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Yes, and you like it.

[ He's calling him out on that, and as usual, it's a lot easier for him to get shameless when it's Hades who's embarrassed ]

I suppose it makes sense that working with soul and aether would be more intense for you. Though now I do wonder how else I can use it.

[His response to that is to softly kiss him. Then he does release the bond on their twined souls and simply wraps him, both of them, in a cocoon of his aether.]

You've set the bar rather high for yourself, but I have no doubts you will be creative.

[ He's lost in thought for a moment like he's totally thinking of the possibilities already and it can't possibly be a good thing.

But for now. He'll focus on just cuddling up to him, humming against his lips as he kisses him a few more times, soft and just barely there, but affectionate ]

I'll have to see whether I can make my aether take a physical form like you've done with your claws.

[He finally laughs softly full of mirth.]

That I can teach you, but don't think I will always indulge these trysts with my mortal form.

[ there's an obvious glint of interest in his eyes just at the words and he smirks ]

No? Then tell me what you have in mind. For research purposes.

[He doesn't reply verbally but do enjoy wings made of crystal and masks sprouting out of his back, appropriately scaled to size.

He wraps them around their cuddling form on top of his aether. They aren't really soft at all and a little bit heavy.]

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[ He does wonder for a moment if that form is influenced by Zodiark too, if the crystal would look any different if it weren't for him.

But he discards that thought for now, instead just tentatively touching one, definitely curious ]

And is this form more comfortable for you?

[It feels as hard and unyielding as one would expect by its looks, but Hades shifts it a bit closer so he can access it better.]

No. I know Vergil prefers his demon form, but I have a few forms I favor depending on the situation. The benefit of being ever fluid and formless.

[And he does sigh contently squeezing him a little tighter with his arms around his waist brushing fingertips against bare skin.]

Then I won't complain about the fact you haven't showing it in full yet.

[ With Hades' fingertips brushing against him like that though he decides to focus on him instead of on those wings, and once again he leans in to kiss at his neck, slow and languid and with no real purpose behind it beyond wanting to enjoy the contact simply because he can ]

But I am interested in seeing what we can do outside your mortal form.

Well you did always complain about my height before. This does dwarf even my Garlean form.

[He does snap his fingers putting a blanket between them and the wings. Just a little bit of comfort.]

But I will show you. And do not think I was hiding it from you. I simply enjoy our moments like this. But as you so allude to, there maybe others just as charming with a little variety.

[A pause.]

Sometimes I can't fathom it.

How much I love you.

[ He definitely appreciates the extra layer of comfort, and the words make him smile - fond and content and genuinely happy to hear them.

He shifts just so he can have a better look at his face, and then he reaches for his hand, bringing it to his lips to kiss ]

I feel the same way. I said it earlier, didn't I? You're my sun and my stars.

Well, you can't get me to blush with that right now.

[His cheeks are still colored, but he still looks fond and appreciative.]

... Sun? Though I will not dispute the stars.

With all the warmth you're filled my life with is it really that surprising? You might be more in tune with the shadows but that doesn't make it any less true.

[He ponders that for a moment, but decides against after a moment not wanting to let his mind dwell on how the sun should be Azem.

He curls around him tighter.]

Then perhaps I should make these dreams of ours a little brighter. Warm beams of the sun do have their appeal as well.

[ Sorry to accidentally hit you with your ex's feelings Emet. But at that, he reaches over to hold his face with both hands, leaning in to kiss him.

He lets himself linger on it, deepening it and enjoying the taste of him — but pulling back soon enough ]

That won't be necessary. Consider it just an overly dramatic way to say "I love you".

[It is complicated! It does take half a moment to jar him from his thoughts, but he returns it. Gently does he run his thumb across his cheek as an action of thanks and appreciation.]

But I do enjoy dramatics. Especially from you.

And truthfully I simply default to more moonlight skies, but I do enjoy the sun in equal measure. Though we'll have to make sure we get you out of that suit so you don't boil.

[ There's a little laugh at that, and then he hums, like he's thinking it over ]

You want to see me with casual clothes?

You could show some leg, you know, for me.

[He says tracing the just of his hipbone.]

Not that you don't look divine in a suit.

I'm sure you can understand I've had enough of shorts by now Hades.

[ he shifts a little so he can bring his hand to the back of his head, just running it through Hades' hair and playing with it ]

But I could consider showing off for you.

Yes, but we both know it is the knee high socks that ruins the look.

[He hums and stops tracing patterns to just hold him. An unspoken 'stay with me, always' even those he's too old and bitter to believe it.]

Delightful. Then I expect the most revealing outfit when you take that special occasion potion.

Wouldn't it make more sense for you to select one if it is for you? To be honest I do wonder about your tastes.

[ there's a pause though, and he looks up at the sky before just resting his head against him, relaxing ]

It would be nice if moments like these could last forever. Just you and I and nothing else.

Then I will be torn between embarrassing you and picking something I like. Though not a bad problem.

[He does close his eyes.]

It would be nice. But I have you now, and this moment I'll treasure for an eternity to come.

Just remember that if you manage to embarrass me I'll make certain to pay you back in kind. Twice as much.

So far I'm still in the lead.

[ he's letting his eyes close as well, but again he tries to touch Emet's soul wanting to keep that contact, to show him how much he loves and cares for him through that ]

To be honest I was a little worried.

Yes, a surprising twist skillfully earned.

[He snorts. He can't even jokingly refute that Five is in lead.

He makes an appreciative noise at the contact, but does look at him a little confused.]

Worried about what exactly?

[ he furrows his eyebrows for a moment and he's quiet, trying to think on how to word this ]

That being limited to dreams or having to use potions would not have been ideal. And you said "I do not feel the strong physical attraction I believe you would expect" before. I wasn't certain being intimate with me while things are still like this in the waking world would have been something you cared for.

I would have been fine with it, obviously. But it was on my mind.

And I wasn't certain whether I'd be able to be intimate with you regardless, either. It is true I'm still getting used to physical closeness as a whole.

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