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Elias didn't overly like the feeling of the ropes on his skin. The rope itself was soft, skin-safe. He didn't like how restrictive it was. As much as Jon reminded him if he just relaxed and stopped fighting against the binds, it would be a lot more comfortable. For both himself and Jon's ability to tie them.
On the other hand, it was nice getting to watch Jon work, though. Elias always found it nice to watch Jon focus on something. When he was focused on tying him up, though?
He was visually more relaxed than when focusing on something in the archives. Normally his expression was always hard, features pinched together. Now, though, his expression was softer. Maybe he relaxed better when using his hands more. He tied and wrapped the rope around Elias with a surprising dexterity.
Elias found himself surprised at the thought Jon might have practiced this. On himself, just casually. A pang of jealously hit him when he realized it might have been with someone else. Elias suppressed the urging to try to Know if that was true or not.
Jon was so soft spoken, dutiful even when he asked Elias to move. He said it like he was still respecting Elias as his boss, the one in control. Regardless of the fact he was actively tying him up in about as undressed as anyone ever saw Elias.
Elias wished he could reach out and grip Jon's chin. Ask him to properly command him. Possibly in the future. For now, Elias did truely appreciate getting to watch Jon decompress with his little rope puzzle. As he come to call it in his head.
Jon liked to work down. He tied Elias' arms behind his back first. Elias sat on the edge of the bed, Jon sat with his legs criss crossed and humming. From what Elias could feel, it was some kind of diamond weave.
Jon had Elias turn around, facing him. He secretly equally liked being able to see Elias' face as he bound him. He would rather have to get up to tie behind his back. Elias frowned or grimaced, refusing to give into the inherent submission of it. At least for the first half. At least.
Jon tied a hexagon harness over Elias' chest. He had Elias lay down when he started on his legs. Opting to practice two different styles for each leg. Doing loopchains on one and fishnet on the other.
Jon leaned back on his hands, staring over Elias with an accomplished expression. Rather, he stared over the ropes themselevs. Elias was relaxing into the pressure of them now too. He let out a heavy breath and his shoulders slumping behind him and head resting on the pillows. He continued watching Jon through half-lidded eyes.
"What do you think?" Jon asked, like he needed the praise for it.
"You always do well," Elias responded, vaguely.
While, actively being tied up left Elias antsy, it was a lot more relieving of a feeling when it was done. To get to relax into the binds. Jon always looked so accomplished too, he watched intently at Elias' breathing and posture. He could practically second hand feed off it. It was easier to give into the submission when Jon was simply looking over his work.