[ It's absolutely impossible not to be endeared by Ed like this, looking absolutely precious when it comes the idea of something as simple as cuddling. It's not as if Stede has a whole lot of experience (Mary wasn't much of a cuddler) but he longs for it too, no matter what shape it might take.
Lifting his head, he smiles, wiggling a little closer. ]
[ Edward can't help but squirm a little closer, himself, meeting Stede in the middle of the mattress. ]
Do you have a preference?
[ He asks like he isn't sure, like there may be expectations of him to want to be one or the other... but he doesn't know what he wants anymore than to be beside Stede. ]
[ Edward noticed there wasn't an option for I want it all, and despite the adorable little kiss he's given, he can't help but feel like he'll be missing out.
He slots himself in beside Stede, sinking just a bit lower so that he can turn inwards and rest his head upon the other pirate's shoulder. It's a unique position that allows him to drape his arms around Stede's midsection while Stede's arms can drape over Ed's shoulders and back. Held and being held. ]
[ Stede softens immediately; his arms lift to wrap around Ed, to draw him closer, tucking their bodies together. One arm scrambles to find the blanket, and then he's tugging it over Ed's body, curling it around him before he hums softly, content.
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Lifting his head, he smiles, wiggling a little closer. ]
You can be the big spoon. Or the little one.
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Do you have a preference?
[ He asks like he isn't sure, like there may be expectations of him to want to be one or the other... but he doesn't know what he wants anymore than to be beside Stede. ]
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[ He leans in, pressing a little kiss to Ed's forehead as he reaches out, letting his fingers brush down his arm so he can seek out his hand. ]
It think it depends on the mood. Do you want to hold me, or be held?
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He slots himself in beside Stede, sinking just a bit lower so that he can turn inwards and rest his head upon the other pirate's shoulder. It's a unique position that allows him to drape his arms around Stede's midsection while Stede's arms can drape over Ed's shoulders and back. Held and being held. ]
How's this?
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It's more perfect than he had imagined. ]
This is perfect. You feel amazing, Ed.
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What now, babe? [ He asks distractedly, happy to doze off against Stede's chest. ]
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[ His hand lifts carefully, to stroke over Ed's hair in a way that he hopes is at least a little comforting. ]
Then we can figure out something to do later.