#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed.

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🍑 core and kit

Kit had been reading all morning while he waited, his nose shoved into whatever trashy romance novel he'd picked up in the city at the store the last time he went, the cover having practically stock photos of two lovers holding each other. He wasn't paying attention to his surroundings- until Core plopped themself right into his lap.

He glanced up, and smiled before dogearing his page and setting down his book beside him on the couch, moving his hands to instead hold their waist.

"Well Good Morning, amata." he purred, bringing Core down into a kiss. It was short and sweet- and when they pulled away, he set his head against theirs. "I'm sorry I had to leave you in bed alone, but I was afraid I'd toss and turn too much for you to actually sleep." He chuckled, brushing their hair behind their ear. "Atleast it was warm this morning, and not freezing. Spring is coming, finally."

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • Carnations and Red Roses and Peonies #//asks

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[ SPIN ]:     while hugging the receiver, the sender lifts them off the ground and begins to spin them both in a giddy, joyful circle. (kelpie and kit)

Kit had been waiting for Kelpie to return from a short trip for the entire day, practically vibrating with excitement. His fingers drummed against the countertop until he heard the door open, and not only did Peach do her typical launch at Kelpie- so did Kit.

He gripped onto Kelpie tightly, giving a light laugh as the other lifted him and spun him. It seemed they were both happy over something- or Kit's excitement was bouncing off of Kelpie into a feedback loop. Still, when he was set down, he reached up, placing his hands on Kelpie's cheeks and pulling him into a kiss.

"I have a surprise for you." He said after he pulled back, wrinkles appearing at the corners of his eyes from his smile. "But first...I want to make us food, so you'll have to wait. I was thinking something fancy tonight... Lamb maybe? I still have some spare from the last time I went into the city."

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • If we are worth anything later we are worth something now. #//asks

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 If Kit was anything, he was a huge fan of old Golden Age traditions. Holidays- how they’d changed over the years in some ways, but stayed the same in others, and he played up the parts that had stayed the same more than the others. 

 Dawning was a time where Kit knew there was a mix of time to give gifts. Some did it during the entire duration of the holiday- but Kit adored having that one special day to give them. Which...also meant that day started early for him. He’d hesitated at the edge of their bed, but Stig looked too peaceful and so he’d got up himself, starting up the fireplace and bringing in a few sprigs of plants that were festive enough. He then set to wrapping presents, something Beagle would do for him on the day... he’d never done it himself, but now seemed as good as ever. 

 When he stepped back to look at it all- his wrapping was terrible. Even Apricot, allowed in the house for the day and lounging on the couch was staring at it with an odd look. Kit sighed, but brightened as he heard Stig finally getting up. He peeked back into the hallway, brightening. “You’re awake! Come here! I have gifts...” He said, taking a step back into the living room and gesturing to the three, absolutely terribly wrapped gifts in silver and blue. “I’ve set the ones for thew pets aside, these three are all yours.”

 The largest was a box, engraved with snowflakes in the wood, and inside was divided into three. In the middle, two empty notebooks, the edges of the pages lined with a soft shimmering gold, bound in leather. On the left, a set of pens in different colors, and on the right, felt under a prettier necklace in silver, holding an almost stasis like crystal. Technically, this gift was four, the inside things having not been included but Kit felt odd just giving a box he thought was cute by itself. 

 The second largest was a shirt, the patterning Narcissus flowers against a greenish-blueish background, alongside some other floral shirts. The smallest of all was a little lamb plushie, scented with something and warm to the touch. A little tag was tied to it’s neck- a note from Kit himself, explaining ‘I know you have nightmares, I hoped this would help a little bit.”

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #//rp #//I hope these gifts are good

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kisses shared under a waterfall (kelpie and kit)

Kit adored hiking- exploring the mountains had long since been cathartic to him, from the small village he found long abandoned and decorated with animal skulls, to Runswick itself, sitting high and mighty on a hill. The appalachians had no shortage of neat little spots, and animals that now thrived without human intervention in ways that if Kit were as research-inclined as other Warlocks, he'd study endlessly.

Among these sights were the little ponds and creeks, waterfalls and caves. Kit hated the last one- the cramped spaces and damp walls...plus the humidity always made his hair poof up terrible and it ended up in his only working eye more often than not. But, he loved the water, and especially spots like the one they'd just found- a pool with a waterfall raining down, the water so clear he could see fish. Of course, Kit had to drag Kelpie in to swim with him.

The water was nicely cool but not freezing, a little colder than he'd normally like still. Yet, with Kelpie there, he enjoyed it- and even poked fun, often splashing more water at Kelpie or diving up to dump small handfuls on the other. He was as playful to a selkie and near the end, even led the other back to a small alcove behind the waterfall. The cascade of water distorted the view outside, and Kit watched for a moment before looking back at Kelpie with a mischevious grin. As playful as a Mermaid and as tricky as a Siren- he shifted to sneak as if he were going to hug the other from behind before giving Kelpie a small shove; not enough to knock him over but enough to get him under the waterfall.

Kelpie caught the other in a kiss after getting used to the pelting, snickering into it. "I wouldn't mind finding more places like this, I think." His tone was a little louder, trying to speak over the noise of the waterfall. "We should make this our own little spot though- nice and romantic, for you and me." He leaned a little closer, his teeth showing in a smile as he looked up at Kelpie.

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • If we are worth anything later we are worth something now. #//asks

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Dawning with Core....oh, Kit could not think of a single thing better. It'd be his first outside of the city, and he'd invited them to his home for this one. He decorated the day before, leaving a tree out but putting plants in every windowsill and making sure he had everything for a nice dinner-

And, Core's gifts. Dinner came first though, just as a kind of traditional thing he had learned. When Core got there, he was just finishing, so it was hot and ready to eat. After they had eat and cleaned the dishes, then Kit drug Core into the living room.

He set three not-so-neatly wrapped boxes infront of them, giving a small smile. "I do hope you like these," he said.

The first was a light blue hoodie, yellow coreopsis flowers lining the bottom and the sleeves in a pattern that Kit had though was quite cute and that would fit Core well. The second was a cute little crystal statue, of a fluffy hare and a lamb, seemingly playing together. The third was a few sheets of nice metals in different colors- a little heavy, but Kit had got it for them so they'd have even more materials for their own hobby.

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • Carnations and Red Roses and Peonies #//rp

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@awoken-lights !

If Kit was being entirely honest...dawning was one of his favorite times of the year. Kelpie taking him out on his boat had been lovely, and Kit had adored every single second of it. It did leave something though- Kit needed to give back to Kelpie.

He woke up later than the other usually- but he made it a point this morning to get up early, and slink out of bed quietly enough to not wake the other. He couldn't really get a tree in...but he decorated the house with mistletoe anyways. He debated on poinsettas, but he didn't grow them because of how toxic they were...and that fact reminded him he definitely did not want them in his home. He settled on some red and white roses that he had brought inside to shield from the frost a while ago.

By the end, their house looked postively festive. He pushed the presents for Kelpie under the tree as a final touch, before stepping back. When he was satisfied after a few small adjustments, he let Peach out on Kelpie- intending the dog to wake the other up.

"Tah-daaa~" He jokingly greeted, giggling as Kelpie came into the living room. "I did some small decorating while you were asleep. I...also, wanted to give back to you for the ride on the ship." Kit reached up, rubbing the back of his neck as he stepped aside to let Kelpie at the presents.

Three gifts. The largest- with a red ribbon- was a new tacklebox, one of the fancy ones that folded out into even more shelves. The second, a fishfinder. Kit knew Kelpie probably had no priblem finding fish when he did go fishing but... that would make it even easier, he hoped. The third was less related to fishing- a blue and tan fur lined coat, for the colder season in the appalachias which...was the better part of the year.

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • If we are worth anything later we are worth something now.

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Kit had asked him a couple times about being brought out on Kelpie's boat to go stargazing on the water. Even with the cold from the Dawning settling in around most places where he took his boat out, he thought that might not be any better, or more magical time to go out there. Having told Kit that he had a surprise in mind, he made sure that Kit was bundled up and ready for the cold, along with bringing two lanterns and plenty of pillows and blankets onto the boat with them.

Sitting in the middle of a clear, still, deep lake with a clear sky full of stars above them, the lanterns provided some warmth along with the blankets and pillows around them. Kelpie wiggled his way partially out of them in order to grab a box. Holding it out to Kit, Kelpie smiled warmly as he shifted so that he could partially see Kit's reaction to the gift. "I got these for you. You spoiled me, and I wanted to do the same thing for you." Inside the box were some lavender shortbread cookies. Wrapping his arms around Kit, he nuzzled his nose against the others cheek gently. "Thank you for being with me this Dawning."

Kit didn't think he had ever felt this loved.

Everyday with Kelpie came close of course- Kelpie helped so much but this...this was special. Kelpie bringing out the box only added to it, and Kit took it carefully, looking inside with wide eyes.

He held the box for a moment, simply looking on because he wasn't used to this, but eventually he smiled and set it aside, closing his eyes. He returned the hug tightly, setting his head into the crook of Kelpies neck. "Thank you," he said softly, before shifting to press even closer. "I will never forget this... I love you so, so much, Kelpie."

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • If we are worth anything later we are worth something now. #//asks

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surprise kisses, in which your lover weren't prepared for it but responds immediately (core @ kit?)

Good days with Core seemed plentiful, which was something Kit valued a lot. It atleast helpied his mental state, and the pets even seemed to enjoy seeing him happier. Of course he still had off days but they were overshadowed by how nice everything was now.

He had apparently slept in late- or atleast? Core just hadn't woken him up. He had found them in the kitchen, cooking with Apricot peeking in the back door to wait for her own food and Goose sitting high and pretty for her own aswell. He plopped himself at the table to wait, offering the cat over to stop disturbing Core.

Eventually they came up behind him and he didn't quite notice, ducking down beside him and kissing him. Kit responded quickly, moving to set a hand on their cheek, smiling into it. When they parted, he gave a soft chuckle. "Good morning to you too, love."

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • Carnations and Red Roses and Peonies #//asks

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“  you’re safe with me. you can let go. breathe. ” (kelpie to kit)

Kit looked up at Kelpie with wide eyes, his fingers holding onto the others shirt. He looked away again, sinking further into the others arms.

Kelpie was some sort of anchor for Kit. Kit himself had so much turmoil that it seemed just surviving could be a struggle, but the other seemed to be a foothold of sorts. A way for Kit to know that even through those dark clouds, and all he'd been through, he had something stable.

"I really appreciate that." He whispered, nudging closer. "I just..." He hesitated for another moment, before sighing. "I appreciate you sticking around, even if I knoe it's hard to be around me sometimes." Ah, the little thing that remained no matter his mood. Even if Kelpie seemed to alleviate the most of it, that particular brainworm had forced itself deep and would likely not be removed for a long time.

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • If we are worth anything later we are worth something now. #//asks

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Kelpie @ Kit: ¥ + "let me play with your hair?"

Kelpie pulled back fron what he was trimming down, hands still dusty and he scowled and shook them off before looking at Kelpie, pushing a smile.

"You know you're always allowed." Kit said, looking back at the group of Snowdrops. "I actually quite like it if...it's from you." He gestured for Kelpie to come closer, giving a small smile at him. "Just be wary around my eye, okay? It's still..." He shrugged. "Memories like what happened to make me lose it are hard to forget."

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #//asks

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Cuddle me! (kelpie and kit, reversed)

Kit enjoyed camping on the occassion, as long as it wasn't too far from his home and was somewhere where if anything happened back at home, Goose or the others could follow. That night was one of the camping experiences he was enjoying- on the bank of a lake, his knees pulled to his chest ontop of the blanket as he stared at the sky.

He had gotten a little distracted by the shimmering dots in the sky. It reminded him of...Orion. He sighed, looking back down and feeling his good mood beginning to seep away. But then he felt Kelpie's arms reaching up, and gently pulling him down to whete the other had been laying for the past few minutes.

Kit hesitated in the others arms as he let Kelpie cuddle him, the reminder of Orion coming with the stark reminder of what had happened the last few times he got that close to anyone... but eventually he sank into the warmth, convincing himself that this time, it was safe. He nuzzled into the others neck, into the warmth he provided with a small yawn. "I'm still gonna hold you to taking me out on a boat one day, you know." He muttered. "That way we can watch the stars from the deck."

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #//asks

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Cuddle me! (core and kit, reversed)

Kit would always go through periods of rough days, his rockiness never convincing himself that it was easy on those around him during these days. Yet, the pressure of it could be alleviated by seeking the warmth of others, he had learned.

More than often, it was Core...if Core didn't seek him out first, which is what happened today it seemed.

Kit shifted in bed, having been there for a while before he felt the mattress shift behind him. A dip in the weight... and the feeling of arms wrapping around him. He gave a small, relaxed sigh as he untensed in their arms. He turned, nuzzling against the dip of their collarbone before settling. "Hi Love," He muttered, a tired tone to his voice.

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • Carnations and Red Roses and Peonies #//asks

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👫 (Kelpie and Kit)

-Kit learns some techniques on how to taxidermy fish in case Kelpie ever brings any home that he's particularily proud of and does want to keep....but Kit still likes releasing them over keeping them anyways if they're not using them for food

-Kit doesn't know a single god damn thing about fishing or even fish but he has a habit of assuming Kelpie does so there was like. a long while where he gave Kelpie the BIGGEST puppy dog eyes until he brought him some fish to put in the pond in his garden.

-Kit teaches Kelpie some of his own patented recipes (mostly pasta) so Kelpie can teach him anything he knows about how to cook with fish

-mmmm Kelpie sneaking fish to Apricot and Goose....

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #//asks

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💕for Lupus, Orion, Forneus, Kit n Beagle :3

-Lupus likes his partner having little reminders of him on them in any shape or form. If it's not something like a bite or a mark or a type of clothing he gives them...they'll most likely be covered in white fur anyways. He's very smug about it.

-Orion, now that he's more comfortable with what his light has morphed into, is very fond of reaching out to others with his light in some way or another. Even if it has to be physical, in the way of an oddly luminous flower.

-Forneus adores taking walks around gardens and parks with his lover or Mephisto. Also the more I drill my brain abt them the more I realize I don't think they'd even get in a relationship unless it was poly so theres that too.

-Kit, while being vain himself, greatly enjoys admiring his partner and pushing them to see the nicer things about their physical appearance. In his eyes anyways, everything about them is nice, in one way or another.

-Beagle really enjoys being in the role of "taking care" of someone, since he really likes that idea of the old southern kind of families. He likes feeling like a provider of sorts. Also, he'd definitely spoil his partner with horse rides and pick them up whenever he's able.

#Orion ☆ Who were you ten years ago? Who will you be when you die? #Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Beagle ☆ What you love is your fate #Forneus ☆ He was right you know. I'm cursed. #Lupus ☆ The Masochism Tango #//asks

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" i like myself a lot more when i'm with you. " Stig to Kit

 Kit carded his fingers through Stig’s hair, the other in his lap, giving a soft hum. “I must say I’m much the same, you know.” He leaned down, using his hands to slightly lift the others head, kissing his forehead gently. “Which, I think is why I would like to spend all my time around you, and because I love you...” He let Stig’s head back down into his lap as he trailed off, staring at the other for a second before giving a soft smile.

 “Stig,” he started, “Will you marry me?”

 There was no ring, but Kit would gladly make him a ring of flowers of Amaryllis and Peonies if he wanted. The Awoken glanced off to the side for a moment, continuing speaking, “We don’t need a big ceremony or anything, I just... want to spend the rest of my life with you. You make this world a hell of a lot more bearable.” He looked back down at Stig again, his eyes filled with adoration and pure love. “I want to take care each other, until eternity ends.” He reached down, intertwining their fingers gently. 

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #Ship • I will trade you one terrible memory for a memory i have of a young pine tree covered in butterflies. #//asks

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Kelpie gently adjusted Kit's position from where he stood behind the Warlock. Making sure he was holding the heavier fishing rod correctly, Kelpie lightly ran his hand down his arm until he could firmly hold Kits' hand in his own before helping guide him through the motion of reeling it in. "I have no doubt you'll get it no time, but just like with bows, the heavier the line in the rod, the more you need to used to the reel."

He also doubted he needed to do this, but, he wanted the excuse to guide Kit through the motions of something. If he were to speak aloud honestly, he liked doing such a thing because of how Kit seemed to fit so nicely between his arms and against his chest. "I almost got pulled out of my rowboat once the first time I used one of these for the big fishes of the ocean."

 Kit leaned back against the other’s chest, letting him guide his hands. If there was anything that this Kit had carried over from an older him, it was that little ability to force his blush down- if he didn’t have it...He would definitely be doing so. And badly.

 Kelpie was just so strong, and smart... and well, he’d always liked Titans, having a manner of things he could say about them. He didn’t voice these out loud to Kelpie.

 “Really?” He hummed with interest, letting his head fall back against the others chest just slightly. “I’ve never been on the ocean, you know. Spent a lot of time around it but never was on the water.” He leaned a little more into Kelpie, giving a soft purr. “You should take me out sometime.”

#Kit ☆ Be a little sheep learning who'll shear and who'll feed. #//rp