[He is not deterred because Nero is a tsundere. If Nero was truly bothered, he would shove Bradley right out that door and the evening would be over. So he'll link hands with him and stay right there.]
You don't need anything I have to offer. You're strong and independent, you can handle everything on your own.
[He's grown so much since their bandit days. It makes Bradley like him even more.]
But you like it when we cuddle up on cold nights, don't you?
[ If it was towards the beginning of being in the manor together, he would shove Bradley away and lock the door behind him. They've gone through centuries, and Nero's never really and truly hated Bradley.
Even when he was locked up, it was always something complicated.
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Date: 2024-02-26 04:38 pm (UTC)[He's resting the side of his head against Nero now.]
And I'll chase away your roommate if they show up.
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Date: 2024-02-26 04:40 pm (UTC)[ He puts his wine down and links their fingers together in the privacy of the room. ]
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Date: 2024-02-26 04:46 pm (UTC)You don't need anything I have to offer. You're strong and independent, you can handle everything on your own.
[He's grown so much since their bandit days. It makes Bradley like him even more.]
But you like it when we cuddle up on cold nights, don't you?
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Date: 2024-02-26 04:53 pm (UTC)Even when he was locked up, it was always something complicated.
A laugh, warm and affectionate. ]
It's not even that cold here.
[ Still not a no. ]
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Date: 2024-02-26 05:03 pm (UTC)[He pulls up their linked hands and kisses the back of Nero's.
Brad has always enjoyed wooing Nero like this. It's about the only time he's subtle and gentle.]
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Date: 2024-02-26 05:10 pm (UTC)You're a real charmer when you actually try.
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Date: 2024-02-26 08:34 pm (UTC)I have my moments.
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Date: 2024-02-26 08:53 pm (UTC)I'll let you have them... sometimes.
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Date: 2024-02-27 04:43 am (UTC)[He will butter Nero up with booze only twice a week then.]
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Date: 2024-02-27 04:48 am (UTC)[It's not too overwhelming for Nero. Two times a week is enough.]
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Date: 2024-02-27 05:07 am (UTC)[He'll tap his wine glass against Nero's in a 'cheers' gesture.]
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Date: 2024-02-27 05:11 am (UTC)