firstworldproblem | IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

Lahabrea accused me of being an optimist just the other day, so I can't refute that.

[ he'll let his eyes fall shut, squeezing his hand lightly ]

But I am glad that I could give you hope.

More than that have you given me. A companion. A lover. Somewhere I can hide when the world is too large. And most importantly a friend.

Sometimes I am surprised I am your first, save Delores.

[ oh no. That's sweet, but definitely too much for him, so of course he has to hide his face against his shoulder for a moment, just trying to process the onslaught of emotion ]

Well. You were worth learning to be a good one. Friend, lover and companion.

Never doubt that I need you just as much as you need me. It is a partnership after all.

[He brushes his hair amused at the hiding.]

And if you would like to rest, do. A small dip into your dreams to push it on the right path should be safe, and I'll be here when you wake up.

I was planning on watching you fall asleep and watch over you like that, actually. Would that be considered hovering?

It would be, but I a rather enjoy the protectiveness.

Just make sure I don't burn too much.

I think I can do that.

[ he'll finally come out of hiding to kiss his cheek ]

[He seems more than pleased. He leans back cradling his head with an arm but keeping one around Five.]

I do miss sleeping outdoors.

We could go camping again. Maybe this time it won't be cut short.

And perhaps we'll actually get up early enough to watch the sunrise.

[He brushes his hair scratching at his scalp gently.]

I do wonder from time to time what potion could be made to make me look more like my true self. I hardly want to go through the permanent process as Lahabrea did.

You could ask AlcheMe to provide you a few, and then experiment. It might even be fun to watch.

Enjoyment at my expense, is it? Well, I suppose I could provide you that.

Does it make it better if I say I'd love the form you take no matter which it is?

And if I turned myself accidently into an unruly, surly teenager, would you still love me?

Were you ever an unruly, surly teenager? I'd love to see that.

I absolutely was. I am a pessimist by nature.

[He thumbs the short hairs on the back of his neck.]

Though I've learned my lesson. And I do spend more time showing appreciation for my loved ones.

I'm having trouble imagining it, but I bet you were still very charming.

[ he's loving the contact, and he's clearly relaxing in it, cuddling up to Emet and maybe letting his eyes fall shut despite his earlier statement ]

But I do guess those things come with age and experience. Understanding that it's important to show appreciation.

I was much easier to fluster back then. You would absolutely destroy me at every turn with your current skills.

[He continues to pet him, glad that he is relaxing as well. He will also close his eyes.]

Are there not things you wish you could say to your siblings that you did not have a chance before? Do try it. I think it will do wonders to easing your heart.

... Well. There are things I still haven't be able to tell them. I am getting better but it is still difficult sometimes.

Take your time, but don't miss your chance. I would not want you to live with regrets.

I need to tell each and every one of them that I love them. With no other words in the middle.

... Next time I see them.

I do believe it will make you feel better.

But for now, rest with me. Such work can be left until tomorrow. What is one more day after all.

All right. But if you do come to my dreams, stay.

... Five.

A few /normal/ nightmares aren’t going to make things worse for me.

And I don’t want you to be alone.

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