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RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Remi - 07-23-2023
Stumbling along with the hunter, having clearly not taken the leash into account, Remi frowns theatrically hard enough to block at least half of his vision with the furrowing of his brows. Rising to his feet and grinning with the jittery sort of relief that comes from being around someone who he doesn't now associate with guilty orgasms and medical pornography, the wendigo nods his head in instant agreement. [say]"I couldn't agree more."[/say]
Waiting until his leash was off and knowing the collar would likely be removed once they were fully above ground, the wendigo makes a noncommital noise from one side of his mouth as he debates just how much to tell Ronin. [say]"I know I won't feel this way forever, but right now, I wouldn't want to do it again."[/say] He says, feeling guilty for saying so about Isla's research, but finding that he did actually want to talk about it. [say]"Losing the urge to, you know, kill everything is great. But everything else? Gods, it was all suddenly so quiet, and I couldn't see as well, and the first time I tried to get up I fell flat on my ass."[/say] Hilarious as it was, being stripped of 6 years worth of supernatural abilities had hit a lot harder than the wendigo had expected.
[say]"To make things worse, I got the type of boner I haven't had since I was about 15."[/say] For obvious reasons it feels much easier to talk to Ronin about this than Isla, such that the wendigo was shooting the hunter a crooked smirk over one shoulder rather than trying to hide his embarrassment. [say]"You know, the sort you're only really capable of as a kid when you touch a boob over the clothes for the first time."[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Ronin - 07-23-2023
Tucking his silver chain back beneath his coat and falling into step beside Remi - something he doesn't plan to change just because the wendigo is officially back under the purview of the medical wing - Ronin tilts his head in surprise to hear what the other man has to say. [say]"That... no, you know, I can understand that, I think."[/say] He nods slowly. [say]"Like it or not, right now being the way you are is probably more familiar than being human. It's been years."[/say] And while he would have quite liked to have seen Remi fall flat on his ass, it wouldn't have helped matters for anyone.
Ducking into the tunnels and rifling through his pockets for the pair of walkies they'll need when they're top side, Ronin is in the middle of configuring them when the raging boner part of the conversation happens. [say]"What? No."[/say] His eyes widen in a painful sort of empathy. [say]"Right in front of Isla, too?"[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Remi - 07-23-2023
[say]"Well, and I mean...Parts of it are great. Not feeling cold or tired...not really noticing pain.."[/say] He shrugs. The vision, hearing, and strength all took some getting used to, but certainly, they weren't aspects he disliked about being a wendigo.
[say]"Yep."[/say] Remi agrees emphatically, waiting for Ronin to adjust the walkies to the same channel before taking his and putting it into his pocket. [say]"I had to excuse myself to the bathroom so I didn't cum in my pants, and I'm not sure which was worse: being able to finish myself off in about 30 seconds, or having to tell Isla about it afterward."[/say] The wendigo rolls his eyes, able to see the humour in the situation now that he wasn't sitting directly across from Isla.
[say]'Get this though. She called me satisfyingly adequate, so...my master plan of having her fall for me is well under way."[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Ronin - 07-23-2023
Ronin doesn't disagree, exactly, but the smile on his face is solemn enough that there's certainly an element of something there, and they've gotten close enough now, he hopes, that he can voice it without it sounding dumb. [say]"I suppose if you were human again, you wouldn't be in a position where you're so often made to be in pain,"[/say] he says slowly. No hunting, no experiments, no torture by Grimm. But even so - he does get it, as best he can.
[say]"Fuck, though - you had to excuse yourself?"[/say] Putting his walkie away and exhaling a loud stream of air, Ronin does reach out for Remi this time, clapping the wendigo on the shoulder in sympathy. [say]"I mean, at least you got an orgasm out of it, I guess."[/say] Laughing to himself as they head through the tunnels, Ronin only pauses when they reach the ladder up to topside, gesturing for Remi to go first if he wants.
[say]"Oho, she's absolutely falling for your charms,"[/say] he drawls, beginning the climb himself. [say]"And hey, if it only takes you 30 seconds, you could probably have a fling with her while you're in human mode."[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Remi - 07-23-2023
[say]"One would think, but...it's more than that. Imagine not having neck pain, never waking up with a kink in your neck."[/say] Remi explains. [say]"Nevermind being able to survive blows that should kill me, it's nice not to ever have headaches or jaw aches. You can stub your toes all day long and not feel it."[/say]
Laughing as he gazes through the darkness of the tunnels to ensure that there's nothing waiting to ambush or annoy either himself or Ronin as they make their way toward the ladder, the wendigo nods. [say]"What was I supposed to do? I felt like a breeze would have been enough to get me off, and then Isla said she wanted to do some tests, and..."[/say] Reaching for the first ring, Remi looks over his shoulder and rolls his eyes. [say]"It wasn't even a good one, you know what I mean?"[/say] As far as orgasms went, anyway.
[say]'First of all, go fuck yourself.'[/say] The wendigo sings cheerfully as he begins to climb. [say]"And second, the more I think about it-"[/say] And unfortunately he had thought about it. [say]"The more I think if I ever did manage anything with Isla, that she'd be taking mental notes about me the whole time. I didn't realize how big of a deal this serum was for her until today, and..."[/say] Remi shrugs, not that Ronin will see as they both continue to climb.
[say]"Maybe I'll call on your demigoddess one of these days."[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Ronin - 07-23-2023
Humming something that's like an agreement but with an expression the equivalent of saying but I don't want to stub my toes all day, whether it hurts or not, Ronin can only concede the point to the other man. Remi is the expert in this particular phenomenon, after all. [say]"Man, waiting years to get off and it's not even a good one?"[/say] Hissing in a breath through his teeth as he follows the wendigo up the ladder, Ronin is right back to feeling bad for the other man.
As for Isla and her mental notes, Ronin scoffs. [say]"Hey, maybe that's how she gets off,"[/say] he says. [say]"Don't deny the girl her orgasm, Remi."[/say] But he's right about the serum, and Remi will be able to hear the smile in Ronin's voice as they near topside. [say]"It's years of work,"[/say] he agrees. [say]"And if this can work for you, even temporarily, it opens doors to the possibility of curing others."[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Remi - 07-23-2023
[say]"Right?"[/say] The wendigo shakes his head, recalling with unhappy clarity of the swift bunching of his balls against his body before climaxing with all the release of a soap bubble bursting. [say]"Yeah, but I think I'd hate it."[/say] He calls back, before he found himself thinking just a little too realistically about the possibility of it all. [say]"Not to mention she probably has some like..ethical-Isla line she won't cross about doctor-monster-patient rules or whatever."[/say]
Shoving aside the grate at the top of the tunnel with ease, Remi emerges into the twilight with barely more than a pause. If there'd be anything creeping around up here, he'd have heard or smelled it. [say]"Others, huh?"[/say] He murmurs, stepping away to make room for the hunter as he folds his arms across his chest and glances around as if to say what others.
Speaking of..
[say]"So..banshees? They're the ones that scream a lot, right?"[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Ronin - 07-23-2023
[say]"Yeah, maybe afterwards,"[/say] Ronin calls back, only pausing when he realises they've reached the top of the ladder and he needs to wait for Remi to move the grate. [say]"If you're telling me that the first time you get to have real sex in years is with Isla, and you're going to hate it in the moment, I'm going to call you a liar, sorry."[/say] Chuckling, he follows the wendigo out through the grate and helps to shove it back into place.
It's still the tail end of bumfuck winter, and piles of grey, frozen snow line the alleyway they stand in. Overhead the sky threatens sleet, and it will be dark well before they get where they need to go. [say]"Others,"[/say] Ronin agrees with a smirk, bumping his shoulder against Remi's. [say]"You can't be the only one out there like this, right?"[/say]
Anyway. Banshees. [say]"That's right, though it's more like a wail than a scream. If it doesn't know we're around, it often sounds more like a woman crying. Sometimes they wander around, other times they sit and just... weep, I guess. This one has been sighted in one of the inner districts, which is rare as fuck."[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Remi - 07-23-2023
Snorting under his breath despite himself, the wendigo just grins. [say]"Listen, if the first time I got to have real sex in years was with you I'd probably not hate it in the moment, so.."[/say] So, you know, fuck you, Ronin.
[say]"Excuse me, for the past six years I have been told how special and unique I am, and I don't appreciate you coming in here and ruining it."[/SAY] Really though, if there were others like him, that wasn't what worried Remi. What someone like Grimm would do with such a serum, and how many humans she'd try to turn on the basis that she could control them afterward, was.
[say]'Sounds like just your type.'[/say] Remi mutters, before obnoxiously clearing his throat and raising his jaw in a please get this the fuck off of me gesture. [say]"What a wonderful time to have my hearing back."[/say] He adds, glancing around. [say]"Though I suppose that means I should be able to hear her from fairly far away."[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Ronin - 07-24-2023
[say]"How dare you,"[/say] Ronin informs the other man. [say]"I happen to be a very generous lover, so if you did have sex with me you wouldn't hate it in the moment or afterwards, thank you very much."[/say] It's with a quiet laugh that he ensures the grate is fully shut, before turning to face Remi. [say]"Ah, right,"[/say] he says of the collar, reaching out to unclasp the length of silver with the key that only lays in his and Isla's possession.
[say]"Be free, Remi, be free,"[/say] he murmurs with a wry smile, pocketing the silver and shrugging to the wendigo. [say]"And if you'd like me to continue telling you how unique and special you are, I can,"[/say] he offers, before turning to lead them through the streets in the dark.
Snorting and glancing over his shoulder, he raises his eyebrows to the other man. [say]"Rub it in, why don't you,"[/say] he says of Remi's hearing - his own is still mostly fucked from the siren incident, after all. [say]"I'll be relying on you to let me know if she's close."[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Remi - 07-24-2023
[say]"Is that what all the prostitutes you pay to see tell you afterward? That you're generous?"[/say] Remi wonders with a slanted smile and an antagonizing bob of his eyebrows.
Stretching his arms above his head and rolling his shoulders as if the collar had any sort of physical effect on his muscles (it both did and didn't, but the gesture was more for show anyway), he tilts his head toward the hunter and scowls. [say]"Well, now that I know it has all been a lie, what's the point?"[/say] He mutters, sniffing indignantly.
[say]"Need help with that often, do you?"[/say] The wendigo wonders, and if there was an award for being able to turn anything into a sexual innuendo, the pair would have been covered in 1st-place ribbons. [say]"Once we find her...do you need-"[/say] About to ask if Ronin needed anything from the banshee for his fae bullshit, the wendigo suddenly stills and stiffens. Tilting his head to the side and letting his gaze go slack as he listened, Remi's mind was able to triangulate what he was hearing with the sort of predatory accuracy that normally promised death.
Only...
[say]"I do hear crying, but...something seems off."[/say] Looking to Ronin with a slight frown, Remi shakes himself out of his weird wendigo-hearing-stance, and nods in the direction the sound had been coming from.
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Ronin - 07-24-2023
[say]"And handsome, and sometimes that I've been a good boy,"[/say] Ronin confirms with a shit-eating smile and a nod, and while Remi makes a show of being a happy free wendigo, the hunter checks his pockets and the walkie and whatnot. This might be old hat for them now, but between the nuckelavee and Remi's jaunt as a monster-turned-roommate, they haven't actually done much hunting lately, and one mistake could mean death.
[say]"You have no idea. In fact, maybe after this..."[/say] Ronin's return in innuendo drifts off as he notices Remi's expression fade into something that he translates in his mind to what is it, boy?, the hunter letting the amusement drop in lieu of doing what they're arguably very talented at.
Nodding and heading in the direction Remi has indicated, Ronin keeps his voice low as he speaks. [say]"Off in what way?"[/say] he wonders. [say]"Does it not sound right?"[/say] There are a lot of ways that can be taken, granted - does it sound like it's coming from a machine; does it sound more animal than human; does it sound like a kid and so on.
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Remi - 07-24-2023
[say]'A good boy, is it? How much extra do those lies cost?'[/say] Something about imagining Ronin being praised as a good boy, was both hilarious and vaguely heartbreaking, even if the only place such words were ever actually said to Ronin was in Remi's own musings.
[say]"It sounds..."[/say] Narrowing his eyes even as the strangely muted cry continues to warble in his ears, the wendigo finds no words to convey what he means. With a little shake of his head, Remi moves off toward one side of the alley where various crates have been heaped next to an overflowing dumpster. The fact that the majority of the slush around appears undisturbed is all the assurance the wendigo needs that what he leaves here will likely still be here when the pair return. Shrugging out of his trenchcoat and shoes, Remi reaches for the walkie and places it on one of the crates before slipping out of the remainder of his clothes. Something about this process feels weirdly intimate given the friendship that the pair have properly struck up, and it's with an awkward clearing of his throat that he turns slightly away from Ronin despite the hunter having seen him naked multiple times.
With an organic crunching sound, Remi shifts until all that's familiar about him is the too-pale colour of his sunken eyes in the dark hollow of a too-large skull. Tilting his head again, this time the angle is grotesque and impossible, as he listens. [say]It sounds...[/say] Reaching for the walkie with long boney fingers, the wendigo considers. [say]...like it's being sent through something.[/say]
RE: cut our teeth and make our bones right here - Ronin - 07-24-2023
Standing by (like a good boy, har har) as Remi dumps his clothes and shoes and shifts, Ronin feels just as strange about it now that they've all but shared an apartment for a week or so. As such, he stands with his eyes politely averted until all of the clicking and crunching is finished with, Ronin glancing back to the wendigo proper and furrowing his brow as he continues to listen.
[say]"I don't know if I like that,"[/say] he mutters. [say]"The topsiders try to avoid attacks as much as they can, but there's no reason for them to want to imitate a banshee, unless--"[/say] And of course in that moment, unless comes painfully into focus, and a spotlight clacks on overhead and begins to swing through the alleyways - very, very close to where they're hiding.
[say]"Unless they're hunting hunters,"[/say] Ronin hisses, already surging forward to grab up Remi's belongings. [say]"Run."[/say]