Blood from Stone [AU]

[Bethany]

The second morning after Liz's panicked escape starts slow and soft for Carver. Waking in the inn with Jass curled up against him, his initial activity is... languid and pleasurable. Afterwards, he dozes for a bit more as Jass had volunteered to shower first, which also involved stoking the fire to warm the room up. When Jass finishes, Carver takes his own turn, enjoying the simple, almost domestic feel of the routine. As he dries off, he catches the sound of conversation in the main room of their tiny suite. Unsure if they'd be staying here or not for the rest of Jassinth's stay, Carver had taken Varric's offer of funds to get a full suit- bath, bedroom and sitting room/study. Hurriedly dressing, Carver steps out of the bedroom to find himself in a surrealist nightmare.

His little sister had dropped by for a visit. Good. Jass is buck naked and utterly at ease on the sofa across from his little sister. Bad. Beth doesn't seem bothered, or, more importantly, interested and is keeping her gaze up above his waist. Good (mosty). Beth is recounting a story from their childhood. Bad. Silence is napping in the corner of the room, near the fire, so at least she didn't walk here alone. Good.

"-and my big-hearted lunk of a brother doesn't hesitate a second. Doesn't try to pull me away or shout or anything, just rushes up and grabs the whole thing."

"No!"

"Yes! Scoops the entire beehive up and runs off with it, swarm of bees like a cloud around him as he races to the river nearby. Spent the next week in bed, his hand three times the size it should be and caked in poul- Carver! Good morning!"

[Carver Amell]

Carver stops dead in his tracks, beet red. "Nope. I'm still asleep," he declares, turning to go back into the bedroom. 

[Jassinth]

"If this morning was you asleep, then I-"

[Carver Amell]

"OKAY I'M AWAKE!" shouts Carver, reddening further. 

[Bethany]

Bethany gives her brother a strange look. "Are you... okay?"

[Carver Amell]

He rakes a hand through his hair. "Let's not discuss what the end of that sentence was. Why are you here?" He winces, then. "Not that I don't want to see you -- I do -- but I've only been gone overnight, it's hardly time for visits."

[Bethany]

"Well..." She glances at Jassinth thoughtfully, then returns her attention to Carver. "First things first." Breaking out into a broad grin, she claps her hands and squeals a little. "I'm so happy for you both! SO how did you finally work things out and hook up?" And how serious is it?

[Carver Amell]

He jabs a finger in her direction. "No! Bad twin!"

[Bethany]

She rolls her eyes. "Not that part! Well, okay, yes I'm kind of curious but I meant- well, are you two even dating? Or is this just a benefits thing?"

[Jassinth]

"We are not exclusive but yes, I would say we are dating," Jass offers. 

[Carver Amell]

Carver blinks. "What he said," he adds. "And what comes next depends a lot on what happened last night -- at home, not here -- and I 'm not sure anyone wants to talk about that before breakfast."

[Bethany]

"That was a bit part of my visit's purpose," Bethany admits softly. "And speaking of breakfast, I took the liberty of ordering breakfast. So that should be up in a few more minutes." She gives Jass an amused look. "And as amusing as watching my brother fidget is and as nice as your legs are, I think perhaps a more... existing dress code might be in order."

[Jassinth]

Jass pouts, but rises with a laugh. "As you wish, good lady." Shame. I suspected they were not that kind of twins but... ah well. Whistling, he heads for the bedroom, taking care to grope Carver on the way by.

[Carver Amell]

Carver's almost done blushing by the time he gets back and the food arrives; he's back to normal, mostly, by the time they've dished it out. As they eat, he lets the pair swap stories, tuning out the worst of it to get lost in his own thoughts. 

[Tethras Clan]

"True, it can sting a little but if you enjoy that sort of thing, I highly recommend just mint oil. Start with just a drop, then slowly increase the amount until you find just the right amount of tingle and burn for you and your partner."

"I see... and of course, the scent is also a bonus."

"Mhmm. Cleanliness is key, of course, but sometimes you miss a bit. And of course, anyone can get gas."

"Oh gods, yes, that can be sooooo embarrassing. I mean, Don is great, he's never said a word to shame or tease me about it."

"That's a keeper alright."

"No, he passed on that to be a Light! But yes, he really is. And catfolk are actually really suited for anal- they're thinner but longer than average, and that little hook on the tip? So good."