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You have caught me. I never considered it strenuous to begin with. That is why I never slept you know.

It was fun, then. Too much fun to wish to put aside even for rest. Given the chance to Create again, I am not sure when I would ever sleep.

Even the Great and Honorable Lahabrea needs his rest.

[He takes a tone that sounds more like he's trying to imitate Hythlodaeus.]

Ever were we patient. Though I understand the sentiment. What wonders you will create once given the chance again.

Is it not restful to enjoy myself?

[He leans against Emet-Selch's side, very lightly, watching him play.]

Your imitation is... passable. Barely.

....You nearly make me yearn to play. I always did love music.

Hythlodaeus did have a way with people I could never duplicate.

[He leans his head against his for just a moment before straightening while playing.]

Eichi can play. Though I'm not sure if he is taking students.

I shall ask him at least. I know the theory. Many of the theories.

[It's not like there's only one music theory.]

It would be the matter of practice. I've never had the time.

Of course you do. I would not doubt it.

Well, we always did have Elidibus to play for us, did we not?

[He does not voice "I miss him", but he's silent a moment, before snorting.]

He'd have some critique for your playing I'm sure.

[That goes without saying, doesn't it? And the fact that he's by himself.]

Gracious and kind and brutally honest he would be.

[After this last run through the song he will stop letting his fingers just brush over the keys without pressing them.]

[Alone, with only the sundered, how must he be faring?]

Merciless, at the very lightest.

[He lifts a hand and brushes it over the back of Emet-Selch's wrist.]

[He puts an arm around his shoulders.]

I'm glad I can see you content again even with the weight you bear.

[He smiles wrly, taps the arm around his shoulder.]

Teach me this side. I'd play the piece with you.

If you must be sentimental and nostalgic.

[Because... as much as he can be, there is some contentment in this moment. But also he's incapable of being idle long so teach him something before he implodes.]

Of course.

[Lahabrea will pick it up easily without a doubt. Then they will play in tandem. This is probably one of the happiest and peaceful moments he's had here.]

[He does pick it up, quite quickly. And once they're playing together his expression and posture relaxes more, intent on keeping time with Emet-Selch, while also actually, truly enjoying himself.

It really is a very precious moment of peaceful contentment.]

[They'll play it tow or three times together. When they are done, he'll run a hand through Lahabrea's hair and kiss his forehead.]

Thank you, .

[He pulls Emet-Selch's head against his shoulder, brushing fingers through his hair.]

You are welcome. And... Thank you as well, Hades.

[He stays leaning against him for a long, long time. Quiet. Eyes closed.]

[He will twirl a lock of Emet-Selch's hair around his fingers and otherwise just lean gently into being leaned on, holding this cuddle for as long as Emet-Selch wishes.]

[They are ancient beings whose nature is to not be quick or rash. Ever had they been force to move perhaps with more haste.

So he'll sit in this embrace for an hour before moving.]

[He is very content for this hour. It's important to him. Something he's keeping in his heart. He knows as well as any being that moments with those you love are to be deeply treasured.

He has nothing to say for that hour, happy to just experience it. He'll let Emet-Selch up when he finally moves though.]

[He will not break the silence, but help him up and head back to his room keeping pace with him.]

[It'll be a silent short trip then. He's content with his own thoughts and the company.]

[Shuffling into his room then. Still keeping the silence as he just lets Lahabrea do what he wishes. He imagines he'll go read on the bed. He doesn't get ready for bed, but simply lies down.

Lahabrea has been here such a short time, but it feels so common to do this.]

[It does just feel like a routine that has been going on forever. He does get ready for bed, but once he is he still has a book... Which he sets near to hand just in case he needs you know, a book, randomly, when he climbs into bed and tugs Emet-Selch against his chest to cuddle, not particularly interested in talking, just wrapping an arm around him.]

[He can't help but laugh. He was going to give him more space than that, but he definitely does not argue as leans on him listening to his heartbeat and throwing an arm around his waist.]

[Good, be a big baby. He's going to fall asleep like this though, without even playing "just one more page" chicken with a book versus bedtime or anything. Arm draped over Emet-Selch, entirely peaceful.]

Re: day 247

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Re: day 247

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