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How kind. Well Ryo had his moments. He was the observant type, and he wouldn't go out of his way for many people just those that he had good feelings about. Phobetor may be his boss and they may have butt heads from time to time - since Ryo was not very afraid of the god - but they have been working together for a while now. Running his own shop now he understands what stresses can come with a owner status. So the witch empathized with the older. "Heh..I am nice when I want to be." he laughs a little but does watch closely as the handsome god takes the moment to smell one of the blends he made.

"Its true...you are not always up during the day, but feel free to use these for your nocturnal needs as well." he adds while he watches and while he wonders what the god is thinking he hears the next comment about his second job. "Oh yes, I do enjoy it very much. Not just for the art of tea but for the things I can make. I tend to have specialty teas for certain people that come through. Not to sound too much like I'm living a different kind of fantasy but its like potion brewing." he explains softly before he's taking the other canister which held the calming tea to turn and start the process of brewing a cup for the god. Ryo doesn't mind doing it at all, he actually wonders if he could show the other the talent he had perhaps he'd become one of his customers as well. "I don't think I've ever seen you around Yue..but it also probably doesnt help that we dont stay open very late." he laughs a little.

Anything but Ordinary | Phobetor & Ryo

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"It's what I hope for, mother, really I do." he replies without trying to hide or cover up what his nightmare was. He's very aware that she knows of it. She was there during his first incident all those years ago but at the same time with the amount of times he had talked to her through his alter he had for her, he's told her about the little boy and his family on more than one occasion. Ryo just never bothered to pry to know for sure that those old friends of his were doing well in their afterlife. "It's not that I don't believe that they are well off now either. It was just that first time, I feel guilty for disturbing them but I also hated seeing Kazuki-kun like that. It's so hard to forget and I can't even.. I just feel so responsible."

It had been a long haunting and it wasn't that his old friends were around him. If they were watching over him like his mother had he would well..be rather ashamed to an extent but he also hoped they wished the best for him. They were the closest family he had when his father was too plastered to watch after his own son. Ryo had been the one to take care of his father yet the man's jealousy and rage was taken out on the family he had made for himself. It wasn't fair. "I hope that man rots.." he spits out bitterly, eyes darkening just from the though of his father still behind prison bars to this day.

Medium / Ryo & Izanami

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Ryo rarely comes to Phobetor's office. Truthfully he never comes through unless it's to bitch about something or if he's called yet this time was different entirely. Once he heard the god's voice welcome him in the Japanese demigod slowly opens the door poking his head in and giving a small bow, gift bag seen hanging next to him. "Good morning Phobetor-sama. I hope you don't mind me bothering you for a moment." He gives his small soft smile and only walks up to the god's desk once he's got his attention.

Very gently he puts the satin black-colored gift bag onto a clear spot on the desk before he's taking out two tightly sealed canisters of tea blends. "I couldn't help but notice the other day that you have been...a little more pressed lately. I heard you enjoy teas so I made these blends for you. One to ease your mind and body for the nights and the other is for the mornings, give you an extra boost." he explains softly and slowly folds up the bag he had carried them over in.

Anything but Ordinary | Phobetor & Ryo

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Summer Gala 2021

Last couple years Ryo has been on the island he had strutted himself in with a dress but this year he decided to change it up. Shock all those that are so used to see him in such feminine wear and play with his masculine side. Even if he may be pushing it by showing just enough skin.

The escort is going solo aiming to spend his time with his friends and share maybe one too many drinks.

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It's Ryo's day off. Well- it was a day off from Babylon and after working late last night, waking up this morning felt..refreshing. He slept in late, he was planning on heading to Yue so he could spend some time there. Pretty much as he usually does every day but the best of it was to be able to work on his own schedule at the tea house.

As the witch laid in his bed he thinks about his run into Phobetor, his boss. He remembers the look on his face, the extra stern look covering some exhaustion. Slowly the raven rises from his bed wearing a long modern version of an old fashion nightgown when he thinks to himself. It wouldn't hurt to do something nice for his boss. They have talked in passing but he's never gotten too close.

There's nothing wrong with doing some good. Ryo figured that he could do what he does best whip something up for the god to give him some peace and clear his mind. Perhaps a tea blend that would help him sleep if he needs but keep him tranquil and another just for an energy boost.. He thinks he remembers hearing about how much the god enjoyed tea, seemed perfect enough.

The Japanese demigod doesn't think about it for too long. After a couple minutes, hands buzzing to do some crafty work, Ryo is showering and pulling on a white loose tank top only to cover up with a black button up to leave open and matches it with some black skinny jeans which have been cut into knee-length shorts, ends frayed and tattered. The demigod was feeling rather lazy and easygoing today so the only couple accessories he puts on are his favored silver rings and a chained belt then leaves the house in sneakers do prepare.

It's not long before Ryo was putting together his little present for Phobetor and telling his employees he'd be back a bit later and heads right into the redlight area for Babylon to see if the boss was in his office. Once he's in front of the door Ryo knocks waiting to be let in.

Anything but Ordinary | Phobetor & Ryo

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Anything but Ordinary | Phobetor & Ryo

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Ryo snorts when Callum talks about having a good teacher and replies by gently nudging the other with his elbow. "Tsk..what? Are you trying to say that you are willing to give up being a pillow prince for a moment to really dive into something new?" he teased his handsome friend and watches as he takes a drink. He had picked out something he knew Callum would absolutely love. Seeing that he did enjoy it only came to show just how well they have gotten to know each other over their time of being on the island and working at Babylon.

The raven takes the glass back into his hand to hold and takes another small sip himself while the other got comfortable. Ryo also adjusts a little as well relaxing with Callum practically glued to his small frame. "Ugh I know, we should start making them a regular thing again. Surely you can find some time in that busy schedule of yours to make time for me right?" he pouts playfully and really only Callum would see him so playful. Other than Felix but he had pretty much adopted Felix as a younger sibling from the beginning. He's very much whipped for that boy. "Hmm..maybe I should take more time away from the tea house then.."

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Beautiful Mayhem| Callum & Ryo 

Ryo had his legs crossed, wearing a slim spaghetti-strapped deep violet dress that reached just above his knee, but he wasn’t showing off too much skin. The witch had a thing long-sleeved black shirt under it so the only skin on display was his long thin legs. As he waited he slowly swirled the wine within its crystal stemmed glass, thoughts going back to his recent week when he finally sees his best friend. He gives Cal a sweet small smile, very much genuine though, and accepts the kiss on his cheek he gets.

“Hey hun, of course, I have. I feel like we have barely had any time to chat with you lately,” he says and rests a hand on Cal’s thigh getting cozy with him, and offers him his glass of wine first. “Hah, I’m not the only one that is busy here punk. I see you have started to create quite a list of regulars. Look at you really settling in the work.” he teases but it’s all with positive vibes. It’s rather funny actually to talk of their escort work like it was some kind of office job.

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“What can I say? I’m a fast learner. Not to mention I had one hell of a teacher.” He glanced at Ryo from the side grinning at the sneaky compliment he’d slid in there. Ryo had been an excellent teacher and Cal had so enjoyed learning what his friend has to show him. “You know, I could use another lesson some time. All these regulars I’ve got now, I can’t let things become boring right?” It was a legitimate proposal but he’d by lying if he said he wasn’t just looking for an excuse to have some more fun.

Cal took the offered cup and tipped a little wine into his waiting mouth. He quite enjoyed the taste of this one but it might just be because of the indirect kiss from Ryo to the glass to him. Still he poured a little more into the glass and passed it back, snuggling closer into his friend’s side and sighing happily. “I like this. Why haven’t we done this more often?” He wasn’t even flirting now really. Just being honest. Ryo was one of the only people he was ever really honest with and he didn’t even notice it half the time. He just never felt like there was anything to hide when he was around the Japanese demigod. It felt, so incredibly wonderful and freeing and he never wanted to lose that feeling.

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Ryo chuckles when he hears Felix has no problem admitting he was born without an intuition. He also isn't really sure what to add after that but it keeps a smile on his face just hearing the other be so silly. "Mhm, I'll always be here and even I know I'm not your only friend. There nothing wrong with going from friend to friend to figure out just what everyone thinks before making a decision on your own. You have a lot of people on your side." he comforts the younger a little more while one of his dainty hands starts to pay with Felix's locks.

Talk of possibly going on a date with Taeyong sounded more like a friend date than anything else but either way he would have found a way to enjoy it. Ryo isn't exactly sure what his type is and looking back at his ex he definitely would want someone a little more down to earth... "Taeyong is cute but I actually don't think I am his type," he adds his own thoughts before he comments on a new friend. "Hmm? From Australia? Haha, what makes you think I may like him? I am genuinely curious~" he sings gently all while still keeping the other in his arms and running his fingers through the younger's soft hair.

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“That is true. Everyone deserves a chance. You are very sweet for wanting to accept people with open arms and I do believe that everyone has a good side to them, but there are these..times when people can take advantage of that. There are just things that people shouldn’t do to others. If you can’t feel it on your own talk to people, sweetie. I’ll always be here to talk with you okay?” Felix was definitely one of a kind. He was the sweetest thing Ryo has ever come across other than Kazuki. It’s also why the witch is so protective over the younger. It also just goes on to remind him he may have some spells up his sleeve to do for his little friend. Help with the good fortune and his protection..

When Felix talks about setting Ryo up with some of his friends the escort can’t help but laugh squeezing Felix in his arms lovingly. “Oh? What kind of friends do you have that you think could handle little ol’ me?” Just because it’s Felix he may humor him and go on a date with a friend he may have in mind. “Just because it’s you I’ll give who you see fit a chance.”

“Ah, is that that intuition thing? I’m pretty sure i was born without one of those. I guess I just need to ask my hyungs for advice on things more,” Felix commented with a sweet smile, not seeming overly perturbed by his complete obliviousness when it came to how bad people could be. After all, he liked seeing the good in everyone. He figured it must be kind of scary to be able to see the bad in people. If someone was bad, he honestly did not really want to know.

“Hm… Well, I have a could. I don’t suppose you’d want to date Taeyong, huh? I need to set him up, too,” he mused, letting out a little laugh. He did not really think that Ryo and Taeyong would be a suitable match, but it would have made his friend matchmaking a lot easier. “One of my friends from Australia just moved here, you might like him~”

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"That is true. Everyone deserves a chance. You are very sweet for wanting to accept people with open arms and I do believe that everyone has a good side to them, but there are these..times when people can take advantage of that. There are just things that people shouldn't do to others. If you can't feel it on your own talk to people, sweetie. I'll always be here to talk with you okay?" Felix was definitely one of a kind. He was the sweetest thing Ryo has ever come across other than Kazuki. It's also why the witch is so protective over the younger. It also just goes on to remind him he may have some spells up his sleeve to do for his little friend. Help with the good fortune and his protection..

When Felix talks about setting Ryo up with some of his friends the escort can't help but laugh squeezing Felix in his arms lovingly. "Oh? What kind of friends do you have that you think could handle little ol' me?" Just because it's Felix he may humor him and go on a date with a friend he may have in mind. "Just because it's you I'll give who you see fit a chance."

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“Not good at remembering things?” he echoed a little unsure about that. The way the Japanese demigod sees it, where there is pain it is very hard to forget what causes it. What a person would want to stay away from so they don’t fall for that same pain again. Ryo felt like he’s most definitely not forgotten his pain. It’s why he’s stayed single. “Well, even so, you know that you don’t want to feel this way again, right? Next time someone catches your eye, don’t ignore the compliments, don’t ignore the sweet smiles they may give you. You’re allowed to open yourself up, but here..” he trails off and gently pats Felix’s tummy. “If you ever feel like it feels funny in a bad way you should listen to it, okay? We all have intuition and usually it’s not wrong.”

He could at least give that much. Ryo’s always wanted to be an older sibling especially when he first met Kazuki. He’s always wanted to have this kind of moment with that little boy he remembers but to see his little brother in Felix was enough to feel satisfied. When the witch sees the younger smile he smiles as well pressing a kiss to his head. “Good boy.” he chuckles and goes back to playing with the younger’s hair. As the conversation takes a turn about finding someone for him to love Ryo actually laughs a bit. “You’re right, I do deserve it. I just tend to have a special taste when it comes to a lover. I might not look like much but not just anyone hand handle me.” he teases a little but sticks close to Felix still enjoying the cuddles.

“Yeah. You know me, always forgetting stuff,” Felix replied, trying to keep his voice nonchalant. The last thing he needed was to go worrying another hyung over his silly mistakes… He listened carefully as Ryo spoke, nodding along. “I definitely don’t wanna feel like this again,” he agreed, sighing softly. He hesitated at the mention of intuition, though, pressing his lips together thoughtfully. “I dunno if I have intuition. I don’t really get bad feelings about people. After all, everyone deserves a chance, right? I was born without wisdom teeth, so maybe I was born without an intuition, too.”

His smile only grew at Ryo’s affirmation, and he nuzzled in a little closer to him. He was starting to feel a bit better. He had known talking to the other male would be a good idea. “A special taste?” He was about to ask what that meant, but then decided it was probably best not to. After all, Ryo did work at Babylon, and all that stuff went a little over his head. “Even so, I’m sure we could find you someone! I have lots of friends I could set you up with, if you want~”

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Ryo had his legs crossed, wearing a slim spaghetti-strapped deep violet dress that reached just above his knee, but he wasn't showing off too much skin. The witch had a thing long-sleeved black shirt under it so the only skin on display was his long thin legs. As he waited he slowly swirled the wine within its crystal stemmed glass, thoughts going back to his recent week when he finally sees his best friend. He gives Cal a sweet small smile, very much genuine though, and accepts the kiss on his cheek he gets.

"Hey hun, of course, I have. I feel like we have barely had any time to chat with you lately," he says and rests a hand on Cal's thigh getting cozy with him, and offers him his glass of wine first. "Hah, I'm not the only one that is busy here punk. I see you have started to create quite a list of regulars. Look at you really settling in the work." he teases but it's all with positive vibes. It's rather funny actually to talk of their escort work like it was some kind of office job.

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Beautiful Mayhem| Callum & Ryo 

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Ryo was feeling restless, it had been a long week of back to back work. Nothing new there. The tea house kept him busy, but was really great atmosphere. He loves being in Yue’s environment. It calms him, he feels like he can open up a bit which is something he most definitely can’t do as an escort. Days at Babylon are the same, the usual faces coming for their night of fun, or their night of therapy. Really now, Ryo was slowly starting to realize how much of a job being an escort feels like compared to working at the tea house were he can get a break and do small things of practicing his craft. Yue just doesn’t feel like a job. Maybe this was what his old friend wanted for him before he left the island…

Ryo sighs deep in thought sitting in a private booth waiting for Callum to show up. The witch had already bought them their first bottle of wine at this wine bar they have visited countless times. The Japanese demigod gave himself a full day off which he planned on spending it with his crazy but good friend sipping away at some red wine while catching up. He really just needed a good distraction and Callum was definitely a distraction.

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It didn’t take much to get Callum out on the town. The demi-god was social by nature and any chance to get out and show off was one he would take. This however was a special occasion. Given how busy they’d both been, Ryo especially, Cal hadn’t had much time to just relax and have fun with his friend outside of work at Babylon. Although that was still fun it was also still work. Finally they had planned some time to get together just the two of them with no work and no expectations and a lot of wine. He couldn’t wait.

When he reached the wine bar it didn’t take him long to find Ryo. The Japanese demi-god always stood out in a crowd, not just because of his unique style but also because he was just so damn gorgeous. A face like that couldn’t be hidden no matter how many people were around. He easily slipped into the booth beside Ryo and placed a little kiss on his friend’s cheek in greeting. “Hello gorgeous. Miss me?” Their dynamic was so easy and Cal couldn’t help but fall into their usual habit of lightly teasing each other. “I certainly missed you. You’re so busy lately I almost thought you forgot about me.”

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It was strange to hear his escort name outside of Babylon but of course it would only be Sveinn that calls him by that name. Even still he does his best to keep his emotions in check and turns to listen to what the other has to say, keeping his phone to his side. When he hears the older explain himself the escorts eyes suddenly open wide. "Whoa wait a second-" he huffs out a small laugh a little caught off guard with the sudden talk of cash when the last he remembered was the time he was bought for back then was mainly for reference..? "You made paintings of me? I thought it was just for practice? Reference? You actually painted me?"

Maybe he's lost part of his memory too or it's just really been that long ago. Sveinn did disappear suddenly, he didn't see the older around the island anymore and yet here he was back again. "Um, well..I don't know how I'd feel about keeping a painting of myself in my place.."

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Just as Ryo was walking off, phone in hand scrolling through a SNS when he hears his escort name. The younger freezes right then turning around seeing that Sveinn had suddenly ended his call walking quickly to catch up with him. For what he’s definitely not sure. The Japanese demigod shows his confused expression lightly before he’s opening hsi mouth again. “I am off the clock, Sveinn-san. Please use my given name..Ryo.” he reminds the older while he puts away his phone. 

Ryo waits for a moment waiting on Sveinn to explain himself. The older already looked rather busy so why he would abruptly close his phone call is completely unknown to him.. “Is there something I could help you with?”

ryo seems to freeze at his call and he’s not sure why - did he offend him again already? when he catches up to him a little more, he’s told to please not use the escort name but rather his real name. he takes a moment to let that sink in, realising that he’s never really paid much attention to the difference in name but apparently ryo prefers to be called ryo when he’s out for a stroll. it’s not really his forte to remember who likes what and so he just decides to try and overwrite setsuna entirely with ryo. he doesn’t think he’ll see ryo on the clock anymore anyway, so that’ll probably be for the best.

“alright, ryo,” he therefore replies, coming to a halt when he reaches the younger man and then quickly opening up a notes app in his phone. “i sold most of the paintings i made of you. do you want me to write the money of your percentage over on your bank account or would you prefer to have it in cash?”

he glances up shortly from where he’s typing a note to keep track of how he should pay which model, to take in ryo’s expression for a second. “i also still have the one you said you liked best. would you like to have it or shall i just put it up for sale too?”

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"Not good at remembering things?" he echoed a little unsure about that. The way the Japanese demigod sees it, where there is pain it is very hard to forget what causes it. What a person would want to stay away from so they don't fall for that same pain again. Ryo felt like he's most definitely not forgotten his pain. It's why he's stayed single. "Well, even so, you know that you don't want to feel this way again, right? Next time someone catches your eye, don't ignore the compliments, don't ignore the sweet smiles they may give you. You're allowed to open yourself up, but here.." he trails off and gently pats Felix's tummy. "If you ever feel like it feels funny in a bad way you should listen to it, okay? We all have intuition and usually it's not wrong."

He could at least give that much. Ryo's always wanted to be an older sibling especially when he first met Kazuki. He's always wanted to have this kind of moment with that little boy he remembers but to see his little brother in Felix was enough to feel satisfied. When the witch sees the younger smile he smiles as well pressing a kiss to his head. "Good boy." he chuckles and goes back to playing with the younger's hair. As the conversation takes a turn about finding someone for him to love Ryo actually laughs a bit. "You're right, I do deserve it. I just tend to have a special taste when it comes to a lover. I might not look like much but not just anyone hand handle me." he teases a little but sticks close to Felix still enjoying the cuddles.

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Ryo lets the other melt against him, hand coming up to play with his hair as he listened. He can tell that Felix was having a hard time trying to fight this feeling he’s probably never had to deal with before. The younger has always been this happy bubble, contagious even. To have someone hurt him so bad and upset him like this had to have been hard. “Oh sweetie, I promise you things will get better. You will be able to look back at these memories and realize things you didn’t notice before. You will grow and learn lessons. It’s what you do with that lesson that builds you stronger and teaches you what you want and what you don’t want.”

The older suddenly feels like he’s treading into dark waters. How do you know if someone is the one? Ryo knows for a fact that he can’t answer that. Not that he was going to give Felix a healthy amount of realism but the Japanese demigod sighs. “Well…I’m still looking myself. You might want to ask that question to someone who’s currently married since they have found the one.” he chuckles a little. “Trust me though, Felix, I know how you are feeling. I thought I had found the one too a long time ago but over some time I found out that they were not the best fit for me. Take your time finding someone else to love. He was the first but he’s most certainly not going to be the last. Not when you’re so cute.” 

Felix sighed softly, his eyes sliding shut for a moment. He just felt like he wanted to nap for like ten years. Or however long it took for heartbreak to stop hurting. “I don’t know about that. I’m not very good at remembering things or learning lessons. Or maybe I’m not good at learning lessons because I’m not good at remembering things… Either way.” He shrugged one shoulder, releasing a small, dry laugh. He knew Ryo was trying to cheer him up, and it was really nice of him, but bringing up memories wasn’t really the best way to do that.

He managed a smile when Ryo said he was cute, a bit comforted by that. He had been feeling sort of down on himself lately, so even that simple comment helped perk him up a bit. Maybe he was flaky and not that smart and forgot things too much, but at least he was cute. That was something, he supposed. “Okay, Ryo. I’ll take my time~” He promised, nodding. It wasn’t like he was looking to rush into another relationship any time soon, anyway. Not if he was going to get his heart broken again, certainly. That just hurt too much. “Really, we should focus on finding you someone nice! You deserve it~”

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Oh the weekend. The weekend is always one of the busier times. More people off means more visitors. That goes for both of his jobs but while it might mean a quicker pace for the day to go by, shifts at the tea house were still more of a highlight than his night job.

Ryo was going through the sitting area picking up dishes left from the customers that have already paid and gone. Never would he have found something so mundane to be peaceful. Then again he always thought that there was just something magical about the tea house itself. The Japanese demigod was smiling to himself while thinking of an old friend when he sees one of his new acquaintances walk in. The smile is still there gesturing her over to a table he’s just cleaned. “Oh Taru-chan, come sit here. Should I get you your usual or are you looking to try something different today? Perhaps you could tell me what mood you are in and I can make something special for you.”

Broken Clocks | Hotaru & Ryo 

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Broken Clocks | Hotaru & Ryo 

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As Ryo steps away he licks his lips as if he could still taste the younger when really all he can taste is the chamomile from his blend and the blueberry paper he had rolled his herbal cigarette in. The escort actually does feel a little flustered but much like Jacob he does his best to keep those feels pushed aside. No way he was going to let this guy get to him so easily just because kissing him actually was really incredible. That was going to be a secret he was going to keep to himself. 

“Heh..” he snorts hearing how the younger tries to defend his actions but Ryo was not buying it. “I’d like to see you try and win this game. I wonder just how far you will go before you get too nervous to keep going.” he smirks this time hand coming up to poke Jacob in the chest. The older also wonders if Jacob might actually figure out that he was an escort which would make this game harder on the younger. Ryo was definitely not afraid to play in the love game. It was apart of his work and he was very good at what he did. If he had to judge how things would go by that kiss though...he has a feeling things could get messy. Kisses like that were like a damn drug to him...addictive and dangerous. Even now while they might be a couple inches apart his eyes glance at his lips. 

NO. 

If he wants to stay in control of this he’s going to have to keep those kisses to a minimum. If Ryo kissed him with every chance he got it was only going to be down hill from here.  “I should get back...and you should stop distracting me.” he gently pushes Jacob away with a playful smile.

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Gods what a stupid adorable face this guy has. He is smug, and he’s quick witted (mostly). Ryo also finds Jacob to be pretty damn shameless and that’s really saying something when the petite demigod finds himself to be the definition of shameless when it comes down to it. This guy though, also gets under his skin in a way he feels like hasn’t happened in a long time. “You know what, I’m not going to answer that.” he shakes his head and finishes off his cigarette rubbing the embers against the bottom of his boot for a moment before he’s crushing what is left of the filter between his fingers to his in his pocket. He will have to find a trash later. 

As more questions come, the Japanese demigod has a moment where he thinks he could have been completely wrong as to what Jacob might want from him, but just like for the younger, they both seem to meet in the middle with their realizations.  Dumb boy. Dumb cute boy…  Once their lips are against each others and Jacob’s hands are on him it was like breaking the ice. The small kiss the older starts has them both falling in for more. The smaller is quick to pull himself closer, pressing himself against Jacob as they kiss. The eagerness that’s poured onto him Ryo does his best to give back just as much. Yes, there was tension, whether Jacob believed that or not. The blonde’s intention was to get a young man flustered and to poke at his buttons but now that they find themselves here, slowly making out behind the tea house, it doesn’t feel like a game anymore.. 

“Wow..” is all Ryo is able to say once he takes a moment to pull away but he’s still got his arms snaked around Jacob’s neck keeping them close. “Since I omitted this going you are going to have to try and kiss me first next time. That is if you are still interested in this game.” he chuckles slowly letting go just so he could step away a bit. 

Jacob wrapped his arms around Ryo’s waist when he pressed in close, holding them flush together. Maybe he had been skeptical about them having tension, but he certainly wasn’t anymore. The kiss was almost dizzying, making the world around them fall away. For a little while, it was like all he could perceive was Ryo’s body pressed against his and the taste of the other man on his tongue.

Wow is right. He was actually rather disappointed when Ryo broke the kiss, although he tried not to show it. He swallowed and blinked hard a few times to get his head back on straight, his face feeling hot and his lips tingling. It had sort of been a while since he had really kissed anyone, and certainly a while since he had kissed a good kisser. And Ryo? A very good kisser.

“I would have done it this time- it’s not my fault you’re impatient,” he commented with a slight smirk, apparently feeling rather confident after the kiss. Honestly, he would have kissed Ryo again right there, if he hadn’t moved away. But maybe he still would. It would probably be best to do it before he lost his nerve again, after all. “I just hope you’re not a sore loser, because I’m definitely going to win this game.”

If it even was a game. It was hard to tell with Ryo, though- whether the other demigod was just messing around with him or was maybe actually attracted to him. Not that he minded either way, really. It was probably better if it was just a game, really. Feelings were messy, but fooling around was fun and harmless.