firstworldproblem | IC Inbox (Imeeji)

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.

"Drop me off"... I can't tell if that sounds more like a date or a parent leaving their child in someone's care.

[As they walk, he'll also be softly humming a song. Maybe music good.]

I'm sure Future is Now doesn't want any visitors this late at night.

Did you pick that up from someone?

I don't really think anyone will mind much, actually. But it's fine.

Well, I was looking through songs to put in my car. That one caught my attention.

They play music as well? I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

[They probably hit the subway at this point, so he leans against him when they sit down.]

Why did it catch your attention?

[...well, it's been a tiring day, so. Leaning back against him, too.]

The lyrics resonated with me, I suppose.

[He puts an arm around him and rubs his shoulders.]

I'm sorry. About all of this.

[Gay.]

Mm. But you make it sound like it's your fault.

[There's just a hint of trembling to his voice and a tension in his shoulders.]

I suppose I am guilty of caring, but that hardly is going to change.

And even in a blameless situation, I can offer my sympathies.

...I'm sorry, too.

[He's just kind of. Going to bury his face in Emet's shoulder.]

It's not the end of the world.

[He pets his hair as he makes this terrible, terrible joke.]

[It's so terrible in more ways than one. Levity actually curls up a little.]

...Don't. Please.

[HE'S STILL DEALING WITH. EVERYTHING.]

[Not the reaction that he was expecting.]

My apologies.

[YOU TOLD HIM EARLIER TODAY EVERYONE IS MCFUCKING DEAD, YOU EGG.]

...It feels like... like I remember. Not what happened, but how it felt.

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