#threads: versipellis & suresh

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For: Suresh ( @naga-raja-suresh ) Location: Suresh's office

It been a little over a week since the attack and Versi was finally ready to get back out there. He had just needed time to rest and recharge before being able to return to society. The wolf felt so lucky to have friends like Rus and Knox in his life. Knox had come to his rescue, again, and Rus had helped heal him. In that week he could not deny how often his mind had drifted to Suresh. There was a part of him that felt really guilty for not having reached out to him sooner, especially since he had told him he would come by, but an even bigger part of him was embarrassed over what had happened. Regardless, Versi did want to see Suresh and he also had his Christmas gift to give him still.

He arrives to the club with intentions of seeking Suresh out. He has already messaged the other to let him know that he wanted to stop by today and he was happy to find out that Suresh could see him today. In his hand was a little neatly wrapped box that was adorned with a green bow. Upon his arrival, he asks an employee if he could speak with Suresh. He wasn't expecting securtiy to come escort him to Suresh's office, but he followed. Curiously looking around at different things as he walked, though soon he found himself in front of Suresh's office door. The security knocks, awaits for approval, then opens the door for the Versi to step in. They close it and unbeknownst to Versi remain outside the door until told to do otherwise.

"Hello, Suresh. It's very nice to see you again." And it was, very nice. He steps a little closer to where Suresh was, warmly smiling, extending the gift out for him to take. "I'm sorry it's a little late, but Merry Christmas. I'm also sorry that I have been distant with you as of late, and that I did not make it when I was originally supposed to come." He shifts a little uncomfortably, softly clearing his throat, "S-something happened. Everything is okay now, but I just needed a bit of time because of it. How have you been?"

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Versi's voice gentle as he repeats, "Friends." Except to Versi, Suresh would always be just a bit more than a friend. Hearing there were rules piqued his curiosity, but he was okay with saving that conversation for another night. Mostly because it meant he would be seeing Suresh again. He nods to silently answer the question of his knowledge on the clubs whereabouts, not wanting to interrupt Suresh as he spoke. That and the way Suresh's fingers were gently caressing the back of his neck had him like putty all over again, it was definitely a weak spot that Versi did not even know he had. The moment Suresh offered that touch again, Versi leaned into it instantly. He is easily pulled into another kiss, gentle lips pressing back tenderly. The moan caused his lips to press a little harder, a little hungrier, as he felt a moan of his own softly slip through as well. His hand giving Suresh's a little squeeze as a soft happy sigh leaves his lips when the kiss is broken. “A fantasy, Suresh? What if you are that fantasy already? In the way that you’ve kissed me tonight and, “ He moves Suresh’s hand that he was holding to his leg, placing it palm down, with his hand on top, slowly guiding upwards, eyes locked with his golden ones, “ how you touch me. That’s what I’ve always fantasied about.”

He guides it a little more, until it’s a little close but not touching anything else outside of his inner thigh, “ What it would feel like to have that tender touch of another person, but someone who wants it as much as I do.” He presses another soft kiss to Suresh’s lips, the hand that had been guiding Suresh’s lifts to gently grip onto his suit, pulling him in more. He could feel his pants growing tighter by the second, but he managed to break the kiss. “If you would like to give me something more, then let it be the guidance I need to make you feel the way you’re making me feel. How can I get you to be weak at the knees for me too? How can I get you to say my name laced with those pretty moans you’re giving me in our kisses? I want to do that for you, and to have every feeding fill you more than the last.” He pauses, “I will come to you in three days, okay? If that’s okay with you.”

Bright golden eyes watched the wolf. Watching the other digest what he had just told him. Suresh was sure that it was rather a lot to take in and he could be patient for the moment. Unless he had planned to tamper with the wolf's mind honesty was the only way forward for these types of things. At least in Suresh's many centuries of experience. But the memory of how Versipellis had tasted made his mouth water. It wasn't the idea of being first, it was the authenticity of the wolf's emotions, the heady strength of the emotions that drew the demi-god in. Experience was something that came with practise. He smiled at the offered forgiveness.

He stayed still as the wolf approached him. He wasn't surprised that the other didn't want to keep the space. But it had been important for it to be the wolf's choice. The soft lips and the tease of the beard on his forehead made the ancient Naga smile. The soft press of foreheads stirring something long forgotten in him. He didn't move as Versi sat next to him. Only turning when the wolf finally turned so they could face each other. Hands still clasped in his lap. And he listened to the young wolf. A soft smile on his face as the wolf listed out positive qualities that the wolf had noticed. Perhaps it was unfair for Suresh to think that Versi had never stood a chance. He let the wolf take one of his hands, long fingers curling around the wolf's warm palm. Looking down at their hands before looking back up at the wolf. And he felt his god ripple through the back of his mind since it was an invocation and Suresh would reply with the benediction. Suresh waited until the only question. He turned more, reaching his free hand out to touch the wolf's neck again, fingers caressing. As he let out a deep shaking sigh as the other gave himself over. "Then we will be friends..." His eyes glittered in the low light of the little room. "There are some rules... Because of my position in the city. But we can talk about those another night. Do you know where club O is? Go there when you are ready and ask for me. And we will continue this conversation about desire..." He pulled Versi in close and kissed him again. Moaning gently into the wolf's mouth. Breaking the kiss to whisper, "Tell me a fantasy. Something I can give you when you come to me."

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for: suresh ( @naga-raja-suresh ) location: arcane bookstore

Versipellis loved exploring on his off days. He was mostly always outdoors as it was, being the active person he was, Versi could spent all days outside if you let him. Plus, he had a ton of energy inside of him that was always bursting to get out. Now with running his own business it was hard for him to truly get a full off day because he was always on call in case they needed absolutely anything. Once he even picked up one of his employees from a nearby bar because they had had a little too much to drink, even though it was three in the morning and Versi had to be awake at six. But today, today was different. He was given the chance to step back as owner for a day and simply enjoy a little bit of what New Orleans had to offer.

Coming across the Arcane Bookstore was a complete coincidence, but a very interesting find. He enters and instantly gives a friendly smile to the clerk behind the counter, who gave him a polite of acknowledgement before returning to dusting the shelves behind them. Curiously wide brown eyes glance around the room, for a moment he just stands there and takes it all in. Wow. There has to be hundreds if not thousands of books here, Versi thought to himself. He's finally moving, his attention is drawn to all the various titles and unique covers some of the books had.

Some languages he didn't understand and truthfully, he had never heard of a single book he'd come across just yet. Per usual, he is not paying too much attention to his surroundings and where he is going as he walks around. It was the worst distraction to be in a new place for him because he was intrigued by every little thing. And then he spots it, a book on a shelf just within his reach with a pretty neat looking front cover, and he wants a closer look at it. Without even thinking twice, Versi reaches up for it and ends up accidentally touching at the same time another person does. Instantly he pulls his hand back, his cheeks flush the lightest shade of pink, and he's giving the other person a very apologetic smile, "I'm so sorry!" He didn't know what he was apologizing for, but he didn't want to sway the other from their intended book of choice, "You can have it. Really. I was just trying to look at the cover of it...as lame as that sounds."

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for: suresh ( @naga-raja-suresh ) location: mardi gras

Versi was practically vibrating with excitement at attending Mardi Gras this year. Mardi Gras had always been one of Versi's favorite festivities in New Orleans and it was even better this year because he was attending it as someone's date. Not just anyone's date, but Suresh's date. It was one of the biggest honors the wolf has ever had bestowed upon him, to be someone's date. Even if he should've known that Rus was right, because Rus was typically right about a lot of things, Versi did not truly see Suresh's celebrity status in full play until this very evening.

How odd it felt to be seen by so many people, and respected. It seemed that was the case when he was around Suresh, Versi was treated like he was a someone in those moments. Mostly it was interesting to see how these people were all so fond of Suresh and it just made the wolf even more determined that Rus had nothing to worry about when it came to the man next to him. He looks over him as they walk, "What do you want to do tonight, Suresh? Bar, dancing, walking around?"

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The feeling of Suresh's hand coming to rest above his heart slowly began to slow it down a little, a comforting feeling came from the touch. He liked how the other could cause his heart to hammer yet relax all in one. Just as he liked how soothing the hand caressing his neck felt. As his heart slowed, slowly so did the haze in his head. Even though they had just kissed, Versi's cheeks still filled a light shade of pink at Suresh's kind words. Being called pretty and unboring was something he'd have to get used to. "Oh, Suresh." His voice soft, gentle, as was most of Versi by this point. He was absolutely putty in Suresh's hands, to do and mold however he chose. "You are the pretty and unboring one, not me. I'm happy you were my first kiss, and that I was able to give you something in return as well." Hearing Suresh reassure him everything was alright only further relaxed him, but his brain was still slightly hazy. Be still and listen carefully Versipellis. Everything else around them faded with those words, the haze in his mind clearing a bit. Versi kept his gaze locked with Suresh's as the other spoke, giving him his full attention, attentively listening. His brows furrow a bit when Suresh begins to tell him about being a Naja and hinting at his age. But when Suresh continued it was then that he began to understand why that was brought up. Funny enough he wasn't upset because the other had fed off him, but he does appreciate the apology. When Suresh says he is going to let him go to give them both a little bit of space to think he wants to protest, not wanting him to move away in the slightest, but he just ends up giving a soft 'mhm' instead.

His gaze drops to the ground as Suresh moves to sit down but ends up shifting over to him when he spoke again. Something shifted inside of him a bit right now in a way that the wolf could not put into words, but it felt a bit achy and good all at the same time. "Thank you for being honest with me. I appreciate it. I also really appreciate the apology. I assure you...all is forgiven." Now that he can actually move again without stumbling over himself, despite Suresh wanting to give them space, Versi walks over to where Suresh was sitting. He stands in front of the other for a moment, leaning down to tenderly press a kiss upon Suresh's forehead, pressing their foreheads together for a moment after, before sitting down next to him. He shifts his body so he can fully face the other as he speaks, letting out a small breath, gently smiling, "You are wonderful, Suresh. From the kindness you show me, to the lovely words you speak, all the way to your very pretty smile. I also like the little chuckles you sometimes let slip through, and the way you get a little shy with certain compliments. I like the way you look at me and how it feels when our gazes meet. And I think from the very beginning you had me, because even back then just the accidental brush of our hands sent an electricity through me." One of his hands reaches out to gently take one of Suresh's, "I want to be your friend too. I want to explore those things with you, to learn what makes you weak with desire, to taste you in ways I have never tasted anyone else before, and I want you to explore every inch of me. You helped fill a space in me that was lonely and I want to be someone who can help fill any loneliness you might feel. In any way possible. We can kiss as boyfriends do, touch as lovers do, and confined in one another as friends do. My only question is, are there any rules that need to be followed?"

The whimper was beautiful. This was what was meant when you turned someone into putty in your hands. And Suresh had done just that to the pretty wolf. He shouldn't have fed without asking first. But the taste of Versipellis had been irresistible. Suresh made sure to help the younger man stay on his feet. Carefully supporting the wolf. His eyes on the bottom lip that the wolf was worrying at with his teeth. It was a difficult thing to stop himself from reaching out and stopping the other from chewing. The touch would be counterproductive to what he needed to do. Suresh smiled softly at the question and shook his head, caressing Versi's neck with his fingers gently, "No, they do not." He made no move to stop Versi from touching him. The warm fingers running along his jaw. He let Versi ramble on a bit, his smile widening slightly with a soft chuckle. His voice was a soft whisper, a promise laced through each syllable. "Oh yes. There is so much more. So much I would show you." He paused to place his left hand over Versi's hammering heart, the other still caressing the wolf's neck gently. "You are very unboring, pretty wolf. I can't tell you the last time someone gave me such a beautiful gift as you just did."

Suresh nodded his head, "Yes. Everything is alright. But there are a few things about me that we should discuss before we continue anything physical." His golden eyes fixed on Versi, wanting to make sure that he had the slightly intoxicated wolf's full attention. "Be still and listen carefully Versipellis. I'm something called a Naga. And I'm very, very old. But those are not the important pieces. The important part is that I not only feed on desire but in some ways I am desire. I was imbued with the powers of my god a long time ago. It's a power that I can't always fully control. Why you feel a little drunk right now? That was from me. I apologize for not asking to feed before it happened but I haven't tasted anything like you in so very long..." He paused to draw in a needful little breath, "I am a very jaded creature. But I would happily show you anything and everything you wanted to explore or experience. Not here of course. I would make any and all of your firsts far more special for you than that. But you deserve to know what I am. And what I am offering before we continue. I would like to be your friend. Whatever your decision is... But I want you. And if you'd let me I would gladly help you experience pleasure that would make this first taste seem like nothing. But whatever happens or doesn't happen will be completely up to you. I'm going to let you go now, not because I want to but because it will be easier for both of us to think with a little bit of space." He blinked and released Versi from the very subtle mesmerism. He then slowly removed his hands from the wolf once he felt that Versi could stand and went and sat down on the little chaise lounge, there was enough room for two people on it and only a few feet of space between the two of them. Suresh's smile had a touch of sadness in it as he folded his hands in his lap and looked up at the wolf from where he sat. "You are very beautiful. Inside and out. A kind and true hearted soul..." He paused and then flashed a grin, "Do you have any questions?"

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Versi was so lost in Suresh that he did not even feel when Suresh turned them around or his back gently hitting the door. It was a good thing that he was against the door because he was having a hard time standing straight at the moment. Not to mention, he was lightheaded from the rush of it all. It felt like he had just taken the biggest swig of the world's most intoxicating drink, and he felt slightly drunk. When the kiss is broken Versi meets Suresh's soft drunken grin with his own, letting out a soft sigh, and he thinks that's where things would end. his grip tightens a bit when he feels suresh's whispers against his ear, hearing the words he spoke, and the playful licking of his earlobe was about to send him over the edge already. he parts his lips to respond to the compliment but nothing except a soft whimper of pleasure comes out, feeling suresh's lips over untouched skin was sending a whole other sensation through him. he both wanted this to keep going and also needed a moment to catch his breath so that he could think properly. was this what all first kisses felt like? he silently wondered.

he tried to keep steady breathing as he met suresh's gaze in this moment, chewing on his bottom lip to keep any more noises from escaping. it's almost like suresh knew exactly what was about to happen had they kept going and versi was appreciative of them pausing for a moment. he softly smiles, "as much as i do not want you to stop...i very much appreciate you not trying to knock me unconscious. do all kisses feel like that?" his grip loosens a bit, and one hand moves up to gently brush fingertips up against suresh's jawline, "there's more, suresh? even more, you want to go further with me? are you sure? i'm not exactly...um...i j-just feel like maybe you'd become bored with me very quickly. n-not that i wouldn't want to go further with you, of course i would. you're...i...um...i really liked kissing you. it was very nice, it was not like the kisses i have seen in movies or read about in stories, it was better than i could have ever imagined a kiss to be." he takes in a small breath, trying to stop himself form rambling again. "i'm sorry. yes. we can talk. is everything okay?"

A tragedy that someone like Versi had ever felt undesirable. But not uncommon a wolf raised by sheep will be told many lies about themselves. It was charming hearing how his power affected the other. Perhaps a bit deceitful that he didn't explain why. Suresh's powers from the God were often catalysts on others. A gentle pull or push to get someone to take that final step, to close the distance, to say the words. Desire lived in the moment before. But there was always another moment before. Like a headlong rush down a steep hill, trying to keep balance by abandoning caution.

The wolf was very responsive, everything about his being reacting to the most gentle of touches. And the leader of the Lotus Eaters had to stay in control of himself despite the offering of Versi. Too easy to drink too deep. But the Naga's body moved as the wolf pulled them closer. Fingers cradling the back of the wolf's head as they continue to kiss. The taste of the moan on his tongue as he slid his tongue along the wolfs. And Suresh felt the wolf become his. That soft surrender with the power of the moon behind it. Their chests touch as the rest of the space between them vanishes. A rushing sense of lightening through the blood. And a surge of power from what Suresh had drunk so far from the other. Not enough to harm Versi. But Suresh turned them and placed one hand on his chest, holding the wolf against the locked door. His mouth broke from the kiss with a soft drunken grin. His lips traveling along the skin above his beard, licking an earlobe to whisper, "You taste better than I even imagined..." He bent his head and peeled Versi's collar back so he could place a open mouthed kiss over the pulse point. But he didn't stay there. Pulling back with his golden eyes shining in the low light of the room. His hands cupping Versi's neck softly but firmly keeping their mouths a few inches apart. "I have to stop... I don't want to accidentally knock you unconscious." His fingers massaging Versi's neck, "You were perfect... But we should have a talk before we go any farther."

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"Never." No one had ever really stuck around long enough to even get to that stage with Versi, let alone even want to do so. “I have seen it in movies and read about things in books. But to say that I have experienced it…I can not. I’ve never really known the soft touch of someone else in that sense, and until recently I didn’t know what comfort felt like either. I didn’t know what it felt to want that, but things changed a bit when we met at the bookstore. Your touch was electric from just fingertips against my hand, and my god are your eyes ever so beautiful. It’s no surprise you left an impression, as I am sure you leave that on most anyone you meet. But…I stayed on your mind? Since the bookstore?” No one had ever said something like what Suresh was saying to Versi. Often times the werewolf just assumed people forgot of his existence the moment they parted ways. Hearing the rest of what Suresh says though stirs things within Versi that he had not ever felt, pulling forth a longing of wanting those things. Of course he wanted those things, he wanted to feel that touch from someone else too, but he had tried to pretend like it didn’t bother him. Like he didn’t often give longing looks at couples from a distance that were holding hands, walking arm in arm, sharing a tender kiss, wondering what it would feel like if that were him. He was shocked to hear Suresh had thought about certain things, and even more that the other wanted to do those things with him of all people.

His body reacted everywhere Suresh’s hands roamed, goosebumps trailing behind gentle finger tips, shudders going up and down in every direction from his touch. He was lost in the golden gaze of Suresh’s eyes, in the way he cupped his face, gravitating effortlessly closer to the other. He wasn’t even thinking about the fact that this would be his first kiss at the moment, in fact he could think of nothing at the moment. His heart was thumping hard against his rib cage, while his stomach was turning into knots, which only intensified as Suresh spoke again. His words were like honey, and Versi wondered if he’d taste just as sweet. His eyes close, becoming entirely Suresh’s in this moment of time. Trembling virgin lips press back against the soft velvet feeling lips that touched his.

His lips brushed Suresh’s, softly, delicately, just long enough that he could inhale his breath, feel the warmth of his skin, and the taste of him. He was sure to think about this, and long for it, even days after today. The gentleness behind the kiss eased Versi, his shoulders dropping, and he became Suresh’s in this moment of time. His hands find their way to Suresh’s side, gently gripping him. A soft pleasurable moan releases into Suresh’s mouth as their lips continue their dance. The feeling of Suresh’s hand in his hair ignites the fire that bubbles within him, his inner wolf is awoken, a feeling he never experienced outside of a full moon. He gently pulls the other closer, letting the desires he felt within slowly come up. The desire of wanting to feel this tingling sensation that was like small electrical shocks surging through his body, wanting to explore more, wanting to make the other feel as good as he was feeling, and never wanting this to end. Even though he’s a little hesitant at first, Versi gives into that feeling, he deepens the kiss a bit more.

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The call was too alluring. A banquet laid out for him. The room was practically stuffed full of the werewolf's desire. And Suresh's eyes pinned the other. The conduit inside of him wouldn't be denied the taste of this. -I need you.- The room began to fill with the scent of Suresh's magic, rain, flowers and lightening. The electricity jumped from their skin into the werewolf's hand. The disclosure that Versipellis had never even kissed anyone helped the Naga surface a little from the pull to feed. "Never?" He drew in a deep breathy gasp as warm fingers brushed his lip, mouth parting as Versi's fingers moved over him. Resisting the urge to slide the finger into his mouth. The sound of the hammering heart filled Suresh's ears. His golden eyes reached into Versi as his voice dripped like honey between them. "You have been on my mind often since the book shop. And I will not deny that I have wondered what you would taste like... What your skin will feel like under my fingers... my tongue." The Naga moved, hands drifting up over the wolf's chest, shoulders, brushing along his neck and cupping his face reverently. He couldn't remember the last time he was someone's first kiss. Such an honor. Suresh brought their faces closer and he paused only a hard thought between their lips and whispered into Versi's mouth, "Close your eyes. I will help you."

He kissed Versi with all of his skill, a slow and gentle build. Not a battle to win but seeking a union. Sharing one breath, complete connection that would stretch between them in one timeless passionate moment. Something that the wolf would remember with pulses of need long after. A sweet symphony of breath and touch. Somewhere in the dance of lips Suresh slipped his tongue into the wolf's mouth, the touch of tongues quick, electric and delicious. A soft moan before the kiss became firmer, chasing that elusive liquid lightening that lanced through them both. And as Suresh's fingers laced through the hair on the back of Versi's head and closed softly the avatar of the god of Desire drew in a soft breath and fed. Pulling on the web of need inside of the wolf and stoking the fire as he consumed it. Amaranthe on Suresh's tongue, smooth golden light. The most rare of delicacies.

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Versi smiled brightly at Suresh's response, "I would like that very much. Do you think you'd be up for adding a floral pattern of sorts to our outfits? I do so love flowers very much. I was going to do that with my outfit tonight, but admittedly...I waited until last minute to put something together." It's not like the werewolf was exactly used to trying to look nice for someone, but he would've put a bit more effort had he known Suresh would be attending tonight's affairs. His smile softens at Suresh's response about his necklace, "You really think it's something to be proud of, Suresh? I'm only recently learning that. For the longest...I've only ever viewed myself as a curse. That’s what some of the people in the orphanage would say. It’s nice to know someone like you thinks someone like is me worth being proud over."

He could feel his body heat rising the longer Suresh looked at him, and he was doing his best to pretend like his stomach wasn't also doing flip flops at the idea of being alone with him right now. Versi nods, "Y-yes, if that’s okay. I'm not too sure where to go, but I would very much like us to be somewhere with a little less people.” Then, Versi ends up doing something even he wasn't expecting, he reaches out and takes Suresh's hand in his own. He leads them through the crowd, feeling himself relax a bit more the further they got from it all. Once it was just the two of them, his free hand reaches up to loosen his tie a bit, it felt like he can finally breathe a bit better. Though, he's still a bit nervous as it slowly hits him that he's still holding Suresh's hand. But he doesn't let go. "Would you happen to have an idea of where we could go?"

The scent of the blush wasn't lost on the Naga. A small smile brushing his lips at the knowledge that all Suresh had to do was say his name. Disarmingly innocent. Suresh chuckled very lightly at the apology. "I'll be sure to send you a picture before the next party. So we can make adjustments accordingly." Suresh could taste the heartbeat, the effect that the smallest touch had on the wolf's body. Like playing the most responsive of musical instruments. "I do. It's a good thing to be proud of what you are."

He looked at the wolf, deep gold eyes fixed on the other. He shook his head, "I came with a group. No date. And you cannot steal something I will gladly give you." He paused then spoke again, his voice velvet, "Does what you want require privacy?"

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Versipellis was thankful he was sitting right now because the feeling that Suresh just fed his soul had absolutely swept the wolf off his feet. HIs entire body shivers, goes weak, reawakens, then feels brand new as the sensation spreads through every part of him. In his mind images of different colors, shapes, beautiful images of the sun on a warm summer day, s sky full of stars, and so many other things mixed into one, quickly flashed. It was like his mind had momentarily turned into a kaleidoscope that was showing him everything that was good and beautiful all at once. He felt infinite and weightless despite the fact that he was still just sitting down. Everything swirled into one beautiful breathless sigh that escaped him, "Yours..." Versi's hand finds a place on Suresh's lower back, capturing Suresh's lips again, he gently pulls the other closer. Slowly he kissed the other, deeply, lost entirely in Suresh.

His body began to react in ways that he could not even begin to describe, in ways he had never imagined possible, and he had to constantly remind himself to be slow. It was almost as if this feeling was triggering the wolf that lived within Versi, the animal that was dying to get out, a side that had been craving to be fed for some time now. But he tried to keep it at bay, like he always he did with his wolf side. Soft groans of pleasure slip through his lips and slowly the hand that had been resting on Suresh's lower back carefully goes up to explore a bit. He only stops kissing the other when their kiss comes to a natural slow end, taking that second to catch his breath.

"You feel so nice..." his voice is soft, breathless, as he tries to catch his breath. His mind was scrambling for proper thoughts or words to say but it was not making sense of much right now. He felt like he had just taken the worlds strongest drug that was giving him the best high he had ever felt. The only high he had ever felt. "...Is it okay if I kiss you...." Versi leans in to press his lips to Suresh's neck, placing a soft kiss onto it, "...here...for a little too?"

This was who Suresh was. What made him so dangerous and also so deeply entrenched in the city. When Suresh wanted something he would always find a way to get it. And he wanted the wolf. He still spoke about the Lotus Eaters like they something other than what they had become. Sure a family of misfits glued together by Suresh and his powers. But the beauty of the Lotus Eaters was that they were designed to be the fulfillment of desire. It helped bind his people closer to him. If he was the embodiment of what they wanted.

He smiled, a soft lazy expression that looked as warm as it felt. He shook his head, "No need to apologize. How could you know? I'd rather you ask than assume." The smile took on the faintest touch of sadness at Versipellis' comment about Suresh leaving before. Because even if Versi became one of the ones that stayed he would still leave eventually. Time and age stole most things from Suresh sooner or later. "Thank you, for saying that."

For the Naga it was an exercise in patience. Wanting to let the wolf set the pace. Because the instinct was to crack the wolf open and drink him down. So instead he closed his eyes and enjoyed the feel of those careful fingers exploring him, the feel of each button being undone. Suresh did a soft graceful roll of his shoulders and let the blousy fabric fall off, slipping his arms out so that it the fabric pooled at his waist. He placed his hands softly on the wolf's shoulders once again. Looking down at his new paramour. His fingers reached up and splade softly on either side of his face, holding it like was made of something precious and breakable. And in many ways he was. It was one of the things Suresh liked about the wolf. So fragile for such a resilient creature. He smiled as he bent his head down to kiss and claim his newest prize. As their lips met Suresh drew in a soft breath and then released just a breath of the power of his god. Reaching into the wolf's body and flooding him with the chemicals for bliss. Drowning him in the pleasure of it, like the best high in the world. He broke the kiss and murmured against Versi's lips, "Mine..."

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Versi could already feel his cheeks turn a light shade of pink just by Suresh saying his name, which was probably not a good sign for the young werewolf. All he could do was glance down to the ground with a coy smile in hopes that it would mask his flushed cheeks.

He takes a moment to look down to his outfit, then to the one Suresh has on, giving a small frown, “I’m sorry, Suresh. I didn’t mean to disappoint you. If I had known what you wearing I would’ve done everything in my power to match you even just a little bit. Maybe next time we can coordinate a little better. I-…” his voice trails off when Suresh’s hand reaches out to touch his moon necklace, he could practically feel his heart hammering against his rib cage just by this gesture alone, “…you do? Thank you. That means a lot.” His gaze follows Suresh’s hand when it drops his necklace for a second, wishing it could reach back out, then looking back to meet his gaze. “Wonderful. I didn’t have any intentions of letting you slip away that quickly anyway. Have you come with company or are you alone tonight? I wouldn’t want your date to think me rude because I am stealing some of your time.”  

Suresh softened his expression as he saw who had come over to him. The young werewolf that blushed at a brush of fingers. And who he had very much enjoyed his time with during the private ghost tour. He wanted the wolf to be the one to initiate, feeling those pulls of desire developing. Maybe it had been curiosity first but there were other things there under the surface now. "Versipellis." The Naga said the name with a small smile. "Thank you. You look very nice too. But I'm a little sad that our outfits clash." He reached out and plucked the moon on Versi's necklace off his shirt with two fingers, "But I like this." He let go of the metal almost as quickly as he'd touched it. "You can have more than two." A little more direct than he intended but still.

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Versi didn't truly know the situation he had stepped into with Suresh. He understood what the other was telling him, what was being asked of him, but he didn't realize just how powerful Suresh was. He didn't realize how much fear the other could strike into even the coldest of souls, didn't realize how dangerous the other could be, but maybe that was a good thing. "You can be as demanding of me as you'd like, Suresh. I promise." And, of course, he meant it. He shakes his head at the mention of the Lotus Eaters, "I've heard of the flower and that there is much mystery surrounding the history of it. They are ver-..." he stops, "..sorry. We aren't here to talk about flowers. But...no, I'm sorry...I don't know of these Lotus Eaters you speak of."

For a moment, Versi goes quiet. Up until this very moment, he had been very willing to just agree with Suresh, he didn't question too much. However, the thought of being affiliated with an organization, yet having zero idea of who they were or their morals, had him thinking about his business too. "I can't imagine anything that you're apart of to be less than good, Suresh. Please don't be upset with me for asking, but...what exactly are they? What's their objective? Do they kill people mercilessly or with reason? If I were to join...What role would I even play in this game of chess?" Because he knew that there would come a day in which Suresh no longer desired him and he needed to know what good he would be after that to the other.

As their conversation continues, Versi spilling his soul for Suresh, he's happy the closer their bodies get. He practically melts into the kiss when Suresh guides their lips together and his lips press back with just as much passion. His hands reach out to help Suresh crawl onto his lap, then up to cup the side of his face, sighing against his lips, "I imagine that kissing you is what kissing a star would feel like. Sweet, fiery, and bright. You bring the light to my night sky." He steals a kiss then, quick yet sweet. "I can be satisfied with that, Suresh." He silent made a note to toughen up a bit so that he could protect the other if he ever needed to when they are together. He captures the other's lips again with his own again, losing himself in it for a moment. Without thinking about it, his hands begin to travel down Suresh's shirt, fingers traced the outlines of the other's shirt buttons. He pulls away, a little, to whisper against the other's lips, "Is there something I can do to satisfy you right now?"

There was so much authenticity in how the werewolf felt to Suresh. The purity of the emotions, the lack of subterfuge was refreshing in a way that relaxed the Naga. He thought he should feel some type of guilt at the truth of what he was offering the other. He was telling the truth but it wasn't the whole truth. But he had to be careful. The changes in heartbeat were a soft background noise to the Naga as he continued. But the wolf had been good as his word. Saying nothing to interrupt the flow, just a soft squeeze to his hands. The Naga waited for what was next after he had finished. Eyes watching with a near glow in the low light as the wolf scooted closer to him, saying all the things that Suresh wanted to hear.

The Naga couldn't help but smile indulgently when Versi started talking about getting him medicine like he could get the flu. The soft and gentle normalcy of the things that the wolf wanted. And again a soft brush of guilt knowing that feeding from Versi until he was fulfilled would kill the wolf. There was never any fulfillment. But the kindness in the sentiments were so lovely. The Naga's face softened as the wolf lifted his hands and kissed them. "You say that now... But I can be very demanding. I can be selfish and cruel. But I will also be those things for you not just to you. Anyone that harms you or wishes you ill will be met by me."

Suresh could feel the heat of the wolf's hands against his cool skin. He smiled back and shook his head, "Leave the moon where she is. She is happier there in the sky than she would be in my pocket." The gentle reassurances that Versi has already offering only caused the Naga to soften more. Such a precious creature. The invitation to become an investor in his business was unexpected but the Naga nodded his head. It would put the Lotus Eater stamp on his business. Suresh tilted his head to the side, "If that is what you want. I would be happy to do so. But I have to ask if you have ever heard of the Lotus Eaters, Versipellis? Because if you agree you will be considered an affiliate of them, of us. Not a member unless that is what you desire."

The beautiful outpouring of Versi's soul was washing up against Suresh. So many things that the wolf wanted to know. When had someone last asked him what his favorite era was? Endearing. And oh, how much the Naga craved being adored. He let the wolf come closer, they were nearly pressed together, faces close. The question made the Naga smile. And the follow up question made Suresh burst into delighted laughter. He reached up and dragged the wolf's mouth to his own. He'd been trying not to kiss the wolf until he knew the other's answer. But that was enough. He kissed the wolf passionately, longingly, as he basically crawled into the wolf's lap. Putting his hands on the wolf's shoulders. Gently breaking the kiss he said in a soft whisper, "Of course we can have dates..." He pressed a soft chaste kiss to the wolf's mouth, before he looked at the wolf, "In perfect honesty to your first question. The answer is no, I will not promise such a thing. Because I know what you would do for the people you care for and that is an unfair thing to ask of me. I will however promise to try and avoid any situations that would create such a need. And hopefully that will satisfy?"

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“Okay, Suresh. I promise I wont interrupt or um deflect your compliments.” Easier said than done for him, but he had given his word. Two big dark eyes, with a twinkle in them like two freshly polished onyx stones, attentively watched Suresh and he waited very patiently for him to say what he was going to say. Not that he could tell anyone what he was expecting Suresh to say, he hadn’t expected to hear that. It made his stomach tighten in little knots to hear the compliment. Versi didn’t interrupt, rather gave Suresh a soft smile, keeping his promise. Business man, has lived here for over three hundred years, very wealthy. He was making mental notes of everything to make it easier to keep track of his questions, also because he soaked up everything Suresh ever said to him. His heart went from potter pattering really fast and slowing down very quickly with every other thing the other was saying. At some point, Versi couldn’t tell you when, he had started to hold his breath as he listened. It’s only when Suresh paused that he slowly exhales and gives his hand a gentle squeeze. It took him a little bit when Suresh had finished to find his voice again, speechless from everything the other had just said to him and he wanted to be certain he wouldn’t interrupt if he did speak. “Suresh, that’s …I have never had anyone talk to me the way you do, look at me how you do, and even less treat me like you do. I would love nothing more than to be your paramour, and to take care of you in any way I can.” He scoots a little closer, “Like getting you medicine when you’re not feeling well, holding your hand when you’re feeling your loneliest, running my fingers through your hair when you’re stressed, letting you feed until you’re fulfilled, and everything else. From being my first all the way down to just snuggling under blankets and talking about anything under the sun. I would love that with you. And when this chapter of our lives comes to an end, it’s a chapter we end on a happy ending regardless of anything. Truth is, you’ll always be someone special to me. No matter the ending to our story.” Versi brings Suresh’s hands up to his lips and presses a soft kiss to them, his lips curling into a warm smile against his knuckles, “I adore you, Suresh. To bits and pieces.” He lowers their hands, still warmly smiling as he meets Suresh’s gaze again, “And for what it’s worth, nothing you ask of me could ever be a lot.“

He looks down at their hands again, caressing his thumb against Suresh’s knuckles, still smiling. “I would pull down the moon if you wanted it, Suresh.” Tie the biggest lasso around if that’s what it took. His gaze lifts again to meet Suresh’s, “I want you to be happy and not worried about me when I am not around. I would be happy to communicate with you when I am going out with friends and when I’ve returned from being out. And maybe, if you want, you can become an investor of my business just so you can have your eyes and ears there too. You don’t have to actually invest, of course, but you know you’re free to consider it part of your territory too.” He pauses, to take a small breath, “As you know, I am still so new to everything that we are going to be doing together. From hand holding all the way down to love making. I want to learn from you and not just the intimate bits. What your favorite type of drink to your favorite era in time. Just as you are protecting me, I want to be a protector for you too. I would never leave your side, even when you no longer find you want me at it.” And, with every fiber of his being, the truth poured in his words and his essence. “I am going to have questions, but they will come when they come. Right now, I just ask one thing of you,” he scoots closer again, keeping their gazes focused, once more in that firm voice he had earlier in their conversation, he asks, “Can you promise me that no matter what, you will never risk your life for me?” The softly adds, “Also, can we have dates?”

Usually by the time Suresh had this conversation with someone they were a little more worldly and experienced. But this was a rather special and unique circumstance. Probably another reason why he was so enamoured. But that also meant that Suresh had to shift how he was going to explain what he was offering. There was a deep well of desire that existed in the wolf. So much longing to be seen, to be wanted. It was incredibly attractive and distracting to the avatar of desire.

The Naga blinked, amused at the surprised reaction from the other. "Beautiful jewelry gifted should be worn. How else will you be able to see how much I like it?" He gave the wolf his back, lifting his dark hair so it wouldn't be in the way. The cool of the metal just below his collar bone. A soft sigh of delight and surprise escaped him as he felt Versipellis' warm lips on the back of his neck. A shiver of desire running along his spine. And tightly gripping the urge to again crawl into the wolf's lap and show him all the things he'd been denied. Instead he turned back around to face the wolf, one hand petting the moon and snake necklace for a moment. "Thank you."

It was easy in this moment to forget about all the chaos happening around him. There would still be fights and enemies and deep concerns. But for just a small amount of time, this could be a peaceful little island for the two of them. Suresh reached out and took the wolf's hands, lacing fingers together gently. The wolf starting the talk made Suresh smile gently, caressing his warm hands. "A very kind thing to say. Now, this is important, don't interrupt. I'm going to compliment you, and I don't want you to try and deflect them. Just hear what I'm saying. At the end you can ask me as many questions as you need." He paused, running his tongue over his lips before he started, "I find you... fascinating." He paused waiting to see if Versi would follow his instruction about not interrupting before he continued, "Let me start with the basics. I'm an incredibly ancient businessman. I own a considerable amount of property and businesses in New Orleans related to tourism and I have lived here for over three hundred years. This amount of wealth makes me and the people close to me targets of rather unscrupulous types at times. And I have often dabbled in less than legal things over the last few centuries." His fingers continued to fidget along Versi's hands, "I mentioned what I was before. A Naga. And that something I do is feed on desire. Which I need to do. So I find ways to do that as safely as I can. One night stands work but don't sustain the way a good connection does. I very much like the connection we are building with each other. Another one of the ways I feed safely is by asking someone very special to be my paramour. Which is an actual title around here and has its own guidelines. Mostly related to privacy and not talking about what you see when you're with me. I prefer to keep my private life, private. But they help take care of me, and I do the same for them. I don't require exclusivity since I cannot give that, only some set aside time every week. And it doesn't have to be sex. It's also companionship. But it can be anything your heart desires." Suresh finally paused, "I know this is rather a lot to ask of you. But I want to show you how much pleasure there is in the world. I think about our kiss and the way you tasted... And now hearing that you could have died. Let me take care of you until you wish to take what I have shown you so you can take care of another."

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Versi did want to ask, he was very curious about Suresh, but he felt incredibly disrespectful in doing such a thing. Instead, he shook his head, "I am very curious about you, Suresh. I would like to know more about you, but I would feel very rude asking you that question. Even though, you're not exactly like anyone else I've ever met. Asking that question is like asking what your age is, which is also rude in my opinion." He smiles, "I'd like to get to know you a bit more, and maybe in getting to know, I will find my answer then."

"Great! Are you free this Wednesday?" It sent a sense of relief through him to know Suresh agreed he'd be kept entertained, at least there was no pressure now. He never thought there was anything else laced in the other's words, not that he would even know how he could keep him entertained outside of the ghost stories and keeping an upbeat personality during the tour. His hand comes down, resting by his side. It wasn't his favorite thing to talk about, the orphanage, but he also didn't shy away from his time there. He just hoped that it didn't make Suresh see him as anything different. Like a monster. "I was and it was. I mostly spent my time downstairs in the basement of the orphanage, chained up to a comfy bed. It wasn't as bad as it may seem...I know they did it to keep everyone safe, including myself." Even if the contents of his story weren't the happiest, he still kept a brightness in his voice. Versi genuinely believed it was all for the good, never once did he think they were intentionally being cruel to him.

He could feel his heart rate pick up a bit and his stomach muscles tighten at the next question Suresh asked him. Why he felt a little nervous, but excited all the same time, was beyond him. Now it's his turn to coyly smile at the other's words, "I would like that. If you ever get tired of it just know you can always shorten it." He chewed the inside of his bottom lip, trying to hold back the next comment he had, but the words slipped through anyway, "You can call me anything you'd like, Suresh. I can't imagine anything come from your lips to be short of beautiful." He playfully adds, "But it's up to you."

Versi reaches for his phone, handing it over easily to the other. "I prefer the night, too. Just not full moons." Obvious reasons. "Chai is a possibility. It's one of my favorite teas too." After they exchange numbers, Versi tucks his phone away. He wanted to keep talking to the other, about all the things, because this had been such a lovely interaction for him, but he felt bad keeping them longer than he should. "I should let you get back to your day. It was such a pleasure to meet you, Suresh. Hopefully I get to see you again very soon?"

Suresh could feel a breath of the conflict in the other. A certain scent in the air at the swirling sense of philological responses combined with a touch of confusion. The Naga smiled, he wasn't even trying to appear more alluring at the moment. But he knew he was something exotic to most supernaturals. Something to be curious about. A sense of electricity between them as the wolf fought the urge to touch him again. "Do you want to ask me what I am? You can."

"Oh, I have no doubt." Suresh replied in agreement to Versi saying that he would keep Suresh entertained throughout their time together. And yes while the words were packaged innocently inside of them hid many other promises. He watched Versi's hand as the wolf touched the back of his own neck, wondering what that would feel like under his own hand. But his attention moved back to the story. His head tilting to the side in curiosity. What an interesting story. "You were raised by humans? That must have been difficult." Suresh's smile turned a little coy at the compliment and responded with a little more direct flirt, "Would you like me to keep using it then? I don't mind the mouthful... But it's up to you."

Suresh nodded his head and took out his phone, looking up at the comment about odd hours, "Most of my hours are odd. I prefer the night anyway." He nodded and said, "Chai, if that's a possibility?"

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Veri gave Suresh an innocently confused smile, tilting his head to the side a bit, because he was a bit confused, but he happily followed him towards the couch. In that short distance, Versi thought about the words 'one of mine'. In all his friendships he had never heard someone describe him like that, then again, in all of his friendships he had never kissed either. The words made him feel not only special, but he felt seen for the first time in his life. He felt a new part of him begin to grow, a part of him that anchored him more to Suresh, and it was self-confidence. Maybe he was worth something, maybe he had something good in him after all.

He waits for Suresh to take his spot before sitting next to him, shifting his body a bit so he was facing the other entirely. As Suresh opens his gift, even if his heart races just a little in anticipation, Versi patiently waits for a reaction. He was filled with a warm, cozy feeling when Suresh gave him a smile. It seemed he had liked it and that was more than Versi could ever ask for. It did surprise him that Suresh was going to wear the necklace, as he just expected it to be left in the box and tucked away, and it just made him adore Suresh more. “Oh, I..I didn't think you'd wear it. Yes, of course, I'd be happy to help you put it on.” He reaches out to take the necklace, carefully placing it around Suresh's neck. He leans in to press little tender kiss to Suresh's nape, smiling, "A kiss to seal it."

Versi then leans back a bit, letting the other turn back around. Folding his hands, he returns to patiently waiting for what Suresh wanted to talk about. Another thing about Suresh, that Versi had noticed, was the ability he had to keep the wolf part of him patient. Still, he looked at Suresh with a curious and eager gaze that burned with silent questions revolving on what he meant by 'one of mine' and longing for answers. "I just want you to know...I am happy to be spending this time with you. I'd do anything to make sure we can keep on spending time like this together."

It was strange to Suresh, he felt no hatred from the other retelling the story. Very little anger. It almost tasted like forgiveness. Such kindness and empathy. He'd found many were creatures had bad tempers but this wolf was a deeply good person and Suresh felt a whisper in the endless hollow where his god spoke to him, they wanted it. Wanted to drink it down. To give this beautiful soul a taste of endless pleasure and bathe in the emotions it would unlock.

Truly, Suresh knew he would have survived. The death of people he enjoyed was routine. Inevitable in most cases. But he was a manipulative creature that wanted others to want him. He gave a sad smile as Versi attempted to reassure him. "But I do think about you." Suresh replied as he watched the wolf press into his palm, his fingers returning a soft pressure so that Versi could push into his hand more, thumb running across warm skin. So, so warm. Suresh allowed Versi to pull them together, his hand winding around the other in a strong hug. A comforting wrap of himself around the wolf, as he ran his hands down Versi's back slowly, humming happily at the other's whisper, "And to feel yours." He pressed his cheek softly against the other's.

Suresh let him pull back just as he had let him start the embrace. Moving at the wolf's pace. He smiled at the kiss to his fingers. Nothing the wolf did was calculated and yet so very charming. He ran cool fingers against the wolf's cheek bone. Lifting his other and cupping the wolf's face. "Ah, such a promise." Suresh smiled, a breathy laugh drifting from his lips, "Because we haven't talked about what being one of mine really means. And we need to." He gestured to a couch near the windows, "Come sit with me. And I will explain." He stopped, looking at the box and picking it up brought it with him. He slid onto his place gracefully and opened the box, looking at the pretty little trinket. He looked up at the wolf and smiled. He took the necklace out of the box and offerened it to the wolf, turning a little, "Will you help me put it on?"

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It was a miracle Versi was not entirely hiding in a corner just trying to talk to a random plant. The champagne he had been sipping had given him some liquid courage it would seem. He was making his way towards one of the windows for some fresh air, when he spots a familiar face among the crowds of unfamiliarity. He smiles brightly as he walks over to the man he had become very fond of since their run in at the bookstore, and then once more during the private tour he had given the other. “Good evening, Suresh. You look absolutely stunning, as always. Can I have a moment or two of your time?”

Who: Open

Where: The Napoleon House

Suresh stood by an open window listening to the sounds of jazz drifting through the the evening air. He was holding a glass of champagne that he hadn't taken a drink of yet. He'd done a turn about the room and had found a spot to just look and drink in the feel of people enjoying themselves. Turning his head to the person that had approached, "Lovely evening."

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Versi was filled with a certain curiosity he had never felt before. He really couldn't understand what he was feeling, as much as he wanted to understand, but he could feel his body wanting to react to it. As confused as he was about what his body was trying to do, the slightly stronger scent of rain, mixing with metal, floral, and the thunderstorm all made him even more curious. He wanted to find some reason to feel the other's fingertips brush against his hand again, but there wasn't any. Though the moment is gone, and Versi pushed the thought out of his head.

Naturally, he was delighted to hear the other would be interested in a tour. He grins, "If I can't spook you then hopefully, I can keep you entertained throughout our time together." The tour was intended to be fun, he would feel like he failed if the other didn't have a little bit of fun on it, after all. He lightly laughs at the comment about his name, even if it makes him think about the orphanage. One of his hands comes up to scratch the back of his neck, "Y-yeah, it is. Apparently when they found me on the doorstep of the orphanage there was a little name tag on me with the word on it, and they kind of just stuck with it." Hearing his name spoken made him softly smile, it was the first time he's heard his full name come from someone else in a while. "You make it sound really nice, Suresh."

His mind travels back to the tour again, "Oh, you know, perhaps we should get each other's numbers. So, we can properly plan an evening to meet for the tour. I hope you're okay with it being at an odd hour of the evening. Midnight, to be exact. Do you like coffee or tea? I'd be happy to have a cup ready for you to enjoy while we walk."

There was something deeply alluring about the bright souls in the world. Innocence didn't always translate to kindness or curiosity but this wolf seemed to have all three traits. Like a bank of freshly fallen snow Suresh had the intense urge to want to be the first to put his footprints in all that lovely soft untouched life. It was a visceral pull, a pulse of the god that lived inside of him. But Suresh was a patient creature and he knew better than to pounce here and now. He chuckled lightly at the joke, "My pleasure."

The Nagas tongue ran over his lower lip, scenting the soft flush of the werewolf. He let a soft pulse of power slip through him, the scent of rain, mixing with metal, a thunderstorm and just the hint of something floral. But he did not move, just watching the wolf with his human looking eyes. Suresh's own smile mirrored the wolf's silently as if they were sharing a private joke only the two of them knew. But then the moment broke and Suresh let it go. There was a difference between hunting and fishing. This was fishing. Put out a lure. Wait and see what nibbles. And that was a nibble but not a full bite yet.

Suresh was trying to think of the last time he heard someone say 'shucks' unironically. But he smiled as the wolf mentioned his job, "I'd love to come on your tour. But I'm very hard to--spook." The words sliding out of his mouth like honey. Like he had a secret because he did. He was older than most of the supposed ghosts on the these tours. The name stopped Suresh for a moment, his smile widening. "Latin. A little on the nose though isn't it? Being named shape-changer? Versipellis..." Suresh spoke the name, letting it roll around on his tongue like a piece of candy. "Suresh."