firstworldproblem | IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

I know. Can I not be marveled by it?

And you were drinking though I hope company is a better remedy.

[ He does consider finishing his drink and getting wasted all over again but eventually, instead he against hides his face on his shoulder ]

Company is a better remedy.

Will you tell me again? That you're proud of me.

[He can’t help letting a small laugh out. He is too precious.]

I am proud of you. For your wit, your strength, your kindness, your attention to detail. I would wager no one is as creative or as thoughtful as you with applications of common law.

You’ve labored. You’ve grown. And while not everything ends in success you take the opportunity to better yourself. You try and fumble in your own way with your siblings. But you’ve brought them closer. Do not doubt yourself.

You are my hope, my sun, my promised dawn. And I look forward to sharing each and every day with you.

[ He doesn't say anything to that, despite being the one to ask. Instead he places a soft kiss on his shoulder before going right back into hiding.

This might be the one of few things even Emet can't entirely fix, but it certainly feels better with him ]

[He pets his hair softly as he goes back into hiding. That’s a lot of baggage to carry around and he knows full well how a certain upbringing can scar a child for life.

He’s counted on it a couple of times.]

I could go with more embarrassing examples but I think I’ll spare you.

I'm trying to save as much of my dignity as possible so yes, I do appreciate you sparing me.

Can I steal you and keep you here with me for a few hours?

Even if you were not upset the answer would be yes. I can’t deny you.

Though I see the room has changed since my last visit.

And perhaps we can plot and scheme what you do want out of your father. ‘Tis a rare opportunity and we can’t leave him with the upper hand.

A present from Vergil. There's an onsen outside too.

[ a pause at the proposal, though ]

I could ask him if he has any powers himself. I've always wondered.

That man becomes sweeter everyday.

[He taps his chin.]

That would explain his skill at teaching you. But if you could ask him anything, what would it be?

...

...

...

If there is anything he actually ever enjoyed in his life. If he was ever happy.

[He kisses his forehead.]

You do care.

I'm just curious. I guess I could ask him about his past too. He did say he has his memories after all just, well. Not those relevant to us.

[He thinks about that for a moment.]

That you can fix.

[ moving back just to look at him ]

You're not suggesting I give him points for memories.

Are you?

You want answers. Just because they don’t exist now doesn’t mean that is always the case.

The trick will be not making it a wasted investment. And if he is interested.

I feel like if he remembers us he's just going to get worse, not better. And my funds are not exactly big at the moment.

[ but. it's true. he wants answer and that could provide them ]

This is a terrible idea.

Dealing with his unruly demeanor is a separate obstacle. Would you be more upset if he knew and was unwilling to tell you?

I could help. It seems important.

I would.

And I don't even know how much I can afford to give him.

[He wires him points. I will figure it out later when I’m at my computer.]

An opportunity then. To take or not is your choice, but I for one am fond of having options.

Though I’m not certain if he can give you a satisfactory answer.

[ he's quiet for a moment at that, and then he just sighs and moves so he can kiss his cheek again ]

Thank you.

... There is another matter I wanted to ask you about. I met Ardbert.

Of course.

[He seems to be caught off guard.]

How did you—— never mind. I was going to tell you tomorrow, your father’s appearance taking precedence.

[Also the magic number is 5000 points for Five]

Edited 2021-04-29 03:29 (UTC)

[ EMET IS *RICH* ]

I had a drink in his company as well. He recognized the earring and our connection came up.

Are you all right?

[That just how much Baritones has made since pretty princess!]

It’s complicated. Not the answer you want to here I imagine. But whenever the soul with that color arrives it truly is the only answer.

[ wait. what ]

And what is special about his soul color, exactly? I would have assumed things were complicated because, well. He's here and has made a deal.

[He holds up a hand.]

First, being a shard aside, what did you think of them?

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