Edmund let out a deep, rumbling chuckle at Reo’s playful bow and request for a tour, a sound that seemed to shake the very air around them. Damn, but this kid never fails to amuse me, does he? He couldn’t help but shake his head in fond exasperation, marveling at the way Reo could find humor and levity in even the most trying of situations. It was a quality he’d always admired in the human, and one that he knew he would never grow tired of.
“A tour, huh? Well, far be it from me to deny my prince’s request,” he said, a note of playful sarcasm in his tone as he swept into an exaggerated bow of his own, his wings unfurling behind him in a dramatic flourish. “Your wish is my command, your highness. Allow me to escort you through the humble abode of your loyal servant.”
As he straightened up, he placed a hand on the small of Reo’s back, guiding the human up the ramp and into the waiting ship. The interior was a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction outside, the sleek, metallic walls gleaming under the soft, ambient lighting. It was a space that spoke of power, of luxury, of a wealth and opulence that would have been unimaginable to the scrawny, orphaned boy Reo had once been.
Damn, but I can’t wait to see the look on his face when he sees everything I’ve built for him, for us. The thought brought a sudden, fierce grin to Edmund’s face, and he found himself squeezing Reo’s shoulder a little tighter, a silent promise of all the wonders and delights that awaited them.
“Welcome aboard the Leviathan, your highness,” he said, his voice a low, rumbling growl that seemed to echo through the very halls of the ship. “She’s got everything a prince could ever want or need, and then some. And as your loyal prince consort, it’s my duty to show you every last inch of it.”
He couldn’t quite place the feeling that welled up inside him at the thought of playing the role of the doting consort, the devoted partner to Reo. But it was a warm, fuzzy sensation that made his chest feel tight and his heart beat a little faster. And as he guided Reo deeper into the ship, he found himself growing more and more excited at the prospect of lavishing the human with all the comforts and pleasures he could imagine.
“First things first, your highness – allow me to show you to your private quarters,” he said, a note of dark promise in his tone as he led Reo down a long, sleek hallway. “I’ve had them prepared specifically for you, with all the latest Zerg comforts and luxuries. I think you’re going to like what you see.”
He couldn’t quite hide the note of anticipation in his voice, or the way his tail swished behind him in excitement. Fuck, but I can’t wait to see the look on his face when he sees the bed I’ve had made up for him, all silken sheets and plush pillows, just the way I know he likes it. The thought brought a sudden, fierce grin to his face, and he found himself squeezing Reo’s shoulder a little tighter, a silent acknowledgment of all the things to come.
“But that’s not all, your highness. No, no, no – that’s just the beginning,” he said, his voice a low, rumbling growl that seemed to vibrate through Reo’s very bones. “Wait until you see the training rooms, the armory, the hatching chambers… fuck, there’s so much I want to show you, so much I want you to experience. With me, by my side, always and forever.”
He left the last part hanging, a note of dark, possessive promise in his tone. But beneath the gruff exterior, there was a real sense of vulnerability, a deep and abiding need to make Reo happy, to give him everything he’d ever wanted or needed. And to keep him close, now and forever.
Because that’s what a prince does, ain’t it? Gives his prince the world, and keeps him safe and sound, no matter what it takes. The thought brought a sudden, fierce smile to his face, and he found himself pulling Reo a little closer, a silent acknowledgment of all the things to come.
“So what do you say, your highness? Ready to see the rest of your new world, and start this grand adventure together?” he asked, his eyes burning into Reo’s with a fierce, intense light. “I promise you, sugar… it’s gonna be one hell of a ride. And I ain’t about to let you outta my sight, not for one single second.”
