[ taken from conversation via MSN. human!Valle X human!Laz. ]
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Valle: *HMPH* Don't get me wrong, I'm still a touch annoyed about that one. ONE DAMNED NIGHT, and I end up -pregnant-?!

Laz - But look what came out of it! They're -perfect-, right? *wicked grin* Suitable for us.

Valle: ... They are... *smirk* Slightly puzzling, however. And more pliable when they couldn't speak quite so much. *amused*

Laz- I'm sure they were less of a handful then, no doubt. We can still mould them to our standards, it just takes a slightly less direct approach than what I think you're used to. *raises a brow*

Valle: I recall being a little one, and there was little to no 'molding' -- *imitates Laz's tone* -- there was mostly 'how do I not get thumped'. *snorts and wrinkles his nose delicately*

Laz- *snorts, rolling his eyes* Lot of good that did you. Maybe if you'd had a bit more shaping you wouldn't be such a sociopath. *Keeps a surprisingly straight face for how much humour he finds in all this.*

Valle: I? *wide-eyed, gesturing at himself* I, am a sociopath? Surely not. *reaches out after a moment to pinch Laz* How dare you suggest such a thing.

Laz- *Makes the face of "i'mnotlaughingiswearit" and twitches back at the pinch* A dramatic sociopath at that. *Mimics Valle's tone and movements in retaliation* 'Me?! A completely antisocial ihateeveryone kind of guy? NO WAY!'

Valle: Well, do I hate you? Do I hate -our- *dramatic emphasis* children? *crosses his arms* Hmph. Then again, it speaks to you as well -- would you be involved with an 'antisocial ihateeveryone' type?

Laz -*dry and simply* Only if I'm doing him up the butt.

Valle: *goes wide-eyed, sputters for a moment, and then finally just LEAPS onto Laz, all fists and flustered fury* You -- I swear it, you'll have nothing out of me! You great foolish... beast! *thumps him a few good times, in addition to his weight*

Laz - GAH! *Flails doing his best to try to keep the man at bay without hurting him* I WAS KIDDING- JOKING! JOKING! Sort of. BUT JOKING! *Catches Valle's wrists in each hand with a firm grip to hold him still, a small smirk creeping up the corner of his mouth now that the shock of being lept upon has started to pass.* Besides, it's a little late to say I'll have none of you. I think I've had just about -all-.

Valle: *he squirms rather fiercely once his wrists are caught, glaring up at Laz with his face red beneath the silvery strands of his hair* You're such a colossal -a**-. Why do I tolerate you again?

Laz - You see too much of yourself in me, that's why, *he purrs, leaning to n** at Valle's cheek before releasing the pale man with a light shove.* I doubt you could expect any more or less of me than what you yourself would dish out. Am I correct?

Valle: *he glares at Laz, lifting one hand to brush fingers against his nipped cheek* Which is partially why I do not trust you. Mostly, though, I suppose that you are neither above nor below doing anything I would do. *smiles, after a moment, a bit coyly*

Laz - *returns the smile with a brilliantly wicked one of his own before he finds himself a seat and stretches* Can't say I blame you. I don't trust me, either. Part of my allure, I think.

Valle: Oh, you think you have allure? *arches a brow delicately as he sprawls out again, stretching himself gracefully out just outside of reach*

Laz - Would you have anything to do with a creature less alluring than I? *He chuckles, twirling a bit of hair round a finger idly.*

Valle: Though I do not know -why-, you are indeed pleasant enough to look at. *archly, rolling over to watch Laz from beneath pale lashes, with a smirk on his lips* You irritate me, however.

Laz - Wouldn't smile too much there, moon-tan. Beggars can't be choosers, and it looks like you're stuck with me until you gain the ability to get along with someone else. *Slides a glance down to the lovely pale thing nearby, pausing his hair-twirling to adjust a ring.* Acidic jests and general disdain don't make friends or mates.

Valle: Hm. *pauses after a moment, absently tugging at one of the many bits of metal jammed in his ear* Who says I care to get along with anyone else? I don't need to, anyway.

Laz - Alright then, *he responds airily, trailing fingers through silken black tresses,* show some appreciation for the company you keep and the services rendered, that's all I ask. Unless, of course, you'd rather just do without. *Turns his head pointedly to Valle and cocks it to the side expectantly.*

Valle: I'd rather not, if it's all the same to you. *rolling over, he props his chin on the heel of his hand and eyes Laz with a pleased silvery gaze* I do appreciate your company. *he smiles, a narrow, rather impish smile* Then again, I should ask you for the same appreciation. After all, it is not as if I inconvenience -you-.

Laz - Nope, you've done quite the opposite, barring the gouges I've found here and there. I -suppose-, *he rumbles, voice dropping as he leans over to better eye Valle with a dark gaze,* I could aquiesce. Should I pamper you? Bring you roses and chocolates, court you proper?

Valle: *brows arching, he can't help giving a delicate little chuckle, looking up at Laz with heavy-lidded eyes and an amused smile* I suppose you could do that, though I do not believe I have ever been, as you say, pampered...

Laz - Now that's just a shame. *he creeps up on all fours, closing the gap between them, eyes narrowing* But you're up to something, what with all this sweetness. You can't pull the wool over the wolf's eyes. What're you up to?

Valle: What if I just wanted your attention? *he lifts his head, leaning up until he's just a breath away from practically kissing Laz* Am I allowed to ask for it, or to take it, Lazarus-wolf? Or should I sit and bat my lashes? *one hand rises, fisting itself in the other's dark hair, to leash him close for a moment*

Laz - You'll take what I give you. *Hot breath slithers over pale skin as his own hand rises to fold with subtle strength around a ghost-like jaw .* But if you want something I haven't anticipated, I won't know unless you say so. No games.

Valle: I'll take what you give and more. *his smile is brief, coy, but his silvery gaze is quite cool, as if he's observing from the outside -- and to the touch, his skin is remarkably chilled* And then perhaps we'll play games, if it suits us, don't you think, partner? *his fist tightens in the soft dark hair, and his smile broadens*

Laz - *He breathes in a hiss, hand tightening along that deceivingly delicate bone.* You like games, then? I wouldn't recommend them in my presence, if you please. You want something, you say so, and if you deign to ******** with my head, there will be consequences, you creepy b*****d.

Valle: *His voice dips in a satin chuckle, cool and soft, though his eyes are narrow, glittering with delight behind pale lashes* Don't fret your head about it. I'll only play games if I become bored. *lifting his head with a flex of surprisingly sleek muscle, he leans up, nuzzling his nose at the tip of Laz's with a smile* For now, I enjoy your company just as you are. Don't you enjoy mine?

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