[It's going to take a little time since Zed realizes he's...never taken a picture of himself. Also doesn't help that he's underwater, but Ranpo's getting a topless photo of Zed underwater. He's oblivious on why this may be an issue.]
[His initial question was going to focus on what he was up to that required a suit...but then the next picture arrives. Then another. Zed swallows hard at the idea of the picture series progressing further, and he briefly wonders if he should type up another fish pun to get the next one..............
[It's really hard to think of fish puns when you're shamefully ogling some spicy pics. If only he could step through the phone to the other side. But with the distance between them as is, Zed's in unfamiliar territory. Should he send pictures as well? Even though he's only got his swim trunks on. Urgh, but it's becoming difficult to think of more puns...At least he's able to churn out one last one:]
We should dolphinitely scale back on the fish puns.
[Once that's sent off, Zed sends out a video call. Whether Ranpo picks up or it turns to a video message, he's sitting at the bottom of his tank with his back pressed against the glass wall. Somehow, there's a blush that's settled on his cheeks despite the chill of the water.]
Ranpo, I-- [Gods, what does he even say. (Oddly enough, his voice comes through okay despite being underwater.)] You're...making it hard for me to think of more.
[Oh, Ranpo answers, all right. And the sight of that blush on Zed's face has him grinning.]
[...the downside of video is he can't get his tail to cooperate for more than a few seconds, so it's wagging cutely behind him, in contrast to his dressed-down state.]
I bet that's not the only thing I'm making hard right now. Were pictures alone not enough?
[For a moment, Zed's eyes narrow as he grits his teeth with obvious frustration. Maybe because Ranpo's teasing him or that he actually typed out all those fish puns...or the man he wants is too far away. He could easily end the call there and cool off, but that's not happening. He doesn't want to stop this, yet it's also hard to believe he's actually doing this.
With some swallowing of his pride, Zed uses a thread of blood to move the camera away from himself. The top-up view is expanded until Ranpo can see all of him, including the tenting of his swim trunks.]
[Hard earned blood powers after a death threat, thank you. Zed can forgive the camera jostling around, although it seems to have thrown Ranpo off slightly.]
You could prop it up with a pillow. [Wait a second.] I also want you here too.
[Watching a strip tease versus getting to strip him in person-- there's absolutely no contest. Except Zed pauses, running his hands over the tops of his thighs in a thoughtful way.]
[It would be so easy to call a taxi and zoom right over-- but that feels like losing, somehow. He wants to see if he can get Zed desperate enough to rush over instead. It's not too often Ranpo really gets to tease him, after all.]
I always want to show off. [So humble, so modest]
[It takes him a moment to find a good way to prop it up, settling on his back with the camera panned over him. Which means he can now easily slide off his belt, slowly drawing it from the loops and through his fingers.]
[Zed's eyes are glued to the screen once Ranpo finally gets comfortable enough to work his belt off. He knows he's being teased, which is why he doesn't immediately admit to "everything, all of it". Not that that will stop Ranpo from knowing, as he is.]
As much as you want to show.
[The fishman doesn't touch himself yet either, but his hands form into fists against his thighs as if holding back.]
[Even through the small screen, he can see just how much he's getting to Zed, wondering if he'll start touching himself if Ranpo can entice him enough. It's a thrilling thought, and encourages him to start slowly undoing his fly, lifting his hips to start sliding them down lower.]
[For once, it seems he's actually gone the extra mile to wear more flattering underwear, replacing his boxers with more form-fitting boxer-briefs--]
[...]
[As long as you ignore the print. Are those supposed to be tiny camels?? Why is he like this.]
Well, I guess it's only fair I dress down as much as you have.
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There.
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[AND U CAN'T STOP HIM]
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[OBLIVIOUS.]
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And now I can see you every time I look at my phone, whenever I want!
[SAPPY]
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Then I'll set yours as mine.
[It takes him awhile to send that too.]
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Perfect! Then we'll match!
But you know, you can already see me whenever you want anyway.
Or ask for a picture whenever.
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[...And maybe having Ranpo's face on his phone isn't the best idea. Who knows if it's just painting a target on him.]
I'll have the picture whenever you're busy.
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I guess that'll have to do.
Should I give you more pictures to tide you over, then?
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Shore. Sounds fintastic.
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The things he does for...Ranpo.]1/2
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[brb can't stop laughing]
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I deserve a picture.
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[And a few minutes later--]
[Did he order a picture of Ranpo dressed in a suit with his hair slicked back and lounging on his bed? Because that's sure what he's getting.]
[But then a moment later, a second picture-- this time, with the jacket taken off and the tie undone.]
[And then a third, now with a few buttons popped open. Hm.]
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Fuck it.]
I'm hooked. I reelly wish I could be there.
[KILL HIM NOW.]
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[The next picture is more playful, his vest and shirt opened, but with the removed tie in his teeth, and his arms out-stretched in front of him.]
[And then, playful in a different way-- with his shirt folded open and his pants resting low on his hips.]
I fish you were here too!
[how are puns foreplay for him why is he like this]
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We should dolphinitely scale back on the fish puns.
[Once that's sent off, Zed sends out a video call. Whether Ranpo picks up or it turns to a video message, he's sitting at the bottom of his tank with his back pressed against the glass wall. Somehow, there's a blush that's settled on his cheeks despite the chill of the water.]
Ranpo, I-- [Gods, what does he even say. (Oddly enough, his voice comes through okay despite being underwater.)] You're...making it hard for me to think of more.
[That's right, it's his fault!]
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[...the downside of video is he can't get his tail to cooperate for more than a few seconds, so it's wagging cutely behind him, in contrast to his dressed-down state.]
I bet that's not the only thing I'm making hard right now. Were pictures alone not enough?
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With some swallowing of his pride, Zed uses a thread of blood to move the camera away from himself. The top-up view is expanded until Ranpo can see all of him, including the tenting of his swim trunks.]
...How could I be satisfied without you here?
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I could be there. But then you wouldn't get to see the rest of the show I had in mind.
[...]
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[Just gonna pick that back up.]
...doing this one handed is kinda hard, actually.
[Not everyone has cool blood powers to hold the camera for them!!]
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You could prop it up with a pillow. [Wait a second.] I also want you here too.
[Watching a strip tease versus getting to strip him in person-- there's absolutely no contest. Except Zed pauses, running his hands over the tops of his thighs in a thoughtful way.]
...But I won't complain if you want to show off.
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I always want to show off. [So humble, so modest]
[It takes him a moment to find a good way to prop it up, settling on his back with the camera panned over him. Which means he can now easily slide off his belt, slowly drawing it from the loops and through his fingers.]
But just how much of me do you want to see?
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As much as you want to show.
[The fishman doesn't touch himself yet either, but his hands form into fists against his thighs as if holding back.]
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[For once, it seems he's actually gone the extra mile to wear more flattering underwear, replacing his boxers with more form-fitting boxer-briefs--]
[...]
[As long as you ignore the print. Are those supposed to be tiny camels?? Why is he like this.]
Well, I guess it's only fair I dress down as much as you have.
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