firstworldproblem | IC Inbox (Imeeji)

Ever do I strive to raise the bar a little higher than that.

[He reaches up to brush a thumb across his cheek.]

And now that the game effects are receding, I would ask how you are faring.

Thought I was going to be the one to fuss over you.

... I'm managing. But i have been worried.

You will do that undoubtedly. However, in light of recent events where my ailments were mirroring your own, I am also worried.

[Time to raid Taisho fridge for food and he’ll purchase whatever raw ingredients they don’t have.]

Tell me about it. Your worries.

[ he'll help with the actual preparation once he does that, and then start actually cooking ]

Well, I was worried about you. Probably for the same reasons you are, actually. The fact your situation mirrored my own at least in part does mean I knew what you were going through and that I'm aware it's not the kind of thing you can shake off in a matter of days.

It's in the past but it being all fresh again, well. It's not pleasant.

[Emet is hands off once all is laid out. But he will sit with him and keep him company as promised.]

It will linger for long yet. And I plan to tell Hythlodaeus which will make it raw anyway.

And certain sounds do trigger it. Much as I imagine the smell of burning rubble bothers you.

But I have you and Lahabrea to lean on. And Vergil and Absinthe besides. And a few unexpected as well.

Klaus came by.

Did he? I told him you like him.

[ he'll walk up to him to give him a quick kiss to the cheek in-between preparation ]

As much as I enjoy keeping you all for myself you are loved by more than just myself.

I do. I find his energy revitalizing. And speaking of I brought him to the beach and I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so joyous. Perhaps you or together we should get him one in LiliS.

[He smiles at that.]

Wonderful to hear truly that I am thought of by others. Loved. But as I told Lahabrea it feels daunting reliving that memory. Of what we are trying to accomplish. It is a path I will never give up on, but from time to time I wonder if it is merely a fanciful dream out of touch with reality.

Well. I'd say what we're both trying to accomplish is a way of us both being out of touch with reality. Is that really a reality that should be accepted?

I do believe I have mentioned you have given me a reason to believe again rather than simply going through the motions.

[Reaching out to brush his hair once.]

Thank you. For making food.

[ a small smile at that, enjoying the soft touch ]

In that case does it matter if it's out of touch or not? Once we restore your world and your people that's all that matters.

And you are welcome. Though I make no promises it will be decent.

Correct again. How do you manage it?

I’m quite sure it is not possible for you to achieve mediocre. Besides I’ve given you my dream meal. I expect you to work up to it in your copious free time.

[ he just laughs at that, pulling back so he can continue with the cooking ]

You know I might actually spend the points to give it a shot. Maybe for our wedding.

If I can manage it, I will get Black to cook for our wedding. Though I wonder what bribe I would have to offer. He might have shown a single concern the other day, bless him.

Black showed concern for you? Are you sure he wasn't under some weird effect?

He can care, and care deeply. There is one in his memories who seems to contain all of his affection. Though to what end, I'm not sure. I doubt he's human.

And perhaps he was, but it seemed rather him. He could have kept walking but decided to assist in helping expediate me to unconsciousness.

There's someone in his memories he cares for. And it isn't a cat?

I think he probably just wanted to knock you out.

Indeed. And not a cat. I wonder if I erred in using the word 'cared'. He has great interest them. A bit of protectiveness. To what end I wonder.

[He laughs.]

Probably. Perhaps I was an easy target because he knew it wouldn't ruffle feathers. But he definitely has your unit's trait of stubbornness.

He's also just as much of a known it all asshole so he got other traits too.

A true statement.

[He'll busy himself getting down bowls and spoons.]

Would you like something alcoholic?

[ he seems to be thinking about it, and then ]

Well. I suppose Fox isn't here anymore so there's no harm in drinking inside the dorms.

I think with how the last few events have been, he'd forgive you this once.

[And since there is always coffee in Taisho, he's going to make a pair of these. Does it go with the soup? Arguably not.]

Once I molt off this layer of burnt skin, which was lovely by the way and an excellent distraction, I do intend to take us both on a little dream vacation. Perhaps I'll even throw in a bit of studying.

[ he's going to take one and then just go sit on Emet's lap, one arm around his neck while the other holds the glass ]

It has been a while since I practiced the arcane and you practiced space-time manipulation. We might take the chance now.

I'm glad you had fun at the beach.

[He can't help but be endeared, lacing his fingers around his waist.]

With space, at least I feel as if I understand the concept. Time, however, ...

... freezing temperatures and acorns, was it? It sounds like an advanced lecture from Lahabrea.

You're right. Lahabrea would have a field day with my dad.

But yes, "Time travel is akin to descending into the freezing depths, and re-emerging as an acorn."

Then a date we'll have. Practicing spatial arcane abilities and time travel for both. You still need to master the latter. And with a twist thrown in, of course. Yes, I think I will know just how to do this. Yes. Give me some time to prepare.

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