[Those final words from Riddle have him sucking in a soft breath, those glowing green eyes of his meeting his gaze. It's hard to hear those words, even if it's just pretend. They're impossible to believe. He isn't perfect. No one is, but especially him. He has far too many flaws...but what if he was supposed to be flawed? If it was by design?]
[There's a kiss over his bare skin, hand trailing down and rubbing over a nipple. Riddle hesitates, mind rebelling for a moment, but... so long as Hermes' doesn't mind? He'll quickly relax.]
Now... repeat after me: "I am valuable, and valued."
[He doesn't mind one bit. If anything he seems to be quite fond of the touch, gasping softly.]
I am...valuable and valued.
[It's not as hard to say as he thought it would be. Then again, he remembers, it isn't as if his own friends hadn't said something similar to him before. He just didn't have it in him to believe it.]
[Well, since Hermes likes it... he'll get a small rub in reward for complying.]
Say it again, with all the feeling as if you were saying it to me, but with the same words as before.
[Hermes is so kind that it's easy for him to see the value in others. Maybe this way, he could start feeling a bit more positively towards himself, too.]
[Even if it does feel wrong, it's good for him to focus on it, Riddle things. Combining those words with pleasure... Maybe? He's honestly just making a hypothesis, here.
He peppers kisses over his torso, fingers again rubbing over his nipple.]
[The praise leaves his face feeling more heated than it already was in the first place as he melts further beneath Riddle. How this small boy has more or less left him undone without doing that much has his head spinning. He shouldn't be such a sucker for praise but...he is, admittedly.
At least Riddle seems comfortable in the role he's taken upon himself. That's the point of all of this isn't it? His comfort.]
[Ah...what a loaded demand. With his face cradled in Riddle's grasp he's unsure how to respond. Should he be truthful about how he feels? What kind of answer was the boy expecting anyway? When he does answer his voice is quiet, soft.]
[Ah, he's making things depressing again isn't he? This isn't really something he wants to get into right now...he's already experienced enough whiplash as it is.]
[He lets out a soft exhale at the press of the boy's lips to his own, realizing that, once again, he's let his words ruin the moment. He's never been good at communicating his wants or needs and usually when he did? Well, it ended up just depressing those around him.
Gingerly he kisses him back, a hint of desperation on his lips. He doesn't want Riddle to feel bad just because he's a disaster. That's not something he wants to put on him.]
[He lets out an exhale from his nose, melting once more beneath Riddle as he lets his eyes shut. He'll just focus on the feeling of his lips against his and the weight and warmth of his body. That's all he needs to deal with for now.]
[Oh. Well. He wasn't expecting Riddle to slide off him and lay beside him. He shifts to roll on his side to get a better look at him. At the request he's sighing with relief, feeling much better about being asked to do something like this. At least taking care of others is a task he can do well.]
Of course. I would be more than happy to, in any way you desire.
If only that was the case. It's not though. This is just pretend. There was only one being that ever existed that had even remotely felt that attached to him and that was because he'd created her that way. He forces a smile onto his lips as he reaches out to comb his fingers gently through Riddle's hair. It's soft. He truly is a precious creation indeed.]
Of course. You created me, after all. What good would I be if I didn't know?
[He doesn't know, but he can at least do this much - leaning in to nudge his forehead against the boy's before kissing him sweetly.]
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He lets the kisses trail down a little further, over Hermes' collarbone.]
You please and serve me just by existing. By being yourself.
[His hand comes up, a thumb brushing over his lips.]
You are perfect just as you are.
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...I am glad you feel that way.
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Not quite...
[His smile widens a touch.]
The correct answer, my creation, is "I know".
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[His eyes widen a bit at that, expression turning sheepish. At least this mood is better than the anxiety he'd been feeling moments ago.]
...I know.
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[There's a kiss over his bare skin, hand trailing down and rubbing over a nipple. Riddle hesitates, mind rebelling for a moment, but... so long as Hermes' doesn't mind? He'll quickly relax.]
Now... repeat after me: "I am valuable, and valued."
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I am...valuable and valued.
[It's not as hard to say as he thought it would be. Then again, he remembers, it isn't as if his own friends hadn't said something similar to him before. He just didn't have it in him to believe it.]
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[Well, since Hermes likes it... he'll get a small rub in reward for complying.]
Say it again, with all the feeling as if you were saying it to me, but with the same words as before.
[Hermes is so kind that it's easy for him to see the value in others. Maybe this way, he could start feeling a bit more positively towards himself, too.]
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...I am valuable and valued.
[It...still feels wrong really, to say as much, but since it's a request he manages it with a small smile.]
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[Even if it does feel wrong, it's good for him to focus on it, Riddle things. Combining those words with pleasure... Maybe? He's honestly just making a hypothesis, here.
He peppers kisses over his torso, fingers again rubbing over his nipple.]
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At least Riddle seems comfortable in the role he's taken upon himself. That's the point of all of this isn't it? His comfort.]
You are wonderful...
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So are you.
[He draws back up, cupping Hermes' face once more.]
Tell me your deepest desires, my creation.
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...I want to be needed. To be useful.
[To be loved - but he won't say that.]
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In hindsight, Riddle should have expected an answer like that. Hermes wears his heart on his sleeve and is so painfully earnest at times.
His expression softens, and he gives a soft hum, hands coming up to run through his hair.
Gently, he asks:]
What makes you think you aren't already?
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[Ah, he's making things depressing again isn't he? This isn't really something he wants to get into right now...he's already experienced enough whiplash as it is.]
I never have been.
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Riddle's gaze dims a bit, and he shifts forward, gently placing and holding his lips to Hermes' once more.]
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Gingerly he kisses him back, a hint of desperation on his lips. He doesn't want Riddle to feel bad just because he's a disaster. That's not something he wants to put on him.]
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He pulls back gently, smiling.]
Thank you, my creation. You're doing perfectly.
[And he means that. He doesn't need for Hermes to be compliant or cheerful. All he needs is honesty.]
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Thank you...
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As reward... I'd like for you to take care of me.
Would you allow me that honor?
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Of course. I would be more than happy to, in any way you desire.
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Or, well, they could try to, at least. This sort of position is much more uncomfortable for Riddle, but it only seems fair to Hermes after all that.
So, he shakes his head gently.]
All I desire is you. I trust you to know what to do.
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If only that was the case. It's not though. This is just pretend. There was only one being that ever existed that had even remotely felt that attached to him and that was because he'd created her that way. He forces a smile onto his lips as he reaches out to comb his fingers gently through Riddle's hair. It's soft. He truly is a precious creation indeed.]
Of course. You created me, after all. What good would I be if I didn't know?
[He doesn't know, but he can at least do this much - leaning in to nudge his forehead against the boy's before kissing him sweetly.]
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He returns it, then smiles at him.]
Silly man. All you need to do is what feels right. Listen to your intuition.
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