got good ears

[temporal_affairs]

The neighbors don't complain. Much. (They do occasionally ask that things be kept down, but they don't complain about there being noise at all. They understand about mates.)

The room isn't designed for long-term human occupation. There is no bathroom, no food, no bed, no climate control - though this is Florida, so climate control is not such a concern - no plumbing.

But there's lots of magic. It's such fun to make, after all.

(Nathan had been worried he'd have to ask one of the succubi, or Joham, for lessons on what might whimsically be called "safe sex". He likes not having to bother with this better.)

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[temporal_affairs]

"Love you too, babe."

[manofmyword]

Mmm.

"You wanna stay here for a bit, or go to New York?"

[temporal_affairs]

"Mm... best time to leave Jaipur's in fifteen minutes, best time to arrive in New York's in fifteen minutes plus a second."

[manofmyword]

He grins.

"What do you wanna do with those fifteen minutes?"

[temporal_affairs]

"Kiss you delirious against this lamppost."

[manofmyword]

"I like the way you think, sweetness."

Kisses!

[temporal_affairs]

Delirious kisses!

"Time," murmurs Nathan, when it is time.

[manofmyword]

The Joker teleports them to somewhere in New York that is not under direct observation.

"...Aww," he says nostalgically, "I used to come here all the time in my world!"

[temporal_affairs]

Nathan looks around. "Yeah? Where are we?"

[manofmyword]

"I don't remember the street," he says. "But you wouldn't believe the number of blowjobs I've given in that alley."

[temporal_affairs]

[manofmyword]

"I used to be a hooker," he explains carelessly. "Did I not say?"

[temporal_affairs]

"It has not come up, no."

[manofmyword]

He laughs.

"Problem, sweetie?"

[temporal_affairs]

"Not my favorite fun fact of the day."

[manofmyword]

"Why?"

[temporal_affairs]

Nathan shrugs helplessly. "I'm hardly one to talk. I was - married with kids, before I turned, at least I think they were my kids, everything before waking up ravenous is hazier than Beijing. But mate bond doesn't wanna share, not even retroactively."

[manofmyword]

The Joker smiles sadly.

"Better get used to it," he says. "'Cause honey, I am never not gonna be a slut."

[temporal_affairs]

"I'll do my best, then."

[manofmyword]

The Joker hugs him.

"Aww, sweetie. I'm sorry it makes you sad," he says. Then, smiling: "Would it help any if I gave you a blowjob in that alley?"

[temporal_affairs]

"Well, I don't know about fixing the core problem, but it'll soothe the immediate symptoms pretty damn well," says Nathan, brightening.

[manofmyword]

He beams.

Visibility in said alley is very conveniently poor.

[temporal_affairs]

Best alley ever.

[manofmyword]

It is among the Joker's favourites, for sure!

[temporal_affairs]

After the alley has been used for its traditional purpose, Nathan says, "So what else should we see around here, babe? Show me the sights."