IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

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[deicider]

[very casually,]

I don't mind a chaperone.

[Imagining being anywhere near Cosmo right now is not helping. Cardinal slides back into the bath obediently.]

I'll be good. You've convinced me of the merit of this bath, so don't let me divert you.

[firstworldproblem]

Do you have a crush on him?

[deicider]

[Cardinal looks affronted.]

Of course I do. Who wouldn't?

[firstworldproblem]

Do you need assistance in pursuing it?

[deicider]

[Looks at him sharply.]

Do not actually lock us in a room together, Emet-Selch.

[firstworldproblem]

Please.




That would be my fourth option.

[deicider]

... What are the first three? Theoretically, I just want to know your methodology. Don't actually do it.

[firstworldproblem]

I would suggest taking him horse back riding first. Secondly, conjure up a scenario in dreams. Create together. And third would be to actually just tell him to fluster him.

And you know the fourth.

[deicider]

I'll consider my approach. But like I said, it's not a big deal, I'm sure most people know now him have a crush on him.

[firstworldproblem]

Does he know?

[deicider]

[Cardinal shrugs.]

I don't think I'm subtle.

[firstworldproblem]

Truthfully, outside of Vergil, who do you imagine was the last person to court him so?

[deicider]

Five.

Who do you think I've been courting? The last person I actually tried to seduce was you, and I just ended up asking you to mentor me. [Technically they did try and seduce Five but they're were joking so it doesn't count.]

Anyway, we just started talking more, I don't want to make things weird.

[firstworldproblem]

Five?

I basically had to put them in a room together and demand they make out. How surprised I was that they had no disagreements.

[He is amused by that.]

I was thinking Amaranth. That one must be like the raging tide to wrangle.

And I will not meddle. Do go at your pace.

[deicider]

I can only aspire to such subtle machinations.

[Cardinal strokes his forearm just because that's what's near, and they look up at him, smiling.]

I'm flattered you approve, anyway.

[firstworldproblem]

There are those here I like. Quite a large number. But you are of the select few I respect.

[He does kiss their forehead.]

Though I am amused it does keep surprising you. I am all but required to dote on my unit after a bad game, but the rest of you? I do pick and choose.

[deicider]

[Cardinal hums thoughtfully.]

I just don't take it for granted.

[firstworldproblem]

Honestly, how does your unit not simply adore you?

Though it is probably time to get out of the water.

[And he will present a large fluffy towel for them to be wrapped in.]

[deicider]

They knew me before I fell under your good influence.

[Cardinal wraps themself up and perches on the side of the bathtub, waiting for Emet-Selch to be steady on his feet before they attempt getting up themself.]

[firstworldproblem]

[He seems sturdy enough and will wrap the towel around them.]

Perhaps you are growing as well.

[deicider]

[Cardinal rides out the initial unateadiness and nudges him to walk.]

Hm. I feel very different. Do you?

[firstworldproblem]

[He picks them up with a wince. It isn't as if his back doesn't hurt all the time anyway! Taking them to the bed.]

More than I would like to admit. But remember I haven't changed much in eons. Well, at least not for the better.

[deicider]

[Cardinal takes it easy on him this time and doesn't squirm around. They card their fingers through Emet-Selch's hair. ]

You don't find it invigorating?

[firstworldproblem]

Honestly, I'm surprised it is even possible. If anything, it is terrifying.

[He lays them down and joins them for cuddling.]

[deicider]

[Cardinal spends a few fidgety moments getting comfortable. After some contemplation, they kick off the towel.]

Speaking of... Would you teach me magic?