thedispatch | (no subject)

From what you made me feel of it, your skin is quite soft.

[ A brief look to where she's massaging the lotion in before he decides he'll try the wash. And he's rather surprised by how refreshed he feels after he's rinsed and patted dry! Even to the point of examining his face in the mirror. ]

Edited 2020-10-24 05:48 (UTC)

[ Of course, she doesn't fail to take note of that. Once she's glanced up to watch him, she chuckles! ]

Quite nice, right?

[ Now that she's taken care of her skin below the waist, she pulls on their issued pyjama pants-- she should have purchased some cute shorts, she thinks, but she'd spent their majority of her allowance on what's on the counter right now!

Now, she can strip off her vest and shirt, so that she may get her arms, next! ]

I wouldn't get too much of the moisturiser, if I were you. Don't want it feeling too heavy, you won't like it.

[ Turning towards her, he glances between the facial moisturiser he picks up from the counter and the one she's now using on her arms. ]

You seem to put a lot on.

[ She shoots him a grin. ]

Well, yes. It's very beneficial for skin health. That's how I can keep it feeling the way that it does. [ A wink, because that compliment didn't get past her! No way~ ]

[ Turning back towards the mirror, he does as she had before and dots a small amount on his face. Thankfully the scent isn't too heavy, but it's not one he could see himself getting into a routine with. ]

Are there more masculine scented lotions?

[ That has her face brightening, even if just a little! ]

I'm certain we could find something, even if it were simply a neutral scent, mm?

[ With her arms and body done, she pulls her shirt on, before closing her suitcase, at last! ]

That would work well. [ He hums. ] So I don't wash this off, correct?

[ A laugh, as she comes up behind him to watch, plopping her chin down on a shoulder. ]

No, darling. You let it stay to work its magic~.

[ Again, he tenses his shoulders, but not quite as much as last time. ]

Very well then, I don't believe I put too much on.

[ He makes eye contact in the mirror, silently asking for her critique on his application. ]

[ Well, he seems to want it - to some degree, at least - so he's going to have to get used to it! So, she stays.

Using the mirror to look it over, she hums. ]

It feels nice and even, I assume?

[ Just to test it, of course, she runs a knuckle along his jaw! ]

It feels nice, yes.

[ That time he barely moves at her touch! ]

I may leave the body lotion alone for now.

[ Oh, she's proud of him! Progress already! She stands, hands on her hips. ]

I thought you wouldn't appreciate the smell of it, anyway.

[ An amused croon, as she moves to exit the bathroom. Randomly, she chooses the left side of the bed, pulling back its covers to crawl beneath! ]

[ He was going to mention that it smells nice on her, but she's gone before he has the chance. Oh well, perhaps that's better anyway. He's already in deeper than he'd ever imagined he would be.

Not at all fussy about the side she's chosen, he climbs in beside her. There's certainly enough room for them both without any contact, but William's sure that won't end up being the case. ]

[ Indeed, Grell immediately scoots closer, curling one arm under her pillow, as the other rests beneath her chin. She's removed her glasses, but they're close enough that she can make out William somewhat! ]

What a day we've had...

[ He seems hesitant to remove his own as his eyesight is deplorable, but it would be worse to need them repaired should he break them. He sets them down on the nightstand before setting about getting comfortable. Though he tends to sleep on his back, he decides facing his companion for the evening would be a better choice. ]

Rather mentally exhausting.

[ The redheaded reaper hums in agreement - and now that the other can't see her, and she's relaxed beside him, her features have softened considerably! ]

Now, that is an understatement. [ She chuckles, breath lulling into a pause. ] How have you been feeling, by the way? Since-- you know, we'd concluded our assignment.

I assume you're referring to those cinematic record ribbons?

[ That wasn't a pleasing moment, at all. ]

Honestly, I have hardly slept. I keep seeing Thomas Wallis' life running through my mind.

[ A sound of distaste leaves her. ]

Talented as he was, I never would have expected that. Hm. The afterlife is truly testing you, you poor man.

Yet we've hardly been here any time, at all.

[ He lets out a rather frustrated sigh. ]

Yes, well, fortunately for you, the discourse I'd caused would make the rest quite simple, in comparison.

[ She hums in agreement with herself, though she can't completely eliminate her amusement from it. ]

Soon, you'll wonder where all the excitement has gone!

I'm not certain anything will make this simple.

[ He hesitates on his next comment. ]

I may need your erratic personality to keep me from closing in on myself entirely.

[ Grell's lashes flutter, chest tightening. To be acknowledged for something beyond superficial desires... It's a new feeling, being needed, and something she's unknowingly pinged for, she thinks.

Swallowing quietly as she may - as she can't have him know that she's fazed in the slightest! - she searches for his hand with gentle fingertips, and upon finding it, takes it into her own. ]

Something tells me that I'll need you to keep me from straying too far, as well.

[ If William was one to chuckle, he may have done so just then. ]

That sounds near impossible, but I will take that as permission to step in before you mess something up.

[ His hand fidgets in hers for a moment before it stills, allowing the contact. ]

As long as you let me have a little fun, first!

[ For a moment, she thinks he'll pull away, so she's quite content with that - enough so, that she'll give his hand a fond little squeeze! ]

We'll see.

[ He doesn't squeeze back, but he doesn't protest either. Her skin is not only soft but warm. It's rather pleasing. ]