modern gwyndolin date the second

[08:51 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin had a great date with Solaire the other day! Solaire was charming and handsome as usual, as well as so sweet and understanding, both about Gwyndolin's health issues, as well as his... more personal, gender issues. They even managed to share a small kiss before they parted! Gwyndolin's lips still practically tingle at the memory of it...

They'd decided to plan a second date, since the first had gone so well. The idea was to go out to eat again, some other nice place Solaire knew about, but... The day is here, and Gwyndolin's really not feeling up to it... but he does have an alternative idea! There's still time before the date, so, anxiously, and after a couple false starts, Gwyndolin calls Solaire's phone, hoping Solaire won't be too disappointed.
[08:53 PM] Sunlit Solaire happily picks up, and answers, "Hello, my dear Gwyndolin!" with a smile in his voice, because he can't help but smile at the thought of Gwyndolin calling him! Wow! The smile is also on his face and in his heart, which is fluttering happily.
[08:56 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin's heart flutters as well, he can practically HEAR the smile that must be on Solaire's face, but then his heart falters, afraid of disappointing that smile and making it fall. "Hello, Solaire! Ah... Um. I am so very sorry to do this, but... I was wondering if we could change our plans today?" He asks, voice soft. "I am really not feeling well enough to go out... I know it's such short notice, but I cannot really control when I have these lapses, I am so sorry...!"

Oh no, he's really expecting disappointment!
[09:00 PM] Sunlit Solaire says, surprised, "Oh... oh, yes, of course, my dear! It's not a problem. Would you like me to bring the food to you instead of going out to the café? I think they do carryouts..." His voice goes distracted for a moment, then comes back to Gwyndolin and asks, "I mean, if you're still well enough to see me...? Or would you rather rest? It's fine either way, Gwyndolin!"

He sounds worried more than anything, though he's clearly hoping Gwyndolin is well enough to see him, because... he wants to see his cute boyfriend...
[09:02 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin's heart practically skips a beat... Solaire sounds sad, yes, but hardly disappointed, and more... worried? "Oh- Oh, please, I really would love for you to come over!" He says quickly, and maybe a little breathlessly. "If... If you could bring food, that would be wonderful. I... hope you won't mind a mellow date of staying in? I really do want to see you."

He wants to see Solaire so badly!! And he's really happy that Solaire seems so... fine with it! There's still a bit of apprehension, that maybe Solaire is just better at hiding his disappointment, but... Golly, he really wants to see his cute boyfriend too!
[09:08 PM] Sunlit Solaire laughs, softly, and says, "As long as it was with you, I wouldn't mind a date inside a burning building, dear Gwyndolin, except that I would worry for your health. And... being alone with you in your home sounds very nice, too, if Líadan can resist glaring at me the whole time..." Ahhh, being alone with dear Gwyndolin again, holding his hand, kissing his quite-possibly-gloved knuckles... Solaire sighs dreamily, and tells Gwyndolin, "I only ask that you let me know when I should leave, since I'm not sure I could tear myself away from you otherwise."
[09:12 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin can't help but giggle, which is just as cute over the phone, if a bit more low quality. "Oh, you don't have to worry about that! Líadan has quite gotten over her wariness about you- she was just worried you would be hurtful to me about my, ah... secret." Another giggle before he continues, "She was very pleased when I told her how sweet and understanding you were. I think she'll be happy to see you."

With that said, Gwyndolin is feeling an awful lot better about this- if his phone had a cord he'd be twirling it in his fingers right now, but alas! The limitations of modern technology...? "Come over whenever you like. I'm ready to receive you any time. I have a few date-in ideas..."
[09:13 PM] Sunlit Solaire ready to "receive" him anytime???? wow gwyndolin what happened to ur purity ring!
[09:13 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin GOLLY
[09:15 PM] Sunlit Solaire giggles back, utterly charmed, and says, "Perhaps we can have a very, very long date, and do all of them, if your stamina holds and you do not tire of me..." He, too, would be twirling his finger in the phone cord, but at least he has a ponytail to fiddle with, smiling happily. "I'll bring you food, then, my dear, and see you very soon?"
[09:17 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin is the one with his smile in his voice now, bright and eager and so very, very delighted- Solaire has such a cute and warm and delightful giggle! "Líadan will have to be the one to pry you away from me, to be sure, sweet Solaire!" He says, a little bit of laughter in his voice. "I can't wait for you to be here- see you soon!"

And then he gives a daring little smooch at the phone, before hanging up, and then just has to... wriggle delightedly a bit in his seat! Golly!!! He likes Solaire so much!!!!!
[09:23 PM] Sunlit Solaire dIES AT THE SMOOCH AAAA give him. a while. to die some more. How did dear Gwyndolin capture his heart so swift and surely, leash it to him so easily, and yet be so kind to it despite Solaire's unworthiness? Surely Solaire does not deserve having so kind and lovely a master over his heart, and yet here they are...!

He gets dressed after he's done dying, and makes sure the basket on his bicycle is emptied to make room for the carry-out, and proceeds to go fetch cakes and sandwiches and pasties for lunch with Solaire, with a stop at the store to buy a bottle of rose wine-- he's not sure if Gwyndolin drinks but he does hope the thought's appreciated either way-- and a single white rose with blushing petals that match the wine itself, to give with it, before proceeding to Gwyndolin's home.
[09:31 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin probably thinks the same of Solaire- that what did such a damaged individual do to deserve such a bright ray of sunshine in his life, so sweet and understanding and giving?

Regardless, when Solaire arrives, he'll find the gate open, and a man standing by it who seems to be a somewhat sharp, if eclectic dresser quite fond of yellow/gold and black, aggressively wavy marigold hair pulled back into a short ponytail. He's chewing gum with earbuds in his ears and his hands in his pockets, but he pops a bubble and removes a bud from an ear when he catches notice Solaire's approach, ready to meet him. GOSH WHO COULD THIS HANDSOME STRANGER BE? Solaire may have noticed this man hanging around the property at least once before, if he's been observant on any of his previous visits.
[09:34 PM] Sunlit Solaire has been mostly captivated by Gwyndolin, to be honest, so unless the guy was hanging out the first time Solaire came...

He brings his bike to a stop near the stranger, and wiggles his fingers jauntily in greeting, a golden-bright smile on his face. "Hello! Are you one of Gwyndolin's companions?" he asks.
[09:37 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin The guy gives Solaire a judgemental once-over, and makes a bit of a face, before nodding in the direction of the castle, indicating Solaire should follow, before striding in that direction. "Something like that," He says, a bit of a grumble to his voice. Is he actually displeased or is he just Like This? "I help guard the estate, but I'm not a personal attendant to Gwyndolin like Líadan is."
[09:40 PM] Sunlit Solaire is slightly cooled by that look, but his heart is too lifted by the thought of Gwyndolin to get too weighed down by the less than friendly reception. "Well, it's a pleasure to meet someone who's keeping dear Gwyndolin safe," he says, warmth filling his voice, and hops off his bike to walk it up to the front of the house. "My name is Solaire Archambault. You are...?"
[09:44 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin "Ornstein." is the only name Solaire gets in response. But a few moments after, he speaks up on his own, "You're all Gwyndolin has been able to talk about since you met, you know. She's really taken with you. Not sure her father would care for you, though, but he doesn't show up often."

Looks like Gwyndolin's 'secret' may not be out with all the staff- that, or he thinks Solaire's the one not in the know.
[09:49 PM] Sunlit Solaire is a little surprised-- surely the man doesn't think Gwyndolin would be dating someone who didn't know he was a man? Or...? Well, he'll match the fellow for now, and let Gwyndolin speak to him later, he supposes. "I-- I'm here for Gwyndolin, not h-her father, so his opinion matters much less to me than hers, I'm afraid. It would be nice if he liked me, of course, but if he does not, I'm sure I'll live..." He laughs, softly, and admits, "I'm rather more concerned about Miss Líadan deciding she hates me, and Gwyndolin assures me she's coming around." He hesitates, then says, a little shyly, "I hope you'll like me too, Mister Ornstein, though we've only just met."
[09:55 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin The man looks oddly at Solaire, most likely concerned that a man would care so little for the opinion of the father of his date. Hrrrmm. "... Don't worry about Líadan." He says, apparently echoing Gwyndolin's sentiment. "She hasn't had a bad word to say about you since she brought Gwyndolin home the other day. As for me..."

He pauses, and tilts his head, scratching a little at his jaw as he keeps walking. "Just do good by Gwyndolin. We may not be terribly close, but... I do care about her. Enough that it's really in your best interest not to utterly break her heart. You may find a lot more ire than you'd expect."
[09:58 PM] Sunlit Solaire says, earnestly, "If I broke her heart, I assure you, sir, that mine would be absolutely shattered with it, and there would be little punishment you could give that would measure up to the pain I'd already be feeling. But I am glad that she is so surrounded by people who care for her." He smiles a little, and spares a hand to fidget with his ponytail.
[10:02 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin Ornstein nods, seemingly pleased by that response, or at least finding it adequate. "Keep doing what you're doing, then." He says lowly as they finally approach the front doors. "Because if I'm honest, I haven't seen Gwyndolin smile like she has been in several years."

Talk about praise! Maybe the ornery attitude is just how he is and not as much of a reflection of actual judgement. Anyways, Ornstein indicates that Solaire can leave his bike outside the door, which he holds open politely for the guest. Líadan appears at the open doorway a moment later, a crooked smile on her face in greeting. "Mr. Archambault, good to see you. I'll take you from here, Gwyndolin's in an upstairs parlor."
[10:05 PM] Sunlit Solaire pinks at the honesty, and goodness, he can't seem to stop smiling either, not even when he leans his bike on its kickstand and claims the hefty bag of carryout, or when he says good-bye to Ornstein and hello to Líadan, or when he follows her to Gwyndolin... that smile is here to stay, along with the butterflies in his stomach and the floating feeling in his heart.
[10:12 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin Ornstein stays behind, closing the door behind them, while Líadan appears to be in a rather jolly mood as she leads Solaire through the many long halls and rooms of the castle, and up some very beautiful sets of stairs, until they finally arrive at a parlor with big windows with the lavish curtains drawn to allow a hearty amount of sunlight in to light the room, full of exquisite furniture with fancy lace doilies and pretty decorations that probably cost more than Solaire makes in a year.

And among them all, sitting on a couch, is Gwyndolin! He's as elegant and refined and pretty as the room around him, in a lacey sleeveless white blouse and peachy tulle skirt, arms decorated in elegant lace 'arm warmers' up to his elbows with ruffles, a pair of peachy leather boots with accents like snake scales, moon-shaped gold earrings, and a tiara made of silver metallic thread forming beautiful lace set on a gold headband, sitting on his silken silver hair. And he smiles SO BRIGHTLY the second he sees Solaire, his cheeks going pink with delight. "Solaire!" He says, clapping his hands together in delight, "Please, come sit with me!"
[10:17 PM] Sunlit Solaire was already pink, and he gets even pinker, nodding to Líadan without looking at her because his eyes are only for Gwyndolin. "You'd need a herd of horses to keep me from it," he says, laughter bubbling up in him from the sheer delight of seeing Gwyndolin, and he abandons the carryout on the coffee table so that he can claim Gwyndolin's hand, and kiss his knuckles, and sit beside him, smiling like his world has been lit up again just by being in Gwyndolin's presence. "You look lovely, my dear Gwyndolin," he says, fingers still gently wrapped around his boyfriend's hand.
[10:19 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin is all delight and giggles, especially as Solaire kisses his hand and compliments him, and he can't help but bring his fingertips to his lips as he grins and laughs. "So do you, sweet Solaire!" He replies, all awash with delight, cheeks quite pink, and his fingers curling gently in Solaire's. "I'm so glad you're here- and you're not... not disappointed at all, that I couldn't go out with you?"
[10:20 PM] Sunlit Solaire: ((ill brb i gotta food))
[10:20 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin: (( okie dokie ))
[10:27 PM] Sunlit Solaire kisses his hand again, because he can't resist, and says, "I was only afraid that I would not see you at all, my dear friend, or that you were really ill and suffering. Having a day in with you is still spending time with you; how can that disappoint me?"

He can't stop smiling at Gwyndolin, or holding his hand, or keep his thumb from rubbing where he kissed, pressing the warmth of his lips into Gwyndolin's knuckles.
[10:37 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin giggles softly, and brings up his other hand to hold Solaire's in both of his, his grip gentle. "You are so sweet." He says firmly, eyes alight. "And I just was not feeling well enough to brave the outdoors... Not even in my chair. But I'm plenty well enough to sit and spend time with you here!" He squeezed Solaire's hand, and... and now it's his turn to bring fingers to his lips, to kiss gently and sweetly at Solaire's fingertips. "I've picked out a couple things we could do here... I hope you won't find them too boring."
[10:41 PM] Sunlit Solaire has completely forgotten Líadan has ever existed; hopefully she's left while the lovebirds were chirping at each other, or else she might die from the sweetness overload. Solaire certainly feels like that might be his fate, his heart is beating so...

"I'd watch paint dry, as long as I was with you," he says, softly, clearly captivated by the feel of Gwyndolin's lips on his fingers. "Grass growing would be a thrill, as long as I held your hand."
[10:47 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin giggles softly, and nuzzles Solaire's fingers a moment- Líadan has certainly left the room to give them a bit of privacy, something she hadn't done the last couple times Solaire had visited. Is this.... trust????

"Well, hopefully, it's still a little less boring than either of those." He says, amusement in his voice. But finally, he pulls his hands away from Solaire's, so that he can lean over to the coffee table, to retrieve a small stack of colored boxes stacked there, which he now places across their laps, separating the stack into individual boxes- they're all jigsaw puzzles, of various pictures of floral arrangements or beautiful estates or landscapes. "I was hoping... you could do a puzzle with me?"
[10:58 PM] Sunlit Solaire blinks, and laughs, and says, "I haven't done a jigsaw since I was twelve...! I'd love to, though." He looks at Gwyndolin, smiling, then looks down at the puzzles, looking through them. "Did you have one in mind, or should we choose one together? And are you hungry? We could eat while we... sort out the pieces...? That's a thing you do with jigsaws, right?"
[10:59 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin giggles softly. "Well, these might be a bit more complicated than one you might do at twelve..." They're at least a couple hundred pieces. "I was hoping you'd pick with me? I've been meaning to do all of these, so I have no particular favorite... We could certainly eat while we sort out the corners and edges!"
[11:01 PM] Sunlit Solaire hums, and selects one that has lots of different flowers, all sorts of colors, instead of a big stretch of blue sky or something. "How about this one? It looks a little easier than the landscapes... and if we finish it, we can start another."
[11:04 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin is absolutely [b]beaming[/b] that Solaire is showing interest!! "Yes! Alright! Oh, good, I'd love to do more than one if it won't bore you!" Aaaa, he can't help but wriggle in his seat, kicking his feet just a little. He immediately sets aside all the other puzzles and clears a space on the coffee table, opening the box and (carefully) dumping the pieces out. Then, he cleverly sorts the box and lid together at an angle, so that the picture is upright and looking at them while they work on the puzzle. "There! Oh, but we should probably look at the food, at least... What did you bring?"
[11:16 PM] Sunlit Solaire says, brightly, "Oh, a bit of this and that, sandwiches and pasties if you want something robust, some cakes and eclairs if you want something sweet, and I bought a tin of tea that seemed like something you might like-- it's a mint oolong? It sounded nice to me..." He smiles at Gwyndolin, and says, "It's probably more than we can eat in one sitting, but I wanted to make sure there was something you'd enjoy, even if you couldn't order it yourself."
[11:19 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin is all smiles as Solaire lists things off, and claps his hands delighted. "The tea sounds wonderful! I could ask Líadan to get it prepared? Líadan!" He calls out her name, and she appears in a moment, Gwyndolin passing the tin to her with soft pleases and thank yous, and off she goes- "Oh, the eclaires sound wonderful though... But I should probably at least have a pasty before I get to the sweets, or Líadan will be cross with me."
[11:24 PM] Sunlit Solaire smiles, and leans over to kiss Gwyndolin's cheek, and asks, "What kind would you like? I got minted lamb, and a cornish pasty, and a chorizo and pepper one-- that one's probably a bit spicy... and one that's beef and ale and mushrooms?" It's up to Gwyndolin to choose, but they're all scrumptious, surely!
[11:25 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin practically makes sparkly eyes at Solaire, and says, eagerly, downright hungrily, "Oh, the lamb, please! My mouth is already watering!"
[11:27 PM] Sunlit Solaire laughs, and fetches it, offering it to Gwyndolin with a paper napkin to protect his clothes. "Enjoy it, dear Gwyndolin," he says, and claims the chorizo one for himself. It is, in fact, very spicy, and he loves it, the madman.
[11:28 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin steals a taste of Solaire's lips first before either of them dig into their pasties- a quick little smooch at Solaire's mouth. Mwah! And then he tucks in, having his nibbles, before leaning back over the puzzle as he chews, to start his task of picking out the edge pieces.
[11:31 PM] Sunlit Solaire oh well in that case how can solaire eat when it'd take away the taste of Gwyndolin's mouth? guess he'll just starve forever
[11:32 PM] Sunlit Solaire is much less focused than Gwyndolin when he leans over to help the sorting, his face pink and his eyes drifting from the puzzle to Gwyndolin's face and hands and arms and just... his lovely everything. He's so in love. They've only known each other a very little while, but oh, he's so, so in love...
[11:34 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin nibbles at his pasty, humming softly between swallows and bites, while sorting out the pieces... He's quite adept at it, with a keen eye, easily picking out the edge pieces from the pile, which he also spreads out a bit. But he also leans towards Solaire, not quite noticing the loving gazes he's receiving, but bumping their shoulders gently nonetheless.
[11:45 PM] Sunlit Solaire is not going to be able to stop admiring Gwyndolin when he's all close and bumping against him and so cleverly and keenly picking out pieces that Solaire can barely tell apart. God, what a perfect man... Solaire is almost sure that the tears in his eyes are from the chorizo pasty, but Gwyndolin being spectacular surely doesn't hurt.

After a bit, he says, softly, "I should have picked a more beautiful puzzle, so it would stand a chance against the temptation to look at you..."
[11:52 PM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin squeaks softly around a mouthful of lamb, and goes very red, and has to put his fingertips to his mouth as he finishes his mouthful, averting his eyes shyly. "G-Goodness, Solaire..." He murmurs, absolutely flattered, looking bashfully over at his handsome boyfriend. "You are really too sweet... And I was supposed to have my pasty before dessert!"

Also, not quite meaning to interrupt the flirting, Líadan returns, bearing two cups of the mint oolong Solaire brought along, setting them on the table. "Thank you, Líadan." Gwyndolin says warmly, before turning to give Solaire's cheek a peck. "You spoil me, and we're only on our second date..."
[11:58 PM] Sunlit Solaire laughs, blushing himself, and also thanks Líadan before telling Gwyndolin, "I'm only as sweet and spoiling as you deserve, dear Gwyndolin... and surely not even that much! You deserve sweetness like marshmallow fluff and Cadbury eggs and treacle pudding, and spoiling like-- hmm-- well, there's no good food simile for spoiling that's not a bit gross." He smiles, adoringly bashful, and says, "I'm glad what sweetness I can give pleases you, though."

He leans over to kiss Gwyndolin's cheek in return, and then, flushed from ear to ear, sets himself to eating the rest of his pasty and discovering a couple edge pieces before deciding Gwyndolin has that covered; instead, he starts sorting out the non-edge pieces by color.
[12:00 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin can't help but laugh, bright and sheepish and so very flattered and terribly entertained, his cheeks pink. Líadan gives them both a knowing look, before stepping back out. "Oh, sweet Solaire..." He says, a sigh in his voice, taking a moment to pause after sorting out all the edge pieces that he can find, leaving his shoulder against the other man's. "What ever am I going to do with you?"

He giggles softly, and then says, "Aside from going on more dates," and then continues to eat his pasty, looking quite pleased with himself.
[12:02 AM] Sunlit Solaire says, even more bashful and more than a little shy, "I think that would be absolutely the best thing to do with me, really. I'd like that very much." His ears are burning and he can't stop smiling. This is the most thrilling puzzle he has ever assembled.
[12:04 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin giggles again, and gives one more smooch to Solaire's cheek, before finally polishing off his pasty, brushing off his hands. "It's a good thing that's already on the agenda, then." He says, rather firmly, a smile on his face, and he scoops up his cup of tea to first blow off some of the steam, before taking a tentative sip. "Mmh- I normally like sweetened teas, but this is quite good..."
[12:13 AM] Sunlit Solaire says, faintly, "Oh, good, I'm glad you like it," while his heart tries to beat out of his chest and his belly tries to flip like a pancake. He's dying? But dying happily. But extremely dying.

He finishes the last bite of his pasty and washes it down with some tea, humming in appreciation. "It is nice..." he agrees, red with fluster and from the spicy food and from Gwyndolin being so close. Last date they sat across from each other, even if they had a kiss at the end... this is entirely overwhelming Solaire's senses, having Gwyndolin's slight, cool body so close, the smell of his conditioner or body wash or lotion or something teasing Solaire's nose, his lips finding Solaire's cheek like rose petals... puzzle assembly is a delight with Gwyndolin beside him, but also nearly impossible with Gwyndolin beside him.
[12:16 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin is happy to do most of the work with the puzzle, because having Solaire beside him and at least trying to participate and enjoying himself is the true joy he's taking in the activity right now. He sets his tea down, so that he can have one hand free to start linking like edge pieces together- because his other hand is busy curling gently around Solaire's, so that they can be arm-in-arm as they sit on the couch together.

Solaire isn't the only one taking absolute joy in being able to sit close together like this.
[12:21 AM] Sunlit Solaire iS EXTREMELY DYING?

Eventually he manages to bring his focus back to the puzzle, but it's hard, so hard, when Gwyndolin is right there, smelling so nice-- Solaire wants to press his face into the crook of Gwyndolin's neck and just breath in the smell of him, hold his slim body in his arms and warm it, touch his hair, kiss those soft, soft lips...  but, right, puzzle, right. He matches two pieces together and makes a satisfied noise, then gets back to sorting the colors, his fingers lacing between Gwyndolin's where their hands are linked.
[12:23 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin makes a soft, pleased noise, and occasionally pauses in his work to take a sip of tea, but is largely concentrated on a) putting edge pieces together in a coherent way and b) rubbing the back of Solaire's hand with his thumb. These are both very important things! But only one of them has his cheeks warm and pink.

He stops, though once he has the entire outer frame pieced together, so that he can smile over at Solaire. "This is so nice," He says softly, before laying his head on the man's shoulder. "I'm so happy you joined me in this..."
[12:27 AM] Sunlit Solaire says, softly, "I'm happy you let me join you. I-- I think this might be even better than if we'd gone out." He's smiling, too, and turns his head, to press his face into Gwyndolin's hair... wow... and smell it... and press a kiss to the crown of his head, gently. "Though if the butterflies in my stomach start beating any harder, I think I might take flight and sail out the window..."
[12:29 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin laughs a little, and begs, "Oh, please, don't! We haven't even finished the puzzle, and I'm not ready for us to part..!" He takes his hand from Solaire's, to instead hug his arm entirely with both his own. "I'll just have to hold onto you, then. I hope my meager weight is enough to keep you grounded!"
[12:32 AM] Sunlit Solaire can't help but laugh, and suggests, shyly bold, "I think you might be, but surely you'd have a better grip if your arms were around my torso?" You know... if Gwyndolin wanted to snuggle...
[12:34 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin giggles brightly, and lets go of Solaire's arm, to instead wrap around his middle, and hug him as tight as Gwyndolin's arms can muster! "Like this~?" He asks, a slightly teasing tone in his voice. Looks like Gwyndolin DOES want to snuggle! He promptly puts his head back down on Solaire's shoulder and sighs fondly. "I can't exactly do my puzzle like this, though... Ahh, but it's so nice."
[12:37 AM] Sunlit Solaire says, "Yes, exactly like that," and turns, just a little, just enough to drape his warm, strong arms around Gwyndolin's shoulders in return. "And the puzzle is probably butterfly-free--" Hmm! He peers at the box lid, and confirms, laughing, "Yes, not a single butterfly, so it ought to stay where you've put it." So there's plenty of time for Solaire to gently smooth the palm of one hand over Gwyndolin's shoulder blades!
[12:39 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin makes a soft, delighted noise- followed by a little laugh. "It's incredible that the butterflies have chosen your stomach, rather than the flowers in my puzzle!" He says, joking, and crosses his ankles together... Yes, he is very, very, very much liking this. "Do you like it so far, by the way? The puzzle, I mean? My father sent it to me."
[12:43 AM] Sunlit Solaire absolutely giggles, and says, "Maybe they found that sweetness I had stockpiled for you?" He kisses Gwyndolin's hair again, and walks his fingers up to his hair, stroking it lightly-- ohhh, it's like gossamer, like moonlight spun into silk, wow-- and says, "I have to admit, I've been so preoccupied with admiring you, I've hardly noticed the puzzle. It's certainly not unenjoyable, though, and you're so very good at spotting the edge pieces... it's rather spectacular watching you work at it, even if it means I'm not much help."
[12:46 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin also absolutely giggles, and giggles more at the way Solaire walks his fingers up to his hair, what a cute dork! Wow!! Golly!!! To think he lucked out so hard to have such a cute sweetheart literally drop onto his doorstep!!

"Well, I'm glad you're enjoying it that much, at least. That means you're enjoying it with me... even if it's mostly the 'me' part you enjoy, ahaha!" He's hardly insulted- mostly flattered, really. "I do love puzzles, though. Maybe sometime I can show you the ones I've already completed? I like to frame them."
[01:03 AM] Sunlit Solaire says, "You can do that with puzzles?" He sounds amused, but interested, and agrees, "I'd love to see them, Gwyndolin. I had no idea you liked puzzles so much, or I would have gotten you one instead of--"

Oh! The gifts! He'd totally forgotten about them! He makes a startled noise and pulls back, and says, "I forgot to give you your gifts! You're just too nice and distracting to look at, dear Gwyndolin..."
[01:05 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin starts to say, "Yes! You can use glue to keep them stuck together permanently-" but then Solaire distracts him with talking about GIFTS?? "G- You brought me gifts??" He asks, straightening up, looking totally shocked. "Besides the food? Oh, Solaire, you didn't need to...!"

But his face is going red regardless, and he touches a hand to his own warm cheek, a little wide-eyed with pleasant surprise, even if he has his own flock of butterflies in his belly now.
[01:10 AM] Sunlit Solaire laughs, and says, "W-well, maybe not besides the food--" and reaches over to the bag, fussing around for a moment and pulling out the bottle of wine and a long, slender box. "I wasn't sure if you drank or not, but if you do, this should be really sweet and lovely... rather like you," he says, displaying the wine for a moment, "and if not, you can give it to Líadan or that Ornstein fellow who walked me up from the gate, as my thanks to them for looking out for you?" He offers the box without comment, letting Gwyndolin find the single blush-edged rose on his own.
[01:15 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin brightens more when Solaire retrieves the bottle of wine and the box- "A rosé! Oh, you are a smart cookie- how did you guess my favorite wine??" Smart Solaire!! He's so smart, he gets a delicate hand cupping his chin to hold his face still so that Gwyndolin can kiss the corner of his mouth, before accepting the two gifts. "I don't drink much, but when I do, it's usually a nice rosé... Thank you!"

Giggles bubble up from him as he sets the wine down on the table, and then busies himself with the box- only to gasp when he finds the rose within, bringing his fingertips up to his lips. "Oh...! Oh, Solaire, it's lovely..."
[01:16 AM] Sunlit Solaire is dying? again? oh... kisses... kisses...! kisses.......... <3
[01:19 AM] Sunlit Solaire says, "Didn't I tell you? I'm psychic, but it only works when I'm thinking about people I want to like me." He's very pink, and very smiling, and his toes are maybe curling in his shoes. "The rose should have its stem trimmed and be put in a vase if you want to keep it fresh, but the lady who sold it to me assured me that it also ought to dry really nicely, if you wanted to keep it longer..."
[01:22 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin is absolutely kicking his feets a little in outright excitement at the beautiful gift!" Oh, Solaire, I love it! You're so thoughtful!" He says, and absolutely has to lean over and cup Solaire's face again- with both hands, this time, and kissing him on the lips directly before pulling away. "I am absolutely going to dry it! It will be beautiful! Oh, Solaire, you're such a sweetheart..."
[01:24 AM] Sunlit Solaire lets a laugh bubble up from inside him, and says, flushed redder than ever, "I'm not the one giving the sweetest kisses in the world, though...! Surely I can't compare with that kind of sweetness..."
[01:25 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin giggles, and carefully sets the boxed rose on the table, beside the puzzle, before turning back to Solaire, turning in his seat so that his knees bump against Solaire's leg. "Well... Perhaps you could." He says softly, face quite red and eyes soft and shining at Solaire. "You could, perhaps... give me some sweet kisses of your own?"
[01:30 AM] Sunlit Solaire says "oh!" and giggles, a little nervously. "I might taste like chorizo," he warns, but cups Gwyndolin's face in his hands all the same, leaning close, brushing their noses together in a bunny kiss. "Not nearly as pleasant second-hand as mint and lamb..."
[01:32 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin whines softly, but accepts the bunny kisses, albeit with a sigh through his nose. "I am not one for spiciness, but I think I can tolerate it in order to share a kiss or three with you..."
[01:32 AM] Sunlit Solaire: ((oh i think he'll find he's one for spiciness,))
[01:33 AM] Sunlit Solaire: (( EYES  EYES  EYES  EYES  EYES  EYES  EYES  EYES  EYES  EYES  EYES  EYES ))
[01:33 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin: (( AYYOOOOOOOO ))
[01:33 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin: (( but lbr he might have to have solaire borrow a toothbrush and brush his teeth first lmfao ))
[01:34 AM] Sunlit Solaire: ((ehehe))
[01:37 AM] Sunlit Solaire will give him a kiss, then, gentle and soft and sweet, thumbs petting his cheeks and warm, strong fingers spread across his jaw and neck, gently supporting his perfect face. Ahhh, it's so good, it's amazing, Solaire just... he needs to... he wants to...

Solaire kisses Gwyndolin again, and again, and then pulls back, his whole face pink and his heart pounding, and licks his lips. "Dear Gwyndolin..." he starts, breathless with adoration, "...it's not fair that you're so beautiful. How is a mortal like me supposed to survive kissing you?"
[01:42 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin promptly melts the moment their lips meet for a proper, lingering kiss, warm hands cupping his face and neck, Gwyndolin's eyes fluttering shut... He languidly returns each and every kiss Solaire gifts him, and when the other man finally pulls away, he feels like his lips are tingling, and his eyes flutter back open.

"Oh, Solaire, you goofball..." He teases, giving a playful shove to Solaire's shoulder. "I'm just as mortal as you!" And then, he licks his lips as well with a dainty swipe of his tongue- and then discovers he wasn't imagining that his lips were tingling. "Oh! Oh, spicy!" He exclaims, and cups a hand over his mouth. He starts to laugh, but it looks just slightly pained, even if he's clearly finding it hilarious. "Oh, my goodness, that pasty of yours is much too spicy for me, even secondh-hand! Ahaha! Oh, please, Solaire... G-Go brush your teeth- ask L-Líadan to direct you, o-oh... G-Goodness, hahhh, ahaha!"
[01:45 AM] Sunlit Solaire bursts into startled laughter, and urges Gwyndolin, "Drink your tea before your tongue burns off from heat, my sweet!" even as he pulls away, giggling. "I-- I'll be right back, dearheart--" he assures, and trots off to get directions from Líadan to where he can brush his teeth and save Gwyndolin from spicy mouth.
[01:46 AM] Sunlit Solaire: ((alas i love you and i love this scene and gwyndolin is? the cutest? wow? but i think i gotta hav snooz)
[01:46 AM] Dark Sun-Gwyndolin: (( me too tbh. goodnight!! ))