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I can offer you as much support as I can, but in the end that is a habit you and only you can break. But know that I have no doubts you will not succeed. Your siblings while they seem foolish are more mature than I thought they were going to be.

[He sighs leaning down a bit since Five has something in mind.]

He's already having nightmares just thinking about games. How bad will he be when he lives through it? He will be heavily influenced on the issues of morality by his unit, and all those aforementioned people I said that would watch him are not there.

So, yes, I imagine we will fight on new things. On old things. Even the insignificant ones seem... tiring.

Your support is already more than enough. Had it not been for you I don't think I would even have enough awareness to recognize this. Or admit to it, at any rate.

But regarding Levity ... perhaps being upfront would help. You are old and tired after all, you could blame it on age.

And if things truly start going toward a direction you don't enjoy you could take a page from my book and walk away.

No one can stand alone as much as they would like think otherwise.

[He folds his arms.]

I cannot leave it to rest. Nor can I walk away. Even if I wished to, Lahabrea and others would not allow it. And rightfully so. He deserves better.

I thought I would have more time to prepare. To determine what I was going to say to them. For if I am not careful I will simply end up with another Wildfire.

I did mean walk away from the hypothetical fight, not him entirely.

... But to be honest I think no amount of time will ever prepare you. To deal with him, to deal with your people. ... Azem as well.

[ there's a pause, and then he seems to be considering something seriously ]

Well. Would rehearsing help? For when you'll have to actually talk about it.

It would help, but I will not accept your offer. Not because it isn't a good suggestion. All of this would be helpful truthfully.

Just allow me this avoidance.

[ he's considering it for a moment, but eventually he nods, reaching for Emet's hand to lace their fingers together ]

I did say I would let you handle this however you want. So long as you're not at any risk of harming yourself, I'll allow some avoidance.

And I know I don't need to remind you I'm here.

[He brings his knuckles to his lips so he can kiss them gently.]

I know it isn't ideal. Had I more courage like Lahabrea, I'm sure I would be meeting the challenge head on. But it is too raw. A bit too unbearable.

You do not, but I like to hear it all the same. I know you will not let me drown in it should I go too far. A safety net I have been lacking up until now.

I don't need you or this situation to be ideal. I'm perfectly content with it being a mess, with you being a mess, unable to know how to move forward for once.

You're right, it is too raw. And I will not expect or demand you to be anything you're not. Just like you haven't with me.

Like you said. I will simply make certain you will not drown in it.

When did you become so reasonable? Or were you always this way?

[He slips his fingers out of the hold so he can wrap his arms around him, chin resting on his shoulder.]

Thank you, Five Hargreeves.

[ he'll wrap his arms around him as well, keeping him close and bringing a hand to his head ]

I've learned by example. I had a very stubborn, insufferable teacher.

You're welcome.

[He leans back enough so he can kiss him passionate but sensual at the same time.]

I'd like an introduction one day. Or perhaps you could just sing his praises.

[ The kiss surprises him - but it doesn't take him long to respond in kind - letting out a low pleased noise against his lips. When Emet talks, however, he can't help a small laugh ]

Is that a request? Lily did say I should learn to enjoy poetry just to use it against you - should I make a poem about your greatness?

[He holds him loosely leaning their foreheads together.]

Poetry? I would enjoy it, but I was quite sure that wasn't in your interests. Besides, you have enough to use against me already.

It isn't, and honestly the best you could expect from me is something along the lines "Roses are red, violets are blue." Nothing further than that.

I do think telling you how much I love you would be far more effective. Perhaps listing all the reasons I do. How you've managed to warm my heart and capture it so thoroughly I refuse to live a life you won't be a part of.

You know that I ----

[His phone makes a message sound and he pulls it out to check, seems quite please, and puts his phone away.]

Hold that thought.

[He takes off Five's antlers.]

A purchase I made a while back, with Vergil's and Lahabrea's help, has just made it through. Would you mind letting me into Taisho?

A purchase you've made for me, in Taisho. Do I have to be concerned?

[ but he'll reach for his hand again to hold as he tugs him back toward the dorms ]

I only make the most nefarious schemes, so, yes.

[He squeezes his fingers and when they arrive at Taisho there will be a new door. Perhaps it is attached to Five's room directly. Perhaps not. Taisho's choice.]

Imagine my moment of brilliance when I realized not all upgrades needed to be in BARiTONES. Once I found a suitable partner in crime on your unit of course.

You got me a room in Taisho.

[ He's honestly surprised because yes, he'd also just been used to having all upgrades in Baritones. And honestly he's already touched just at the knowledge that Emet would do that, that Vergil and Lahabrea would help with that. ]

Well then. You should do the honors.

Vergil approved it. Lahabrea paid for it. You know I never have any points. But I will take credit for the idea.

[It opens up to this.

There is email approval for this even though it isn't on the dorm comment page.]

[ He should have expected it. He'd made a point to mention how much he'd enjoyed the pier - a place made just for the two of them - and that he would have liked it to visit it more often.

And when has Emet not been attentive?

But he didn't and so he's left speechless as he opens up the door, as he takes the first few steps and takes the time to look at each detail.

How does Emet always manage to make his heart swell so? ]

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... Now this — this would be somewhere at the top of that list.

[ he'll bring his hand to his lips to kiss and then tug him toward himself so he can hug him ]

It's perfect.

[He wraps his arms around him.]

I was bound by the constraints that are Taisho aesthetic, but all things considered I think it turned out rather well.

[He picks up him despite Five being taller than normal and starts to head towards the pier.]

And at the very least I hope if you rest here, nightmares will have more trouble taking hold. Not that I'm leaving your dreams to yourself.

[ he'll wrap both arms around his neck and even his legs around his waist as Emet picks him up, perfectly content with it this time around, and so clearly happy ]

Well. I do hope you'll spend some time in here with me. ...But I don't doubt it will bring me some peace.

The true plot behind all this so easily found out. I was looking for a new napping spot.

[He sits on the edge of the pier dropping Five into his lap as he does.]

And while I should have brought champagne, cheers regardless. To new memories.

[ He'll rest his forehead against him and just smiles ]

... To new memories. And a future together.

Now that you've actually got this space for me in here I will fully expect you to recreate it when we're home.

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