A Misinterpreted Handkerchief

"Oh. I want sex, then." He replied bluntly. "I thought I was being obvious enough that I didn't need to say anything."

He stared for a moment, frowning deeply.

"Do you understand what 'sex' entails? No offense but you seemed scared--like you were about to piss your pants, honestly. If you're not interested, I understand--you really have nothing to prove. Besides, I would prefer to be treated as an equal, thank you." He adjusted his jacket sleeves. "I make a point of only sleeping with consenting adults."

He furrowed his eyebrows.

"Oh. Yes, last time was...It was different. This time will be different. I, ah...did research." He smiled, blushing slightly.

He raised an eyebrow, still not smiling. He had to admit, he found the proposition intriguing; he still found Wilhelm very attractive, and the prospect of having someone of his status who shared his dirty secret was oddly enticing. Of all the things that plagued him these days, his insatiable lust was second only to his feelings of profound loneliness.

However, there was one thing he absolutely could not allow to happen--he would not, under any circumstances, be mocked. And if this whole setup were a joke, it would double as the perfect mockery. It wasn't an option.

"So you claim you share my vice?" he asked, not meeting Wilhelm's eyes. "Interesting. I could've sworn last time you seemed horrified at the concept. Might I inquire as to what--or whom--changed your mind?" He stretched in his chair, lounging as nonchalantly as possible.

"Well...I suppose I should tell you, what I hadn't panned on telling you last time." He replied, nodding slightly. "As a child, I left the castle and explored through the streets. I had always wanted to know what the city was like, what land I would be ruling one day. It was all fine, until a woman got a hold of me. She told me she had something to show me, so I followed her. I was very young, and I didn't understand much."

He paused, clearing his throat.

"...Are you positive you want to hear this?"

"As long as tea arrives soon, I can handle anything," he replied. He gave Wilhelm the smallest hint of a smile. "I'm told I'm not a good listener, Kaiser, but no one I respect has ever uttered those words."

He nodded.

"Yes, well, I've never told anyone this." He muttered. "It's slightly...embarrassing."

"Only a boor laughs at the misfortune of others," he said, waving a hand. "Either go on or don't."

"Well...The woman attempted to sell me. Into the illegal sex industry. It was there that I became terrified of women. They...touched me. The word in English is different, and I don't know it, but I'm sure you know precisely what I mean."

He sighed heavily, playing with his curls. "The royal guards found me a few minutes later, but the damage was done. I have been absolutely terrified of being touched and women since then...Though I don't show it, for obvious reasons. Now, however, I've found myself interested...in you."

He smiled slightly. "I like you a lot, Eadric."

Eadric stared at the wall, his face unreadable.

"You could have said something last time, you know," he said finally. "Now, when is that bloody servant coming back--I would very much like some tea." He leaned forward in his seat, meeting the Kaiser's eyes.

"In any case, you seem to assume that I'm interested, Kaiser. Whatever gave you that idea?" Though his words were cold, his tone was playful.

He laughed.

"Because I'm the most attractive man you've ever seen, of course."

"I don't know--I have seen quite a few men," he flirted, enjoying himself. Wilhelm was even more interesting than he had initially hoped. "Are you sure you're special? Are you willing to risk the bet?"

"I know I'm special." He replied bluntly. "There is no one more attractive than me in all of the kingdoms. I'm certain."

"How fortuitous," he chuckled, standing up. He dusted off his jacket, though its cleanliness didn't particular matter for what he was about to do. He took a few loud, precise steps toward the Kaiser, smiling at him.

"Your lap, you say, Kaiser?"

He spread his legs accordingly.

"Yes, yes~"

Shaking his head and chuckling, he sat down on the Kaiser's lap, lounging as though he belonged there.

"And you're sure of this?" he asked, running a hand over his chest. "I'd hate to have to call the paramedics once you have some sort of panic attack."

He chuckled, pulling him closer.

"No, I'm positive...I'm positive this time."

"And what exactly are you expecting?" he asked. "I'm assuming your handkerchief last time was a mistake."

He laughed.

"Yes, quite. This time I just...would like to be with you, in any way you desire." He chuckled, adding, "Minus the disaster last time."

He paused, looking hesitant.

"...It's been a while since I was last with a man. I suppose you have good timing. And you'd be up for anything, you say?"

He smiled.

"...Of course."

"...Then undress," he said simply, shrugging. He had quite forgotten about the tea at this point.

"What kind of things do you like, anyway?" he asked as he unfastened his jacket. "In actuality, that is."

Wilhelm laughed.

"I can't undress any more until you're off my lap." He replied, chuckling.

"Then you'll have to wait until I finish," he said simply, using his usual commanding tone. "Answer my question while you wait." He slipped the jacket off of his shoulders, which were oddly pale and slender for a man. Though Eadric was decently muscled, his basic figure was decidedly girly.

"Well...I wouldn't really know. I've never, exactly...slept with anyone before." He replied, furrowing his eyebrows.