It's become something of a small tradition and even if the paranoia tingles at the back of his head, he doesn't plan on letting it get in the way. Rather, he's so used to suppressing that urge that he almost doesn't even think about it. Being away from his partner isn't that hard.
But it's interesting to see the way that it affects Sanji.
Still - Jae-ha's curious, endlessly curious, and even more playful and shitty than that. So he makes up a white lie - 'oh I can't find anymore candles,' he says, just putting a candle on a chair rather than on the table - and then he wanders out to go find Zelos.
There's no more explanation than 'Hey gorgeous, I found your partner. Let's get a bite to eat? ♥'
[Sanji puts up a strong front; he's also used to hiding back longing, so the paranoia is endlessly annoying, but doable. Especially when he's so focused on his meal prep and the food presentation that everything else turns to white noise.
But it still worms its way out of him on occasion. A fidget here. A snappy reply there. Like a piece of cloth suddenly wrinkled, only to smooth back out as if nothing happened.
He's a little glad when Jae-Ha runs off and gives Sanji a moment to collect himself.
So of course by the time he returns -- with a guest? -- Sanji's busied himself by the stove, wanting to keep an eye on dessert so nothing burns. His voice is distant, preoccupied:]
[ On any other occasion, something like this would make him smile, laugh— perhaps even kiss Jae-ha right on the mouth out of glee and spite. But between the anxious prickling in the pit of his stomach (thanks castle, thanks Sanji), the snow, and all that the week has already promised him, he's just a little surly as he follows Jae-ha into the kitchen.
The sight of the curly browed bastard quells his anxiety for the moment, at least; through his surly demeanor remains (out of spite? because he's really actually in a bad mood? who knows!) ]
Shut up.
[ Is all he says in response to Sanji.
He sits himself down in a chair with a loud huff. The legs of his chair screech angrily against the tile as he does, perhaps taking after the mood of the person sitting on them. ]
just kidding, Jae-ha is just going to blink at that, watching. This really is just answering his own curiosity, because he's kind of a jerk and wanted to see what would happen. He'll go to retrieve another plate and utensils to set Zelos's place at the table, reclaiming that candle because he lied and just lighting it to set on the table.
So that did not keep on script. Sanji's expression slowly, slowly loosens the longer he stands there assessing Zelos, shoulders unknowingly relaxing now that he's not hiding a wall of panic. Will wonders never cease, here is Red in an actual bad mood.
Wish I could say the it was you, Brows. That'd kill two birds with one stone— but unfortunately, with the castle-wide manhunt you've sent me on it seems whatevers lodged itself up there is anything but you.
[ Let that be a lesson to you Sanji— don't ever ask questions involving Zelos' ass ever again.
He is however, taken aback when Sanji sets food down in front of him. It all looks really good. Maybe even better than whatever the chefs back in his rich boy manor(tm) would make. ]
Oh, so this is why everyone seems to inexplicably like you.
And in his irritation leans over so far he about collides into Jae-Ha, jabbing a thumb (wait, no, he needs his index finger for this) at the other's chest.]
[ Zelos is not the heavy-weight that Jae-ha is nor is he a Sanji level lightweight, so when he joins them in observing their bet that is just waiting to go wrong he minds his alcohol (unlike literally everyone else).
Zelos is just pleasantly tipsy and sober enough to find the whole thing hilarious. ]
We should probably get him into bed, but—
[ Zelos peers over Jae-ha's shoulder at Sanji. ]
Hey there buddy, where do you wanna go if not back to our room? We'll take you anywhere your heart so desires.. assuming its within the confines of this castle.
And both because a ) he's pretty sure he can get away with it and b ) he actually does need to steady Sanji before he flops somewhere, he's going to wrap an arm around his waist to secure him.
As he laughs.]
That's true, we can even take a stroll out into the gardens. Or I can take you to the sky if you're stomach's settled.
[Joke's on Jae-Ha -- the moment that arm is around Sanji's waist, he starts trying to pull it off... though it's more like a toddler who realized the gate is locked as opposed to a man in the midst of a gay panic]
'm goin' whatever opposite direction you two r'going.
[A pause... his frown turns into a squint]
What sky?
[WHAT SKY?
Certainly not this sky.
He looks up and sees nothing but ceiling, someone lied to him.]
[Jae-ha knows more shit about first aid than I do!!!! It's fine!!!!!!
Which is how we're fastforwarding to whenever he actually manages to bring Sanji to the room that holds 2 out of 3 slutketeers. He probably honestly sacrificed his own coat so that they didn't have to get too much blood on their sheets, given that there's no fucking operating table anywhere!! But with clean water, some alcohol that he probably grabbed from the lab for disinfectant, and a shitton of towels he probably managed to at least clean the wound so Sanji wasn't fucking dying.
His attention does go to Zelos next, surveying over the materials he has and then sighing.]
At what point do I get to actually receive an explanation?
[To his credit,,
he sounds at least 60% concerned and 20% tired and 20% aggravated]
-- Okay no, he's not dead. Thanks to Jae-Ha's treatment, the wound is much cleaner than it was, and thank god that blood flow has slowed down considerably.
Doesn't stop Sanji from being unconscious, or breathing shallowly, but it's better than no breath at all.
Sorry, partner, you're gonna have to field questions until he wakes up.]
[Jae-ha glances over to Sanji at that and answers easily - ] Can't!
[BECAUSE HE'S PASSED OUT. Jae-ha thinks it might take a little bit longer before he actually wakes up. Which is. For the better. If he's unconscious then he's not flailing around, you know?
But he will reach out to catch Zelos's wrist with one hand, a warm, clean towel in the other.]
For now all I have is you.
[For better or worse!! But he just shakes his head, moving to at least try to wipe some of that dried blood off of Zelos's hand.]
And you went with him so he didn't go alone, probably. He's so damn stubborn...
[ Zelos lets Jae-ha scrub his hand, finding some comfort in physical contact with another living being that doesn't involve his eye being mutilated. ]
He's stupid, is what he is.
[ Zelos spares Sanji a withering look, before taking another drink with his free hand. Every part of him feels like it weighs ten tons, his eyes close instinctively, as he leans back into his chair.
But the moment he does he jolts awake again, (one) eye wide open till the pain hits and he clutches the other. ]
that's actually legitimately how i'm going to start this pc. because jae-ha gets tired of sanji forcing himself to cooking when he's injured and will probably still try to sneak in as many meals for the other man as he can. so on this monday, he got up extra early to beat sanji to the kitchen and then bring the food back to the room of his fellow sluts
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bc like they're probably not banging what do they have to hide]
[... Well no, they're not banging. That part is true.
However, if Jae-Ha expected them to be on their respective sides of the bed, he's in for a surprise. They're not even in the middle of the bed, frankly -- it's like Sanji at some point in the night just flopped over and decided to occupy the space right next to Zelos, his arm thrown over the other's waist and his face hidden in a curtain of red hair.
(Which, for the record, kinda sucks, he almost dies every morning due to asphyxiation)
But given Jae-Ha's loud knocking and the fact it's nearly time for Sanji to be awake, there's a gruff hum, the chef slowly pulling his head away from Zelos to eye who the fuck just barged into their room]
[ He's long past complaining about Sanji's incessant need to be the big spoon (and spoon in general), so frankly Zelos does not even deign to lift his head from his pillow. ]
Is that Jae-ha?
[ He mumbles, half asleep, shivering a little when Sanji shifts and deprives him of that little bit of warmth that that movement takes with it. ]
Tell him to leave. It's too damn early to deal with him.
why the fuck do you both have sleepy wake up icons
Especially as Sanji has also moved past the point of caring that he and Zelos do... this... every morning. Whatever, it's not gay, it's him keeping his partner from being a basket case thanks to their empathy connection.
Let him live his lies.]
Are you actually pissed off?
[SQUINTING? Also not moving. Zelos will bitch if he gets any colder]
And of course we got clothes on, the hell do you think we're doing?
Zelos grumbles something incomprehensible and then he finally sits up, blearily rubbing his eyes and frowning. ]
This wasn't exactly intentional— and even if it was it's not like we actively excluded you from anything. After all, you don't live here.
[ God this is so stupid. At this moment he can't think of a more annoying way to be woken up. ]
As evident in our mutual shock at you showing up in our room at ass o'clock. I get it, your partner doesn't like to spoon— but that's not our problem, so maybe don't take it out on us!
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week 0, tuesday
It's become something of a small tradition and even if the paranoia tingles at the back of his head, he doesn't plan on letting it get in the way. Rather, he's so used to suppressing that urge that he almost doesn't even think about it. Being away from his partner isn't that hard.
But it's interesting to see the way that it affects Sanji.
Still - Jae-ha's curious, endlessly curious, and even more playful and shitty than that. So he makes up a white lie - 'oh I can't find anymore candles,' he says, just putting a candle on a chair rather than on the table - and then he wanders out to go find Zelos.
There's no more explanation than 'Hey gorgeous, I found your partner. Let's get a bite to eat? ♥'
Which is how we're setting up this PC.
Jae-ha leading Zelos into the kitchen and:]
Chef, we can feed more than just us two, right?
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But it still worms its way out of him on occasion. A fidget here. A snappy reply there. Like a piece of cloth suddenly wrinkled, only to smooth back out as if nothing happened.
He's a little glad when Jae-Ha runs off and gives Sanji a moment to collect himself.
So of course by the time he returns -- with a guest? -- Sanji's busied himself by the stove, wanting to keep an eye on dessert so nothing burns. His voice is distant, preoccupied:]
Yeah, there's plenty of food.
[Glancing over his shoulder]
Who'd you brin--
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The sight of the curly browed bastard quells his anxiety for the moment, at least; through his surly demeanor remains (out of spite? because he's really actually in a bad mood? who knows!) ]
Shut up.
[ Is all he says in response to Sanji.
He sits himself down in a chair with a loud huff. The legs of his chair screech angrily against the tile as he does, perhaps taking after the mood of the person sitting on them. ]
Hurry up and feed me.
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just kidding, Jae-ha is just going to blink at that, watching. This really is just answering his own curiosity, because he's kind of a jerk and wanted to see what would happen. He'll go to retrieve another plate and utensils to set Zelos's place at the table, reclaiming that candle because he lied and just lighting it to set on the table.
Sanji never says anything about it. :/ ]
... and I thought my roommate was moody.
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So that did not keep on script. Sanji's expression slowly, slowly loosens the longer he stands there assessing Zelos, shoulders unknowingly relaxing now that he's not hiding a wall of panic. Will wonders never cease, here is Red in an actual bad mood.
He is probably to blame.
He only feels slightly guilty about that.]
What crawled up your ass and died, Red?
[Concern? Fuck no, perish the thought, it's curiosity and some (tentative?) needling as he begins setting out the meal: filleted steak in a herb butter sauce, baked scallops wrapped in bacon and served on a bed of asparagus, along with a sautéed dish of shrimp, rice, and spices.
... and some bread rolls because why the hell not. Apparently it's surf and turf night in Grimm.]
Here, eat up.
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[ Let that be a lesson to you Sanji— don't ever ask questions involving Zelos' ass ever again.
He is however, taken aback when Sanji sets food down in front of him. It all looks really good. Maybe even better than whatever the chefs back in his rich boy manor(tm) would make. ]
Oh, so this is why everyone seems to inexplicably like you.
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week 2, monday
his tolerance is great but also jae-ha's an idiot]
Ah, should I take responsibility for what I've done?
[he's probably referring to sanji
whose tolerance is not so great.
and assuming zelos joined them at some point - ]
Where would you like him delivered to?
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[Mmm so.
Sanji's doing great over here.
And in his irritation leans over so far he about collides into Jae-Ha, jabbing a thumb (wait, no, he needs his index finger for this) at the other's chest.]
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Zelos is just pleasantly tipsy and sober enough to find the whole thing hilarious. ]
We should probably get him into bed, but—
[ Zelos peers over Jae-ha's shoulder at Sanji. ]
Hey there buddy, where do you wanna go if not back to our room? We'll take you anywhere your heart so desires.. assuming its within the confines of this castle.
[ who says the fun has to stop here? ]
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And both because a ) he's pretty sure he can get away with it and b ) he actually does need to steady Sanji before he flops somewhere, he's going to wrap an arm around his waist to secure him.
As he laughs.]
That's true, we can even take a stroll out into the gardens. Or I can take you to the sky if you're stomach's settled.
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'm goin' whatever opposite direction you two r'going.
[A pause... his frown turns into a squint]
What sky?
[WHAT SKY?
Certainly not this sky.
He looks up and sees nothing but ceiling, someone lied to him.]
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[ Zelos slides over to Sanji's other side, leaning against him just a little bit. ]
Here's the secret—
[ He leans in and whispers right in Sanji's ear ]
— the sky is still there, even if there's something blocking it from your line of sight.
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I'm breaking tag order just for this
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week 1, wednesday
Which is how we're fastforwarding to whenever he actually manages to bring Sanji to the room that holds 2 out of 3 slutketeers. He probably honestly sacrificed his own coat so that they didn't have to get too much blood on their sheets, given that there's no fucking operating table anywhere!! But with clean water, some alcohol that he probably grabbed from the lab for disinfectant, and a shitton of towels he probably managed to at least clean the wound so Sanji wasn't fucking dying.
His attention does go to Zelos next, surveying over the materials he has and then sighing.]
At what point do I get to actually receive an explanation?
[To his credit,,
he sounds at least 60% concerned and 20% tired and 20% aggravated]
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Zelos takes a swig from a bottle of Vodka that Reyna may or may not have used to disinfect his wounds. ]
I keep tellin' all of you— ask him. It was his idea.
[ He wipes his mouth with the back of his hand. There is dried blood on that hand. Beautiful. ]
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-- Okay no, he's not dead. Thanks to Jae-Ha's treatment, the wound is much cleaner than it was, and thank god that blood flow has slowed down considerably.
Doesn't stop Sanji from being unconscious, or breathing shallowly, but it's better than no breath at all.
Sorry, partner, you're gonna have to field questions until he wakes up.]
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[BECAUSE HE'S PASSED OUT. Jae-ha thinks it might take a little bit longer before he actually wakes up. Which is. For the better. If he's unconscious then he's not flailing around, you know?
But he will reach out to catch Zelos's wrist with one hand, a warm, clean towel in the other.]
For now all I have is you.
[For better or worse!! But he just shakes his head, moving to at least try to wipe some of that dried blood off of Zelos's hand.]
And you went with him so he didn't go alone, probably. He's so damn stubborn...
[is this bitch about sanji hour]
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He's stupid, is what he is.
[ Zelos spares Sanji a withering look, before taking another drink with his free hand. Every part of him feels like it weighs ten tons, his eyes close instinctively, as he leans back into his chair.
But the moment he does he jolts awake again, (one) eye wide open till the pain hits and he clutches the other. ]
Fucking minotaur.
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oh i didnt realize it was my turn
i'm assuming we can go until marie says sanji is awake again lmao
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week 3, monday
that's actually legitimately how i'm going to start this pc. because jae-ha gets tired of sanji forcing himself to cooking when he's injured and will probably still try to sneak in as many meals for the other man as he can. so on this monday, he got up extra early to beat sanji to the kitchen and then bring the food back to the room of his fellow sluts
he knocks a few times
and then just
walks in
bc like they're probably not banging what do they have to hide]
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However, if Jae-Ha expected them to be on their respective sides of the bed, he's in for a surprise. They're not even in the middle of the bed, frankly -- it's like Sanji at some point in the night just flopped over and decided to occupy the space right next to Zelos, his arm thrown over the other's waist and his face hidden in a curtain of red hair.
(Which, for the record, kinda sucks, he almost dies every morning due to asphyxiation)
But given Jae-Ha's loud knocking and the fact it's nearly time for Sanji to be awake, there's a gruff hum, the chef slowly pulling his head away from Zelos to eye who the fuck just barged into their room]
... Jae-Ha?
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Is that Jae-ha?
[ He mumbles, half asleep, shivering a little when Sanji shifts and deprives him of that little bit of warmth that that movement takes with it. ]
Tell him to leave. It's too damn early to deal with him.
why the fuck do you both have sleepy wake up icons
what the fuck]
.................... am I supposed to say congratulations?
[what does he even
do in this situation]
Are you cuddling? Are you even clothed....?!
[HE HAS SO MANY QUESTIONS]
HEY WHY DON'T YOU LET ME LIVE?
This is awkward.
Especially as Sanji has also moved past the point of caring that he and Zelos do... this... every morning. Whatever, it's not gay, it's him keeping his partner from being a basket case thanks to their empathy connection.
Let him live his lies.]
Are you actually pissed off?
[SQUINTING? Also not moving. Zelos will bitch if he gets any colder]
And of course we got clothes on, the hell do you think we're doing?
i hate you both, frankly
Zelos grumbles something incomprehensible and then he finally sits up, blearily rubbing his eyes and frowning. ]
This wasn't exactly intentional— and even if it was it's not like we actively excluded you from anything. After all, you don't live here.
[ God this is so stupid. At this moment he can't think of a more annoying way to be woken up. ]
As evident in our mutual shock at you showing up in our room at ass o'clock. I get it, your partner doesn't like to spoon— but that's not our problem, so maybe don't take it out on us!
we're all in this together, including the suffering
jae-ha what the fuck
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