[continuation]

[skinofalizard]

[really doesn't know how to take that]


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[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[you won't hit them like that, sadly, as his hands were splayed so as to have them pointing out.

that was sufficiently surprising to (slightly) break the kiss, though, so good job with that]

-- what?

[headcannon]

[Grins and shifts his weight, pressing back again]

You needn't be quite so careful. In fact, I might like it if you weren't.

[Quick, teasing kiss, but leaves your mouth free for potential responses]

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

I -- really? They -- it's not like biting...my claws are...really, really sharp.

[headcannon]

Well, then yes, I suppose you should still take care with them -- I'm not looking to be gouged. And, of course, if it's easier for you to not use them at all, then I do understand.

[Petting your spine again, distractedly]

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[well this is about to ruin the mood]

It's...they're weapons, David. I'm a weapon.

[headcannon]

...

[Removes one hand from your shirt and brings it up to cup your face, holding you still for a very thorough kiss]

--You'll tell me I shouldn't, but I apologize; I didn't mean to cause you distress. You're not the first person I've known to be so equipped, is all. If you'd rather they only be used in combat, then I respect that decision.

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[sighs a bit, and leans against that hand]

I'd rather they not be used at all, David, but...thank you.

[headcannon]

Alright. Then, at least with me, you needn't worry about such things.

[Leans in to kiss again, gently.

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[kissing back, but keeping it pretty light for now]

[headcannon]

[Shifts and kisses the corner of your mouth, under your jaw, more affectionate than anything, his hand sliding down to curl around the back of your neck]

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[that gets a happy sigh for a change. cupping a hand around the back of your head and playing a bit with your hair]

[headcannon]

[Alternates between giving gentle kisses and nuzzling, still petting your back where you'd feel it, where he can reach, on the right side.]

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[the entire right arm and shoulder has a very thick carapace, so more than just touching is required to make him feel it, really. The same is true for the one on his head. Everything and everywhere else is pretty normal, if slightly scaled]

[getting kind of into the nuzzling thing, and doing the same. Laying his head on David's shoulder and kissing at his neck]

[headcannon]

[Finds the edge of the carapace, then, and strokes lines across it, where the softer scales start]

[Tips his head to make that easier for you]

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[oh that feels better than expected actually. leaning into the touch.

meanwhile, his tongue begins lightly tracing its way across your jawline...

...while he keeps kissing your neck]

[headcannon]

[Chuckles]
You've quite the talent there.

[Keeps stroking the scales around the carapace, since that seems to be going over well]

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[chuckling back]

It's a gift.

[headcannon]

And one I most definitely appreciate.

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[smiling into your neck]

It's kind of nice...using it for something other than fighting.

[headcannon]

[Other hand petting your neck]

Mm, I can't but agree that it's nice--But I do realize you'd meant to be more serious with that comment, and I understand the sentiment.

Fighting all the time gets tiring. I'm honored to have your trust enough for you to be able to relax, somewhat.

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

Do you fight a lot? Where you're from.

[headcannon]

Yes -- Athlum is a small territory between two larger ones, which ...bicker, I suppose, is an appropriate term for it. My army is often called upon to be the first line of defense against the forces of Ghor, or the armies of beastmen that sometimes stage attacks.

I imagine it's somewhat different from the type of fighting you're used to, though.

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it sounds like it is. We--the X-Men, the group I belong to--we used to be working for mutant rights. For--for equality.

[shakes his head a little]

Now we can barely keep ourselves alive.

[headcannon]

A noble goal.

[Slides both his arms down to encircle your waist and hugs you tightly]

I'm sorry; I wish I could be of more comfort than that. It's a terrible thing, for you to be so persecuted for merely existing.

[skinofalizard.livejournal.com]

[leaning into the embrace; probably needed it more than he realized]

No. It's--this is a lot. Thank you.