Jonathan 'Eyebags' Sims (
beholding_archivist) wrote in
revivalproject2021-03-07 04:19 pm
Archivist Catch-All
WHO: Jon & YOU
WHERE: Coruscant - Various places
WHAT: Coruscant Event catch-all. Some open, some closed prompts. See what your little Eldritch avatar has been doing...
WHEN: Coruscant Event
WARNINGS: One of them includes Tony. Approach at own risk.
The Perfect Gift [ OPEN ]
Coruscant is- A lot. A lot of city, a lot of people a lot of- Everything. Even for Jon, who has been living in London for a good decade now. But even London seems unnaturally small compared to Coruscant. And yet living there has ensured that Jon isn't intimidated by crowds. In fact, he has come to find himself quite capable of adjusting himself to their situation and as he learns more about the planet and its inhabitants, Jon also learns more about how to navigate it and find that which he is looking for.
Which proves invaluable While out to acquire goods and supplies he deems useful for their inevitable return to Temba.
It's a long list Jon has for himself. A variety of clothes and footwear are on it, including some actual swimwear, equipment and supplies for his little chemistry lab, writing utensils, notepads, new variants of tea and other luxuries, a couple of handy little tools and - Gifts. And especially those gifts prove to be the difficult part. Since the person Jon is trying to find a gift for is none other than Tony. The man that tries to fix everything and constantly makes gifts for others himself. Finding a gift for such a man is harder than one might wish to think.
Apparently a selection of treats are about to become part of the assortment of gifts Jon has already picked up and he is currently studying the packaging of what may be actual chocolate. One can never go wrong with some sweets and a good wine. Jon smiles softly to himself and his attention drifts over to something that is either a futuristic bottle opener or a very peculiar toy, making him frown before reaching out to pick it up, vaguely addressing either the person next to him or no one in particular. "No idea what this is, but- I'm curious."
Being A Monster [ OPEN ]
Some may say it is ill-advised for Jon to be heading down into the lower levels of this multi-layered city. And yet here he is, his worn clothes and too large poncho making him easily melt into the crowd of beings who ignore his seeking stare. A stare that isn't seeking for difficulties with finding its target, but rather because every being down here proves to be a remarkably suited target for his needs.
He takes the easy route and turns into the next bar he passes. There are plenty of dreadful stories here for him to request, confine to memory and later record. Which will have to wait until they are back in Temba, since his tape recorder has not been brought along on this trip.
It's later that night - Or maybe early the next morning that the Archivist returns to the hotel they are all staying in. His steps swaying a little from the alcohol, but a contentment rarely seen by many on his expression. He even gives a cheerful wave to anyone else he encounters at this odd hour. "Someone is up early!"
Among Force Sensitives [ CLOSED to Obi-Wan ]
It's not without a healthy degree of trepidation that Jon walks up to the intimidating structure that he has been told to be the Jedi Temple. He is dressed in a set of new clothes, which he assumes to be local enough in style and clear of the wear and grime of the clothes he has been wearing down over the past months on Agra 10. Well fitting grey pants covering the better part of dark boots and a light, long-sleeved tunic paired with a very functional messenger bag is just one outfit the Archivist has come to pick up so far and he finds himself particularly happy to now own some footwear that isn't meant to be purely decorative while one spends the better part of the day behind a desk.
Though even his new attire doesn't fully keep Jon from pausing briefly in his steps to look up the massive building. Home and training ground of the Jedi. Jedi like Cal and Obi-Wan and Ezra. Beings sensitive to an energy field called The Force.
Beings that can sense something is not right with him.
Jon swallows once, hand tightening around the strap of his bag before he pushes forward, expression set into a stubborn set of determination. It will be fine. The Jedi Master has agreed to accompany him into the Temple, meaning Jon won't be heading in there by himself. It will be fine.
At the top of the stairs, he comes to another stop, finding himself looking up at massive columns of a height that raises questions for the Archivist. Questions he will be keeping to himself at least for the time being before taking his attention back down and looking around for the man he is supposed to meet up here at the very entrance of the Temple, muttering to himself. "...Christ. I hope he hasn't forgotten."
It's a date! [ CLOSED to Tony ]
New clothes that actually fit him and that Jon feels good in are but one of the things this planet has provided. Another thing is the chance to get his hair cut back to a more reasonable length, get the items required for a decent shave and of course have a proper bath. Small luxuries that add noticeably to Jon feeling human again. And to provide him with the confidence to ask Tony out for a proper date. How many chances like this will they get anyway?
The beings tending to their needs at their hotel have been quite helpful to him with setting everything up and recommending the right places not too far away. From a good, rather exclusive restaurant high up in a tall spire looming over Coruscant's upper level along with similar, yet distant skyscrapers and providing an excellent view to an artificially created and very unique park at the very base of said spire to the suggestion of a sensual and very private message provided by specially programmed droids up in their hotel's poshest suite offered by the beings in charge of the hotel tending to their guest's needs. Being that are remarkably eager to please this easy source of good credits. And after all these months on Agra 10, Jon has very little qualms about spending what the Agrii provide them with.
Having arrived a little early, Jon has already been seated at one of the rather few tables the restaurant actually possesses. All set apart and separated with strategically placed pots filled with colorful alien flora and a stunning view out of the large windows making up the entire outer walls of the place. A soft tune hangs in the air that Jon listens idly to while looking out of the window, over the city and every once in a while daring a glance down, feeling a bit thankful that Mike Crew hasn't instilled an even greater fear of heights into him. His hands are loosely clasped in front of him on the table, having very little to do at the moment.
When he hears a set of footsteps approaching, Jon turns his attention away from the window to greet who he assumes to be Tony with a gently, yet genuine smile.
WHERE: Coruscant - Various places
WHAT: Coruscant Event catch-all. Some open, some closed prompts. See what your little Eldritch avatar has been doing...
WHEN: Coruscant Event
WARNINGS: One of them includes Tony. Approach at own risk.
The Perfect Gift [ OPEN ]
Which proves invaluable While out to acquire goods and supplies he deems useful for their inevitable return to Temba.
It's a long list Jon has for himself. A variety of clothes and footwear are on it, including some actual swimwear, equipment and supplies for his little chemistry lab, writing utensils, notepads, new variants of tea and other luxuries, a couple of handy little tools and - Gifts. And especially those gifts prove to be the difficult part. Since the person Jon is trying to find a gift for is none other than Tony. The man that tries to fix everything and constantly makes gifts for others himself. Finding a gift for such a man is harder than one might wish to think.
Apparently a selection of treats are about to become part of the assortment of gifts Jon has already picked up and he is currently studying the packaging of what may be actual chocolate. One can never go wrong with some sweets and a good wine. Jon smiles softly to himself and his attention drifts over to something that is either a futuristic bottle opener or a very peculiar toy, making him frown before reaching out to pick it up, vaguely addressing either the person next to him or no one in particular. "No idea what this is, but- I'm curious."
Being A Monster [ OPEN ]
He takes the easy route and turns into the next bar he passes. There are plenty of dreadful stories here for him to request, confine to memory and later record. Which will have to wait until they are back in Temba, since his tape recorder has not been brought along on this trip.
It's later that night - Or maybe early the next morning that the Archivist returns to the hotel they are all staying in. His steps swaying a little from the alcohol, but a contentment rarely seen by many on his expression. He even gives a cheerful wave to anyone else he encounters at this odd hour. "Someone is up early!"
Among Force Sensitives [ CLOSED to Obi-Wan ]
Though even his new attire doesn't fully keep Jon from pausing briefly in his steps to look up the massive building. Home and training ground of the Jedi. Jedi like Cal and Obi-Wan and Ezra. Beings sensitive to an energy field called The Force.
Beings that can sense something is not right with him.
Jon swallows once, hand tightening around the strap of his bag before he pushes forward, expression set into a stubborn set of determination. It will be fine. The Jedi Master has agreed to accompany him into the Temple, meaning Jon won't be heading in there by himself. It will be fine.
At the top of the stairs, he comes to another stop, finding himself looking up at massive columns of a height that raises questions for the Archivist. Questions he will be keeping to himself at least for the time being before taking his attention back down and looking around for the man he is supposed to meet up here at the very entrance of the Temple, muttering to himself. "...Christ. I hope he hasn't forgotten."
It's a date! [ CLOSED to Tony ]
The beings tending to their needs at their hotel have been quite helpful to him with setting everything up and recommending the right places not too far away. From a good, rather exclusive restaurant high up in a tall spire looming over Coruscant's upper level along with similar, yet distant skyscrapers and providing an excellent view to an artificially created and very unique park at the very base of said spire to the suggestion of a sensual and very private message provided by specially programmed droids up in their hotel's poshest suite offered by the beings in charge of the hotel tending to their guest's needs. Being that are remarkably eager to please this easy source of good credits. And after all these months on Agra 10, Jon has very little qualms about spending what the Agrii provide them with.
Having arrived a little early, Jon has already been seated at one of the rather few tables the restaurant actually possesses. All set apart and separated with strategically placed pots filled with colorful alien flora and a stunning view out of the large windows making up the entire outer walls of the place. A soft tune hangs in the air that Jon listens idly to while looking out of the window, over the city and every once in a while daring a glance down, feeling a bit thankful that Mike Crew hasn't instilled an even greater fear of heights into him. His hands are loosely clasped in front of him on the table, having very little to do at the moment.
When he hears a set of footsteps approaching, Jon turns his attention away from the window to greet who he assumes to be Tony with a gently, yet genuine smile.

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"...given what they likely have to put up with on a regular work day, no one can blame them." He offers in response to Tony's observation and holds out a hand towards him. "Come on. Before the next speeder wants to pick us up."
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Tony made it into the closed security of the elevator without entirely letting go, anyway, shifting to lean back against the wall as he had on the way down from the restaurant, no longer as enchanted as he had been on their arrival by the way they had to rocket up and down the buildings to get anywhere in the ambitious reach of Coruscant. There, he could more readily pull Jon closer, where a hand remained on his back as they were deposited into the plush, empty hall.
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He waits until they reach the appropriate level and are out of the elevator to at least confirm one thing for Tony: "You are adorable." There, he said it. And he gives Tony the slightest nudge to follow his lead to the end of the hall where their suite and proper privacy is waiting.
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“Ah... I...-“ He starts, but quickly aborts that attempt, eyes quickly darting around as if hoping to spot a hint of what he is supposed to say to this. Obviously it has to be some sort of game. Tony doesn’t plan to say his good nights here, is he?
...is he...?
“I— I mean...” Another try. Still not quite a success.
After another moment Jon unlocks the door with a small tap of his key to the door, which slides open just next to him and his expression becomes one of a not entirely certain challenge. “Is this where I get my kiss?” He kind of hopes it is? But he also isn’t certain. Games like these are something he remains spectacularly bad at.
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But it is just the right amount of light to keep the room cozy and not entirely dark.
When Tony has gone to take a hold of his face, Jon's own hands have ended up clinging to the front of Tony's shirt at first, but gradually have eased their grip and smoothed out over his chest, gently flanking the spot where Tony likes to pick at his own heart. His right moves up to rest against the side of Tony's neck as he gladly returns whichever of Tony's kisses land close to his lips.
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Reluctantly, Tony drew back, stealing a final kiss before his grin was returning and he could finally pluck off his sunglasses. It didn't make much of a difference in the low light, but Tony only considered it briefly, gaze not easily pulled off of Jon. "Is that the one you meant?" he asked, voice still low but with the posture of presenting an array of concepts, if not for the nagging smirk, eager to please.
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"Hmm." He responds, tilting his head a little. Not a lot. "Depends on where you are planning to go with it." Jon finally settles on, nodding towards the center area of the suite where a large, undoubtedly comfortable couch is set up around a table with an assortment of what must be the sweets Jon has been talking about. A large screen is mounted to the wall in front of it as well.
Beyond this more living room like area waits the bedroom with a large bathroom attached to it.
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The result was only the most resilient of the packages piled on Jon or rolling across the blankets as Tony tipped him back onto the bed, kneeling over him on one knee to not drop him too quickly, where Tony lingered with a chuckle as he nosed something squashy in its crinkling paper out of the crook of Jon's neck to leave a kiss there instead.
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He gets cut off when he hits the bed along with their sweet luggage and while Jon may have picked up his nagging right there and then, he is kept quiet by Tony looming over him. Which is enough to derail whichever tirade Jon may have wanted to start on and instead capture his whole attention all over again.
Tony's lips combined with his chuckle send a shiver down Jon's spine and he reaches up out of reflex to grab a hold on one of Tony's arms while sputtering something nonsensical in response.
It can't get that bad of a mess, can it...?
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This was a mistake. At first, Tony swallowed thickly around this weapon of destruction on his tongue, eyes screwing up and trying very hard not to spoil Jon's culinary adventure, but there was no way he could eat this thing. Very quickly, he was holding it cautiously between his teeth and trying to talk around it without letting it touch any more of his mouth, and reported, "Thich ich hoari-ll...," with a desperate raise of his eyebrows for help.
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First the smug eagerness as he locates the candy and makes a little display of tearing it open, the casual confidence when he pops the treat into his mouth and then the quick descent into dread and regret that even makes Jon wince in return.
"...that bad? I... Haven't really tried any of these...?" Jon says, but then props himself up onto his elbows, driven up by his own stubborn curiosity, announcing "Let me try!" And he brings his own lips close enough to Tony's to carefully take the candy between his own teeth and free Tony from this burden without touching the now certainly sticky thing.
He drops back down onto his back and takes a moment to taste the thing himself but quickly freezes and both his hands come up to cover his face as he gives a disgusted laugh. "Jesus! This is vile!" Jon manages to announce and quickly looks around for the wrapper that has kept this particular piece of candy away from them before.
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Once his hands were freed, he grabbed another from the bed at random, a distinctly different shape and squishing easily under his fingers where the previous nightmare had been a kind of hard candy--though, that didn't guarantee anything. This one, Tony cautiously licked after tearing it open, and the revealed animal-shaped gummy was either that fantastic or just such pure relief to taste of anything that wasn't a blackhole, devoid of sweetness that it was quickly in Tony's mouth as well. He grabbed Jon by the clothes to drag him closer and hold him fast by the collar to more happily share this candy with him, starting to laugh again at the taste of the horrendous one still on Jon's lips until Tony had licked it away.
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While Tony looks for a counteragent, Jon also scans the other present wrappers for copies of the first one, spotting two of them and grabbing the first to chuck it into the same bowl, only barely resisting the urge to toss it straight out of the room. Tony grabs him while he scans for potential other dread candy, bringing that thought to an abrupt stop, the more rough and somewhat demanding action initially making Jon want to stubbornly resist in response to the sudden peak of his own heartbeat. But realization overtakes reflex and he ends up eager to accept the unspoken offer of a kiss and the resulting override of that horrid taste in his mouth. Which is a moment of bliss after that first experience of their candy taste testing. Not that he wouldn't have welcomed the kiss in itself just as willingly.
He wraps his arms around Tony's neck for support when Tony starts laughing again and Jon meets that laugh with a rueful grin. "Right, heh. Not taking any of those back to Temba. Not unless we want to weaponize them." Which of course is a joke and Jon makes sure to punctuate it with one more small kiss to Tony's lips.
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"I bet you," he replied, tossing the candy wrapper he held much more carelessly over his shoulder to land among the alluring trail they had dropped into the bedroom, "you put one of those in your mouth the next time that place has got us seeing shit, it'll knock you back to reality so hard you come out the other side." He was chuckling again with a renewed shocked frown at how very bad that taste had been as he tossed Jon's shoes with as much care as he had the candy wrapper, then twisted to deal with his own boots. "Where did you find that? Were they selling those to children? That can't be legal, that's assault."
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As he says this, Jon shrugs off the cape he is still wearing and manages to toss it over a nearby chair. They are clearly beyond the need for these outer layers. And likely a couple more. With the cape out of the way, Jon looks over which other candies have survived the trip and picks up one that at least looks like chocolate wrapped in a clear foil to point out its existence to Tony. "I have hope for these to taste at least close to actual chocolate."
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He settled up at the head of the bed, propped up on the pillows and legs splayed to pat between them and invite Jon to bring his chocolate where Tony could snake an arm around his waist and draw him close. Despite the thus far dangerous results, he was willing to support Jon's hopeful idealism until at least this treat had proven inedible as well. At that point, the rest of the mess left on the bed would have to become suspect. "There's supermarkets here?" was probably a stupid question, but Tony had hardly been inside a supermarket on Earth and hadn't even considered that kind of thing to explore on this planet when there was robot components and easily bribed government officials to think about.
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"They have supermarkets, yes." Jon muses while focused on his unwrapping. "Not too different from the ones on Earth, but- Even bigger. Many reaching over different levels of the city and encompassing large ranges of types of food, drink and daily necessities. Easy to get lost in. Everything on this planet is just massive!" He finally gets the candy unwrapped, actually finds himself quite capable to snap it in half and holds out half of it to Tony, an expectant look on his face. "At least it... Feels fine?"
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Tony sat up again dubiously, but kept his hands tucked under Jon's clothes where one tickled up his back as Tony considered the offering, then cut Jon a narrow-eyed look for encouraging Tony to be the guinea pig once more before rolling his eyes dramatically for the sacrifices he made. He took the candy gingerly in his teeth and let it sit thoughtfully on his tongue this time, doing his best to keep an open mind where the candy did melt much like chocolate would as he considered it. "Doesn't taste like...anything," he reported with some surprise, the melting feeling coming to be uncomfortably reminiscent of someone else drooling in his mouth as he realized the whole experience was apparently textural. Surrendering the press of one hand from under Jon's shirt, he gently caught his narrow wrist to experimentally lick what was left of the melting candy from his fingers, maybe tasting a hint of sweetness in the salt.
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His eyes flick back to Tony only to see the man lick the fingers of his freshly captured hands, to which Jon offers a sigh along with his own conclusion. "I feel cheated." And he lets his disappointment be obvious in his voice just as well as his dropping shoulders just before simply leaning against Tony's body with a little pout of an exhale. These have been the ones that looked the closest to some simple chocolate which he had been hoping to find.
At least it doesn't taste horrible. But this absence of any taste at all feels disheartening.
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"Thanks." He says in response and with a little squeeze to Tony's nearest leg. "I appreciate the thought even though I may have to settle for a different treat of choice" The squeeze becomes a single, light tap before Jon's hand comes to rest on Tony's thigh while he makes a decision. "This galaxy isn't the right place to look."
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"It's... A little indulgence I wouldn't have minded reacquiring. I know I shouldn't complain, given I got access to an incredibly extensive library and its archives here. But on a non-knowledge-seeking level... I'm happy to be able to stock up on tea, coffee and a few snacks that shouldn't have any place in the remains of a civilization." This may be a somewhat more in-depth answer than utterly necessary, but Jon doesn't mind giving it. That a small, low giggle follows his words, however, is entirely to be credited to that slight tickling Tony inflicts upon his skin. It's also what prompts Jon to twist his head ever so slightly to attempt casting a glance up at Tony and remark in a voice that carries the aftertones of that giggle along with an audible trace of a fresh little blush. "And I know I can trust you to not let that happen."
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