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The massages to his back were wonderful, but he found that one of the downfalls to wearing dresses was the inaccessibility to his hips, which he loved to be rubbed during times like this. Tavros figured that it wasn't that much of an issue, but much of his body was blocked off from skin to skin contact just because of what he wore. Deciding not to dwell on it, he raised his other hand to Gamzee's hair, running his fingers through it as he tongue came to graze against the length of his and into his mouth.

2014-09-30 00:12:39
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Not sure what else could possibly be done here -given the dress restriction- the purple troll just kept on doing what he was already doing for a while before they both needed air. He separated so they could breathe, kissing Tavros's cheek and nuzzling a little. Looking in his matesprit's eyes lazily and purring, he just stayed that way for a while before scooting back to lay down with Tavros. "Am I doing okay?" he asked with a smile, moving a hand up into the copperblood's hair to rub and gently scratch behind an ear.

2014-09-30 00:25:59
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Much like a cat would, Tavros purred happily at the scratch behind his ear and rubbed his cheek against his arm, "Yes! You are much better at this, than I had previously anticipated. I can only imagine what your skills will be, in other endeavors," He gave a playful wink before wrapping his arms around Gamzee's neck and tugging him down onto the bed with him. "I do apologize for the limitations brought on by, uh, clothing. Dresses do not exactly give you ample room to work with."

2014-09-30 00:34:12
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"That's alright, no need to get too frisky right now, huh?" Gamzee giggled a little. He was happy he was doing well from just doing what he thought would be proper. Pulled down on the bed, the purple laughed lightly and kissed over Tavros's cheek, moving down a little to his jaw and following the corner of it to his chin and back up to give his lips a short peck and look down at his matesprit. He felt so light right now with happiness as he hugged Tavros close. After another quick peck, he moved to the side to kiss down the smaller troll's cheek again.

2014-09-30 00:43:31
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"I suppose not," He agreed, tacking on teasingly, "But it may prove fun if you decide to flit your fingertips, someplace no one else gets to see." Just a meaningless suggestion that he doubted Gamzee would take, and Tavros was more than fine with that. In fact, he kind of relished in the fact that they took everything slowly; it gave him time to plan out his likes and dislikes thoroughly so their romantic moments were not wrought with awkward tension and mistakes. If they hadn't had that talk in the tub, Tavros highly doubted that their first make out session would have gone so well. He met the kisses with a few of his own, planting them anywhere he could reach: his nose, his cheeks, his lips, his chin. Tavros felt liberated when they had simple times like this in which to be together, it lifted much of his stress off his shoulders and relaxed the tension in his body. "Do you think Eridan, uh, still wants to be your moirail?" He asked suddenly, the thought crossing his mind after a couple minutes of silence.

2014-09-30 00:50:45
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The invitation to explore a little was actually pretty tempting, and so after settling on his side Gamzee trailed a hand down Tavros's side to right above where his skirt puffed out at his waist. He wasn't quite ready to go under, but he could circle small patterns through the fabric for now. Gamzee had been about to dip a bit lower with kisses, wanting to explore Tavros's neck as he had once before, but the question caught him off guard and he paused. Settling into the pillows, he thought about that for a bit. "I don't really think he was ever that serious about it, actually. He needed someone at the time and Vriska wouldn't do, so I was the best choice, I guess, since we're both purple and he could commiserate that way. We've talked a couple times and we just don't have that much in common, I don't think, and now he and Vriska are in a better spot he seems much more settled." Gamzee paused, wondering if he should continue. "...actually, last time we had a chat he suggested something."

2014-09-30 01:04:30
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The idea that Gamzee and Eridan were only temporary moirails made perfect sense to Tavros. He could say the same for Vriska; her protective tendencies were still present, but he didn't think she was trying to become his moirail. He figured that she wanted an outlet for her sweeter feelings and misinterpreted that as pale when it was red - he was just glad that the two finally found something that worked for them. "Oh?" Tavros quirked a brow in interest, "And what was that, if this is not classified information." Tavros cared for Eridan dearly, much like a brother would for another, but they were not exactly close. He could speak with him idly but he thought Gamzee to be closer to Eridan than he was. Tavros thought he, himself, to be closer to Vriska and even Karkat, and he likened Sollux and Kanaya to be the resident parents of them all, even if they were not much older than the rest.

2014-09-30 01:22:19
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"...Well, he thought Karkat and I might get along in that way, probably because we cook a lot and sort of have similar situations I guess. I suppose I see where he's coming from, I do like hangin' with him in the kitchen. But I think we need to get to know each other better maybe, or something like that, you know? See how we are elsewhere as well. ...I think part of the problem is I'm not all that sure I need a moirail. Aren't they just for keepin' calm and whatnot, like helping with big problems? Like Kanaya and Sollux, helping each other when they feel real bad." It was actually something Gamzee was quite worried about: not being able to reciprocate those sorts of feelings. He wasn't at all worried about his matespritship with Tavros, but the paler element of romance seemed foreign since he'd been alone a long time. It was as if he'd had to do all that for himself in some capacity and was so used to it he was unsure he could 'revert' so he could fulfill that quadrant.

2014-09-30 02:01:41
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Mulling over this information, Tavros traced imaginary pictures against Gamzee's chest as he thought before coming to the conclusion that Gamzee may not need a moirail in the way that he thought he does. "There is more gray area than that," He began carefully. "Moiraillegiance encompasses more than just big problems. I think that Kanaya and Sollux have been together in that quadrant, uh, for so long that it only seems like the big issues are discussed between the two of them, but it probably extends further than that. Think of it as being able to confide anything and everything within that one person. Being able to trust them, uh, in ways that you cannot necessarily do with me." He wasn't sure how else to explain it, and he shrugged, "You may not even need a moirail. Or even for what goes farther than a larger issue." Tavros assumed he would likely need a moirail for when he panicked, but he didn't want to get into his own personal needs. Gamzee and himself seemed to operate their red relationship with a pale twist - sometimes he thought that the things the discussed or confided in each other would be best left to moirails, but he didn't question it. Maybe this would work for them if Gamzee felt he was not getting anywhere with Karkat. "But I think exploring that option would be best. Getting to know him outside of common interests is, uh, the best route."

2014-09-30 11:26:58
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It was certainly something to think about. At first he thought it was ridiculous to think that he couldn't trust Tavros with something, but then remembered past reluctance to share elements of his past and supposed that probably counted. Now what Eridan had said about his and Karkat's backgrounds being similar made a little more sense to him, where he hadn't understood before. The purple supposed he could test the waters of moiraillegence with Karkat and if it didn't seem to get anywhere then that would be fine... though he did have to admit he found himself concerned about the cherry blooded troll occasionally... maybe he was pale already and didn't know it. The indigo figured it wouldn't do to over think it, though, so went back to concentrating on Tavros after a time of silent thought.

He had been lazily petting the copperblood's side while in his head but now moved back up Tavros's body to cup his cheek again, rubbing the pad of his thumb across a cheekbone fondly and scratching behind the corresponding ear lightly with the rest of his fingers. The gaze he looked over his matesprit's face with silently bespoke the depths of his affections, and smiling softly he moved forward to kiss again. It was one of those kisses that didn't go into making out territory but sent thrills through Gamzee anyways.

2014-09-30 18:10:25
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He smiled widely at the kiss, purring as he rubbed his nose against Gamzee's cheek. Tavros played with his hair, running it past his fingers and braiding pieces before letting them come apart again. "What do you think life will be like, uh, once the government is overthrown? Well..." He paused, trying to rephrase that, "When we come to power, kinda? I mean, I do not know if I want to be in that kind of position. Karkat mentioned it somewhat, but Aradia would rise to the throne and we would be her committee, I guess. But, do you really think we are, uh, the kinds of people that should be making laws? Maybe would should enlist some help? Do you think Rialans in their government would do that if it turns out okay?"

2014-09-30 22:34:25
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"Hmm, maybe we could find someone from Rial to team up with Aradia... that might be best since they have some experience. And they'd probably also know how to keep those loopholes from happening, hopefully." Gamzee paused to think what might happen after all of this. "I think... things are still gonna be hard for a while. Just 'cause people are supposed to be equal doesn't mean everyone's gonna like it. I think a lot of highbloods will get pissed off they're not given all that power anymore; like the brutal police trolls and the HUED people... and really any extremists will probably do some bad shit before everything settles down. But after that maybe things will get better, and more neutral people can start being friends and such. Maybe less segregation over time...I think it's super motherfuckin' complicated, Tavbro. Hopefully I'm being too negative." He was thinking a lot about how it was back in Tulgey City. Even after things changed if he just tried to walk in he suspected the same bullies would still give him shit. And anyone else who was so beaten down over the years might not complain from continued abuses... it was hard to change old habits and mindsets.

2014-09-30 22:47:28
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Tavros didn't think things were going to go well immediately after, either, but he had hope that the next generations would have a higher chance at having a better life. "I hope so, too," He grinned, "But I am a little excited. It makes me happy to know that I can, uh, have a hand in making things more equal and fair for all. I kind of wish I could have done the same thing for Alternia..." There were problems with Alternia that were just as bad, if not worse than Wonderland. He saw beatings in the marketplace where he lived, injustices to warmbloods of all hues. It still shocked him, from time to time, to see warmbloods walking, money and flamboyance lacing their clothing and speech. It was so radically different from what he was used to, even then. "But that is alright. I am sure that Alternia has their own Alice, of sorts, too."

2014-09-30 22:55:01
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"That would be nice," Gamzee nodded. He thought it would be really weird to be a highblood. What would he even do? Though, he reasoned, he might be a completely different person if he'd been raised that way. "So what do you all up and think Rial will be like? Estuaries are supposed to be all swampy and such, I think, and Terezi had all that slang, do you think it'll be really different than where we've been so far? Is there slang and that sort of vernacular junk in Alternian places?" He thought it really was curious, and couldn't wait to see if they had differing cuisine. Of course he was thinking about the food he could learn about.

2014-09-30 23:10:56
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He nodded, "Gosh, yes. Like, uh. You remember when we were with the Bibliosaurus, and I asked for a pen? It is more of that cultural difference. No one calls them quills in Alternia. Lots of the technical names for things are the same, though," He smiled, "Like hive and coobeast and such. I am not really surprised that none of the slang is the same here. You all do not call coins 'pocket pebbles' or glasses 'magnies.' Like magnifying glass. It took me an embarrassingly long time, uh, to figure that out, heheh."

2014-09-30 23:29:42
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"Woah, that's all up and strange soundin'... but I guess we sound weird too, huh?" Gamzee went back to nuzzling Tavros, wanting some more cuddling time along with the pleasant conversation. "Maybe that's why I was all confusing to you at first? And all the other differences, too, I guess... you must of been so stressed out just droppin in on a completely new place all of a sudden! Hope my goofy self helped a little." The purple troll kissed the copper's cheek. Sure, Tavros's stress level probably was only worse with all this heavy stuff thrown on his shoulders, but at least he had gotten used to some elements of Wonderland, presumably.

2014-09-30 23:44:25
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"That you did! Your shrinking and growing eased some of the stress, I think," It was so comical, in hindsight, at least, that it probably helped somewhat. "What other slang and colloquial phrases do you all have here? I am interested, now," Tavros leaned in, kissing his forehead and his temple, "Do you have a phrase or something for when things go wrong? The people in my village usually said something went 'all to clovers' or 'all to filth.' Or maybe for alcohol? It is 'nectar' or 'sweet rain' in Alternia."

2014-09-30 23:50:41
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"Huh... I don't all up and know, necessarily... Bibliosaurus was all proper like, and didn't really talk to much of anyone else. Ma had some funny phrases but she always said that was her shuck and jive mostly. Mmm... for somethin' going wrong I guess I would say it 'went to shit' like your Alternian phrase... or maybe call it a clusterfuck... lotta curses in my phraseology i guess," Gamzee chuckled, slightly embarrassed. "I guess I'd just call alcohol booze or by whatever type name it has. Haha, um, do you have like, sit down eating places in Alternia, like, for just eating out of the house? Restaurants or whatever? My guardian called the ones that just make quick not very good food 'greasy spoons'. I always thought that was a really funny thing to call something."

2014-10-01 00:05:42
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He giggled, moving to lay on his back as he thought about what restaurants were called back in Alternia. Tavros hadn't many opportunities to go to one, but he brightened when he remembered some slang, "I don't think we had a word for those quick restaurants, but restaurants, in general, were just called 'the hall' or something to that effect. The inner villagers had much thicker accents than mine, really. They spoke more like, ah... 'Ah, baby, fancy a fit a' nectar and dots down 'thin the hall?' "

2014-10-01 00:33:30
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That had Gamzee in a small fit of giggling. "That sounds like some terrible pick up line... what's dots?" he asked. Cuddling up to Tavros's side, lying on his own side with an arm over Tavros's midriff, he smiled up at his matesprit. The temptation to keep kissing him was too great, and so Gamzee kissed under his jaw, all along the bone and sometimes at his throat, just peppering him with sweet slow kisses for the moment.

2014-10-01 00:44:00
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Purring softly, he tried to stop the laughs that threatened to interrupt him, "Really? Close friends always called each other, uh, 'baby.' Is it used to flirt here?" Another cultural difference that he was just not aware of, "How strange! Or, as the midbloods say, 'Common as a hoofbeast hat!' " Falling into a fit of giggles despite his tries to keep purring, Tavros wiggled and kissed his cheeks, "I wonder how different pick up lines are here, than, uh, Alternia."

2014-10-01 00:49:59
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"Hoofbeast hat?" Gamzee had really been trying to keep up the kisses, but that had him really laughing. "What the shit is a hoofbeast hat?" He didn't really care if he got an answer, the concept was too funny. "I've never heard anyone call anyone baby except for lame flirts or actual babies. Like wrigglers." Once he got a hold of his mirth, he placed more kisses on Tavros's neck and shoulders lightly. "Hmmm, Wonderland pick up lines.... how about... 'You wanna gimble in the wabe together?' or 'I'm feelin pretty mimsy, how about you?' though I'm sure those are pretty lame."

2014-10-01 01:04:50
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"What does 'gimble' mean? Or wabe? Gracious," He shook his head, humming softly at the kisses that he returned between words, "Oh! I meant to answer you - dots are just these little squares of crunchy, toasted bread. They eat them a lot as snacks when people go drinking. It, uh, supposedly soaks up some of the alcohol so you can drink more. Anyhow," He grinned, propping himself up on one elbow as he peered down at Gamzee, "Care for a biff 'round the block, love?"

2014-10-01 01:15:25
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"Gimblin' in the wabe is about the same as your biffin' 'round the block, I think. And that sounds pretty frabjous to me," Gamzee giggled, rolling onto his back to look up at Tavros properly. He wrapped his arms around his waist, remembering what he'd mentioned about perhaps exploring elsewhere. If it got more involved he supposed he might skim along Tavros's socks, a little nervous about going much further. He leaned up to catch the brownblood's lips.

2014-10-01 01:29:32
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He sat up fully, cupping Gamzee's cheeks with his hands as he peppered his face with plenty of kisses, "I'd right have a tizzy if you went flitting your fingertips, hun," He hummed, giving a playful tug of his thigh highs for emphasis before dissolving into laughs and kissing him again, a bit more involved this time around but not anything warranting real making out.

2014-10-01 01:38:09