[ While Tighnari is preoccupied with Zhongli's scent, Zhongli is more focused on his sense of touch. The other man's lips are soft and pleasant, and when Zhongli's hand brushes Tighnari's hair he can't not notice how fine and soft the strands are.
All in all, the kiss is an enjoyable experience, and there's a satisfied warmth in Zhongli's eyes when he steps back. They have a few more rounds yet to go, but he already suspects the game may not be the end of their exchange.
Zhongli takes his seat again and waits for Tighnari to roll the dice, and quirks a brow when 'caress breast' comes up on the dice. Zhongli doesn't have those per se, but the intent is clear enough. Fortunately, his collar is still loosened from the earlier 'caress' challenge, so it's a simple matter to reach up and undo a few more buttons. ]
I suppose the lack of privacy is half the point of the game in the first place.
[ it is an enjoyable kiss, as enjoyable as a kiss with a relative stranger can be, for someone like tighnari. he's doing his best to live in the moment, to take things as they come rather than dwelling on the weirdness of it all, and overall he's doing.. okay at it. it's difficult for someone as analytical as tighnari.
at any rate, they settle in again and get.. caress breast. well. fair enough. zhongli is already loosening his top, which gives tighnari the chance to stand and move over to him, and this time he just.. drags his chair with him. why not? they're going to have to keep moving to one another, might as well sit close and make it easier for them both.
sliding his chair in beside zhongli's, tighnari sits again and lifts one hand, wiggling padded fingers. ]
If you'd like to stop at any time, please do let me know.
[ Dragging the chair closer is a wise choice, and it earns an approving nod from Zhongli. May as well spare themselves the walking. In response to Tighnari's comment, he says: ]
Of course—and the same applies to you as well.
[ As for whether or not he will... ]
While I wouldn't want to suggest ceding to the hotel's demands on a whim, I think it's worth investigating how sincere they are about paying out the rewards they promise—particularly when I have the opportunity to do so in pleasant and reasonable company.
[ and he sets to work, slipping his hand carefully past zhongli's open collar, his fingertips smoothing over warm skin, exploring. his palm cups gently over zhongli's pectoral, massaging gently over skin and muscle, his thumb just gently brushing over his nipple.
he lingers perhaps a little bit longer than necessary, but soon enough tighnari is pulling back, slipping his hand free again. ]
[ Zhongli is, at least, a pleasant person to touch. His skin is smooth and warm, and while his build is decidedly slender he's lean rather than scrawny.
And Tighnari is a pleasant person to be touched by. His padded fingers make for an interesting sensation, and his touch is, by Zhongli's estimations, an excellent balance of deft, firm, and gentle. Zhongli's eyes slip closed while Tighnari fulfills the dices' demands, a soft, pleased hum building in his chest. While he has far too much composure to gasp when Tighnari's thumb brushes over his nipple, Tighnari is in a prime position to feel the slightly deeper breath Zhongli takes in response.
Tighnari withdraws and speaks. When Zhongli opens his eyes and turns to regard him there's a contemplative heat in his gaze. ]
Very much so—and I hope that you can claim to feel the same.
[ tighnari finds that zhongli is wonderfully reactive, despite his responses seeming relatively muted. he's used to that. cyno is a muted man as well, he does not emote himself strongly, but for those who know what to look for, he is a rainbow of emotion. zhongli seems similar enough. tighnari notes the deep breath, the low hum, the way his eyes close..
it's all quite nice to watch, almost nicer than it is for him to feel that firm body. ]
I can. That was very pleasant.
[ tighnari's smile curls, and he slides his fingers over the dice for zhongli to roll again, the dice landing on.. kiss mouth. ]
[ Zhongli is a patient man, and one who excels at keeping his composure. Indeed, one couldn't even fairly argue that he's lost his composure even now, but the cracks are starting to show. When he leans in to kiss Tighnari once again he slides his fingers into the other man's hair, and he can't help but lightly scratch his nails across Tighnari's scalp. When he pulls back his gaze lingers, hot and heavy, and there's a pause before he manages to drag his attention back to the dice.
They only have a few more rounds left, but Zhongli finds himself increasingly eager to see the end of the game. With Tighnari's experience in reading Cyno, he may catch that there's something bordering on agitated in Zhongli's body language. It doesn't clear until he's finally completes his final task—bite ear—by catching the tip of Tighnari's long, fox-like ears between his teeth.
But while the agitation may have faded, the keen focus has not. This time, Zhongli doesn't lean all the way back before speaking again. ]
I know where we may be able to find a degree of privacy, if you like.
[ the kiss is good, sweet, and zhongli isn't the only one feeling actively agitated, actively excited - there's a little twinge of heat between tighnari's thighs that is beginning to bloom. he sees it in zhongli as well, in the way he moves, and the timbre of his voice. when his ears are nibbled, tighnari's breath catches hard, a shiver sweeping down his spine.. those are quite sensitive.
when zhongli asks that question, tighnari is quick to nod. ]
Yes.
[ he murmurs, and already he's on his feet, willing and ready to go wherever it is that this man wants to lead him. face flushed pink, he offers one padded hand, taking a deep breath. ]
[ That sharp catch of breath from Tighnari is noted, then neatly filed away for later reference. For now, however, Zhongli is much more concerned with overcoming the obstacle in front of them. He rises, as well, and at Tighnari's confirmation he reaches out to accept the other man's hand. ]
This way.
[ If he were thinking a bit more clearly and feeling a bit more patient, Zhongli might think to take Tighnari back to him room, or at least leave the casino first. But he's not either of those things at the moment, so instead his thoughts go directly to the fact that he knows there are private lounges in the casino itself. So that's where he heads.
The lounge itself is a small but well-appointed room, loosely sectioned off between a seating area with plush couches, a bar area with tall chairs, and a gaming area with a card table. Zhongli isn't focused on any of that, however. He waits just long enough to make sure the door is closed and locked behind them before he's turning his attention to Tighnari again. He's only too happy to lean in and resume their kiss, but this time he also reaches up to skim his fingers over the back of Tighnari's ear. ]
tighnari takes a moment to glance around the space, satisfied by what he's seeing, but more importantly.. zhongli is leaning in to kiss him again, and tighnari is more than ready for it. he murmurs a soft, pleased sound against zhongli's lips, both hands smoothing up his chest between them as he tilts his head, slotting their mouths more fully together, lips parting to deepen the kiss.
now that they're alone, it's easy to sink into zhongli's warmth, to breathe in his nice, earthy scent, to lean into him. soon enough tighnari's hands have risen to his face, cupping his partner's jaw before his fingers slide into his soft brown hair. ]
[ Without the staggered back and forth flow of the dice game between them, things progress a lot more naturally. Zhongli already feels a lot less wound up in the absence the start-and-stop of their first encounter, but no less eager. He drops his hands to the front of Tighnari's shirt, pulling at buttons until enough to them are undone to allow one of his hands to slip inside. He skims his fingers over Tighnari's skin until he finds one of his nipples, which he catches between his thumb and forefinger.
He's only too aware of the feel of Tighnari's hands in his hair and lips and tongue against his own, as well. A low, pleased rumble builds in his chest. When he eventually needs to pull back for air, he makes sure to give Tighnari's lips a soft little love bite as he withdraws. ]
[ it's certainly more natural this way, and the kiss is good, nice and smooth and easy, the sink of zhongli's teeth against his lip enough to earn an appreciative little hum. tighnari's shirt is easy enough to open, and the slide of those long fingers feels lovely, the rub against his nipple enough to make him gasp - those are quite sensitive.
when his partner breaks for air, tighnari hums a low, soft purr, nudging their noses together as he catches his breath, his hands still smoothing through soft hair.
but soon enough he wants more. with his shirt opened, tighnari shrugs it over his shoulders and off, revealing his curious top surgery scars, as well as the lichtenberg scar that trails over his chest, arm, and neck. he hardly seems insecure about either, however, and soon enough his own hands are pushing up beneath zhongli's shirt, fabric rucking around his wrists. ]
[ The scars are noticed, then quickly forgotten. The task of removing clothes—Tighnari's clothes, specifically—as quickly as possible seems to be the most important thing to Zhongli at the moment. As the shirt slides from Tighnari's shoulders, Zhongli leans down to press a kiss to the side of his throat, his jaw, the dip between his collarbones, and tiny little love nips are interspersed between each touch of his lips to Tighnari's skin. While he works he drops his hands down, already set on removing Tighnari's pants as soon as possible.
He does, however, at least realize that his own clothing should also come off. Very graciously, he shrugs off his hotel-provided blazer one shoulder at a time. Removing the shirt is still in Tighnari's hands, however. ]
[ ah, he's so warm.. warm and surprisingly solid and strong feeling for how slim he is, but that's fine, that's lovely, tighnari is happy to lean into it. he enjoys the press of those nice kisses and nips, though when he feels zhongli's fingertips on his trousers he can't help but chuckle. ]
Impatient, hmm?
[ not that he minds. he sounds quite amused. nevertheless, tighnari continues his work as well, working that shirt off and away from zhongli's body with ease, eager to touch and see his skin. as for his own pants, well, tighnari's certainly not stopping him. ]
I think I displayed a remarkable amount of patience during our game.
[ Like his blazer, Zhongli takes the time to shrug his shirt off one shoulder at a time once Tighnari has the buttons undone. His build proves to be slender but strong, his muscles lean but defined. He is not terribly worried about how well he might be measuring up to Tighnari's expectations, however. Once he has Tighnari's pants undone he abruptly slows. As eager and impatient as he is, he's not so wound up he's going to completely forget something like the logistics of the situation. ]
I don't mind continuing where we are, we'll have an easier time if we relocate to the couch.
[ at that, tighnari laughs, but it's a gentle, warm sound, not teasing or harsh. ]
I suppose you did, didn't you?
[ tighnari's hands move over zhongli's chest, palms sliding over warm skin and muscle, and he hums his appreciation of it, thumbing at both nipples before he nods. his partner has the right of it. ]
The couch, then.
[ sliding his hands down into zhongli's, tighnari gives him a gentle tug, leading him back to the sofa behind them until his calves hit the cushions. before sitting, however, he pulls zhongli down for another kiss, a slow one, but deep and hot, tongue sliding into his mouth, his breath gusting. ]
[ It's a minor thing, but Tighnari grabbing his hands and pulling them back ignites a fresh spark of eagerness in Zhongli. He follows along, thumbs smoothing over the back of Tighnari's hands.
Naturally, he's only too happy to let Tighnari pull him down for another kiss. He leans in, all but purring into the kiss, and bears Tighnari the rest of the way down to the couch. He's loathe to break away from the other man, and so the difference in height between the two of them comes in handy. He can stay right where he is, even as he skims his hands down Tighnari's chest and stomach until he can finally slip his fingers under the hem of Tighnari's slacks. With them already undone, it's a simple enough matter to start easing them down over Tighnari's hips—and Zhongli even remembers to be careful with his tail. ]
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All in all, the kiss is an enjoyable experience, and there's a satisfied warmth in Zhongli's eyes when he steps back. They have a few more rounds yet to go, but he already suspects the game may not be the end of their exchange.
Zhongli takes his seat again and waits for Tighnari to roll the dice, and quirks a brow when 'caress breast' comes up on the dice. Zhongli doesn't have those per se, but the intent is clear enough. Fortunately, his collar is still loosened from the earlier 'caress' challenge, so it's a simple matter to reach up and undo a few more buttons. ]
I suppose the lack of privacy is half the point of the game in the first place.
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at any rate, they settle in again and get.. caress breast. well. fair enough. zhongli is already loosening his top, which gives tighnari the chance to stand and move over to him, and this time he just.. drags his chair with him. why not? they're going to have to keep moving to one another, might as well sit close and make it easier for them both.
sliding his chair in beside zhongli's, tighnari sits again and lifts one hand, wiggling padded fingers. ]
If you'd like to stop at any time, please do let me know.
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Of course—and the same applies to you as well.
[ As for whether or not he will... ]
While I wouldn't want to suggest ceding to the hotel's demands on a whim, I think it's worth investigating how sincere they are about paying out the rewards they promise—particularly when I have the opportunity to do so in pleasant and reasonable company.
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[ and he sets to work, slipping his hand carefully past zhongli's open collar, his fingertips smoothing over warm skin, exploring. his palm cups gently over zhongli's pectoral, massaging gently over skin and muscle, his thumb just gently brushing over his nipple.
he lingers perhaps a little bit longer than necessary, but soon enough tighnari is pulling back, slipping his hand free again. ]
Feeling all right?
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And Tighnari is a pleasant person to be touched by. His padded fingers make for an interesting sensation, and his touch is, by Zhongli's estimations, an excellent balance of deft, firm, and gentle. Zhongli's eyes slip closed while Tighnari fulfills the dices' demands, a soft, pleased hum building in his chest. While he has far too much composure to gasp when Tighnari's thumb brushes over his nipple, Tighnari is in a prime position to feel the slightly deeper breath Zhongli takes in response.
Tighnari withdraws and speaks. When Zhongli opens his eyes and turns to regard him there's a contemplative heat in his gaze. ]
Very much so—and I hope that you can claim to feel the same.
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it's all quite nice to watch, almost nicer than it is for him to feel that firm body. ]
I can. That was very pleasant.
[ tighnari's smile curls, and he slides his fingers over the dice for zhongli to roll again, the dice landing on.. kiss mouth. ]
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They only have a few more rounds left, but Zhongli finds himself increasingly eager to see the end of the game. With Tighnari's experience in reading Cyno, he may catch that there's something bordering on agitated in Zhongli's body language. It doesn't clear until he's finally completes his final task—bite ear—by catching the tip of Tighnari's long, fox-like ears between his teeth.
But while the agitation may have faded, the keen focus has not. This time, Zhongli doesn't lean all the way back before speaking again. ]
I know where we may be able to find a degree of privacy, if you like.
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when zhongli asks that question, tighnari is quick to nod. ]
Yes.
[ he murmurs, and already he's on his feet, willing and ready to go wherever it is that this man wants to lead him. face flushed pink, he offers one padded hand, taking a deep breath. ]
Let's go.
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This way.
[ If he were thinking a bit more clearly and feeling a bit more patient, Zhongli might think to take Tighnari back to him room, or at least leave the casino first. But he's not either of those things at the moment, so instead his thoughts go directly to the fact that he knows there are private lounges in the casino itself. So that's where he heads.
The lounge itself is a small but well-appointed room, loosely sectioned off between a seating area with plush couches, a bar area with tall chairs, and a gaming area with a card table. Zhongli isn't focused on any of that, however. He waits just long enough to make sure the door is closed and locked behind them before he's turning his attention to Tighnari again. He's only too happy to lean in and resume their kiss, but this time he also reaches up to skim his fingers over the back of Tighnari's ear. ]
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tighnari takes a moment to glance around the space, satisfied by what he's seeing, but more importantly.. zhongli is leaning in to kiss him again, and tighnari is more than ready for it. he murmurs a soft, pleased sound against zhongli's lips, both hands smoothing up his chest between them as he tilts his head, slotting their mouths more fully together, lips parting to deepen the kiss.
now that they're alone, it's easy to sink into zhongli's warmth, to breathe in his nice, earthy scent, to lean into him. soon enough tighnari's hands have risen to his face, cupping his partner's jaw before his fingers slide into his soft brown hair. ]
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He's only too aware of the feel of Tighnari's hands in his hair and lips and tongue against his own, as well. A low, pleased rumble builds in his chest. When he eventually needs to pull back for air, he makes sure to give Tighnari's lips a soft little love bite as he withdraws. ]
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when his partner breaks for air, tighnari hums a low, soft purr, nudging their noses together as he catches his breath, his hands still smoothing through soft hair.
but soon enough he wants more. with his shirt opened, tighnari shrugs it over his shoulders and off, revealing his curious top surgery scars, as well as the lichtenberg scar that trails over his chest, arm, and neck. he hardly seems insecure about either, however, and soon enough his own hands are pushing up beneath zhongli's shirt, fabric rucking around his wrists. ]
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He does, however, at least realize that his own clothing should also come off. Very graciously, he shrugs off his hotel-provided blazer one shoulder at a time. Removing the shirt is still in Tighnari's hands, however. ]
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Impatient, hmm?
[ not that he minds. he sounds quite amused. nevertheless, tighnari continues his work as well, working that shirt off and away from zhongli's body with ease, eager to touch and see his skin. as for his own pants, well, tighnari's certainly not stopping him. ]
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[ Like his blazer, Zhongli takes the time to shrug his shirt off one shoulder at a time once Tighnari has the buttons undone. His build proves to be slender but strong, his muscles lean but defined. He is not terribly worried about how well he might be measuring up to Tighnari's expectations, however. Once he has Tighnari's pants undone he abruptly slows. As eager and impatient as he is, he's not so wound up he's going to completely forget something like the logistics of the situation. ]
I don't mind continuing where we are, we'll have an easier time if we relocate to the couch.
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I suppose you did, didn't you?
[ tighnari's hands move over zhongli's chest, palms sliding over warm skin and muscle, and he hums his appreciation of it, thumbing at both nipples before he nods. his partner has the right of it. ]
The couch, then.
[ sliding his hands down into zhongli's, tighnari gives him a gentle tug, leading him back to the sofa behind them until his calves hit the cushions. before sitting, however, he pulls zhongli down for another kiss, a slow one, but deep and hot, tongue sliding into his mouth, his breath gusting. ]
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Naturally, he's only too happy to let Tighnari pull him down for another kiss. He leans in, all but purring into the kiss, and bears Tighnari the rest of the way down to the couch. He's loathe to break away from the other man, and so the difference in height between the two of them comes in handy. He can stay right where he is, even as he skims his hands down Tighnari's chest and stomach until he can finally slip his fingers under the hem of Tighnari's slacks. With them already undone, it's a simple enough matter to start easing them down over Tighnari's hips—and Zhongli even remembers to be careful with his tail. ]