firstworldproblem | IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

It is important. I assume you soothed him as only you are able, but it is good to be aware. I would sooner not hurt him.

Though you know I am here for any gossip. Thrilling or not.

He makes it rather easy, does he not? At least for me. He likes to be held, comforted, soft reassurances. He has been denied such for so long.

Well, first, don't you have any to share? How is Hythlodeaus?

He is a gentle man to those he loves, and in turn is quite receptive to gentleness. You are a good match.

[He taps the pen against his lips and sighs.]

Heavy gossip then is it? He is... Well, he suffers without memories and with the concept of cruelty. A double blow. O doubt he will be will until he is gone from this place.

I know he can be gruff, but he hardly is with me. 'Tis no wonder I could not pick him out in that phone app.

[He leans back putting his arm behind the couch around Lahabrea.]

Should I not have told him?

He is gentle when safe to be so. He hardly needs be so with just anyone.

[He leans against Emet.]

He would have had a burning curiosity if not told. There was no good answer. At least this way he's a better chance of understanding.

No, and it is hard enough for him to open up his heart as wide as he has so thus far.

[He puts a hand on his opposite shoulder slightly rubbing.]

I worry. I am not certain there is a good solution. But thank you for watching over him. I could not do this by myself.

I have quite the good companionship from both you and Five.

As for Levity... You could. But I am happy to be here regardless.

[He does lean into that with a sigh.]

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[He leans his head against his.]

Have you been getting enough rest between watching over my dreams and everyone else?

I find being in your dreams quite restful. And yes, I'm fine.

[He lifts a hand to run it through Emet's hair. Staying in the lean.]

Thank you. Not that I doubt that you would or I would do the reverse should our situations be different. But thank you all the same.

[He turns a bit to kiss his cheek.]

You are welcome, though I hardly need say you need not mention it. You are dear to me Hades, it is nice to be able to do even a little to take care of you, despite the situation not being ideal.

It will fade in time, but ever can I rely on you.

[He smiles and closes his eyes.]

Of all the gifts I've been given here, that you would arrive, that you would enter my life again I could hardly imagine it possible.

I hope you never forget how cherished you are.

[He finds Emet's free hand to lace their fingers, leaning against him once more. ]

I will not. You would hardly allow it.

I hope you, too, know how much I love and treasure you my friend. I would not be whole without you. But even were that not the case, you have ever been my constant and gentle friend, someone whom I can ever count on, whose happiness and sorrows I would share in equally.

[He squeezes his fingers and laughs before just pulling him into his lap.]

Can I get a little bit of a blush? You are so terribly hard to embarrass.

[He huffs, moving as he's pulled. That does get his cheeks pink, and a hand pressed over Emet's face lightly.]

You should respect your elders, not tease them.

[He just laughs around his hand.]

You speak if I can't do both, Most Honorable Lahabrea.

[He looks so affronted, leaving his hand there.]

I am not too old to take you across my knee.

[He tilts his had back a little.]

As if I would allow it.

You wouldn't deny me.

I absolutely would, old man.

So you claim. But I imagine I could make any request of you and be indulged.

[He's so arrogant and smug and not sorry about it.]

Does Vergil indulge you so? Bend to your whim.

[He tries to push his hand away.]

You'll find I'm harder to manipulate.

[He does let his hand be moved, but only o lean in and kiss Emet-Selch's forehead, both a tender gesture and slightly condescending on purpose.]

Should I call this your rebellious phase?

[He frowns in exaggeration. Probably what he wanted as he closes his eyes for a moment.]

Do you want me to call you Daddy as well?

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