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And how are we to move between stars, hmm? Seems quite the leap of faith that we'd be able to figure it out.

That is what Five and I have begun working on. Though I should say it seems he's been working on it a while, and I have just started to join him in the endeavor.

[He's thoughtful.]

Its seems naught but a unnecessary risk for we already have a solution.

I have stated before and I will again. I do not entirely trust either of our judgment while our will is subsumed by Zodiark. I would consider it a greater risk not to have Five to assist us when it is crucial that at least one of us be of completely sound and unquestionable judgment.

And I would not put that burden on Five. He has enough to worry about.

I know my judgement is forever clouded, but I do not believe we made Him in err.

I do not think so either. We had no other recourse and it was the best solution we had. Whatever came of it, it was not a mistake to do all we could.

That does not mean other solutions do not exist, cannot be found, if we had but the time and the resources.

As for burdening him, you cannot have it halfway. We will assist him and he us, not out of obligation or useful alliance, but because we and he care for each other. Wish to see one another happy. That holds true for him as much as it does for you, Hades. He would see us happy with our people and world restored as much as you would see him save his own star and family. As much as I want to see it for him.

Ever have I believed we can solve our troubles alone. Now I am certain that we would be better served with his help. Do consider that.

Taking him across stars will be difficult as he requires a physical body. More difficult than the two of us.

And I'm not discarding the idea. It does have merit. But I worry about the unknown factors and would not want to waste a wish, a complete wish that would solve our problems, on a chance.

... But we are unique in that we both will strive to get a wish so if one plan fails, at least we can rely on another.

It is not a complete plan in any case, this I admit fully. The three of us would need to agree on particulars and work it out properly. There is yet much that might change.

But I would have us work together with him, for his solutions and our own. Not just in exchanging information and knowledge.

You tempt me terribly because there are few things I would enjoy more than laying waste to this ridiculous Commission. Even if I have chided him on being open to their true motives.

[He sighs.]

Then if graduation is upon us, we can only choose this path if all pieces are in place. These are the conditions I am setting.

Then we will simply have to work on putting those pieces into place.

We both will.

Now Absinthe did bring up an interesting point if you are willing to listen. It might be upsetting.

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That is all I want.

[To work together, to save their people and world.]

...But go on.

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To alleviate your discomfort, I could try to re-temper you within a dream. Though that would hardly carry over to the waking world.

It is... a thought. One I am not entirely sure I like the idea of at all.

[He has a lot of complicated feelings right now.]

[He leans back in and holds him.]

A thought. I would not force the matter.

And truthfully, I have been to afraid to ask if you prefer being like this.

[He wraps his arms around Emet and runs his fingers through his hair.]

Let us say my thoughts on it are complicated. If you ask if I prefer having my mind wholly my own, yes. If you ask if I prefer to feel as I do? No. But if it is the necessary price for the future I wish for, then... I would still pay it gladly.

[Lets not talk about his feelings of responsibility for all he's slaughtered either.]

Zodiark's embrace is a great comfort, something that has been useful to us, but I realize now that it is also limiting. [And it comes with too much horrifying justification.] So... Well, my feelings are mixed.

I simply wish to provide you more reprieve beyond soft words and gentle touches.

[He says as he holds him closer rubbing up and down his arms and sides idly. He doesn't even argue the limiting part, because he knows it to be true.]

No matter what happens, I shall be at your side. Though it does pain me to imagine the state your soul is in. And I do hope it is temporary for I do not want to see what Hell would decide to fill the gaps with.

[He cups Emet's cheek and then lets his fingers brush back through his hair, touch is certainly a concrete enough comfort, as is touching Emet-Selch. And then leans his forehead to the man's sighing.]

I do not know. Part of me longs for it and the rest finds the idea disturbing, to say the least. It would likely ease my dreams, but I would dread waking from it.

'Tis why I've been avoiding dreams of late. I worry you would become dependent on them in an unhealthy manner.

[He continues to pet him, smooth and rhythmic. He leans closer if that is even possible.]

But I am here. I will always be to soothe, to comfort, to simply hold your hand if that is what you desire.

You being here is all I require.

[He lifts his fingers to run through Emet's hair, massage his scalp in turn.]

It truly is. The rest is helpful but it is your presence that I find most calming.

Then I apologize that duty takes me away from time to time. But what should I do if this lingers more than a few days? I haven't thought that far ahead.

And for the immediate moment, would adoration a little more active help?

Do not apologize. Just knowing you are nearby is comforting enough. If it lingers... I do not know. I haven't given it consideration.

If you wish to distract me I would not say no to your attention.

A distraction it is.

[He lays him down before kneeling over him and kissing his forehead, his cheek, the edge of his ear.]

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