Empatheias Mailbox/Amulet

[lostapprentice]

[God forbid you have to deal with this absolute mess, but he has a mailbox and can be contacted through the crystals.]

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[huxceptional]

[maybe Ren show have better control of his emotions!!]

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[Going back home is almost a foreign thought at this point, perhaps that's dangerous but until a true method is found, Hux isn't honestly splitting hairs about it. They'll all return eventually with no time lost, memories gone as if this entire stay in Verens never happened.

Hux stops himself from thinking further among those lines, instead just placing a hand on the back of Ren's head while the other goes to his back. Despite his attempt to keep his emotions in check, the air becomes slightly cooler.]

[lostapprentice]

[For a few moments, Kylo allows himself to enjoy the contact without thought, letting the previous conversation slip away and the related feelings along with it. But with his own mind emptying, it's that much easier to sense the slight dip in Hux's mood, even without the change in temperature. He sits up again, though doesn't move far enough away as to shove off Hux's hands.]

So. What do you suggest I do while I'm recovering, since you won't permit me to be on my feet.

[There's no guarantee he'll actually sit around when Hux isn't here, but whenever he is, Kylo is willing to keep up the charade. Mostly.]

[huxceptional]

[Hux pulls his hands away from Ren, assuming that is what the knight wants for the time being.]

Read a book, not every activity requires you swinging your arms around. [Expand your imagination, Ren. Gain knowledge.]

[lostapprentice]

[His expression momentarily turns into almost a pout when Hux removes his hands—that's the opposite of what he wanted—but he says nothing about it.]

That will require you getting me something to read. I've already read everything we have around here.

[Since there was that whole time when he was stuck in the house, either from weakness or due to the house arrest, and there wasn't much better to do.]

[huxceptional]

[Hux notices the pout and he looks like he wants to put his hands back, but doesn't make the movement to do so.]

Well, it's quite fortunate that we have something called a library here. I highly doubt that you've read everything there.

[Ren has probably read most of the romance novels; Hux can see it.]

[lostapprentice]

You're still going to be the one to get them.

[With a huff, Kylo takes one of Armitage's hands and places it on his own shoulder, his impatience coming to the surface. He's never been one for hints and clues; what he wants is almost always openly indicated, if not outright said.]

Just make sure it's something interesting.

[huxceptional]

Seeing that you brought this upon yourself, you don't get to complain.

[He raises one eyebrow, but he allows his hand to be guided back onto Ren's shoulder. Well, it seems that he isn't shy about showing him what he wants.]

If I'm feeling generous, I might consider your preferences.

[lostapprentice]

[He narrows his eyes at Hux, not liking the insinuation that he'd just grab whatever boring thing and bring it to Kylo. What's the point in going through the effort in that case?]

I'm not about to read something I'm not interested in.

[Laying his head against the back of the couch lazily, he folds his arms.]

You should know by now that I'm going to bother you if I'm bored, so it's in your best interest to keep me occupied.

[huxceptional]

[He pulls Ren slightly over to him, despite wanting to roll his eyes at his reponse.]

I'm certain that I can handle whatever you can toss at me. Don't forget that I've dealt with you for years on the Finalizer.

[lostapprentice]

[He lets himself be moved, simply watching Hux. The redhead may not have rolled his eyes, but the feeling of it is obvious enough.]

Years that we spent mostly busy with things other than each other. Do you really think you can "handle" me when all my attention is on you?

[The expression on his face is somewhat serious, but he's sort of teasing—he'd never really done anything to deliberately antagonize or spite Hux in their galaxy, and Ren tried not to waste time thinking about him. He was simply an annoyance back then, sometimes an ally, sometimes a minor obstacle.]

[huxceptional]

Yes, I can. You're hardly the most threatening person I've dealt with.

[An old arrogance returns, fully confident that he can handle Ren no matter what he tries to pull with him.]

[lostapprentice]

[A hint of humor comes to his eyes in response, absolutely sure that he is one of the most dangerous people Hux has dealt with. In his mind, it's him and Supreme Leader—non Force sensitives hardly count.]

So, does that mean you're not going to get anything for me to do? Not that I mind bothering you to pass the time.

[huxceptional]

No, I'm going to grab you books, but you just don't have a say in what I get you.

[Especially not after this discussion. It's a matter of principle.]

[lostapprentice]

Of course. [So Hux is just going to do the bare minimum of taking care of his partner, instead of nothing. It's about what Ren should have expected.]

I hope you'll take my advice into account, then. [By either getting him something good or preparing himself for the inevitable bugging.]