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compelledtoprotect ([personal profile] compelledtoprotect) wrote2019-05-05 04:31 am

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This is Steve. Leave a message.
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[personal profile] swordofzero 2022-09-30 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
He nodded, he really wasn't just saying it. He liked Steve, a lot. So he would try. To say no, to come up with an activity, to not be forced into anything.

Though truly he wasn't being. It was just that Steve's ideas were not exactly anything taxing or difficult for him.

"I will try my best."

He agreed.
swordofzero: (I'm not crazy ALL the time)

wrap!

[personal profile] swordofzero 2022-10-10 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Please do." He nodded, taking another bite of his sandwich quietly. He would do his best. He wants a good relationship with Steve.

Who would have thought marriage was so difficult.
madeofscars: (022 // stare)

dated sometime around the holidays!

[personal profile] madeofscars 2022-12-13 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This is... exactly the second time in his life that Bum has ever gotten a gift. To say he's ecstatic would be an understatement. The joy quickly gives way to worry, however, as he realizes that he doesn't really have anything for Steve. Sure, there were some gift shops and oddity merchants around, but that did not feel nowhere near as personal as Steve's gift for him, so clearly it would not be good enough. ]

[ In the end, he decides that making him food might be an acceptable option. Steve had baked him cookies (which may have been partially burned, but he would still eat all of them while crying with joy, so that did not matter), so he should... be recipient to something like that, right? Not to mention it was a good time to revive their Friday dinner tradition that had sort of gotten shafted after... the incident when they stopped talking to each other for a while. ]

[ Finally, there's probably some surprise in it, too; Bum still hasn't corrected Steve's usage of his last name instead of his first, after all, so he also probably did not find the chance to let him know he's actually a pretty decent cook, either. ]

[ Then it's just deciding what to make. He's not really good with sweets, and he wants to get this right, and then something from home seems like it might be good for that added personal touch. He settles for jjigae, quietly praying that Steve doesn't turn out to hate it. If Steve has ever mentioned or alluded to what foods he likes best, the stew's base will be exactly that - whether it's fish or beef or eggs or whatever else. ]

[ And so, around the holidays, on the next or even the same day that Steve had sent him his own gift -- there will be a knock on his door. ]

[ And behind it, there's Bum with a steaming pot of stew, as usually looking like he could disappear right through the ground in embarrassment. He is, of course, wearing one of those new shirts that Steve had gotten him, a nice, crisp-looking button-up that actually lays nice on him, being correct size instead of several numbers over. Might even be in color. ]

[ As soon as the door opens, he's holding the food out and bowing his head, clearly this effort was enough to make him tense but he just needs some affirmation to calm down. ]


I-I'm sorry, I really wanted to get you-- something special in return, but I-- couldn't think of anything, so...

[ He suddenly realizes that he's essentially offering his company as a gift here, which is an absolutely arrogant thing to do, actually, and blushes a little in shame. Please help. ]
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[personal profile] odaystar 2022-12-13 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
To Whom It May Concern,

It has been years now since Hell has been redone and made even greater than ever before. And you, my prized guest, have made it thirty-six months in your journey towards redemption. I know that there have been bumps along the way and we haven't always seen eye to eye, but I do wish to show my gratitude. Together, we will all leave Hell one day.

I have handpicked gifts specifically for you to commemorate this anniversary. I do hope you enjoy them.

  • A gift basket with an assortment of teas, chocolate, candies and a mug.
  • A private art studio within the hotel on the first floor, fully stocked with supplies, to encourage his creative efforts.
  • A night in the honeymoon suites at Casino Styx, with his choice of one companion

    Again, I thank you for all of your help in making Hell what it is today.

    Yours,
    Lucifer
  • madeofscars: (094 // hehe)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2022-12-18 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ It's probably a good thing that he waits, as Bum might have just dropped the whole thing in surprise if the door flew open in his face before he had the chance to let himself be known. ]

    [ He finally looks up when the reception seems... positive, a smile starting off cautious then spreading wider across his face. He's still holding it out, allowing Steve to take the dish, and then it's up to him if he wants to invite Bum along or not. ]


    It's, um, it's something from home-- I wanted you to try it...

    [ Steve did ask him about that a long time ago, and he'd mostly avoided an actual answer, partly because he really didn't have a favorite meal that he could single out. But now that he could just pick something common that he knew how to make, well, it felt like a nice way to let the man in a little closer, somehow. ]
    madeofscars: (smiling 🐸 happy)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2022-12-18 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ Oh. Oh! He's invited after all! He quickly steps in and takes his shoes off, before closing the door as Steve's hands are full. ]

    Um, rice, usually... Or-- vegetables. [ Which, he probably could have tried to find something similar in Hell cuisine now that he thought about it, but there hadn't been much time, and he knew he didn't have enough hands to carry more than one dish, and anyway, who didn't have rice available at all times, right? Well, Steve, it seems. Ahem. He quickly adds an encouragement, ] But-- I'm sure whatever you have is fine...

    [ Carefully, as if still not sure he's understood the invitation correctly, he makes his way after Steve and gingerly takes a seat at the table, watching him. ]
    madeofscars: (095 // bright laugh)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2022-12-19 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
    Yeah, this -- place is a bit weird about food...

    [ Not much to do there. He would have gotten some himself if he'd found some. He shrugs lightly, faint smile still on his face. It might not be a completely authentic meal, but then, it's not like he wasn't already winging it with most ingredients anyway. What matters is that they enjoy their time together -- ]

    Bread is fine-- Please don't worry about it!..
    madeofscars: (smiling 🐸 happy)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2022-12-30 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
    [ So would rice, he thinks, but doesn't say anything. The only thing that matters is that he and Steve get to spend some quality time together, and that he makes the other man happy, at least for a little bit. He'd agree with anything to that end anyway. ]

    Um, sure, of course...

    [ It's not all that important to him who pours the food, but he supposes it's nice when he gets affirmation that he's capable of some things. Which probably means he's getting a little more anxious about it than is really reasonable, but luckily, he does successfully fill two bowls quickly enough, and pushes one toward Steve with a bright smile. ]

    I-I hope you like it.
    madeofscars: (077 // smile)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2023-01-01 03:33 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ It's also probably hella spicy to anyone who's not used to such foods, but it doesn't really occur to Bum to mention it. At least Steve's reaction seems to be a good one, so he already looks a little more confident when he pulls his own bowl closer. ]

    I'm glad... [ He fiddles with the utensils for a moment before glancing up briefly. ] You mean so much to me...

    [ He finally seems to have reached his embarrassment quota and quickly looks down into his lap before he starts eating without another word. ]
    madeofscars: (026 // empathy)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2023-01-08 03:29 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ For him, it's just how warm food is supposed to taste, so at first he's a little confused -- why is Steve crying? -- before he sort of explains it, and of course, Bum immediately looks worried. ]

    Oh-- Are you okay?

    [ At... at least it sounds like he still likes it? ]
    madeofscars: (smiling 🐸 happy)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2023-01-29 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
    I'm glad... [ He does keep half an eye on that pitcher, but since it seems that Steve is mostly fine, he'll leave that be for now. He blinks twice at the question. ] Um-- yeah, it's the usual... My grandmother always made it like this, too.

    [ And he probably learned from helping her, because his uncle had definitely never touched anything in the kitchen. Women's work, something something. Bum was just happy to be useful, though he wonders how much of an aid he really was, at least at the start. ]
    madeofscars: (077 // smile)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2023-01-29 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ He smiles, beams almost, clearly happy with the positive reaction he's getting. The suggestion makes him perk up a little, too. ]

    Oh! I think so too! [ He looks down at his plate for a moment before glancing at Steve again, just a hint bashful about something he hasn't voiced yet. ] I, um... I would like to spend more time with you...

    [ Friday dinners were nice and all, but it was so little! And Steve did offer to teach him some self defense a while ago too, which honestly could be a pretty good excuse to see him even more, not that he's bringing it up right now. ]
    madeofscars: (044 // looking away)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2023-02-01 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ He nods enthusiastically, even if he hopes not all of their time together has to revolve around food. Should he say something? Should he wait for another time? He doesn't want to ask for too many favors all at once. So maybe it's best to wait. ]

    [ Still, there's no harm in chatting about other things. ]

    [ Soon he finishes his food, then glances at Steve. He's both bubbling over with the need to talk to him, and scared that he'll say something wrong and ruin things again. Besides, why would Steve even want to hear anything? But they were friends, right?.. ]

    [ Another glance, quickly averted back to his empty plate. He might be a little flustered. ]


    So... um... what have you been up to?..

    [ During the time they haven't seen each other, he means. ]
    madeofscars: (005 // wide eyes)

    [personal profile] madeofscars 2023-02-13 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
    [ He would probably think that, so he'd better finish up! ]

    [ It might be a good thing that he doesn't mention the sex, or the suffering for that matter. Bum would probably feel jealous, or concerned, or both. Luckily he had been fairly preoccupied lately, which meant that he wasn't actually stalking the man, so for now he wouldn't know anything he didn't tell him... best not to get used to that, of course. ]


    Oh. [ He's not sure what he expected, and he's not sure how he feels about it. On one hand, being treated the same as everyone else wasn't all that nice... but then again, when the alternative was being treated worse... okay, he's fine with this. He thinks. He forces a little smile. ] W-well, we have all the time to make up for it, right?..

    [ He doesn't want to guilt-trip the man, but at the same time, the constant apologies are... nice. He's never had anyone feel so bad after mistreating him before. It almost makes him want to push a little, see if he can get any more of this attention... ]

    [ What was wrong with him? ]

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