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[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.

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[ 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!]

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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.

That was always the plan.

[And he continues walking down the beach as if nothing had just happened.]

[ it at least gives him some time to think about it. But he'll pocket the box before catching up to him, walking beside him ]

Do feel free to take as much time as you need with that. Don't let me stop you.

'Tis why I have been putting the delay. I want to make sure I have time to consider it carefully. Among a few other items.

Fake as it was, it was nice to see you so content. Perhaps we will never be able to get reality to mirror it fully, but in such a direction we will strive.

... I think I would have liked to see you just as content in yours.

But I'll take achieving that in reality, rather than through a dream. Something else to strive for.

I know you do not care for Lord Zodiark or what he represents, but he is a necessity. How else will we prevent the tragedy from happening again?

[He pauses.]

It would have been. Content, that is. We would have revived our lost brethren and removed any doubts of summoning Hydaelyn --- the true tragedy. And you were there. As was Vergil.

[ He knows Hades has no choice but to think that, and honestly that just makes it all the more sad. Especially after his conversation with Lahabrea. But he reaches for his hand to hold, squeezing it lightly ]

Well. Then tell me how you imagine it.

Your perfect world, surrounded by your loved ones. I won't be able to see it but I can at least picture it.

I do have the ability to show it to you.

[But he takes a spot in the sand just barely out of reach of the waves.]

She's gleaming as she always does. Amaurot. The skies are clear. The grass lush. The city bustling. It will take time of course, time to get our brethren back one by one, but we do. And there is not want for a different solution. No sacrifice. No naysayers.

No star divided.

You are there. You're family can visit. I would dearly like to meet them after all. As I said you live with me, but it hard pressed to pull you from the Akademia. I don't think a Convocation seat would suit you, but you do give Lahabrea a run for his wits, always keeping him on his toes.

And people can simply be. Chasing their passions. Challenging their perceptions. Learning and growing together. Vergil is there perhaps with his family, perhaps not. I would like to have healed Absinthe.

But no more war, no games, no senseless violence and hatred. There are disagreements, yes, it's not perfect. I wouldn't want it to be, but there is harmony and peace.

[ He knows they've agreed with Lahabrea to not keep secrets, and that the subject of tempering, and the fact Zodiark can't actually bring people back, will come up eventually. But there's no reason to do so now, and they can discuss and try to find a solution at a later time. For now he just listens, and smiles at it ]

You're right, you can show me. Maybe you should add this to your dream. Something to revisit more often than the end of days — to remind you of your goal.

We'll make it a reality.

Is this your way of saying you want your own private room in Amaurot. That can be arranged and in a much less roundabout manner.

Well. That wasn't the intention, but I wouldn't mind one, no.

As stubbornly as I wish to be able to mock you with comments of making you work for such as task, I do believe you know me well enough that if you did ask I would do my upmost to provide.

Such is the role you have become.

Consider it a fair exchange for painting my room however you want. Besides. I think I'd like the extra reminder of what we're trying to accomplish.

Not that I'm under any risk of forgetting any time soon, but just in case.

If you do not like the color you truly only have yourself to blame.

[Tugging him to sit next to him.]

[ he's going to do just that, not complaining at all and keeping his hold on his hand, not letting go ]

Considering it's my soul, I feel like I'm entitled to complain about it as much as I'd like.

A most unusual form of self-reflection then.

[Squeezing his fingers and stretching his legs out.]

And thank you for spending the time with me. I imagine there is a veritable list of other tasks you have to accomplish.

Maybe.

But they can wait, and none are as important as you.

And Lahabrea's snitching! Do trust I will not fall apart, and if I did I would seek you out long before it became severe.

But do not think I am belittling the gesture. Having you here means more to me than I can put into words.

Well. Just because you can handle yourself doesn't mean you have to do it on your own. I'm aware you're capable, and that you'd be more honest than I would be, if you needed the help.

But I still don't want you to be alone, regardless.

[Resting his head against him.]

I would hope so! Those were the words we did utter to each other were they not. A life removed from solitude. I know you'd never forget such a promise.

[Absolutely being cheeky, but he truly appreciates it.]

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