"None in this complex that I've been told. If I have, I would have called you to make sure you were alright. Worst part is thinking about how ACs are more likely to break down. I really hope summer isn't going to be as chaotic."

"Much more comfortable, yes." He gave a soft laugh, wrapping an arm around his boyfriend. "...And I'm not sure whether or not I regret giving my assistants the holidays off. So many heating systems broke down..."

As he expected, putting the honey in his own tea as he sat down. "Oh...habits..." Alistair chuckled, removing his wig. "...That's a bit better."

"Almost ready." He loaded up a tray with the tea and cups. Maybe some honey and sugar just in case before heading back to the living room. "It's ready."

Alistair smiled, leaning down to pet the cat. "Maybe. Don't know until they meet properly since Mango can fly. I should bring him by more."

"I'll be back as fast as I can." Alistair rushed to the kitchen. Tea. Quickly but not so fast it ruined it... "I wish I brought Mango now."

He couldn't help a soft laugh, still hanging onto him. "Maybe I should make the tea. You look like you need the rest more, honestly."

"Yeah...guess we both are. Tea and cuddles, dear?"

Okay! Not mad at him. The vampire quickly hugged him back. "...I'm sorry I've been away... Lots of emergency calls and holiday stuff. But...more importantly, are you alright?"

Alistair froze, having been about to knock. Shit...he hoped it wasn't from being busy and Rose was upset... He gently knocked. If that was the case, better to take the scolding. If not, time to be a good boyfriend and see what WAS wrong.

i don’t know much about you folks… but i can tell you as sure as the sun’s gonna come up tomorrow: y’all keep going, and y’all keep trying.

Alistair sighed, passed out on a couch. A rare sight. The man that always seemed so outgoing and social looked exhausted. "Please no more emergency heating calls... At least the parties are over... Crap...New Years... I had to stretch myself thin again..."

//I just went through new followers and while I tried to be careful, please let me know if I followed back anyone that was called out as problematic and trusted mutuals just haven't had the chance to unfollow/block yet.

//Deep breaths, deep breaths. I think I'm okay. SAD is a bitch... I tried so hard to get over the funk in time for Christmas and I guess mentally screaming at myself didn't help. Holiday chaos, family drama, all the fun shit....but I think I'm okay now? I really don't want to disappear again...

Hot damn, was his face ever red! "Oh, yes...~"

What good are words when a smile says it all?

//What a roller-coaster of a day. About to sit down to do a word search and the power went out. And it's actually again. The last time was about when I stopped replying earlier but that was coincidental timing going to a Friendsgiving.

"What are you thinking~?"

"Can't help it. You know how to tease me~."

"Certainly...not complaining...~" He laughed softly. "Love you as you are~."

He gasped, trying not to tense a little. The vampire did trust him. "F-fuck, you little devil~..."

"Could never...be bad at this~."

He chuckled softly, even with his shivers of enjoying it. "You're doing...a great job~."

"And why not? There's no need to to the point of panicking."

The vampire not complaining, also enjoying it. "Spoiling me~."

He gave another shiver. Damn... "Of course, dearest~."

//Holy shit! I go to a party with my autism group and get the news it was already approved!

"You forget...I wanted this~."

"Fuck..." He breathed out. "You're certainly...in a mood~."

He gave another shiver, gasping softly. "Tomio..."

Alistair couldn't help a shiver, groaning. "Oh, you know how I like that~."

//My heart is racing. I can't believe it. I need to calm down. I'm...I'm in. I'm going to a film academy...

He gave a happy sigh, arms wrapped around Tomio. "Forever~."

"So would I, dearest..."

Alistair gave another happy sigh. "Very nice..."

A happy sigh escaped, enjoying the sweet moment. His own free hand still holding Tomio close by his waist.

Alistair couldn't help a soft smile into the kiss, lacing his fingers with his lover's. Okay...it could get a little more perfect.

He chuckled, sitting down and instantly kissing Tomio.

Alistair smiled, happy to be dragged along.

"Right...I'm certainly not against that idea."

He gave his own happy sigh. Perfect....everything was perfect...

Alistair smirked, pulling him deeper into the kiss.

"I don't mind that at all, dearest~."

Alistair grinned, wrapping his arms around Tomio's waist.

//So...yeah. Something good might happen in Thursday? I...got invited to tour a wonderful place that is pretty much an acting studio for people on the spectrum! I don't know how long it will be but...I...might have a chance to be a local actor... That just feels so weird to bring up!

He chuckled, leaning in to kiss him deeply.

"And I'll happily give it~."

"And that's why I say you deserve every bit of it. Overdue for some luck and affection~."