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[kyley_b]

[The hair. Oh dear god, the hair. Kyle's recognizable mass of curls has been gelled within an inch of its life and sculpted into a wavy helmet. And where are his sleeves?!]

Yo Trench, what up what up, it's ya boy Kyley-B!

So's I need a little help here - anybody know a place in town where you can get some dope-ass ink? Because, you know, if you look up 'too much swag' in the dictionary, there'll be a great big picture of my face, and attitude like that deserves the best, you know what I'm sayin'?

Help a guy out here.

PEACE!

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[kyley_b]

You shouldn't. It's for me.

[After some decidedly filthy tongue action, Kyle pulls back and moves to go to the pantry.]

Thank god. What a drag that guy was. Nah, this is just me, babe. Kyley-B, from West Jersey, son of S-Wow Tittybang. It's in my blood, always has been.

Yo, you want the big cricket things?

[Apparently even in this state he can cook.]

[klawful]

He wasn't a drag. He was older and had a lonely life. (Even to Kyle, Karkat was going to be defensive of Kyle to Kyle. He loved that older Kyle just as much.)

Respectfully, babe, you are definitely different than usual. (He reluctantly loosens his legs around Kyle. At least he still remembered that they were dating.)

Yeah, sure. Thank you.

[kyley_b]

Loooooooooooooooser.

[He pulls the big container of crickets (or something like them) out and takes them to the kitchen counter. He gets some butter from the fridge, and digs out a pan. Humming, he sets about frying them up.]

You have a nice day, babe?

[klawful]

He's not a loser! (He doesn't mean to get quite so worked up, but it was Kyle.) You're just a fucking kid in comparison to him. You have no idea what his life has been like or what he felt like. I'm glad I got to meet him.

(And provide some companionship, no matter how temporary.)

You should be kinder to other versions of yourself, dude.

(Not that he was much better. He refused to talk about his human version still. That was so embarrassing. He crawls across the island and sits on his knees, watching Kyle intently.)

It was okay. I mostly stayed inside. I hate this snow shit. I mean, it's okay in small doses, but mostly it's so cold. (And it got everywhere.) It takes forever to warm up. (He watches Kyle's back as he cooks, mildly mesmerized by his shoulders. Mmmmm. Boyfriend shoulders.)

Did you have an okay day? Are you still going to mutilate your body?

[kyley_b]

[Kyle glances over, concern finally breaking through his cocky façade. It makes him look much more like his usual self.]

Aw, hey baby, don't be like that. I'm just kiddin, mostly. You really liked him, huh? Even if he was way less sexy? [He thinks.] Or you like the whole DILF thing. You are freaky. I love it.

Yeah, we gotta keep you all bundled up, which is a pity. Dude, maybe summer will be fuckin sweet here! There's a beach, we can go sit in the sun every day and relax, it'll be great.

I'm thinkin about it. It might not even last if I shed huh?

[klawful]

He wasn't less sexy! He was sexy in a mature way. (He does begin to blush because man, so what if he was into the DILF thing? So sue him. He dated hot people. He huffs at Kyle, ears pinned down.) It's perfectly natural to want to bone your boyfriend even when he's older. I didn't even get to have sex with you when you were older.

(Was he sad about that? Yes, maybe. What of it.)

That would be nice. Might seer my fucking eyes though. (He hadn't gone to the beach much even when he first got here. It had already started to be too cold by then.)

Maybe not. But if it does, you might not be thrilled.

[kyley_b]

You coulda, you know. He was into you. [Just rub it in, Kyle.]

We'll get you really good sunglasses made. The roided up troll must be able to make those.

[Crickets seasoned and crisped, he tosses them onto a plate and plunks it down in front of Karkat.]

You're so against the idea. I don't get it.

[klawful]

What?! Really? (He holds his hands over his face. It's so weird having a constant crush on every iteration of your own boyfriend. But here he was.) I thought I would have like scared him off.

(Uggggh. He eases into a chair to dig into the crickets. He really was hungry.)

Yeah, I guess we can do that. (He watches Kyle, sighing.) I'm only against the idea because...I don't know. It feels wrong to encourage you to alter your body while you're not in your typical mindset.

[kyley_b]

Of course! You're a hot piece of troll ass, babe!

I mean, you'da probably had to coax him into it a little bit, but once you got goin there's no way he wouldn't have gone full perv.

What if I'm like this forever?

[klawful]

Yeah, but he seemed so gunshy about the whole me being younger thing! I was trying to be respectful! (Of human culture things. He doesn't know! Now he's just groaning into his hands. Maaaan. That would have been hot too.)

I almost seduced him too and then I was like, no, don't be a little freak.

(Ugh. He rests his chin into his hand, watching Kyle. What if he was like this forever? Hm. He knew he would miss the other Kyle. Would he still vibe with this one the same way? It was almost hard to imagine having those same vulnerable conversations with this one. He feels a flicker of nerves, but...It was a possibility.)

I wouldn't mind. Just uh. I mean. Would you still be happy with our situation? With me?

[kyley_b]

Aw, of course, he didn't wanna make you feel weird! But c'mon. Old guy with a hot young dude? No way he'd have said no to you. And he must have had YEARS of pent up sexual energy!

[Kyle leans on the counter, looking at Karkat.]

Karkat Vantas, I will never not want to be witchu. You're the love of my freakin life.

[klawful]

(.....Now it's all he can think about.) I knew I should have just done it. Oh my God.

(Okay. Note to self. If he runs into that version of Kyle again, mount him. Stat.

He looks up at Kyle and, unsurprisingly, begins to blush.)

Really? I'm just um. I mean. You're much more outgoing than me like this. It doesn't bother you? I still want to be compatible for you.

(He's genuinely concerned here. Like a dork.)

[kyley_b]

Sorry, boo.

[He moves to reach over and gently pet Karkat's hair.]

Doesn't bother me one bit. I love every version of you. Yo, I learned somethin with all this shedding: there really is a core to a person. And I see yours. That's the part I love most.

[klawful]

It's okay. (He brightens.) I can make up for it by sleeping with you.

(The pet is soothing and Karkat lets out the smallest purr. Half out of comfort from the touch, but half from Kyle's words. They made him relax and he moves to grab Kyle's hand so he could kiss his palm.)

Okay. The feeling is mutual. You're obnoxious as fuck like this but...(There's still the obvious part of Kyle that was caring. He smiles against Kyle's hand. Yes, he's just sitting there cuddling his boyfriend's hand.)

I love you. Okay. (Deep breath.) If you really want a modification, I'll support it. I just wanted to make sure it was something you genuinely wanted is all. Body mods aren't too common where I come from. I think I was a bit culture shocked.

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[kyley_b]

Oh, you better. My obnoxious self gonna plow your sweet troll pussy.

[He loves the cuddling, it's adorable.]

Fuck, you're so cute.

Awww, you're just makin sure I think things through. And if you'd hate seein your name as a tramp stamp every day, I respect that.

Re: CW: adult language

[klawful]

DON'T SAY IT LIKE THAT!

(He is absolutely screeching. Oh my God! This Kyle was definitely going to make him blush way more than the others and that was saying something.)

I don't hate the idea of it. It's just- it was shocking. (He rubs at his face, sighing.) If you want some part of me tattooed on you then get like...you know. The signless symbol or something.

CW: adult language

[kyley_b]

Okay, okay, sorry.

...sweet troll nook? [He's trying!]

I thought of that, actually. But then I was like, hey. That's really special to YOU.

Re: CW: adult language

[klawful]

You're so disgusting. (He doesn't say no though.)

It's okay. It's a symbol meant to be embraced by people who believe in it.

[kyley_b]

And you love it.

Whoa. For serious?

[klawful]

Yeah, I do. (Begrudgingly. He sighs, cramming a few crickets down his gullet.)

Yes. I mean, Dave used to wear my symbol sometimes. (It was...deeply flattering, to say the least.) It was nice. I'd wear his. If you had one, I'd wear yours too.

[kyley_b]

[Kyle grins wolfishly.]

I'd do that in a heartbeat, dude. But if I get your symbol, your sigil? I ain't gonna put it on my ass. That shit goes over my heart.

[klawful]

Oh my God.

(He drops his face down onto the counter and groans loudly.)

I hate that I'm kind of swooning over this now. Goddamn it. I fucking love you. And I hate you. So much.

[kyley_b]

I know. Feelin is mutual.

[He steals a cricket and munches on it.] You want dessert?

[klawful]

Yes, please.

(He hopes it is not an edible kind of dessert Kyle is talking about.)

[kyley_b]

[Kyle gets up and moves to Karkat's side. He leans in and grabs him, hoisting him up into his arms. Laughing, he runs with him towards Karkat's bed.]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWW YEEEEEEEEEEEAH!