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[There was a time where Rey would've just minded her own business. This gang bullshit had nothing to do with her. She could avoid Ruby Underground until they got their shit together, she decided.

[Then the fights broke out onto the surface, and it got harder to ignore. If she didn't have so many people that she gave a damn about in the city, it would've been so much easier. But it's not. So now she's finding herself in the middle of ducking civilians down an alleyway to get out of the line of fire. Sure, she might be a little banged up, bruised, and there's some blood on her lip from having taken a fall, but she's seen people in far worse conditions.

[After pointing the next gem the direction of the clinic, Rey turns to find the bench where a familiar woman is hiding behind.

[Cursing under her breath, she stoops behind a currently abandoned food cart display, getting as close to the bench as possible. Even after the broadcast, Rey doesn't trust that they'll actually just stop what they're doing... right?

[With a discreet whistle to catch Alex's attention, Rey attempts to wave the woman over behind the cart once she sees an opening. If they hurry, they can get out of this without being seen.]

[ The whistle does catch her attention, swiveling her head until she spots someone near by. It takes a moment, frazzled as she is, and surprise colors her face when she recognizes Rey. What was she doing out here—-

No, this wasn’t the time.

Her heart beats hard against her chest, waiting for the right moment before sprinting over to where the other woman is. She almost trips, feeling the pulsing of her wound from the sudden movement, but she tumbles right into Rey. ]

S-sorry! But why- what are you still doing here?

[Despite the trip, Rey holds fast when Alex stumbles in, managing to catch the other woman just in time before they're noticed. She doesn't remove her arm around Alex, even after she glances over to find that none of the hostile gems have noticed their position.

[Thank fuck, they should be clear. She grimaces at the familiar scent of blood, but bites back before commenting.]

Could be asking you the same thing. [Rey gives Alex a pointed look, having a feeling that one of them isn't as combat-ready as the other.

[Not that it's any of her business. These fights are occurring anywhere, so no one can consciously stay out of harm's way. Rey just glances towards a nearby alley and nods.]

This way should be safe.

[Times like this, she is grateful to have the knowledge of the city's layout as she does.]

[ Her landing is softer than expected, although soft may not be the best description for such toned muscles. Alex looks back as well before nodding at Rey, moving off of her so they can both make a run for it.

She thinks they’ll be seen, but oddly enough, the sounds of fighting start to die down. Not that Alex notices until they make it safely behind the building. ]

We should keep going.

[ There was no telling if the gems would make it towards them or not. Silence was scary in its own way. Although Rey has managed to make her feel more grounded, Alex would prefer to avoid any direct violence. ]

["Soft" wouldn't be the best word to use to describe Rey, but she is probably the best kind of person to trip into. Hell, she could carry Alex all the way if she had to.

[Glancing over her shoulder, Rey nods and starts to go after Alex to make their leave when she notices a surprising lack of gunfire.]

Doesn't... sound like they're fighting anymore.

[She peers around the corner. What she sees are some gems who appear to have taken the broadcast's message to "make love" a little too seriously.

[Scarred face growing red hot, she hurries to find the door to the building's emergency stairs is open.]

[ Unconsciously, Alex grabs a hold of Rey's wrist, the sudden rush of synchrony hitting hard and sudden melting into warmth that just spreads through her. Her grip tightens, her face taking on a warmer hue. It could be the adrenaline, she figures, but the racing of heart feels a bit different from that of fear.

She follows Rey into the building, unable to bring herself to let go. ]

Rey, something...something feels weird...

[ Dark blue eyes lift to look at the other's face, slowly recognizing the feeling that was starting to take over, knowing just why this woman grew more desirable by the second. It just usually came with monstrous changes... ]

[Rey has been around long enough to recognize that feeling. It's something she'd spent a good amount of her lives struggling against, given how easy it is for her emotions to reveal the truth that she's not at all human.

[Something that doesn't matter here, though. The faint ruby red glow in her chest spreads a familiar warmth she's come to know too well when Alex takes her by the hand, and all other concerns drift away like mist.

[Fuck. Of all times...

[With the threat of violence beyond these walls fading into an afterthought, they seem safe enough in here. Should they keep moving? Rey isn't sure she can go much further without Synchrony.

[Instinctively, she nudges Alex's back up against the stairwell wall. Her breath catches as her forest green gaze meets the other woman's blue. Alex... is really, really stunning. It's something Rey has noticed before, but it makes her skin prickle seeing it up close in front of her now.]

Are you okay...? [She tries not to cramp into Alex's space, but she can't help it now that they're so close and relatively alone.] We can... try to get someplace safer.

[If she can control herself for that long. Rey is no stranger when it comes to tempting risks.]

[ Her breath seems to run away from her when she’s caught between the wall and Rey’s sturdy form, suddenly more aware of her body despite having held her in her arms twice now. Her hands move instinctively to rest against her biceps, the tips of her fingers warmed by the the heat that naturally emanated from the ruby. She can’t help the way her fingers slide a bit further, just barely fighting the temptation to feel snd explore the scars that littered her skin.

Those deep green eyes were almost enough to distract her from her excessive awareness to Rey’s body lightly pressed against her own, a desire to get lost in the lush green forest but also wanting to see it light up with desire and shake with pleasure. She’s only seen one side of Rey, a new one now she supposes, but what else…what else could she learn, she wondered.

Her thoughts muddle and she barely notices that she’s leaned in closer, eyes still locked on to Rey’s while her lips come just a few centimeters from touching her’s. Rey’s words barely register. Actually, they don’t. She just knows she spoke.

Her cheeks take on a warmer hue, both from embarrassment for not paying attention, and from the growing heat that spread mercilessly the longer she touched the other woman. ]

Sorry…what was the question?

[When Alex touches her, Rey can't find it in her to protest. Her breath just catches when she finds herself wanting more and more -- so much so that she doesn't realize her own calloused hands are moving, itching to touch as well.

[Without thinking, her fingers slip from the wall to the dark locks of Alex's hair. She wants to touch more. Know what her warmth feels like. More than anything, she doesn't want to be alone.]

Is this...?

[Before she can finish that thought, it occurs to her just how close Alex really is, and Rey can't help herself anymore. She closes that tiny gap between their mouths, bringing her other hand to the woman's waist and pull her closer to her own body.

[It's okay, right? She'd read the signals and silent language right? Her kiss is surface level for now, quiet uncertainty that her affections will be reciprocated or if she just misread the whole thing entirely.

[Fuck. Don't tell her she misread... Rey likes to think she's gotten a little better at this.]

[ Alex was most likely wondering the same thing, though whatever it was floats away the moment their lips touch. As real as those dreams felt, touching her in person like this was a different experience, other than the fact it was a step further from a simple hug. Rey’s touch is gentle, caution one might not typically expect from such a build. But Alex already knew how soft Rey could be, at least from what she’s experienced so far. No doubt a woman who could handle what most couldn’t, but also a person with her own hurts and worries.

Her eyes had already begun to flutter close when she felts Rey’s fingers in her hair, shutting fully when their lips met. Alex’s own body was softer to the touch, having built a bit more muscle from more regular exercise though it’s not quite prominent, but definitely more filled out from having access and being able to afford to eat better. Their differences become more apparent to Alex when their bodies are pressed flush against one another, and while she didn’t think much of it before, something about feeling of firm muscle just does it for Alex.

She feels the uncertainty, both her own and Rey’s, pulling away reluctantly just enough to meet her gaze again, but still close enough to feel the warm exchange of breath between them. ]

Are you…okay…with me?

[ They’re not quite strangers but not quite close either, and even with how things worked in this world Alex always wanted to make sure with the other party while they were still able to think about it coherently. Although that’s practically dangling out the window now. The pulse of desire only grew stronger, from a soft beat to a growing banging of a drum. ]

[Turns out this is that part where, as much as Rey would like to do anything but talk, they probably should exchange some words.]

Of course. [She doesn't even hesitate to answer Alex's question. There's one thing she's certain of, it was that.] If this is all right with you, that is.

[With the presence of violence beyond these walls no longer in question, it's harder not to focus her all on Alex now. She'd still like to keep the woman safe, even if their choice location isn't ideal. The last time she attempted a stairwell hookup was Prismatica, which failed spectacularly when she grappled with what she was and wasn't comfortable with. Around women, she's learned, are much easier to let her guard down.

[Any misgivings she had before wanes, so Rey can take a moment to fully appreciate Alex. Her expression softens as her eyes trace those dark, delicate features, her breaths increasing with need.]

You've always been good. Want to return the favor.

[Not that this is something you can really exchange. Rey just remembers the kindness Alex had extended to her, even when they were strangers. It's something she's not sure she'll ever get used to, but she's trying to understand it more.]

[ You've always been good.

It's not a statement Alex can get behind, but hearing it was...nice. She knows that Rey isn't aware of her past, but a selfish part of her would like to just enjoy that someone thinks this way of her now.

Her hand glides from Rey's shoulder to the back of her next, fingers playing with the tips of her hair before pressing against the back of her neck. Alex wouldn't ask for anything in return, not for what had happened before, but if Rey wanted to return the favor... ]

I'd...really like to kiss you again.

[ If the way eyes dip to stare hungrily at Rey's lips wasn't obvious enough. ]

[To Rey, Alex has been good. It's more than she could've said about most when it came to her world, and in Lunatia she had even fewer numbers. There weren't that many people she knew before who would be so kind as to comfort a stranger as she had; it's a decency she won't forget.

[But it's good. That's enough for Rey. She hums upon Alex's touch, her eyes fluttering shut as she just savors the quiet of their breaths and the warmth of skin.]

S-same.

[Emboldened by permission, Rey crushes her lips to Alex's, this time devoid of the uncertainty and hesitation that possessed her before. Her arm slides further down, around her back and squeezing their bodies together with aplomb.

[Despite the fact that they had just been fleeing conflict barely minutes ago, Rey loses herself in the heat of that kiss, eager to give the very thing Alex said she wants.]

[ Hearing that she felt the same, induced by gems or not, almost felt as good as their lips finally meeting. There’s more pressure to it, pushing Alex back but held in place by Rey’s grip. It’s hard to tell if it’s Rey’s strength or Alex leaning in that has them pressed closer together, but Alex doesn’t loosen her hold on the other.

Lips part and the heat only increases, getting lost in her taste and the way Rey’s tongue feels against her own. Tentative but eager, and Alex finds her other hand tugging at Rey’s clothes as if it was possible to get closer. All this does is pin Alex against the wall, a small noise escaping her but devoured between the kiss. ]

[All things considered, veering from their escape of possible gunfire and hostile magic to suddenly making out in a stairway takes a bit of mental adjusting. Her adrenaline has to shift from fight or flight focus to a growing passion awakened within her, of which Rey has learned to oblige.

[Pressing Alex up against the wall once again, Rey doesn't leave any space between them for very long. She's all too eager to part her lips to deepen the kiss, her tongue exploring the new tastes and sensations of the other woman.

[Hands gliding down Alex's waist, her fingers curl around the fabric there just as Rey feels the tug on her own top. The combined excitement of it all lights a new fire that's at first communicated in a low grunt.]

Do... Do you want to go someplace... private? [Rey finally manages to get the words out between kisses, not wanting to stop long enough for either of them to think clearly. If they stop, she might have to dwell on the implications of what she's suggesting.

[Granted, the stairway seems private enough. For whatever reason, no one has passed by, even though this seems to be an occupied building. Maybe because its tenants are absorbed in their own distractions to bother the two women passing through.]

[ Whenever Rey pulled away, Alex chased after her, not helping her attempts to speak. But she does catch what she’s saying this time around, a part of her logical mind agreeing that they shouldn’t just be making out in the open like this. Teeth catch onto Rey’s bottom lip as they pull away again to communicate properly, a somewhat frustrated sigh from having to be considerate of others. ]

We…we should…

[ Were their places even close to here? Alex’s wasn’t. This was something they should be thinking about, but her eyes trail downwards, staring at the exposed skin of Rey’s neck before unconsciously leaning in to press a kiss to the side of it. ]

[Alex's persistence is... adorable. Rey chuckles when she finds her lips chasing after her own. Stopping is just as difficult as talking, neither which she wants. Her attempt at words turn into a wanton moan when Alex tugs at her lower lip, then moving to her neck. If there were ever two things that made Rey most weak in the knees, Alex found them.

[Even that kiss isn't enough to buckle her down, though. Steadying her breath, Rey collects her bearings to effortlessly lift Alex up by her hips, fingers squeezing around her thighs to prove she has a confident hold for them both.]

Wrap your legs around me. Have an idea.

[Home is too far away, and Rey isn't sure she could last that long. Her eye caught an adjacent door from the entrance. If this building is an apartment like she suspects, it's probably a communal laundry room.

[Seems private enough, it not locked. But she's exercised her magic and abilities to the extent where she might be able to temporarily short circuit those locks without trouble.]

[ Suddenly being hoisted up breaks her away from Rey’s neck with a small noise of surprise, legs automatically wrapping around her waist. Feeling those rough fingers sink into plump thighs does make her breath hitch, along with how the hem of he dress raises dangerously higher up her ass.

Her face is warmer with a mix of embarrassment, hands gripping those shoulders tight and trusting Rey’s idea is somewhere close by. It was getting difficult to not just latch onto those lips, especially when they’re right in front of her.

Alex doesn’t even bother with checking their surroundings, just taking the sound of the door clicking behind them as the okay to devour her lips once again. ]

[Getting the door open takes minimal effort. Some strategic zaps and it clicks ajar, allowing enough space for her to back into the dark room.

[Lights flicker on, triggered by their movement to reveal a small room with laundry machines and some chairs.

[Even better, a table.

[By the time their lips meet again, the door snaps shut behind them, giving them their much needed privacy. For all the outdoor coupling Rey had engaged in before, this is an exciting change of scenery.]

Mmm, up you go. [Her mouth curls into a grin between impassioned kisses, as Rey sets Alex on the folding table next to the machines. It's not a request to let go, though. In fact, the way Alex clings to her stirs Rey up so that she can't help her wandering hands from caressing those thighs, and her tongue giving the other woman's upper lip a teasing lick.]

[ The scent of fresh linen and laundry detergent fills the room, but it doesn’t take her focus away from the woman she was clinging to. Using the added support from the table, her legs draw Rey’s hips flush against her own. Eyes lidded and heavy with growing desire, Rey manages to pull another shuddering gasp from her, a soft whine following when she loses that attention even briefly. But Alex was paying attention, following after to suck at that bottom lip before trailing kisses along her jaw, then down her neck. There’s a flash of teeth before they press into her flesh, tended to after with the suckle of soft lips.

Her own hands start to move over Rey’s chest, tracing lines over the fabric before finding their way to hem of her top, teasing the skin beneath it. ]

[This time, without the distractions of being in a potentially high traffic space, Rey's attention is all on Alex. When she's pulled in, she dutifully moves forward, now able to relish the increasing intimacy. Her head tilts to allow more access to her neck, sucking in a sharp inhale through her teeth when she feels Alex's against her skin.

[Most of the time, Rey is comfortable being rough. Her partners are either not human or transformed, so she can forego any concerns of harming those she's with.

[Currently, Alex is another story. Rey has to keep that bit of caution in the back of her mind when she runs her hands down the other woman's legs. Her thumbs hook the bottom of her dress the same time Alex slips through the hem of Rey's tanktop -- as cold as it is outside, she rarely dresses for the weather. A minor detail that she's pleased to have overlooked when she went out today.

[Each gesture is gentler than what she's grown used to, but not unwelcome. Simply eliciting those little sounds from Alex is enough to stoke her own arousal further, as Rey tentatively nestles her hips between the other woman's legs with a contented sigh.]

[ A tiny voice in the back of her mind still reminds her to show some level of restraint, but less on power (she’s not that strong) and more on self control. Her hands pause where they are, mouth releasing the reddened spot on Rey’s neck. ]

Is it ok…to touch you more?

[ Alex hadn’t considered just how far they’d go, but there was no arguing that simply kissing Rey wasn’t going to be enough. ]

[There are a few things that could probably help if they exchanged words... Rey knows this, despite her inexperience with these kinds of encounters.

[What she does know is that she doesn't want to stop. The fact that Alex cares enough to ask just makes her more grounded.]

Ah, apologies, don't... really do this stuff much.

[She swallows hard, and then nods.]

P-please do, though. If you'd like. [The last thing Rey wants is to put someone in a situation they're not comfortable with.]

[ Hearing that this wasn’t a common occurrence for Rey was enough of reminder to slow down. Alex also didn’t want to do anything that made her uncomfortable. She pulls away just enough to meet those green eyes again, her desire not diminished but more control present. ]

I’ll only do what you’re okay with… I don’t mind continuing as we are.

[From Prismatica to here, Rey has come a long way with exploring new avenues about her sexuality. It was never a freedom she was allowed in any of her old lives, so these things started as a bit of a culture shock for her at first.

[Rather than withdrawing, allowing her instincts to push that she should resist whatever influence it was that has taken hold of them... Rey answers Alex with a quick but hungry kiss.]

Definitely okay.

...

Might be less okay if we stopped.

[She isn't sure she can trek all the way back home without relief.

[Fuck. How the hell did she get this way...?]

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