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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.

I did listen. Even when I was half drunk coming to Baritones to propose an unlikely alliance and you asked to leave once I was done with business. I'll have to give myself a pat on the back for that.

And you did, when it was important, and didn't when I needed you to push past my barriers. For all that you're praising me for, we would not have gotten to this point if you didn't tear them down.

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Ah, your boldness. I am still charmed by that. Though I will admit I wouldn't understand the significance until later.

I will admit I mostly approached you the first time after your memories because of your abilities. To learn them would greatly increase my chances of succeeding seeing as my adversaries have already learned to tame time. I would need equal footing.

But when I looked upon your shattered star, I couldn't help but feel devastated. Though I hardly knew you... No star should suffer such a fate.

That was the original arrangement, wasn't it. To provide tools to one another.

And now that has turned to support.

Support each other and see how often I can make you blush scarlet.

I definitely did not foresee that. Though I also can't imagine a life without you, your wit, your kindness, and your patience.

I still win for quality over quantity, though quantity-wise I'm fairly sure you're behind as well.

Though I believe I was supposed to be the one to shower you with praise.

I can't deny you your victory there.

Is that how it was supposed to go? I do not recall.

[He pauses before kissing the top of Five's head before motioning around him.]

It doesn't warrant asking as I know the answer, but here is my silent request given form anyway. Will you stay?

Of course. Always.

[ because he knows Hades may want reassurance for more than just the here and now. ]

No matter what happens.

[He brushes his fingers across his cheeks.]

Then whenever you feel alone come look upon these waters, and know that I love you with all of my heart. And I would want nothing more than to be beside you.

This is after you send a text, of course. Do remember the order.

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