[I’m glad that you really enjoy them. I just want to make sure people get an idea of the layers there are to them and it seems to be coming through.  So I appreciate hearing this thank you so much!]

marching-man:

Ludwig was relieved to see that the other did not seem to be more than mildly surprised by Blackie’s presence. It would’ve been even worse, in hindsight, if the poor individual had been afraid of dogs. Of course, that didn’t make it any less embarrassing. Ludwig prided himself in having well-trained dogs, and well, this was not maintaining that image.

Encouraging the small dog to come out from its hiding spot, Ludwig’s tone was surprisingly soft and gentle given his stressed demeanor. It never did to yell at dogs, he knew. Right now would be no exception.

“Yes, he’s usually very well behaved though I suppose most people say such things about their pets,” Ludwig glanced up briefly to make eye contact, “This is a bit of an embarrassment. Though… are you new to this area? I can’t say I’d seen you before recently.”

Seeing the man take on a surprisingly gentle tone towards the dog was somehow even more endearing. not that Saam would readily admit, that, it seemed somewhat inappropriate. Nonetheless, they were content to watch the other try and get the dog out from behind their chair.

“Hah. Yeah I suppose it is a common refrain but I tend to think it’s still true. Even well-behaved animals can have their moments at no fault of their caretaker.“ Saam looks back before giving a small nod.

“Indeed I am new. Moved here for a job and have been living her for maybe a few months now? So I’m still getting used to the place and doing some exploring in my spare time.“

marching-man:

A proper morning routine should always include heading out for a run first thing. Of course, afterwards, there would be breakfast, showers and feeding the dogs to attend to, but a run always came first in Ludwig’s opinion. Today was no exception.

To be frank, most days he didn’t really bother to grab a shirt, or really, much of anything save his shorts, his dogs, socks and sneakers, plus his phone in the morning. But to him, it wasn’t really anything out of the ordinary. It was early, and it wasn’t as if anyone in the neighborhood really minded. Or so he assumed.

Damp with sweat, but thoroughly engrossed in his music, Ludwig jogged his way past the house where the house’s inhabitant always seemed to be enjoying their breakfast on their porch.

Odd, but Ludwig didn’t really stop to consider.

Idly humming as they enjoyed the nice weather and breakfast was a good way to past time. But tell-tale footsteps caught Saam’s attention immediately. It had been a routine of some sort to try and catch the sight of someone running by every single morning. Especially since the man seemed to consistently doing this shirtless. A special appearance, indeed. 

For what it’s worth, Saam couldn’t deny they had a nice aesthetic appreciation for many they had encountered since their move. It’s just that – they were often to do much about these attractions than just daydream. After all, they weren’t exactly a conventional being in the way they presented and lived. It would naturally be a bit challenging to sort out who’d be willing to pursue someone like them in a new place.

Eyes turn back to the sidewalk where they caught of the rather handsome shirtless man passing by, too engrossed to notice them. As far as Saam was concerned it was kind of nice to not go noticed all that much. So they could casually observe with their coffee the way that body seemed to move in constant motion. Soaking in the details that they were starting to memorize by now.

Ah, the wonders of the human body. They thought to themselves in catching the sight once more as if it was just another day.

@marching-man

Early morning in Berlin.

Moving for work had always been something of an interesting situation. But it’s not one Saamuel hadn’t faced before for internships or something during their schooling. But now, they were living in what was truly a big city and that was something to get truly lost in. The busy days of working and spending time at music shows was more than enough to keep them on the move. Perhaps, it was starting to feel a little bit like home.

It was one of those morning days that they found themselves sitting outside. Drinking coffee and eating a little bit of breakfast before starting off for the day. Would they end up at work? Inevitably. But one of the best things about being up in the morning hadn’t happened yet. A special appearance, so to speak.

 And so the Estonian would be more than willing to wait – idly runnin their hands through the longer side of their hair as they sat. 

// damn

//yeah. it’s rough.

I think people might have went out of their way to harm Saam once they realized they had a strong capacity for handling pain. Especially humans who were suspicious of their lifespan.