[After all of the things they talked about the other night Hanzo looks at his blank message and deletes about a handful of attempts before settling on the message he sends.]
[ there was a lot they had discussed and needed time to absorb. it had gone better, in some ways, than genji had truly expected. hanzo making the first move to check up on him surprises him again, but he smiles softly. ]
I am doing well. I was able to find those you had mentioned had arrived before me.
[ it was not for a lack of trying not to have friends, admittedly. but angela had been determined, and mccree similarly so. his friendship with lena and winston came a little easier, when he'd been moved to the strike team and out of blackwatch.
and zenyatta, similarly, had been persistent. ]
I was glad to know they are doing well.
[ then a video pops up, and he clicks into it curiously. watching his brother clean is ... good, it means he's trying. still, he cannot help but give a chuckle. ]
Would you like some assistance? We would both get it done twice as fast.
[Hanzo shakes his head, looking into the screen with a frown.]
I made the mess. I should be the one to clean it.
[But if he really wants to help he can find whatever the prismal equivalent of sake is to celebrate the cleaning. Hanzo decides against that and just focuses on picking up bottles and tossing them into the same bin. Recycling has to be a thing here, right?]
I would like to be frank with you in private, if I may. [Zenyatta exudes natural confidence, for the most part, but now he can't prevent his voice from wavering, just a hair, beneath the weight of his uncertainty.
Which is ridiculous. He knows that he has nothing to fear from Genji. Their bond has been tested by disagreements a great many times in the past without straining in the slightest. But then, they've never quite broached this topic before...
He continues evenly.]
I believe that your brother and I could grow closer here. Would you have any objection if we were to become sexually intimate? [with uncharacteristic haste that more or less undoes that whole air of calm:] Your feelings are of vital importance to me, my student. I could never hurt you.
[ but before anything else can be discussed - There It Is. there's a sudden silence that belies surprise at zenyatta's request. he's so surprised and stunned that it takes him a second to even say - ]
Give - give me a moment.
[ there is a kneejerk reaction of being upset. of worrying over zenyatta, of worrying over his brother. they could, easily, both hurt each other unintentionally. and while genji knows he can separate sex and affection, he's not so sure about hanzo himself.
it is a few minutes later that he comes back to the conversation. ]
I do not have any objections. I admit to some... concern, regarding it, but that has to do with my own worries for him. You are both adults, and ... this is in the vein of what I asked you - to be there for him. This is a natural step towards that, in this place.
[Years of meditation, of peaceful reveries, of a quiet mind, cannot change the simple fact that silence can be deadly. Uncertainty twists its knife into Zenyatta's core, and though he tries to rationalise Genji's hesitation as plainly understandable- it is an absurd question, even under the best of circumstances- a small but vocal line in his processor suggests that the conversation is already over.
It is not.
Zenyatta's relief vocalises itself as a sigh of relief, and when he speaks he sounds hopeful, even.]
Share your thoughts with me. I am not without concerns either, and I am curious to know if they will align. [A small, tapping sound: his knuckles settling pensively against his chin.] He can seem so fragile...
[ genji knows that silence can be dangerous - it was why he'd requested a moment, in the hopes to minimize zenyatta's worry, instead of just suddenly going silent.
still, he hears that sigh and understands. his master had seemed worried, and was probably more so as he mused. at least he asks for his concerns, as well.
genji gives his own small sigh. ]
I know I have told you I was quite promiscuous in my youth. In that, Hanzo seemed my opposite in every way. The only person I know he felt strongly for I may have... also taken to bed before I realized, and he did not handle it well.
I am not so sure he will be able to separate the act of intimacy from romance. I understand that everyone is different, and that there is some level of care that one must share with their partner, but I just... worry about him getting his feelings hurt again.
[Zenyatta gives it time before he contacts Genji: time to think, to allow the dust to settle amongst his grievances, time for self-reflection. He is at least calmer now, if no clearer on his own feelings.]
What do you make of Hanzo's business plans?
[He knows his student is aware of them, at least. He saw his username in the comments. If Zenyatta sounds a little cautious it is only because he knows Genji will likely have heard his own thoughts on the matter.]
[ ah, he can say he expected this at some point. he's aware of zenyatta's misgivings on the matter, as well as his own. he tries to answer honestly. ]
I cannot say it sits perfectly well with me, but I have never wanted for Chroma in this place, or companionship.
These are... the kind of businesses he and I grew up around. There will always be a market for a quick, casual encounter with no feelings attached. At least in Hanzo's hands, I know no one will be forced into it.
I know. I do not believe he will be cruel or that he will not keep those around him safe. Yet I cannot bring myself to endorse something that profits from the loneliness of others.
[ his tone is gentle. such things are generally taboo to begin with, and zenyatta's concern is more for the soul that finds himself needing it.]
I think... Hanzo is making something he would have wanted to use when he first arrived, if that makes sense. Often times, you see a need for something where you first had that need yourself.
[alright, maybe that was somewhat of a previous statement to make, but-]
It is scarcely a confession! [Genji should be able to hear the embarrassment that comes flickering into his voice, though it may sound alien to him- when was the last time he heard Zenyatta sound self-conscious?] But-- your brother has made it clear that he does not think our differences insurmountable. That is all.
[ scarcely a confession, zenyatta says - and then says it was his brother, whom he knows struggles with this kind of thing. it sounds like a confession in genji's mind, and he chuckles. ]
I am glad to hear that, master. I know he respects your opinion quite a bit.
Oh, is there a particular beau of yours you are looking to impress?
To answer the question seriously: yes, it is entirely possible. It compromises many things, such as lighting and arrangement, but the biggest way to make it both tasteful and erotic is not to show too much of what you are showing off.
Whether it is your genitals, your backside, or something like that, giving just a hint of it is better than making it front and center of your picture. I find a soft lighting in warm colors helps as well.
I would say focus more on your face, but perhaps for you, Master, you would want to focus more on what you might potentially be doing that they can't see.
I am unfortunately not at liberty to discuss the matter.
[translation: sometimes ignorance is bliss]
I see! Not that I had planned on simply photographing my anatomy, but this is going to take a great deal more work than I had anticipated. I am glad I asked- you are clearly quite the connoisseur!
[he's teasing, it's okay genji]
I feel it would be a faux-pas to send you a shortlist of options.
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Are you well?
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I am doing well. I was able to find those you had mentioned had arrived before me.
How are you faring?
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[Part of him is glad his brother is still outgoing enough to have a close circle of friends despite everything.]
Well enough. I am fine.
[He switches to video to show that he's moving around and straightening up his apartment so it doesn't look like an antisocial alcoholic lives there.]
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and zenyatta, similarly, had been persistent. ]
I was glad to know they are doing well.
[ then a video pops up, and he clicks into it curiously. watching his brother clean is ... good, it means he's trying. still, he cannot help but give a chuckle. ]
Would you like some assistance? We would both get it done twice as fast.
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I made the mess. I should be the one to clean it.
[But if he really wants to help he can find whatever the prismal equivalent of sake is to celebrate the cleaning. Hanzo decides against that and just focuses on picking up bottles and tossing them into the same bin. Recycling has to be a thing here, right?]
You are free to visit if you want, however.
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genji please
( smacks with newspaper ) no dying
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Which is ridiculous. He knows that he has nothing to fear from Genji. Their bond has been tested by disagreements a great many times in the past without straining in the slightest. But then, they've never quite broached this topic before...
He continues evenly.]
I believe that your brother and I could grow closer here. Would you have any objection if we were to become sexually intimate? [with uncharacteristic haste that more or less undoes that whole air of calm:] Your feelings are of vital importance to me, my student. I could never hurt you.
voice; aw, zenyatta
[ but before anything else can be discussed - There It Is. there's a sudden silence that belies surprise at zenyatta's request. he's so surprised and stunned that it takes him a second to even say - ]
Give - give me a moment.
[ there is a kneejerk reaction of being upset. of worrying over zenyatta, of worrying over his brother. they could, easily, both hurt each other unintentionally. and while genji knows he can separate sex and affection, he's not so sure about hanzo himself.
it is a few minutes later that he comes back to the conversation. ]
I do not have any objections. I admit to some... concern, regarding it, but that has to do with my own worries for him. You are both adults, and ... this is in the vein of what I asked you - to be there for him. This is a natural step towards that, in this place.
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It is not.
Zenyatta's relief vocalises itself as a sigh of relief, and when he speaks he sounds hopeful, even.]
Share your thoughts with me. I am not without concerns either, and I am curious to know if they will align. [A small, tapping sound: his knuckles settling pensively against his chin.] He can seem so fragile...
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still, he hears that sigh and understands. his master had seemed worried, and was probably more so as he mused. at least he asks for his concerns, as well.
genji gives his own small sigh. ]
I know I have told you I was quite promiscuous in my youth. In that, Hanzo seemed my opposite in every way. The only person I know he felt strongly for I may have... also taken to bed before I realized, and he did not handle it well.
I am not so sure he will be able to separate the act of intimacy from romance. I understand that everyone is different, and that there is some level of care that one must share with their partner, but I just... worry about him getting his feelings hurt again.
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I also got a 12 pack of what passes for beer around here.
Interested?
[ text ] chicken fried date night!!
I am very interested! It has been a while since I've head a steak. When should I head over?
want me to throw up a starter on my catchall?
How about 5?
sudden three hour nap later - yes please!
I'll be over at 5!
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What do you make of Hanzo's business plans?
[He knows his student is aware of them, at least. He saw his username in the comments. If Zenyatta sounds a little cautious it is only because he knows Genji will likely have heard his own thoughts on the matter.]
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I cannot say it sits perfectly well with me, but I have never wanted for Chroma in this place, or companionship.
These are... the kind of businesses he and I grew up around. There will always be a market for a quick, casual encounter with no feelings attached. At least in Hanzo's hands, I know no one will be forced into it.
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I know. I do not believe he will be cruel or that he will not keep those around him safe. Yet I cannot bring myself to endorse something that profits from the loneliness of others.
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[ his tone is gentle. such things are generally taboo to begin with, and zenyatta's concern is more for the soul that finds himself needing it.]
I think... Hanzo is making something he would have wanted to use when he first arrived, if that makes sense. Often times, you see a need for something where you first had that need yourself.
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He adores me! [have you ever heard your master sound giddy and flustered before well here he is]
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And who has confessed to you, Zenyatta?
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It is scarcely a confession! [Genji should be able to hear the embarrassment that comes flickering into his voice, though it may sound alien to him- when was the last time he heard Zenyatta sound self-conscious?] But-- your brother has made it clear that he does not think our differences insurmountable. That is all.
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I am glad to hear that, master. I know he respects your opinion quite a bit.
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To answer the question seriously: yes, it is entirely possible. It compromises many things, such as lighting and arrangement, but the biggest way to make it both tasteful and erotic is not to show too much of what you are showing off.
Whether it is your genitals, your backside, or something like that, giving just a hint of it is better than making it front and center of your picture. I find a soft lighting in warm colors helps as well.
I would say focus more on your face, but perhaps for you, Master, you would want to focus more on what you might potentially be doing that they can't see.
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[translation: sometimes ignorance is bliss]
I see! Not that I had planned on simply photographing my anatomy, but this is going to take a great deal more work than I had anticipated. I am glad I asked- you are clearly quite the connoisseur!
[he's teasing, it's okay genji]
I feel it would be a faux-pas to send you a shortlist of options.