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[personal profile] seeker 2022-12-28 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[The past several months have left Aloy outside of her depth. In the absence of a traditional family, she's found herself floundering, trying to figure out how to build one on her own. Observation of others had often been her method, but Zero eschews expected tradition. When Aloy tries to mimic what she's seen of wives and husbands, putting a hand on Zero's back to steady her, or hovering in worried, subdued panic at pregnancy illnesses and mishaps, Zero is resistant and sometimes outright surly. She shies away from her touch like a skittish fox. She seems, Aloy thinks, preoccupied with the changes in her body, miserable over bouts of morning sickness and nausea, how hard it was to get comfortable with the added weight and awkwardness of the life growing inside of her. But Aloy is enraptured by the changes. She thinks she's beautiful; she glows. Zero seems like something born from nature: like the goddess the Nora believed in so ardently.

She doesn't mean to startle her today, but of course she does, and she feels a little crestfallen over it and the hurried motion she sees of Zero tying her robe, like a kid who had just been scolded. Varl had admitted her that during some moments in Zo's pregnancy, he was certain that she blamed him personally for the misfortune of it.

Aloy knows how he feels. ]


Sorry. I didn't mean to surprise you. [In the back of her mind, she scolds herself too, for not thinking to knock.] I got that boar jerky you wanted yesterday. [A peace offering.] Caught the trader just as he was heading north. Feeling up to it today?
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[personal profile] seeker 2022-12-28 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[She sets down the little care package she'd gotten for Zero (it seemed that every day, someone was pushing a gift for her or the baby into Aloy's hands) and half-turns toward the door. There, she hesitates, ruminating over something, her fingers tapping along the frame of the door. Her shoulders tense up slowly, the way that they did when she was about to say something that made her uncomfortable.

She turns back.]


So, I've been reading about, uh,

[A vague, directionless wave of her hand to indicate Zero, or her stomach, it was hard to tell which. During sex she was enthusiastic, accommodating and bold. Talking about it outside of a bedroom always left her at a loss for words like this. ] It's safe - I mean, we'd have to make some adjustments, of course, and account for your comfort levels, but...

[She trails off, hopefully.]
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[personal profile] seeker 2022-12-30 05:23 pm (UTC)(link)
What? [Shocked at the response, she vehemently shakes her head.] Zero, it's not - [The next thing is almost blurted out.] You haven't let me get near you in months.

[A second passes, and it's clear now that she's embarrassed. Her hand tenses some on the door — it's as if she's quelling the desire to escape.] I'm not making the suggestion out of pity. I mean. [A sigh. The slightly wounded look returns to her despite efforts to quell it.] I don't want you to be uncomfortable, and you're always uncomfortable lately. I feel bad about that, but that's as far as it goes. I swear. I asked because I want to.

[Before she'd met Zero, she had never really thought that she was someone who needed or even wanted sex. It simply hadn't factored into the constant traveling and adventuring, the endless months of searching for leads to mitigate the damage across the planet. But once they'd found one another, she realized that she'd enjoyed the closeness. The early months of Zero's pregnancy, she'd eagerly acquiesced to Zero's seemingly boundless appetite for intimacy, and then as time went on and those moments had tapered off into nothing, she'd found that she missed it. It had seemed selfish to ask, and she'd already been selfish enough. ]
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[personal profile] seeker 2022-12-31 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Her guess had been correct, although she takes no pleasure in being right. Slowly, she pushes away from the door, latching it closed, and steps forward. She doesn't sit on the edge of the bed — instead, she leans forward on it, propping herself up with her arms.

Her gaze, assessing and lingering, moves over Zero. ]
You're kidding. You don't see how people stare? You're glowing.
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[personal profile] seeker 2022-12-31 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
Not me. [The flush to Zero's cheeks makes Aloy smile. She shifts closer, still bracing herself on her arms, not quite on the bed yet. ] I mean it. You look amazing.

[A slight lift of her shoulders follows this, not quite a shrug.] Do they? I hadn't noticed. [She had, and ignored it, with varying levels of exhaustion.] Besides, we're not talking about me. You haven't given me an answer yet.
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[personal profile] seeker 2023-01-01 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[Aloy's smile brightens. She pulls back enough to kick off her boots. She climbs onto the bed a moment later, not bothering to undress, still smelling of fresh pine, woodsmoke, and the mountain air from outside. ]

Got me what I wanted. I'm guessing that you find it cuter than you claim.

[For a moment, Aloy leans back to take in the changes in Zero's body, the ones she'd known of and the ones she'd missed during the months of Zero being too shy to allow her to see anything. She's gotten heavier, true — but Aloy finds that it suits her. There had been times earlier on where she'd been much too thin, barely showing, and it had been worrying. The months of being in Mother's Embrace have treated her well: her hips and breasts wider, her cheeks full and rosy. Zero's hair is lush, sleek: it shines as it drapes over her shpulders and back. Aloy tucks a lock of it behind her ear and cups her cheek. Instead of jumping into things, she ignores Zero's challenge and puts a palm on her swollen belly. Her hand is warm and calloused, and her gaze goes a little softer.]

Give me a moment. I want to look at you - who knows when you'll let me do this again? I have to take advantage of it while you're feeling generous. [Her smile grows sardonic. With less challenge in her voice, she asks:] How has she been today?
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[personal profile] seeker 2023-01-02 08:27 am (UTC)(link)
Ouch. Very funny.

[The answer seems to please her, the sarcasm of her reply aside. Her eyebrows raise a fraction.] And is she surly and disagreeable too, like you? [Aloy's hand slips from Zero's cheek to cup one of her breasts, her thumb grazing over the nipple in unrushed passes, then strokes it properly, feeling it harden beneath the pads of her fingers before she twists.] Because if that's the case, I'm the one that'll be in trouble.

[Her other hand stays where it is for a while, then moves steadily downward, parting Zero's legs only to stop midway up her thigh. Even there, she can feel the heat of her body, but she keeps her hand where it is, fingers thrumming some soundless tune against her skin. The hand on Zero's breast keeps moving, alternating between roughness and slow gentleness.]
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[personal profile] seeker 2023-01-08 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
[By contrast, Aloy is calm and methodical in the affection she ekes out. She doesn’t allow Zero to rush her, but does indulge her, the hand on her thigh creeping upward to gently stroke between her legs, feeling the wetness already gathered there. She leans forward, resting her head against Zero’s chest. Briefly, her eyes flutter closed. There’s a content smile on her face, and it holds even when she opens her eyes to look up at Zero.]

You’re not wrong. I’m going to have to make the most of our time, then — make up for what I’ve missed.

[Almost lazily, she turns her head to take Zero’s breast into her mouth.]
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[personal profile] seeker 2023-01-10 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's an admittance rarely heard, and a sentiment rarely given. Aloy rewards Zero's admission by doubling her efforts: the hand between her legs parting her to slip inside. Her thumb moves over Zero's clit in steady circles, the easy rhythm at odds with the hungry intensity of her mouth. She sucks hard enough to leave bruises and the imprint of her teeth, switching from one breast to the other to give equal amounts of attention, and she's breathless and red in the face when she finally pulls back enough to respond.]

I missed you too. [She nuzzles against Zero's chest, the gesture oddly innocent. ] But you don't believe me, when I tell you that you're beautiful like this. [She doesn't sound disappointed, only faintly amused, and the hand between Zero's legs picks up in speed and intensity for a few moments, as if she means to drive the air from her lungs.] When have I ever lied to you?
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[personal profile] seeker 2023-01-14 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Aloy’s laughter is captured against Zero’s skin as a muffled rumble. She manages to look up from her position, her eyes locked on Zero’s face even as her hand obligingly moves faster, accommodating her wordless request. Her own breathing has gained a shallower edge, but the laughter is still there in her eyes.]

You’re the one with bad judgment— [Her free hand grips onto Zero’s hip, and in this way she can control the pace of her movement without hurting her. Her fingers curl inside of Zero just to feel her tighten around her.] Do you know how crazy it’s made me, not being able to touch you?
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[personal profile] seeker 2023-01-23 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[Early on, this aspect of Zero's personality — girlish and oddly innocent — had struck Aloy by surprise. Now she looks forward to it, and looks for reasons to bring it out. Zero's open need makes her obey the unspoken request before she answers her question. She takes Zero breast into her mouth again, silent save her ragged breathing and the rustling of sheets beneath her, and by the time she pulls back her mouth is flushed with the effort. ]

Hm.

[She gives the question consideration without slowing the motion of her hand between Zero's legs.] Where do I start? You're healthier now, happier. You've settled. [The hand grasping her hip shifts to cup her ass and gently squeeze. ] You've filled out. The changes don't bother me.

[Her gaze softens.] To have you both here is a gift to me. Like this... you're more beautiful to me than you've ever been. Do you believe me?
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[personal profile] seeker 2023-01-30 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[It's usually a roulette when it cones to Aloy's reactions to Zero using language like this — if she'll be made bashful by it or would respond in turn. Today seems to be the latter as she watches the frenzied motion of Zero throwing off her robe. For a moment the rhythm of her fingers inside Zero teeters on the verge of too rough. She leans forward to kiss her cheek, her jaw, and finally her mouth, gentle in contrast. ]

I do. [This admittance is delivered calmly and without shame. Her face is flushed, and the words come out a little breathless. All the while, she keeps her eyes on Zero and her desperate movement, proud of being the cause of it.] Are you thinking about that right now? How it would feel, to have me inside of you?
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[personal profile] seeker 2023-01-31 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Aloy hisses through her teeth as Zero claws at her back, lowering her head to her chest again. She kisses her too, the gesture so needy that it's done without gracefulness. Her teeth graze over sensitive skin; she takes Zero's breast into her mouth again, and this time she's open in her greediness, moaning against Zero's overheated skin. By the time she pulls away enough to gaze up at her, her pupils are dark and blown wide.]

I'll figure out a way. I want to finish in you, I want you to feel it. I've been thinking about it for months, how wet you'd be—

[She buries her face in the space where Zero's neck meets her shoulders, kissing her there, too. Her fingers never slow, and the hand on Zero's hip tightens enough to bruise. She stares up at Zero again, her expression open and hungry, almost desperate.] I need — want to see you come for me, please—

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