#Dottolumi? It's up to you

[dottores-harness]

Blood Colored

Genre: Smut

Ship: DottoLumi

Warnings: Smut, Wax play, Light bondage (Her hands are tied)

Word Count: 2827

Summary: Dottore tries a little experiment in wax play with his Lumine.

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Lumine wiggles her wrists only to come to the same conclusion she had already come to. The bindings were tight; inescapable. Currently, both of her arms were stretched above her head and bound to the headboard. Her bare body shone in the orange and yellow light cast by the fireplace. She raises her head to confirm she is still by herself. Dottore had left shortly after binding her at least an hour prior. She is going to lose her mind from the suspense alone.

She still isn’t sure how she got herself into this mess. Dottore had captured her in the Hadramaveth desert shortly after they had managed to free Nahida from the Akademiya’s clutches. Lumine and Paimon had got separated in a nasty sandstorm in the process of tracking a group of Treasure Hoarders. The Doctor had found and personally blindsided her, capturing her almost effortlessly. He had kept her locked up here in his lab ever since.

In her time here, she had discovered that Dottore was surprisingly insatiable. Had you asked her what she thought of Dottore’s sexual habits in the past, she might have said he was celibate. Living only for his Science and Technology. And live for it he did…The man loved his experiments, and that extended to their relationship. She honestly still didn’t know what they were to each other. Was she still just another of his test subjects? He spent more time with her than the others, she reasoned. 

‘Am I more?’ 

Lumine starts as the door on the left creaks open and Dottore saunters into the room carrying two red pillar candles. He approaches the Traveler and stops once he reaches the nightstand. The man lights each candle with a small book of matches before setting them on the table.

“I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long, Darling.”

“I know you did it on purpose. I’m not stupid.”

“Oh? And why would I do that?”

“Because you’re a sadistic bastard. You have kept me locked up here for months!”

“I know. And you will remain mine until you've served your purpose.”

“Until I’ve served my purpose. …What happens then?”

“I am unsure. That should be left to the judgment of the hypothetical me confronted with that particular outcome.”

Lumine scoffed “I’m never going to stop trying to escape.”

“Given enough time, I believe you will. I have been studying you closely ever since your arrival, and I see how easily you succumb to me.” He smirked and carded his fingers through her hair.

Lumine grits her teeth and jerks her head away from him. She hates to admit it, but he is right. There is just something about this man in particular that she finds incredibly difficult to resist. ...and it both disgusts and fills her with excitement. She should not feel this way…but yet...she does. 

“It's okay my dear. I know you hate me but…you're just too much fun to pass up. Besides, you are quite valuable and I have learned quite a bit studying you thus far.”

She did hate him. Right? She should. This line of conversation was making her uncomfortable. Lumine turned her head away so she didn’t have to look at him and pulled halfheartedly on her restraints. Changing the subject, she speaks up. 

“My shoulders hurt.” 

“Do they? I promise you will forget about it very soon.” The Harbinger chuckles flashing his sharp teeth at the Traveler.

“What are you going to do?” 

“You will see. Darling…look at me.”

Slowly she does as the man asks. As soon as the woman’s eyes are on him, he plucks the mask from his face. Lumine always makes the same expression, and he loves seeing it. Dottore is no fool. He knows he is a handsome man, even with the scars crisscrossing his body. It’s just not something he generally puts a lot of pride into, preferring feats of the mind. …but seeing her reaction was always worth it. Her lips would pout just so. A light blush would dust her cheeks and the pupils of those golden eyes dilated. He chuckles darkly as he begins to undress. With each piece of clothing removed, he can swear her eyes dilate further. It is so adorable. 

Lumine licks her lips as her eyes slide down his naked body. It is really unfair how fit he is. The man spent almost all of his time in a lab but his body is lean and well-toned. She wonders how he keeps any kind of muscle mass. After what feels like an eternity to her, Dottore crawls onto the bed and over to her prone body.

“Don't worry. I'll take care of everything.” The man begins to kiss her collarbone, trailing kisses up her neck and nibbling on her earlobe. “Soon you won't be able to remember any of this unpleasantness. You'll just remember how good we felt together.”

Lumine sighed and tilted her head to the side to give him better access. The Harbinger is skilled in so many ways; this is just another one. He sensually licks back down her neck passing her collarbone and stopping at her breasts. The man takes them in his large hands and squeezes the flesh together. Chuckling, he presses his face between them and inhales deeply, enjoying the smell of her. 

“You're so beautiful, my Darling. Your skin is like honey and you smell divine. I love this scent...so warm and inviting.”

Lumine can feel the smile on his lips as he presses them to her skin and circles her right nipple with his tongue sucking it into his mouth. He begins to leisurely suck on the buds and roll them between his teeth, giving equal attention to both. The woman flinches slightly and gasps at the sensations he is inflicting her with. Dottore’s teeth are sharp. He is never truly gentle, but she finds that she loves it this way. She doesn’t hate the sensation. It is both painful and beautifully stimulating. The Traveler shivers with each swipe of his tongue against her skin and moans as he plays with her. 

Suddenly, he moves away from her breasts and looks down at her with an evil grin. “Let's get you nice and warmed up.”

The man leans toward the table and snatches up one of the candles. Lumine’s eyes widen.

“You asked what we are going to do. We are going to test the limits of your sensitivity with a new kind of stimulation. Wax.”

“Dottore, I…” 

“Shhh. You’ll love it.” And with that, he tilted the candle just enough to allow the heated wax to pour from the tip and fall.

She looks down her body at the man as he tilted the candle. As it splashes against her skin, she winces and watches as the skin blooms pink from the heat. It is hot but, not unbearable. The wax creates a sort of itching fuzzy sensation across her skin and awakens feelings in her she hasn't realized she possessed. It is a new, but not unwelcome feeling. Lumine gasps as more wax spills from the candle and drips onto her sternum. Slowly it trails down her stomach pooling under her belly button and creating a puddle before it begins to harden.

“How does it feel?”

“It’s…different. But not…bad…”

The Harbinger smirks at her response. “...and what a beautiful blood color.” The man spills more wax across her stomach and she shivers in anticipation of what is to come. 

Lumine wiggles underneath him and yanks on her hands trying to get free so she can touch him. She wants to feel his skin too but he simply grins at her efforts. The man likes keeping her bound while they play. Getting this man to surrender control was like pulling teeth. The Traveler growls in frustration and thrashes harder.

“You're quite a handful, aren't you? But you're such a delightfully stubborn little girl. …I think I'll keep you for myself after all.”

His ruby eyes twinkle as he stares at her, waiting for her response. When she doesn't say anything, he reaches around and pulls her legs apart, settling himself between them. He drags her lower half into his lap, leaving her back still resting against the bed. With one hand he holds the candle close to her chest and drips wax directly onto her left nipple, causing it to grow hard and even more sensitive. With the other hand, he pinches her other nipple and watches her writhe beneath him. Lumine’s breathing quickens and she whimpers loudly. 

“It feels so good Dottore. Please...I….” She is unsure exactly what she wants. 

Dottore smirks at her words and gives her a light kiss on the lips, nipping them as he pulls away. “Did you forget your words?”

Lumine groans and turns her head to the side once more closing her eyes. “I…just…more please.”

“Of course my dear.” She can hear the laughter in his voice.

Rather than see the smug look on his face, Lumine keeps her eyes closed and just allows the sensations to wash over her. Heat blooms across her collarbone and trails down to her breasts where he takes extra care to stimulate both nipples. She bit her lip. The woman can feel herself getting wet as he covers her skin in more and more wax. The heat moves from her breasts to her sternum and trails lower and lower. 

Suddenly she can feel his free hand as he parts her and moments later a searing delicious heat blooms across her clit. Lumine can’t help it, her eyes fly open and she cries out in response. 

The Doctor laughs and leans down to give her another kiss. As he does, he pours more wax onto her pussy, causing it to swell from the stimulation. When he breaks off the kiss, he winks at her. The man leans back once more and slides a finger inside her, slowly beginning to thrust in and out. As he continues to tease her with the candle, her thoughts begin to fade.

“You're quite wet my dear. It seems you’re enjoying our little game.”

All of the stimulation is beginning to get to her and she moans as he slips a second finger into her cavern. The drag of his fingers inside of her and the blooming heat on her skin is already driving her up the wall. She looks down at herself and gasps at the view. Her skin is covered in vibrant splashes of red. If she didn’t already know better, she would think it was blood. 

As he continues to tease her, she lets her head fall back on the pillow. She can feel that coil deep inside of her winding up. Lumine allows a long sigh to escape her lips. 

‘Not long now.’ 

His fingers move expertly, thrusting and curling into the perfect spots. The man works her, carefully stoking her flames higher. He knows her body better than she does at this point. Dottore has spent so much time studying her. Leaning to the side, he places the still-burning candle on the nightstand. Now with his hand free he moves it back and begins to circle her clit with his thumb. Wax cracks and falls away as he teases her. 

Lumine is on cloud nine by this point. And she thrusts her hips up to meet his hands, chasing after her orgasm. She squeezes her eyes shut and grits her teeth. It is coming, she can feel it. Gasping she gyrates her hips in his lap.

Abruptly his hands leave her and she jerks violently in shock. “No! Dottore, Why?”

“Oh Darling, you know better than that.”

A sob escapes her lips. Yes, she did know. She should have expected it.

The man sits on his knees and lifts her lower half to position her so he could better enter her. Laughing, he takes his dick in his left hand and teases her entrance. Using his right thumb he makes sure to stimulate her clit just enough to keep her on the precipice. He won’t let her fall until he is ready. And he just sits like that. This slow torture goes on for what feels like an eternity to Lumine. In her current stupor, she honestly isn’t sure how long it lasted. But she does know it was too long. She often wonders how he has the will to do this. The man does this every time.

Finally, he relents and adjusts her hips before lining up with her entrance.

“Yes…!” Lumine hisses as he begins to sink into her inch by inch. She tries to thrust up to meet him but his hands are like iron holding her steady. Hearing her low hiss, the man shoots her a sharp-toothed smirk as he slides to his base. He stills to allow her some time to adjust to his size.

This is one of his few mercies. With their size differences, he can just about rip her in half. Dottore is surprisingly good at taking care of his toys. The ones he wanted to keep around anyway. 

As Lumine begins to relax, the Harbinger starts to thrust at a brisk pace. The man looms over her tiny frame. With each thrust, her body jars, and her breasts bounce. Moaning, he leans in and begins to nibble and lick the skin at the base of her neck. 

The woman tilts her head to give him more access and he gladly takes it. Raking his teeth along her carotid before biting down on the skin just below her right ear. It is one of his favorite spots to mark her. It is very visible and impossible to hide with her clothes. Even tying her scarf further up her neck refused to hide it completely. Thus, everyone in the lab knew who she belonged to and walked on eggshells around her. She hates the display but It did give her a modicum of privacy, which she appreciates.

She can feel the blood trickling down her neck from the wound as he begins to lap it up. The air is cool against the trails of saliva on her skin. It is almost shocking in comparison to the heat her body radiates. His tongue and teeth continue to glide across her soft skin. He stops occasionally to leave bright love bites all along her collar, shoulders, and breasts. The more he marks her, the happier he seems to be. 

Blue hair is stuck to the sweat of his neck and face and his earring swings as he moves. Dottore begins to pick up the pace pounding into her brutally. Broken moans are forced from her throat with each powerful thrust. The room is filled with the sounds of sex. 

Lumine knows she won’t be able to walk in the morning. She begins to quake from all of the stimulation. The coil inside has wound so tight now…and her vision is fading again. The world around her is a blur of orange, yellow, and blue light. Tears prick at the corners of her eyes, threatening to fall with each jar of her body. She can feel him, every inch of him surrounding her and inside of her. It is overwhelming. Before too much longer, she feels the first twitches of his dick, indicating he is close. Once more, she tries to thrust to meet him but he holds her still, denying her.

“Dottore!”

“Shhhh. Just take it.”

She has no choice. The man continues to pound her into the mattress. Waves of pleasure crash over her in ever-increasing frequency. The woman squeezes her eyes shut. Her vision has long since tunneled. All she can see is the golden glow of his skin and that swinging blue light.

The man shifts, laying Lumine completely on the mattress before placing his hands on either side of her as he continues to thrust at a new angle. She arches into him. It is to much.

“A-Ah. D-Dottore, I can’t…I…” 

The coil snaps and her world explodes. White blooms behind her eyelids and a powerful wave of pleasure crashed over her forcing a sob of bliss from her lips. The Harbinger above her freezes as his own orgasm arrives. He thrusts as deep as he can and a deep guttural moan rips from his throat. She can feel the heat from his seed painting her insides and it pushes her over the edge again. Crying out, she yanks on her restraints so hard that the headboard cracks. The man collapses on top of her with a sigh and just lays there, spent.

After a moment, Lumine shifts uncomfortably. The man is heavy.

Sensing her distress, the Harbinger rolls off of her and onto his back by her side. 

“I knew you would love it.”

“Screw you.”

“Oh trust me, there is more to come. Both candles still burn.”

Lumine groans. “My shoulders still hurt.”

[shujiinkou]

Akademiya AU DottoLumi 2022 Week created by DottoLumine

Warnings: None, slight yandere maniac Dottore at the end.

Usually, anatomy classes were difficult requirements for those unwilling to follow the curriculum into a profession. That being said, many students would still take the class to fulfill the core requirements, and being able to dissect animals was deemed cool to other Akademics. Lumine was interested in the vast knowledge of how fungi were able to form bonds with fungi that were from a different type.

While that specific area of study did not require anatomy, Lumine felt it necessary to further broaden her skill set just in case. On the first day of anatomy class the professor paired students together according to sets of skills the Akademiya felt the others were lacking. The class ended promptly after passing out the syllabus, posted to the chalkboard behind were the pairings. Lumine quietly waited for the stampede of students to filter out.

“..ine? Who the hell is that?” Lumine ears perked up at the sudden voice. She looked up and noticed a tall man with disheveled blue hair staring at the pairings. Most of the students had filtered out so Lumine put her shoulder bag on and walked up.

“Zan..dik?” She whispered as she followed the line following with her name.

“What?” The disgruntled man bit back as he racked his brain for who his partner was.

“Oh?” Lumine said l, turning to him. “Are you Zandik? I’m Lumine. It seems we’re partners for the year.” Lumine stretched a hang out to shake him to greet him.

Zandik turned his head and saw a short girl beside him with blonde hair and a flower pin in her hair. He felt his chest tighten, “Tch.” He grumbled again before looking at the paper and following it for reasons for pairing. “…lacks emotional connection… lacks the ability to separate feelings from study.”

He turned his head back to Lumine, her outstretched hand clutching her bag. “What do they mean by that?”

Lumine’s cheeks reddened as she looked at the sheet. She spoke softly, “I have a hard time finishing experiments because I become too attached to the subject.”

“That’s pathetic,” Zandik said, coldly. Lumine blushed more.

“Well, we can learn from each other then. I look forward to a year of being partners.” Lumine bowed before she left the room.

Left in the room alone, Zandik sighed to himself as he continued to look at the sheet.

*:･ﾟ✧ *:･ﾟ✧:･ﾟ✧:･ﾟ✧

As classes went on, preparations for the first dissection were underway. The next class would be the dissection, Lumine sighed as class was dismissed. She dragged her back off the lab table causing all of her items to spill out. She sighed again before bending down to start to pick them up. Zandik looked down at her items, watching Lumine pick everything up. He rolled his eyes before getting up to help her, grabbing some items and stacking them before handing them to her.

They both reached for a pencil case, Lumine’s hand ended up grazing his. He quickly pulled his hand away, a face of pure disgust washed over his face as he glared at Lumine. “S-sorry,” she started to apologize.

“Listen, for the dissection tomorrow just let me do it. I know you’ll end up getting attached to the subject and not going through with it. You can coast off my grade,” Zandik said.

“With all due respect, sir.” Lumine said as she stood up. Dottore followed suit, his cheeks flashing a pale pink as Lumine called him sir. “I can handle myself. We’re partners for this class, I can keep up, learn, and likely outperform you.”

A slight hum could be heard from Zandik as he began to pace in a circle around Lumine. He crossed his arms, resting an elbow on his arm as he stroked his chin. Lumine could feel his red eyes bore into her as she stood still waiting for him to finish. Zandik stopped behind Lumine and began to speak differently than before. “You know,” A small maniacal laugh escaped his lips before he quickly touched them. He walked closer to Lumine, towering over her. She moved back with each one of his steps until she was backed against their lab desk. “I don’t think it’s the thing I wish to dissect tomorrow. I believe the better subject would be you.”

Lumine knew this wasn’t like Zandik, despite not being very close to him. He slammed his hands on the desk on either side of her, causing her to drop her bag again. He hung his head, almost resting against her chest as she could see down his back, the white lab coat he dawned bright as if it was new. Another laugh escaped his lips as he brought his face up to meet Lumine, inches away. His face was a bit distorted now, full of hysteria. Eyebrows arched high and a twisted smile that was played across his face that couldn’t have been human.

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[ever-winter]

@dancinghearts asked: 

39. leaning into the other’s side DottoLumi

Feeling another human’s touch.

If this type of thing kept occurring, he really was going to need to think about punishments for those who seemed unable to do their jobs correctly and stop a single girl from waltzing into places that she wasn’t welcomed. At least this time it was just his office space, the doctor glancing up from his work as he felt the warmth press against his side. Honestly, it was strange how often this type of thing would happen - that no matter how much damage he caused to another, they would still look to him for attention or affection. Attention, they were likely to receive but affection, well it just was a waste of time, was it not? Most to get this close were his subjects - nothing more than test runs for whatever his next project happened to be - but Lumine here was rather different. She was a Harbinger now too, the lowest of their ranks, but with enough power to rival at least those below himself and Columbina, if she so wished.  And that power was one aspect that he wished to study. An alien for another world, something that could control the elements without the use of a vision of a delusion - how did that work? Was there any side effects? Did it leave any damage to her internally? How was she able to pull on power that she wasn’t even born into? What was her old world like? A lot of questions - and he would find the answers.  “Hmm, has Tartaglia run off again? You always look like a lost puppy whenever he’s not home”, he chuckled, turning the delusion he held, making sure that the orb sat firmly within it’s silver frame, “Why not ask to go with him next time? Some air could do you some good...”. And her friends would get such a delicious surprise of seeing just how far their lack of help had pushed the girl over the edge. 

[m4xence]

𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙬𝙤

Dottolumi fanfiction // smut 🧪✨

"Let's go take a bath together," Lumine leaned against the table. “We haven't spent time together in a long time…”

“Mhm,” the man muttered and poured the strange substance into the test tube.

 

Lumine sighed and shook her head. Dottore always sat in his laboratory from morning till night. He even ate his dinners here, claiming that at least he had silence here and no one bothered him.

She approached the older one and snapped her fingers. The man shuddered and turned around.

 

“You smell like chemicals. I can't even cuddle up to you because I always feel the smell of it,” the blonde crossed her arms on her chest. She tapped her fingers nervously on her arm, waiting for an answer.

 

Lumine expected everything but the Doctor put down the test tube, grabbed her hand, and dragged her towards the bathroom. The older pushed her gently inside and closed the door behind them.

Before she knew it, the Doctor had already shrugged off his warm coat, perfect for chilly evenings, and began undoing the buttons on his shirt. Lumine glanced over at him. She instantly felt her cheeks burn as she saw his bare chest. She had seen him without clothes many times, but each time his body amazed her. His soft yet strong abdominal muscles stood out against his pale skin. She always wondered how he was muscular when he spent most of his time in the lab.

 

“Do you like the view, little birdie?” The Doctor smiled cheekily, showing his sharp fangs. Lumine looked into his ruby eyes, then looked away. She felt her cheeks burn more. The man laughed softly and put his hand on her head. Slender fingers brushed her blonde hair. "Hurry up, little one, or the water will get cold."

 

Lumine moved a little away from the elder and started to take off her dress. The Doctor walked over to the tub and dipped his fingers in the water to see if it was still warm. The blonde put the dress aside so that it wouldn't get wet and then she approached the older one.

Dottore glanced at Lumine out of the corner of his eye and began to unfasten the harness wrapped around his chest. The traveler realized that the man was still wearing some clothes, so she decided to take off her underwear and immerse herself in the warm water.

 

"You're so gorgeous my little birdie," Dottore purred, looking at her feminine curves. His fingers brushed her thighs lightly, but she gently slapped his hand. The man hissed and pulled his hand away.

"First you have to stop smelling of those chemicals, then you can touch me as much as you want," she said getting into the tub. The warm water gently caressed her skin. Lumine felt her tired muscles slowly relax.

 

Dottore muttered something under his breath and finally removed the last piece of clothing. He got into the tub and sat down behind his beloved. Lumine leaned her back against his warm chest and sighed contentedly. He wrapped his arms around her waist gently, caressing her delicate skin. He put his head on her shoulder which made her smile. Dottore gently kissed her neck. Lumine grunted in satisfaction and tilted her head to the side, giving him better access to the sensitive areas of her neck. The doctor, seeing the pleasure painted on her face, decided to go a step further. He gently sucked a piece of skin, which made Lumine moan softly. Suddenly, his sharp teeth sank into her neck, creating a small wound from which a drop of blood slowly oozed out.

 

“Dottore, what did I say about biting?” She glanced at the man who smirked evilly.

"I couldn't help myself, but you'll forgive me, little birdie, won't you?" His slender fingers gently stroked the inside of her thighs. Lumine felt the room getting hotter and hotter. The man, seeing the pleasure on his partner's face, moved his fingers closer to her crotch.

“Birdie? Are you sure you want to continue?” He purred into her ear, politely waiting for permission.

 

The blonde gently stroked his hand. She turned her head slightly so she could see his flushed face.

 

"Yes, please," Lumine replied, and Dottore gently leaned in, connecting their lips in a gentle kiss. The blonde slowly spread her legs, giving him more room to manoeuvre. The doctor wrapped his arms around her hips gently, bringing her to his lap. Lumine moaned softly as she rubbed his hard cock. The man blindly searched for the bottle of lube that always stood by the tub.

“Dottore, hurry up, please,” the blonde leaned against his chest. She was getting more and more excited with each moment. Lumine wanted the older man to enter her and start moving her hips, leading her to real pleasure. However, she knew that the Doctor deliberately slowed down his movements to tease her more.

 

He finally found the lubricant, then opened the bottle and poured some gel onto his fingers. Impatiently, Lumine brushed against his thighs.

 

"There, there, little one," The man began to gently massage the entrance to her vagina. Lumine twitched, moaning softly. She dug her nails into his leg and Harbinger smiled to himself. The blonde huffed something under her breath feeling more pleasure. "You need to speak louder, Lumine," he purred in her ear.

“A-ah! Dottore, please, fuck me!” She moaned louder, not caring that someone might hear her.

 

Harbinger smiled to himself and slipped his fingers into her vagina. He moved slowly, allowing Lumine to adjust to the new sensation. The girl arched her back as the man found her pleasure point. She dug her nails deeper into his skin. There would probably be marks, but the blonde didn't care now. She tilted her head back moaning in pleasure.

 

"Dottore harder, please," she whimpered softly as she felt him getting closer. The red-eyed man began to move his fingers harder and faster. Lumine arched her back and moaned louder. Suddenly, she felt a wave of pleasure run through her body. Her chest was moving and falling rapidly. The girl closed her eyes feeling incredibly tired.

 

***

 

“Little one?” Harbinger stroked her cheek when he saw Lumine open her eyes.

 

She snuggled closer to his warm body. Lumine still felt weak from the intense sensations. She looked up and met his red eyes.

 

“You almost passed out in the Lumine bathtub. Was it too much for you?” Dottore brushed back the blonde strands of hair that had fallen over her face.

“No ... You were wonderful,” the girl smiled slightly. “We haven't had time to ourselves for a long time.”

 

Harbinger wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. Lumine snuggled into his warm chest.

 

"A couple of days off isn't such a bad idea," the Doctor muttered to himself. “Do you want to spend more time with me, little birdie? I can show you all the interesting places in Snezhnaya.”

"With pleasure," Lumine smiled happily. She moved closer to his face. “Thank you, Dottore.”

 

Harbinger laughed softly and kissed her cheek.

 

“My sweet little Lumine…”

[ever-winter]

@dancinghearts​ asked: 

3. hiding face in neck DottoLumi

Feeling another human’s touch.

He’d shifted slightly to give her a little more space to curl up against him, but otherwise he continued on with his work, finishing off another report he’d been working on before her arrival, before a hand finally shifted to settle in the girls hair, running his fingers lightly through her hair - mainly in hopes of keeping her calm than any type of real affection. He was busy and didn’t wish to be disturbed, but he also couldn’t deal with the girl breaking down fully on him, and since her usual babysitters were no where to be found, well, it wasn’t too much to give her the odd bit of attention from time to time - just enough to keep her, well, she wasn’t ever happy anymore, was she?  “Is there a reason that you didn’t leave with the others? You’re usually sticking to Tartaglia’s side like a lost little duckling”, he spoke with a small chuckle to the edge of his voice - at least this segment was one that somewhat enjoyed having her company from time to time, there were others that wouldn’t wish to give her even this little amount of affection.