Erys gave a big long stretch before walking up the docks towards the boat that he had helped Chimera restore not so long ago. It was a little more roomy than his bungalow, and the gentle rock of the waves added a level of soothing comfort to the special place. Delicate pearlescent paws carried him over the deck of the ship as the sun neared the horizon. His bungalow was nice, but there wasn’t much that could beat the sunset view from the yacht. The horned wolf helped the King to bring it back to useful condition, and even after he returned to spruce up the inside and outside. Erys’ soft touch was plainly seen within and out now.

Chimera hadn’t been in the office when he swung by earlier, so part of him was hoping the massive King would be here now. He was a little disappointed when he found their ship empty. It didn’t matter though, he could still enjoy the sunset on his own. Being alone was much different now than it used to be. He was almost always watched before, when he was alone bad things were soon to happen. Now he could be on his own and there wasn’t any fear for what was to come. All of it was a bright day compared to life before. He was happy now, happier than he had ever been. That fact was all thanks to Chimera.

The King was often on his mind and especially this moment, here on their little hideaway, he couldn’t stop thinking about Chimera. He’d saved him, he saved his life but it was so much more than that. He saved him and brought him back, he returned the freedom and spirit that was stolen from him. The thought made him grin as he lowered himself onto the cushions that made up the sitting area. His silver eyes were drawn to the sky as the sun began to throw colors over the clouds above and little stars twinkled through beyond.

"Erystotle Atlas"

He came out of the sea, water sluicing from a black, white and slate pelt. The slick coat stuck like a glove to the dire man's body, emphasizing every muscle, every curve. The sunset shifted in color from bright golds to crimson, casting a red and purple glow over the beach, the yacht and the pale side of the bisected brute. Chimera gave his coat a shake, ridding it of excess water. After that, he set flame to the standard beach bonfire with the help of a few quick tools that he kept in a case near the pit. Once the flames were blazing happily, the man made his way up the gangplank and onto the yacht.

One brow lifted as he noticed that he wouldn't be alone this night. Erystotle lay there waiting for him. Had the pale man known that he would be here? Chimera hadn't sent word to let anyone know of his absence other than Aliana. He didn't mind seeing the man here in the slightest and moved onto the vessel and towards the horned brute. "Erystotle," he greeted in his trademark low rumble. They were lovers now so there was no need to be timid or deal with pleasantries. Chimera closed the distance between them and slid his cheek along that of the pearlescent man, his tongue flicking across the edge of Erys' lip.

Chimera lay curled on his side on the deck of the ship rather than the furs. He would dry soon enough, but he didn't want to get everything soaked. The giant's gaze rested on Erys' mercuric orbs as his paw reached out to settle upon one smaller appendage. "Just felt like getting away for a night?"

"Chimera & Erystotle"

The days were hot, as summer hit them in full force it never really seemed to cool down. Erys had no trouble with the heat, he enjoyed it for the most part. He could escape it when he wished these days, with the freedom he had been granted. Even calling himself Chimera’s was so much different than being the man who was no more than an object to his previous master. These thoughts often clouded his mind while he was alone, and helped to distract him along with the sky so he didn’t notice he had company until Chimera stepped paw upon the deck.

The pearlescent man looked up, easily giving Chimera his attention and visibly perking as the massive King greeted him by name and nuzzled him affectionately with a little kiss at the corner of his lips. Erys’ smile would brighten as he leaned into the affection and watched as Chimera lowered his soaking body to the floor away from the bed Erys was on. The King stole his gaze and stretched out a dark marked paw to hold one of Erys’ own as he spoke. The relationship between them had shifted and changed. Erys was convinced it was for the better as he basked in Chi’s adoration. Of course he returned it in tandem, there wasn’t another he felt the same about as Chimera.

"I suppose. This is a special place, I felt like I needed to be here tonight.” Much of his time recently had been filled with Azzurra primarily, with sprinklings of Reila’s lovely presence. Tonight he’d partially been seeking Chimera out. "When I didn’t find you in the office early my paws brought me here.” He admitted as he gaze lowered to where his pale toes entwined with Chi’s.

"Erystotle Atlas"

The pair of brutes settled down easily together and soon their paws were touching. Erystotle called the yacht a special place and Chimera chuckled, remembering their last encounter on the boat. It had shifted their relationship into something else. Chimera had been drawn to the horned man from the very first moment that he'd seen him and that attraction had never subsided. It had only grown. They were lovers now. Erystotle was his.

"I needed a break. Some time to breathe." Dealing with his queens, his children, pack diplomacy and his business, it took a lot out of him and every so often he just needed to unwind and decompress. He didn't mind having Erystotle here as company. The man was incredibly calming to him.

Chimera stretched and rolled onto his side, using one outstretched foreleg as a pillow for his blocky skull. His gaze remained on the pale brutes face and he placed their paws together once more. "How are things with Azzurra?" There was little that went on within the confines of the island that Chimera didn't know about. "She's a very sweet girl," he admitted, having comforted her fairly recently while helping her set up her new home. The King didn't mind Erystotle having a relationship with the small fae in the slightest. His jealousy didn't seem to run towards the pale man, surprisingly. Had Erys been sleeping with another man then it may have been different.

"Chimera & Erystotle"

Being with Chimera now was a little different now that their relationship had become so much more intimate. He was the first that Erys had found himself truly attracted to and not just forced upon him. He could see Chimera’s sweet heart beneath the serious and intimidating surface. That was part of the reason he adored him so much. He was shown the softer side, and he had fallen in love with that. Erystotle was finally given a choice in life, and he had chosen the King as he had chosen him.

They both settled in comfortably, there weren’t many wolves who could put the once slave at ease like Chimera did. He felt safe in his presence, he felt the protective energy the King possessed and knew he would not come to true harm with him. The feeling of his teeth against his flesh was a memory that he lingered on, and even such a dangerous position only made his heart beat faster instead of frightening him.

Chimera spoke softly, admitting that he needed some time to be hidden away from everything within the pack. Erys nodded his horned head as their toes touched and entwined. Chimera stretched and rolled, revealing his belly and relaxing further there on the deck. Erys couldn’t help the smile that played on his features or the flutter in his heart as Chimera looked up at him and spoke softly. He asked about Azzurra and spoke about how sweet she was. Erys couldn't disagree. The girl was like candy, he’d never felt so strong as when she was wrapped in his arms safe and sound.

"Good,” he replied simply. Being with Azzurra was incredibly different from Chimera, he embraced the masculine side of himself with her. He felt capable, loved, and strong when they were together. "It feels like we really help each other. I really like holding her, she makes me feel… She makes me feel like a real man.” He admitted then.

"Erystotle Atlas"

Once the pair settled again, Chimera asked about Azzurra. Erystotle answered honestly and the dual-toned man nodded from his resting place. He was glad that the woman was helping him in some way or another. Chimera wanted all of his wolves to thrive and be happy. If this is what made Erystotle and Azzurra happy, then so be it. The pale man admitted that the fae made him feel like a man and Chimera chuckled. "You've always been a man, Erystotle, but I'm glad she makes you feel that way."

There was one concern, however. "If her brother, Balthier, happens to return and cause trouble, let me know. You no doubt know of their relationship." Chimera didn't think that Balthier would act unreasonably, but one never knew. Love and obsession could make one do odd things. If the gold marked man harmed either Azzurra or Erystotle, then he would pay in blood.

"Anything else new? Or anything you wish to speak about?" The man's ears were open if Erystotle wished to speak. Otherwise he was fine simply enjoying the rocking yacht and listening to the light whisper of the waves and the far off crackle of fire.

"Chimera & Erystotle"

The pearlescent man didn’t find honesty difficult with the King who stole his breath as much as the loyalty in his heart. He told him his feelings about Azzurra, and there was no reprimand or judgment in Chimera’s eyes or voice. The girl made Erys smile, he was happy in her presence and making her happy. Knowing he was the one that made her smile was a special feeling he found himself treasuring. Erys smiled as Chi offered his pleasure in the two of them finding such happiness together, and he offered one contradiction warmly. Erystotle had always been a man. The brightly marked man nodded bashfully. He spoke the truth, but Erys didn’t always feel that way.

Chimera continued, and silvery eyes lifted to the King’s features as he voiced concern over Balthier’s return. Erys was not unaware of the turmoil between them, and he was no less stranger to retaliation against him. Not that Chimera would allow harm to come to himself or Azzurra. "I’ll keep my guard up.” Erys muttered as his gaze fell. He hoped he wouldn’t cause Azzurra or Chimera any trouble with what he had done.

The King offered him an out to the less then savory topic. He could offer up anything new or anything that was on his mind. "You’ve given me so much, Chimera.” He started softly, looking up to the half and half man. "... I was gathering herbs with Dalila and a couple of the pups and I became sad as I watched her with them. Sad that I can’t share a family with you.”

"Erystotle Atlas"

As he was asked if there was anything else on his mind, Erystotle's expression grew a little sad. Chimera listened as the man spoke of the sadness he'd felt while collecting herbs with Dalila and his children. The words after brought a soft little pang to the brutes heart. His paw tightened around that of the pale man. "I have children aplenty, Erystotle. You give me something that my queens cannot, and for that, I'm thankful." Erys was the only man in his life. The only permanent man, anyway. The only man to make his breath catch as though he were a fae. "If you desire children, however, you have my blessing. Perhaps Azzurra would be accommodating."

"Come," the black and white man gave a little pull to his lovers paw then opened his arms for him. Once Erys had moved towards him, Chimera wrapped the horned brute up in his arms, burying his face in the side of the man's pearlescent neck. Teeth found fur and flesh, gently nibbling there. A paw snaked down Erys' ribcage and he stroked the thinner fur of the brutes belly and inner thighs. It seemed that, no matter how tired Chimera was, he always had a bit more energy for sex.

The King's tongue slid over the edge of his lover's maw and he purred to the galactic wolf, "Tell me yes," He wanted to show Erys his appreciation and he wanted to indulge in that which his queens could not provide. Dark lust swirled through the giants pale pink eye as he looked to Erystotle for permission to do what he knew they both wanted.

"Chimera & Erystotle"

Chimera offered no judgment as he asked Erys to speak his mind. He didn’t want to spread the sadness he felt, but he was also as honest as he could be with the King. He told him the regret he felt about his sex, the fact that he could not provide for him, but he barely quieted before Chimera was there to support him. To reassure him as he squeezed his paw lightly. The hulk of a man assured him that he had already sired plenty of puppies and he fulfilled him in ways that his child bearing queens could not. Erys looked up into Chimera’s gaze as he offered up how thankful he was for the gifts he did give to him.

Before he could answer Chi went on, mentioning that if Erys had a desire for his own puppies then his blessing would be given. Maybe even Azzurra would help him with such a life changing task. Honestly he hadn’t thought of the possibility before, he certainly didn’t want to inhibit her recovery or discovery of herself. However, the thought did unexplainably warm his heart.

Focusing on Azzurra wasn’t a real possibility right now though, not when he had Chimera all to himself out here. He didn’t hesitate to get closer as Chimera invited him into his warm embrace. He wrapped his thin pale legs around Chi’s neck as the dual toned man nuzzled his features into his own soft fur. He would be content to fall asleep here, but it seemed like even exhausted the King could offer his affections.

Erys’ breath caught as Chimera’s teeth brushed against his pink skin and his dark dipped paws slid down his body touching the sensitive skin of his belly. Teeth made way for Chimera’s tongue before he whispered to him, need and lust obvious in his words. "Yes.” He returned breathlessly. "I want you so bad, my King.” Erys whispered back, his belly burning with passion after just a hint of affection from the man who held him. Chimera did things to him that no one else in the world did, he had his loyalty as much as he had his heart, mind, and body.

"Erystotle Atlas"