Tuesday - July 1st, 2008 Who: Alex and Lloyd When: Lunch Where:Lloyd's Apartment What: Lunch Break Rated: NSFW
dralexcross76 : *swings by to unlock his door before heading over to Lloyd's, letting himself in and heading toward the bedroom. he pauses to take his jacket off along the way, tossing it onto the back of the other man's sofa before heading down the hall* welshdragonpuff : *has positioned himself under the covers. giggles at his phone and puts it on the bedside table before feigning sleep* dralexcross76 : *grins instantly when he walks into the room, pausing for just a moment to watch him, a brow quirked slightly before he sighs* Well damn, looks like I took too long to get here and he's fallen asleep. *trying hard not to grin* Guess I should just go and let him sleep or.... *kicks off his shoes and starts to undress* welshdragonpuff : *peeks open an eye trying not to laugh* *likes what he sees and hums a little* dralexcross76 : *strips down to his boxers and then pauses* Hmm.. wonder if I should take these off too... welshdragonpuff : *opens both eyes* dralexcross76 : *grins over at him and then slides off his boxers slowly, kicking them off to the side* welshdragonpuff : *stares a moment then rolls onto his back, still taking in his body* wow............ dralexcross76 : *still smiling as he crosses over to the bed, pulling the covers open just enough to crawl underneath them, sliding in close to the other man* Hello. welshdragonpuff : *sighs in a thick accent* Fucking hell you're gorgeous.... dralexcross76 : *slides a hand over his stomach* Mmm, so are you. *leans in to kiss his shoulder* welshdragonpuff : *sighs and nuzzles against him, enjoying the feel of his cool skin* You're so dangerous to me and you don't know it dralexcross76 : Don't I? *quirks a brow slightly then nibbles lightly at his ear* welshdragonpuff : *sniggers a little then strokes down his chest* No, really.... *leans head back* If you don't stop being so lovely soon, I'll.... but then I think.... oh shut up Lloyd dralexcross76 : Shut up? *pulls back to look at him with a brow slightly arched* Why? *leans back in to ghost kisses against his neck and throat* welshdragonpuff : *whimpers slightly, wrapping arms around him* I'll get in trouble. dralexcross76 : Mmm, and how do you know? *trails his tongue from just between his collar bone and up over his adam's apple* welshdragonpuff : *shudders* Because...... it's wrong..... *tangles hands in his hair* dralexcross76 : Wrong? *trails a path of kisses along his jawline* How can anything that feels like this possibly be wrong? welshdragonpuff : No.... it doesn't feel wrong.... it's.... it feels so fucking right..... dralexcross76 : *slides his hands up along his sides, over his arms, while continuing to kiss and suck and bite his neck and his earlobe* Definitely... welshdragonpuff : *shudders and lifts a knee to hook around his hip* mmmmmmmm you are the devil and i want you do me.... dralexcross76 : *hands slide up to his wrists and then push his arms back, pining them against the bed as he pulls away to look at him, peering at him intently in silence for a moment* welshdragonpuff : *wonders what he's doing first - then accepts it, staring back at him with excitement in his eyes* Lunchtime? dralexcross76 : Hmm... *considers a moment and then answers* No. *shakes his head slowly* Not yet. I have a question for you first.. welshdragonpuff : .......what? dralexcross76 : *is quiet for a moment longer* Are you mine? And me, am I yours? Are we... Together? welshdragonpuff : *blinks a little* You mean like.... not just seeing each other but.... boyfriends? Or more - just more..... dralexcross76 : I don't... I'm not... *inhales and exhales a breath to find his words* I just don't think I'd like the idea of you being out on a date with someone else. welshdragonpuff : *strokes a hand through his hair and smiles softly* I don't want to be on a date with anyone else.... dralexcross76 : *smiles a little* So then.. that's a yes? welshdragonpuff : It's a yes to whatever question you want it to answer..... dralexcross76 : *grins a little, sliding hands down his arms once more* You know what question I want it to answer. welshdragonpuff : Well there could be many in that head of yours dralexcross76 : Fine, in that case... *leans up to press a deep kiss against his lips, a soft, small moan vibrating against them before he pulls back enough to look at him* Lloyd Harris, can I be your boyfriend? welshdragonpuff : *goes all gooey and grins, even before the question is asked as Alex kisses him. when the dragon breaks away Lloyd's beaming like a girl who's just got the popular guy to ask her out, turning shy. then grins, cocky* ...... So long as you put out. dralexcross76 : *laughs loudly and then growls* Oh I fully intend to put out... *slides a hand down to grasp his hip as he trails a tongue over his throat again* Starting right about... *he pulls away* After work tonight? I gotta go. *trying not to grin* welshdragonpuff : *gets really into it, moaning slightly and prepares himself for the punchline - when he gets a smack in the face instead* What?! *seeing his expression, noting it.* I don't think so yu horny bastard.... *drags his face to kiss him, ahrd* dralexcross76 : *laughs against his lips and then moans, pressing harder into the kiss as he grinds his body against his own with the intention of making it clear exactly how turned on his is by him right now* welshdragonpuff : *whimpers and moans, writhing underneath him, grasping everywhere he can reach* dralexcross76 : *pulls away from the kiss to breathe, trailing lips down over his throat and across his collarbone, hands sliding over his body, down to his thighs to grasp them and pull his legs up and around his waist* welshdragonpuff : *gasping and moaning in constant pleasure - easily wraps his legs, heart thudding and breaths already panting* Fuck you're so.... fuck me... dralexcross76 : *growls a little* Mm, someone's awfully eager. *lips trails down to his nipple, capturing one with his teeth and giving it a bit of a tug as he grinds that ever growing hardness against his tight ass*
welshdragonpuff is available welshdragonpuff : *digs his fingers into Alex's shoulders, biting his lip and moaning* Yes I'm eager.... *smile crosses his lips as he speaks breathily* Haven't eaten in hours....... dralexcross76 : *growls a little as he makes his way over to his other nipple, pausing to speak* You are so.... bad. welshdragonpuff : *laughs with glee, sly grin on his face as he tries to nudge alex's face up towards him* Mmm when I'm good I'm very very good - but when I'm bad I'm better.... dralexcross76 : *nibbles on his nipple before finally giving in to that nudge and sliding up over his form* You aren't telling me anything I don't already know. *nips at his lips and then kisses him, groaning impatiently as he presses his lower body hard against Lloyd's own* welshdragonpuff : *groans into the kiss, getting hotter by the minute -desperately kisses him, hands roaming everywhere as he gets into a comfortable-ish position* Fuck me - boyfriend..... c'mon dralexcross76 : *moans a little and then grins against his lips* I like the sound of that... *kisses him quickly again before he pulls away enough to move his hand up to his mouth and spit in it. he reaches down between them to grasp his cock and stroke it a few times, getting it nice and slick before he pushes against his tight hole, groaning as he starts to slowly push into him* welshdragonpuff : *drinks in the sight of him stroking himself, eyeing him with a dark expression before he tries to relax himself as alex pushes in - gives initial groans, clinging onto his arms before he moves to grip the mattress.... somehow feels more erotic with it being under the covers* Fuck........ fuck dralexcross76 : Mmm.. God.. *his entire body shudders as he pushes further and further into him* You feel so... fucking amazing... more and more... every... time *words come out in breathy spurts as he works to slowly, inch by inch, fill him up*
Is this IM unwanted, threatening, or inappropriate?Report this user This user is not on your buddy listView buddy info | Add to list | Block welshdragonpuff is available welshdragonpuff : *breaths keep hitching in his throat as Alex pushes into him. loves the feeling of him being inside him, filling him up - so thick and.... guh. his cock is to attention and twitches with every inch alex pushes in* Fuck....... if you don't start pounding me soon i'm gonna.... ugh.... dralexcross76 : *grins, his body giving another shudder as he gives a slow roll to his hips* Oh no, you don't get pounded right now. *he leans in to nip at his ear as he speak* I'm going to fuck you hard... *hard thrust* deep... * rolls into him even deeper* and slow... *starts to rock hips slowly into him* welshdragonpuff : *moans at alex's words and reacts strongly to every single motion. with the hard thrust, he yelps.... with the deep thrust his toes curl and he growls, and with the smaller rolls he moans long and soft, raising his hands above his head in submission* ohhhh yes..... *squeezes eyes shut* dralexcross76 : *each thrust is slow coming but is both hard and deep as he trails kisses all along his neck, his shoulders, moans vibrating against his skin, his hands roaming up and down his sides before one slips between them to grasp his hardness and stroke it firmly* welshdragonpuff : *trembling, eventually puts his arms around his neck, clingingto him and moving his hips to compliment alex's movements, gasping and moaning loudly* oh fuck.... alex.... please.... alex.... dralexcross76 : *grins as the other man clings to him, adding a bit of a hitch to the roll of his hips to increase the pleasure, his hand matching pace with his strokes. he nips at his lips.* Say it again. My name. Say it. welshdragonpuff : *gasps and works his ass against him, clenching his muscles against him moving his knees around him* Alex............... please........ fuck me just do me.... jerk me off just make me cum fuck I love having sex with you..... dralexcross76 : *moans, the words seemingly making him pulse inside of him, the pace of his hips quickening but only slightly as does his hand* Mmm, Lloyd.. I love being inside you.. love fucking you.. love the face you make when I'm making you cum... *nips lightly at his lips and then kisses him deeply, moaning into the kiss as his entire body shudders* welshdragonpuff : *returns the kiss, tongue slipping in to meet him. heat is pouring from him, sheen of sweat beginning to appear on his skin and glisten. can't speak anymore, just a long stream of moans, groans and sighs of pleasure as he whimpers with every thrust* dralexcross76 : *kisses him for as long as he can, finally pulling away panting, an arm moving to the side of the man to prop himself up as the other hand continues to stroke him. eyes open, watching his face as he begins to fuck him even harder, deeper, and faster still, each roll of his hips driving in as deep as possible, each stroke of his hand firm, long, and quick* welshdragonpuff : *braces himself as he bounces on the mattress, the headboard starting to bang, squeezing his eyes shut and groaning gutteral in his throat* ohhhhhhhh fuck......... oh yes..... *leans his head back and starts panting as alex thrusts hard into him* oh fuck... more, fuck, ALEX........ dralexcross76 : *each word out of the other man's mouth only seems to drive him further and further, harder and deeper into him, moaning and groaning as his entire body starts to shudder, his hand tightening around Lloyd's cock* Gonna.. fuck... cum with me.. Lloyd... Now! welshdragonpuff : *doesn't even have to have the command - spurts hard over alex's hand, ass squeezing hard, dick pulsing, every muscle clinging to alex like his life depends on it as he cries out long and loud* dralexcross76 : *isn't long after him that he groans loud, his cock pulsing as he spurts his load deep inside him, his entire body shuddering. every muscle in his form tenses and then relaxes as he falls panting on top of the other man* welshdragonpuff : *whole body weakens as the orgasm fades, sighing contentedly. his heart his beating hard in his chest, breathing quickly. hair is all sticky and wet, wrapping his arms around him and holding him close. a smile crosses his face, watching alex's face through hooded eyes* dralexcross76 : *sighs in contentment, body still having some tremors course through it as he works to catch his breath* Mmm.. that was... *exhales a sigh and then opens his eyes to peer at lloyd* Best lunch ever.. *he laughs a little, the sound fading into a smile* welshdragonpuff : *chuckles a little* Yeap. *goes quiet as he studies alex's face, stroking a hand thruogh his hair. something in lloyd changes and his eyes shine when he smiles and looks away, closing his eyes and sighing slightly.* dralexcross76 : *smile fades just a little as the other man looks away, a hand reaching up to touch his cheek. softly* What is it? welshdragonpuff : *shakes head and smiles* Nothing.... honestly... dralexcross76 : Hmm.. okay. *presses a kiss against his neck then nuzzles his face against him, quiet for a long moment* So I was just thinking... welshdragonpuff : Mmm? *leans into his nuzzles, content for the moment* dralexcross76 : *slips arms around him and holds him close* I could always take the rest of the day off... Spend it here with you instead welshdragonpuff : *smiles at him* No. You go do your thing, we can.... catch up later. Besides if you don't go I can't show you how much I miss you.... dralexcross76 : *growls a little and then presses another kiss against his neck* Damn you for being so convincing... welshdragonpuff : *chuckles and kisses his nose* Well I do love -spending time with you dralexcross76 : *leans up to kiss him deep once more before pulling back to simply hold him for a moment* I gotta go get a shower...Shouldn't go back smelling like a bath house. *laughs a little* welshdragonpuff : Ok..... *shifts a little to let him up but looks slightly downbeat* dralexcross76 : Mmm, no, no, no... *pulls him back close* Not yet. I'm not done holding you. *kisses his shoulder* welshdragonpuff : *smiles a little* good....... cause i was already missing you dralexcross76 : *soft laugh* Well you got me for... another ten minutes at least. *kisses his neck a few times* And then some. welshdragonpuff : *runs hands up the back of his neck and into his hair* You spoil me dralexcross76 : Mmm... Only because I adore you. *kisses him square on the lips* welshdragonpuff : *blinks a little in awe of him*...... really? dralexcross76 : *quirks a brow and pulls back to look at him* Hmm.. I don't like this. You seem surprised. Must mean I'm not doing something right. welshdragonpuff : No, no you're doing everything perfectly, it's.... just.... haven't been told that in a long time..... dralexcross76 : Well, in that case, remind me to tell you more often. *another soft kiss to his lips* I adore you. *and another kiss* Deeply. welshdragonpuff : *with every word and every kiss lloyd's eyes are shining again* mmm okay - stop that now or i'll look a fool... *laughs softly* dralexcross76 : *grins a little* How about I promise to never stop instead? welshdragonpuff : *attemps a smile as he strokes through alex's hair but then he has to sit up, leaning away from him* dralexcross76 : *frowns a little and gives him a moment before he too sits up* Did I say something wrong? welshdragonpuff : *wipes eyes quickly* No... you say everything right dralexcross76 : *reaches a hand out to stroke up and down his back* You're the best thing that's happened to me in a very long time, Lloyd. welshdragonpuff : *laughs softly, inclining into his touch.* Like that.... dralexcross76 : *leans in to press a series of soft kisses along his shoulders* I speak only the truth. welshdragonpuff : *quiet for a few moments* It's ridiculous how attached I've become to you.... I'm the happiest and the saddest I've been.... for an age. But it's a great happy and a weird sad, I just.... don't know dralexcross76 : *slips his arms around his waist and pulls him into an embrace* There's nothing unusual about... having a lot of feelings. welshdragonpuff : *leans his head back to rest against him* If you left... me.... I don't know if I'd be okay with that. And it scares me.
dralexcross76 : *smiles a little and nuzzles against the back of his neck* Good. I don't think I'd be okay with that either. welshdragonpuff : *looks into his eyes, blinking softly then kisses him lightly* dralexcross76 : *returns the kiss, keeping it light and soft, tender, a hand moving up to caress his cheek* welshdragonpuff : *sighs after a moment and breaks away, smiling slightly.* You need a shower dralexcross76 : I do. *kisses the tip of his nose* You gonna be okay? welshdragonpuff : *nods* I'm fine, just stupid. dralexcross76 : Hardly. *another quick peck on the lips before he forces himself to pull away* Mind if I use your shower? welshdragonpuff : Yes I do. Your skanky ass doesn't deserve my facilities.... *laughs* dralexcross76 : *gives him a playful glare before he shrugs* Fine, I'll just run my naked, semen covered ass down the hall to my place. Give people something to talk about. welshdragonpuff : People as in Blake the man who is never in, and your roommate who already knows.... besides, your arse isn't covered in semon mine is.... dralexcross76 : *scowls as he moves to gather up his clothes* Ruin my fun, why don't you. welshdragonpuff : *sniggers* D'aw.... you're so cute when you pout. *rolls onto his front and watches him* dralexcross76 : Yeah, well.. I'm using your shower anyway so there.. *sticks his tongue out at him and then grins, turning to head toward the bathroom* welshdragonpuff : *giggles then mock-gasps* Insolence!!!! dralexcross76 : *laughs as he's walking away* Mmhmm. What you gonna do about it? welshdragonpuff : *bends down to grasp his t-shirt and throws it, aiming at Alex's head. as soon as he gets his target he jumps off the bed and dashes to him, pouncing from behind* dralexcross76 : *lets out a bit of a startled yell when the shirt hits him in the head and then laughs as he's pounced from behind, arms reaching around to hold on to the other man* That the best you got? welshdragonpuff : *pauses*.......... yes dralexcross76 : *laughs, nuzzling his face against his neck* Wanna shower with me? welshdragonpuff : Why bother when I'm just going to get dirty again when you come home....? Though.... don't really like seeping... dralexcross76 : *drags him along with him* Well come on then. You can help me scrub my back. welshdragonpuff : I am not your slave *kisses his neck* welshdragonpuff is available dralexcross76 : Please? *little pout* welshdragonpuff : *grumbles and mumbles then sighs* FIIIIIIIIIIIINE. dralexcross76 : *grins cheekily and drags him along to the bathroom, only letting him go to get the shower started and climb inside before offering him a hand in* welshdragonpuff : *hops in, shivering against the water which isnt as hot as him* dralexcross76 : *grabs the soap and starts to lather him up, frowning a little at him shivering* You okay? welshdragonpuff : Yeah... I'm fine... got a lot of heat and the shower isn't - enough dralexcross76 : Well then let's turn it up... *grins, moving in close to him, then reaches by him to turn up the hot water a little bit* welshdragonpuff : *wraps arms around him and takes advantage, dipping to kiss him* dralexcross76 : Mmm... *moans into the kiss, deepening it a little but only for a moment before he pulls away with a grin* You keep that up, and I won't make it back to work today. welshdragonpuff : *sniggers, then grins cutely, draping his arms over him* Maybe that's the point........ dralexcross76 : *laughs, slipping arms around his waist* Thought you wanted me to leave so you could.. what was it you said? Surprise me when I got back? welshdragonpuff : Surprise you yeah... and miss you so I would be able to put my all into it.... make up.... *kisses his nose then down his neck* But maybe I just wanna leave you something to remember me by....... dralexcross76 : *growls a little, still grinning* You are going to be the death of me... *slides hands up to stroke fingers through his damp hair, nipping at his ear* welshdragonpuff : I hope not.... don't really wanna lose you.... *laps his tongue over him, bends down infront of him* dralexcross76 : Mmm, well you could always revive me if you are... *slides hands down over his body, enjoying every curve, every line* welshdragonpuff : *kisses Alex's stomach, laps around his bellybutton then down the happy trail* dralexcross76 : *groans a little, fingers moving up to entangle in his hair once more as the muscles in his stomach, and those a bit further south, tense slightly* welshdragonpuff : *covers the distance in an instant, taking alex into his mouth and humming* dralexcross76 : Fuuuccckkkk... *inhales a deep breath, cock instantly coming to life, twitching and hardening inside his skilled mouth* Your mouth is so... *shudders a little* welshdragonpuff : *hollows his cheeks, taking him further into his mouth and lapping his tongue around him* dralexcross76 : *moans, fingers tightening in his hair* Mmm.. Lloyd... holy shit... don't.. Mmm, God.. welshdragonpuff : Mmmmm *takes him deeper and bobs his head before he sucks all the way to the head, bringing his hand to jerk him off before suckin him again* dralexcross76 : *hisses as he goes deeper, hips jerking slightly against his mouth as his entire body shudders* Holy fuck.. you are so fucking... good at that... welshdragonpuff : *takes him out of his mouth and grins, working his hand* I know.... *glances up at him then licks the head, swirling his tongue - and just as quickly takes him into his mouth again* dralexcross76 : *watches him with hooded eyes, shuddering at the mere sight of him working his tongue around the head of his cock which twitches in response - moans as he takes him inside of his hot mouth, a hand sliding down to clutch at his shoulder as another grasps at the shower rail, breathing heavy* welshdragonpuff : *gags a little with the girth of him, hums greedily and jerks the base harder, desperately working his mouth. he catches his breath briefly before going at it, one hand squeezing his ass* dralexcross76 : Mmm... fuck... *can barely form words, his entire body trembling as his cock twitches and pulses inside the other man's mouth, balls tightening as his orgasm grows ever nearer* oh Lloyd.. baby... your mouth is so... *growls and then trembles, letting out a loud moan as that first spurt of cum pulses forth from his cock* welshdragonpuff : *swallows it greedily, humming in pleasure as he jerks him off quicker, lips flushed from working his mouth as his eyes watch alex's face* dralexcross76 : *eyes fluttered closed as he cums, HARD, hips jerking as breath hitching in his chest, his entire body flushed with pleasure as he pours himself into Lloyd's waiting mouth, an elbow going to the shower wall to hold him up once he's done, left panting and trembling as his eyes open once more and he smiles, laughing* welshdragonpuff : *drains his cock, drinking it down save the last few drops which he savours in his mouth, standing immediately after and capturing alex's lips, kissing him deeply and sharing his spunk with a moan* dralexcross76 : *growls into the kiss, returning it deeply, arms moving to encircle his waist as his tongue dances with his own* Mmm... *pulls away to breathe* Are you sure I can't just skip out on the rest of my day? *nips at his lips* We could just stay here, fucking and sucking one another all.. *nips at his lips again* day... *another nip* long... *slides a hand down between them to grasp Lloyd's cock, stroking it gently* welshdragonpuff : *though he's strong and persistant at first, as soon as Alex controls the embrace lloyd is putty, whimpering and sighing, then letting out a small cry as he crasps hsi cock* mmmm..... i really wanna do you..... wanna bounce on that dick of yours, wanna..... slide into your ass....... *gives him a fierce kis* dralexcross76 : Mmm... *shudders a little in response to his words* I'd love to see that, you riding me...*growls a little and then mutters against his lips before returning that deep kiss* You are so fucking sexy... welshdragonpuff : *grins as he entangles his hands in his hair, brushing his lips against alex's.* I'll never get tired of hearing that.... *kisses properly then hums* I love it when you don't behave like a gentleman..... dralexcross76 : Mmm... *still stroking his cock slowly, his other hand moving around to cup his ass and pull him tight to him* You bring out the deviant in me... Make me want to misbehave in ALL sorts of ways... welshdragonpuff : *smirks and cock twitches, shoving their hips together* How many ways have you tried so far.....? dralexcross76 : Quite a few ways but... *grins sheepishly* Well I still haven't ever... *growls a little because he's trying to think of a delicate way of wording it* welshdragonpuff : *quirks an eyebrow, smirking in this change of behaviour* What.....? *strokes a hand down his chest* dralexcross76 : I haven't been... *groans a little* Broken in... welshdragonpuff : *eyes widen, grin curling at his mouth*. .... oh. So you have no idea what you do to me? All the pleasure you make me feel? *one hand moves around his body, over his waist and to his ass, fingers kneading the skin* dralexcross76 : *relieved that he got it without him having to be more blunt* I have a habit of attracting bottoms... *grins a little, tensing slightly beneath his touch - whispers* You could be my first. welshdragonpuff : *feels a swell of pride as he grins at him, sliding a finger dangeruously close to alex's hole* .... I'd like to be.... dralexcross76 : Mmm.. *grins a little, glancing down between their bodies at Lloyd's cock, still held in his attentive hand* Looks like he's up for it too... *strokes him a bit faster, harder, looking intently into his eyes* Now? welshdragonpuff : *moans slightly, gripping his arms* ....... n..... no..... later.... i'm fucking f.... ohhh... stop it..... *grins and laughs a little* dralexcross76 : *growls a little and then pouts* Dirty little tease... welshdragonpuff : *sniggers* I like that nickname.... *kisses lightly* dralexcross76 : *smacks him hard on the ass* Good. Cuz that's what you are. A dirty little cock tease. *grins and then kisses him again, moaning softly before he pulls away* I have GOT to get out of this shower or I'm never going to make it out... welshdragonpuff : *gasps loudly as he's smacked but clearly likes it, the little noise forming a turned-on purr instead. this is followed by a pout as alex makes to leave, then a sigh into another kiss* Fine..... dralexcross76 : *pulls away abruptly* Unless you want me to stay... I could be swayed. *grins a little* Especially if you keep making sounds like that... welshdragonpuff : Go. Heal people's heads. Think of me often. dralexcross76 : *growls a little with a frown then leans in to kiss him one more time* Okay.. Fine... *and then another, deeper kiss before forcing himself to pull away* Wash your fine ass. *gives it a small smack before climbing out of the shower and grabbing a towel and his clothes* Miss you already. welshdragonpuff : *hums* I miss you too....... dralexcross76 : *heads out into the bedroom to get dried off and dressed to head back to work* Mind if I grab an apple on my way out! welshdragonpuff : Do I look like I'm eating them? dralexcross76 : *laughs and then pokes his head in the bathroom* You look like you don't need to change a thing. *grins and then sneaks over for one last kiss* See you after work. welshdragonpuff : Bye.... be good! dralexcross76 : Always. *winks and then takes his leave* welshdragonpuff : *sighs to himself, then gets back to washing, slightly downbeat*