Description: Malcolm has invited Hagen and Nikola to accompany him and Aias to a very beginner-friendly kink social. Hagen’s shitting absolute bricks, but he wants to go, and he trusts Malcolm. Nikola, on the other hand, just wants Hagen happy and safe, so he goes too.

It’s all chill until they have to separate and all of a sudden, he’s the one who’s nervous. Aias is there to help, of course, but we all know the last thing Aias is going to do is help Lincoln’s offspring

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Hagen’s POV

Malcolm looks between the two ticking time bombs before he looks to me. “I still think we should leave them behind.”

I snort, nodding quickly. “Your argument is looking more and more reasonable.”

That robs Nik and Aias of their warfare in a heartbeat.

“You aren’t going nowhere without me,” Nikola declares, hand wrapping tightly around mine.

Aias takes Malcolm’s hand in a similar hold. “Neither are you.”

They watch us like hawks, and we grin at each other until we can’t help but laugh too. Breaking free, Malcolm comes towards me with his brightest smile. Nikola lets me slip free so that I can meet him.

“We’re dressed fine, right?” I ask as soon as I’m close enough. “Not too casual? You don’t look casual.”

I’d spent the whole morning fretting over my outfit even though I’d just brought the one after spending the last week doing the same thing, but while Malcolm had said to be casual and comfortable, the jeans and tee suddenly felt too casual with what they were wearing.

Aias was in his fancy silks as per usual, and Malcolm in linen trousers and an open button-up shirt, the two of them wearing matching jewels from their rings, to the pin in Aias’ hair and the diamond grills shining over Malcolm’s fangs.

Their clothes constituted a nice dinner outfit for me, a very, very nice dinner, not casual, but why the hell hadn’t I considered that casual for an ancient vampire and alien elf would be nowhere near close to casual for me?!

“You’re just right, I promise,” Malcolm vows as his hands fall upon my shoulders. They’re heavy, but gentle in their landing. Grey eyes search mine. “I could sense your nerves from my rooms.” I frown, but he just smiles. “It’s okay to be nervous, but if any part of you is afraid—”

“I am not afraid,” I cut in quickly. “This is just a gathering— a social call, right? Nothing crazy?”

He nods firmly. “We might as well be going out for tea and biscuits,” he promises. “Tea and biscuits served with leather gloves.”

I can’t help but smile, and his grin brightens in a heartbeat.

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Malcolm and Hagen. A duo I never knew I needed so much until now.

Thoughts???????????

Thoughts on Hagen’s POV??? On our first glimpse of how their friendship has grown??? On Aias and Nik already beefing loool

This extra has already been so much fun to write, I love love love this kind and comfortable Malcolm shepherding a nervous but curious Hagen, it’s adorable!!!

I’m hoping to have this out by Friday!!!! I hope ya’ll are ready!

Love you all,
Tippy