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[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.

[He takes his hand.]

Take some time for yourself. Long baths, walks in the sun, whatever pampering suits you best. Digesting this is neither simple nor easy. And as much as I wish I could be telling you a different story, not matter how much I desire it, this is the reality.

But I have Cosmo back, and together we will make this right.

[...have Cosmo back, huh.]

Did... something happen to Cosmo, too?

[He shrugs. He might as well tell him.]

We all end up dying, Hythlodaeus. I am a sorcerer of eld, a Champion of Zodiark. This place could not have held me at the height of my abilities. Remember that this appearance is just a stifling mortal vessel.

[Once again he's quiet for a time; this is a lot to process.

Eventually, he wordlessly pulls Emet into a hug, holding him tight - like someone wanting to protect rather than looking to be protected, however.]

[He stiffens and only quasi-holds him back. A very odd reaction, as he hasn't seemed to mind being hugged or guarded by him before.]

What a depressing topic. Let me at least get you something to eat and something cheerful as we get to the dorms.

[An odd reaction indeed! Levity pulls back, his expression a little concerned as he studies Emet's face before nodding.]

...Alright.

[A beat.]

I like curly fries. They're a fun shape.

[There just seems to be a lot of internal conflict before he shakes himself out of it.]

Curly fries and a milkshake with a curly straw to match then? How are you on exotic flavors?

[CONFUSED AND CONCERNED :( DID HE DO A BAD but he does his best not to show the concernedness.]

Define "exotic". I know there's chocolate pizza, but I haven't tried it myself.

[Levity did not. His own death is just a landmine.]

It still should be at least edible.

Do you know what an 'oreo' is?

[gee what if 90% of the people around him didn't have them landmine issues that Levity can accidentally wander into out of good intentions.]

Hmm... I cannot say I do. What is it?

I guess that is what you are getting. It has to be better than chocolate pizza.

[He orders them as they continue on the subway ride.]

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Did we accidently leave your vehicle behind?

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