OPEN ♪ Who's gonna save me from myself?

[meinwaifu]

Who: Mephisto Pheles (meinwaifu) & YOU!!!
What: Open prompts!! Daily life working and living in Olympia, exploring the more dangerous flora and fauna of Olympia's forests and outskirts.
When: The first half of the month.
Where: All around Olympia.
Warning(s): NSFW, vampire fetish tbh, some 18+ prompts.




1 | Daily Life | Olympia | OTA
[For as much as it feels like things have finally settled down, perhaps it's only that he's finally settled into a routine. The tension in the city is strongly apparent, and it's clear the Olympians are likely looking for a war to wipe the mud off their face after lowering themselves so much to seek help from Wyver. There's still a lot he doesn't know about the ancient fued between the cities, but as a natural-born hellraiser, he doesn't feel any uneasiness about the prospect of an upcomming war. Much as he would prefer the tension of a cold war versus an all-out bloodbath, as long as there was something to keep him entertained, he didn't really mind what the people here chose to do.]

[But for the time being at least, he does have a few chosen haunts where he tends to make an appearance--]

A. Simwe Institute | OTA
[As a professor of Magic at the insitute, it's not uncommon to find Mephisto giving lectures or offering advice to students -- all under the name Johann Faust, of course. Even those not enrolled who might be interested in some good conversation can easily find him in his office, organizing research notes or conducting little experiments. And if you're lucky (???), you might just find yourself being pulled right into one!]

Oh, good timing! Would you might lending me a hand for a moment?


B. Red Light | OTA 18+
[What sort of demon would he be if he didn't indulge in a little sin now and again? As fun as Wyver's little moon festival had been, he can't deny the allure of a red light district, bringing in beautiful people, good drinks, and quiet dealings of the less scrupulous sort. The people were more honest with their malice towards Wyver once the drinks started to flow, but all it took were a few carefully placed words to placate them into changing the subject into something lighter and more fun.]

[Still, despite being a somewhat regular here, he's not the sort to go around buying services either. He prefers a chase after, all. Which is what has him sliding into a seat next to someone who appears alone -- whether they're a fellow patron or an employee.] Care for a drink? It's rather lonely to be here, drinking by one's self.

2 | Nature Documentary | All Over Olympia | OTA
[With so many people taking advantage of the mounts, it's fair to assume some will be crossing paths with one another at some point, even if they initially set out alone. But given the nature of this world, it was best to stick together, right? And who better to go on a dangerous expedition with than the all-powerful magician, Johann Faust! Which is how he'll be introducing himself to most people he meets. But just where are they going? And what will they see?? Well...]

A. Mushrooms of Madness | Murkwell Hallow | OTA
[Catching a bit of respite under a giant 20-foot tall mushroom? Sounds safe. It's starting to rain overhead, though judging by the wind, it shouldn't last long -- which is a good thing, seeing as they'll need to leave the Hallow before sunset if they want to ride back on their mounts! For his part, Mephisto has been wearing a face mask this whole time -- though he'll pull it down once the rain starts.] Ahh, I can't say I've ever been so relieved to see a bit of rain! My allergies are acting up quite terribly around here.

[But this isn't just any mushroom. It's a mushroom of madness, prone to giving off spores that can cause mutual hallucinations powerful enough to render one unable to tell the difference between fiction and reality! ...but surely the rain means it shouldn't be as potent, right?]


B. Vena Amoris | Olympian Woods | Previous CR or OTA(18+)
Oh my, it seems you've been caught! [And just look at how worried Mephisto looks... or rather, how worried he doesn't look, inspecting the tree that has somehow captured up some poor unsuspecting travelor -- tearing them right off their mount, whch proceeded to flee off into the distance without them. Mephisto hops off his own mount, a beautiful white pegasus, and stands with his hand on his chin as he inspects the situation.]

Pray tell, are you familiar with this variety of creeping vine? You see, I'm afraid there's only one way to save you from it.


C. WILDANIMAL CARD | Anywhere in Olympia | OTA
[But the local flora aren't the only thing they need to be worrying around here. There are plenty of dangerous animals to be found as well, some of which might just be hostile... but as much as they needed to tread carefully, Mephisto doesn't look too concerned. Even as the sound of something rustling in the nearby bushes catches their attention.] Hmm, do you suppose it's friendly? Shall we go take a look?

[Will this be a good idea or a terrible one? Feel free to pick the location and/or the creature, and I'll RNG the rest!]

3 | A mind is a terrible thing to waste | Outskirts of Olympia | OTA
[On the edge of a forest near the furthest outskirts of Olympia bordering Wyver, an oddly nostalgic bird call sounds through the air. And should they follow the sound, they'll eventually come across a rather odd sight: Mephisto, sitting on the ground with an odd expression on his face, looking thoroughly perplexed. He doesn't appear to have any supplies on him, nor are there any signs of his mount being around. But more than that, he looks just a bit worse for the wear: his clothes and hair not quite dirty, but definitely more out of sorts than usual. The only thing he has is his phone, closed and held tightly in one hand.]

[He won't call out nor even respond when approached -- not even to attempts at calling to him right to his face. But should someone decide to take the extra step and give him a bit of a nudge, he'll slowly look up at them blankly, his eyes lacking any sign that he recognizes them.] ...what day is it today?

[ooc: For the sake of consistency, assume this takes place on Saturday the 6th!]


4. ULTIMATE WILDCARD
[Feel free to hit me up with whatever, twist or blend the prompts up above however you see fit!! Or if you'd like to plot something else, shoot me a PM or message me on plurk at randomsnarfle!]

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[meinwaifu]

[He wasn't planning to touch his cock, no. With a wave of his hand, a bottle of lube floats over from the nightstand and pours over his fingers, getting them nice and slick before he reaches down between Reign's cheeks, sliding two fingers inside him with little fanfare.]

[He was tight, and while Mephisto wasn't exactly being gentle as he started pushing them in deeper and stretching him, at least Reign wouldn't need to worry about his nails. He can change his form at will, after all -- and that's not the sort of pain he was looking to cause.]

[He won't reply to that questioning tone earlier -- he hadn't asked a proper question. But he might have a few more things to say now, especially as Mephisto seeks out that spot he knows will drive Reign wild.]

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign had no idea what Mephisto was intending to do until he felt the cold slickness sliding into him without any prior warning. He choked out a gasp, hissing at the burning sting. ]

Aaah!

[ It certainly took him by surprise, and Reign did his best to relax, to allow Mephisto's fingers to push in deeper as he tried to catch his breath. ]

You could have w-warned—

[ But he barely got to finish that sentence when a wave of heat surged through him from his groin, spreading and sending pleasure so intense it had Reign crying out and arching off the bed. His mind blanked out for a moment, his body trembling as he cursed under his breath. Reign turned his head, hiding his face in the crook of his arm, biting on a patch of skin in an attempt to quell his cries of pleasure. ]

[meinwaifu]

I told you I needed to get you prepared for your next lesson, didn't I?

[Except he didn't specify just what that preparing would entail beyond the blindfold, nor what the lesson itself would be. But he's not expecting a reply -- not once he's got Reign practically screaming like that, reaching in deeper to stretch him even more.]

[With his other hand, he reaches up to grab Reign by the chin, turning his head forward again so he can't try and muffle himself.]

Now, don't hold back. I want to hear every sigh and scream you have to offer me -- and if I like what I hear, you might just get a reward.

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign made a noise at that, the sound muffled against his arm. Mephisto did say that, but hadn't specify what kind of lessons he had in store for him. Not being able to see meant Reign barely had the chance or time to prepare himself before the next course of action was upon him.

When he felt Mephisto's fingers grabbing his chin, Reign resisted, but only for a brief moment before relenting, though he ended up biting his lower lip instead. Perhaps Mephisto had noticed, or would now, but there were tears brimming in his closed eyelids beneath the blindfold. A normal person may have gotten worried and stopped whatever he was doing, but Reign hadn't say his safe word, nor did he indicate any discomfort.

Nonetheless, Reign was still trying to hold his voice back, but the temptation of a reward was too great. With hesitance, he finally let out a soft whimper, crying out louder with every brush against his sweet spot. ]

[meinwaifu]

[Oh, he noticed. And while some part of him certainly revels in the sight of those tears, he also can't help but wonder whether this was proving to be too much -- whether he was toeing a possible boundary that Reign himself hadn't discovered?]

[Well, in that case, all the better that he find out where that boundary is, right? He still recalls what Reign said earlier about being unfamiliar with the concept of safe words, acting as if he's never actually needed such a thing. As if no one has ever taken him to the very edge of what he could handle. Mephisto isn't sure whether they'll get quite that far tonight, but then... that all depends on Reign, doesn't it?]

[Those initial whimpers aren't enough to impress Mephisto just yet, but he keeps at it, hoping to see if he can't make him even louder. He switches it up, from merely rubbing and stretching him to instead pulling his hand back and fucking him with his fingers, now hitting that spot with a bit more force.]

[But should he continue to grow louder, he'll earn his reward, which is intended to be just as sudden as everything else he's done to him with that blindfold still on -- still fucking him with his fingers, he'll learn down and run his tongue along the underside of Reign's aching cock, giving him just a bit of that attention he was craving before.]

[eaudevamp]

[ Maybe they should have set up a safe word for "pause/slow down", or something similar. But so far, Reign didn't think it was too much that he wanted to take a break. In fact, he wanted Mephisto to push further, harder. Wasn't that one way to test the boundaries?

For now, he was fine. He was very fine with Mephisto doing all these to him. In fact, Mephisto would get what he wanted. Every thrust of the demon's fingers had Reign crying out, louder and louder until it was almost a constant scream, groaning and moaning as well. It nearly got too much until the safe word was at the tip of his tongue, for he had never been pushed this far before.

And then he really screamed, a high pitched wail at the hot wetness that was Mephisto's tongue on his throbbing length. He tried to arch up, wanting more, but found himself unable to, not in this position where one of his leg was over Mephisto's shoulder, pushed back until he was practically pinned down on the bed. ]

Haah... Too much, Sir...

[ He shook his head, long hair splaying across the bed, fingers clenching again and again in his attempt not to reach down and grip Mephisto.

But! Reign hadn't use his safe word, so that was saying something about what he truly, really, wanted. ]

[meinwaifu]

[Those cries were exactly what he wanted to hear, each one sending a shiver down his spine that went straight to his cock. Even for someone with as much willpower as Mephisto, he was struggling to hold back.]

Too much? Oh, I don't know about that. I'd say you're loving it.

[He gives his cock another lick, continuing that same rough pace for just a little longer. But then he straightens up, his fingers slowing-- and then pulling out all together.]

I'd say you're ready for your next lesson now... but how will you do, I wonder? You're already so close... but this time-- [He leans in closer, bending Reign's leg up further as he starts to unzip his fly.] You're not allowed to come until I do. Understood?

[He's not going to get much of a chance to answer -- as soon as he starts to speak, Mephisto angles himself just right and thrusts his throbbing cock into Reign, reaching far deeper than his fingers had.]

[eaudevamp]

[ Indeed so, for as much as Reign was shaking his head in denial, the way his body reacted to Mephisto's every ministration said otherwise. He was a ball of nerves, poked and prodded, every senses nearly too much for him to handle.

So when Mephisto slowed down and removed his fingers, Reign allowed himself that brief bit of relax, panting heavily and trying to catch his breath. ]

Next lesson...?

[ Were they already done with this session? What would be up next? Reign's mind was an addled mess, his leg pushed further up until he was almost bent back. The sound of the zipper was the only indication as to what the demon was going to do next, and by the time Reign understood the implication of the command, he was already screaming.

He had expected Mephisto to take it slow, or at least give him some time to adjust. After all, having had the demon's cock in his mouth, Reign knew just how big Mephisto was. His fingers clenched around the bed sheets, knuckles turning white as his entire body tensed, yet at the same time trying to relax as much as possible to allow Mephisto into him.

When he finally found the breath to reply, it was in a choking gasp: ] Y-y-yes, Sir. I... I understand.

[ Reign cursed under his breath. How was he going to survive not coming until Mephisto did?! At this rate, he wasn't going to last long. ]

[meinwaifu]

[He pauses when he enters, biting down on his lower lip and closing his eyes. But he's not giving him time to adjust so much as struggling to hold himself back. He was so much closer than he realized, and it's taking more effort than he expected to keep from coming then and there.]

[But when he does start to move, it's with a brisk pace right off the bat, thrusting into Reign and making sure he can feel every inch of his cock sliding out of him before pounding in deeper.]

[He's so hot and tight around his cock... for as calm and controlled as Mephisto has been so far, the feeling is enough to get him panting, nearly groaning from just how good it feels.]

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign could acutely feel each and every inch of Mephisto's thick member pounding into him, reduced to the point that all he could do was hang on and take whatever Mephisto gave him. By now, he was a mess of pants and moans, whimpering or crying out whenever Mephisto hit his sweet spot, the sounds he made rising and falling in tandem.

Damn, he felt so full and hot, and of course he made it clear to Mephisto that he was enjoying it with the noises he let out. Vampires by nature didn't like heat, but if this meant that Reign get to have such awesome sex, then he wouldn't mind even if he melted. ]

Hah... So big, Sir.

[ He tightened around Mephisto, trying to give the demon as much pleasure as he could. His own cock was hard, and as much as Reign was tempted to take some of the edge off it, he obediently kept his hands where they were, though he was certainly going to be at his limit soon. ]

[meinwaifu]

[Every little sigh and scream made it that much harder for Mephisto to hold back. How shameful would it be if he were the one to come first? Much as he had given Reign the order to allow for just that, in truth, he was setting Reign up for failure so he could punish him. He's sure Reign would enjoy that -- even if he was too tired for it now, he could certainly promise to deliver on a different day.]

[But either way -- he's going to ensure he gets a win here. He can tell Reign is close, but he wants to really get him screaming. And so, keeping up the same rough pace, he reaches down and slowly draws his fingers over the head of Reign's cock-- before wrapping them around it and starting to stroke him, intent on working him to orgasm.]

[Of course, it might just end in a tie. As soon as he feels Reign start to tighten up around him, he bucks into him nice and deep before going still, releasing inside him with a shuddering gasp.]

[eaudevamp]

[ Each thrust pushed Reign ever closer to the brink, though when he felt Mephisto's fingers slowly wrapped around his erection and began to stroke him, Reign bucked with a startled jolt. The dual sensations were too much, overloading his senses, making him cry out.

Was Mephisto intending to make him come? But if Reign did, wouldn't that mean he disobeyed Mephisto? Tears slipped out from beneath the blindfold at the thought that he'll be punished if he came before the demon, and yet a deeper part in him was relishing the idea. What sort of punishment Mephisto would have in store for him?

But Reign didn't get to finish his thoughts as his orgasm barrelled through him like a freight train. At the far corner of his mind, Reign felt Mephisto tense, followed by the telltale warmth that seemed to burn his entire being. His cock throbbed within Mephisto's hand, sputtering come across the demon's fingers and across Reign's chest, painting a lewd picture for Mephisto to feast on.

The full knowledge that Mephisto had left a mark inside him had Reign shuddering, whimpering now that his voice had turned hoarse from all the screaming, his mind a perfectly blank canvas devoid of any coherent thought. ]

[meinwaifu]

[It takes a few moments for Mephisto to wind down, panting and savoring the feeling of Reign still squeezing around his cock. When he finally pulls out, it's slow and careful, giving Reign plenty of good feelings without overwhelming him too much. It's only then that Mephisto allows himself to look down over Reign and take in the sight. He looks so lewd like this... he almost wishes he could take a photo to remember it by.]

[He runs his soiled hand down from Reign's cock and draws it over the mess on his chest, as if admiring the way they compliment all those lovely bite and scratch marks on his torso.]

What a mess you've made... didn't you hear what I said? You were supposed to let me come first. But you came without permission at the same time. [He teases with his nails against Reign's stomach, not yet pushing them in, but the threat of doing so lingers.]

Turn over. On your hands and knees.

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign too had to take a long while to calm his racing pulse, to gather his scattered wits again from such an intense orgasm. It was almost a miracle that he was able to come so many times in such a short span. He let out a soft whimper when Mephisto finally pulled out of him, his cheeks heating with mortification as he felt some of the demon's come trickling out of him. What a sight he must have looked.

He slowly slipped his leg from over Mephisto's shoulder, trembling slightly at every touch and traces of Mephisto's hand. Then those words settled in him and Reign bit his lower lip, realising that he had indeed disobeyed Mephisto's order. He opened his mouth, intending to retort, to point out that it wasn't even certain who came first. Instead Reign let out a hiss, the threat of sharp nails on his stomach cutting his words off. ]

Ngh... [ Nonetheless, Reign had no proof, and far from feeling bad from having disappointed Mephisto, he was in fact looking forward to his punishment. ] Y-yes, Sir. [ And thus despite how his limbs seemed to feel like noodles, his mind still a dizzying spin, Reign moved to do as told. He pushed himself up into a sitting position, then gradually turned around until he was on all fours.

What should he do next? Lower his arms and display his ass up at Mephisto? Maybe part his thighs? Reign didn't know, but he waited with bated breath for the demon's next orders. It must be quite view for Mephisto to see Reign's ass and his well-fucked hole. ] Like this, Sir?

[meinwaifu]

Just like that.

[The sight has him licking his lips, wishing now that he had made Reign turn over like this while he was still fucking him. But before he can let himself get too carried away -- it was time to dole out some punishment.]

[He draws two fingers down from the middle of Reign's back, sliding them between his cheeks and teasing over his ass. But he doesn't press them in right away. No, first he has to raise up his other hand and slap it down hard across Reign's cheeks-- only then does he push those fingers inside him, when he's sure to be tight and sensitive.]

[Reign's mind might have been on that belt before -- but if the strength in Mephisto's slap is any indication, he clearly didn't need it. Besides, for a demon who greatly needed to keep his own self-control in check lest he actually cause serious harm with his super strength, using his bare hands was simply easier.]

[eaudevamp]

[ If that was what Mephisto wanted, Reign wouldn't mind indulging him. Though perhaps another time, another place.

Right now, Reign kept his position, shivering as he felt Mephisto's fingers sliding down his back to his rear, almost a ticklish sensation. Was he going to push it in? Reign shifted slightly, intending to press back, only to suddenly feel a stinging slap to his ass cheek and making him yelp, effectively clenching down around Mephisto's fingers when he pushed them in. ]

S-Sir, why...?

[ He glanced back over his shoulder, looking towards Mephisto's general direction even with the blindfold. Had he done something wrong to warrant it? Wait, he remembered now. He came before Mephisto, or at least around the same time, but who could determine that? The slap hurt, a lot, and Reign tried to move forward away from Mephisto, even if that meant not having Mephisto's fingers inside him. ]

[meinwaifu]

Why? My, if you don't even know what you did wrong, how ever will you learn from your mistakes?

[Mephisto won't be letting him escape, pushing his hand forward as Reign tries to crawl away. And sure enough, soon he's spanking him again, hard and in exactly the same spot. And all the while, his fingers reach in deeper, wriggling around and rubbing at his prostate to drive him wild once more, balancing the pain and pleasure carefully.]

[But even punishment wasn't exempt from the safe word. If Reign really wanted him to stop, he would.]

[eaudevamp]

[ Oh, Reign had an idea now, but that didn't mean he had to like the punishment Mephisto was dolling out to him. However, he wasn't disliking it either.

He did his best to squirm away from the demon, failing horribly as he cried out at the second spank to his rear, causing him to pause in his movements and allowing Mephisto to do as he pleased. ]

Aaah! No, Sir. Too much...

[ How could Mephisto do this to him? Pleasure and pain collided within him, and Reign felt like this was a more cruel punishment than there mere spanking. He pressed his forehead on the bed, trembling as his fingers dug into the bedsheets. The pain from his nerves still sensitive and now overloaded made him whimper and squirm on the bed.

But if this was punishment, then Reign knew he should take it. The question was, how many slaps would be receive? Was Mephisto going to give him a specific number? Would he be forced to use the safe word if it got too much? Reign didn't know, but a part of him was eager to test his own limits. ]

[meinwaifu]

[ Mephisto was curious to know his limits as well. Although he had no specific number in mind, he intended to go until he could get Reign to come again. And so, overtime, the slaps come less often, as he focuses more on giving pleasure and allowing the pain to become more unexpected. But that didn't mean he was holding back either. Every slap of his hand comes stronger than next, as he edges Reign closer and closer to potentially needing to use his safe word.]

[But which will come first? Reign? Or his limits? This was a lesson for more than just Reign, after all. Mephisto wanted to know just how far he could go with him, to ensure that he had an idea of just how much he could take in the future. After all, he didn't intend for this to end with just tonight.]

[Mephisto might be a bit of a sadist, but that didn't mean that he actually wanted to hurt Reign anymore than he wanted to be hurt.]

[eaudevamp]

[ It was hard to anticipate when the slaps would come, or if Mephisto would use his fingers to further toy with his prostate to stimulate him. So whenever Reign began to enjoy the heat of arousal, the sudden slap would jolt him, the sound reverberating through the entire room, the strength behind it making Reign cry out louder.

Tears were already staining through the blindfolds, Reign's forehead pressed against the bed sheet, panting heavily and trying to catch his breath. It hurt so much, with one particular slap having him screaming out loud. Reign honestly didn't want this to stop, but he didn't think he could handle any more.

Reluctant as he was, he said the safe word, though it was mostly muffled against his arm. If only they had one for "pause", something to give him a breather, because Reign didn't quite want all this to stop just yet. ]

T-time, Sir... [ He tried again, this time a bit louder. It Mephisto slapped his rear one more time, Reign was certain the pleasure would turn into something unpleasing. ]

[meinwaifu]

["Pause" and "Stop" weren't all that different for Mephisto. It's not as though stopping meant the end -- it only meant he would stop what he was doing and reach out to Reign outside of the context of the scene itself.]

[He stops moving immediately, but he doesn't pull out either, knowing that might be painful in its own way. But he will lay his other hand gently against Reign's back, caressing the skin soothingly.]

Reign. [Saying his name is important here -- he's not "sir" right now, he's just Mephisto.] What do you need from me right now?

[eaudevamp]

[ Perhaps so, but for Reign, there was a bit of difference. Then again, he hadn't know the concept of safe word in the first place, so he just assumed that "stop" was a definite stop to all their current play time. Either way, he already began to feel bad for not being able to endure Mephisto's punishment till the end.

Nonetheless, the gentle touch on his back did manage to gradually pull Reign back, and even though he couldn't see with the blindfold on him, Reign turned his head towards Mephisto's voice. ]

A... a breather, Sir.

[ Maybe Mephisto should also make another rule for Reign, that if Mephisto used his name, that they scene was over. For now. Temporarily. The scene might be on hold, but Reign was going to keep calling Mephisto "Sir" until otherwise requested. ]

[meinwaifu]

[It actually helps to hear Reign call him "sir" right now, telling him that although Reign had paused the scene, he was still into it -- our at least, that's how Mephisto saw it. Chances are they'll need to talk out more boundaries and specifics later, but for now, all that matters is that Reign stopped him -- that he felt able to stop him.]

[It was a bigger sign of trust than Reign might even realize.]

All right... a little break, until you wish to continue. [He'll pull has hand back then, sliding his fingers out of Reign. But the hand on his back remains, maintaining contact with his skin and tracing aimless shapes with his fingertips.]

But you did well, stopping me like that. It makes me feel as though I can trust you enough to play a game like this -- that you won't let me hurt you any more than you wish for me to.

[If this were test, Reign would have passed with flying colors.]

[eaudevamp]

[ They definitely had much to discuss, more so when all these concepts about rules and boundaries barely existed in Reign's world. If Mephisto hadn't brought it up in the first place, Reign would likely get himself injured when playing with his clients at Shades Darker. It was almost surprising that none of his sessions had went overboard.

Sure, Mephisto was a demon and all, and Reign had read that his kind had a lying tongue, sly and cunning. But Mephisto hadn't given Reign a reason not to trust him. So that's that. ]

Thank you, Sir.

[ It was almost a pity not being able to feel Mephisto's fingers in him, but the break was also welcoming, and Reign practically melted into the other's touch. ]

Really? I did? [ Just hearing Mephisto's praise was enough to ignore the stinging pain on his rear. Reign smiled at Mephisto's general direction, pleased beyond measure that he hadn't disappointed Mephisto. ] Am I still required to wear this blindfold? [ Because he really wanted to see the expression of approval on Mephisto's face. ]

[meinwaifu]

Hmm, I wonder... do you need a break from that as well, or are you simply hoping to catch a glance at how much you've riled me up so far?

[There's a difference okay -- but he'll let Reign have a look regardless of his answer. Hell, it might help him back into the scene to see Mephisto behind him, face flushed and clearly aroused from all the teasing and spanking he was giving Reign. His clothes are even a bit disheveled, shirt pulled open.]

[...though considering just how much Reign's been marked up by Mephisto's eager teeth and nails, his attention might get pulled back to himself instead.]