Where the Flower Withers (hal7283 and Noise Prince, private, 18X)

[Noise Prince]

Kovi found himself in a more relaxed state as well this morning. Perhaps he slept well, considering he wasn't sharing a bed with his new master, and could relax a little more. Or the mostly silent surrounding, knowing that no one, currently was all that interested in touching him. As ill as that fared for his mission, he couldn't deny that it was a bit more peaceful. In a position to actively seduce Erwin made him feel a bit more in control, than just passively waiting for someone who did intend to touch him to act on that desire. Still, he was sitting across from Erwin, of all possible men in the kingdom, and this was a man capable of a great deal of horrors, and it'd be easy for him to act on those abilities on a Flower's bodies. He reminded himself again that Erwin might not be interested in him so long as he was willing... but he was hesitant to play into that possibility right now, without knowing a little more. 10

 

Erwin was respectfully quiet while Aello prayed, something Kovi noticed. That helped make him feel more relaxed, despite himself. He was contributing to why such practices were becoming rarer and rarer as peoples and settlements were disrupted. He leaned forward a little in his chair, towards the table, hoping the shift in body language would denote that the gesture to allow him to pray made him feel emotionally closer to Erwin.

 

While they ate in a relatively comfortable silent- Kovi's mind was, as usual, constantly racing with theories and plans, which felt like a dull roar in the back of his mind in silences like this- Kovi could tell that Erwin was also feeling a similar peace. But he seemed confused by something too, not in a curious way, but perplexed. It made him a bit anxious that he might really remember him one day. He hoped Erwin would only realize who his Aello truly was once he was gone, and his kingdom was starting to crumble. Until then, he'd go through great lengths to protect his identity. The only problem was he didn't know what might remind him, beyond his appearance being similar, of his childhood 'friend'.

 

Kovi tried not to let it show in Aello's posture when Erwin's manner shifted from a relaxed, comfortable state, causing concern, and kept as poised and relaxed as he could before Erwin addressed him. He looked up from his plate up to Erwin, his face slowly turned to a puzzled expression by the question, as if he never considered the answer to the question of how he'd like to fill his time. He turned his gaze back down, this time to his lap, and he squirmed a little, to seem ashamed of his answer.

 

"Well... I can't read very well, o-or know any games to be played alone..." He told him softly. "Bu-But, I don't want to sound ungrateful, Master, I'm pleased you'd consider me..." He gazed up again. "I really am. But I'm used to being alone during most daylight hours, you don't need to be concerned." He tried to sound slightly insincere. He wanted Erwin to call the bluff, and if he was lucky, he'd get some time where Erwin would play a game with him to teach him. It'd probably be something he knew how to play already- they had similar backgrounds- but Aello wouldn't.

 

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The garden was atypically beautiful for their relatively low rank of nobility. His step mother had a fortune of her own, of course, before her marriage to Percen's father, but it was definitely his business sense backed with that money that made them wealthier beyond what their title would suggest, and she quickly adopted a sense for good business to the point where they're inseparable in the office. So there were plenty of funds for the garden, which led to an abundance of flowers, all carefully arranged to the trusted aesthetic sense of their gardeners. Many guests they had wanted to spend some time in the gardens, understandably.

 

"That is very kind of you," Percen told him. "My mother will be pleased to hear you are impressed with it, this garden is a source of pride for her,"

 

"Of course, it's not as if the Astruais family has a pitiable estate," He added. While the Gorneria garden was the envy of many, the Astruais family was enviable in many other ways. An old, established family with vast amounts of land, and quite recently had become a large political force as well once they moved to the capital. They may not have any flourishes of a beautiful garden, but many families would like to be in the Astruais's position.

 

Percen nodded sympathetically. No doubt Lonan had noticed there were a good many older servants at the manor, and it was a common concern for nobles of any rank about how to reward their service and loyalty once they started losing the facilities to maintain the same work. Percen could sympathize with that. Their gardener was in his late fifties, but was physically active and likely had another decade, easily, to work the gardens at the same level. He had a small staff working with him, too, and he was sure his mother would be more than willing to allow him to hire more hands if that became necessary in a few years. But he could only imagine how rough it would be when he really couldn't handle the work. His sympathies lasted as long as Lonan's knowing smile. Percen wasn't one for poetic talk and double meanings, he was a fairly straightforward man himself, but he understood his meaning easy enough. What else could the garden represent, after all, than his fair sister?

 

He was in a position where he'd have to prove himself enough for Madeleine now, it seemed. He barely spoke with her, and it was all rather sudden, as he hadn't even requested her permission to court her and the talk of marriage was at their breakfast table. There were some people who had less contact when becoming engaged, of course, especially a few generations ago, where it was common to engage noble babies to ensure their connections.

 

"I see, that is quite a dilemna." Percen nodded. "It's never easy having someone so important to an estate go, but the three sons all sound promising." He told him. He gazed up at the acacia blossoms overhead. His mother knew most of the flower meanings, in the ones that interested her the most. He couldn't remember but a handful, which excluded the blossoms hanging from the tree. Most likely, it had something to do with professing love, as most flowers seemed to represent.

 

"What might make the most sense on paper would be the oldest," He suggested with a shrug. "But a garden isn't paper. Passion is admirable, and could be exciting to see talent match that ambition over time, if you're patient enough. Talent, though, is likely to result in faster results, but much more different than you're used to... there's an endless list of reasons to support choosing either of Old Alf's son." He glanced at Lonan and smiled in a way that was almost forced.

 

"If only there was a way to speak to the garden, everything would be easier. No one knows what a garden needs better than a garden, but there is unfortunately no way to ask, is there?" He wasn't particularly good at speaking riddles, and it was very honest- as he had to consider his sisters in the future in a similar position - but he was worried about sounding uncouth.

 

"But, without such input, I'd feel the strongest case is for the man with passion." He said. He wasn't sure which man Lonan thought Percen was, and while he was rarely called passionate, though he felt very devoted to his work, he honestly thought that from a marriage contract, the promise of a future was worth more than carrying the same route or the immediate payoff.

[hal7283]

"I see...." Erwin muttered hearing Aello's comment, and he wasn't surprised. While some slave owners would have their slaves learn various things from read and write to games to add value to them when selling, he doubt any slaver would think a Flower as beautiful as Aello would need any extra perks and would end up anywhere other than the buyer's bedroom, at most being shown off to others in public as their latest exploit. For a bed slave like Aello, free time was likely a luxury in itself, so he probably had little interests on the ways to spend, or arguably, waste it on anything but rest.

 

"Well, we'll see how it goes." Erwin said as he got back to finish his breakfast. Time will tell if Aello would find the life in the garrison relaxing enough to actually consider entertainment. His finished the food rather quickly since he had became accustomed to eating food as soon as possible on the battlefield, and with proper table manor thrown out of the window at the moment his less cordial habit reemerged. With an empty plate in front of him, Erwin had little to do but observe Aello putting food in his mouth, and found the sight rather pleasing, alluring even. But he quickly turned his gaze towards the window as he realized how inappropriate his gaze was.

 

“I’ll show you around the garrison after you’re done.” Erwin said as he tried to shrug away his own awkwardness. While he did want to show Aello around to help him get used to the life here, he also wanted to be seen by the solider with the Flower, so to reinforce the point that the Flower was not to be harmed.

 

 

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Lenon observed Percen as he spoke. It became clear that Percen wasn’t one used to all the metaphors and innuendos which was typical of most noble negotiations and schemes, and took a while for the knight to realize that it wasn’t gardening he was really talking about. Lenon wasn’t completely sure if Percen and him were on the same page regarding all the metaphors, but Percen’s thought on the “dilemma” did create a certain amount of intrigue.

 

“A very reasonable analysis I must say.” Lenon chuckled after Percen finished: “I would agree that with all things considered, the second son would probably be most successful in inheriting his father’s post. But.... listen to the garden huh? Ha ha! You are quite right. If only the garden can talk! I wonder what would the trees and flowers say? Do they even want a gardener having absolute power over them? Deciding what tree to plant and which grass to root out? Perhaps they just want to be left alone? To bloom, to grow, to wither, and to die on their own?”

 

Lenon walked up to Percen and looked up at the tall knight. For a brief moment a strange red light seemed to shine in Lenon’s green eyes. With a suggestive smile he said: “You are an interesting man, Percen Gorneria. It’s almost a pity to leave you to my sister. Then again... marriage rarely stopped noble men to venture beyond its confines....”

 

Lenon burst out laughing seeing the expression on Percen’s face. After he recomposed himself he turned towards the mansion and smiled: “It has been a pleasant walk Percen but I think we've bothered you long enough. I shall go collect my sister now." Lenon paused for a moment and said in a meaningful tone: "I think I'll tell my father to give the second son the post. As I said he is a very passionate gardener, and I am sure he will give the garden a new life. Tell your gardener to keep up, or the second son could even make yours go out of fashion."

[Noise Prince]

Kovi shifted in his chair a little, trying not to look up too much at Erwin, but very interested in gauging his reaction to it. Would he pity him, or maybe he'd be a bit excited that his Flower would be that much more reliant on him? He noticed that the less educated he seemed the more enticing he was to certain men. Was that a draw for Erwin, being the savior complex type, did he feel a stronger bond the more helpless he was?

 

It was hard to tell how Erwin felt about it. He didn't seem surprised, delighted or otherwise, by the news. It wasn't particularly unheard of for some slaves to not be well educated if their positions didn't call for it. And bedslaves didn't exactly need to be able recite poetry to be a worthwhile sell.

 

Kovi only nodded, and he noticed how much faster Erwin finished his breakfast. Things like that always made him anxious. He never wanted to annoy or upset anyone without deliberately trying to, it was a bit of a dilemma when he wasn't sure if something was a bother or not. But he tried to eat a little quicker without being too noticeable about his pace quickening. Erwin was watching him, though, which was a good sign. If it was a real bother, he probably wouldn't be looking at him as much. Or alternatively, he'd be glaring and trying to make it obvious he was displeased, but he also didn't do that. He just observed...

 

"Yes, Master," Kovi smiled up at him softly, like the idea was flattering, though still enough hesitance to show he was a bit afraid. He really wanted Erwin to feel his poor Aello felt he was in danger here, enough so that he might feel guilty, and move him to his bed, at the very least for Aello's own sense of security. But the walk might be intended for that. If the soldiers see Kovi alongside their commanding officer, it would give off the impression that, no matter how they viewed their relationship, that the Flower was to be left alone. So Erwin was already thinking of Kovi's safety... that was interesting. He understood that Aello really wasn't all that safe here, and the additional measures could prove necessary.

 

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Percen smiled politely at Lenon's initial response to his analysis on the problem. He knew he was stretching quite a bit by bringing up if a garden could talk, it was a rather silly notion, befitting a child's story more than a proper metaphorical discussion between noble men. But if Lenon truly thought poorly of it, he hid it well, like most gentlemen ought to do. Percen, stoic as he was, wasn't one where obscuring his genuine reactions came easy to him.

 

"I'm glad you agree with my assessment." Percen replied. "Though I'm not so familiar with your dilemma other than what you've shared, I hope I have been of some help,"

 

He chuckled with him and nodded. "Yes, if only. I'm sure a gardener's work is hard enough as it is pleasing their family, without the additional input from the weeds and the rose bushes quarreling."

 

"But yes, nature's been growing fine before the innovation of gardening, don't you think? I wonder if a garden might have particular preferences. It's not as if the entire garden has a mirror to think about. Maybe all they'd care about is soil and water to flourish, and wouldn't fuss over their aesthetics as much as we do."

 

As he finished, Percen wondered if Lenon was still speaking riddles and Percen was here speaking fancies of sentient flowers. He'd seem quite the fool after this, wouldn't he? Madeleine seeming to favor him must of given him too much ego, and he let his guard slip.

 

He was surprised when Lenon stopped him, to look in his eyes. Something seemed to reflect in his eyes for a moment, a reddish light contrasting against the striking green. So it seemed he wasn't so much a fool as he was worried. Lenon seemed to have enjoyed their talk. Percen wasn't sure what to say, stopping short of a performative laugh, at the small jest at Lenon's lady sister. He wasn't sure how to respond to his directness.

 

Regardless, Lenon was amused by this he seemed. Percen wished he had said or done something wittier than look dumbfounded. He could only nod.

 

"I've enjoyed this walk as well, Lenon." He told him. "I hope this is the most we'll ever be strangers," Percen added,. It was actually a shame they were leaving. He liked Lenon's company a good deal. As much as Percen doubted himself over worries, Lenon was a nice, easy person. And Madeleine, he wouldn't have minded speaking to her a bit more in this relaxed atmosphere. He only hoped his sisters were cordial towards her. His expression softened with him saying he'd give his father Percen's advice on the passionate gardener, and he smiled broadly.

 

"Absolutely. Nothing wrong with a little rivalry among friends, yes?" He grinned.

[hal7283]

Seeing Aello had finished his meal, Erwin got up from his seat and extended his hand towards the Flower and said with a smile: "Now it's time for a little walk. Oh don't worry about the plates, the soldiers are going to take care of those." He waited for Aello to take his hand, and escorted him along as if he was some noble dame. They walked down the stone corridors of the garrison and Erwin began to introduce the place to Aello: "As you know there are three garrisons in the capital city, one for the royal guard, one for the city guard, and this one for the sixth army, which used to be more of an extension of the city guard and just provided the Prince a safe setting to go through military training. But when the first war with Wirland broke out the kingdom needed every available soldier, so my predecessor General Augustus made the sixth army an actual fighting force. He was a man who valued discipline and efficiency above comforts and aesthetics, so everything around this place is a lot more... how should I put it... modest? even compared to the other garrisons."

 

Erwin showed Aello around the garrison, from where the officers lived to the common soldier's dorm, from the large hall where the soldiers have their meal, to the open ground where they conduct exercises. During their walk they passed by many soldiers, who stood straight and saluted the prince. Despite how formal they acted while in Erwin's field of sight however, he could hear the soldiers' chatter as soon as he passed them by, which was to be expected given that he was holding the beautiful Flower's hand. He knew the soldiers would soon spread the news, and every soldier from the officers down to the cooks would know that Aello was under his protection, but he did feel a little embarrassed when he heard the soldier giggle, and wondered what would his men think of him. All he could hope for was that he had earned the trust of his men enough to let them know that he was not taking advantage of the beautiful Flower.

 

And unbeknownst to Erwin he was right. The soldiers who have fought along side Erwin during the past years knew Erwin was not the kind of man to exploit others, especially not a Flower. Many still had their fair share of prejudice against the Flower people, as many of their comrades had fell at Flower hands. But they knew better than most in Levendel that the Flowers are a proud people deserving their respect, as many of them wouldn't have made it back without their help. It was their sacred oath to keep that respect in heart, and they knew nobody respected them more than their Prince. That being said, the way which Erwin took the Flower’s hand and showed him around the garrison was uncharacteristically adorable, for lack of a better word, without the almost usual mesmerizing glow. It was a sight rarely seen of the Prince other than the rare glimpse of him with their trusted second in command Percen.

 

Eventually the tour was over, and Erwin talked Aello back to the officer’s quarters he assigned to the Flower. “So, that’s about it. It’s not exactly the royal palace or some luxurious mansion, but it’s our home. You’re free to go anywhere in the garrison but just stay out of the offices. Ou pen pushers had a lot of paper work after we returned from the north and they’re pretty grump due to working overnight. And frankly I have my fair share of paper works too. So see you around?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currently I don’t have any ideas on Raphas nor the Asturius brothers so I’ll skip their part for now. Speaking of which, I know how Percen interpreted Lenon’s dilemma, but I wonder did you get what I was trying to say. I hope the metaphor was not too obscure. Basically the gardener is the king, the garden is the kingdom, and his three sons obviously the three princes. The first son (first prince) is the legit heir, but the second son (second prince) is really passionate (actively challenging his older brother) and have many friends (connections, allies). The third son (Erwin) is talented and genuinely a nice guy(liked by the people). Lenon pointed out that his father the Viscount was in favor of the second son (ally to the second prince) but Lenon himself was still thinking (can change his allegiance if the condition is right). Finally Lenon hoped Percen’s gardener (Erwin) would keep up with his gardener (potentially the second prince once he seize the throne) so not to be out of fashion (get killed afterwards). Essentially he was prompting Percen to push Erwin into action. And also he was showing personal interest in Percen himself regardless of his sister’s potential marriage.

 

And as you’ve probably noticed by now, the flash of red light in Lenon’s eyes was the same as Raphas’s. They’re obviously connected in some way so all of the above warning and apparent personal interest must be taken with a grain of salt, but obviously Percen wouldn’t know that. I am a little torn about Lenon though because I haven’t decided if Lenon really exists, meaning that is there really a Lenon Asturius and he was just under Raphas’ control; or Lenon Asturius doesn’t exist at all and it was just Raphas in disguise; or a combination of both where the real Lenon was killed/imprisoned and Raphas took his place. I am leaning towards the first option as I’m trying to arrange someone for Percen after Erwin and Kovi inevitably get together. Lenon could be that someone and create some drama when Percen was forced to choose between his loyalty/love towards Erwin or love towards Lenon, or even forced to betray Erwin as Lenon was essentially a hostage.

 

[Noise Prince]

Kovi didn't hesitate to gently put his hand into Erwin's waiting one extended towards him, gentle and soft like he was handing him a petal. He returned his smile, though tried to be sure he had a sense of hesitation in it. Erwin was so far very tender with him, and he wanted to keep him feeling like the Flower needed his protection and was unsure if even Erwin was safe to be around. He shied away slightly as they passed the soldiers who were after their breakfast plates. But Kovi was particularly less interested in hiding himself when it came to the tour itself, sure to pay special attention to everything, in case there were little things he could take advantage of. After all, regardless of what happened tonight, he wanted to return to Raphas and give him any sort of feedback. He missed him... But it would be best if he could seduce Erwin by then.

 

Kovi was awful familiar with the history and the point of the garrisons, but Aello's face only showed a genuine interest, as if it was all new to him. Of course, he hadn't known about General Augustus or his lack of aesthetics, so that was something he genuinely learned. And that was his predecessor... best keep that in mind, that could be useful information.

 

Erwin continued the tour, and Kovi built a mental map of everything. While Aello was probably not going to need to go to most of these places, but there were already a number of paths he could take to slip out to head to the graveyard. Together they passed many of Erwin's soldiers, who paused what they were doing to salute their prince. It felt funny to walk with Erwin now when he had so many men stop in their tracks to respect him. The distance between them from when they were kids felt so large now. He wondered, if things worked out differently, if anyone would respect Kovi that much...

 

But then... he'd just be another piece of the putrid nobility rotting this kingdom and soiling the earth. It was better that he was with Raphas now, that he was doing something good. The giggles and chatter barely registered as something mocking him. He was too confident in his mission, and too used to the things that would inevitably spread as being his truth. He hoped Erwin was even less effected. If too many rumors got out, he might be less inclined to bed his Flower.

 

He didn't cling to him or walk as close to Erwin when they passed by the soldiers as he did earlier, to minimize how the soldiers saw Aello's relationship to Erwin.

 

"Yes, Master," Kovi lowered his head respectfully. "Thank you for showing me the grounds... and letting me walk around..." He added the last part quietly. Such a thing would be a luxury to a pretty bedslave, after all. Added to his beautiful tragedy.

 

 

First off, I'm so, so sorry for taking so long! This is my favorite current roleplay, but I have a personal rule about the order I will reply so that my partners get relative attention, and one takes me a long time to reply to, and I wanted to get that done first, and then I only have so much time to devote to it at certain times...

 

Secondly, lmao thanks for that, I was faster than Percen but I initially just thought it was marriage until later the whole three sons clicked... but it's a little fun that Percen ends up flubbing a little

 

But yes, I really love that, too! I appreciate you're thinking of Percen lmao, I, too, would like for him to have a happy ending and I could totally see their chemistry and relationship growing in that direction. And oh man, the drama that could ensue...

 

[hal7283]

Erwin went back to his office and began to work. As he went over some of the paper works which needed his approval he remembered the "gift" his received from the king, namely his right of appoint the next commander of the Royal Guard. Even though he still believed that Percen would be the right choice, given how both he and Erwin himself didn't want him go, Erwin had to come up with the next best option. After thinking for a while he called in one of the soldiers and ordered them to send in one of his officers. Shortly after a tall and buff middle aged man stepped through the door.

 

"Captain Bertram Sorenson reporting for duty, your highness!" The older man said as he saluted the prince.

 

"At ease, Cpatain." Erwin said as he gestured the man to sit down across the table from him.

 

Erwin looked at the middle aged officer in front of him. Bertram has been in the military before he was even born, and has served under the late General Agustus for decades. The massive scar running across his face gave him a fearsome look, but if you get to know him you'd find the man to be a joy to be around. Erwin respected the man like an uncle, and has pondered about convincing him to retire for quite a while. But the old soldier had repeatedly refused to do so, even after their triumphant return from the North.

 

"How are the troops doing?" Erwin asked.

 

"Very well, your highness. Their bodies are well rested, and their spirits are high. I was afraid they were gonna start to get soft but that morning call of yours sure knocked their duty back into their brains." Bertram said in his usual jolly voice.

 

"Good, good." Erwin nodded and paused for a moment, he then asked: "What about you, Bertram?"

 

"I am fine, your highness! Strong as an ox! Why do you ask your highness? Are you trying to talk me into retirement again?"

 

"No no, Bertram. Not that. I want to recommmend you for the Commander of the Royal Guard."

 

"Me, commanding the royal guard?" The older soldier exclaimed in shock: "You know I can't stand those arrogant ceremonial tools! Most of them probably never never drew their sword in battle before!"

 

"Yes, and that's exactly why they need someone with actual combat experience to make them real soldiers." Erwin shrugged his shoulders. He then looked at Bertram straight in the eye and said: "Besides, I could use another friendly face in the capital. Can I count on you?"

 

Bertram fell silence for a moment, then he stood up and saluted Erwin saying: "Yes, Your highness!"

 

 

Erwin shook the man's hand and sent him out. He then got a messenger to inform the King of his decision. With that settled, Erwin was able to get back to his work. Fom time to time he would get up from his seat and walk around his office, and occasionally pay a visit to the washroom. Other than that he spent the whole day in front of the desk until the soldiers had to remind him to have dinner. Thinking it's about time to check up on Aello, he headed for the room Aello was in and knocked on the door asking: "Hey Aello you're there?"

[Noise Prince]

 

I'm sorry this took me so long to reply to! I had a hard time getting inspired, and then I've had the worst luck with the YO connection lately... and sorry it's so short, I don't want to be rambling since it's really just Kovi's thoughts

 

 

Kovi really had half a mind to just try to leave now and return to Raphas. But even if it were plausible and safe this time of day, there was no telling when Erwin would be finished, or if he wouldn't pause his activities to check up on the delicate 'Aello'. So unlike at night, when Erwin was sure to be gone for hours, among other benefits, it just wasn't smart to slip out just yet. He found various means to entertain himself, to mull over his thoughts and his ideas about what he had been learning about, what the few things he knew might mean for his ultimate plot to get into Erwin's bed.

 

One thing was... once he did it, when could he get back to Raphas with his spoils? Usually, as a bed slave, his former masters had kept him in their beds, making it all but impossible to slip out without discovery. But Erwin had already given him his own room, so it wouldn't be difficult to sneak in and out during the night now, but would that be the case once he seduced the prince? He couldn't take the lone room for granted.

 

Kovi also spent a lot of his time thinking about Erwin himself. He couldn't help but wonder what real differences there were between their relationship now as Aello and the Prince, and from their childhood brotherhood. Kovi was a rowdy child, but was also quick to cry when hurt, physical or otherwise, and Erwin was often protecting him. Aello was far from rowdy or brash, yet he was defined, if not by his availability and tragedy, then by his fragility.

 

Erwin didn't behave like Kovi expected at all, he wasn't repulsed by Aello, drawn by lust to him, or even neutral towards him. Instead, he genuinely cared for him, reacting chastely and earnestly every step of the way.

 

Kovi's thoughts- which he cursed himself for letting them get away from him- were interrupted by a knock at the door. He bit his lip when he heard Erwin's voice, and realized with a sense of dread that he was hoping it was him, and not some soldier. He got up and opened the door slowly, as submissively as a door could be opened.

 

"I'm here, Master." He answered softly. "Do you need me?"

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"Hey Aello. How's everything?" Erwin said as he entered the room, and saw the Flower there waiting for him. "Since it's almost time, I was going to take you to the cafeteria but...." Erwin said as he looked around, and found nothing has changed since he last left the Flower there, which was to be expected since there wasn't much to change in the room, and Aello didn't have any personal items which needed to unpack. While such a dull, uninteresting room may be sufficient for someone to stay for a few nights, given that Aello may have to stay in the garrison for quite a while it would certainly need a lot more stuff.

 

"Change of plans. How about you and I go out to do a little shopping?" Erwin smiled. He could see the surprise on the former slave's face and said: "You'll need a lot more stuff during your stay here, toothbrush, towels, clothes, such and such. I could ask the soldiers to get them for you but I don't exactly trust their tastes. Plus, I kind of miss the food in the capital, but with my second in command on vacation, I don't have anyone to go with."

 

Erwin nodded, seemingly happy with his own idea. He then realized he was wearing his usual uniform and said: "I'll go change into something more fitting. Just wait a sec, I'll be right back!." As he spoke he was already backing off, then turned into a full dash back to his room. Shortly after, he returned in civilian clothing with his hair all tied backwards, and wearing a pair of glasses with thick frame. All of these made him look less like a war hero prince, but more like the son of some travelling merchant, a particularly handsome one at that. He then handed a cloak to Aello and said: "Here, put this on. This should help up avoid any unnecessary trouble."

[Noise Prince]

Kovi smiled at Erwin in a demure, though bored way. There wasn't much for him to do here alone, after all, and he hoped that Erwin was aware of it, so that he could notice how 'Aello' didn't mention that fact.

 

"Everything's well," He told him, taking a deep breath, a bit like it was a relief that Erwin came back for him. Kovi noticed how Erwin looked around, and it made him a bit nervous, did he suspect Aello of something, perhaps? There wasn't anything he was doing that could be suspicious, so it could just be something Erwin thought of independently- of leaving a Flower by himself... But still, the possibility that Erwin might be concerned about something Aello was doing was a bit of a worry.

 

But Erwin seemed to change his train of thought more towards going shopping. He couldn't help but let raw surprise- not the grateful and energetic surprise he would have wanted Aello to show Erwin, but genuine shock at the offer. But only for a few seconds, before Aello's facade took back over. The fact that Erwin wanted to go shopping for his sake was also very surprising. So Erwin looking around the room... he was thinking of what Aello would need during his stay. This downtrodden slave boy wasn't someone who would have had many of his own possession to begin with, so it was a very large leap to go from being lent modest clothes to owning even his own bath towel. Aello, and more of Kovi than he'd like to admit, grew moist in the eye at the invitation.

 

"Master, th-that'd be just lovely," Aello smiled gratefully at him. He wanted to say something more, something to the effect that Erwin didn't need to worry about tastes, and he shouldn't have to go out with him to buy such things, a bit of a modest resistance. But Erwin was already talking about capital food, and needing to take someone. He seemed pleased with himself with the plan, and Kovi was too interested in going now to even pretend to resist. He really only went to the capital on rare occasions, and never really as a shopping trip, and the idea was very enticing, especially since it was Erwin inviting his new Flower ward.

 

Erwin was right, he was right back. He was out of his standard uniform when he returned, his clothes more casual. His hair was pulled back from his face, which were now framed by a pair of glasses. Kovi thought he looked so in place in his military garb, so prestine and regal, that he was taken a bit back by how easily he sank into something like this. Kovi took the heavy cloak, and he started putting it on as soon as it was in his hands. This was something he was quite used to using... and if he could keep it, it could prove fairly useful in the future.

 

"I'll do my best not to cause you difficulty," Aello promised him.

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Erwin could see the confusion in Aello's expression, since the idea of a slave walking pretty much freely in the streets of the capital must be strange, but also exciting, as he saw the Flower's eyes got teary with joy. He took Aello's hand and smiled: "Don't worry everything would be great. Now let's get going cause we have a lot of ground to cover."

 

And Erwin was true to his words. After he walked out of the garrison and arrived at the merchant district, he took Aello on what can only be described as a massive shopping spree, buying stuff from furniture to brushed, towels, toothpaste and soap, even a personal cup with the letter "A" printed on its side. But what the two spent most time at was definitely on clothing, as Erwin insisted on getting a wardrobe full of clothes for the Flower, from shirts, trousers, underwear and socks, to hats, coats, scarfs and boots, anything and everything he would need all year round. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the whole process however, was the fact that Erwin didn't just throw money at the most expensive or high quality thing he saw, but actually picked and chose, compared prices between different stores, figuring out which items had the best quality given the price range, and bargained with the clerks for every penny in a manner which would put many merchants to shame. It was a skill which according to Erwin "had learned from his second in command."

 

Obviously they didn't carry everything they bought all over, but had their purchases all delivered to the garrison. Once the shopping trip was finially over, Erwin took Aello into an obscure small alley near the edge between the merchant district and residential area. Being far away from the main streets the alley way was very dark, only barely visible thanks to the occasional light coming out of the windows of people's houses.

 

"Watch your steps, the stone road here can be rather bumpy. We're almost there." Erwin smiled as he lead the way. After walking for another 10 minutes they arrived at what seemed to be an ordinary house from the outside, but voices of a busy crowd could be heard from inside. Erwin pressed the door open and the small room was packed with people sitting around tables eating, drinking, talking and joking with each other, several waiters traversed across them taking orders and delivering dishes, while a rather large middle aged woman was shouting over the crowd giving orders.

 

"Any seats left, Betty?" Erwin asked as he waved to the woman and lead Aello inside.

 

"By the Gods Edward! Is that you?!" The woman cried and pushed a few customers to the side as she came right up to him, reaching her big arms towards the prince and gave him a big hug: "It's been so long since you last came here! Hey, where's the other one, you know, the tall boy?"

 

"Percen? He's at his parents house." Erwin smiled as he took a step to the side and presented the Flower: "Betty, this is Aello, he's a friend of mine." He then turned to Aello and said: "Aello, this is Beatrice. She's the owner of this place."

 

"Aello? That's a pretty name." Betty said as he took Aello's hand and said: "Just call me Betty."

 

Betty lead the two to a table by the wall and pulled the chairs for them. She then looked at the two and asked: "Now, what can I get for you two boys?"

 

"I'll leave it to you Betty, everything you cook is delicious." Erwin said with a bright smile.

 

"Oh you're such a sweet talker." Betty said as he reached for Erwin's face and gave it a rather harsh yet loving squeeze. She then said: "Just wait a sec boys. I'll gonna feed your little bellies real good."

 

Erwin looked with a smile as the woman left and walked towards the kitchen, feeling like the situation probably warrant some explanation he said: "Betty... well it's actually Beatrice but we all call her that, was the wife of the late General Augustus, my predecessor. She used own a restaurant before she married the General, and after the he passed away decided to reopen. Not for profit of course because the pension from her late husband was enough for her to live the rest of her life in leisure, but for passion really. And since she knew me since I was young so she always treated me like a child. And of course...." Erwin lowered his voice and leaned forward: "Since she knew who I am, whenever I come here in private she'd refer to me as 'Edward' to, you know, avoid unnecessary attention."

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Aello looked down at their hands together for a moment before looking back up at Erwin's face. He had a look on his face that made him feel a little excited, and a little safe. Despite the rather mature look of this get up, he looked more like Kovi's childhood friend than ever. Like they were sneaking out to make up an adventure. And as usual, it was Kovi who'd be following behind his idol. If only it could be like that again. Instead, Erwin, the hero prince, was going to be dragging a meek, but grateful Aello into the heart of the town.

 

His hand was so different from when they were kids, too. Both of them had grown quite a bit, but Erwin's hands were so large, and lost the childish softness. Kovi knew his own were different, too. Bonier. They were both grown adults, now. He needed to stop thinking about the past, about when the two of them were happy. 10

 

Neither Kovi nor Aello could anticipate what Erwin exactly planned once he took the Flower out into the merchant district. And suddenly everything became a blur of goods and experiences. Erwin seemed to be dropping a king's ransom on a variety of items for Aello, it seemed Erwin took it seriously that Aello was so downtrodden and intended to make his promise of a comfortable time with him material. It almost seemed wasteful to buy so much for a temporary guest. Aello was deeply flattered, to the point of being speechless for most of the trip. Erwin even had a craftsman put his initial onto a cup.

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Aello thought they had spent most of the day as they reasonably could together, and all of his new gifts were swimming in his head. He soon learned that he was wrong, and the main event for Erwin was shopping for clothes. Aello certainly lacked in decent and modest clothing of his own, though he hardly lacked in the availability of the clothes he wore now, and while the furniture and soaps were all things that could be kept for others to have, clothes were a bit more personal and intimate of items. The more Erwin bought, the more occasions he shopped for, the more Kovi wondered if he intended Aello to keep all of it. After all, Erwin thought that Aello was not here for long, the plan was to release him to a safe tribe. The most time consuming part was, oddly enough, how careful Erwin was with each purchase. He wasn't just finding something that interested him and buying it. Instead, it was almost as if he had a silent competition with every existing merchant in the district, to assure the most ideal price despite the trappings the various charismatic merchants may have.

 

He mentioned the second in command again. Kovi had to think he meant the man from the party, the one talking to him in the hall. Their relationship was something peculiar, something he was keen to stay on top of.

 

Kovi was pretty agile and careful, so the uneven road wasn't something he was concerned with, but with his adopted Aello movements, small and timid, he could see why Erwin would need to warn him, so he was sure to make it seem he was making a bit of an effort to not trip while he followed him through a rather narrow alley. As they walked, the noises behind them grew quiet, the main light was from the occasional window.

 

It felt a little like when they were kids, exploring together, the rest of the world a faint buzz in the background. This time, Kovi cut his reminiscing short before he lingered on it too long. No matter what he felt, Erwin was a different person than the boy he loved and looked up to so much as a child. And no matter how nice it was to remember what it was like to have that happiness, he wasn't going to let it cloud his mind and distract him.

 

After a short walk, they arrived at a simple house. Kovi figured there might be some sort of party, considering there was a gargle of sounds he could hear from the outside. Instead of knocking, though, Erwin just pushed open the door. Kovi followed him in, surprised that there were a number of tables and people sitting at them crowding the small room, all eating. After such an active day, he was feeling quite hungry now that he was here, smelling all the freshly cooked food.

 

He was relieved that Erwin asked about seating, meaning they'd be staying and eating here. Kovi wasn't exactly unused to going hungry if need be, but he did suspect that Erwin wouldn't make that needed. A stout older woman approached them, and hugged the prince in a tight, warm hug. She seemed to ignore Aello standing just behind him.

 

Percen, that was his second-in-command's name, wasn't it? He'd been here with Erwin before, and must have been shopping with him as well, as Erwin credited him with his knowledge of finding ideal prices. They seemed to be quite close, after all, it did make sense. Erwin introduced Aello to Betty, calling him his friend. Kovi thought it was a little strange, no one who genuinely had a Flower for a friend would bring them to a place like this. Even a slave would be unusual. But Betty seemed to accept it full-heartedly.

 

"Thank you..." Aello said softly, meekly. "It's nice to meet you, Betty," He added when she affirmed to call her by such a familiar name. He couldn't remember the last time someone greeted him like this. She called Erwin the wrong name, so she either didn't really know who he was, or was in on the fact that he wanted to keep a low profile.

 

Betty sat them at a small table by the wall. After seeing how the soldiers revered Erwin, and how the merchants regarding him as a respectable customer, it was kind of jarring to see how Betty treated him, even going as far as to pinch his face like he was a child.

 

Kovi tried not to make it obvious how shocked he was at the name General Augustus. It had been too easy to forget just how early their paths diverged. By the time they each became savvy enough about surrounding politics, General Augustus came to mean very different things to them. No wonder Betty treated Erwin like a child, he must still be one in her eyes.

 

"I see," Aello said thoughtfully, nodding, as if that hadn't occurred to him before Erwin told him. He shifted a little in his chair, a bit uncomfortably. "And she doesn't have any problem with you bringing in..." He paused, and looked up at him, softening his face into a slightly anxious look. "Someone who looks like me?"

 

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Percen was surprised to find that he was arriving back at the garrison alongside a great deal of various sized parcels and goods. It had been a long day, he had to insist about leaving at a certain time, but his family wasn't so eager to have him leave, which made him inclined to humor them a bit longer. It had been a long while, and his sisters continued to recall new things they had to inform him about that he'd missed during his absence, including the cycling of hobbies and friends. He ended up leaving later than he intended, regardless of his best efforts. So when he did finally return, it was a bit of a shock that this wouldn't be an easy transition back to his normal, civic duties, but that Erwin was gone with his new Flower, and that he had gone on quite the shopping spree for his sake. He was sure to inform the staff unpacking and transporting any and all the new purchases to bring him the records of purchases from each thing so he could properly record all this into their budgets.

 

He hoped Erwin remembered everything Percen taught him about asking around about prices. He learned from his father early on that there was no such thing as a final price, and even if one merchant refused to let it go at one price, there was another ready to offload it for less. He hoped Erwin would recall this advice and how to ask around with the distraction of Aello tagging along with him.

 

 

Okay, so I know I've been horrible about replying, and I end up giving rather rushed replies because I'm trying to reply after so long. That happened here, and I'm sorry, but also another apology because for some reason, I thought I already replied? And I was so out of habit of checking YO, I was feeling guilty about neglecting you for completely different reasons.

Again, I'm so so so so sorry for being like this. I promise I'm getting back into a routine and I'll be more reliable if you're still interested in roleplaying with me. Thank you

 

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Erwin can see that Aello was a little taken back by Betty's warm welcome, and felt uneasy sitting in the restaurant among the crowd. Having suffred the brutality of slavery at the hands of the people of Levendel, it was understandable that the Flower as not used to this kind of friendliness. He reached for Aello's hand and held it gently with his fingers and said: "Don't worry Aello. Betty is the kind of woman who never hide her thoughts. If she doesn't like you, she'll tell you to your face, and so far you have done nothing to piss her off. Plus, you're a friend of mine, and that automatically put you on her good side."

 

The two waited for a while, then Betty came with two big mugs of beer and set it on the table. Shortly after she came back with plates of food which almost filled up the entire table: salad, beef stew, roast chicken, fried shrimp and also a big bread bucket. Erwin looked at the mountain of food in front of him and said: "By the gods Betty. There's no way we can finish all this!"

 

"That's what you said the last time you came here with Percen, and what happened? You two finsihed everything on the table and asked for seconds!" The woman said.

 

"Well, yes, but I'm not with Percen today." Erwin complained.

 

"Exactly! Just look at this boy, so thin! Poor little thing." Betty said as she lightly squeezed on Aello's upper arm: "Boy, you should really eat more!"

 

"Stop embarrassing my friend, Betty!" Erwin smiled as he brushed Betty's hand away. "I'm gonna make sure he get all fat and round. Satisfied?"

 

Betty laughed and slapped on Erwin's back: "Alright, I'll stop bothering you two. Just call if you need anything."

 

Erwin let out a sigh of relief then showed a weak smile: "Sorry for that. I think the concept of 'personal space' must be missing in Betty's mind. Now let's eat!"

 

The two enjoyed the meal, as Erwin expected the amount of food was too much for the two of them, especially since Erwin had emptied a few big mugs of beer down his throat. Luckily Erwin was a pretty strong drinker and the alcohol didn't affect him too much. The walk back to the garrison was quite pleasant, as the cool night air breezed along his body heated by food and booze. During the walk he kept holding Aello's hand, partly to make sure the Flower wouldn't get separated from him, and also because somehow it just felt natural to do so. Eating at Betty's place just gave Erwin a great mood, adding to his nostalgic peace he felt from the Flower it all seemed to perfect.

 

As they approached the entrance of the garrison Erwin could see the back of the familiar tall figure. "Percen!" Erwin said as he let go of Aello's hand, waving while running towards his trusted second in command: "You're back already? He then saw the soldiers carrying the stuff he'd bought for Aello inside and said with a proud tone: "I promise you that you'll be proud when once you see the receipt. You should see the faces of those merchants when I talked the prices down to the minimum. Isn't that right, Aello?"

 

 

 

 

 

Ah don't worry I understand. Sometimes I will lay out every step of something I'm going to do and felt like I've already done it. This is one of my favorite RPs so far and I'd love to go forward with it.

 

Coming back to the RP, perhaps it's a opportunity for Erwin and Percen to get intimate again? Erwin still need to "return the favor" of last time. And Kovi can get back to Raphas to get abused. Oh yes I plan to abuse him quite a bit this time, like hang him up naked and whip him, obviously out of "love".

 

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Aello looked up at Erwin, eyes widened in slight surprise, when he took his hand from across the table. He smiled softly at the confirmation, but looked down at the table, his slight smile growing wider when Erwin called him his friend. It was a relief for Aello and Kovi both that they weren't likely to come across any hostility here. It was interesting that the widow of a man like General Augustus was so ready to accept him as a friend of the prince, but he wasn't going to look that particular gift horse in the mouth.

 

While they waited for their food, Kovi looked around the room, watching other people. A few had glanced at him as they walked in, but didn't seem to pay him too much attention now, perhaps following Betty's example. He turned his attention back to Erwin after a few moments. He really wished he could understand him better. Was it fun for him to buy this stranger so many goods? Was he really just that nurturing a person? It was still frustrating that he still couldn't quite guess what the best tactic might be. The delicate, meek, and downtrodden Aello was definitely eliciting positive reactions, but he couldn't just let Erwin set the pace, and Kovi would have to be more aggressive once he figured out a seductive tactic that may work. He wasn't entirely convinced he'd be able to lure Erwin into a sense that fucking him was taking care of him, the way he had for other savior-types.

 

Soon enough, Betty returned with a barrage of food, paired with large mugs of beer. It was all still steaming it was so fresh and hot. The table could barely contain all of the different dishes. He licked his lips slightly as he watched the plates being set down. He'd often been servicing nobility with access to bounties not unlike this, but Kovi himself was rarely at the table, and only sampled cool left overs. It felt really nice to be at the table.

 

Kovi was pulled from his thoughts when Betty gripped Aello's arm quite firmly, bemoaning his meager frame. He was sure to seem alarmed and bashful, and Erwin, predictably, spoke up on his behalf.

 

Erwin promised Betty he'd fatten him up, something that made Aello smile a little. Master Raphas wouldn't be too pleased if Erwin actually did manage that during their time together. He was so particular about everything about Kovi, including his frame. And Kovi liked that he looked exactly how Raphas liked him. He was perfect.

 

However, it wasn't often he had this sort of food in front of him...

 

Aello smiled at Erwin. "She seems nice, regardless," He said gently, though it was still quite jarring to him. General Augustus' widow... happily serving a Flower.

 

It was hot, and delicious. Every bit as good as it smelled. Aello drank quite a small amount of his own beer, he needed to be sure to keep his wits. And if he acted a little tipsy from just that, then it wouldn't hurt for Erwin to be even more careful and aware of him. The more Erwin was thinking about him, the better.

 

His walking as they made their way back to the garrison, was slightly wobbled and out of step from before. Fortunately Erwin held his hand, keeping him close, and keeping him steady. After eating so much warm food, too, the air felt cooler, but Erwin's body was warm, so it also felt nice to walk closely to him. It felt so effortless, to hold hands and walk with Erwin. The night felt so quiet and peaceful.

 

Percen turned around at the sound of the familiar voice. He smiled broadly at his prince's return.

 

"Of course. Every day I stay home, the harder it gets to leave," Percen told him with a smile. He rarely spent an awful lot of time at home, even if they were in the city for a while, he'd spend his time there sparingly, coming back to the garrison for a while, then returning for another few days, then leaving again. He was incredibly hard working and devoted, of course, but if he wasn't careful, his family could become his priority over his work for the kingdom.

 

"Well, I trust that, you know everything I do, which is everything my father knows." Percen said, glancing back over all the purchases. Hearing that Erwin was cautious about the prices from the prince himself immediately filled him with relief. He did fully trust him. He looked at the Flower, Aello, who stood just slightly behind Erwin.

 

"That's right," Aello said softly, looking away once Percen looked at him. He wanted to seem shy and reserved, reliant on Erwin as an actual physical shield.

 

But it was too late. Percen wasn't like anyone else Kovi had dealt with, not unlike Erwin. But unlike Erwin, Percen didn't default to assuming the best in people until proven otherwise, and unlike the assumption Kovi often relied on and thrived upon, he didn't take much at face value. In just their second meeting, Percen had gotten an inkling that there was something... something... dishonest about Aello. He couldn't put his finger on it just now, but something in the way he had looked at him before looking away seemed dubious.

 

 

Thank you for understanding ;v;

This is my favorite too, and I was so scared my inactivity would make you become disinterested, so I'm so glad that's not the case!

 

Yes! That sounds very nice. I was hoping that some sort of interaction between them could occur that night, to give Kovi a better window to see Raphas and endure the loving abuses~

 

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Erwin smiled as he saw the approval in Percen's eyes. Despite, or perhaps exactly because of his upbringing, Erwin really enjoyed shopping and bargaining. Negotiating prices was kind of like a battle, not of might of course, but of wits, of charisma. It was something strangely thrilling and exciting in its own right. But more importantly, it made him feel "normal", feel like he was not the spoiled prince who had everything but just a commoner. But of course such fantasies were fleeting, and the fact that he didn't pay anything from his own pocket due to the fact that he simply didn't have one (all of his expenses come from the army budget) never failed to remind him of his royal status.

 

But at the moment Erwin was in a great mood. The shopping trip plus eating at Betty's really brightened his mood, and those big mugs of beer likely contributed to that as well. The three of them entered the garrison toghether and soon arrived at the floor with all the officers' quarters. Erwin thought for a brief moment then showed a playful smile. He turned towards Percen and said: "Why don't you go to my room and wait for me there? There're some... army business I need to discuss with you. I'll join you shortly after I walk Aello back to his room. Understood? Good!"

 

Erwin took Aello's hand and lead the Flower back to his room. The soldiers had transported everything they've bought during the day inside, making the place look a lot messier, but also livelier. "Thank you Aello. I had a great night. Sleep well." Erwin smiled before waving goodbye and headed back for his room. There was this bright boyish excitement on Erwin's face as he took big strides back towards his room. He opened the door and saw Percen waiting for him inside. Without saying a word Erwin closed the door behind him and walked up towards the tall knight, grabbing his face down at pressed a passionate kiss on Percen's lips, and chased Percen's tongue with his own into the knight's mouth.

 

After a while Erwin slowly pulled away. A string of saliva hanged between their tongue before finally breaking due to distance. Erwin chuckled as he caressed Percen's light brown hair and said: "Did you miss me while you stayed at home?"

[Noise Prince]

Percen hadn't been here long, but it was easy to feel like he hadn't been gone for long at all once Erwin was here. That was the thing about Erwin, no matter how much time had passed between them, or wherever they were in the world, it was as if Percen had always been home with Erwin. So naturally, even if Erwin hadn't minded the prices as carefully as he did, Percen could forgive it. It also helped that due to his general thriftiness, it was likely well within budget.

 

Percen smiled and nodded. "Understood," He said, lowering his head respectfully. He could postpone the receipt works to discuss such 'army business'.

 

Aello looked up from the floor and up at Erwin when he took his hand again, smiling softly. Percen couldn't really see the same expression he saw before, so he wondered if he perhaps mistook what he saw earlier. Aello looked as delicate as he did that first night, maybe more so as he was swimming in the excess fabric of his borrowed clothes.

 

The trio split, and Percen headed to Erwin's bedroom, and Aello followed Erwin's lead down to his room. There was a lot more in the room now, a loosely organized mess of furniture and toiletries and clothes. There was something soothing about it, compared to the sterile, simple room without such things. This was a place that could be lived in, rather than merely slept in. Welcoming. Kovi wouldn't be spending most of the night here, of course, as he was returning to see Raphas, and he'd hopefully be in Erwin's bed sooner or later, but it was still rather nice to have it now.

 

"Ah, m-me too," Aello said sweetly, looking up at Erwin almost longingly, entirely grateful. "Thank you, Master... goodnight," he said before Erwin waved, and turned to leave. He watched him walk away for a while before closing the door. He hummed to himself, and looked over all the new purchases he was surrounded by. It was like he was placed into another room entirely.

 

But what truly made him happiest was that he was going back to see Raphas tonight. Knowing he'd return to such a furnished room was a nice thought, of course, but it paled to the sheer joy his master could give him. He carefully started putting the clothes away into the wardrobe and drawers, and shifting some of the lighter furniture where he preferred it. Mostly to kill time, hoping Erwin and Percen, whatever it was they were up to, would be enough of a distraction. And if Erwin checked on him later, when he didn't get a reply from behind the locked door, he could assume Aello went to sleep.

 

It was a tricky art, to lock a door from the outside without a key, without damaging the lock, but Kovi had to be able to do it quick. This was fortunately something he'd had a good deal of practice with. Once he took care of that, he cautiously made his way down the hall, careful not to draw too much attention to himself, though there weren't many soldiers indoors, and once he was outside, he could put on a fuller cloak that better covered his face than the scarf he had on. Already Erwin's generosity had proven useful.

 

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Percen smiled, standing from the chair when Erwin came in. Silently, the prince closed the door, and took Percen's face in his hands, and took his mouth passionately. Percen's mouth invited him warmly, and he wrapped his arms around Erwin's body before their kiss broke. He opened his eyes and looked down at Erwin, the fragile link between them broken by a slight distance. Percen closed his eyes when Erwin stroked his hair.

 

"Every minute," He answered, breathlessly, hugging him a little closer. He licked his lips, and smiled. "Did you go to Betty's place?" He asked, laughing a little. She had a distinctive sense of flavor and spices with her food.

 

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Kovi came down into the tomb. "Master Raphas..." He called softly, his voice shaking a little, he was so excited. He'd been away for longer periods of time than a few days, but with Erwin being so eeriely kind, that he couldn't help but wish he was receiving attention from the person who really loved him.

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Erwin felt the strong arms of Percen wrapping around his body. It''s really a good feeling to be in Percen's arms, as the knight just have a quality to him which made him feel reliable, and would make you want to just entrust everything to him. But Erwin was in a different mood that night. It's not that he didn't enjoy letting Percen take care of him, but he really like to return the favor from time to time. He chuckled a little to what Percen said and responded: "Sorry, I should take a bath before doing this but..." Erwin closed in and laid a kiss on Percen's jawline and continued: "I really want you right now."

 

Erwin gently moved Percen forward, little by little until they reached the edge of the bed, then with a light push he let Percen fall down to the mattress. A bit impatiently Erwin took off his clothes, revealing his well toned body in front of the knights eyes. Erwin then leaned down and helped Percen getting rid of his clothes. He took a brief moment to admire the sight below him before getting down and playfully bit on Percen's neck, while his fingers roamed along the man's muscular body, though in no way aimlessly as Erwin knew exactly where to touch and how to touch to make his loyal second in command moan and shiver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the time Kovi spent trying to get acquainted with Erwin, Raphas was occupied with slowly expanding his web of puppets and slaves. In fact if Raphas did everything himself he would probably get to enact his plans a few years faster, but he simply enjoyed watching the pathetic flower taint himself in the name of loyalty and love. And to think he would make his childhood friend, likely the last person in the world who genuinely care for him, into a mindless puppet at his service, was simply too sweet to forego. That being said, what he learned from the mark he left on Kovi regarding the day his plaything had was....annoying. If he didn't know the perfect sexual weapon of his own creation so well, he'd almost think the Flower was happy being with Erwin. But his mood quickly improved and a sadistic smile came to his face, as he knew his loyal pet was on his way to be his punching bag, literally if he wished.

 

Soon enough he heard the contraption from above moving, and the familiar footsteps of Kovi coming down the stairs. He quickly wiped the smile off his face and looked at Kovi with a stern look. "Kovi.... you're back." Raphas said coldly as he pulled out a nasty looking whip covered in little spikes: "Take off your clothes."

[Noise Prince]

Percen always felt sad leaving his home. He loved his family, and he felt a bit of emptiness seeing how much he missed when he was gone, his sister's growing up, growing out of interests and friends and growing into new ones. His youngest sister developed a wicked sense of humor since he'd last seen her, a wit that didn't quite come through in letters that she seldom wrote- she still hated penmanship, that seemed it would always be the case. He felt ever absence from home was a sacrifice.

 

But he never regretted his choice to leave each time. Especially not when he knew he had Erwin, his sturdy, warm body in his arms, against his chest. There was no one he trusted, relied on, cared for, and adored quite the way he did his prince. Erwin's determined blue eyes and strong hands felt just as much as home.

 

"I wouldn't have cared to wait much more, myself," Percen assured him, closing his eyes as Ewrin laid a warm kiss against his skin. The ride made his skin feel quite cool from the evening air, the contrast was strong.

 

Percen followed his lead, as he often did while at his side, and beneath him on occasion. He could have sensed it from before, that Erwin was going to do for Percen as he had done for the prince their last night together. Percen would relish this, the chance to lay himself down beneath him, letting Erwin make the decisions with no input. He fell against the mattress at Erwin's softest push. Before Percen's body had settled, Erwin was stirpping his clothes off, revealing his battle-hardened body, His soft skin and tight muscles moved to remove Percen's travel clothes, a frustrating number of layers still remained after he removed his riding cloak, but his body was soon bared in its entirety to Erwin's gaze.

 

He moaned, leaning his head to the side to allow Erwin to bite and lick and kiss more of his neck, and lifted his body slightly into Erwin's touch, needily, his chest already quivering with each breathy sigh and moan.

 

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The excitement and affection in Kovi's smile slid off his face when he heard Raphas' tone of voice, and he knew something was terribly wrong. Before he saw the whip, he already had tears in his eyes, feeling beyond the fear of punishment, knowing he'd somehow failed Raphas stung more than any whip could. But the sight of the beastly thing, small spikes jagging the silhouette of the coil made Kovi's skin feel cold, and the tears dripped down his face. He looked away as he started to remove his clothing, his hands oddly steady, practiced in following this command.

 

"M-Master Raphas..." Kovi breathed desperately, the last of his clothes hitting the floor. "I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry..." His breath shook, feeling more sorry than he did confused as to what it was he did wrong.

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Erwin chuckled as he heard the sigh and moans coming out of Percen's mouth. Given that the last time they got intimate it was Percen who was on top, and the time before that was quite a long time ago, Erwin had almost forgotten just how much the knight can "sing" if you press the right buttons. "Let me hear more...." Erwin whispered as he left a trail of kisses down along Percen's neck, then to his collar bones. He bit on the bony ridge playfully before moving on to Percen's muscular chest. Many had made the conversation that men seemed to have a fascination with breasts regardless of age, and if what was transpiring in Erwin's bedroom could be any indication, it was clear that such fascination transcends sexuality as well. As the Prince began his assault of Percen's chest he began to kiss and bite on the bumped up muscle playfully, while his hand began to rub and squeeze on the opposite side.

 

Soon Erwin found himself looking at the little bud on Percen's chest. He began to drew circles around the areola as he slowly zeroed in towards the center. Lovingly he began to flicker the small bump with the tip of his tongue, nibbled it with his lips, then bit on it lightly with his teeth, and eventually he began to suckle on Percen's nipple lovingly as if a baby wanting milk. Meanwhile the similar thing was happening on the opposite side of Percen's chest, only it was Erwin's nimble fingers instead of his mouth and tongue, playing and stimulating the knight's nipple in an attempt to make him moan and cry, which shouldn't be hard considering that how familiar Erwin was with Percen's body.

 

Eventually his hand began to move down, feeling the curves of Percen's well defined abs as the slowly trailed further and further below, temporarily trailing off to the side of Percen's waist before coming back to Percen's groin. Erwin grabbed Percen's hot rod and began to slowly pump the shaft up and down, before moving his hand to the sensitive tip and enveloped it with his palm, rubbing and squeezing it.

 

 

 

 

 

Down at Raphas' secret lair, the wizard watched with cold eyes as his pathetic toy took off his clothing and revealed his beautiful body under the cool blue light coming from the walls. He had to fight the urge to smile as he imagined the torment he was going to put the poor Flower through. With a small gesture of his hands two clouds of black mists appeared, one right above Kovi's head, while the other right under his feat. The several pitch black skeleton hands emerged and grabbed onto the poor Flower's limbs, stretching them apart and essentially suspended him in mid-air. Raphas walked around Kovi as he observed his toy's predicament, and as he got behind Kovi he raised his hand and swung the whip towards his back, making a horrifying cracking sound and leaving a long bloody mark on the dark skin of his back.

 

"Do you know why am I doing this, Kovi?" Raphas said as he struck again, making a cross with the earlier mark. He then circled around to Kovi's front and looked him right in the eyes and said: "I could feel it Kovi. Your happiness. Your joy. Of course I wish more than anything in the world that you could be happy. But not now Kovi. Not like this."

 

And with that the torture really began. Raphas picked up the pace as the whip continued to rain down pain and terror on the poor man's body. The wizard seemed to very incredibly skilled at the torture weapon and was even able to aim at specific spots which he knew would cause the most agony from Kovi, such as his nipples and his penis. As he continued to make Kovi a bloody mess he continued: "Remember the pain Erwin brought you Kovi? Remember how he tricked you into thinking that you were his friend, then betray you when you needed him the most? Remember how your parents were taken away from you, and how you suffered during your exile? Remember Kovi, remember!"

 

By the time he stopped Raphas was panting, and there was almost no spot on Kovi's body which was not covered by the bloody whip marks. Raphas snapped his fingers and the skeleton hands released their grip, quickly disappeared and letting the Flower fall flat onto his own pool of blood. But clearly Raphas wasn't done with his torture as he walked up towards Kovi with a big glass jar in his hand and inside was a big slimy worm like creature. It's a sort of weird parasite which would intrude from its victims's rear and eat up everything inside the victim's digestion system as it craw up, until it finally emerge from the victim's mouth in search for its next host. Normally the thing was roughly the size of a person's little finger and only target smaller animals like rats, but this particular one was especially bred and enhanced by Raphas to rival a man's length in girth and almost as long as Kovi was tall. The worm also constantly secrete a aphrodisiac slime which helps to paralyze its victims, but that information was of course withheld from Kovi. "You've eaten too much tonight, we must maintain your figure." Raphas said coldly: "Put the worm in yourself."

[Noise Prince]

Percen's role was always as an instrument of Erwin, his job was to implement strategies to accomplish Erwin's will. But when he was under him, he felt he became a literal instrument Erwin could expertly play. Erwin knew Percen's body so well, he really didn't have a choice when it came to letting him hear more of his moaning. He inhaled sharply when Erwin gently bit against his collar bone, before his hot mouth moved lower down his chest. He noticed how Erwin really enjoyed paying special attention to his chest, how his teeth and lips explored one side, while his hand toyed with the flesh of the other. Percen closed his eyes, rolling his head against the bed, moaning deeply, feeling his chest rubling under Erwin's mouth.

 

Percen opened his eyes slightly to look down at Erwin, tracing around the pink buds on his chest, and closed his eyes again just as Erwin lowered his mouth to him, nibbling and sucking and touching with everything at his disposal. He groaned loudly, but subdued, relaxing more underneath Erwin's toying with him. A slight moan choked him as his body tensed for a moment, once Erwin's hand had found his erection bared underneath him. His throat released his tension, and he let out a rather high pitched moan as his prince let his hand take his cock.

 

 

Kovi started to raise his hands, surrendering them, knowing the fate he faced, and he barely rose them past his hips when a number of bony, hard skeletal hands grabbed his arms and rose him into the air, while more took more of his ankles and legs, spreading them underneath him, keeping his body straight and spread-eagle. Kovi was trembling as much as Raphas' skeletal restraints would allow, and he started to feel a little sick in anticipation. He avoided Raphas' gaze, ashamed, when he came closer. Before too much time had passed, there was a deafening cracking sound against his back, ripping into his skin and flesh. He didn't make a sound yet, but when the second cracked against him, intersecting the first, Kovi whimpered pitifully, and he was fully in the mindset he was last time, the last time he earned a whipping, and he truly comprehended what he was in for. That he would be torn to shreds and built back up.

 

It sounded like he was being cleansed, if he thought about it that way.

 

Kovi looked at Raphas, eyes filling with tears as he did so, his lip quivering. It was rare when Kovi really did understand why he had to be punished, but it was embarrassed each time when he didn't know the answer. The tears poured down his cheeks when Raphas told him. His happiness... that's true. He was so happy today. He felt like Erwin was taking care of him, it was comforting that he'd just lead him with no expectations. He felt safe. Like when they were kids, and Erwin was his hero, he could trust him no matter how scared he was... It was all fake, and all a lie. Now and then. Kovi felt disgusting, so easily tricked, like he was still a child, after everything he'd gone through to get to this point.

 

He started to wish Raphas would whip off his dirty, tainted skin, let him start over, and Raphas obliged. His whip bit against Kovi's skin again and again, it took a while before any really elicited a cry or whine or sound, but once that point was reached, Kovi was wailing and crying non stop. He'd cry loudly when Raphas struck his most tender areas on his body, to the point where he was hoarse well before it was over.

 

Kovi fell to the floor, unceremoniously. His blood had gone cold on the floor under him. He sobbed heavily, curled up against the floor, barely moving, aside from his rib cage expanding has he breathed heavily. Raphas approached him again, something in hand. Kovi swallowed a sob, thinking it was the healing salve, until he noticed a bit of movement. He looked up, raising his head slowly, as every movement caused sharp pain to surge through his body. It was the worm...

 

And the worm was ready to come out of the jar. Kovi whimpered as he pulled himself a little closer, and reached up and started to pull the thick worm from its container. He could have guessed earlier this was something he did wrong. Raphas never let him eat so much, and very few owners from the past tended to feed him much more than Raphas did, typically quite less, but Erwin encouraged him to really fill himself. With food from that woman... the widow of that general... She behaved as if it was nothing to have him there, a Flower, to serve him food so long as he sat across from the war hero prince. Her husband largely orchestrated the war going on now, and she let Aello in because... of another man who led the war. She didn't have any reason to be wary or scared of Aello the way he was of her. No one in that restaurant really did. The one scared and uncomfortable was the only Flower in the room.

 

And he unquestionably ate all of that food Betty had made. The idea made him nauseous. Moreso than handling the parasite. Kovi looked up at Raphas as he painstakingly spread his legs.

 

"Th-thank you Master..." He whispered, his breathing shaking as he felt the worm take to his entrance and push its head through the breach. Kovi sank back onto the slick floor, groaning in pain and discomfort as the worm snaked itself through his body. He found himself less and less able to move, which was fine, it was almost relaxing, for as much pain as he was in, he had no choice but to stay still until it started pressing through his throat, and he opened his mouth. He breathed slowly through his nose, controlling his breathing was incredibly challenging, but he had to prevent himself from choking on the thick worm as it slowly inched itself out of his body.

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Erwin licked and sucked on Percen's nipple lovingly and passionately, and the more his lovely second in command moaned, the more into it he was. Percen could be quite uptight and stressed from time to time, and Erwin was always glad when he could help him relax. Of course he wouldn't deny the thrill of making a strong knight like Percen moan helplessly under him. As much as he loved to spend the rest of night playing with Percen's beg muscular chest, he didn't want to torment the knight too much and moved on to more direct stimulation. As he kissed and licked down Percen's abs he quickly reached the man's groin, where his member had already been throbbing hard within his grasp. Erwin released the hard rod from his fingers and eagerly swallowed the sensitive tip. Meanwhile his hands moved down to play with Percen's testicles, pressing and squeezing them gently. He could taste the salty pre-cum leaking from Percen’s tool and began to move his head down, letting Percen’s tool fill up his mouth and even go down to his throat. While normally it should be an unpleasant sensation, somehow, it didn’t bother Erwin too much. In fact having Percen’s length down his throat was almost fulfilling, for lack of a better word. He began to move his head up and down while maintaining the suction with his mouth, slowly gaining pace in his attempt to milk the delicious seed out of Percen.

 

 

Raphas watched rather joyfully as his pathetic plaything reached for the worm and stuffed its head right inside his ass. As Raphas saw the worm began to squirm and craw inside Kovi’s body, he covered his mouth with his long sleeve as he simply couldn’t hold the smile on his face any more. He could see Kovi’s belly bulge up as the worm filled up almost every single inch of his intestine, making the poor flower its feasting ground. The worm certainly took its time to slowly crawl up, eating up any trace of nutrients in the Flower’s digestive system, until eventually the entire creature was inside. With the two being so close, Raphas could pretty much tell exactly what the Flower was feeling from the mark he left, though that wouldn’t really be necessary as he understood his toy like the back of his hand: unbelievable pain, disgust, the slightest hint of pleasure, arousal, but above all, an overwhelming guilt for feeling joy, all of it seemed so pathetic, ridiculous, and above all, hilarious. Eventually the worm poked its head out of Kovi’s mouth, which at that point it knew it had ate up everything in Kovi’s body, and came out much quicker than when it crawled in. It quickly crawled back inside the glass jar as it knew it to be its own home.

 

Having finally cleaned up his toy, Raphas put the jar of worm away and took out a small bottle containing a light green potion. Raphas took a sip then walked up to Kovi. He knelt down beside the abused Flower and raised his face up, covering his lips which still had some of the slime left by the worm with his own and let the potion flow down Kovi’s throat. The liquid was essentially the diluted version of the healing salve Raphas usualy use on Kovi’s wounds, which would quickly repair any damage to Kovi’s digestive system caused by the worm forcing its way through. Having the damage inside treated, naturally the exterior wounds would come next.

 

“Forgive me Kovi. But this is for your own good...” Raphas said as he took out the medicine and began to apply it over the Flower’s countless whip marks all over his body. He put special effort to harm and torment the Flower over all of his most sensitive and vulnerable areas, which would make the pain cause by the medicine even more profound. A lesser man would have easily died from the overwhelming pain, or driven into madness by the unbearable lust. But Raphas knew Kovi would endure, if not for his pitiful attempt to avenge his parents, then for his laughable love and loyalty towards him.

[Noise Prince]

Percen felt as if his very skin was quivering under Erwin's mouth as his tongue and lips toyed over his most intimate and sensitive areas. It didn't take much, he realized, for Erwin to melt him down from the dependable, sturdy knight, rigid and strict, into a writhing, moaning mess of neediness for his touch. Percen felt like ice in comparison to Erwin's warmth. He also had a warm, gentle handsomeness, in a way that seemed trustworthy. The kind that had swarms of perfumed women aggressively pursue him. Their made up faces and their fancy dresses, only knowing moonlight at parties, and before he could sink deeper into that train of thought he cut himself off with a rather sharp moan. And his thoughts centered on his tender cock in the warm grasp of the prince.

 

Percen glanced down at Erwin, his sweet, loving face, having made its way down his body, and closed his eyes, resting his head back against the comforter of the bed, and let out a prolonged moan when Erwin took his head into his mouth, he felt like his body sank deeper into the bed, while simultaenously growing lighter.

 

Percen moaned rather sharply, his body jumping just slightly, when Erwin cupped his testicles in his hand, taking their weight. He felt Erwin's tongue taking the precum from his tip, and took more of his length. He groaned loudly, his hips arching up slightly as Erwin continued to ease him in and out of his throat, sucking...

 

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The worm was barely a beast. It was humiliation incarnate. It did something so Kovi could barely move while it was inside, leaving him motionless on the floor, his blood becoming sticky, his wounds aching as the blood dried in them as well. He was naked, hurting, punished, humiliated, and utterly stuck in place as its fat body forced its way up his ass, engorging itself on any remnant of his happy memories. His body painfully bulged to accommodate the size of the worm. He was starting to sweat as the foul thing moved further and further in. He occasionally looked up at his loving master, who never left him alone, even at times like this, and saw how he covered his face, and looked away. Even Raphas was disgusted with the display, that Kovi's stupid, bloodied body was swelling with some bog worm, and he was erect from it.

 

His throat opened up, clogged, and the worm moved out of his mouth. As if trained, it pulled its long, grotesque body all the way out and into the large jar. Kovi had to focus on his breathing, difficult while he was crying, so he didn't choke and gag on the thing. He gasped and sputtered and coughed when the last of it was out of him, and he sobbed silently into the floor, shuddering lightly.

 

Kovi didn't open his eyes when Raphas started to lift his face up, too exhausted and embarrassed, until he felt Raphas's lips to his, and his eyes opened slightly, touched that he'd still touch him after seeing how the worm ravaged him. Warm liquid filled his mouth, it had a funny taste, but a familiar one, and he readily swallowed it down his sore throat, gasping weakly.

 

"D-don't apologize, Master..." He breathed quietly, looking up at him, eyes wet, both full of fear and eagerness for the salve he'd spread onto his beaten skin. He was the one who deserved it. The devastating pain and unbearable and humiliating arousal was part of his punishment, he thought, as well as a privilege. Any man other than Raphas to hurt him never healed him so tenderly when it was all over. He groaned between clenched teeth as Raphas applied the first stroke of the medicine onto his body. His voice was still a bit hoarse, the slight burn of the medicine masked any immediate healing benefit, but it still made itself heard as Raphas continued to treat his wounds.

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Erwin rather enjoyed the feeling of the hot throbbing length feeling up his mouth, after all one's mouth is also an erogenous zone. The beautiful moans coming from the knight certainly made the circumstances more enjoyable. Erwin would gladly continue to service Percen until he came and then enjoy the taste of cum inside his mouth, but at that moment he was getting a little too impatient himself.

 

Erwin let the hard rod slip out of his mouth, which ended up slapping right on Erwin's cheek and caused a chuckle out of the prince. "He's quite a naughty boy." Erwin said jokingly as he got up and reached for the bed-side drawers, finding the same herbal oil which they've used last time and said: "Would you mind getting on all fours Percen?"

 

Erwin waited for the knight to get into position, then grabbed onto his firm butt cheek, digging his fingers into the bouncy flesh and spreading them apart, revealing the tight entrance hidden between. Eagerly Erwin buried his face between Percen's rear and extended his tongue. He could feel the many folds around the entrance and smeared his saliva all over it, even intruded inside Percen just so slightly. Meanwhile he let go of Percen's butt and opened the bottle of oil, poured its content over his fingers and pull away his face so he could lubricate Percen properly. With the help of saliva and oil his finger quickly penetrated Percen's entrance and slowly pushed inside. "You're so tight Percen... relax...." Erwin said gently as he buried his insides finger inside Percen, then he slowly pulled his hand back a little so he could add another digit inside, then another. With three of his fingers forming a small cone Erwin slowly but surely stretched Percen's entrance wider and wider. He could feel Percen's intestine instinctively began to squeeze and squirm, and he said teasingly: "Your butt seems to like my fingers a lot! Should I just keep this going or you want something else?"

 

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The "healing" process was as amusing as ever, and this time it was made more sweet by the fact that he had personally inflicted those injuries in the first place, and it as punishment to Kovi for "being happy"! Sometimes Raphas could hardly believe that the poor Flower could take this much abuse and still be loyal, even in love with him. Obviously such was the result of his long term training and conditioning, but the irony still could make Raphas laugh. By the time Raphas had covered all of Kovi's wounds with the healing salve, which pretty much meant every single inch ofthe poor Flower's body, he was left in total agony of pain and desire, being utterly devastating yet hopelessly aroused.

 

Raphas snapped his fingers and a small body of black mist formed behind him with several black skeletal hands stretching out. They opened their palms and essentially formed a chair for Raphas to sit on. He looked down at his pathetic toy and said: "Now what should I do with you? My poor... naughty... silly Kovi? You seems so excited for some reason... I want to just take you in my arms and make love with you till dawn but... that would be a reward, whereas now you must be punished... disciplined.... but I can't just let you go back to Erwin like this.... hmm.... what to do... what to do....Ah! I know!"

 

 

Option 1

 

(If you're okay with foot play)

Raphas raised his right leg and stretched out, letting his boot-wearing foot dangle over Kovi's head and said:

You have my permission to use my leg. Go ahead Kovi!"

 

 

 

Option 2

 

 

Raphas opened his palm and a black mist formed right aobe it, then what appeared to be a drum stick looking bone, most likely the lower leg bone of a human. Rapahs casually threw it on Kovi's chest and said: "This should be easier to handle than the worm. Use it."

 

[Noise Prince]

Percen's body was barely a solid, he felt. Erwin's hot mouth taking his entire length felt as if it was melting him, the rest of his body turning more jelly while his cock felt like it was growing harder and tighter the longer Erwin had him. But after what felt like too little and too much time, Erwin pulled his mouth away, letting Percen's cock lightly slap back against his face, and Percen even chuckled a little at the sight. Only Erwin could still look so graceful.

 

He silently nodded, turning himself over on his hands and knees, looking over at the prince with the familiar oil. Percen unexpectedly groaned when Erwin grabbed his ass, and separated his cheeks. His face was already quite red, but it felt even warmer when his hole was exposed. It had been a while since it had been given much attention, and he gasped slightly, even as he expected it, when he felt Erwin's familiar warmth against his entrance, his tongue massaging and prodding against him, pressing into the slight resisting ring. The aromatic oil filled his nostrils before Erwin lubricated his hole, and soon enough he could slide into his ass. Percen groaned deep as Erwin's fingers pressed inside of him. The sensations were familiar, it was easy to remember how good they knew to treat each other, but his body reacted to the time passed. He felt so sensitive, and tight around him. But his hole did start to give as Erwin massaged inside. It wasn't difficult to relax. Even in such a vulnerable state such as this, he trusted Erwin so much he had nothing to concern himself with other than his prince.

 

"Yes, my prince... p-please, something else," Percen responded. He'd never been good at being as direct and frank as Erwin was in the bed, but he wasn't above not insinuating he wanted Erwin's cock.

 

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Kovi was shaking quite violently, and he felt as paralyzed as when the worm ravaged him as the pain wracked through his body. His damaged, ripped skin was ready to soak up the healing salve, and it felt the stinging and burning seeped deep into his skin, into his aching muscles. But in the core of his body, beneath the merciless pain over every inch of his skin, there was the aching desire that was almost overwhelming. He couldn't feel any more shame than he already did, so he didn't try to hide his arousal now, not that he could really do much in this sorry state.

 

The familiar skeletal hands reappeared at Raphas' behest, but this time they opened themselves as a seat for their master, rather than hoisting Kovi up for his punishment. Kovi forced his shaking arms to hold up his weight enough so he could look up at Raphas on his throne. He couldn't help but find himself smiling in hope when Raphas said he'd like to hold him and love him all night. The very thought of it made his body numb to the pain for a brief moment before being reminded of the reality of it. He couldn't be rewarded tonight. His body shivered, making the open wounds sting a little more fresh, remembering the last time Raphas couldn't love his pathetic arousal away due to punishment. He gave him a large bone, a human leg bone, to shove into his own ass. Kovi couldn't stand the feeling of arousal and pleasure when it was only himself doing it, it felt warped and strange when it wasn't due to someone else having his body. And perhaps because of that, using the bone only filled Kovi's mind with the idea that it somehow must belong to a deceased relative of one of the nobles who had already taken him. That even their dead, who would have never met him, would still be able to penetrate his ass, owning it from beyond the grave, and it was all his fault that it happened. It was unpleasantly shaped for being fucked with, which wasn't unlike his experience being used by anyone other than Raphas. His sore intestines tightened slightly at the memory.

 

But Raphas seemed more merciful this time, and didn't toss him a bone. Instead, he lifted his foot up, the heavy-soled boot hovered over his head, allowing Kovi to touch him, to use his leg. The relief made fresh tears rise in his eyes, grateful for the contact. It took him a moment to gather enough strength to push his body into position, pressing his hard cock against his master, whimpering in exhaustion and neediness as he moved his hips against Raphas.

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It has been quite a while since Erwin touched Percen back there and it wasn't as welcoming as before. Thankfully Percen's body clearly remembered the pleasure they share, and d Erwin could sense that the muscular knight below him was quickly turning into a pile of sensual flesh. He chuckled slightly when he heard Percen's response to his earlier comment, clearly embarrassed but still did his best to entertain his little tease. Erwin had to admit he like to tease his loyal second in command from time to time, as his attempt to present himself as an uptight, honorable knight despite his commoner lineage was quite adorable in Erwin's eyes.

 

Erwin pulled his fingers out and got into position as he held his hard erection and pressed it against Percen's now well lubricated entrance. "Well, since you asked for it... I'm going to fill you up with something else..." Erwin whispered as he pushed his waist forward, stretching Percen's hole wider and wider until the widest part of his member passed the tight muscle of Percen's rear, and the rest was relatively easy. He let out a pleasurable groan as he felt the moist and warmth of Percen's intestines wrapped tightly around his member.

 

Erwin leaned forward and turned Percen's head back, locking into a gentle kiss as he worked his wiggled his waist so the tip of his rod rubbed and massaged Percen's prostate. He then wrapped his arms around Percen's muscular body as worked his waist he began to make short but rapid thrusts. Then he got up and grabbed onto Percen's butt firmly and began to make bigger, more powerful thrusts in and out, dragging along Percen's intestines with the girth of his length.

 

"By the gods...Percen... you feel so... good! Percen.... ugh.....ah........!" Erwin groaned as he let his carnal instincts pilot his body and he could feel pleasure quickly building up in his groin. As he worked his waist passionately his body was quickly getting covered by sweat, making him almost glisten from reflecting the moonlight coming from the window. Drops of sweat also flowed down his cheek and dropped down his jaw, landing on Percen's lower back. As he found himself getting closer and closer to climax he reached a hand around Percen and grabbed the knight's length and began to pump it in unison with his movement.

 

 

 

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Raphas managed to hide his grin as he saw Kovi struggled to get up with those purple eyes all filled with tears, of gratitude he was most certainly sure. Eventually the poor Flower got into position and began to grind his pathetic tool against his boot. "Ah.... Kovi.. you're so adorable... you're like a horny puppy or something~~" Raphas said teasingly: "Perhaps when all of this is over, I should put you on a leash and walk you down the main street of the capital? To show the world how good, how loyal a servant you are, and to show them that you are mine and mine alone, and nobody would get to touch you without getting through me!"

 

Given how hopelessly devoted Kovi was, Raphas was certain that the Flower likely found the idea of being walked by him to be a pleasant, if not honorable one, even though it should have been demeaning and humiliating. He reached out and took a strand of Kovi's long hair and played with it with his fingers as his thoughts drifted towards the future. His goal was almost within his grasps, and with Kovi getting Erwin under his control he could finally set the final stage of his plan in motion. He couldn't wait for that moment to finally come, then he could final reap the fruit of his hard work. He could final see the utter despair in Kovi's eyes and hear his heartbroken cry.

 

Getting back to reality, Raphas soon got a bit tired of Kovi's pitiful humping. After all humping a boot isn't the best form of sexual stimulation even in the best of circumstances, and Kovi had endured so much right before it. At this rate it would take forever for Kovi to finally get over his drug induced arousal. With a small sigh Raphas waved his fingers, then a gust of black mist appeared behind Kovi, then a black skeletal arm emerged out of it. The fingers formed a fist as it reached for Kovi's rear, and without warning or remorse, the skeletal fist shoved right through Kovi's well abused and slimy hole and began to ram in and out of the Flower's body.

 

"Go ahead and cum if you like. Don't forget to clean up afterwards." Raphas commanded coldly.

[Noise Prince]

 

God, I am so unbelievably sorry and embarrassed for taking so long... thank you for still tolerating me ^^;

 

 

Percen bit his lip softly as he waited on his hands and knees, feeling Erwin's body behind him, his weight depressing the mattress behind him, his hands on him, his cock pressing against his slick, eager hole. His body was very accepting of Erwin's pleasing touches, the ready for his girth inside of him. He moaned shamelessly, though quietly, as Erwin started to provide what he had asked for, and pressed his cock into his hole, letting the ring stretch around him eagerly, filling him with the warmth and hardness. He looked up at Erwin over him when the prince turned his head up to him, and their lips met softly, trapping a soft whimper of need in Percen's throat, as Erwin adjusted himself so his length was pressing against his sensitive prostate. Erwin's hands roamed from his hips to his ass, and Percen felt he must be noticeably trembling. Under such sensuous and tender touches from his prince while they were joined like this made him feel half his weight. Erwin's hands on his butt became firmer, and his thrusts began to increase in intensity, moving harder and grander, and Percen's shy voice became more brazen and loud.

 

"E-Erwin..." He breathed between brash moans before he lost his trust in being able to form words. He felt a drop on his back, like a rogue rain drop. Percen himself was not dry of skin himself at this point, but it was definitely noticeable, like the earth receiving rain from the sky above. Erwin was his sky... he gave him everything and yet was untouchable in so many ways.

 

"M-My lord!" He gasped in surprise, his words returning in the time of need. His cock, sensitive and dripping, was taken rather aggressively, and Erwin's hand moved over him in unison with his own cock inside of him, and his fists tightened on the comforter, and arched his back, pulling his head back to cry out.

 

 

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Kovi moaned weakly as he moved his needy cock against the slick material of his boot. He felt very much like a dog, a pathetic, horny dog with no training, no self respect. Desperate. But of course, Raphas only saw the good in him, telling him he was cute, and that he wanted to show him off because of it. When it was Raphas, the idea of being his dog lifted his heart. A leash, held in Raphas' hand, was a pleasant thought, where he was at his side as his master ruled. And no one else would ever be able to touch him again... only Raphas... He gripped his leg larder, so grateful that he could still touch him on this night, where he needed him so badly. Belonging to Raphas meant everything to him...

 

Raphas took a bit of his hair, and Kovi couldn't help but hope that he had thoughts of how he would like to keep Kovi close and safe once he was in power. If he'd be like a prized hunting dog to him, when the hunt was over and he could rest and be cared for. But even with all the ointments and stimulation and his touch and the humping and the soft, alluring thoughts comforting him, he wasn't particularly close to release. Kovi could sense that, with Raphas' small gesture for summoning, that there was something behind him. Before he had much time to ponder it, something hard and relentless plunged painfully deep into his ass with no warning. Kovi held himself to Raphas' leg tightly, desperately, and cried out loudly as fresh tears sprung into his eyes. He wailed softly as the skeleton arm rammed into him, the force of it moving in and out of him moving his cock against the boot as Kovi couldn't bring himself to move his own body now. The one mercy was that, once granted permission, it didn't take long for Kovi to come, hard and long, against his leg. He nearly wanted to collapse, but he knew he'd need to draw his dry tongue over the stream first, lapping up his cum from his master's boot and leg.