[ It's a video of Murphy jerking himself off and then making a nice mess all over himself. The sound is on so you'll hear all the soft moans, grunts and the slapping sound that accompanies every hand job. Enjoy. ]
[Peter watches through clear to the end. It is...minorly titillating, even if he hasn't thought of Murphy in quite that way. (Probably because up until very recently, they've been nothing but text to one another.)
When he's done with the video, he sends a response back:]
What a gift. Though I'm not sure what I've done to deserve it. Are you repaying me for the fashion tips?
[This is probably one of the more awkward messages to send out. Jon doesn't actually know Peter that well, but... well. He's sort of liked what he has learned about him. Apart from the being a manipulative scoundrel. But properly forewarned, Jon's confident he can deal with that. Guard against it.]
I don't know what your safety situation is, but if you need any shelter in the Up, I can offer my office building. We're hiding here until all of this fighting is over. We have a decent stock of food. Martin's good about keeping a store of it, apparently.
That's very kind of you. The apartments in the Up do seem to be more or less secure at the moment but I'll remember that if circumstances change.
[Or, you know, if he's caught in a bad situation while he's out and needs refuge. But he's not going to say that. Wouldn't want Jon to think he might bring danger to his door.]
[On the 20th, Peter will receive a wrapped package at his residence. The only thing on it is a tag for "Morrigan" that's been printed. Inside is a fancy broach. Peter may or may not be aware of the association of magpies with thieves on old Earth, but Jon does and that's enough. There's no note to indicate who the gift is from, of course.]
[It takes talking to Sally to put the puzzle together, but Jon will eventually get a (bust up) selfie of Peter wearing the broach, a faint smile on his lips.
...He'll also probably notice the fact that there are a few streaks of gray at Peter's temples that certainly weren't there the last time they spoke. With the picture:]
I'm taking Martin out on a proper date for Valentine's Day. Help me pick out something to wear, please? Alessandro's going to put me in something outrageous if I ask him, and Lyall's just going to put me in a suit.
[ In truth, Sally had already been looking for half an excuse to spoil her friends a little; she still doesn't feel fabulous about missing Christmas, so when Duplicity's culture offered up a chance she thought, well why the fuck not.
Peter's gift appears to be a small metallic box (about the size of a large wallet)that opens into a red pallet of lipsticks on a few folding trays. There's a huge variety of shades sectioned into neat little squares, and a few rows of different types and tinges of gloss as well. The compact set folds out with a small mirror, and a little hidden tray containing two different two-tipped brushes for application.
... Well, actually, there are two hidden trays, but the second is not so easy to locate as the first, not quite so obviously apparent. And it takes a little pondering and pressing to unlock, not too unlike a puzzle box.
Inside is another smaller pallet with six squares, each with a rather curious label:
There is also a printed note attached which reads: ]
in case you get into a little trouble
or want to have some fun
PS--don't forget about the undercoat ;)
[ This is the entirety of the intended gift, but since when does stuff go according to plan in Duplicity? Ala the town's latest wonderful screw up, extra presents have come along uninvited. A very glittery, very small red thong is one. A bright red glass dildo that looks suspiciously like a rocket ship is another. And what kind of person gives an obnoxiously large dildo without some strawberry flavored lube.
Future Sally: fuck this fucking city and everything it fucking stands for. Fuck. ]
[Well! The first gift is fascinating and thoughtful and Peter is very enamored by it. The note is curious and Peter ends up quite literally puzzling over it a bit until he finds the second secret compartment.
...But first there's the extra presents, which he is...confused by. Not insulted by but...well, as much as Sally has idly flirted with him, she's never made any real kind of advance on him. Not that this is an advance. He doesn't find it horrifically inappropriate either. It's just something new.
The next time he sees her - poking his head into the living room in the early evening and then disappearing for a second - he carries the dildo in one hand, expression curious.]
I wanted to thank you for the gift you sent. I can't wait to try out all those shades. Particularly the special ones.
...But I have to ask, where did you pick this up? Did it come from a catalogue? I'm not sure how practical it is, really, but as an art piece.....
[It's the rocket ship design. Peter just isn't sure how comfortable it would be.]
[Jon knows he really should have sent this message days ago, but he's been so embarrassed, and then dealing with the tentacle creature nonsense and worrying himself over what that ritual had actually done, searching every book of lore he could find on sex rituals. There have been things to give him excuses for the distraction. But he... cares about Peter. And he can't leave it hanging for much longer.]
I wanted to apologize for what happened at the start of May. I never intended to take advantage of you. I'm so sorry, Morrigan. I hope you can forgive me. You were exceptionally accommodating and the effects of that ritual were on everyone. That's really my only excuse for... crawling all over you. I promise nothing like that will happen again if I can stop it.
[He seems to be more inclined to crawl all over the man when odd effects are on than he'd like to admit to, as well.]
Did you know, I'd had no idea that was true until you mentioned it at the cafe. Never fear, my digestive system seems quite able to handle it when I'm off the clock. How have you been?
Peter receives a small package, via a common courier service. It's not very well wrapped, and the little tag on says -- in very rough handwriting -- that it's from Jack. Inside, a very pretty knife. (That definitely doesn't cost as much in Duplicity as it does on this site, yeesh.)
Dearest Morrigan -
I have no idea what sort of things you might celebrate, but marking the solstice and the turning of the season from dark to light is always a favorite of mine. Please accept these gifts, my gratitude, and my affection.
[It's after the announcement airs about the ringing of the bells that Sally reaches out to Peter. They've already had their weekly chat, and it's the holidays, so she figures he probably has his own plans, but...]
Hi, sorry to bother you. I was wondering if you're interested in doing that thing with the bells, since we're being encouraged, and all. All in all, it sounds pretty normal by Duplicity's standards.
[Oh, sweet unknowing child. Her intentions are pure.]
No problem if you're too busy. Just thought I'd ask.
No, I think it's a good idea. As you said, it's encouraged. [He considers a moment.] I do hope that 'deepening the bond' isn't euphemistic but... well. We do want to be seen to be good citizens, don't we?
[If it's something like that, well. They'll cross that bridge when they come to it. At least it isn't explicitly sexual like he's heard the ritual in the caves to be.]
I think there's a bell stand set up just outside of the Dominant apartments, isn't there? I can meet you there.
[That is extremely troubling. So is the tone of Jon's voice. Immediately, both Peter's worry and a sense of protectiveness are kicked into high gear. It doesn't help when Jon admits he was kidnapped.]
Of course. I'll be there right away. [...He'd been just about to leave for work but this is far more important. He can call out. He's shoving his arms in the sleeves of his coat as talks.] Are you hurt? Is there anything you need? I can pick it up on my way.
[Once he's in the church, Jon has sense enough to reach out to Peter, just to let the man know he's alive and all right. He's also trying to find out what the hell is going on, but between the censoring and the network failures, not terribly much gets through.]
Morrigan, I'm stuck in the Down. What the hell is going on in the Up? It's chaos down here. SIN Guards are everywhere. I think they're fighting the gangs? The Rubies, maybe? The train and Elevators are both being guarded. Are you all right? I don't know how to get back.
[This hasn't been a time when Peter was expecting to see Jon, but he has had a message go unanswered for a day or so and...yes. That is mildly worrying.
...So is getting these....messages, honesty. At least he's good at reading between the....errors. Somewhat.]
Jon! I'm glad to hear from you. The Up is normal. The Spring Festival is starting early. I'm fine. I'll see what I can find out about the Elevators. Do you know where Martin is? I can try and find him. Please, be safe.
[He might not know exactly what is going on, but it does sound like Jon isn't leaving the Down anytime soon and that is also worrisome.]
Edited (too much strike) Date: 2021-04-20 04:01 am (UTC)
[The message comes at 3 AM a few days after Jon's been incarcerated for a week.]
Is there something that's like sexting, but without the sex? Romantic sexting? Romexting sounds ridiculous.
[Jon is bored out of his mind, has been unable to sleep in this unfamiliar and unsafe place for the past 48 hours, and is without work to occupy himself. He can't even do Elias' stupid 'homework' without tempting fate on losing himself to his powers. That will almost certainly result in getting shot and left in an unconscious heap for half a day.]
[Peter is.....not awake at 3am. So, at least 4 to 5 hours later, a response comes.]
Romexting DOES sound a bit silly. I don't know that there's a phrase for what you're talking about, specifically. I think it would probably just be flirting over text?
Jamie's relieved to hear from Morrigan after everything is said and done. He'd trusted that he would, but that didn't stop the concern. He feels like he should bring something with him as he heads over to Morrigan's place, but what the hell would make any of this better?
He makes it a point to look a bit... softer than he did the last time they saw each other. Still quite put together, but not the wicked creature that had been on the other side of the camera.
When he gets to the building, he gives Morrigan a buzz to let him know he's here.
Peter answers the door soon after, a faint smile on his face. He's tolerably well put-together, though not as sharp as he normally is. Stepping aside, he gestures Jaime inside.
"Jaime. It's wonderful to see you."
His voice, like his smile and his presentation, is softer than normal. But it is sincere, and he leans down to kiss Jaime on the cheek once he's come inside.
dom/sub finder overflow - Molly
I suppose it's not as important for you to think about as much.
But with that kind of outlook, I doubt you'll have much trouble finding a willing partner.
[Peter certainly likes the sound of that.]
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what would you look for? hypothetically.
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When he's done with the video, he sends a response back:]
What a gift. Though I'm not sure what I've done to deserve it. Are you repaying me for the fashion tips?
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current limits: unknown.
other capabilities: tech training, surveillance.
current partner: present locally.
[ that's the message, no context provided. ]
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[He doesn't recognize this username, he knows this wasn't meant for him at all and yet he's still asking. It's a curious message, he's curious!]
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I don't know what your safety situation is, but if you need any shelter in the Up, I can offer my office building.
We're hiding here until all of this fighting is over.
We have a decent stock of food.
Martin's good about keeping a store of it, apparently.
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That's very kind of you.
The apartments in the Up do seem to be more or less secure at the moment but I'll remember that if circumstances change.
[Or, you know, if he's caught in a bad situation while he's out and needs refuge. But he's not going to say that. Wouldn't want Jon to think he might bring danger to his door.]
Who is Martin?
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...He'll also probably notice the fact that there are a few streaks of gray at Peter's temples that certainly weren't there the last time they spoke. With the picture:]
It's lovely.
Thank you Jon.
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un: thearchivist; text
Help me pick out something to wear, please?
Alessandro's going to put me in something outrageous if I ask him, and Lyall's just going to put me in a suit.
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Though I have to say, you WOULD look nice in a suit.
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Peter's gift appears to be a small metallic box (about the size of a large wallet)that opens into a red pallet of lipsticks on a few folding trays. There's a huge variety of shades sectioned into neat little squares, and a few rows of different types and tinges of gloss as well. The compact set folds out with a small mirror, and a little hidden tray containing two different two-tipped brushes for application.
... Well, actually, there are two hidden trays, but the second is not so easy to locate as the first, not quite so obviously apparent. And it takes a little pondering and pressing to unlock, not too unlike a puzzle box.
Inside is another smaller pallet with six squares, each with a rather curious label:
1. Vermilion Visions
2. Sanguine Sleep
3. Blushing Berserker
4. Titian Truth
5. Puce Paralysis
6. Scarlet Secret Undercoat
There is also a printed note attached which reads: ]
in case you get into a little trouble
or want to have some fun
PS--don't forget about the undercoat ;)
[ This is the entirety of the intended gift, but since when does stuff go according to plan in Duplicity? Ala the town's latest wonderful screw up, extra presents have come along uninvited. A very glittery, very small red thong is one. A bright red glass dildo that looks suspiciously like a rocket ship is another. And what kind of person gives an obnoxiously large dildo without some strawberry flavored lube.
Future Sally: fuck this fucking city and everything it fucking stands for. Fuck. ]
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...But first there's the extra presents, which he is...confused by. Not insulted by but...well, as much as Sally has idly flirted with him, she's never made any real kind of advance on him. Not that this is an advance. He doesn't find it horrifically inappropriate either. It's just something new.
The next time he sees her - poking his head into the living room in the early evening and then disappearing for a second - he carries the dildo in one hand, expression curious.]
I wanted to thank you for the gift you sent. I can't wait to try out all those shades. Particularly the special ones.
...But I have to ask, where did you pick this up? Did it come from a catalogue? I'm not sure how practical it is, really, but as an art piece.....
[It's the rocket ship design. Peter just isn't sure how comfortable it would be.]
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I wanted to apologize for what happened at the start of May.
I never intended to take advantage of you.
I'm so sorry, Morrigan.
I hope you can forgive me.
You were exceptionally accommodating and the effects of that ritual were on everyone.
That's really my only excuse for... crawling all over you.
I promise nothing like that will happen again if I can stop it.
[He seems to be more inclined to crawl all over the man when odd effects are on than he'd like to admit to, as well.]
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Reading this message, he feels ashamed. And disappointed. And then ashamed again for that disappointment.]
There's nothing to forgive. You didn't take advantage of me, Jon.
No more than I took advantage of you, at any rate.
But I'm sorry too.
I should have checked in with you the day after and I didn't.
Have you been alright? After all of that.
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It's the first time I've had feelings for two people at once as well.
I don't want to do anything that comes between you and Martin.
If you think he'd be jealous then nothing has to change.
I would rather be a little lonely than lose you as a friend.
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It was extremely unpleasant.
I'm glad to hear you avoided it.
[So that's a yes.]
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festival
Did you know, I'd had no idea that was true until you mentioned it at the cafe.
Never fear, my digestive system seems quite able to handle it when I'm off the clock.
How have you been?
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gift delivery
- A gift card to a fancy clothes boutique - 'To dress your best.'
- A small compass - 'In case you lose your way.'
- A set of paints and brushes that come packaged together and indicate they're non-toxic for body painting fun - 'For a good conversation starter.'
- And a fridge magnet - 'Accurate, really.'
There's an additional brief note.]Thank you for this year and a half.
Love Jon
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[He's curious about the subject of this talk they should have but he likes Hawke well enough.]
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Hi, sorry to bother you. I was wondering if you're interested in doing that thing with the bells, since we're being encouraged, and all. All in all, it sounds pretty normal by Duplicity's standards.
[Oh, sweet unknowing child. Her intentions are pure.]
No problem if you're too busy. Just thought I'd ask.
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No, I think it's a good idea. As you said, it's encouraged. [He considers a moment.] I do hope that 'deepening the bond' isn't euphemistic but... well. We do want to be seen to be good citizens, don't we?
[If it's something like that, well. They'll cross that bridge when they come to it. At least it isn't explicitly sexual like he's heard the ritual in the caves to be.]
I think there's a bell stand set up just outside of the Dominant apartments, isn't there? I can meet you there.
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Yrs, Bashir.
Along with the card, Bashir has sent along a navy pashmina shawl.
un: thearchivist; audio (cw: this is going to get into a discussion of a sexual assault situation)
Morrigan? Could you come and meet me at the archives? Something happened. I-
[He takes a deep breath.]
I was kidnapped earlier today, and... I need to talk to someone. Please?
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Of course. I'll be there right away. [...He'd been just about to leave for work but this is far more important. He can call out. He's shoving his arms in the sleeves of his coat as talks.] Are you hurt? Is there anything you need? I can pick it up on my way.
[And he's out the door.]
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you got room on your couch?
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[A couple of minutes go by, enough to be a bit of a dick. It's all in good fun, right?]
Yes, I seem to.
When should I be expecting company?
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If you aren't free to check on him now, I can.
[There's a long pause, and then another message.]
I hate that this is being done to him.
And some of the responses he's gotten.
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Morrigan, I'm
stuck inthe Down.What
the hell is going onin the Up?It's chaos down here.SIN Guards are everywhere.
I think
they're fighting the gangs?The Rubies, maybe?
The train and Elevators are both
being guarded.Are you all right?
I don't know how to get back.
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...So is getting these....messages, honesty. At least he's good at reading between the....errors. Somewhat.]
Jon! I'm glad
to hear from you.The Upis normal.The Spring Festival is starting
early.I'm fine.
I'll see what I can
find out aboutthe Elevators.Do
you know whereMartin is? I can tryand find him.Please, be safe.
[He might not know exactly what is going on, but it does sound like Jon isn't leaving the Down anytime soon and that is also worrisome.]
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From:un: thearchivist; text
Is there something that's like sexting, but without the sex?
Romantic sexting?
Romexting sounds ridiculous.
[Jon is bored out of his mind, has been unable to sleep in this unfamiliar and unsafe place for the past 48 hours, and is without work to occupy himself. He can't even do Elias' stupid 'homework' without tempting fate on losing himself to his powers. That will almost certainly result in getting shot and left in an unconscious heap for half a day.]
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Romexting DOES sound a bit silly.
I don't know that there's a phrase for what you're talking about, specifically.
I think it would probably just be flirting over text?
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He makes it a point to look a bit... softer than he did the last time they saw each other. Still quite put together, but not the wicked creature that had been on the other side of the camera.
When he gets to the building, he gives Morrigan a buzz to let him know he's here.
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"Jaime. It's wonderful to see you."
His voice, like his smile and his presentation, is softer than normal. But it is sincere, and he leans down to kiss Jaime on the cheek once he's come inside.
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I suppose you're right.
Though really the names are more like personas. Morrigan Prince isn't exactly Peter Nureyev. He has his own history.
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