Mirrors - AU RP for alainn_aislinn

[thecricketer]

The Doctor is fairly certain he is going to crash.

He is, honestly, more worried about his ship than himself, and desperately tries to steady her as they rip through Time and Space and something else entirely, something he can't quite discern. Her distress pricks his mind like needles, and his fingers are going numb on the controls.

Eventually he realises that he's done all he can, and simply holds on.

When he opens his eyes he's still more or less upright, and those his swiftly beating hearts echo the state of the TARDIS, she is undamaged. With a quiet sight of relief he straightens, and crosses over to the doors.

He isn't sure where he is, and there's really only one way to find out.

Well. One proper way.

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[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

She decided to ignore him, focusing on the musician as he started to play. He was good. She closed her eyes, reaching out to brush over his mind, change the tune just enough from good to something else. Something better, but darker, inspiration playing into him, as she delicately pulled back out what she needed.

He had promise for long term, but she was pickier about those choices.

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

He noticed the difference, though no one else seemed to; or, if they did, didn't think much of it.

He remained silent, not wanting to interrupt. It was fascinating, really, this process; he'd never witnessed it before.

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

It was more than with an artist of her own. Less, too, in a different way. With only one night to worry for, she could take less. Without a bargain struck, she didn't have to give as much.

But it was less satisfying. Still, less attachment. She faltered a little, then closed her eyes, drawing with a vengeance that made the young man on stage react, eyes falling closed as well, head back in some sort of sensual delight.

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

His eyes widened as he watched, filled with something rather more than surprise, and he glanced back at Aislinn.

"That's, ah, that's normal, then?" he murmured.

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

She opened her eyes, half-drunk on power for a moment, almost dizzy from pulling so much so quickly.

"What?"

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

His brow furrowed slightly and he stepped closer, not quite reaching out.

"His, ah, his reaction."

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

She looked up at the stage, then back at him, lips curving slowly.

"Oh, it's quite enjoyable for both parties..."

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

"...Ah." He swallowed, slipping his hands into his pockets.

"Well. That's...good, then."

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

She smirked. "That discomfits you. Why?"

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

His eyes widened slightly.

"It doesn't," he replied automatically; his voice sounded defensive, to his chargin.

"I...just..."

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

She laughed a little. "You just...?"

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

An indignant frown, with no real force behind it; his eyes glinted with sheepish amusement.

"I'm...not entirely sure how to put this into words without making myself out to be a blushing virgin."

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

She looked at him with bright interest.

"Are you?"

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

He blinked.

"Ah. No. It would be quite a feat, considering how long I've lived."

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

"Huh." She looked almost disappointed for a moment. "Then say what you were going to say."

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

He raised his eyebrows at that.

"Looking forward to debauching me?"

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

She smiled slowly. "Oh, yes."

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

That caused a faint flush and he closed his eyes briefly, annoyed with himself.

"I do appear to arouse that desire in people. Can't imagine why."

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

Aislinn just chuckled, not at all shy about brushing up against his mind, his emotions, with hers, dark and sensual.

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

His breath caught, and he took a moment to calm himself both physically and mentally before replying.

"Rather rude, you know, touching someone else's mind without permission..." If his voice sounded a bit higher than usual, well, there was obviously a practical explanation.

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

She arched an eyebrow, concentrating more on physical magic, an invisible finger tracing down his neck.

"So?"

[thecricketer.livejournal.com]

His lips parted in surprise, and he almost took a step back.

It would have been irrational anyway.

"So. Some of us do try to be polite."

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

"Some of us find it better suits our purposes not to be."

She was looking amused again.

[darkdoctor.livejournal.com]

"And what's your purpose now?" Once again he looked merely curious; the mask was rather thin this time.

[alainn-aislinn.livejournal.com]

"To feed," she said, turning her eyes back to the stage.

And to see how much he could take before he broke or left.