firstworldproblem | IC Inbox (Imeeji)

Congratulations.

[To be fair, he WOULD kiss Hyacinth. But, hmmm, that sure is a reaction.]

You don't seem thrilled about it.

On the contrary, personality wise, I find it a good match. And I do believe you will find both happiness and bring out the good in each other.

[HmmmmmMMMMMMMM still shady.]

That's what I hope, too. But are you concerned about how it might affect Five?

Actually, no. Five's love for his family has survived more trials than most. He will want to protect them as he always has, but I don't see it being an issue.

And I'm not discouraging you, by the way. The opposite in fact.

Well, with the pause you took there it does seem as though you have some manner of apprehension.

Not for you and Luther or even Five's involvement, but my own.

I do desire to be excepted by all of his siblings for my own personal reasons. You are going to continue to embarrass me, aren't you? With the memories you share.

[He is 100% jesting at the last part in fake annoyance.]

Oh, certainly! You can be sure of that. But worry not, Luther is not the kind of man to use it against you.

You'll both be up to mischief in not time. Of that I do not doubt you will rub off on him.

[But he reaches over and pats his head.]

But I am glad you are surrounding yourself with those you love. It truly suits you.

[He inclines his head into the patting, smiling.]

Do you include yourself in that number?

[Now he leans to kiss his forehead.]

I will always love you, Hythlodeaus. There is simply no other choice available.

My concern was more that you would not let me love you.

I supposed now that I have cried and wailed upon your shoulder holding you like a lifeline, I can hardly take that back.

[He laughs, leaning down to press their foreheads together.]

I do wish it didn't have to be in such drastic circumstances, but yes. You are stuck with me now.

[In response, he wraps his arms around his neck and pulls him close.]

[CUTE... He hugs him in return, closing his eyes, letting himself simply focus on the physical sensations of them both being alive.]

... I'm here, Hades.