save_the_souls | driftfleet ♪ IC Contact: Year Two

[He gives a slight headshake, glancing over at him]

No...he's staying in Ino's office for now. We figured that'd be a better place for him to drink and hide for a bit.

[Ino's office, huh...]

That's a good idea. It's pretty quiet there... And people don't need to sleep there either. [Since, you know, that was a problem with Allen's bed and all]

Mm. Hopefully he'll sort himself out after the next shuffle is over. I think he's really worried one of the Castiels will end up on his ship.

So Pathstone still has space for them?

No, but with his luck you never know.

Ah, yeah... [Literally knowing nothing about Crowley's luck, Clay just agrees and hopes for the best. His ship's filled to the brim, too.]

Did you wanna stay another night? Or are you going to head back to the Blue Fish after this?

I don't know... [He gives a sigh]

I feel like if I go back to the Blue Fish right now, I'll have to deal with someone lecturing me about Zuko. About how he's going through a lot, and this is just how he is... [Just like when he gets into spats with Katara. He runs his free hand through his hair]

I'd rather stay pissed at him for a bit.

[He smiles a bit, slowing down as they start to reach the elevator shaft.]

Well, you're absolutely welcome to stay pissed over at the Vanquish if you want. No lectures from us, I promise.

[Sometimes you just need to stay mad for a while, Clay can understand that. But as soon as they reach the elevator doorway, Clay turns to wrap his arms around Allen's neck, his smile turning into an anticipating grin. Well, well?]

Go on, go on! Spider-man me up.

Thank you. I truly appreciate that.

[He was grateful for Clay. He cared for the rest of his friends, but honestly...it felt good, having someone who was completely on his side at this moment.]

[And honestly, his grin and what he says is enough to actually get a bit of a smile out of Allen. You nerd]

Alright, alright. [He leans forward to give Clay a kiss on his forehead before he looks for that ledge. A moment later he finds it, takes careful aim and-]

[Fwoosh! Up they go!]

[Clay knows perfectly well that it's more complicated than just a blender issue, that Zuko probably had a meltdown unrelated to this whole thing, that they should talk it out and everything... but sometimes, that has to wait for a bit. Wait for both sides to cool down, or else it'll only get worse. He has no idea how to deal with Zuko, and frankly, he doesn't really want to at the moment, not after hearing what he had to say about his boyfriend. Sure, in the future, but not right now. Right now, he'll deal with Allen's side of the cooling down process.

Which meant not giving him trouble about this, not giving him grief or trying to tell him that he ought to talk it out, but just letting him blow off some steam and be angry for a while. Just - Be there, as a support and as a friend, as someone who cares for him and wants to help pick him back up again, get him to walk again. Then he can push him back to talking things out with his crew again.

But anyway. The confirmation and the kiss makes him start to bounce on his heels a bit, and then - UP THEY GO.

Clay lets out a "WHOO", and then laughs - God, he could never get tired of doing something like this. It's such a thrill, flying through the air with only Allen for support - yet he has full trust in his boyfriend to not let go of him.]

[And of course he holds onto Clay, that isn't even a question. He holds onto him tightly, feeling a swell of pride when Clay reacts so happily to this little thrill, despite his other feelings. It was hard when Clay was around to be completely miserable. The guy was just so earnest and so bright- how could you not be affected by it]

[Like before, he swings them forward when they reach the opened door- landing on his feet into the room with the view. There's no planet outside, what them being between systems. But from the window you can see a good number of ships from the fleet, as well as the occasional shuttle flying around]

Ah...good. Looks like no one's found this place yet.

So we're all alone here?

[Clay gives him another kiss on the cheek before he lets go of Allen, jogging forward a bit to take in the sight. There's no planet or aurora, but the sight was still beautiful to him. All of space was like that for him. He presses his hands to the window as he looks outside, wondering if the fleet members or those in the shuttles can see them at all.]

It'd be nice if this could be just our place, you know? Just a place to go when we want to get away for a while.

Looks like.

[He follows after him, at a slower pace and watching Clay more than the sight that he's viewing.]

It would be...maybe next time we can bring a few pillows and blankets with us. Make it more comfortable.

That'd be cool. [He looks wrapped up in what's in front of him, like he's counting every star and taking in every groove of the ships out there. It really is a wonderful sight, and it'd be a great place to go to see whatever phenomena is out there up close.] Maybe I can swipe some blankets from Katie's office. She's got a whole blanket fort in there, you know? I swear she took one of mine.

[When he reaches Clay, he'll stand by his side, wrapping one of his arms around the back of Clay's waist]

A blanket fort, really? That's impressive.

I can snag some things too. We got several fur blankets from the last planet, I'm sure we could spare a couple.

So that's blankets taken care of. Now we just need pillows.

[At first, Clay moves one hand to blindly reach for Allen's shoulder - before he realizes what he's doing, keeping his eyes and his attention on the sights in front of him rather than what's right there with him. With that little reminder, he finally turns his head to look at Allen with a smile while settling his arm around his shoulder, bent at the elbow enough to lightly stroke the back of his neck with his fingertips.]

You're amazing, you know that?

Oh?

[He looks curious]

What makes you say that?

Mm, you just are. And about this whole thing... You were right to go about it the way you did. [He turns, his back to the viewing panel, to face Allen and rest both of his arms on his shoulders.] You're the first mate, and you have a ship to take care of. If someone breaks something, then that shouldn't be left alone. You were just trying to do your job, keep the ship running, and ensure that that kind of thing doesn't happen again.

[He smiles a bit, one hand turning to toy with the hair at the top of his neck] You're amazing for a lot of reasons, but one of them is that you take your job so seriously. I know some people who think the whole captain and first mate thing is one big joke. But you - you love your crew, you support your captain, you put your all into the ship... You're amazing for that, and I love you for that.

[He feels his cheeks heat up as Clay compliments him. It's really flattering, that he can't help but get embarrassed.] Ah...thanks. It's just- it's just what a good first mate would do. I mean you do the same as captain-! I know you really care about your crew!

[His cheeks do heat up a bit at that, but come on, this isn't about him]

Yeah, I would... and yeah, I do. But I don't have a first mate who would help me out with that.

[He really should pick one soon. Maybe when they get back...]

Sokka made a good choice for his first mate. [He leans in to brush their noses together] And I made a good choice for my boyfriend.

I know that. You really ought to think about getting one though. There's good candidates in your crew, and it might mean you'd fall asleep at your desk less.

[SINCE HE KNOWS YOU DO THAT. The blush is still prominent in his face as their noses brush together. Dangit Clay you flatterer.]

Ah...are you trying to get back at me for all the times I flatter you? [You know when he KNOWS you get all embarrassed and flustered]

[Well. The comment about the desk certainly makes him flustered, and he gives an embarrassed little "I know, I know" before deciding to focus on the last part instead.]

Mm, maybe. Or maybe I'm just being honest. [Since, you know, that is his thing. Being genuine and honest, because why should he hide anything about himself, especially with his boyfriend?] Either way, it's true.

[He gives a little huff, definitely blushing. He can't refute it, but still-!]

Tch...

Well you're making it really hard to be all mad like I was.

[HOW DARE YOU BE CALMING AND SUPPORT!!!]

[He laughs a bit, the sound quiet and fond, and he shifts a bit closer, just to feel more of Allen against him.]

Wow, now I feel terrible. Should I get you mad again? Still want to scream?

[He just lets out a sigh as he moves closer to rest against Clay. No, he doesn't feel real compelled to scream or get mad again- not when there's someone loving and supportive right here. So he's just quiet for a moment.]

...I don't suppose you brought snacks.

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