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 ]
[ 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.
[He shifts so he can lean up on one elbow and kiss his forehead.]
As you reassured me, do allow me to do the same. I will admit, my opinion might be changing seeing you wanton beneath me. Holding you like this after. One could start to get cravings. I might already have. You are truly beautiful.
And I will not even begin to mention how devious you were. You weren't certain you say! If I didn't know any better, you had that planned.
[He kisses his lips softly.]
Your younger body does present complications, but nothing that can't be surmounted, worked around.
And truthfully above all else, I'm most disappointed I cannot touch your soul in the waking world. It was captivating, so vibrant when I was able to see it in your illusion. That was my missed opportunity, but we will have our chance again.
[He pets his souls letting the adoration, the love, the attraction flow through.]
And you've wanted this as much as I, since we danced in that dream. You did exceed expectations as you do in everything you learn. Do let your worries be eased.
... It's true it's been on my mind since we danced. And I saw you blush. Really, seeing you like that sparked interests I wasn't aware I had.
[ It's a little more embarrassing than he thought it would be, actually being open about his worries and what had been on his mind. But he does enjoy the reassurance, and as usual the soul petting is comforting — clearing away any lingering leftover doubts ]
You'll be able to touch my soul as much as you'd like once we're finally out of this place.
You're very special, Five Hargreeves, in more ways than one and definitely not limited to your abilities. I never thought I had this much left to learn. About trust. About desire. But ever will we learn together.
[Kissing him again lightly on the lips with a wide smile.]
I am going to enjoy making you regret those words.
[ And there it is. Once again, he's proving him wrong. Of course he can always love him more than he did before. It's like each second they spend together he finds more and more reasons to love him ]
... I do like the sound of that. Learning together. That has always been the case with our friendship.
Are you going to take advantage of the fact I won't be able to retaliate outside of dreams? That's low.
I guess we could just get a proper mattress and pillows. But this feel like a place for just the two of us, and you did create it for me last time. It's special.
[ he reaches for his hand again, lacing their fingers together and fully intending to keep the hold, this time ]
I want to save enjoying your place in Amaurot for when we'll get there.
[ he's a little amused by that - at him creating that next to them, but not moving at all. And so he's the one propping himself up on his elbow this time, careful about the wings, and just looking at Hades face for a few moments.
And then he gets up fully, keeping the hold on his hand and trying to tug him up and if he'll let him, he'll lift and carry him just like he did last time ]
[ either he suspected it or he just wanted to carry him, but it doesn't really matter — he takes his chance to kiss the top of his head, and lays him gently on the bed afterwards, moving next to him ]
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You want to see me with casual clothes?
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[He says tracing the just of his hipbone.]
Not that you don't look divine in a suit.
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[ 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.
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[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.
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[ 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.
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[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.
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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.
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[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?
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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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As you reassured me, do allow me to do the same. I will admit, my opinion might be changing seeing you wanton beneath me. Holding you like this after. One could start to get cravings. I might already have. You are truly beautiful.
And I will not even begin to mention how devious you were. You weren't certain you say! If I didn't know any better, you had that planned.
[He kisses his lips softly.]
Your younger body does present complications, but nothing that can't be surmounted, worked around.
And truthfully above all else, I'm most disappointed I cannot touch your soul in the waking world. It was captivating, so vibrant when I was able to see it in your illusion. That was my missed opportunity, but we will have our chance again.
[He pets his souls letting the adoration, the love, the attraction flow through.]
And you've wanted this as much as I, since we danced in that dream. You did exceed expectations as you do in everything you learn. Do let your worries be eased.
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[ It's a little more embarrassing than he thought it would be, actually being open about his worries and what had been on his mind. But he does enjoy the reassurance, and as usual the soul petting is comforting — clearing away any lingering leftover doubts ]
You'll be able to touch my soul as much as you'd like once we're finally out of this place.
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[Kissing him again lightly on the lips with a wide smile.]
I am going to enjoy making you regret those words.
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... I do like the sound of that. Learning together. That has always been the case with our friendship.
Are you going to take advantage of the fact I won't be able to retaliate outside of dreams? That's low.
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[Lying back against his shoulder.]
Considering all else laid before us, should be a simple task for you.
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I suppose we will have all of eternity together and I am already starting with that. Maybe after a couple centuries I'll be able to get my revenge.
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Then a true merging we shall have when we both feel the courage, but for now, let us rest. Do you need a change of scenery?
[It is still twilight, blanket and wings wrapped around him, and the pier is firm but hardly rigid and splinterless. Dreams are great.]
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I guess we could just get a proper mattress and pillows. But this feel like a place for just the two of us, and you did create it for me last time. It's special.
[ he reaches for his hand again, lacing their fingers together and fully intending to keep the hold, this time ]
I want to save enjoying your place in Amaurot for when we'll get there.
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But he doesn't move.]
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And then he gets up fully, keeping the hold on his hand and trying to tug him up and if he'll let him, he'll lift and carry him just like he did last time ]
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You know you could have just asked.
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[Once he moves next to him he immediately wraps around him finding a blanket to wrap around them and entwining their fingers again.]
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You really do look beautiful like this. Content and happy.
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