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[arkitect]

[It likely will take Astarion time. As unused as he is to this, to indulging in it rather than sex being a means to an end-- he is accustomed to slipping into roles as needed. To playing aloof and regal, to pretending he is unaffected despite the way his breath hitches at the intent attention of Astarion's tongue.

His fingers comb through his companion's hair, a repetitive motion that may well be meant, in part, to ground him as well in the face of this. If anyone has ever paid him this sort of detailed, focused attention, it was a very, very long time ago, made new through the passage of time and the distance of memory-- his chest heaves as he draws in a long breath, exhales it as steadily as he can.]

...Enjoying yourself, are you.

[Emet-Selch doesn't doubt that drawing reactions from him is something of a success; his voice is low, a hint of roughness to it, eyes still fixed on Astarion. On how close he's pressed, now. He shifts his hips slightly, experimentally, seeing if Astarion will welcome it or opt to try to keep him still.]

[illithidnapped]

[That question is going to be rhetorical, given the current state of things. And much like the slow rake of fingertips scrubbing through his curls, Astarion imagines it’s done for Emet-Selch’s own dignity, rather than any earnest urging.

Whatever the man needs to inch himself closer to the idea of letting go.

The rise of those hips, for example. Not an intrusion or a nuisance, only a welcome show of appreciation for the welling rise of sensation. For the press of Astarion’s lips and the slicker drag of his tongue leading down into his throat. Some partners prefer obedient conquests; Astarion’s no stranger to the notion, having filled both roles on demand many, many times before—

But given a choice, no. He’d rather indulge than suppress any day.

And to that end, as his shoulders roll and his mouth works in consumptive tangent, he slips one hand lower to work at himself, turning his sparser exhales into shuddering things. Vulgar things, crimson eyes slipping shut for a time.

When he breaks away at last, panting light through his teeth, flush written across his face, he lifts his spare had to arch a few delicate fingers towards the sill just behind Emet-Selch.]

One of those phials. Pass them to me.

[arkitect]

[Astarion's eyes slide closed, but Emet-Selch's remain open-- half-lidded still, but focused, lip caught momentarily between his teeth as he continues to watch. Skill alone is one thing, but it's the combination of it with his clear indulgence in doing so that speeds the former Ascian's pulse, ensures his attention stays fixed upon him. Whether just a show or not, it's equally affecting as the efforts of his talented mouth and tongue, and there's a matching flush dusting Emet's cheeks when Astarion looks back up again.]

-well, if you cannot rouse yourself to do so, I suppose I must.

[His voice comes low, still, breathy, as he props himself up on one arm to reach behind himself with the other. After a moment, his fingers find purchase on a phial and draw it forward, easily offering it out.]