[This is how Alhaitham learns Kaveh is tired of his pillow princess-ing]
Well, one of them is much cuter than the other. He couldn't sass me, for starters. [Says a man who has clearly never owned a cat.] I thought it might be interesting to see if you two got along wonderfully, or if you'd be like oil and water. But if I took one, I would've had to take another, and... it just would've gotten a bit complicated.
[read: He would've felt guilty about whoever he ended up leaving behind, so it was safer not to go down that road at all. This way, he still feels a little bad about it, but he can trust the rescuers to know what they're doing.]
[ Um excuse? It's not Alhaitham's fault that Kaveh likes being a service top? :/ ]
It's better for cats developmentally if they're raised in pairs.
[ Finally, Alhaitham reaches for a bowl on a tiled counter beside them and uses it scoops up some water. He smooths back Kaveh's hair from his forehead, tips his head back, and pours the water over his head. ]
And how well I'd interact with an animal in our home depends on how well you would raise it.
Mm. In the end, I couldn't decide whether or not you counted as a cat yourself.
[Truthfully, Kaveh probably wouldn't bring strays home anyway, not unless there was truly no alternative--but he doubts he needs to clarify that, so teasing it is.
He sighs softly, tilting his head back with a rare display of quiet acquiescence. He isn't often in the mood to allow this, but Alhaitham's hands feel nice, and the warmth of the water is pleasantly relaxing.
Of course, that doesn't stop him from bickering, but even his tone is relaxed and content, so he clearly isn't truly offended.]
No, but I have no basis on which to assume you'd be a good one either. [ Kaveh hasn't brought an animal home before. But... ] You do seem to attract them for one reason or another, considering the desert foxes that have appeared on our doorstep.
[ It's only happened once or twice, and Kaveh insisted that there was no food in his pockets at the time.
Anyway, Alhaitham keeps wetting his hair before setting the bowl away. Since this is Sumeru and there's no shampoo or conditioner, there are instead some bars of soap lying on dishes, each made of lye and oils and different scented herbs—all handmade and sold by a couple in the bazaar. Kaveh picked them out, of course. ]
[ IT SURE IS. Alhaitham is already spoiling the hell out of him and enduring his glitter bath and Kaveh has the audacity to guilt him for more like hello
Also Kaveh's mouth is tickling his boobs. Enough of this. ]
If you're able to mope then you should also be perfectly able to say the word "please."
[ He deserves more words than that tbh.
Alhaitham's fingers twitch the barest amount over Kaveh's side. It's a warning. He'll do it. Even if they're in the bath. ]
[ HE WAS UP UNTIL NOW AND KAVEH TOOK IT FOR GRANTED ]
I don't think I'm asking for much considering what I've done for you so far.
[ Waiting for him, making dinner, drawing up the bath, etc. Tbf he's putting his life at risk here. Kaveh isn't above smacking him in the face and he knows it. He just decided it's a risk worth taking.
He skates his fingers over Kaveh's stomach. Just once. ]
[LOOK... LISTEN... now he feels a little bad, even though Alhaitham's fleeting touch is almost enough to cancel it out. BRAT.
But Alhaitham is right. Kaveh hasn't even asked him about his day, yet--it doesn't matter that he texted him all the way up until he boarded the plane. The least he can do is spare a little politeness.
He grumbles a little, because for as sweet as Alhaitham can be to him, he's still given him enough stress ulcers to warrant this degree of petulance--but then he twists enough to rest a hand on Alhaitham's chest, planting a kiss on his collarbone.]
[ NOT HEHE!!! Alhaitham accepts the kiss, albeit with a deeper frown, before taking the shampoo bar and emulsifying it between his hands. ]
Oh?
[ It's not a surprise that Kaveh would get him a gift. It's in his nature to be giving. He works his fingers into Kaveh's hair, drawing his head back to keep the suds from his eyes. ]
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[ Maybe Kaveh has Red Alhaitham wet dreams he hasn't told him about..... ]
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Well, one of them is much cuter than the other. He couldn't sass me, for starters. [Says a man who has clearly never owned a cat.] I thought it might be interesting to see if you two got along wonderfully, or if you'd be like oil and water. But if I took one, I would've had to take another, and... it just would've gotten a bit complicated.
[read: He would've felt guilty about whoever he ended up leaving behind, so it was safer not to go down that road at all. This way, he still feels a little bad about it, but he can trust the rescuers to know what they're doing.]
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It's better for cats developmentally if they're raised in pairs.
[ Finally, Alhaitham reaches for a bowl on a tiled counter beside them and uses it scoops up some water. He smooths back Kaveh's hair from his forehead, tips his head back, and pours the water over his head. ]
And how well I'd interact with an animal in our home depends on how well you would raise it.
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Mm. In the end, I couldn't decide whether or not you counted as a cat yourself.
[Truthfully, Kaveh probably wouldn't bring strays home anyway, not unless there was truly no alternative--but he doubts he needs to clarify that, so teasing it is.
He sighs softly, tilting his head back with a rare display of quiet acquiescence. He isn't often in the mood to allow this, but Alhaitham's hands feel nice, and the warmth of the water is pleasantly relaxing.
Of course, that doesn't stop him from bickering, but even his tone is relaxed and content, so he clearly isn't truly offended.]
Are you implying I'd be a poor animal parent?
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[ It's only happened once or twice, and Kaveh insisted that there was no food in his pockets at the time.
Anyway, Alhaitham keeps wetting his hair before setting the bowl away. Since this is Sumeru and there's no shampoo or conditioner, there are instead some bars of soap lying on dishes, each made of lye and oils and different scented herbs—all handmade and sold by a couple in the bazaar. Kaveh picked them out, of course. ]
Too tired to wash your hair on your own?
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Thanks Kaveh]
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He wraps an arm around Kaveh, grabs the soap, and presses his lips to his temple. ]
Ask me properly.
[ Say pwease ]
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No.
[He's 5 now apparently]
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Alhaitham sets the soap down. ]
Then do it yourself.
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So cold... to cast your beloved aside without mercy... have you a heart of stone...
[He always has enough energy to be dramatic
It's a lot less effective when he won't pick his head up and he's surrounded by glittery bubble bath]
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Also Kaveh's mouth is tickling his boobs. Enough of this. ]
If you're able to mope then you should also be perfectly able to say the word "please."
[ He deserves more words than that tbh.
Alhaitham's fingers twitch the barest amount over Kaveh's side. It's a warning. He'll do it. Even if they're in the bath. ]
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[HE FELT THAT]
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[ Brushes his fingers in a little. ]
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[HE'LL KILL YOU]
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No escape. ]
You know what it takes to make me stop.
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You would torture me after I've been away for so long?
[SO MUCH FOR BEING CUTE AND SWEET, HUH]
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I don't think I'm asking for much considering what I've done for you so far.
[ Waiting for him, making dinner, drawing up the bath, etc. Tbf he's putting his life at risk here. Kaveh isn't above smacking him in the face and he knows it. He just decided it's a risk worth taking.
He skates his fingers over Kaveh's stomach. Just once. ]
As always, the one making it torturous is you.
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But Alhaitham is right. Kaveh hasn't even asked him about his day, yet--it doesn't matter that he texted him all the way up until he boarded the plane. The least he can do is spare a little politeness.
He grumbles a little, because for as sweet as Alhaitham can be to him, he's still given him enough stress ulcers to warrant this degree of petulance--but then he twists enough to rest a hand on Alhaitham's chest, planting a kiss on his collarbone.]
Fine. Please.
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Alhaitham lowers his nose into Kaveh's wet hair and smiles. ]
I can't hear you.
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Alhaitham hisses in pain!! He's THIS close to tickling Kaveh anyway. He only stops because Kaveh did technically acquiesce.... you win this round ]
Sit up.
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He sweetly kisses the spot he bit, then leans up to kiss his cheek, top, before he turns back around with a pleased little hum.]
Don't let me forget to give you your gift later.
[It's not exactly a souvenir when he'd traveled within the country to a place they've both been more than once, but close enough.]
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Oh?
[ It's not a surprise that Kaveh would get him a gift. It's in his nature to be giving. He works his fingers into Kaveh's hair, drawing his head back to keep the suds from his eyes. ]
What would that be?
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If I told you, it wouldn't be much of a surprise, now would it?
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Kaveh gets a little head massage, as a treat. ]
So it's another lurid painting for the apartment.
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