As far as Barcus can tell, that's the fairest and best way to handle the burdens in a relationship. He hasn't been in a serious one for a long while, until Caldera, but he's learning fast. So, it seems, are they.
"Mmm..." he sighs and his eyes fall shut as Viktor runs his hands over him, quiet for a moment, but then he tilts his head to look past Viktor at Xander.
"It was good of you to agree. Viktor knows me far better than you do, and vice versa. I hope we can remedy that, in time, and become better friends. Mind you, should the two of you want to do this again, I would be delighted, but I won't expect it. You're clearly a matched set."
"For a few moments there, I felt almost like an extension of the two of you, or a toy you were both sharing, and it was...very erotic."
"It is a role that suits you..." he murmured, a hand shielding Viktor's eyes while he rinsed the soap out of his hair. He shifted his attention down to his shoulders next, pausing just as his fingers pressed into muscle.
"...Oh." UH! WOW. he sure didn't know what to say to that.
At Barcus' comment, Viktor opens his eyes to look up at Xander. He expects it to be a knowing look, but his partner instead looks shocked, and Viktor smiles with amusement.
"I like that," Viktor purrs without breaking eye contact with Xander. "And I would be willing to do it again, but we should give Xander some time to process the whole thing." He reaches up to pinch Xander's cheek with that same amused smile. This is all clearly a lot for him, and Viktor has the advantage of feeling more in control due to his dominant role. Knowing now that some of this makes his partner jealous, he wants to ensure he feels like he can say no to any and all of it.
Barcus is watching enough to get a gist of the silent communication between them, and therefore he registers Xander's uncertainty, as well. He just nods peacefully.
"Of course. I think we're all well and truly done for the night, and that's what matters at the moment." There's a glimmer of humor in his voice.
"But thank you. Both of you. I enjoyed that...very much."
"Yes, of course. I — I applogize." He blushed and ducked his head down to focus on lathering up Viktor's shoulders and chest with soap. "You will have to forgive me, I have had such relations before —" nope. Hang on. "Well not two men at the same time, but ah... mmm. I just need to get more used to the idea of this happening more frequently, which does not mean I disliked it."
Wasn't Viktor usually the one fumbling? Fuck his life.
It is odd, not to be the blushing virgin in this situation. But he can't blame Xander for it; they only just began their romantic relationship, and now they've added a new variable. It is all a lot to wrap one's head around. Viktor is just enjoying being with two men he likes very much.
He pushes himself up and back again, lifting his head out of the water and making his chest more accessible for Xander to touch. He leans back and turns his head to kiss his partner's cheek, hand on his other cheek to press it firm.
"Shhh. It's alright, love. There is no pressure or expectation."
His other hand still touches Barcus, and he looks back at his friend.
"I am glad you enjoyed it, Barcus. We all earned a night of pleasure and relaxation."
Cultural differences, Barcus decides silently. Religious men will get themselves tangled in knots before accepting what they want, as if suffering through the turbulent emotions is a deliberate sacrifice to their god.
Lucky for him, neither Gaerdal nor Gond expect such things. His only concern need be care and kindness to his equally-mortal companions.
"Indeed," he agrees. "No pressure or expectation, but all the affection in the world for the both of you."
He puts his hand over Viktor's and tilts his head to kiss his wrist lightly.
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"Mmm..." he sighs and his eyes fall shut as Viktor runs his hands over him, quiet for a moment, but then he tilts his head to look past Viktor at Xander.
"It was good of you to agree. Viktor knows me far better than you do, and vice versa. I hope we can remedy that, in time, and become better friends. Mind you, should the two of you want to do this again, I would be delighted, but I won't expect it. You're clearly a matched set."
"For a few moments there, I felt almost like an extension of the two of you, or a toy you were both sharing, and it was...very erotic."
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"...Oh." UH! WOW. he sure didn't know what to say to that.
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"I like that," Viktor purrs without breaking eye contact with Xander. "And I would be willing to do it again, but we should give Xander some time to process the whole thing." He reaches up to pinch Xander's cheek with that same amused smile. This is all clearly a lot for him, and Viktor has the advantage of feeling more in control due to his dominant role. Knowing now that some of this makes his partner jealous, he wants to ensure he feels like he can say no to any and all of it.
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"Of course. I think we're all well and truly done for the night, and that's what matters at the moment." There's a glimmer of humor in his voice.
"But thank you. Both of you. I enjoyed that...very much."
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Wasn't Viktor usually the one fumbling? Fuck his life.
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He pushes himself up and back again, lifting his head out of the water and making his chest more accessible for Xander to touch. He leans back and turns his head to kiss his partner's cheek, hand on his other cheek to press it firm.
"Shhh. It's alright, love. There is no pressure or expectation."
His other hand still touches Barcus, and he looks back at his friend.
"I am glad you enjoyed it, Barcus. We all earned a night of pleasure and relaxation."
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Lucky for him, neither Gaerdal nor Gond expect such things. His only concern need be care and kindness to his equally-mortal companions.
"Indeed," he agrees. "No pressure or expectation, but all the affection in the world for the both of you."
He puts his hand over Viktor's and tilts his head to kiss his wrist lightly.