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[ 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.

[He runs his fingers through his hair softly. At this man who has capture his heart.]

'Tis always the plan. This is the prototype after all.

I will look forward to the finished project then. Thank you, Hades.

For this. For the care you show me every day. For opening your heart to me and trusting me with it. For the joy you bring in my life every time I'm lucky enough to spend time with you.

[He keeps on arm around Five as he leans back on the other palm.]

I would rid you of your obstacles if I could, your adversaries, so that you could simply focus on flourishing. But I do not have the luxury to do so.

So the least I can do is to create moments like this. Where the weight of all you must do is put aside to be picked up again.

And your sentiment goes both ways. My life has become 'lighter' since you've become entangled in it. A gift I can never repay, but you would look at me so if I tried.

So you are welcome, Five Hargreeves, and I thank you equally in return for all that you are for me.

It feels as though we both think we can never repay the other. Something to do with cherishing one another and wanting the other's happiness, mm?

[ he mirrors Emet's words from a while back, and kisses his lips, light and soft and gentle ]

But I am glad. That it has been lighter. You've carried your burdens alone for far too long.

You and your sharp memory.

[He kisses him back and lets the arm around him tighten, possessive.]

More proof that shouldering all on one's own is difficult if not near impossible. Not that we had options in the way of allies before.

But you listened. You always have.

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