doesn't open the door.

knocks softly. "...I have Layla. And dinner."

hesitates before opening the door, looking down to the dog. He only opens it wide enough for her to slip through, hiding behind it himself.

slides a foot into the door so it can't be closed - he's wearing thick boots- and murmurs, "Please let me in."

...Why.

Please tell me what you're thinking.

...... /opens wider to let him in; notice that he's not wearing his coat and his body is...different/

steps in and closes the door behind him. Slowly he takes in the sight and lays a hand on Alaude's cheek. "I should've known," he hums.

punches upwards at Daemon's arm.

sighs and pulls his hand back. "You're still my Alaude."

ignores him. He bends down to scratch Layla behind the ears.

/Layla wags her tail and leans against his leg happily. Daemon watches thoughtfully. "Will you tell me what's on your mind?"

...Close the door. /now kneeling down and hugging Layla/

does as he's told, a little nervous about doing anything else yet.

continues to pet Layla. Big dog, he likes.

Alaude. /softly/ Is this because of...?

...What?

shakes his head, looking a little ashamed of having mentioned it. "You're not a replacement," he murmurs.

pauses. "...When did I say I was?"

runs a hand through his hair uncomfortably. "In bed the other night. I didn't want to bother you with it in the morning..."

stays silent for a moment. He has stopped petting Layla. "...It's not that."

sighs, nodding a little with a worried look. "Then what?"

I will not have sex with you again.

stares at him, brows furrowing a little. "...What?"

Don't make me repeat myself.

absolutely still. Finally he murmurs, "Why?"

that's a stupid question

...Do you mean my chance is over. /stricken/

pauses. "What?"

I... /rubs his face/ You said you'd give me a chance to make you fall in love with me.

When did I say that's over?

You just... /blinks; shakes his head/ Are we talking about the same thing?

...I mean until my body returns to normal.

stares at him, quiet a moment before his shoulders slump in obvious relief. He laughs wryly. "Why?" he asks, looking curious now.

facepalms. "Are you an idiot who thinks with your balls? This is a female body."

frowns. "I tend to think with my head. The switch only lasts a couple of days."

flatly, "Who knows how precise that is."

rubs the back of his neck thoughtfully. "Then we use condoms." Though the point Alaude makes worries him. Surely it won't last long!

I don't trust those things...

looks at him wryly. "It won't last more than a few days."

... /leads Layla to the couch so they can cuddle on it; dog wins/

watches a moment, figuring out how to get a spot, and finally picks up Alaude to sit in his spot and set him in his lap cheekily.

I made sure Giannini focused on the only-a-few-days part.

's brow twitches, and presses at his sensitive region. "So?"

yelps softly, trying not to squirm. "So I think it wouldn't hurt to..."

stays silent for another while. "...How."

lays his arms around Alaude's waist affectionately, looking inquisitive. "What do you mean?"

...You know. The... /squirms a bit/

Gears?

blinks at him. "...Do you mean the toys?"

just nods.

nuzzles his neck affectionately, more than a little amused. "Just a little bit of editing to make things more comfortable. Mostly the same."

...Is that so. /can't seem to imagine anymore/

kisses his ear, chuckling as Layla gets jealous and nudges at Alaude's hand. "I adapted most of the ideas we used from things for women."

picks up Layla and puts her on his lap, adding weight on Daemon."Does it feel the same?"

grunts a little but doesn't complain. Not too bad. Idly he rubs the dog's ears. "I would think so. Somehow. I've never been a woman."

...When?

The...when do you want.

nibbles on his lip thoughtfully and gives him a playful kiss on the neck. "Whenever you want to."

No, when you want to. Men is supposed to be more impatient...

laughs and shakes his head, still nuzzling. "You're still Alaude. Don't pay attention to what men and women are supposed to do."

huffs. He'll ignore you starting from now then, stroking Layla.

frowns, pouting at him. "What did I say wrong this time?"

Nothing. If you don't want to do anything, then all the better.

tilts his head. "...Whatever you say," with a chuckle and moves Layla gently before picking Alaude up. "If you insist."

?! Now?!

hums. "It's evening. We'll have dinner afterwards," he chortles. "Why not?"

You... /lost all words, curling a bit in discomfort/ Why do you always pick me up like this...

shrugs and sets him down gently on his feet. "To be romantic. You really dislike it?"

I can walk myself. /looks around to where Layla is/

follows his gaze. Layla's stretched out on the couch in the warm spot they'd left. "Alright, alright."

doesn't move. This...feels more awkward than he thought.

smiles at him with a chuckle before heading for his room, already wondering what sorts of things to have set up this time. Hm...

slowly follows after.

's holding a rope when he turns around to close the door behind them. "I think it's time to try shibari," he purrs. "What do you think?"

stares. "...Would that hurt?"

smiles at him with a mischievous look. "Less than last night."

...I suppose then.

leans over to kiss him, already reaching for his shirt. Honestly, he's eager to explore; not that he'd admit it for fear of injury.

(( Prrrrivate? ))