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POSTED ON Aug 15, 2021 15:41:05 GMT

[attr="class","cian"]martín marzán.

its importance is lost on cian, for he is neither from sinnoh nor is he aware of its culture and happenings, let alone its underground network. the marzán reputation could've been in dry cleaning, for all he knows.

a mafia.

"oh."

it takes a moment to process the information but it doesn't take him long to come to the simple conclusion that he doesn't care.

"cool. what else?"

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’Cool. What else?’
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Mars stares at him, giving no response.
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He should have known Cian would be dismissive, that wouldn’t really care. That he wouldn’t understand, because being in Team Rocket has probably desensitized him to that sort of stuff.
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He shouldn’t be dismissive. It’s dangerous that he is, and it makes Mars worry for him.
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Still, after a sigh, there is a chuckle and a small smile.
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”...You’re something else, you know? Come here.”
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He pulls him into a hug, holding him close while he comfortably rests his forehead on Cian’s shoulder.
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And for a few long seconds, there’s silence, the next words being no more than a whisper between them:
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”... They have ruined my life, Cian.”

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POSTED ON Aug 15, 2021 16:47:44 GMT

[attr="class","cian"]as dismissive as cian is, he understands the gravity of what's being said to him, and what mars says next only confirms his thoughts.

"i know, i know."

but he doesn't know, at least not in the way he should.

"i can't even begin to imagine what you went through."

the thought both saddens and angers him. to think mars lived any life but the one he's shown him is strange, but to find out that it's possibly a cruel life? no one deserves that, especially not mars.

"i'm sorry that you did."

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POSTED ON Aug 15, 2021 17:16:15 GMT

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It has been a cruel life.
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Perhaps way crueler than what Mars would ever admit even to himself, for if he did then he would have nothing left.
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All of his life, he has fought with everything he has in order to find happiness despite everything they have done – even before he knew he was doing as much. And yet, he also knows that as long as they exist, none of that happiness will ever last…
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It’s all at risk.
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Cian is at risk.
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”...You don’t have to be, that’s all in the past.”
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Is it though? Can he really say that when he’s haunted by their actions every single night? Cian himself had seen it firsthand on this very morning...
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A few more seconds, and he pulls away to look at him.
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”I don’t think I’m a very good person, Cian.” At this, there is a slight, saddened smirk. Because, honestly, who is?
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Team Rocket is one thing, but the things Mars has done? All the suffering he has caused? All the lives that have been lost because of him? The ones he has taken without a second thought?
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None of that is on Team Rocket, it’s on him.
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He’s not a good person, so how could he deserve something like this?

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POSTED ON Aug 15, 2021 18:44:56 GMT

[attr="class","cian"]it's not all in the past, really, as evident by how they spent their morning together. perhaps it'll never truly be in the past, but cian's okay with that as long as they can be happy.

"i don't think i'm a good person either."

he chuckles, as if admitting something he's kept to himself for a while. he meets mars' gaze, looking into his eyes.

"but that doesn't mean we don't deserve happiness."

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Mars holds his gaze, quietly listening to what he has to say.
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Do they deserve to be happy?
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Cian sure does, there’s no question about that, no matter what he might have done, and hasn’t Mars himself always fought to be happy despite all the horror and pain the Marzáns have brought upon his life? Fought to be happy even if he has done things of which his past self wouldn’t be proud? Cosima would want him to be happy, he knows as much. His father had given up everything for his happiness, as had his mother. He owes it to them as much as he owes it to himself. He fucking deserves it.
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So, Cian’s right, as he usually seems to be about most things between them...
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Even if slightly, the thought makes him smile, and a hand is then raised to gently rest on Cian’s cheek, gaze never leaving his.
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”... Then I guess it’s a good thing that you make me so happy, huh?” At this, he grins.
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There’s a lot that still worries him, a lot they still don’t know about each other, and a lot that hasn’t been said, but… it’s a start, and maybe between them it’s okay to take things step by step.

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POSTED ON Aug 16, 2021 5:04:47 GMT

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[attr="class","cian"]there's a lot they don't know about each other, a lot that still has yet to be said; cian realizes as much, but what's the rush? they'll take things step by step, day by day, and as long as they have each other, then they'll be okay.

or at least that's what cian believes.

"guess so."

leaning his cheek into mars' hand, he chuckles.

"you make me happy, too."

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There’s so much he wishes he knew about Cian. So much he wishes he could tell him...
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All in its time.
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Mars is not a patient person, neither of them are, but perhaps letting things move at their own pace is what’s best for both of them in this situation. Where will it lead to though? What even are they to each other right now? It’s important, and he should probably ask so they can be on the same page about all that, but instead he chuckles as well, enjoying the moment too much.
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”Yeah? Cute.”
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He’s glad, because as Mars realizes again at that very moment; he really likes making Cian happy, and he wants to continue to do as much.
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So, instead of questioning things any longer, instead of voicing his doubts with ‘but’s and ‘what if’s, all he does is lean in, kissing him.

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POSTED ON Aug 16, 2021 6:57:41 GMT

[attr="class","cian"]who knows where it'll lead to? but there's excitement in the unknown, and for once, cian isn't afraid to venture towards it, not because he won't be alone, but because he'll have mars beside him.

cute.

typical. he's kissed before he manages to roll his eyes. not that he particularly minds; quite the opposite.

he returns the kiss, sweet, passionate, and pushes just enough to tip mars onto his back.

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POSTED ON Aug 16, 2021 7:23:28 GMT

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It will be alright.
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It will be more than just alright.
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Perhaps Mars shouldn’t be optimistic with the way things have gone in his life in the past, perhaps he should hold onto his doubts, but how could he when moments like these are so perfect and so nice? That’s exactly what they deserve: perfection, no more no less. And, if he has to, he will make sure that nothing and no one ruins that for them.
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But, for now, all thoughts of protecting the things he cherishes are set aside, because the kiss is sweet and passionate and he smiles into it as Cian pushes him onto his back. In return, he grabs onto Cian’s shirt, pulling him closer as the kiss becomes rougher.
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Good thing that the cushion the Zeraora destroyed wasn’t the one right behind him.
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Gentle summer breeze blows, and with it down feathers are scattered.
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They probably shouldn’t be doing this out on the balcony.

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[attr="class","cian"]probably not, but they do have a great view over mauville.

the kiss grows rougher, more intimate, and cian's tugging at mars' shirt in return. "take it off," he breathes, almost an order as his hand explores the toned muscles of his body, venturing low.

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Is the air thinner when this high over Mauville?
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They really shouldn’t be doing all this on the balcony, but Mars really couldn’t care less, his attention being stolen away from that sort of thought by kisses and touch and by chuckling lightly as Cian makes demands. When has Mars ever allowed anyone to give him orders like that?
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”Mmm… Fine, but you take yours off too.” He smirks, pulling at Cian’s shirt one last time in order to bring him in for a kiss, perhaps one rougher and deeper than what is needed.
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Then, as if in contrast, there is a gentle push, giving himself enough space to pull his shirt off and toss it right onto the discarded cushion. A hand finds Cian’s belt, the same smirk tugging at his lips as he looks up at him.

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POSTED ON Aug 16, 2021 9:45:13 GMT

[attr="class","cian"]fine.

it's then that cian smirks because he knows there are very few out there who would ever get away with ordering mars around. he's among the lucky few, and just like mars, he complies and pulls his own shirt off before tossing it over to the discarded cushion.

"anything for you, mars."

then his belt, then his pants; those find the cushion, too.

"now you."

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POSTED ON Aug 16, 2021 10:00:21 GMT

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’Anything for you, Mars.’
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It’s silly, but he’s happy to hear that, his gaze carefully following Cian’s every movement as pieces of clothing are discarded one by one. The smirk remains, because of course it does.
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”You’re so bossy today.”
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It’s not a bad thing. If anything, he enjoys it, and he easily complies. Belt, pants… one by one they’re tossed aside, the breeze of Mauville Hills feeling cooler against his bare skin. He doesn’t mind.
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Good thing the only neighbours they need to worry about are the ones living in the floor beneath, but then again, why would either of them bother thinking of such things?

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