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Seventh Duel (Telepathy)

*There's something strange about this broadcast, and not just that it doesn't seem to be deliberate. While it is indeed being recorded by one of the prototype rings, it's picking up two voices: one easily recognizable as Margulis', the other female and entirely new.*

Tis a shame, is it not?

What are you on about this time?

That thou canst not repeat thine meeting with Uzuki. Was not thine argument with him similar to some of thine discussions with Chaolan?

You mean about my death. Perhaps their points had some similarities, but it's a moot point now.

Thou art evading again. Thou hast seen for thine self that any could arrive in this place.

What reason would I have-

Dare thee ask that question of thineself? Thine tendency to deny the foolishness of thine stubborn habits is well displayed, as is thine aversion to speaking of thine own emotions.

Paschar...that's enough.

*The female voice sighs in disappointment.*

If thou art that determined...

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'Showing is more in mine nature. Provoke such thoughts and thou may see for thine self.'

Paschar...

*He doesn't like where this conversation is going, but he won't move away from Lee's fingers.*

Not everyone is as lacking in modesty as you, Chaolan.

Oh, I'm modest when I have to be. Besides, if I waited for you to take initiative, I would be grey.

[He chuckles at the irony. His hair is already white.]

I don't mind a little show and tell, though I am interested in seeing more.

And I suppose if I told you you go farther than necessary, you'd claim a belief in going above and beyond.

'Twould help if thou stood in easier reach...or even easier view~'

[Lee vaults over the back of the couch and drops right into Margulis' lap by laying across.]

Is this better?

*Well...he's not going to complain about that. He'll let one hand rest on Lee's arm, leaving the claws of his gloves just barely pressing against the skin.*

At least he has style, even if I was at a poor angle to see his movements.

'Indeed~'

If nothing else, it's an improvement over talking to someone who's behind me.

[Oh, just hearing that thought makes Lee's smile grow. At least he's got Margulis' full attention now.]

Well, if you're behind me, I would have to look up.

Oh, please do.

...Why do I get the feeling that there's a perverted meaning to that.

Aside from the fact that there always is.

I wouldn't say always. More like ten times a day. Maybe more, though I lose count after ten.

Why are you so damn adorable when you're flustered?

*Quit calling him adorable already.*

I'm going to assume it's more.

It's hard enough to ignore it when there is, after all.

[Hey, it's true! He can't help it that he's in the honeymoon phase.]

Most likely. However, if I told you, you would be embarrassed.

Oh, I've done enough of that already, darling.

'I wonder if thou hast thought upon why such comments embarrass him so.'

And here I was wondering if you were deliberately trying to get a reaction.

Honestly, Paschar, I want him to be more open with his emotions, though I think my approach is very strong. I can't see any other way to get through otherwise. Subtle seduction is very difficult on his type.

[He runs his fingers down Margulis' chin to his chest.]

He's a sexy beast.

*...Yeah, it's going to take him a second to recover from his initial 'wat' reaction to that last line. And it's Paschar that comes up with a response first.*

'As art-'

Paschar!

You've certainly left no question as to your interest.

And occasionally made it difficult to think about other subjects...

Was there anything to really question? Honestly, I'm surprised it took you this long to figure it out.

[He places his hand on Margulis' chest.]

I only had to make myself obvious to get you to understand.

You're such a beautiful person. Why are you trying so hard to hide it?

Chaolan, I've been at war for the majority of my life.

*He reaches up to cover the hand on his chest with his own.*

Allowing myself to be ruled by softer emotions would have been an easy way to give my enemies an advantage I couldn't afford.

My strong, dear, Margulis. I've been forced into the position myself that showing anything soft could become the death of me. You don't have to be so hard anymore.]

[The feel of Margulis' hand on his.]

I know. You mentioned it before. I know that you had to do the worst, but right now, you're not there. However, your strength and courage are admirable qualities.

I'm starting to accept that. We wouldn't be dating to begin with otherwise.

Especially since love has always been the most difficult to display.

[His eyes brighten just then and his face seems much younger in that moment.]

Aw! How can I deny this?

[He whispers.]

Margulis. It's not something that anyone can learn how to do overnight.

I'm aware. *Since he's aware that Lee's probably going to hear it even if he doesn't voice it, he'll add one more thing.* I intend to make the effort regardless.

And I see you heard a bit more than I spoke.

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[He nods and places his free hand against Margulis' cheek.]

I have and I feel the same. I think that when the time comes to use the word properly, it will feel more natural. It's not a trivial concept and the word shouldn't be lightly used.

Even though I won't say it aloud, I want you to know that I love you too.

'See? Tis not always so bad to show thine feelings.'

Perhaps it has its merits occasionally.

*His hand around Lee's stays put, but the other moves to lay on his chest, again being careful not to dig into skin with his glove's claws.*

[The silence wasn't total silence when he can hear Margulis' thoughts so easily. To an outsider, this may look like just a silent exchange between them. Lee's bare chest feels the warmth from Margulis' gloved hand and even the claws didn't bother him that much.]

It does. It doesn't matter if we never say it openly, but we both know it's true and that's all that really matters.]

[Lee leans up to kiss Margulis with the slow burning passion he's been feeling all along.]

*He closes his eyes and returns the kiss with just as much emotion, moving his hand from Lee's chest to wrap under his arm.*

It's an old cliche, but there is truth behind the phrase actions speak louder than words.

[Still involved in the kiss, he wants to laugh but he's a little busy at the moment with the liplock session and tongue wrestling.]

Has anyone told you that you talk too much?

[His hand that once rested on Margulis' jaw is now playing with his ear, lightly caressing the lobe with his index finger while his thumb rubbed the area just behind the bone of his jaw.]

*His hand settles on Lee's lower back, sitting there for a moment with a silent 'I wonder' before he drags the claws of his glove carefully across the skin. It's still light at this point, testing if Lee's bothered by it, but he's sick of constantly minding the claws when he's wearing them.*

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