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[He looks a little startled at that, as though he wasn't expecting to actually be asked.]

...I wonder. I fear that whatever I ask you to do in regards to Five will be merely taken as me trying to control him.

[He shakes his head.]

I want him to understand that I'm not purposefully seeking to hurt him. In truth, I do not even understand what it is that sets him off so, but it sounds as though me trying to understand that is not welcome. And I do not wish to let myself get trampled for his satisfaction.

[He honestly just look a little helpless.]

[manipulate your way out of THIS one]

...It is fine, Hades. If there is nothing to be done, there is nothing to be done. We will simply have to make do the best we can. And I believe we can reduce the worst case scenario to me and Five simply never speaking to one another again.

What we can solve in the moment at least is ensuring you don't have a hangover. I did bring water.

That would be welcome.

[...but also, don't think he doesn't see the hesitation.]

...you say it is fine, but it does bother you, Hades.

[He hands him a water bottle.]

I truly mean it when I say I am fine if you don't care for each other. What I'm worried more about are the misconceptions on both parts. I can see the reasoning, but it is something the two of you either choose to work out or don't.

As I said, I don't know how to approach it that won't alienate further.

[glug glug glug]

I am willing to work it out. My problem is that Five does not give me a chance to say anything before going full offense out of defensiveness. Thus I end up feeling as though I am... supposed to know the right answer from the start.

Then it is probably for the best to leave it be.

Pehaps. I'm quite certain we should be able to avoid trying to fight one another in public if we simply do not speak to each other.

...

...

... There is dislike, but this is borderline unhealthy.

[they're fine]

...Pardon?

Can you truly not spare pleasantries without worrying about a fight?

That was more a turn of phrase than a genuine concern. But I do have my worries what might happen if we do not manage to cut a conversation short before it goes too far. Better to avoid contact with one another altogether, apart from things like games of course.

Forgive me. You had me overly worried for a moment.

[He laughs, a little wryly.]

Oh, come now. Even I am not that reckless... I think. But I already promised Luther I will do my best to avoid antagonizing Five too much.

You must admit the mood was rather serious.

I would also appreciate that.

I'll do my best. I won't even answer to his insults, if it comes to that.

[He nods.]

Are you done being outside? 'Tis rather cold.

[ffffiiiiiiine, mom]

I suppose, yes. I'm more tired than upset now.

Some rest will probably do you some good.

[He kisses his forehead and helps him up, holding his hand as he makes his way back towards the hotel.]

Edited 2021-04-21 07:14 (UTC)

[Wow... gay? He makes a small flustered noise at the kiss because frankly he does still expect Emet to be a lot more upsetti spaghetti about him not getting along with Five. Imagine not being an ancient who lived in a super communal culture where being mean was illegal.]

Well... I can't put it off forever, one way or another.

[He squeezes his hand as they walk back.]

...thanks, Hades.

Of course.

[One day Levity will learn that Emet is a mostly lies by omission kind of guy. He was absolutely truthful when he said he didn't care if they liked each other. There are just other worrisome things to him.]

Do you need help with your dreams tonight?

[HAVE YOU ALL FUCKING CONSIDERED NOT LYING ALL THE TIME!!!]

I wouldn't say no. I'm not particularly worried about having nightmares, but better safe than sorry, mm?

[Sometimes bad habits get ingrained.]

Then I will drop you off and retire to my own quarters. We need not be in close proximity for dreams after all.

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