firstworldproblem | IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

And why is that.

Because part of their soul was once your dear friend's? You know this is a step up from not considering shards alive at all.

Alive or not, now that we are on a path that doesn’t require direct confrontation, I find myself pitying them more than trying to manipulate them.

Well. Isn't that because you're kind by nature?

Absolutely not. You’ve seen Levity’s memories.

Nice try but that only confirms it.

[ he kisses the tip of his nose before getting up and offering him his hand ]

A peaceful option wasn't possible before, so. It makes sense you didn't have the luxury of feeling for any of the shards.

[You can’t use his trick against him! And he does blush a little before being pulled up.]

I can only blame Cardinal and others then for showing me that perhaps those of a limited lifespan are worth anything.

You don’t count by the way. Immortal as we suspect you are.

I don't mind being the exception, that only means others were able to show you their worth.

[ he won't let his hand go, and instead, he brings it to his lips for a kiss ]

And if it ultimately makes things easier on you, then I'm only happy to see you grow.

Again and again, you've proved yourself my best investment. No other place would suit storing this heart of mine.

[He blushes and tries to hide it with a wave of his hand towards the scenery.]

We were to plant flowers, correct?

We were, and I'm planning on making sure to drag you here to check the progress as they grow, for the record.

[He cups his cheek with his free hand.]

If this place soothes you as much as you say, then how could I refuse the smile it would bring to your face? And inevitably to mine.

[He tugs them through their joined hands.]

Did you have a specific spot in mind?

I was planning on letting you choose that, actually, since I picked the flowers. And I'd like for this to be a thing we decide together every step of the way, silly as it is.

[He leans down to kiss his forehead.]

Then go get the tools required, and I shall find the appropriate spot.

[And he does, after a squeeze, slip his hand from Five's and wanders into the lawn area. The spot he does choose to start is one around the fringes that would appear to an equal amount of sun and shade throughout a day's cycle.]

[ he'll join him shortly after with the required tools, smiling at the choice ]

This one should be perfect.

Go on and make the first dig.

[And he'll take out his phone because apparently scrapbooking is a thing they now do.]

[ that is very cute, and he seems pretty pleased with it, even if he's having to do physical work!! But here he is, making the first dig so they can plant flowers. He will try to put Emet to work shortly after, however, as part of the reason they're doing this is to give him a nice distraction. He won't even make it subtle, with how much he's clearly paying attention to him to make sure he's fine ]

[Just the start! And he will take a commemorate photo of both of them with a mental note to send it to Wildfire. He will wait until after they are done to address the issue, but after they've backed down the earth he'll draw an arcane circular symbol around the seeds just because he likes to show off.

And he will speak as he's drawing.]

It is not affecting me in the waking world. You can stop hovering.

[ oh no. Called out. ]

— I'm not hovering.

You are without a doubt.

[He pushes up on his knees to stand.]

I appreciate the concern, I truly do, but honestly I'm more concerned with the fact that I'm tying you both to a more regular bed time.

Oh how terrible for us to go to sleep to a proper time. I'm sure Lahabrea and I can make due by working and studying in our dreams again for a time. If anything it's an opportunity.

You don't have to worry about it.

Yet I will.

Though would you be willing to venture into dreams without the old man from time to time, knowing the risk?

Just you and I?

[ he's clearly thinking about it, not because he's worried for himself, but because he's worried it will be a bad experience for Emet. But he figures it's an effective way to help Emet regain control - maybe he won't be able to influence his dreams, but he can bring him back to reality ]

Of course. As many times as it takes.

Thank you.

[He takes his hand again letting his fingers run across the back of it probably smearing dirt.]

But don't think it is all about practicing control. I enjoy our private time together.

[ Well way to destroy him immediately. His face goes red, the gesture and touch adding to it despite him smearing dirt on him ]

I assumed I would just have to take more potions but I'm not opposed to keeping up with our dream encounters.

There are benefits to both. Though I will admit you've been getting more and more creative with common law.

Come let's clean up.

[He takes him by the hand back to his room.]

Are the potions not affecting you as strongly as before? Feeling out of place in your own skin.

I still feel uncomfortable for a bit afterwards, but it's not as strong as it used to be. I feared the more I'd take them the worse it would have gotten, but actually changing my body in other forms more often has made the issue better, not worse.

Being in a thirteen year old body is starting to feel temporary, which makes it feel less oppressive. I still feel like I'm out of place in my own skin, but it doesn't feel like I'm stuck like this forever.

[ he'll squeeze his hand ]

Though I'd still prefer not to overdo it.

Edited 2021-07-02 16:45 (UTC)

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