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Tony Stark ([personal profile] in_extremis) wrote in [community profile] revivalproject2021-12-23 07:05 pm

Trimming

WHO: Everyone! It's a mingle, get into it, bring your own winter traditions
WHERE: The diner
WHAT: A little winter celebration
WHEN: The solstice/end of the year
WARNINGS: Mark it if you get weird. I assume we're all a little busy, so if you want to use this to handwave some cordial introductions or a quick lore dump from Tony, just let me know.


There wasn't any official invitation or forewarning. In fact, Tony hadn't exactly planned to spend his day like this. Arriving at the diner, though, it would be difficult to ignore the acrid smell of burning, or the waft of coffee trying vainly to cover it. The scorched scent could have come from the brazier crackling outside of the diner door, spreading a ring of warmth that left a patch of the walkway cleared of snow, though the effect of that fire was more cozy, inviting anyone in the square near the fountain closer, with a sweet, woody smoke and an extra sharp, green scent from the lurid red and weirdly purple, piney boughs hung around the doorway. The burnt smell was stronger inside, anyway, clearly from a mishap in the kitchen, with another stack of those prickly branches on the diner counter not doing a convincing job of covering a black mark scorched into the surface. The rest of the room might have been distracting enough, though; red, white and pink glitter was dusted throughout the space, spreading from where it had been intended to be contained in clusters of flowers on tables, and colourful glass was hung from the ceiling in icicles or gathered into balls that all winked in the flicker of warm light. Where there weren't lumpy, grey-ish candles, hurriedly disguised with more glitter or brass bowls, there were small, woody shells like chestnuts dotted around the room, filled to teetering brim with a viscous sap that gave off a yellowish glow and left the whole diner shimmering.

Nestled in doorframes and above the counter where a spread of food that might be alluring to the particularly brave, were more lovingly crafted decorations: clusters of small, gold leaves in bouquets tied with red ribbons that chimed softly like bells if someone stood underneath them. The food on display did not give a great hint of what the disaster might have been. Rather, it was difficult to discern which dish would be the main culprit. There was a large bowl of a creamy, yellow liquid, with suspicious lumps and blackened flecks floating in it, with a stack of mismatched cups next to it for serving. The coffee pot next to it was probably safer. The foods that weren't cooked, per se, but sliced and piled onto plates were likely innocent, too, though it was entirely possible that some of those fruits should have been cooked to be edible. A tray of what kind of looked like pancakes looked trustworthy enough, assuming the worst of them didn't make it to the serving stage. In general, the decorations were clearly handled more competently.

The days had been dark and cold, and the diner was warm, bright, and ready to leave everyone full of dubiously edible cheer. If you stayed long enough, maybe Tony would even offer you one of those strange bundles he was fastidiously working on at a table, where an occasional crack sent a puff of smoke swirling up among the gently tinkling glass ornaments.
beholding_archivist: (Just let me work)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-16 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
It's hard to ignore the renewed fidgeting, especially when Tony frees his hands to bring back their always restless motions. Jon lets out a soft exhale, but doesn't make a move to stop them.

"Tony," He says. Not in an accusing way, however. "Believe me, I... Know. And I mean I don't need to Know, but I know the different between friendly teasing and the kind that stems from malicious intent." It's a matter of experience. Jon settles his free hand on Tony's chest and gently moves it up to his neck and shoulder to massage the building tension out of the other man. "I admit I didn't take to it too well at the start and genuinely was frustrated on more than one occasion. I will accept your apology for those occasions. But I also wonder... Or rather, I doubt that your end goal is to make me angry in response to you- Pushing certain buttons." He emphasizes the last part with a press into the tense muscles of Tony's shoulder. "I suppose it depends on the buttons in question."
beholding_archivist: (Not... good?)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-16 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"You want me to spank you?" Jon asks, the wonder about this revelation clear in his voice and on his face. He would have assumed being a super hero in his own world would have led to Tony being hurt enough to not harbor a fondness for it. But maybe this is more a question about how certain kinks might be beneficial to a career of super heroism. After all, that suit Tony spends so much time working on very much is designed to prevent him from suffering too much of any potential injury, so Jon shakes his head thoughtfully even as his hand never stops that little massage. "No, this isn't about causing you any pain." But Tony likes the attention. And the excitement. He has proven more than once that he's a little thrill seeker.

"You like to play with dangerous things." Jon concludes, huffing out a small, warm chuckle. "Especially when you know that, fundamentally, they won't hurt you." He pauses a moment, then tilts his head a little. "And I suppose you prefer me using my powers on others rather than yourself." Not a stance Jon is unfamiliar with. Others have very openly enjoyed watching him do just that. But voyeuristic pleasures aside, there is also always the matter of boundaries. And Jon is well aware of where Tony stands in regards of magic. "Alright."
beholding_archivist: (It's only a few holes in my face)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-16 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you." Jon offers genuinely in response to Tony's comment, then adds: "So are you. Let's try not to inspire too many bad behaviors if we can help it."

Tony's assumption gets a small shake of Jon's head in return and a little kiss along with a nice, massaging stroke of his hand from Tony's neck all the way over his shoulder. "I don't plan on ignoring you. On the contrary. I'd rather not hurt you, of course. Or put you in any actual, avoidable danger. I much prefer seeing you happy and healthy. Nothing speaks against some excitement here and then, however." Jon takes his hand from Tony's shoulder in order to gesture with it briefly, not entirely sure how to define harmless excitement at that very moment. Or where exactly to find it. They can figure that out, right? But hurting one another just certainly isn't it.

His hand drops back on Tony's shoulder. "Or against finding time to get both of us to relax. Which, I am aware, can be difficult. But... I feel we might enjoy it. Together."
beholding_archivist: (Sure. Go on.)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-17 08:39 am (UTC)(link)
Falling asleep admittedly isn't the worst thing that could happen as far as Jon is concerned. He may not be feeling particularly sleepy at the moment, but he wouldn't mind simply watching Tony sleep.

"Hmm." Jon muses out loud, clearly content with the degree of understanding they seem to have reached. "So you're saying we currently have the choice between excitement and a nap." He shifts a little, almost as if getting more comfortable, but at the same time moves his hand from Tony's shoulder over to his chest and from there down his side where his fingers yet again add a little more pressure just before reaching the edge of Tony's shirt. "How very interesting."
beholding_archivist: (Not... good?)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-18 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
There may be a time when Tony doesn't flinch every time Jon's hand gets close to his heart anymore. Once Tony has accepted that his heart means a lot to Jon and that Jon will do everything in his power to keep it safe. Until then it remains one of those boundaries Jon will refrain from pushing too much against.

Not that there is much time at the moment to contemplate any of this. Especially not with Tony's little suggestion, which very reliably drives some fresh heat to Jon's face and leaves him fumbling with Tony's shirt between his fingers just as well as his words. What doesn't help is, that Jon doesn't even have to try terribly hard to paint that mental image, remembering very well what a sight Tony can be - And those very testing looks the man can cast up while keeping his mouth occupied.

Jon manages to add a huff into his sputtering before finally gathering some words together. "O-only three? That's not terribly much." He at least tries to argue.
beholding_archivist: (It's only a few holes in my face)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-18 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
In fact it's a lot less humiliation that Jon feels in this case, but rather challenged. Not that he minds the kisses or being held closer or any of these touches Tony has for him. Touches that equally help him relax some of his tense muscles as they cause others to tense slightly in response.

He manages to slightly raise one hand while the one that has grasped Tony's shirt slides further around Tony's torso where he can spread his fingers over Tony's lower back. "I mean- Realistically? At least seven. Maybe. Depending on the kisses. You have a certain talent..."
beholding_archivist: (I'd rather not tell)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-19 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
To his credit, Jon doesn't squeak when he is tipped over. Which may also be because at that moment he is still caught up chuckling at Tony's words in what may be an attempt to distract from his heated face. Though the laughter subsides once Jon catches sight of Tony above him and the almost contemplative way the man regards him. As if planning his next move. Which, in all likelihood, he is.

"There better not be any spreadsheets later." He manages to point out in an attempt to hit a stern tone despite his own lingering grin. And that's about as much of a remark Jon finds in himself once he catches sight of Tony's hand well on its way to be very distracting. But maybe his own hands can have a similar effect as Jon curls the fingers on Tony's back just enough to claw lightly into his shirt and the skin beneath.
beholding_archivist: (Let me have a moment)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-20 11:18 am (UTC)(link)
Tony's kiss catches Jon's mouth in time to cut off a gasp Jon makes in response to the initial contact of their hips. Jon happily returns the kiss while it lasts even though it does little to truly mask the moan building in his throat when he uses the leg Tony has pulled around his hip as leverage to pull himself closer and meet the movement of Tony's hips with his own, eager for the contact and not bothering to try keeping it from the man he loved.

Jon releases the moan and tilts his head back to allow Tony what access he desires, the grip of his own hand tightening with a shudder and a soft, ecstatic chuckle. "A monumental discovery, huh?" He breathes and lets his hand slip under Tony's shirt to at last find some contact between actual skin, again spreading his fingers wide over Tony's back while his other hand while his other hand reaches for the back of Tony's neck.

It's true. They haven't been quite themselves. And yet, even while following those instincts, the yearning has prevailed when teeth and claws and heat collided under heated, need-driven snarls. A need that is still very much present in the way Jon tries to pull himself closer and his voice cuts off into a needy, shuddering noise at the jolt running up his spine when he feels Tony's teeth followed by his wet, warm tongue. "I doubt tha-A-hahh!"

Okay. Maybe it won't even be three kisses.
beholding_archivist: (Let me have a moment)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-20 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
There was no way for Jon to properly finish putting that initial thought back into remotely coherent words. Not with Tony's hands and lips and teeth on him like that. And certainly not with how obvious his arousal was against his own despite the unfortunate presence of pants and a lack of friction they both may desire at this point and Jon can't quite deliver in his position.

He sucks his breath in sharply at the bite, which draws Jon's attention away from trying to figure out how to get both of them out of their clothes preferably without losing any currently present physical contact. The following kisses and the deeply purred claim ignite a fire in Jon's gut that quickly spreads to his groin and while he holds his breath for a moment, his expression easily melts into a smile and he wraps his arm tighter around Tony's neck, pulling him closer to kiss him in acceptance. "Yours."

He stays like that for another moment, breath hot and teeth dragging across his lower lip. Then he reaches for what may yet be the most obvious solution to his lingering problem: Demand it being fixed - By breathing the request against Tony's ear and neck. "Tony. Clothes. Get them out of the way. Let me be yours."
beholding_archivist: (insert incoherent sputtering)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-21 09:19 am (UTC)(link)
After that one terribly tense moment it's a relief to hear Tony's laugh and receive a verbal response that is very much Tony. But so if Tony's interpretation of Jon's request and adding his own priorities. Priorities that obviously include to leave Jon very much at his mercy with the wall at his back and leaving him to hold onto the back of the couch with one hand while Tony literally shoulders the majority of his weight. Unfortunately this little shift cost them pretty much all contact they had, but at the same time Jon can't deny that seeing Tony like this does it's very own thing to him. It's the illusion of control while being well aware that any control at this point lies with Tony. A little detail Tony, also, seems to be very aware of.

And yet Jon can't deny that he likes the anticipation of not knowing how or when Tony will chose to make his move. Once he does, it's almost infuriating just how little contact is made between Tony's lips and Jon's yearning cock, making his hips twitch forward despite this nearly impossible position. "Tony..." Jon breathes the name in a mixture of needy lust and pleading impatience while his legs over Tony's shoulders do their best to not let Tony pull away too far again.
beholding_archivist: (insert incoherent sputtering)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-21 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
And while Tony takes his sweet time, Jon can only watch. Which isn't necessarily something Jon minds doing, but he also, of course, experiences everything he sees and the visuals only add to the sensation and cause his blood to rush even more, his breath to catch and his needy flesh to throb in anticipation.

Jon hears Tony's voice, registers his words, but for the longest few moments can't find any words. Instead, he bites his lip at the second kiss and exhales sharply at the third. "Shit." He breathes out and his eyes find Tony's before he adds, his voice tangled in breathy tension. "I need you to take me in your mouth. Now."
beholding_archivist: (Let me have a moment)

[personal profile] beholding_archivist 2022-01-22 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
Jon sharply inhales once he feels himself enveloped by the soft heat of Tony's mouth. The sight makes his face burn all over again and Jon swallows once before taking one hand away from where it has been holding on to the back of the couch until now to reach for Tony's head and push his fingers into Tony's hair. It's not a hold quite yet, just a little bit of extra contact while Jon searches to reacquire his voice.

"Fine." He eventually manages to say. "You were right. But-" Jon pauses to lick his lips, then nod. "Can't say I am mad I lost." A small chuckle follows his words, but the sound shifts into a shivering noise of pleasure at the feeling of Tony's tongue brushing against him.

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