Ask Walkin' on a Cloud (City)

[Karys]

Karys subtly flinched when Azar mentioned leaving a box of Blue Tea in his kitchen. He could only hop if he was going to suffer like this, the other men in Azar’s life would too. The thought of Vossari and the bearded human having to choke down the tea brought some joy to the otherwise gloomy situation.

Once Karys finished with the itinerary, Azar would ask if he installed a pole in the ship. Karys smirked and gave his husband a slow nod in reply. <In the gym, pressed the blue button on the wall, it drops from the ceiling.> There was mischievous glint in Karys’ golden eyes as he spoke. <You’ll have to give me one of your famous shows on our way back home.> Karys suggested casually.

Once breakfast was done Karys would go and change into his outfit. It was excessively casual. He wore a shirt similar to the one that he’d seen Nash wear when they met, a pair of jeans, and sneakers. Outside of that, Karys have his piercings in, a few necklaces that Vossari had referred to as “chains” when he lived on the ship, a pair of sunglssses, and his wedding band. Over his shoulder was his bag, on his back was Azar’s bags.

Karys paused when he saw Azar, he lowered his sunglasses and peered over the rim. <Damn…what does a guy have to do to get your number?> Karys asked, casually flirting with his husband before cracking a smile. <You look handsome baby.> He told him as the boarding ramp lowered for them to exit the ship.

Karys felt Azar’s hand slide into his. He gently squeezed as he stepped off the ship. He’d lead the pair of them to the outlets for Azar to do some shopping. Karys was most excited to look at watches and maybe a new ring or two. But he was in no rush for that. He just wanted to see Azar’s smile and hear that perfect breeze-y laugh again.

<Where to first babe?> Karys asked when they got there.

@Sreeya

 

[Darth Arcanos]

Azar donned his own pair of giant, designer sunglasses as they stepped out. When Karys made his flirty comment about his number, Azar couldn’t help but giggle, actually blushing a little, “I would, but I’m missing a few digits,” He quipped back lightning fast as he waved his three fingers at Karys before laughing at his own joke, “You look amazing, sweetie,” Azar said in response, leaning up to steal a kiss. His gaze flicked down to read the shirt, quirking a brow. Azar didn’t know the story behind that, so he glanced back up at his husband, looking confused, “Who would ever consider you a therapist?” He blurted out in wonder.

“Shoes!” Azar chirped excitedly, “I want to get some new sandals now that I’m in Korriban and hot planets so much,” He said as they walked into a shoe store. He looked through all the displays, glancing around, “Baby, I love you, but I’m tired of looking at your ratty sneakers. Can we please get you some dress shoes and nice boots?” Azar asked, practically pleading with his man.

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[Karys]

Karys paused for a moment when Azar hit him back with the cheesiest joke he’d ever heard. There was a brief moment where Karys was comprehending what Azar had just said. Then he burst out in laughter. Karys and Azar had been together for five beautiful years and even still, sometimes Karys forgot how Azar had a sense of humor.

Karys pulled his sunglasses off and dabbed at his eyes with the hem of his shirt. He was careful to not tug at the piercings on his bottom eyelids.

<Ughh.> He groaned as his laughter fit died off. <By the gods baby, that was perfect.> He chuckled a few more times. <Whew, I needed that.>

Karys smiled when Azar complimented him, his cheeks turning slightly purple. Their lips pressed briefly together, Karys wished it lasted longer. Then he noticed Karys’ shirt and it caused Karys to snort with laughter again.

Karys would explain the story that had happened to spawn a whole set of merch on Umbara while they walked to the store. <…and then they tried to tell me their problems after trashing my apprentice, so I told them that I wasn’t their therapist and left them standing there!> Karys chortled. <The look on their face was priceless!> He said between his chuckles. <And that’s how this shirt came to be!>

However, Karys quickly realized that Azar had lost the plot once the shoe store came into view. His husband was beyond the moon to go shoe shopping and also to drag him into it. Karys walked through and was actually looking at more winter shoes and boots when Azar asked him to get a pair of new shoes.

<That is what I’m looking at babe.> He replied as he looked at the different snow boots. <My Ziost campaigns are beginning soon and I have to have the right footwear.> He explained, forgetting that they hadn’t discussed the campaign yet. <It has to be warm but also easy to clean…I don’t want blood to stain them.> He continued. <What do you think?> Karys asked as he passed Azar one of the boots he was looking at.

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[Darth Arcanos]

Azar couldn’t help but smile brightly when Karys started laughing. It was a sound he didn’t hear often these days, so he savored it and took the time to laugh with him. The laughter was infectious and put him in a much better mood.

When Karys started telling the story, Azar was lost from the get go. For one, he didn’t know who Ayomi was despite having met them in the past multiple times and despite them despising Azar. For two, Azar’s eyes glazed over when Karys started discussing what Ayomi was rambling about, “Hmm yes, sounds absolutely dreadful, honey,” Azar offered as a generic statement while looking at shoes. Karys could have been telling him he was on fire and Azar would have the same response with how checked out he was.

“Ooh! We should get you some nice, fuzzy ones,” Azar said excitedly as he looked across the boots, “Are you sure you won’t need snowshoes?” He asked seriously, still not grasping why Karys rolled his eyes every time Azar packed them for trips with temperatures slightly above humid. Naturally Azar led to the boots that were far cuter than they were durable, “You’d look adorable in these,” He said happily, holding up a pair of ultra fuzzy boots that passed more for glorified slippers than to take on the icy landscape of Ziost.

“When are you taking me to Ziost?” Azar asked suddenly with a pout, remembering that Karys was talking about campaigns without ever having offered to take him to visit his home planet.

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[Karys]

Yep. He’d checked out.

Karys wasn’t overly surprised, he’d tried to tell Azar a story while he was shopping. They’d been together for five years and Karys still made that rookie mistake. He wasn’t mad though, he simply draped his arms around Azar’s shoulders and looked at shoes with him for a little bit.

When Karys asked Azar to help him find shoes, his husband perked right up! Azar always loved to be able to shop for Karys and Karys had long cued in that it was one of the ways his husband showed his love. So Karys followed Azar as he picked out the fashionable choices and not the utilitarian choices. Karys lightly chuckled at the selection and shook his head very subtly.

<Baby, I’ll make you a deal. You help me find one pair of boots I need and I’ll get three that you think will look good on me.> He offered. <And I’ll let you pick the dress shoes and outfit that I’m wearing tonight too.> He whispered with a smirk before kissing the side of Azar’s head.

When Azar asked about taking him to Ziost, Karys’ expression softened. <Soon baby.> He reassured. <I have retaken the old manor but I want control of the thermal lake it sits on and the village on the far bank first.> He explained. <I want you to see the foundations of the kingdom I will build when I take you.> He revealed, smiling slightly.

Karys would clearly his throat after that and plucked the boots Azar suggested from his hand to examine them. <One of the three you like. Which other ones darling?>

@Sreeya

 

[Darth Arcanos]

Azar sighed, “But I can easily wipe out anyone that puts up a fuss and take whatever is needed on Ziost,” He complained, “It’ll give me a break from doing logistical shit on Korriban,” Azar made the case, “Besides, remember, you were all into me from the beginning by watching me collapse an uprising,” He flashed a teasing wink, remembering Karys being fascinated on Zygerria.

He hummed to himself as he picked out a few pairs of boots that were fuzzy, expensive and adorable. When it came time to find the practical ones, he was absolutely worthless. At some point he got distracted entirely, wandering off to get himself some cute sandals and other shoes. By the end of their shopping trip Karys would have several bags to carry.

Azar looped his arm through Karys’ as they walked out, always thrilled to be a normal couple and set aside the burdens of their respective titles and ambitions, “Hmm, have you given thought to a wedding?” He asked quietly after a moment, “We went about all this in such an unconventional way,” Azar sighed, “I always imagined a wedding..” He trailed off, clearing his throat, “It’s probably just silly..”

He quickly changed topics, pointing out a street festival that was taking place a block ahead. There was live music, stalls lining the streets and tons of activity. Azar quickened his pace, trying to drag his much larger and heavier husband along.

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[Karys]

Karys listened to Azar, he offered to collapse Ziost as he had Zygerria. Bringing up the world made Karys mind float back to watching Azar poison the queen and bend her to his will. It was horrifying and hot all at the same time. It was those shows of power and cunning that played a part in Karys falling in love with Azar.

<You once told me that I would need to rule as a king to sit alongside you.> Karys stated calmly. <Do you remember that?> He asked. <Ziost will be my throne. What king would I be if I didn’t claim my own throne?> Karys continued. <I will always take your help, but just as Korriban is your test, Ziost is mine.> He explained. <Let me take this lake and this village, then I will bring you there.> Karys assured him. <Then…maybe we can bend a noble house to our will. I’ve missed watching your power plays my dear.> He smirk on Karys’ face told of his eagerness.

Karys quickly realized that he was going to have to find his own boots. It’d be an errand he ran some other time but he’d buy the boots Azar picked out regardless. Karys simply followed Azar around the store while he shopped for cute shoes. A small happy smile settled on his face as he watched Azar just be Azar, not Arcanos, not a king, not even a Sith. He was just the man he loved and that was the most perfect thing he’d ever seen.

When they checked out Karys carried the bags in one massive hand. He let Azar lead him through the streets without any resistance. When Azar asked if he’d thought of their wedding, Karys focused on his phone to tug it from his pocket and to his hand. He has a Swinterest board covered in ideas from flower arrangements to cakes to suits to locations to hair styles. He might be a little excited.

But when Azar went to tell him his dreams Karys stopped. Then when Azar tried to change the subject, Karys stopped moving. He knew Azar couldn’t physically move him.

<Our wedding is not silly baby.> He replied. <Tell me what you see darling. I want to hear what you envision.> Karys explained. <I want this to be our wedding; part you and part me.> He said with a smile. <I love you.>

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[Darth Arcanos]

Azar sighed at Karys logic, “And what kind of husband would I be if I can’t support you in your goals?” He quipped back. It was becoming abundantly clear that Karys wouldn’t be able to have Azar sit out the Ziost campaign entirely. He would be there to support one way or another, even if it was just moral support, “I may be a kitten around you, but I need to bring out the claws now and then,” He said with a smirk.

Azar almost fell backwards when Karys abruptly stopped moving, his massive frame suddenly turning into an unwavering wall. The Pureblood blinked in surprise only for Karys to revert back to the wedding topic. Azar’s face turned purple, “I want to have a traditional ceremony. A huge celebration with thousands in attendance,” He said with a smile, “I…may want it on Zygerria of all places,” Azar said with a giggle, “In the old Queen’s palace,” Azar added.

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[Karys]

Karys looked down to Azar as his husband replied. He gently brushed a strand of hair behind Azar’s ear before turning his head to look at him. <You wouldn’t be the man I fell in love with if you didn’t.> Karys replied with a smile. When Azar referred to himself as a kitten, Karys chuckled. <I thought I was the Kitten?> He quipped in reply. “I want to show you where I grew up.” He told Azar. <I intend on taking it from my family soon.> Karys stated.

Karys’ watched Azar’s face flush, he smiled then. As Azar began to tell him what he wanted, Karys closed his eyes and imagined it. Them back where it all started, in the palace of the queen, his forever officially beginning where they had met. As the scene played out in his mind, Karys felt the warmth of love.

<It is beautiful.> He whispered. <I love it.> He continued. <I love you and I cant think of a more perfect way to begin our marriage.> He told Azar as he reopened his eyes. <You are so beautiful, I am beyond fortunate to have you by my side.> Karys told Azar before leaning down to kiss him.

@Sreeya