OOM: Another visit

[latino_menace]

Ramon's a bit nervous about this visit. Not only because of the conversation with Dworkin, but the 'little visitor' that had been promised in the last letter. Still, he gets to see Random again and that's worth anything.

So, here he his. Late at night, tired but happy with anticipation. He can't keep his mind off the Trump in his pocket.

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[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Let me get rid of my jeans. Otherwise I'm going to fall asleep like this."

This is one of those things that should be done, but Random can't quite bring himself to actually do.

"C'mon lover."

[latino_menace]

'Mmm.'

He lies still for a moment, trying to muster the energy to move. Then he does, eventually, and drags himself up off the bed with a groan.

'Up then. You look tired again.'

Ramon strips and climbs in, to set a good example. There's a nod towards Martin. 'Is he down for the night now?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Set the alarm for midnight. He'll need to be fed, then, but other than that, we're okay."

Midnight feedings are important. Even if the baby sometimes needs to be woken up for them. Random sheds his clothing, then reaches for the clock himself.

"But yeah, he won't be up till then."

[latino_menace]

'You set that alarm?' Ramon is puzzled. 'Dont you just wait for him to cry?'

He can't understand why anyone would willingly wake themselves up to do this. Huh. Modern parenting.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"He sleeps too deeply. I can't rely on the hunger to wake him, but he does need it. To grow properly."

Says the short man.

"It's not so bad. I'm used to it."

[latino_menace]

Ramon entertains a few comments in his head about Random needing a few more midnight feedings when he was a baby then, but decides not to be mean and so kisses him instead.

'Well, I guess I'll just thank my lucky stars that he sleeps deeply then. Don't know what I'd do if he was yelling all night.'

He lies back against the pillows, keeping on his side of the bed. He's pretty that touching won't be allowed with a baby in the room. Well...that sort of touching anyway.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

Not that sort of touching, no. But that doesn't stop Random reaching for and pulling himself towards Ramon. This is one of those times where physical contact, sexual or not, is a must. Random's head sets on Ramon's chest, he twines their legs, and closes his eyes, still clinging tight.

"I missed you. You know that? I hate it when you're gone."

[latino_menace]

He's fine with it. Tired and perfectly happy to just hold him and not let go until he's forced to.

'I hate being away from you baby. This whole curse thing is startng to piss me off, I wish they'd fix it so I can come home.'

He smiles to himself when Random has finished twining himself round him, grateful for the contact. Makes him breath easier these days.

'Miss you too.'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"If anyone can do it, Asandir and Arithon can."

Random has faith.

"And Avar's here too? I know him. A bit. From the wedding."

That makes him smile, of course. Because the night afterwards, and all.

[latino_menace]

Ramon smiles immediately because yeah, that night after had been something special.

'Yeah, he's here. Strange guy really - I suppose it makes sense that he's wary of me but it makes for some interesting conversations. I don't know if people are attacking him as well though. Should probably find out though he's not really my problem.'

He moves suddenly then, suddenly afraid that the paperclip isn't on the bedside table. He doesn't remember taking it out of his pocket...but it's there and he relaxes, melting back into the bed and Random.

'Just checking somthing, sorry.' A hand runs over his back. 'You have to go back early?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"No. Gorlim's home, Martin and I go where we like."

He smiles into his chest, because he knows what he was checking. It fills him with a sort of warmth.

"Free as a bird."

[latino_menace]

Ramon runs a hand through his hair once more, then reaches up to flick the light off.

'Good. Spend the morning with me? Just to sleep in a bit and talk. I'll get breakfast up from bar. As long as Arithon or Bianca aren't downstairs then I can stay up here.'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Of course, lover."

He nods, yawning, and closing his eyes.

"I'll try not to wake you when I feed him."

[latino_menace]

'OK.'

Grateful for that, although he thinks he shouldn't be. Maybe he should be offering to do it instead? he's not sure but figures he'll think about it when the alarm goes off.

'Sleep then baby. Love you.'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"And I you."

And then Random's eyes close.

For as long as they're allowed to.