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[ he's trying so hard he's at the limit at his emotional competence here. But he smiles at that ]

If that's the case we can revisit it at another time, when the pain of it doesn't feel too raw.

And Lahabrea will scold me if I let you dwell on him when I'm supposed to take care of you, so. Let's take a walk on the shore and see where that leads.

I don't imagine he'll be far from your mind for long, or ever, but stewing on it won't provide you with a solution. For now, focus on the fact that he is still here, and is determined to stay. He will not leave you alone, no matter how much pain he's in.

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I suppose if it would ease his mind and yours.

[He leaves the umbrella but keeps the shades as he walks out of the shaded cabana. He also kicks off his shoes and rolls up his pant legs. It is a beach after all!]

And perhaps a different topic altogether might help. Did you manage to find yourself in anyone else's illusion?

[ he's going to do the same because at this point he's likely getting sand inside his boots anyway, and he'll also just remove a couple layers — it's not a weather appropriate outfit. ]

Aside from yours I ended up in Yvette's and Valiant's. Our newest.

Far less dramatic but no less confusing.

[Walking ahead of him still in the rest of his suit, but that's so his skin doesn't burn.]

Yvette's, Persephone's and Wildfire's. Did you know he wanted to give up his favorite sport?

He's told me, I was starting to believe mine was the only one in which I could actually be feasibly happy.

But his explanation did make sense.

Was it nice otherwise?

It was very ... him. But yes, outside of yours it was the most pleasant.

Oh, and what was his explanation?

We were all with him, and it didn't feel as lonely as having to enjoy a sport by himself.

You really ought to learn to play. I daresay you might even have fun.

I offered, but he was too busy being painfully direct regarding my dream.

I think he wants us to marry now.

My, isn't that because you want us to?

[ he walked into that, so he can't complain. he'll just. Smile at that ]

Now who's the one who's getting an inflated ego?

[Pointedly makes direct eye contact.]

I thought it was charming.

[ he is MAKING IT A POINT TO HOLD THE EYE CONTACT, absolutely refusing to look away out of sheer stubbornness ]

Well, we already knew I want to spend the rest of my days with you, so it makes sense that if I had to marry someone, my mind would fill that role with you.

It's nothing new.

And you're the one who kissed me, so if anything between the two of us you've been the more embarrassing one.

[CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!]

My, I was going to wait. As I said, I didn't want to rush what happened in your illusion, but I feel as if I have to make a point now.

[He kneels and pulls out a small jewelry box.]

Five Hargreeves....

[ that is playing dirty and he did not expect it. And he's so clearly a mix of surprised and embarrassed he doesn't even know what to say ]

I have retrieved knives and gun from your room and I'm ready to stab and shoot you.

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[He gives that shrug of his when he's being flippant.]

Just take the box. My back is killing me.

Good. Then I should leave you like that and make you suffer for this.

[ but. despite all that he still takes the box and opens it ]

[Guess he's going to stay kneeling then. And inside the box are two wedding rings exactly the same as the one in Five's Ideal World.]

As I said, while painful, there are little things that these illusions can tell us about ourselves.

Such as one's ideal wedding charm.

Do use these when you do find the right person.

Edited 2020-08-11 00:31 (UTC)

[ That is only making it worse. He stares at the box and at the rings inside, and he stays quiet - no more threats, at least ]

I appreciate it, but romance is not an option for me, Hades. We're not actually living in that perfect world.

[ there's a pause, and then he closes the box, hesitating before he adds— ]

Besides. I don't think I want to see this on anyone but yourself.

[He's finally getting up holding his back and then brushing off his knees.]

Well, it better be at some time or else what is the point of stopping the Apocalypse?

[Five, you are really cute!]

Edited 2020-08-11 00:42 (UTC)

Then if you do decide later I expect quite the heartfelt proposal. A testament to all the social skills I have been imparting upon you.

[ He'd planned on just giving the box back, but he pauses at that last part.

That sounds suspiciously like a yes already and he has no idea how to take that, or how he feels about it.

But for now, he'll keep the rings. ]

Well. I've always enjoyed exceeding expectations.

[ a pause, then he adds ]

When you're better. We'll revisit that dream.

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