Afflatus
As the ceremony comes to a close, joy, and excitement fill the air throughout the bastion. Hundreds of disciples flood into the beautifully decorated dining hall, eager to taste the flavors of the Desert Cities. Gilbert himself handpicked each dish, carefully selecting ones that remind him of the richness of their homeland. The aroma of grilled fish, spiced and steamed in banana leaves, wafts through the room, accompanied by the tantalizing scent of dumplings filled with savory meats and fragrant spices. When Khimi inquires about the origin of these delicacies, Gilbert simply smiles and winks.
As they enjoy their meal, Ennui cannot resist teasing them about the ink stains on their crisp white tunics, playfully mocking their inability to keep their hands off each other even for a moment. But her teasing holds a hint of fondness and familiarity.
Mido and Augustus sit on ornately carved wooden chairs beside them, carefully picking their way through the offerings spread across the table. Plates filled with vibrant pickled vegetables, tender beans, and various spiced meats are arranged meticulously in front of them. Lumi’s eyes glow with excitement as he tells Mido of Gilbert’s news, his words accompanied by animated gestures. The slight dourness that had previously clouded Mido with the mention of his family seems to evaporate in an instant, replaced by a renewed sense of joy at the chance reunion with his family.
As the festivities continue on for hours, the false light coming through the windows gradually fades into twilight. Colorful lanterns hanging above each table are illuminated, casting a warm glow over the entire scene. Each lantern is adorned with panes of glass in various shades, reminiscent of the dyed glass found in Rhaz. The one above their table bathes Lumi and Khimi in a soft golden light, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the celebration.
With the final hour of the celebration approaching, Gilbert offers his congratulations once again before leaving Khimi and Lumi to their own celebrations. In the midst of the bustling crowd, Khimi sneaks away from the festivities, pulling Lumi along by hand. Prior to the feast, Gilbert mentioned a hidden spring deep within the bastion where they could wash away the magick ink, and after navigating through twisting corridors and rocky limestone walls, they finally reach the chamber. The air becomes thick with humidity and moist against their skin.
In the darkness, Lumi conjures a small orb of light in his palm and takes Khimi’s hand to guide him through the darkness, toward the sound of running water. As they approach, steam rises up to meet them warm, and wet against their cheeks. With each step forward, torches along sconces and columns flicker to life, illuminating the chamber amidst the clouds of steam.
The room is cavernous, with a hot spring sending billowing waves of steam over the rocky earth at their feet. In a rush of urgency, Rashid’s shamshir taps against the stone floor as Khimi pulls Lumi close to him.
“Gods,” Lumi whispers, his hands already tugging at Khimi’s tunic, “you’re so beautiful. Take this off.” He eagerly pulls at the fabric.
Khimi grabs the collar of his tunic and pulls it over his head, his golden earrings snagging on the fabric. In his haste, he tosses it onto Rashid’s sword. There he stands before Lumi, revealing his toned chest and smooth muscles.
“This,” Lumi says in his boyish lilt. “This is perfect.” His hands glide over Khimi’s abdomen and chest, admiring every inch of him.
Khimi stands still, waiting for Lumi to explore his body. With one swift motion, Lumi rips off his own tunic, revealing dark trails of ink on his skin from their earlier encounter. These marks detail Khimi’s favorite parts of him, his slim waist, his soft ass, his tender thighs. Khimi bites his lips, following the trails of ink.
“Beautiful,” Lumi whispers in admiration, his voice laced with desire. He presses his body against Khimi’s, the warmth of their skin meeting. His tongue glides along Khimi’s muscles, exploring every inch as he eagerly laps at his chest, sucking hard at his nipple.
Khimi smirks, feeling Lumi’s lips and tongue on his skin. “You mocked me when I first called you beautiful,” he laughs, running his fingers through Lumi’s hair.
Lumi traces along the scars on Khimi’s chest with his fingertips before returning to lick at them fervently. His tail rattles with anticipation behind him as he moves lower, stopping just above the dark bed of hair leading down Khimi’s abdomen.
Without hesitation, Lumi shoves his nose against Khimi and inhales deeper. His eyes roll back in pleasure as he murmurs, “Y-you smell so good.” His lips are still pressed against Khimi’s warm skin, moving in a tender caress.
Khimi brushes his fingers against Lumi’s cheek and then takes his hand, guiding him through the steamy water and into the shallows of the hot springs. As they sit on the smooth stone edge, Khimi pulls Lumi between his legs and presses their bodies together.
Khimi bites down on Lumi’s shoulder, eliciting a soft moan from him.
“Your thighs could crush me,” Lumi whispers as he nestles back against Khimi’s chest. His tail gently brushes against Khimi’s arousal pressing into his back. “You wanna fuck me,” he adds in a shaky voice.
Feeling Lumi’s desire growing by the second, Khimi’s hand slides down his chest before encompassing it completely. “How about we pick up from earlier?” he suggests.
Lumi, with a hungry glint in his eye, shifts between Khimi’s legs and gazes up at him. “How about,” he whispers, his fingers wrapping around Khimi’s shaft and stroking it slowly. “You lay back and let me take care of you.” His voice drips with a dangerous lust.
With a gentle push from Lumi’s hand, Khimi relaxes on his elbows, unable to resist. “Seeing you like this…” He starts, unable to form coherent words as he watches Lumi climb on top of him with fluid movements.
In a matter of seconds, Lumi’s lips are on his, moving with an insatiable rhythm. The boy lets out low purrs that vibrate against his trembling lips as saliva drips down Khimi’s chin. Lumi pulls back for a moment to wipe it away before trailing kisses and bites along Khimi’s scars.
With one last nip at Khimi’s skin, Lumi wriggles himself down between his legs, his hips moving back and forth behind him. His tail stands proudly on end as he pushes his hair out of his eyes and takes a long lick along Khimi’s girth, drawing the leaking precum into his mouth. Carefully rubbing back the velvety foreskin, his tongue glides over the tip, sharp and prickly against his skin.
“Gods, I want you,” Khimi whispers, causing Lumi to break into a cheerful grin.
Lumi continues to move his hips with increasing ferocity, the scars along his nose wrinkling as he furrows his brow in concentration. “Just relax,” he speaks softly while teasing a comforting hand through Khimi’s abdominal hair.
Khimi tilts his head back, closing his eyes in bliss as Lumi’s lips wrap around the engorged head. With skilled movements, Lumi’s tongue dives beneath the foreskin, the roughness of it sending electrifying waves of pleasure through Khimi’s body.
The slick, wet sound of Khimi’s cock sliding from between Lumi’s lips interrupts his trance. As he opens his eyes, Lumi gazes up at him with admiration. The sheer size and girth of his cock sways enticingly before Lumi’s eyes, and Lumi kicks his feet behind him playfully, as if entranced.
“Do you love me as much as you love my cock?” Khimi asks with a confident smirk.
Lumi teases him with another long lick, savoring the taste on his tongue. “You know I do.”
“And you enjoy the taste of it? Khimi continues, his voice heavy with desire.
“Your cum? Lumi replies with a hint of laughter, pressing his lips against the side of Khimi’s shaft. “It’s my favorite part.”
Khimi snorts and tosses his head back as Lumi’s sharp fangs brush against him. The hours seem to dwindle away as Lumi brings Khimi to the brink of climax only to drag it out, teasingly stroking him while they discuss their plans for the journey.
But eventually, Khimi’s patience is pushed beyond its limits, and he brings a hand atop Lumi’s head, urging him over his cock. With his fingers tightly coiled into the blond locks, he forcefully guides Lumi’s head up and down on his length. With a primal grunt, he thrusts his hips upward as Lumi drinks down his seed greedily, his throat bobbing with each gulp while they lock eyes intensely.
Khimi leans back and runs his fingers through Lumi’s feathery hair, tugging on it to pull him closer. Once their faces are mere inches away from each other, he smiles, admiring the cum dribbling down the corners of his swollen lips.
“Good boy,” Khimi whispers, before meeting Lumi’s lips. The slickness between their lips only seems to heighten Lumi’s eagerness, and he pushes his tongue into Khimi’s mouth desperately, swirling and pressing into his cheeks.
After their kiss breaks, Khimi looks deep into the sea of blues. “Are you ready?” he whispers. “Ready to see the world?”
Lumi lets out a contented purr and nestles his head against Khimi’s chest. “Anywhere with you.”