[ Elijah smiles, lifting Ezra by the middle. He can carry them both to the bed now. It's that awesome blood of yours, bro. They'll both heal up fine... well, except werewolf bites have a tendency to leave a mark, but it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. His brother already has one, what's another mark to match? ]
Just how much can Hank sense from you, exactly?
[ Yep, time for them both to cuddle in bed now that they're here. It's surprisingly comfy for a carbon-fiber coated mattress. Elijah's panic basement doesn't play around. ]
I'm almost disappointed that this whole thing didn't warrant our alpha's attention.
[ Oh hey, full service. He never liked being carted around when they were boys but he's fine with it this time, just curling into Eli as they head to the bed. Yes, it's a very nice bed. Even better with the cuddles. ]
Just base emotion and instincts stuff usually... but it's more precise if I touch my mark.
[ He kind of likes the thought of Eli having a matching scar. Ezra burrows into his big brother's chest, listening to his own blood rush through his body. He purrs a little then chuckles. ]
He's busy but I'm sure it has. He just knows I'd never hurt you.
[ Cuddles are the name of the game. At least in times like these Elijah can actually feel like the older brother taking care of his baby bro. He nuzzles into his hair and reaches down to softly caress the healing marks on Ezra's neck. There's definitely some kind of feeling happening there, one he can't quite put his finger on, but it's warm and nice and it makes Eli purr in response, even if it's not quite the same as his brother's. ]
Hopefully he thinks the same of me. I have no intention of hurting you again.
He does. He knows you're my most important person. [ Besides him, of course.
Ezra's never liked being fussed over, but in this instance... it feels really nice. Big brother's arms around him, snuggling close. The touch to the slowly healing fang imprints makes him coo softly. It feels like a warm little hum between them, like the vibration of sound that seems to make the air shake.
He reaches up to run his fingers over Eli's own wound, sighing. Another connection. ]
[ They're sure in it now. Eli sighs as Ezra touches the new mark on his neck. It's healing, but there's going to be a scar there for sure. It feels right. Another connection to hold them together when life inevitably forces them apart. They can't always be together, but that just makes times like these better. Sure, he has to share his little brother with his mate, but considering how his blood makes him feel Hank too, it's totally fine. Elijah likes Hank plenty. (Whose fault is that?) ]
He does get both of us for the price of one, so to speak.
[ Yeah, you guys are a little weird. Hank is definitely on his way to make sure everything is ok. ]
[ Really deep in it. They're so weird although that's always been the case... not hard to fall back into the codependency of their childhood, when they shared everything. This is just an extension of that, isn't it? (They'd make a therapist very rich.)
He just presses his nose into Eli's sternum more, chest vibrating with a hum and a purr. ]
Lucky bastard. [ He feels kind of drunk which is definitely because of the extreme blood loss. His skin is warm as his body works to replace it. ] All of this is worth it so we can always be together.
[ There's not even a hint of hesitation there. They would always be together now. As it should be. Which would definitely be an issue if Hank wasn't as chill as he is with the whole... this, but instinct goes a long way with these things. They're not normal by a long shot but they wouldn't have it any other way.
Sure, this means drinking your brother's blood and maybe becoming kinda sorta mated to your alpha at least while the blood is there, but Elijah really is being careful this time. Careful enough not to hurt Ezra, anyway. He cradles him against his chest, purring against him and enjoying that warmth. Eli's warmer now too, since he's got all that blood in him now. ]
I'll wake you up when he gets here. Feel free to relax for now.
[ Until Eli gets the synthetic blood thing going, he's fine with it. It really does make them feel connected, closer than they've ever been. Like it's a secret ceremony only the two of them can participate in. ]
Okay... thank you. [ He slips his arms around Eli's middle and snuffles close, shutting his eyes. Sleeping will help replenish all the blood, that's for sure.
It definitely not common for a werewolf to sleep so easily around a vampire, but hey. They do everything different in this pack. ]
[ It's rare to get a chance alone with his little brother like this. Elijah will take it happily. It doesn't matter that he's a vampire and Ezra is a werewolf. They're twins. That's all that matters. They'll always be together and nothing that tries to divide them will ever succeed. Not even death.
They stay like that for a while, Ezra sleeping softly while Elijah just touches his hair and enjoys the purrs and steady rhythm of his heartbeat. Hank has things like work, you remember what that is, Gavin? Well, not that he can really blame him when Chloe explains things and he arrives to see them both cuddling so sweetly. He's not even gonna ask—cuddles come first. Pack rules. ]
[ Ezra has nice dreams, mostly memories. Some from his perspective and others from Eli's. A sprinkling of Hank's for good measure. He just stays curled up, eventually tangling their legs together and holding him closer. Their hearts are beating in tandem.
When Hank walks in, it tugs at something in him and he starts to stir. He pries open his eyes sleepily and turns to look at his husband. Ezra smiles. ]
[ Elijah adds, scooting to give Hank some room to come cuddle in between both of them. Awful bold of Eli to assume Hank wants to cuddle him, but Hank's nose can fall for anything when Eli's fresh off of his brother's blood. Once again, it's two mates for the price of one. Hank shakes his head. He's too endeared to care. He didn't marry Gavin for nothing. He'll take him even like this, weird brother attached and all. Speaking of weird brothers, his just happens to be sporting a bite mark on his neck. Huh. ]
Looks like you guys had more than just a brotherly argument. Everything alright?
[ Hubby!! He reaches for Hank, wanting to press close. His instincts are already purring at the thought of having his mate and brother here while he's healing. So safe, so warm. ]
And he needed more blood after. But it's all good now.
[ Hank hums, somehow understanding exactly what Gavin means. I mean, sometimes you have to bite someone to calm them down. Thankfully Gavin's just a beta so he's not about to accidentally cross the streams more than they've already done, but like... they're sharing a soul so it's not like they can get any more entwined at this point. The whole thing makes Hank's head hurt a little bit when he thinks about it, so he doesn't.
Hank lays down between them, pulling Ezra into his arms and cuddling him close enough to kiss his mark. Yep, that's his mate. And he's safe, even if he probably lost a fair amount of blood. Hank's alpha instincts are very pleased. Especially when Elijah scoots in closer and cuddles in from behind. Hank purrs softly, relaxing into his mate(s?). This is exactly what he needed after a long day at work. ]
Long as you too aren't causing any trouble. I'm not against grounding you kids.
[ Just gotta bite your ridiculous vampire bro and get his head back on straight. Now he's officially part of the Pack and everything.
Once Hank is in bed, he eagerly snuffles into his chest and starts to purr loudly. Yes, perfect. He listens to his steady heartbeat and sighs. Something about proximity to the alpha makes his healing kicking up a notch in speed and he instantly feels a little less groggy. ]
Us, causing trouble? Never. [ The bite wounds on his neck are starting to finish healing over. Is it weird that he almost wishes they'd leave a permanent mark? ]
[ Guess that's the new pack initiation now. Get those teeth ready for Connor, Gavin. Elijah really does feel more connected to them now though. Hank could probably sense him anywhere if he tried. Man, those alpha powers get weirder and weirder.
Still, Hank smiles and starts to pet Gavin's back, soothing slow circles as he purrs so sweetly. Wow, he's just the best mate ever?? And his brother is purring too and Hank loves them so much?? Even Elijah, with Ezra's blood, feels a little better now that Hank is here. His bite wound has all but healed, leaving a light scar in its wake. Oh, people are gonna talk. ]
Surely you know us better than that, Hank.
[ Elijah grins, wrapping an arm around Hank's middle and staying just as close. Hey, if Ezra wants a scar maybe he'll just have to keep biting him. That's not a problem. ]
I'll just bet. You boys are too good for that, is that right?
[ Why aren't Gavin's arms big enough that he can hold both of them??? Rude. But Hank's warm hands on his back are very nice and he just sighs. Color is starting to return to his cheeks, as he'd gotten a little pale after losing all that blood. ]
We've always been lil' angels, ever since we were kids. Never done one thing wrong.
[ So obviously full of shit. Gavin finally turns his head up to look at Hank, smiling. ]
Hey. Sorry I bailed like that but Eli was like ten minutes away from having a meltdown.
[ Hank leans down and kisses the top of Gavin's head, rumbling deep in his chest as he feels him heal under his touch. Hank would give him blood if it would make him feel better. He'll do anything for his mate. ]
Right. Not even once.
[ But Hank is smiling too, staring down at Gavin like he's the best thing he's ever seen. ]
I know. Your brother's fragile. [ Eli mutters an "excuse me" from behind Hank. ] Family comes first.
[ He preens at the attention, his smile turning into one of his usual grins. His eyes swirl with amber for a moment. ]
So fragile. I always gotta look out for him. [ He's teasing, obvious. But the sentiment is true, he will always be there for him. He'll never make the mistake to not again. ]
Eli was figuring out his powers, he can do some cool shit.
Please. I'm the one who's supposed to be looking out for you.
[ They both know that's bullshit though, Gavin gets seniority by virtue of being a beta. Which is rude, in Elijah's opinion. Hank just chuckles, cuddling closer to Gavin and pulling Elijah's arm in closer too for good measure. They're both invited, he's not missing out on a free mate tbh. ]
Yes, I was giving the malleability of smoke a try. It seems I don't have to keep a physical form to fight, so that's rather interesting.
[ Gavin laughs at that. ] Yeah, as our plumber. We discussed this.
[ He's being a shit and he sobers quickly, looking back up at Hank. He brings a hand up to gently run through his beard. ]
I know biting is more your thing but I figured it'd be better if I did it? It just seemed like the right thing to do... I think he'll have an easier time getting a handle on himself too.
[ Elijah grumbles again, rolling his eyes like "we will definitely argue about this more later, rest assured." He figures Hank and Ezra's talk is a little more important, so he won't be a little bitch like he'd like to. ]
Yeah, I know. [ Hank leans into Gavin's touch, calm and reassuring. It's hard to worry about anything when he's being held and surrounded by his two mates. Mate and a half? Whatever. ] It's not like we're going with whatever 'rules' we're supposed to be following for pack shit, so don't worry about it. You're my mate. We're part of each other. Your brother's part of you, too.
[ Hank can feel the connection, too. Then again he and his husband aren't exactly known for thinking things through here. ]
[ They're definitely a leap before they look kind of pair. It's probably why they work so well together.
Gavin leans in to smooch Hank softly, purring under his breath. ]
I'm sure we're the most scandalous pack in the country, but who gives a shit? This is better anyway. At least another coven won't try to steal him away now.
[ Can't be thralled if you've got a mark... probably. Hopefully. It feels like something he instinctively Knows, even if he's never been taught it. Mark what's yours, what you want to protect. ]
[ Hank smirks, soaking up those purrs and kisses that his mate is sweet enough to give him. ]
We're the best pack. Anyone thinks otherwise, they can fuck off.
[ That's an Alpha Promise, alright. Elijah nods along, raising a hand to brush the fresh scar on his neck. He feels safer now. Grounded. He may be a vampire, but he has his pack. ]
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Just how much can Hank sense from you, exactly?
[ Yep, time for them both to cuddle in bed now that they're here. It's surprisingly comfy for a carbon-fiber coated mattress. Elijah's panic basement doesn't play around. ]
I'm almost disappointed that this whole thing didn't warrant our alpha's attention.
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Just base emotion and instincts stuff usually... but it's more precise if I touch my mark.
[ He kind of likes the thought of Eli having a matching scar. Ezra burrows into his big brother's chest, listening to his own blood rush through his body. He purrs a little then chuckles. ]
He's busy but I'm sure it has. He just knows I'd never hurt you.
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[ Cuddles are the name of the game. At least in times like these Elijah can actually feel like the older brother taking care of his baby bro. He nuzzles into his hair and reaches down to softly caress the healing marks on Ezra's neck. There's definitely some kind of feeling happening there, one he can't quite put his finger on, but it's warm and nice and it makes Eli purr in response, even if it's not quite the same as his brother's. ]
Hopefully he thinks the same of me. I have no intention of hurting you again.
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Ezra's never liked being fussed over, but in this instance... it feels really nice. Big brother's arms around him, snuggling close. The touch to the slowly healing fang imprints makes him coo softly. It feels like a warm little hum between them, like the vibration of sound that seems to make the air shake.
He reaches up to run his fingers over Eli's own wound, sighing. Another connection. ]
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He does get both of us for the price of one, so to speak.
[ Yeah, you guys are a little weird. Hank is definitely on his way to make sure everything is ok. ]
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He just presses his nose into Eli's sternum more, chest vibrating with a hum and a purr. ]
Lucky bastard. [ He feels kind of drunk which is definitely because of the extreme blood loss. His skin is warm as his body works to replace it. ] All of this is worth it so we can always be together.
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[ There's not even a hint of hesitation there. They would always be together now. As it should be. Which would definitely be an issue if Hank wasn't as chill as he is with the whole... this, but instinct goes a long way with these things. They're not normal by a long shot but they wouldn't have it any other way.
Sure, this means drinking your brother's blood and maybe becoming kinda sorta mated to your alpha at least while the blood is there, but Elijah really is being careful this time. Careful enough not to hurt Ezra, anyway. He cradles him against his chest, purring against him and enjoying that warmth. Eli's warmer now too, since he's got all that blood in him now. ]
I'll wake you up when he gets here. Feel free to relax for now.
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Okay... thank you. [ He slips his arms around Eli's middle and snuffles close, shutting his eyes. Sleeping will help replenish all the blood, that's for sure.
It definitely not common for a werewolf to sleep so easily around a vampire, but hey. They do everything different in this pack. ]
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[ It's rare to get a chance alone with his little brother like this. Elijah will take it happily. It doesn't matter that he's a vampire and Ezra is a werewolf. They're twins. That's all that matters. They'll always be together and nothing that tries to divide them will ever succeed. Not even death.
They stay like that for a while, Ezra sleeping softly while Elijah just touches his hair and enjoys the purrs and steady rhythm of his heartbeat. Hank has things like work, you remember what that is, Gavin? Well, not that he can really blame him when Chloe explains things and he arrives to see them both cuddling so sweetly. He's not even gonna ask—cuddles come first. Pack rules. ]
Alright, make some room.
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When Hank walks in, it tugs at something in him and he starts to stir. He pries open his eyes sleepily and turns to look at his husband. Ezra smiles. ]
Hey, we were waiting for you.
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[ Elijah adds, scooting to give Hank some room to come cuddle in between both of them. Awful bold of Eli to assume Hank wants to cuddle him, but Hank's nose can fall for anything when Eli's fresh off of his brother's blood. Once again, it's two mates for the price of one. Hank shakes his head. He's too endeared to care. He didn't marry Gavin for nothing. He'll take him even like this, weird brother attached and all. Speaking of weird brothers, his just happens to be sporting a bite mark on his neck. Huh. ]
Looks like you guys had more than just a brotherly argument. Everything alright?
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[ Hubby!! He reaches for Hank, wanting to press close. His instincts are already purring at the thought of having his mate and brother here while he's healing. So safe, so warm. ]
And he needed more blood after. But it's all good now.
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Hank lays down between them, pulling Ezra into his arms and cuddling him close enough to kiss his mark. Yep, that's his mate. And he's safe, even if he probably lost a fair amount of blood. Hank's alpha instincts are very pleased. Especially when Elijah scoots in closer and cuddles in from behind. Hank purrs softly, relaxing into his mate(s?). This is exactly what he needed after a long day at work. ]
Long as you too aren't causing any trouble. I'm not against grounding you kids.
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Once Hank is in bed, he eagerly snuffles into his chest and starts to purr loudly. Yes, perfect. He listens to his steady heartbeat and sighs. Something about proximity to the alpha makes his healing kicking up a notch in speed and he instantly feels a little less groggy. ]
Us, causing trouble? Never. [ The bite wounds on his neck are starting to finish healing over. Is it weird that he almost wishes they'd leave a permanent mark? ]
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Still, Hank smiles and starts to pet Gavin's back, soothing slow circles as he purrs so sweetly. Wow, he's just the best mate ever?? And his brother is purring too and Hank loves them so much?? Even Elijah, with Ezra's blood, feels a little better now that Hank is here. His bite wound has all but healed, leaving a light scar in its wake. Oh, people are gonna talk. ]
Surely you know us better than that, Hank.
[ Elijah grins, wrapping an arm around Hank's middle and staying just as close. Hey, if Ezra wants a scar maybe he'll just have to keep biting him. That's not a problem. ]
I'll just bet. You boys are too good for that, is that right?
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We've always been lil' angels, ever since we were kids. Never done one thing wrong.
[ So obviously full of shit. Gavin finally turns his head up to look at Hank, smiling. ]
Hey. Sorry I bailed like that but Eli was like ten minutes away from having a meltdown.
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Right. Not even once.
[ But Hank is smiling too, staring down at Gavin like he's the best thing he's ever seen. ]
I know. Your brother's fragile. [ Eli mutters an "excuse me" from behind Hank. ] Family comes first.
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So fragile. I always gotta look out for him. [ He's teasing, obvious. But the sentiment is true, he will always be there for him. He'll never make the mistake to not again. ]
Eli was figuring out his powers, he can do some cool shit.
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[ They both know that's bullshit though, Gavin gets seniority by virtue of being a beta. Which is rude, in Elijah's opinion. Hank just chuckles, cuddling closer to Gavin and pulling Elijah's arm in closer too for good measure. They're both invited, he's not missing out on a free mate tbh. ]
Yes, I was giving the malleability of smoke a try. It seems I don't have to keep a physical form to fight, so that's rather interesting.
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It was pretty awesome. It'll be handy if we need him to sneak through any doors or cracks. [ Pause. ] Or unclog a pipe.
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Excuse you. [ He swats at his brother. ] My abilities have far more uses than unclogging pipes. I'm part of the pack now.
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[ He's being a shit and he sobers quickly, looking back up at Hank. He brings a hand up to gently run through his beard. ]
I know biting is more your thing but I figured it'd be better if I did it? It just seemed like the right thing to do... I think he'll have an easier time getting a handle on himself too.
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Yeah, I know. [ Hank leans into Gavin's touch, calm and reassuring. It's hard to worry about anything when he's being held and surrounded by his two mates. Mate and a half? Whatever. ] It's not like we're going with whatever 'rules' we're supposed to be following for pack shit, so don't worry about it. You're my mate. We're part of each other. Your brother's part of you, too.
[ Hank can feel the connection, too. Then again he and his husband aren't exactly known for thinking things through here. ]
He's part of us, now. It's better for everybody.
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Gavin leans in to smooch Hank softly, purring under his breath. ]
I'm sure we're the most scandalous pack in the country, but who gives a shit? This is better anyway. At least another coven won't try to steal him away now.
[ Can't be thralled if you've got a mark... probably. Hopefully. It feels like something he instinctively Knows, even if he's never been taught it. Mark what's yours, what you want to protect. ]
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We're the best pack. Anyone thinks otherwise, they can fuck off.
[ That's an Alpha Promise, alright. Elijah nods along, raising a hand to brush the fresh scar on his neck. He feels safer now. Grounded. He may be a vampire, but he has his pack. ]
You're not getting rid of me that easily, Ezra.
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