[Vander pulled Kirk against him as they continued to dance, moving around in a circle in the room without much effort on either of their parts. He huffed a noise of amusement.]
Aren't I supposed to be the judge of how much I enjoy your company? Do you not know how to have fun, Kirk? Do you like to play games?
[Kirk is aware of how strange of a scene they are, dancing in his dark lab. It feels as though they should have some old-fashioned music in the background]
[It was perhaps odd, but Vander didn't care. Kirk may not be having fun, but the dancing was a good distraction for the other man. It also kept them physically close which seemed to help them both at times.]
Sounds like it. Come on, you and me out on the town. We can play some games - I'm garbage at darts - and break into like... a science museum or something.
[As taken aback as Kirk is, he's still dancing because he's also enjoying it. Or maybe it's the simple act of being physically close to Vander again that's not stopping him. He huffs out a laugh]
[He already considered that this was making progress. The fact that Kirk was still tolerating dancing around the lab with no music and still at ease about the whole thing.]
Yeah, I could make you dress up and actually have fun. What torment, right?
[Oh, what's this? Kirk was in such a good mood now that the other man was displaying open physical affection? He knew he had skills. He smirked and kissed Kirk on the forehead soon after.]
I'm surprised he hasn't already posted one. So, you'll go out on the town with me at least one night? Fun, games, revelry? Maybe some good music, slipping into a place or two we shouldn't?
[There was a slow smile curling Vander's lips as Kirk seemed to stumble over a relatively simple word. He pulled them back into a low commitment dance, mostly just swaying on the spot.]
How right you are. I guess we'll have to set a date soon, won't we? What's your schedule looking like?
[He shrugged at the idea of biting. He should save his blood volume for the mission so he was more useful for Kirk if it came to a denial of resources again.]
We save biting for the mission so you can take more without making me tired.
[His smile remained as they swayed. He appreciated buoying Kirk's mood, especially after the heavy topic that had brought him over in the first place.]
It's a night on the town, Kirk. We'll leave the day alone. How about just after mission announcement? We'll have time to prep but also we can have fun playing around.
[He nodded his head slowly, aware that Kirk was going to overthink it. That's just the other man's nature, and Kirk was clearly rusty when it came to having an actual good time out and about.]
I appreciate the effort.
[He kissed Kirk's forehead and stopped their swaying, slowly releasing Kirk while also observing if the other man may not want to stop.]
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Date: 2025-07-05 10:54 pm (UTC)Aren't I supposed to be the judge of how much I enjoy your company? Do you not know how to have fun, Kirk? Do you like to play games?
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Date: 2025-07-05 10:58 pm (UTC)I suppose. Been a while since I did that.
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Date: 2025-07-05 11:04 pm (UTC)Sounds like it. Come on, you and me out on the town. We can play some games - I'm garbage at darts - and break into like... a science museum or something.
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Date: 2025-07-05 11:09 pm (UTC)I suppose it could be worse.
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Date: 2025-07-05 11:23 pm (UTC)Yeah, I could make you dress up and actually have fun. What torment, right?
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Date: 2025-07-05 11:26 pm (UTC)Yes. How awful to do that to a friend.
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Date: 2025-07-05 11:35 pm (UTC)You'll defriend me afterwards no doubt. You can post a sign on the front door saying 'no fun allowed'.
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Date: 2025-07-05 11:42 pm (UTC)Yes, of course. I'm sure Hernan will enjoy that too.
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Date: 2025-07-05 11:46 pm (UTC)I'm surprised he hasn't already posted one. So, you'll go out on the town with me at least one night? Fun, games, revelry? Maybe some good music, slipping into a place or two we shouldn't?
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Date: 2025-07-05 11:54 pm (UTC)Interesting way to ask someone out.
[He gives a peck on the lips]
Fine. One night. An experiment to see how this goes for us.
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:00 am (UTC)[He smiled, pleased that Kirk was going to let him drag the other man out. Now, he had to plan for it to be fun. He stood them both up again.]
Fine, we should do this before the next mission. Just in case.
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:08 am (UTC)It'll need to be soon. Depending on the mission, we might not have much room to think about...
[Kirk almost fumbles the next word because of how strange it sounds coming from him]
Dating. Unless we count me biting you again because I don't have enough resources again.
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:13 am (UTC)How right you are. I guess we'll have to set a date soon, won't we? What's your schedule looking like?
[He shrugged at the idea of biting. He should save his blood volume for the mission so he was more useful for Kirk if it came to a denial of resources again.]
We save biting for the mission so you can take more without making me tired.
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:19 am (UTC)I guess any night or day works for me. I'm okay with saving the biting for the next mission.
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:27 am (UTC)It's a night on the town, Kirk. We'll leave the day alone. How about just after mission announcement? We'll have time to prep but also we can have fun playing around.
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:30 am (UTC)That's fine. It's... a date then.
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:36 am (UTC)Yeah, it's a date. Better prepare yourself for a night of fun, okay?
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:46 am (UTC)Ah... I will.
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:49 am (UTC)Good, and don't overthink it, Lamprey. It's for fun, remember?
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Date: 2025-07-06 12:54 am (UTC)For fun. Right. I'll try not to overthink it.
[Though it's a lot easier said than done for a socially awkward introvert scientist]
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Date: 2025-07-06 01:21 am (UTC)I appreciate the effort.
[He kissed Kirk's forehead and stopped their swaying, slowly releasing Kirk while also observing if the other man may not want to stop.]
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Date: 2025-07-06 01:38 am (UTC)This was nice.
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Date: 2025-07-06 01:42 am (UTC)It ended nicely. I think it was a rough start for you. Thank you again for trusting me with that information.
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Date: 2025-07-06 01:45 am (UTC)Thank you for listening.
[Especially as Vander is the first non-Justice League person to know the details of how Kirk was betrayed]
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Date: 2025-07-06 01:48 am (UTC)[He leaned in for a longer and deeper kiss. It was meant to be supportive, but he was very aware it was more than that.]
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