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[He decides to move to sit down right next to G'raha for the moment. Amongst this huge pile of books. Who's going to clean all this up? He's not.]

I don't know, from the looks of it at least a few hours.

[Zack smiles.]

You must've been pretty damn tired.

[Is G'raha okay...?]

[ It takes too long for him to remember that hours are bells. So he has been here a couple of bells. But then how long has Zack been here with him? Observing? Waiting?

He sighs and throws himself across the other's lap. Maybe they won't leave so soon. ]

In truth, I've been here for days.

[Oh? G'raha's going to just sprawl across his lap like that?!]

Hey- What makes you think you can just be cute and lay wherever you want?

[... He's absolutely right he can. Zack sighs and puts a hand on G'raha's head.]

But what do you mean you've been here for days? ... Don't tell me you're camping out here?

[ G'raha takes a deep breath. Closes his eyes and stretches just a little. ]

Did you not essentially give me permission the moment you wished to continue seeing one another?

[ He might even be reaching for another book. Maybe. Or he's just shifting to make himself more comfortable. ]

Hmm. As for being here "camping out," as you say? Mayhap I was.

[Zack hums thoughtfully. It makes his lips quirk into a smirk.]

I guess you've got me there.

[Then he'll just go ahead and start gently stroking those cat ears. He's also going to do what he wants.]

But please tell me you've got a real bed somewhere?

[ The reaction is immediate. Raha relaxes the moment that Zack begins stroking those ears. A tail flicks around, like the content thing that he is. One of these days, he really needs to tell Zack that it is difficult to have a conversation with his ears being touched -

Especially since it's such a new sensation. ]

Hmmm. Yes. On the ship.

Yeah? Your ship? At least you've got a place that isn't just a pile of books.

[That's a relief...

Zack is noticing how relaxed G'raha is getting. Hopefully, he doesn't pass out again but then again would that be so bad? Zack would have to carry him out of here. But.

He continues to brush his fingers over the soft red fur.]

Hmmmmmno.

[ That sure is the sound of G'raha's tongue starting to get thick and heavy. The book he picked up is loose in his grip. Ready to drop at any given moment. ]

There are books there too.

So you horde books wherever you go.

[What a total nerd. Zack's never been that into reading, not like huge amounts of reading. But maybe he could try to pick up one or two if G'raha ever had suggestions for him.

Still gently running his fingers over G'raha's ears...]

Books are an -

[ Augh Zack! Zack. The ear! How can he do anything with fingers along his ear like that, seriously? Instead of answering in full, all the man gets is a murmuring "importance source." Important source of what?

Who knows. That tail is just whipping back and forth. Congratulations on getting a puddle. ]

[Zack smirks.]

... Important source? Of...? What?

[He isn't so much invested in the answer as he is in G'raha turning into a cat-shaped puddle. How about he gently massages his fingers into G'raha's hair, giving him a nice gooooood scritch behind the ears.]

[ Nope. No verbal answer. Just a slightly louder rumble and leaning more into that hand.

He's definitely asleep again. Hope Zack won't lose feeling in those legs. ]

Raha?

[... Nope. Out like a light again. Zack chuckles.]

Alright, you cute bastard.

[Don't mind as Zack goes to scoop G'raha up in his arms, princess style.]

[ As Zack goes to scoop Raha up, those lashes flutter slightly. There's the slight red of his eyes visible for a few scant seconds before the man is curling against Zack's chest.

Right back to sleep. ]

[Having G'raha curled up in his arms like this. It's too damn cute. G'raha could literally get away with murder right now.

He sighs.]

What did I do to deserve to meet you, I wonder.

[He smiles and makes sure G'raha is comfortable enough as he starts to carry him. He'll probably take G'raha to his cabin to sleep safely instead. At least for today.

... So long as G'raha doesn't wake up.]

[ Zack doesn't have to worry about Raha stirring much. There is a flick of his ear here and there from where Zack's warm breath washes over it. The rumble in Raha's chest is steady as he nuzzles into the warm body that is holding him.

His tail also swishes about languidly. Occasionally flicking about, smacking against one part of Zack or another. Really, Zack will be able to take G'raha wherever he wishes for the time being. ]

[He feels bad about leaving G'raha's horde of books behind but it's not like he can scoop some of them up when he's got a sleeping cat in his arms. So they'll have to stay there for now.

Instead, Zack will take G'raha back to his cabin to take a rest. It's a quieter day so at least he doesn't get many glances for doing that.

Once he gets there he manages to jiggle his door open and he enters to put G'raha down on his bed.]

[ ~~Okay but what if he is getting a glance FROM A PARTICULAR BLONDE?~~ Really Zack shouldn't have any issues carrying G'raha. Only... He is a little heavier/denser than what his appearance would betray. Not that it is a problem for Zack, but it does once more imply that G'raha has more muscle mass to him.

But look luck trying to pry the cat off and making a run for it, Zack. ]

[~~DON'T LOOK THIS WAY CLOUD~~ He's just going to gently kick his door closed, yep.

Once G'raha is down on the bed Zack goes to let go and... Well. G'raha doesn't.]

Raha... [It's going to take everything in Zack not to just cave in and cuddle this man right now.] Time to let go, sleepycat.

[ ~~He is going to be looking and don't be surprised to see a text message later ZACK~~

And honestly, as far as G'raha is concerned? It might be possible to dislodge him. Finger by finger. Nail by nail? ]

[~~He's just helping out a bro... yeah..........~~

Zack has such a dilemma. He had planned to just let G'raha use his bed for the night and sleep somewhere else later. A chair, the floor, it's fine. But that's only if he can get G'raha to let go.

He'll gently start to pry his grip. Slowly and gently. He whispers,]

Come on... It's better that you sleep here than on the floor where any old paladin could find you.

[ Fine, fine. He will slowly relinquish his hold on Zack. That means the man will be able to set G'raha down wherever he pleases.

Even if it means that the moment that he's away from Zack's warmth the purring stops. ]

[He'll ease G'raha down on his bed. And with his grasp finally letting go Zack can sit back and let out a sigh. He watches the other rest for a moment, watching the lines of his breathing.

... G'raha is beautiful. What the hell.

He turns away and gets up. He'll let G'raha sleep for now.]

[ Zack will find, in that time of watching this Miqo'te, that the pillow is being snatched. Rather, G'raha seems to curl around it. Bury a nose into it and breathe out a mix between a purr and a trill before going still once more.

An ear will occasionally flick. The tip of his tail might twitch. But other than this, G'raha seems pretty content where he is.

For now.

Until, of course, he wakes later with no idea where he is. How he got here. And be thoroughly embarrassed. ]

[Zack won't mind the stolen pillow. For now, he'll leave G'raha to sleep and go about his duties for a while longer. But when the sun sets he will head back to his cabin to check in on the cat nap.]

Hey. Sleeping beauty awakes.

[He'll help G'raha sneak back out to his own ship, of course.]

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