BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AU 1

[enigmaster]

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[agoodname]

[because he's cute and makes you food.

Anyway, he's going to finish that soup while Edward does that and set it aside to simmer for a couple hours. And then, once that bath is ready, he's going to locate that soap--and turns to Edward with a smile]

Right! In you go. [:>]

[enigmaster]

[Edward's by the doorway and just stands there. okay oswald but what if like he DIDN'T go in???] ...

[agoodname]

[Oswald arches an eyebrow, before folding his arms over his chest] Edwaaaard.

[enigmaster]

...Maybe I should go out hunting again. Like. Now. [Oswaaaaaaaald]

[agoodname]

You can go hunting again after. We have enough. [don't you try and wriggle out of this, buddy. He's got an eye on you]

[enigmaster]

Are you sure? Maybe I should go check first, or--

[agoodname]

Edward. [this time, annoyed] Get in the bath.

[enigmaster]

Don't just... order me around!

[agoodname]

I wouldn't have to if you would just take a bath!

[enigmaster]

I'll... take one later...

[agoodname]

Oh, of course you will. In the cold water? Or will we have to reheat it?

[enigmaster]

... [...] I... no. [Damn it, Oswald, don't you corner him.]

[agoodname]

[yep he's just going to fold his arms and give him A Look. He knows your game, Moriarty]

[enigmaster]

... [His ears droop.] ...Fine. Okay.

[agoodname]

[and right away, Oswald is back to beaming, moving to go grab the soap and a wash cloth] Great! Let's get you in before the water gets cold.

[enigmaster]

Fiiiiiine. [It's almost more of a whine than an actual response. Edward's still reluctant, but... okay. No avoiding it. Into the water he goes. Which is an awkward fit, he can't quite get his wings in right. But at least the rest of him... mostly fits.]

[agoodname]

There. That's not so bad, is it? [and he's going to grab a small wooden pan, using it to lift up some of the water and pour it over Edward.]

[enigmaster]

I gue-- gh! [He shakes his head a little after Oswald pours some water over him. Uuuuugh.]

[agoodname]

[alskdhfoskdh he looks so upset and Oswald has to bite his lip to keep from laughing--and reaches down to scoop up some more water to wet down the fur on his back]

[enigmaster]

[Edward grumbles a little, but he does, at least, stay still so Oswald can do that. Even if he does hate how his fur feels when it's all wet.]

[agoodname]

[great, he's going to grab the soap, then, and start to give Edward's back a scrub down, lathering up his fur before handing it to Edward] Here, start on your front, would you--

[enigmaster]

[Edward tenses up as Oswald starts up with the soap, shuddering a little. It's... It's not bad, but it feels weird.] Fine... [He'll take that soap.]

[agoodname]

[he'll dig his fingernails in a bit as he scrubs, but not too hard. Though he's still very quick and efficient about it; not laboring over the task, so it's no time at all before he's reaching for that small bucket again, scooping some water up to pour down his back and wash away the soap]

[enigmaster]

[Edward's quiet throughout, not even really protesting anymore or anything, just... sitting there. Cleaning, letting Oswald do what he needs to, all that. ...He's not even sure what he's thinking right now.]

[agoodname]

There--that seems sufficient. [and he's moving to peer at Edward's front, holding the bucket out to him] Now you can just wash off, and then you'll be all done.