Forgiven

[death_glare]

[ No one questioned anything when William suddenly left his office that morning. "I've been called to a meeting" was all the information he gave the rest of Dispatch. To them, it wasn't surprising, seeing as he was the head of the department. For William, however, the summoning came with zero notice. As he made his way to the upper managements' offices, all he could wonder was what issue his subordinates caused that he'd have to clean up after, this time.

It wasn't until lunch break that William returned to Dispatch. The others expected they'd get reprimanded for something, but William remained quiet, his face expressionless as he closed the door to his office. ]

Comments

[death_glare]

No. As if getting you to leave me alone would ever be that simple.

[ This silly mild banter is oddly calming. The way he settles into the couch, shoulders relaxing should say as much. ]

[untodeath]

[ Chuckling, Grell nuzzles in close to give him a kiss. ]

That's exactly so.

[death_glare]

[ He kisses back, humming contently against her lips. ]

I will ask you, then. Now that we're at this point, what new desires do you have?

[untodeath]

Well, I did promise you that I'll do whatever it takes to find said happiness-- so there's that.

[ Settling against him, she briefly hums in thought as she takes the last swig of her wine, then reaching out to place her glass beside his. ]

I don't know, do you think you're ready to hear the rest~?

[death_glare]

[ The content look from her first comment is immediately replaced with a look she knows far better. ]

We are not getting married.

[untodeath]

[ Oh, she actually looks a bit genuinely CRUSHED at that. Underneath her dramatic version, that is! With a pouty huff, she looks away! ]

You're definitely not.

[death_glare]

That's settled, then.

[ Even if she's being huffy, he knows she won't dare leave his lap, so he comfortably settles his arms around her. ]

Or was it something else?

[untodeath]

[ Okay, so she might enjoy having his arms around her, but she still won't look at him! ]

That was only part of it.

[death_glare]

Well?

[ He's looking at her expectantly, even if she's turned from him. ]

[untodeath]

[ Her mouth works a bit, not sure if she should really say-- but, well, he's literally asked for it. ]

I'd-- like to make you love me. Someday. Be married. Build a home. Have a family... [ She shifts, half expected to be shoved out of his lap, like old times. ] You know...

[death_glare]

We're already on our way to having a home together.

[ So that's one he figures she can check off the list. ]

As far as love goes, that's something I'm still working on, myself.

[ Since he's already addressed marriage, he skips over that and family. No sense upsetting her with the reminder that they can't have one. ]

[untodeath]

[ She peeks over at him. ]

I mean a home. Something like a little house with a yard and a garden... Not that I'm not excited to share a flat with you.

[ her shoulders rise and fall with a sigh! ]

Really, you know I'll spend eternity by your side. I just don't understand why you'd refuse the idea of marriage before you've even allowed yourself the chance of becoming closer.

[death_glare]

That will cost quite a bit of money. Certainly more than we're charged for upkeep on these flats.

[ The idea doesn't sound unappealing, though. It may be nice to get away from the compact housing. With a glance to the side, he give a short sigh of his own. ]

If we're already committed to one another, what is reasoning behind it? Simply that you want to have a costly wedding?

[untodeath]

[ Grell's upturned brows press with a frown. ]

Will, it's the greatest celebration of love. A promise above all others-- a title to bear with incredible pride. [ She shakes her head. ] And it won't be a ceremony to ensure lineage and riches, we'll have chosen to out of mere devotion... There's nothing more special than that.

[death_glare]

[ He reconnects with her eyes, quiet for a long moment. ]

I still don't see how that makes it any different. But I suppose if it would make you happy, then we can consider it. Eventually.

Honestly, we've only been living together two days.

[untodeath]

[ Frown easing, the reaper perks up just so! William's answer still isn't entirely positive, but it sounds much better than the alternative. ]

Perhaps, but I've loved you for more than a hundred years, and I've fantasised about sharing a life like that with someone for even longer. [ A small smirk. ]

In any case, you asked.

[death_glare]

[ He gives her his own little glare, huffing softly. ]

So I did. Fine. Your turn, then.

[untodeath]

[ Grell blinks with some confusion, but it occurs to her that she might know what he means, and it brings about a endeared smile! ]

What, to ask you another question? [ Shifting, she cups his face with an endeared croon. ] Cuuute♥~!

[ He'll get another kiss, while she thinks of a question. ]

Mn, okay... What's the type of date that you've always wanted to go for, but never got the chance?

[death_glare]

I think that's more of a question for you. You being the one more interested in romance and relationships. Honestly, it's not something I ever truly pined for.

[ He stops the think, though, knowing that answer won't appease her. An answer isn't coming to him quickly, though. ]

Perhaps a vacation of sorts. Aside from it being work related, our brief trip to Germany had its enjoyable moments.

[untodeath]

Of course not, you were too busy denying yourself the opportunity.

[ Her huff quickly gives way to another grin, though, once the topic of Germany comes up. ]

That was lovely-- and I certainly wouldn't mind exploring more of the world with you♥.

[death_glare]

[ It's obvious he doesn't like that truth pointed out to him. ]

We'll set that as a goal, then. Assuming you can work hard enough to regain your vacation time.

[untodeath]

[ With a quirked brow, she lightly scoffs! ]

All I have to do is show up, silly man. I think I'll manage.

[ William is ignoring his glass, so she picks it up to help herself - and shifts to more comfortably straddle his lap. She tilts the glass so that he may take a drink, in turn. ]

Well then-- your turn?

[death_glare]

You've had issues with that before.

[ He challenges, but ultimately backs away from work related arguments. Instead, he takes the wine glass from her hand, drinking the rest of its contents before setting it back on the side table. And once his hands are free, they settle on her hips. ]

What sort of garments are you planning on picking out?

[untodeath]

[ William gets a look, at that, but she doesn't deny it. What's more, stealing away the rest of his wine so she can't have it earns some amusement - solidified by his choice of topic. She chuckles. ]

Well, I wanted to see what sort of thing you enjoy first, but-- I can tell you what I like...

[ Her hands rub over the back of his palms, up his wrists. ]

I tend to be a bit picky, as I prefer to accent what I have, not what I don't. Tops can be a bit difficult to find, as such-- but underbust corsets always look nice. Strappy belts, ornate garters, pretty stockings... Perhaps we can look into panties that cover all but the necessities. I wouldn't mind playing with a bit of leather, too.

[death_glare]

I like the idea of the panties, as it seems a bit silly wearing something sexy to merely take it off moments later.

[ Lingerie and clothed sex seem to be extremely appealing to him. Grell's finding out what he does like rather quickly. ]

You will have to model these garments for me before I can make a final decision.

[ Squeezing at her hips, he seems fond of the idea. ]