Waking with Iris

[balancingminds]

He woke in confusion as he relaxed his shields and couldn't figure out all the minds and where they all were in Milliways.

When he felt Iris beside him, he took a breath and watched her sleep as he took stock and found his balance once more.

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[chrysopteron]

Landing from flight is never as exhilarating as taking off, but Iris enjoys the shudders and small movements as her own body settles.

I hope I never get used to this.

[balancingminds]

I've yet to, Every time is different and wonderful.

[chrysopteron]

Do not attempt it! Iris smiles beneath him and kisses Charles' nose.

"Shall we?"

[balancingminds]

"Mm, yes, I'll make some tea,"

Getting up takes a few tries as they've ended up a little tangled and then he picks up a robe he found in one of the drawers.

[chrysopteron]

Iris does not bother with robes, or her discarded clothes, but stands to stretch before heading into the bathroom.

Showers were explained to her last night when they found a room, but Iris wanted to try one this morning.

[balancingminds]

"Let me know if I can help or join you,"

There's a kettle in the room and he's getting the water going for his tea as he watches her.

[chrysopteron]

You are certainly inviioh! That was hot.

There are learning curves sometimes, though. Iris' laugh echoes in the bathroom.

[balancingminds]

He laughs at her reaction before peering into the bathroom,

"I find in the middle is usually best."

[chrysopteron]

"I'm learning!"

Says the silouette behind the curtain.

[balancingminds]

"I know."

[chrysopteron]

Do not make fun!

Iris would stick her tongue out at him if she were not busy investigating the provided soap in the shower.

[balancingminds]

I'm not. I'm agreeing. Do you want tea?

[chrysopteron]

"Yes, please."

Iris does not spend too long in the shower. After washing her hair, she turns the dials to 'off' and locates a towel to dry herself lightly.

When she steps out from the bathroom however, the towel gets hung on a doorknob and Iris palms her hands over her head and hair - the hair becoming perfectly dry when her hands pass over them.

[balancingminds]

He watches her dry herself and smiles before heading into the bathroom,

"The tea's steeping and should be ready by the time I come out."

[chrysopteron]

Iris nods with a smile, looking for her peplos.

She doesn't put it on immediately though - letting her wings free, Iris starts to idly check them, brushing them out a bit with her fingers.

[balancingminds]

The shower is a lovely size and he takes his time washing and shaving before emerging in the robe once more with his hair wet. Then he goes to the teapot to pour out two cups.

[chrysopteron]

Iris looks up from her wingtip at Charles in his robe.

"Why are you dressed?"

[balancingminds]

"I'm not dressed, I'm just in a robe,"

For him dressing requires more layers of clothing.

[chrysopteron]

Huh?

"You are covered. That is dressed."

Iris is distinctly not covered, by the by, wings arched slightly behind her.

[balancingminds]

"Well, I'm a bit damp and this is comfortable,"

He's used to living with Raven and while she does live in a robe and probably would happily live in nothing, he likes feeling dressed.

[chrysopteron]

Iris wrinkles her nose.

"At least I know that it isn't because of some sort of modesty."

[balancingminds]

"Just habit not modesty. Should I take it off?"

[chrysopteron]

"Not at all; not if you wouldn't normally.

"Your habits are important."

[balancingminds]

His tea now has milk and sugar added to it and he leans against the counter as he considers her in all her loveliness,

"I live with my sister so we don't walk around without something in the morning."

[chrysopteron]

"I suppose that makes sense. Though I would say that most men do not take issue with being nude in my time."

It is something for Iris to look forward to!

"What is usually next?" she asks, copying Charles' habits with the tea.