[open] one's home is one's.... hopefully-not-burning-like-the-actual-palace castle

[gekkajuu]

Who: Atsushi (gekkajuu) & anyone/everyone
What: A fairly subdued housewarming party! Also a chance to get some activity in while waiting for the event. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
When: Now. Ish. Now is good.
Where: Olympia, Noble District because tiger boy is moving up in the world~
Warning(s): None..? This is an open mingle, so tag each other with some (probably) lighter stuff between all the WAR and RAWR! Should things get some kind of naughty, please put proper warnings in your subject lines, thank you.

It's almost certainly not the biggest mansion in the Noble District - but who cares? Atsushi is honored (and more than a little surprised) that he got offered this housing in the first place. Carefully inquiring about the rent (because of course this had to be some kind of scam?), he was told that there wasn't any, and he could simply live there for free.

There is always that voice in the back of his head telling him "if it seems too good to be true..." - but he's trying to get better about ignoring it. After all, even if he has to go back to a simpler place to live later, there's nothing lost. So he moves in (together with some friends), tries to find his way - and organizes a housewarming party almost immediately. He could use something to distract him... and so could other people, probably.

Join him? The mansion is still pretty empty - Atsushi's previous possessions aren't enough to fill so much as his bedroom - but the kitchen is full, and there's enough furniture in the living room to make yourself comfortable, a long table decked out with food and drinks that took some effort to procure.

Some options:
- Enjoy the food! Enjoy the drink! Atsushi isn't big on alcohol, but he invited Chuuya to live here, so you can bet your ass there will be something to get drunk off.
- You're welcome to raid the kitchen, too! ... but, seriously, don't open that ribbon-tied box with a note that says "for Reign-san". Yes, those are some tasty-looking mochi - but they have a secret ingredient.
- Do you want to look around upstairs? The master bathroom is huge. Please don't have sex in other people's beds, though... Or do, I'm not your boss.
- Just do your thing, man. It's a party. Forget about the city being on fire for a few hours, and try to have fun. Or plot how to achieve peace over some nice snacks, that's also appreciated.

Floor plan, to help you visualize the place, is this - with the minor change that the office and massage rooms are combined into a single room: the guest bedroom mentioned in Atsushi's network post.

Comments

[sullenstallion]

[This is embarrassing. He's standing there like this is...scandalous...but it's not, is it? But it's Atsushi's shirt that he's pretty much ruined by putting it on. He feels bad about that, but how else was he going to get from Point A to Point B, Point B being wherever he could change into clothes that fit him?

Maybe he should have asked for help from the beginning.]

Uh...thanks. I'm...embarrassed.

[#NailedIt. Dylas stands there and stares at the bag. Why isn't Atsushi bringing it closer? Why isn't anyone saying anything? There's a steady thwap, thwap, thwap as his tail hits the wall behind him...before he steps out to grab the clothes. Hopefully this isn't Atsushi's favorite shirt or something.]

I'll take those if that's alright.

[Oh, gods, please don't laugh.]

[gekkajuu]

[...

.......

On the bright side: Atsushi isn't mad or anything. He's used to ruining his shirts (and pants, and shoes...) himself, when he transforms, so one more or less doesn't really make a difference. But seeing Dylas like that is just -...

Well, it's both hilarious and oddly adorable, to be honest. Which is probably why he manages to avoid laughing outright, though there's a soft hint of it in his voice.]

... That was never going to fit, silly.

[But here, have your own clothes to end your misery.]

[sullenstallion]

[Dylas can relate. Turning into a unicorn doesn't exactly treat his clothes well? The few times he's taken advantage of his power (the very few times), he's had to bring a spare change of clothes in a bag and hope he doesn't scar someone for life by transforming back in plain view.

Dylas scoffs, the familiar rosy color of his blush tinting his cheeks the second he hears that tone. He grabs the bag and holds it in front of him like he's been caught naked.]

It was either this or I stand around without anything to wear. I didn't have a choice. But now I feel like these are even worse.

[He huffs, his breath blowing upward and blowing that strand of hair in front of his face up before it falls down again.]

[gekkajuu]

[Okay, Dylas really is adorable... No doubt he'll get huffy again soon and this fragile moment will be ruined, but Atsushi can deal with that. He is also, however, determined not to let that intimidate him. They've known each other for a while, now; they can be expected to deal with each other's shortcomings.

Reaching up, he takes that loose strand of hair of Dylas' and tucks it away behind his totally-not-horse-like ear, even if he has to tip-toe to do it.]

You have your clothes now, so it's over, right?

Let's get you changed. We'll go to the mansion and dedicate the kitchen with whatever meal you want.

[Though he'll probably have to cook it himself... l-lol...]

[sullenstallion]

Yeah, it's over.

[He wants to get huffy. He feels like an idiot. The things he'll do to go out of his way not to bother Atsushi are pretty ridiculous. Atsushi is such a nice person, and here he is ruining one of his shirts, and...

Wait, what? His ears perk straight up and his tail sweeps along the floor.]

What do you mean by ' let's '? Are you going to help me change out of these?

[He's not sure what's worse, the fact that he doesn't know what Atsushi is saying or the fact that he can't really say no if his friend really wants to help dress him??? What's going on here. He's sort of frozen. What meal?]

[gekkajuu]

Well... it seems like it would be really hard to get out of that shirt by yourself?

[So clearly he has to help?? This only makes sense, Dylas. Get with the program already.]

If you turn around, I can pull it off your shoulders.

[Just keep that tail under control so it doesn't tickle somewhere... awkward.]

[sullenstallion]

Er...I don't think it would be that difficult, would it?

[He could just. Transform into his monster form and rip all the clothes off of his body? But that feels even more excessive. He shakes his head, turning around.]

This is embarrassing. I'll buy you a new shirt, alright?

[The last thing he's going to be thinking about is his tail. At first, it's going to stay still, but once he gets nervous and remembers he's still in a state of undress? There's nowhere for it to go except against Atsushi's leg, up and down...]

[gekkajuu]

It's fine! Let's see what the damage is, first.

[Atsushi ruins enough of his shirts all by himself; one more won't make a difference. He's found many creative uses for rags since coming here - like making balls for Daifuku to play with - and some merchants will take them off his hands as well.

There he goes, reaching up and -... Um... Okay, that tickles - not to mention all the rest it makes Atsushi feel - and he doesn't want to give up on pulling that damn shirt back but also... that tail......]

Dylas, could you... not!?

[sullenstallion]

If you say so. It's stuck...on my arms.

[He's not particularly muscular, but his arms are long. It comes with being a horse. Dylas waits for Atsushi to begin pulling in earnest, and he's surprised when he stops to...chastise him?

What is he being chastised for? For not pulling his arms out hard enough? Or for being too tall? He's not going to apologize for being tall. His uncertainty only fuels the nervous movements of his tail as it slides up and down Atsushi's leg.]

Er, sorry. I'll try harder.

[A blanket statement because he's not really too occupied on what his tail is doing. It's sort of like how a dog always knocks things over with its tail, sometimes its just beyond Dylas' control.]

[gekkajuu]

[Atsushi tries to press on and finish the job, but Dylas really is several sizes too big for his shirt, and the tail just keeps going.]

Please don't!

[Don't try harder! Seriously, don't. This is bad enough.]

Your tail is -...

[Whipping up a storm. Almost literally, if you keep it up. (Well, that's just a newest, worst euphemism for a boner yet!)]

[sullenstallion]

[Dylas stops. Atsushi's agitation is clear and it has Dylas looking over his shoulder, concern and confusion written across his usually stern face. He's not sure what he's doing wrong, but he wants to stop doing it.]

What's gotten into you? My tail shouldn't be in the way. I never pulled the pants up high enough to try it.

[He wiggles his legs to emphasize this and that sends his tail straight up against Atsushi's groin and then back down the leg. His front tail bounces as he does this, but luckily no one is standing in front of him to watch his junk move.]

[gekkajuu]

[Wow, this is... so awkward. Atsushi wants to be honest with Dylas, but he also wants to, you know, not look like an idiot and/or a perv. Still, what can he do but tell the truth?]

It's... touching me.

[Well, that's not embarrassing at all. Nope, not even a little. And yet his face is burning up.

One day he will sleep in Dylas' bed and cuddle that tail into oblivion. But for now it's a game of "how long till full-on boner time?", and Atsushi has never been a fan of that game.]

[sullenstallion]

Is that...bad? I thought you liked my tail.

[They're badass furry friends, remember? He looks over his shoulder again. Why does Atsushi sound so bothered by this?

Well, whatever. Dylas is a little confused and maybe a little hurt. After some focusing, it curls against his own leg instead.]

Is that better?

[His ears droop a little. He feels like he's being scolded, but he's not the boss of his own tail, alright?]

[gekkajuu]

I do like it! Maybe... a little too much?

[AWKWARD! This is so awkward. And now he just feels guilty on top of that. He sighs, forgetting all about his self-imposed undressing duty.]

It's just... where it was brushing. You know I like your tail.

[sullenstallion]

Too much? You don't have a thing for my tail or something, do you?

[Look, he has to ask. He doesn't know what a fetish is. He's a pure horse. It takes him another moment to recognize exactly what Atsushi means by 'where it was brushing', and he abruptly turns around.

Unfortunately, the movement is a little too advanced for him in his state of dress and he trips over his leg to fall down. Atsushi can enjoy the sight of what very little ass Dylas has sticking into the air with his tail.]

Fuck! [He moves onto his knees. Carefully.] I didn't know that. It's, uh. Been a while since you brushed it. Not that I missed that or anything.

[gekkajuu]

THAT'S NOT IT!!

[Jeez, Dylas, don't make it even worse than it is!?

... Or you could lie on the floor with your ass in the air. You could do that.]

I'll brush it again, if you like. But not because I have a thing for it!

[Ugh, how did this turn into such a mess? Atsushi kneels next to Dylas.]

Are you okay?

[sullenstallion]

[He does just want to lay here, thanks. But not with his ass in the air. He heaves his body and lands on his side. There. Laying on the floor on his sides is so much more dignified.]

It's not like I've been wanting you to.

[But didn't Atsushi just say that he liked it too much? Dylas sort of like the brushing...gods, it's hard to talk about.]

I'm not having a great day, actually.

[His tone is a little venomous in that 'I'm Dylas, and I sound salty because I can' sort of way.]

[gekkajuu]

[Salty or not, it's such a Dylas thing that Atsushi feels a little amused.... or at least endeared.]

There, there. All we have to do is undress you, right?

[And then all Dylas' problems will be solved, even if Atsushi's won't.

They both needs some "advanced furry" lessons.]

[sullenstallion]

[He huffs, his nostrils flaring just a little. His tail is swinging again, but this time it's because he's agitated. The frustration is all in his head, directed at himself.]

I could break out of these clothes, but that'd be worse. So. Yeah. If my, er, tail hasn't offended you away, I can still use the help.

[He still hasn't shown off his unicorn form to Atsushi, but transforming into it indoors is not ideal for him.]

[gekkajuu]

It hasn't offended me! It was just... rubbing, and...

[Are you really doing to make him explain?!]

You should show me sometime, you know. [His not!horse form.] When you feel up to it.

[It's obvious that Dylas has bad memories associated with being in that form, but not being able to see that part of him makes Atsushi feel like he's not seeing all of Dylas - almost like Dylas is keeping secrets from him.

But it doesn't have to be now, of course. Now, Atsushi will just try to free Dylas of his shirt.]

[sullenstallion]

...We have to stop meeting like this, Tiger.

[He hasn't used the nickname in a while, but it helps alleviate the fact that Dylas is pointing out how many erections have happened between them. It's still a small miracle he didn't get one while Atsushi was pouncing on him.]

You, uh. Really want to see it? I didn't think you were that interested.

[The shirt will finally come free! Eventually. Dylas is a little bigger than when he first arrived. He enjoys working out, so it's only natural his body starts to show it a little. He wouldn't mind being more powerful. When it's off, he stretches his arms where he's sitting or kneeling.]

Finally. Your shirts are so tiny. I thought my arms were going to suffocate to death in there.

[gekkajuu]

[The nickname makes Atsushi blush in a way that blessedly has nothing to do with erections at all. He doesn't even feel all that embarrassed anymore, considering.]

Of course I'm interested. It's a part of you, isn't it?

But only if and when you feel like it.

[No pressure, just furries.

At least the shirt comes off eventually, and it's... mostly unscathed? It can be fixed, anyway! Not that Atsushi needs to bother with that, technically - he has enough money! - but growing up in poverty has made it hard for him to discard things unless it's necessary.]

Arms can't suffocate! And I'm not that tiny.

[Pout pout. We can't all have broad shoulders like you, Mr. Hung-Like-A-Horse.]

[sullenstallion]

Hnngh.

[He always makes a displeased noise whenever his heritage comes up. It's mostly reflex. It bothers him less when it comes from Atsushi; he'd never make a joke about it. Besides, Atsushi's shown his tiger self, even if that...had been a little harrowing.

He elbows Atsushi playfully after that, the corner of his lips turning up into a smirk.]

Is that right? Mine could've been the first. But...

[All this joking aside...Atsushi did bring him a spare change of clothes.]

...I can show you here. The room's empty enough. [With all the furniture out of the way, it's just an empty room.] But I won't be able to move.

[gekkajuu]

Really?

[Dylas is actually going to do it, now? Atsushi feels both nervous and excited. If Dylas won't be able to move, just how big will he get!?]

That's all right! I just want to see.

[It's not like he needs to ride you or anything. Much. Not right now...

Atsushi steps back as much as he can, pulling Dylas' change of clothes all the way off to the side as well, just in case.]

Is this far enough?

[... He may be exaggerating, but he's not doing it on purpose. He's just trying to make this as easy on Dylas as he can!]

[sullenstallion]

Yeah. ...You've shown me yours, so I guess it's only fair.

[There's some reluctance to his voice still, but if Atsushi is expecting Dylas to be excited about this? He's wrong. He's doing this for Atsushi, not because he wants to.

He stands in a spot in the room where the ceiling is the highest...the last thing he wants is for his head to get stuck in the ceiling, and even then he knows he's going to have to duck.]

Alright...don't move!

[He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. His heart starts to race, and the electricity store in his body starts to move visibly around his body, like little lightning bolts starting and ending on him. When he opens his eyes, they're entirely red...and glowing.

And then he drops his hands to the ground. The transformation itself only lasts a few seconds, but there are a number of details Atsushi can choose to pay attention to. He can watch as Dylas' toes and fingers get longer before melding, hardening painfully into powerful hooves. He can focus on how black fur erupts all over his body as he swells powerfully in size, shredding the last of his clothes off. There's how Dylas' face gets longer, too, and how his mane melds more firmly to his neck. Or maybe the fact that a horn slowly pushes out from his forehead, something that makes him cry out in pain, will catch Atsushi's attention instead.]