OPEN BAR POST

[the_cupbearer]

The bar is open!

Anyone is welcome at 4713, and the bartenders are happy to carry on a conversation for anyone that needs company to drink with. Tiqua--the lead bartender when Ganymede's not there, and the shift manager when he is--says she makes the best Black Velvet ever...blackberry imperial stout and champagne, that is. Ganymede is more than likely there too, just look for the smiling man with long hair braided back, but there's plenty of booths and tables as well, just be careful of you you sit with. They might not always be strangers.


[ this is an open post! feel free to drop off notes or things, or just hop in to talk to Ganymede if you want ]

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[the_cupbearer]

Ganymede stayed standing exactly where he was, unmoving and still as stone while he watched Ashley turn and walk away, barely breathing. There were so many thoughts in his head, all clamoring to get out that it was little more than a full roaring sound between his ears. He lost all track of time, rooted to that spot until he could barely feel his legs, concentrating so much on the feel that had been Ashley's lips on his.

Walking up to the halway where he'd put Ashley's room, sinking down beside the door with Ameera and Maelie in his lap, a heavy if comforting weight.

[professionalriot]

With his sense of hearing he picked up every sound. Every heavy foot step from the man he loved. Ashley laid there on the bed, petting Felix's head, staring at his starry sky. He didn't know what to say. What he knew was that a mere matter of minutes between them made him ache.

"Fe," He said to the puppy on his chest. "I gotta go get Daddy."

He knew Ganymede wouldn't open the door. Wouldn't beg. And Ashley didn't want him to. It wasn't about submitting to what Ash wants. The tiny pup was gently set on his pillow. Ashley opened the door. He reached down and pet both of the dogs before shooing them away from their owners lap.

Ashley didn't say a damn word and accepted if his actions caused Ganymede to freak out. He bent down and scooped the other man into his arms. "Please don't fight me." Was the whispered plea against his loves cheek. "I'm sorry."

[the_cupbearer]

"Don't be sorry," he said softly, merely tucking himself in against Ash when he got scooped up like he didn't weigh anything. He only wrapped his arms around his love's shoulders, fingers fisting tight in his shirt. Ganymede had hated being picked up with Armarus, even if logically he'd known the man wouldn't drop him. But he hadn't trusted it innately, not in the very core of his being like he did when Ashley touched him. He was solid, warm, so easy to love it felt effortless.

"I'm not sorry. I'm not sorry it's you, and it's been you since we stayed up all night and watched the stars." He took a deep breath, tightening his hold on Ashley and squeezing with his whole body. He lifted his head not caring about the half-dry tear tracks down his face, resting against Ash. His love, his lover, his anchor in a rough sea. "I'm not ready yet. But my choice is you, Ashley Ira Cromwell Savery."

[professionalriot]

What Ganymede says, Ashley knows. He knows they are right. That this has been happening for longer then they both wanted to admit. That Ganymede wasn't ready for it. He's not sure what to do about that last part.

"I love you. It's as simple and as complicated as that." As strong and as gifted as he is, there is no fix for what is going on with the man in his arms. Ashley hates that he can't change anything, just wait. He kissed the end of his nose. "I'm not sorry it's me and I know it is. I know that I belong to you. I just needed to know you believed it to."

He set Ganymede down on the bed and kissed the top of his head. Ashley scooped the puppy up and glanced at the door to see the other dogs waiting. "Wait here. I'm going to take the babies to bed."

Ashley was quick about taking the dogs down to their room and tucking them back in.

He stood in the door of the room where he had left Ganymede. Just watching the man he loved so much. "I shouldn't have pushed you to say something I already know."