[closed] the only constant is change

[capcious]

Who: the Fallout AU crew
Setting: the Commonwealth
Summary: BoS things, institute things
Warnings: Fallout warnings, smut
Other: [original notes] [first post] [second post] [third post] [fourth post] [fifth post] [sixth post] [seventh post] [eighth post]

- minor timeskip to when the BoS has its feet under it again, shaun asks riley to go up and keep an eye on them and deacon goes with
- they get assigned to a BoS squad composed of AU versions of chancellery guards (paladin archimedes o'hallan, knight-captain anthony norris, lancer-sargeant alex reyes, knight riley reynolds, knight everett wynter, knight henry "hal" saller, aspirant 'jack' "deacon" 'priest')
- maybe some minor quests involving getting to know them, gotta get some solid Bonding going
- sarrith (sarah, secret enclave remnant) and sal's romeo and juliet romance
- that one quest where you get the nukes from the glowing sea for the BoS
- wynter's mistake and gradual ghoulification and the position it puts the squad in
- blind betrayal

- shaun announces ferran officially as his successor
- ferran dealing with the short institute quests that result from that
- shaun discovering ferran's a slut and trying to talk to him about it
- zetta freaking out bc they're spending all this time waiting for her to recover and dealing with the BoS, and not having the time to try to figure out a way to save shaun
- zetta, in general, driving shaun slowly up the wall because she's cooped up and needs to be kept occupied or else Bad Things Start Happening, why is this shaun's life, this was not what he was expecting at all
- ferran going on missions with x6-88 / house divided, warwick
- nathan and zay's one night stand with ferran becoming not a one night stand any more
- at some point we need to have nathan call deacon a mongrel to his face so zetta can go positively nuclear
- zay finding out nathan is taking buffout

- build towards the railroad and institute being on better terms (not *stable*, but they need to be in a position where they're willing to make an alliance at the battle for bunker hill and afterwards to take the BoS down)
- probably need to do a meeting with dez and carrington, bc jfc (and ferran being the next director makes it easier to make negotiations on the institute's behalf though shaun probably doesnt fully trust him with that wrt the railroad yet, shaun needs to see ferran make decisions that benefit the institute OVER the railroad for that)

- mass fusion happens before battle for bunker hill, lighting a fire under the brotherhood's ass (still use it as the faction cut-off point?)
- at the battle, brotherhood wins -- keeping them a legitimate threat and serving as the push for the institute and railroad to work together against them

[image] [lyrics]

well, oh, it seems you're a lot like me
you dug yourself into places you never thought you would be
but don't you fret, and don't you mind
the only constant is change,
and you never know what you'll find

yeah, tomorrow i might wake up nice and clean
and i might believe the things i said i didn't mean
and this might turn and wind up just the way we'd dreamed
and i might become the things i swore i'd always be

Comments

[recalcitrare]

[Zay decides to undress as well, but takes his time with it. He's certain it has nothing on the show Ferran put on as he prepared for his shower, but he knows Nathan will enjoy it all the same, so there's no reason not to.]

I feel I was rather preoccupied, all things considered.

[timesbureaucrat]

[Nathan watches Zay, head tilted in interest as more and more skin is revealed. God, he loves touching him.]

And now you're using me as an excuse for your poor planning. [And Nathan is very flattered by it.]

[recalcitrare]

You're a perfectly valid excuse, [Zay drawls, dropping his clothes thoughtlessly on the floor.] I refuse to be told otherwise.

[timesbureaucrat]

[Nathan is so very tempted to crawl to the edge of the bed right now and pull Zay close so he can suck his cock. But right now that'd be counterproductive.]

Come lie on the bed with me.

[recalcitrare]

Of course, dear. [Zay slides across the bed to join him, snaking an arm around his waist and greeting him with a kiss to his jaw.]

[timesbureaucrat]

[Nathan nuzzles Zay's hair.]

I'm not sure I'll be able to get hard again in anything less than an hour. I was just thinking about how Jet made me pop boners uncontrollably, but I was also only twenty the first--and last--time I tried Jet, so I'm not actually sure how much was the chem and how much was simply being twenty.

[recalcitrare]

Jet? [Zay echoes, raising his eyebrows slightly. But it isn't from surprise -- he seems more curious than anything else.] I can't say I'm familiar.

[timesbureaucrat]

A chem commonly produced on the surface. It's an upper. Enhances reflexes and reduces the need for sleep, which is why it was sometimes given to soldiers. It has a variety of unfortunate possible side effects though, so it was rationed more carefully than drugs like Buffout and Psycho. Paranoia, over-stimulation, fainting spells, and sometimes--as in my case--excessive randiness.

[recalcitrare]

[Zay can't help but snicker at the idea of Nathan taking what he thought was a mission enhancement chem, only for it to backfire so spectacularly.] "Excessive randiness," [he repeats, amusement and fondness coloring his voice -- Nathan's phrasing is especially funny to him.] It'd be interesting to see you as such. Whenever I've got you that worked up, it never ends up lasting, because I can't resist keeping my hands off you. [He smooths his hand along Nathan's stomach.]

[timesbureaucrat]

Well, it's highly addictive so unless I have an addictol at hand, that's one experiment I'll have to say no to.

[Zay's hand on his stomach provokes a promising tingle in his nerves. Nothing beyond that yet, but it's a start.]

[recalcitrare]

Of course. And I wouldn't ask you to take such a risk. [Zay leans in to kiss him softly.]

[timesbureaucrat]

[Nathan presses forward to meet the kiss and makes a mental note to try to find some addictol next time he's on the surface.]

[recalcitrare]

[Zay strokes his fingertips along Nathan's jaw, already losing himself in the feel of his lips, even though the kiss is still simple and not heated.]

[timesbureaucrat]

[Nathan closes his eyes and savors the kiss. He slides his hand over Zay's back and down.]

[recalcitrare]

[Zay wants him, is eager for him, but his cock has laid unattended long enough that it isn't being as immediately demanding -- still erect, but not as rock hard as it was with Nathan in his lap. But as Nathan's hand wanders down his back, it twitches, and Zay leans more into the kiss.]

[timesbureaucrat]

[From the bathroom, the hiss of the shower spray stops. Nathan notices, but continues kissing Zay without pause. Ferran still has to dry and dress and will join them whenever he's ready.]

[recalcitrare]

[The change in sound barely registers to Zay; his entire focus is shifting to center on Nathan. God, he loves him.]

[timesbureaucrat]

[Nathan continues to kiss and caress Zay, trying to balance keeping Zay's interest without riling him up. Not yet. Not until Nathan's ready to join in again. It's good to be able to focus on Zay and be clear headed enough to enjoy the touches for their own sake, affection without lust making it desperate.

He loses track of time like that, only stopping when Ferran steps out of the bathroom once again dressed as the Silver Shroud.]

[recalcitrare]

[Zay loses himself in Nathan, soaking in every touch, relishing every kiss. Every time his cock starts to relax, Nathan arouses it again, and it leaves Zay breathless and needy and unable to entirely keep himself from rocking slightly against him for the pressure, for what relief he can get. It's marvelous. And entirely fair after Zay kept Nathan horny all day. He's still wrapped up in Nathan when Ferran finally emerges, and he more notices the shift in Nathan's attention than he does Ferran's presence.]

[timesbureaucrat]

[Nathan slowly ends the last kiss and draws away so they can plan the next phase.]

Ferran is back. Are you ready?

[recalcitrare]

Ah. [It's time. (Finally.)

Zay decides to start his answer by rocking harder against Nathan and raising his eyebrows.] You can't tell?

[timesbureaucrat]

It would be rude to assume.

[Over the last ten minutes of Zay's subtle rocking, Nathan's cock had gradually started to grow again, enough for him to be fairly confident that he was ready for another round.]

Any preferences on how we position this? [He remembers last time Zay had a few very specific positions that he didn't want Ferran to have him in.]

[recalcitrare]

No. [Zay doesn't hesitate in his answer. He can't think of a way for them to make their chain in a way that would cross the lines he'd drawn before.] Whatever you'd like should be fine, Nate.

[timesbureaucrat]

[His chest warms at the nickname. Zay's name for him.

He wants to be standing if he can. That's part of the Silver Shroud fantasy. But he also wants to be able to see Zay's face.

...but if the bed is high enough...

...fortunately, he's not too tall...]

Try scooting to the edge of the bed. Face up. I'll stand. The Shroud behind me.

[recalcitrare]

[Zay's heartbeat quickens at the mental image. He'll be able to watch Nathan's expressions this way.]

Alright. [He presses a kiss beside Nathan's mouth, but won't start moving until Nathan gets up.]