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[When it becomes apparent he is unable to soothe him fully, he digs into his mind.

What pains you so?

It's more of an investigation than a question.]

[ My family.

The answer conjures images in his mind - of the apocalypse, of his siblings' bodies, of having to bury them.

I can't leave them again. ]

[The call of brethren. It stirs a lot of emotion within him. And the promise he made to Five rings in his head.

He loosens his hold. He does not break it, but Five has the ability to leave if he so chooses.]

[ And that's the worst part of it isn't it. Being able to choose. How he wishes he could stay with him, with the pleasure and comfort he brings, surrounded by nothing but love. Never having to feel alone again.

But he can't stay like this forever. Was this a dream? He's having a hard time distinguishing it from reality - and it's funny, really, last time he wanted to end it regardless, now he wishes he didn't have to.

But he does pull back, slowly let his souls leave Hades' embrace, becoming his own again even if he lets him feel his emotions, still - love and longing and a sense of emptiness at having to leave him ]

[Five is like Lahabrea in so many ways. Able to take that first step when other's hesitate. When the two Ascians merge souls its is absolutely not Hades that initiates the separation.

He'll regain his awareness of his physical form back in that throne room with the crowd behind him and Emet panting, flushed, and bound before him. Though his thoughts do seem be a million miles away.]

[ as nice as his fantasy was he can't be bothered to come back to it. And so he lets the crowd fade and disappear - the throne room remaining there but the scenery will change slightly - the window outside showing Amaurot's spires.

And Five will reach for him, lifting him up so he can sit on the throne instead and let Emet sit on his lap, releasing the common laws as he does. He'll rest his forehead against his and take a few moments to let what just happened sink in. ]

I'm still here with you, my moon and stars.

Now, why such an expression?

[He sits comfortably on his lap wrapping his arms around him and kissing the corner of his mouth.]

To be with you like that... But you have your duty, and I have mine. How fortunate we've been able to twine them together.

Because I'm worried for you, asshole.

[ Of course he is. He had to leave him after all. But the kiss does soothe his worries, and the words help with that as well ]

That was intense.

[He laughs and wedges his knees between Five and the chair so he can turn to face him, straddling his lap.]

I've not done that with any but my own kind, but I knew you would be able to adapt.

[He kisses him lightly.]

Thank you. And now without a doubt you know my feelings and I yours. Carry them with you always.

[ He returns the kiss with no hesitation, one hand going to the back of Emet's head while his other wraps around his waist, keeping him close ]

I could have stayed like that with you forever. I guess I understand why you're so fond of it.

[ and then there's a small laugh ]

You love me.

[ he knew it already, of course. But knowing and feeling it so strongly is something else ]

[He cups his face with both hands.]

Of course I do.

[He holds him for a long time, before he slips off his lap and stands up taking his hands.]

[ he takes that as his cue to get up, following him and keeping the hold on his hand ]

And what do you have in mind now?

If were are going to be pausing certain activities I would like to go outside.

[He does free one hand so he can snap his fingers garbing himself in something similar to what Five is wearing.]

Unless you have objections.

I don't.

[ he leans in to kiss his cheek as he says that, squeezing his hand ]

We can resume activities whenever we want if we feel inclined, after all. And any second spent with you is pleasure enough in itself.

Hopefully I have no diminished them for you. Though they do provide a different amount of pleasure. But now you can appreciate this all the more.

[He runs a hand up his back scratching at his soul.

He takes them to the roof so they can have a proper view of the city pulling him down so he can again sit in his lap.]

Oh, you have absolutely ruined them for me. I don't think anything will ever compare.

[ there's a pleased little hum at the touch of his soul, and he brings his arms around Emet's neck, taking a moment to just look at his face. There are some worries to the back of his mind, about Zodiark, about how easy it was for him to accept him once they merged their souls.

But it's a worry for another day ]

The view is nice.

I have been wanting to do that for quite some time. Applaud my restraint.

[He picks up that there is something amiss. Perhaps a linger effect of how close they were moments before. And there was a reason he was waiting for the soul merge.]

A new concern has entered your mind. What is it?

I am very impressed by your restraint. And will pat myself in the back for making you impatient enough that you basically begged me to let you.

[ Nevermind how eager he himself was, he clearly has the upper hand here. But there is a pause at the question, and for a moment he considers deflecting.

But in the end he decides to be honest ]

I know there's no resisting tempering. And after two experiences with it I should already accept it. But I still thought I'd be able to oppose his influence.

In the end it just felt right to give into it. My thoughts are my own and I don't regret merging with your soul, but I do wonder how helpful I can be to your cause if I cannot resist it.

[His face turns bright red.]

You used multiple partners, denial and Common Law. Be glad you got any response at all.

... Not that I didn't like it.

[And that's all the admittance he is going to get before moving onto to other topics.]

I was worried, but we are in a dream. It would be temporary at worst. As for resisting, 'tis night impossible save for already being claimed by another Primal.

How helpful?

[He can't help but roll his eyes.]

Try not to take too long listing all you already have done. Let alone all you have planned.

Oh, you're lucky that's all I subjected you too, originally I did think of keeping you fully bound in mid-air while I and our guests took the time to test toys and various items on you. Not to mention multiple turns with your body.

[ Emet did ask him to be explicit with his fantasies and desires, and so there he is, saying that with no shame and a straight face ]

All the help I've given you and all the plans I have are ultimately pointless if I don't succeed.

[ a pause, and then he adds— ]

... but I realize that is unhealthy and will try to set reasonable standards for myself. Still. This will not be the last time we merge as we did today, dreams or not.

[Just when he thought his face couldn't get any more scarlet.]

Y-you.... I'd hardly be an active participant.

[Coughing to cover up his stutter.]

Good. And I would find ways to take more precautions in dreams. Out of them... The complications do arise.

[ he just has to smirk at Emet's reaction and he can't help but lean in to whisper in his ear ]

And yet I get the feeling you wouldn't mind that terribly much. I did notice it, you know. You also enjoy having control taken away from you, and I did say I wanted to spoil you, didn't I?

[ but he will be nice and just kiss his cheek after ]

We'll find a way. More reasons to test in dreams, mm? Now that would be a nice way to spend a couple more centuries in there.

[He can't rely deny that so he'll just huff instead burying his face in his shoulder.]

I do hope it helped burn away the foul brought about by that other memory.

[ there's a soft smile at that and he just pulls him closer ]

It did, actually. I don't think I've ever felt as content as happy as I did with you. I do enjoy my own individuality a little too much to actually stay like that forever but, well.

I felt protected.

You can't actually study and become a master of the arcane or whatever arts you come across merged as we were. And what cruel being would I be to take that from you?

[He kisses his neck. Face still red.]

I know how much you prize yourself. I do believe I've even brought it up at times. So don't think I misjudge the importance of allowing such a merge.

And you should. When we depart for your star, I must admit I'm going to enjoy pulling apart the Commission piece by piece. I'm not usually so vengeful.

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