Commonwealth Circus Center, Boston, Tuesday

[smilestopscars]

Even though it was probably surprising to a lot of people who (thought they) knew him and his lazy ways, Ezra was actually back in class this week. But it wasn't really that surprising. Yes, he was lazy, but he could up his game when the incentives were good enough. Like when there were a ton of hot people around. Or when he could do something that was both new for him and something he was naturally good at, and which didn't involve scaring or hurting anyone.

But of course he'd only really tell anyone about the hot people.

Or how hot he himself looked when he was wrapped up in the silks and suspended gracefully in the air.

He didn't text anyone during class today, because now that they'd all gotten hang of what it felt like to be in the air, upside down or not, there was too much to do for him to devote all his time to texting while he waited. But still, because he was incorrigible, he managed to get some new selfies with his silks, and even got one of the instructors to take a picture of him where he was victoriously posing rather high up, having successfully climbed his way there with one of silks winding around his ankle and between his feet. It was only too bad he hadn't thought to ask them to video it.

And now that class was over, and he'd taken a moment to shower and cool off, he was texting some of those pics to Sparkle, because he'd said he would. And Kathy, because surely she would appreciate some progress updates.

... And Ada, because why should everyone else have all the fun.

[ooc: NFB, but open for texts and calls, regardless of whether you're one of the ones mentioned!]

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[myownface]

Guh.

Why yes, Sparkle was absolutely just texting 'Guh' back to Ezra. Because Guh, Ezra. You had successfully made him think that thought, right there.

Clearly you're gonna have to get something to put on those.

[smilestopscars]

Maybe I should consider investing in a private nurse.

Dirty. Obviously.

I'm sure the recruit process would be easy.

[myownface]

I'm having difficulty imagining anyone not wanting to help soothe your thighs, it's true.

Because damn, Ezra. You'd always been incorrigible and you'd always been hot. Apparently four years or so had just let both of those aspects grow.

[smilestopscars]

Well, he liked to think of himself as being like a fine wine: he just got better with age.

Feel free to write up an application for the job, darling.

[myownface]

He was really angling for that whole 'silver fox' thing someday, huh?

I'll have to update my references.

Yeah, Sparkle definitely wasn't going to do anything without at least having a discussion or two with the boyfriends, first. Not after making Hernando wait over a month for Leto's sake.

... But damn, flirting was fun.

[smilestopscars]

If Ezra made it to be an actual silver fox, he would... honestly be beside himself with having survived his life that long.

But of course. I said the process was easy, not that you shouldn't take your time with it.

[myownface]

Sparkle grinned a little at that. Aw, Ezra. See, that sort of reply was one of the reasons Sparkle liked him so much.

He got it.

At least your thighs won't be left without attention in the meantime, right? I'm sure you've got plenty of applicants for the position.

[smilestopscars]

Ezra was unapologetically incorrigible, but he strived never to be pushy. Because being pushy was sleazy, and being sleazy was only fun when the other party was fully on board with it.

Oh, about half the class, so far. At the very least a third. I mean, have you seen me?

Sparkle had, but Ezra was getting ready to leave the center, and so this was the last opportunity for a while for him to get a shirtless selfie taken and sent. So he did. It was upwards from his chest and yes, he was still lean but strong.

I'm being taken care of, don't you worry.

[myownface]

Aaand Sparkle needed a moment to just fan himself. Damn.

I have seen you, but you know I'll never complain about reminders. Good to know you're in capable hands, though.

[smilestopscars]

I'm good at finding capable hands wherever I go, it's one of my gifts.

Well, being a shameless flirt had its perks.

[myownface]

Who even needed shame, right?

It's a great life skill, isn't it? Keeps things from getting boring, anyway.

[smilestopscars]

That it does. And ensures I can always find a place to sleep, too. It's a very versatile skill.

[myownface]

Ah, skills Sparkle wished had been relevant in his younger years.

... While also kinda thankful they hadn't been.

Damn, it gets you a bed at night, on top of everything else? You've got this all figured out.

[smilestopscars]

I live a very blessed life, it's true.

It was not. Being a tithe to the supernatural mob did not count as blessed, even though things were significantly better these days than they had been.

He slung his bag over his shoulder and finally set out of the locker rooms.

It's a fox thing.

[myownface]

I find myself consistently impressed by SO MANY fox things...

Take that however you wish, Ezra.

[smilestopscars]

There was a long pause before the next reply came through.

Because:

Every response to that I can think of is incredibly dirty. Literally every last one.

[myownface]

It took Sparkle entirely too long to reply to that, in turn. Mostly because he was cackling so much.

And that's why we get along so well, I think.

One of many reasons, sure. But also that.

[smilestopscars]

I usually get along best with people who don't mind a bit of dirt, it's true.

It was honestly kind of a requirement in being able to stand him, sometimes.

[myownface]

I mean, shame isn't any fun, is it?

[smilestopscars]

Shame is, for the most part, completely pointless and just serves to hinder fun and pleasure.

Which wasn't to say he never felt any, because he did. Just... not about a whole lot of things.

[myownface]

It was better to be discerning about that sort of thing. Otherwise how would anybody ever get anything fun done?

God, I know a few people who could use that one in writing.

And a few who really needed to learn the opposite. But, hell, those people were dicks.

[smilestopscars]

I'm available for lectures on this topic, it's one of my favorites.

Unsurprisingly.

[myownface]

You've been studying it seriously for quite a while, I think you'd be a great asset!

He just barely managed to resist the urge to put the 'ass' part in all-caps.

But really. It was there in spirit.

[smilestopscars]

Just one of many great things I am and have.

It was there in spirit.

Also, hey, I had a talk with one of the instructors about costumes.

[myownface]

Oooo, a talk! Tell me more!

Sparkle was absolutely grinning and bouncing on his toes at that, yes.