movie night with Sherral

[runningred]

Jay's room has gotten bigger to include a large tv, a surround sound system and a very comfy looking couch with big cushions; the sort you can happily fit a few people or fall asleep on.

"Make yourself comfortable." Jay lays out the basket of steak pies, steamed veg with cheese and chunky roast root vegetables with bacon. All food that can be easily eaten with one hand. He puts A New Hope on and joins Sherral on the couch.

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[fluffiest_archadian]

"Aye, that sounds like a good idea," Sherral says, dropping a quick kiss onto Jay's cheek.

[runningred]

Jay makes the most of the kiss before giving him a gentle nudge towards the couch, making them both comfortable. He sits with an arm around Sherral, keeping him closer and warm in his arms as they watch the movie.

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral keeps his attention on it this time, occasionally making a wry remark, and every so often making a remark upon the Empire's poor strategy decisions ("An exposed weak spot on their giant death ship? Do they not have failsafes?").

[runningred]

Jay agrees and points out the many flaws in the stormtrooper armour. All the time he keeps an arm around Sherral's shoulder, his fingers brushing restlessly over his skin.

[fluffiest_archadian]

When the film ends, Sherral squints at the screen for a moment. "That was a fun film, I admit."

[runningred]

"There are two more if you feel up for it." His fingers still trace lazy patterns over Sherral's skin.

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral laughs. "Do you want to? Watch them, I mean."

[runningred]

"It's been a while since I've seen them." He muses, still stroking Sherral's shoulder. "But it's up to you."

[fluffiest_archadian]

"I'm more than happy to watch them."

[runningred]

Jay kisses Sherral's shoulder and gets up to put on Empire Strikes Back, and makes some more popcorn.

He's trying hard not to think about how nice this is; to just hold Sherral and chill out with him.

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral does give a good-natured grumble when Jay gets up, but once the film he's on he's happy to settle back against Jay, settling his head against the other man's shoulder.

Prevailing opinion from him seems to be that this is a superior film to the first.

[runningred]

Jay soothes the grumble with gentle kisses and a massage when he returns. Unless he's on his belly with his finger on the trigger of sniper rifle, Jay's hand are rarely still and with Sherral in his arms, he's somewhat tactile.

"The third one is my favourite." He agrees, getting up to stretch. "How is your arm feeling?"

[fluffiest_archadian]

"It hurts," he says honestly. "Painkillers were offered, but I wasn't too keen on the idea of being so - dulled."

[runningred]

"Dull is slow. Slow is dead. I understand. But if you want to take something here, you can. You know you're safe and I'm pretty sure I still have some of the wonder cocktail Jemma made me after Dick caved my ribs. It helps a lot with foging the senses much."

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral squints at him.

"I'd not heard about your ribs being caved."

[runningred]

"Ah, yeah. Christmas with family for a bit... um, messy." He shifts uncomfortably.

[fluffiest_archadian]

Sherral just lifts an eyebrow slowly, tilting his head.

[runningred]

Jay grits his teeth, gathering himself a little. It's clear he's still not fully okay with what happened. "I went home with every intended to kill the monster who murdered me when I was a kid. I... had a line on him but I..." he bites his lips, trying to force down the memory of his hands shaking at the vital moment, "I missed."

"My family have very strong non-lethal rules. They... stepped in before I could take a second shot. It didn't go well for any of us."

[fluffiest_archadian]

- Sherral has a lot of questions, but he feels that now might not be the best time to ask them.

He presses a kiss to the side of Jay's jaw instead.

"I take it you intend to try again?"

[runningred]

"I don't intend to try. I intend to succeed." His voice is soft and gravely, heavy with emotion even as he cups Sherral's cheek.

[fluffiest_archadian]

"Everyone intends to succeed," Sherral replies lightly. "Just tell me if you need help, okay?"

[runningred]

Jay draws him into a slow, meaningful kiss, pressing his forehead against Sherral's as he breaks it. "I will. Thank you."

[fluffiest_archadian]

"No problem," Sherral smiles.

[runningred]

{ooc: shall we fade them there, enjoy the movie?}

[fluffiest_archadian]

[ooc: sounds good to me.]