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The sound of the half-Sephi’s baritone laughter was something that he could never get enough of even now. It made the Axxilan happier than he could put into words, and it was clearly reflexed in each of his characteristic giggles, snorts and wheezes for air. He looked up from his menu when Emryc spoke again, giggling a bit more when the half-Sephi started to cough before shaking his head at the words.

“If you can stomach watching me eat some kebabs on Tattooine, I think I can handle seeing you scratch your ass.” He flashed a playful grin. He clearly remembered the horrified expression on the half-Sephi’s face back on Tattooine while he happily munched.

He was already half-way into his spiraling ramble when Emryc interjected, pausing briefly when the half-Sephi corrected him on the temple origin. “Ahem, we found a mound. Of unknown, questionable origin.” No it wasn’t. That mound was very clearly of Kiliki origin, with no room for debate, and both of them knew it. Nevertheless, attempting to get the Axxilan to openly admit it wasn’t likely going to happen. He grinned slyly towards Emryc when he spoke again, commenting on his attempt to by slick. “Was worth a shot,”

Jaikus attempted to be the gentleman by pouring, the bottle exploded in his face, and the Axxilan looked mortified. Emerald eyes went comically wide at that moment and the tomato-red color spread to every inch of his face. There was an almost defeated look on Jaikus face up until the moment Emryc rose from his seat, emerald eyes following the half-Sephi as he stepped in close.

Rather than letting him stew in his own embarrassment or making some witty remark, the half-Sephi had wordlessly, Jaikus watched as Emryc suddenly reached towards the bottle, smearing some of the skill alcohol onto his own face. Just as expect, that ridiculous, giddy smile quickly worked its way onto Jaikus’ lips – the embarrassment quickly fading from his expression.

It was a gesture that was loving and tender in ways that Jaikus couldn’t describe, and he couldn’t help but simply stare at the half-Sephi emerald eyes filled with nothing but love and affection for his partner. For the man that Jaikus had come to love more than anyone else in his life.

Jaikus leaned in and melted against that quick kiss, tasting his partners lips and a bit of the champagne that was smeared across his skin. He savored it for as long as he could before Emryc drew back, grabbing up the napkin to wipe them both off. “I love you,” He muttered softly.

The Axxilan sat back down after that, jostling his dampened curls a bit before picking up his glass. He clinked it against Emryc’s, taking a long sip from the flute. He paused for a moment when the half-Sephi mentioned Telos. It was something that had lingered in the back of Jaikus’ mind for weeks, but something the two of them had never broached following Emryc’s injuries. “I never had any desire to go back there.” He finally answered. “I never talked about what I found on Telos, after we parted ways. It’s something I should have.”

“After you left, I traveled deeper into the temple and came across two artifacts. A crown, and a set of ancient scrolls written in Ur-kittat – speaking of some kind of summoning ritual. They were arcane in nature, and I couldn’t make sense of them, so I brought them to naturally took them to Andruil.”
He paused for a moment, taking a drink from his flute. “We did some digging on Lothal and Devaron, found what we believed to be a key, but the trail went cold for months, and I thought that was the end of it."

The Axxilan paused just then, watching as the droid waiter returned - placing down the plate of roasted eggplant and duck breast onto the table in front of the two men. Jaikus nodded towards the droid, waiting until it left before he continued. “It wasn’t until after we left that temple, recently, that the Empress contacted me and I learned that the trail led back to Telos.“ He frowned a bit just then. “I wanted to contact you before pursuing the scrolls any further. I wanted you to be a part of it. The only reason I went to Telos when I did, was to intercept the Jedi, before they could claim the ruins.”

“The fighting broke out after that. The Empress fought the Jedi Grandmaster. I encountered that Dathomirian witch from Felucia,”
He tapped his finger against his glass, pausing for a moment. “And then I felt when you were injured on Dantooine.” He frown a bit deeper, exhaling softly. There was a distinct pain that manifested on the Axxilan’s features just then, once more reminded of the pain he had felt through their Force bond, and the panic he had felt in those moments.

It was the second time since that incident back at the cave that Jaikus truly feared that he had lost his partner, and once again had been helpless to do anything about it.

“A jedi,” Or whatever the hell Byron had come in his final moments, “Got in my way, and was eliminated because of it.” It was one of the few times Jaikus truly gave himself completely to the darkness - allowing it to wash over as he put an end to Byron. “I left Telos after that.”

In the moment, Jaikus hadn’t even given a second thought to the fallen Jedi - even as the man turned to ash before his very eyes. The man was an obstacle in his path, blocking him from getting to the one thing that truly mattered. It was only now, weeks after the incident, that Jaikus had given any thought to the vicious way that he had dispatched the Jedi - something that stuck with him more than it should have.

He reached forward just then, moving to place a hand over the top of Emryc's. “I did what I had to do, in order to find you after Dantooine.”


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Emryc simply smiled in response after pulling back from the kiss, a knowing look on his face as he heard those tender words. He spoke more with his gaze and break from the stoic than he ever did with words. He leaned in to kiss his partner affectionately before sitting back down.

The half Sephi listened in silence as Jaikus spoke, pausing only as their food arrived. Emryc sipped from the gin, his eyes narrowing slightly at the revelation of the scrolls. While it bothered him slightly that the Axxilan hadn’t divulged anything about the prize at the end, a part of him couldn’t blame the other man. Emryc had abruptly abandoned Jaikus in the lowest levels of Telos and left without looking back. That Jaikus found him again at all was a miracle.

Emryc eyed Jaikus as he finished speaking, feeling his touch on his hand. He in turn idly ran a thumb back and forth against his partner’s hand, “I distracted you,” He said quietly, “That’s dangerous. It could have gotten you killed,” Emryc exhaled, despising the thought of his own failures in battle impacting Jaikus from across the galaxy. Foolishly, he hadn’t considered their bond that had developed naturally from their connection.

“It bothers you - whatever happened with the Jedi,” Emryc declared as he looked at his partner, “Why?”

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Jaikus didn’t miss the way Emryc’s eyes narrowed when he mentioned the scrolls, the faintest bit of a frown tugging at the corners of his lips. The two men hadn’t hardly talked about Telos in any great detail, and certainly hadn’t discussed the prize that came from deeper into the temple. In the end, the prize had been nothing but bittersweet for the Axxilan in the end. Neither the crown nor the scrolls had occupied his thoughts when he left Telos, nor had they in the time since.

“They are something I should have told you about before, and it is something I want share with you as my partner. As we both suffered through that place.” He muttered, emerald eyes staring back at his partner. There was that same, unwavering look in the Axxilan’s eye – making it abundantly clear there was little room to argue. “Neither of those things mattered to me when I left Telos. Not after you left.” He spoke softly.

The Axxilan exhaled softly, squeezing his partner’s hand a bit. Even that little gesture of affection – feeling the thumb rubidly against the top of his hand – seemed to put the Axxilan at ease. He took another small sip from his champagne glass, listening as the half-Sephi spoke again. “Because you are what matters to me, Emryc. Not some artifact. Not the Empire. Not the Jedi.” He tugged his partner’s hand a bit closer, intertwining their fingers. “The moment you were injured, my goal became finding you.”

Jaikus paused for a moment when Emryc asked his question, finally addressing the issue that had nagged at the Axxilan’s own mind. It was hardly the first time Jaikus had bloodied his hands, and Emryc had seen the Axxilan fully unhinged back on Kafrene. He felt no sympathy for Byron, and even now did not regret what had happened to the Jedi. Nevertheless, it was something that stuck with him.

The Axxilan was quiet for long moment, allowing the silence to hang in the air before he spoke. “I don’t regret what I did.” He finally admitted, emerald eyes staring back at Emryc unwaveringly. “He is nothing but ash, and I don’t regret doing it. It bothers me because I lost control. Because I wouldn’t have hesitated to do the same to anyone else who had gotten in my way.”


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Emryc eyed him in silence as he spoke, especially when he listed off that nothing else mattered. Those were dangerous words, and a part of him reminded him how thinking like that led to ruin. He suppressed Raze once more.

“Your skillset will have the Empress demanding more from you,” He said as he began to slowly dig into the eggplant, “You know this, right?” Despite his relationship with Renfry, they kept their professional sides entirely separate. Emryc never interfered with how she ran her empire, and he wouldn’t dictate how she promoted or moved around her people. Jaikus was one of those people, and he knew it was a matter of time before he was approached to become a Sith Lord and questioned for his loyalty. He had the same threat looming when he first took on the title, though he hadn’t advanced since.

Emryc was quiet for a moment after Jaikus admitted the brutal nature of how he destroyed the Jedi. He would have likely done the same, though the idea of losing control bothered him quite a bit. Emryc looked down at his food, idly moving some of it around with a fork before he spoke again.

“It is getting difficult for me to keep going into combat and also maintain my role as the ISC President,” He admitted aloud to the only person he would ever share concerns with, “Explaining my injuries, risking death. It’s beginning to take a toll on me. I'm no longer just a cog in the machine and a simple soldier to throw into fights as was originally intended.."

Emryc exhaled again, "We may both have to make some tough choices soon."

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Jaikus paused for a moment when Emryc spoke up once more, giving voice to a concern - an eventuality - that had recently been on the Axxilan’s mind. “I know.” He said, exhaling softly. He gave his partner’s hand another squeeze before picking up his knife and fork, starting to cut into the duck meat.

The Empire had long-since shifted away from the murder-cult of the Eternal, making the transition towards a legitimate government. As such, Jaikus’ skillset as a diplomat, rather than a soldier, was something that was becoming increasingly in demand amongst the Empire. He knew it was only a matter of time before he was demanded to take on more responsibilities in that role.

“She will be disappointed by my answer.” There was a sense of finality to his voice just then, emerald eyes flicking back up to meet the half-Sephi. “I have no desire to become more than I am within the Empire. No ambition to grow in rank or influence.” The Axxilan had always operated within the background in his duties as a Sith, preferring to keep a low profile by his very nature. While some might have jumped at the opportunity, the thought of becoming a Sith Lord – of being forced to take on more responsibilities and commit himself further to the Empire – was something that filled him with dread. Especially now, as his relationship with the half-Sephi had progressed into the open.

“Moff Altaris,” He smirked faintly, reiterating that little title from back at the campsite, “Is something I have no desire to be.”

Jaikus briefly turned his gaze towards the horizon, watching as the sun dipped lower in the sky. The last rays of daylight painted the sky in a mosaic of oranges, purple and gold – weaving through the wispy clouds and shining down through the jungle canopy, reflecting off of the roaring waterfalls in the background.

Jaikus turned back to face his partner, listening as the half-Sephi shared his concerns. He was silent for a moment before reaching forward once again, brushing his hand over Emryc’s forearm. “You are more than just a cog in a machine, or a tool to be used by the Empire.” He exhaled softly. “..And I can’t stand seeing you constantly injured or risk your life, all for nothing.” It was the first time Jaikus had given voice to that particular concern, though it was one that had lingered on his mind for some time. Dantooine had, in many ways, been a wake-up call for the Axxilan. As per usual, he spoke genuine and unwaveringly about how he felt, expressing his concern without ever making demands of his partner.

Jaikus exhaled softly once more before flashing a soft smile towards the half-Sephi. “We both will have tough choices to make.. And I will be by your side through them, whatever might come. Always.”


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The two men had never actually taken the time to discuss such things in the past. With limited times to see one another, their focus naturally had been on other things. Emryc was silent as Jaikus spoke, revealing once again that his military eating habits still hadn’t left him. It took him only a few minutes to finish his meal, always appearing as if his food would be taken away.

The half Sephi’s ears swiveled involuntarily when Jaikus mentioned standing by his side and always. There were a lot of implications there that churned within his mind, though he gave voice to none of it. The half Sephi focused on his drink now, his meal finished way early.

“What is it you desire, then? For you?” Emryc asked quietly after a while. The half Sephi’s own ambitions were clear and obvious, and his reach would extend further as the ISC grew. The only thing in question was his loyalty. Emryc thought about the concerns Jaikus expressed about his injuries. He himself had thought about it for a while, wondering exactly how and if the Empire had truly benefited him in any way.

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Despite the gravity of the topic at hand, Jaikus was entirely at ease while they discussed these matters for the first time. It was only recently that Jaikus had begun to make changes to his schedule in order to allow more time to see his partner, and even then, there were extended periods of time without seeing one another – giving them little time for these sort of conversations.

Even as the conversation moved Even as the conversation moved to topics that ought to warrant caution, the Axxilan did not hesitate to voice his concerns and feelings before his partner – demonstrating the level of trust that had developed between them.

While Emryc managed to finish his meal in no time flat, Jaikus made progress on his plate at a much slower pace. A lifetime of upper-class manners had drilled into the Axxilan a dainty, meticulously style of eating – alternating between taking small bites from his plate before moving on to his glass – pinky extended out as he washed down his meal. By the time Emryc focused onto his gin, Jaikus had only just finished the duck breast on his plate – gradually moving on to the salad.

Jaikus couldn’t help but smile warmly, watching as his partner’s ears swiveled and moved all on their own. It didn’t matter when it happened, the involuntary movements of his partner’s ears were always something that delighted the Axxilan. His smile lingered for a few moments more before he glanced back down at his plate, starting to dig into his greens.

He paused for a moment when Emryc asked what it was he desired for himself. While the half-Sephi’s ambitions were clear, it had taken Jaikus a great deal of soul-searching and reflection to truly discover what it was that he wanted.

Jaikus swirled the champagne in his flute, staring down at the bubbly liquid for a moment before taking a sip. “Loyalty to the Eternal was something that had been engrained in me since birth – in all of the members of my family. Thus, for years, I thought my role in life was to advance that vision of the galaxy. A vision chosen for me.” He exhaled softly, setting down his fork to give his partner his full attention. It was only recently - as the Axxilan had grown in experience - that he had begun to question those very principles which had been engrained into him. Whether the vision of the Sith - whether it was led by the Eternal or now the Empress – was his as well. Or what he hoped to gain for his continued loyalty.

“I have no desire to lead armies or command fleets, or to rule over worlds all my own.” Jaikus paused for a moment, tapping his finger gently against the table. By now the sun had set a bit lower on the horizon, sending the last golden rays of sunlight across the table – glinting bright against the Axxilan’s emerald gaze. "I have no grand galactic ambitions. Truthfully, I have what I desire now - and that is my freedom. Freedom to pursue my own research and knowledge, or business ventures if I so choose." He smiled a bit. "Freedom to be with the man I love, openly and freely, and to support a vision that I choose and believe in."

The Axxilan exhaled softly. "The last thing that I want, is to be used as a tool for my skillset - and have that freedom diminished."


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Emryc visibly recoiled a bit when Jaikus spoke about having a path set for him. The half Sephi was vividly reminded of that being one of the fundamental reasons he and Morgan ultimately fell apart. There had always been an obsession with destiny and staying on a path. Emryc had been guilty of it himself, and it took what felt like an eternity to deviate from what the Cadre charted for him. That Jaikus came to the realization on his own meant he was leagues ahead.

It was new to him - hearing the thought process of someone that valued freedom over being anchored to an ambition. Emryc considered himself free, but was he? The half Sephi silently stared at his partner, quietly in awe of the man yet again. In some ways, he knew he would never understand Jaikus fully, but that was part of why he loved him.

“Well,” He began as he took a sip from his gin, smiling at the other man, “I will support whatever new venture strikes your fancy for as long as you can stand to be with me,” Emryc’s grin grew wider, affection clear in his eyes. His smile faded after a bit as his thoughts drifted elsewhere. He paused before speaking again.

“I am not great with hints or always expressing myself, as you’ve likely figured out,” The half Sephi said quietly, “Don’t ever be afraid to speak to me of your desires,” Emryc knew Jaikus was already good about speaking his mind, but perhaps this was the first time the half Sephi openly admitted that he sometimes needed the Axxilan to speak for both of them.

Emryc toyed with his glass for a moment before finally clearing his throat, looking up at his partner, “You said you had some things planned as well?” He quirked a brow, “I’m all yours for the evening.”

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Jaikus couldn’t help the way he looked at Emryc at that moment. listening as the half-Sephi mentioned supporting the Axxilan in whatever venture he chose. There was something incredibly powerful about those words, and it left Jaikus with a ridiculously giddy smile plastered across his lips, overwhelming love and affection bleeding onto every inch of his face.

It was a fact Jaikus knew to be true – that he would have his partner’s support in anything - long before Emryc ever said it aloud, and yet the utterance had a clear impact all the same. His face was bright with warmth, and there was a noticeable wetness to the Axxilan’s eyes just then, though it didn’t progress into anything more.

The Axxilan gently threw back the last of his champagne. “Well,” He set the glass back down onto the table, emerald eyes glinting up at his partner. “I have grown rather fond of you, Emryc Thorne. So it looks like you’re stuck with me for the long-haul.” He grinned a bit wider, affection clear on his expression. “For as long as you want me by your side, that’s where I’ll be."

He paused for a long moment after that, silent as Emryc quietly admitted that he sometimes needed the Axxilan to speak for the both of them. Jaikus had long-since learned that his partner wasn’t the most expressive individual in the galaxy, and yet to hear him admit it aloud was something that the Axxilan hadn’t expected.

Without another word, Jaikus rose up from his seat – crossing the length of the table until he was looming above his partner. He stared down at the half-Sephi for a moment before leaning down, planting a shower of feathery kisses to he his partner’s hair and forehead. “I will never be afraid, to speak of my desires with you, Emy.” He whispered softly, moving down further to capture the man’s lips.

He pulled back for a moment, emerald eyes fixating onto his partner for a moment as he cleared his throat. “Mmhm. Damn right I do,” He grinned a bit wider just then. His hand moved to layer over the top of Emryc’s, weaving their fingers together tightly. “Enough to keep us busy for the rest of the evening, if you’re interested.”

“There is nightclub back the Garment District of Iziz that I did some research on before I arrived,”
He said softly. “It’s exclusive enough that we won’t have to worry about any of your adoring fans beating down the doors and mauling security,” He leaned across the table a bit. “And it’s been a while since we danced together.”

He leaned back a bit, a playfully lobsided grin plastered on his lips now. “I already pre-booked reservations. Of course, we’ll probably have to miss that exclusive wine-tasting event if we go..” He glanced down at his chrono, squinting at the time. “So I understand if you’d rather sip rare vintages with some eccentric nobles.”

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Another half-an-hour had come and went before the pair eventually departed from the restaurant, giving them ample opportunity to watch as the sun dip the rest of the way below the horizon, brilliant sunset colors reaching their peak before giving way to the brilliant, star-filled blue of nightfall.

Just as Jaikus predicted, as soon as the pair reentered the speeder and began to make their way back towards the city, there was a crowd of fan-club members starting to flock towards the tree-top restaurant – blissfully unaware that their beloved President had already left. Jaikus couldn’t help but look a tad bit relieved, realizing that it gave them a bit of a head start before they were eventually spotted again.

True to his words, the nightclub Jaikus had selected was one higher-end establishments on the planet – frequented by celebrities, Onderonian nobles and other galactic elites. The perimeter of the club was guarded by high-class security droids, and there was an enclosed space around the entrances for speeders to pull into - Allowing patrons to exit their transports and head inside without onlookers gawking. Jaikus exited the speeder and immediately moved to hook his arm onto his partner’s, glancing up at him affectionately before making his way towards the entrance.

The interior of the club was painted by the flash of neon lights that streamed from the ceiling above. The bar was positioned straight ahead and at the middle of the room, while there was a VIP lounge up a flight of stairs and on a loft that overlooked the rest of the club.

Dozens of patrons had made their way onto the dancefloor already, the entire establishment filled the energic thrum of club beats. Amongst all the commotion and others people, their arrival was hardly noticed for the time being.

Jaikus glanced towards his partner, grinning. “Come on. I want to buy you a drink before I drag you off to dance.”


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Emryc was surprised at the suggestion of a dance club, though it was a very welcome surprise. He knew his partner absolutely loved dance, and it was certainly a break from the otherwise lowkey activities he had planned. The half Sephi was genuinely curious, his face betraying hints of excitement to see what Jaikus had planned. Onderon wasn’t a place he explored before this, and he had no idea about any of the local night scenes.

The half Sephi put his usual little earbuds into his ears before they went in, his sensitive ears not entirely conducive to loud clubs otherwise. Emryc followed behind Jaikus, thankful for the low lighting that prevented him from being easily recognized. The half Sephi felt the boom of the bass reverberate through his bones and he began to feel alive. Clearly this was something both men enjoyed, Emryc more than he would ever admit.

Emryc realized he quite liked this arrangement of having Jaikus on his arm where he went. The Axxilan fit perfectly against him, and glancing over into those affectionate emeralds sent waves of exhilaration through him every time. Even if his face remained largely blank, his ears were a different story, involuntarily swiveling and twitching to various Jaikus antics.

The half Sephi grinned when Jaikus offered to buy him a drink, letting the man walk ahead to do just that. Jaikus had seen Emryc drink enough to know he liked virtually anything Jaikus wouldn’t touch. Emryc took a moment to take in sight of the club and the patrons that were already out dancing. There was an elevated area where some of the more adventurous girls were dancing. Emryc briefly wondered how many drinks before Jaikus hoisted himself up there to put on a show and put the ladies to shame. The half Sephi chuckled to himself at the thought, looking back at the Axxilan when he brought out the drinks.

Emryc took his drink and stared at Jaikus for a moment before doing something out of left field. He raised his glass towards Jaikus, bending ever-so-slightly at the waist before speaking, “My lord. Enjoying the festivities, I hope?”

The first words Jaikus had ever uttered to him on that fateful day that now felt like centuries ago. The words that Emryc had brushed off. The words Emryc now repeated while bowing before that very same man. Well before Emryc realized he had just met the love of his life.

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There was an undeniable look of excitement plastered across Jaikus’ face, his expression lighting up even further the moment that they stepped into the club – feeling the energic music reverberate through his body and echo against his ears. There were few things in the galaxy that Jaikus enjoyed as much as dancing – fully immersing himself into what he was doing, losing himself to the music. It was something his partner had witnessed more than once, from Serenno to Tattoine, and even back on Ship. It has been months since he had last been in a club setting,

Naturally, Jaikus had done his research before arriving on Onderon. For hours, Jaikus had obsessive researched the establishment, scrolled through dozens of reviews and scoured the HoloNet before finally booking a reservation. It was something he had thought of well in advance, and gave a great deal of thought – and he couldn’t deny being beyond pleased that it ultimately paid off in the end.

He glanced up towards the half-Sephi, flashing the man a warm, affectionate smile as they made their way into the night club – surrounded by dozens of people who never thought to spare them a second glance - not yet anyway - amidst all the dancing and loud music. Having his partner close was something Jaikus craved and could never get enough of – no matter how much time the two spent together. There was a profound sense of exhilaration and strength that came with having the half-Sephi by his side, and arm-in-arm with the man now, Jaikus felt as if he could take on the entire galaxy.

The Axxilan glanced back over his shoulder, flashing a characteristic grin as he made his way towards club bar. Various patrons had gathered and seated themselves on stools, while the bar itself was managed by a particularly crochety looking Toydarian. A large Trandoshan was seated at the bar to the Axxilan’s left, turning to look Jaikus and his low-cut shirt up and down for several moments. If the Axxilan was aware of the looks from the other man, he certainly didn’t show it – keeping his attention focused strictly on getting their drinks and returning to Emryc’s side.

A few crowns were exchanged, a few moments passed, and Jaikus spun on a heel and began to make his way back towards Emryc. For his partner, Jaikus had ordered a whiskey from Charmath which had been aged for a few years to perfection. The Axxilan knew Emryc well enough to have a solid idea of the man’s drinking preferences, and Core Worlder whiskey was something Jaikus wouldn’t have touched with a ten-foot pole.

Which, naturally, meant it was a perfect choice for Emryc.

For himself, the Axxilan had ordered some fruity drink that was far more to his usual style – served in a wide rimmed glass and with a little straw leaning against the brim. Luckily for his partner, there was no insufferable little umbrella attached to this one.

Jaikus handed off the whiskey to Emryc and took a sip from his own fruity cocktrail, flashing his partner a wide smile. Instead of simply toasting back, the half-Sephi did something Jaikus couldn’t have expected in a hundred years - emerald eyes going comically wide when the man bent at the waist and uttered those familiar words.

The Axxilan immediately recognized those words at his own – the first things that he had ever said to the man he would come to love greater than any other. They were words from a time that felt like a lifetime ago, and had been spoken long before Jaikus could ever hope to know what Emryc would come to meet to him.

It was a gesture that Jaikus couldn’t possibly have expected, and it had a clear effect on the Axxilan at once. A renewed redness spread across every inch of the man’s face, shifting his bronze complexion to tomato red. His mouth hung open slightly agape, any attempt at vocalizing failing completely.For several long seconds, Jaikus could do nothing but stare at his partner – that daze, smitten look glint in those warm emeralds.

It took the Axxilan a long pause before he was capable of mustering a response to that, clearing his throat a few times. Without another word, Jaikus took a step forward and snaked a free hand around his partner’s waist – leaning up to briefly capture his lips – not for a moment hesitating based upon who might be watching them. Jaikus lingered there for a long moment before then taking a step backwards, reaching down to grasp at the half-Sephi’s free hand - planting a few kisses against his knuckles. “Going to that party on Serenno,” He muttered quietly. “Was the best thing I ever did."

“You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, Emryc Thorne. And I would be less without you.”


Jaikus took a moment to silently admire his partner, staring blissfully for a long moment before taking a sip from his drink. The Axxilan turned his body and jutted his chin to the dancefloor, grinning at Emryc as he did so. “Will you do me the honor of a dance, Mr. President?”


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Emryc had glanced back towards the bar for a moment in time to spot the Trandoshan looking at Jaikus. While he couldn’t blame him - his partner was certainly easy on the eyes - he didn’t like the particularly leery gaze from the other man. The half Sephi’s ears began to twist just a bit, turning a bit inwards. If he were full blooded, his ears would be completely flat then. The Trandoshan turned to watch Jaikus as he walked away, gaze dropping down to his ass for a while before it rose again. Right in time to meet the gaze of the half Sephi now standing up a short distance away.

There was no Force use, there were no words spoken, there were no fights. However, the icy gaze Emryc fixed the Trandoshan with spoke volumes enough as he looked right above Jaikus’ head towards the man while his partner walked back. By the time the Axxilan returned, he would see a very familiar look on Emryc’s face, the briefest hints of when Raze was looming underneath. However, the Trandoshan returned to his drink, taking the very strong hint. Emryc quickly snapped out of it, focusing his full attention on his partner.

Emryc couldn’t help but smile at Jaikus’ reaction to his gesture with the bow. He had grown to cherish the flush that tinted his bronze skin, and he liked being the one to invoke it. He allowed Jaikus to tug him closer, feeling his arm snake around his wide torso. Emryc tilted his head to lean into the kiss. He looked at the other man as his hand was lifted and he felt those tender kisses against his knuckles. The gesture was simple, and yet it sent waves of warmth through him.

The half Sephi listened quietly as his partner spoke, and it was his turn to get a faint pink tinge to his skin. Emryc managed a smile, still stewing in those significant words from his partner. The half Sephi knew he was a far better man in every way with Jaikus. The Axxilan gave him the space to grow into his own man while also complementing his personality.

“I love you,” He murmured softly, leaning in to gently press their foreheads together briefly before drawing back.

Emryc looked back at the dance floor, grinning as he took a big sip from his drink, “That’s Emy to you, thank you very much,” He said with the grin widening as he allowed Jaikus to lead the way to the dance floor, “Finish your drink. I’m not letting you put that down anywhere unattended,” Emryc said curtly as he promptly threw back the entire whiskey in one go and set it down on the tray. There was an edge to his tone and it was clear that Trandoshan from earlier was still on his mind from the way he glanced back in that direction.

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The dance floor was packed, but still allowed room to move around. Lights were flashing and the bass was thumping. The music would have bothered Emryc significantly if he didn’t have his earbuds in. The half Sephi faced Jaikus and grinned at him as he moved closer, placing a hand lazily on the other man’s hip to grip him.

“I don’t know if I can quite dance with you like I did that day,” Emryc tilted his head and winked at him, “I have to be proper and behave now, don’t I?” They would both vividly remember how Emryc had unceremoniously used the Force around Jaikus’ neck like a leash when they had danced that first time.

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While Jaikus had certainly noticed the leery looks he was getting from the Transdoshan – catching sight of the reptilian male out of his peripheral - the Axxilan had no intention of giving it even an ounce of his attention – not when he was determined to have an enjoyable night with the man he loved. Thus, Jaikus simply snagged the drinks from the bartender and began to make his way back towards Emryc, cutting through the crowds of clubgoers.

By the time the Axxilan returned, he briefly saw the look on Emryc’s face as the half-Sephi looked right over the top of him. Jaikus knew his partner well enough, and he could tell with a great deal of certainty when Raze was looming just beneath the surface – reflected in the frigid, deadly way those silvers fixated outward. Jaikus already knew who his partner was looking at, but the Axxilan glanced back over his shoulder nevertheless. By the time he did so, the Transdoshan had turned to stare holes into a specific section of the bar – very obviously avoiding looking in their direction. Jaikus said nothing about the Trandoshan, quickly turning his attention back to his partner and the man he loved.

That familiar tinge of red lingered on the Axxilan’s face for quite a while after he finished speaking – every word genuine and true. He knew, with every fiber of his being, that he was a better man with Emryc by his side. The Axxilan took the time to simply stare up lovingly at his, warm emeralds glinting against the neon club lights.

“I love you too,” He muttered in response to Emryc, pressing his forehead against the other man for a brief moment. Those three words passed so easily from his lips by now, and yet they still carried an undeniable weight behind them – filling the Axxilan with profound warmth and causing his heart to pound just a bit faster in his chest.

Drawing back a bit, Jaikus couldn’t help but smile when Emryc corrected him on the professional title. “Emy it is,” He quipped back, his grin tugging a bit wider. He paused for a moment when the half-Sephi mentioned his drink, blinking a few times. He didn’t need to ask to know why his partner was slightly on edge. Without another word, Jaikus tipped back his dainty glass and downed the rest of his fruity drink – leaving the empty glass placed neatly onto the tray.

With that, Jaikus took hold of Emryc’s hand and lead them out towards the middle of the dancefloor – amidst the flashing lights, booming bass and ever-shifting crowds of other men and women. Jaikus could feel the heavy thumping of the music in his ears, and it brought the man a familiar thrill – clearly a setting he enjoyed more than he ever said aloud.

He felt the hand splay lazily against his hip, and Jaikus couldn’t help but smile wide when Emryc spoke – his mind briefly transported back to that night on Serenno. At the time, the Axxilan hadn’t the slightest idea just how significant that night would be.

The Axxilan’s grin grew a bit wider as his hands rose up from his sides, hooking two fingers into the beltloops of Emryc’s trousers – lazily tugging him until their hips were firmly pressed together. It was the same maneuver Emryc had utilized back on that first day, and it was something they would both recognize at once.

“Maybe I like when you’re improper.” He leaned in to whisper against his partner’s ear, emerald eyes locking with silvers for several moments. With that, Jaikus finally began to move his body to the thrumming bass – loosening up and getting into the swing of things. His hips began to sway and gyrate to the energic music – moving fluidly to the rhythm. He allowed one hand to hang lazily at his side, languidly swaying in tune with his hips. The other hand, however, snaked around and rested along the back of Emryc’s neck – slender fingers splaying wide in his partner’s dark hair.


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Emryc grabbed at Jaikus’ hip and began to move to the beat. However, his partner surprised him by hooking his fingers into his beltloops to tug him close. The half Sephi immediately had a grin on his face, recognizing that little gesture as one of his own. His body was firmly pressed against Jaikus’ as they began to move and sway. The tug close meant Jaikus only had to reach up slightly to whisper into his ear. Emryc’s ear twitched, a low growl involuntarily escaping him. His grip on Jaikus’ hip tightened. The Axxilan knew what that simple gesture did, and of course he had to do it right in the middle of a packed dance floor.

The half Sephi shook his head to get himself out of that fog, though Jaikus’ next actions didn’t help a single bit. He felt the man dancing against him, the Axxilan’s hand traveling up along the back of his neck. He felt that familiar raking of fingernails and the way the fingers grazed his hair. Emryc tilted his head back slightly, leaning into the touch and clearly enjoying it.

The song switched and became more upbeat and Emryc promptly spun Jaikus around. He was getting into the rhythm now, moving and swaying a lot more with his partner pressed against him. His hand remained firmly on Jaikus’ hip, the other currently at his side though slowly beginning to also sway to the beat.

The others around them were having a great time, the strobes lighting up everyone’s face once in a while. At some point a Zeltron woman danced her way towards Jaikus. She was scantily clad, big boobed and very sweaty. She leaned in towards Jaikus, “HEY THAT GUY LOOKS KINDA LIKE PRESIDENT THORNE!” She happily shouted in his face while dancing. With that, she shamelessly started bringing out her comlink to take a picture of Emryc.

Emryc, unfortunately, was entirely oblivious to this. He was entirely focused on the music, the beat, and staring down at his partner’s very fine rear. The whiskey, along with his drinks at dinner, had certainly given him a healthy buzz and he was loosening up.

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Jaikus tilted his head back ever-so-slightly, emerald eyes fixating onto the half-Sephi while a wicked grin spread across his face. The Axxilan knew exactly what he was doing, pinpointing that singular little weakness and leaning in – his words reverberating against his partner’s fluted ear. He heard that growl that escaped from his partner involuntarily, and it was clear that the Axxilan liked that he was the one to invoke such reactions.

The Axxilan’s grin grew a bit wider the moment he was spun around – turned to face out towards the crowds of people while dancing against his partner to the next song. The Axxilan’s slender frame fit perfectly against the half-Sephi, like two pieces of a puzzle always meant to go together. Even now, it was a closeness that Jaikus cherished and enjoyed – pressing back against his partner the entire time.

Jaikus kept his right hand reached back – slender fingers splayed across the half-Sephi’s neck and dug into the back of his dark hair. Fingernails curled upwards and lightly scratched against Emryc’s skin, repeating that familiar gesture that he knew his partner enjoyed. Jaikus’ other hand, meanwhile, shifted from swaying at his side to hang in the air above his head.

As the music shifted to something more energic, and the movement of the Axxilan shifted to match the change. The gentle sway of his hips quickened – gyrating left to right, undulating forward and grinding back against the half-Sephi at nothing less than agonizingly slow pace.

At one point or another amidst his dancing, Jaikus glanced back over his shoulder and began to lean forward – bending at the waist and moving his torso towards the ground for his partner to watch. The hand on the back of Emryc’s neck dug just a bit deeper into the skin, dragging scratches along the man’s neck before pulling away completely. At that precise moment, Jaikus straightened back to a stand – his hands returning to their previous place as Jaikus continued their dance uninterrupted.

Turned to face towards from the crowd, emerald eyes casually wandered the crowds – flicking between the flur of patrons while Jaikus danced against the man he loved. It took him a moment, but the Axxilan finally picked out the Zeltron woman approaching him.

Naturally, Jaikus flashed a characteristically polite smile – not seeming to do much more than flinch when she decided to scream right in his face. “Similar..” He muttered softly in response to her assertion. The Axxilan had no qualms about being seen in public with Emryc Thorne, but giving legitimacy to her loud-mouth claim would’ve done nothing but draw the attention of everyone in the club. Emerald’s flicked to the Zeltron woman’s wrist as she fiddled with her commlink, preparing to take a picture of the half-Sephi.

It was a step too far for Jaikus – finally crossing a boundary enough for the Axxilan to intervene.

Without a moment of hesitation, Jaikus raised a hand to hover less than an inch over the top of the woman’s commlink – refusing to actually touch her, while also preventing her snapping her picture. In that moment – even as he continued to dance against Emryc and managed to rock his hips - all of the warmth and jubilation had drained from his face. Harsh, narrowed emeralds fixated onto the Zeltron lady with an almost predatory gaze. The frigid nature of his glare spoke volumes on its own, and yet Jaikus still opted to vocalize his displeasure - in case the hint had gone over the drunken woman’s head.

"Do not take pictures of my partner.” He all but growled the words, staring the woman right in the eye. There was no fight or usage of the Force to get his intimidation across, because there didn't need to be after that glare. It was exactly the same harsh, unyielding glare hat Jaikus had thrown Emryc's way back at the temple - though this time it entirely lacked the positive, affectionate undertones that the half-Sephi alway invoked - looking as if he was about to bite the woman’s head off.


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Emryc’s free hand was above his head and moving at this point as he danced to the music. Jaikus was incredibly distracting with the way he danced, pressing up against the half Sephi and showing absolutely no mercy. While the moves were slightly similar to that first day on Serenno, Jaikus meant something entirely different to Emryc and that made the experience completely different. His ears twitched from the feeling of the nails grazing and digging into the back of his neck. His own fingers pressed against Jaikus’ hip where he held the other man.

He exhaled sharply as Jaikus began to lower his torso, Emryc’s gaze falling to take in sight of the way his shirt tightly hugged his slender frame and the curve of his back and waist. Watching the man sway and move to the music was always hypnotic and he couldn’t take his eyes off Jaikus. It wouldn’t be long before the Axxilan could feel the subtle hints of the impact his antics were having on the half Sephi.

Unfortunately for Jaikus, that wasn’t the last time he would be approached like that. While the Zeltron woman walked away after giving Jaikus a searing glare, a series of people danced their way up one after the other, each one attempting to take pictures or feeling the need to comment on how Emryc looked so much like “that hot President”.

“Hey can I dance with him?”

“Oh my gosh he looks just like the president!”

“Hey is that your boyfriend?”

Hilariously, Jaikus’ moody face was enough to deter everyone after their initial approach.

Emryc, from his height, was delightfully oblivious still. In fact, one of the men to his side had a girl dancing on him. The man looked over in time to catch Jaikus do his pop and lock move and grinned widely, reaching over to high five the half Sephi which he returned. Clearly Emryc was having a party in the back while Jaikus had to slap away the nuisance.

After a few moments, the approaches stopped without any real explanation. Emryc grasped Jaikus by the hand to twirl him out to face him to do a few spins to the new song. As he did so, the Axxilan would notice that at some point Emryc had procured some ridiculous shades that better hid his identity. Clearly the half Sephi had no qualms with wearing these, not a man that ever lacked in the confidence department. He grinned at Jaikus before tugging him back towards himself while facing him.

His hand shamelessly traveled down Jaikus’ back and down to hook a thumb around his belt loop while the rest of his fingers curled around his rear. Emryc leaned in and grinned at Jaikus, his face inches from the other man’s with his neon and bright shades.

“Regret dating someone famous yet?”

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In that moment, it was so easy to forget the rest of the galaxy – allowing it all to bleed into the background as Jaikus moved to the thrumming club music, allowing himself to completely melt away into dancing with the man he loved. His body was loose, both fluid and precise with every hypnotic sway or undulation of his hips. For all the ways that the Axxilan was clumsy and careless, a new side of him entirely came to life when he was dancing – and he focused all of his attention into his effort, strictly because of who he was dancing for.

Jaikus couldn’t help the way he grinned as he bent forward at the waist, emerald eyes fixated back onto his partner. His shoulders shimmied and his hips rolled shamelessly against his partner, lingering in that suggestive position for several long moments before snapping back to his full height.

He leaned his back against the half-Sephi just then, using the grip on the back of his neck to keep their bodies pressed close together. It didn’t take Jaikus long to feel the effect his moves had on his partner, his grin tugging a bit wider. He continued to sway and dance to the rhythm, showing his partner absolutely no mercy the entire time. Of course, his blissful dancing was interrupted the Zeltron woman who shamelessly approached, attempting to take a picture of Emryc.

While the half-Sephi had a track record for being nonchalant and unbothered by these types of situations, it was clearly a line too-far for Jaikus – and the man had zero qualms about speaking for the both of them when he curtly rebuffed the woman. Emerald eyes remained harshly narrowed upon the woman long after she turned and walked away, following her until she vanished into the crowd.

Any sense of relief that the woman had decided to fuck off was cut short by the train of others who rapidly started to follow in her footsteps.

Even as Jaikus continued to dance with his partner – hips rolling and fingers grasping onto the back of Emryc’s neck – that frigid, hostile expression never faded from the Axxilan’s face – emerald eyes narrowed into sharp slits while his jaw set tightly into place. It was a far-cry from the bright smiles and jubilant expressions that the Axxilan was known for, and it was enough to deter most of the men and women who tried to get a closer look at his partner.

At one point or another, Jaikus’ gaze flicked over to another figure approaching from amongst the crowd – an exceptionally muscular, tall Feeorin weaving through the other dancers to get to the pair. The blue-skinned man dwarfed Jaikus in size, and the I LUV EMRYC heart-tattoo on his muscular shoulder left no mystery as to why he was approaching. Not to mention, the man looked exactly like another Feeorin that the Axxilan had seen on a news story.

The Feeorin only made it a few feet closer towards the pair before he stopped dead in his tracks, glancing down to see Jaikus glaring up at him. The Axxilan’s gaze spoke murder, and despite the hilarious size difference, Jaikus looked like he was going to eat the poor fan-club member alive if he managed to get even an inch closer. Without a word, the Feeorin slowly backed off and turned away – once more vanishing into the crowd.

The constant approaches gradually came to a stop without any real reason, but the Axxilan remained on edge. His fingers splayed wide and held onto his partner tightly, his hips rose and dropped with sensual rhythm, and the Axxilan continued to allow his gaze to flick across the crowd – irritation clear on his expression.

Before anyone else could approach, Jaikus was turned back to face his partner, doing a few spins to the new song. As he finally was tugged back towards the half-Sephi, those emerald eyes went a bit wide when he spotted the heart-shaped shades that the man was sporting. The sight immediately brought a renewed smile to the Axxilan’s face – all the warmth and genuine affection bleeding into his expression. It was enough to melt away all his growing frustration seamlessly, forgotten the moment his attention was back on Emryc.

Whether the half-Sephi realized it or not, his efforts had successfully diffused the Axxilan expertly.

Jaikus couldn’t help but grin a bit wider, feeling the hands travel down to shamelessly curl around his rear. In response, the Axxilan allowed his hands to trail a bit lower on his partner’s back – scratching down along his neck and grazing along his deltoids, using enough force to be felt through the shirt that he wore.

“Not for a moment,” He muttered, leaning up to capture the half-Sephi’s lips for a moment. He savored the taste of his partner and the whiskey that lingered on his breath, taking his time before eventually breaking away from that embrace.

The Axxilan’s hips rapidly popped to the beat, rising and dropping with percussion movements. While his lower half pressed shamelessly against his partner, Jaikus bent his torso back – his spine curling and his head tilting towards the floor – tugging that low-cut shirt taut against his skin. His shoulders shimmied and shook to the music, remaining in that position for several seconds before snapping back up.

“I don’t regret a thing.”


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Emryc felt Jaikus graze his nails along his neck, the fluted ears always moving of their own accord as they did every time he did that. He leaned into the kiss when Jaikus closed the distance, squeezing a bit harder with his grip on the other man’s rear. Emryc didn’t even mind that fruity taste of Jaikus’ obnoxious drink on his lips. The half Sephi was clearly in no hurry to break the kiss as he bit down and tugged on his partner’s lower lip before finally letting him part.

He watched as Jaikus moved his slender body to the music, swaying and popping back up. Emryc didn’t miss the way Jaikus’ shirt grew taunt and tugged lower, teasingly revealing more of that toned chest. Emryc felt Jaikus press both their hips together, the sensation combined with his backwards arch setting the half sephi ablaze. The blood pumping through his veins suddenly burned hotter than the rivers of Mustafar.

Emryc decided to finally return a bit of the teasing. He kept dancing and moving, but he smoothly moved his arms up to casually roll up his sleeves and fold them. Since he had wider and muscled arms, the sleeves would actually stay exactly where he rolled them. He also reached up to undo a few buttons to reveal the top of his chest right above where he wore his low cut undershirt.

The half Sephi pulled Jaikus closer before grasping him by the arm and pushing him out. The music became even more lively and Emryc began to spin, taking his partner with him. He twirled Jaikus and switched him from one arm to the other, easily clearing out a small path for them. Emryc clearly had no qualms about moving his partner around, leading him through a series of spins and arm switches all while expertly stepping and moving to the beat.

The series ended with Jaikus being spun and yanked right back against Emryc with his back against his chest. The half Sephi’s hand traveled up the front of Jaikus’ torso, fingers gliding easily against the surface of his bare skin. Emryc leaned against his ear to bite the lobe playfully, that baritone rumbling against his ear.

“Did you bring me here to torment me?” He asked as he swayed with his hips, sending his entire body into a wave that ended with his lower body grinding against the other man’s before withdrawing again.

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Jaikus couldn’t help the way he smiled just then, allowing himself to get lost within the blur of movement and the booming music. Just as the Axxilan tilted his torso backwards, his hands began to trail further down his partner’s back – slender fingers digging a bit deeper as they carved a pathway along the half-Sephi’s neck and down his back, ending their path along the middle of his spine.

While his hands kept their bodies tethered together, the Axxilan bent his torso backwards – his spine curling as his head tilted towards the floor behind him. He maintained the position for several long seconds, rapidly shimmying his shoulders and rolling his torso with languid, fluid waves – each ending with his lower half grinding against his partner. Each frictional movement sent waves of heat through the Axxilan, manifesting in ways clear across his body.

After a few moments the Axxilan snapped back up to meet his partner’s gaze, emerald glinting bright against the constant, ever-shifting flash of neon. The Axxilan let out an involuntary sound when Emryc began to roll up his sleeves and unbutton his shirt, exposing those muscular forearms and the upper curvature of the man’s chest. That isn’t fair,” He all but growled the words, an almost pleading tone to his voice.

Jaikus never had any qualms about taking the time to drink in the sight of his partner, and the same rang true even now. Even as his body moved seamlessly to the music, the Axxilan allowed his gaze to gradually trace up the length of the half-Sephi’s arms, following his torso until fixating upon the exposed portion of his chest. A grin tugged wide on Jaikus’ face as he finally flicked his gaze back up to meet those familiar silvers, biting down gently against his bottom lip.

The music became even more lively and energetic, and Jaikus rapidly adapted as Emryc pushed him and began to spin, rapidly changing arms with each rotation. The Axxilan was clearly just as comfortable following his partner’s lead as he was taking charge, seamlessly falling into the steps as the half-Sephi moved them across the dancefloor. His feet practically glided across the ground, his hips swaying and rolling as the world became a blur of motion all around them. Through it all, Jaikus kept his gaze fixated onto his partner – snapping back to meet those silvers after each and every spin.

Back against his partner, Jaikus couldn’t help but groan softly when Emryc bit against his earlobe, that gesture alone sending jolts beneath his skin, setting his body ablaze with heat. He leaned his head back against the half-Sephi, a grin plastered across his lips. “I brought you here to have a good time with my very sexy partner,” He tilted that emerald gaze back to meet silvers, a renewed fire burning beneath the surface. “And maybe to torment you a bit,” He muttered softly, a wide grin plastered across his lips.

As if to enunciate that point, Jaikus reached back his with both hands – fingernails latching onto the back of Emryc’s neck. Rather than lingering in place, the Axxilan gradually started to work his way down – once more carving a path along the half-Sephi’s back. This time, however, Jaikus followed his hands and began to lower to the ground – shifting his weight onto the balls of his feet as he bent at the knees. With serpentine grace, Jaikus slithered his body down against his partner, dropping down into a squat position and ending at roughly waist-height with the half-Sephi. His hands followed him the way down, shamelessly resting against the Emryc's rear - fingers grasping almost possessively.

At that moment, Jaikus tilted his head back – emerald eyes tilting back up to gaze at his partner. It was a maneuver not unlike the one he had pulled back on Serenno, and he knew it was one Emryc would recognize immediately. After a few moments, the Axxilan pushed off his feet and rapidly rose back to his full height – sliding his body against the half-Sephi as he ascended from the ground.

Jaikus continued their dance for several more moments, his hips rolling and grinding back against the half-Sephi with continued, unrelenting waves. Gradually, the thrumming bass of the club beats came to an end, and a new song began to echo out throughout the club.

As soon as the new song began, Jaikus abruptly moved to change their position. Rather than lingering against his partner, Jaikus pushed off of the half-Sephi and broke the contact, putting a few steps of distance between them – turning around to face the man he loved.

At that moment, Jaikus began to move his body hypnotically to the music – falling into the steps that he so often flaunted for his partner. His hips began to rapidly snap and drop to the beat, displaying precise control over his core and the ability to move his body. His hands gradually rose above his head and began to weave through the air – moving with an almost serpentine life to them.

Emerald eyes remained fixated onto his partner the entire time, allowing the world around him to bleed into the background – unimportant and forgotten entirely. The longer he danced, Jaikus gradually began to spin on his axis – rotating in place to flaunt for the half-Sephi. He moved in a clockwise turn, until he finally paused half-way through his rotation, lingering with his back turned towards the half-Sephi. At that moment, Jaikus brought his hands down from above his head and rested them against his hips – rolling and swaying his lower half on full display for his partner. Jaikus lingered in that position for several long moments before he finally continued to rotation to its conclusion – ending once more turned to face the half-Sephi.

After a few moments more, Jaikus gradually began to make his way back toward his partner – fluidly moving his body across the dancefloor. With each step forward, Jaikus turned his body and snapped his hips toward the half-Sephi – each percussion movement bringing him a bit closer to his destination. He repeated the maneuver until Emryc was finally within reach once more. To close that last bit of distance, Jaikus shot a hand out to latch onto his partner – grasping onto the stylish shirt that he wore. His fingers hooked inbetween the buttons of the shirt, maintaining a fistful of fabric as he possessively tugged the half-Sephi close, bringing his face to linger only a few inches from his partner.

Jaikus teasingly leaned forward, briefly capturing the half-Sephi’s lips before abruptly drawing back – spinning around once more so that his back was facing Emryc – their bodies fitting together like two pieces of a puzzle. “I don't think you mind my tormenting."


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It was a back and forth battle between the two men to see who could disarm who. While Emryc had seemingly succeeded with the slight shifts in his state of attire, Jaikus turned it back around with that bite to his lip and grin. It was something the Axxilan did sparingly, and it sent jolts through Emryc every time. His ears visibly shifted and he felt his blood run hot, Jaikus keeping him easily on a hook.

Emryc grinned at his words as Jaikus answered, knowing the bite to his ear was another counterattack in his direction. The half Sephi watched as he lowered himself again, similar to what he had done on Serenno. While it had certainly caught his attention back then, it was a whole new level now that Jaikus was his and there were entirely new levels of attraction. His hands moved to trace along the sides of his body, passing against hips and up along his slender waist as he began to drop.

The half Sephi looked down at Jaikus when he tilted his head back to look at him. Though Jaikus couldn’t see it, there was a glint of yellow in his eyes. One of his hands almost involuntarily grasped a hold of Jaikus’ hair to yank his head back further back, fingers digging into those thick curls. He felt Jaikus grasp him as well, fingers digging into flesh with a sense of demand. It took a moment before Emryc released his hold, remembering that he was in a public area. Jaikus knew exactly what he was doing to his partner and he was relishing every bit of it.

Emryc couldn’t help but sharply exhale when Jaikus came up again, grinding himself against Emryc as he did so. While the half Sephi didn’t intend for Jaikus to hear him blurt the words, the music winded down at the exact time for his baritone to quietly grumble, “God damn it,” shortly before Emryc reached down and had to make a quick and discreet adjustment to alleviate his very uncomfortable situation.

Thankfully the music changed and he expected things to simmer down a bit.

Nope.

Emryc watched in silence as Jaikus pulled back and began to move hypnotically to the new music. The crowds dispersed slightly, a fair number of patrons stopping to watch as Jaikus put on his sensual performance. The half Sephi was reminded of Tatooine and the way he swayed and moved, every joint moving in concert to the music’s rhythm. Emryc’s gaze lowered to his hips when he grasped them, entirely mesmerized by the display. The man that high fived Emryc earlier was caught staring open mouthed, completely forgetting about the woman he was dancing with. At some point the woman realized, turned around and slapped the poor guy in the face, deeply offended.

The half Sephi took a few steps forth when Jaikus tugged him forward, his hands finding his hips again. Emryc leaned into the kiss, giving a moody grunt when Jaikus pulled away all too soon. He began to move a bit more, swaying his own hips against Jaikus before he turned around. One of his knees slipped up and rubbed along the Axxilan’s inner thigh, moving dangerously close before he allowed Jaikus to turn around. Emryc only lingered there for a moment before stepping back from the other man.

He put a bit of distance as he did his own dance sequence. Both arms were raised as he shimmied his shoulders and rolled them in alternating sequence for a fluid display to the song. Emryc spun one hand over the other and tilted his torso back, a surprising amount of grace in his movements. While he was bulky and rigid, his limbs could move loosely. His wrists were loose as he spun and rolled them while his shoulders rotated and moved to the beat. His feet moved in sync, stepping back to the rhythm as he moved. He wasn’t built the same way as Jaikus, but his fluidity rested with his upper torso instead of his waist and hips.

After a moment, he shifted the sunglasses to be perched atop his head instead and moved to close the distance. Emryc continued to move his shoulders to the song before dropping down to a squat in front of Jaikus. His hands firmly grasped a hold of Jaikus’ hips, pulling him dangerously close as his face hovered just a few inches away from the front of him as he looked up with those vibrant silvers tinged with gold. His hands traveled to Jaikus' rear and down along the backs of his thighs and legs. There was a teasing grin on his face as he lingered there for just a moment, still swaying his shoulders to the music. He rose up almost agonizingly slow, his face remaining close as his hot breath brushed against the exposed skin of Jaikus’ chest and then his neck before he stood to his full height again.

“I don’t mind it so much,” He finally responded with his lips inches away from Jaikus' before he grasped a hold of one of Jaikus’ legs and wrapped it around his own thigh. Emryc spun them around to begin moving to the new song.

@Altaris
 
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