Yussa is annoyed that he's stopped on his way out of his office, but he endures an impromptu faculty meeting with as much patience as he can muster. He was looking forward to seeing Caleb anyway, but now he has even more reason to want to unwind with agreeable company.
By the time Caleb arrives, Yussa is still dressed in what he'd taught in earlier that day, save for one key difference: the black turtleneck he'd worn beneath the white blouse is gone. The simple binder he wore beneath it and his warm skin are quite evident beneath the thin fabric. And he finds himself quietly delighted when Caleb mixes the first round of drinks. He loves the warmth of the ginger, and between the cocktail and the company, he's in a far better mood before long.
He is fascinated by Caleb's apparent skill - self-study is not easy, and to be accepted into the program Caleb must have made his talent clear. Yussa itches to ask him more, but reserves some of his curiosity. He can parcel it out - he isn't interested in interrogating the younger wizard tonight.
Yussa makes the second round of drinks with rum, ginger beer (to stay on theme), and lime. His part of the conversation involves a bit of well-earned complaining about the last minute meeting that delayed his night, a little bit about how he got this job in the first place - or rather, how it was offered to him - and some about his time in Nicodranas. The story of the Open Quay is usually good for some amusement.
By the end of the second round, Yussa is feeling pleasantly warm, and he's ended up sitting much closer to Caleb on the couch. He is very handsome, somehow moreso now that Yussa's been able to see him in the daylight. Or perhaps it's his intelligence and dry wit that's added to the attraction.
When there's a natural lull in the conversation, Yussa says:
"Should we discuss... I don't know, boundaries? Expectations?" Perhaps he should have brought that up earlier. He's far more interested in kissing Caleb right now, but he feels he should at least make the attempt.
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By the time Caleb arrives, Yussa is still dressed in what he'd taught in earlier that day, save for one key difference: the black turtleneck he'd worn beneath the white blouse is gone. The simple binder he wore beneath it and his warm skin are quite evident beneath the thin fabric. And he finds himself quietly delighted when Caleb mixes the first round of drinks. He loves the warmth of the ginger, and between the cocktail and the company, he's in a far better mood before long.
He is fascinated by Caleb's apparent skill - self-study is not easy, and to be accepted into the program Caleb must have made his talent clear. Yussa itches to ask him more, but reserves some of his curiosity. He can parcel it out - he isn't interested in interrogating the younger wizard tonight.
Yussa makes the second round of drinks with rum, ginger beer (to stay on theme), and lime. His part of the conversation involves a bit of well-earned complaining about the last minute meeting that delayed his night, a little bit about how he got this job in the first place - or rather, how it was offered to him - and some about his time in Nicodranas. The story of the Open Quay is usually good for some amusement.
By the end of the second round, Yussa is feeling pleasantly warm, and he's ended up sitting much closer to Caleb on the couch. He is very handsome, somehow moreso now that Yussa's been able to see him in the daylight. Or perhaps it's his intelligence and dry wit that's added to the attraction.
When there's a natural lull in the conversation, Yussa says:
"Should we discuss... I don't know, boundaries? Expectations?" Perhaps he should have brought that up earlier. He's far more interested in kissing Caleb right now, but he feels he should at least make the attempt.