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[cafeultra]

Meow-meow, motherfuckers.

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[soicantlose]

That's okay. You needed it.

[ He's just going to keep kissing at her gently, the slope of her neck and her shoulder, fond little motions. His hand seeks hers, tangling their fingers together lightly. ]

You can go back to sleep if you want, I just wanted you to know I was home.

[cafeultra]

[ She allows herself enjoy those kisses for a moment, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. It's nice just to feel him there, and even nicer to hear him say that he's home.

But eventually, she's got to do it. She lets go of his hand and shifts to face him, her smile growing even wider. ] Not gonna go back to sleep without seeing your handsome face.

[ A hand lifts to cup his face, thumb brushing over his cheek. ] There's my guy.

[soicantlose]

[ He smiles at her, absolutely smitten, turning into that hand to kiss her palm softly. ] I'd be yours just as much in the morning, you know.

[ Not that it's a complaint. He resettles his arm around her, hand drifting lightly against her back, watching her warmly. ]

[cafeultra]

Yeah, but then I'd have to wait until the morning to kiss you, and that's just too long. [ So she's not wasting another second, she'll lean in for a soft kiss, fingers brushing lightly over his jaw and down along his neck and chest before slipping her arm around his side. She keeps it brief; then a kiss to his forehead, and one to his cheek. ]

There, much better. I did say I was gonna smooch your face.

[soicantlose]

You did. And I'd hate to make a liar out of you.

[ He's beaming at her, pleased, leaning in to kiss her again. He keeps it soft still, lingering a little longer, murmurs as he breaks away: ] Think this is the best welcome back I've ever had.

[cafeultra]

I do keep my promises. [ She's all smiles, too, running her hand down his side as he kisses her. ] You should get this kind of welcome every time.

[soicantlose]

Well, maybe I'll start letting myself in for these kinda welcomes more often. How long does the trip have to be? Grocery stores count? [ He's teasing, bright and playful, fingers stroking softly down her spine, brushing a kiss against her cheek. ]

[cafeultra]

Grocery store definitely counts. And not just because that means you're probably bringing me food -- but, like, we both know I love when you feed me. [ Becca cuddles in more at those soft touches, nuzzling into his shoulder. ] I'm always happy to see you, babe.

[soicantlose]

It's a deal, then. I'll just start stopping by any time I go -- anywhere. Get a few kisses, see how my girl's doing... [ He bumps a kiss against the top of her head, giving a little shrug. ] Sounds like a good plan to me.

[cafeultra]

This is a big reason why I gave you the keys, actually. So you could stop by any time you want. [ It's slightly teasing, but all warmth and affection. She sighs happily, squeezing him in a gentle hug. ] I like being your girl.

[soicantlose]

You're all mine, babe. [ Warm and happy. He nuzzles at her, fingers drifting up to toy with her hair affectionately. ] I like getting to keep you.

[cafeultra]

Good, I'm keeping you, too. All mine. [ Her eyes close, though she's not as sleepy anymore. She's just relaxed, as she usually is when Nate's around. Especially when he's holding her like this. ] Love you, baby.

[soicantlose]

Love you too. [ He's more than happy to just hold on to her, relaxing now that the job is done and he's back to Becca. It's not unusual for him to be a little tense after jobs, even if everything goes well, but right now? It's hard to imagine being anything but comfortable, with her this close.

He'll go quiet for a few moments, just cuddling her, but he is pretty awake, and he'll ask eventually, voice low in case she's started fallen asleep: ] I miss anything interesting while I was gone? [ As if he hadn't been talking to her for the last day or so. ]

[cafeultra]

[ Nate being home has given her a little bit of a second wind, so she's not all that sleepy anymore. Just utterly content to lay in his arms. ]

Not really? It was pretty quiet here. [ And with faint amusement in her tone, ] I didn't get spooked without you this time. Did it all go well while you were gone?

[soicantlose]

Yeah, it was fine. No big problems. [ A moment's consideration, before he offers: ] I finished up last night after I talked to you, mostly. Just -- had to talk to someone this morning, unfortunately, so I couldn't leave then.

[cafeultra]

[ She hadn't really expected any sort of detail, or explanation, but ultimately she's glad for whatever he does decide to share. Her head tilts up so she can kiss his forehead. ] I'm just glad you got home safe. All that matters is that you get back to me.

[soicantlose]

[ He tips into her to nuzzle lightly at her neck, considers his wording for a moment before he answers. ] I always do my best.

[ He can't promise he'll never make a mistake, that nothing will ever happen, as much as he'd like to. But he can say that much honestly. ]

[cafeultra]

[ She brings a hand up to softly pet through his hair, holding on a little tighter. Of course he can't promise he'll always make it back, she's not naive enough to think that, but she can certainly believe him when he says he'll always do his best.

Her face turns, brushing a kiss against the side of his head. ] And you'll always have the best welcome I can give.

[soicantlose]

The best thing to come back for.

[ It's the first thing he's really had to come back for in a while, and that's -- strange, to think about. Nate's been going for so long with so little care for his own survival that having something good is going to crash into him a little, the next time he gets hurt on the job.

But for now, it's mostly just a nice thought. He kisses softly at her throat, fondly, squeezing her a little tighter in a brief hug. ]

[cafeultra]

I love you so much, babe. [ She's relieved that he doesn't seem to be hurt at all this time around. The first aid kit can stay in its place, thankfully, and she doesn't have to worry about being too gentle with her cuddles. Which is nice, because she's extra snuggle after missing him the night before.

She sighs at those kisses, head tilting back. There's no urgency, no real urge to press for more. For one in her life, she's absolutely content to just... cuddle. Nate has accomplished what basically no one else has, somehow. And she's loving every second of it. ] Mm, yours are the best hugs.

[soicantlose]

I know, baby. I love you too.

[ He's perfectly happy to keep things soft and easy for right now, just feeling affectionate and warm after having to be apart. A couple of days isn't even that long, all things considered, but that didn't stop him from missing her plenty. He'll leave a few more light kisses against her neck before just nuzzling into her, content, eyes closing with a little hum. ] Yeah? Well, good thing you can have them whenever you want, then.

[cafeultra]

[ And she's just as happy to hold him, let him nuzzle into her. It occurs to her that maybe he needs this after his jobs, and she's so glad she can be that for him. They can offer each other that safe place.

There's no one she's ever felt safer with, in every way. The frequency of her I love yous are proof of that, whether he's aware of it or not.

She lets her hand slip lower to run softly up and down his back, hoping to be as soothing as he is with her. That always calms her, especially when she's top anxious to fall asleep. He just has that way with her. ]

Well, what if I want all of them, all the time?

[soicantlose]

Then all of them are yours, babe.

[ The way he relaxes under her touch is obvious, slumping into her that much more, breathing even and body loose. Safety isn't something Nate gives a lot of thought to in general, but Becca brings him comfort in a way he doesn't think anyone else ever has before. Makes him feel like he's in the right place, for maybe the first time in his life. ]

All of me is yours already.

[cafeultra]

[ She absolutely loves to feel him relaxing beside her, loves knowing she can bring him that kind of peace. Spoiling him can work this way, too. Her head leans softly against his, sighing quietly, hand slipping under his shirt to trace circles against his lower back. ]

Good. I don't think it'd go very well if I had to share you at all.

[soicantlose]

That's okay. [ He laughs a little, pleased, shifting just enough so he can look up at her. Lowers his voice playfully, like he's telling her a secret. ] I'm really bad at sharing, anyway. So I think it works out better this way.