[ That stops him in his tracks, gaping down at his prince for a moment before letting loose a string of profanities. ]
Fuck! [ He reaches out and catches Noctis by the shoulder, tugging him into the security of the room and slamming the door behind them. His gaze is intense as he takes in Noct's form, hands sweeping over him as if checking for injuries. ]
[ Instead, Gladio reaches out and tangles his fingers through Noct's hair, tugging him in tight against his chest. Gladio knows better than trying to control his own raging instincts right now - especially when he wants to rip out the throat of that Alpha with his teeth.
So instead he tucks Noctis in against his chest, enclosing him in warm darkness of an embrace. He lets his scent wrap around him, protective and familiar, content to stand there and hold the omega until he remembered what safety felt like. ]
[But no. No, he was against Gladio's chest. His body pressed against him and feeling the warmth and safety of the Alpha. The alpha who had always promised to protect him. Gladio had always felt safe to him. And even now, more so.
His face pressed against Gladio's body, he didn't sob. But tears could be felt on Gladio's chest.]
...I'm scared.
[Fingers gripping tightly into fists, hitting Gladio's chest hard.]
[ He makes no move to stop Noct, letting him vent his pent-up emotions against him as he just continued to hold him against him. One hand drops to stroke soothingly along his spine - being very careful not to dip too low, wanting to distract him from his fear and pain, not remind him of it. ]
[Noctis's breath is heavy as his fingers curl against Gladio. He feels his body resting against Gladio, trying to control his breathing even a little.]
...I need a bath. I need a bath. Gladio... help me take a bath.
Shh, I've got you. We'll get you clean. Wrap your arms around my neck, Noct. I've got you.
[ And without really waiting, he carefully leans down and lifts his prince into his arms, carrying him off towards the bathroom in their little hotel suite. ]
[ He carries him into the bathroom, carefully cradling him warm against his chest. Once there, he gently lets Noctis perch on the counter as he turns to start filling the bath with hot, steaming water.
Turning back to his prince, his hands slide out to card through the boy's hair comfortingly a moment before dropping to his shoulders. ]
Come on, let's get you undressed. I need to make sure you're not too badly injured.
[ it's one of the first places Gladio looks, in fact. As terrible as all this is, that, at least, is one piece of relief.
In fact, he lifts his hand to brush his fingers over that hidden gland, letting his Alpha scent slowly fill the room, willing Noctis to relax into it so he can take care of him. ]
[ His voice is a soft rumble as he keeps his fingers gently rubbing over that spot, feeling Noctis slowly relax beneath the combination of that touch and his scent filling the small bathroom. ]
I'm not going to let anyone else touch you. You're safe.
[ His voice is soft as he lets fingers stroke through his prince's hair, trying to soothe him. He glances over at the tub to see it nearly full. He lets go of Noctis just long enough to kick off his shoes and his jeans - leaving him in boxers and his tank top -before lifting him in his arms again and carrying him towards the steaming bath.
And then sinks down into the heated water with him, keeping his prince cradled safely in his arms, uncaring that he was getting what was left of his clothing wet. ]
[Noctis just rests in those arms. Breathing heavily as he feels the weight of Gladio around him. His fingers move down to rest against Gladio's legs and his body breathes heavily in and out.]
It hurts.
[He doesn't know if he can even think properly right now.]
[ He shifts his prince on his lap until he can be comfortable and then tucks his head back until it rests just under Gladio's chin, wrapped warmly about him. Reaching for a nearby washcloth, he gently begins to wash the prince, occasionally massaging as he does so, using nimble and clever fingers and slow, soothing strokes to help his prince relax. ]
I've got you, Noct. You can let it out now. You're safe.
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Fuck! [ He reaches out and catches Noctis by the shoulder, tugging him into the security of the room and slamming the door behind them. His gaze is intense as he takes in Noct's form, hands sweeping over him as if checking for injuries. ]
What do you mean you don't know where they are?
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[His fingers moved to run through his hair... and looked at Gladio. The gaze. Shit, the gaze. His body shivers and he starts to shrink.
He's feeling far more submissive as an Omega now. A byproduct of being knotted so roughly.]
...Can you... look away? For a bit? It feels weird.
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So instead he tucks Noctis in against his chest, enclosing him in warm darkness of an embrace. He lets his scent wrap around him, protective and familiar, content to stand there and hold the omega until he remembered what safety felt like. ]
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[But no. No, he was against Gladio's chest. His body pressed against him and feeling the warmth and safety of the Alpha. The alpha who had always promised to protect him. Gladio had always felt safe to him. And even now, more so.
His face pressed against Gladio's body, he didn't sob. But tears could be felt on Gladio's chest.]
...I'm scared.
[Fingers gripping tightly into fists, hitting Gladio's chest hard.]
It hurts...
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I've got you. You're safe now.
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...I need a bath. I need a bath. Gladio... help me take a bath.
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[ And without really waiting, he carefully leans down and lifts his prince into his arms, carrying him off towards the bathroom in their little hotel suite. ]
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Okay... be gentle... I'm sore...
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[ He carries him into the bathroom, carefully cradling him warm against his chest. Once there, he gently lets Noctis perch on the counter as he turns to start filling the bath with hot, steaming water.
Turning back to his prince, his hands slide out to card through the boy's hair comfortingly a moment before dropping to his shoulders. ]
Come on, let's get you undressed. I need to make sure you're not too badly injured.
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[He moves to touch his shirt, slowly pulling it off. His body was bruised and there were rope marks.
But there was no mating bite. And they had that to be thankful for.]
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In fact, he lifts his hand to brush his fingers over that hidden gland, letting his Alpha scent slowly fill the room, willing Noctis to relax into it so he can take care of him. ]
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I... I'm okay... It's okay...
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[ His voice is a soft rumble as he keeps his fingers gently rubbing over that spot, feeling Noctis slowly relax beneath the combination of that touch and his scent filling the small bathroom. ]
I'm not going to let anyone else touch you. You're safe.
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...Bath? I wanna take a bath...
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[ His voice is soft as he lets fingers stroke through his prince's hair, trying to soothe him. He glances over at the tub to see it nearly full. He lets go of Noctis just long enough to kick off his shoes and his jeans - leaving him in boxers and his tank top -before lifting him in his arms again and carrying him towards the steaming bath.
And then sinks down into the heated water with him, keeping his prince cradled safely in his arms, uncaring that he was getting what was left of his clothing wet. ]
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It hurts.
[He doesn't know if he can even think properly right now.]
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Hush. I've got you. Let me take care of you, Noct. I'll get you cleaned up, alright? I just need you to relax for me. Can you do that?
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I... I'm trying... really... I'm trying...
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[ He shifts his prince on his lap until he can be comfortable and then tucks his head back until it rests just under Gladio's chin, wrapped warmly about him. Reaching for a nearby washcloth, he gently begins to wash the prince, occasionally massaging as he does so, using nimble and clever fingers and slow, soothing strokes to help his prince relax. ]
I've got you, Noct. You can let it out now. You're safe.
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[He takes a deep breath in of Gladio, his fingers curling against that chest and breathing all of him in.]
I feel sore... so sore...