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The market is, objectively speaking, a miserable place. Precious few of the merchandise are happy to be there, nude and bound and collared - sometimes even caged - free for every prospective customer to examine. Few of the customers are happy either. Prices are high, and the press of so many bodies create a stifling atmosphere.
All in all, it is exactly what Jade had expected. He strolls leisurely through the market, not particularly bothered by what is going on around him. It was one of the reasons he had been chosen for this assignment. Today is his first day at the market; he's meant to speak with the vendors, make connections, and walk away with a cheap but handy acquisition.
He's working on the last part now. It's surprisingly difficult to find someone useful and docile, but still with some spirit left - he does not trust the older slaves who are complacent with the system.
It's during his second time looping through the market that someone catches his eye - for all the wrong reasons. He stops, stares at the familiar figure in front of him, an uncharacteristically surprised expression flashing over his face.
Then he's smiling again. He's still unsure if this is a good turn of events, but perhaps he could use this to his advantage.
"My my, I didn't expect to see you here."
All in all, it is exactly what Jade had expected. He strolls leisurely through the market, not particularly bothered by what is going on around him. It was one of the reasons he had been chosen for this assignment. Today is his first day at the market; he's meant to speak with the vendors, make connections, and walk away with a cheap but handy acquisition.
He's working on the last part now. It's surprisingly difficult to find someone useful and docile, but still with some spirit left - he does not trust the older slaves who are complacent with the system.
It's during his second time looping through the market that someone catches his eye - for all the wrong reasons. He stops, stares at the familiar figure in front of him, an uncharacteristically surprised expression flashing over his face.
Then he's smiling again. He's still unsure if this is a good turn of events, but perhaps he could use this to his advantage.
"My my, I didn't expect to see you here."
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"You've come this far already. Can you make it?"
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When the sweet scent of soap fills his nostrils, Shinjirou sighs. He likes the smell of sex, normally. Sweat and desire and something more basic than that. However, in this case, he thinks he may prefer the clean flavor of some fruit or flower that he can even taste on his tongue. He breathes open-mouthed against Jade's neck, though by now he's opened his eyes as well, watching the veins and muscles work.
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There's a bench right outside the showers. Jade pushes at Shinjirou's shoulders, wordlessly directing him into sitting down. "Can you dry off by yourself? I need to finish a last few things, then we can leave."
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Once he sits, he starts tapping the towel onto his wet skin. He can't bend forward to dry off his knees and feet -- it hurts too much -- but there are many other tender areas that need the same attention. His dick looks disgusting, he thinks, his entire groin purple from people crashing him down into the wood with their thrusts.
Hair still dripping, he eventually leans back against the wall and waits, the towel draped across his lap. He isn't cold, but he'd rather not catch a glimpse of himself at the moment.
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Jade offers his arm again. "Are you ready to leave? I have a change of clothing here, and some more water if you need it."
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Water and clothes.
He doesn't know what he wants first. Wearing clothes has the potential to hurt, if they're too tight-fitting. "Water," he mutters, barely opening his mouth. Doesn't prevent his sore throat from stinging, no, but it does make it less painful.
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"Take it slow," he repeats, just in case Shinjirou had already forgotten his earlier warnings. "And try not to choke, it'll just aggravate your throat even more."
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"Ugh." Eyes squeezed shut, he freezes mid-movement. The fabric feels like sandpaper on his skin. He winces when the pant legs wrap around his scabbed knees and again when he pulls the zipper up. Somehow it's worse than his earlier confinement. This isn't supposed to hurt, he thinks, and that must be it.
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Still, there's nothing to do except wait and resist the temptation to adjust Shinjirou's clothes. He offers his arm again when Shinjirou finishes. "Your hair is still wet, but I suppose this will have to do. Let's go back to the house; I can give you some honeyed tea before you sleep."
Maybe it's a good thing Shinjirou is in too much pain to talk back. Jade doesn't particularly feel like having a discussion right now.
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Briefly looking up, he considers doing it anyway, but opening his mouth shuts him up very quickly. His jaw refuses to do any more stretching for today. Fine, then he'll swallow that bitter pill of not getting a few answers, too. After all the come he's gulped down, that shouldn't be too much of a problem.
At least he manages to walk beside Jade to the car without any accidents. That's a relief and raises his hopes: tomorrow, he'll feel better.
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The drive goes smoothly, and once they arrive, he waits for Shinjirou to strip before helping him onto his futon. "I'll be back with tea," he promises. "Try to stay awake. I'd like to put some cream on your injuries first, that should lessen the worst of the pain."
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He holds the cup of tea with both hands to stop himself from fidgeting more. "Hah." Thank you. The liquid warmth coats his sore throat with sweetness and fills his cramping stomach with calm. He nudges the blanket aside, though it will probably stain over night anyway, and waits for the balm as he sits and sips on his tea.
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Uncapping the cream, he smears it over his palms, then begins rubbing it onto Shinjirou's back in slow, circular motions. It's repetitive work, much like cleaning him off in the showers had been, and Jade allows his mind to wander while his hands slowly work their way down Shinjirou's back. Why had Shinjirou been on the floor when he had first stepped back into the room? It's probably an important cue, but Jade is having trouble pinpointing the exact reason.
"We can sit somewhere else if you prefer," he offers, his voice as steady as the motion of his hands.
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Now if only he had the words to explain himself. He interlaces his fingers around the mug and shrugs, trying to focus more on the soothing effects of the cream -- because everything else makes him want to seek another place to sit on. His mind isn't with him, it's still with the men, at the party. The wrong state of mind for his bed.
Eventually he nods, rubbing his temples. Their laughter won't leave him alone, nor their taste. "Uh-huh."
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"Can you come up? If you extend your legs, I'll be able to tend to them."
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"Hah." Another sigh and an awkward pat to Jade's shoulder. Tomorrow he'll be able to say please and thank you again. Now he's just glad he doesn't have to.
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Shinjirou's legs are worse off than his back, especially his thighs; Jade thinks that there's almost more bruised skin than unblemished. Carefully, he begins massaging at his thighs, working the cream deeply into the skin until he can feel it warm under his hands.
It's easier going once he's finished with the thighs. Aside from the knees (he should probably disinfect them later, the floor was filthy by the time the party began to disperse), there aren't very many injuries until he comes to Shinjirou's ankles. The rope had rubbed them raw; Jade glances up, searching for matching rope burns on Shinjirou's arms.
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The cup is empty before the tea has a chance to cool down and he puts it on the nightstand, following Jade's gaze. Shinjirou raises both hands, wrists bright red and skin dry as crumpled paper. "Huh?"
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Although from the sounds Shinjirou had been making, he would never have guessed that was the case.
Then it's time for the trickiest part: the front. "Can you lie down on your back? Unless you'd prefer to do this yourself."
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Shifting, he lowers himself onto the mattress, eyes always on Jade's hands. His own lie beside his head, fingers twitching from time to time. The bruises are a dull ache, the red strings around his ankles and wrists however burn, worse now than before for some reason. He toys with the edge of the pillow. "Hmph."
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It's a little difficult, at first, trying not to cause pain while keeping his touches firm enough to be satisfying. Jade doesn't have much instinctive knowledge (or experience) when it comes to focusing solely on someone else's pleasure. But he's observant, and Shinjirou's body is always so wonderfully reactive even when he's like this; it doesn't take long for him to adjust.
At least, until he gets to Shinjirou's groin. With just the barest hint of pressure, he wraps his fingers around his cock. Then he stops and simply looks, trying to gauge his reaction.
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He's this close to biting -- not Jade, but the pillow. There's none of the anticipated intense pain, but Shinjirou expects that won't last. He grinds his teeth, arms shivering with the tension that runs through them. It'll only hurt worse in the morning if he doesn't allow himself to be taken care of now. He inhales, exhales, and meets Jade's gaze, holding it.
Not looking at what Jade's doing means that he may be surprised and surprises are never good when you're trying to avoid pain. On the other hand, his cock looks an even darker shade of purple against Jade's pale skin. He nods, breathing through his nose. Meditation isn't something he's ever really, honestly tried. Maybe that's another thing he can learn here, in this surreal situation he's found himself in. "Uh-huh."
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Jade takes a few second to study Shinjirou's cock - he's never seen one quite so bruised before, and his own cock seems to twitch from sympathy pains - before he curls his fingers tighter, slowly pumping his hand down the thick length. This isn't very different from giving a handjob. There's the cream, smoothing his passage, and Shinjirou's heated skin under his own, soft and pliant. Jade has to remind himself that he's only here to apply the cream, not get Shinjirou off (can he even come again?), but it's no easy task when Shinjirou is shivering like he had just come off the high of an orgasm.
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It's a reflex he can't control forever. He should have expected that. His cock stiffens in Jade's hand and that, that is the exact moment his stomach turns. The pressure coming from inside is far worse than any that could come from outside. He clenches his teeth, pulling his knees up and his groin away from Jade's hand.
The skin is bursting, tearing, bleeding, he thinks and no, when he looks down he can see that's not what's happening, but. He's convinced some inner force is trying to make him shed all the layers of skin until there's no place for bruises anymore.
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Jade pulls his hands away, settling them onto the bed. "Can you hear me?" He asks cautiously. "We're finished here, if you'd like to return to your own bed."
More body contact would be a bad idea right now, Jade decides. That was what had sparked this new wave of pain. The best thing to do is to let Shinjirou go.
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apologies for the erratic pace lately, still trying to iron out my schedule
no problem, take your time -- I know how that is
ahh ty!
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