princeship | IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY (no not really)

I didn't have anything in mind for who would do the kidnapping but yes i agree that'd be cute. :x

it's not actually Japan (or more like it was never said to be Japan and they avoid giving names to the cities), but the similarities are enough to be Japan-like yeah. WE CAN GO WITH WHATEVER SOUNDS MORE INTERESTING TO PLAY FOR YOU. Shino would ask the owner of an inn to let Kuro stay there and use the allowance he gets from Rio to help Kuro. He would notice that a lot of people Shino likes live there for some reason or another.

Ooh okay.

that sounds super cute, let's do that. :3c

[It hasn't been that long since they came back. Or since Shino had dragged Kuro into a completely different world after who knows how long of being in Court, to be exact.

The Imperial Capital is a strange mix of western and eastern culture, with some European buildings in the richest and newest districts of the city, and traditional Japanese 1940s buildings in the old one. In the Old District, Shino had taken Kuro to Konaya inn since the first day they arrived and convinced the Mistress to let him live there. That inn is homey and big, with delicious food and it seems to be always busy. Among the people that live there, there's this huge ball of fur and one eye that devours meat and practically anything, a tengu that talks and a lot of people that Shino knows but Shino has focused more on letting Kuro slowly adapt than trying to introduce him to anyone really.

But today Shino is looking for Kuro with A PLAN. So he's searching the place and then heading to his room that is most likely at the end of the hall.]

Kuro?

[ the first few days had been hell.

he doesn't understand this place, he doesn't understand anything. the only thing that makes sense is Shino, and as long as he was here then Kuro was all right. still, even he knew that here, in his world, Shino couldn't stay with him all the time (even if he really wanted him to) so he was gradually becoming used to existing on his own again.

when he wasn't thrashing himself awake from nightmares, he sat by the window watching the people walk by. it was so.. calm. the people here placed their worries in simple things, like what they'd make for dinner and what was the weather going to be like today. there was no need for them to worry if they'd make it to the next day, or if they'd have to kill someone just so there was enough food to go around.

he felt completely displaced from everything, like it was all just a dream he was going to wake up from.

he doesn't hear Shino at first, too busy watching everything and trying not to think too hard on what would happen if he jumped. but eventually he breaks out of his stupor and goes to open the door, clothes still slightly wrinkled from sleeping in them and hair a little mussed. ]

Shino.

Ah. You didn't change before going to bed?

[it'd be a lie to say Shino hasn't been worried about Kuro. in fact, since they had been back he had tried to visit every day, in part because he was worried and also because he had gotten used to his presence. He's carrying a box with madeleines and assorted buns, and since the moment Kuro opens the door he's going inside and putting the box away somewhere before turning his attention back to him.]

Could you sleep?

Change into what?

[ he hadn't yet picked through the furniture in the room since he'd arrived. he used the bed, and the toilet, and the shower, but he usually just put on what he'd worn after he was done.

he makes sure to close and lock the door behind Shino, and goes to sit listlessly on the bed. ]

I don't know. I don't remember.

There are clothes in the closet. You should use them, you can't wear the same thing all the time.

[moves to said closet, where there's probably different sets of yukatas, men's kimonos, hakamas and some regular shirts and pants inside. Mysteriously enough, they seem to be accurate for his size (most likely thanks to the owner of the inn rather than Shino). He looks at Kuro now, though, as if considering something.]

But if you want something more specific we could go buy clothes.

[ his eyes wander over the different clothes hanging up in the closet, and his expression becomes even more closed off. he doesn't care much about clothes, really, but it all feels like... a dream. a calm that shouldn't exist, and it's getting harder and harder for him to find any kind of peace. ]

No. It's okay.

[Shino forgets about it briefly, noticing the change in his expression, moving closer to him and reaches up for one of his hands.]

Kuro?

.... Shino.

[ he squeezes him gently, and then

presses a hand on his shoulder to shove him onto his bed none too gently ]

[by now he's probably used to Kuro being rough and unpredictable at times, but he blinks once, without wincing or tensing up. He lies on his back, propping himself up on his elbow while looking at him.]

What's wrong?

[ he doesn't answer; instead, he curls his finger over his ankle, stroking it, looking at him and then at the window.. and then eases himself onto the bed beside him to curl up into his side ]

[shifts to face Kuro, cupping his face if he lets him as he moves closer to him.]

We should go out.

[ his eyes flicker to the window and his expression closes off a bit more ]

Why? Go where?

[rubs his fingers to Kuro's cheek, trying to get his attention.]

See the capital. We could go eat together and take a walk.

What's in the capital?

[ he's going to press into the touch anyway, closing his eyes as though he's already decided to lay in bed all day ]

Everything. Shops of all kinds, boring buildings and people. But what matters is that you get used to it, we can't stay in this room all the time.

[sits up, pushing Kuro a little so he's on his back and Shino can straddle his hips.]

[ well, Shino can do that, and he even rolls a bit to make it easier for him. his hands automatically move to curl over Shino's waist, holding him in place as he considers what it is that he's saying. ]

Why not?

[he's bracing his arms on Kuro's shoulders, looking down at him and feels comfortable with being held like that.]

Because it's like you're hiding from it.

[ his fingers skirt up along his ribs, then around the small of back to rub into Shino's spine with his thumbs.

he doesn't answer, but he does meet Shino's gaze evenly, and he probably doesn't have to say anything with how fearful he looks ]

[Shino leans down a bit more, a warm hum leaving his lips in response to the touch, but he gives Kuro an understanding, kind of sad look. His voice is softer now.]

We've got time, Kuro.

Then let's stay here.

[ he runs his fingers over Shino's back and then adds: ]

For a little while.

[shifts more into that, sighing once.]

Okay. But we'll go after.

[and leans down enough to press their foreheads together.]

[ he's happy with just that, and he makes a noise reaffirming his contentment at present. with how close they are it's easy to tilt his head and steal a kiss, which is what he does with a soft hum, his fingers skirting just under Shino's shirt to feel the warmth of his skin. ]

[responds to that easily, humming against Kuro's mouth as he returns the kiss, leaning down completely to press his body down against him, running his thumbs along Kuro's scalp.]

Kuro . . .

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I HOPE THIS WORKS

IT'S PERFECT

<3

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