Xellos lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling. It was the middle of the night, he was tired, he should be sleeping, and he couldn't. This was... perplexing. Really, a little footsy under the table should not have effected him this much, although he had to admit that was the most intimate touch he'd had in real life. Maybe that was the difference. Reality. Well, that and a really gorgeous University student who seemed to like him. Sighing, he ran one of his hands down over his chest, even though it didn't exactly help his current situation. It would have been nice if Zelgadiss had stayed, or if his mother hadn't been there, or if he hadn't frozen, or if a million other things had happened that would have led to a far more enjoyable evening. As it was, he was alone and incredibly frustrated.
With a growl he sat up in the bed and threw the covers off. This was useless, he might as well give up and give in. Walking across the room he sat down in front of his computer and picked up his gear. The mood he was in tonight wasn't going to let him sleep without some help, so he might as well make use of his favourite sex toy. Activating the gear he logged into the Realm.
"Kuraku Natte Kara is online." The computer announced, and Kuraku looked around the empty arena with satisfaction. He was about to slip into one of the lower layers when that changed.
"Kuraku, I'm issuing a challenge." Tenshi said as he appeared and Kuraku sighed.
"Denied."
The other player blinked. "What?"
"I don't have to accept your challenges Tenshi, you know that, and I said no. I am absolutely not interested in a fight at the moment."
"Then what are you even doing here?"
Apparently it was not going to be easy to get rid of him. Kuraku sighed again and then looked up at the figure in front of him. The repeat assessment reminded him that the other player had chosen an incredibly attractive form. Maybe there was a way to get what he wanted out of this night right now. Even if he didn't, he might just be able to scare Tenshi off so he could go find someone else to play with. "You asked something similar last time don't you remember?"
"And you mentioned something about other layers."
"Yes, did you give any thought to what they might be?"
Tenshi blushed as little. "Some."
"And what did you come up with?"
He was silent for a moment and then said, "I don't really see how it could be that satisfying."
Kuraku laughed and began walking forward. "Don't you? You feel pain when you get struck in the battles, don't you?"
Tenshi looked up warily as he approached. "Of course."
Smiling, Kuraku ran his down Tenshi's cheek, hearing the other boy gasp. "Those same pathways can be used to transmit pleasure Tenshi, or hadn't you thought of that?"
"Well, not really."
"How old are you anyway?"
"Legal." He replied with a huff and Kuraku wrapped an arm around him.
"Good answer. Would you like to forego the battle this evening and see the other levels?"
"But, I -- "
"Think of it as another kind of game Tenshi." He whispered, pulling the other man close enough that he could tell Tenshi was interested in the offer. "You're obviously feeling a little frustrated yourself."
"I can't believe THAT gets transmitted in here too." He muttered and Kuraku laughed.
"An expression of an emotional state, why wouldn't it? Besides, you programmed your player to be reactive enough to blush, surely you must have expected a few other physical signals to show up as well."
"Maybe..."
"At least let me show them to you."
Finally Tenshi sighed and returned the embrace. "Show me."
Kuraku reached out and shifted their players from the game layer to a very specific spot in one of the restricted levels. He was a little relieved when Tenshi was able to come with him, apparently the other player was of legal age after all. "Welcome to the Red Lights district." He said, pointing to the computer-generated shops and buildings that reflected the purpose of this layer.
"I can't believe this place exists." Tenshi said with amazement.
"Why wouldn't it?" Kuraku replied. "People have been using computers for sex since they were limited to words on a screen. You didn't honestly think that changed once they gained more direct control, did you?"
"Well, no, but a whole level?"
"It keeps it out of the game level doesn't it? How would you like to interrupt a couple having a liaison in one of the public arenas?"
"That would be awkward."
"To say the least. And given the frequency with which it occurred during the initial tests, a separate level was definitely required."
"This is amazing." He looked almost more impressed with the layer itself than with its purpose. Kuraku decided it was time to get him focused on that purpose again.
"Some of the rooms are quite unique." He mentioned, sliding a hand possessively down to Tenshi's hip and leading him forward. "Do you have anything in mind?"
"Ah, no, not really..."
"Good. Let me show you one of the less... intimidating ones then." Guiding the curious man to one of the establishments he showed him to one of his favourite rooms.