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God, paperwork took a good while. Especially since Price had found some..anomaly, to put it simply, and had to document it, along with all the other boring stuff. It also didn’t help that he had a Dubwool demanding his attention. A welcome distraction, sure, but those horns were starting to hurt.
Exhausted, Price let out a soft sigh and leant back in his chair, placing his hand on the Dubwool’s head and gently rubbing. He looked down at his Pokémon and let out a small chuckle as he watched it lean into his touch.
“What’re you tryin’ ta do? Aren’t exactly a lap animal, are ya buddy?”
“Not very clever, are they?” The other voice pulled Price’s head up to the doorway. Leaning against it, was Nikolai. He had his arms crossed, watching Price with a smirk plastered on his face. Accompanying Nikolai was his Altaria, eyeing the attention the Dubwool was getting with an almost jealous look.
“Nik,” Price started, “I thought you were on a mission.”
“Just got back a few minutes ago. Though I’d come and see my favourite Captain.”
Nikolai stepped into the room, shutting the door and leaning against the wall. Altaria, finally deciding that it also wanted attention, trotted over to Price and placed its head on his free arm. Defeatedly, Price reached up and gently scratched the Altaria’s head.
“You’re like a cuddle magnet today, aren’t you?” Nikolai joked.
“Apparently.” Price responded. “What, you gonna join in as well?”
“I might.” Nikolai pushed himself off the wall and stalked closer to Price. “After all, I’ve just come back from a long, stressful mission and could do with some cuddles from my husband.” Nikolai walked behind Price and snaked his arms over Price’s shoulders, using one hand to tilt Price’s head upwards so that he could nuzzle into his neck.
Price bit back a flirtatious comment and rolled his eyes affectionately.
“Nik, I’m in the middle of paperwork-“
“It can wait.” Nikolai pressed a soft kiss to Price’s neck.
“I need a cigar after this…fine, 10 minutes, and I’m finishing this paperwork.”
“Whatever you say, милый.”