come_sailaway | Whatever it Takes

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Whatever it Takes

Who: Valdis and Open with Some Closed
What: Valdis does stuff around the Serena Eterna, feel free to join her
When: November
Where: All over
Warnings: In each starter

I’m a Product of the System | Open | CW: None

She’s mostly been forgiven for Tiamat’s actions, but it’s still all out there for people to look at on the photo wall. Valdis remembers some of these, but thankfully Ash’s death isn’t on there. There are other photos since the last time she was here, with other passengers, which is of course why she is here, to see what everyone else has been up to. She’s not the only murderer on the ship, they all play their parts when needed.

“When was the last time you killed someone,” she asks absently to the next approaching person.

A Catastrophe | Open | CW: None

Part of her no longer cares about dying, and with the daggers out of the way and the important people having their names to protect them, Tiamat has no more power. Or at least not enough to scare her. She has the twin blades out and practices with them, slashing with a speed that would terrify most. Valdis isn’t afraid to show off her power and skill, they are necessary to survival. With a single, swift slash one of the dummies falls into two pieces and she turns on the other, prepared to ruin that one as well.

And Yet a Masterpiece | Max and Ash | CW: Probably gonna be NSFW

Being in love with three people isn’t fair, but it is wonderful that she has found them all at the same time. Valdis had gone from no one, to so many she doesn’t want to ever leave the Eterna and lose them, but that might not be something that is up to any of them, and all good things eventually end. Still Ash’s emotions upon hearing that she knows when he and Max are together shows her a very missed opportunity. So she will text both.

Max, I still haven’t properly made it up to you after Tiamat and I think we need to talk to Ash about how all this is going to work. Dinner at 8?

Ash, we’ve been dating for a bit now, and I know you are also dating Max, and I am also dating Max. We should discuss this, don’t you think? Dinner at 8?

But I’m Half-diseased | Open | CW: Blood

Valdis sits in Sand Dollar, sketching scene after scene, person after person. Some are passengers and others people from her past. One might be familiar to those who went on the excursion, Fenrir. Occasionally she’ll close her eyes and hold her breath until something passes, other moments she is paler than usual, and some of the drawings have red splatters on them. She has several empty cups of coffee on the table and several red stained napkins. Anyone looking at her would know she is clearly unwell, but she’ll greet anyone who approaches with a smile and a polite greeting.

Wildcard | PM or just go for it

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

There's nothing to make up for, but I agree we should all get on the same page. Dinner at 8 sounds good. I'll bring dessert.

Max arrives at eight o'clock on the dot. He's in a suit, too. (When isn't he?) This one is one of his favorites, dark navy paired with a gold tie. He has a black forest cake on a platter with him. Because he said he's bring dessert.

"Hey Ash, what are you drinking?" He might want one too.

Valdis shows up a few moments after Max, which is unusual because she is usually always on time, but she's wearing a black, sequined, form fitting dress and black heels. They both look sharp and handsome in their suits, having either one on her arm is wonderful, but she somehow has ended up with both.

"Hello, boys." She's carrying a bottle of red wine for herself and them if they desire. "Fancy meeting you both here."

She is eyeing that cake though.

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When Valdis said 'we' he wasn't sure if she meant the three of them. Seeing Max puts a smile on his face. He stands up when he approaches the table.

"Not sure what looks better, you or that cake." He gives a nod toward the table. "Put that down and have a drink." Still standing he offers his glass of whiskey to Max after giving him a soft kiss. "I'll share--"

His mouth goes dry when he sees her. "Well, shit. We're in trouble." Just fuck him up in that dress would you. Max in this suit. Valdis in that dress. He doesn't stand a chance.

"Fucking hell, woman. You look incredible." And they are supposed to talk relationship stuff with the two of them looking like something he wants to eat?

Max grins and manages to get the cake safely on the table while Ash goes in for the kiss. But he doesn't have to wonder why his boyfriend's words have all dried up. There's a knowingly wicked gleam in his eye.

Max turns to see her for himself and, despite anticipating that she'd probably show up in one of her heart-stopping dresses, he's still absolutely floored by how gorgeous she looks.

"Yeah, what he said. Fancy doesn't even begin to describe it. Can I get your seat for you?"

Valdis smiles, arching one brow as Ash looses his voice in awe and Max, despite being ready for her, still has that little leap of happiness that he always has when he sees her. It's...beyond wonderful to be loved by them, even if they weren't both super attractive physically, their love would be enough for her. Their souls are even more beautiful than they are.

"Yes, thank you, Max."

She places the wine on the table and takes the offered seat.

"I know you probably aren't wondering why I've brought you both here, but it's really fun to pretend."

Ash was quick to retrieve the bottle she set down and pour her a glass while Max tucked her chair in. They made a pretty good team. He slid his chair closer to her and looked up at Max.

In his hand he held up the glass of whiskey for his boyfriend to take.

"Not going to lie, I am still wondering why."

Max pushes the chair in under her like an expert, and then quickly finds his own between her and Ash. He happily accepts the drink. Whiskey is his favorite, after all.

"We're here to talk about the three of us, aren't we?"

Valdis picks up the glass Ash poured for her.

"I've dated a lot of people, and I'm sure that is not a surprise."

They are both aware that those relationships meant nothing, because she had sworn off real feelings.

"Some at the same time, like now. Except I've never been in a relationship with two people who are also in a relationship with each other. Erin has made her feelings on the matter clear to you both. I guess I just want to make sure we are all on the same page."

Ash rests his elbow on the table and props up his head on his hand so he can turn and look at them both.

"I want to be with you both. I want it to be the three of us together."

No, he's not quite at the point of suggesting a threesome. First he wanted to talk about their relationship when they still had clothes on.

"You both give me everything I need. I think the three of us fit together."

"I'd like that," Max answers, smiling at both of them. There's only a tiny hint of terror when Valdis reminds him what Erin said. Oh, yeah. He remembers.

"I think we fit together really well too. But you both know I still care very much for Ylva. Whatever the three of us do, I won't let her feel like she means less to me."

"Erin has expressed some insecurities to me regarding you both, and I don't want her or Ylva to feel that way. These are not feelings I have ever had to consider before, but I must consider them now."

Because she had never felt the need to care. Valdis takes a sip of wine and looks from Max to Ash.

"I think we need to be very clear in our communication with each other. I will tell you I don't do flings."

That one time with Nobunaga and Klaus aside.

"I do not expect either of you to refrain from such things, or from pursuing other relationships beyond what exists now."

She's not sure how much more she should say on that, Ash already knows that she knows when he and Max are together, or when either of them are...with other people. It's a little awkward for them and she's never going to tell Nobunaga and Klaus about it.

Ash knew he would probably botch saying what he wants to say. He's never been in relationships like these before.

"I guess I mean, like what we're doing right now, the three of us out together? I like it. A lot." There is a smile in his eyes. "I'm in love with you both. I don't need other relationships. Don't want them. That's true for me and only me. I would never ask either of you to let anyone else go. Or make you choose. I just want to know when it comes to both of you that sometimes maybe the three of us can spend time together too."

He really couldn't see himself sleeping with anyone else either. Unless Max or Valdis asked him to join them and a third party. Ash doesn't work the same way as a lot of people on this ship but he also isn't bothered by the needs they have. What matters to him is that they love him.

"I don't want to upset anyone else that you are with. I know I'm new here. Last thing I want is to piss people off."

"Just because your the newest, doesn't make how you feel any less important," Max chimes in.

"I think Valdis is right that we need to be good at communicating. I think we have been so far? I like the idea of the three of us doing--what do they call it?--throuple stuff? Yeah. I'd love more of that. And I'm happy that you both are so understanding of where I come from, too, because out of the three of us, I'm probably the one that sleeps around with others most. And I do care for those people, as friends and as lovers I can feel comfortable and intimate with. No one is lesser in my eyes. Just, different kinds of love."

Max reaches a hand out for both of them to hold. "Sometimes my heart just swells so big when I think about how lucky I am to have you both, to have people who love me and support me and don't try to make me be something I'm not. I want to make sure you both feel just as loved and supported, too."

Valdis takes the offered hand.

"Yes, different kinds of love. And I want you both to know that one on one time is still always on the table, I just need to balance with Erin so she doesn't feel left behind."

Valdis reaches for Ash too.

"I had sworn off relationships because it was too painful to lose people I loved. I know that someday I could lose you both too, but I plan to make the most of it while we are together."

"Sounds like we are all on the same page, yeah?" Ash is very easy going. As long as they talk and he knows what is going on he'll be fine with just about anything. What matters most to him are both of them. That they are happy. That he gives them what they need. That they both know he would give them both the world if he could.

"Don't." He shakes his head at Valdis, giving her hand a tug. "No thinking like that tonight. C'mere." No, he doesn't wait for her to move, just pulls her into his lap so they are both facing Max.

"I saw the way you were eyeballing that cake, pretty girl." He scoots his chair closer to Max, feeling his knee bump against his leg. Ash takes a sip from the glass of whiskey he is sharing with Max. "Think I want cake for dinner. But, ladies first."

"Same for me and Ylva," Max agrees with a nod, though his smile is tinged with sadness as she admits why she resisted letting love in for so long. He'd stay with her forever if he could, but since he can't, he'll have to settle for making every moment of this count. Ash is way ahead of them both on that.

His leg presses affectionately against Ash's as he says, "Ha, cake for dinner? Then what will we have for dessert?" He asks this while looking directly at Valdis. He has some ideas~

Valdis releases Max's hand as Ash pulls her into his lap, crossing her legs and planting a kiss on his cheek. They are both perfect, soul mates she never thought she would find again, and her heart has never been so full of hope and love.

"I like all kinds of cake," she says, leaning over to kiss Max too. His direct gaze makes her hear flutter, like only they can.

"I don't know about you two, but I know what I want after cake."

Them.

His heart races seeing her kiss Max. Not an ounce of jealousy. It felt right. He loves them both so much. Actually seeing them together and the love they have gives him comfort. If anything ever happens to him they will have each other.

He can't help but to laugh as his hand slides down her leg to her knee.

"Not gonna lie everytime one of you says cake I hear sex."

Ash swipes some of the frosting with his finger and licks it off. "Cake for dinner, sure. Milk and eggs, right? It's got protein. For dessert I want both of you as many ways as you'll let me have you."

The hand on Valdis' leg reaches to squeeze Max's knee.

Max's heart does more than flutter when she leans in to kiss him. It's beating like a battering ram against his ribs. The prospect of having her and Ash together in one bed is almost too good to be true. He's not sure how he's going to manage to eat anything without getting distracted.

"Not gonna lie," he answers back, "I'm going to start using that as a euphemism on purpose now." They can talk about going back to their room to eat cake and no one will be the wiser... nah, who is he kidding? Everyone's going to be able to see the grins on their faces. They'll know. And he doesn't care.

"Flawless logic." Max swipes some frosting and attempts to smear it on Valdis's nose next. "Better eat up. You'll need your energy, won't you?"

"Start using it?" Valdis asks with a grin. "Who's to say it isn't already a thing."

She can hear Max's heart racing, and feel the warmth of Ash's soul. The only thing more perfect is them. In Ash's room. Together. All night long. She pulls away from Max's attempt to swipe frosting on her nose, giggling as she almost falls out of Ash's lap.

"At least grab forks, gentlemen," she quips, reaching for the one by Ash's plate to stab into the cake.

She scoops off a piece and seems to hesitate, not sure which to offer it to, so she just eats it herself.

"Eh, it's ok." she teases.

Ash moves her hair out of his way and bites her neck playfully. "You know I'm not always a gentleman."

Not behind closed doors anyway. Right now all he is thinking about is putting her over his shoulder and grabbing Max by his tie and going to his room where he can use them both as a plate for that cake. Before she can fall off his lap his arm circles her waist to keep her there. His other hand reaches for another fork on the table. He can't help but to laugh at her antics. She's a brat and it's adorable.

"It's okay, she says. Getting yourself in trouble, pretty girl." He cuts off a bite from the cake and grabs it with his fingers. Leaning forward he meets Max's eyes as he offers him the bite. "C'mere, gorgeous."

He has every intention of teasing and tempting them both.

"I'll fork you later~" That was bad and he knows it but this is not the grinning face of a man who is sorry.

He's already guessed she's going to take that bit for herself so that part doesn't get him, but her teasing comment after does. "Hey! It's delicious and you know it," he pouts (unconvincingly because he's still smiling.)

He isn't going to pass up a chance to eat out of Ash's hand, though, so he eagerly leans forward to chomp on that cake, purposefully sucking Ash's fingers into his mouth and licking them obscenely. Nothing but brats at this table.

Valdis giggles as Ash catches her.

"You are both horrible."

Ash for his shamelessness and Max for his bad puns, but she loves both because and in spite of those traits. She leans forward to stab the cake again and offers this bite to Ash. She senses how happy they both are, and that makes her happy, and Malachi would be thrilled that she had found love again, she's so lucky to have found three very real lovers at the same time.

His eyes close and he groans softly at the feel of Max's lips on his fingers. But quickly that dissolves into a laugh. Of course he has puns.

"Damn," He mumbles with a mouth full of cake. "That is good." Another bite is stuffed in his mouth. "Really fucking good, Max."

Ash looks impressed as he licks his fork clean. He's eaten at a lot of fancy, famous places and that is hands down the best damn cake he's ever eaten. The banter between Max and Valdis over the cake warms him from the inside out. Yes, he is very happy. Complete. Loved in a way he doesn't think he's ever been loved before.

"Horrible, huh?" The smile forming is devious. He's had about as much flirting as he can take. Well, in public anyway. "Grab the cake and the wine, Max. I'll grab dessert." He says as he stands up, easily shifting Valdis in his arms to carry her. If she wasn't in that dress she would be over his shoulder with teeth marks on her ass cheek, he's trying his best to be as gentlemanly as possible in his manhandling. "You're in so much trouble." He mutters to her.

Oh, no. She knows that look. The fork is dropped on the table as Ash stands up, her heart racing with anticipation and joy. She's done nothing to deserve them, but they are hers.

"Help, Max!" she exclaims reaching for him. "I'm being kidnapped."

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