firstworldproblem | CURSE YOU CAPTCHA

I am and the only reason I'm bothering with this game at all is because he's here, so. You can rest assured that I'm already celebrating his presence here.

Which does mean that yes, I intend to spoil you after the game.

But first we aught to take care of Wildfire's and Paloma's letters as this scene makes for a fine backdrop. I suppose I did see a Christmas tree sweater I could wear.

That would look appropriately awful. ... I did want to ask if you wanted to write a response together, actually. For the both of them.

They would enjoy that. A moment then.

[He finds a hideous sweater and wears it before returning.]

Would you mind taking the picture?

[It isn't really a request as he picks Five up and looks for an appropriate backdrop.]

You know this looks a lot more ridiculous when you do it with this form, right?

[ but that's as much protest as he's getting for picking him up, and he reaches for his phone shortly after, ready to take the picture ]

But given the height difference I'll allow it.

It makes a better photograph. Ensure the angle is up on your picture.

[He will get a good view of the background for the picture. While terrible, the games aesthetics were always over the top.]

You'll allow it because you love me.

[ he literally just said that and yet, he almost feels offended at being called out like that. There's just the slightest hint of red on his cheeks, and he shifts the angle of his phone a bit to ensure the photo will be nice. Once that's done, he'll send it to Emet's phone. ]

Don't be smug about it.

I love you, too.

[He kisses him softly on the lips and then cheek before he helps him down.]

[ GMAIL HOW DARE YOU NOT SHOW ME THIS NOTIFY!!! I'M SO SORRY.

He would give him some more snarky commentary but the kiss and declaration end up making him smile anyway, so instead he'll reach for his hand ]

Good. Keep repeating it until you get tired of saying it, I enjoy hearing it.

Do you have any plans for the game?

[Notifs have been wonky today. And DW, too.]

As if I will ever tire of saying it.

[Squeezing his fingers.]

I never bother to win these. Creative as I could be with some of the categories, I know the age of this body does put me at as disadvantage.

I do like the idea of collecting pictures for Wildfire, but nothing more nefarious than that.

Really. Now you have me curious as to what you would do to win, if you felt creative. I'm sure you're popular enough despite your old age.

Humiliation. Though humiliation that a partner almost begs for. I doubt you'd find a higher rating than that.

[ look at the way his face immediately goes red, but he tries to cover that up and pretend he's totally not affected, clearing his throat ]

... I can see that earning you a win easily, yes.

They have given me no reason or incentive to share such a treasured moment with them.

But perhaps we can try it in private later.

[ he's so very clearly considering, and then ]

Well. If you're going to make me beg for humiliation you'll have to do far better than a kiss.

When have I ever not made the reward worth the price?

Your pride makes it both enticing and difficult to achieve. In the end if I have left a sour taste, it defeats the point. Truthfully, I'm not sure I have the proper incentive yet.

To be honest you saying it like that sounds enough like a challenge that it's making me feel competitive.

... Truthfully if it is something you're interested in, I'd want to try it. But—

[ he moves so he can talk into his ear, low and quiet and warm ]

I wonder if you'd be able to make me cry and beg for you, or if you'd end up being the one to beg to obey my every order?

Truthfully, I wish I could refute you. But I must admit, and with no small amount of embarrassment, that despite my knowledge you seem to be ahead when it comes to physical pleasure.

And I haven't given it much thought as to trying. You simply asked how to win this game after all.

[ he looks pretty satisfied with that answer and already he's looking insufferably smug about Emet's admission ]

You've always known I'm a fast learned. But that does make sense — you said it yourself the physical isn't one of your highest interests.

I might like to try it, then, another time. To see which of us would come on top. But I did want to focus on your needs and wants, especially after your surprise.

I suppose I should not grouse. I could have been gifted another Scion.

And if he was not on BARiTONES, at least he is on a unit that we have a good relationship with. And if BARiTONES was any indication he has a flock of mother hens following him.

He will not be alone and well looked after. Better than most alternatives.

His first game ended up being, well. This, as well. So it isn't terribly bad. He seems to have some struggles with understanding the concept of having to kill others and he's clearly inclined for self-sacrifice. But I do think he will do fine.

He'll adapt. It may take time, but he will.

And it was for this reason I did not want to burden him further with expectations regarding our previous relationship. I would build it from the ground up rather than have him feel it must be one he honors.

[ he nods ]

I do think that's a good idea. ... Though less than ideal circumstances aside. I am glad you can see him again, after so long. I know how complicated that is, but still ... for you it's been several lifetimes already.

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