[Fine... So long as Claude isn't there to tease him even more. This is out of his comfort zone already. And Joshua doesn't usually appreciate being teased.
He just needs to get this off his chest.
Therefore, it'll come to visit Leona. Knock knock.]
[There's only so many smut novels you can read before-]
... Yes, of course.
[Luckily, he's not a child. He's a grown man, so he doesn't need everything explained to him. Although, he still can't help feeling a little embarrassed.]
I am not so unaware as to misunderstand how such intimacy might unfold between two men, it is only that... fiction so often seeks to embellish what it touches. Softening edges, gilding truths.
Leona's lips curls, but at least he doesn't laugh at him.]
About it being hurt, if he's as experienced as you say he is, then he'll make it comfortable for you. Regardless, it won't be entirely smooth, so I expect he'll be making sure you're being pleasured while he's preparing you.
[Yeah, Leona doesn't necessarily want to talk about that either.]
Pleasure helps with the pain unless you turn out to be the kind of guy who likes pain with their pleasure.
Hm, you say that now, but once you're actually intimate with someone, you'd end up finding out more about yourself.
[His tail sways.]
With the foreplay, use that time to explore the guy's body. Find out what makes him tick. See where he's sensitive and take advantage of it. Since it's your first time, I don't think he'll be expecting you to be an expert, so it's fine to take everything slow and feel what's right. Learn to establish your boundaries with what you're okay with, but make sure you let him know, too.
Joshua listens quietly and gives a nod. Perhaps he really should have just spoke with Dion openly about all of this. But there is some sort of relief with hearing it from someone else. He just ... desperately doesn't want to feel like he's drowning.]
I'm sure we will be able to establish what our boundaries are. That so much, I am sure of.
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How might you deal with ... the nerves? If I cannot find what makes him ... tick. What do I do?
First of all, tell him. Talk to him about these sort of things. The whole point is to explore and if you're at a loss, don't hesitate to ask him for some direction. Not everyone's spots are the same, so you can take your time exploring even if you don't get it the first time.
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Leona seems like the safest bet. And that might say... A lot?]
Leona? If I could have a moment of your time? ... I have a question or two.
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It makes him squint but:]
What is it?
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[He needs help with something... And it's not like he could ask Kaveh? Or Alhaitham? That seems like a worse idea. And even worse yet? Claude? No!]
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[Because a lot of things can be sensitive with Leona. It just depends on the topic.]
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It is somewhat... personal.
[Please, he needs to know if he'll keep this between them!!!]
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I ain’t gonna tell anyone if that’s what you’re worried about.
[You got his word. Or something like that.]
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don't betray him he'll burn you alive]Then if I may be so bold... When it comes to the yearning to be close with another. How long did you wait before surrendering to it?
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He stares at the text.]
Stop by my place. I ain’t having this conversation over the phone.
[Pause.]
The place is empty aside from me.
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[Fine... So long as Claude isn't there to tease him even more. This is out of his comfort zone already. And Joshua doesn't usually appreciate being teased.
He just needs to get this off his chest.
Therefore, it'll come to visit Leona. Knock knock.]
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Leona blinks slowly at Joshua before beckoning him in.]
No offense, but any reason why you chose me specifically for this kind of talk?
[Joshua, it's a bad sign if he's the one you can talk to.]
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And who would you suggest, otherwise?
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[He sighs in return.]
But you're basically asking me when's the right time to sleep with the guy, yeah?
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[Perhaps he trusts that Leona would be more "no nonsense" with him but hopefully that's true.
His cheeks turn slightly warm.]
... Yes. I'm afraid it's only been a handful of months, but I... I am curious.
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First things first: have you ever been intimate with anyone?
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Then he modestly shakes his head no. He has read books and is well-educated. But he has no first-hand experience.]
And on the other hand, Dion has had a long term partner aside from me. I find myself... not wanting to feel completely lost at sea, to put it lightly.
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[So experienced vs inexperienced.
Books help, but actually implementing them...that's a different story. There's only so much someone can learn from books, after all.]
Next question: have you ever masturbated?
[Joshua, be prepared for the not-so-quite sex talk. If Leona gets an idea of how much Joshua actually knows, it can help.]
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... Yes, of course.
[Luckily, he's not a child. He's a grown man, so he doesn't need everything explained to him. Although, he still can't help feeling a little embarrassed.]
I am not so unaware as to misunderstand how such intimacy might unfold between two men, it is only that... fiction so often seeks to embellish what it touches. Softening edges, gilding truths.
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[He raises a brow at him. Should he start investing in getting some...interesting books for Joshua in the future?]
You want me to give you tips on what to do then once you're intimate?
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Wh... What I read is not the topic that we need to discuss at length.
[He looks away.....]
And... yes. What I should practically expect. What I should do... if it might hurt.
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Leona's lips curls, but at least he doesn't laugh at him.]
About it being hurt, if he's as experienced as you say he is, then he'll make it comfortable for you. Regardless, it won't be entirely smooth, so I expect he'll be making sure you're being pleasured while he's preparing you.
[Yeah, Leona doesn't necessarily want to talk about that either.]
Pleasure helps with the pain unless you turn out to be the kind of guy who likes pain with their pleasure.
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N-No. I'm ... I'm not.
[Leona, please.]
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[His tail sways.]
With the foreplay, use that time to explore the guy's body. Find out what makes him tick. See where he's sensitive and take advantage of it. Since it's your first time, I don't think he'll be expecting you to be an expert, so it's fine to take everything slow and feel what's right. Learn to establish your boundaries with what you're okay with, but make sure you let him know, too.
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Joshua listens quietly and gives a nod. Perhaps he really should have just spoke with Dion openly about all of this. But there is some sort of relief with hearing it from someone else. He just ... desperately doesn't want to feel like he's drowning.]
I'm sure we will be able to establish what our boundaries are. That so much, I am sure of.
[...]
How might you deal with ... the nerves? If I cannot find what makes him ... tick. What do I do?
[Sorry, he's such a virgin.]
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First of all, tell him. Talk to him about these sort of things. The whole point is to explore and if you're at a loss, don't hesitate to ask him for some direction. Not everyone's spots are the same, so you can take your time exploring even if you don't get it the first time.
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He clears his throat.]
Yes... I see. Thank you, Leona.
[He might be reaching his limit here then!! He feels much too embarrassed. But thankful all the same.]
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