openmisc | Kent/Feldspar

"Just once more," they had said when Ellie's team petitioned for it. She was busy with Palmer, falling in love with science while he fell in love with God, and Kent was left to pick up the pieces. He wanted another damn go at it. The Machine had a pricetag in the billions; it was begging to be used again.

But they wouldn't let Ellie go. They wouldn't let just anyone go. They wanted someone who knew how it worked, who had been there from the beginning, but someone who isn't completely taken in by Ellie's words.

That leads them to a dozen people and they end up with Kent. He's blind, but that's not what decides it. They claim that he wouldn't hallucinate the way Ellie did. That he has a unique perspective.

And, he's already proven himself steady and loyal.

He experiences it all the way that Ellie does, but something goes wrong on the other end. Maybe another terrorist attack. Maybe not. All he knows is that he's in the sphere and then, suddenly, he's floating, unable to find his footing until a great crash and he slams into the bottom of the machine.

He groans, pulling his helmet on with a grunt and a wince.

"Fuck this," he mutters, finding the edge of the sphere with his hands. There was a door there somewhere. He just - has to find it.

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videointhenoise

"You wait fifteen minutes and then you're legally allowed to leave," Kent deadpans, knowing that they won't get the joke. But sometimes it's fun to keep some very esoteric phrases and thinkings from Earth alive.

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getfeldsparred

They might not get the joke, but they absolutely run with it, especially knowing Kent for their entire lives. “Legally,” Lapis says sagely.

“Yeah, legally,” Hal grins.

“You can wait less than that too,” Feldspar says, nudging their foot against Kent’s.

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videointhenoise

Kent chuckles. "Legally," he confirms and then nods. "If we're still sleeping, then you can go play until the afternoon. Then I'm gathering you up."

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getfeldsparred

It’s clear Lapis and Hal both silently agree that they’ll sleep in on purpose - they shoot a look between them and nod vigorously.

“You’ll see them in the afternoon,” Feldspar hums, grabbing a piece of bread to dip into the sauce. “This is real good, Kent. Real good.”

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videointhenoise

"Well, not strictly speaking, I won't."

He grins broadly. "And thanks. I cooked the mushroom sauce from last night down. It's not bad when you add some seasoning."

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getfeldsparred

“Strictly speaking, you’ll never see anyone ever,” Feldspar remarks lightly, glancing up towards the two giggling hatchlings. Blind jokes are always a win.

“You always cook the most delicious stuff though, and I’m not just saying that because I’m usually up in space.”

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videointhenoise

"You're right," he says seriously and picks up his drink. "And I do cook delicious stuff because I'm from an entirely different planet with a different perspective." He leans over close to the hatchlings. "And also I'm better than Felds."

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getfeldsparred

“That’s not a secret,” Lapis grins, “Feldspar can burn water.”

“That’s learned helplessness. You taught us that word, didn’t you, Kent?” Hal adds, laughing as Feldspar furrows their brow.

“You can tease all you want, but out of everyone at this table I toast the best marshmallows.”

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videointhenoise

"I did," he assures Hal and then snorts. "And you only toast the best ones because you have four working eyes and aren't a kid."

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getfeldsparred

Feldspar rolls all four of those eyes. “Roast your own marshmallows then.”

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videointhenoise

"Don't be cruel." He nudges them with his elbow again.

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getfeldsparred

“You know I’m all talk,” they smile, nudging him back under the table:

“Ugh, they’re doing it again,” Lapis mutters to Hal. “Being all lovey. If they start kissing we need to run.”

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videointhenoise

Kent slides an arm around their shoulders and then leans over to kiss Feldspar right on the side of their face.

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getfeldsparred

They chuckle and turn their head quickly to kiss him right on the lips. The hatchlings groan in disgust.

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videointhenoise

Kent returns that kiss and smiles against their mouth. "They're still here."

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getfeldsparred

“I know, but this might make them leave faster,” they grin, kissing him again.

“Not at the table!! Ew!!!” Lapis brings their hands up to shield their eyes. “We’re going! We’re going!”

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videointhenoise

"Have fun with Gabbro!" Kent calls out, sliding his arms around Feldspar's shoulders to pull them close. He can hear the sound of retreating footsteps and laughs.

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getfeldsparred

Lapis remembers to grab the extra bowl for Gabbro before they both scurry out of the cabin. Feldspar waits until they hear the door swing shut and pulls Kent against them to kiss him with a little tongue.

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videointhenoise

Kent laughs, opening his mouth to them, sliding into their lap and wrapping his arms around them tighter.

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getfeldsparred

Feldspar hums quietly as they slide their tongue over Kent’s, enjoying him like the delicious dessert he is. It’s especially nice that the hatchling is gone for the night - when was the last time they’d gotten some real privacy? Ages, is the answer, and they’re gonna enjoy themselves to the fullest.

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videointhenoise

Kent rocks his hips up to them. "We have...all night," he mutters, echoing their thoughts.

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getfeldsparred

“Mhmmm.” Feldspar kisses along Kent’s jaw and down to his neck, hands sliding down to cup his ass. “I’m going to Giant’s Deep next week…this might be our last night alone until then.”

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videointhenoise

Kent grins, reaching down and stroking their cock through their pants.

"Don't think about space while you're inside me."

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getfeldsparred

Feldspar grits their teeth with a happy hiss. “No, the opposite,” they grin. “I think about your hand on me when I’m riding those cyclones or whipping my ship into an orbit.”