Fandom The Farmhouse Dream { The Last of Us 1x1 with icedthemoon }

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb looked at Asher and smiled, nodding his head. “Yep. I’m ready to head back. We need to make sure those boys don’t get distracted moving those boxes and stuff.” Kaleb said with a smile on his face. He headed towards the front door, holding it for Asher before heading down the stairs to the street.

Alex nodded, looking at Ezekiel. “That sounds good.” He agreed, after he heard him yell to the person. Jordan made his way through the workshop at the call and smiled at Alex and Ezekiel. “Hey.” Jordan said, looking at the two as Alex waved happily. “Hi!” He said, as Jordan looked at Ezekiel. “I have a kind of odd request. Would you be able to help me?” Jordan asked curiously.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher laughed and sighed. “One of them is going to start moving things, then the other is going to compliment him, and then they’ll never get anything done. I’m surprised they made it here at a reasonable time.” He moved out of the farmhouse and started moving down the street. “It is going to be so nice to have actual real things in this farmhouse. You know, I got spoiled over here. Living in luxury.”

Ezekiel walked around and pulled out a chair to put around the rest of them. “We take all sorts of odd requests. Alex and I are a very capable team.” He smiled at his brother and leaned back against the table that they had been working at. “How can I help you?” He was sure that there was nothing Jordan said that would be any stranger than some of the things he got from other people.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb nodded, chuckling as he thought about the two men. “Yeah, that’s exactly what will happen. Especially when they move that bookshelf.” Kaleb replied, heading down the street. “Spoiled? Huh. I wonder what that’s like.” Kaleb said, not having that kind of life before. He had always wondered what it would be like to be spoiled.

Alex smiled at Ezekiel and nodded, before he turned to look at Jordan curiously. “Well. I would like a wedding ring made. Uh. I don’t even know if that’s possible but I really kind of hope it is.” Jordan said, looking at the two. This was step one of his big plan and probably one of the most important.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Oh that bookshelf. They weren’t going to see their men for a while after that. Between the two, they were surely going to get so distracted. “Thankfully, they have us to get anything done.” He firmly believed in both of their men, but he also firmly believed they would take about four times as long. “You know what I think? We are going to spoil you in no time. You’ll never want to go back. And you’ll never have to.”

Another wedding. Okay. This was fine. And normal. And not at all overwhelming or anything guiding him anywhere. He looked over at Alex. “Is everyone getting married?” He lifted one of the wooden pieces from the table to gesture towards Jordan. “We are currently making the arch for your friends.” A ring. Could he make a ring? He thought about all of his tools and what he was used to making. A ring for Jordan. A ring for himself? “I think that’s doable. So. You and Asher too then?”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb nodded as he chuckled, looking at Asher. “I agree. As long as we don’t get distracted by them.” He added with a grin on his face. If Asher didn’t have that box of stuff, he’d probably take his hand. But he did, so Kaleb settled for patting his shoulder gently. “I like the sound of that. Pampered and spoiled. Definitely a life I could get used to.” Kaleb added, as they headed for the main gate.

Alex shrugged his shoulders as he heard that question. Jordan on the other hand stood there waiting, hoping. The smile that spread across his face when he heard that was huge. In true Jordan fashion, he moved over to Ezekiel and gave him a hug. Then he leaned over and kissed Alex’s cheek. “You two are the best! And yes. Me and Asher. I have a plan and everything. Oh uh.. not to rush you but how soon do you think before it’ll be ready? I have a few things to do before I set this into action but I’m curious.” Jordan said, taking a step back from the two with a big smile still on his face.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher would have liked to deny that he might have been distracted by either of the men doing things like moving a bookshelf, but to be honest, that is exactly what might do it. Carlos trying to show off. Jordan getting flirty. Asher watching Jordan be flirty. Yeah, Kaleb was right. “Pampered for sure. You could bathe whenever you want. Eat a big meal for dinner. We could shower you in new and customized clothing.” He nudged Kaleb as they reached the gate. “Treat you like the royalty that you are.”

Hugs were always necessary when it came to people like Jordan. He was very sweet, and Ezekiel appreciated that about him, but it still was a little much for him. He was only ever that physical with Kaiden and occasionally Alex. He smiled anyway, knowing that this was important to Jordan. “Um.” That he was not sure. “How long do you think you’re going to need for everything else? Because we can pause making the arch for a while.” He looked out into the workshop. “The other projects can be put on hold as well. None of them are necessary immediately. I haven’t made one before so I will need a while to figure it out…” He turned back to Jordan’s excited face. “Do you want it to be anything specific?”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb felt his heart racing as he smiled wide. “Now that sounds wonderful. But I’m not the only one who should be pampered.” Kaleb said, leaning over and kissing Asher’s cheek. “Because remember who is who here. Queen.” Kaleb said, bringing up the conversation they had two years ago as they walked through the gate. “Oh. And I get to pamper Carlos. Now that sounds fun.” Kaleb said with a chuckle.

Jordan thought about that for a moment. “Well, it’ll take me a day or two to pack, then a day to practice. Would the end of the week work? About four days from now?” Jordan asked, and he thought for a moment about having anything specific about it. “Can you make it red and black? Is that possible?” Jordan asked, curiously.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

A light pink spread across Asher’s cheeks. “You are too kind. This queen is pampered enough by the king, believe me.” Or at least he did before Joel. Now? It would likely start up again. He could tell that things were already changing. They were already closer like they used to be. He felt a little bad that he still kept being with Kaleb instead of Jordan, but Jordan had never been the jealous type. Asher was not the jealous type either. It probably was fine. “When you pamper him, can you get him to wash his hair more? Those curls hold so much dirt with the grease and sweat in there.”

Ezekiel was going to suggest about a week anyway, so the end of the week sounded fine. He could tell that this was really important for Jordan. “Red and black?” Interesting colors but he could do that. “I can make that work. May I ask why? I am intrigued with the blue and black of this arch.” Already, he was considering how best to make give the colors. “Also, may I ask what kind of red?”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb chuckled softly, seeing that light pink and he grinned a little bit. "I'm glad to hear that. You deserve it." Kaleb said as they walked through the gate and towards the path up the farmhouse. "I will personally make sure he washes his hair often. We never really had a chance to keep his hair clean before." Kaleb said as they headed up the path.

Jordan looked at Ezekiel and nodded when he heard the colors and smiled softly. "Thanks. Oh uh, well. Asher's hair is black and my hair is red. To have both colors on there signifies that one cannot exist without the other beside them. Like uh yin and yang, something Joel told me once. One does not work by themselves, you need both halves to be whole. As for what kind of red, can you match my hair?"​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher laughed as he moved up the path with Kaleb. He was thankful to have Kaleb there to do the gates for him while he had this box. “I bet. It was hard enough to keep clean when we ran Pittsburgh. I can only imagine that it would be harder out there.” It did beg the question why he kept it then. But Carlos was always one for a specific look and appearance than practicality. He wondered how much the boys had done before they got there.

Ezekiel was amused by the color coordination of these weddings. On the island, there was very little customization of the pairings and ceremonies. Everything was done exactly as it was to be done. Here though, it seemed that everything was different for everyone. Hayden’s shark ring was fascinating. At least Jordan was not asking for that. “I believe that I can do that. There are several ways that I can play with color without paint.” He had not experimented with that before, but he had a feeling that he could figure it out. “Both halves make a whole. Joel was a smart man. He raised an excellent person.” Ezekiel smiled at Jordan. One of those papers, he wrote down the specifications for the ring. He would hate to forget.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb shook his head as he chuckled, hearing that. "It was difficult getting baths in the Zone too, so maybe this is a chance at a better life here." Kaleb said as he opened the gate to the farmhouse. Thunder was standing at the gate, so the back of the cart was close to the gate. Some stuff was missing from the cart. "Looks like they got distracted." Kaleb said with a chuckle.

Jordan looked at Ezekiel and smiled so wide it hurt. He knew that the former Seraphite wasn't a big hugger so he hugged Alex instead. Alex laughed and hugged him back. Jordan broke it a moment later and looked at Ezekiel, hearing his words and his smile softened. "Thank you. That.. means a lot to me." Jordan said softly, smiling at him. "I should probably get to the farmhouse, I sent Carlos there on his own a full cart. See you guys at dinner!" Jordan said, kissing Alex's cheek before heading out of the workshop. Alex smiled, shaking his head. "He certainly is a lot like Carlos." He said with a laugh.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher looked at the cart, and they seemed to have brought in a couple of things, though they should have been able to bring in more. “Of course they did.” As they walked closer, Carlos came running out of the farmhouse. “Two of my favorite people!” He bypassed the cart and slid around them both and slid his arms around them before kissing both on the cheek. He then stole the box from Asher’s hands and was moving back to the farmhouse. “Grab what you can, if you don’t mind.” Asher groaned. “I could have grabbed that.” He sighed and then moved to the cart. “So… not distracted? Just slow.”

Ezekiel chuckled as he nodded to Jordan before he left. “Good luck!” He felt that was appropriate since the idea of him asking Kai to marry him sounded like the scariest thing in the world. He turned back to Alex. “I can only imagine how it is living with both of them. I do not envy you as sweet as they are.” He looked at the notes for the ring and then the pieces for the arch. “Okay my young apprentice, we have a new challenge. Would you like to continue on with the pieces? You have been extremely capable so far. I have to learned how to make a ring.” He paused a moment. Thinking. “Or two.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb looked up as they walked closer and he saw Carlos running out of the farmhouse. He chuckled at him, and felt the arm slide around him and smiled at the kiss to his cheek. Kaleb shook his head as he watched him grab the box from Asher's hands. "It does seem like they're slow. Perhaps we should show them how fast they should be going?" Kaleb suggested, grinning wide as he looked at Asher, walking over to the cart and grabbing some lighter boxes. It was then that he caught sight of someone running towards them. Jordan was quick.. when he wanted to be. He slid to a stop near the cart, grinning. "Hey gorgeous, and beautiful. Miss me?" He asked, reaching for a box on the cart.

Alex chuckled, watching Jordan leave before turning to Ezekiel. "It's certainly.. entertaining that's for sure." He said with a smile as he laughed, and then looked at him. "I can continue the arch. Everything is marked right? So I put glue on the ones that need it and then put screws and stuff in the other ones, before putting it all together." Alex said, moving towards the pieces. He looked back at the comment about making two rings and grinned. He loved this for his brother. This love.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Could they do better than these men, oh yes. Asher threw a smaller box onto a larger one and hefted it up. “I think we absolutely should.” He was about to go when he narrowed his eyes at Jordan. “Why must you always play instead of doing work?” He asked, though a smile tugged on the side of his lips. He shook his head and walked his boxes into the house. Carlos came running back out to grab whatever he thought would be too much for Kaleb and Asher.

“After only a couple of hours, you are a professional.” That was how he remembered it with Alex. Maybe it was that the younger man had the aptitude for more skill. It also could have been that they worked well together. “Everything is labeled, and you already know how to do it all. I have a feeling you will not need my hints before you have finished. I however…” He stood and walked to the smaller section for his metal working. “I am going to have to be creative. That is not what I am good at.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb looked at Asher, hearing him before he looked at Jordan. The older man grinned as he looked at Asher, shrugging his shoulders. "Because it's more fun?" He asked, seeing that smile tugging on the side of his lips. Jordan had a couple boxes as he saw Carlos running out. "Beautiful, you wait at the cart, we can bring that bookshelf in together. Show these two what real muscle looks like." Jordan said with a wink as Kaleb rolled his eyes and the two brought in the boxes.

Alex looked at Ezekiel and blushed softly. "I learned from the best as always." He said, moving over to the wood pieces to get started. He started with the pieces to be glued together, so that while he worked on screwing in the other things, the glued pieces can be drying. "If you need help with the creativity, I'll be over here. I can talk and glue at the same time."​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher dropped off his boxes in time to see Carlos standing by the cart looking like they were going to do something. Carlos grinned as he leaned against it. He may or may not have posed so that his muscles were more prominent. “Don’t walk away from this, you sweet songbirds. You know you want to see a good show.” Asher stopped at the. Cart with his hands on his hips. “Lovebug, Kaleb specifically said that you two could not distract us either.” He grabbed a couple of the bags, but he waited. He couldn’t help it. Carlos was already being himself, and he knew where that would go with Jordan. He could not deny that he liked to watch them do what they were good at.

Ezekiel was used to working metal into chair and table legs. He used them as joints and stabilizers. He was not so much used to have to form something functional. He was going to have to shape it. Heat up the metal. Maybe pull it around something that was ring shaped? “I am going to need that I am sure.” He grabbed a couple of metal scraps, or at least things he thought would be scraps until now. He pulled out his tools and started working the forge. “It’s going to get hot in here very quickly. I hope you do not mind.” This was why he needed up sleepless most of the time. It was dangerous for his skin, yes, but he could take it. He would rather burn sometimes than overheat.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jordan walked back out with Kaleb as he heard Asher and grinned. "Oh come on gorgeous, don't you wanna see a real show?" He asked, walking over to Carlos and winked at him. "Okay beautiful, let's show our men how good we are." He said, pushing up the sleeves of his jacket so his own strong arms were visible. Kaleb watched, rolling his eyes but he grinned as he watched Jordan grab one side of the bookshelf and wink to Carlos to get the other side.

Alex looked at Ezekiel and nodded, smiling. "Of course. I'll help with whatever you need. And I don't mind the heat." He said, though he did pull off the jacket he had on before, leaving a short sleeve shirt on. That would help with the heat, and Alex set to work gluing the first pieces and setting them together.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Carlos, still posing, first had to lift the one side with one arm. Like a show off. That was not sustainable, and he knew this, so he made it look like he was simply holding it with two arms for fun. He raised it up higher than necessary to show off the working muscles but only for a moment. Only enough to look over at the two men watching and wink at them. “Is this even that heavy?” He asked as he started moving it off the cart. “Because I could do this all day.” Asher waited to see what Jordan would do.

Ezekiel started like he would working with any metal going anything that he needed. He threw it in the forge and waited for it to heat up enough to be malleable. He pulled it out and thought he would just start trying to shape it. “I need something to put it around to hold his shape. One of these other rods maybe? How am I going to get it to be the right size? That is a question I probably should have asked.” He pulled out tools from the apron his wore around his waist.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb was watching, his eyes on Carlos as he saw him show off. Yeah. This is why he called him Strong Arms. That nickname never changed. And he could see Jordan staring too for a moment. Distracted as always. And boy was Jordan distracted. He almost didn’t lift the bookshelf at first, his gaze on Carlos’ arms before he heard him. “Nope, not even that heavy.” Jordan agreed, moving the bookshelf off the cart with him. “I could do this all day too. Maybe we should have a furniture moving day. Just because.” Jordan suggested with a wink as he walked backward towards the house. He winked at Asher and Kaleb when he went by them.

Alex looked at Ezekiel, he’d gotten a few pieces glued together so far. “Well. You can use uh my finger as a guide. Asher’s hands don’t look that much bigger. And then one of the rods here can hold its shape. That’s not a bad idea.” Alex said, thinking about a solution to this.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Carlos absolutely loved when he was the center of attention. For a moment, all three were watching him. Even Asher was watching, and that meant that he was doing something right. Then Jordan started up too, and he couldn’t help but watch him. He really loved when people were strong. “Mm, I just had a brilliant thought, my fiery phoenix.” He walked back with him. “What if when you weren’t too busy bravely protecting us like the big, strong knight that you are, we are the people who move everyone’s furniture. What’s that? Too heavy for you? Don’t even worry. We’ll do it for you without even breaking a sweat.” He shifted so he was yet again only holding up his side with one arm. He threw it up with a yawn. He looked over his shoulder at the other two. “Oh, hey, didn’t see you there.” Walking without looking and with one arm. Trying to make it look effortless. It was not effortless, but he was very good at pretending. With that free arm, he wiggled his fingers. “Did you need help carrying anything?” Too much for the one arm. He moved it back in one fluid motion, still looking at the two of them. “Just put it here. We’ve got it for you.” Asher, having gotten distracted by Jordan, finally just shook his head, “You are both very lucky we find you incredibly endearing.”

Using Alex’s finger as a guide was a brilliant idea. Ezekiel pulled out the tailor’s measuring tape, his favorite tool for measuring, and walked over to Alex. “Can I measure your finger? I think if I can get an approximate size, then I can see which rod is closest and go from there.” He thought that he had the basics down. He was not sure about coloring yet, but the basic shape of a ring should not be too difficult. “I may also need you to try the prototypes on if you do not mind.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jordan, trying to walk and not get distracted by Carlos, chuckled at the idea. “Now that, that is a good idea beautiful. We can be the movers for town. Thunder can be our mascot.” Jordan replied, seeing him once again carry the dresser with one arm and he bit his lip. He heard Asher and winked at him, as Kaleb shook his head. He was distracted too, and he was watching both of them. “Well, gorgeous, we are a very endearing pair. Very distracting too. And strong. You cannot help but love us.” Jordan replied to Asher, grinning wide. “Okay beautiful, we’re going up the steps now, be careful.” Jordan added as he stepped one foot up and then the other, going backward up the stairs.

Alex nodded, hearing the question and held out his hand. “Feel free to measure away.” Alex added, smiling before he heard the comment. “I don’t mind trying on your prototype rings.” Alex said with a nod of his head. “Though we should be careful, don’t want Kai getting the wrong idea.” He said with a wink, and.. as if Alex summoned him, Kaiden walked in like always after patrol. “And what wrong idea would I be getting?” He asked with a small smile and a curious expression, leaning against the wall, watching the two.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher sighed but nodded. “They certainly are strong.” He shook his head. “And awfully distracting.” He pried his eyes from the two of them so that he could actually do something real. Carlos kept his hands actually on the furniture so that he could move up the stairs. “Boys,” he called over his shoulder, “please do enjoy the view from down there, ‘mkay?” Asher groaned and whipped around to grab the last of the boxes. Before he could be distracted again, he was going to get this done. Though all he could see were those two men who were strong. He growled with frustration at his own inability to keep it together. The two of them did this knowing what it would do, and that made it worse. In a good way.

Ezekiel wrapped the measuring tape around Alex’s finger and jotted down some numbers. He snorted a laugh at the idea. He stifled a bigger laugh as Kaiden came in. Without looking up, he answered as though this were a normal conversation, “I am marrying Alexander.” He tossed the measuring tape on the table and moved back to the forge and started measuring some of the rods and tools. One of them had to at least be close enough.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb was trying so hard to ignore his partner, especially hearing that. “Very distracting.” Kaleb agreed. They couldn’t afford to be distracted, they had things to do. But it was certainly tough. Kaleb turned to the cart and helped Asher with the last of the boxes. Jordan chuckled, hearing Carlos’ words as they made it inside and set the bookshelf where it could be used by everyone. Kaleb headed inside with the last of the stuff he could carry while Jordan slipped past him, hand running over his shoulder and grabbed the guitar from the cart. “Okay. Now that is done, shall we head back to town with Thunder or put him in the barn with the sheep for the night?” Jordan asked, he could return the cart in the morning.

Alex chuckled, at the snorted laugh before he looked up at Kaiden. Kai, shaking his head, let out an audible gasp. “Oh! Well. I guess I need to find a new beau. Because I just lost mine. I’m sure I can find someone, perhaps Nathaniel now that Alex is taken.” Kaiden said, trying to keep his voice at a surprised and shocked tone. Meanwhile Alex snorted a laugh himself, shaking his head.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Emmett Adler (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF, Former Firefly | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25, 24 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher placed the last of his boxes down as well and thought about what needed to happen next. They needed to get the cart back, and Thunder needed to go somewhere that wasn’t just out there. They also needed to unpack what they just brought. He was going to formulate a plan, stepping outside to determine this, when he saw Jordan and that guitar. There were so many memories attached to it, and he was so glad that they could unlock them again instead of ignoring them. He reached for Jordan’s unoccupied hand, clasped it, and used both of their to point. “I am unpacking so that we do not have boxes everywhere. You are going to deal with your horse. You are taking those strong arms with you so that the adults can focus on doing real things.” Carlos and his shoved up sleeves showing off those muscles was entirely distracted by Kaleb. He walked straight up to him and took his hands as soon as he put down his box. “Did you like the show?”

He found the closest and clamped it to a table. This was not the most secure way to do this, but it was the first solution he could think of. Ezekiel, as he was checking on his metal, had an idea. “Yes, I am sure that Nathaniel would be willing to swap. Don’t you think, Alex? Kaiden, I need your finger.” He swept up the measuring tape and without asking wrapped it around his finger. He jotted down numbers. Then, just to sell the moment that he would explain later, he measured his own and wrote the numbers. He moved back to the forge and started laying the molten metal over the rods. “I am glad you are so willing to accept this new revelation of ours. I can see how devastated you are.” A hint of a smile cracked through his emotionless expression.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan, Elijah Lewis and Cameron Harris (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite, Former Firefly | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27, 23 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jordan was about to speak when he heard Asher. “Okay gorgeous. I’ll be back quickly while you and them get the stuff unpacked. And maybe, just maybe I’ll play for you again.” Jordan said, winking at him. He kissed Asher’s cheek, before he slung the guitar over his back, and walked off to the cart, getting in and bringing Thunder back towards town. Kaleb looked at Carlos when he came over, feeling him take his hands and he grinned. “Mmhmm. It was quite the show Strong Arms.” Kaleb said, winking at Carlos.

Alex looked at Ezekiel and nodded, chuckling. “Oh yes. I’m sure Nate would be fine with the swap. He did almost swap and take Kaleb as a partner.” Alex said as Kai laughed, holding his finger out with a curious expression. “Well, I was trained by a pair of ex-officers so I could probably convince him. And yes, former love of mine, I am very devastated at this turn of events.”​