has Harpuia tense for a brief second, but he quickly wills it away. He shifts even closer, to accept what Copy X planned to do with him. No matter what, even if it ends with another backhand like before, he'll handle it.]

How should I go about that, Master X? What would you like for me to do? [If it's to destroy that Omega, he's all over it.]

[A little tempting, but no, it's not destroying Omega. Copy X slides down onto his knees in front of Harpuia, bringing himself closer to his Guardian's level. A second's pause, then Copy X wraps his arms around Harpuia, burying his face against his shoulder. His answer is quiet, not much more than a mumble; it's probably the closest he's gotten to asking instead of ordering.]

Just... let me pretend for a little bit.

[The arms wrapping around were enough to shock Harpuia, not that the expression comes to his face. However, forcing himself to calm down, to stare down at his arms, Harpuia can't help but feel...comfortable. It's not long before he wraps his own arms around Copy X, even going as far as to hold him closer and protectively.]

Pretend however long you wish, Master X. If this is what you want, then it is what I want as well. [--especially if his Master X continued to be this...cute.]

[Copy X stays quiet, for the most part. It's just self-indulgent make-believe, but wouldn't it be nice if it was real? If he didn't have to keep questioning the differnence between "because I want to" and "because you said to?"]

...You must think this is pathetic.

[He mumbles it into Harpy's shoulder, still reluctant to pull away.]

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